In Memoriam Robert R. “Bob” Brady, 70 October 29, 1951 – December 13, 2021 SCHENEVUS – Robert R. “Bob” Brady, 70, passed away at home in the comfort of his family on December 13, 2021. Bob was born October 29, 1951, in Cooperstown, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Meade) Brady. He graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus. Bob worked as a driver for UPS for 29 years. He always kept busy with excavation side jobs, as…
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In Memoriam William “Bill” F. Laymon, 53 October 2, 1968 – December 11, 2021 William Frank “Bill” Laymon, 53 of South Edmeston passed away on Saturday December 11, 2021 in Albany. Bill was born on October 2, 1968 in Cooperstown the son of Stanley and Edna Laymon Sr. Bill was a lifetime resident of the area living in South Edmeston. He was an honorable, selfless, hardworking, dedicated son, father, Papa, Poppy, and friend. He was the proud owner of Lacar…
In Memoriam Roger E. Tooke, 72 May 18, 1949 – December 11, 2021 WEST WINFIELD – Roger Earl Tooke, 72 of West Winfield formerly Rome passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1949 in Canastota, NY. He was the son of George E. & Marguerite (Raynore) Tooke. His parents died at a very early age and he was raised by his cousins Clifford & Ona Clark of Kirkland. An integral part of his…
In Memoriam Robert E. Hall “Papa”, 75 July 27, 1946 – December 2, 2021 SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Robert E. Hall, who will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, December 2, 2021, at his home in the Town of Springfield. Bob was 75. Robert Edward Hall was born July 27, 1946, at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Utica, one of four children of Lincoln Jasper Hall and Helen Mae VanEtten…
In Memoriam “Scooter” John Carl Weir, 73 November 14, 1948 – November 27, 2021 Father, friend, and handyman Scooter’s life came to an end on November 27, 2021 after a short illness with his family by his side. He was born November 14, 1948 in Cooperstown, NY to Ann (Kallan) Weir and Carl Weir. He was well known to most for his cheerful laugh, helping hand, and bartending skills. The thing he loved the most was being around friends and…
In Memoriam Jean Smullens, 86 August 8, 1935 – November 24, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Jean Smullens, “Grandma Jean”, 86, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her children late Wednesday night, November 24, 2021. The youngest of three, Jean was born on August 8, 1935, to Walter and Elizabeth (Martzloff) O’Connell in Lowville. She graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School in 1953, where her parents were both teachers. She attended Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, where…
In Memoriam Doris F. S. Truman, 99 July 3, 1922 – November 10, 2021 Doris Ferris Smith Truman, 99, formerly of West Oneonta, passed away on November 10, 2021, in Oxford, NY. She was born in Oneonta, NY on July 3, 1922, the daughter of A. B. and Hazel (Jackson) Smith. Her family moved from West End to a dairy farm outside of West Oneonta when she was a teenager. She attended Oneonta High School, graduated from Laurens Central High…
In Memoriam Brian Lee Marshall, 42 February 02, 1979 – September 15, 2021 Brian Lee Marshall passed away at the age of 42 at Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester after a valiant two-month effort to recover from COVID illness. Brian worked for Hometown Auto as a detailer and more recently at Evolution E-Cig, Southpaw and Smoker’s Choice on Southside. Visitation and celebration of Brain’s life will be 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Lewis, Hurley…
In Memoriam Bruce E. Bachanas, 63 December 20, 1957 – November 18, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Bruce E. Bachanas of Christian Hill, a life-long area resident who worked for many years as a baker, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2021, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 63. Born December 20, 1957, in Cooperstown, Bruce Edward Bachanas was one of three children of the late Norman Edmund Bachanas and Bernice G. (Roseboom) Bachanas. In his youth, he and his…
In Memoriam Angelena F. Richards, 98 January 22, 1923 – November 19, 2021. ONEONTA – Angelena F. Richards, 98, passed away November 19, 2021. She was born in Oneonta on January 22, 1923 to John and Lena (Cologero) Foti. Ange spent the early years of her life working aside her parents and siblings at the family bakery. She graduated from St. Mary’s School in June 1937 and from Oneonta High School June 1941. She was employed by the New York…
