In Memoriam Paul Mullins, 73 April 17, 1949 – January 28, 2023 HARTWICK—Paul Patrick “Moon” Mullins, 73, of Hartwick, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family Saturday evening, January 28, 2023, at his home. A native of Canada, Paul was born April 17, 1949 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, one of nine children of Patrick Joseph Mullins and Bridget “Betty” (O’Brien) Mullins. After graduating from high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 25, 1968…
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In Memoriam Alexander J. Shields, 86 1936-2023 RICHFIELD SPRINGS—Alexander J. Shields, 86, passed away on January 9, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side.He was born in Oneonta on October 2, 1936. Alex is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Barbara A. Shields; a daughter, Ursula (Ralph) Thompson of Canandaigua, and their three children and four great-grandchildren; sons Gregory of Albany and Christopher of Washington, D.C.; stepchildren Harvey (Evonne) Elliott of Oak Hall, Virginia and…
In Memoriam Alan J. Curran, 73 August 21, 1949 – January 8, 2023 AFTON—Alan James Curran, 73, passed away on January 8, 2023, in Afton, New York, with his family and loving dog, Max, by his side. Born on August 21, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, Alan was the son of James Leroy and Marilouise (Hill) Curran. He joined the United States Air Force in 1969, where he worked as a jet aircraft mechanic. He served with honor and distinction until…
In Memoriam Peter C. Lewis April 11, 1959-December 2, 2022 NEW JERSEY—Peter C. Lewis, 63, passed away December 2, 2022 at Cooper Hospital in New Jersey. He was born April 11, 1959 in Huntington Station, New York, the son of Charles Harry and JoAnn Muriel (Peldunas) Lewis. Peter graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus, Class of 1978. He then enlisted into the United States Air Force, serving from 1978 to 1998. While in the military, he met…
In Memoriam Vincent J. Cronin Jr., 87 Veteran, Coach & Gentleman Farmer HARTWICK, NY – Vincent Joseph Cronin, Jr., 87, formerly of South Salem, NY, passed at home on October 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and faithful four-legged companion, Lila. Born January 19, 1935 and raised in Yonkers NY to Vincent J. Cronin Sr. and Alice Alleman Cronin, he graduated from Roosevelt High School where his love of all NY sports teams was cemented beginning with the Brooklyn…
In Memoriam SMSgt. (Ret.) David C. Green, 64 June 30, 1958 – September 11, 2022 EDMESTON – David C. Green, 64, of Edmeston, passed away at his home on Sunday September 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on June 30, 1958 in Oneonta, NY the son of the late Owen C. and Alice B. Green. A 1976 graduate of Edmeston School, Dave entered the United States Air Force following graduation. He married the love of his…
In Memoriam Richard Elderkin, 79 August 7, 1943 – September 5, 2022 ONEONTA – Rich was born on August 7, 1943 in Oneonta, NY to Leslie and Lucille (Mulford) Elderkin. He was raised on the family farm in West Laurens. It was there where he learned his strong work ethic and mechanical skills (“There were no holidays on our calendar”). His father died when Rich was 16, which left him running the 100 head family farm together with the hired…
In Memoriam Veronica La Verne M. Hawver, 80 March 2, 1942 – April 26, 2022 SHALLOTTE, N.C. – Veronica La Verne M. (Mike) Hawver, 80, went home to be with the Lord, on April 26, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home following a brief illness. Mike was born March 2, 1942 in Perth Amboy, NJ the daughter of Michael and Verne (Franko) Nemyo. Mike married James L. Hawver, her husband of 54 years, in February, 1963 at the…
In Memoriam George William Dieball, 80 June 5, 1941 – April 7, 2022 OTEGO – George William Dieball, Jr., 80, of Otego passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at home. He was born June 5, 1941 in Otego the son of the late George William and Helen (Birdsall) Dieball, Sr. George graduated from Otego Central School. He attended Hart-wick College then joined the Air Force. He later graduated from SUNY Oneonta, then worked in Education and in Quality Control. On…
In Memoriam Theron S. Batistea, 88 March 8, 1933 – March 5, 2022 DELHI – Theron Simplicia Batistea passed away Saturday March 5, 2022. He was born to parents Theodore R. and Bertha (Parish) Batistea on March 8, 1933, in Delhi, NY, which is where he lived in his later years. He served 3 years in the US Army, 2 years in the US Air Force and 5 years in the US Army National Guard. He was a veteran who…