Ransom Carver Palmer
Jun 25, 2010
ONEONTA – Ransom Carver Palmer Jr., passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family. Carver was born in Oneonta, NY to Ransom Carver Palmer Sr. and Mary Gioia Joy on February 14, 1937. He was raised from an early age by his grandparents Clifton and Florence Palmer and a devoted Aunt, Helen Mosher, they...
Susie B. Kenyon
Jun 18, 2010
CHARLOTTEVILLE – Susie B. Kenyon, 78, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Countryside Care Center in Delhi. She was born March 17, 1932 in South Worcester, the daughter of Howard and Pearl (Banks) Stevens. She married George R. Kenyon on March 21, 1949. He died on October 13, 1998. Susie worked for Burton's Industry in Cobleskill. She was...
Thomas (Tp) P Broe
Jun 14, 2010
Griffin GA - LtCol (ret) Thomas P (TP) Broe, 87, passed away 14 June 2010 at his home in Griffin, GA. He was born December 20, 1922, in Oneonta, the son of Christopher and Rose Broe. TP was a graduate of Oneonta High School and attended Siena College in Albany. He also studied at Liege, Belgium, Michigan State University, and...
Gerald V. Coombs Sr.
Jun 11, 2010
Worcester, NY Gerald V. Coombs Sr., 79, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. He was born December 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY; the son of George F. and Mildred (Brockoff) Coombs. Jerry married Margaret Markey on February 13, 1954. He served aboard the USS Worcester #144 in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from...
Francis Ralph Amendola
Jun 11, 2010
Francis Ralph Amendola, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2010, at Otsego Manor in Cooperstown, N.Y., his home for the last four and a half years. He was surrounded by family and friends. Frank was born in Bethpage, N.Y. on July 12, 1921, the son of Olga Lautem and Ralph Amendola. He attended Farmingdale High School....
Bernard F. Cerra
Jun 4, 2010
Worcester, NY Bernard Francis Cerra, age 93, passed away on Friday, June 4th 2010 at his home in Worcester, New York with his wife Minnie and family at his side. Born December 3, 1916 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, his parents were Italian immigrants Francesca and Pasquale Cerra. His father worked in the coalmines and later for the D&H Railroad. He is...
Daniel R. Garlick
Jun 2, 2010
ONEONTA – Daniel Richard Garlick, 34, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 20, 1975 in Cooperstown. Danny is survived by his fiancée, Allison Santos and her son, Brendan Rose, who Danny felt was like a great son to do things with. His parents, Richard and Karen Garlick of...
Edmund A. Bottke
Jun 1, 2010
Mr. Edmund A. Bottke died June 1, 2010 in Rio Vista, Texas. He was born July 15, 1933 in Germany. He married Marcia Wilsey on Sept. 3, 1977. Edmund is survived by his sons, Joe Cooper(Barbara) of Watauga, TX and Mike Cooper (Barbara) of Clear Lake, TX; daughter, Marcia Thompson (Grady) of North Richland Hills, TX; granddaughters, Carolyn Sue Cooper...
Dr.John Mitchell Wayman
May 24, 2010
Dr. John Mitchell Wayman, of Pittsford and Oneonta, New York went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2010. He was born September 7, 1921 in Charlotteville, NY, the son of John M. Wayman and Rose B. Payne. He married Deborah M. Rauschenberger on March 23, 1946 in Butler, Pa. She died September 25, 1980. On October 28, 1983...
William R Finger
May 20, 2010
GRANDVALLEY, PA – William R. Finger, 74, passed away May 20, 2010 at his home. He was born July 20, 1935. Bill was a United States Navy veteran, serving for four years. He was a truck mechanic most of his life. Bill joined the Westford Fire Department in September 1970. He became chief in mid 1982 and resigned from the...
Ronald T. Lane
May 19, 2010
WORCESTER – Ronald T. Lane, 48, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born July 6, 1961 in Cold Springs, the son of Robert Lane and Annabelle (Travis) Lane. Ronnie was employed with Latham Homes in Oneonta for 25 years. Ronnie was an avid JETS fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
Cora B. Sisum
May 16, 2010
WORCESTER - Cora B. Sisum, 85, a longtime resident of Worcester, NY passed away Sunday afternoon, May 16, at Royal Haven Nursing Home in Front Royal, Virginia, after a prolonged illness. She was born in Summit, NY, the daughter of John and Bertha (Morrison) Fancher. She attended Worcester Central School and on September 22, 1946, married Ernest W. (Bill) Sisum....
Doris L. Valentine
May 12, 2010
OTEGO – Doris L. Valentine, 92, of Otego, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Otsego Manor, just outside of Cooperstown, where she has been a resident since February 2007. Doris was born on October 31, 1917 in Oneonta, the daughter of Lee O. Stalker and Grace (Gustin) Stalker. Dode graduated...
Patricia J. Miller-Decker
May 11, 2010
WORCESTER - Patricia J. (Miller) Decker, 60, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at home with her family beside her, after a long battle with cancer. Patricia J. Becker was born on September 23, 1949 in Cobleskill, the daughter of Clarence and Jesse Becker She married Fredrick "Ted" Decker, April 28, 2010 in Decatur, NY. She is also the widow...
Mary Lorraine Hawkins
May 10, 2010
RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Mary Lorraine Hawkins, 85, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2010, she was at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born August 1, 1924 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Leon and Rosa (Roberts) Lambert. Mary enjoyed traveling with her friends. She was an avid reader and loved to share her books with...
Edward L. Ryder
May 10, 2010
MT. VISION – Edward L. Ryder, beloved husband of Karen (Harkenreader) Ryder, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, after a short courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born May 18, 1938 in Brooklyn, the son of Edward and Marie Ryder. He lived in Brooklyn and relocated to Mt. Vision in 1982. He married Karen, the love of his life...
James Airth Hurtubise
May 7, 2010
ONEONTA - James Airth Hurtubise, 72, passed away at home Friday evening, May 7, 2010, with his family present at his side. Born on December 29, 1937 in St. Albans, Vermont, the son of Emil "Pat" Hurtubise and Ella Airth Hurtubise, Jim grew up the youngest of three with his brothers William and John Hurtubise. When Jim's father relocated for...
Herman H Mahler
May 5, 2010
Davenport - Herman H. Mahler, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at the A.O Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born March 21, 1927 in Queens, NY; the son of Herman G. and Amelia A. (Graw) Mahler. Herman served in the United States Army in Germany during World War II. He was a long time member of the...
Rosemarie Chesla
May 4, 2010
Worcester - Rosemarie Chesla, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Roslyn, NY, the daughter of Manuel and Helen (Fishneski) Alfonso. She is survived by 2 sons, Chris and Ronnie Chesla of Worcester; a sister, Louise Dellaratta and her husband Chick; 7 grandchildren and...
Scottie J. Pondolfino
May 3, 2010
Ten years was all too brief to share with our precious Scottie. He was the center of our world. Although his life was often difficult, the pure and untainted beauty of his soul continued to light our days until his passing on May 3, 2010. Scottie, being his adorable self, was always able to wrap everyone around his little finger....
