In Memoriam George W. McCrea, 86 February 11, 1936 – June 16, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – George W. McCrea, age 86, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 16, 2022. George was born February 11, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of James M. and Alice (Reilly) McCrea. When he was a youngster his family moved to Laurens, where he graduated from Laurens Central School with the Class of 1955. During his high school years, he was a…
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In Memoriam Marie Margaret Johansen, 82 August 26, 1939 – June 5, 2022 EDMESTON – God needed another angel and he brought the best one ever home to him in the early morning hours Sunday June 5, 2022. Marie Margaret Johansen departed for her heavenly reward from her home, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Mom was born on August 26, 1939 in Saint Johns, Newfoundland. She was the oldest of five children born to Augustine and Margaret (Murphy)…
In Memoriam Eugene Roe Nower, 70 May 6, 1952 – May 29, 2022 EDMESTON – Eugene Roe Nower, 70, of Edmeston, passed away May 29, 2022 in Cooperstown, NY. Eugene was born May 6, 1952 as Eugene Robert Roe to the late Clarence and Bessie Roe. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, a special nephew Steven Roe and friend Alan Nower. He graduated from Jefferson Central School and worked as a nurse…
In Memoriam Sammy Dallas Bayes, 82 July 9, 1939 – May 12, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Sammy Dallas Bayes, a Tony Award nominee whose career as a director, choreographer and writer in musical theater, television and movies passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 82. Born July 9, 1939, in Wasco, California, Sammy was the son of Sam Tony Bayes and Zana Marie Frost Bayes. Raised in Pueblo, Colorado, he attended…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 16 Learn to Bake with the Huntington Memorial Library BAKING CLASS – 6 p.m. Learn how to make light and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls at home with amateur baker Alex Benjamin. Zoom link & ingredients will be sent 5/13. Cook-a-long or just enjoy the show. Presented online by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. BLOOD DRIVE – 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Richfield…
In Memoriam Arnold L. McLean Jr., 61 March 13, 1961 – May 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Arnold “Arnie” L McLean Jr, 61, died unexpectedly, at his home Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born March 13, 1961 in New Berlin, NY to Arnold “Cork” and Dorothy “Dot” McLean. He was a friend to all and will be missed for his exceptional sense of humor, as well as his willingness to help anyone in need. He lived life with a strong…
In Memoriam Gerald D. Monroe, 76 September 13, 1945 – May 8, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Gerald Douglas “Jerry” “Jiggs” Monroe, 76, of Cooperstown, passed away Sunday morning, May 8, 2022, at the Samuel S. Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany following a valiant battle with cancer. Jerry, or Jiggs, as many people knew him, was born September 13, 1945, in Cooperstown, a son of Walter J. and Ernestine (Tabor) Monroe. He was raised in Hartwick and attended Hartwick High School.…
In Memoriam Mary June Dickinson, 99 June 25, 1922 – May 3, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Mary June Dickinson, of Penn Yan and formerly Cooperstown, was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law and wife during her incredible 99 (almost 100) years of life. She went to be with her Lord peacefully on May 3, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Mama” to her family and many friends. Mary was born June 25, 1922 to Charles and Louise (Carey) Klein in New…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 7 Craft Fair for Mother’s Day MOTHER’S DAY – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come celebrate spring and choose a special gift from local vendors. Southside Mall, 5006 St. Rt. 23, Oneonta. 607-432-4401 or visit www.facebook.com/southsidemall/ BLOOD DRIVE – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Briggs Hall, Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org LOVE YOUR PARK –…
In Memoriam Louise “Lee” Potter, 86 July 15, 1935 – May 2, 2022 DE WITT – Louise “Lee” (Eaton) Potter passed away Monday, May 2, at her home in De Witt after an accidental fall. Lee was born on July 15, 1935 in Cooperstown, N.Y., to Edwin and Inez Eaton. She was 86 when she passed. Lee graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1952. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1956. Lee was tirelessly active in her…
