Lyall H. Sage, 86; State Trooper Guarded Rockefeller At Otesaga FRANKLIN – Lyall H. Sage, 86, a state trooper who served on Nelson Rockefeller’s detail when the governor visited The Otesaga, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at the Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born on March 21, 1932, in Sayre, Pa., the son of Edna Sage. He graduated from Towanda High School in June 1950. He married Roberta Moody Sage in Dushore, Pa., on May 3, 1952.…
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Herbert E. Ostrander, Sr., 76; Vet Owned Construction Business RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY – Herbert E. Ostrander, Sr., 76, who owned his own construction business, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on Oct. 5, 1942 in Kingston, the son of Elmer and Gertrude (Rion) Ostrander. Herbert attended West Winfield Central Schools and then proudly served in the Army from 1961-1964. On May 15, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sherry A. Tehan in Waterville…
Edward V. Spencer, 93; Drove Tractor-Trailers Until Reaching 80 ONEONTA – Edward Vines Spencer passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home, surrounded by loved ones. He was 93. Ed was born May 4, 1925 in Pittsfield, to George and Ida Spencer. He is survived by his brother Robert and Robert’s wife Joyce, and by two daughters and five sons, Pamela Stewart and her husband Eric, of Oneonta, Ed Spencer and his wife Linda, of Oneonta, Peggy…
Robert (D’Urzo) Ross, 74, Oneonta; Proud Of Family History ONEONTA – Robert Paul (D’Urzo) Ross, 74, a master mechanic who worked in the family paving business with his son and grandsons, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 6, 2019, surrounded by his family. Son of John and Elizabeth (D’Urzo) Ross, Robert was born Jan. 23, 1944, in the homestead on Franklin Mountain. Robert was very proud of his Italian heritage. His grandfather, Basilio D’Urzo (Joseph Ross), immigrated from…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward V. Lynch, 47; Air Force Vet Dies Unexpectedly At Home MARYLAND – Edward Vincent Lynch, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 2, 2019, with his family by his side. Edward was a 1989 graduate of Franklin Central School, then entered the Air Force. He met his wife, Michelle and her children, Jade and Cameron, while stationed in Arizona. Michelle and Edward were married on July 22, 1994.…
IN MEMORIAM: Gladys Howe, 97; Retired Educator Active In Grange WESTVILLE – Gladys G. Howe, a native of Cooperstown, dedicated educator, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully Sunday night, Feb. 10, 2019, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Westville. She was 97. Born April 13, 1921, at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Edwin N. and Blanche O. (Palmer) Bowen of Lentsville, Town of Middlefield.…
IN MEMORIAM: Beverly J. Graves, 89; Retired OHS Cook Lived On Crumhorn MARYLAND – Beverly J. Graves, 89, of Crumhorn Mountain, retired cook at Oneonta High School, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Russell and Doris (Duggleby) Wilson. Bev graduated from Oneonta High School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Edgar ‘Perry’ Pope, 90; Served In World War II, Korean Conflict NEW BERLIN – Edmeston native and veterans of World War II and Korea, Edgar “Perry” Pope, 90, of South New Berlin, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Edmeston, Perry was the son of Edward and Nillie (Green) Pope. He married Gladys Mudge on May, 18 1959, in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter E. Backus, 88; Korean War Vet, Union Leader At Scintilla SIDNEY – Walter Edmund Backus, 88, a Korean War veteran and union leader during 40 years at Scintilla (Amphenol) passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Walt was born in 1930 and graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School in 1947. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Army; he was discharged in July 1950. Walt was recalled to active duty on Nov.…
IN MEMORIAM: Colleen J. Edwards, 82; 30-Year Bacteriologist At Sidney Hospital Colleen Jane Edwards, 82; a 30-year bacteriologist at The Hospital in Sidney, who over the years lived in all three Tri-Town communities, was passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Fox Hospital. She was born on Jan. 28, 1937, in Cannonsville, daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Almy) Scofield.…