IN MEMORIAM: Jason T. Purcell, 38; Excelled In Snowmobile Racing, Golf RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Jason Thomas Purcell, 38, a construction supervisor known locally for snowmobile racing and golf, died unexpectedly due to heart failure on Aug. 29, 2018. A memorial service and celebration of life reception will at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at Meadow Links Golf Course, Town of Richfield. He was raised on Brick House Farm working alongside his family, where his work ethic and dedication to friends…
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IN MEMORIAM: Myron Fassett, 83; Lifelong East Springfield Dairyman EAST SPRINGFIELD – Myron Fassett, 83, dairy farmer, died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. Myron was born on July 13, 1935, in East Springfield, son of Owen and Iva Fassett. He was married to Madeline Fassett for 36 years. He owned and operated the Clinton Camp farm with his brother Kermit Fassett his entire life. Myron had four sons, Rich, Don, Tom, and Bob, who were raised…
IN MEMORIAM: Gabriel D. Lawrence, 16; Junior Loved Outdoors, Excelled At Golf BURLINGTON FLATS – Gabriel Donald Lawrence, 16, was called home unexpectedly Friday Aug. 31, 2018, in Edmeston. Gabriel was born on Dec. 12, 2001, at Bassett Birthing Center in Cooperstown, the son of Gary and Paula (Clark) Lawrence. Gabe, also known as “Nator”, spent his 16 years in the Edmeston-Burlington community growing with his family and friends. He was entering his junior year at Edmeston Central and was…
IN MEMORIAM Rev. Kenneth Baldwin, 95; WWII Veteran, Fox Chaplain ONEONTA – The Rev. Kenneth R. Baldwin, 95, retired United Methodist Church pastor, World War II veteran and Fox Hospital chaplain during his retirement in Oneonta, passed away on Aug. 27, 2018. Ken was the son of the late Bert and Mae (Clifford) Baldwin of Fayetteville, and was born in Syracuse on June 26, 1923. In 1940, he met the love of his life, Nancy Hall, at a youth camp…
IN MEMORIAM: Sandra Bliss, 70; 40-year Teacher, Civic Leader COOPERSTOWN – Sandra Jane Bliss, 70, a teacher and the first director of the Mohawk Regional Teacher’s Center, died peacefully Monday evening, Aug. 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at her home on County Highway 33 following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Cooperstown on Nov. 12, 1947, the daughter of Claud and Anna Bliss. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1965 and SUNY Oneonta in 1969,…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert ‘Bert’ Donnell, 24; Painting Contractor With Father In Oneonta ONEONTA – Robert James Donnell, 24, a painting contractor with his father, passed away unexpectedly at his home from an undiagnosed heart condition on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Affectionately known as “Bert” to his friends and family, he was born on April 14, 1994, in Oneonta, the son of Mike Jr. and Charlene (Pidgeon) Donnell. Robert graduated from Oneonta High School in 2012, and then worked with his…
IN MEMORIAM T. Gunter Smith, 80; Brokerage Executive Retired To Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – T. Gunter Smith, 80, of Mobile, Ala., and Cooperstown, a native of Atlanta, Ga., born Jan. 31, 1938, passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Cooperstown, surrounded by his loving family. Smith’s primary business career was as senior vice president of The Robinson-Humphrey Company, a regional financial brokerage firm, where he managed the Mobile office for 25 years before his retirement in 2002.…
IN MEMORIAM: Vivian M. Brown, 85; Seven Children Survive Oneonta Woman ONEONTA – Vivian M. (Goodspeed) Brown, 85, of Oneonta, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 29, 1932, in New Berlin, to the late LeRoy C. and Rose V. (Decker) Goodspeed. She married Robert A. Brown on Sept. 10, 1949; they had 58 years together before he predeceased her on May 13, 2008. He was a D&H retiree.…
IN MEMORIAM: Christina M. Clark Dies After Long Fight With Illness ONEONTA – Christina M. (Whitehead) Clark passed away Aug. 23, 2018, after a long fight with illness. She was graced with Hundreds of friends and family who came to saygoodbye. She passed away in peace with her family by her side. Crissie was pre-deceased by her daughter, Brianna E. Clark; grandparents Edna and George Remillard of Clifton Park.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lynn H. Caston, 75; Worked At Infant Nutrition Company EAST MEREDITH – Lynn H. Caston, 57, of East Meredith, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. Survivors include a daughter in Oneonta. Born on March 2, 1961 in Delhi, Lynn was the daughter of the late Frank Flamensfeld and Patricia (Hunt) White.…