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In Memoriam - Page 36

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Memoriam: Gladys ‘Nicky’ Smith, 91; ‘Mom’ To Many Sang Daily

Gladys ‘Nicky’ Smith, 91; ‘Mom’ To Many Sang Daily RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Gladys E. “Nicky” Smith, 91, died Monday, March 18, 2019 at Cooperstown Center surrounded by her loving family. Born May 14, 1927, in Bridgewater, she was raised and lived most of her life in the Bridgewater, Sauquoit, Clayville and Van Hornsville area. She married Leland Smith in December 1944.…

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In Memoriam: Kevin P. Crosby, 51; Worked For Social Services

IN MEMORIAM Kevin P. Crosby, 51; Worked For Social Services SCHENEVUS – Kevin P. Crosby, 51, an avid sports fan who worked for the Department of Social Services, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 12, 1967 in Oneonta; the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Baker) Crosby.  Kevin grew up in the Village of Laurens and graduated from Laurens Central School.…

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IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Means, 87; Artist, World Traveler

IN MEMORIAM Barbara Means, 87; Artist, World Traveler ONEONTA – Barbara Means, 87, a world traveler who excelled in the arts, passed away on Jan. 13, 2019, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 23, 1931, in Gettysburg, Pa., where she grew up playing on the battlefields, Barbara loved to read and swim. She received her first degree at Cedar Crest College and went on to earn two master’s degrees in Special Education and Library Science. Barbara…

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Penny Marshall, Director of ‘A League of Their Own’ Dies at 75

‘League Of Own’ Director Penny Marshall Dies At 75 COOPERSTOWN – Penny Marshall, who directed the baseball classic “A League of Their Own” after taking inspiration from as Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit, died Monday night in her Hollywood Hills home  due to complications from diabetes, said Michelle Bega, a spokeswoman for the family. Laura Moellering, Cooperstown, recalled that her mother,  Rita Meyer, a former shortstop for the Peoria Redwings with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, met Marshall when, in…

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In Memoriam: Norman Faye Maxson, 95; Veteran Had Career At A&P

IN MEMORIAM: Norman Maxson, 95; WWII Veteran Spent Career At A&P RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Norman Faye Maxson, 95, a World War II veteran and career A&P employee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Nov. 20, 2018, at Bassett Hospital. Norman was born on July 15, 1923, in Richfield Springs, a son of the late Julian F. and Nina B. O’Connor Maxson. He was raised and educated In Richfield Springs, and lived here most of his live. In 1942, he joined the Army Air…

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IN MEMORIAM: Dennis J. Enright, 63; Worked for Freeman’s Journal

IN MEMORIAM: Dennis J. Enright, 63; Worked for Freeman’s Journal WORCESTER – Dennis J. Enright, 63, who joined the staff of the Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta in his retirement, died at home Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Born in Amsterdam, Dennis was the son of the late Basil and Mercedes Atala Enright. He graduated from Schalmont High School in 1973 and later attended Herkimer County Community College and SUNY Geneseo, where received his Bachelor’s degree in communications and also served as the…

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IN MEMORIAM: The Rev. Kenneth Baldwin, 95; Veteran, Hospital Chaplain

IN MEMORIAM Rev. Kenneth Baldwin, 95; WWII Veteran, Fox Chaplain ONEONTA – The Rev. Kenneth R. Baldwin, 95, retired United Methodist Church pastor, World War II veteran and Fox Hospital chaplain during his retirement in Oneonta, passed away on Aug. 27, 2018. Ken was the son of the late Bert and Mae (Clifford) Baldwin of Fayetteville, and was born in Syracuse on June 26, 1923.  In 1940, he met the love of his life, Nancy Hall, at a youth camp…

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IN MEMORIAM: Sandra J. Bliss, 70, Teacher, Civic Leader

IN MEMORIAM: Sandra Bliss, 70; 40-year Teacher, Civic Leader COOPERSTOWN – Sandra Jane Bliss, 70, a teacher and the first director of the Mohawk Regional Teacher’s Center, died peacefully Monday evening, Aug. 27, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at her home on County Highway 33 following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born in Cooperstown on Nov. 12, 1947, the daughter of Claud and Anna Bliss. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1965 and SUNY Oneonta in 1969,…

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Irene M. Miller, 96; Local Elementary School Teacher

IN MEMORIAM: Irene M. Miller, 96; Local Elementary School Teacher MILFORD CENTER — Irene (McGunnigle) Miller died on July 27, 2018. She was 96. She was born and raised in Hicksville, NY on Long Island, one of 4 other sisters and 2 brothers. After high school she came to Oneonta to attend the then NY State Teachers College (Oneonta State Normal School) which is now SUNY Oneonta. She graduated with her Teaching Degree in Elementary Education and until her retirement…

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Donna Jane Whitmore, 72;  SUNY Oneonta Accountant For 30 Years

IN MEMORIAM: Donna Jane Whitmore, 72;  SUNY Oneonta Accountant For 30 Years LAURENS – Donna Jane Whitmore of Laurens passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct 23, 1945 to Donald and Clara Scanlon and was the oldest of four siblings. She married her Toad (Ronald ‘Toad’ Whitmore) on December 10, 1966 and they were blessed with two daughters, Jodi and Julie. Donna worked at the State University College at Oneonta…