In Memoriam Joan K. Mayhew, 86 Aug. 6, 1934 – May 25, 2021 CARSON CITY, NEV. – Joan K. Mayhew, a former resident of the Village of Cooperstown and retired first grade teacher, passed away Tuesday evening, May 25, 2021, at Carson Tahoe Care Center in Carson City, Nevada. She was 86. Born August 6, 1934, in Oswego, Joan was a daughter of Frank and Clara (Bears) Koster. She was married to Donald Kelsey “Duke” Mayhew for 52 years until…
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In Memoriam Kobey John King, 23: welder and dog lover ONEONTA – Kobey John King was born at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY on March 4, 1998. He died at age 23 as the result of a motorcycle accident in New Jersey on June 7, 2021. He is survived by his parents Tom and Jill King of Otego, NY. His grandparents, John and Jan Stankiewicz of Oneonta, NY. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Emily and…
In Memoriam Keith Floyd Mayne, 83 Feb. 22, 1938 – Jun. 13, 2021 Keith Floyd Mayne, 83, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born on February 22, 1938 in New Berlin the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Wightman Mayne. In addition to his parents, he was pre deceased by sister Lillian Hotaling, sister in law Marjorie Tauss, and a brother in law Gordon Wheelock.…
In Memoriam Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75 April 24, 1946 – June 10, 2021 Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75, of Edmeston passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 10, 2021 at her home. Kathleen was born on April 24, 1946 in Cortland, NY. She was pre deceased by her parents Douglas J. and Catherine Nancy Aloi Card. She is survived by her husband Alan B. Sheldon who she married July 22, 1967, daughters Caprice (Paul) Eckert of Edmeston, Monica (Brandon) Clark of Edmeston, sisters…
In Memoriam Elfreda Watts Coss Beach, 93 Active in Sweet Adelines, West Oneonta Fire Department ONEONTA – Elfreda Watts Coss Beach, born May 15, 1927 in Bellshill, Scotland to Robert Edward and Edith McCombe Coss, raised in Glasgow, passed away May 4, 2021. She married Allan Rich Beach of Hobart, NY on June 2, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland. After 71 years of marriage, he predeceased her on October 1, 2016. She lived in West Oneonta; Juno Beach, Fla.; New Holland,…
IN MEMORIAM Patricia A. Romaine, 74 ‘Jack of all Trades’ Cooperstown – Patricia A. (Parlatore) Romaine, 74, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021 at Cooperstown Center in Cooperstown. Patricia was born on January 8, 1947 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, daughter of the late Patsy and Frances (Capoccitti) Parlatore. She enjoyed cross stitching, doing crossword puzzles and reading. Patricia will be remembered for her ability to strike up a conversation with anyone. She enjoyed the music and movies of Elvis Presley,…
IN MEMORIAM Stanley G. Smith, 61 April 27, 1960 – May 23, 2021 ONEONTA – Stanley G. Smith, 61, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1960 in Delhi, to Francis “Smitty” and Elizabeth (Slater) Smith. Stan was a 1979 graduate of Oneonta High School, where he played football and baseball. He worked for several years at Brook’s BBQ. Stan worked also for Otsego County Senior Meals on Wheels.…
IN MEMORIAM Joseph George Smaila III, 92 Rotarian president, he helped start Worcester Pool and Worcester Health Center Worcester – Joseph George Smaila III, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2021. Joe was born in January of 1929 in New York City to Anna Udovich, who was originally from Austria. He graduated from Worcester Central School, Class of 1949. He worked at his family’s restaurants, Bright Side Central Hotel and Anna’s Restaurant. He also worked…
IN MEMORIAM John R. Sovocool, 65 Marathoned in all 50 states RICHFIELD SPRINGS – John R. Sovocool, 65, was born January 25, 1956 in St. Johns, Newfoundland in Canada to Wilbur Sovocool and MaryAnne Cranston Sovocool and passed away May 20, 2021 in Batavia, NY. John graduated from LeRoy High School, Cornell University, Golden State University and served in the US Air Force. For the last 20 years he owned and operated the Fieldstone Farm Resort. In his off time,…
In Memoriam Patrick R. Materazzo, 86 Served in the Navy, worked in aerospace Sidney – Patrick Materazzo, age 86, of Sidney, lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 1, 1934 to Luigi and Concetta (Testa) Materazzo. Pat graduated from Amsterdam High School and Mohawk Valley Community College, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for over 30 years in the…
