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“This campaign is our biggest of the year, and it is what makes the difference as to what services the SQSPCA can provide,” said Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The high-quality services we currently offer are only available because of the support of individuals, businesses, and foundations in our region who believe in what we do and who care about the wellbeing of animals.”…
ONEONTA—Rebecca “Becky” Gillette-Myers, 79, passed away November 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was born on April 16, 1944 in Stamford, New York at Bathgate Hospital, the daughter of the late Griffin A. and Frances G. (McClelland) Brooks.
She graduated from Stamford Central School in 1962 and Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing. She had wonderful memories of growing up in Stamford on a poultry farm and also worked hard with her parents in the establishment of their barbecue…
Kaler Carpenter, program manager of the Youth Clubhouses operated by Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties, summarized his organization’s contributions at a Common Council meeting on October 17, 2023.…
For many years, Fran worked as an interior designer for Benjamin Moore in Hackensack, New Jersey. During her time there she handled many assignments, including choosing names for new paint colors and “colorizing” the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.…
Mary Ann Shovlowsky passed away on September 2, 2023 in Oneonta. She was born on January 5, 1949 in Auburn.…
NEW BERLIN—Howard L. Mattice, born November 14, 1927 to John and Katherine Mattice, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023.
Howard was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in New Berlin, New York, where he served as a deacon, trustee, financial secretary and Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Chenango Co. Gideons International.…
HARTWICK—Julianne (Juli) Sharratt, 65, who owned Beaver Valley Campground with her late husband, Dwaine, and their children, passed away Friday night, November 3, 2023, at her home in the Town of Hartwick following an unexpected diagnosis of cancer in July 2023.
Born December 11, 1957 in Webster, Massachusetts, Juli was the daughter of Julian Paul (“Peewee”) Kaczynski and Rosemarie (Neeser) Kaczynski. She spent her early years in her father’s barber shop, flying to Florida in his plane, and going to “too…
MT. VISION—Jacqueline Carole Hoppe, 68, of Mt. Vision passed away after battling an illness, with her daughter by her side, on October 15, 2023 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
She was born in Binghamton, New York on November 28, 1954, the daughter of George and Myrtle (Traxler) Hoppe. Jacqueline graduated in 1973 from Binghamton North Senior High School.…
Cooperstown boys and girls soccer each won their first two Section III Class C playoff games. The four-seeded boys shut out number 13 Thousand Islands 5-0 at home on Wednesday, October 18.…
On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony—a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color symbolizing their personal connection to the disease.…