Obituaries

CLARKSBURG, Md. - Donna Rae (Hilsinger) Nagle, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 9, 2026, in Clarksburg, Maryland. Born on Aug. 30, 1937, in Cooperstown, Donna was the daughter of the late Jay and Cora (Pickard) Hilsinger.
Donna grew up in Worcester, where she graduated from Worcester Central School. She...

ONEONTA - Dean J. Craven, 80, of Oneonta, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Delhi Rehab. & Nursing Center.
He was born July 2, 1946, the son of Clifford and Marion Craven.
On Dec. 11, 1992, Dean married Angela Ploutz in Oneonta. Angela predeceased him on July 27, 2010.
Dean is survived by his sisters, Marion...

MORRIS - Lois P. Jones, 85, of Morris, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the New York State Veteran's Home in Oxford. Born in March of 1941, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Lois was the daughter of the late Frederick Wagner and Gladys (Vernooy) Rowe.
Lois will be remembered for her love and devotion to her...

LAFAYETTE, COLORADO - David C. Cuyler, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born August 17, 1951 in Oneonta, son of the late George and Wava (Hatcher) Cuyler.
David attended Bugbee School through the 5th grade, completed 6th grade at Center Street Elementary, and graduated from...

ROSEBOOM - Joanne Brodie went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2026, surrounded by family. She passed peacefully following a sudden illness.
She was born in Sidney, on May 18, 1953 to the late Drayton and Virginia (Hoke) Thompson. She is also predeceased by her brother, Phillip Thompson and stepdaughter Brandy...

Greg Mertz passed away after a valiant struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Greg was a man of many trades. He was a professional photographer and a master tool and die.
Greg loved his kitties, watching Nascar and taking long drives, just to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Greg was predeceased by his parents, Eleanor and...

WATERFORD - Daniel L. Davis, 65, passed away on July 10, 2026, at his home.
Born in Oneonta, he was the son of Alvin Davis and Shirley Strong Raney.
Daniel served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1981 as a heavy equipment operator. He was a truck driver for many years, working for Lindenmyer Munroe in...

Susan Marie Speranzi-Holmes, born Nov. 17, 1951, passed peacefully May 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Susan spent summers in Oneonta and winters with her husband, "Stan the Man," in Vero Beach, Florida, making every house a home filled with warmth, laughter and unconditional love.
Susan is...

It is with profound sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of Ana Hilda Vendemmia, 92, of Oneonta, who departed this life on July 18, 2026. A beloved wife and mother, she leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, strength and a deep commitment to her family and her faith.
Ana was born on March 6,...

William (Bill) S. Benedict, 90, of Maryland, passed away July 7, 2026. He was born May 5, 1936, in Webster, the son of Sumner and Ruth (Miller) Benedict.
Bill graduated from Wayland High School in 1955. He earned a B.S. in Education from SUNY Geneseo in 1959, followed by an M.S. in Speech Pathology from Syracuse...

ONEONTA - Joseph Donald Clary, passed away July 10, 2026. Born Jan. 9, 1989, in Oneonta, he was the son of Michael Jones and Kim Clary.
Joey grew up in Oneonta and was known for his heart of gold and helping others.
He especially loved fishing and was passionate about drawing.
He is survived by his son, Amere;...

SIDNEY - We are saddened by the passing of Chris G. Bickos, on July 10, 2026. He was a resident of the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford, where he reached the grand old age of 100!
Chris was born in Sidney on March 8, 1926, to the late George and Dina (Dentes) Bickos. He graduated from Sidney Central School in 1943. ...

ONEONTA - Dr. Brian Patrick Holleran, 83, of Oneonta, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully July 2, 2026 while a resident at Bridges Memory Care, Trumbull, Connecticut.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late William and Honora (Walsh) Holleran, Brian was the third of ten children in a big Irish-Catholic...

ONEONTA - Betty Wyckoff Teed, of Oneonta, New York, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on June 27, 2026. She was born on Jan. 28, 1939 in Hobart, to Wesley Wyckoff and Ruth DeLong.
Betty often said that she "grew up here, there, and everywhere," as a reflection of the many places she called home...

ROCKDALE - Timothy Alan Smith (Tim), 61 of Rockdale and Oneonta passed away after a sudden illness June 24, 2026. He was born May 6, 1965, in Norwich.
Tim was a graduate of Gilbertsville Central School in 1984. He was a talented tennis and track athlete and was also a gifted artist. He had a love of antiques and a...

ONEONTA - Susan Dunn Routek, 68, passed away at her residence on Aug. 13, 2025.
She was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Oneonta, the daughter of John K. and Marguerite D. (Denney) Dunn.
A graduate of Oneonta High School, Class of 1974, Susan continued her education by earning degrees in History, Education Administration,...

GREENSBORO, North Carolina - Jean Elaine Davie Fieg, 97, died of natural causes June 22, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born in Greensboro Feb. 9, 1929, a date her father always referred to as 2-9-2-9. Jean was the eldest child and only daughter of Raymon G. and Mary "Marion" Elizebeth (Morris)...

OTEGO - John Michael Ahearn, 78, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, John earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in 1970. He worked for many years as a microbiologist at Schering-Plough in Union, New Jersey, before moving to...

In Loving Memory of Eleanor Louise Tiffany.
Eleanor Louise Tiffany, of Morris, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives she touched so profoundly. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, Christian, mentor and friend whose legacy will continue through the countless people she inspired with...