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In Memoriam: Constance I. Reed

Constance Irene (Collins) Reed passed away September 25, 2024 at home.   Constance was born December 16, 1922 in Oneida, New York, the second child, and only daughter, of Kenneth and Shirley Collins. Connie grew up in the rural community of Verona, New York with five brothers: Charles Webster, Conrad Gordon, Kenneth LeRoy, Robert Martin and Edward Sutherland. After graduating from Verona High School in 1939, she attended Canton Technical College, majoring in the clothing and design field.…
September 27, 2024
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Oneonta Native Dies Of COVID Downstate

IN MEMORIAM Oneonta Native Dies Of COVID Downstate ONEONTA – Oneonta native Gary C. Hungerford, 78, passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2021, in Farmingdale, L.I., of COVID-19. The Oneonta High School Class of 1961 graduate and Navy veteran, “Tin Can Sailor” was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 54 years, Felice.…
January 7, 2021
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Dennis Suhocki, 67; Navy Vet, Outdoorsman, Taxidermist

IN MEMORIAM: Dennis Suhocki, 67; Navy Vet, Outdoorsman, Taxidermist RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Dennis G. Suhocki, 67, a Navy veteran, outdoorsman and taxidermists, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019, in his home, following a short illness. He had the comfort of his loving family at his side. Dennis was born on July 15, 1952, in Herkimer, son of the late John and Margaret Irene Stiler Suhocki. A lifelong area resident, he was educated at Owen D. Young Central School in Van…
January 1, 2020
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Lawrence Gennarino, 85; Navy Vet Retired From Career At Bendix

IN MEMORIAM: Lawrence Gennarino, 85; Navy Vet Retired From Career At Bendix ONEONTA – Lawrence “Butch” Gennarino, 85, of Oneonta, a Navy veteran who retired from a career at Bendix, passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2019, at his home with family by his side. Butch was born on April 4, 1934, in Oneonta, to Giovanni and Marianna (Tanzini) Gennarino, the youngest of six siblings. He married Allie (Beecher) on Sept. 1, 1957, at St. Mary’s Church. They celebrated 62…
October 23, 2019
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Joy M. Sanders, 72; Navy Vet Sang With Sweet Adelines

IN MEMORIAM: Joy M. Sanders, 72; Navy Vet Sang With Sweet Adelines WELCOME – Joy M. (nee Miller) Sanders, of the Hamlet of Welcome, Town of New Lisbon, died on Aug. 26, 2019, from complications related to her long-term battle with cancer. A Memorial Service of Holy Communion will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1 Center St., Oneonta NY 13820, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, led by Pr. Paul Messner. A reception follows the service. …
October 1, 2019
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Richard A. Sager, 83; Navy Veteran, Professional Electrician

IN MEMORIAM: Richard A. Sager, 83; Navy Veteran, Professional Electrician ONEONTA – Richard Allen Sager, 83, a Navy veteran and professional electrician, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Richard was born on April 9, 1936, in Newburgh, son of Edward and Theresa Sager and brother of Robert, Edward, Andy and John. He served in the Navy from 1954 to 1958 and was an electrician for 31 years.…
August 14, 2019
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John W. Smirk, Jr., 75; Cooperstown B&B Owner

IN MEMORIAM John W. Smirk, Jr., 75; Cooperstown B&B Owner COOPERSTOWN – John W. Smirk Jr., 75, a Navy veteran, manager of New York City skyscapers, and proprietor of the Cooperstown B&B with his late wife Linda, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Born Jan. 24, 1944, in Long Beach, Calif., John was the son of John W. and Elizabeth (Kirkbride) Smirk. He grew up in Brooklyn and spent summers in Greenwood Lake, N.J. It was there that John’s love of…
April 14, 2019
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Mary L. Knicklebine, 79; Navy Vet, Lifelong Gilbertsville Resident

IN MEMORIAM: Mary L. Knicklebine, 79; Navy Vet, Lifelong Gilbertsville Resident GILBERTSVILLE – Mary L. Knicklebine, 79, a Navy veteran survived by three children and life-long resident of Gilbertsville, passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Mary was born on May 7, 1939 in Oneonta, a daughter of the late Robert and Emilie (Williams) Faber. Mary graduated from Gilbertsville Central School, Class of 1957.…
February 7, 2019
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Douglas J. Spence, 85; With Twin Brother, Lived Eventful Life

IN MEMORIAM:  Douglas J. Spence, 85; With Twin Brother, Lived Eventful Life ONEONTA – Douglas J. Spence, 85, who worked on Apollo 8, met the Beatles and spent 31 years in the newspaper business in Florida, drifted away at his home in Ormond by the Sea, Fla., on Dec. 18, 2018. He and his twin brother, Donald, were born in Oneonta on March 28, 1933, to the late John and Betty Spence. After graduating from Oneonta High School in 1952,…
January 3, 2019
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