IN MEMORIAM Lt. Col. John W. Penree, 61; Served From Bosnia To Iraq HARTWICK – Lt. Col. John W. Penree, who served in the Army and National Guard for more than four decades, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was 61. A native of Utica, he was born on Dec. 26, 1956, to William and Sophie (Hula) Penree. He was the third oldest of seven children, having…
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IN MEMORIAM: Dorcas Yoder, 24; Young Mother Succumbs To Cancer MORRIS – Dorcas D. Yoder, 24, who had been fighting cancer for the past year, has passed away. She was the daughter of Daniel and Iva Weaver. She and her husband, Josh, were married in August 2016, and they brought into being a beautiful son, Nathan, nine months ago.…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Bruce Harris, 79, Springfield; Neurosurgeon, Farmer, Musician SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Dr. Bruce S. Harris, physician, farmer and musician, died on March 31, 2018, at home, where he had been cared for by hospice and his family. The cause of death was metastatic prostate cancer. His death brought closure to a life of professionalism and service, of cultivation and propagation of a love of the arts, most especially music, and of commitment to a way of life that…
IN MEMORIAM: David M. Wilfeard, 63; Cooperstown Native Worked At Bassett COOPERSTOWN – David M. Wilfeard, 63, of Cooperstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, following complications stemming from the treatment of lung cancer. David was born at Bassett on Sept. 7, 1954, a son of Herbert and Irene (Childs) Wilfeard. He attended Cooperstown Central School, graduating with the Class of 1973. He married Elizabeth Stager on May 21, 1983. David…
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IN MEMORIAM: Ellery Bostwick, 70; Dairy Farmer, Fireman, Town Justice MILFORD – Ellery F. Bostwick, 70, a dairy farmer, 39-year volunteer firefighter and town justice, passed away March 16, 2018, at Bassett Hospital in the presence of his family. He was born May 16, 1947, in Oneonta, the son of Ellery M. and Dorothy (Quick) Bostwick. Ellery graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1968. He married Linda Hinkley Aug. 4, 1968, in Cooperstown Junction Methodist Church.…
Oneonta, CCS Students Join National Walkout By IAN AUSTIN & PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Abbey Goulding didn’t mince words this morning when it came to telling her fellow Oneonta High School students how she felt about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on the one-month anniversary of the shooting that left 17 dead. “Kids who should have been standing up on stage like this one in the spring, wearing the cap and gown…
County GOP Backs Devlin For 4th Term Fernandez Plans Primary Challenge MILFORD – The Otsego County Republican Committee endorsed county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. Saturday for a fourth term, according to county Chairman Vice Casale. Casale said retired state trooper Bob Fernandez said he will circulate petitions to primary Devlin in a Sept. 10 primary. The GOP chair said the secret ballot garnered 2-1 support for Devlin. Fernandez said the actual count was 42-27.…
In Memoriam April Funeral Planned For Rev. Douglas Deer COOPERSTOWN – Rev. Douglas M. Deer, a retired American Baptist minister, drew his last breath on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. A celebration of his life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown.…
IN MEMORIAM: Eleanor V. Bronner, 88; Raised Harness Horses Near Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Eleanor V. Bronner, 88, who with her husband trained harness horses on their Ricetown Road property in the Town of Middlefield, died Saturday evening, March 3, surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 4, 1929, and raised in The Bronx, she was the daughter of Leslie and Alma (Becker) Lyle. Although raised in the city, Eleanor adored the country and nature. She married Charles Bronner on July…