Richard A. Kenyon
Sep 8, 2024
Richard Andrew Kenyon, 81, of Schenevus, NY passed away at home on September 8, 2024.
He was born on March 9, 1943 in Kearny, NJ to Joseph J. and Alma G. (Carlson) Kenyon, the 7th of 10 children later to become known as the ten Kenyons. He moved to Worcester, NY as a young boy and had...
Sally Jo Yetman
Aug 21, 2024
Oneonta - Sally Jo Yetman, 85, passed away, on August 21, 2024, at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta after a short illness.
She was born April 15, 1939, in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Waldo and Constance Potts Watson.
She is predeceased by her husband, Bill Yetman, and son, Scott Robin Baird.
She...
Douglas Amadon
Aug 13, 2024
When Doug turned 70, he said that he had rounded third, in the game of life. On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, he slid into home after a long, courageous battle with cancer; the good Lord knows, he was loved and will be missed terribly.
Doug was born in Delhi, NY on October 20, 1951, to parents Robert...
Margaret "Peg" Kane Carney
Aug 13, 2024
ONEONTA - Margaret "Peg" "Peggy" Kane Carney, 86, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at home, after living for a dozen years with Alzheimer's Disease.
She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Helen (McLaughlin) Kane; her brothers, Charles and James Kane; her husband, John J. Carney, Jr. and her granddaughter, Kaitlin Carney.
She is survived...
James W. Banner
Aug 10, 2024
Stuart, FL - James W. Banner, 83, formerly of Schenevus, passed away August 10, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital.
He was born February 16, 1941 in Maryland, NY, the son of James H. and Velma (Gill) Banner.
Jim graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Schenevus, Class of 1959.
He married Bonnie Bramsen on...
Steven Cross
Aug 8, 2024
Steven Cross, born on July 17, 1989, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.
For the past ten years, Steven was dedicated to his career at Southland Contracting, where he not only excelled in his work...
Helen "Betty" Elizabeth New
Aug 8, 2024
Oneonta – Helen Elizabeth "Betty" New, 97, passed away at home peaceful and comfortable with her beloved daughter and caregiver, Nancy, at her side, on August 8, 2024.
She was born March 11, 1927 in Hamburg, NY, the youngest daughter of Harry Lyman and Catharine Moore (Allen) Sharp.
Betty met John Gabriel New at Cornell...
Hilda I. Knapp
Aug 7, 2024
Maryland – Hilda I. Knapp, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2024.
She was born January 26, 1926 in Oneonta, the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (O'Brien) Ploutz.
Hilda married Harry W. Knapp on March 20, 1947 in Pleasant Mount, PA.
She was employed at Astrocom in Colliersville for...
George R. Stoehr
Aug 7, 2024
Oneonta - George, 85, died from complications related to late-stage dementia after receiving compassionate care at Chestnut Park for the past 8 months.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Sloan) of nearly 59 years; his children, Julie and Joel and their spouses, Peter Kaplan and Elizabeth Stoehr, and his granddaughters, Ella and Caroline Kaplan. Other survivors...
Joseph C. Tausta
Jul 30, 2024
Oneonta- Joseph Criscenzo Tausta, 86, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 at Cooperstown Center.
Joseph was born June 2, 1938 in New Haven, CT to Joseph F. and Alice (Como) Tausta. He grew up in South River, NJ where he was a star athlete competing in football and track, an honor student, president of his class,...
Patricia J. Weber
Jul 26, 2024
WORCESTER - Patricia J. Weber, 82, passed away July 26, 2024, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 18, 1941, in Worcester, the daughter of Clifford and Evelyn (Howland) Prentice.
Pat retired from Corning in Oneonta.
She was an active member of the Worcester United Methodist Church and for many years was a...
Mary Jo "Jody" Barnes
Jul 26, 2024
Oneonta- Mary Jo "Jody" Barnes, 79, passed away July 26, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta with her husband by her side.
She was born July 29, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph F and Harriett (Rathbun) Mitchell.
Jody graduated from Oneonta High School and then continued to beautician school in Binghamton. She...
Daniel Twomey
Jul 24, 2024
Worcester – Daniel F. Twomey, 88, passed away on July 24, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville, NY.
He was born June 9, 1936, in Worcester, NY, the son of Thomas and Hannah (Crowley) Twomey.
Dan graduated from Worcester Central School, Class of 1954. After a two-year stint in the Army, he went...
Catharine Ward
Jul 22, 2024
ONEONTA - Catharine Annie Jackson Ward of Oneonta went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Debra and Robert.
She was born February 22, 1932, in Walton, NY. She was the last surviving child of Percy and Annie Wolf Jackson.
Catharine was a...
Nancy A. Walter
Jul 21, 2024
Oneonta – Nancy Walter, 80, formerly of Princeton, NJ, passed away July 21, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta, NY.
She was born April 18, 1944 in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Schom) Knickerbocker.
Nancy grew up in Cumberland Head, Plattsburgh, NY. Â She graduated from St John's Catholic High School and...
Clare Roman
Jul 15, 2024
Oneonta – Clare Roman, 89, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
She was born April 27, 1935 in Broad Channel, NY, the daughter of John and Frances (Thiesen) Geotke.
Clare married John R. Roman on January 18, 1953 at St. Virgilius Catholic Church in Broad Channel. Â They made...
Joseph C. Sperry
Jul 13, 2024
Oneonta - Joseph C. Sperry, 59, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on February 23, 1965 in Fayetteville, NC.
Joe married Dawn Bryden on April 14, 1990 at the Hartwick College Chapel.
He was a lifelong area resident...
John "Jack" W. Kostbar
Jul 11, 2024
John "Jack" W. Kostbar, 92, of Laurens, passed away July 11, 2024 in the caring hands of the nurses and staff at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
Joseph T. Comino
Jul 11, 2024
Portlandville – Joseph T. Comino, 62, passed away July 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 25, 1961 in Oneonta, the son of Peter H. and Shirley Rose (Clapper) Comino.
Joe grew up in the Schenevus area and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his children, Amanda Comino of...
Robert V. Johnson
Jun 28, 2024
Maryland – Robert V. Johnson, 84, passed away June 28, 2024 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
Bob was best known for tapping and Bob's Lawnmower Service.
At his request, there will be no services.
Expressions of sympathy may be made at, www.hellerskinnerfh.com, the website of Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St.,...
