In Memoriam Lawrence D. Richards, 67 September 11, 1954 – June 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Lawrence Dale “Lannie” Richards, a longtime resident of the Cooperstown area, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home on Van Yahres Road. He was 67. Born September 11, 1954, in Westfield, Massachusetts, Lannie was one of five sons of Harold P. and Kathryn M. (Walrath) Richards. Raised in Cooperstown, he graduated with the Class of 1973 from Cooperstown Central School. On June…
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In Memoriam Barbara I. Brandow, 89 August 5, 1932 – June 19, 2022 Oneonta – Barbara I. Brandow, 89, passed away June 19, 2022 at her home. She was born August 5, 1932 in Maplecrest, the daughter of David Bell and Lucy (Crandell) Irish. Barbara graduated from Windham Ashland Jewett Central School, Valedictorian of the Class of 1950. She married Alton “Dutch” Brandow on September 19, 1952. Barbara was the co-owner and operator of a dairy farm in Fergusonville from…
In Memoriam George W. McCrea, 86 February 11, 1936 – June 16, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – George W. McCrea, age 86, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 16, 2022. George was born February 11, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of James M. and Alice (Reilly) McCrea. When he was a youngster his family moved to Laurens, where he graduated from Laurens Central School with the Class of 1955. During his high school years, he was a…
In Memoriam Jeffrey W. Chamberlain, 59 December 1, 1962 – May 27, 2022 ONEONTA – Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Chamberlain passed away May 27, 2022 in Utica, NY, at the age of 59. Jeff was born in Johnson City, NY, to parents Gary and Barbara Chamberlain and attended Oneonta High School and graduated from South Jefferson High School in Adams, NY. He also attended Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY. Jeff was a mason for Casler Masonry, Inc., and he was…
In Memoriam Barbara Joan Cohn Peet, 79 January 12, 1943 – May 27, 2022 ONEONTA – Barbara Joan Cohn Peet passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s disease on May 27, 2022 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was born January 12, 1943, in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of Alva and Freda (Watson) Cohn. She grew up in Schenevus where she attended and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School. When Barbara was married to Richard Peet, they lived in Oneonta, NY, before moving to Florida. They loved Zephyrhills where she lived for 25…
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.…
In Memoriam Sammy Dallas Bayes, 82 July 9, 1939 – May 12, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Sammy Dallas Bayes, a Tony Award nominee whose career as a director, choreographer and writer in musical theater, television and movies passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 82. Born July 9, 1939, in Wasco, California, Sammy was the son of Sam Tony Bayes and Zana Marie Frost Bayes. Raised in Pueblo, Colorado, he attended…
In Memoriam Arnold L. McLean Jr., 61 March 13, 1961 – May 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Arnold “Arnie” L McLean Jr, 61, died unexpectedly, at his home Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born March 13, 1961 in New Berlin, NY to Arnold “Cork” and Dorothy “Dot” McLean. He was a friend to all and will be missed for his exceptional sense of humor, as well as his willingness to help anyone in need. He lived life with a strong…
In Memoriam Louise “Lee” Potter, 86 July 15, 1935 – May 2, 2022 DE WITT – Louise “Lee” (Eaton) Potter passed away Monday, May 2, at her home in De Witt after an accidental fall. Lee was born on July 15, 1935 in Cooperstown, N.Y., to Edwin and Inez Eaton. She was 86 when she passed. Lee graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1952. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1956. Lee was tirelessly active in her…
In Memoriam Ann Lois Edwards, 81 Feb. 22, 1942 – Apr. 29, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – At Noon on April 29, 2022, Ann Lois Edwards passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, of natural causes, at home, with her husband at her side. She was in her eighty-first year. Born February 22, 1942, in Little Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Ashe and Elizabeth Dudik Ashe. Her paternal ancestry descended from Germans who had made the Great…
