IN MEMORIAM: Philip Frisbee, 61; Columnist, Broadcaster In County Philip L. Frisbee died Feb. 3, 2017, at home in The Plains, Va., where he lived for the past 16 years with his family, Andrea B. Currier and their son August Bell Currier, age 15. He was born July 11, 1955, in Denver, Colo. As the son of Col. John L. Frisbee and Lucy Post Frisbee, his childhood homes and schools were diverse, West Point to Mclean, Va. Philip graduated from…
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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Charlie’ Bergen, 47; Cherry Valley Man Claimed By Cancer CHERRY VALLEY – On Feb. 2, 2017, Henry “Charlie” Bergen lost his battle of cancer. Charlie was surrounded by his sisters, brothers, and family, and felt the strength of love from his family and friends to allow his spirit to make a peaceful departure. Charlie was born on Jan. 29, 1970. He recently shared his 47th birthday with his family and friends.…
IN MEMORIAM: DeEtte Houck Pratt, 95; Toddsville Native Survived By 4 Children Toddsville native DeEtte Houck Pratt, 95, passed away Jan. 24, 2017, at Hartville Care Center, Hartville, Mo., after a short illness. She was born Nov. 22, 1921, in Toddsville, the daughter of Lee and Winifred Aylesworth Houck, and graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1940. She was the wife of 65 years to Benjamin F. Pratt Jr.…
IN MEMORIAM: Anna McCulley, 87; Worked In Oneonta Dress Factories DAVENPORT – Anna N. McCulley, 87, of Davenport, who worked in Oneonta clothing factories, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2017, at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford. Born on Feb. 2, 1930, in Cairo, Greene County, Anna was the daughter of the late Leslie and Hattie (Matthews) McLain. She married the late John G. “Jack” McCulley on Sept. 21, 1947, a union that lasted for nearly 61 years until…
IN MEMORIAM: Seth Elfenbein, 61; ‘Ambassador’ In Senior Community ONEONTA – Seth Samuel Elfenbein, 61, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Oneonta, the son of the late Josef and Esther Elfenbein, Seth had moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., a few years ago to be closer to his late sister, Saralouise Reis, and enjoyed many good friendships at Schenley Gardens, his senior living community.…
IN MEMORIAM Ted Sumner, Novelist’s Son; Wife, 3 Daughters Survive COOPERSTOWN – Frederick “Ted” Sumner sailed away on Jan. 15, 2017, with family by his side, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. He is survived by his “favorite and only wife,” Sarah Cunningham Sumner, daughters Tara, Nicole and Sasha Sumner, grandchildren Alexander and Chloe Ford, nieces Meg Cutler Chandler, Gail Cutler, and Nancy Caroline Gamard, nephews George and Bill “Ibrahim” Gamard, and many great nieces and nephews. Ted grew up in Ithaca…
IN MEMORIAM: David Sprague, 88; Exeter Native Later Lived In Treadwell TREADWELL – David Wilson Sprague, 88, an Otsego County native who then farmed in Treadwell and pursued a career in sales, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Norwich. He was born on Oct. 14, 1928 in Exeter, the son of Asa W. and Vivian (Fay) Sprague. Dave grew up in Schuyler Lake and attended elementary school there. He then went to Richfield…
IN MEMORIAM Lady Ostapeck, 99 Photographer Beloved In Cooperstown, County EXHIBIT FEATURES PHOTOS BY LADY OSTAPECK, 89 LADY OSTAPECK TOASTED IN HER NATIVE FINLAND PORTRAIT ARCHIVE FROM PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER Lady Ostapeck, Interviewed By Nick Argyros, Gave This Outline Of Early Life, Local Career Editor’s Note: This biographical outline was prepared by Nick Argyros, director of the Photography Center of the Capital District in Troy and a champion of Lady Ostapeck’s work. • Alma “Lady” Ostapeck, born 2/22/18, Brooklyn NY to…
IN MEMORIAM Ronald C. Cook, 70; Member Of CNY Stock Car Hall Of Fame ONEONTA – Ronald C. Cook, 70, the Oneonta native who earned induction into the Central New York Stock Car Hall of Fame, passed away Jan. 20, 2017, at his home in Port Charlotte, Fla., with his family by his side. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946, in Oneonta, son of Shirley Raymond and Hilda Marie Cook. He graduated from Laurens Central School in 1965 and enlisted…
IN MEMORIAM Oneontan Harvey B. Baker, 86; Veteran, Worcester Fire Chief ONEONTA – Harvey B. Baker, 86, retired D&H conductor and former Worcester fire chief, passed away Jan. 16, 2017, at his winter home in Florida with his family by his side. He was born on April 9, 1931, in Oneonta, to the late Cecil Baker and Leona Carpenter. Harvey met his surviving wife Edna Schambers in 1948 and they married on Nov. 7, 1951. Harvey and Edna were married…
