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…
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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…
In Memoriam Kathy S. Ward, 71 April 12, 1951 – October 01, 2022 It comes with much sorrow the family of Kathy S. Ward of Oneonta, NY, announce her passing. Kathy was born on April 12, 1951 and left us on October 1, 2022. She was born in Margaretville, NY and raised in Stamford, NY. A graduate of Stamford High School in 1969, Kathy then set out to start the pursuit of what would become her passion and career, nursing.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Vaudville Grunge Peformance set for Stamford PERFORMANCE – 7 p.m. Enjoy performance by Uncleshake, an eclectic acoustic trio who play a style of music they like to call Vaudeville Grunge. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Main St., Stamford. Visit roxburyartsgroup.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Celebrate Day Of The Dead CELEBRATION – 1 p.m. Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos on Zoom with Coop Graduate Program. Features storytime & craft activity. Pick up materials at the Library during 11/5 & 11/6 (3-5 p.m.). During the week public is invited to place a copy of a photograph of a deceased loved one on the ofrenda (altar) to celebrate & honor loved ones who are no longer with us. Cooperstown Village Library. Visit…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Local Author On Writing Fiction, Nonfiction, More AUTHOR SERIES – 7 – 8 p.m. Join Zoom meeting with local author Deborah Blake where she discusses how she got her start, the topics she writes about, her different processes between fiction, non-fiction writing. Talk followed by Q&A session. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library. Visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/ for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Holiday Market Kick-Off Event ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how. HOLIDAY KICK-OFF – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy historic village, holiday spirit. Includes Shoppers Rally & Raffle, artisan demos, ornament making, refreshments, tree lighting, more. Many shops participating. 192 Main St., Sharon Springs. Visit www.facebook.com/themostwonderfultimeoftheyearsharonsprings/…
IN MEMORIAM: Richie Schaefer, 81; Friends Included Foxcare Participants STAMFORD – Richard “Richie” Ambrose Schaefer, 81, who developed a group of friends working out at Foxcare Health in Oneonta, passed away March 31, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. He was born June 12, 1935 in the Yorkville section of Manhattan, the son of Ambrose and Hedwig (Duroff) Schaefer. Richie loved being part of rural New York and spent 51 years in the Stamford area.…