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PIERRE, SD—Rita Marie (Shipp) Olson, 91, of Pierre, South Dakota passed away October 19, 2023 with family by her side.
Rita was born in Paola, Kansas in 1932, the daughter of Glenn and Flossie DeMoss Shipp, joining an older sister Barbara. Fond childhood memories she shared included times spent with cousins at her grandparent’s farm near Paola. Stories of her teenage years often involved cruising town with her girlfriends in a Ford Model A rumble seat car, or helping prepare dinner…
MARYLAND—Diana (Hoyt) Holliday, 83, passed away on October 18, 2023 at Cooperstown Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born to George Frederick “Fritz” and Ellrose (VanTassell) Hoyt on August 24, 1940.
Diana was a lifelong area resident and some of her fondest memories were on Goodyear Lake. She graduated from Oneonta High School. After meeting Eldred Holliday, she raised a family of three. A strong work ethic was something that Diana was proud of, working locally at Mike's Diner,…
ONEONTA—It is with heavy hearts that Charles Weber and family announce the passing of beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Grace Weber, on October 14, 2023 at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was known for her gentle and kind nature and her journey through life was marked by her passion for the arts and her dedication to her family and community.
Grace was born as Grace Marie Lynn on October 5, 1941 in Buffalo, New…
Dr. Anthony P. Cammilleri, age 79, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2023 at Binghamton General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on August 9, 1944 in Astoria, Queens, the son of Peter and Mary (Giannaula) Cammilleri. Dr. Cammilleri spent his formative years in West Islip on Long Island.
Devoting his life to the practice of cardiology and internal medicine, Dr. Cammilleri's journey began with his graduation from St. John’s University in Jamaica, Queens. He demonstrated his commitment to…
HARTWICK—Elinore C. Sorbera, a lifelong area resident, passed away with family by her side Friday evening, October 13, 2023, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was 98.
Born Elinore Claire Peevers on August 18, 1925 in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Alfred J. Peevers and Leta Mae (Walrath) Peevers.
Born and raised in Cooperstown, she graduated from Cooperstown High School with the Class of 1944. She attended Prospect Heights Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, where she received her…
WILTON—Annie Welsh Bantham, a native of Cooperstown who most recently made her home in the Town of Wilton, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs. She was 90.…
ONEONTA—Mary Crandall Lossi, 70, of Oneonta passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born September 20, 1953 in Rockville Center, New York, the daughter of Robert Crandall and Mary Jane (Hendee) Crandall Allen.
Mary attended St. Mary’s School and then Oneonta High School, where she graduated in the Class of 1971. Following graduation, she went to SUNY Morrisville and graduated in 1973.
On October 24, 1981, Mary married Mark Lossi at St. Mary’s Church.…
PHOENIX, AZ—Robert Joseph Morley, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at his home September 7, 2023. He was 68 years old.
Born March 9, 1955 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, he was a son of Joseph F. and Roberta “Bobbie” A. (Schilling) Morley.…
Burial and Committal Services with full military honors for Alan J. Curran, who died January 8, 2023, will be held on Saturday morning, October 7, 2023…
COOPERSTOWN—Susanne Swihura-Adsit passed away at home, surrounded by family, on September 18, 2023.
Born in 1962 in Montclair, New Jersey, Susanne Swihura moved to Christian Hill when she was a child, after her father purchased a farm. When her father then returned to work as a pharmacist, the family moved into the Village of Cooperstown.
Susanne graduated from Hartwick College with a business degree and was employed at the Baseball Hall of Fame. She married David Adsit after graduation and had four…