The Daily Star

Mary Ann Knapp McNulty, age 90, passed away January 18, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida after a long and blessed life. Originally from North Franklin, New York, she was the daughter of Raymond Seymour Knapp and Millie Fagan Knapp who preceded her in death as well as her eleven brothers and sisters, Edwin Reed I, Katherine Mae Knapp, Gladys Annette "Stub" Knapp Rosher (Frank), Edwin Reid Knapp II, Raymond "Pete" Ellis Knapp (Jane), Franklin "Bill" Bennett Knapp (Florence), Agnes Ethel "Pat" Knapp Anderson (Wesley), Harriet Knapp Thayer (Orlo), Oren Chenney "Doc" Knapp (Ethel), Wilford Murray "Spike" Knapp (Violet) and Lucy Louise Knapp Muehl (Tony). She was happily married to James John McNulty...

Guy M. Hitchcock Jr., 86 of Circleville, passed on to glory on December 25, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1936, as one of four children to Guy Hitchcock Sr. & Beatrice Church in South Kortright, NY. Guy married the love of his life, Edna (More) Hitchcock, on August 2, 1958. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Beatrice and Orlo Church, sister Doreen Bush, sons Randall Guy and Jeffrey Wayne Hitchcock, and daughter- in- law Tara Lynn Hitchcock. Guy is survived by his brother Ernie (Norma) Hitchcock and sister Marie Terbush, son Greg (Heather) Hitchcock, daughter Valerie (Spencer) Travis, and son Aaron (Regina) Hitchcock, along with loving grandchildren Melissa (Mark)...

Edna M. Hitchcock, 82 of Circleville, passed on to glory on November 12, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1940 as one of seven children to Walter and Mary (Cleveland) More in Gilboa, NY. Edna married the love of her life, Guy Hitchcock, on August 2, 1958. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her sons Randall and Jeffrey Hitchcock, and daughter- in- law Tara Hitchcock. Edna is survived by her husband Guy, son Greg (Heather) Hitchcock, daughter Valerie (Spencer) Travis, and Aaron (Regina) Hitchcock, along with loving grandchildren Melissa (Mark) Matson, Amanda (Jeremy) Jackson, Thomas Hitchcock, Maggie Hitchcock, Joshua Travis, and Zane Travis. Edna loved children,...

Karen Messinger Provenzon, of Winston-Salem, NC, died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Trinity Glen nursing facility after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on April 28, 1950, to the late Samuel J Messinger and Ethel F Petri Messinger. She was a retired nurse. When she was younger she enjoyed gardening, traveling, singing, and crafting, and was an involved member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V Provenzon; Todd Messinger (nephew); Chet Petri (uncle); and Johanna White (cousin). Karen is survived by her daughters, Bethany A Earl (husband Chad) and Rebecca L Aubin (husband Roozi); and grandchildren,...

Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn, 91, died peacefully at his home on August 28, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Oneonta, NY to the late William H. Lunn and Dorothy (Hanks) Lunn. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1949, and Wesleyan University in Connecticut in 1953. He received his medical degree in 1958 from the SUNY Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY, and continued his internship and residency in Syracuse. In 1962, he served a two-year tour with the Public Health Service in Atlanta, GA, conducting malaria research. In 1964 he undertook a two-year fellowship in infectious diseases at the Upstate Medical School, and then entered practice in Syracuse. In 1969, he became an...

Stacie Lidle Waters, a spirit larger than life, freed herself from earths bond on a very fitting day, April 20, 2022. She was 43 when she chose to leave. Born March 20, 1979, she was the daughter of Rodney and Sandra Delameter Liddle. Stacie Spent most of her young life in Delhi, New York, and graduated from Delaware Academy in 1997. She married Jeremy Waters on March 22, 1991, at her grandparent's farm in Hamden. For much of her married life Stacie managed a butcher shop at BI-LO, in Moncks Corner, SC. She enjoyed the company of friends and family and loved to travel the back roads wherever she was. Stacie is survived by her husband Jeremy; her children Trenton and Sky-Lynn; her...

