Dorothy (Beardsley) Austin
Sep 12, 2013
Worcester - Dorothy (Beardsley) Austin, 96, of formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at Otsego Manor on September 12, 2013. Dorothy was born April 1, 1917 in Maple Shade, NJ, the daughter of Luther and Edna Schleichter. She moved to Jefferson as a young child, graduated from Jefferson Central School and lived most of her life in Worcester, NY. She...
Mary Ghianda
Sep 10, 2013
EAST MEREDITH – Mary Ghianda, 91, of East Meredith passed away peacefully on September 10, 2013 with her loving family at her bedside. Mary was born January 1, 1922 in Bari, Italy, the first child of John and Domenica Gerolamo. Mary immigrated to America in 1927 at the age of five years old. Mary graduated from Evander Childs High School...
Michael T. Roy
Sep 6, 2013
Oneonta Michael T. Roy, 41, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 after a valiant fight with colon cancer at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on November 26, 1971 in Oneonta, the son of Thomas and Marian (LaBarge) Roy. Michael married Melissa Frank on June 25, 1994 in Cobleskill. He worked for the last 10 years as general...
Rose T. Serafen
Sep 1, 2013
Schenevus, NY - Rose Serafen passed away at 101 years old, just shy of her 102nd birthday shortly after suffering a stroke. She was born on November 29, 1911 and passed away on September 1, 2013 at her home in Henderson NV. She is survived by her son, Richard (Dick) M. Serafen and his wife, Louise M.( Abate) Serafen of...
Richard S. Geissinger
Aug 26, 2013
ONEONTA – Richard S. Geissinger, 85, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 at The Otsego Manor. He was born July 4, 1928 in Huntingdon, PA, the son of Clarence and Verna (Snyder) Geissinger. Richard married Mary Ellen Scott on October 14, 1952 in Huntingdon, PA. She predeceased him October 23, 2012. He served in the United States Army during the...
George A. Loft
Aug 23, 2013
SCHENEVUS – George A. Loft, 67, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side August 23, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 18, 1945 in Oneonta, the son of Dewey and Dorothy (Sperbeck) Loft. George served his country proudly in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he...
Pamela L. Bradley
Aug 23, 2013
Binghamton Pamela L. Bradley, 51, of Binghamton and formerly Schenectady, passed away Friday August 23, 2013 at her residence. Pamela was born on February 12, 1962 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Charles H. and Shirley J. (Sperbeck) Burton. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Worcester and a member of the Schenevus VFW Post 2752 Ladies Auxiliary....
Eleanor M. Wheeler
Aug 14, 2013
Oneonta Eleanor M. Wheeler, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1929 in Oneonta; the daughter of Curtis and Mildred (Scutt) Upright. Eleanor married Francis Wheeler on November 17, 1946 in Laurens. He predeceased her in March of 1975. She retired from the Oneonta Dress Factory (Sanyo) where she worked for...
Robert A. Winn
Aug 14, 2013
ONEONTA - Robert A. Winn passed away on August 14, 2013 with his family by his side, after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He served as an inspiration to all with the courage and strength he displayed, not only during his illness, but throughout his life. Bobby was born October 29, 1958 the son of Alfred and Barbara...
John Maxwell Weir
Aug 13, 2013
ONEONTA - John Maxwell Weir passed away in his sleep in Falmouth, Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 at the age of 91. John was a beloved husband, father, and a great grandfather. The Oneonta, NY native and former Mashpee, MA resident was a lifelong outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and knew Otsego County like the back of his...
Thomas H. Lewis
Aug 11, 2013
OTEGO – Thomas H. Lewis, 72, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born December 20, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio, the only child of Russell and Irene (Sulin) Lewis. He moved to Oneonta when he was 15 years old and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1959. After high school Tom attended SUNY Brockport. Tom...
Gloria Anderson Edwards
Aug 11, 2013
SIDNEY — Gloria Anderson Edwards, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born Feb. 28, 1925, Queens, the daughter of Paul and Eleanor (Shields) Patane. Gloria attended the Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan and Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. She retired in 1989 from the Lipton...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lebeck
Aug 8, 2013
Oneonta - Ronald "Ronnie" LeBeck, 52, of 113 Browne St., passed away in his home, after an extended illness, on August 8, 2013. He was born on August 7, 1961 in North Hempstead, NY. Ronnie loved being around people. He especially enjoyed being outdoors, watching parades and going to carnivals. Ronnie was also fascinated by all things mechanical. He loved...
April P. Farmer
Aug 7, 2013
ONEONTA - April P. Farmer, 54, of Oneonta passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013, after a courageous battle with a long illness. She was born on April 10, 1959, in Spotsylvania, Virginia to Randolph and Betha (Glenn) Proffitt. On March 17, 1979 she married Donald Farmer, the father of her only daughter. Despite their divorce she valued their friendship...
George M. Rooney Sr.
Aug 5, 2013
Worcester George M. Rooney, Sr., 82, of Worcester, died peacefully in his home on Monday, August 5, 2013. George was born on April 29, 1931 in Union Beach, NJ, the son of the late Joseph V. Rooney and Marie I. (Moore) Rooney. He was a member of the Worcester Central School Class of 1950, where he enjoyed playing football. He...
Helena E. Doheny
Jul 31, 2013
ONEONTA – Helena E. Doheny, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at home in Florida. She was June 26, 1935 in Rockaway, NY the daughter of Jack and Anna (Bresida) Rasmussen. She graduated from Albany Business College. Helena married William Doheny on March 19, 1977 at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Oneonta. She was involved in the...
Timothy D. Lewis
Jul 28, 2013
OTEGO – Timothy D. Lewis "TJ", 42, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 28, 2013 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born October 20, 1970 in Cooperstown, the son of William and Lynette (Bernhardt) Lewis. Tim was a graduate of Milford Central School. He was currently working for Lutz Feed in Oneonta as a truck driver. Tim loved...
Mary A. Woodcock
Jul 25, 2013
Mary A. Woodcock A dedicated wife, loving mother and cherished friend of her community passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Oneonta. Mary Ann (Kordich) Woodcock, 88, passed away at A.O. Fox Hospital Nursing Home, shortly after arriving for rehab. Mary had numerous younger friends that supported her and brought her great happiness in her later years. She served...
William A. Meyers, Jr.
Jul 25, 2013
Worcester - William A. Meyers Jr. 72, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday July 25, 2013 near his residence in Worcester. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Plainfield, NJ, the son of William and Winfred Meyers Sr. Along with working his farm since 1976, he was employed by the Towns of Decatur and Worcester. Bill is survived by his wife,...
Frederick W. Voss
Jul 21, 2013
WORCESTER - Frederick W. Voss, 96, passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord July 21, 2013, after a long battle in which he was a beacon of grace, courage, good humor, and love for all around him. Born June 2, 1917, in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of William and Anna (Seebode) Voss and life partner of Lorraine...
