Barbara Means, 87, Oneonta; Artist, World Traveler ONEONTA – Barbara Means, 87, a world traveler who excelled in the arts, passed away on Jan. 13, 2019, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 23, 1931, in Gettysburg, Pa., where she grew up playing on the battlefields, Barbara loved to read and swim. She received her first degree at Cedar Crest College and went on to earn two master’s degrees in Special Education and Library Science. Barbara embodied…
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Sandee H. Alpern, 71, Cooperstown; Spinner, Weaver, Potter, Teacher COOPERSTOWN – Sandee Hillman Alpern, 71, a spinner, weaver and potter, as well as Cooperstown Elementary teacher, passed away this morning, Jan. 10, 2019, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta. She had lived in Cooperstown since 1976. Sandee was born in New York City on June 24, 1947, and grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. She attended Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., where she earned her bachelor…
Roger B. Sullivan, 68; SUNY Oneonta Asst. VP In Upgrading Enrollment OTEGO – Roger B. Sullivan, 68, SUNY Oneonta associate vice president/enrollment management, passed away on Jan. 4, 2019, at his home in Otego. He also had a home in Sunset Beach, N.C. Roger was born on Dec. 28, 1950, in Ogdensburg, the son of Roger P. and Velma I. (O’Shaughnessy) Sullivan. He graduated from Lisbon Central High School and later earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from SUNY Potsdam and…
IN MEMORIAM: Peter John Evers, 87; NYC Iron Worker Retired To Davenport DAVENPORT – Peter John Evers, 87, a union iron worker in New York City who retired to Davenport 20 years ago, passed away at home on January 13, 2019. He was born on July 8, 1931, on Long Island, the son of Peter Evers and Harriet Warner.…
IN MEMORIAM: Joseph Marsh, 92, Worcester; WWII Air Force Veteran, School Bus Mechanic WORCESTER – Joseph Marsh, 92, a World War II Air Force veteran and bus mechanic for Worcester Central School, died Jan. 15, 2019. Born in Paterson, N.J., he was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. He and his devoted wife, Dorothy (Duritzo) Marsh were married for 62 years until her death in April 2018; they moved to Worcester in 1957. At first, he worked for Phillips Buick in Oneonta…
IN MEMORIAM: Jane L. Wadkins, 96; To Be Buried With Husband At Arlington CHERRY VALLEY – Jane L. Wadkins, 96, of Cherry Valley, who will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, died peacefully in her home on Jan. 13, 2019. She was born Jan. 12, 1925, in Phenix City, Ala., to Daniel and Lucile Chappell.…
IN MEMORIAM: Laura Duncan-Bachanas; Registration Specialist At Bassett Hospital RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Laura J. Duncan-Bachanas, 39, of Bronner Street, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. She had the comfort of her loving family by her side at the time of passing. Laura was born on Feb. 8, 1979, in Cooperstown. She was raised by her mother Peggy Roberts Dziadik and her step-father Thomas Dziadik. A lifelong area resident, she was educated in Richfield Springs Schools and she…
IN MEMORIAM: Ella Jean Baumgardner, 96; First Husband Killed During World War II ONEONTA – Ella Jane Baumgardner, 96, formerly of Oneonta, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at her home in Liverpool. She was born in Russia, Herkimer County, in 1922, the daughter of the late William and Helen Jones, and was raised on a farm in Milford. Jane was married to John “Sonny” Brienza, who was killed in World War II. In 1947, Jane married Edward P. Baumgardner…
IN MEMORIAM: Debbi M. Barnes, 65; Retired Payroll Director, Fox Hospital ONEONTA – Debbi M. Barnes, 65, retired payroll director at Fox Hospital, passed away peacefully surrounded by her treasured family and friends on Jan. 13, 2019, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 15, 1953, in Sidney, the daughter of Zane and Marguerite Raudibaugh. Debbi graduated from Oneonta High School in 1971. It was there in 1969 that Debbi, a member of the color guard,…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Aunt Bet’ Davenport, 79; Worked At Oneonta Dress Factory, Sanyo ONEONTA – Beverly V. “Aunt Bet” Davenport, 79, a seamstress at Oneonta Dress Factory and Sanyo for more than 40 years, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. She was born Nov. 13, 1939, in Roxbury, daughter of the late Howard and Grace (Burgher) Oliver.…
