IN MEMORIAM: Louie Johnson, 79; Farmer Loved Draft Horses Jack, Jim OTEGO – Louis “Louie” E. Johnson, 79, whose draft horses, Jack and Jim, were well known at plow days, wedding and log skids, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Bassett Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on May 1, 1940, in Franklin, the son of Elmer and Helen (Palmer) Johnson. Louie attended Franklin and Delhi Schools. At a young age, he worked on…
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IN MEMORIAM Joseph G. Waters, 89; Principal At Oneonta School For 21 Years ONEONTA – Joseph George Waters, 89, Oneonta Junior High School principal for 21 years, passed away Aug. 17, 2019, in Richmond, Va., where he moved in 2016 to be near his daughter and son-in-law. He was born on May 3, 1930, in Oneonta, to parents, George H. and Marguerite (Dumond) Waters. Joe married the former Barbara Roach of Plattsburgh, on Aug. 16, 1952. They recently celebrated their…
IN MEMORIAM Margery Norris Armstrong, 85; R.N. Stalwart In Bassett’s ICU MILFORD – Margery Norris Armstrong, R.N., who served for many years as head nurse of Bassett Hospital’s ICU, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 12, 2019, at her beloved home on Arnold Lake. She was 85. Margery was born on November 25, 1933, in Carbondale, Pa., to William Melville Norris and Amy née Quinlan Norris of Wales, U.K., but spent most of her youth growing up in Oneonta. Marge…
IN MEMORIAM: Kathleen Hungerford, 64; ‘Mom Away From Home’ To SUNY Students MORRIS – Kathleen L. Hungerford, 64, of Morris, a “mom away from home” for SUNY Oneonta students during 20 years working for the campus food service, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 13, with her fur babies by her side. Kathy was born in Sidney, the daughter of Richard and Marion (Edwards) Tracy. Kathy graduated from Morris Central School in 1974. She lived in Otego…
IN MEMORIAM: Mildred Wolny, 92; Owned Cherry Valley’s Friendly Store CHERRY VALLEY – Mildred Wolny, 92, who operated the Friendly Corner Store here for 12 years, passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at Palatine Nursing Home. Born in Brooklyn, in 1927, Mildred spent her early life with her family in Queens. She graduated from Newtown High School studying business and interned at Tiffany’s in Manhattan. She attended Barbizon School of Modeling and also modeled jewelry while at Tiffany’s.…
IN MEMORIAM: Florence E. Kespert, 86; Sullivan County Native Resided At Plains ONEONTA – Florence Emily Kespert, 86, who had lived the Plains at Parish Homestead for the past five years, passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2019, at Fox Hospital. Florence was born on July 19, 1933, in White Sulphur Springs, Sullivan County. She was the daughter of Dorothy and Leo Bryan. She graduated from Liberty High School. On May 16, 1953, in Liberty, Florence married Harold Kespert. They…
IN MEMORIAM: Dennis C. Mang, 69; Worked At Remington, Bassett, ARC RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Dennis C. Mang, 69, of Richfield Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Friday Aug. 9, 2019, in Cooperstown. Dennis was born on Jan. 2, 1950 in Cooperstown, the son of the late Charles F. and Elsie Mae Cardarelli Mang. A lifetime resident of the area, Dennis attended Richfield Springs Central School before serving in the Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Dennis was employed with CP, Remington…
IN MEMORIAM: Bill Powers, 61, Oneonta; Carpenter, Merchandiser, Truck Driver, More ONEONTA – William Patrick Powers, 61, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 12, 2019, at home, where he wanted to be. He was born Oct. 21, 1957, in Oneonta, the son of William Joseph and Mary Jane (Campbell) Powers. Bill was a lifelong Oneonta resident. He was a carpenter, merchandiser, truck driver and jack-of-all-trades. He was meticulous with his work, believing in taking…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard A. Sager, 83; Navy Veteran, Professional Electrician ONEONTA – Richard Allen Sager, 83, a Navy veteran and professional electrician, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. Richard was born on April 9, 1936, in Newburgh, son of Edward and Theresa Sager and brother of Robert, Edward, Andy and John. He served in the Navy from 1954 to 1958 and was an electrician for 31 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Janet K. Talbot, 65; CFO At House Of The Good Shepherd PLAINFIELD – Janet Kay Johnson Talbot, 64, retired CFO at the House of the Good Shepherd, Utica, passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019,at MVHS Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in New Hartford. Janet was born on May 17, 1955, in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Elmer and Katharine (Oliver) Johnson. On Oct. 1, 1977 she married the love of her…
