In Memoriam D. George Vamvakias, 90 Army Veteran, Avid Reader, & Train Enthusiast COOPERSTOWN – D. George Vamvakias, 90, of Limerick, formerly of Oley, PA and Cooperstown, NY, husband of I. Ann (Pugliese) Vamvakias, passed away peacefully Friday October 7, 2022 at the Pottstown Hospital. Born in Portland, ME, he was the son of the late George D. and Katherine D. (Malcotsi) Vamvakias. George graduated from Portland High school then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of…
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In Memoriam Kenneth C. Leslie, 86 August 29, 1936 – October 5, 2022 ONEONTA – Kenneth C. Leslie, 86, of Oneonta passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. He was born August 29, 1936 in Franklin the son of the late James and Caroline (Gesell) Leslie. Growing up Ken worked on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Franklin Central School the Class of 1954. Following graduation, Ken joined the United States Navy and served on the…
In Memoriam Bruce D. Andrews, 65 December 1, 1956 – October 1, 2022 SCHUYLER LAKE – Bruce D. Andrews, born in Cooperstown on December 1,1956, died unexpectedly on October 1, 2022. He was the son of Margaret (Marge) and Arthur Andrews, of Fly Creek. In his youth and throughout his high school years, Bruce was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America in the Cooperstown and Fly Creek areas and earned all 21 of the Merit Badges required…
In Memoriam Kathy S. Ward, 71 April 12, 1951 – October 01, 2022 It comes with much sorrow the family of Kathy S. Ward of Oneonta, NY, announce her passing. Kathy was born on April 12, 1951 and left us on October 1, 2022. She was born in Margaretville, NY and raised in Stamford, NY. A graduate of Stamford High School in 1969, Kathy then set out to start the pursuit of what would become her passion and career, nursing.…
In Memoriam John Poole Briggs, 85 August 9, 1937 – September 16, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – John Poole Briggs, 85, died peacefully at his home in Ormond Beach, Florida, on September 16, 2022, with his fiancé at his side. He was born on August 9, 1937, to Harold John Poole and Edna Martha (Fredericks) Briggs of Northport. As a young boy, he spent summers on his father’s boat, the “Silver Fox,” where he developed a love for the ocean. A businessman at heart,…
In Memoriam Aimee Kelley, 36 Fought for LGBTQ rights Aimee Kelley, loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was 36 years old. Aimee is survived by her mother, Kathleen Kelley, her brother Christopher and his fiancée Alanna Adams, and the light of Aimee’s life, her nephew Callum, who called her MeeMee. Her extended family, too numerous to mention by name, includes a band of adopted brothers who always had her back, childhood and teenage…
In Memoriam Leon K. Beach, 73 December 8, 1948 – September 13, 2022 ONEONTA – Leon K. Beach, 73 of Oneonta passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the NYS Veterans Home, Oxford. He was born December 8, 1948 in Oneonta, the son of Kenneth and Margaret Beach. In the summer of 1962 he worked on his grandparents farm while his grandfather was sick with lung cancer. Leon attended Milford and Otego schools and graduated from Unatego Central School in…
In Memoriam Karen Louise Ingham, 65 Taught Reading at Richfield Springs CS RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Karen Louise (Van Allen) Ingham, 65, of Okatie (Callawassie Island) S.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5. Growing up in Richfield Springs, Karen enjoyed many long-time friendships in the area. Karen received her undergraduate degrees from Bay Path University and American International College in Education. Karen continued her education by receiving her master’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in Education, with a concentration in…
In Memoriam Philip J. LaFratta, 72 June 15, 1950 – September 12, 2022 UNADILLA – Philip J. LaFratta, 72, of Unadilla passed away on September 12, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Philip was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Savino and Lillian LaFratta on June 15, 1950. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed spending time visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed joking and making people laugh. Most of all he loved the companionship…
In Memoriam Barbara Steckler, 88 July 2, 1934 – September 8, 2022 RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Barbara Steckler, 88, native of Richfield Springs, passed away on September, 8, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1934, the youngest daughter of Reginald and Mary Louise Joslyn. Barbara spent the majority of her life in the Village of Richfield Springs. In her youth she was active in school, both academically and in athletics, as well as performing in band and chorus. Barbara graduated…
