IN MEMORIAM: John Simonds, 90; Retired From D&H After 44 Years ONEONTA – John D. Simonds, 90, who retired after 44 years with the D&H Railroad here, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. He was born March 8, 1929, in Oneonta the son of the late Francis and Frances (Beams) Simonds.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Donald Bush, 74; Vietnam Veteran, Laurens Mayor LAURENS – Donald R. Bush, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and former mayor of Laurens, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018, at Bassett Hospital after an extended illness. Born, July 25, 1944, he was the son of Walter K. Bush and Olive (Spoor) Bush. Born and raised in Laurens, Don graduated from Laurens Central School in 1961. After graduating high school, Don worked at Phillips Buick in Oneonta.…