IN MEMORIAM: Keith Preston, Oneonta; Taught 35 Years At Otego, Unadilla Schools ONEONTA – Keith Preston, Oneonta, who retired from a career of teaching seventh and eighth grades at Unadilla and Otego elementary schools, passed away Feb. 17, 2018. He was born to Leona (Hutchinson) and Darrell Preston and grew up in Johnstown, along with five brothers, Ralph (deceased), Merton (deceased), Ted (deceased), Ronald and Darrell Jr., who all went on to raise families of their own.…
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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Wint’ Harris, 67; Lifelong Dairy Farmer In Morris MORRIS – Winston Y “Wint” Harris, Jr. 67, of Morris, a lifelong farmer, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at the home of his sister. Wint was born in New Berlin on Nov. 15, 1950, the son of the late Winston and Charlotte Docker Harris.…
IM MEMORIAM: Evelyn J. Gray, 78; Spent Career In Cooperstown Retail COOPERSTOWN – Evelyn J. Gray, 78, who spent her career in downtown retail in Coopertown, passed away late Monday night, Feb. 12, 2018, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. A native of Cooperstown, she was born March 15, 1939, one of 13 children of Orlando and Nellie M. (Page) Bridger.…
IN MEMORIAM: Ward Fish Jr., 79; Spent 19 Years At Remington Arms COOPERSTOWN – Ward C. Fish, Jr., who spent almost two decades at Remington Arms, peacefully passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. He was 79. Ward, known as Jim, was the son of the late Dorothy (Sheridan) and Ward C. Fish, Sr. of Richfield Springs. Jim was born on the family farm on March 7, 1938. He met his “huggy bear,” Merri Lynn (Macomber) at the roller skating rink…
IN MEMORIAM Barrie McKennan Boyle, 82; Died A Day Short Of Birthday ONEONTA – Barrie McKennan Boyle, 82, who relocated to Cooperstown to spend his career at Bassett Hospital, died Feb. 12, 2018, one day short of his 83 birthday, following a prolonged illness. Barrie was the fourth child and second son of William Pickard Boyle and Jesse Jane McKennan. He was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Mt. Kisco and was raised in nearby Briarcliff Manor.…
IN MEMORIAM Kiley and Cody Sullivan, Victims of Davenport Fire DAVENPORT – Kiley J. and Cody E. Sullivan passed away early Friday morning, Feb. 9, 2018, at their home in East Meredith, following injuries sustained in a tragic structure fire. Kiley was 3; Cody was 1. They are survived by their parents Adrian Beares and Carmen Sullivan; brother Anthony Sullivan; niece Raelynn Sullivan; grandparents Paulette and Paul Reynolds; great-grandparents Jim and Susan Evans, Loretta Vitalie; aunts and uncles, Steven Reynolds, Mark…
IN MEMORIAM Dorothy Marie Smith Weir, 97; 67-Year Organist At Milford MILFORD – Dorothy Marie Smith Weir, 97, the organist for 67 years at the Milford United Methodist Church, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Monday, Feb. 12, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Dorothy was born in Bethany, Pa., the daughter of Methodist Reverend Joseph H. Smith and Marie E. Albertson. She attended various schools prior to moving to Oneonta. Dorothy graduated from Oneonta High…
Bill Parsons’ Funeral Service On April 28 At Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – William H. Parsons, Jr. of Farmington, Conn., passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Sarah Parsons, his son Daniel Parsons, his daughter-in-law Sinead Parsons, his grandson Hunter Parsons, and his brother Gary Parsons, as well as hundreds of family members and friends. He was predeceased by his father, William H. Parsons Sr, his mother Therese A. Parsons, and his sister Claire A. Parsons. Bill grew up in Cooperstown, graduating…
IN MEMORIAM Virginia Miller Sherwood, 104; Oversaw Thanksgiving Home COOPERSTOWN – Virginia Miller Sherwood, 104, a former administrator at the Clara Welsh Thanksgiving Home and a volunteer at Bassett Hospital, died on Feb. 5, 2018, at her residence at Hickory House of the Sitrin Health Care Center, New Hartford. Mrs. Sherwood was born Nov. 24, 1913 in Hudson, a daughter of the late Leland S. and Mary (Elaget) Miller. She grew up in the village of Germantown, Columbia County, and…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Couture, 71; Nurse, Nursing Administrator, Artist COOPERSTOWN – Barbara Louise Couture, a nurse and nursing administrator, and also a dedicated artist, passed away Wednesday night, Feb. 7, 2018, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. She was 71. Over the years, she lived in Kew Gardens, Queens; Walton, and most recently Cooperstown. Born June 14, 1946, in Fall River, Mass., she was a daughter of Arthur and Rita (Ferland) Couture.…