IN MEMORIAM: Paul J. Levine, 93; Farmer Also Worked For JC Penney PORTLANDVILLE – Paul J. Levine, 93, a former dairy farmer who worked at JC Penney for 27 years, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born June 9, 1926, in Watertown, a son of Florence (Cough) and Arthur Edward LaVine. Paul married Bernice M. Pierce on May 10, 1952.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Terry ‘Mike’ Clapper, 63; Longtime Sheriff’s Deputy, Courts Officer MARYLAND – Terry “Mike” Clapper, 62, a longtime Otsego County sheriff’s deputy who then served at a courts officer, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Bassett Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born on March 31, 1957, in Oneonta, the son of Raymond and Joyce (Card) Clapper. He was a lifelong area resident and served a distinguished career with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department,…
IN MEMORIAM: Laurie Lynn Decker-Hill, 33; Son, Daughter in Decatur Among Survivors DECATUR – Laurie Lynn Decker-Hill, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2020. Laurie was a beautiful person inside and out she had a heart of gold. Laurie grew up in Decatur she loved roaming around in the woods around her house. Laurie was a very happy go lucky person. She had a beautiful smile. Laurie was born December 11, 1986, at Fox Hospital, to David and Cynthia…
IN MEMORIAM: Elaine M. Andrews, 84; Valedictorian, Legal Secretary, Notary Public ONEONTA – Elaine M. Andrews, valedictorian of her Otego graduating class who went on to a career as a legal secretary, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Fox Hospital. Elaine was born in Decatur on Nov. 20, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Ida (Weatherly) Miller. She later moved to Otego where she attended school and was part of the basketball and gymnastic teams. She graduated as the…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael Angelo Ross, 80; Army Vet Had 40-Year Career At Amphenol ONEONTA – Michael Angelo Ross, 80, an Army veteran who retired after a 40-year career with Amphenol, passed away peacefully in his home on March 25, 2020. He was born March 29, 1939, in Oneonta to parents Americo Ross and Beatrice (Empie) Ross. He met his wife Evon in March 1966. They have been married for 53 years. Mike served in the Army in 1956-59, some of…
IN MEMORIAM: Martha S. Beals, 91; Family Associated With McEwan Hardware COOPERSTOWN – Martha S. Beals, 91, of Cooperstown passed away Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital as the result of a recent stroke. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Danby, a daughter of Andrew J. and Marian (Page) Scott. Following her graduation from Ithaca High School, Martha was employed as a secretary in the dairy department at Cornell University. It was there she met Harlo Peabody…
IN MEMORIAM Clarence G. Travis, 47; Man Of Many Talents SCHUYLER LAKE – Clarence G. Travis, 47, a Chobani employee who enjoyed woodworking and other crafts, died Wednesday, March 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica, following a motor vehicle accident. He was born on July 26, 1972 in Poughkeepsie, son of Bob Travis of Newburgh and the late Helen King Travis. Clarence was raised in Newburgh and graduated from Newburgh High School. On Oct. 29, 2000, he was united…
IN MEMORIAM David S. Brandt, 75; Expert Angler, In Fly Fishing HoF Oneonta – David S. Brandt, 75, passed away on March 26, 2020, at home with his loving wife Barbara by his side. He was born on August 2, 1944, in Oneonta. David graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1962. While in high school, he sported the popular hair ducks which continued throughout his life. He sang in a doo wop group, played trumpet in the school band, and was delighted to…
IN MEMORIAM Richard ‘Dick’ W. McVinney, 68; Civic Leader, City Court Judge ONEONTA – The Honorable Judge Richard “Dick” W. McVinney of Oneonta passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, following a three-year battle with declining health. Dick was born on Dec. 22, 1951, in Oneonta to Clifford “Mac” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Platt) McVinney. A true Oneontan, Dick attended Bugbee Elementary School and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at just 13 years old. With his…
IN MEMORIAM Brenda L. Utter, 63; Stricken By COVID-19 MORRIS – Brenda L. Utter, 63, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly following a brief and courageous battle with the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Brenda was born to the late Ralph and Mildred (McIntyre) Mitchell Sr. on Sept. 15, 1956, in Reading, Pa. On July 31, 1976, she married Phillip C. Utter. They had a beautiful marriage of nearly 44 years.…
