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The day of remembrance, which is held annually on November 20 nationwide, honors the memories of transgender and gender-nonconforming people whose lives were taken in acts of anti-transgender violence.…
MARYLAND—Diana (Hoyt) Holliday, 83, passed away on October 18, 2023 at Cooperstown Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born to George Frederick “Fritz” and Ellrose (VanTassell) Hoyt on August 24, 1940.
Diana was a lifelong area resident and some of her fondest memories were on Goodyear Lake. She graduated from Oneonta High School. After meeting Eldred Holliday, she raised a family of three. A strong work ethic was something that Diana was proud of, working locally at Mike's Diner,…
Life Sketches by Terry Berkson Father’s Day Remembrances: ‘A Sky View of Dad’ One spring morning, I deliberately made myself late for school so that Dad would have to drive me in his taxi. I knew the teacher would be angry and wouldn’t believe any of my usual excuses, resulting in detention during recess—but the ride was worth it. I ran down the back steps and over to the garage. In order to get the stick out of the hasp…
Memorial Day Weekend 2023 Highlights OTSEGO COUNTY—Municipalities throughout Otsego County held parades on Monday, May 29 to honor and mourn military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Below, representatives of American Legion Post 579, Cooperstown, deliver remarks in remembrance of fallen service members before a wreath laying ceremony (photo by Wriley Nelson). Below middle, Oneonta celebrated one of its own this year, fallen Army officer Christopher Eramo. Read more on page 11 (photo by Joel…
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In Memoriam Wanda L. P. Houk, 84 August 13, 1938 – Monday, October 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Wanda Lou Pierce Houk passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at home with her husband of 60 plus years, Clarence, at her side. Wanda was born in Cooperstown. NY on August 13, 1938 to Edna and Harold Pierce. Wanda graduated from East Springfield High School in 1957. She went on to SUNY Colbleskill, then on to SUNY Oneonta. She married Clarence H.…
In Memoriam James E. Dow, 74 Nov. 10, 1947 – July 14, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – James E. Dow, whose dedication and service to the Cooperstown area as a licensed funeral director spanned a period of over 40 years, and service to Otsego County as a coroner spanned a period of 30 years, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home in the Village of Cooperstown with his beloved wife, Debbie, at his…
The Memorial Day parade in Oneonta is Monday, May 30 at 10 am. The parade lines up at 9 am in front of Foothills at 24 Market Street in Oneonta and steps off at 10 am sharp. Police Chief Douglas Brenner (retired) will announce the parade from Muller Plaza on Main Street. Parade will process down Main Street and continue to Neahwa Park, where a commemorative ceremony will take place at 11 am. City Council member Len Carson will introduce…