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Celebration of Life: James M. Leonardo

Please join us for a reception to celebrate the life of James Leonardo (October 22, 1954-July 19, 2024). We will gather together on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. at The Otesaga to remember Jim. Please bring your fondest memories of Jim to share with family and friends.…

In Memoriam: Constance I. Reed

Constance Irene (Collins) Reed passed away September 25, 2024 at home.  

Constance was born December 16, 1922 in Oneida, New York, the second child, and only daughter, of Kenneth and Shirley Collins. Connie grew up in the rural community of Verona, New York with five brothers: Charles Webster, Conrad Gordon, Kenneth LeRoy, Robert Martin and Edward Sutherland. After graduating from Verona High School in 1939, she attended Canton Technical College, majoring in the clothing and design field.…

In Memoriam: Elnora E. Rathbun

Elnora Edna Rathbun, a native of Cooperstown who will be remembered by many for her years at Church & Scott, passed into eternal rest the morning of Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her home in Toddsville with her family by her side. She was 83.…

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In Memoriam: Deborah H. Clegg

Deborah H. Clegg, a beloved and vital part of the Hartwick community, especially the fire and EMS group of first responders, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at her home in Hartwick. She was 73.…

In Memoriam: Beth Hudson-Hankins

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Hudson-Hankins, 65, died at home on August 17, 2024 surrounded by her family and in the hearts of many, after a long illness. She was an enthusiastic life-long athlete, a mental health professional and a devoted mother and grandmother.…

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In Memoriam: Sarah M. Trosset

Sarah M. “Sally” Trosset, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, niece, friend, and a vital member of the Cooperstown community, passed away Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home on Nelson Avenue after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57.…

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In Memoriam: Henry J. Phillips III

Henry “Hank” Phillips of Cooperstown died peacefully Saturday, August 31, 2024. The only child of Henry J. and Laura M. Phillips (née Tierney), Hank was born December 12, 1934 in Pittston, Pennsylvania and raised in Amsterdam, New York. Upon graduating high school, Hank attended the Albany College of Pharmacy, receiving his degree in 1957.…

In Memoriam: Donald E. Howard Jr.

A service for Donald E. Howard Jr., who died June 9, 2024, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the Nicholas J. Sterling Auditorium at the Cooperstown Junior-Senior High School. Immediately following the service there will be a time of refreshment and fellowship in the cafeteria.…

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In Memoriam: Christopher M. Harloff Sr.

During the afternoon of Saturday, August 24, 2024, Chris Harloff Sr. passed from this life peacefully in his sleep at his home in Toddsville. He was 65. Christopher Michael Harloff Sr. was born May 23, 1959 in Washington, D.C., a son of Hollis William Harloff and Sally (Graham) Harloff.…

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In Memoriam: Antoinette Kuzminski

Dr. Antoinette Kuzminski, long-time Bassett physician, passed away on August 22, 2024 after a long struggle with a rare cancer, angiosarcoma. Known by family and friends as T’nette, she was born as Antoinette Mendlow in New York City in 1946, where she was raised with her siblings on Central Park South. Her father, Leonard Mendlow, was a knitwear manufacturer, and her mother, Cecille Thurlow Mendlow, was a former Hollywood actress.…

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