IN MEMORIAM: Doris L. Layman, 86; Worked At Bresee’s ONEONTA – Doris L. Layman, 86, who worked at Bresee’s Department Store for 20 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at The Focus Nursing Home. She was born March 4, 1929 in Franklin, the daughter of Harry and Mrytle (Alger) Davenport. Doris married Stephen Layman Jr. in Pennsylvania. They have been married for 67 years.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Michael J. Muehl, 89; Ran Emmons Dairy Farm For 27 Years ONEONTA – Michael Joseph Muehl, who operated a dairy farm in Emmons for 27 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was 89. Michael was born on Jan. 18, 1926 in Palesnik, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Jakob and Katherine (Schmall) Muehl. He was raised in Worcester. He married Lois Jennings June 8, 1946. From 1952-1979 Mike and Lois operated a dairy farm in…
Oneonta native and retired teacher Donald H. Dockstader, 95, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice. Born on December 1, 1919 in Oneonta he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A graduate of Oswego State College with his Master’s degree in industrial arts; Don was a teacher for Gloversville High School and Johnstown NY Fulton Montgomery Community College. After 30 years he retired to Englewood. A resident of Englewood for 28 years…
ONEONTA – Rita Monahan Armstrong, 91, a retired Fox Hospital registered nurse, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born on July 5, 1924 in Auburn, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (McCabe) Monahan. Rita was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, writing, traveling and volunteered in many capacities throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Patrick Armstrong; daughters, Maureen Spaziani and Eileen Tracy; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces,…
HOWARD C. TALBOT OBITUARY Calling Hours Tuesday, Funeral Wednesday For Retired Baseball Hall Of Fame Director COOPERSTOWN – Howard Chase Talbot, Jr., retired National Baseball Hall of Fame director – the equivalent at the time of today’s president – from 1976 to 1993, passed away with his family by his side Saturday evening, July 18, 2015, at Bassett Hospital. He was 89. Born Oct. 6, 1925, in New Berlin, Howard was the son of Howard C. Talbot, Sr. and Gladys…
Calling Hours Thursday, Funeral Friday For Kathleen Galland-Bennett, Teacher Editor’s Note: This is the complete obituary for Kathleen M. Galland-Bennett, the CCS teacher who passed away Sunday. It was released this afternoon by Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. COOPERSTOWN – Kathleen M. Galland-Bennett, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and Cooperstown Elementary School teacher, passed away following a valiant struggle with cancer Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2015, at her home. She was one day…
IN MEMORIAM: Kathleen Galland-Bennett, 50; Teacher Exemplified Cancer-Fighting Courage COOPERSTOWN – Kathleen M. Galland-Bennett, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and Cooperstown Elementary School teacher, passed away following a valiant struggle with cancer Sunday afternoon, July 12, 2015, at her home. She was one day shy of her 51st birthday. While fighting cancer, she continued to run and bike competitively in local races, often with her pals Christine McBrearty-Hulse, Anne Killian-Russo and Jenna Wratten. Family and friends may call 4-7 p.m.…
IN MEMORIAM: Matthew D. Kepner, 49, Cooperstown HARTWICK – Matthew Donald Kepner, 49, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer Monday morning, July 6, 2015. Proud to be a Native Son of Cooperstown, Matt was born at Bassett Hospital on May 8, 1966. He was the son of George S. Kepner, Jr., a retired Otsego County Surrogate Court judge, and Ethel Suzanne Noakes Kepner. He grew up as an active boy in Fly Creek, where he became…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert B. Carson, 80; Noted SUNY Oneonta Professor, Author ONEONTA – Robert B. Carson, SUNY Oneonta professor emeritus of business and economics and author of an influential textbook and other works, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, with his wife of 57 years, Marjorie, at his side. He was 80. Bob was born July 6, 1934,in Greensburg, Pa., to Harry R. and Mary Catherine (Postlewaite) Carson. He spent most of his childhood in Syracuse, and…
IN MEMORIAM: Mildred Wedderspoon, 103; Witness To Pierstown Life For Seven Decades PIERSTOWN – Mildred Josephine Wedderspoon, a Pierstown mainstay for seven decades and first-hand witness to a rural lifestyle that is no more, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 2, 2015, at Woodside Hall in Cooperstown. She was 103. Mildred was born in New York City Jan. 23, 1912, a daughter of Czechoslovakian immigrants, Joseph and Agnus (Balvin) Stadler. Raised in Mount Kisco, Mildred was introduced to this area by a…
