IN MEMORIAM: Charles R. Blanchard, 91; WWII Veteran Drove OPT Bus Until Age 75 ONEONTA – One of Oneonta’s few remaining members of “The Greatest Generation” passed away today, Aug. 8, 2019, to be welcomed by his family and many friends in heaven. Charles R. Blanchard, 91, was born in Oneonta on May 25, 1928, the son of Merton and Emma (Roscoe) Blanchard. He attended Oneonta schools and then joined the war effort serving in the Merchant Marines and Navy.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Christina Nichols, 68; 8 Grandchildren Survive Unatego Retiree OTEGO – Christina “Tina” Nichols, 68, a lifetime resident of Otego and retiree of the Unatego Central School District, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Bassett Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on Jan. 29, 1951, at Fox Hospital. She graduated from Unatego Central School in 1970. She married the love of her life, George W. Nichols, on Feb. 3, 1973. Tina enjoyed…
IN MEMORIAM: Terry R. Clancy, 71; CCS Graduate Raised Cattle In Texas COOPERSTOWN – Terry R. Clancy, 71, a native of Cooperstown who raised Longhorn cattle in Texas, died May 21, 2019, on his property in Weatherford, Texas, as the result of an accident. Terry was born in Cooperstown, on Oct. 1, 1947, to Joseph and Bertha Mae Clancy. He graduated from Cooperstown High School in the Class of 1966 and thereafter served his country in the Navy. After his…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Bob Pondolfino Sr., Of Prominent Family Of Oneonta Dentists ONEONTA – Dr. Robert “Bob” B. Pondolfino Sr., the retired dentist and member of the prominent family of Oneonta dentists, passed away Aug. 2, 2019, at his home in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Bob was born to Eleanor and Dr. Joseph Pondolfino in Oneonta. He graduated in 1956 from Oneonta High School, attended Niagara University (1960), and Georgetown Dental School (1964). He joined the Pondolfino Dental Practice with his…
IN MEMORIAM Elliott M. Helfand, 100; Ran Department Store In Downtown Richfield RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Elliot Meyer Helfand, 100, proprietor of Ruby’s Department Store here for many years, passed away on Sunday morning July 28, 2019, in Windsor of Venice Hospice Care, Venice, Fla., with his loving wife, Marty, at his side. They resided in Englewood, Fla. He was born on Jan. 12, 1919, in New York City, son of the late Reuben and Rose Osowitz Helfand. He was educated…
IN MEMORIAM: Lawrence P. Curry Jr., 79; From Long Island, Built Second Career Here MILFORD – The memorial service was Sunday for Lawrence (Larry) Paul Curry, 79, of Milford, who lost his courageous battle against cancer on July 31, 2019. He passed peacefully at his home in the arms of his beloved “partner-in-crime” Sabine Curry. Larry was born on July 9, 1940, in East Meadow, Long Island, and was raised in Babylon. As a young man, he lived in Bohemia…
IN MEMORIAM Marilyn W. Gerowe, 67; ICU Nurse At Bassett ONEONTA – Marilyn W. Gerowe, 67, a former ICU nurse at Bassett Hospital, passed away at home with her family and friends at her side on August 1, 2019. She was born Jan. 1, 1952 in Oneonta, the daughter of John H. Wells Sr. and Adelaide Cora (Escher) Wells. Marilyn graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1970 and also SUNY Morrisville, earning an Associate’s degree in Nursing.…
IN MEMORIAM Steven Doyle, 58, Oneonta; Hairdresser For Three Decades ONEONTA – Steven Doyle, 58, a locally-renown hairdresser, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2019. He was born February 24, 1961 in Brooklyn, the son of Edward John Doyle and Annette A. (Sudano) Rao. Steven grew up in Lindenhurst, moving to Oneonta when he was 15 years old and never left. He cut hair for over 35 years, most notably at Measure for Measure, which was originally his father, Ed…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas O. Malz, 88; Korean War Vet Worked For Pan Am EAST MEREDITH – Thomas Oscar Malz, 88, of East Meredith, a cargo handler for Pan American Airways for 36 years, passed away July 24, 2019, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich. He was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in New York City, son of Oscar T. Malz and Louise Schroeder. A high school graduate, he served in the Air Force during the Korean War,from April 11,…
IN MEMORIAM: Christina Schermerhorn, 69; Lifelong Oneontan Hairdresser, Office Clerk ONEONTA – Christina L. (Burdick) Schermerhorn, 69, a lifelong Oneontan, passed away July 28, 2019, at Bassett Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was born March 19, 1950, in Oneonta, the daughter of Zina Ervin Burdick, Jr. and Lois J. (Yates) Burdick. Christina was a retired hairdresser and clerical assistant. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Schermerhorn; her son, Bryan Schermerhorn (Andrea); grandchildren, Kyle William Schermerhorn and Anna Christina…