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James HerringJames E. Herring

1944 - 2026

A celebration of life for James E. Herring, 81, who passed away Jan. 20, 2026, will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at the Oneonta Elks Club, Chestnut St., Oneonta. At 1 p.m. will be the Elks Lodge of Sorrows, followed by a memorial service and military honors.
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Sandra HowlandSandra Jean Howland

1948 - 2025

Born on March 19, 1948, in Oneonta, she was the daughter of Everett Westcott and Margaret Bender Westcott. She graduated from Franklin Central School, Class of 1966.
She was the manager of numerous convenience stores in Cobleskill.
Sandra had been a resident of Cobleskill since 2007, previously residing in...

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Steve MoreSteve E. N. More

1949 - 2026

Steve Edmund Nelson More, 76, of Jefferson, passed away Jan. 21, 2026, at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness.
Calling hours will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where service will follow at 6 p.m.
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Eric SchwedEric John Schwed

1968 - 2026

Eric John Schwed, 57, of Otego passed away Jan. 21, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 27, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5 p.m.
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Ruth StewartRuth C. Stewart

1929 - 2026

Ruth C. Stewart
April 2nd, 1929 - January 19th, 2026
COOPERSTOWN - Our dear Ruthie passed in her family home surrounded by love. May we all reflect on her talent, fearlessness, beauty, tenacity, love for her family and most of all her enduring smile.
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