In Memoriam Marie Margaret Johansen, 82 August 26, 1939 – June 5, 2022 EDMESTON – God needed another angel and he brought the best one ever home to him in the early morning hours Sunday June 5, 2022. Marie Margaret Johansen departed for her heavenly reward from her home, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. Mom was born on August 26, 1939 in Saint Johns, Newfoundland. She was the oldest of five children born to Augustine and Margaret (Murphy)…
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In Memoriam Joseph F. Santiago, Jr., 33 Sept. 8, 1988 – April 28, 2022 BURLINGTON – Change is inevitable; it is a constant, a “sure thing”. We can try to ignore it, outrun it, or force its hand, but have no doubt: Change is but a moment away. We are given opportunities to steer its course, or if we wish, sit back and let chance decide the destination our lives will take. Such is the gift of Free Will. There…
Reasons to be Cheerful Editorial: March 31, 2022 In the beautiful 1979 movie “Being There,” Peter Sellers portrays a gentle and illiterate gardener who implausibly becomes a national sensation in a world gone wrong amid deep recession and winter malaise. A talk show host asks him for his outlook on the nation’s economic future. He pauses for a moment and says, “In the garden, growth has its seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Walk Through Winter Wonderland WINTER WALK – 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Rescheduled from 1/17 due to winter storm Izzy) Enjoy the beauty of winter on this tree ID walk while you stretch your legs, get some fresh air. Dress appropriately for weather on this , bring your own water. Free, registration required. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association at Robert V. Riddell State Park, Davenport. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/winter-walk/…
In Memoriam Joseph A. Bouck Sr., 80 March 27, 1941 – January 17, 2022 EDMESTON – Joseph A. Bouck Sr, 80, of Edmeston passed away on Monday January 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born on March 27, 1941 in Albany, NY the son of the late Peter and Nellie Rivenburg Bouck. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his step father Robert Porth, brothers James and Leonard Bouck and a sister Marion…
In Memoriam Alan B. Sheldon, 78 October 14, 1943 – January 17, 2022 EDMESTON – Alan B Sheldon, 78, of Edmeston, passed away Monday January 17, 2022 in New Berlin. Alan was born on October 14, 1943 in Oneonta the son of the late Howard and Evelene Field Sheldon. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 53 years Kathleen in June 2021. He is survived by his daughters Caprice (Paul) Eckert of Edmeston, Monica (Brandon)…
In Memoriam Tyler Ray, 28 Oct. 27, 1993 -Jan. 6, 2022 Tyler Ray, 28, of New Berlin, passed away on January 6, 2022 in Albany, NY. Tyler was born on October 27, 1993 in Cooperstown, NY, and spent his entire life in the Edmeston area. Tyler attended Pathfinder Village School and worked with Aqua Valley as a bottle labeler. He enjoyed being outdoors playing basketball, riding bikes, ATV’s, swimming in the pool, and playing golf. He had a heart…
In Memoriam Patricia Lynn Miles, 66 Worked in home healthcare, collected pig figurines EDMESTON – Patricia Lynn “Penny” Miles, 66, of Edmeston, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021 at home. Penny was born in Ilion, NY the daughter of Harold James and Alice Lydia Wilkinson Vibbard. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Orville Willard Miles in 2009, a sister Eileen Alice Vibbard in 1988, and brother James Ellis Vibbard in 1981.…
In Memoriam Ronald R. Martin, 80 Dec. 17, 1941 – Dec. 18, 2021 Ronald R. Martin 80, of Edmeston, passed away at his home on December 18, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Utica, NY on December 17, 1941 the son of the late Kenneth and Betty Salisbury Martin. A lifetime resident of the area, Ron married Jo-Ann Lewis on January 1, 1965 in the Leonardsville Methodist Church. He retired after 26 years as a heavy…
In Memoriam Connie M. Abrams, 56 Electrician, spent life helping others Medford – Connie Marie Abrams, age 56, of Medford, NJ, passed on to glory November 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving wife of 18 years, Jill. Adored Mother “Maddy” of their son, Chase. Beloved sister to Herbie Abrams (Michelle). Devoted Aunt to Jessica, Cody, and Joey. Dear “Sister” to Paula Kosko (Dave and Ronin King). She had…