IN MEMORIAM Oneonta Native Dies Of COVID Downstate ONEONTA – Oneonta native Gary C. Hungerford, 78, passed away suddenly on Jan. 6, 2021, in Farmingdale, L.I., of COVID-19. The Oneonta High School Class of 1961 graduate and Navy veteran, “Tin Can Sailor” was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 54 years, Felice.…
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Fox Ramping Up Vaccination Rate, Spokesman Says More Than 50 Percent Of Staff Inoculated, Hospital Reports By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – After being called out by Governor Cuomo on Monday, Fox Hospital and the Tri-Town Campus in Sidney have ramped up their rate of vaccinations. On Monday, Cuomo alleged that the hospital had only used 18 percent of their COVID-19 vaccine allotment. Bassett spokeswoman Karen Huxtable-Hooker said the total was actually 30 percent at the time…
IN MEMORIAM Ronald S. Songdale, 86 March 19, 1934-Jan. 5, 2021 ONEONTA – Ronald S. Songdale, 86, passed away Jan. 5, 2021, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born March 19, 1934, in Oneonta, the son of Peter and Violet (Sterling) Songdale.…
First COVID Death Of 2021 Reported By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – After a week of no deaths, the first COVID-19 fatality of 2021 occurred yesterday, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond reported today. This brings the total fatalities since the virus arrive in Otsego County to 18. The latest victim was a male over 55 years, Bond said.…
IN MEMORIAM: Norman R. Anderson, 90; Korea War Veteran Contractor, Electrician ONEONTA – Norman R. Anderson, 90, a Korean War veteran, electrician and contractor who also worked for Cherry Valley Memorials, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Babylon, to Gustav and Marion (Reese) Anderson. He graduated from West Babylon High School and was honorably discharged as an Army sergeant after serving in the Korean War.…
IN MEMORIAM Bruce S. Hall, 71, Lost To COVID After Fight ONEONTA – Bruce S. Hall, 71, of Oneonta, succumbed to COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Bassett Hospital. He had lived in Oneonta for 25 years, working for the New York State Lottery. Bruce spent several weeks in the hospital battling COVID pneumonia and was initially responding well to treatment before he took a turn for the worse around Christmas. When it became clear that the extraordinary care of…
BASSETT EXPANDS TESTING No Symptoms, But Want To Be Tested? Call 607-433-6510 ONEONTA – Have no symptoms of COVID-19, but looking to be tested? Bassett Healthcare Network, in partnership with the state Department of Health, is offering free COVID-19 rapid testing this week at its Oneonta Health Center, 125 Main St., specifically for individuals who have no symptoms of the virus, but who wish to be tested. Appointments are required. The testing will be offered Saturday, Jan. 9, and Jan. 16,…
No COVID Deaths New Year’s Weekend But Active Cases, Hospitalizations Up By CHRYSTAL SAVAGE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – December was the deadliest month, but Otsego County has reported no additional deaths related to COVID-19 in almost a week. Nonetheless, cases and hospitalizations have increased over the same six days. Since Dec. 29, the number of active cases have grown to 157 – a 65 person increase – and hospitalizations have increased by four from 17 to 21 during…
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IN MEMORIAM Thomas J. Merlino Sr., 82 Oct. 10, 1938–Dec. 24, 2020 ONEONTA – Thomas M. Merlino, Sr., 82, passed away December 24, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1938 in Syracuse, the son of Angelo and Concetta (Amato) Merlino. He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1954-1958 and was discharged from the Reserves in 1968. Tom married Dolores Rheaume on October 7, 1961 at Our Lady of Lourdes…