IN MEMORIAM: John H. Edwards, 82;
Born In Oneonta, Raised In Cooperstown
John H. “Jack” Edwards, Jr., 82, of Creekview Drive, McConnellsville, Oneida County, who spent his career helping develop the electronic defense of the U.S. at Griffis Air Force Base, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1933, in Oneonta, the son of John H. Edwards Sr. and Marguerite Cline. Jack was raised in Cooperstown by his grandmother, Hazel Spavento.
He graduated from Cooperstown High School and received his bachelor of science in physics from Utica College of Syracuse University.