Obituary Listing

Feb 10, 2025

Otego – Lori B. Norton-Crawford, 41, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born April 2, 1983 in Oneonta, the daughter of Ivan E. Norton Sr. and Susan J. (Lindberg) Norton.

Lori graduated from Laurens Central School. She married the love of her life, Jeremy Crawford at their...

Feb 6, 2025

Otego – Dale Bruce Brown, 90, passed away on February 6, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

He was born October 19, 1934 in Greene, the son of Lloyd and Thelma (Morton) Brown.

Dale grew up in Broome County, the Town of Tunnel, where he was a farm laborer.

He married Dorothy...

Feb 6, 2025

Laura Yager Munson, 93, passed away on February 6, 2025 at Cooperstown Center surrounded by her family.

Born Laura June Yager to Stanley "Doc" and Bessie (Briscoll) Yager on June 7, 1931 in Oneonta.

Laura attended the East End Elementary School and Oneonta High School where she met the love of her life Richard "Dick"...

Jan 30, 2025

Worcester – Floyd Maynard Conroe, 90, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 30, 2025 at The NYS Veterans Home in Oxford.

He was born October 7, 1934 in Worcester, the son of Floyd David and Ivah Mae (Becker) Conroe.

Maynard attended the East Worcester School and then Worcester School until...

Jan 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly J. LeBeau, 89, of Oneonta, NY.

Beverly passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.

Beverly's warm heart and steadfast commitment to her family and friends were hallmarks of her life.

Her journey through life had...

Jan 7, 2025

WORCESTER - Dorothy F. Reina, 77, passed away January 7, 2025 at Basset Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born on March 11, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of George and Madeline (Schwartz) Anderson.

Dorothy married Frank R. Reina on September 4, 1973 in Long Island.

She was a department manager at...

Jan 7, 2025

Alexander "Lou" Mustico, 94, of Worcester, NY passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 26, 1930 in Elmira, NY, the seventh child of Joseph and Rose (Lamentia) Mustico. He was a first generation American and extremely proud of his Italian heritage.

He attended high school...

Jan 2, 2025

MORRIS - William M. Hughes passed away Jan. 2, 2025 at Fox Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 8, 1936 in Mohawk to Millard and Frances Hughes.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister, Janice DeGristina; brother, Millard and his beloved daughter Kim Wiltsie. He is survived by his wife of 69...

Jan 1, 2025

Otego - Wayne J. Hanvey, 75, passed away at home on January 1, 2025.

Wayne was born June 9, 1949, in Oneonta. He graduated from Oneonta High School and was self-employed as a carpenter. Wayne enjoyed staying busy and tinkering.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet; he was the best...

Dec 31, 2024

Oneonta - Arlene Daphne Harker Doring Osterhoudt, she was here October 21, 1931 until December 31, 2024.  Now she is gone leaving behind her most treasured family and faithful friends and "Doctor" Gregg.

Arlene is survived by her family;

her daughter, Lori and Jeff Taggart; grandchildren, Jeannine and partner, Greg, Brian and Heather, Leanne and...

Dec 27, 2024

Oneonta—Victor H. Umbach, 84, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

He was born September 27, 1940 in Schenevus, the son of George and Jenella (Cole) Umbach.

Victor graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus.

He married Margaret "Peggy" Holmes on October 9, 1965 at...

Dec 19, 2024

Oneonta - Joan M. Keator, 72, passed away December 19, 2024 at home with her family by her side.

She was born January 16, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of Angevine and Mildred Keator.

Joan went to nursing school at Boces in Milford.  She worked at Bassett Hospital, A.O. Fox Hospital and O'Connor Hospital.

Dec 17, 2024

Robert E. Dresser, 90, of Oneonta, NY passed away at home on December 17, 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife, Beverly and parents, Lee and Thelma Dresser.

Bob is survived by his sister, Marian Simpson-Rorick and brother, David (Mary) Dresser; his sons, James (Karla Kuzawinski) Dresser and Steven Dresser (Shari McDonough); his grandchildren, Jessica...

Dec 13, 2024

Martha Mary (Richtsfeld) Messner, a well-known and much-loved nurse in Otsego County for most of her life, died on December 13, 2024 at age 75 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Martha was born on March 22, 1949 in Oneonta, New York, to Erna and Marcus Richtsfeld, both immigrants from Germany, and was baptized at Immanuel...

Dec 12, 2024

Oneonta - Doris M. Shutters, 91, passed away December 12, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born July 5, 1933 in Oneonta, the daughter of Orval and Marjorie (Calhourn) Davis.

Doris married Ronald Shutters in July of 1951.  He predeceased her on March 31, 2021.

She worked for the Oneonta Dress...

Dec 9, 2024

Bruce Ray Shultis, 92, quietly passed away on December 9, 2024 at Bassett Hospital ICU after a brief illness.

Bruce was born at Aurelia Osborne Fox Memorial Hospital, the son of Francis Edmund Shultis and Gertrude Martha (Champlin) Shultis.

He spent most of his life in the Otego and the Good Year Lake area.  On...

Dec 7, 2024

Oneonta – William F. Stone, Jr., 76, passed away December 7, 2024 at home after a long illness.

He was born February 14, 1948 in Oneonta, the son of Ruby May Kingsley and William Frederick Stone.

Bill was a United States Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.

He was self-employed as the owner of...

Dec 7, 2024

Oneonta - David Izzillo, 71, passed away December 7, 2024 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.

He was born May 5, 1953 in Albany, the son of Akillas and Minnie (Ellis) Izzillo.

David worked at the Workshop for The ARC Otsego.  He loved Mickey Mouse, and having his nails painted with bright vibrant colors.  He was...

Dec 7, 2024

Davenport - Kenneth Sickler Jr., 83, passed away December 7, 2024 at Cooperstown Center.

He was born August 4, 1941 in Kingston, the son of Kenneth and Hazel (Buley) Sickler.

In his younger days, Ken was active with the YMCA. He was an accomplished swimmer and diver. He played youth baseball and softball and continued...

Nov 30, 2024

East Worcester - Joanne H. Fisher, 79, passed away quietly at home with her family on November 30, 2024.

She was born  January 21, 1945 in Oneonta, the daughter of Burdette and Minnie (Roe) Gallup.

She was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Worcester Central School, Class of 1963.

Joanne married William J....