IN MEMORIAM: In CCC, Bill Ronovech, 98, Helped Build Gilbert Lake State Park ONEONTA – William Ronovech, 98, who helped build Gilbert Lake State Park during three years in the Civilian Conservation Corps, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at Fox Hospital. William was born on April 29, 1916 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Anthony and Olga Ronovech. He married Eleanor Hebert on June 2, 1940. She predeceased him on Jan. 16, 1988, after 48 years.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Bob Lingner, 77; Ran Carpet Store ONEONTA – Robert “Bob” J. Lingner, 77, who owned Lingner’s Carper and B&D Chowder Bar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, surrounded by his family.…
IN MEMORIAM: Harmon Hathaway, Popularizer Of Yoga In This Country BOVINA –Harmon (Harmony) Hathaway, 78, one of the foremost popularizers of yoga in the U.S. with his former wife Monica Lind Hathaway, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14 He was president of The Foundation for the Study of American Yoga in Bovina, Delaware County, established 45 years ago. Harmony was a Master of the Physical Body and Teacher to thousands of students. He is the author of “The Hathaway Alignment Sessions”, “101…
Husband Dedicates Mel’s To Wife’s Memory By LIBBY CUDMORE • The Freeman’s Journal Edition of Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015 Opening Mel’s at 22 was not just a dream come true for Brian Wrubleski – it was a chance to honor his wife, MaryEllen, who died Dec. 21, 2013, at age 53. “It had been a goal of ours for a long time,” he said as he stirred a batch of his homemade clam chowder in preparation for a Monday…
On The 12th Day Of Christmas – Local Writers Signing By LIBBY CUDMORE • allotsego.com Edition of Thursday-Friday, Dec. 4-5, 2014 There’s only one way to beat the winter blues, and it’s to curl up inside a good – and local – book. Or better, how about a dozen. “When you’re buried in a Cooperstown snow drift, a book is a very handy thing!” said Marly Youmans, whose latest novel, “Glimmerglass,” was one of the a dozen featured books by…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Mickie’ Howard, 93; WWII Veteran ONEONTA – Elva “Mickie” Howard, 93, a WAAC during World War II and later cook for 20 years in the Laurens Central School cafeteria, passed away on Wednesday morning at Fox Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Mickie was born on Oct. 22, 1921, in Blaine, Miss., the daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha (Barrett) Mitchell. She married Robert V. Howard on March 6, 1944. She enlisted in the Women’s Army Air…
IN MEMORIAM: Leslie Quackenbush, 89; WWII Veteran ONEONTA – Leslie T. Quackenbush, 89, a World War II veteran and ECD Bendix retiree, passed away on Wednesday at Fox Hospital.…
IN MEMORIAM: Shirlene Ouimet, 66; Retired From Job Corps ONEONTA – Shirlene M. Ouimet, 66, who worked for the Oneonta Job Corps for 34 years, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at the Chestnut Park Nursing Home. Shirlene was born on May 12, 1948 in Oneonta, the daughter of the George W. and Ann M. Oliver. She married Alfred H. Ouimet on Aug. 3, 1996, in Oneonta.…
Valerie Hitt Takes 3-Day Cancer Walk Off Bucket List By LIBBY CUDMORE • The Freeman’s Journal Edition of Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 Valerie Hitt feels helpless no more. “I’ve had several personal losses from cancer,” she said. “And you feel so helpless. I wanted to do something different, something for a good cause. It seems like a good thing to do, since I can do it.” Hitt, the owner of Serenity Fitness, raised $2,300 to walk 60 miles around San…
Canadarago Lake Plan Will Be Detailed Tuesday COOPERSTOWN – The Tuesday, Nov. 25 meeting of the Otsego County Water Quality Coordinating Committee will feature a presentation by Carter L. Bailey titled “Canadarago Lake Watershed Protection Plan: Working Together for a Common Goal.” The meeting is at 1 p.m. in Classroom A at The Meadows, hosted by the Otsego County Planning Department. It is free and open to the public.…
