Imogene F. Colvin
Mar 2, 2011
Oneonta - Imogene F. Colvin, 84, passed away at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Edmund and Emily Murphy Stapleton. Imogene graduated from Oneonta High School. She was employed by the Stamford Central School District in the audio-visual department....
Lydia L. Hornstra
Feb 28, 2011
ONEONTA - Lydia (Lincoln) Hornstra, 94, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta after a brief illness. Born in Nutley, NJ, August 15, 1916, Lydia was the daughter of Walter O. and Minnyetta (Howland) Lincoln. After graduating from Upsala College with a degree in literature, Lydia married Nicholas Hornstra on January 29, 1945, and...
Leonard “Bub” C. Riddell
Feb 27, 2011
Leonard "Bub" C. Riddell formerly of Oneonta, NY passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY with his daughter, Lana and her husband, Paul Polosky by his side. "Bub" was born in the Town of Meredith, NY on Sunday, April 25, 1920, the son of Willard and Marion (Haynor) Riddell. He grew up on the...
William T. Burrows Sr.
Feb 23, 2011
Oneonta, NY - William T. Burrows Sr., 89, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on July 21, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of James and Elizabeth (Lattrell) Burrows. William married Ione Routan in 1943. She predeceased him in 1994. He served in the United States Army during World War II. William lived...
Gilbert Manuel Terriquez
Feb 17, 2011
ONEONTA – Gilbert Manuel Terriquez, 83, went to be the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born September 2, 1927 in Brooklyn, the son of Juan and Marie (Cordero) Terriquez. Gilbert was a United States Navy veteran serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre from 1944 to...
Donald "Barky" J. Rifenbark
Feb 17, 2011
SCHENEVUS – Donald J. "Barky" Rifenbark passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the guidance of the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Chester (Chet) E. Cleaveland, Jr.
Feb 10, 2011
FRANKLIN – Chester E. "Chet" Cleaveland, Jr., 73, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 after a brief illness at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born August 9, 1937 in Walton, the son of Chester E. and Mary (Seath) Cleaveland. Just after graduation from Franklin Central School, Chet began work at Amphenol in Sidney, retiring after 43 years of...
Lee W. Madden
Feb 7, 2011
CHARLOTTEVILLE - Lee W. Madden, 81, of Charlotteville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 7, 2011. He was born on April 2, 1929 in Harpersfield, the son of Willard and Edith (Bowker Nichols) Madden. Lee was a United States Army veteran serving from 1950 to 1952 in the 101st Airborne Division, stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. He married...
Patricia A. Balnis
Feb 6, 2011
ONEONTA – Patricia A. "Patsy" Balnis, 68, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 29, 1942 in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Rachael (Wakin) Weitzel. Patsy married Wayne Balnis on October 29, 1960 in Oneonta. She was employed for BOCES in Stamford for 32...
Peter Reynolds Stillman
Feb 5, 2011
CHARLOTTEVILLE – Peter Stillman, 77, passed away Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Northeastern Center in Lake Katrine, NY. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of George and Marguerite Stillman. After attending local schools, he earned a Bachelor's degree at Central Connecticut College and a Master's degree from Middlebury College. Stillman was an educator, publisher, and writer. He...
Jerome (Jerry) H. Routek
Feb 1, 2011
Jerome (Jerry) H. Routek, 64, of Oneonta, died at home, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife Susan beside him. Jerry was born June 4, 1946 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, the only child of Jaroslav and Bozena (Markova) Routek. After completing his school years in Prague, he attended the Czech College of Arts...
Thomas E. Tompkins
Jan 30, 2011
Worcester Thomas E. Tompkins, 52, passed away Sunday, January, 30, 2011 at residence. He was born on December 6, 1958 in Albany; the son of Earl and Dolores (VanVolkinburg) Tompkins. Tom was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Ellie Hill of Worcester; his son, Eric Tompkins of Worcester; 2 sisters, Frances Anson and her...
Arthur W. Strong
Jan 29, 2011
WESTFORD – Arthur W. Strong, 65, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the comfort of his own home. He was born May 21, 1945 in Cooperstown, the son of Arthur E. and Edith (Palmeter) Strong. Art was a United States Army veteran. Art worked for the Town of Westford as a Highway Equipment Operator. He retired after 20...
Howard Woodrow Collins
Jan 26, 2011
EAST WORCESTER – Howard Woodrow Collins, 93, passed away at home Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester, www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.
Martha J. Rosscoe
Jan 24, 2011
Schenevus Martha J. Rosscoe, 74, passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on September 2, 1936 in the Bronx, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Volz) Marano. Martha married Frederic A. Rosscoe Jr. on September 4, 1954 in the Bronx. He predeceased her on April 20, 1996. She worked as a...
Kim Warren Jester
Jan 23, 2011
SCHENEVUS - Kim Warren Jester, 57, of Schenevus, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2011. He is the son of Warren and Edith Jester, born on June 29, 1953, in Oneonta, NY. Kim graduated, with honors, from A.S. Draper Central School and attended SUNY Oneonta. He was employed by the NYS Department of Transportation in the Construction...
Douglas J. Mowers
Jan 21, 2011
WORCESTER – Douglas J. "Poppee" Mowers, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2011 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born January 28, 1946 in Schenevus, the son of Lucius and Mildred (Hren) Mowers. Doug graduated from Worcester Central School in 1965 and SUNY Cobleskill in 1967 with a degree in Agriculture Engineering. Doug married Sharon...
Dr. John R. Leahy
Jan 19, 2011
WEST ONEONTA - John R. (Doc) Leahy, 94, of West Oneonta, NY died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Binghamton on February 1, 1916, he was one of five children of John and Mabel (Lund) Leahy. After graduating from Binghamton Central High in 1932, John took a job at IBM in Endicott, NY...
Larry L. Roe Sr.
Jan 17, 2011
Worcester, NY Larry L. Roe Sr., 55, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Albany Medical Center. He was born on June 15, 1955 in Stamford, NY, the son of Louis and Cora B. Roe. Larry was a lifelong area resident and truck driver. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends and family. He is survived by his...
Theodore W. Bundy
Jan 16, 2011
CHARLOTTE, NC - Theodore W. Bundy died January 16, 2011 at the Downtown Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina. He was 52 years old. He was dearly loved by his family. He is survived by his mother, Joanne P. Bundy; his father, Bruce E. Bundy; sister, Laurel J. Bundy and his uncle, Keith A. Bundy. A graveside service is planned for...
