Celebration of Charlotte Georgeson’s Life Planned Saturday, Oct. 22, In Oneonta ONEONTA – The family is inviting friends Charlotte Lunn Georgeson to a time of memory and celebration of her life 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Oneonta Country Club. A lifelong resident of Oneonta and widow of former Mayor Jim Georgeson, Charlotte died Sept. 12 at Focus Otsego in Cooperstown. She was born July 13, 1927, the daughter of Dorothy Hanks and William H. Lunn, Sr. A 1944…
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IN MEMORIAM: Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd; Managed Father’s Galinn’s Jewelry Store ONEONTA – Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd, 65, who was involved for years in managing her father’s Galinn’s Jewelry Store in downtown Oneonta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1951, the daughter of Carl Angelo Puylara Sr. and Sophia (Sobers) Puylara. She was raised in Oneonta and graduated from OHS.…
IN MEMORIAM: Rosemarie Koenig, 80; Administrator At Bassett, Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – Rosemarie Koenig, 80, an administrator at Bassett Hospital and Church Episcopal Church, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at her home on Delaware Street. She was born Aug. 20, 1936, on Staten Island, the daughter of Rosalie Martha née Rodtz and Henry Charles Koenig. After graduating from New Dorp High School on Staten Island, she attended Hunter College, Columbia University and Sloan Institute of Hospital Administration.…
IN MEMORIAM: Nigel (Ni Ni) Schell, 46; Tailored In Atlantic City, New York City WEST ONEONTA – Nigel L. Schell (Ni Ni), 46, of West Oneonta, who operating his own tailoring and clothing business in New York City, passed away suddenly on Oct. 8, 2016. Nigel was born in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 13, 1970, to Oran and Deborah Schell. He attended Atlantic City Public Schools, and received his diploma from an Alternative Education Program in Atlantic County. At…
IN MEMORIAM Funeral Friday For David L. Monroe, 85; Owned Bookhout Funeral Home ONEONTA – David L. Monroe, 85, former owner of the Bookhout Funeral Home, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home. He was born July 28, 1931, in Delhi the son of the late Paul and Halina (Jakezweski) Monroe. At a very early age, Dave knew that he wanted to be a funeral director. While in high school, Dave began working for Leonard Hall…
IN MEMORIAM Frances S. Baker, 92, RN; Head Nurse At Homer Folks Hospital, Matteawan ONEONTA – Frances S. Baker, 92, former head nurse at the Homer Folks TB Hospital on West Street, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at the Fox Nursing Home. She was born, July 17, 1924, in Franklin, the daughter of Alexander and Veronica (Janisius) Sienicki. She was raised on a farm in North Franklin and graduated from Franklin Central School in 1942. As a member of the…
IN MEMORIAM: Irene V. Galli, 97; Accomplished Artist In New York City COOPERSTOWN – Irene V. Galli, 97, an accomplished artist from Queens who had been living at St. James Manor in Oneonta, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Otsego. Survivors include a daughter in Cooperstown, Adrianne Lentini. Born to Umberto and Natalina (Conti) Rolleri in Newark, N.J., on June 21, 1919, Irene grew up and attended school in New…
IN MEMORIAM Stephen Peter Waters, 53; Special Olympics Contender EDMESTON – Stephen Peter Waters, 53, a swimmer, bowler and Special Olympics concenter, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Chenango House, Pathfinder Village. He was born Dec. 4, 1962, in Montclair, N.J., to George J. and Margaret (Ryan) Waters. Stephen was raised in Essex Fells, N.J., and moved to Pathfinder Village when he was 19. Stephen participated in the Special Olympics, bowling and had a special interest in swimming. He loved animals, especially…
IN MEMORIAM: Margaret Carrington, 85; Church Organist, Bank Manager ONEONTA – Margaret R. Carrington, 85, former manager at several local banks and the organist at the West Davenport Baptist Church, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. She was born April 4, 1931, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late William V. and Bernice E. (Crounse) Rathbun. Peggy grew up on the Rathbun farm in Prosser Hollow. She went to a one-room school hous, then went on to graduate from Oneonta High School, Class…
IN MEMORIAM: Stanley Eldred, 82; Air Force Vet Owned Stan’s Garage WELLS BRIDGE – Stanley Eldred, 82, who operated Stan’s Garage in Gilbert Street in Oneonta, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at the state Veterans Home in Oxford, where he had resided for a year. He was born Oct. 16, 1933 in Laurens, the son of the late Walter Eldred and Dorothy Rossman. He married Elaine Loucks on July 21, 2001. Stanley spent seven years in the Air Force…
