Obituaries

ONEONTA - Lucy P. Bernier passed away peacefully at home Feb. 5, 2025.
She was born in Munich, Germany, on April 10, 1955, the first child of Hewitt and Patricia Pantaleoni. She grew up in Oneonta and graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a bachelor's degree in English.
Lucy dedicated her career to her passionate belief...

CORNING - Helen Bissell, an elementary school teacher at Schenevus Central School for 32 years, died on March 7, 2025 at the age of 76 following a long illness. Helen lived most of her life in the Oneonta area. Helen graduated from Oneonta High School, SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Oneonta.
Helen is survived by her...

SCHENEVUS - With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Brian Bookhout, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal son and brother, and a true friend to many. Brian passed away May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59 years old.
Born July...

EDMESTON - Karen Lynn Bressett, 61, of Edmeston passed away peacefully Thursday March 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born March 26, 1963 in Utica, the daughter of Richard and Nancy (Rose) Schoonover.
She is survived by her husband, Fabian "Bud" J. Bressett IV of Edmeston; daughters,...

ONEONTA - James Alfonsos Broe, 97, passed away Oct. 20, 2025.
Jim was born Sept. 26, 1928 in Oneonta, the son of Christopher and Rose (Mangan) Broe.
Jim married Joyce Marie McLaud on April 14, 1951.
Jim and Joyce owned and operated The Broe Dairy Farm in Colliersville from 1947-1993. They were honored in continuing...

COOPERSTOWN - Wesley A. Buddle, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Dec. 12. Wes was born at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in 1943, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Oakes) Buddle. He graduated from Springfield Central School in 1962, Shortly after, he married his high school...

ORLANDO, Fla. - Mary Ellen, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Orlando, Florida July 14, 2025.
Born to Luvern and Louise Walker in Truxton March 14, 1939, she was raised in Ithaca before attending SUNY Delhi, where she met her future husband, Leonard Burdick. Mary Ellen and Leonard were married on Sept....

ONEONTA - Betty F. Burr, 92, of Oneonta, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at Bassett Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones.
Betty was born Dec. 20, 1932 in Oneonta, to C. Aaron and Bernice (McRorie) Foster.
She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William; eldest son, W. Dale;...

MASONVILLE - Audrey G. Cahenzli, 76, passed away May 24, 2025, at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was born June 21, 1948, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Amos and Dorothy (Young) Hathaway. On Sept. 20, 1980, she married Leo C. Cahenzli in Masonville. He predeceased her Feb. 18,...

ONEONTA - David Alan Carvin, 73, of Oneonta passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born May 5, 1952 in Oneonta, the son of the late Royce and Phyllis (Baker) Carvin.
David proudly served his country, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps after high school. He served during...

MORRIS - Barbara A. Chambers, 78, of Morris, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home. Barbara was born on Nov. 27, 1946, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Kalista) Stachina. In 1970, Barbara married the love of her life, Roy E. Chambers, at...