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IN MEMORIAM: Gary Bean, 66; Ran Mill Work Company Locally EAST WORCESTER – Gary R. Bean, 66, who operated Gary Bean & Son Mill Work Inc. here, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Bassett Hospital. He was born April 22, 1949, in Exeter, N.H., the son of Marshall G. and Stella Elaine (Tait) Bean.…
IN MEMORIAM: Fred Kurkowski, 85; Chaired SUNY Education Department ONEONTA – Frederick F Kurkowski, “Fred”, 85, retired chairman of SUNY Oneonta’s Education Department, passed away on March 1, 2016, at Fox Hospital with his family at his side. Fred was born on Jan. 19, 1931, in Cooperstown, the son of August and Mary (Burke) Kurkowski. Fred graduated from Richfield Springs Central School and then entered the Army and was honorably discharged. Fred was an outstanding athlete who played all sports…
IN MEMORIAM: SUNY Retiree Fred Kurkowski ONEONTA – Frederick F. Kurkowski, 85, a retired SUNY Oneonta administrator, passed away today. Details will be forthcoming from the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.…
Principal Lewis, Student Decker Oneonta ‘Trailblazers’ For 2016 ONEONTA – The city Commission on Community Relations & Human Rights has named its Women’s Trailblazer honorees for 2016: • In the “Over 25” category, Coleen Lewis, principal, Oneonta Middle School. She was a founding member of 100 Women Who Care, which chooses a beneficiary a year and raises money for it, including $3,000 for St. James Food Pantry, $4,200 for Family Services Association, and $6,000 for Athelas Therapeutic Riding in Otego. The…
State Education Commissioner Will Pay First Visit To County ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, announced today that MaryEllen Elia, the new state education commissioner, will visit Laurens Central School on Thursday. Senator Seward and Commissioner Elia will join Laurens Central School Superintendent Romona Wenck for a tour, and will have a chance to talk with students, teachers, and administrators during her visit.…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas C. Brady, 57, Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Thomas C. Brady, 57, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 23, 2016, at his home in the Village of Cooperstown. He was born Sep. 30, 1958, in Jamaica, Queens, a son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Hinck) Brady. …
IN MEMORIAM: Anita M. Baird, 87; Active At First Baptist For 62 Years ONEONTA – Anita M. Baird, active in First Baptist Church for 62 of her 87 years, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. Anita was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Deposit; the daughter of Lester and Cora (Baker) Lewis. She married Eli (Bud) Baird Jr. on July 19, 1947 in Oneonta. She was predeceased by Bud in December 2002. Anita had a servant’s heart,…
OFFICIAL OBITUARY RELEASED ‘Coach’ To Many, Pat Grasso Was ‘Pop Pop’ To Grandkids Editor’s Note: While recognitions of Pat Grasso have appeared in several publications since the revered Laurens coach and athletic director passed away on Tuesday, the family released this official obituary this morning. LAURENS – Pasquale J. Grasso “Pat”, 82, died on February 23, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, N.Y. Pat was born July 24, 1933, in Schenectady, the son of James William and Rose (Mazzotti) Grasso. …
