Eugene “John” Chicorelli, 92, died at home surrounded by his family on February 11, 2025. He was born June 9, 1932 in Oneonta, the son of Eugenio and Alessandra (Pallotiolo) Chicorelli.…
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OTEGO—Edward G. “Chip” Burns Jr., 68, of Otego passed away August 22, 2023 after a 13 year battle with cancer. He was born on September 1, 1954 in Oneonta, the son of Edward G. and Ella M. (Tuttle) Burns. Chip graduated in 1973 from Oneonta High School. He married his high-school sweetheart, Joan Van Curen, on February 9, 1974.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Garden Discussion Hosted By The Master Gardeners GARDENSIDE TALK—5-8 p.m. The Otsego County Master Gardeners host this edition of the gardenside talks featuring Dr. Douglas Tallamy, professor of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Delaware, who has written a number of books, including “Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants,” and over 100 research papers. Hosted online by the Otsego County Master Gardeners. (607) 547-2536 ext. 228 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2023/06/08/bringing-nature-home-to-new-york POSTPONED TO…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Wetland clean-up at the D&H Railroad WETLAND CLEAN-UP—1 p.m. Head out to the 27 acres of protected wetlands in the D&H Railyard to pick up litter, protect the ecosystem and help beautify the region with Otsego Now in the “Wetlands Not Wastelands” campaign. Supplies will be provided. Meet at corner of Fonda Avenue and Roundhouse Road, Oneonta. (607) 267-4010 or e-mail ggardner@otsegonow.com BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red…
In Memoriam Wayne K. Bush Sr. 1941-2023 MOUNT VISION—Wayne K. Bush Sr., a life-long area resident, passed away at his home in Mount Vision Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023. He was 82. Born January 16, 1941 in Laurens, Wayne was a son of Walter K. and Olive W. (Spoor) Bush. He attended schools in Laurens and Hartwick. On June 12, 1960, he married Joan L. Raimo in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Hartwick. They enjoyed 40 years…
In Tribute Family Remembers Al Colone By Looking At What He Loved Most: Family Remembering The Saga Of Ma And Pa Colone Editor’s Note: Our columnist and Oneonta businessman Al Colone died April 13, without finishing a two-part series about his ancestors. As a tribute, his brother, Frank Colone, wrote this memorial about their parents. By Frank Colone In the aftermath of World War I and the pandemic of 1918, Ma and Pa Colone returned to Oneonta and Depew Street.…
IN MEMORIAM: Sonny Amatucci, 82; Rose To Engineer In 18 Years On D&H ONEONTA – Amilio “Sonny” Amatucci, 82, to rose to engineer in an 18-year career on the D&H, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Chestnut Park Rehab & Nursing Center. Sonny was born on Nov. 4, 1937, in Brooklyn, the son of Joseph and Tesi (Angelotti) Amatucci. He married the love of his life, Kathleen “Kay” Coakley on Nov. 12, 1960, in Brooklyn. She predeceased him…
IN MEMORIAM: Kenneth Hungerford, 89; Oneonta Native Worked 39 Years For D&H ONEONTA – Kenneth A. Hungerford, 89, of Olmstead Lane, Averill Park, an Oneonta native who served 39 years with the D&H Railroad, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Van Rensselaer Manor with family by his side. Ken had recently moved to the Manor from his home after years of decline from dementia. Born in Oneonta, Ken was the son of the late Ernest and Ina Edwards Hungerford…
IN MEMORIAM: Nelson A. Wells Sr., 93; WWII Vet Retired From City Government ONEONTA – Nelson Alfred Wells Sr., 93, a World War II veteran who then settled in Oneonta, went home to be with his Lord April 29, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home. He was born in North Clymer, in Chataqua County, the son of the late Anna (Ingram) and Alfred T. Wells. He married Lena Belle Martin on Aug. 29, 1943 and had a blessed marriage of 73…
In Memoriam: Donald R. Stiefel, 92; Worked for D&H Railroad ONEONTA – Donald R. Stiefel, 92, a former D&H Gang leader, passed away March 6, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1925 in Oneonta, the son of Frederick and Mabel (Moon) Stiefel. Don was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1944 to 1946 in the Merchant Maines Convoy duty. He married Margaret “Peg” Jordan on Sept. 19, 1946 at the Zion…
