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,…
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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…
In Memoriam SMSgt. (Ret.) David C. Green, 64 June 30, 1958 – September 11, 2022 EDMESTON – David C. Green, 64, of Edmeston, passed away at his home on Sunday September 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on June 30, 1958 in Oneonta, NY the son of the late Owen C. and Alice B. Green. A 1976 graduate of Edmeston School, Dave entered the United States Air Force following graduation. He married the love of his…
In Memoriam Richard Elderkin, 79 August 7, 1943 – September 5, 2022 ONEONTA – Rich was born on August 7, 1943 in Oneonta, NY to Leslie and Lucille (Mulford) Elderkin. He was raised on the family farm in West Laurens. It was there where he learned his strong work ethic and mechanical skills (“There were no holidays on our calendar”). His father died when Rich was 16, which left him running the 100 head family farm together with the hired…
In Memoriam Laura Lee Rous, 38 Enjoyed Four-Wheeling, worked at All Star Village Laura Lee Rous, 38, a life long resident of Otego, Laurens and Oneonta passed away recently. Laura was born on August 18, 1983, her fathers 25th birthday, in Oneonta, NY to Andrew and Valerie Rous. She was predeceased by grandparents Agnes and Leo Rous, John Hilsinger Sr, Winifred (Charlie) Varin, her father Andrew Rous, step father Brian Allmendinger, a fiancé Joshua Ellsworth, an uncle Tracy Rous, and…
In Memoriam John G. Freehafer, 82 October 7, 1939 – August 27, 2022 No he’s not lost fishing Oaks Creek or overdue from “antiquing” or walking the dog, Dr. John Geier Freehafer, 82, died suddenly but peacefully August 27, 2022 at home in Cooperstown, NY with his loving wife of 37 years, Gail (Reid) Freehafer, and treasured dog LuLu with him. John was a devoted husband, caregiver, father, and a dear friend to many. He was best known for his…
