IN MEMORIAM: Lois Gengenbach, 84; Farmer With Extension-Service Husband COOPERSTOWN – Lois J. Gengenbach, a long-time resident of Cooperstown who had run a farm with her extension agent husband, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. She was 84. Born Nov. 29, 1933, in Hudson, she was a daughter of Michael and Helen (Hover) Bessman. She married William H. Gengenbach, also from the Hudson area, on Sept. 4, 1954, at The Church of…
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13 Candles Lit For Victims In Pennsylvania, Kentucky By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Rev. Joseph Perdue, First Baptist Church of Cooperstown, did not mince words as he read a statement from Zack Jackson, pastor, Community United Church of Christ in Reading, Penn, as part of the vigil for those killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue. “This man who committed this massacre is a self-proclaimed Christian,” he said. “You will be tempted to say ‘He’s not…
IN MEMORIAM: Phyllis Basile, 90; Bookkeeper Moved To Hartwick COOPERSTOWN – Phyllis Basile, 90, mother of the longtime former Hartwick Fire Company #2 fire chief and a Queens native who relocated to Hartwick, passed away at Midnight on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born Aug. 4, 1928, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Queens, she was one of seven children of Mauro and Marie (Croce) Maiorino.…
Fired House Chaplain Preached At St. Mary’s COOPERSTOWN – Father Patrick J. Conroy, who filled in in at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Catholic Church when the pastor, Father John Rosson, went on vacation in October, has been ousted as chaplain at the U.S. House of Representatives under a cloud of controversy. “As you have requested, I hereby offer my resignation as the 60th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives,” read Father Conroy’s letter to Speaker…
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IN MEMORIAM: Joann M. O’Brien, 59, Cooperstown; Fought Cancer 10 Years COOPERSTOWN – Joann M. O’Brien, 59, of Cooperstown, passed away following a valiant battle with cancer Sunday morning, February 4, 2018, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was born in Port Chester, one of three daughters of Joseph Alan and Dolores (Miller) Theriault. A graduate of Mamaroneck High School, she later served as a bus driver in New Rochelle. After moving to Cooperstown, Joann worked for a time…
IN MEMORIAM: Helen Chetner, 90; Retiree Active In St. Mary’s Church COOPERSTOWN – Helen F. Chetner, 90, a New York Telephone Co. retiree who was very active in St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” parish, peacefully left her family and friends on Dec. 26, 2017. She had been a resident at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta, since 2014. Helen was born July 19, 1927, to Charles and Helen E. M. (Korinek) Chetner in Lodi Township, N.J.…
IN MEMORIAM Mickey Ryan, 87, Milford Farmer, NY American Legion Commander MILFORD – Mickey Ryan, 87, of Milford, a past state commander of the American Legion, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2017, at the state Veterans’ Home at Oxford, where he was given compassionate care while struggling with Alzheimer’s. Mickey loved life and people, worked hard and played even harder.…
IN MEMORIAM: Joseph Piambino, 78; Engineer Retired To Cooperstown Area COOPERSTOWN – Joseph Piambino, 78, formerly of Long Island, a manufacturing engineer who retired to the Cooperstown area, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 10, 2017, at his home on Hade Hollow Road with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Brooklyn, a son of Frank and Frances (Ingargiola) Piambino. He married Linda Ketcham on Sept. 3, 1988, in Mount Sinai, Suffolk County.…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward C. Storck, 68; Water Plant Operator For New York City BURLINGTON FLATS – Edward Casey Storck, 69, chief operator of a New York City Water Treatment Plant in Sullivan County, passed into eternal life Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at his home in the Town of Burlington. He was born April 21, 1948, in Brooklyn, the eldest son of Edward and Geraldine (Dee) Storck. He was raised in Congers, Rockland County.…
