IN MEMORIAM: George W. Bassette, 91; FAA Retiree ONEONTA – George William Bassette, formerly of Cooperstown and Rockville Centre, Long Island, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Fox Hospital. He was 91. In 1997, George and his wife Barbara moved to the Cooperstown area. Following Barbara’s death in 2002, George lived in several places, most recently at The Plains at Parish Homestead.…
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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Baby Girl’ Emily Pikaard, 19 UNADILLA – Emily N. Pikaard – “Baby Girl” – 19, of Unadilla, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charletown. She was born on May 16, 1996, in Morristown, N.J., the daughter of Bryan Sr. and Diana (Moore) Pikaard. Emily was always smiling and laughing. No matter anyone’s mood, she could brighten their day just by smiling. Her laughter was contagious and she was so…
IN MEMORIAM: Therese Gadomski, 91; Helped Polish Resistance During WWII COOPERSTOWN – Therese Gadomski, a mother of six and a distinguished World War II veteran, passed away July 27, 2015, in Englewood, Fla. Therese was born in Warsaw, Poland Sept. 21, 1924, and grew up there and in its outskirt where she developed a love of animals and flowers. Her teenage years were shattered by the outbreak of World War II during which she was a covert courier of gold…
IN MEMORIAM: Esther K. Elfenbein, 89; SUNY Oneonta Award-Winning Instructor ONEONTA – Esther K. Elfenbein, 89, a highly regarded instructor of speech, costume design and construction, stage makeup and other courses at SUNY Oneonta, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2015 after a very brief illness. Esther was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Denver, Colo. A lover of art from an early age, Esther studied art and costume design, earning a BFA from the University of Iowa (and remained…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roseboom, 51; Auditor With HUD’s Inspector General OTEGO – Richard B. Roseboom, 51, an award-winning senior auditor for HUD’s inspector general, passed away Monday, Aug. 03, 2015 at Albany Medical Center . He was born Aug. 23, 1963, in Cobleskill, the son of Herbert and Lucille (Ball) Roseboom. Richard graduated from Worcester Central School, then continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill and Hartwick College, graduating with honors. He married Linda Sriyanti on Jan. 15, 2007, in Bogor,…
IN MEMORIAM: Randolph W. Hill, 80; Marine, Entepreneur DAVENPORT – Randolph W. Hill, 80, of Davenport, a Marine and entrepreneur, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Bassett Hospital.…
IN MEMORIAM: Doris L. Layman, 86; Worked At Bresee’s ONEONTA – Doris L. Layman, 86, who worked at Bresee’s Department Store for 20 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at The Focus Nursing Home. She was born March 4, 1929 in Franklin, the daughter of Harry and Mrytle (Alger) Davenport. Doris married Stephen Layman Jr. in Pennsylvania. They have been married for 67 years.…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael J. Muehl, 89; Ran Emmons Dairy Farm For 27 Years ONEONTA – Michael Joseph Muehl, who operated a dairy farm in Emmons for 27 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was 89. Michael was born on Jan. 18, 1926 in Palesnik, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Jakob and Katherine (Schmall) Muehl. He was raised in Worcester. He married Lois Jennings June 8, 1946. From 1952-1979 Mike and Lois operated a dairy farm in…
Oneonta native and retired teacher Donald H. Dockstader, 95, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Tidewell Hospice. Born on December 1, 1919 in Oneonta he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. A graduate of Oswego State College with his Master’s degree in industrial arts; Don was a teacher for Gloversville High School and Johnstown NY Fulton Montgomery Community College. After 30 years he retired to Englewood. A resident of Englewood for 28 years…
ONEONTA – Rita Monahan Armstrong, 91, a retired Fox Hospital registered nurse, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born on July 5, 1924 in Auburn, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (McCabe) Monahan. Rita was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, writing, traveling and volunteered in many capacities throughout her life. She is survived by her son, Patrick Armstrong; daughters, Maureen Spaziani and Eileen Tracy; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces,…
