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Elizabeth L. Fancher
Dec 12, 2011
Palantine Bridge - Elizabeth L. Fancher, 96, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born on December 10, 1915 in South Westerlo, NY, the daughter of Harrison and Florence (Covenhoven) Palmer. Elizabeth married Harold Fancher in South Westerlo on October 16, 1938. He predeceased her in 1982. She was a lifelong area resident...
Edward Snyder
Dec 6, 2011
SCHENEVUS – Edward E. Snyder, 70, passed away quietly at home on December 6, 2011. He was born June 30, 1941 in Schenevus, the son of Andrew L. and Luella A. (Race) Snyder. Ed married Sharon Bramsen on June 1, 1963 at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Oneonta. He was a United State Navy veteran serving from 1959...
John P. Mazarak
Dec 3, 2011
A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Mazarak has been scheduled for Sunday, January 8th, starting at 2 p.m. at the Goodrich Theatre in the Fine Arts Building on the Oneonta State Campus. A program of music and remembrances is planned with a reception to follow. All who knew John or were just touched by his music and...
Joseph "Joe The Barber" Fiederer
Dec 1, 2011
EAST WORCESTER – Joseph Fiederer, "Joe The Barber" 83, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Otsego Manor in Cooperstown. He was born October 28, 1928 in Yugoslavia, the son of Josef and Magdelina (Kaufman) Fiederer. He married Iona Cole on December 26, 1954 at St. Anna's Catholic Church in Summit. Joe owned and operated Joe's Barber Shop in East...
Mary M. Brownell
Dec 1, 2011
Worcester Mary M. Brownell, 87, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at her home following a long illness. She was proud of having been born in the same house, on July 22, 1924, to parents Thomas McCabe and Mary (Stapleton) McCabe. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Robert and Joseph McCabe, her loving husband...
Lynn R. Gustafson
Nov 26, 2011
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Rev. Mark Montfort, officiating ONEONTA - Lynn Gustafson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 26, 2011 at home, from complications of an automobile accident sustained on July 18, 2011. Lynn was born on October 25, 1932 in...
Howard L. Bindman
Nov 25, 2011
GRAND GORGE – Howard L. Bindman, 62, passed away suddenly Friday, November 25, 2011 at Margaretville Hospital. He was born August 18, 1949 in Bronx, the son of David and Tobie (Abramowitz) Bindman. Howard's life focus was to share the good news of God's Kingdom to all that would listen. He loved taking care of his wife and spending time...
Mary E. Kniskern
Nov 25, 2011
Worcester Mary E. Kniskern, 76, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1935 in Middleburg; the daughter of Lester and Ella (Warner)Kniskern. Mary graduated from Sharon Springs Central School in 1953 and from Union University of Nursing in 1956. In 1984 she retired from nursing at Dr. Leversee's Office in Schenectady to...
Ann M. Giuliano
Nov 25, 2011
ONEONTA - Ann M. Giuliano, 88, formerly of Valhalla and White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday November 25, 2011 at Fox Memorial Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born in Kittanning, PA on February 22, 1923 to Angelina and Thomas Iodice. Ann is survived by her sister, Barbara Alfero (John) of New Fairfield, CT; daughters, Sallyann Lamanna (Don)...
John Charles Ehrhard
Nov 16, 2011
DAVENPORT – John Charles Ehrhard, Sr., 65, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after a long fight with cancer. He was born October 17, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Theodore and Gloria (Roberts) Ehrhard. John graduated from A.L. Kellogg Central School, Treadwell in 1965. He worked 14 years at the Oneonta Wal Mart, retiring...
Belva Billie Stevens
Nov 11, 2011
Schenevus Belva (Billie) Stevens passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2011. She was born August 12, 1924 in East Worcester, the youngest daughter of Belva and Howard Butler. She attended school in East Worcester and graduated from Worcester Central School in 1941. She was married to Francis (Pete) Stevens December 4, 1948 who predeceased her on October 12...
Leland A. Oliver
Nov 10, 2011
ONEONTA – Leland A. Oliver, 89, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at his home. He was born April 28, 1922 in Oneonta, the son of Walter E. and Florence (VanPatten) Oliver. Leland married Doris Wood on December 13, 1941. He was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II from 1942 to 1945. Leland was employed at...
Marian Peeters
Nov 5, 2011
WESTFORD – Marian Peeters, 88, passed to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at her daughter's home with family by her side. She was born February 4, 1923 in Cooperstown, the daughter of Barney and Nettie (Murray) Snyder. She married Herbert Peeters. Mrs. Peeters was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a kind and generous lady....
Richard J. Ianniello
Nov 3, 2011
DAVENPORT - Richard J. Ianniello, 66, formerly of New Rochelle, passed away Nov. 3, 2011 at home due to a long battle with cancer. Survivors are his wife, Lucy Ianniello, children, Michelle Ianniello, Lori (Jay) Robbins, Rosemarie Ianniello; long time companion, Joan Tynan, children, Jayme, Michael and Apryl Tynan; grandchildren, Brianna Robbins, Cassidy Ianniello and Sofia Ianniello; brothers, Joseph and...
Eugene (Gene) T. Bliss
Nov 3, 2011
ONEONTA – Eugene T. Bliss (Gene), 69, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Gene was born November 2, 1942 in Portlandville, the son of Lysle and Pearl Bliss. He married Elaine Packer on January 4, 1964. Gene was a jack of all trades and a master of all. He...
Richard J. Mead
Oct 26, 2011
ONEONTA – Richard J. Mead, 82, passed away in the loving arms of his wife on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born December 9, 1928 in Oneonta, the son of James Richard and Helena (Fuller) Mead. Dick graduated from Oneonta High School in 1947. He then served in the United States Navy...
Wc "Skeeter" Kuhn
Oct 21, 2011
LAURENS – WC "Skeeter" Kuhn, 66, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. He was born in Batesville, IN, the son of Walter R. and Margaret C. Kuhn. WC graduated from Laurens Central High School at which time he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in...
Harold I. Bailey
Oct 19, 2011
STAMFORD - Harold I. Bailey, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Robinson Terrace in Stamford. He was born on March 25, 1928 in Worcester, the son of Lavere and Lilly (Woodbeck) Bailey. Harold married Audrey C. Sampson on October 17, 1956 in Oneonta. She predeceased him on March 31, 2005. He served in the United States Army...
Brandon Scott Keator
Oct 17, 2011
RIVERSIDE, CA – Brandon Scott Keator, 22, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brandon enjoyed the outdoors. Fishing was one of his favorite things to do. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Keator of Worcester and Barbara Keator of California; his twin brother, Matthew Keator and sister, Cassandra Keator, both of California;...
Beverly C. Teleky
Oct 11, 2011
MARYLAND – Beverly C. Teleky, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Otsego Manor. She was born June 13, 1934 in Unadilla, the daughter of Elwin and Myrtha (Ruling) DeShaw. Bev married Edward Teleky on October 9, 1949. In 1970, she and her husband established Edward Teleky Jeweler's in Oneonta. She enjoyed bowling with her friends on the...
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