IN MEMORIAM John Andrew Cannon, 39; Organist At Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – John Andrew Cannon, 39, the organist and choir director at Christ Episcopal Church, died in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 10, after a massive heart attack while visiting his brother in Charlottesville, Va. An autopsy found the heart attack was caused by undiagnosed atherosclerosis. Born at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama on Jan. 3, 1978, John grew up in Scottsboro until age 15. He loved playing sports:…
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IN MEMORIAM James V. Govern, Stamford; Owner Of Catskill Craftsmen STAMFORD – James V. Govern, Sr., proprietor of Catskill Craftmen Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of RTA (ready to assemble) hardwood kitchen islands, carts and work centers, died peacefully on Feb. 23, 2017, with his loving daughter and son-in-law, by his side. He was born in Stamford on Sept. 17, 1924 to Eugene and Josephine Govern. He lived in Stamford all his life. He graduated from Stamford Central School and…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy V. Harris; Centenarian Raised Four Children RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Dorothy V. Harris, age 100, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2017 in Bassett Hospital, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on Nov. 17, 1916, in Malone, daughter of John and Bessie Shutts Blume. She was raised in Malone and was a graduate of Franklin Academy there. In 1934 she was united in marriage to Winfield Harris in Malone. They we married for 55 years until…
IN MEMORIAM: Anna E. Taggart, 94; From Family Farm To Dairy Queen ONEONTA – Anna E. Taggart, 94 years, 364 days and 12 hours old, passed away Feb. 21, 2017, just 12 hours shy of 95. Anna was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Richfield Springs, the daughter of Lawrence Graves and Etta Bouton. She married Willis B. “Jiggs” Taggart at their family home in Oneonta, next to Foti’s Bakery.…
IN MEMORIAM: Ray Tallman, 62; Ran Christmas Tree Farm In Decatur DECATUR – Raymond L. Tallman, Jr, 62, who ran Tallman Trees, his family’s Christmas tree business, passed away Feb. 19, 2017, at home after a short illness, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born to Raymond L. and Ada (Weiman) Tallman on Sept. 10, 1954 in Canal Zone, Panama, where his father was stationed in the Army. The Tallman family moved to Decatur in 1959. Ray graduated from Worcester Central…
IN MEMORIAM: Douglas S. Rhyde, 84; ‘Mayor Of The Fly Creek Valley,’ Mason FLY CREEK VALLEY – Douglas Schuyler Rhyde, known as “The Mayor of Fly Creek Valley,” passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 19, 2017, at Syracuse VA Medical Center. He was 84. Born July 21, 1932, in Walton, Doug was a son of Rufus J. and Esther E. (Pope) Rhyde. He first attended a one-room schoolhouse and then school in Richfield Springs. Doug joined the Army on Nov. 5,…
IN MEMORIAM: Kay Amatucci, 76; Worked 35 Years At Hartwick College ONEONTA – Kathleen “Kay” Amatucci, 76, who retired after 35 years with Hartwick College, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at Bassett Hospital. Kay was born in Brooklyn, on Dec. 21, 1940 the daughter of Thomas and Florence (Lynch) Coakley. She was the 3rd of seven children, having four sisters and two brothers. She worked at the Navy Ships Store Office (NSSO) where she met her husband of 56 years, Sonny Amatucci. They married in…
IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Ranger, 79; Helped Found Bank Of Cooperstown WEST WINFIELD – Robert W. Ranger, 79, a member of the Bank of Cooperstown’s founding Board of Directors, died Saturday evening, Feb. 18, 2017, at Bassett Hospital following a brief illness. Bob was born June 15, 1937, in Corning to Robert W. and Freida (Spreitzer) Ranger. He was raised in Painted Post and graduated from high school there. He received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s…
IN MEMORIAM: John D. Guntert, 68; Marine, Master Mechanic In Oneonta DAVENPORT – John D. Guntert, 68, a master mechanic at Country Club Automotive for 35 years, passed away at his home on Feb. 16, 2017. He was born Oct. 11, 1948, in Stamford, the son of Ernest and Jean (Wiltsie) Guntert. A Marine, he served in Vietnam. He married Joanna Irwin on June 29, 1991, in Binghamton. They have been friends since the ninth grade.…
IN MEMORIAM: Viola Reed, 87, Oneonta; Ran Daycare Service At Home For 21 Years ONEONTA – Viola M. Reed, 87, who operated a daycare service in her Oneonta home for 21 years while raising her own children, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Chestnut Park Rehab. & Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 8, 1929, in Fleischmanns the daughter of the late Harley and Florence (Caniff) Haynes. Viola graduated from Treadwell Central School. On May 7, 1948, Viola married…
