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Mary B. Otvos
Nov 7, 2008
Colliersville, NY Mary B. Otvos, 94, passed away, Friday, November 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1914 in East Orange, NJ; the daughter of Christopher and Rose (Mangan) Broe. Mary married Joseph F. Otvos on June 22, 1940 in Oneonta. He predeceased her on October 20, 1970. Graduating from Flushing Nursing School, Mary was a Registered...
Tanya M. Naples
Nov 6, 2008
WELLS BRIDGE – Tanya M. Naples, 32, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at A.O.Fox Hospital following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was born June 29, 1976 in Sayre , PA , the daughter of Richard and Marjorie (Oliver) Stevens. She grew up in Spencer, NY and...
William L. Whitney
Nov 6, 2008
Esperance – William L. Whitney, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 6, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was born May 7, 1928 at the family residence in Elk Creek, NY, the son of William A. and Dorothy (Bilby) Whitney. Bill and Lois J. Dutcher were married September 15, 1950. Lois predeceased him in September of 2006. He...
Osa Clapper
Oct 30, 2008
Schenevus – Osa Clapper, 88, passed away October 30, 2008 at the Otsego Manor. Osa was born March 20, 1920 the son of Schuyler and Jennie Clapper in Clapper Hollow, Charlotteville, NY. Osa and Mary H. Stevens were married on June 22, 1945 in Worcester. Mary predeceased him in January of 1956. He was a member of the Charlotteville Fire...
Ruth C. Savage
Oct 29, 2008
ONEONTA – Ruth C. Savage, 102, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at the Teresian House in Albany. She was born November 23, 1905 in Oswego, the daughter of Charles and Anna Molly (Rockstroh) Johnson. She married Donald F. Savage in 1929 in Poughkeepsie. He predeceased her in March of 1977. Mrs. Savage was employed at A.O. Fox Memorial...
Matthew Hayden Stabile
Oct 9, 2008
SCHENEVUS - Matthew Hayden Stabile, the infant son of Daniel R. and Kimberly A. (Tripp) Stabile, was born in Cooperstown and then went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Matthew, Mommy and Daddy will miss you and love you forever. Including his parents, Matthew is also survived by his grandparents, Richard and Philomena Stabile of Worcester...
Walter P. Kluth
Oct 8, 2008
Worcester – Walter P. Kluth, 93, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown. Walter was born in Frankfort Germany, April 3, 1915 the son of Max and Ida (Hanke) Kluth. Walter married Ruth Catherine Doxey September 18, 1937 in Jamaica Queens. Walter and Ruth were Worcester area residents for many years. He is survived by...
Alfred J. Gallodoro
Oct 4, 2008
ALFRED J. GALLODORO, musician, 95 ONEONTA - Alfred J. Gallodoro, birth name Fortunato Gallodoro, musician, 95 (Born June 20, 1913) passed away peacefully October 4, 2008 due to complications of a very old age. Having lived an extraordinarily rich life, he leaves behind the legacy of his music and the distinction of having been one of the world's longest continually...
Arthur Nelson Smith
Oct 3, 2008
ONEONTA - Arthur Nelson Smith, 73, passed away at home on Friday evening, October 3rd 2008. Art was born on December 20, 1934 in Margaretville, NY. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Susan C. Smith; his brother and wife, Irving and Patti Smith of Merritt Island, Fl; and his children, Gordon Smith of Cave Creek, Arizona, Valerie...
Roy (Corduroy) A. Morell
Sep 21, 2008
JEFFERSON – Roy A. (Corduroy) Morell, 61, died after a brief illness on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital. He was born May 3, 1947 in Worcester, the son of Avery and Margaret (Kniffen) Morell. Roy enjoyed mowing lawns, socializing, country music and watching western movies. His pride and joy were his dog Missy and his car. He...
Frances Marie Brienza
Sep 18, 2008
ONEONTA – Miss Frances Marie Brienza, 76, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. She was born on Park Avenue, Oneonta on January 22, 1932, the daughter of Frank and Jennie M. (De Ambrosini) Brienza. Miss Brienza has been a life resident of Oneonta. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. In later...
Dr. Peter A. Dinardo
Sep 15, 2008
ONEONTA - It is with great sadness that Dr. Peter A. DiNardo's family, many friends, colleagues and former students bid him farewell. Peter died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 15, 2008. He was born June 15, 1946 in Schenectady, the son of Silvino and Lena (Pilla) DiNardo. Peter was a graduate of Linton High School and State University...
Mary (Molly) T. Abbott
Sep 14, 2008
ONEONTA - Mrs. Molly T. Abbott, 89, of Oneonta was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, September 14, 2008. Born on May 18, 1919 in Scranton, PA, she was a daughter of the late George & Frances (Talbot) Yohe. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Johnson City and Oneonta Central School Districts. She was a member of the...
Theresa M. Schrag
Sep 10, 2008
ONEONTA – Theresa M. Schrag, 75, passed away Wednesday, September, 10, 2008 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, after short illness. She was born July 1, 1933 in Germany, the daughter of Joseph and Theres (Foster) Wasmeier. Theresa was worked at the World Trade Center as a manager for Import Export. She was also employed at the Margaretville Hospital...
Anneliese M. Rosenthal
Sep 8, 2008
SCHOHARIE – Anneliese M. Rosenthal, 80, passed away September 8, 2008 at the Robinson Terrace in Stamford. She was born December 8, 1927 in Bismark, Kreis Stendel, Germany, the daughter of Thomas Wilhelm and Gertrud (Schwob) Kunkelmann. She married Robert J. Rosenthal in March 18, 1954 in Germany. He predeceased her April 4, 2008. Mrs. Rosenthal is survived by her...
Lucille Lyon
Sep 5, 2008
EAST WORCESTER – Lucille D. (Zeh) Lyon, 81, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008. She was born July 14, 1927 in Lutheranville, the daughter of Olin and Grace (Decatur) Zeh. She was the best mom, grandmother, great grandmother anyone could ever have. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed being around them. She is survived by a brother, Marvin Zeh...
Phyllis Gertrude Zinn/Levy
Aug 31, 2008
COOPERSTOWN, NY - Phyllis Zinn/Levy of Cooperstown, NY slipped away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2008 (29 AV 5768). She was born Phyllis Gertrude Susser on June 9th 1916 at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa the only daughter of Solomon and Ida (Son) and elder sister of Mervyn. She received her Bachelor of Arts at the University...
Joan Mickle
Aug 27, 2008
ONEONTA – Joan Mickle was released to spirit at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, surrounded by many loved ones and well wishers on August 27, 2008. Joan was born in Richmondville to parents, Dorothy Baker of Laurens, and Everette Bailey of Oneonta, whom are previously deceased. She is also predeceased by her aunt, Anna Woodbeck of Worcester; cousin, Gary Woodbeck and...
Beatrice Bell Mabon
Aug 21, 2008
SCHENEVUS – Beatrice Bell Mabon, nee Estus, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2008 at the Otsego Manor in Cooperstown. She was born February 27, 1911 in Andes. Mrs. Mabon previously lived in Bovina Center and Delhi. She raised and bred show dogs, which she has won many awards for. She was predeceased by her first husband, Alfred Augtave Lifgren...
Gordon G. Ryther
Aug 18, 2008
ONEONTA - Gordon G. Ryther, 87, entered eternal life on Monday, August 18, 2008. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of C. Gordon and Gladys G. Ryther. After graduating from Buffalo Technical High School, he earned his BS in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1942, then served the next three years in the...
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