IN MEMORIAM: Darlene Squires, 74; Worked At NYCM; Cared For Elderly NEW BERLIN – Darleen G. Squires, 74, formerly of Burlington Flats, who spent much of her career at NYCM Insurance, passed away unexpectedly Friday June 30, 2017, at her home in New Berlin. Darleen was born on Jan. 30, 1943 in Edmeston, daughter of the late Randall O. and Wilma A. Rose Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband William J Squires, and her…
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IN MEMORIAM: Lysle M. Parker, 90; Noted Farmer, Lifelong Basketball Fan EDMESTON – Lysle M. Parker, 90, a dairy farmer, and avid basketball player at Edmeston Central who was a life-long fan of the game, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, in Little Falls. Lysle was born on Oct. 12, 1926 in New Berlin, the son of the late Maurice and Grace Meeker Parker, and grew up on South Street. He was a graduate of Edmeston Central School, where…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward W. Losee, 88; Machinist, Korea Veteran, Firefighter EDMESTON – Edward R. Losee, 88, of Edmeston, a Korean War veteran and volunteer firefighter, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2017 in Herkimer, NY following an extended illness. Edward was born in Eastchester, Westchester County, on Nov. 18, 1928, the son of the late Edward Samuel and Bertha Weiss Losee. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his siblings: Robert Losee, Frank Losee, and Florence France.…
Allen Ruffles Appointed Deputy County Treasurer COOPERSTOWN – Allen Ruffles of Edmeston, Key Bank manager in Cooperstown, is joining the county Treasurer’s Office as deputy treasurer, Treasurer Dan Crowell announced this morning. The position has been vacant for six years, since Carol McGovern was recruited as clerk of the county Board of Representatives. Crowell, whose second four-year term expires at the end of next year, said “there’s a huge scope of activity” within the office, and his plan is to train…
IN MEMORIAM: Marge Gregory, 82; Leaves Survivors Throughout County EDMESTON – Marjory Jean “Marge” Gregory, 82, who leaves survivors throughout Otsego County, passed away Aug. 8, 2016, in Cooperstown. Marge was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Oneida, the daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Krebser) Haggerty. She attended Clayville and Schuyler Lake schools through sixth grade, then moved to Wiley Town, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse (District 13) for two years. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School in…
IN MEMORIAM: Minnie Swayer, 96; Repaired TV, Radios With Husband EDMESTON – Minnie Swayer, 96, who operated Rock Swayer TV & Radio Repair with her husband, then their son passed away on June 1, 2016, at Chase Health Care in New Berlin after a long illness. Minnie Dina Harberts was born on the family farm on Jacobs Road, Burlington Green, to William and Tillie (Tjden) Harberts on Feb. 14, 1920. Minnie attended the one-room Basswood School in Burlington Green. She married…
ROBBERY IN EDMESTON Troopers, Deputies At Bank Heist Scene EDMESTON – State troopers and Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies are at the NBT Bank at the four corners of Edmeston after a robbery this morning. The robbery allegedly took place at 11:06 a.m., according to Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr., who was at the scene. He said more information, and perhaps photos of the suspect, may be forthcoming later in the day. A lockdown was immediately put into place at the Edmeston…
ROBBERY AT NBT BANK REPORTED IN EDMESTON EDMESTON – Reports are coming in that a bank in Edmeston was robbed this morning. This is a developing story, please check back for details.…
79-Year-Old Man Missing; Left Medications At Home EDMESTON – Sheriff’s deputies this afternoon issued a “missing endangered person” report, after George E. Holbert, 79, or Dutch Valley Road, Town of Edmeston, had been reported missing since Sunday. Holbert is on numerous medications, left at home, that he needs daily, deputies said. The missing man left his home in a 2012 grey GMC Canyon Quad cab pickup, license plate: DCW-7471. Anyone with information should call deputies at 547-4273.…