Ralph F. Saggese
May 1, 2009
Ralph F. Saggese of Oneonta died May 1, 2009. He was born in Oneonta, the son of Michael and Antoinette (Pastore) Saggese. After coming back from World War II, he married his high school sweetheart, Elinor Pratt, on May 12, 1945 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, NY. Mr. Saggese was a lifetime resident of Oneonta and graduated from...
Ella T. Rutan
May 1, 2009
SEBRING, Fla. - Ella T. Rutan, 88, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Sunny Hills Assisted Living Facility in Sebring, FL. She was born June 17, 1920 in Oneonta, the daughter of George H. and Myrtle (Anderson) Terpenning. She married Guilford C. Rutan on August 28, l964. He died March 29, l998. Ella graduated from Oneonta High School in l937...
Lurlene Murphy
Apr 30, 2009
MARYLAND – Lurlene Betty Murphy, 85, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at A.O Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born December 1, 1923 in Oneonta, the daughter of Simeon and Mary (Hull) Llewellyn. She married Leonard Murphy in July 23, 1943 in Scranton, PA. He preceded her in death January 25, 1979. Betty worked at Jamesway in Oneonta for...
George Solovitch
Apr 29, 2009
ONEONTA – George Solovitch, 86, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He was born December 6, 1922 in Oneonta, the son of Enatz and Ina (Suchinck) Solovitch. George married Frances Lawler in 1944 in Ft. Pierce, Florida. George was a United States Navy Veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946 during World War II...
Meta Richter
Apr 21, 2009
ELK CREEK – Meta Richter, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 21, 2009 at the Ross Adult Home in Maryland. Meta was born, March 28, 1908 in Germany; the daughter of Herman and Anna Popp. Meta and Carl were married on February 9, 1930 in Brooklyn; he predeceased her on September 14, 1975. In 1942, Meta and Carl...
Harriet M. Force
Apr 16, 2009
WORCESTER – Harriet M. Force, 77, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April, 16, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was born April 14, 1932 in High Bridge, NJ, the daughter of Edgar and Elsie (Young) Force. Harriet worked at Prown's Store in Red Bank, NJ for 47 years. While living in New Jersey she was an...
Liberta (Libby) A. Gennarino
Apr 10, 2009
ONEONTA – Liberta A. (Libby) Gennarino, 59, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. She was born July 13, 1949 in the Bronx, the daughter of Angelo P. and Gilda (Nigro) Latteri. Libby was a graduate State University College at Oneonta and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oneonta. She married Stephen J....
Leon E. Woodcock Jr.
Apr 10, 2009
WEST ONEONTA – Leon E. Woodcock Jr., 86, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta. He was born October 5, 1922 in Oneonta, the son of Leon E. Woodcock Sr. and Myra (Schutt) Woodcock. Leon was a graduate of Oneonta High School. He was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1941 to 1965, during World...
Frank W. Getman
Apr 8, 2009
ONEONTA - Frank Winsor Getman passed away peacefully on April 8, 2009 with his family present as the result of complications from a brief illness. He was 77. Frank was a lifelong resident of Oneonta, having been born on February 8, 1932. His parents were Damon Getman and Julia Winsor Getman. Frank graduated from Oneonta High School, where he played...
Florence Roseann Ryan Bergstein
Apr 6, 2009
Florence Roseann Ryan Bergstein passed away on April 6, 2009, at the AO Fox Nursing Home, after a very long illness. Born November 26, 1917 in New York City, Florence was the daughter of Florence Manley Ryan and Joseph Frances Ryan. Florence spent her early years in San Francisco and moved to Leonia, New Jersey in 1931. She graduated from...
Ruth B. Duggleby
Apr 2, 2009
MARYLAND – Ruth Beams Duggleby, 92, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born November 10, 1916 in Oneonta, the daughter of George W. and Ella Mae (Algir) Beams. She married Arthur F. Duggleby Sr. in 1947 in Oneonta. Mrs. Duggleby was interested in the community. She was a Nurse/Teacher at...
Thomas J. Reynolds
Mar 28, 2009
Worcester - Thomas J. Reynolds, 47, passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his residence. Tom was born May 10, 1961 in Oneonta, the son of Edwin and Dorothy (Place) Reynolds. He was an life long area resident and a mechanic for the majority of his life. Tom was a member of the Schenevus Valley Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed and...
Helen L. Riddell
Mar 19, 2009
MARYLAND - Helen Lucille Riddell died on 19 March 2009 and is she now home with her Lord and Savior. She was born on July 7, 1920 in Elba, NY. Helen was the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Gardner) Wigton. Her early years were spent in Elba and Oakfield. Later she worked in a bank in Rochester. She married Alton...
Marcella R. Wiggin
Mar 18, 2009
Born Bessie Marcella Roy in Sussex County, NJ on October 12, 1925, daughter of Josephine and Insley Roy, Marcella R. Wiggin died on March 18, 2009 in Oneonta, NY. She graduated from Newton High School in Newton, NJ in 1942 and attended Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. She was an administrative assistant for the Sussex County Extension Service. She...
Victoria Rose Tauzel
Mar 17, 2009
WORCESTER – Victoria Rose Tauzel, 14, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2009 surrounded by her family at Albany Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1994 in Oneonta, the daughter of James P. and Antoinette (Conte) Tauzel. Victoria attended Springbook in Oneonta and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Worcester. Victoria was a very special girl...
Ruth H. Eldred
Mar 16, 2009
MARYLAND – Ruth Hazel Eldred, 92, passed away Monday, March 16, 2009 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. She was born November 17, 1916 in Mt. Vision, the daughter of Norris and Hazel (Markel) Kimball. She married Norris B. Eldred on February 8, 1943. He predeceased her on February 18, 1984. Mrs. Eldred was a long time member of the First Baptist...
Stanley “Bud” Roseboom Jr.
Mar 6, 2009
WESTFORD – Stanley George Roseboom Jr., 69, passed away March 6, 2009, peacefully at home with his family by his bedside. Bud was born February 16, 1940, in Daytona Beach, FL, the son of Stanley and Wanda (Kinnin) Roseboom. Stanley and Dorothy (Rachon) were married February 14, 1995, at home in Westford, NY. Bud lived for bringing happiness and joy...
Carl A. Canis
Mar 5, 2009
ONEONTA – Carl A. Canis, 79, of Oneonta, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1929 in Providence, RI, the son of Thomas and Agnus Canis. Carl married Eleanor Chapman on July 19, 1969 in Oneonta. She predeceased him on July 14, 1987. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the...
Scott A. Merlino
Mar 4, 2009
ONEONTA – Scott Angelo Merlino, 37, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born September 16, 1971 in Oneonta, the son of Thomas and Dolores (Rheaume) Merlino Sr. Scott graduated from Oneonta High School, where he enjoyed playing football. He was a chef while living in Montauk and recently was working on...
Marie E. Tubbs
Mar 4, 2009
MARYLAND – Marie Ernestine Tubbs, 83, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Bassett Healthcare Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born January 28, 1926 in Winooski, VT, the daughter of Leon and Rosa (Robert) Lambert. She is survived by her husband, Francis Tubbs, whom she married on August 19, 1990; her sons, John Lambert and wife, Marie of North...
