IN MEMORIAM: Jessica M. Gaston, 33; Edmeston Native Working In Banking EDMESTON – Jessica M. Gaston, 33, of Utica, an athlete and accomplished singer while attending Edmeston Central School, passed away unexpectedly in Utica, where she was working for Bank of America. Jessica was born on Jan. 1, 1984 in Norwich, the daughter of William L. and Tammy M. Martin Gaston Jr. She is survived by her parents William L. Jr and Tammy M. Martin Gaston of Edmeston, sister April…
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IN MEMORIAM Gerald Evans, 87, Bassett Physician, Fixture Of Cooperstown’s Social Life COOPERSTOWN – The family of Dr. Gerald Evans, the retired Bassett Hospital ophthalmologist, sadly announces his passing on Aug. 30, 2017, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Gerald was born in Brooklyn on Feb. 13, 1930. He attended the Bronx High School of Science, Columbia University, where he was manager of the undefeated 1951 basketball team, and the New York Medical College.…
IN MEMORIAM: Leland A. Harvey, 90; Farmer, Contractor Worked At Opera SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Leland Arthur Harvey, 90, a farmer, contractor and the Glimmerglass Opera’s first maintenance director, passed away on Aug. 30, 2017, at home with family by his side. Leland was born on Aug. 5, 1927, in Salt Springville to Arthur William and Bertha Ripple Harvey. Leland worked his family farm in Salt Springville until 1956, then built homes with C. David Smith as a skilled carpenter, plumber…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard L. Knudson, 87; Retired Professor Became Episcopal Priest ONEONTA – The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Knudson, 87, retired SUNY Oneonta professor and vicar at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, died Sept. 1, 2017. He was born on June 4, 1930, He was the son of Norwegian immigrants and proudly traced his roots to the “Sloopers,” the first Norwegian immigrants to this country back in the early 1800s.…
IN MEMORIAM: Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48; Veteran Survived By 6 Children ONEONTA – Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48, of Oneonta, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at home in Oneonta. An Army veteran, he loved fishing, beer, and rock and roll. He’s survived by his mother, Teena Masker; six children, James, Scott, Trevor, Brett, Matthew, and Joey; three grandchildren; five siblings, long-time friend Kevin; and many additional friends and family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bookhout Funeral Home.…
IM MEMORIAM: Walter C. Engstrom, 83; Nassau Police Officer, Laurens Postmaster LAURENS – Walter C. Engstrom, 83, of the Little Red School Community, retired Laurens postmaster, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on Aug. 22, 2017. Walter was born on June 10, 1934 to the late Walter and Gunhild (Ommundsen) Engstrom in Brooklyn. He joined the Army and served in the elite 82nd Airborne Division in 1952-54. He married the former Lorraine Beuke on Sept. 17,…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy Salluce, 94; Native Of England Settled In Oneonta ONEONTA – Dorothy Joan Salluce, 94, a native of England who moved to the U.S. and Oneonta in 1945 when she was 22 years old, passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1923, in Sheffield, England, the daughter of the late Henry George and Edith (Davis) Clark. Dorothy grew up in England, where she was a championship swimmer and dancer and…
IN MEMORIAM: Louis Nejaime, 46, Active In Community Bible Chapel HARTWICK – Louis G. Nejaime, 46, who worked at Scholet Furniture and the Baseball Hall of Fame, and became a devoted member of Community Bible Chapel, Toddsville, while living here, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, after battling long-term illness. Louis was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on Oct. 6, 1970, to Noel “Theresa” and the late George Rached Nejaime. A graduate of Hoosac Valley High School, he worked in…
IN MEMORIAM: Bette Jane Konchar, 74; Served Bassett, Earned Bachelor’s At 61 COOPERSTOWN – Bette Jane Konchar, a lifelong learner who obtained a bachelor’s in chemistry at age 61, died peacefully Thursday morning, Aug. 24, 2017, at her home in Oneonta, following a valiant struggle with cancer. She was 74. Born Feb. 27, 1943, in Cooperstown, Jane was the daughter of Stanley L. and Albina (Cop) Konchar.…
IN MEMORIAM: Anthony Guidicipietro, 93; Truck Driver Retired In Monticello, Richfield RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Anthony Guidicipietro, 93, a truck driver who moved to Otsego County on retiring in 2986, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, 2017, at Bassett Hospital, with his family at his side. He was born on March 22, 1924, in Brooklyn, son of the late Michael and Marie Rechia Guidicipietro. He was raised and educated in Brooklyn.…