IN MEMORIAM Geraldine Colburn, 69 Jan. 29, 1951-May 9, 2020 ONEONTA – Geraldine Colburn (known as Geri or JayJay) was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Brooklyn. Geraldine passed at 69 years of age at home in Oneonta, with her daughter, Jennifer, and her dog Luna by her side on May 9, 2020. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer on Jan. 1 and had a courageous battle. Geraldine grew up in New York City, but always loved the country and…
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IN MEMORIAM William A. Bonnel, 56 Dec. 19, 1963-May 8, 2020 COOPERSTOWN – William A. Bonnel, who was a faithful long-time employee of Reiss Moving & Storage in Hartwick Seminary, passed away late Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020, at Robinson Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stamford after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 56. A native of New Jersey, Bill was born Dec. 19, 1963, the only child of William C. and Nancy Jean (Jackson) Bonnel. The Bonnels…
IN MEMORIAN: Jean Marie Fink, 81; Active In West Laurens Fire Company WEST ONEONTA – Jean Marie Fink, 81, of West Oneonta, an active member of the West Laurens Fire Department and secretary to its board of fire commissioners, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Jean was born on May 11, 1938 in Sanitaria Springs, Broome County, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Clara (Tripp) Hill. On July 27, 1957,…
IN MEMORIAM: Theresa J. Weideck, 36; Social Worker Succumbed To Long Illness UNADILLA – Theresa J. Wiedeck of Unadilla, 36, a social worker, went into the Lord’s loving arms after a long illness on Friday, May 1, 2020. Theresa was born in Oneonta on May 14, 1983, to her adoring parents John and Sharon Wiedeck of Wells Bridge, where she was raised. She graduated from Unatego High School in 2001 and SUNY Cortland in 2005.…
IN MEMORIAM Robert E. Matus, 71, DVM, Oneonta; Veterinary Cancer Society Founder WEST ONEONTA – Robert E. Matus, 71, an eminent veterinarian and a founder of the Veterinary Cancer Society, passed away at home on April 28, 2020. He was born Dec. 17, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Robert S. and Martha A. (Golya) Matus. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1977.…
IN MEMORIAM Jeanne W. Carey, 85 May 2, 1935-May 4, 2020 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. – Jeanne W. Carey, 85, died Monday May 4, 2020 at Valley Terrace Assisted Living in Wilder, Vt. She was born May 2, 1935, in Flushing, a daughter of John and Helen (Fritschi) Wilmarth. Jeanne grew up in Bayville, Long Island, graduating from Oyster Bay High School before attending Cornell University School of Nursing, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was…
IN MEMORIAM: Amber J. Constable, 35, Dies In Oneonta; Three Children Survive SIDNEY – Amber J. Constable, 35, passed away unexpectedly in Oneonta on April 29 from undetermined causes. Amber was born on Feb. 18, 1985, in Walton. She grew up in Sidney Center and graduated from Sidney High School in 2003. Amber studied early childhood education at Tompkins Cortland Community College and was most recently employed as a residential counselor at Springbrook in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Johnelle Lea Griffith; Hartwick Woman, 30, Lost Long Battle HARTWICK – Johnelle Lea Griffith, 30, born Sept 20, 1989, died peacefully in her sleep on April 21, 2020, after a long battle of addiction. She was loved by her parents, John and Toni Griffith. She had such a love for animals so any donations may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA in her memory. To plant a tree in memory of Johnelle L. Griffith, please visit Westcott-Madden Funeral…
IN MEMORIAM Alvin L. Osterhoudt, 91 Nov. 24, 1928-April 23, 2020 ONEONTA – Alvin L. Osterhoudt, 91, passed away from natural causes on April 23, 2020, at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born Nov. 24, 1928, to Millard J. and Alice (Morey) Osterhoudt, and was raised on the family farm in Emmons. After he graduated from Oneonta High School in 1946, he furthered his education at Alfred State College with a degree in Refrigeration. Alvin enlisted in…
IN MEMORIAM Richard G. Powell, 83 ONEONTA – Richard G. Powell, 83, passed away at home on April 22, 2020. A public service at the Oneonta United Methodist Church will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. To sign online guestbook, visit, www.lhpfuneralhome.com…
