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Hazel M. (Nelson) Allen

Hazel M. (Nelson) Allen

Jan 13, 2011

Hazel M. (Nelson) Allen of Rockledge, FL, formerly of Worcester, age 78, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, John Allen; brother, Sam Hicks; children, Cynthia Nelson of Charleston, SC, Russell Nelson of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Lynda & Joe Clark of Worcester; 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Zachary and Morgan Clark of Worcester; 3...

Charles W. Spencer

Charles W. Spencer

Jan 12, 2011

Westford, NY Charles W. Spencer, 54, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on November 15, 1956 in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of Stanley and Bertha (Brown) Spencer. Charlie married Susan LeCount on May 19, 1979 in East Northport, NY. He worked at Susquehanna Glass and Tri-County Glass in Oneonta....

Helen A. Fuschetto

Helen A. Fuschetto

Jan 10, 2011

MT. VISION – Helen Adelaide Fuschetto, 71, passed away on January 10, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. Helen was born on October 14, 1939 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Antonio and Mary Fuschetto. Helen is survived by her sister, Ann and her brother, John. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 between 1 p.m. and...

John H. Odell

John H. Odell

Jan 9, 2011

Maryland, NY John H. Odell, 75, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born on October 11, 1935 in Maryland; the son of Herman and Ruth E. (Ledwith) Odell. John was a lifelong area resident who served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958. He worked for Ken Ross Excavating...

Beth Whitcher

Beth Whitcher

Jan 7, 2011

ONEONTA - Charlotte Elizabeth Whitcher, known as Beth, died Friday January 7, 2011 at 9:15 P.M. at her home in Oneonta, New York at the age of 86. Beth lived her life as a fiercely independent though caring woman. For many years a fixture in the horse raising community, she was the first to introduce and breed Morgan horses in...

Roxanne M. Shaw

Roxanne M. Shaw

Jan 6, 2011

ONEONTA – Roxanne M. Shaw, 36, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011, unexpectedly at her home. She was born August 30, 1974 in San Diego, CA. Roxanne has lived in Missouri since she was 16 years old. She recently moved Oneonta. She is survived by her sons, Michael Williams, Tom Shaw Jr. and Bradley Shaw; her father, Lester and his...

Gertrude J. Mastando

Gertrude J. Mastando

Jan 4, 2011

Charlotteville, NY Gertrude J. Mastando, 72, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill. She was born on October 31, 1938 in the Bronx; the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Alpert) Dayton. Gertrude married Albert Mastando in New Windsor. He predeceased her in December of 1994. She worked as a CNA for Falkirk in Center...

William H. Walrath

William H. Walrath

Jan 3, 2011

Maryland, NY William H. Walrath, 84, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born on July 1, 1926 in Garrattsville, NY; the son of William and Edith (Johnson) Walrath. William married Marion Sutton. She predeceased him in July of 2009. He served in the United States Army during WWII from...

Maria Theresia Saginario

Maria Theresia Saginario

Jan 1, 2011

Richmondville – Maria Theresia Sebastiana Saginario, 27, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at her home in Astoria. She was born June 29, 1983 in East Meadow, the daughter of Phillip J. and Maria Theresia (Mifsud) Saginario. Maria was home schooled at Our Lady of Hope. She enjoyed writing, especially poetry. Maria was a people person and always...

Alma A. Szeliga

Alma A. Szeliga

Dec 31, 2010

SCHENEVUS - Alma A. Szeliga passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, December 31, 2010 surrounded by her loving family after a 6 month battle with ovarian cancer. Alma was born at home on July 30, 1935 in Westford, NY to Edward and Silva (Perry) Skellie. She graduated from A.S. Draper School and then from Oneonta State Teachers College...

Joaquina M. Alem

Joaquina M. Alem

Dec 29, 2010

SCHENEVUS – Joaquina M. Alem, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born February 25, 1945 in Portugal, the daughter of Antonio and Maria (Goncalves) Miranda. She married Acacio J. Alem on May 7, 1978 in Portugal. They moved to the United States in 1979. Joaquina...

Elsie A. Spinka

Elsie A. Spinka

Dec 27, 2010

Unadilla, NY Elsie A. Spinka, 82, passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center in Binghamton. She was born on December 10, 1928 in England; the daughter of George R. and Harriette J. (Wraight) Greenstreet. Elsie is survived by her husband Frank Spinka of Unadilla; 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren and her brother Jim Greenstreet of England. A...

Marguerite (Quita) D. Dunn

Marguerite (Quita) D. Dunn

Dec 22, 2010

ONEONTA - Marguerite (Quita) D. Dunn, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, with family at her side, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Oneonta in July of 1923, a daughter of the Rev. Lucien Curtis Denney and Helen (Stetson) Denney, while her father was Rector at St. James Episcopal...

Donald James Ventre, Sr.

Donald James Ventre, Sr.

Dec 13, 2010

ONEONTA - Donald James Ventre, Sr. 76 passed away early Monday morning December 13, 2010 at his home in Oneonta surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born August 13, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Audrey Louise (Weissenburger) and Joseph J. Ventre. He graduated from Morris High School in 1953 as the Salutatorian of his class. Donald enlisted...

Rosalie M. Barnes

Rosalie M. Barnes

Dec 12, 2010

SCHENEVUS – Rosalie M. Barnes, 87, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 surrounded by family at son's home. She was born January 30, 1923 in Elk Creek, the daughter of Earl and Helen (Hall) Wilsey. Rosalie married Stanley R. Barnes on December 15, 1945 at the Schenevus United Methodist Church. She was employed at the Schenevus Post Office for over...

Charlotte E. Mcmullen

Charlotte E. Mcmullen

Dec 11, 2010

ONEONTA – Charlotte E. McMullen, 97, went to be at rest with the Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born October 23, 1913 in Sidney Center, the daughter of Herbert and Lula Bell (Anderson) Laraway. Charlotte attended the Sidney Center School. She married Gilbert A. McMullen on January 29, 1929...

Lynn H. Ciganek

Lynn H. Ciganek

Dec 6, 2010

Lynn Haring Ciganek passed away on December 6th 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert; sons, Robert Paul and Brendan Frank and her beloved grandsons, Aedan, Judah and Gavin. Written by her Grandmother, Lynn's personally favorite poem reflects her feelings for all of the loved ones she touched. If, in the years...

John E. Mattice, Sr.

John E. Mattice, Sr.

Dec 5, 2010

ONEONTA – John E. Mattice, Sr., 86, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born November 10, 1924 in Carlisle, the son of Job & Mildred (Porter) Mattice. John married Frances Beams on October 2, 1945 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Oneonta. He worked for the D&H Railroad as a...

Barbara Ann Swingle

Barbara Ann Swingle

Dec 2, 2010

Schenevus, NY Barbara Ann Swingle, 73, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at her residence. She was born on July 6, 1937 in Carbondale, PA; the daughter of Myron R. and Iola (Lovelace) Denney Sr. Barbara married Paul W. Swingle on February 10, 1956 in South Canaan, PA. Barbara was a homebody and the support person for her entire family....

Anna F. Roman

Anna F. Roman

Dec 2, 2010

Delhi, NY Anna F. Roman, 82, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the O'Connor Hospital in Delhi. She was born June 16, 1928 in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Parslow) Roman. Anna was a graduate of Oneonta High School, Class of 1946. She worked for Bendix, Enterprise Aluminum and retired from Oneonta Grocery Co. Anna was a...

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