Frances Kirby Forster, loving wife and mother, passed away early Saturday morning, October 4, 2025, at the age of 90 at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Fran was born on December 9, 1934 in Mickleton, New Jersey, moving with her family to Seaview, Virginia, then back to Mickleton in 1941, and finally to Westville, New York in 1945, where the family lived and worked on a dairy farm.…
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Gail Reid Freehafer died on Thursday, October 2 at home in Cooperstown, New York. We’ve lost our beautiful mother, nana and wonderful friend. Gail Lynne Reid was born on July 25, 1940 to parents Evelyn and Herbert Reid. She grew up in the New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York City areas, moving numerous times due to her father’s career as an executive at US Rubber.…
John Dunlap, a local contractor known for his passionate concerns for truth and social justice, peacefully entered into eternal life Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2025, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford with his family attending him in his last days. He was 85.…
We honor the life of a true legend, Nick Lambros, whose roles spanned athlete, coach, friend, husband, father, brother, uncle and, most cherished of all, devoted “Papou” (Greek for grandfather). Nick understood that relationships were the true victory, and he used the platform of athletics to connect with everyone he met. His profound legacy is etched not just in his achievements, but in the deep, lasting bonds he forged.…
In sadness, the family of Erna Morgan McReynolds announce that she passed away in her sleep early Monday, September 29 in London. Erna was an exceptional woman—bold, brilliant, warm, generous—whose achievements are too many to list. Erna was born in 1952 to Caroline and William McReynolds. She grew up in Gilbertsville. Her family often suffered extreme financial difficulties, ill health and old-fashioned poverty. These challenges required her to take on great responsibilities as a youngster. Such became a habit for…
Everyone knew if Dottie’s not late, Dottie’s not comin’. Her celebration is late! Ed Leslie and I welcome friends and family to share the memories.…
H. Laverne Thomas, retired professor of mathematics at the State University of New York at Oneonta, musician, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by his children, caregivers, and Hospice staff.…
Dr. Theodore D. Peters is love and loved. He is Sweetheart to his wife, Patrice. He is dad to his daughters, Julie and Laura. He is Dr. Peters to his students. He is Ted to his family, friends, and colleagues. Ted’s baby photos and his handsome adult face show the same expressive warmth. His facial hair—and the light and intelligence from his eyes—make him look like the gifted teacher and professor he is. Ted has a huge and loving heart,…
Adele Louise (Merkle) Johnson, a local artist and former librarian, died on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, at her retirement community home in Concord, New Hampshire. She was 87 years old. Born August 4, 1938 in Port Chester, New York, she was the daughter of Robert R. Merkle and Marie L. Merkle. Her childhood was spent in Twin Falls, Idaho, and Teaneck, New Jersey, and she graduated from Teaneck High School.…
Harry E. Snyder, 77, of Middlefield passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born September 10, 1947 to Lewis J. and Caroline S. (Gay) Snyder. Harry first attended school at the Middlefield Schoolhouse and then Cherry Valley Central School, where he graduated in 1965.…
