In Memoriam Marshall L. Thorne, 80 Oct. 23, 1941 – Jan. 28, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Marshall Lewis Thorne, 80, a life-long resident of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 28, 2022, at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Otego. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Sandy, who passed away November 8, 2021. Born October 23, 1941, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Marshall was one of three sons of Loren E. and…
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In Memoriam Lloyd H. Johnson, 83 April 24, 1938 – January 30, 2022 ONEONTA – Lloyd H. Johnson, 83, passed away January 30, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown from complications of Covid and underlying health conditions. He was born April 24, 1938 in Halcott Center, the son of Milbert and Edna (Simmons) Johnson. He married Rosanne Brickwedde on November 17, 1956 at St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta. Together they owned and operated the family dairy farm, Fairlane Farm…
In Memoriam Scharlene A. McPhail March 8, 1944 – January 28, 2022 ONEONTA – Scharlene Ann McPhail, 77, passed away on January 28th, 2022 peacefully at home with her family. Born on March 8th, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Alberta McDermott. Scharlene was a graduate of Madonna High School in Niagara Falls, NY. She married Donald McPhail on February 17th, 1968 and they were happily married for 54 years.…
‘Grand Slam Guitars’ fills Cooperstown Main Street storefront By Ted Potrikus Along with the book shop still there today, 139 Main Street in Cooperstown has seen a wide variety of occupants over its history. In its time, the impressive storefront has housed a car dealership, an auto garage, gift shops, a stereo and record store and now, after more than a year with its lights out, is home once again to retail with the opening of Grand Slam Guitars. Guitarist…
In Memoriam Alan B. Sheldon, 78 October 14, 1943 – January 17, 2022 EDMESTON – Alan B Sheldon, 78, of Edmeston, passed away Monday January 17, 2022 in New Berlin. Alan was born on October 14, 1943 in Oneonta the son of the late Howard and Evelene Field Sheldon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Kathleen in June 2021. He is survived by his daughters Caprice (Paul) Eckert of Edmeston, Monica (Brandon)…
In Memoriam Virginia Lee Ganio, 70 November 18, 1951 – January 7, 2022 MT. VISION – Virginia Lee Ganio, 70, of Mt. Vision passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Bassett Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 18, 1951 in Cooperstown the daughter of the late Gino and Rosabel (Miller) Ganio. Virginia graduated from Laurens Central School and went on to further her education and graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Horticulture. Having a…
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In Memoriam John Wellman Becker, 94 March 11, 1927 – December 23, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – John Wellman Becker, 94 of Cranberry Township, PA, died peacefully December 23rd, 2021 at UPMC Passavan Hospital in McCandless PA. He was born March 11, 1927 in Cooperstown NY to Clyde S. Becker, Sr. and Laura Green Becker. John’s childhood was marked by an early love of music. He studied piano with several teachers and by high school he was accompanying public events all over…
In Memoriam William “Bill” F. Laymon, 53 October 2, 1968 – December 11, 2021 William Frank “Bill” Laymon, 53 of South Edmeston passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 in Albany. Bill was born on October 2, 1968 in Cooperstown the son of Stanley and Edna Laymon Sr. Bill was a lifetime resident of the area living in South Edmeston. He was an honorable, selfless, hardworking, dedicated son, father, Papa, Poppy, and friend. He was the proud owner of Lacar…
Oneonta Boys Varsity Cross Country finish third in Class “C” Section IV championships Last Thursday, November 4, Senior Korbin Jones and Junior Brandon Gardner led the Oneonta Boys Varsity Cross Country team to a third-place team finish among 15 Class “C” teams at the Section IV Championships and State Qualifying meet held at the Chenango Valley State Park.…