IN MEMORIAM: Worcester’s Doris Rock, 79; Nurse Ran Paul’s Restaurant With Husband WORCESTER – Worcester native Doris M. Rock, 79, a nurse and for many years co-proprietor of a local restaurant with her husband, passed away at Holy Redeemer Hospice, Meadowbrook, Pa., on Dec. 30, 2016, surrounded by her family. Doris was born on July 13, 1937, to George and Beatrice (Wilsey) Rock in Worcester.…
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IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Moyer, 84; Bank CEO, Civic Leader ONEONTA – Robert William “Bob” Moyer, 84, the president and CEO of Wilber National Bank for a quarter of a century, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, just two days after he celebrated his 84th birthday. He celebrated his 84th birthday surrounded by his family (children Terri Moyer, Kathy Moyer Dragon, and Scott Moyer, daughter-in-law Ginny Moyer; grandchildren Matthew and Luke Moyer) decorating the Christmas tree and enjoying pumpkin pie.…
IN MEMORIAM: Franklin R. Scanlon, 82; Contractor Served On County Fair Board WESTVILLE – Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, a plumber and carpenter by trade and Milford Rotarian who served on the Otsego County Fair Board, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls. Born in Manlius, on Feb. 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon. Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High…
IN MEMORIAM: Anne Marie Sinnott, 88; Moved To County From Brooklyn In 1983 COOPERSTOWN – Anne Marie Sinnott, 88, who lived in Cooperstown since 1983, died peacefully on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Focus Otsego, with family members by her side. Anne was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 15, 1928, daughter of Thomas and Agnes (Carroll) Collopy. Raised in Brooklyn, Anne met her future husband, Victor C. Sinnott there and they married on April 22, 1950, at Holy Cross Roman…
IN MEMORIAM: Gary ‘Mike’ Newell, Developed Alternate School In Hartwick HARTWICK – Gary Michael Newell, firefighter, poet and teacher who helped develop an alternative school in Hartwick, died peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. Mike was born in Whitehall, the son of Patricia Newell (Cooper). His maternal grandmother, upon first peek, declared, “He’s not a Gary. He’s a Mike!” and hence he became known as Mike. His childhood home, with the mountains in his backyard, provided the perfect…
IN MEMORIAM Robert W. Moyer, 84; CEO At Wilber Bank For 25 Years ONEONTA – Robert W. Moyer, 84, who as president of the former Wilber National Bank was a leading business figure in Otsego County for a quarter-century, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. Arrangements are entrusted to Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, which is preparing a full obituary. Bob moved his family to Oneonta in April 1965, when he became an assistant trust officer at Key Bank. He soon…
IN MEMORIAM: Millard B. Hurlburt, 86; Engineer Also Ran Pop’s Produce Stand ONEONTA – Millard B. Hurlburt, 86, a heavy-equipment operator who also ran Pops Produce Stand, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 19, 1930, in Oneonta the son of the late Stuart J. and Helen (Adams) Hurlburt. Millard served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a 50+ year member of the Otego American Legion…
IN MEMORIAM: Virginia M. Naples, 91; Raised Amid 6th Ward’s Joys, Hardships ONEONTA – Virginia Mary Naples, 91, a member of the extended Oneonta family, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Bassett Hospital. She was born Oct. 31, 1925, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rose (Perrine) Mongillo. Virginia graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1943. She married Albert M. Naples on Nov. 9, 1947, at St. Mary’s Church, Oneonta. Albert predeceased her on July…
IN MEMORIAM Robert E. Covert, 85; Retired Officer Was Police Chief’s Dad HARTWICK – Robert Ellis Covert, 85, a retired police officer and father of Cooperstown Police Chief Michael K. Covert, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at his home on West Hill, after suffering from Alzheimer’s for 10 years. He was born Sept. 19, 1931, at Hackensack Hospital in Hackensack, N.J., a son of Ellis Anderson and Edna May (Ockenholt) Covert. After graduating from high school, Bob joined the Navy…
IN MEMORIAM: Herman Schmid, 81; Lifelong Farmer, Middlefield Official MIDDLEFIELD – Herman Schmid Jr., 81, whose farming career took him from horse-drawn equipment to modern farming methods, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, after a struggle with multiple health issues, never losing his characteristic gentle good humor, patience and kindness to all. He was born on March 23, 1935, in Cooperstown, to Herman Schmid, Sr. and Frida (Scholl) Schmid of Middlefield. He grew up and lived his life on the…
