Stanley Jack Polich
Sep 14, 2011
Stanley Jack Polich, brother, uncle and dear friend, passed peacefully from this world Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Countryside Care Center in Delhi, NY. Stan was born on the family farm in Gothicville (Decatur), NY on May 12, 1931 to Agnes and Frank Polich. He graduated from Worcester Central School in 1948 and served in the United States Army...
Harold J. Ridgeway, Sr.
Sep 14, 2011
WORCESTER – Harold J. Ridgeway, Sr., 91, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at his home with his granddaughter Ashley LaSalvia by his side. He was born March 31, 1920 in Kent, the son of Schuyler and Anna (Baker) Ridgeway. In 1964 Harold married Elvira Morelli, with this he became father to her daughters, Angela, Andrea, Theresa and Debra, whom...
Carl J. Tessitore
Sep 7, 2011
SCHENEVUS - Carl J. Tessitore, 90, passed away September 7, 2011 in the company of his family and very supportive Hospice and A.O. Fox Nursing Home staff. He was born December 15, 1920 in Schenevus. He was the son of Joseph and Anna (Stalata) Tessitore. He married Virginia Granati on April 25, 1948 in Schenevus. Carl responsibly supported his family...
Anastasia M. Johnson
Sep 6, 2011
ONEONTA – Anastasia M. Johnson, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born May 26, 1924 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Robert Emmett Kearney Sr. and Elizabeth (Collins) Kearney. She married Charles P. Johnson on April 30, 1949 in Brooklyn. He predeceased her on January 29, 2001. Mrs. Johnson was a...
Harry N. Wetmore, Jr.
Sep 3, 2011
ONEONTA – Harry N. Wetmore, Jr. died on September 3, 2011. He was born on March 24, 1923 in Bloomville, the son of Harry N. Sr. and Edith (Azzoli) Wetmore. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School and a veteran of World War II, serving as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Corps. He was stationed in...
K. Elsie Lewis
Aug 31, 2011
ONEONTA – Kathryn Elsie Lewis, 95, passed away August 31, 2011 at the James G. Johnston Nursing Home, United Methodist Homes, Johnson City, NY. Elsie was born on The Feast of The Epiphany, January 6, 1916 in Johnson City, the daughter of Roy and Kathryn (Nicholson) Lewis. She was a graduate of Scarritt College in Nashville, TN. Elsie was the...
Hazel B. Roe
Aug 18, 2011
Schoharie Hazel B. Roe, 84, passed away Thursday August 18, 2011 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on October 8, 1926 in Worcester, the daughter of Jesse and Fanny (Louis) Roe. Hazel married Avery Roe on October 26, 1944. He predeceased her in August of 2002. She was a lifelong area resident. Hazel is survived...
Barbara Ann Stevens
Aug 13, 2011
Worcester Barbara Ann Stevens, 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital. She was born on July 25, 1961 in Worcester, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Adair) Hagadorn. Barbara worked at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital for 25 years as a custodian in the housekeeping Department, a job which she loved. She enjoyed camping, dancing,...
Kendall F. Chase, Jr.
Aug 6, 2011
MILFORD CENTER - Kendall F. Chase, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2011 with his family at his side. He was born October 12, 1936 in Oneonta, the son of Kendall F. and Doris (Otto) Chase. Ken was a graduate of Oneonta High School. During the late 1950's he was an accomplished coach in the Oneonta Little...
Cody Mark Kevin Mckee
Aug 2, 2011
SCHENEVUS – Cody Mark Kevin McKee, 59, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2011 quietly at home with his beloved cats. He was born January 28, 1952 in Sidney, the son of Leslie McKee and Rosalie (Groat) and step-father, Glen Hodges, Sr. Cody grew up in Walton and moved to Schenevus in 1977. Cody made his living restoring antiques for many...
William "Bill" W. Crandall
Jul 28, 2011
ONEONTA – William W. "Bill" Crandall, 83, passed into peace on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born December 25, 1927 in Tarrytown, the son of Robert G. and Florence North. Bill married Jennie Turk on September 14, 1947 in Hobart. He worked with "Pa North" in the family business R.G. North...
Alma L. Crosby
Jul 25, 2011
ONEONTA - Alma Crosby 91, of Oneonta, and recently The Otsego Manor, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2011. Alma, born January 19, 1920, was the elder daughter of Jessie and Clyde Conrow. She was a graduate of Oneonta High School, worked in retail for many years and at Wilber National Bank until retirement. Alma was married on March 7,...
Rose M. Donnelly
Jul 15, 2011
Charlotteville Rose M. Donnelly, 80, of Charlotteville passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on April 16, 1931 in Brooklyn; the daughter of Louis and Philomena Ferruggia. Rose married Richard P. Donnelly on June 26, 1970. Rose was an active volunteer at A.O. Fox Hospital in the gift shop, arts and...
Bernard F. Hoye, Jr.
Jul 13, 2011
WORCESTER – Bernard F. Hoye, Jr., 75, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born July 21, 1935 in Walton, the son of Bernard F. Hoye, Sr. and Lena (Terry) Hoye. Bernard was a graduate of Worcester Central School Class of 1952, and of Paul Smith's College in 1954, with a degree in Forestry....
Robert Lamott Baylis
Jul 9, 2011
MARYLAND – Robert Baylis, 71, while at home in Maryland, NY quietly returned to his heavenly home after a long illness on July 9, 2011. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Pauline and Marshall Baylis. Bob leaves the love of his life and his companion of 42 years, Sharon Wagner; along with two sisters and one brother, Paula...
Thomas "Turk" E. Harker
Jul 9, 2011
SCHENENVUS – Thomas E. "Turk" Harker, 67, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at his home. He was born August 19, 1943 in Lily, PA, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Howell) Harker. Turk is survived by his companion of 25 years, Ann Marie Martino of Schenevus; his children, Alisha Edwards of Pennsylvania, Thomas Harker, Jr. of Oneonta, Tammy Harker...
Donald E. Preston
Jul 4, 2011
Oneonta Donald E. Preston, 75, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on May 9, 1936 in Decatur, NY; the son of Anthony and Muriel (Woods) Preston. Don was a tractor trailer driver for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines for several years. He then became the Town of Worcester Highway Superintendent. He...
Richard Frank Gustafson
Jul 4, 2011
ONEONTA – Richard Frank Gustafson, retired SUCO mathematics professor, died on July 4, 2011 at Robinson Terrace, Stamford, NY from Alzheimer's disease. He was born January 13, 1932 in St. Paul, MN, growing up in Manchester, IA. He attended Western Military Academy, Alton, IL, graduating from Boulder Colorado High School. After one year at the University of Colorado, he was...
Joyce Ann Maier
Jul 1, 2011
RICHMOND HILL – Joyce Ann Maier, 43, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her daughters, Josephine and Diane; her mother, Barbara; brothers, Billy, Joseph and Christopher; sister, Jennifer; nieces and nephew, Nina, Giovanna, Marrisa, Marrina and Christian; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joyce was a loving mother, daughter, sister and...
James W. Fisher
Jun 29, 2011
ONEONTA – James W. Fisher, 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born January 25, 1940 in Rock Rift, NY, the son of Frank D. and Elizabeth (McClagan) Fisher, Sr. Jim married Evelyn Ferrera on April 15, 1966 in Deposit. Most of his working years were spent...
