In Memoriam Arthur J. Newell, 72 June 25, 1949 – October 27, 2021 Arthur J. Newell, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, son, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2021. Born in New York City on June 25, 1949 to Vincent and Elizabeth Newell, Art grew up in Kings Park on Long Island where his profound connection with the water first took root. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1971 from SUNY…
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In Memoriam Leo James Alex, 78 December 3, 1942 – October 28, 2021 Leo James Alex died peacefully at home on Oct. 28, 2021, following a long illness. He was 78. Leo was born on Dec. 3, 1942, in Rochester, Minn., the son of James and Gladys (Torkelson) Alex. His father was a proud Greek-American immigrant who believed in the American dream. James came to the United States in the 1920s and his last name, Alexakis, was shortened to Alex…
In Memoriam Michael L. Faddis, 79 Spent retirement on Otsego Lake Altamont-Michael L. Faddis, 79, passed peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer; never losing hope. Mike was born in Annapolis, MD, the son of the late James Morris Faddis and Violet Tucker Faddis. In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his son, Stephen, and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his loving wife of 32…
In Memoriam Richard Clyde Butler, 82 May 11, 1939 – October 19, 2021 PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – Richard C. “Dick” Butler, 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and native son of Cooperstown, passed away October 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anita Gettys Butler of St. Petersburg, Florida; son Brian Butler of Woburn, Massachusetts, daughter-in-law Siobhan and granddaughters Joanie and Sinead; daughter Wendy Macfarlane of Essex, Vermont, granddaughters Alexandra, Jill and Megan, and great-granddaughter Lucy; son Keith…
In Memoriam Elanor J. Cohn Spranger, 81 June 25 1940 – October 21, 2021 Oneonta – Elanor Joyce Cohn Spranger, 81, passed away October 21, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born June 25, 1940 in Maryland, 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. She then attended SUNY Cobleskill College and obtained a degree as a Nursery School Teacher.…
In Memoriam Byron O. Crowson, 68 July 4, 1953 – October 12, 2021 FLY CREEK – In the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Byron O’Neal Crowson passed away unexpectedly. He bravely and optimistically confronted failing health during the past six months. He was a devoted husband and father. Byron was born on July 4, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Hendrickson) Crowson. Byron graduated from Tecumseh High School in…
In Memoriam Inge Otten Roemer, 100 February 1, 1921 – October 16, 2021 Inge Otten Roemer, 100, a resident of Sand Hill, Otego, Fly Creek and Oneonta in Otsego County for 75 years, passed away Saturday night, October 16, 2021, at her home in Otego. A native of Germany, Inge was born February 1, 1921, in Hamburg, a daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Bartels) Bondiek. When she was 2 ½ she and her parents moved from Germany to Fairview, New…
In Memoriam Anthony G. Schlesier, 86 October 1, 1935 – October 16, 2021 HARTWICK – Anthony G. Schlesier, a long-time resident of Hartwick, died October 16, 2021. He was 86 years old. Anthony was born in Huntington on October 1, 1935, and was predeceased by his wife Angelina S. Schlesier. He spent most of his career in agriculture and retired from the Army Reserves. He enjoyed his retirement by traveling and spending time on the family farm. He will be…
In Memoriam Harry G. Brannigan, 73 August 3, 1948 – October 7, 2021 MILFORD – Harry George Brannigan, age 73, passed away early Thursday morning, October 7, 2021, at his son’s home in Mount Vision following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born August 3, 1948, in College Point, Queens, a son of the late Harry and Margaret Brannigan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Harry enlisted with the United States Army on January 8, 1968, and served in…
In Memoriam Joseph Edward Zaczek April 25, 1951- October 3, 2021 Joseph Edward Zaczek passed away in peace on October 3, 2021 at the UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, N.Y. following a brief illness. Joe was born on April 25,1951 in Deposit, N.Y. He attended and graduated from Mt. Upton Central School and SUNY Delhi. Joe’s lifetime career was in agriculture. The proof of his love for the land was reflected in the joy he brought to…
