In Memoriam John Lampman Smith Jr. April 08, 1927-July 15, 2021 ONEONTA – John Lampman Smith, Jr. 94, passed away, July 15, 2021 at St. James Manor in Oneonta. He was born April 8, 1927 in Hudson, the son of John Lampman Smith Sr. and Arvesta (Pectal) Smith. John married Polly Ann Blass in 1950 and they moved to Davenport. Polly passed away on September 8, 2015. John graduated from Roeliff Jensen School in Hillsdale, NY. He attended Cortland State University before entering…
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In Memoriam Joseph E. Pidgeon, 82 August 19, 1938 – July 14, 2021 ONEONTA – Joseph E. Pidgeon, 82, passed away at home with family by his side on July 14, 2021. He was born August 19, 1938 in Oneonta, the son of Charles V. and Gladys I (Salisbury) Pidgeon. He married Donna M. Craver on February 4, 1961. Joseph graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1956. He was employed as a beer hauler for WR Elwood & Son,…
In Memoriam Douglas Stratton Fielder July 22, 1940 – April 28, 2021 Oneonta – A celebration of life service with military honors for Douglas Stratton Fielder will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell officiating. The interment will follow at the church columbarium. For the zoom link please contact the church at 607-432-4102. In lieu of flowers, gifts should be given to the Parkinson’s…
In Memoriam Cheri L Kline, 65 Long time foster parent, Edmeston resident. Cheri L Kline, 65 of Edmeston, NY passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cheri was born in Binghamton, NY, and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lois Wood Wadsworth. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother Fred Wadsworth. Growing up on the family farm in Edmeston, Cheri remained a lifetime resident of the area.…
In Memoriam Jill Stauffer Maney November 19, 1964 – July 10, 2021 SPRINGFIELD – Jill Maney passed away on Saturday, July 10 in Springfield, with Jonathan Maney, her loving husband of 33 years, at her side. She is also survived by her parents, James and Dora Stauffer, her brother, Donald Stauffer, sister-in-law, Fiona Stauffer, and nephew and niece, Henry and Margot Stauffer, all of Rochester, New York. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Jill graduated from Amherst College summa cum laude and…
In Memoriam Robert Charles Sharp, Jr., 75 February 27, 1946 – June 30, 2021 ONEONTA – Robert Charles Sharp, Jr., 75, passed away at home and at peace on June 30, 2021. He was born February 27, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Robert Charles Sharp, Sr. and Mary Bridget O’Brien. Bob married Antoinette Ester Bourne “Toni” at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta in September of 1964. He was a contractor, stone masonry, partial proprietor of The Royal Grill,…
In Memoriam John D. Robinson, 83 October 15, 1937 – July 4, 2021 PHOENIX MILLS – John D. Robinson, a Cooperstown native son and avid outdoorsman, passed away late Sunday night, July 4, 2021, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was 83. Born October 15, 1937, in Cooperstown, he was one of three sons of Torrey G. and Leonore M. (Goddard) Robinson. John could trace his long-standing family roots in Otsego County back to 1792 when his ancestors…
In Memoriam Dr. Balázs Seléndy, 83 September 5, 1937 – July 5, 2021 Dr. Balázs Seléndy, born in Budapest, Hungary, to Jenö Seléndy and Irén Kosma on September 5, 1937, passed away peacefully in his home on July 5, 2021, after an intense and devoted life of public service and study in three countries. He spent his last years in the pursuit of lifelong passions, including for reflection, writing, reading, karate, and photography, living quietly with his beloved Patricia Gambitta…
In Memoriam Barbara R. Oles, 95 April 23, 1926 – June 19, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Barbara R. Oles, 95, formerly of Gladstone Hollow, Andes, died Saturday June 19, 2021, in Cooperstown, surrounded by her daughters. Barb was born April 23, 1926 at the family home in Franklin, Meadowdale Farm, a daughter of Edwin C. and Mildred E. (Payne) Rowell. On April 6, 1947, she married Franklin G. Oles of Delhi. Barb attended the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin where she…
In Memoriam Ruth Schweinfurth, 83 Passionate volunteer with local food bank, Susquehanna SPCA, others. COOPERSTOWN – Long-time Cooperstown resident Ruth Schweinfurth passed away on June 23, 2021, after a brief struggle with cancer. She passed peacefully at her home, comforted by her loving daughters and her beloved dogs. She was 83 years young. Ruth’s life’s work focused on improving the lives of others. She was passionate about nursing, her first calling, and equally passionate about her volunteer work in the…
