IN MEMORIAM Burton I. Lobdell, 93; Grew 50-Truck Fleet ONEONTA – Burton Ivan Lobdell, 93, who grew his trucking company from one truck to a 50-vehicle fleet, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at the Chestnut Park Nursing Home with loved ones by his side. He was born in the Town of Butternuts, on Oct. 26, 1925, and lived locally all of his life. Burt was best known for his trucking company, starting with one flatbed truck picking up cans…
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IN MEMORIAM: Esther Vandermark, 95; ‘Mother Superior’ Of Oneonta’s Jamesway ONEONTA – Esther N. Vandermark, 95, known as Jamesway’s “Mother Superior” during her many years working there, passed away peacefully, October 24, 2018 at Fox Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Oneonta, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She married Leon Vandermark on June 28, 1942, in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Nick Barberio, 93; Taught Education At SUNY Oneonta ONEONTA – (Nick) Barberio, 93, who taught in SUNY Oneonta’s Education Department for 30 years, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2018 at the Fox Nursing Home. Nick was born on May 15, 1925 in Mohawk, the son of Carlo (“Charlie”) and Maria Barberio. As the first-generation son of an Italian immigrant family, Nick’s life was the embodiment of the American dream. In 1943, he joined the Navy and saw…
IN MEMORIAM: Louise T. James, 103; SUNY Plattsburgh Registrar Lived Here ONEONTA – Mrs. Louise (Howard) James, 103, former SUNY Plattsburgh registrar who lived in Oneonta for three decades, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Health Pavilion in the Masonic Care Community of New York with the ones she loved most in her heart. Born in Stewartsville, N.J., on March 6, 1915, Louise was the daughter of the late Perry E. and Edith N. (Thwaites) Howard. She…
IN MEMORIAM: Louis R. Kilts, 74; Oneontan Worked In Maintenance MOHAWK – Louis R. Kilts, 74, of Mohawk, an Oneonta native who leaves several survivors in Otsego County, died Friday Oct. 12, 2018, at Bassett Hospital. Louis was born on Jan. 28, 1944, in Oneonta to Earl R. Kilts and Lilian Anderson Kilts. He worked in maintenance throughout his life.…
IN MEMORIAM: Kitty Oliver, 92; Leaves Many Friends In Oneonta ONEONTA – Kitty Oliver, 92, passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at St. Margaret’s Care Home in Hawick, Scotland, leaving many friends behind in Oneonta. She was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Hawick, Scotland. She was an outstanding athlete in her youth and was a high school track and field champion. Her brother, Bill McLaren, was the men’s champion the same year. He went on to become an internationally renowned…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas C. Thayer, 69; Vietnam Vet Worked At Medical Coaches MILFORD – Thomas C. Thayer, a Vietnam veteran and Medical Coaches retiree, passed away Oct. 5, 2018. Born in Cooperstown on Feb. 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Henry and Gertrude Thayer.…
IN MEMORIAM: Jon Osborn, 75; Retired Trooper, Top Oneonta Elk ONEONTA – Reginald “Jon” Davis Osborn, 75, a retired state trooper and past exalted ruler of the Oneonta Elks, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, at his home in Crystal River, Fla., surrounded by his children. Jon was born March 26, 1943, at Oneonta’s Parshall Hospital to Warren and Mildred (Reed) Osborn. Raised in South Valley, Jon graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in 1960. He earned a degree in business…
IN MEMORIAM: Charlotte Kniskern, 93; Long-Time Nurse Anesthetist At Bassett COOPERSTOWN – Charlotte R. Kniskern, a native of Cooperstown and long-time resident of Lake Street, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, 2018, at Teresian House in Albany. She was 95. Born Sept. 18, 1923, at Bassett Hospital, Charlotte was the only child of Charles A. and Katherine R. (Tierney) Kniskern.…
Celebration Of Phil Bresee’s Life Saturday ONEONTA – The life of Philip W. Bresee, 93, who passed away July 24, 2018, will be celebrated from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Carriage House Event Center at 790 Southside Drive in Oneonta. Bring a story, a picture or a memory to share. Light refreshments will be served.…
