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IN MEMORIAM: Deanna Beers Utter, 73; Aid At Fox Hospital

IN MEMORIAM: Deanna Beers Utter, 73; Worked At Fox Hospital OTEGO – Deanna Beers Utter, 73, a former aid at Fox Hospital, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 24, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Ira and Doris (Williams) Beers. Deanna went to Otego Central School and graduated in 1962. In 1965 she entered Davis College in Johnson City and graduated in 1967. For several years she worked at…
November 25, 2017

IN MEMORIAM: Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48; Army Veteran

IN MEMORIAM: Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48; Veteran Survived By 6 Children ONEONTA – Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48, of Oneonta, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at home in Oneonta. An Army veteran, he loved fishing, beer, and rock and roll. He’s survived by his mother, Teena Masker; six children, James, Scott, Trevor, Brett, Matthew, and Joey; three grandchildren; five siblings, long-time friend Kevin; and many additional friends and family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bookhout Funeral Home.…
September 1, 2017

In Memoriam: Kevin Burnsworth, 53; Golf Professional

IN MEMORIAM Kevin J. Burnsworth, 53; Golf Professional In Bay State ONEONTA – Kevin James Burnsworth, 53, son of Carole and Charles Burnsworth, died on June 2, 2017 in Lancaster, Mass. where he was working as a golf professional at Shaker Hills Country Club in Harvard, Mass. Kevin was a standout athlete at Oneonta High School, earning nine varsity letters as captain of the school’s golf team, and played on the soccer and basketball teams. He also played as a…
June 13, 2017

In Memoriam: Denise M. Darlin, 66; Enjoyed Birds, Plants

IN MEMORIAM: Denise M. Darlin, 66; Oneonta Resident Enjoyed Birds, Plants ONEONTA – Denise M. Darlin, 66, who was known for her beautiful plants and home, passed away May 7, 2017 with her devoted daughter and son-in-law by her side, after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1950 in Sidney the daughter of the late Clarence and Jane (Hungerford) Darlin. Denise worked from 1974-2001 for Custom Electronics where she was awarded many certificates of perfect attendance, Mac Laser…
May 9, 2017

IN MEMORIAM: John Andrew Cannon, 39; Organist At Christ Church

IN MEMORIAM John Andrew Cannon, 39; Organist At Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – John Andrew Cannon, 39, the organist and choir director at Christ Episcopal Church, died in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 10, after a massive heart attack while visiting his brother in Charlottesville, Va. An autopsy found the heart attack was caused by undiagnosed atherosclerosis. Born at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama on Jan. 3, 1978, John grew up in Scottsboro until age 15. He loved playing sports:…
February 28, 2017

IN MEMORIAM: Robert W. Moyer, 84; Wilber Bank President

IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Moyer, 84;  Bank CEO, Civic Leader ONEONTA – Robert William “Bob” Moyer, 84, the president and CEO of Wilber National Bank for a quarter of a century, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, just two days after he celebrated his 84th birthday. He celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his family (children Terri Moyer, Kathy Moyer Dragon, and Scott Moyer, daughter-in-law Ginny Moyer;  grandchildren Matthew and Luke Moyer) decorating the Christmas tree and enjoying pumpkin pie.…
December 30, 2016

IN MEMORIAM: Regina Snyder, 91; Cooperstown Native Daughter

IN MEMORIAM: Regina Snyder, 91; Pharmacist, Cooperstown Native Daughter COOPERSTOWN – Regina G. Snyder, 91, a Native Daughter of Cooperstown and long-time resident of Chapel Hill, N.C., died early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016, at UNC Healthcare-Hillsborough Campus in Hillsborough following a brief illness. Born Aug. 1, 1925, at the Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown,  Regina was the only child of Parker E. Snyder and Florence E. née Winslow Snyder. After graduating from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1943, she attended…
November 27, 2016

IN MEMORIAM: Joseph Ruffino Sr, 78; Ruffino Pizza Patriarch

IN MEMORIAM Joseph Ruffino Sr.,78; Ruffino’s Pizzeria Founder ONEONTA – Joseph Ruffino Sr, 78, founder of Ruffino’s Pizzeria in downtown Oneonta,  passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at Bassett Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1938, in Carini, Sicily, the son of Giuseppe and Rosa (Sgroi) Ruffino. In the late 1950s a young Joseph, barely 20 years old, came to the great USA as a stone quarry worker from Carini, Sicily, in search of the American Dream. During…
November 25, 2016

IN MEMORIAM: Allan Beach, 91; Founded West Oneonta Fire Department

IN MEMORIAM: Allan Rich Beach, 91; Founded West Oneonta Fire Department ONEONTA – Allan Rich Beach, 91, a former fire chief and founding member of the West Oneonta Fire Department passed away October 1, 2016 at Manor Care in Lebanon, Penn. He was born March 3, 1925 in Hobart, the son of Ethel Eliza Rich and Almeron Allan Beach. He graduated from South Kortright Central School.  In 1947, Allan and Elfreda moved to West Oneonta. In 1952, they built a home…
October 31, 2016

IN MEMORIAM: Margaret R. Carrington, 85; Church Organist

IN MEMORIAM: Margaret Carrington, 85; Church Organist, Bank Manager ONEONTA – Margaret R. Carrington, 85, former manager at several local banks and the organist at the West Davenport Baptist Church, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. She was born April 4, 1931, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late William V. and Bernice E. (Crounse) Rathbun. Peggy grew up on the Rathbun farm in Prosser Hollow. She went to a one-room school hous, then went on to graduate from Oneonta High School, Class…
October 8, 2016

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