IN MEMORIAM: Tony Schifano, 69; Medical Administrator, CCS Teacher COOPERSTOWN – Anthony John Schifano, 69, who found his vocation in teaching after years in medical administration, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, 2016, at home with his family by his side. Tony was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Pittston, Pa., a son of the late Angelo and Grace (Marranca) Schifano. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy as a dental technician on Dec. 27, 1968. His last…
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Teachout, Faso Debate Reprises Outsider Vs. Insider Discussion TROY — Thursday night’s debate between Zephyr Teachout and John Faso largely mirrored the first encounter between the two congressional candidates, reprising themes of the outsider versus the insider, the carpetbagger versus the faithful local, Politico is reporting. CLICK HERE TO WATCH TEACHOUT-FASO DEBATE…
Celebration of Charlotte Georgeson’s Life Planned Saturday, Oct. 22, In Oneonta ONEONTA – The family is inviting friends Charlotte Lunn Georgeson to a time of memory and celebration of her life 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Oneonta Country Club. A lifelong resident of Oneonta and widow of former Mayor Jim Georgeson, Charlotte died Sept. 12 at Focus Otsego in Cooperstown. She was born July 13, 1927, the daughter of Dorothy Hanks and William H. Lunn, Sr. A 1944…
IN MEMORIAM: Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd; Managed Father’s Galinn’s Jewelry Store ONEONTA – Joanne I. Puylara-Boyd, 65, who was involved for years in managing her father’s Galinn’s Jewelry Store in downtown Oneonta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at her home. She was born May 22, 1951, the daughter of Carl Angelo Puylara Sr. and Sophia (Sobers) Puylara. She was raised in Oneonta and graduated from OHS.…
On WAMC’s ‘Morning Headlines’, Editor Reports On Amy Stock Memorial Dedication In today’s weekly radio report on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio, Jim Kevlin, editor/publisher of www.AllOTSEGO.com (and Hometown Oneonta & the Freeman’s Journal), describes the dedication of the Amy Stock Memorial, a travelling exhibit that dramatizes the pain that can results from DWIs. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S REPORT…
Follow Teachout, Faso Debate Livestreaming From Troy Site The candidates in the 19th Congressional District that includes Otsego County will debate at 8 p.m. today. Republican John Faso and Democrat Zephyr Teachout, who are running to succeed U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, will be facing off at the Rensselaer Technology Park in Troy, but you can follow the exchange live at this link: HERE’S THE LINK TO FASO-TEACHOUT DEBATE…
IN MEMORIAM: Rosemarie Koenig, 80; Administrator At Bassett, Christ Church COOPERSTOWN – Rosemarie Koenig, 80, an administrator at Bassett Hospital and Church Episcopal Church, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at her home on Delaware Street. She was born Aug. 20, 1936, on Staten Island, the daughter of Rosalie Martha née Rodtz and Henry Charles Koenig. After graduating from New Dorp High School on Staten Island, she attended Hunter College, Columbia University and Sloan Institute of Hospital Administration.…
IN MEMORIAM: Nigel (Ni Ni) Schell, 46; Tailored In Atlantic City, New York City WEST ONEONTA – Nigel L. Schell (Ni Ni), 46, of West Oneonta, who operating his own tailoring and clothing business in New York City, passed away suddenly on Oct. 8, 2016. Nigel was born in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 13, 1970, to Oran and Deborah Schell. He attended Atlantic City Public Schools, and received his diploma from an Alternative Education Program in Atlantic County. At…
Work Begins On Railroad Inn, 22-Room Hotel In Cooperstown…
IN MEMORIAM Funeral Friday For David L. Monroe, 85; Owned Bookhout Funeral Home ONEONTA – David L. Monroe, 85, former owner of the Bookhout Funeral Home, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home. He was born July 28, 1931, in Delhi the son of the late Paul and Halina (Jakezweski) Monroe. At a very early age, Dave knew that he wanted to be a funeral director. While in high school, Dave began working for Leonard Hall…
