IN MEMORIAM Barbara J. Simmons-Hungerford, 73; Ran Black Sheep Antiques, Duanesburg ONEONTA – Barbara Joan Simmons-Hungerford, 73, former owner of Black Sheep Antiques in Duanesburg for 17 years, passed away Jan. 26, 2017, at her home in Oneonta. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Blanche (Austin) Marshall.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Kathryn H. Neske, 78; She, Husband Owned Schenevus Hotel SCHENEVUS – Kathryn H. Neske, 78, who owned and operated the Schenevus Hotel with husband Paul for many years, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at Fox Hospital. Kathryn was born on Oct.18, 1938, in The Bronx, the daughter of the late Francis T. and Louise Ferdinand Weinheimer. In 1955, she met the love of her life, Paul Neske whom she married Aug. 24, 1957. In 1969, they moved to Schenevus,…
IN MEMORIAM: Cheryl Hecox, 72, Oneonta ONEONTA – Cheryl C. Hecox, 72, of Oneonta, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at her home. She was born March 14, 1944, in Laurens, the daughter of the late Andrew and Ethel (Marvin) Lints. On Aug. 22, 1964, Cheryl married Raymond Hecox in Oneonta. Ray predeceased her on March 25, 2004. For over 15 years, Cheryl worked at F.N. Burt Co., manufacturing round boxes.…
IN MEMORIAM: Guenter Knoernschild, 83; Noted Dowser Spoke At Annual Convention NEW BERLIN – Guenter Knoernschild, 83, a noted dowser, a skill he practiced for 60 years, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2017, at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin. In 2009, he spoke at the annual meeting of the American Society of Dowsers, based in Danville, Vt. His talk, “The Flow of Cosmic Energy in the River of Time,”” is available through the society’s website.…
IN MEMORIAM (Full Obituary) Edward C. Smith, 78; Smith Ford President COOPERSTOWN – Edward C. Smith, owner the Smith-Cooperstown Ford dealership, died Saturday evening, Jan. 21, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. He was 78. A Native Son of Cooperstown, Ed was born March 23, 1938, at Bassett, a son of Evelyn Amelia Wheeler of Cooperstown and Harry William Smith of Minneapolis, Minn. After graduating from Manlius Military Academy, Ed attended Palm Beach Junior College and later graduated from the University of…
IN MEMORIAM Leslie Gray, 92, Springfield Center; Nationally Recognized Appraiser SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Leslie B. Gray, 92, a nationally recognized real-estate appraiser, passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2017. Les was born in April 1924 in East Springfield to Harold S. and Gladys B. Gray. He graduated from Springfield Central School in 1941 and attended Morrisville Ag & Tech, earning an associate degree in 1943. After attending Cornell University, he returned…
IN MEMORIAM: Lenny Webb, 66; Worked At Otesaga, Dreams Park HARTWICK – Lewen “Lenny” Ray Webb, 66, of Hartwick, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 22, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. Born Aug. 4, 1950, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, he was a son of the late Raymond W. and Vera J. (Stratton) Webb. A graduate of New Berlin Central School, Lenny was drafted into the s Army on May 12, 1970, serving during the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge…
IN MEMORIAM: Mary Jane McGowan; Retired Teacher, Active In Community ONEONTA – Mary Jane McGowan, a former teacher and active community member, passed away Jan. 23, 2017. She was age 90 years and eight months. She was born in May 1926 in Oneonta, the daughter of Percy and Edna Hazard Smallin. She attended Bugbee School from kindergarten through 8th grade, graduating in 1944 from Oneonta High School, where she delivered the graduation speech. During high school, Mary Jane was very active in clubs…
IN MEMORIAM: Ed Smith, 78; Owned Smith Ford, Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Edward C. Smith, owner of Smith-Cooperstown, Inc., died Saturday night, Jan. 21, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. He was 78. Arrangements are pending under the care and guidance of Martin H. Tillapaugh and Peter A. Deysenroth.…
IN MEMORIAM: Eleanor Engell, 86; Born In County; Retired To Florida RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Eleanor Louise Engell, 86, formerly of Richfield Springs, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2017, in her home in Deltona, Fla., with her family by her side. Eleanor was born on July 1, 1930, in Schuyler Lake, daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Catherine Hadsell Sullivan Buell. A lifelong area resident, she was educated at Richfield Springs Central School.…
