IN MEMORIAM: Joseph R. Keegan, 91; World War II Vet, Retired Statistician CHERRY VALLEY – Joseph Roger Keegan, 91, a World War II veteran and retired statistician in state and federal governments, passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 in St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City on Jan. 20, 1927, the eldest son of the late Roger and Beatrice (Reape) Keegan, both immigrants from Ireland. He married Patricia (Ford)…
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College Student Charged For Breaking OPT Door ONEONTA – A Hartwick College student was arrested after allegedly kicking and breaking the glass door of the Oneonta Public Transit offices over Labor Day weekend, Police Chief Doug Brenner said today. Ellis Hancox, 20, was arrested by Oneonta Police after surveillance footage from the OPT showed him trying to board the Hillside Commons bus at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, before turning away from the bus and allegedly kicking the glass door,…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty Thompson, 86; Librarian Began Career At Huntington ONEONTA – Elizabeth “Betty” (Miller) Thompson, 86, whose year on the staff of the Huntington Memorial Library launched her life’s work, passed away surrounded by family, on Aug. 31, 2018, in Cortland. Formerly of Newark Valley, she was originally from Oneonta. Betty was born on Feb. 17, 1932, attended Bugbee Elementary School and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1949. She studied history and Spanish at Hartwick College, graduating in…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert N. Conley Jr., 67; Returned From Navy Career To Unadilla UNADILLA – Robert N. Conley Jr., 67, who returned to Unadilla after 22 years in the Navy, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Unadilla on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Bobby was born on May 20, 1951, in Clarksburg, W.Va., to the late Eleanor and Robert N. Conley Sr., both of whom were longtime residents of Unadilla before their passing.…
IN MEMORIAM: Myron Fassett, 83; Lifelong East Springfield Dairyman EAST SPRINGFIELD – Myron Fassett, 83, dairy farmer, died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, surrounded by his family. Myron was born on July 13, 1935, in East Springfield, son of Owen and Iva Fassett. He was married to Madeline Fassett for 36 years. He owned and operated the Clinton Camp farm with his brother Kermit Fassett his entire life. Myron had four sons, Rich, Don, Tom, and Bob, who were raised…
IN MEMORIAM: Vivian M. Brown, 85; Seven Children Survive Oneonta Woman ONEONTA – Vivian M. (Goodspeed) Brown, 85, of Oneonta, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 29, 1932, in New Berlin, to the late LeRoy C. and Rose V. (Decker) Goodspeed. She married Robert A. Brown on Sept. 10, 1949; they had 58 years together before he predeceased her on May 13, 2008. He was a D&H retiree.…
Opera Lovers Flock For Stewart At Otesaga Opera lovers gathered in the ballroom of the Otesaga hotel on Saturday morning to hear author James Stewart speak with Francesca Zambello about Opera uniqueness as an art form, and how Glimmerglass is branding their performance experience to their customers while moving the medium forward into the future. The talk also included various musical numbers by guest singers. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com) Save…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Great Piano Music In Concert MUSIC FESTIVAL – 7:30 p.m. Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee, Piano, present selections by Mozart, Debussy, Stravinsky, Granados, others. Includes works for solo piano, four-hand piano. Cost, $25 general admission. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 877-666-7421 or visit www.cooperstownmusicfest.org RENAISSANCE FAIR – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Medieval Ren fair features crafters, vendors, games for kids & adults, auctions, performances by variety of musical groups. All welcome to come in period…