IN MEMORIAM: Marilyn E. Martin, 93; Helped Husband’s Veterinary Practice UNADILLA – Marilyn E. Martin, 93, who helped manage her husband’s veterinary practice here for many decades, passed away following a brief illness at Waterville Residential Care Center on Sunday, June 17, 2018, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Marilyn was born in Ancram, Columbia County, on March 28,1925, to Gladys and Peter Piester. She graduated from Roeliff Jansen School in Hillsdale. She worked at Western Printing in…
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IN MEMORIAM Dustin N. Groat, 19; RSCS Graduate Died When Kayak Capsized In Lake RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Dustin Norman Groat, 19, of Richfield Springs, who passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, when his kayak capsized on Canadarago Lake during a storm. He was born on Feb. 2, 1999, in Cooperstown, the son of Eric Groat and Evelyn Seward, and graduated from Richfield Springs Central School, Class of 2017. Dustin and his dad had a special connection and he loved spending…
IN MEMORIAM Edson, Mary Kitchen, Bainbridge; Couple Killed In Two-Car Crash BAINBRIDGE – The funeral service was this morning for Edson and Mary Kitchen, the Bainbridge couple killed in a two-car crash in the Broome County town of Colesville Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Edson and Mary were married May 18, 1985. After 33 years of marriage, they still showed us all what a devoted couple should be. You never saw Ed without Mary or Mary without Ed. They will forever…
IN MEMORIAM: John D. Ramsey, 75; Bon Vivant Enjoyed Golf, Socializing COOPERSTOWN – John D. Ramsey, 75 died in his Frog Hollow home in Cooperstown on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Born in the Bronx on March 3, 1943, John was raised from an early age by his grandmother in New York and southern California. John grew up in a privileged manner. From his childhood on he was surrounded by and in the company of his grandmother’s many adult friends and often…
Editorial, June 15, 2018 ISN’T IT TIME FOR A CHANGE? Elect Len Carson County Sheriff. Able, Proven Public Servant Would Change Conversation When you think about it, with the amount of baggage both Republican and Democratic designees for county sheriff are carrying, 2018 would be a great opportunity for a third person to run as an independent. You may have a favorite candidate of your own, but how about someone like Len Carson, the Oneonta Republican who narrowly lost reelection…
ARC Otsego Opens Otsego ReUse Center ONEONTA – ARC Otsego celebrated the grand opening of their Otsego ReUse Center on Duane Street this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of their location. Betty Li set up in the old Bresees’ warehouse, ReUse acts as a collection station for usable items that were destined for the landfill. “Since our soft opening in November, we have already kept over fourteen tons of usable items out of our landfills.” remarked Pat…
IN MEMORIAM: Margaret Finch, 81; Lived In Oneonta Area All Her Life DAVENPORT – Margaret R. Finch, 81, a lifelong resident of the Oneonta area, passed away Monday, June 12, 2018, in Cooperstown. Margaret married Joel on July 3, 1953, and in addition to raising five children, she spent over 20 years working for the Fox Hospital Food Service Department, retiring in 2010. She and Joel also resided in Florida for over 10 years.…
Editorial, June 8, 2018 Amy Schumer Proves It Cooperstown-Oneonta Market CAN Support Top Acts. Study Should Underscore That Amy Schumer’s almost-instantaneous sellout performance Tuesday, May 29, at Oneonta’s Foothills Performance Arts Center proves it: There is a demand for top-rated entertainment in Otsego County. The remaining question: What’s the price point? As Schumer proved, $20 – a true bargain – is fine. So is probably $30. Maybe $40. Certainly, at $50 a seat there will probably be some audience erosion,…
IN MEMORIAM Devin Mahoney, 35, Vet, Musician, Dies In Accident In Baltimore, Md. ONEONTA – Devin Kobos Mahoney, 35, an 101st Airborne veteran and musician, passed away unexpectedly after an accident on May 30, 2018, in Baltimore, Md. Devin was born April 3, 1983, in Oneonta, the son of Robert Mahoney and Linda (Kobos) Thomas. He attended St. Mary’s School and Oneonta High School. Devin served in the Army in the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault. Devin was a talented musician,…
IN MEMORIAM: Scott David, Springfield Center SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Scott E. David passed away suddenly at home Friday, June 8, 2018. He was born in Cooperstown, the son of Stewart and Kathy Coveny David.…
