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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
