In Memoriam Amelia ‘Molly’ E. Holtje Fixture of Cooperstown Farmers’ Market COOPERSTOWN – Amelia ‘Molly’ Holtje of Lima, New York, (formerly Cooperstown), passed peacefully at home on February 13, 2022 at age 90. She is survived by her children, Thomas, Susan, Daniel (Julie) Holtje; grandchildren, Jeremey, Zuri Ryan, Jess Holtje, Madeline (Thomas) Campbell, Ellie, Noah Holtje: great granddaughter, Lillyanna Ryan; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry (Harry) j. Holtje, Jr.; brothers, Charles and Frank Caparelli.…
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In Memoriam David W. Brenner Dec. 20, 1931 – Mar. 04, 2022 ONEONTA – David W. Brenner, 90, passed away March 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. David was born December 20, 1931 in Blooming Grove, NY, the son of Lee D. and Henrietta (Maxwell) Brenner. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family lived in various towns in and around Newburgh NY. David Graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1949. In 1950 he enlisted in…
In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 Dec. 16, 1927 – Feb. 15, 2022 ONEONTA – She was born December 16, 1927 in Salem, N.Y., the daughter of Harry and Anna Currey. She graduated from Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y., in 1945, from Oneonta Normal School (SUCO) in 1949 and St. Rose’s College, Albany, N.Y., in 1964. She taught intermediate Special Education for 32 years for the Oneonta School District and Catskills Area BOCES in the Watkins House, the old Oneonta Jr.…
In Memoriam Barbara Calabrese, 77 Sept. 30, 1944 – Feb. 22, 2022 OTEGO – Barbara Calabrese, age 77, of Otego, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 peacefully in her home while being cared for by Clyde, Michael and Jessica Bliss. Barbara was born on September 30, 1944 to Frank and Evelyn Insetta in Brooklyn, N.Y. Barbara was predeceased by both of her parents and her brother, John Insetta. She is survived by her longtime companion and best friend…
In Memoriam Robert O. Schorf, 74 Jan. 26, 1948 – Feb. 6, 2022 MILFORD – Robert O. Schorf, know as “Bob” to many was a long-time resident of Milford and passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February 6, 2022, at his home in Milford. He was 74. Raised on Long Island, he was born January 26, 1948, in Port Jefferson the son of Oscar and Elizabeth Schorf. After graduating from Newfield High School in Centereach, he attended Suffolk County Community College.…
In Memoriam Gladys J. Graham, 84 June 2, 1937 – Feb. 14, 2022 HAMILTON – On February 14, 2022, Gladys Jane Butler Graham, 84, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was a woman of deep faith and rich in love, a love she shared with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly. Gladys was born in Westford, NY on June 2, 1937 to Gladys Elsie Austin and John Percy Butler.…
In Memoriam J. Peter Doherty Sept. 8, 1945 – Jan. 20, 2022 Virginia Beach, VA – Joseph Peter Doherty passed away January 20, 2022 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born September 8, 1945 in Hartford, CT, to parents Gerald H. and Nancy Shepard Doherty and attended the Loomis School in 1963, Yale University in 1967, and the University of Virginia Law School in 1971. Peter was an East Coast collegiate sailing champion and, as a member of the U.S.…
In Memoriam Marshall L. Thorne, 80 Oct. 23, 1941 – Jan. 28, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Marshall Lewis Thorne, 80, a life-long resident of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 28, 2022, at his son and daughter-in-law’s home in Otego. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Sandy, who passed away November 8, 2021. Born October 23, 1941, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Marshall was one of three sons of Loren E. and…
In Memoriam Linda J. Hall, 85 Dec. 31, 1936 – Jan. 31, 2022 JEFFERSON – Linda J. Hall, a native of Cooperstown who resided for many years in Jefferson, passed away in the late hours of Monday, January 31, 2022. Born December 31, 1936, in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Loren C. Lee, Sr. and Florence M. (Bresee) Lee. Linda was passionate about a great many things, of course first and foremost her family. She also really loved cars…
In Memoriam Carl F. Hecker, 86 April 22, 1935 – January 25, 2022 WEST EDMESTON – Carl F. Hecker, 86, of West Edmeston, passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022 at his home, with his Godson and nurses at his side. Carl was born on April 22, 1935 in Queens, NY the son of the late Curt and Wilma Germann Hecker, and predeceased by his brother Kurt A.Hecker. He is survived by many nephews and nieces throughout the Hecker family.…
