New Owner To Reopen Nick’s Diner In January By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Whether you’re in the mood for a classic porkchop dinner, some classic Italian fare or even a pizza to take to a party, Nick’s Diner will soon have you covered. Under the new ownership of Rodney Thorsland, the rennovated West End establishment is slated to open in early January. “The idea has always been to preserve it, to upgrade it, but have it…
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Half-Price Adoptions Offered Through Year’s End At SSPCA COOPERSTOWN – Now through the end of the year, adoptions of all adult dogs and cats are 50 percent off at the Susquehanna SPCA. “Our shelter has been operating at capacity for weeks,” said Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The sooner we find good homes for the animals currently in our care, the faster we can begin working to adopt out cats and dogs on the waiting list.” The Susquehanna SPCA is located just south of Cooperstown at 4841 State…
Catskill Choral Society Plans Weekend Of Carols The Catskill Choral Society is rehearsing at this hour at Cooperstown Central’s Sterling Auditorium for “Noel! A Celebration of Carols,” to be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday (this evening) at Cooperstown High School, and at 3 p.m. Saturday (tomorrow) at First United Methodist Church, Oneonta. On stage are Treble Trouble, part of the Choral’s Youth and Children’s Choirs; from left, Kayla Buttermann, Joanna Ferrara, Taryn Brockway, Charlotte Adelmann, Marta Dangca, Kaylee Ferrara and…
IN MEMORIAM: Lloyd C. McMurdy, 91; Agway Information-Technology Pioneer COOPERSTOWN – Lloyd Charles McMurdy, retired Agway Petroleum information technology manager, passed away Nov. 27, 2018, from metastatic multiple myeloma following a couple years at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. He was born Jan. 22, 1927, to Lillie Roth McMurdy and Ollie McMurdy. In his youth he was active in 4H and sports, and graduated the top of his Class in 1944 from Jefferson Central School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Anna Spath, 78, Oneonta; Worked At Letchworth Developmental Center ONEONTA – Anna Spath, 78, who retired to Oneonta, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at her home, following a brief illness. Anna was born Feb. 24, 1940, in Middletown, to the late Peter and Helen (Vandermark) Elliott Jr. She lived in the Stony Point and Middletown area for more than 40 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward Fahey, 58; Richfield Army Veteran Loved Cars RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Edward R. Fahey, 58, an Army veteran and auto enthusiast, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. He resided on Route 20. He was born on Nov. 19, 1960, in Ilion, a son of Robert and the late Ann Rathmussen Fahey. He was raised and educated in Richfield, graduating from Richfield Springs High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army proud, for 10 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael Mongillo, 91; D&H Conductor, World War II Veteran ONEONTA – Michele (Michael) Mongillo, 91, Oneonta, a retired D&H conductor whose Navy service included an assignment to Tinian, where the U.S. detonated the first atomic bomb, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1926, in Oneonta, the son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Perrine) Mongillo. Mike graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1944.…
IN MEMORIAM: John F. Parks, Sr., 90; Tired Iron Member; Antique Tractor Buff PITTSFIELD – John F. “Jack” Parks Sr., 90, a member of the Tired Iron of the Butternut Valley Club and an antique tractor buff, passed away on Nov. 23, 2018, at his home. Jack was born on May 14, 1928 in Ilion, the son of Frank & Blanche (Williams) Parks. His childhood was spent in the South Edmeston area, and he was a graduate of New Berlin…
Man Found Dead Inside Smoky Home Authorities Don’t Yet Know Why Bassett Security Guard Passed Away By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – A Milford man was found dead in his Center Street home in “smoky conditions” following a 911 call made by his son. Wade Bostwick, 49, a member of Bassett Hospital’s security team, was found deceased inside the home by Milford volunteer firefighters after a call at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. “We received a…
IN MEMORIAM: Dean G. Utter, 78; Farmer Was ONC BOCES President CHERRY VALLEY – Dean Grover Utter, 78, a lifelong farmer, school board member and former ONC BOCES board president, passed away Nov. 15, 2018, at Bassett Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on April 12, 1940, to Almond Grover Utter and Evelyn Prime Utter of Cherry Valley. He graduated from Cherry Valley Central School, and attended Syracuse University and Cornell University. He was the loving husband of…