IN MEMORIAM: Ethel Joan Vetter, 78; Nurse, Fire Dept. Auxiliary President COOPERSTOWN – Ethel Joan Vetter, 78, a nurse and past president of the Cooperstown Fire Department Auxiliary, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at her Pink Street home surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 15, 1939, in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of George and Estell (Jochim) Hoffman. She graduated from PS 119, Queens; Richmond Hill High School, Queens; and Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing, Brooklyn, in 1961,…
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IN MEMORIAM: Jack Donaldson, 80; Survivors Include Daughter In Otego ONEONTA – Jackey Jo “Jack” Donaldson, 80, of Lake Placid, Fla., passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon Sept. 13, 2017, at Tampa General Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia, in Otego, choir director at First Presbyterian Church, Oneonta. Jack was born on June 11, 1937, in Confidence, Iowa, to Edith (Brown) and Jack Donaldson. He attended Corydon High School and graduated with the Class of 1955.…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty J. Wellman, 92; 50-Year Boy Scout Council Employee LAURENS – Betty J. Wellman, 92, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. During the last days she had the comfort and support of her family by her side. She was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Norman Kent and Adeline Theodora Murphy. She grew up in Pierstown, and…
2,000 ATTENDED SATURDAY Harvest Fest Gate May Break Record Mira Miler-O’Connor, 7, of Cooperstown, (in lime T-shirt, top photo) was among the youngsters delighting at Dickens the Clown’s juggling fiery sticks – and, from time to time, dropping a few – today at The Farmers’ Museum’s 39th annual Harvest Festival, which wrapped up at 4 p.m. Museum officials said 2,000 people attended Saturday, close to a record, and today’s sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s drew local a similar…
IN MEMORIAM: Zell Allen Butler, 74; Electrical Contractor Retired In Oneonta ONEONTA – Zell Allen Butler, 74, of Oneonta, an electrical contractor who for many years owned and operated Zell Butler Contractors Inc. in West Hartford, Conn., passed away Thursday, Sept.14, 2017, at the VA Hospital, Albany. He was born July 8, 1943, in Herkimer the son of the late Zell and Edith Louise (Yule) Butler.…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas F. Krietsch, 30; Richfield; Combat Veteran Of Iraq War RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Thomas F. Krietsch, an Iraq War combat veteran, passed away unexpectedly at his parents’ home in Richfield Springs on Saturday, Sept. 9. He was 30. Tom loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking his dogs Bouncer and Cheeko for long walks in the woods. He ran track and played football for the Richfield Springs Indians. He also enjoyed cooking for his family.…
IN MEMORIAM: Jennifer Collins, 91; Nurse’s Aide Leaves Many Survivors SCHENEVUS – Jennifer Collins, 91, a nurse’s aide who retired in 1985 after many years at Bella Vista Nursing Home in Richfield Springs, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017, in Fox Nursing Home. She was born on Aug. 1,1926, in Grand Gorge, a daughter of the late Osmer and Hazel Whispell Mondore. She was raised and educated in Grand Gorge. Jennie was the widow of Perry Collins…
IN MEMORIAM Esther C. Brooks, 88, Dietician; Husband Director Of Clark Gym COOPERSTOWN – Esther C. Brooks, 88, former CCS cafeteria manager whose late husband was Clark Sports Center director, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 10, 2017, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Otsego. Born Esther Claire Kent on Aug. 24, 1929, in Lawrence, Mass., she was a daughter of Charles Francis Kent and Clara Mary née Balfour Kent. After graduating from high school, Esther attended Simmons College in…
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Otsego County Democrats Gather For Foothills Dinner Above, Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig, along side Rich Abbate, Otsego County Democratic Chairman, addresses the democrats gathered at the annual Henry Nichols Democratic Dinner held at Foothills on Saturday evening. Local representatives were able to network and meet upcoming candidates while enjoying a prime rib dinner from Mel’s at 22 in Cooperstown. At left, guest of honor Jeff Katz, Mayor of Cooperstown, was the recognized for his work and leadership as an Otsego…