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NORFOLK, NE— Christine Nielsen of Norfolk, Nebraska passed away on June 22, 2024. She was born in Wanakena, New York on February 27, 1947, the daughter of Arthur and Kathryn (Colton) Nielsen.
A graduate of nursing school, Chris worked as a nurse in New York State. After a time, she moved to Florida, where she worked in various areas involving medicine and health care.…
Bassett At 100 Reflections on Amazing Work by Caregivers, Recent Highlights Dear Friends, Neighbors and Colleagues,The holiday season is an excellent time for reflection. We look back on our blessings at Thanksgiving, look forward with resolutions to the New Year, and spend quality time with those most important to us. I’d like to do a little reflecting on Bassett Healthcare Network in this month’s column—starting with our people. Our caregivers are the greatest blessings of the year and our best…
In Memoriam Elanor J. Cohn Spranger, 81 June 25 1940 – October 21, 2021 Oneonta – Elanor Joyce Cohn Spranger, 81, passed away October 21, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born June 25, 1940 in Maryland, 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. She then attended SUNY Cobleskill College and obtained a degree as a Nursery School Teacher.…
In Memoriam Frances E. ‘Casey’ Ives, 96 Long-time Nurse, Nearly Beat Covid-19 Frances E. “Casey” Ives, who served for many years as a Registered Nurse at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, sadly passed away Saturday morning, April 17, 2021, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. At the age of 96. She almost beat COVID-19. Born May 22, 1924, in Hopedale, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of Alfred Joseph Howarth and Violet Turner Howarth. Raised in Massachusetts, she moved with her family…
IN MEMORIAM Jeanne W. Carey, 85 May 2, 1935-May 4, 2020 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. – Jeanne W. Carey, 85, died Monday May 4, 2020 at Valley Terrace Assisted Living in Wilder, Vt. She was born May 2, 1935, in Flushing, a daughter of John and Helen (Fritschi) Wilmarth. Jeanne grew up in Bayville, Long Island, graduating from Oyster Bay High School before attending Cornell University School of Nursing, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was…
IN MEMORIAM: Helen E. Frankl; Nurse at Oneonta Doctors’ Offices ONEONTA – Helen E. Frankl, 87, a former nurse in Oneonta doctors’ offices, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Jan. 26, 2019. She was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Lilly, Pa., the daughter of Antonio and Josephine (Iapaulcci) Tucci. Helen graduated from Oneonta High School and continued her education in nursing. She was Dr. John Rowley’s nurse for over 20 years also Dr.…
IN MEMORIAM Betsy Hayes, 70, Toddsville; Focus Family Council Chair COOPERSTOWN – M.E. “Betsy” Hayes, 70, Toddsville, long active in public health initiatives, and most recently in the news as president of the Centers at Cooperstown (former Focus) Family Council, passed away on Jan. 2, 2019, from complications of a recent illness. Born in Plainfield, N.J., Betsy cherished the memories of her early childhood in the South Jersey town of Delanco, moved to metropolitan Cranford, N.J., in middle school, and…
IN MEMORIAM: Mary S. Buck, 90; Teacher, RN Helped Raise Llamas MILFORD – Mary S. Buck, 90, a teacher and nurse who operated a llama farm here for 22 years, passed away Feb. 3, 2018, at home after a long illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, one of 12 children to Herbert and Winefred Selleck. She married David L. Buck on August 18, 1963. Mary was a school teacher for many years. She also received a register…
IN MEMORIAM: Helen Sokolowski, 90; Nurse Went Into Dairy Farming Locally NEW LISBON – Helen J. Sokolowski, 90, a nurse who moved to Otsego County in 1971 and went into dairy farming with her husband and son, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Helen was born in New York City, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Cenek) Mahdal on Jan. 17, 1927. She graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in…
IN MEMORIAM: Joan Ann Nydam, 74; Nurse Was Trained As Organist, Pianist ONEONTA – Joan Ann Nydam, 74, a former nurse and accomplished organist and pianist, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, with her daughter, Lisa by her side, at Hampshire House Adult Home. She was born April 15, 1943, in Paterson, N.J., the daughter of the late Govert and Anna (Ackerman) Warnet.…