IN MEMORIAM: Gladys Howe, 97; Retired Educator Active In Grange WESTVILLE – Gladys G. Howe, a native of Cooperstown, dedicated educator, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully Sunday night, Feb. 10, 2019, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Westville. She was 97. Born April 13, 1921, at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Edwin N. and Blanche O. (Palmer) Bowen of Lentsville, Town of Middlefield.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Beverly J. Graves, 89; Retired OHS Cook Lived On Crumhorn MARYLAND – Beverly J. Graves, 89, of Crumhorn Mountain, retired cook at Oneonta High School, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Russell and Doris (Duggleby) Wilson. Bev graduated from Oneonta High School.…
Skeptical Seward Had ‘Frank Talks’ With Frontier, PSC Senator Urges Constituents To Keep Complaints Coming Until Outages End MORRIS – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today said he has received assurances from Frontier Communications and from John B. Rhodes, state Public Service Commission chairman, that frequent lengthy outages in telephone service in the Butternut Valley will be address. But he added, “the proof is in the pudding. I will remain vigilant and encourage constituents to keep me apprised of any…
IN MEMORIAM: Edgar ‘Perry’ Pope, 90; Served In World War II, Korean Conflict NEW BERLIN – Edmeston native and veterans of World War II and Korea, Edgar “Perry” Pope, 90, of South New Berlin, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the Norwich Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Born in Edmeston, Perry was the son of Edward and Nillie (Green) Pope. He married Gladys Mudge on May, 18 1959, in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter E. Backus, 88; Korean War Vet, Union Leader At Scintilla SIDNEY – Walter Edmund Backus, 88, a Korean War veteran and union leader during 40 years at Scintilla (Amphenol) passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home. Walt was born in 1930 and graduated from Bainbridge-Guilford High School in 1947. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Army; he was discharged in July 1950. Walt was recalled to active duty on Nov.…
IN MEMORIAM: Colleen J. Edwards, 82; 30-Year Bacteriologist At Sidney Hospital Colleen Jane Edwards, 82; a 30-year bacteriologist at The Hospital in Sidney, who over the years lived in all three Tri-Town communities, was passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Fox Hospital. She was born on Jan. 28, 1937, in Cannonsville, daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Almy) Scofield.…
ARTISTS WANT TO COLLABORATE Feasibility Report: Oneonta Is Perfect For Artspace Project By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Artspace believes that Oneonta would be an ideal location for a mixed-use, live/work spaces for artists, according to a report from the Minneapolis-based non-profit released today. “The report speaks clearly,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “They found a lot of support and a real sense of need for this kind of construction.” Collaborative workspace/maker space was the most-needed usage, the…
IN MEMORIAM: Mary L. Knicklebine, 79; Navy Vet, Lifelong Gilbertsville Resident GILBERTSVILLE – Mary L. Knicklebine, 79, a Navy veteran survived by three children and life-long resident of Gilbertsville, passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Mary was born on May 7, 1939 in Oneonta, a daughter of the late Robert and Emilie (Williams) Faber. Mary graduated from Gilbertsville Central School, Class of 1957.…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward V. Spencer, 93; Drove Tractor-Trailers Until Reaching 80 ONEONTA – Edward Vines Spencer passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home, surrounded by loved ones. He was 93. Ed was born May 4, 1925 in Pittsfield, to George and Ida Spencer. He fondly remembered growing up on a farm with his parents and two brothers Don and Bob. He enjoyed reminiscing about the farm animals, particularly two work horses named Dolly and June and the…
IN MEMORIAM: MarcAnthony J. Yonnone Leaves Family Mourning After 10 Weeks ONEONTA – MarcAnthony Jack Yonnone was born on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at 9:49 a.m. to his loving parents, Carmine Yonnone IV and Heather Romeo. He weighed 6.5 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. MarcAnthony’s family was blessed to have spent 10 weeks with him before he went to his heavenly home the morning of Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Although he wasn’t here for long, MarcAnthony touched so many…
