In Memoriam Judith A. Krumpus November 9, 1945 – December 31, 2022 “I will be always there with you, right there in your heart.” Mickey Mouse On December 31,2022 Judith A. Krumpus, joined her parents James and Louise and brother Richard in eternal happiness. Born November 9, 1945 in Plainfield, NJ, Judy lived a life of love and kindness, supported by the strong bonds of family and friends. Losing her parents at a young age, she was raised by her…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
obituary - Page 16
In Memoriam David W. Thorn, 84 December 19, 1938 – January 6, 2023 MILFORD—David W. Thorn died on January 6, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1938 in Cooperstown, New York. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Richard, Donald, and Dean, and his sister, Joyce. After graduating from Milford Central School, Mr. Thorn received his BS and MS degrees in Education from SUNY Oneonta. Additional graduate study from Syracuse University led to certification to work with children having special needs.…
In Memoriam John Burgher, 65 April 25, 1957 – December 24, 2022 ONEONTA—John Burgher passed away on December 24, 2022 at a Westchester County hospital. He was 65. John was born in Stamford, New York to parents Pearl and Ezra Burgher and attended Charlotte Valley Central School. He later worked at Rider farms, Gage’s Carpet, “The Daily Star” and Taylor’s gas station. John was predeceased by his brother, Charles Burgher. He is survived by spouse, Lulu; eight children, Cheryl Rifenbark…
In Memoriam Wayne L. Allen, Sr., 76 February 7, 1946 – December 29, 2022 MARYLAND – Wayne Lee Allen, Sr., 76, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2022, at his home in the Town of Milford. He was born February 7, 1946, in Bainbridge to the late Arthur W. and Marian Elizabeth (Williams) Allen. In his youth, he attended schools in Mount Vision and Laurens Central School and lived and worked on the family farm in Laurens and later…
In Memoriam John Joseph Carney, Jr., 90 1932 – 2022 Oneonta – John Joseph Carney, Jr. died Wednesday December 21, 2022 from complications of Covid and dementia after a brief stay at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford. He was 90. John grew up in and still held dear Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. He had fond memories of riding the trolley to and from New York City with his parents. He attended City University of New York before enlisting in…
In Memoriam Gayle S. Ryan, 73 June 10, 1949 – December 17, 2022 ONEONTA – Gayle Salisbury Ryan, 73, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 in her Oneonta home where she had lived for over 35 years. Gayle was born June 10, 1949 in Oneonta, New York, the daughter of the late Paul and Jean Salisbury. Gayle graduated from Oneonta High School in 1967 and kept in close touch with many of her classmates throughout her life. She worked at…
In Memoriam Leonard Bridger, 86 1936 – 2022 Leonard (Hank) Bridger passed on December 18th in peace at 86 yrs old. He was son of Leonard & Martha (Wykoff) Bridger, born 1936 and graduated a native of Oneonta. He is survived by wife Jeanne (Mohar) Bridger, daughter Kelly Bridger, son Jim & wife Chrissy Bridger, grandsons Jack & Sawyer Bridger along with nieces and nephews. It’s an impossible task to sum up a lifetime of a man like Hank. He…
In Memoriam Sharon W. Sprague, 90 March 25, 1932 – December 17, 2022 WEST WINFIELD – Sharon W. Sprague, 90, of West Winfield, NY passed away at home on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sharon was born on March 25, 1932 in Walton, NY the son of the late Walter A. and Maude E Borden Sprague. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Nellie in 2015, sisters Lu Anne Benjamin and Ellen Stephens, a son Joseph Sprague,…
In Memoriam Clara B. Holford September 3, 1928- November 21, 2022 ONEONTA—Clara B. Holford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Clara lived in an assisted living center in Oneonta, New York where her sister, Sally Bennett, still resides. Clara was born September 3, 1928 in Sharon, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Fred R. Brooks Sr. and Frances Becker Brooks. Clara was predeceased by her brother, John Brooks, and sisters, Fredine Cooke and Charlotte Roberts. She is survived…
In Memoriam Patrick F. “Tex” Gorden, Jr., 74 December 2, 1948 – December 13, 2022 MARYLAND – Patrick F. “Tex” Gorden, Jr., who served for many years as a locomotive engineer for The Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 74. Born December 2, 1948, at home on South Delaware Street in the Village of…