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Darla Sperry-JoslynDarla C. Sperry-Joslyn
1940 - 2025
Darla Sperry Joslyn, 85, formerly of Oneonta, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville. She was born in Johnson City Nov. 5, 1940, daughter of the late John and Jeanette Basker, and graduated from Union Endicott High School class of 1958. She worked for many years at...
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Russell ArcherRussell J. Archer
1944 - 2025
ONEONTA - Russell J. Archer, 81, of Oneonta passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at A.O. Fox Hospital. He was born March 24, 1944 in Walton, the son of the late Judd C. and Nora M. (Barringer) Archer. Russ is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Robbins) Archer; four children, KimAne Petrillose, Christine Gray,...
Louis BerriosLouis Arthur Berrios
1994 - 2025
ONEONTA - Louis Arthur Berrios, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly, Dec. 12, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Louie suffered from chronic kidney disease, which led to his untimely passing. By the Lord's Holy Mercy he no longer suffers as God has called him home to heaven. He was 31. Louie was...
James "Jim" BenderJames "Jim" Alvin Bender
MARYLAND - James (Jim) Alvin Bender, 85, Maryland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11 at home and is now resting in the arms of his Savior, Jesus. He was born March 26, 1940 to Ivan and Alice (Layman) Bender in Schenevus. Jim attended Schenevus Central School where he met and later married his high school sweetheart,...
Edward Dawyot Jr.Edward Vincent Dawyot Jr.
MOUNT VISION - Edward Vincent Dawyot, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was born on Oct. 13, 1950, in Queens, New York, the son of the late Edward Vincent, Sr. and Lottie (Ropell) Dawyot. Edward dedicated his career to his work as an electrician with...
Elizabeth TownsendElizabeth Jane "Betty" Townsend
1938 - 2025
ONEONTA - Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Townsend, 87, of Oneonta passed away Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 20, 1938 at Bathgate Hospital, Stamford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Oleta (Babcock) Andrews. Betty graduated from Oneonta High School,...
Mr. Eric BrownMr. Eric J. Brown
2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Eric J. Brown, 70, passed away suddenly at home, Nov. 26, 2025. He was born Dec. 28, 1954, to Julian and Mabel (Cook) Brown of West Oneonta. Eric always had a love for music and after graduating high school, he played guitar and later was a sound man for local bands in the Upstate New York...
Betty CoatsBetty A. Coats
1939 - 2025
Betty A. Coats, 86, passed away at Good Shepherd Village in Endwell, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. She was pre-deceased by her husband Kenneth Coats; daughter, Vicky Lee Coats; parents, Raymond and Minnie Wheeler; sisters, Marion Joedicke, Doris Passero, and Mabel Knight; and brother, Mahlon (Pete) Wheeler. She is...
Daniel RyanDaniel J. Ryan
1946 - 2025
WORCESTER, Mass. - Daniel Joseph Ryan, 79, of Worcester, Massachusetts went home to dance with his bride, Cheryl (Van Tassel) Ryan, Nov. 25, 2025. Dan was a beloved father to his daughters, Cheryl Chan and her husband Alex, of Hubbardston, Massachusetts; Patricia Ryan, of Binghamton; Bridget Snell and her husband...
Nancy KrollNancy J. Kroll
1963 - 2025
ROTTERDAM - Nancy J. Kroll, 62, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born March 6, 1963, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown to Edward and Michaeline (Zurek) Kroll. She spent countless hours of her childhood on the Leatherstocking Golf...
Mary Ann SmithMary Ann Smith
QUEENSBURY - Mary Ann (Pangman) Smith, 86, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, after a long series of brief illnesses. Born Feb. 18, 1939, in Margaretville, she was the daughter of Everett A. and Sarah Esther (Rider) Pangman. Mary Ann graduated from Milford Central School in 1957. She worked for the Glens Falls...
Paul OsbornePaul P. "Ozzie" Osborne
UNADILLA - Paul P. "Ozzie" Osborne, 78, passed away Nov. 25, 2025. A party in his honor will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at www.landersfh.com.
