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Bonfiglio is a World War II Navy veteran who lives in an assisted living facility near his son, Chris Bonfiglio, in Westchester, New York. Vincent had four children, two boys and two girls. The youngest son predeceased his father. His wife, Frances, also passed away after 35 years of marriage, at age 52.…
FLY CREEK—Armella Agnes Phillips (Aimee), age 100, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Born into a loving Midwest family on September 19, 1923, she was the 8th child of Henry and Mathilda Mescher and grew up in Dyersville, Iowa with her 13 siblings. She made front page news when she was the first young lady from her area to join the U.S. Women’s Army Corp in 1944. While serving, she met Hubert “Bud” Phillips,…
In Memoriam Dr. Balázs Seléndy, 83 September 5, 1937 – July 5, 2021 Dr. Balázs Seléndy, born in Budapest, Hungary, to Jenö Seléndy and Irén Kosma on September 5, 1937, passed away peacefully in his home on July 5, 2021, after an intense and devoted life of public service and study in three countries. He spent his last years in the pursuit of lifelong passions, including for reflection, writing, reading, karate, and photography, living quietly with his beloved Patricia Gambitta…
In Memoriam Bruno A. Talevi, 96 WWII Veteran, Accountant, Civic Leader In Oneonta, Cooperstown ONEONTA – Bruno A. Talevi, still looking fit in his World War II Navy uniform, departed this life and went to grasp the hand of the Lord on April 3, 2021. “Paw-Paw”, as his beloved grandchildren dubbed him, was born in New York City on Aug. 16, 1925, the son of Peter and Rose Talevi. He grew up on the streets of New York and Long…
IN MEMORIAM Bill Clark, 95, Cooperstown; Former Mayor, WWII Veteran COOPERSTOWN – William David Clark, 95, a World War II veteran, former mayor of Cooperstown and a member of the family that owned McEwan’s Hardware, died at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. He was lovingly known as Bill, Dad, and Pop. He entered this world on June 18, 1925, the only child of Lester James Clark and Catherine Mae Halsdorf. He was raised in Cooperstown, graduated high school…
IN MEMORIAM William E. Grimes, Sr., 98; Fought At Bulge, Remagen ONEONTA – A graveside service was planned today for William E. Grimes, Sr., one of Oneonta’s last remaining World War II veterans, and a decorated one. He passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the age of 98, plus one day. William fought in the Battle of the Bulge, which blunted Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front, and he was wounded during the seizure of the Ludendorff…
Frank Edward Marra, 101, Succumbs To COVID-19 Retired Banker Leaves Local Survivors Born in New York City at the height of the deadly Spanish Influenza on Sept. 24, 1918, Frank Edward Marra succumbed to complications of COVID-19 on April 5, 2020, in White Plains at the age of 101. The son of the late Arthur and Mary Marra, Frank resided for most of his long life in Yonkers, and had winter residences in Boca Grande and Sarasota, Fla. Upon Graduation…
IN MEMORIAM: Nick Stalter, 94; World War II Veteran, Teamster MARYLAND – Edward C. “Nick” Stalter Sr., 94, a World War II Navy veteran, Teamster and motor freight driver, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2019. He formerly lived in the Town of Maryland. He was born on Feb 2, 1925, in Doodletown, Rockland County. He proudly served in the Navy on the LST 294 during World War II. Ed was a Teamster for 44 years as a…
IN MEMORIAM: Charles R. Blanchard, 91; WWII Veteran Drove OPT Bus Until Age 75 ONEONTA – One of Oneonta’s few remaining members of “The Greatest Generation” passed away today, Aug. 8, 2019, to be welcomed by his family and many friends in heaven. Charles R. Blanchard, 91, was born in Oneonta on May 25, 1928, the son of Merton and Emma (Roscoe) Blanchard. He attended Oneonta schools and then joined the war effort serving in the Merchant Marines and Navy.…
IN MEMORIAM: John H. Lance Sr., 92; WWII Vet, Former Fireman, Electrician ONEONTA – John H. Lance, Sr. 92, of Oneonta, a World War II veteran and 15-year member of the Oneonta Fire Department, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at home, with his wife Darlene by his side. He was born on Oct. 9, 1926 in Parshall Hospital, Oneonta, the son of Harry and Mary (Forte) Lance. He graduated from St. Mary’s School.…