In Memoriam Jeffrey W. Chamberlain, 59 December 1, 1962 – May 27, 2022 ONEONTA – Jeffrey W. “Jeff” Chamberlain passed away May 27, 2022 in Utica, NY, at the age of 59. Jeff was born in Johnson City, NY, to parents Gary and Barbara Chamberlain and attended Oneonta High School and graduated from South Jefferson High School in Adams, NY. He also attended Jefferson Community College in Watertown, NY. Jeff was a mason for Casler Masonry, Inc., and he was…
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In Memoriam Barbara Joan Cohn Peet, 79 January 12, 1943 – May 27, 2022 ONEONTA – Barbara Joan Cohn Peet passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s disease on May 27, 2022 in Punta Gorda, FL. She was born January 12, 1943, in Schenevus, NY, the daughter of Alva and Freda (Watson) Cohn. She grew up in Schenevus where she attended and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School. When Barbara was married to Richard Peet, they lived in Oneonta, NY, before moving to Florida. They loved Zephyrhills where she lived for 25…
In Memoriam Joan Marie Lovett Bardin, 88 May 25, 1933 – December 27, 2021 GARRATSVILLE – Joan Marie Lovett Bardin, 88, born May 25, 1933 in Salisbury/Lakeville CT. Joan was the daughter of Silas and Eva Lovett. Married George on June 29, 1952, in Norfolk CT and then moved to NY and raised their 3 beloved children. Joan worked many years on the family farm until they sold out in 1989.…
In Memoriam Sammy Dallas Bayes, 82 July 9, 1939 – May 12, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Sammy Dallas Bayes, a Tony Award nominee whose career as a director, choreographer and writer in musical theater, television and movies passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 82. Born July 9, 1939, in Wasco, California, Sammy was the son of Sam Tony Bayes and Zana Marie Frost Bayes. Raised in Pueblo, Colorado, he attended…
In Memoriam Arnold L. McLean Jr., 61 March 13, 1961 – May 10, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Arnold “Arnie” L McLean Jr, 61, died unexpectedly, at his home Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born March 13, 1961 in New Berlin, NY to Arnold “Cork” and Dorothy “Dot” McLean. He was a friend to all and will be missed for his exceptional sense of humor, as well as his willingness to help anyone in need. He lived life with a strong…
In Memoriam Louise “Lee” Potter, 86 July 15, 1935 – May 2, 2022 DE WITT – Louise “Lee” (Eaton) Potter passed away Monday, May 2, at her home in De Witt after an accidental fall. Lee was born on July 15, 1935 in Cooperstown, N.Y., to Edwin and Inez Eaton. She was 86 when she passed. Lee graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1952. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1956. Lee was tirelessly active in her…
In Memoriam Ann Lois Edwards, 81 Feb. 22, 1942 – Apr. 29, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – At Noon on April 29, 2022, Ann Lois Edwards passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, of natural causes, at home, with her husband at her side. She was in her eighty-first year. Born February 22, 1942, in Little Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Ashe and Elizabeth Dudik Ashe. Her paternal ancestry descended from Germans who had made the Great…
In Memoriam Robert B. Schlather, Esq., 75 May 3, 1946 – April 27, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Robert Bernard Schlather, Esq., Cooperstown lawyer, CPA and philanthropist, died Wednesday afternoon, April 27, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown as a result of a brain tumor diagnosed in June 2020. He was 75. Born May 3, 1946, in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Bob was the second eldest of thirteen children of Bernard Paul Schlather and Helen Virginia Bilskey. Raised in Elyria, Ohio, he…
In Memoriam Cynthia J. McCarthy, 87 July 01, 1934 – April 08, 2022 ONEONTA – Cynthia Lorenz McCarthy, 87, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home following a brief illness. Cynthia was born July 1, 1934 in Lohrville, Iowa the daughter of Russell and Inez Lorenz. Cynthia married Keith McCarthy on July 6, 1957 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, NY. Prior to Keith’s death in 2007,…
In Memoraim Helen T. Rittlinger, 91 July 3, 1930 – April 6, 2022 ONEONTA – Helen T. Rittlinger, 91, of Oneonta passed away on Wednesday, April 6 at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born on July 3, 1930 in Worcester, N.Y., the daughter of Charles and Ada Bell (Burton) Morrell. She married Donald Rittlinger on August 6, 1944. He pre-deceased her on July 15, 2006. Helen was a homemaker and member of St. Mary’s Church, Oneonta.…
