IN MEMORIAM: Patricia A. Tasior, 71; Marine Served As Pittsfield Town Clerk NEW BERLIN – Patricia A. Tasior, 71, of New Berlin, who served in the Marines and Air National Guard and, later, as Pittsfield town clerk, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at her home. Pat was born on on Aug. 24, 1948 in Utica, the daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis Kostyczak Tasior. Pat grew up in Edmeston, where her family lived on the second…
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IN MEMORIAM: John B. Barown, 67; Air Force Veteran, Milford Postmaster RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John B. Barown, 67, an Air Force veteran and former Milford postmaster, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at his home in the Village of Richfield Springs after a period of declining health. John was born May 31, 1952, in Jersey City, N.J., the son of Bartholomew and Inge (Wappler) Barown, Sr. When John was young, he and his family moved to Hartwick, where, for many years,…
IN MEMORIAM: Ralph E. Pye, 96; Air Force Veteran Of World War II SCHENEVUS – Ralph E. Pye, 96, Town of Maryland, a World War II Air Force combat veteran, passed away Jan. 11, 2020, with his devoted family at his side, at the state Veterans Home at Oxford, where he received outstanding care. He was born March 29, 1923, in Dolgeville, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Hays) Pye. Following high school graduation, Ralph enlisted with the military. He…
LETTER from DICK DOWNEY Benefits Of Gas Aren’t Fossil-Fuel Fiction To the Editor: Bob Eklund (“Praise For Fracking? Let’s call It Fossil-Fuel Fiction,” Jan. 2-3, 2020) and I are opposing veterans of the Gas Wars and almost friends. The environmental and economic benefits of gas are NOT fiction. The EPA reports CO2 emissions peaked in 2007 as gas replaced coal in electric power generation. By 2017 emissions dropped 28 percent to 30-year lows. Emissions fell another 2.1 percent last year,…
LETTER from ED LEONE Battle Of Bulge Reminds Us Of Drago, Nader’s Sacrifice To the Editor: It’s always the right time to be thankful for our veterans who have served selflessly around the world so that we at home can live in peace. The 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge reminds me of the privations and sacrifice these magnificent soldiers faced all those years ago. I recommend Academy Award winning movie, “Patton,” to see a depiction of the…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter J. Hribar, 84; Korean War Vet, Worked In Frankfort RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Walter J. Hribar, 84, a Korean War veteran and longtime Richfield Springs resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in his home. He had the comfort of his loving family at side. Walter was born on March 6, 1935, in Fly Creek, son of the late Anthony and Anna Pope Hribar. A lifelong area resident, he was educated at Richfield Springs Central School.…
IN MEMORIAM: Maynard E. Pier, 98; World War II Vet Lives In Schenevus SCHENEVUS – Maynard Edwin Pier, a longtime resident of Schenevus and World War II veteran, passed away Nov. 6, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1921, the son of Clarence and Gladys Pier, and is survived by his brother, Millard and several nieces and nephews.…
IN MEMORIAM: Armand Charpentier, 70; Vietnam Vet Participated In ‘Guns-A-Go-Go’ UNADILLA — Armand Charpentier, 70, a Vietnam War veteran who participated in the “Guns-A-Go-Go” initiative, passed away on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. He was born in Brooklyn, on Jan. 8, 1949, to Maria and Pierre Charpentier. He enlisted in the Army at 17 and served in the Vietnam War. He had deployed with the “Guns-A-Go-Go” while serving in the 1st Calvary Division, 1st…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta Nov. 14-15, 2019 PHOTO OF THE WEEK BEST of THE BEST Helios’ Day Ayres, ‘Man With A Plan’ Dad Said ‘Talk To Folks’; Mom, ‘Be Leader’ Door Closes, Opens Onto Rustic Ridge FRONT PAGE Rare Races Possible In Cooperstown Oneonta Parking Reforms In Works 3rd CSO Prospect’s Focus: Tchaikovsky County Manager Decision Is Nearing EDITORIAL From All, Best Wishes For Speedy Recovery COLUMNS ZAGATA: The Haves And Have Nots BENSEN: In…
COOPERSTOWN VETERANS DAY Mayor Tillapaugh Honors Vets At Cooperstown Center…
