IN MEMORIAM: Frank Grogan, 93; WWII Veteran Worked In Navy Yard ONEONTA – Francis “Frank” Grogan, 93, of Oneonta, at World War II veteran who then worked in the Navy as a civilian, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford. Born on Jan. 8, 1923, in Mount Kisco, Frank was the son of the late Michael and Edith (Sands) Grogan. Frank served in the Navy during World War II. Following his honorable discharge…
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IN MEMORIAM: Elisabeth Schanz, 89, Farmed In Springfield With Husband SPRINGFIELD – Elisabeth Schanz, 89, of County Highway 27, a native of Yugoslavia, who ran a Town of Springfield dairy farm with her late husband, passed away on Wednesday afternoon April 20, 2016, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on Jan. 16, 1927, in Beschka, Yugoslavia, daughter of the late Philip and Susanna Walter Thuro. Elisabeth was both raised and educated in Yugoslavia.…
IN MEMORIAM: Marie Musser, 80; Cared For Almost 50 Foster Children NEW LISBON – Marie Joan Musser, 80, who with her husband cared for almost 50 foster children on their farm near Garrattsville, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. Born on Sept. 6, 1935, in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Newransky from Austria, and Anna (Chmiel) Newransky from Austria. The family later moved to New Lisbon. She married the…
IN MEMORIAM: Linda Schechter, 60; Social Worker, In Dialysis Since 2006 CHERRY VALLEY – Linda Marie Schechter, 60, a social worker for much of her life, passed away at her home in Cherry Valley on Thursday, April 14. She had battled health problems with determination, good humor and class that inspired everyone she met. Linda was born on Sept. 27, 1955, in Troy, the daughter of Walter Hayner and Vera (Robinson) Hayner. She attended Mechanicville High School and the College of…
IN MEMORIAM Rev. Joseph Benintende, 72; Pastor At St. Mary’s, Oneonta ONEONTA – The Rev. Joseph A. Benintende, 72, a long–time pastor at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, and other parishes in the region, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Fox Hospital with his family at his bedside. Father Joe was born on Nov. 27, 1943, in Brooklyn, the son of the late Michael and Betty (Beardslee) Benintende. He graduated from Epiphany Apostolic High School and then attended St.…
IN MEMORIAM: Ellen Jones, 74; Grew Acres Of Fruits, Vegetables JORDANVILLE – Ellen Jones, 74, who worked most of her life at the Life Savers/Beech-Nut chewing gum factory in Canajoharie, passed away April 10, 2016, in the comfort of her own home with the love and support of her family, friends and loved ones by her side. She was born on Sept. 15, 1941, at Tin-Top in Springfield Harry VanBrink and Mable Mallette-VanBrink. She had a passion for the great…
IN MEMORIAM: Lena Wells, 92; Worked At Homer Folks Hospital ONEONTA – Lena Belle Wells, 92, who worked at such local landmarks as Scintilla, local department stores and the Homer Folks TB Hospital in her 65 years in Oneonta, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home. She was born on Oct. 5, 1923, in Nineveh, Broome County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Edith (Burke) Martin. On Aug. 29, 1943, Lena married Nelson A. Wells, Sr.…
IN MEMORIAM: Mary Thomas, 86; Active In Oneonta’s Community Life ONEONTA – Mary Elizabeth Thomas, 86, an active participant in Oneonta community life, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Mary was born Nov. 27, 1929, in Rome, N.Y., the oldest child and only daughter of Worden and Isabelle Dunham. She married H. Laverne Thomas, later a longtime mathematics professor at SUNY Oneonta, on Aug. 16,…
IN MEMORIAM: Dick Thomson, 85; Retired Insurance Agent, OPT Driver MOUNT VISION – Richard “Dick” Thomson, Sr., 85, a retired insurance agent and OPT driver, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at home in Mount Vision surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 11, 1930, in Endicott, the son of Alexander Wesley and Katherine (Robideau) Thomson. He married Beverly O’Kelly in Norwich in 1954. He served his country in the Navy.…
IN MEMORIAM: Sylvia Barringer, 87; Raised 9 Children After Husband Died RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Sylvia Barringer, 87, who raised nine children on her own in Herkimer after her husband died in 1968, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Bassett Hospital with her family by her side. Survivors include a daughter in Oneonta and four children in Richfield Springs. She was born on July 4, 1928, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Atkinson Doyle. She was raised in…
