Elizabeth W. Hilts
May 6, 2011
ONEONTA – Elizabeth W. Hilts, 89, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was born December 31, 1921 in Garrettsville, the daughter of Lester G. and Myrtle (Peck) Wilson. She graduated from Morris Central School, Class of 1939 and The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill with a...
James "Bullets" W. Barton
May 4, 2011
ONEONTA – James W. "Bullets" Barton, 64, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown . He was born March 17, 1947 in Oneonta, the son of Lewelyn "Pete" and Lois (LaClaire) Barton. He was employed at State University College at Oneonta as in the Janitorial and Maintenance Department for 33 years. Bullets was a lifetime...
Deborah Jane Farmer
May 3, 2011
ONEONTA – Deborah Jane Farmer, 51, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Broome Developmental Center, Binghamton after a lengthy illness. She was born March 23, 1960, in Oneonta, NY, the daughter of the late Paul S. and Margaret T. (Adams) Farmer. A lifelong area resident, Debbie attended Oneonta City Schools and was a past resident of Springbrook, formerly Upstate...
Laura Mae Freece
May 2, 2011
Schenevus Laura Mae Freece, 76, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born on December 28, 1934 in Oneonta, the daughter of Charles Robert and Hilda (Moore) Freece. Laura Mae was a lifelong area resident who worked at Astrocom Electronics in Colliersville. She was a member, secretary/treasurer and organist of the East...
Albert Hanok
May 1, 2011
Written by Mark Hanok My father, Albert Hanok, was a great man in so many ways. I couldn't have asked for a better Dad, a wonderful, very knowledgeable, very generous man who always cared more about others than about himself. Al was very much liked by everyone who knew him. He was born on the lower East Side of Manhattan...
Mark S. D'Agostino
Apr 28, 2011
SCHENEVUS – Mark S. D'Agostino, 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 28, 2011. He leaves behind his wife, Frances "Cookie" D'Agostino; their sons, Joseph Ross, Jimmy Ross, Johnny Ross and Danny Ross, all of Long Island; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Jonathan. At his request, there will be no services at this time. Mark was a United States...
Alexander Wislous
Apr 22, 2011
ONEONTA – Alexander Wislous, 87, passed away at home on Good Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born October 28, 1923 in Watervliet, the son of Frank and Anna (Haitko) Wislous. After moving to Oneonta as a child, he grew up and continued to live his adult life in the "Lower Deck". Alex (Zonk) graduated from Oneonta High School, Class...
Isabella Star Mahnken
Apr 18, 2011
UNADILLA - Isabella Star Mahnken, the infant daughter of Lalenia Mahnken, passed on to the higher power on Monday, April 18, 2011, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Isabella is survived by her mother; her brothers, Mark, Robert, Thomas and Seth; her grandmother, Toni Cimarusti and her aunts, uncles and cousins. At this time there will be no public...
Donald P. Tiderencel Jr.
Apr 9, 2011
Oneonta Donald P. Tiderencel, Jr. passed away suddenly at his residence in Oneonta on Saturday April 9, 2011. He was 52. Donald was born August 17, 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina Army Hospital to Donald P. Tiderencel Sr. and Harriet (Frederick) Tiderencel. Born into a military family (USAF), Don grew up in Charleston, Binghamton, NY, Plattsburgh, NY, Oneonta, NY, Dover,...
Florence D. Balnis
Apr 9, 2011
ONEONTA – Florence D. Balnis, 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 9, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born August 27, 1915 in Oneonta, the daughter of Pearsall and Kathryn Dutcher. Florence graduated from Oneonta High School and attended Oneonta Normal School (SUCO). She married Joseph Balnis in New Milford, PA. Together she and her husband,...
Victoria L. Smith
Apr 5, 2011
Davenport Victoria L. Smith, 52, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at her residence. A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home in Oneonta is serving the family.
Susan Rosen
Apr 4, 2011
ONEONTA – Susan Rosen, 64, died Monday, April 4, 2011. She was born July 23, 1946 in Utica, the daughter of Sam T. and Goldie (Markson) Rosen. She is survived by her brother, Barry "Judah" Rosen of Placerville, CA. She was predeceased by her parents. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the...
Barbara Jean Siegfried
Apr 2, 2011
Barbara Jean Siegfried, 52, Oneonta, died of heart failure on April 2, 2011 at her home. Born in Storm Lake, Iowa, July 16, 1958, she was a graduate of Oneonta High School and Philadelphia College of Art. Barb was a creative artist and was known as a kind, loving and funny person. Her Kitty provided her great companionship. She had...
James W. Howard
Apr 2, 2011
James W. Howard, 82, passed away on April 2, 2011. Born in Oneonta, New York, on August 19, 1928, Jim was the son of the late Dorothy (Van Deusen) Darby. Jim graduated from Oneonta High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1949. He is survived by his wife, Joan Mudd; children, Janine Howard, Doreen...
Lorraine Pierce Holowach
Mar 30, 2011
Lorraine Pierce Holowach ONEONTA – Mrs. Nicholas L. Holowach, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Mrs. Holowach was born March 18, 1920 in Oneonta, the daughter of Alpheus Babcock and Lottie (Bailey) Pierce. She was a direct descendant of Judge Jedediah Peck of Burlington and Richfield Springs, Revolutionary War soldier and the...
Raymond W. Tiffany
Mar 28, 2011
East Worcester Raymond W. Tiffany, 76, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Albany VA Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1934 in Gilbertsville, the son of Ellis and Etta (Hackett) Tiffany. Ray married Helen M. Naples on May 31, 1958 at St. Joseph's RC Church in Worcester. He served in the United States Airforce during the Korean...
Orris "Pudgie" Root
Mar 26, 2011
ONEONTA - Orris "Pudgie" Root, 77, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at his companion's home on Goodyear Lake. He was born on August 3, 1933 in Oneonta, the son of Orris Leland Preston and Helen Louise (Bugbee) Root. Pudgie was a sergeant in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1958. He was a lifelong area resident...
Denise Gallagher Weeks
Mar 25, 2011
EASLEY, S.C. – A memorial service for Denise Gallagher Weeks, 61, who passed away March 25, 2011, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Paul Messner, officiating. Mrs. Weeks was born in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Charlie and Doris Beaulieu...
Irene F. Kozikowski
Mar 25, 2011
Stamford, NY Irene F. Kozikowski passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, March 25, 2011. The daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Kraniak) Zagurski and the wife of the late Edmund Kozikowski, she was born on August 8, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY. Irene and Ed, along with their son, moved from Brooklyn to South Kortright in 1950....
Robin Malewski
Mar 23, 2011
ONEONTA - Robin Malewski, 49, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1961 in Tarrytown, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Aversano) Cika. Robin graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City with a degree in Interior Design. She worked at Edward Barnes Architect and...
