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James SnyderJames E. Snyder
1938 - 2026
CHERRY VALLEY - James Earl Snyder, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Cobleskill. He was born on Aug. 24, 1938, in Cooperstown, and was raised in Cherry Valley, a place he always considered home. James was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn Snyder. He is survived by his son, James Albert...
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Shirley O'ConnorShirley Louise O'Connor
1928 - 2025
BAINBRIDGE - Shirley Louise O'Connor, 97, died peacefully Dec. 15, 2025 at Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 18, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main St. in Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial will...
Kermit ConrowKermit F. Conrow
1944 - 2026
ONEONTA - Kermit F. Conrow, 82, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2026. He was a man of great faith, whose love for his family knew no bounds. He dedicated his life to the well-being of his loved ones and found joy in the simple moments spent together....
Roger ErwayRoger L. Erway
1942 - 2026
Roger Lee Erway, a loving father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer, went home to be with his beloved bride, Beverly, on April 2nd, 2026, after a long and resilient battle with COPD and other chronic illnesses. He was born October 13th, 1942, in Endicott, New York, the son of Creditt Erway Sr. and Frutilla (Kent)...
Judith JacksonJudith Jackson
1943 - 2025
FLY CREEK - Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, Dec. 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer. Born Sept. 2, 1943, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Judith Ann was a daughter of Kenneth E. and Emily (Weir) Thorn. She...
G. RamsayG. Craig Ramsay
1930 - 2026
MARGARETVILLE - Dr. George Craig Ramsay, retired physician who called Margaretville home for nearly 30 years, passed away peacefully at Margaretville Hospital, March 26, 2026. He was 96 years old. Dr. Ramsay (simply "Craig" to his friends) was known for his dry wit, keen memory and avid interest in goings on about...
Carolyn IngallsCarolyn Ames Ingalls
1935 - 2026
EAST AMHERST - Carolyn L. Ames Ingalls, 90, passed peacefully March 7, 2026 in Amherst, at her daughter's residence. She was born June 23, 1935 in Richfield Springs, the youngest of six children, to the late John and Vera (Slaughter) Ames. She came to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Verna and Robert...
Kathryn PasternakKathryn M. Pasternak
1934 - 2026
MORRIS - Kathryn M. (Swiantek) Pasternak of Oneonta and Morris, passed away peacefully April 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Kay was born May 9, 1934, in Albany, to Andrew and Jennie (Gorski) Swiantek. She grew up in Utica and graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School then attended Utica School of Commerce. Kay...
Mrs. Veta RobertsMrs. Veta B. Roberts
1931 - 2026
NEW HARTFORD - Mrs. Veta B. Roberts, 94, a resident of the MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New Hartford, formerly of Utica, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the nursing home with her loving family by her side. Veta was born in Seward, on Nov. 10, 1934, the daughter of Vetal and Bertha Bell...
Jeanne BridgerJeanne Bridger
1940 - 2026
MARYLAND - Jeanne Elaine (Mohar) Bridger passed away peacefully at home. Born in Cooperstown, she is survived by her son, James Bridger; daughter, Kelly Bridger; grandsons, Jack and Sawyer Bridger; and her brother, Marty Mohar. Jeanne earned her master's degree from Hartwick College and dedicated 30 years to...
Jane BraydenJane E. Brayden
1923 - 2026
A memorial service for Jane E. Brayden will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown with the Rev. Jessica Lambert, Lead Pastor, officiating. The service of committal and inurnment will follow in The Columbarium in the Churchyard Cemetery. Immediately following the...
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Grace LarkinGrace Ellen Larkin
1945 - 2026
ONEONTA - It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Grace E. Larkin, a truly generous and kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor, on March 18, 2026. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Grummons-Bookhout-Bennett Funerals & Cremations, 14 Grand St, Oneonta. At Grace's...
Leonard SingerLeonard Singer
1937 - 2026
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Leonard "Lenny" Singer, a therapist, healer, shaman, and spiritual teacher, passed away peacefully at his home in Van Nuys, California, March 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Lenny was born in New York City, Sept. 5, 1937, to Polish immigrants, Julius and Goldie Singer. A standout athlete at James...
