In Memoriam Jean D. Holbert, 82; Survived by 10 Children EDMESTON – Jean D. Holbert, 82, a former farmer who worked at Pathfinder Village, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She was born on Nov.1, 1938 in Olyphant, Pa., the daughter of Bertha & Frank Ceresko. On Aug. 17, 1957 she married George E. Holbert in Heart Lake, PA. Jean worked alongside of George on the family farm for many years until the farm was sold in…
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Drop-Off Point For Proper Flag Disposal Set Up Locally, Part Of Statewide Effort ONEONTA – With Memorial Day around the corner, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today took advantage of the Office of General Services drop-off location at the Homer Folks Facility to properly retire a used American flag. He encourages others to do the same. “The Stars and Stripes represent the sacrifices made by our service members in defense of our rights and freedoms,” said Senator Seward. “I appreciate…
IN MEMORIAM: Martha M. Fish, 99; Worked At Homer Folks For 23 Years ONEONTA – Martha M. Fish, 99, who worked for almost a quarter-century at Homer Folks Hospital, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2018, at Fox Nursing Home. She was born in Otego on Sept. 12, 1918, to Frank and Leita (Danforth) Shalor. Martha was a resident of West Oneonta for 85 years, moving to The Plains in 2011.…
IN MEMORIAM: Albert Schrag, 84; NYC Steamfitter Retired To Oneonta DAVENPORT – Albert Schrag, 84, of Davenport, a former security guard at Homer Folks Hospital, passed away on April 30, 2017, at Bassett Hospital after battling a long illness. Albert was born in Queens and spent most his career working as a New York City steamfitter. He also served as a fire commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department. After retirement Al worked as a security guard the Oneonta TB…