IN MEMORIAM: Frances M. Finch, 87, Oneonta ONEONTA – Frances M. Finch, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Oneonta, a daughter of the late Lloyd J. and Lillian F. (Moffatt) Berner. Frances married Martin L. Finch and they celebrated over 50 years together until his passing in November 2009. Frances attended the Bugbee School and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1946. …
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IN MEMORIAM: Olive Engelman, 88; WWII Nurse Raised Family In Oneonta ONEONTA – Olive Virginia LeDene Engelman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Her life was a rich one, filled with love from her husband, Peter, her children Peter, Paul and Susan, and their respective families (Karyn, Kyle and Claire, and Vicki, Jeremiah, Jessica and Jennifer). Olive began her life on June 6, 1927, on Long Island, graduated from…
IN MEMORIAM: Helen M. Barlow, 73, Oneonta ONEONTA – Helen M. Barlow, 73, of Oneonta, who leaves two children, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchldren, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, with her family at her side, Bassett Hospital.…
IN MEMORIAM: Frank Malzone, 85; Major Leaguer Got Start In Oneonta ONEONTA – Frank Malzone, 85, who got his start with the Oneonta Red Sox and became a six-time All-Star third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, died Tuesday at his home in Needham, Mass. In 1951, he married an Oneonta girl, Amy Gennerino, whom he met in 1949 while playing in baseball here Oneonta; (she died in 2006). For a time, he also owned Molinari’s, the popular local restaurant…
IN MEMORIAM: Hebert Siems, USAF Veteran ONEONTA – Herbert Siems, an Air Force veteran, passed away on Tuesday, Dece. 29, 2015, at the state Veterans Home in Oxford. The son of Grete (Ristig) and Carl Siems, he was born in The Bronx, and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School there in 1947. He earned a certificate of graduation in the Air Force Medical Corps and was honorably discharged in 1958.…
George W. Smith, Jr.; Quarterback On Bursey’s 1947 Undefeated Team COOPERSTOWN – George W. Smith, Jr., 85, quarterback on legendary coach “Red” Bursey’s 1947 undefeated football team, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., after a brief illness. George was born March 10, 1930, in Delhi, to George W. Smith and Viola Freidenstine Smith. He spent his early years in Delaware County, and began his education in the Rock Valley and Goulds schools where…
IN MEMORIAM: Neil Manley, 66; Bassett Employee SPRINGFIELD – Neil Manley, 66, a 26-year Bassett Hospital, passed away Dec. 18, 2015 due to complications from a heart attack. He was born Nov. 11, 1949, the son of Russell and Esther Manley (who predeceased him) In addition to his tenure at Bassett, he worked for nine years at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville.…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Dorsey, 88; Calling Hours Today For Mother Of 4 COOPERSTOWN – Barbara Fort Dorsey, 88, who retired to Cooperstown in 1991 with her late husband, John, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by her family. Calling hours are today and the funeral Monday. Born March 14, 1927, in Utica, Barbara was the only child of Margaret (McKenny) William Lapham Fort. Raised in Douglaston, Queens, she studied English at Marymount College in Tarrytown. She…
IN MEMORIAM: Jerry Mowers, 63; Secretary, Oneonta Fire Department ONEONTA – Gerald “Jerry” I. Mowers, 63, who retired from the Oneonta Fire Department after 25 years in 1999, having served as secretary for many years, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 18, 2015. Jerry was born March 31, 1952, in Fort Dix, N.J., the eldest child of Gordon and Betty (Kingsley) Mowers. The family moved to Oneonta shortly after his birth where he spent most of his life.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lois Forsyth-Ocon, Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Lois Forsyth-Ocon passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was formerly of Baldwin, N.Y., and Cooperstown. Survivors include husband Robert, daughter Ann, and step-children Debra, Robert, Joseph. She was predeceased by sons Robert, Joseph and James. Cremation and a private ceremony were planned in Florida.…
