IN MEMORIAM: Clinton J. Hall Sr., 87; Marine, Gilbertsville Central School Retiree GILBERTSVILLE – Clinton J. Hall Sr., 87, a Marine who retired from Gilbertsville Central School District as maintenance supervisor, passed away on March 15, 2019, at Chase Nursing Home. Born in Westfield, N.J., he was the son of Catherine McGough and Clinton Hall. He married Laura F. Winton on Aug. 22, 1953. They enjoyed 65 years of wedded bliss.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Leland C. Smith, 96; Marine Spent Career At Bassett Hospital COOPERSTOWN – Leland C. Smith, 96, a World War II veteran who spent his career in Bassett Hospital’s business office, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Promenade Assisted Living in Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County. Leland was born on Feb. 5, 1922, in Cooperstown, to Ethel and Charles Smith. He died less than a week before his 97th birthday.…
IN MEMORIAM: Peter John Evers, 87; NYC Iron Worker Retired To Davenport DAVENPORT – Peter John Evers, 87, a union iron worker in New York City who retired to Davenport 20 years ago, passed away at home on January 13, 2019. He was born on July 8, 1931, on Long Island, the son of Peter Evers and Harriet Warner.…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael McCafferty, 73, West Oneonta; Marine, Psychotherapist WEST ONEONTA- Michael Patrick McCafferty, 73, a Marine and psychotherapist, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at home with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 22, 1945, in Staten Island, the son of the late Thomas and Esther (Lynn) McCafferty.…
IN MEMORIAM: David H. Thompson, 80; Marine, Seaway Machinist, Truck Driver SOUTH VALLEY – David H. Thompson, 80, a Marine, a machinist on the St. Lawrence Seaway and truck driver, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 15, 1938, to Clyde and Grace Thompson.…
IN MEMORIAM: Steve O’Sullivan, 76; Accomplished Marine, Mason, Hunter ONEONTA – Robert Steven “Steve” O’Sullivan, 76, a Marine and mason, passed away Nov. 3, 2013, at Bassett Hospital, due to complications from a head injury after a fall; his family was by his side. He is no longer in pain and is at peace. He was born Oct. 17, 1941 in The Bronx, the son of the late Virginia (Tansy) and Robert William O’Sullivan. Steve was raised by his grandparents…
IN MEMORIAM: Steven D. Purdy, 70; Marine, Musician Active In Morris LIfe MORRIS – Steven D. Purdy, 70, a Marine and musician active in Morris community life, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, with his family by his side. Steve was born the son of Theodore and Jacqueline Purdy on Aug. 18, 1947 in Walton. He served honorably in the Marine Corps from December 1968 to December 1970.…
IN MEMORIAM Richard L. Hanson, 73; Marine, Retired Teacher, Former Farmer SPRINGFIELD – Richard Lee Hanson, a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, retired school teacher and farmer, passed away following a valiant battle with cancer Wednesday night, Oct. 18, 2017, at his home in the Town of Springfield with his family by his side. He was 73. Born March 30, 1944, at Bassett Hospital, he was the son of Lester Hans and Ellamae Jessie (Myers) Hanson. A gifted athlete,…
IN MEMORIAM: Dennis ‘Shorty’ Kearney, 62; Marine Worked With Cars, Owned Race Car ONEONTA – Dennis James “Shorty” Kearney, 62, a Marine who loved cars, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Dennis was born on Feb. 9, 1955, in Oneonta, a son of the late Robert E. and Helen (Root) Kearney. He grew up in Oneonta and attended Oneonta High School, then studied auto mechanics at SUNY Delhi. Following his graduation from Delhi, Shorty enlisted in the Marine Corps.…
IN MEMORIAM: Marjorie Rearick, 55, Oneonta Native, Marine, Mother Of 4 MORRIS – Marjorie Rearick, 55, a Marine and mother of four, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, with her family by her side. Marjorie was born the daughter of William and Joan Fisher on Sept. 19, 1961, in Oneonta. She served honorably in the Marine Corps from March 1979 to March 1982. Lately, she was employed by Chobani in New Berlin. She enjoyed hunting for gems…