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ONEONTA—Albert J. Hughes, 91, passed away at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown on December 18, 2023.
He was born August 6, 1932 in the Town of Butternuts, the son of Adelbert M. and Elizabeth (Whitney) Hughes.
He married Cegret Turnbull in 1960.
Albert was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War.
He was a chef at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, retiring in 1994, then was a self-employed carpenter for 20 years.…
In Memoriam John Joseph Carney, Jr., 90 1932 – 2022 Oneonta – John Joseph Carney, Jr. died Wednesday December 21, 2022 from complications of Covid and dementia after a brief stay at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. He was 90. John grew up in and still held dear Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. He had fond memories of riding the trolley to and from New York City with his parents. He attended City University of New York before enlisting in…
In Memoriam Sharon W. Sprague, 90 March 25, 1932 – December 17, 2022 WEST WINFIELD – Sharon W. Sprague, 90, of West Winfield, NY passed away at home on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sharon was born on March 25, 1932 in Walton, NY the son of the late Walter A. and Maude E Borden Sprague. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Nellie in 2015, sisters Lu Anne Benjamin and Ellen Stephens, a son Joseph Sprague,…
In Memoriam Albert Raczkowski, 89 April 18, 1933 – July 19, 2022 ONEONTA – Albert Raczkowski, 89, passed away July 19, 2022 at home amongst his loved ones. He was born April 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, the son of Louis and Frances (Carroll) Raczkowski. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was awarded the combat medical badge and also the combat infantry badge. Al married Maureen Murphy on September 4, 1965 at St Mary’s…
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: Walter J. Hribar, 84; Korean War Vet, Worked In Frankfort RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Walter J. Hribar, 84, a Korean War veteran and longtime Richfield Springs resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in his home. He had the comfort of his loving family at side. Walter was born on March 6, 1935, in Fly Creek, son of the late Anthony and Anna Pope Hribar. A lifelong area resident, he was educated at Richfield Springs Central School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Allen ‘Zuky’ Zuk, 89; Korea Veteran Worked In Construction NORTH FRANKLIN – Allen E. “Zuky” Zuk Sr., 89, passed away suddenly but peacefully Friday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Franklin. Al was born in 1930 in Queens. He proudly served in the Army as an ambulance driver and mechanic during the Korean War and was a retired member of Local 825 International Union of Operating Engineers. He and his wife Rosemary recently celebrated 65 years of…
IN MEMORIAM: Edgar ‘Perry’ Pope, 90; Served In World War II, Korean Conflict NEW BERLIN – Edmeston native and veterans of World War II and Korea, Edgar “Perry” Pope, 90, of South New Berlin, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Edmeston, Perry was the son of Edward and Nillie (Green) Pope. He married Gladys Mudge on May, 18 1959, in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter E. Backus, 88; Korean War Vet, Union Leader At Scintilla SIDNEY – Walter Edmund Backus, 88, a Korean War veteran and union leader during 40 years at Scintilla (Amphenol) passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Walt was born in 1930 and graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School in 1947. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Army; he was discharged in July 1950. Walt was recalled to active duty on Nov.…
IN MEMORIAM Frank Gallucci, 86, Taught 33 Years In Oneonta Schools ONEONTA – Frank Gallucci, 86, a 33-year Oneonta High School history teacher, and one of the last people to have taught both at Academy Street and the new campus on East Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Frank was born on Jan. 13, 1932, in Oneonta to John and Raffaella Gallucci. He attended city schools and graduated from Oneonta…