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In Memoriam: Charles Joseph Hudson

Charles Joseph Hudson, MD, whose life served as an inspiration to friends, colleagues and family, died on July 11, 2025 after a long illness. He had recently moved to Stroudwater Lodge Assisted Living in Westbrook, Maine from Cooperstown, New York where he and his wife, Dorothy, lived for over 50 years. …
July 21, 2025

In Memoriam: William Ralston

William “Bill” Ralston, 76, of Cooperstown, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2025. Please join family and friends for a celebration of life on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. at Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. All are welcome.…
July 8, 2025

In Memoriam: Dottie Gebbia

Dottie Gebbia, a woman of extraordinary determination, unwavering loyalty and boundless love, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 in Cooperstown, New York, the town where her remarkable journey began on July 12, 1937. Dottie was the beloved mother of Sherry Spielberg, Diane Richards and Eddie Leslie. Her legacy extends to her cherished 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom were the recipients of her endless generosity and adoration.…
July 3, 2025

In Memoriam: JoAnn G. Hubbell

JoAnn Gail Hubbell, 75, a beloved resident of the area, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Woodside Hall in Cooperstown, surrounded by her children and dear friends. Born January 17, 1950 at the Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, JoAnn was the daughter of Glenford H. and Lillian E. (Moran) Hubbell.…
July 2, 2025

In Memoriam: Sigrid Leube Snell

Sigrid Leube Snell died peacefully on June 24, 2025 at her Haworth, New Jersey home, where she had lived since 1954. Born in Stuttgart, Germany on January 1, 1927, she was the fourth child of Clara Kuntze and Maximilian Leube, who was physician in charge at a prominent Stuttgart hospital. In 1948, after attending Heidelberg University for two years, Sigrid was among the very first German students to receive a scholarship to study in the U.S. post-World War II. She…
June 27, 2025

In Memoriam: Joseph F. Leonard

Joseph F. Leonard, 82, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Joseph was born on April 16, 1943 in Oneonta, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Mona (Delberta) Leonard. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Leonard, in 1990, his son, Joseph L Fisher, brothers Carl and John, and sisters Carol and Sue.…
June 26, 2025

In Memoriam: Tonja Knapp Curry

Tonja Knapp Curry, 85, of Celebration, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family. Born August 16, 1939 in Cooperstown, New York, Tonja was the daughter of Ernest and Jean Turner Knapp and was married to her loving husband, Dr. Stephen L. Curry, on June 25, 1966 in Cooperstown. Tonja had been a longtime resident of Litchfield, Connecticut and enjoyed playing mahjong and bridge. She was an avid gardener and had a passion for arranging…
June 23, 2025

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Hribar

Elizabeth “Betty” Hribar, a longtime resident of Fork Shop, passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was 89. Born June 3, 1936 at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Raymond N. and Minnie (Schallert) Bachanas.…
June 23, 2025

In Memoriam: Harry D. Swanger Jr.

Harry Daniel “Sonny” Swanger Jr., 85, entered into eternal rest late Saturday morning, May 17, 2025, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Sonny was born June 26, 1939 in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, a son of Harry Daniel Swanger Sr. and Rachael June (Gettle) Swanger. From January 24, 1962 until January 23, 1964, Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army.…
June 17, 2025

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