IN MEMORIAM William R. ‘Bud’ Pirone, 81; Revered OHS Principal ONEONTA – William R. “Bud” Pirone, 81, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. A former history teacher at Oneonta High School, he later became principal. He also helped found the Oneonta Alumni Association and coached tennis. Arrangements are pending with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.…
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IN MEMORIAM Janice McCredy Maine, 95; Owned McCredy’s Grocery SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Janice McCredy Maine, 95, who ran a family grocery store and a beauty shop, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at White Manor in Shelby. Born July 15, 1924, in Springfield Center, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Frances Ayers McCredy. She attended Malinello School of Beauty in Albany and later owned and operated McCredy Sisters Beauty Shop in Springfield Center, along with her sister…
IN MEMORIAM Lorana R. Wong, 89; LPN At Fox Hospital ONEONTA – Lorana R. Wong, 89, a nurse at Fox Hospital for nearly two decades, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at Chestnut Park Rehab and Nursing in Oneonta. She was born on Sept. 22, 1930 in Central Islip, Long Island, the daughter of Winthrop and Ruth (Fleming) Reid. She married Dr. Swee Chee Wong on Aug. 4, 1959, in Geneseo. He predeceased her on March 4, 2012. Moving…
IN MEMORIAM Fredrick L. Hall Sr., 86; Founded Roofing Company ONEONTA – Fredrick L. Hall Sr., 86, who founded the F L Hall and Son roofing business, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2020 at AO Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY. He was surrounded by his family. Fred was born July 1, 1933 in Westford, the oldest son of Oliver (Pete) Hall and Dorothy (Norton) Hall. He attended school in Norwich and Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM Deacon Thomas O’Connell, 84; Served St. Mary’s Churches In Oneonta, Cooperstown ONEONTA – Deacon Thomas P. O’Connell, 84, who served at churches in Oneonta and Cooperstown, died Jan 4, 2020 at Bassett Hospital, in Cooperstown. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Astoria, the son of Michael and Lillian (West) O’Connell. After graduating from St. John’s University 1960, and Siena College (Masters) 1963, he taught at Christian Brothers Academy (1960-1963), Wappingers Central School (1963-1970), and SUNY Delhi…
IN MEMORIAM: Bertha I. Smith, 97; Opened Home to Many Children MORRIS – Bertha Irene Smith, 97, who opened a home daycare and served as a foster mother, passed away at her home in Morris on November 26, 2019. During her last days she had the comfort and support of her loving family at her side. Bertha was the daughter of Herman and Genieve Comino, of Town of Maryland. She married Leroy Smith, also of Maryland, on March 29, 1942.…
IN MEMORIAM: Linda L. Briggs, 62; Ran Home Daycare For 30 Years MARYLAND – Linda L. (Sutton) Briggs, 62, passed away on November 22, 2019 at Albany Veteran’s Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1957 in Oneonta, the daughter of Robert and Carol (Munson) Sutton. Linda graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus. She served in the United States Army, where she met the father of her 3 children, Luis Lopez. Linda dedicated her life in helping…
IN MEMORIAM: Jo Ann Deller, 75; Worked As Postal Clerk For 30 Years WEST WINFIELD – Jo Anne (nee Dauchy) Deller, 75, quietly entered Paradise on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 from her home. Jo Anne was born in Sidney on June 23, 1944, the daughter of Walton T. and Evelyn M. (nee Mattison) Dauchy. She grew up in Burlington Flats, NY where she enjoyed exploring the woods and creek, riding horses at her grandparents, and playing with the neighborhood kids.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lora E. Kanzler, 72; Worked For County For 37 Years COOPERSTOWN – Lora Ellen Kanzler, 72, an area native who worked for the county for nearly four decades, passed away on Nov. 10, 2019 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 6, 1947 to Thomas William Pollette and Pearl Grace Roberts Pollette in Cooperstown, New York. Lora graduated Cherry Valley Central School and was employed by Otsego…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty Jo Chase, 69; Nurse’s Aide At Bassett Hospital RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Betty Jo Chase, 69, a native of Florida who served for many years as a nurse’s aide at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, passed away following a brief illness Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2019, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born Jan. 29, 1950, in Milton, Fla., Betty was one of nine children of Clarence and Leona (Mack) Richardson. Raised in Santa Rosa County, Fla., she graduated…