Eleanor JerseyEleanor A. Jersey
1929 - 2026
COOPERSTOWN - Eleanor "Ellie" Ann (Tripp) Jersey, 96, passed March 26, 2026 in Cooperstown. Born in Elmira on Sept. 14, 1929, she was the daughter of Claude and Grace (Hill) Tripp, and oldest of six siblings. At 14 Eleanor moved to Meridale, a place she would call home for much of her life and where she met her...
Thomas VatovecThomas Martin Vatovec
1953 - 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Thomas Martin Vatovec. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, Cooperstown.
Robert MahoneyRobert Mahoney
1951 - 2026
ONEONTA - Robert "Bob" Mahoney, was born Jan. 9, 1951. He passed away March 9, 2026, at age 75. Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home is arranging the calling hours and funeral mass. Please visit www.lhpfuneralhome.com.
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Frances EppsFrances Epps
1950 - 2026
EAST MEREDITH - Frances Epps, 75, of East Meredith passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. She was born Dec. 12, 1950 in Stamford, the daughter of Erling J. and Catherine F. (O'Keefe) Pedersen. Fran grew up in East Meredith and graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School, Class of...
Gene OuimetGene Arthur Ouimet
OTEGO - Gene A. Ouimet passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Gene was born on Nov. 30, 1933, in Otego to the late Homer and Florida (Riel) Ouimet. Gene is survived by his children, Cheryl Ouimet, Scott (Toni) Ouimet and Jeff Ouimet and his partner Betsy Woodard; and his brother, Donald Andre Ouimet....
Arthur HenryArthur F. Henry
SIDNEY - Arthur F. Henry of Maryland, formerly of Liberty, a lifelong area resident and retired splicer for Verizon in Fallsburg and Cooperstown, died Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Sidney, with his family by his side. He was 89. The son of the late Oscar and Juanita Tiffany Henry, he was born Feb. 9, 1937 in...
Jeffrey BeachJeffrey Scott Beach
1972 - 2026
Jeffrey Scott "Jeff" Beach, 53, of Oneonta, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at Elm Park United Methodist Church in Oneonta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Your Safe Haven Meals in Oneonta in honor of that enduring...
Katherine KaufmanKatherine M. Kaufman
1928 - 2026
DELHI - Katherine "Katy" Madolyn (Monser) Kaufman born in Oneonta Sept. 30, 1928, the daughter of Lebanese immigrants. She passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2026, at 97. She was the youngest of eight children who predeceased her - Michele Monser, Marion (Irvin) Barton, Thomas (Marguerite) Monser, Madolyn (Otto) Danzi,...
Troy BielertTroy A. Bielert
2026
Troy A. Bielert, 44, passed away on March 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Constance ("Connie") Anderson and the late Craig Bielert, Troy was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He moved with his family to Oneonta, at the age of five. A graduate of Oneonta High School, he earned degrees...
Deborah Monser WhiteheadDeborah M. Monser Whitehead
1958 - 2026
ONEONTA - Deborah Whitehead, 68, of Oneonta, was born March 19, 1958, and passed away March 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was predeceased by her parents Jerry and Betty Monser; sisters Ann Eckler and Peggy Monser. For many years, Debbie worked in the Culinary Department at Hartwick...
Mark AllenMark H. Allen
1969 - 2026
LOCKPORT - Mark H. Allen, 56, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 5, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, with his family by his side. Born May 28, 1969 in Oneonta, he was a son of the late Floyd and Patricia (Supple) Allen. Mark enjoyed spending part of his summer as a child with his grandparents in Somers, on...
John SmithJohn Francis Smith
COOPERSTOWN - On the morning of St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026, John Francis "Jack" Smith peacefully passed into eternal rest at his Pine Boulevard home. His beloved wife, Gayle, and family were at his side. He was 95. Born Aug. 29, 1930, at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, New Jersey, Jack was the fifth of nine...
