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...
Patricia J. Kelsey
Mar 22, 2011
ONEONTA – Patricia Joanne Kelsey, 68, passed away comfortably on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Oneonta. She was born June 28, 1942 in Hancock, the daughter of Michael and Arvilla (Kingsbury) Hassick. Patricia had a long career in the Healthcare field, and recently worked as a Technician at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She loved spending time with her...
Eleanor M. Moak
Mar 22, 2011
Dalton, MA Eleanor M. Moak, 80, of Dalton, MA, passed away on March 22, 2011 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. Born Eleanor Mertia Prentice on August 29, 1930, she graduated from Worcester High School in 1948 and went on to marry Richard G. Moak, also of Worcester. They and their two children lived in Baldwinsville, NY where she...
Edith M. Grigsby
Mar 14, 2011
ONEONTA – Edith M. Grigsby, 87, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born July 31, 1923 in Cooperstown, the daughter of George and Florence (Miller) Vroman. She married Earle Grigsby on July 31, 1943 in Hartwick. Mrs. Grigsby was employed by Scintilla and then for the Oneonta Dress Factory. She retired...
Brian L. Ives
Mar 7, 2011
EAST WORCESTER - Brian Linden Ives, 21, passed away unexpectedly, March 7, 2011 in the Town of Fulton. He was born on August 23, 1989 in Oneonta, the son of Tracy Linden and Nancy Ann (Stafford) Ives. Brian was a lifelong area resident who worked as a carpenter and laborer. Brian is survived by his father and step-mother, Tracy and...
Edward G. Kassler
Mar 7, 2011
HOMESTEAD, FL – Edward G. Kassler died Monday, March 7, 2011 in Homestead, FL. He was born July 21, 1923 in New York City to Joseph and Theresa Kassler. During World War II Ed served in the Pacific Theatre with the Army's 617th Engineers. He taught at St. Rose School in Carbondale, PA for 21 years. He was employed at...
Janet L. Krueger
Mar 4, 2011
SCHENEVUS – Janet L. Krueger, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 4, 2011 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. She was born on August 5, 1937 in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Margaret Voss-Jindella and her step-father, Joe Jindella. Janet was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. She married Kurt A....
