IN MEMORIAM Robert F. Fahey, 86, Richfield Springs; Veteran Worked At Bill’s Auto Auction RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Robert “Bob” Francis Fahey, 86, who worked for 24 years at Bill’s Auto Auction, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning Feb. 27, 2020, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He had the peace and comfort of his loving family at his side. Bob was born on Jan. 29, 1934, in Cooperstown, the son of the late Francis Joseph and Mildred Smith Fahey. A lifelong…
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IN MEMORIAM: Shirley L. Bliss, 88; Enjoyed Long Life In Oneonta Area ONEONTA – Her family announces with great sorrow that Shirley L. Bliss, 88, joined her husband, Elmer; children, Sherry and Tommy; and many family and friends, in the home of our Lord in heaven, on Feb. 28, 2020. She passed peacefully, at home, with dignity, surrounded by her devoted and loving children. She was born on May 20, 1931, in Rome, the daughter of Florence (Cough) and Herbert…
IN MEMORIAM Michael K. Covert, 59; Cooperstown Police Chief HARTWICK – Michael K. Covert, 59, a long-standing community member, dedicated civil servant and honorably discharged veteran who served as an Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy and Police Chief for the Village of Cooperstown, passed away following a valiant battle with several medical issues Sunday night, March 1, 2020, at his home. Born May 4, 1960, in Pompton Plains, Pequannock Township, N.J., Mike was the son of Robert Ellis and Ruth Ann…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Cory Johnston, 47; Dies In Skiing Accident COOPERSTOWN – Dr. Cory Johnston died unexpectedly in a skiing accident on the higher elevations of Mount Hood on Feb. 25. It was his 47th birthday. Survivors include his parents, Waldo and Caroline Johnston, Cooperstown. Born in Colorado Springs in 1973, Cory grew up in the mountains of Colorado where he inherited a love of the outdoors from his parents, Waldo and Candy, and his older sister, Crickett. It was…
Village Chief Mike Covert Dies After Long Illness…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Eugene D. Milener III, 90; Hartwick Economics Chairman ONEONTA – Dr. Eugene Darden Milener III, 89, formerly of Oneonta and Cooperstown, and retired chairman of Hartwick College’s Economics Department, died on Jan. 8, 2020, in Naples, Fla. He chaired the City of Oneonta’s Bicentennial Celebrations Committee helped found the tennis club on Rose Avenue. Gene was born in Baltimore, Md., on May 3, 1930. He was the only child of Eugene II and Eleanor. The family moved…
IN MEMORIAM: Martha Delello, 78; Filled Key Roles At St. Mary’s Parish ONEONTA – Martha Mary Delello, 78, who filled many leadership roles over the years at Oneonta’s St. Mary’s Roman Catholic parish, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born on Aug. 12, 1941, in Oneonta, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She was the youngest of 13 children. A lifelong area resident, Martha was a graduate of St.…
IN MEMORIAM: Margaret Schwarzhans, 54; Nurse, Active In Rotary Exchange Program MORRIS – Margaret Elizabeth (Schneider) Schwarzhans, 54, of Morris, transitioned into the universe on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, while surrounded by her six dedicated children and her loving husband. Margaret was a scholar and musician, mother and wife. At 15, before graduating from Arlington High School, she spent one year in India as a Rotary International youth exchange student. She then served her country as a Vietnamese Signals Intelligence…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward J. Johnston,72; Worked In Family’s Center Street Grocery ONEONTA – Edward James Johnston, 72, who worked for years in his family-owned Center Street Food Store, oassed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. He was born at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, on Aug. 3, 1947, the son of Edward Alexander and Genevieve (Irish) Johnston. Ed moved with his family to Otsego County at an early age, graduated from Oneonta High School in 1965 and attended Central…
IN MEMORIAM: Susan J. Vaughn, 52; Social Services Executive Dies In Crash RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Susan J. Vaughn, 52, who held leadership positions in Catholic Charities and Youth Care in the Seattle area, passed away Feb. 9, 2020, in Lake Stevens, Wash., as a result of a car accident. She was born Dec. 30, 1967, in Ilion, daughter of Roger S. and Diane S. (Slocum) Vaughn of Richfield Springs. She was educated in the Richfield Springs school system and received…
