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...
Carl A. Buck
Mar 20, 2015
Worcester Carl A. Buck, 63, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1953 in Stamford, NY; the son of Charles W. and Florence (Truax) Buck Sr. Carl was a lifelong resident and veteran of the US Army. He worked at Story House in Charlotteville for many years. After Story House closed...
William H. Roseboom
Mar 18, 2015
WALTON – William H. Roseboom, 73, passed away March 18, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1941 in Macon, GA, the son of Stanley and Wanda (Kinnin) Roseboom. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine and her husband, Heath White of Rome; granddaughters, Olivia and Emily; a brother, Tom and Linda Roseboom of Schenevus; two sisters,...
Logan R. Piefer
Mar 15, 2015
ONEONTA - Logan Piefer, 11, beloved son of Robin and Andrew Piefer, passed away peacefully at his home in Oneonta, NY, on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Logan was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, on June 14, 2003. In spite of battling Hunter Syndrome his entire life, he was full of joy and laughter and brought both to all those who...
Lois C. Will
Mar 15, 2015
Lois C. Will of Oneonta, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015, in the company of her family. She was born in Geneva, NY in 1920, the daughter of Harry and Dora Breuer Clise. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Will; her daughter, Barbara Will; her sisters, Elizabeth Franzblau and Hellen Clise, and a brother,...
Alice Thorkelsen
Mar 13, 2015
Alice Thorkelsen, 92, of Deer Park, died March 13, 2015; beloved wife of the late Ivar; loving mother of Janice Thorkelsen, Joanne Coppola (Albert), Judith Scheiner (Charles); cherished grandmother of James, Kristin, Scott, Andrew and Matthew; great-grandmother of nine; beloved sister of Evelyn Oberg, Edna McGrath and the late Virginia Murray; and nieces, nephews, family and loving friends. The memorial...
Frances Stevens
Mar 12, 2015
Worcester NY- Frances Stevens, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY from congestive heart failure. She was born on July 6, 1938, in Worcester, NY, the daughter of Charles and Ada Bell (Burton) Morell. She married Howard "Ike" George Stevens II on November 22,1953, in Worcester. He predeceased her on August 12,...
Kathryn Griffin Friery
Mar 12, 2015
Kathryn Friery of The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, Cooperstown, NY, St. James Manor, Oneonta, NY, East Lake Rd., Cooperstown, NY and Jupiter, FL passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2015. She is survived by her sons, James M. Friery, Jr. and Mark S. Friery, daughter-in-law, Kelly McKinley Friery; grandchildren, Katherine Crozer, Kara Balliet, James B. Friery, Jonathan M. Friery and...
Arthur "Artie" Spranger
Mar 4, 2015
Oneonta - Arthur "Artie" Spranger, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Artie was born on March 16, 1936 in Union City, NJ, the son of the late Henry and Grace (Lawrence) Spranger. He married Elanor J. Cohn on October 13, 1962 at the Schenevus Baptist Church. Artie worked for Wightman Lumber for over...
Mary J. Nesbitt
Feb 21, 2015
ONEONTA – Mary J. Nesbitt, 96, passed away February 21, 2015 at the Focus Nursing and Rehabilitation at Otsego. She was born December 17, 1918 in Oneonta, the daughter of Benjamin Murley Johns Jr. and Mary Louise (Powell) Johns. Mary graduated from Westtown School in Westtown, PA and attended American University, Washington, DC. She married Clarence "Gus" Munson Nesbitt in...
Robert "Tricky" F. Dixon
Feb 20, 2015
SCHENEVUS – Robert Floyd Dixon "Tricky", 65, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2015. He was born January 21, 1950 in Binghamton, the son of Robert Palmer and Beth Joyce (Stiles) Dixon. Tricky loved his muscle cars, tractors and 4-wheelers. He has worked for General Electric, Lane Way in Oneonta, construction in Florida and currently was the care...
Wyatt J. Peeters
Feb 12, 2015
WESTFORD – Wyatt J. Peeters was born January 19, 2015 in Albany, the son of Jeffrey M. and Molly K. (McGuire) Peeters. Wyatt spent 24 precious days with his loving family and friends. He was called to Heaven on February 12, 2015 he was with his parents and his sister, Katherine. Wyatt's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank...
Louie S. Barnes
Feb 10, 2015
MT. VISION – Louie S. Barnes, 63, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Louie was a member of Church of Christ in Cooperstown and Numismatic Club in Oneonta. He worked for State University at Oneonta for 39 years. Louie loved farming with his sons and grandsons. He and his granddaughter loved...
Margaret (Peg) Stiefel
Feb 5, 2015
ONEONTA – Margaret (Peg) Stiefel, died Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was born June 4, 1929 in Oneonta, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Weatherly) Jordan. She was raised by her beloved grandparents, George and Nellie Weatherly of Morris. Mrs. Stiefel married Donald R. Stiefel on September 19, 1946 in Zion Episcopal Church in Morris. They recently celebrated their 68th...
Gladys H. Lawson
Feb 1, 2015
ONEONTA – Gladys H. Lawson, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Focus Nursing and Rehabilitation at Otsego. She was born June 19, 1927 in Patchogue, the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Siska) Hrabak. She graduated from Milford Central School in 1944. At her graduation, Gladys' commencement speech was entitled "France Fights On". Gladys married Robert...