Portsmouth, NH - Eugene C. "Gene" Fisk, 71, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home with his loving wife, Betty, at his side. Born on October 4, 1950 in Oneonta, New York, to the late Charles E. and Marie G. (Parrish) Fisk. Gene owned and operated Gene Fisk & Associates in Portsmouth for many years. Besides his wife, Betty Ann (Quelch) Fisk, survivors include his children, Austin Fisk and Samantha Fisk; brothers, Stephen Fisk (Suzan) and Brian Fisk (Connie); mother in law, Rusela Quelch; brothers in law, Stanley Shattuck (Frida) and Robert Quelch (Tim); and sister in Law, Cindy Tomik; nieces, nephews and many friends. Services: A time of...

James (Jim) Richard Hughes, M.D., passed away at his home on the evening of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, after a long battle with ALS. He was 69 years old. Jim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kimberlee; three daughters: Heather Scarborough of Statesboro, Ga., Leeann Vrabel (Jeff) of Cupertino, Ca., and Lauren Hughes of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren: Blake Neighbour, Jacob Vrabel, Hannah Maylee Neighbour, and Kieran Vrabel; four siblings: Tom Hughes (Debbie), Ruth Hughes, Kathy Bilz (Joe), and Mary Maxey (Rich); and many nieces and nephews. Jim was born on January 16, 1953 to parents Richard and Marie Hughes in Oneonta, New York and grew up in nearby Delhi in the foothills of the...

Michael Karl Kesel, 65, of Oneonta, New York, passed away on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. Celebration of Life gathering will be Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Oneonta American Legion. Located at 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, New York. To read Michael's full obituary, please visit www.parkerpricefh.com

Florence L. Brandow, 100, of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born in South Fallsburg, NY on December 21, 1921, she was the daughter of Horace and Effie Bevier Green. Florence married Floyd Brandow on September 1, 1951 in Hobart, NY. She lived in Upper Montclair, NJ for over 37 years before moving to Madison in 1996. She was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church in Roxbury, NY, the Union Congregational Church in Upper Montclair, NJ and the First Congregational Church in Madison. Florence received her nursing diploma from Kingston Hospital, NY and served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II as a Registered Nurse and worked at numerous...

Harold R. Anderson Surrounded by his family, Harold R. Anderson (Hal) went home to Heaven on December 28, 2021. His granddaughter Camryn passed away on December 5, 2021. We can easily imagine she greeted him saying, "Grandpa. You are going to love it here". Hal was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. There were no strangers to Hal who would befriend any person and any dog that crossed his path. With his genuine personality and sense of humor he made people feel comfortable and valued right away. Hal's values of faith in Jesus Christ, family and patriotism were reflected in his life. His happiest days were spent preparing to host family and friends in his...

Betty Lou Harp was welcomed to her Heavenly Home December 14, 2021. She died at her home with her family by her side. Born Betty Lou Townsend on April 13, 1933, to Morris Townsend and Anna Nelson Townsend, in Oneonta, NY, she participated in multiple musical activities and sports in her secondary education years. She started teaching in local public schools after receiving her Bachelor's degree from Hartwick College in 1954 and then received her Master's degree from New York State Teachers College at Potsdam. After moving to Tampa, FL in 1958 to be close to family, Betty Lou taught elementary school music in Brandon for over 30 years. She and Louisiana-born husband, John Harp, married...

Melanie Louise Jones, 60, of Aiken, SC, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed Sunday, October 3, 2021. Melanie was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Mary Jones born in Bradenton, Florida. Her family lived in Palmetto, Florida until her elementary school years when they moved to Upstate New York in the midst of a snowy winter. Her family settled on a hillside farm overlooking a lake in Oneonta. There her love of horses blossomed with her first horse, Shasta. Many days were spent riding carefree through the woods and on the quiet dirt roads along the lake. She competed in a few 4H horse shows but her love was always for the horse, not the competition. Melanie's life was...

