Rodman D. Carter, M.D., 90; Longtime Bassett Hospital Urologist COOPERSTOWN – Rodman Dana Carter, M.D., a long-time surgeon at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital whose career in urology spanned over 40 years, passed away following a valiant battle with cancer Friday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2018, at his home in Cooperstown with his family by his side. He was 90. Born April 6, 1928, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was a son of the Rev. Edwin R. Carter, a minister in the Congregational…
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In Memoriam - Page 153
IN MEMORIAM: David H. Thompson, 80; Marine, Seaway Machinist, Truck Driver SOUTH VALLEY – David H. Thompson, 80, a Marine, a machinist on the St. Lawrence Seaway and truck driver, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 15, 1938, to Clyde and Grace Thompson.…
IN MEMORIAM: Douglas J. Spence, 85; With Twin Brother, Lived Eventful Life ONEONTA – Douglas J. Spence, 85, who worked on Apollo 8, met the Beatles and spent 31 years in the newspaper business in Florida, drifted away at his home in Ormond by the Sea, Fla., on Dec. 18, 2018. He and his twin brother, Donald, were born in Oneonta on March 28, 1933, to the late John and Betty Spence. After graduating from Oneonta High School in 1952,…
IN MEMORIAM: Henry Quackenbush, 82; After Retiring, Enjoyed Camp On Afton Lake ONEONTA – Henry L. Quackenbush, Jr., a New York Telephone employee who enjoyed retirement at his Afton Lake camp, passed away at home on Dec. 30, 2018. He was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Oneonta, the son of Henry and Eloise (Congdon) Quackenbush. Hank was a graduate of Oneonta High School, Class of 1955. He married Carolyn Bossio on Aug. 16, 1959, at St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta.…
IN MEMORIAM: Madeline H. Daniel, 86; Garrattsville Native Retired From NYCM COLUMBUS – Madeline Violet Harrington Daniel, 86, Town of Columbus, who retired from NYCM Insurance, passed away on Dec. 30, 2018 at her brother’s home in Garrattsville following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Madeline was born on Sept. 6, 1932 at the family farm in Garrattsville, the oldest of eight children.…
IN MEMORIAM: Robert G. Weaver, 66; Lifelong Farmer; School Board Member EAST SPRINGFIELD – Robert G. Weaver, 66, a lifelong farmer who operated Gray Gables farm here for many years, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019. He was the son of Herbert and Barbara (Gray) Weaver.…
IN MEMORIAM: Grace Mae Robertson, 88; Farmed In Springfield Center, West Laurens SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Grace Mae Robertson, who for decades with her husband James operated farms here and in West Laurens, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 1, 2019. Always known as Mae, she was the daughter of Grace and Leonard Murphy, born in Oneonta on May 3, 1926.…
IN MEMORIAM Earl N. Buffett, 94; Trooper Headed Clark Family Security COOPERSTOWN – Earl Nathaniel Buffett, Jr., 93, a retired state trooper and former head of security for the Clark family interests, passed away in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2019, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta. He was a member of two founding families of Long Island, the Buffetts and Conklins. A native of Long Island himself, he was born May…
IN MEMORIAM John D. Heller, 38, Died Saving Fiancé, 4 Nephews ONEONTA – John D. Heller, 38, of Oneonta, gave his life saving the love of his life and fiancé, Amber Roe and his four precious nephews on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. He was born Sept. 22, 1980, in Oneonta, the son of John R. and Gayle (Eggler) Heller. John graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 2000. He attended Herkimer Community College. John was a Life Skills supervisor at…
IN MEMORIAM: Stephen Junick, 71; Facilities Supervisor At VA Hospital CHERRY VALLEY – Stephen John Junick, who retired from the Albany VA hospital at supervisor of facilities management, quietly passed away on Dec. 24, 2018. He was 71 years old. Stephen was born on Feb. 26, 1947, in Manhattan, to Michael Junick and Rosalie Thompson.…
