IN MEMORIAM: Patricia S. Ryan, 61; Worked At Popp Butterfly Conservancy LAURENS – Patricia Susan Ryan, 61, Laurens, who worked at Popp Butterfly Conservatory in Oneonta with sister, passed away on Wednesday Aug. 26, 2015. She was born on Aug. 24, 1954, in Forest Hills, Queens, the daughter of William J. Ryan and Gloria T. Ryan. Patty graduated from Unatego High School and attended college at Hofstra University and the Women’s Technical Institute in Boston. She had a curious nature…
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IN MEMORIAM: Joan F. Welch, 78, Cooperstown; Stylist Served Thanksgiving Home, Woodside Hall COOPERSTOWN – Joan Welch, 78, who operated a hair salon in Cooperstown for decades, serving, in particular, residents of the Thanksgiving Home and Woodside Hall, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20. Born in Syracuse on Oct. 22, 1936, the daughter of George and Mildred Foland, she lived most of her life in Cooperstown because of her love for family, her many friends and her enjoyment of Otsego Lake.…
IN MEMORIAM: Gary S. Dunbar, 84; UCLA Professor Retired To Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Gary Seamans Dunbar, professor emeritus of UCLA’s Department of Geography, passed away late Sunday night, Aug. 16, 2015, at Bassett Hospital. He was 84. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of this newspaper. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.…
IN MEMORIAM: Bonnie K. Robinson, 69; Despite Her Illness, Led OHS ’64 Reunion ONEONTA — Bonnie K. Robinson, 69, the 1964 OHS graduate who was the leader in organizing her class’s 50th reunion, passed away with her children at her side, on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Fox Hospital. A celebration of her life is planned at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union.…
IN MEMORIAM: George W. Bassette, 91; FAA Retiree ONEONTA – George William Bassette, formerly of Cooperstown and Rockville Centre, Long Island, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Fox Hospital. He was 91. In 1997, George and his wife Barbara moved to the Cooperstown area. Following Barbara’s death in 2002, George lived in several places, most recently at The Plains at Parish Homestead.…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Baby Girl’ Emily Pikaard, 19 UNADILLA – Emily N. Pikaard – “Baby Girl” – 19, of Unadilla, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charletown. She was born on May 16, 1996, in Morristown, N.J., the daughter of Bryan Sr. and Diana (Moore) Pikaard. Emily was always smiling and laughing. No matter anyone’s mood, she could brighten their day just by smiling. Her laughter was contagious and she was so…
IN MEMORIAM: Therese Gadomski, 91; Helped Polish Resistance During WWII COOPERSTOWN – Therese Gadomski, a mother of six and a distinguished World War II veteran, passed away July 27, 2015, in Englewood, Fla. Therese was born in Warsaw, Poland Sept. 21, 1924, and grew up there and in its outskirt where she developed a love of animals and flowers. Her teenage years were shattered by the outbreak of World War II during which she was a covert courier of gold…
IN MEMORIAM: Esther K. Elfenbein, 89; SUNY Oneonta Award-Winning Instructor ONEONTA – Esther K. Elfenbein, 89, a highly regarded instructor of speech, costume design and construction, stage makeup and other courses at SUNY Oneonta, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2015 after a very brief illness. Esther was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Denver, Colo. A lover of art from an early age, Esther studied art and costume design, earning a BFA from the University of Iowa (and remained…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roseboom, 51; Auditor With HUD’s Inspector General OTEGO – Richard B. Roseboom, 51, an award-winning senior auditor for HUD’s inspector general, passed away Monday, Aug. 03, 2015 at Albany Medical Center . He was born Aug. 23, 1963, in Cobleskill, the son of Herbert and Lucille (Ball) Roseboom. Richard graduated from Worcester Central School, then continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill and Hartwick College, graduating with honors. He married Linda Sriyanti on Jan. 15, 2007, in Bogor,…
IN MEMORIAM: Randolph W. Hill, 80; Marine, Entepreneur DAVENPORT – Randolph W. Hill, 80, of Davenport, a Marine and entrepreneur, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Bassett Hospital.…
