Obituary Listing

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....

Nov 27, 2024

Oneonta – Barbara Delaney, 72, passed away November 27, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born September 12, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of Bernie and Louise (Gemmel) Sitts.

Barbara was the Laurens Town Clerk for many years, she also worked at the Soccer Hall of Fame and DSB Insurance Company.   She was...

Nov 22, 2024

Anna L. Hamm 83 of Maryland, NY passed away on November 22, 2024, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Anna was born July 29, 1941, in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of Francis and Alice (Story) Hamm.

Anna enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, gardening, and spending time with the animals. She especially loved her rabbits....

Nov 13, 2024

Barbara Munson, of Unadilla, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, just shy of her 70th birthday.   She was predeceased by her parents George and Shirley (Roe) Ryder born to them on November 19, 1954.

Barb married her loving and faithfully devoted husband, Gary Munson on December 31, 1996.   She...

Nov 7, 2024

Eric Hall Wilson, 82, passed away at the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford after a brief illness and complications from Alzheimer's disease.

Eric was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the son of Harold and Martha Vivian Wilson.  His formative years were spent living with his parents and sister,  Wendy, in both Rio de Janeiro and Scarsdale, NY...

Nov 1, 2024

West Oneonta – Frank R. Wade III, 76, passed away November 1, 2024 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.

He was born June 22, 1948 in Albany, the son of Frank R. Wade, Jr. and Jean (Stubblebine) Wade.

Frank served in the United States Coast Guard.

He married Beverly (Cox) Kelly in December of 1996.  ...

Nov 1, 2024

Charlotteville – Evelyn B. Meyer, 78, passed away November 1, 2024 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown with her husband by her side.

She was born December 24, 1945 in Stamford, the daughter of Preston Franklin and Evelyn Mae (Titus) Berry.

Evelyn attended school in South Kortright, Stamford and graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School.  She...

Oct 28, 2024

Otego - Robin Leigh (Chisholm) Briguglio, 69, passed away October 28, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born September 29, 1955, in Mineola, New York, the daughter of Paul and Jessie (Durham) Chisholm.

She grew up in Manhasset, New York and graduated from Manhasset High School in 1973. She continued her education...