IN MEMORIAM Harold Ray, 75; Honored For Overcoming Life’s Obstacles ONEONTA – Harold Ray, formerly of Oneonta, the inaugural recipient of The Arc Otsego’s Reach for the Stars Award in 2016, formerly of Oneonta, passed away on Jan. 26, 2019, at his nephew’s home in Oxford. The award honored Harold – known to many as a dapper gentleman, always dressed in his suit and tie – for overcoming obstacles in his life and continuing to strive to help others.…
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Jim Anderson, 81; OHS Grad Played On SU’s 1959 Championship Team ONEONTA – James Frazier Anderson, 81, of San Tan Valley, Ariz., the OHS graduate who went on to play on Syracuse University’s 1959 national championship football team, passed away from colon cancer on Jan. 4, 2019. Born at home in a farmhouse in Treadwell, he was the son of the late Elmer and Margaret Anderson. Jim led an amazing life! He attended Oneonta High School, Class of…
Leland C. Smith, 96; Retired Bassett Employee COOPERSTOWN – Leland C. Smith, 96, a World War II veteran who spent his career in Bassett Hospital’s business office, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Promenade Assisted Living in Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County. Leland was born on Feb. 5, 1922, in Cooperstown, to Ethel and Charles Smith. He died less than a week before his 97th birthday. A Marine, he was a member of the “Greatest…
Tenants Ordered To Leave Judge’s Order Ending 2 Years Of Argument By LIBBY CUDMORE ONEONTA – Two years after City Hall first declared the former Oneonta Hotel unsafe for occupancy, Judge John F. Lambert ordered the remaining tenants vacate the building by Thursday, Feb. 7. “Ultimately, the judge recognized the imminent danger that exists in the building and took action,” said Mayor Gary Herzig after the Tuesday, Feb. 5, hearing before Judge Lambert in Cooperstown. “Our priority now is making…
Jennifer Huntington, 56; Farmer, Youth Mentor COOPERSTOWN – Jennifer Kaye Huntington, owner of Cooperstown Holstein Corp., died Dec. 30, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jennifer participated in medical research on cancer treatments and surgeries, hoping to help those who would continue the fight when she no longer could.…
Betty L. Dean, 83; Librarian at SUNY Oneonta ONEONTA – Betty L. Dean, 83, a librarian at SUNY Oneonta for a decade, passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Ballston Spa, where she was living. She was born April 11, 1935, the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Butler) Shaw. After high school, Betty went to work at the Mirror Recorder in Stamford. She then transferred to the Times Journal in Cobleskill, where she worked as a bookkeeper.…
Kevin P. Crosby, 51, Schenevus; Worked For DSS SCHENEVUS – Kevin P. Crosby, 51, an avid sports fan who worked for the Department of Social Services, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 12, 1967 in Oneonta; the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Baker) Crosby. Kevin grew up in the Village of Laurens and graduated from Laurens Central School.…
Mary Imogene Carter; Bassett Healthcare Namesake COOPERSTOWN – Mary Imogene Carter, R.N., 93, named after Mary Imogene Bassett and retired nursing supervisor at that namesake hospital, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2019, at Bassett. Born June 8, 1925, at Bassett Hospital, Imy was one of seven children of Charles A. Newell, Sr. and Mary Gavin Newell. Imy’s mother was raised by Dr. Mary Imogene Bassett, and it was in her honor that Imy was named. After graduating from Cooperstown…
Louella Washburn, 97, Unadilla; Last Of Her Family’s 1920s Generation UNADILLA – Louella Mary Washburn, 97, last survivor of the 1920s generation of the Washburn family, passed away peacefully at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 after a short illness. Known as “Nanny,” she was born Nov. 4 in the Town of Bethel on the family farm, the daughter of the late Archie and Mary (Buchanan) Washburn. She was a 1940 graduate of Unadilla Schools, lived…
John ‘Gobbie’ Garbera, 72; Richfield Springs Mayor, Remington Employee RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Former Village Mayor John ‘Gobbie’ Garbera II, 72, of Johnson Street, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 1, 2019, in his home, with the comfort of his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 15, 1946, in Little Falls, a son of the late John and Ann Spytko Garbera. A lifelong resident of Richfield Springs, he was educated at RSCS. In April 2007, he married…
