In Memoriam Arleigh Fikes, 87 June 8, 1935 – December 20, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS – Arleigh Fikes, 87, of Burlington Flats, passed away December 20, 2022 in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by his loving family. Arleigh was born on June 8, 1935 in Utica, NY the son of the late Charles and Cecilia (Lamanque) Fikes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Frederick Fikes. He is survived by his wife Janet Fikes of Burlington Flats, a son…
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In Memoriam Leonard Bridger, 86 1936 – 2022 Leonard (Hank) Bridger passed on December 18th in peace at 86 yrs old. He was son of Leonard & Martha (Wykoff) Bridger, born 1936 and graduated a native of Oneonta. He is survived by wife Jeanne (Mohar) Bridger, daughter Kelly Bridger, son Jim & wife Chrissy Bridger, grandsons Jack & Sawyer Bridger along with nieces and nephews. It’s an impossible task to sum up a lifetime of a man like Hank. He…
In Memoriam Sharon W. Sprague, 90 March 25, 1932 – December 17, 2022 WEST WINFIELD – Sharon W. Sprague, 90, of West Winfield, NY passed away at home on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sharon was born on March 25, 1932 in Walton, NY the son of the late Walter A. and Maude E Borden Sprague. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Nellie in 2015, sisters Lu Anne Benjamin and Ellen Stephens, a son Joseph Sprague,…
Auction Ends Friday Evening COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Chamber is currently running its annual “Scoop It Up!” Online Auction, the proceeds from which go toward the chamber’s year-round efforts to support and promote the local business community. More than 50 items generously donated by chamber member businesses are up for grabs, including memorabilia, gift cards, overnight stays, gift baskets, gift cards and more. “The auction is a lot of fun, and we are so grateful to our members for taking the time…
In Memoriam Peter C. Lewis April 11, 1959-December 2, 2022 NEW JERSEY—Peter C. Lewis, 63, passed away December 2, 2022 at Cooper Hospital in New Jersey. He was born April 11, 1959 in Huntington Station, New York, the son of Charles Harry and JoAnn Muriel (Peldunas) Lewis. Peter graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus, Class of 1978. He then enlisted into the United States Air Force, serving from 1978 to 1998. While in the military, he met…
In Memoriam Clara B. Holford September 3, 1928- November 21, 2022 ONEONTA—Clara B. Holford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Clara lived in an assisted living center in Oneonta, New York where her sister, Sally Bennett, still resides. Clara was born September 3, 1928 in Sharon, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Fred R. Brooks Sr. and Frances Becker Brooks. Clara was predeceased by her brother, John Brooks, and sisters, Fredine Cooke and Charlotte Roberts. She is survived…
In Memoriam Patrick F. “Tex” Gorden, Jr., 74 December 2, 1948 – December 13, 2022 MARYLAND – Patrick F. “Tex” Gorden, Jr., who served for many years as a locomotive engineer for The Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 74. Born December 2, 1948, at home on South Delaware Street in the Village of…
In Memoriam Loretta H. Cursh, 108 1914-2022 NEW BERLIN – Loretta Holloway Cursh, 108, passed away peacefully in New Berlin surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born on April 30, 1914 in Burlington Flats, NY the daughter of the late Roscoe and Catherina Ros Holloway. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Cursh, a son Frederick Page, a son in law Guy Carey, two brothers Willis and Chester and sisters Julia, Gertrude, and Anna.…
In Memoriam Francis G. ‘Frank’ Slocum 1931-2022 UNADILLA—Francis G. “Frank” Slocum, 91 of Unadilla passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born on May 26, 1931 in Oneonta to Forrest and Helen (Becker) Slocum. Frank met Jean on a blind date and they married August 18, 1956 and moved to Unadilla. Jean predeceased him on February 8, 2021. Frank was a retired machinist of Amphenol Corp. and drove school bus for Unadilla…
In Memoriam Jacqueline B. Mayne, 89 February 9, 1933 – December 4, 2022 EDMESTON – Jacqueline B. Mayne, 89, of Edmeston, met Jesus face to face on December 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. “But best of all the wonders As I cross death’s cold, dark sea Will be His beautiful nail-pierced hands Reaching out to welcome me.” Jacqueline was born on February 9, 1933 in White Plains, Ny the daughter of the late William Vankirk…
