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Death Notice: Judith Jackson

Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, December 22, 2025, with her husband, David, by her side at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer. …
January 6, 2026

Death Notice: Richard M. McCaffery

Richard M. McCaffery, 72, passed away on December 2, 2024 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Oneonta. He was born April 22, 1952 to John Arthur McCaffery and Marie Schiavone McCaffery. In keeping with Rich’s wishes, there will be no services or gathering.…
December 11, 2024

Death Notice: Brian A. Alexander

COOPERSTOWN—Brian A. Alexander, 73, visiting professor of museum administration at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, passed away unexpectedly on November 27 at Albany Medical Center. Born March 25, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois, Brian was the son of Arnold George Alexander and Norma Jean (nee Hoffman) Alexander. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at the Cooperstown Graduate Program at 5838 State Route 80, Cooperstown.…
December 11, 2024

In Memoriam: Michael Willis

PIERSTOWN—Michael Willis, 81, for many years a senior executive in the book publishing business in Manhattan and more recently the director of Press and Public Relations at Glimmerglass Opera, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home in Pierstown. He is survived by his husband, Bill Oliver. Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.…
February 23, 2024

In Memoriam: Robert M. Walley

ONEONTA—Robert M. Walley, 79 years old, passed away on July 10, 2023 at his home in Oneonta, New York. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth; his daughters, Beth and Nan; his sons, Mark and John; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.…
August 7, 2023

In Memoriam Anne Evans, 92

In Memoriam Anne Evans, 92 COOPERSTOWN—Anne Evans passed away peacefully on April 9, 2023, at the age of 92. Anne moved to Cooperstown in 1984 with her late husband, Gerald Evans, and was embraced by a wonderful community she came to love and cherish. Her surviving family—brother and sister-in-law Paul and Jeanette; sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Ofra, James and Elissa, and Julian; grandchildren Mikell, Kate, Eloise, and Nicholas; and great-granddaughter Olivia— would like to thank you for being that…
April 25, 2023

Death Notice Douglas L. McLaud

Death Notice Douglas L. McLaud Douglas Lynn McLaud of Springhill, Florida passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 with his beloved wife Pauline Miller McLaud by his side. A complete obituary will follow.  A memorial service is planned for a later date.…
January 10, 2022

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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