IN MEMORIAM Tammy L. (Utter) Williams, 41; Worked With Elderly For 20 Years CHERRY VALLEY – Tammy L. (Utter) Williams, 41, who worked at Cooperstown Centers for more than two decades, passed away June 6, 2019, at her home in Cherry Valley. She was born Nov. 10, 1977, in Stamford, the daughter of Frederick and Bonnie (O’Donnell) Utter Parslow. Tammy worked serving those in need as a certified nursing assistant at the Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for more…
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IN MEMORIAM Roberta L. Wood, 90; Retired To Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Roberta L. Wood, 90, who settled in Cooperstown after living in Long Island, died Sunday evening, June 9, 2019, surrounded by family at her home in the Town of Middlefield. She was born July 27, 1928, in Brooklyn, a daughter of Walter F. and Laura (Wilson) Acker. On January 13, 1951, Roberta married Richard Corbett Wood, also from Brooklyn, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in…
IN MEMORIAM: Sheila J. Martin, 87; Ran Star Restaurant ONEONTA — Sheila J (Blanchard) Martin, 87, the former owner of the Star Restaurant and a manager at the Woolworth’s Health Bar, passed away on June 9, 2019 at AO Fox Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 8, 1931 to Adrian and Wilhemina (Bushnell) Blanchard in Oneonta, NY. Sheila met William L. Martin, the love of her life, at a local soda shop at the age of…
IN MEMORIAM: Linda Provenzano, 69; Cherry Valley Graduate’s Burial Sunday CHERRY VALLEY – A graveside service is Sunday, June 16, for Linda Provenzano, 69, of Jacksonville, Fla., who passed away Dec. 12, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was born on Nov. 3, 1949, to the late William and Lona Geddes in Cherry Valley where she was raised. She moved away following graduation from Cherry Valley High School in 1968.…
IN MEMORIAM: John H. Lance Sr., 92; WWII Vet, Former Fireman, Electrician ONEONTA – John H. Lance, Sr. 92, of Oneonta, a World War II veteran and 15-year member of the Oneonta Fire Department, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at home, with his wife Darlene by his side. He was born on Oct. 9, 1926 in Parshall Hospital, Oneonta, the son of Harry and Mary (Forte) Lance. He graduated from St. Mary’s School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Carol V. Bollinger, 76; Loved Working In SUNY Dining Halls ONEONTA – Carol V. Bollinger, 76, of Oneonta, who worked at her dream job – in SUNY Oneonta’s food service – for four decades – passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness, surrounded by family on the evening of June 5, 2019. Carol was born in Flushing on July 22, 1942, and grew up in Wantagh, where she became the second woman ever to be…
IN MEMORIAM: Ralph C. Dubben, 93; Schenevus Native, Gilbertsville Trustee GILBERTSVILLE – Ralph C. Dubben, 93, of Gilbertsville, passed away peacefully at Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehabilitation in New Berlin on June 4, 2019. Ralph was born on May 20, 1926 in Schenevus, and was a son of the late Albert J. and Susie (Ritchey) Dubben. On September 18, 1948 Ralph married the former Louise Risley in Binghamton, a blessed union until her death on Jan. 25, 2012.…
IN MEMORIAM: Wendy Burton, 56; Photographer, Artist, Proud Lesbian ONEONTA – Wendy J. Burton, 56, passed away after a short illness on May 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. Wendy was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Ilion, the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Bouck) Burton. Wendy identified herself as a photographer, an artist, and a proud lesbian. She loved watching birds and taking pictures. She enjoyed hanging out by the river, flying kites, and having…
IN MEMORIAM: Everett L. Brooker, 88; Worcester Native Retired From Remington LAURENS – Everett L. Brooker, 88, a Remington Arms retiree, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at home. He was born on April 3, 1931, in East Worcester, the son of Elray and Dorothy (Patrick) Brooker. Before joining Remington Arms in Ilion, Everett was a farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, cutting wood and driving through the countryside.…
IN MEMORIAM Barbara Meeks, 87; Honored For Work With Poor, Migrants ONEONTA – Barbara Meeks, 87, who worked on behalf of migrant workers and the rural poor, died Monday May 27, 2019, with her children at her side. Born in Syracuse, May 19, 1932, she was the eldest child of John and Edna (Suarez) Horrocks. During her childhood the family moved from Syracuse to South Buffalo and she received her Registered Nurse degree from Buffalo’s Millard Fillmore School of Nursing…