IN MEMORIAM J. Taylor Hollist, 84; Local Mormon Leader, SUNY Math Professor ONEONTA – Joseph Taylor Hollist, 84, a SUNY Oneonta math professor who in 13 years as Oneonta branch president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began construction of the West Oneonta meetinghouse, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Albany Medical Center of multiple complications following surgery. Taylor was born on Nov. 14, 1936, in Phoenix, Ariz., the oldest of 10 children to Jennie Brown…
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IN MEMORIAM Edward ‘Bud’ Garretson, 92; Cherry Valley Dairyman, Pilot CHERRY VALLEY – Edward “Bud” Fitz Randolph Garretson of Cherry Valley, a former dairyman, pilot and father of four sons, passed before the dawn broke on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. He was 92. He was born in Westfield, N.J., on July 22, 1928. His life changed when he took a job on a neighbor’s farm in 1945 and discovered a strong love for farming. In Stillwater, N.J., these farmers became…
IN MEMORIAM: Albert F. Riedel, 88; GE Engineer, Fish & Game Club Founder BURLINGTON FLATS – Albert F. Riedel, 88, of Burlington Flats, a retired electrical engineer at General Electric in Utica, passed away Wednesday November 4, 2020 in Cooperstown. Albert was born on Dec. 10, 1931, in Croton-on-Hudson, son of the late Donald and Nina (Porter) Riedel.…
IN MEMORIAM: Annemarie Danielsky, 86; Native Of France Taught At CCS, Utica College COOPERSTOWN – Annemarie L. Danielski, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. She was 86. The daughter of Jean and Yvonne Philippot des Miniѐres, she was born on Aug. 11, 1934, in Bavillier, France. Annemarie graduated from the Université de Nancy, France, in 1953, and later obtained a Master of Arts Degree in French from Middlebury College. She taught French to hundreds of American officers…
IN MEMORIAM Paul R. Robinson, 79, Oneonta; Marine, Teacher, City Alderman ONEONTA – Paul Raymond Robinson, 79, a Marine, retired teacher and two-term Oneonta alderman, died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2020, at Bassett Hospital, after years of struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. An engaged community leader, driven by a sense of fairness and a steadfast commitment to helping those in need, Paul was a lifelong Yankees fan, an adventurous pilot, a curious hobbyist and a collector of coins with a soft…
IN MEMORIAM: Kenneth M. Dibble, 71; Carpenter, Local Sports Fan, Family Man HARTWICK – Kenneth Myron Dibble, Jr., 71, a retired union carpenter, local sports fan and family man, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, at his home in Hartwick. He was born Jan. 22, 1949, in Cooperstown, one of seven children of Kenneth Myron Dibble, Sr. and Marietta Tabor Dibble. After graduating from Cooperstown High School, Ken was employed in the construction/carpentry business for nearly…
IN MEMORIAM Douglas M. Sternberg, 64; Dentist; Doctor’s Brother COOPERSTOWN – Douglas M. Sternberg, 64, of Oceanside, Long Island, died Oct. 11, 2020, at home after a very long illness, with his wife Michelle by his side. He was born on July 17, 1956, the son of Nadine and Donald Sternberg, formerly of Cooperstown, and brother of Richard Sternberg of Cooperstown. Besides Michell, he leaves three children, Daniel Sternberg of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Miriam Sternberg of Denver, and…
IN MEMORIAM: Gebrail Abou Zeidan, 85; Lebanon Native; Daughter Cooperstown MD COOPERSTOWN – Gebrail Nayef Abou Zeidan, a native of Lebanon currently residing in Cooperstown with his daughter and family, passed into eternal life Saturday evening, Oct. 24, 2020, at Bassett Hospital following a brief illness. He was 85. Born July 5, 1935, in Ablah, Lebanon, he was a son of Nayef and Rosa Abou Zeidan. For many years he was employed in Lebanon selling, delivering and repairing major appliances.…
CLICK FOR FULL OBITUARY Jerry Jeff Walker, 78, ‘Mr. Bojangles’ Creator; On Historic OHS Team ONEONTA – Jerry Jeff Walker, the Oneonta native who found country music stardom with his 1968 hit “Mr. Bojangles,” has died after a three-year battle with throat cancer, according to reports. Born Ronald Clyde Crosby on March 16, 1942, in Oneonta, was a member of OHS Coach Tony Drago’s unbeaten, untied 1959-60 varsity basketball team. He also formed his first band locally, The Tones. He…
IN MEMORIAM: Angelina M. Koury 90; Husband, 3 Sons Among Her Survivors ONEONTA – Angelina M. Koury, 90, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, at the Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, and was a life-long resident of the Oneonta community. She took pride that she lived in the same house on Park Avenue for over 85 of her almost 91 years. Her family, and all…
