IN MEMORIAM: Jim Porteus, 80; Oneonta Native, Truck Enthusiast ONEONTA – Oneonta native E. James “Jim” Porteus, 80, of Bozeman, Mont., a truck driver and truck enthusiast, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. He was born April 23, 1939, in Oneonta, to James E. and Fanny Ida (Potter) Porteus. Jim served his country in the Army. On January 20, 1968 Jim and Joann welcomed their son, Curt. Jim was a member of the Eagles and…
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IN MEMORIAM: Robert D. (Bob) Holt, 67; Worked For Sidney Schools, Then On Board SIDNEY – Bob Holt, retired Sidney Central School superintendent of buildings and grounds, then a school board member, stepped aboard the train in the sky for his final journey on May 28, 2019, following his unexpected passing. Robert D. Holt, 67, was born in Camden, N.J., to Robert and Ethel Holt. He graduated from Lenape High School and Rutgers University. Before moving to Sidney, he worked…
IN MEMORIAM: Guenther H. Dammer, 84; German Immigrant Settled In New Lisbon NEW LISBON – Guenther H. Dammer, 84, a German immigrant and painter, of New Lisbon, passed away at the Bassett Hospital on Aug. 22, 2019. Born on Dec. 14, 1934 in Cologne, Germany the son of Paul and Maria Dammer. After immigrating from Germany in 1965, Guenther enjoyed a 34-year career as a painter, beginning with AT&T, finally retiring from Bell Atlantic. An avid Mets fan, he was…
IN MEMORIAM: Darryl L. Dye, 80; Schwan’s Top Salesman In The Nation EDMESTON – Darryl L. Dye, 80, who was top salesman in the nation a number of times during his 27 years with Schwan’s Home Delivery, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22. Hel was born on June 26, 1939, in Edmeston, son of the late Roger L. and Mable V. Rose Dye. A lifetime resident of the area, Darryl graduated from Edmeston Central School. In addition to Schwan’s, where he…
IN MEMORIAM Joy Breun Gardner, 45, Oneonta; Cancer Fells Decorated Firefighter ONEONTA – Joy Renee Bruen Gardner, 45, a decorated firefighter, passed away Aug. 18, 2019, at Fox Hospital, following a long battle with cancer. Joy was born June 29, 1974, to Jana Cuda of Texas and Robert Bruen Sr. of Arkansas. She married Anthony Gardner of Oneonta on Dec. 12, 2012. Previously, she was a volunteer firefighter for the Laurens Fire Department and Pindars Corners Fire Department. Most recently…
IN MEMORIAM: Jean Jensen Field, 89; Ran Hartwick Farm With Husband Fred HARTWICK – Jean Elizabeth Jensen Field, 89, who with husband Fred ran a farm in Pleasant Valley, died at home Aug. 22, 2019. Six children survive. Born Oct. 4, 1930 in Merrickville, she was the middle child of Harold and Elizabeth Jensen of Otego. Raised in the Seventh Day Adventist faith, she graduated from South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Mass. At age 21, she married Fred S. Field…
Celebration Of Life Planned Sept. 7 For Monica Anne O’Leary Pawkett ONEONTA – A celebration of life for Monica Anne O’Leary Pawkett, 40, is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at First Presbyterian Church. She was born on Jan. 23, 1979, and was a bright light until Aug. 1, 2019 when she left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends. Monica courageously fought cancer for nearly eight years. But she didn’t let it define her.…
IN MEMORIAM: Janet C. Miller, 89; First Female County Fire Dispatcher MORRIS – Janet C. Miller, the first female dispatcher at Otsego County Fire Control, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, She was surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born on May 12, 1938, to Fredrick Haug and Margaret (McElroy) McMullen. She was Predeceased by her brother Roy McMullen and beloved step-children Deanna Wallace (Miller) and Ronald Miller Jr. Janet’s life spanned an array of places, time, and…
IN MEMORIAM: Gaspare Stabile; Immigrated, Farmed In Worcester WORCESTER – Born in the old country, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy, Gaspare Stabile led a life full of adventure. His parents Giuseppe and Maria Cristina taught him a lot about the ways of the land, along with several uncles and cousins. At the age of 19, he emigrated to the United States without any knowledge of what he would do. He seized the opportunity to forge a life with many difficulties…
IN MEMORIAM: Louie Johnson, 79; Farmer Loved Draft Horses Jack, Jim OTEGO – Louis “Louie” E. Johnson, 79, whose draft horses, Jack and Jim, were well known at plow days, wedding and log skids, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Bassett Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1940, in Franklin, the son of Elmer and Helen (Palmer) Johnson. Louie attended Franklin and Delhi Schools. At a young age, he worked on…