George S. Graves Iii
Jan 26, 2015
SCHENEVUS – George S. Graves III, 66, passed away January 26, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was born September 26, 1948 in Cooperstown, the son of George S. Graves Jr. and Ruth Ann (Richter) Graves. George moved from Westford when he was a young child to Schenevus, where he remained. He graduated from Schenevus Central School and SUNY Alfred College...
Durward "Duke" P. Thayer
Jan 18, 2015
ONEONTA – Durward "Duke" P. Thayer, 83, passed away at home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was born December 14, 1931 in Cooperstown, the son of Harry and Maude (Scheneceder) Thayer. Duke served in the United State Army, during the Korean conflict, and was honorable discharged as a decorated combat veteran, receiving the Purple Heart. He married Audrey...
George Marcus
Jan 15, 2015
STAMFORD – George Marcus, 90, passed peacefully at home on January 15, 2015. He was born on September 21, 1924, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Abraham Marcus and Dora Eisenberg Marcus. He married Peggy Schiffman in 1947, having met her at Cornell University where he received undergraduate and law degrees. Prior to attending Cornell, he enlisted in the Army Air...
Janie D. Nasierowski
Jan 14, 2015
Schenevus Janie D. Nasierowski, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born on April 4, 1921 in Stone Ridge, NY; the daughter of Andrew and Hulda (Sherman) DePuy. Janie married Ted Nasierowski on December 6, 1958 in Spring Valley, NY. She was a member of the Schenevus Methodist Church. Janie is...
Charles W. Buck, Jr.
Jan 9, 2015
DECATUR - Charles W. Buck JR., 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2015. He was born on December 12th, 1948 to Florence and Charles Buck Sr. Charlie was a veteran serving during the Vietnam War and a longtime resident of Decatur. He was predeceased by his wife, Candy. He is survived by his son, Brian and wife,...
John E. Downin
Jan 8, 2015
ONEONTA – John E. Downin, 83, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born July 27, 1931 in Sidney Center, the son of Harry and Ruth (Dodge) Downin. John served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and obtained the rank of Sergeant. John married Lois H. Riese. He worked...
Audra Kathleen Cameron
Jan 3, 2015
ONEONTA – Audra Kathleen Cameron, 20, went home to the Lord's care after a courageous two year battle with liver cancer, January 3, 2015 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, New York. Audra was born August 16, 1994 in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Reid Thomas and Mary Kay Cameron. After finishing her freshman year of high school in...
Jane Huntington
Jan 1, 2015
WESTFORD – Jane A. Huntington, 88, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at the Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing at Otsego. She was born April 8, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of Robert and Helen (Honeywell) Gaylord. Jane married Robert L. Huntington Sr. on January 1, 1946 in Oneonta. He predeceased her on May 5, 2000. She enjoyed her job...
Anna M. Diehl
Dec 30, 2014
SCHENEVUS – Anna M. Diehl, 89, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 30, 2014. She was at the Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing at Otsego. She was born February 2, 1925 in Jamaica, Queens, NY, the daughter of John and Mary (Goodlain) Huther. Anna married Charles Diehl on May 9, 1948 in Springfield Gardens. He predeceased her on September...
Curtis James Herrick
Dec 23, 2014
ONEONTA - Curtis James Herrick, 88 died peacefully on December 23rd 2014. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 8, 1926 to A. Curtis and Alda S. Herrick. He was predeceased by his wife Lois Herrick and two younger sisters Betty Powell and Barbara Herrick. Jim graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1942 and from Franklin and Marshall...
Richard "Dick" W. Beers
Dec 23, 2014
UNADILLA – Richard "Dick" W. Beers, 81, passed away December 23, 2014 at his home where he loved to be. He was born May 8, 1933 in Masonville, the son of William and Geraldine (Drumm) Beers. Dick was a United States Army veteran. He was a life long area resident; a truck driver and a mechanic. He owned and operated...
Loren Kenneth Davidson
Dec 11, 2014
Loren Kenneth Davidson Loren died peacefully at home on December 11, 2014 at the age of 92. He was born in Two Ridges, Ohio. Rugged individualist, adventurer, professor of American literature, retired Army Colonel, poet, photographer, and arborist, Loren's passion was maintaining the Davidson family's stone house and farm in Plum, Pennsylvania that dates to the founding of our republic....
Tracy L. Ives
Dec 8, 2014
EAST WORCESTER – Tracy Linden Ives, 53, passed away December 8, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 13, 1961 in Oneonta, the son of Carlyle and Laura (Banker) Ives. Tracy worked as a union carpenter. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping. He was a very generous man, who had a heart of...
Orlando L. Legname
Dec 5, 2014
ONEONTA –Dr. Orlando Lopes Legname, a Full Professor of Music at the State University of New York, Oneonta, passed away at home on Friday, December 5, 2014. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. He was born February 27, 1963 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the son of Orlando Legname and Angela Brait Lopes Legname. Dr. Legname,...
Robert J. Sage
Dec 4, 2014
ONEONTA - Robert J. Sage died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at home. He was 84. He was born December 13, 1929 at New Berlin, NY. He was the son of Ralph and Ella Mae (Layman) Sage. At an early age the family moved to Norwich, NY. In 1945 the family moved to Oneonta, NY and established The Oneonta News Company,...
Thomas E. Morell
Nov 26, 2014
JEFFERSON – Thomas E. Morell, 66, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at home from a heart attack. He was born June 22, 1948 in Worcester, the son of Avery and Margaret (Kniffen) Morell. He married Kay (Renwick) (McRabie) Morell on September 12, 1998 in Davenport. His first wife, Ruth Stannard predeceased him. He was a loving grandfather to all of...
Harold John Bose
Nov 26, 2014
ONEONTA – Harold John Bose, 78, died November 26, 2014 at the Chenango Hospital, Norwich. He enlisted in the United States Navy but was released due to medical issues. He enjoyed working with Guard Dogs at NYC Apartment Complexes and Kennedy Airport. He retired from The Meadows Nursing Home. Harold was a kind gentle man who loved life, his family...
Nancy J. Loft
Nov 15, 2014
WORCESTER - Nancy J. Loft, 77, passed away peacefully November 15, 2014 with her family by her side at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She was born July 22, 1937 in Oneonta, the daughter of Walter and Aileen (Bailey) Bartow. Nancy grew up at Walt's, her families' restaurant in Worcester, where she was a waitress. She had fond memories of all...
James Stiles
Nov 10, 2014
WORCESTER, NY – James Stiles, 82, passed away quietly on November 10, 2014. Born October 16, 1932, Jim graduated from North Plainfield High School prior to joining the Navy. Commencing his career at Hayden Brothers of Warren, NJ, where he met his beloved wife of 59 ½ years, Mabel Johnson. Jim was a carpenter for Somerville Carpenters Local 455, retiring...
Mary A. Ludwig
Nov 9, 2014
MT. VISION – Mary A. Ludwig, 84, a long time resident of Mt. Vision and Colchester, VT., passed away peacefully on November 9, 2014 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Oneonta. Mary was born in Syracuse, NY on June 6, 1930. She had a fulfilling career in Nursing specializing in Obstetrics at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta and finishing...