Howard ChamberlinHoward J. Chamberlin
1933 - 2025
SIDNEY - Howard J. Chamberlin passed away at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford Nov. 15, 2025. Howard was born Jan. 17, 1933 in Sidney, son of Edwin R. and Clare (Sands) Chamberlin. He grew up in Unadilla and was a 1952 graduate of Unadilla Central School. He attended MVCC before and after serving in the...
Jennifer McNeillyJennifer Ann McNeilly
1976 - 2025
FRANKLIN - Jennifer Ann McNeilly, 49, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at home. She was born Jan. 04, 1976 the daughter of Glenn Schmidt, Jr. and Phyllis Westcott. From the day she was born, six weeks early, Jennifer proved that she was strong willed. She graduated from Franklin...
Carol LundinCarol J. Lundin
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Carol J. Lundin on Nov. 20, 2025 in The Villages, Florida. Born in 1928 Carol was a cherished member of our community, a beloved family member, and a dear friend to many. Carol grew up in Spencertown and graduated from Chatham High School. She married George A. Lundin...
George DeckerGeorge Robert Decker
MOUNT VISION - George Robert Decker of Mount Vision, born on Dec. 12, 1946 to Firman Decker and Lillian (Grosse) Decker, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025. George passed in the family home he grew up in, surrounded by family members. He was 78. George was a storyteller who loved to joyfully recount past...
Helen ZandtHelen Zandt
ROCK ROYAL - Helen Agnes Schriver Zandt went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. She was 86 years old. Born Oct. 22, 1939, in Cannonsville, to William and Phoebe Schriver, Helen remained in the area all her life. On April 18, 1959, she married the love of her life, Hans Henry Zandt, at the Rock Royal...
Evelyn EmersonEvelyn Jean Emerson
1931 - 2025
SIDNEY - It is with great sadness we let you know of the passing of Evelyn Jean (Johnston) Emerson, 94, of Sidney. Evelyn passed on Nov. 19, 2025, at the home she loved and felt safe in, surrounded by her beloved family. Evelyn was born on May 10, 1931 in Laurens, the daughter of Kenneth Selden Johnston and Gladys...
Michael KarnMichael Paul Karn
1977 - 2025
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA - Michael Paul Karn, 48, of Cottonwood, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 13, 2025, with his wife and son by his side. Born on July 22, 1977, in Bangor, Maine, to Doreen Lane Buxton, Michael was lovingly raised by his adoptive parents, Bruce and Pricilla "Pat" Karn. Mike was a...
Mary HigginsMary K. Higgins
HUDSON, OHIO - Mary K. Higgins, 86, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the third of four children, born on Aug. 24, 1939 to Clifford and Katharine Smith in Oneonta. She and her family moved to Oneonta when she was a...
Lynn BartonLynn B. Barton
MORRIS - Lynn B. Barton, 71, passed away Nov. 7, 2025. Born Oct. 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Bernard C. Barton and Joan Marie Fiedler. Lynn was a passionate and hardworking man who dedicated much of his life to beekeeping and agriculture. He was an active member of the Empire State Honey Producers...
Diane HoroszewskiDiane S. Horoszewski
BAINBRIDGE - It is with great sadness to share the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Diane (DeMott) Horoszewski. Born in Bainbridge in 1944, Diane grew up in Trout Creek. The youngest daughter of Bill and Jennie (Ahrens) DeMott, Diane was a graduate of Sidney High School, class of 1963. Following...
Ruth WilsonRuth Mable Wilson
SOUTH NEW BERLIN - Ruth Mable Wilson, 85, of South New Berlin, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta. Friends are invited to greet the family 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m.,...
Diane AlcottDiane Doris Alcott
1943 - 2025
DAVENPORT - Diane Doris Alcott passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born Sept. 9, 1943, in Walton, the daughter of Clifford and Genevieve (Seymour) Finch. She married Wayne Alcott April 12, 1975. He predeceased her in February 2005. She is survived by her children, Kirk...
Carl YoungCarl Phillip Young
1947 - 2025
ONEONTA - Carl Phillip "Phil" Young, 78, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Cooperstown, with family by his side and in the continuing presence of the Creator. He was born May 18, 1947, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on the Creek Nation, the son of Earnest B. Young and Ruth M. Conner. Phil graduated from...