George Edward Sidney, age 85, of Liberty, SC, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Greer Memorial Hospital. The full obituary may be viewed at WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.

Karen Jean McLaud, was called home to be reunited with long missed family members on August 11, 2021. Born on January 5, 1958, the third of five children to Maurice Shepard and Carolyn Jean (Peet) McLaud, Karen began her life in Schenectady and moved with her growing family to Laurens, then Florida, and back to Laurens. The family moved to Bainbridge in 1973 and stayed until all siblings had gone off in other directions. In 1982 Karen moved with her parents out to the Lockport area where Karen, an avid Dallas Cowboys fan up to that point, began wavering in her loyalties to become an even greater fan of the Buffalo Bills in the Jim Kelly era. In 1985 her parents moved back with her to the...

Gregory B. DeSalvatore, 68, of Cicero, NY died following a brief illness Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Ardyce DeSalvatore. He graduated from Oneonta High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Lockwood, in 1975. After 23 years of work in the steel fabrication industry, he answered God's call to the ministry and graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2003. Greg gladly served the Lord in the United Methodist Church as an ordained elder in Ames/Sprout Brook, Sharon Springs, Amsterdam, Wellsville and Cicero. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his sons, Anthony (Kelli) and Michael (Sarah...

Emilie (Hubbard) Stilwell, 80, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 16, 2021. Emily was one of seven children born in Schenevus, NY. She is survived by her beloved husband Millard "Bud" Stilwell of sixty-five years; Children David (Cathy), Diane ( Marv), and Danny (Janice); loving grandchildren and spouses, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and very special friends. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Louise Hubbard and all her siblings. Emilie was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Emilie will be remembered for her kindness that she extended to all, whether it was when...

Cindy Lou Armour passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Franklin, Indiana where she resided, from complications following a long illness. Cindy was born on February 15, 1954 in Walton, New York to Richard and Barbara (Schriver) Earl. Cindy is survived by her husband of forty-three years Bruce Armour of Franklin; sons, Timothy Armour and Ryan Armour and wife, Penny and daughter, Katrina. She also leaves brother, David Earl and wife Kathy. Her family had grown to include five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by numerous nieces, cousins and her aunts, Helen (Hans) Zandt and Edna (Bob) Pomeroy. She was predeceased in passing by her parents and beloved...

David F. Howland, age 95, passed away on April 28, 2021. David was a long-time resident of Heath, Massachusetts. He was born in Oneonta, New York on December 16, 1925, the son of Ray F. and Ruth (Tooker) Howland. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1943 where he was treasurer of the Senior Class and a graduation speaker. He joined the U.S. Army in March 1944 and subsequently served overseas with the Third Army in the European Theater of Operations with the 16th and 4th Armored Divisions. He mustered out in May 1946 as a Division Engineer Supply Sergeant. Upon returning home he attended St. Lawrence and Hofstra Universities earning a BA degree in 1950. He married the late Margaret...

June A. Butler of Lecanto, FL passed away at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, FL on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 73. June was born to the late Donald and Geraldine (Scudder) Van Hoesen on June 23, 1947 in Laurens, NY. She moved from Oneonta, NY and made Florida her home over 30 years ago, settling originally in St. Petersburg then Crystal River. Prior to retirement, June worked as a Sales Associate in retail sales. In her spare time she enjoyed coloring books, reading, puzzles and going shopping. She also enjoyed watching movies and Star Wars was one of her favorites. June really loved her circle of friends and liked the time she got to spend with them and socializing...

Dr. Mark Edward Schneider, 67, passed away at his home in Carrboro, NC on February 10th after a long, courageous journey. His family was at his bedside. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late John Edward Schneider and June Katherine (Sauve) Schneider. Mark was a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, earning a doctorate in psychology. He devoted his professional life to working in a variety of mental health settings and was a consultant and private practitioner. He also worked as an adjunct professor teaching psychology and disaster mental health at SUNY Oneonta. Mark was the past founder of the Regional Conference on Autism and was a contributor for many years...