IN MEMORIAM Dean D. Wayman, 94, Cooperstown; Native Son, Sperry Chevrolet Owner COOPERSTOWN — Cooperstown Native Son Dean D. Wayman, 93, a lifelong auto buff and former co-owner of Bob Sperry Chevrolet, died Saturday Nov, 9, 2019, at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dean and his twin brother Doug were born May 13, 1926, at the former Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown, the sons of Floyd and Murl (Dyer) Wayman.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Joan C. McLaud, 89; Founded Insurance Firm With Husband UNADILLA — Joan C. McLaud, 89, founder with her husband of the Douglas M. McLaud Insurance Agency in Otego, and also pursued a wide range of interests, passed away in her home on Nov. 6, 2019, with her devoted daughters, Mary McLaud and Susan Van Cott, by her side. Joan was born on Dec. 19, 1929, in Oneonta, at the beginning of the Great Depression, the daughter of Stewart…
IN MEMORIAM: Armand Charpentier, 70; Vietnam Vet Participated In ‘Guns-A-Go-Go’ UNADILLA — Armand Charpentier, 70, a Vietnam War veteran who participated in the “Guns-A-Go-Go” initiative, passed away on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2019, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City. He was born in Brooklyn, on Jan. 8, 1949, to Maria and Pierre Charpentier. He enlisted in the Army at 17 and served in the Vietnam War. He had deployed with the “Guns-A-Go-Go” while serving in the 1st Calvary Division, 1st…
IN MEMORIAM: Awanda B. Olmstead, 89; Six-Decade Member of ‘Red Door’ Church ONEONTA – Awanda B. Olmstead, 89, who was active in the First United Presbyterian “Red Door” Church for almost six decades, passed into the Lord’s care on Nov. 4, 2019. She was at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford, under the compassionate care of nursing staff, Hospice professionals, volunteers and church family members. Awanda Belle Aldrich was born on Jan. 12, 1930, East Masonville, daughter of Cecil B.…
IN MEMORIAM: Duane N. Young, 64; Schuyler Lake Man Worked On Farms SCHUYLER LAKE — Duane N. Young, 64, of Route 28, a farmer who held several other kinds of jobs in Northern Otsego County, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Duane was born on March 5, 1955, in Cooperstown a son to the late Leonard and Roberta Tyler Young. He was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. Duane was best known as…
IN MEMORIAM Phillip Zenir, 60, Cherry Valley; Local Stonemason, Musician COOPERSTOWN — Phillip Zenir, 60, local stonemason and musician, passed away Nov. 5, 2019, following a courageous battle with primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of dementia. The son of John and Rosemarie (Bopp) Zenir, Phil was was born on May 30, 1959, in Mount Vernon, Westchester. He graduated from Carmel High School and attended Dutchess Community College, receiving two associate degrees in English and business. He served as student…
IN MEMORIAM: James H. Millea, 93; WWII Vet; Iowan Moved Family Here HARTWICK — James Hilary Millea, 93, of Hartwick, died Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. He was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Rolfe, Iowa, the eldest of 11 children – including three sets of twins – to Joseph Hilary Millea and Margaret Lillian née Flaherty Millea. Raised in Iowa, he attended school up to the 11th grade, when at the age of 17 he left school,…
IN MEMORIAM: Donald Mitchell, 29; Musician, Lyricist Raised In Oneonta ONEONTA – Funeral services are Wednesday, Nov. 13, for Donald S. Mitchell, 29, of Oneonta, a musician and lyricist, earned his Heavenly reward Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Born on Aug. 22, 1990, in Oneonta, to Sandra Layman and Donald Mitchell, Don was a beautiful baby and a shining star from the very beginning. He graduated from Oneonta High School, going on to work most recently at The Otesaga Hotel, of…
IN MEMORIAM: Henrietta deVos, 91; Partner In Daughters & deVos Farm WEST LAURENS – Henrietta deVos, 91, a Dutch native, trained seamstress and partner in the Daughters & deVos famr here, passed away at the Waterville Residential Care Center in Waterville, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1928, in Grou, Netherlands, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Alice (Zetsma) Poeze. Henrietta married Harmen deVos on March 11, 1950, in Littlefalls, N.J., a blessed marriage…
IN MEMORIAM: Vickie Ellen Miskell, 63; Oneontan Worked At Springbrook For Years ONEONTA — Vickie Ellen Miskell, 63, an Oneonta native who worked at Springbrook for years, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at her home. She was born March 29, 1956, in Oneonta, daughter of the late Lynn and Gladys (Comstock) Baldwin. Vickie married Robert Miskell on June 19, 1976, in Oneonta.…
