IN MEMORIAM: John H. Lance Sr., 92; WWII Vet, Former Fireman, Electrician ONEONTA – John H. Lance, Sr. 92, of Oneonta, a World War II veteran and 15-year member of the Oneonta Fire Department, entered into eternal life on Monday, June 3, 2019 at home, with his wife Darlene by his side. He was born on Oct. 9, 1926 in Parshall Hospital, Oneonta, the son of Harry and Mary (Forte) Lance. He graduated from St. Mary’s School.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Carol V. Bollinger, 76; Loved Working In SUNY Dining Halls ONEONTA – Carol V. Bollinger, 76, of Oneonta, who worked at her dream job – in SUNY Oneonta’s food service – for four decades – passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness, surrounded by family on the evening of June 5, 2019. Carol was born in Flushing on July 22, 1942, and grew up in Wantagh, where she became the second woman ever to be…
IN MEMORIAM: Ralph C. Dubben, 93; Schenevus Native, Gilbertsville Trustee GILBERTSVILLE – Ralph C. Dubben, 93, of Gilbertsville, passed away peacefully at Chase Memorial Nursing Home & Rehabilitation in New Berlin on June 4, 2019. Ralph was born on May 20, 1926 in Schenevus, and was a son of the late Albert J. and Susie (Ritchey) Dubben. On September 18, 1948 Ralph married the former Louise Risley in Binghamton, a blessed union until her death on Jan. 25, 2012.…
IN MEMORIAM: Wendy Burton, 56; Photographer, Artist, Proud Lesbian ONEONTA – Wendy J. Burton, 56, passed away after a short illness on May 31, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends. Wendy was born Jan. 18, 1963, in Ilion, the daughter of Raymond and Joyce (Bouck) Burton. Wendy identified herself as a photographer, an artist, and a proud lesbian. She loved watching birds and taking pictures. She enjoyed hanging out by the river, flying kites, and having…
IN MEMORIAM: Everett L. Brooker, 88; Worcester Native Retired From Remington LAURENS – Everett L. Brooker, 88, a Remington Arms retiree, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at home. He was born on April 3, 1931, in East Worcester, the son of Elray and Dorothy (Patrick) Brooker. Before joining Remington Arms in Ilion, Everett was a farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, cutting wood and driving through the countryside.…
IN MEMORIAM Barbara Meeks, 87; Honored For Work With Poor, Migrants ONEONTA – Barbara Meeks, 87, who worked on behalf of migrant workers and the rural poor, died Monday May 27, 2019, with her children at her side. Born in Syracuse, May 19, 1932, she was the eldest child of John and Edna (Suarez) Horrocks. During her childhood the family moved from Syracuse to South Buffalo and she received her Registered Nurse degree from Buffalo’s Millard Fillmore School of Nursing…
IN MEMORIAM: Pati Ann (Ainslie) Sloan; With Husband, Ran Farm In Gilbertsville GILBERTSVILLE – Pati Ann (Ainslie) Sloan, an Oneonta native who operated a dairy farm her with her husband, passed away from this life Thursday, May 30, 2019, after a short stay at Bassett Hospital. Pati was born in Oneonta in 1953, raised in Hartwick, graduated from Cooperstown Central School and attended the LPN course at Fox Hospital. She was a hard worker, always learning by doing on the…
IN MEMORIAM: Bonnie Beach Jones, 66; Farmer’s Wife, Baby-Sitter, Beloved Mom WEST EDMESTON – Bonnie J. Beach Jones, 66, of West Edmeston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born in New Berlin, the daughter of the late Rupert and Elizabeth Ryan Beach. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was predeceased by her twin brother Myron Beach. She married John Jones on Aug.…
IN MEMORIAM: David J. Barker, 65; Oneonta Native Served In U.S. Army MOUNT VISION – David J. Barker, 65, of Mount Vision, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, with his loving family by his side. He was born March 9, 1954, in Oneonta, the son of the late Lloyd E. and Mildred (Laing) Barker. He was a life-long area resident. Following high school, David served in the Army, then in the Army National Guard for…
IN MEMORIAM: Caroline A. Sarafin, 74; Operated Jordanville Farm With Husband COOPERSTOWN – Caroline A. Sarafin, 74,who ran a dairy farm in Jordanville with her husband, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning Nov. 21, 2018, in the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home in Cooperstown. She was born on July 15, 1944, in Herkimer, daughter to the late Frank and Eleanor Kroll. Caroline was raised and educated in Richfield Springs graduating Richfield Springs Central School with the Class of 1962. On July…
