The Office of the Burial of the Dead with Holy Eucharist for Phyllis M. Lippitt, who entered into eternal life February 16, 2026, will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Christ Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Nathan P. Ritter, rector, officiating.…
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Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, December 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer.…
Jane Elliott Brayden, age 103, died peacefully on March 4, 2026, a sunny Wednesday morning, with her family by her side. Jane was born on February 24, 1923 and raised in Massena, the daughter of Carl Hamilton Elliott and Jennie Bailey Elliott.…
Jane Marie Sheldon, 69, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, February 20, 2026. Born March 5, 1956, in Levittown, Long Island, Jane was the youngest daughter of William J. and Jane (Mulz) Morris. After moving to Hauppauge in her early years, she was given her first pony at the age of five, sparking a lifelong love of horses. While in high school, she completed the BOCES Horse Science and Management program, filling her days with equestrian…
On February 8, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of the family he spent a lifetime building, Franklin Russell Smith (“Russ”) passed away at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 89 years old.…
Sue Ann Jenkins, a lifelong resident of Phoenix Mills, entered into eternal rest at her beloved family home, Elmhurst. She was 72. Born May 22, 1953 in Cooperstown, Sue Ann was the daughter of Ruby (Robinson) Jenkins and Arthur Jenkins Jr. She grew up in her mother’s family home, Elmhurst, located alongside the Susquehanna River, with her parents, pets and extended family members.…
William “Bill” Ralston, 76, of Cooperstown, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2025. Please join family and friends for a celebration of life on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. at Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. All are welcome.…
Patrick Ryan Dunnion, a lifelong area resident, entered into eternal rest at the age of 22. He was born April 10, 2003 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. He graduated from Milford Central School and then worked in construction, a job he truly liked and excelled at. Patrick will be remembered for being a very kind person who had an incredible sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by many schoolmates and the friends he made during his brief life.…
Deborah H. Clegg, a beloved and vital part of the Hartwick community, especially the fire and EMS group of first responders, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at her home in Hartwick. She was 73.…
Sarah M. “Sally” Trosset, beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, niece, friend, and a vital member of the Cooperstown community, passed away Thursday morning, September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at her home on Nelson Avenue after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57.…
