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...
Lodia C. Bennett
Jul 16, 2013
Oneonta Lodia C. Bennett, 83, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 to go home with her Jesus. She was the daughter of Richard and Robena (Banks) Anderson of Danville, Illinois. Lodia attended Danville School and received a B.A. Degree from Central State University in Ohio. She worked at the Lara Lee Fellowship House, Albany Interracial Council; Director of Women and...
Marjorie Josephine Hathaway
Jul 5, 2013
ONEONTA — Marjorie Josephine Hathaway passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 5, 2013. Marjorie was born March 19, 1934, the daughter of Alma E. (Kernan) and Lynn Wallace Hathaway, Esq. Marjorie was a student of a sight-saving class at Alexander Hamilton School in Binghamton, from 1942 to 1945. At age 21, Marjorie left Otego, headed to Quebec, and...
Charles W. Strong
Jul 3, 2013
WESTFORD – Charles W. Strong, 40, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2013. He was born June 3, 1973 in Cooperstown, the son of Arthur W. and Ruth (Benjamin) Strong. Charlie graduated from Schenevus Central School, Class of 1991. At one time he worked for Haggerty Ace in Cooperstown and Grantier Oil Co. in Cobleskill. He was an avid outdoors man...
Curtis Andrew Culver
Jun 26, 2013
MARYLAND – Curtis Andrew Culver, 66, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Stratton Veterans Medical Center in Albany. He was born January 21, 1947 in Oneonta, the son of Curtis A. Culver and Vera (Bryden) Eaton. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He obtained the rank of Sergeant and received the Army Commendation...
Clifford A. Sondergaard
Jun 24, 2013
Decatur—Clifford August Sondergaard, 77, passed away on, June 24, 2013, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. Clifford was born, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, June 4, 1936, to Victor Christian and Ethel Agusta (Kuehn) Sondergaard. He married Gail Below Engel in the early morning of August 15, 1981, on the Easton Reservoir in Trumbull, Ct. He grew up in Connecticut, on a...
Marie S. Wheeler
Jun 23, 2013
NEW YORK MILLS – Marie S. Wheeler, 65, formerly of Oneonta, passed away June 23, 2013, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a long battle with diabetes. She was born March 24, 1948 in Utica, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Lupia) Mancino. She married Robert "Bob" Wheeler in October 26, 1991. Marie worked at Jamesway Department Store and...
Katherine Carroza
Jun 20, 2013
SCHENEVUS - Katherine Carroza, affectionately known as Bobbie, passed away June 20, 2013 at A.O Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born July 14, 1928 in the Bronx, the daughter of Harry & Madeline (Gatto) Carroza. Survivors are her sister, Marie Chamberlain and her twin sister, Kathleen Backen (Chickie); nephews, Clifford Backen, Warren Chamberlain and Edward and Wayne Jones. She...
Adelbert George Chamberlain
Jun 18, 2013
Adelbert George Chamberlain, born in Schenevus, NY in 1924, passed away peacefully in his sleep, June 18, 2013 with his personal physician, Dr. R. Puri at his side. Dr. Puri was a personal family friend and referred to Dell as Grandpa. He resided in Schenevus, Binghamton and Middletown, NY before moving to Arizona. He returned to New York after the...
Kevin M. Hanson
Jun 14, 2013
Oneonta Kevin M. Hanson, 39, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1973 in Oneonta; the son of Victor Hanson and Celeste (Ives) Hanson. Kevin was a life long area resident who enjoyed playing video games. He worked at Etc, Etc in the Southside Mall and was a student at the...
Joan T. Mileski
Jun 14, 2013
ONEONTA – Joan T. Mileski, 74, died June 14, 2013 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 21, 1938 in Oneonta, the daughter of James and Roselie "Dolly" Angellotti, who both predeceased her. Joan married Brin R. Mileski on January 12, 1958 in Oneonta. She enjoyed working at Hartwick College for many years before retiring. She...
Zelma Ainslie
Jun 13, 2013
Cooperstown - Zelma R. Ainslie, 87, of Oneonta, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Otsego Manor in Cooperstown, NY. She was born July 17, 1925 in Oneonta and lived many years in Hartwick, NY. She was the daughter of Bertrand Roberts and Ila (Cooper) Roberts. Zelma was predeceased by her husband, George Ainslie, and sisters, Joyce Thompsen and...
Rosie (Rhoda) Kranenburg
Jun 6, 2013
ONEONTA - Remember Rosie (Rhoda) Kranenburg; The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with...
Michael T. Kane
Jun 5, 2013
OTEGO – Michael Thomas Kane, 55, passed away June 5, 2013 at his home. He was born December 21, 1957, Rochester, NY the son of Joseph and Jacqueline Kane of Sanford, NC. Michael loved being in motion. He especially liked parties with music, dancing and food. Physical comedy always made him laugh. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed going to...
David Lee Pledger, Sr.
Jun 3, 2013
David Lee Pledger, Sr., of East Meredith and formerly of the Bronx, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2013. He was 79 years of age. David was born January 29, 1934 in the small town of Camden, Alabama. He was raised with simple, country values in Alabama as the son of farmers Clarence Earl Pledger, Sr. and Fannie Ross Pledger....
