IN MEMORIAM Oneonta Native Dies Of COVID Downstate ONEONTA – Oneonta native Gary C. Hungerford, 78, passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2021, in Farmingdale, L.I., of COVID-19. The Oneonta High School Class of 1961 graduate and Navy veteran, “Tin Can Sailor” was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 54 years, Felice.…
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IN MEMORIAM Ronald S. Songdale, 86 March 19, 1934-Jan. 5, 2021 ONEONTA – Ronald S. Songdale, 86, passed away Jan. 5, 2021, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born March 19, 1934, in Oneonta, the son of Peter and Violet (Sterling) Songdale.…
IN MEMORIAM: Norman R. Anderson, 90; Korea War Veteran Contractor, Electrician ONEONTA – Norman R. Anderson, 90, a Korean War veteran, electrician and contractor who also worked for Cherry Valley Memorials, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Babylon, to Gustav and Marion (Reese) Anderson. He graduated from West Babylon High School and was honorably discharged as an Army sergeant after serving in the Korean War.…
IN MEMORIAM: Patrick Tyler French, 52; Medical Researcher Raised In Schenevus SCHENUVUS – Patrick Tyler French, 52, a medical researcher for the State of New York, died peacefully at his parents’ home in Schenevus, on Dec. 30, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 26, 1968, in Glens Falls, to Sharon (Lanphear) and Lawrence French. He moved to Schenevus with his family and attended Schenevus Central School, distinguishing himself as a standout scholar-athlete, competing in soccer, baseball…
IN MEMORIAM Bruce S. Hall, 71, Lost To COVID After Fight ONEONTA – Bruce S. Hall, 71, of Oneonta, succumbed to COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. He had lived in Oneonta for 25 years, working for the New York State Lottery. Bruce spent several weeks in the hospital battling COVID pneumonia and was initially responding well to treatment before he took a turn for the worse around Christmas. When it became clear that the extraordinary care of…
IN MEMORIAM: Irving ‘Irv’ Stevens, 62; Worked At Titan Homes, Golden Artist EDMESTON – Irving “Irv” E. Stevens, 62, of Edmeston, who worked at Titans Homes for 30 years, then at Golden Artist Colors, passed away unexpectedly on Friday Jan. 1, 2021. Irv was born in New Berlin on June 14, 1958, the son of the late Frank Elmo and Marion Alberta (Muller) Stevens. A lifetime resident of Edmeston, Irv, or “Bufford” to many of his friends, graduated from Edmeston…
IN MEMORIAM: Max E. Lewis, 68; Fell In Love With Area, Never Left FLY CREEK VALLEY – Max Emory Lewis, 68, who originally came to Cooperstown in 1986 to install the Clark Gym’s bowling alley and never left, passed away at his home Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, with his son and longtime friend at his side. Max was born on Jan. 29, 1952, at his childhood home in East Hopewell Township, Pa. Max was one of five children of Geraldine…
IN MEMORIAM Thomas J. Merlino Sr., 82 Oct. 10, 1938–Dec. 24, 2020 ONEONTA – Thomas M. Merlino, Sr., 82, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1938 in Syracuse, the son of Angelo and Concetta (Amato) Merlino. He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954-1958 and was discharged from the Reserves in 1968. Tom married Dolores Rheaume on October 7, 1961 at Our Lady of Lourdes…
IN MEMORIAM Aneilia ‘Nini’ J. Mead, 91 July 2, 1929-Dec. 26, 2020 ONEONTA – Aneilia J. Mead “Nini” was born July 2, 1929 at the Parshall Hospital in Oneonta, the daughter of Evelyn and Benjamin Blowers. Nini graduated from Oneonta High School in 1947. She married Richard J. Mead “Dick” at the old Elm Park Methodist Church. They were married for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick on October 26, 2011; her father, Benjamin Blowers; mother, Evelyn…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy M. Carter, 96; Husband Predeceased Her By 14 Years COOPERSTOWN – Dorothy Mae McKenzie Carter, 96, died December 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. Born May 28, 1924, in St. Croix Falls, Wisc., she was a daughter of Roy and Thora (Thomas) McKenzie. For many years she was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
