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Deborah (Hensle) PlaiceDeborah (Hensle) Plaice
1954 - 2025
NAVARRE, Florida - Deborah J (Hensle) Plaice passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at her home in Navarre, Florida. Debbie was born in Cooperstown on March 8, 1954 to David and Beverly (Wiltse) Hensle. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1973. Debbie served in the US Navy in the photography...
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Beverley (Sawyer) NewkirkBeverley Jean (Sawyer) Newkirk
1940 - 2026
ONEONTA - Beverley Jean (Sawyer) Newkirk passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 12, 1940, to Mary & Emory Sawyer of Oneonta. Beverly graduated from Oneonta High School, class of 1958. After graduation, she attended Albany Business College and graduated with her associate degree. Beverley...
John AhearnJohn Michael Ahearn
1948 - 2026
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...
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...
Florence AldrichFlorence Barber Aldrich
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Florence (Flossie) Barber Aldrich was born at Chase Hospital in New Berlin to William L. Barber and Alice Daniels Barber in 1943. She died Sept. 15, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. She was the youngest of four children. All of her siblings, Albert Barber, Dora Carr and Howard Barber, predeceased...
Mark AllenMark H. Allen
1969 - 2026
LOCKPORT - Mark H. Allen, 56, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 5, 2026 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, with his family by his side. Born May 28, 1969 in Oneonta, he was a son of the late Floyd and Patricia (Supple) Allen. Mark enjoyed spending part of his summer as a child with his grandparents in Somers, on...
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,...
James AtwellJames Atwell
1938 - 2025
"And God rest you, my friend, for walking along with me. May He save you from dismay. May yours be comfort and joy. Always." - Jim Atwell, "Wobbling Home" COOPERSTOWN - James Samuel Atwell's walk through the world began Aug. 17, 1938, in Annapolis, Maryland, as the son of Catherine Geraci Atwell and Tilden O....
JoAnn AxtellJoAnn Axtell
1934 - 2026
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - JoAnn Axtell died May 17, 2026, in her home in Hilton head Island, South Carolina. She was born in Bath to Evelynn and Rumsey Billings, and met her husband, Donald, before going to Cortland State University as a physical education major. Her future father-in-law introduced her to her future...
Robert BaileyRobert H. Bailey
ONEONTA - Robert H. Bailey, 82, a longtime resident of Oneonta, died unexpectedly on Nov. 4, 2025. He was employed with NYSEG for thirty years. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard for over twenty years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Francine (Stevens) Bailey; and daughters...
Francine BaileyFrancine S. Bailey
1946 - 2025
ONEONTA - Francine S. Bailey, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, at A.O. Fox Hospital, at the age of 79. She will be dearly missed. She was born Nov. 29, 1946, in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Janet (Chapman) Stevens. Francine graduated from Milford...
Larry BaileyLarry Wade Bailey
1948 - 2025
Larry Wade Bailey of Sidney, (born Dec. 27, 1948, in Haleyville, Alabama) passed from this life Dec. 29, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, during which he retained his graciousness and kindness. Larry is survived by his wife Mary, who loved him and cared for him tirelessly in his last days; his...
Wendy Baker PlattWendy Lou Baker Platt
1954 - 2026
ONEONTA - Wendy L. Platt (aka Breezy) went to spend eternity with her one true love, Warren, on Aug. 3, 2026, where time holds no meaning. She loved Precious, her cat, foot long hot dogs, BINGO at Turning Stone, but most of all, spending time talking to her grandkids. She was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Oneonta, the...
Nancy BankerNancy E. Banker
ONEONTA - Nancy Eisenhard Banker, age 86, died of complications due to dementia on July 3, 2026. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on June 1, 1940 to Frederick (Fritz) Eisenhard and Caroline (nee Hahn) Eisenhard. The family later moved to Warsaw, New York where Nancy attended Warsaw Central School before...
Lena BarnesLena Barnes
1933 - 2025
WEST DAVENPORT - Lena Barnes, a devoted member of the West Davenport community, passed away peacefully Aug. 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and service. She was 91. Born Sept. 1, 1933 in Worcester, Lena was a faithful member of West Davenport Methodist Church, where she found fellowship, strength,...
