IN MEMORIAM: Robert E. Wing, Sr., 84; Inducted Into CNY Stock Car Hall Of Fame MORRIS – Robert E. Wing, Sr., 84, a truck driver and inductee into the Central New York Stock Car Hall of Fame, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his own home on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. Robert was born on Feb. 4, 1934, in Oneonta, a son of the late Fayette and Olga (Johnson) Wing. Robert had a beautiful marriage with Joan Marie Luckhurst until…
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IN MEMORIAM: Edward Fahey, 58; Richfield Army Veteran Loved Cars RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Edward R. Fahey, 58, an Army veteran and auto enthusiast, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. He resided on Route 20. He was born on Nov. 19, 1960, in Ilion, a son of Robert and the late Ann Rathmussen Fahey. He was raised and educated in Richfield, graduating from Richfield Springs High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army proud, for 10 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael Mongillo, 91; D&H Conductor, World War II Veteran ONEONTA – Michele (Michael) Mongillo, 91, Oneonta, a retired D&H conductor whose Navy service included an assignment to Tinian, where the U.S. detonated the first atomic bomb, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1926, in Oneonta, the son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Perrine) Mongillo. Mike graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1944.…
IN MEMORIAM Frederick L. Munson, 96, Oneonta; Founded Building Supply Company ONEONTA – Frederick L. Munson, 96, an entrepreneur who founded Munson’s Building Supplies, passed away Nov. 26, 2018, at Fox Hospital. He was born July 8, 1922, in Oneonta, the son of Lewis and Mable (Murphy) Munson. He married Audrey Clark on July 29, 1945, in Oneonta. She predeceased him on Aug. 3, 2014. At the end of high school, Fred was encouraged to become a business owner. He…
$2 MILLION FUND DRIVE LAUNCHED CAMPAIGN GOAL: BUILD NEW SPCA (reprinted from this week’s Hometown Oneonta, Freeman’s Journal) By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com HARTWICK SEMINARY – When Stacie Haynes first arrived at the Susquehanna SPCA, the new executive director walked through the building and made a list of what needed work. Among the issues she found were a leaky roof and a mold-covered poster in what would become the surgery room. According to Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning Boston,…
Man Found Dead Inside Smoky Home Authorities Don’t Yet Know Why Bassett Security Guard Passed Away By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MILFORD – A Milford man was found dead in his Center Street home in “smoky conditions” following a 911 call made by his son. Wade Bostwick, 49, a member of Bassett Hospital’s security team, was found deceased inside the home by Milford volunteer firefighters after a call at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. “We received a…
IN MEMORIAM: Caroline Sarafin, 74; Farmers’ Wife Active In Richfield Life RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Caroline A. Sarafin, 74, who retired from farming into an active role in community life, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning Nov. 21, 2018, at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in Cooperstown. She was born on July 15, 1944 in Herkimer, daughter to the late Frank and Eleanor Kroll. Caroline was raised and educated in Richfield Springs, graduating from Richfield Springs Central School, Class of 1962.…
IN MEMORIAM: Dean G. Utter, 78; Farmer Was ONC BOCES President CHERRY VALLEY – Dean Grover Utter, 78, a lifelong farmer, school board member and former ONC BOCES board president, passed away Nov. 15, 2018, at Bassett Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on April 12, 1940, to Almond Grover Utter and Evelyn Prime Utter of Cherry Valley. He graduated from Cherry Valley Central School, and attended Syracuse University and Cornell University. He was the loving husband of…
Herzig: Name Airport To Honor Sam Nader By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Mayor Gary Herzig will ask Oneonta Common Council to approve the re-naming of the Oneonta Municipal Airport in honor of Sam Nader at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4. “At our airport, I recently participated in the first graduation of Oneonta Job Corps’ Drone Operator program,” said Herzig. “While doing so, I could not help but think that this event would never have taken…
IN MEMORIAM: Douglas J. Card, 91; Edmeston, New Berlin Businessman EDMESTON – Douglas J. Card, 91, of Edmeston, proprietor of Card’s Garage and Card’s Auto Parts here and in New Berlin, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Cooperstown, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on June 9, 1927, in New Berlin, the son of the late William and Marjorie Scott Card.…
