In Memoriam Michael M. LaDuke, 69 May 19, 1953 – March 14, 2023 WOODSTOWN—Michael Matthew LaDuke, 69, of Woodstown, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Cooperstown, New York on May 19, 1953 to Harry “Dutch” LaDuke, Jr. and Marion “Maisie” Lane LaDuke, he was the youngest of four children. He was a carpenter by trade and an extremely talented artist. His proudest accomplishment, beside…
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In Memoriam Michael Janitz, 67 December 17, 1953 – July 19, 2021 Oneonta – Michael Janitz, 67, passed away at home unexpectedly on July 19, 2021. He was born December 17, 1953 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Paul and Mary (Hart) Janitz Sr. Michael was a 32-year Local Union Carpenter. He also was the owner and operator of Sharp Cut Construction for 15 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, fishing, hunting, and football, he was a Giants fan;…
IN MEMORIAM: John R. Timer, 63, Laurens; Farmer, Man Of Many Skills LAURENS – John R. Timer, 63, of Laurens, a dedicated farmer, gifted mechanic, fine carpenter and tractor-pull champion, was called home by his Savior on Aug. 26, 2020, while in the care of his family. John was born on Aug. 29, 1956, a beloved son of Albert Timer Sr. and Emily Mednansky Timer. John was a lifelong resident of the Laurens and Mount Vision areas.…
IN MEMORIAM: Stephen J. Allen, 33; New Berlin Carpenter Dies In New Jersey NEW BERLIN – Stephen “Steve” J. Allen, 33, of New Berlin, a carpenter by trade, passed away unexpectedly while working in New Jersey. Steve was born on Feb. 8, 1986, in Lowville, the son of Gerald J. Allen and Tamara Radziewicz Zehr. Steve was pre-deceased by his paternal grandmother Doris Fletcher. Born in Lowville, Steve spent his first 14 years there before moving to New Berlin. A…
IN MEMORIAM: Howard R. Harder, 86; Trained Bird Dogs, Including NY Champ UNADILLA – Howard R. Harder 86, who a union carpenter who raised bird dogs and won a state championship with his dog, Popper, passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at the Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. He was born the son of the late Robert and Lula (Chickering) Harder, Sr. in Charlottesville. There, Howard went to school in a one-room schoolhouse, then moved to Oneonta…
IN MEMORIAM: David L. Cole, 69; Vietnam Veteran, General Carpenter WESTFORD – David L. Cole, 69, a Vietnam veteran and independent carpenter, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 24, 2017 at home. He was 69. He was born June 25, 1948, in Cobleskill, the son of Sylvester and Margaret (Englert) Cole. Dave graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School, Class of 1967. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, 1968-69, in Company C, 815th Engineer Battalion, Central Highlands. He…
IN MEMORIAM: Russell Hoag, 73, Carpenter; In Retirement, Captained ‘Rusty Nail’ In S.C. ONEONTA – Russell Harvey Hoag, 73, of Cape Carteret, N.C., who raised his family and practiced his carpentry trade in Oneonta, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House, Newport. Mr. Hoag was born in Delhi to William Harvey Hoag and Olive Easson Hoag. Hoagie was raised in Delancey. He was trained to be a master carpenter by his Grandfather Harvey and he took…