Barbara Ellen Petersen, 88, of Richfield Springs, New York passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Woodside Hall in Cooperstown, New York in the comfort of her family and staff.…
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Dorothy Bennett Carrington went home to be with her Lord on February 20, 2024. Born in Utica, New York to Herbert and Ruth Bennett, Dorothy attended a one-room school for a few years, later graduating as valedictorian from Sauquoit Central School, Class of 1946. Dorothy received her bachelor's and later her master’s degrees from Oneonta State Teacher’s College, Class of 1950.…
James L. Seward, 72, of Milford, New York passed away on July 27, 2024 after a valiant and years-long fight against cancer. He was born on August 11, 1951 to Wes and Vivian Seward of Cliffside, Maryland, and educated in Oneonta public schools, graduating with the OHS class of 1969.…
Mary Jo “Jody” Barnes, 79, passed away July 25, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta with her husband by her side. She was born July 29, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph F. and Harriett (Rathbun) Mitchell.
Jody graduated from Oneonta High School and then continued on to beautician school in Binghamton. She retired as an operator at New York Telephone Company, Oneonta.…
Mark David Gobel, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, left his earthly body on June 1, 2024 after facing cancer with unwavering strength and grace. Mark’s determination and loving spirit touched all who knew him. Mark was born on May 29, 1955 in Johnson City, New York, the son of the late Donald Raymond and Frances Jane (Duroe) Gobel.…
James “Jimmy” Frazier died peacefully on July 17, 2024 at 84. He was born March 29, 1940 to Mabel and Leslie Frazier in Davenport, New York. James married the love of his life, Roberta (“Bobbie”), on January 2, 1962. Together, they built a thriving family business. James loved beauty. This passion led him to establish J.R. Frazier and Sons, a company that became a cornerstone of our community.…
Christine Grieg McNaughton, 78, passed away on July 20, 2024 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. A native of Niskayuna, New York, she graduated from Niskayuna High School and from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, and subsequently taught art in Albany public schools.…
James Michael Leonardo, age 69, of Souderton, PA, died July 19, 2024 from lymphoma. A medical oncologist for 31 years, Jim took particular pleasure in learning about his patients—not just their illnesses, but their families, jobs and hobbies.…
Beloved husband, father, friend and teacher Jim Renckens passed away at his home in Richfield Springs on July 13, 2024, at age 84, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his wife of 54 years, Polly, with whom he raised three children and side by side they gave their time and talents generously to the communities that they loved.…
Jim Renckens, beloved husband, father and friend, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 13. He was stricken by a fast-moving cancer. Jim was well-known for his caring and humorous personality and will be missed by all who knew him.…