IN MEMORIAM: Michael Murin, 61; Gentle Soul Battled Mental Illness ONEONTA – Michael F. Murin passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born in 1958, the son of Mary Ellen Murin and the late, George Murin, of Franciscan Heights in Rensselaer, formerly of West Oneonta. Michael enjoyed his music and writing. Many will remember him for feeding the squirrels in Huntington and Wilber Parks. Although he battled mental illness his whole adult life, those who took the time to…
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IN MEMORIAM: Ted Peters, 97; Submariner, Bassett Researcher READ 2019 APPRECIATION BY MAYOR TILLAPAUGH…
IN MEMORIAM Richard Hanna Dies; Represented County In House For 6 Years COOPERSTOWN – Richard Hanna, 69, a moderate Republican from Barneveld who represented Otsego County for six years in Congress, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at an Oneida County hospital, syracuse.com is reporting. Born in Utica, Hanna developed a successful construction company. After losing to Michael Arcuri, the Oneonta county district attorney, in 2008, he defeated Arcuri in 2010, then won reelection in 2012. In 2014, he faced a…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas E. Porteus, 86; NYSEG Retiree Had Commitment To 4H ONEONTA – Thomas E. Porteus, 86, a NYSEG retiree with a lifelong commitment to 4H, including as a judge at the Otsego County Fair, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at Chestnut Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 1, 1933 in Milford, the son of James and Fanny (Potter) Porteus. Tom graduated from Milford High School, and was an Army veteran. He married Lois Thompson…
IN MEMORIAM: James Pasternak, 87; Spent Career In SUNY Business Office ONEONTA – James Edward Pasternak, 87, who spent his career in SUNY Oneonta’s business office, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, March 13, 2020. The son of Stanley and Dorothy (Clute) Pasternak, Jim graduated from Waterville High School. He was a sergeant in the Army in 1952-54, serving in Korea. Jim married his wife Kathryn (Swiantek) on April 14, 1956, in Utica.…
IN MEMORIAM Robert ‘Bob’ C. Benson, 89; Founded Insurance Agency ONEONTA – Robert “Bob” C. Benson, who founded the Benson Agency here and operated it for 35 years, passed away on March 7, 2020, in Summerfield, Fla., four weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was the husband of Rosalie (Ropiak) Benson for 62 years. Bob was born on April 9, 1930, in Ellenville, Ulster County, a son of Clyde Samuel and Marguerite (Hamilton) Benson. He was a graduate of…
IN MEMORIAM Charles F. Goodwin, 90; 40-Year Afton Pharmacist AFTON – Charles F. “Charlie” Goodwin, 90, beloved Afton pharmacist for four decades, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the state Veterans Home in Oxford. Charlie was born in North Tonawanda on April 9, 1929, from parents Bernard and Stella Goodwin. He graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy in 1950, then served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. Charlie subsequently returned to…
IN MEMORIAM: Natasha P. Finch, 26; Family Mourns Death By Addiction MOUNT UPTON – During the late hours of March 5, 2020, the illness and addiction that had stolen Natasha Paige’s sparkle took her life. Her close friends and family will always remember her for her big smile and the funny, smart, loving way that she was. Natasha was born Feb. 23, 1994, in Oneonta. She attended Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Unatego schools. Natasha loved big gatherings, spending time with her…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara C. Harris, 90; 9 Children Survive Former Withey’s Clerk COOPERSTOWN – Barbara C. Harris a long-time resident of Cooperstown and former clerk at Withey’s Drug Store, died Saturday morning, March 7, 2020, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 90. Born Feb. 12, 1930, in Oneida, she was one of five children of Homer J. and Dorothy (Kilts) Cox. She graduated from Oneida High School in 1948. On Jan. 16, 1954, Barbara married William J.…
IN MEMORIAM: Frances M. Niles, 83; ‘Granny Fran’ To Many Unatego Fans OTEGO – Frances M. “Fran” Niles, 83, who worked 20 years at Otego Elementary School, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was born Oct. 21, 1936, the daughter of James and Helen (Sweeney) Mauro. Fran was born and raised in Brooklyn. She worked for many years in New York City. While working at KLM Dutch Airlines, which afforded her the…
