In Memoriam James Stearns, 69; Dairyman With Wide Interests RICHFIELD SPRINGS – James J. Stearns, 69, of Hugick Road, a retired dairy farmer whose interests ranged widely to include Percherons, raising unusual chickens, growing roses and day lilies, and playing the organ, passed away on Thursday morning March 21, 2019, at Bassett Hospital.…
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Gladys ‘Nicky’ Smith, 91; ‘Mom’ To Many Sang Daily RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Gladys E. “Nicky” Smith, 91, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Cooperstown Center surrounded by her loving family. Born May 14, 1927, in Bridgewater, she was raised and lived most of her life in the Bridgewater, Sauquoit, Clayville and Van Hornsville area. She married Leland Smith in December 1944.…
IN MEMORIAM: Shirley (Busse) Walrath, 76; Funeral Sunday For Chef In Local Restaurants COOPERSTOWN – Shirley M. (Busse) Walrath, 76, who cooked for years at the former TJ’s and other local restaurants and was a well-known figure on Main Street, died March 20, 2019. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown.…
IN MEMORIAM: ‘Nicky’ Smith, 91; ‘Mom’ To Many, She Sang Every Day RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Gladys E. “Nicky” Smith, 91, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Cooperstown Center surrounded by her loving family. Born May 14, 1927, in Bridgewater, she was raised and lived most of her life in the Bridgewater, Sauquoit, Clayville and Van Hornsville area. She married Leland Smith in December 1944. Nicky was a homemaker, cook, mother, wife, friend and “mom” to many. The Smiths were dairy…
Saturday’s Triple OT Braces Hawkeyes For Sunday Win By LIBBY CUDMORE • The Freeman’s Journal & Hometown Oneonta COOPERSTOWN – Longtime CCS basketball fan Fred Lemister knows a championship team when he sees one. “I have seen remarkable teams and remarkable talent on that floor,” he said. “But I have never seen the cohesion, the camaRAderie that I saw in this team.” The Cooperstown varsity basketball team took home its first Class C Championship ever – as Hawkeyes or Redskins…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Film Society Screens ‘The Last Picture Show’ FILM SOCIETY – 7 p.m. Film Society of Cooperstown presents “The Last Picture Show” (1971). Free, refreshments included. Village Ball Room, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-437-6903 or visit www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Pantaleoni Concert Series To Feature Flutist, Pianist CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Flutist John Ragusa and pianist Jeremy Wall perform as part of the Hewitt and Patricia Pantaleoni Memorial Concert Series. Free. Room 201, Fine Arts Center, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3419.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Polar Bear Jump Recipients Reception RECEPTION – 10 a.m. The 2019 Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump recipients will receive their checks during a church service. Public welcome. Portlandville United Methodist Church, 2878 NY-28, Portlandville. Info, (607) 286-7101.…
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1927-2019 As ‘Voice Of Oneonta,’ Joe Campbell Beloved For 50 Years, DJ, Radio Fans Went On ‘Sentimental Journey’ Together Editor’s Note: This article recounting “Voice of Oneonta” Joe Campbell’s career in radio appeared on Jan. 14, 2011, in Hometown Oneonta. A legend in his adopted hometown, he passed away early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019. An obituary and memory book are available from the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements. Meanwhile, take a walk down Memory Lane. By JIM…
