Dorothy Jenks Lansing
May 26, 2011
Oneonta, NY - Dorothy Jenks Lansing, 92, passed away on May 26, 2011 after a long illness at the Oneonta Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home. Born in Otsdawa, New York on February 5, 1919, Dorothy was the daughter of J. Frederick and Mae (Snook) Jenks. Dorothy graduated from Oneonta High School and married the late Clifford Emerson, U.S. Air Force,...
Mary E. Grogan
May 24, 2011
ONEONTA – Mary E. Grogan, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Oneonta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 7, 1929 in Boston, Mass., the daughter of Patrick and Johanna Theresa (Reilly) Burke. She married John Leslie on April 19, 1952. He predeceased her on March 8, 1956. She then married Thomas Grogan on October 12,...
James W. Utter
May 21, 2011
ONEONTA – James W. Utter, 70, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Jim was born August 31, 1940 in Milford Center, the son of John W. and Bernice M. (Bliss) Utter. Jim married Deborah Sperbeck at the Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown. He was a hard and dedicated worker...
Raymond H. Morgan Sr.
May 16, 2011
Charlotteville Raymond H. Morgan Sr., 69, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Bronx, NY, the son of George and Alice (Barrett) Morgan. Ray was an auto body mechanic in Worcester. He is survived by his wife, Muriel of Charlotteville; his daughter, Elizabeth Morgan of New...
Agnes "Nita" C. Schleicher
May 16, 2011
STAMFORD – Agnes "Nita" Schleicher, 100, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Nita was born January 28, 1911 the daughter of Beltran Arundel and Agnes (Parker) Rawstron, in Vancouver British Columbia, and then settled in Springfield, Mass. She graduated from Framingham State College, Massachusetts and the New York University Columbia Teachers College, where she received...
Dennis G. Hamill
May 8, 2011
MARYLAND - Dennis G. Hamill, 84, died Sunday afternoon, May 8, 2011, at home. Born on March 9, 1927 in Shavertown, Dennis was the son of Pastor Joshua and Florence (Turkington) Hamill. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1945. He was a Paratrooper, Gliderman, and Rifleman serving as Assistant Squad Leader assigned to the 511th Parachute Infantry...
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...
