Brenda S. Burger
Oct 15, 2014
ONEONTA – Brenda S. Burger, 47, passed away October 15, 2014 at Otsego Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her children, Alexis Burger of Oneonta and Kyle Allard of Oneonta; her mother, Susan Pizza of Oneonta; her twin brother, Darrin Dunwald of Florida; two sisters, Shelley Elwell of Otego and Stacey Wurzburg of Nassau; her...
Leah C. Lobdell
Oct 14, 2014
Worcester Leah C. Lobdell, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Robinson Terrace in Stamford. She was born on July 2, 1926 in Lexington, NY; the daughter of Alvah and Anna (Patterson) Cross. Leah married Elmer Lobdell on October 26, 1943. He predeceased her on January 5, 1984. Before moving to Worcester in 1985, she was a homemaker...
Marvin D. Zeh
Oct 14, 2014
East Worcester – Marvin D. Zeh, 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. He was born December 31, 1923 in Summit, the son of Olin L. and Grace (Decater) Zeh. He married Julia Grasso on August 29, 1943 in East Worcester. Marvin was a United States Army veteran. He served during World War II in...
Peter P. Staats
Oct 12, 2014
Milford Peter P. Staats, 83, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Guttenberg, NJ; the son of Peter and Anna (Gater) Staats. Peter married Helena Rexer on October 8, 1961 in Bergenfield, NJ. He served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1955. He worked as...
Gary R. Buriello
Oct 6, 2014
Milford Gary R. Buriello of Milford NY, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on October 6, 2014, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born in Union City, NJ, August 26, 1934 to Mary and Dominic Buriello. Gary was a 1957 graduate of the New Jersey State Police Academy and had a successful career spanning 32 years, retiring with...
Wanda Cummings
Sep 30, 2014
WORCESTER – Wanda Cummings, 82, died September 30, 2014 after a brief illness at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born January 16, 1932 in Seward, NY. Wanda graduated from Sharon Springs Central School and was life long Worcester resident. She married Russell Cummings Sr. on April 25, 1958 in Davenport. Wanda loved sports and her Atlanta Braves. She...
Adrienne Marie Wentworth
Sep 26, 2014
ONEONTA – Adrienne Marie Wentworth, 29, was called by the Lord to Heaven on September 26, 2014. She was born October 3, 1984 in Ridgewood, NJ, the daughter of Charles E. and Patricia A. (Nuss) Coursen. Adrienne married Jason Wentworth on September 25, 2010 at The Major's Inn in Gilbertsville, presided by the Rev. Judith A. Thistle. Adrienne received her...
Robert Herman Schmiedel
Sep 24, 2014
ONEONTA - Robert Herman Schmiedel, born December 2, 1935, died peacefully at home September 24, 2014, with family and friends at his side. A former long time Worcester resident, he was the son of Herman and Anita Schmiedel. Most of Bob's life he was a self employed plumbing and heating contractor. He loved to spend his spare time outdoors. He...
Hannah Otten
Sep 13, 2014
SCHENEVUS – Hannah Otten, 104, passed away September 13, 2014. She was a 15 year resident of Schenevus. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Otten; grandchildren, Kenneth and Laurie Ann; great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Kyle, Brittany, Amanda and Ryan; a sister, Anita Liersch. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Otten. Private services will be held at the convenience of the...
Lois J. Russell
Sep 12, 2014
ONEONTA – Lois J. Russell, 79, of Oneonta, passed away on September 12, 2014 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, with her daughter by her side. Born January 5, 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Frederick and Grace Brown; she attended Lincoln School in Providence, RI and graduated from Carlton College in Minnesota. Her career was varied working for the...
Frederick M. Hoose
Sep 9, 2014
Oneonta Frederick M. Hoose, 78, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born on August 18, 1936 in Vergennes, VT; the son of Vernon E. and Marion A. (Harkness) Hoose. Fred moved from Vergennes, VT on May 21, 1956 to work at Sheffield Chemical in Oneonta. He married Beverly Jean Utter...
James R. Leveille
Sep 5, 2014
Oneonta – James Robert Leveille, 91, passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oneonta. Jim was born in Newark, NY on Dec. 25, 1922, the second son of Joseph J. and May (Haslam) Leveille. When he was six years old, the family moved to Oneonta where he grew up and attended schools....
Charles W. Buck Sr.
Aug 25, 2014
Charlotteville Charles W. Buck Sr., 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 12, 1921 in Glens Falls; the son of Charles Buck and Lena (Ovitt) Buck Clapper. Charles married Florence Truax on November 9, 1947 in East Worcester. She predeceased him in 2012. Charles was employed as a...
Louise W. Hall
Aug 25, 2014
Mt. Vision- Louise W. Hall, 84, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at her beloved home known as Adaca Acres. She was born on March 24, 1930 in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of John and Louise Tesoriero. She married William (Bill) J. Hall, also of New Rochelle, on August 15, 1962....
Ellen K. Montgomery
Aug 20, 2014
Oneonta – Ellen K. Montgomery, 69, passed away August 20, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was born September 16, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Galco) Harkenreader. Ellen's pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. She love angel's; was very religious and prayed everyday. She was a kind and generous person. She worked for...
Frances B. Mattice
Aug 11, 2014
ONEONTA – Frances B. Mattice, 86, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1927 in Oneonta, the youngest of nine, to George and Ella (Alger) Beams. Fran married John E. Mattice on October 2, 1945 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Oneonta. She was...
Joseph "Sonny" J. Pizza
Aug 9, 2014
Oneonta Joseph J. "Sonny" Pizza, 90, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1924 in Oneonta; the son of Joseph and Catherine (Deambrosine) Pizza. Joe married Beatrice Yager on September 5, 1943 at St. Mary's Church in Oneonta. He was a lifelong area resident who worked as a machinist for the D&...
Keisha Faulkner
Aug 5, 2014
OTEGO – Keisha A. Faulkner, 37, passed away August 5, 2014 at A.O Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born October 31, 1976 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Kenneth H. Clow and Hazel (Moore) Clow. Keisha graduated from Unatego High School, Class of 1995. She married Leon Faulkner III on July 14, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church...
Marshall C. Degruchy
Aug 4, 2014
ONEONTA - With sadness we announce the passing of Marshall C. DeGruchy on August 4, 2014. Our Lord freed his spirit for transition to a heavenly place. Marshall was born November 7, 1929; he is a proud United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He leaves his loving wife Joyce of whom he was married 59 years. Marshall is...
Audrey J. Munson
Aug 3, 2014
ONEONTA – Audrey J. Munson, 91, passed away peacefully August 3, 2014, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born March 2, 1923 in Canandaigua, the daughter of Lloyd and Effie (Burtnett) Clark. She married Frederick L. Munson on July 29, 1945 in Oneonta. Audrey had a variety of jobs, including working at Elmore Milling Co., JC Penney's, Otsego...
