IN MEMORIAM: James Maddalone, 57; Firefighter, On Bainbridge Town Board BAINBRIDGE – James A. Maddalone, 57, a dedicated firefighter currently serving on the Bainbridge Town Board, passed away Nov. 10, 2017, at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1960, in Sidney, the son of Joseph and Carole (Delello) Maddalone, and graduated from Sidney High School with the Class of 1968. He immediately became an electrician apprentice at Amphenol, where he…
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IN MEMORIAM Mary R. Wright, 93; Pioneer In Hospitality COOPERSTOWN – Mary R. Wright, who lit many new trails for women during her 60 years in hospitality as one of the first women hired to manage a hotel, chair a collegiate hospitality program, and start her own consulting practice, died on Nov. 8, 2017, at her home in Cooperstown. She was 93. Born July 1, 1924, in Syracuse, she was the only child of Roy Lafayette Wright, who was born…
IN MEMORIAM: Steve O’Sullivan, 76; Accomplished Marine, Mason, Hunter ONEONTA – Robert Steven “Steve” O’Sullivan, 76, a Marine and mason, passed away Nov. 3, 2013, at Bassett Hospital, due to complications from a head injury after a fall; his family was by his side. He is no longer in pain and is at peace. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in The Bronx, the son of the late Virginia (Tansy) and Robert William O’Sullivan. Steve was raised by his grandparents…
IN MEMORIAM: Jennifer Lundy, 45; Loved Life, And Taken From It Young MILFORD – Jennifer Lundy, who worked for 23 years at Otsego Manor until her battle with lung cancer required her to stop, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at her home in Milford where she lived with her Mom surrounded by her family, loved ones and beloved pets. She was born on Sept. 25, 1972, at Cobleskill Hospital to Norine Webster Lundy of Milford and Brian Lundy…
IN MEMORIAM: Frederick Obermeyer, 73; Vietnam Vet, Worked At Oneonta Schools COOPERSTOWN – Frederick John Obermeyer, Sr., 73, of Cooperstown, a Vietnam veteran who worked for Oneonta City Schools, died Nov. 6, 2017, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1944, in St. Albans, Queens, son of Frederick and Gloria (Cook) Obermeyer.…
IN MEMORIAM Frank Merrifield, 85; Leader Of Local Jehovah’s Witnesses HARTWICK – Frank Merrifield, 85, presiding overseer of the Schuyler Lake Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, died Nov. 1, 2017, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Otsego. He was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Girard, Ohio, to Walter and Lida (Goist) Merrifield. From infancy, Frank was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness and at the age of 12 was baptized, beginning his lifelong dedication to serving his God, Jehovah. As a…
IN MEMORIAM: Kyle L. Jaramillo, 18; OHS Graduate Played In Little League ONEONTA – Kyle Luis Jaramillo, 18, of Oneonta, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at home in Oneonta. He was born on May 25, 1999, the son of Luis and Nicole (Dieppa) Jaramillo. A 2017 graduate of Oneonta High School, Kyle played Little League growing up in Oneonta. He enjoyed music and several other hobbies besides baseball including body building.…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas R. Brown, 66; CCS Grad, Power-Generation Engineer COOPERSTOWN – Thomas Raymond Brown, 66, of Ithaca, who grew up in Cooperstown and went on to an engineering career in power generation, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, with his loving wife and daughters by his side, following his courageous battle with brain cancer. Tom was born in Stamford on April 13, 1951, to Raymond S. Brown and Frida Norberg Brown. Following his childhood in South…
IN MEMORIAM: Laura Gohde, 78; Worked At Corning Plant, Astrocom MILFORD – Laura M. Gohde, 78, of Tansey Hill Road, passed away early Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. She was born at the home of a relative in Pleasant Brook on July 8, 1939, one of 12 children of Donald E. and Mabel E. (Crewell) Hitchcock.…
IN MEMORIAM: Sean Dill, 47, Killed In Motorcycle Accident GARRATTSVILLE – Sean Christopher Dill, 47, of Garrattsville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in the Town of Edmeston. Sean was born on Sept. 29, 1970, in Ridgewood, N.J., John Dill and Maureen (Mackie) Dill. Sean and his family moved to the Morris area in June 1984. In June 1985, he met the love of his life, Amy (Heath) Harris, while at Morris Central School. After many happy…