IN MEMORIAM: Arthur C. Strong 91; Delivered Oil, Then Meals On Wheels MILFORD – Arthur C. Strong, 91, of Milford, passed away early Friday morning, Oct. 11, 2019, at his home in the Town of Westford. He was born May 21, 1928, at Parshall Hospital in Oneonta, a son of Milo and Florence (Wood) Strong. Art attended kindergarten at the Bugbee School in Oneonta, then the Middlefield School No. 2 in Westville, and graduated from Milford Central School with the…
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IN MEMORIAM Wayne R. King, 62, Sidney; WCDO, WHWK Personality UNADILLA – Wayne Robert King, 62, long-time radio personality on WCDO and WHWK (The Hawk), passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2019 at A.O. Fox Tri-Town Campus in Sidney. He was born on March 27, 1957, in Queens, son of the late Robert J. and Betty Joan King. He attended Brentwood High School in Long Island, Nassau Community College, SUNY Oneonta and later Columbia Broadcasting School in Denver, Colo.…
IN MEMORIAL: James H. Palmer, 72; Corning Retiree Love Hunting, Fishing MARYLAND – James H. Palmer, 72, a Corning retiree, passed away Oct. 1, 2019, at home, surrounded by family and his beloved wife of 54 years. James was born Jan. 23, 1947 in Delhi, the son of Robert C. and Glenna (Baker) Palmer. James retired from Corning after many years of service, where he became great friends with Bob and Linda Adams.…
IN MEMORIAM: Kurt A. Krueger, Sr., 83; Raised St. Bernards At Schenevus Kennel SCHENEVUS – Kurt A. Krueger, Sr., 83, who raised St. Bernards with his wife at the Rambling Creek Kennel passed away Oct. 10, 2019 at Cooperstown Center. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Jersey City, N.J., the son of Harry and Mary Lisa – Krueger. He married Janet Voss-Jindella on Oct. 22, 1955, in New Jersey. He moved to Schenevus more than 40 years ago,…
IN MEMORIAM: Ronald Bouchard, 86; Over 25 Years, Foster Parent To Many MILFORD – Ronald E. Bouchard, 86, who with his wife Joyce was foster parent to 250 chidren over 25 years, finally went back home on Oct. 8, 2019, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, to Alfred and Leanne Bouchard, he moved to United States in late 1950s and became a U.S. citizen in 1968. Ron had many jobs over his life, from lumber-camp…
IN MEMORIAM: Gail (Davi) Tallman, 69; ‘Navy Wife’ Active In Local Veterans Club COOPERSTOWN – Gail Nicolina (Davi) Tallman, 69, entered through the gates of heaven on Aug. 25, 2019, after a long and valiant battle with Chronic Lymphomatic Leukemia. Gail was born on Oct. 10, 1949, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Gloria (Russo) Davi. A graduate of Worcester Central High School, Class of 1968, Gail thereafter met and married the “love of her life,” William (Bill)…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Opi’ Schoellhammer, 93; WWII Veteran, Former Milford Mayor’s Dad MILFORD – Gerhard Hans Schoellhammer, more commonly known in his silver years as “Opi,” turned the final page in his epic journey on Oct. 4, 2019, surrounded by his family. Opi was born in Germany in 1926 and lived many lives, which when weaved together tell a remarkable and unbelievable story of bravery, resilience and the power of destiny. He was a German paratrooper in World War II, an…
IN MEMORIAM: Ashley Marie McLemore; Young Son Survives 24-Year-Old Mother ONEONTA – Ashley Marie McLemore, 24, born Oct. 17, 1994, to Denise and Michael McLemore, passed peacefully on Oct. 1, 2019. Her beautiful and kindhearted spirit will not be forgotten. She was a patient and loving mother to her son, Noah Michael, and a supportive and caring daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, granddaughter and friend to so many.…
IN MEMORIAM: Eugene Lissandrello, 95; World War II Vet, Artist Retired To Oneonta ONEONTA – Eugene Lissandrello, 95, an artist whose work was shown at CANO, peacefully died of old age on Sept. 30, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home. Eugene was born to Italian immigrant parents, Giorgio and Marietta Lissandrello, of Ragusa, Sicily, in Brooklyn, in 1924. Artist, teacher, and World War II veteran, Gene’s first opportunity to discover his love for art was through free classes offered by the…
IN MEMORIAM Brooke Ketchum, 27, Unadilla; Crash Victim Leaves 2 Daughters UNADILLA – Brooke N. Ketchum, 27, originally from Gilbertsville, died in the early morning hours on Oct. 4, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident. She was enrolled as an LPN student at DCMO BOCES and was working part-time as a home health care aide. She had finally found a career path that she was passionate about. Deep down inside, Brooke was a compassionate, caring, loving person who…