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Margaret "Peggy" FalcoMargaret "Peggy" Rose Falco
1931 - 2026
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 ONEONTA - Margaret Rose "Peggy" Falco passed away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 23, 2026. A beloved friend, mother and grandmother, she performed many kind acts and helped others throughout her long life of 94 years. She will be sorely missed by...
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Edith MarulloEdith C. Marullo
1928 - 2026
WESTFORD - Edith C. Marullo, 97, passed away peacefully at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta Feb. 4, 2026. She was born April 5, 1928, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Hunter and Mabel (Carlson) Smith. Edith graduated from Malvern High School. While living in Lynbrook, she was an active member of the VFW, where she met...
Donald MitchellDonald Drew Mitchell
1959 - 2025
My younger brother Don passed away in November. He wasn't carrying identification at the time, so the family wasn't notified of his passing. The Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter was contacted and they were able to track down the next of kin. If so inclined, kindly donate to the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter in...
Frances StevensFrances Anna Brezee Stevens
FT MYERS, Fla. - Frances Anna Brezee Clark Stevens, born Feb. 10, 1930, in Oneonta, to Anna (Darling) and Carlton Brezee, died peacefully at home Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Received by the Lord, she joyfully reunites with all who have gone before her and finds eternal peace. From the young age of 3 and growing up on...
Donna ShaverDonna J. Shaver
1940 - 2026
LAURENS - Donna Jean (Haney) Shaver danced her last dance and went to be with her angels and fairies in Heaven, while surrounded by her loving family, on Jan. 30, 2026, at the age of 85. Donna was predeceased by her late husband, Whitney Shaver; companion, John Robinson; mother, Agnes Laures-Shaver; father, Steve...
James BridgerJames S. Bridger
1945 - 2026
COOPERSTOWN - James S. Bridger, a native of Cooperstown known by many as Foxy or Jim, passed away late Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a lengthy illness. He was 80. Born Feb. 27, 1945, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Jim was the only child of...
Walter WartWalter E. Wart
1971 - 2026
HARTWICK - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Walter E. Wart, beloved husband, father and dear friend. Walter E. Wart, 54, of Hartwick, passed away Friday Jan. 30, 2026, peacefully at home with his family at bedside. Walter, commonly known as Magoo, was born July 23, 1971, to Percy...
Roger TerryRoger S. Terry
1939 - 2026
HARTWICK - Roger S. Terry passed away peacefully at home Jan. 27, 2026. Roger was born in Delhi Dec. 2, 1939, to Robert and Margaret Terry. He was the oldest of three with two younger sisters, Marsha and Gail. He grew up on the family farm in DeLancey. He milked cows for more than 50 years and eventually took the...
Randy PayneRandy Robert Payne
1951 - 2025
SIDNEY - Born June 24, 1951, Randy Payne was the youngest of three children, born to Donald "Red" Payne, and Marion Doi Payne. A legendary athlete at Sidney High School, Randy broke records in both wrestling and cross country. Following in his brother's footsteps in high school, where they gained state titles and...
David StaruckDavid M. Staruck
1944 - 2026
SCHENEVUS - David M. Staruck, 81, passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2026, surrounded by the quiet dignity of a life well lived. David was born Dec. 3, 1944, in Oneonta, the beloved son of Leo and Jeanne (Merrill) Staruck. He grew up in Schenevus and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, where the roots of...
Leonard PudelkaLeonard William Pudelka
1934 - 2026
ONEONTA - Leonard William Pudelka, 91, died peacefully at home on Jan. 25, 2026. Born Oct. 27, 1934 in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, to John and Anna (Valuch) Pudelka, he was the youngest of five sons. Leonard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps a year after graduating from Nesquehoning High School. He...
John EldridgeJohn W. Eldridge
1937 - 2026
Fly Creek - John William Eldridge passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88 on January 4, 2026, with his loving wife of 48 years, Dianne (Beaver), by his side. He is survived by his wife, 7 children, 18 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. He shares four children with Dianne: Claire (Robert) Wessels,...
Susan BrandowSusan Elizabeth Brandow
1946 - 2026
Susan Elizabeth Brandow went home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Edna Church Brandow and Loren L. Brandow. Susan was born on October 9, 1946. Sue grew up on Mulberry Street graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1964. She attended SUNY Geneseo and graduated from Broome...
John MoreJohn Albert More
1935 - 2026
ULSTER - John Albert More, 90, of the town of Ulster since 1966 and formerly of Oneonta, died Jan. 15, 2026, at Golden Hill Rehabilitation Center, Kingston. He was the son of Herbert R. More and Marjorie (Mix) More and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1953. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business...
Karen JonesKaren Jones
1956 - 2026
FRANKLIN - Karen E. Jones, of Franklin, passed away Jan. 15 at the age of 69. She was born on Feb. 12, 1956, to Bob and Jackie Stage. Karen graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1974, and went on to earn her degree in early childhood education from SUNY Oneonta in 1978. She worked at Gelder Medical in Sidney,...
