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In Memoriam: Helen W. Gannon

Mrs. Helen W. Gannon, 85, passed away on August 25, 2025 in hospice care at Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina. A devoted nurse, loving mother and grandmother, and lifelong volunteer, Helen’s life was marked by compassion, dedication, and deep love for family and friends.…
September 2, 2025

In Memoriam: Amy R. Kukenberger

Amy R. Kukenberger, a lifelong area resident, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home on Beaver Meadow Road. She was 55. Born September 18, 1969 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, Amy was the daughter of Frank A. “Sonny” Kukenberger Jr. and Ruth Ann (Downs) Kukenberger. She was the beloved granddaughter of George “Pop” and Ruth Downs and Frank and Mary (Konchar) Kukenberger.…
September 2, 2025

In Memoriam: Paul David Hearn

Paul David Hearn died peacefully on August 13, 2025 after a courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Gervais Bowers Hearn, and their three daughters, Brandy, Lexie, and Meggy, as well as his six grandchildren. Paul was born on July 24, 1949 in Glen Cove, New York. He attended St. Aidan’s and Portsmouth Priory School before going on to study history at Johns Hopkins University. A proud patriot, Paul enlisted in the U.S.…
August 26, 2025

In Memoriam: Anne Dewell

Anne Dewell, 82, of Cooperstown, New York passed away peacefully on August 12at her home on Fish Road, surrounded by beloved friends, family and flower gardens. Her husband, Robert, was by her side. Anne was born May 27, 1943 at The Princeton Hospital in Princeton, New Jersey, daughter of Gerhard and Erna (Koestler) Fankhauser. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She grew up in Princeton, graduated from Princeton High School, and earned a degree in French…
August 19, 2025

In Memoriam: Gerald F. Allison

Gerald F. “Jerry” Allison, a lifelong area resident, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025 at his home on Allison Road. He was 84. Born June 3, 1941 at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Jerry was the son of Francis M. and Catherine M. (Decker) Allison.…
August 14, 2025

In Memoriam: Jim Atwell

Jim Atwell's walk through the world began on August 17, 1938, in Annapolis, MD, as the son of Catherine Geraci Atwell and Tilden O. Atwell and the younger brother of Tilden O. Atwell, Jr.  Jim was baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Annapolis and received his early education at St. Mary's Elementary and High Schools, graduating in 1956.…
August 8, 2025

In Memoriam: Mary ‘Sally’ Campbell

Mary “Sally” Campbell (Winnie) died peacefully on Friday, July 18 in Bangor, Maine at the age of 84. Sally was born April 3, 1941 in Cooperstown, New York to parents Mary and Gordon Winnie. Sally graduated from Cooperstown High School with the Class of 1959...…
August 5, 2025

In Memoriam: Gary B. Goodwin

Gary B. Goodwin died peacefully at home on July 19, 2025. Born on June 21, 1941 in Maine, he grew up roaming the woods and fishing. He attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from West Paris High School in 1959. He earned a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Maine in 1963 and a master’s in psychology from The New School in 1971. Gary served in the Army National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge in July 1970.…
July 24, 2025

In Memoriam: Lonnie Zoeller

Lonnie Zoeller, beloved son, brother, husband, father and award-winning executive chef, passed away Monday July 21, 2025 in Washington D.C. at the age of 47. He was surrounded by his family and friends.…
July 24, 2025

In Memoriam: William Ralston

William “Bill” Ralston was born on November 29, 1948 to John Ralston and Lois Van De Walle Ralston and grew up in Irondequoit, near Rochester, New York. He passed away suddenly on July 5, 2025 at his house just outside Cooperstown, while doing one of the things he loved best—working on his beloved wilderness property. He spent his final hours raking up fresh grass for his treasured compost pile. He was 76 years old.…
July 21, 2025

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