In Memoriam Fred G. Hickein, 94 July 27, 1927 – August 25, 2021 ONEONTA – Fred G. Hickein passed away on August 25, 2021 at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. Born on July 27, 1927 in Owego, NY, Fred Hickein was the son of Beulah Barnett Hickein and Fred Walter Hickein. When he was about 2, moved to Oneonta, residing with mother, sisters, uncle, great grandfather and grandparents. He graduated from Oneonta High School in June 1944. Joined the…
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In Memoriam Russell L. Hotaling, 96 February 16, 1925 – February 23, 2021 ONEONTA – A graveside service with military honors will be held for Russell Hotaling, as well as his sister, Clara Waring, at 11 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Milford Cemetery, with the Rev. Joel Shue, officiating. Russell is survived by his nieces and nephews. Donations may be sent to the American Legion, VFW, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are with Oneonta’s only…
In Memoriam Joseph A. Sapienza, Sr, 94 April 18, 1927 – August 7, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Joseph A. Sapienza, Sr passed away peacefully at age 94 on August 7, 2021 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA. He was born in Cooperstown, NY on April 18, 1927. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; Santo and Santa Sapienza, brothers; Sam (Mary) and Jack (Rosie) Sapienza, sister; Jenny (Sam) Curcio and nephews and nieces Butch, Joey, Gloria, and Barbara. He…
In Memoriam Robert W. Bibik, 78 Born in Richfield Springs, served in U.S. Navy Robert W. Bibik, 78, of Fernandina Beach passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Warner Center for Caring. Born in Richfield Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Edward and Agnes Zilega Bibik. He served in the U. S. Navy and soon after his discharge he and his wife, Cheryl, moved to Florida. For 27 years he worked as an engineer for Florida…
In Memoriam John Lampman Smith Jr. April 08, 1927-July 15, 2021 ONEONTA – John Lampman Smith, Jr. 94, passed away, July 15, 2021 at St. James Manor in Oneonta. He was born April 8, 1927 in Hudson, the son of John Lampman Smith Sr. and Arvesta (Pectal) Smith. John married Polly Ann Blass in 1950 and they moved to Davenport. Polly passed away on September 8, 2015. John graduated from Roeliff Jensen School in Hillsdale, NY. He attended Cortland State University before entering…
In Memoriam Walter (Walt) Rasmussen, 87 Feb. 25, 1934 – Jun. 14, 2021 On Monday, June 14, 2021, Walter (Walt) Rasmussen at age 87, left this earth for a much better place. He was born February 25, 1934, in Queens, New York to Jack and Anna Rasmussen. Walter attended Milford Central School. In his early working career, he assisted his father in the plumbing trades. Walter was always interested in electronics and for a short period of time had his…
In Memoriam John F Lernihan, 77 Oneonta pharmacist, active in Mountain Club, Catholic Charities NEW LISBON – John F Lernihan, father, pharmacist and Oneonta businessman, died on April 29 at home with family, following a long hospitalization. Born in 1944, to Cmdr. John J. and mother, Margaret Maureen Lernihan, John was raised in Sunnyside and Plainview, graduating from St. Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay. College summers, he worked on military transport ships, traveling to England and Germany. During the…
In Memoriam William L. Ross, Sr., 80 Veteran, Tinkerer, Owned B&S Inn FLY CREEK – William L. Ross, Sr., (80) of Willow Avenue in Fly Creek died Saturday June 5, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born March 30, 1941 in Ilion, NY Bill was the only child of William E. and Elizabeth (Houck) Ross. He graduated from Cooperstown High School in the Class of 1959 and following graduation enlisted in the US Air Force serving his country until…
In Memoriam Stephen A. Rudloff, 76 Feb. 19, 1945 – May 31, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Stephen Anthony Rudloff, Commander, United States Navy (Retired) who survived 323 days in captivity as a POW during the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully following a long illness the evening of Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at his home on Nelson Avenue surrounded by family. He was 76. Born February 19, 1945, in Brooklyn, he was a son of Ernest and Mary (Camarro) Rudloff. After…
In Memoriam Claud D. Folds, 71 Awarded Silver Star for gallantry HARTWICK – Claud D. Folds, better known to his family and friends as Flip, joined Our father in Heaven in the early morning hours of Tuesday May 11th, 2021. Born in Oneonta on April 2, 1950, Flip was the only child of John and Doris Folds. Because of his father’s service in the US Air Force, Flip had the unique opportunity to grow up in a variety of locations,…
