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COOPERSTOWN—Josephine L. Bliss, a lifelong resident of the Cooperstown community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Her passing was in the presence of family at her home on State Route 28, in the hamlet of Index, just south of the village. She was 85 years old.
Josie, as she was affectionately known by her friends, was born on December 20, 1938, the third of four daughters of Max Gorney and Mary (Peplinski) Gorney. Josie was born on the family…
In Memoriam Daniel Lee Schoellig, 69 1953-2023 WEST BURLINGTON—Daniel Lee Schoellig, 69, of West Burlington passed away doing what he loved on March 10, 2023. Daniel was born on October 31, 1953 in Cooperstown, the son of the late Fred and Anna (Gregory) Schoellig. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his in-laws, Jennie and Charles Gelatt, a granddaughter, Abigail Schoellig, a sister-in-law, Jean Schoellig, and his pup, Ralph.…
News in Brief February 16, 2023 Otesaga Golf Season Extended To March 31COOPERSTOWNThose who think that golf is just a summer hobby should hang on to their clubs and get ready to sharpen their skills this winter. The Otesaga Resort Hotel is introducing a state-of-the-art TrackMan indoor golf simulator at its Leatherstocking Golf Course Clubhouse, allowing participants to “play” the resort’s famed course in a whole new way now through March 31.Golfers can choose from more than 200 golf courses…
News from the Noteworthy Clark Dairy and Creamery Builds on a Century of Farming The Clark Dairy Farm and Creamery, located near Delhi, dates to 1907. It is operated by fifth-generation dairyman Kyle Clark, in partnership with his father, Thomas. In an earlier era, the farm also ran a creamery, long closed, where their milk was packaged for local retail sale. After graduation from SUNY Morrisville in 2018, where he was introduced to modern creamery operation (and automated milking), Kyle…
Community Rallies To Help Local Family By TED MEBUST FLY CREEK – Not long after a fire engulfed their equipment barn on Friday, November 25, the Hriber family has been dealt yet another unfortunate hand. Donna Hriber, who has made a career of working with area students at Cooperstown School District, suffered complications from a knee replacement surgery she received earlier this year and is now out on disability leave.…
In Memoriam Mary J. Hoose, 91 October 27, 1931 – November 21, 2022 PORTLANDVILLE – Mary J. Hoose, of Portlandville, passed away Monday morning, November 21, 2022, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 91. Born at home in Hartwick on October 27, 1931, Mary was one of five children of J. Paul and Elenor (Bradley) Jones. Raised on her family farm in Hartwick, she graduated from Hartwick High School with the Class of 1949. At a local…
In Memoriam Richard Elderkin, 79 August 7, 1943 – September 5, 2022 ONEONTA – Rich was born on August 7, 1943 in Oneonta, NY to Leslie and Lucille (Mulford) Elderkin. He was raised on the family farm in West Laurens. It was there where he learned his strong work ethic and mechanical skills (“There were no holidays on our calendar”). His father died when Rich was 16, which left him running the 100 head family farm together with the hired…
In Memoriam Joan Marie Lovett Bardin, 88 May 25, 1933 – December 27, 2021 GARRATSVILLE – Joan Marie Lovett Bardin, 88, born May 25, 1933 in Salisbury/Lakeville CT. Joan was the daughter of Silas and Eva Lovett. Married George on June 29, 1952, in Norfolk CT and then moved to NY and raised their 3 beloved children. Joan worked many years on the family farm until they sold out in 1989.…
Letter: Farmers deserve a fair return Recent reports and letters that advocate for keeping the overtime pay threshold at 60 hours rather than reducing it to 40 present valid issues facing farmers today. Farmers struggle, caught between increasing costs and low income from processors who set the prices they will pay. Farming is a noble profession; farmers need and deserve to make a steady, predictable profit. Paying overtime at the 40-hour threshold will hurt farmers. Prices would need to rise…
In Memoriam Anthony G. Schlesier, 86 October 1, 1935 – October 16, 2021 HARTWICK – Anthony G. Schlesier, a long-time resident of Hartwick, died October 16, 2021. He was 86 years old. Anthony was born in Huntington on October 1, 1935, and was predeceased by his wife Angelina S. Schlesier. He spent most of his career in agriculture and retired from the Army Reserves. He enjoyed his retirement by traveling and spending time on the family farm. He will be…