IN MEMORIAM: Michael Melius, 32; Oneonta Landscaper Born In Sidney ONEONTA – Michael Robert James Melius, Jr., 32, a landscaper in Oneonta, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017. Michael was born the son of Joan and Michael Melius, Sr. on Feb. 9, 1985, in Sidney.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Kay Mabie, 82; Retired To County After Police Career In Florida COOPERSTOWN – Catherine (Kay) Mabie, who returned to Otsego County after a law-enforcement career in Florida, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, with family by her side at the Cooperstown home of her daughter, Judy Reynolds, where she had resided since October 2015. She was born in Goshen, Orange County, on March 25, 1935, to Elsie and Forrest Rosencrans and attended school in Walden. While living in…
Worcester Wins Another $111,000 To Create Its New Public Library ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today announced another $111,374 for renovations of an adjoining 19th century mansion as the new home of the Worcester Free Library, among $700,000 library construction grants forthcoming in his 51st District. Other winning libraries in Otsego County are:…
IN MEMORIAM Robert H. Boyle, Age 88; Writer, Environmentalist COOPERSTOWN – Noted author and environmentalist Robert H. Boyle passed away May 19, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Born on Aug. 21, 1928 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Elizabeth Coundouris Boyle and Robert Hamilton Boyle. He attended the Loyola School in Manhattan and then Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. After graduating from Trinity in 1949 with a BA in history, he studied…
IN MEMORIAM: Ronald Luettger, 58; Retired 25-Year Teacher At Unatego ONEONTA – Ronald Luettger, 58, retired 25-year teacher in the Unatego Central School District, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Ronald was born on Dec. 29, 1958 in Brooklyn, the son of Franz and Elke (Schumacher) Luettger. He grew up on Long Island, graduating from North Babylon Senior High School, where he was active in jazz bands and track, holding the half-mile track record for many years. Outside of school…
IN MEMORIAM Leonard D. ‘Bud’ Perry, 71; Former County Highway Supt. CHERRY VALLEY – Leonard D. “Bud” Perry, the former Otsego County highway superintendent and civic leader in this village, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was 71. He was born in Cooperstown on July 11, 1945, the son of Donald S. and Marjorie (Vogelien) Perry. He grew up on Montgomery Street and graduated from Cherry Valley Central School, Class of 1963.…
IN MEMORIAM: Madolyn Danzi, 96; 3 Daughters, 9 Grandchildren Survive ONEONTA – Madolyn M. Danzi, 95, of Oneonta, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 11, 1922, in Oneonta, the daughter of Francis and Shelby (Nader) Monser. She married her best friend, Otto P. Danzi, on July 26, 1947 in Oneonta. He predeceased her on September 30, 2007. Madolyn started every day with her quiet time,…
Oneonta Veterans Brave Rain For Parade In Oneonta, the rain broke just in time for the Memorial Day parade and service in Neahwa Park this morning. Here, Color Guard members Gary Ballard, Gary Walters, and Wayne Gregory, all of Oneonta, and Chris Proctor and Harry Martin, both of Otego, await the start of the service. At right, Cliff Eaglefeathers, Bloomville, who served in the Army from 1967-69, wore his headdress as he marched in the parade to honor his Native…
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IN MEMORIAM: Lysle M. Parker, 90; Noted Farmer, Lifelong Basketball Fan EDMESTON – Lysle M. Parker, 90, a dairy farmer, and avid basketball player at Edmeston Central who was a life-long fan of the game, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, in Little Falls. Lysle was born on Oct. 12, 1926 in New Berlin, the son of the late Maurice and Grace Meeker Parker, and grew up on South Street. He was a graduate of Edmeston Central School, where…
