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Philomena (Mongillo) WashburnPhilomena H (Mongillo) Washburn

1923 - 2025

ONEONTA - A graveside committal service for Philomena (Mongillo) Washburn, 101, will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta.

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Beverly M. (O'Kelly) ThomsonBeverly M. (O'Kelly) Thomson

A graveside committal service for Beverly M. (O'Kelly) Thomson, 97, of Mount Vision, who passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, will take place at noon Saturday, June 21, in Oneonta Plains Cemetery, followed by a life celebration gathering at 1 p.m. at the American Legion in Laurens.

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Dawn (Payne) DeCastroDawn Marie (Payne) DeCastro

1942 - 2025

Dawn Payne DeCastro, born Jan. 28, 1942 in Oneonta to George and Marguerite Payne, died Sept. 17, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. Dawn graduated from Oneonta High School in 1960.
Share condolences at www.surprisefuneralcare.
Rest in peace, Sis.

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Richard AlgerRichard L. Alger

1945 - 2024

EARLVILLE - Richard L. Alger, 79, of Earlville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at his home.
Graveside services for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17 in West Hill Cemetery, NY-80, Sherburne. The celebration of Richard's life will continue at the Sherburne American Legion Post #876.
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Florence BeachFlorence (Sickler) Beach

A celebration of life for Florence Sickler Beach will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, 425 Main St, Franklin. Burial will follow in Outleout Valley Cemetery. After interment a luncheon for family, friends, and neighbors will be held at the Franklin Railroad Museum, 572...

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Katherine BedfordKatherine Golfetto Bedford

1933 - 2025

Katharine N. "Katie" (Golfetto) Bedford, 91, of Stamford, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a celebration of Katharine's life at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford.
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James BenjaminJames Benjamin

1962 - 2025

Funeral Services and Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025 for Jim Benjamin.
Funeral Services will begin at noon at St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta.
A Celebration of Life will follow from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Oneonta Elks Club, Chestnut Street, Oneonta.

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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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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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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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John BurroughsJohn C. Burroughs

1943 - 2024

A calling hour will be held from 11 a.m. until noon Monday, Dec. 30 at the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church in Roxbury. A funeral service will be held at noon with Rev. Dykstra officiating. Burial will take place in the spring.

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Jean BuzieJean Isabel Buzie

1940 - 2025

Jean Isabel Buzie, 85, of Hartwick, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at Bookhout Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Harwick Cemetery, Hartwick.
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Eugene ChicorelliEugene J. Chicorelli

1932 - 2025

ONEONTA - Eugene J. Chicorelli, 92, died at home surrounded by his family Feb. 11, 2025.
Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
The burial with military honors will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 11 in...

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Richard CormackRichard B. Cormack

1951 - 2025

Calling hours from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at MacArthur Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Delhi, where a service will follow at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Derek Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Hancock, in the spring.
Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to leave a condolence.

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