All Obituaries

Lori L. (Dickinson) Gilmore Of Guilford   Lori L. (Dickinson) Gilmore, 63 of Guilford died at home on Sat. Jan. 23, 2021 from ALS.  She graduated from Maine-Endwell High School Class of 1976.  She was a retired Bus Driver from Norwich School District.  She was predeceased by her father, Duane O. Dickinson and a sister, Julie Dickinson.  She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Charles W. Gilmore Jr., step children, Charles P. & Ashley Gilmore, Carolyn...

Carol V. Hoyt Of Bainbridge   Carol V. Hoyt, 84 of Bainbridge passed away on Thurs. Jan. 14, 2021.  She was born on Sept. 7, 1936 in Deposit, NY to Benjamin & Wanda (Cordner) Hartwell.   She married Ronald Hoyt , who predeceased her.  She is survived by a son, David & Kris Hoyt, Cortland, 1 grandson, Damien Hoyt, Cortland, sisters, June Smith, Harpursville, Shirley Schultes, TX, Beatrice Spencer, Rockdale, Arlene Williams, Bainbridge, brothers, Jack (Sue)...

Phyllis M. Jennings Of Unadilla Phyllis M. Jennings, 81 of Unadilla passed away on Tues. Nov. 24, 2020.  She was born on Dec. 25, 1938 in Oneonta, NY to Elmer & Marjorie (Bennett) Mackey.  She married James Jennings on Thanksgiving Day in 1957, who predeceased her.  She was a retired employee of Amphenol Corp. in Sidney.  She is survived by her 3 children, James & Krista Jennings, SC, Sandra & Derry Sramek, Unadilla, Thomas Jennings, Unadilla, 6...

Ralph L. Place Of North Franklin   Ralph L. Place, 81 of North Franklin passed away Sat. Nov. 21, 2020 unexpectedly at A.O. Fox Hospital.  Ralph was born on Oct. 16, 1939 in Sidney Center, the son of the late Ralph & Dorothy Place of Florida.  Ralph married Joan E. Grant on April 27, 1968, Joan passed away Dec. 2, 2008.  He retired from Hartwick College in 2000, where he worked for 10 years in maintenance.  Ralph was also employed at The Daily Star for 21...

Penny S. Finger March 9, 1965- November 20, 2020 Penny passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, November 20th.  She was born to Paul and Jane Fancher on March 9, 1965. She grew up on the family farm in Decatur with all of her siblings. She graduated from Worcester Central School and from there went on to study nursing.  She worked as a nurse for over 35 years. She loved working with people and she touched countless lives and cultivated close friendships over her career as...

Olive E. Tamburro Of Unadilla   Olive E. Tamburro, 88 of Unadilla passed away Mon. morning Nov. 9, 2020 at Norwich Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on March 31, 1932 to Frank & Leona M. (Marvin) Knapp.  She married Thomas Tamburro, who predeceased her.  She was also predeceased by son, Rex Moore. She is survived by 2 daughters, Rita Rapp, Greene, Rosetina (Allan) Kenyon, Oxford, 2 sons, Randy Moore, Oxford, Ronnie Moore, Sherburne, her step sons, Thomas,...

William G. Card, 74, of Vernon Center, previously of Unadilla, NY passed away peacefully on November 6, 2020 from lung cancer. He was the son of Mildred (Tafft) & Garieth Card of West Oneonta. He worked for Amphenol for 40+ years and retired about 7 years ago. He was predeceased by siblings Garry, Steve and Judy Decker. He is survived by his wife, Marlena (Herron) Card, a daughter Kim (Jonathan) White, son Matthew (Marnie) Card, 4 step-children: Angela (Chuck) Drobneck, Cindi (Mike)...

Gary Lars Little (65) of Unadilla, New York passed away on November 6, 2020 after a mercifully brief battle with cancer.  He was a graduate of Unatego Jr.-Sr. High School after which he served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Air Force, repairing planes throughout the world at the height of the cold war.  Following his discharge from the service, he worked for many years as a welder at York Rakes in Unadilla. An intensely private person and voracious reader throughout his...

Colleen E. Banks Of Oneonta New York Colleen E. Banks of Oneonta passed away surrounded by her family on Thurs. Oct. 1, 2020 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.  She is survived by her husband, Jesse Banks, her children: Laurie Sheley , Jessie Lipari, Catherine Boice, Wanda Banks, 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great grandchildren.  Colleen is the daughter of the late Catherine and Warren Wood of Kingston NY. She was a graduate of Kingston High school and an animal advocate in her community....

Betty J. DeForest Of Unadilla   Betty J. DeForest, 74 of Unadilla passed away Fri. Aug. 14, 2020 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.  She was born on Oct. 24, 1945 in Clifton Springs, NY to Willis P. & Gladys (Lehman) Pfromer.  She married Bernard A. DeForest on April 10, 1976 in Macedon, NY, who predeceased her.  She was a former Leader with the Girl Scouts and member of the Auxiliary of Unadilla Fire Dept. She is survived by her 3 sons, David Dealph, IN, Bernard...