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Walter BettiolWalter L. Bettiol

1938 - 2023

Walter L. Bettiol, 85, of Otego passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at home with his family by his side.
A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.

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George BettsGeorge H. Betts

1934 - 2018

WORCESTER - George H. Betts, 84, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, Albany.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Burial will follow in Temple Beth El Cemetery, Emmons.
A full obituary will appear in...

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Allan BirkettAllan O. Birkett

1955 - 2017

COLONIE - Allan O. Birkett, 62, passed away on June 29, 2017.
Allan is survived by his loving family, including his bride of 42 years, Loretta (Sullivan) Birkett.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, at New Comer Funeral, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, with services at 10 am., Thursday, July 6.

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Charles BishopCharles L. Bishop

1943 - 2022

SIDNEY - Charles L. Bishop, 79, passed away on Sept. 6, 2022.
Friends are invited to call from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 39 Walnut St. Oneonta. ...

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Eleanor BlishEleanor Blish

1928 - 2021

A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, at Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., at the Halcott Center Church with burial to follow in the Halcott Center Cemetery.

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Josephine BlissJosephine L. Bliss

1938 - 2024

The Service of Committal and Burial for Josephine "Josie" L. Bliss, who passed away Jan. 7, 2024, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery in Fly Creek.
Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

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Frances BlivenFrances G. Bliven

ONEONTA - The committal service for Frances G. Bliven who passed away Feb. 4, 2024, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the J.D. Lewis Cemetery, County Route 18, Oxford, NY, with the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Walton-Leavitt officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church, 2 Walling...

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Thomas BobnickThomas Bobnick

1953 - 2017

MILFORD - Thomas Bobnick, 64, of Milford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 5.
There will be a Celebration of Life at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Milford Fire House.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Tom's name to the Milford Fire Department, P.O. Box 359, Milford, NY...

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Charles L. Bollinger Jr.Charles L. Bollinger Jr.

A Celebration of Life is to be held for Charles "Charlie" Bollinger, Jr. on June 6, at 1 p.m., at the Laurens Presbyterian Church.

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Dean C. BoltonDean C. Bolton

1960 - 2019

BURLINGTON - Calling hours will be 4 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Delker and Terry Funeral Home, 30 South St., Edmeston.
A celebration of Dean's life will follow at 6:30 p.m., where "Dean" stories will be shared. A prayer service will be officiated by Pastor Barry Davis of the Burlington Green Baptist Church.

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Victoria BonkerVictoria F. Bonker

1994 - 2025

Victoria F. Bonker, 30, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta.
Online condolences may be made at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.

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Mark BookhoutMark Robert Bookhout

1953 - 2023

Memorial service preceding barbecue at 11 a.m. July 22, at Sidney United Methodist Church.

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Brian BookhoutBrian Bookhout

1965 - 2025

SCHENEVUS - A celebration of life for Brian Bookhout, 59, who passed away May 31, 2025, will be held 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at The Sparrow Hawk, 801 Smokey Ave., Schenevus. The family asks that you bring one of your favorite photos with you to include in a personalized memory book that will be available....

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Donald BoothDonald Booth

1934 - 2021

A service to celebrate the life of Don Booth will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta.

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Burton BorstBurton B. Borst

WORCESTER - Committal services for Burton B. Borst, 94, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2023, will be held at noon, Friday, May 26, in Schenevus Cemetery.
Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester.

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Gerald BoudreauGerald Boudreau

1927 - 2022

The family of Jeff Boudreau invites the community to share in a celebration of his life at 1 p.m., Sept. 24, at his home, 301 Gardnertown Road, Mount Vision. All are welcome.

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Erna BoulayErna Boulay

A graveside committal service for Erna Boulay will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, in Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

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Charles BoydCharles E. Boyd

1939 - 2025

Charles Ernest Boyd, age 86, formerly of Unadilla, died Sept. 29, 2025 at his home in Ovid.
Visiting hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 2 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, with a Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or...

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Lois "Teenie" BrandowLois "Teenie" C. Brandow

A graveside service for Lois "Teenie" C. Brandow will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, in Ouleout Valley Cemetery in Franklin followed by a celebration of life at the home of Mike and Kim Hyzer, 9278 State Hwy 357, Franklin.

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Glenice T. BraniganGlenice T. Branigan

RICHFIELD SPRINGS - A graveside service for Glenice T. Branigan, 80, who passed away April 6, 2023, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 26, in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Richfield Springs.

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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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Ronald BrazierRonald E. Brazier

1940 - 2025

Oneonta - Ronald E. Brazier, 85, passed away at home on December 23, 2025.
The committal service with military honors will be 1 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to Susquehanna...

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Arthur BrennanArthur Edward Brennan

1948 - 2024

Arthur Edward Brennan, 75, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away on April 22, 2024, at Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Friends are invited to call from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.

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David and Lois BrennerDavid and Lois Brenner

ONEONTA - The graveside service with military honors for David W. Brenner who passed away March 4, 2022, and his wife, Lois I. Brenner, who passed away March 14, 2022, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, May 16, in Glenwood Cemetery in Oneonta.
Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St.,...

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Philip BreseePhilip W. Bresee

ONEONTA - The life of Philip W. Bresee, 93, who passed away July 24, 2018, will be celebrated from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Carriage House Event Center at 790 Southside Drive in Oneonta. Bring a story, a picture or a memory to share. Light refreshments will be served.

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