IN MEMORIAM: Constance Johnson, 89; Worked In Fox Hospital Chaplain’s Office ONEONTA – Constance H. Johnson, 89 of Oneonta, who worked in the chaplain’s office at Fox Hospital, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Fox Hospital. She was born July 7, 1929, in Troy, the daughter of the late Clifford and Helena (Holmes) Olmstead.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Thomas Youngs Sr., 76; Moved Family To County From L.I. In 1988 MARYLAND – Thomas E. Youngs Sr., 76, who worked for the City of Oneonta and Drogen’s Electric after moving here from Long Island in 1988, passed away suddenly and went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 27, 2019, at home, following a two-year battle with heart disease. He was born Jan. 13, 1943, in Glen Cove, to the late Floyd and Lillian (Whalen) Youngs. Tom…
IN MEMORIAM: Elizabeth M. TerBush, 87; Skiing Enthusiast Worked For Accountants Elizabeth (Betty) TerBush, a skiing enthusiastic and office manager for many years at the former Gruber & Scott CPA firm, Oneonta, passed away on June 20, 2019 while surrounded by family at Fox Nursing Home. Betty was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Cooperstown, to Howard and Jane Simons Michaels. She enjoyed growing up in Cooperstown, and participated in high school activities such as Glee Club, Mixed Chorus and Band…
IN MEMORIAM Frederick S. Veseley, 92; Former Farmer Tended Cooperstown Museums HARTWICK – Frederick S. Vesely, Sr., 92, former buildings and grounds superintendent at The Fenimore House and The Farmers’ Museum, passed away early this morning, June 28, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home. He lived in the Town of Burlington. He was born Feb. 24, 1927, in New Windsor, one of 10 children of Andrew and Matilda (Gaydos) Vesely. In his youth, Fred attended a one-room schoolhouse in Little Britain.…
IN MEMORIAM: Katherine Mehlenbacher, 97; Maine Native Raised Her Family In Unadilla UNADILLA – Katherine E. (Russell) Mehlenbacher, 97, formerly of Unadilla, passed away June 21, 2019, in Crystal Lake, Ill. She was born April 7, 1922, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, daughter of Charles E. and Mary Jane (Reid) Russell. Katherine graduated from Fort Fairfield High School, Maine School of Commerce (Bangor, Maine) and Ulster County Community College. She married Richard C. Mehlenbacher of Cohocton, Steuben County, on July 31,…
IN MEMORIAM Thomas Blau Jr., Schuyler Lake, Retired County Probation Chief SCHUYLER LAKE – Thomas Blau Jr. of Schuyler Lake, retired director of the Otsego County Department of Probation, died peacefully at home on June 25, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born in Union City, N.J., on Aug. 13, 1931, to Thomas Sr. and Anna Blau. Tom grew up in Rockville Centre, L.I., and attended Saint Paul’s School, Garden City. He received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry…
IN MEMORIAM: Leon ‘Lee’ Preston, 77; Delhi Native Found Home In Hartwick HARTWICK – Leon “Lee” A. Preston, 77, of Hartwick, who attended a one-room school in Westville and went on to a career as head of maintenance at The Lake Front Hotel, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 24, 2019, with his children at his side, at Fox Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Delhi, a son of Clara Tompkins. Clara married Charles Preston who adopted Lee…
IN MEMORIAM: Timothy R. Woodard, 61; Well-Known Bartender In Unadilla Area UNADILLA – Timothy Robert Woodard, better known as Woody, 61, a beloved local bartender and restaurant manager, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. Born in Sidney on Nov. 14, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert Stanley and Arlene (Hadden) Woodard. Shortly after graduating from Franklin Central School, Woody started working at the Unadilla House and Bert & Ernies in Unadilla, beginning his…
IN MEMORIAM: Beverly Garretson, 89; N.J. Native Raised 4 Sons In Cherry Valley CHERRY VALLEY – Beverly Viola Lounsbury Garretson, 89, a farmer’s wife active in her church and community, was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, June 24, 2019. She was born at home in Plainfield, N.J., on Feb. 23, 1930, to Fred and Viola Lounsbury. Beverly graduated from Plainfield High School in 1948 and went to Nursing School at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, attaining her Registered Nursing…
IN MEMORIAM: Donald J. Clary, 72; Morris Man Served In Army, Marines MORRIS – Donald J. Clary, 72, of Morris, a soldier and Marine, passed away after a short illness at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. Don served both in the Army and Marine Corps. from 1965 to 1971.…