IN MEMORIAM: Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8; Born With Sanfillipo, Genetic Syndrome LAURENS – Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8, passed away at home on Sept. 24, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. She was born Dec. 29, 2010, in Cooperstown. Mea was born with Sanfilippo, a genetic syndrome. Her life was full with an abundance of love. Mea’s large, bright smile could light up the room. She was always happy and laughing. Mea is survived by her parents, Brooke S. Stoecklin and Nathan…
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IN MEMORIAM: Charles ‘Mike’ Stringer, 70; Chef Also Operated Mike’s Floor Covering COOPERSTOWN – Charles Michael “Mike” Stringer, a chef, proprietor of Mike’s Floor Covering, and lifelong resident of the Cooperstown area, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in his camper at Riverside Village Mobile Home Park in Portlandville. He was 70. Born Aug. 2, 1949, in Cooperstown, Mike was the son of Francis William Stringer and Ellen H. Shaw Stringer. After graduating with the Class of 1967 from Cooperstown High School,…
IN MEMORIAM: Velma B. Vibbard, 85; Dairy Farmer, 4-H Leader For 60 Years BURLINGTON – Calling hour are today for Velma B. Vibbard, 85, of Burlington, a retired dairy farmer and 4-H leader for six decades, who passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Little Falls. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. at the Delker & Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, followed at 2 p.m. by a funeral service at the funeral home, with Pastor Barry Davis, Burlington Green Baptist Church, officiating. Interment…
IN MEMORIAM: John Swank, Jr., 89; Korean War Veteran, Jehovah’s Witness WEST BURLINGTON – John Swank Jr. (AKA Dad, Grandpa, Pops and Big Cheese), 89, a combat veteran of the Korean War and Jehovah’s Witness, passed away on Sept. 18, 2019, after a long fight with Dementia. He went to sleep peacefully surrounded by his family in his home. John was predeceased by his parents and eight of his 12 siblings. He was born at home in Canajoharie. He met his…
IN MEMORIAM: Harold ‘Hal’ Slover, 77; Army Lieutenant Colonel, Vietnam Veteran COOPERSTOWN – Lt. Col. (ret.) Harold “Hal” L. Slover, 77, United States Army, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 12, 2019, in Fairfax, Va., where he lived. Fondly referred to as “Hal,” he grew up in Cooperstown, and graduated from Norwich University’s military college in Vermont. He joined the Army as a second lieutenant and served two tours in Vietnam. In all, he served 28 years in…
IN MEMORIAM: Anja K. Kiraly, 78; Ran Chief Schenevus With Husband SCHENEVUS – Anja Kosonen Kiraly, who ran the Chief Schenevus Restaurant with husband John for 30 years, passed away at 78 years young on Sept. 1, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Anja, born in Helsinki, Finland, immigrated to the United States to be an au pair in 1957. She was married to the late (Janos) John Kiraly of Hungary, the human embodiment of the Finnish concept of Sisu. She met…
IN MEMORIAM: Bennie L. Pratt, 95; WWII Vet, Construction Electrician ONEONTA – Oneonta native Bennie Lee Pratt, 95, a World War II veteran and electrician on construction projects, passed away at Harpursville home on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. Bennie was born May 23, 1924, in Oneonta, to Benjamin and Mildred (Warner) Pratt. He graduated from Oneonta High School and enlisted in the Navy at the outbreak of World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946 as an electrician’s mate, second…
IN MEMORIAM: Louise W. Herbert , Unadilla UNADILLA – Louise W. Herbert, 61, of Unadilla passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. She is survived by her children, William Sites and Anna Sites, both of Schuylerville; four grandchildren, Brian, Katelyn, Julie and Hunter; her companion, Tommy Denhart, Binghamton, and two brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins.…
IN MEMORIAM: Peggy Jean Banta, 63; Dies After 8-Year Fight With Cancer UNADILLA – Peggy Jean Banta, beloved sister and niece, passed away on Sept. 11, 2019, at home on her 63rd birthday after an eight-year battle with cancer. Peggy was born on Sept. 11, 1956, at The Hospital, Sidney, to Jean Anderson Banta and George D. Banta III. Peggy grew up on the family farm in Unadilla Center, the third of four children. She attended Unadilla and Unatego schools,…
IN MEMORIAM: Janet L. Spencer, 54; Cancer Strikes Schenevus Native In N.J. SCHENEVUS – Janet L. Spencer (Holling), 54, of Salem, N.J., formerly of Schenevus, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in the Cooper University Hospital, Camden, N.J., after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 12, 1964, and her parents were William and Ruth Holling, and was raised by her mother and second husband Harold Ritchey, who she also considered her father. Janet married…
