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Robert J. Dankievitch
May 18, 2015
Westford Robert J. Dankievitch, 77, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Smithtown, NY; the son of John A. and Anna B. (Pendzick) Dankievitch. Robert married Anne Hinsch on December 21, 1957 in Uniondale, NY. He served in United States Navy for 11 years in active duty...
Joyce A. Bolton
May 11, 2015
WORCESTER – Joyce A. Bolton, 85, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at A.O Fox Hospital in Oneonta, after a short illness. She was born August 23, 1929 in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur J. and Grace E. (Griffin) Boughton. She married Melvin Bolton on November 3, 1954. He predeceased her on June 25, 1988. Mrs. Bolton was a care...
Christy D. Eberling
May 6, 2015
MARYLAND – Christy D. Eberling, 88, passed away May 6, 2015 at his home. He was born in New City, Rockland County, NY, the son of Joseph and Flora (Lent) Eberling. Chris was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. He is survived by a nephew, Kirk Eberling...
Richard "Dick" J. Ellegate
Apr 25, 2015
ONEONTA – Richard "Dick" J. Ellegate, 86, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home. He was born October 3, 1928 in Albany, the son of Emmett J. and Clara Ellegate. He married M. Gail Cassin in Watervliet on May 5, 1956, just shy of 59 years. Richard was a resident of Oneonta for the past 58 plus years....
Frank John Pavlick
Apr 24, 2015
DECATUR - Frank John Pavlick, 92, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 28, 1922 in Hoboken, NJ, the son of immigrants Frank and Agnes (Nachtigal) Polich. He married Mary Alex on May 22, 1955 at our Lady of the...
Carolyn P Battista
Apr 23, 2015
ONEONTA - The family and friends of Carolyn P. Battista (nee) Percuoco are sad to announce her death, at home in Oneonta, NY on Thursday April 23, 2015. She was born on September 25, 1944 to the late Patrick and Alice Percuoco. She grew up in Troy and was a communicant of Our Lady of Victory Church. She graduated from...
Margaret M. Jung
Apr 18, 2015
STAMFORD – Margaret M. Jung, 91, formerly of Smithtown, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Robinson Terrace in Stamford. She was born March 29, 1924 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Charles and Susan (Young) Green. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis G. Jung Sr.; two sons, Frank Jung Jr. and Michael Jung Sr.; a grandson, Michael Jung...
Eric E. Tompkins
Apr 17, 2015
WORCESTER - Eric E. Tompkins, 30, passed away April 17, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY. He was born September 6, 1984 in Albany, the son of Thomas Tompkins and Ellie Hill. Eric was a graduate of Worcester Central School. He worked at Brooks House of BBQ in Oneonta for many years and was currently working at Kintz Plastic...
Richard J. Stiehler
Apr 16, 2015
WESTFORD – Richard J. Stiehler, Sr., 75, passed away April 16, 2015 peacefully at home with his loving family after an illness with cancer. He was born April 18, 1939 in Union City, NJ, the son of Alphonso and Hazel (Lennon) Stiehler. He married Beverlye Frato on June 22, 1986 in West New York, NJ. He was a United States...
Ellis "Al" P. White
Apr 14, 2015
WALTON – Ellis "Al" P. White, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savoir on April 14, 2015. He was home with his loving family by his side. Al was a mechanic in his younger years, then later in life obtained his CDL and became a truck driver, retiring from Riddell Brothers in Oneonta. He was a United States...
Dorothy Johnson
Apr 12, 2015
WESTFORD - Dorothy Johnson, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, April, 12, 2015. Dotty was born on November 17, 1930 in New York City to Harry & Eva Barbara (Nierdka) Trofinoff. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Harold Johnson, at St. Brigid's Church and together they had four beloved children. She and Harold raised their family in...
Mabel I. Arnott
Apr 11, 2015
GREENFIELD CENTER – Mabel I. Arnott, 79, passed away April 11, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was born June 12, 1935 in Worcester, NY, the daughter of Howard and Pearl (Banks) Stevens. A beloved mother and grandmother, she loved country music, dancing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a homemaker and...
Roger D. Sperry
Apr 7, 2015
ONEONTA – Roger D. Sperry, 72, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford. He was born January 20, 1943 in Oneonta, the son of Alton and Gracie (Bostick) Sperry. Roger was a United States Air Force veteran, serving from 1964 to 1967. He is survived by his wife, Darla Sperry; son, Joseph and...
James Konstanty
Apr 3, 2015
ONEONTA - James Edward Konstanty, 73, of Oneonta, died suddenly on Friday, April 3, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He was born February 26, 1942 in Jamestown, NY, the eldest son of C. James and Mary (Burlingame)Konstanty. Jim grew up in Worcester, NY, and attended Worcester Central School through the 9th grade. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960...
Kenneth A. Goodrich
Apr 2, 2015
WORCESTER – Kenneth A. Goodrich, 93, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Kenneth was born to Maurice and Madge (Mabie) Goodrich on February 15, 1922 in Worcester, NY. He attended Worcester Central School and was employed at various jobs in the area including farming. After working for several years at Skinner Body Shop, Ken purchased...
Anne Hren
Apr 2, 2015
WORCESTER – Anne Hren, 86, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at The Otsego Manor, Cooperstown after an extended illness. She was born December 14, 1928 on Algerine Hill in East Worcester, the daughter of Rudolf and Mary (Gergich) Dedek. She married Anthony (Tony) Hren on June 30, 1951 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Worcester. Mrs. Hren was the...
Robert James Smith
Mar 31, 2015
SWAIN, NY – Robert James Smith, 92, formerly of Worcester, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. He was born July 10, 1922 in Cape Hatteras, NC, the son of Floyd Blane Smith and Edna Mildred Smith. Robert was a United States Navy veteran serving during World War II from 1940 to 1944...
Micah Timothy Armao
Mar 31, 2015
Micah Timothy Armao March 31, 2015 ONEONTA - God called Micah Timothy Armao home the morning before his birth on March 31, 2015. He is survived by his Daddy and Mommy, Matthew and Amanda; big brother Malachi; and big sisters Grace and Faith. Funeral service will be held at First Summit Baptist Church, 385 Baptist Church Rd. in Charlotteville, NY...
Russell J. Smith, Sr.
Mar 22, 2015
DAVENPORT – Russell J. Smith, Sr., 39, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at home. He was born August 24, 1975 in Syracuse, the son of John F. Harrington and Connie Alger. Russell was a dairy farmer and more recently was an independent contractor, owning Smith Construction, truly a master of all trades, with his specialty in stone work. He...
David V. Giglio
Mar 22, 2015
CAPE VINCENT – David V. Giglio, 47, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 22, 2015 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was home with his wife by his side. He was born February 6, 1968 in Oneonta, the son of Vincent and Shirley (Walling) Giglio. David was a graduate of Oneonta High School. He had been employed...
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