In Memoriam Maia Leonardo, 28 Devoted to improving lives of the marginalized COOPERSTOWN – Maia Leonardo died unexpectedly on August 30, 2021 at age 28. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to Kathleen and James Leonardo, she grew up in Cooperstown, NY before relocating to New Haven. A tireless activist, Maia devoted her life to improving the lives of marginalized communities, especially in her beloved New Haven. She was involved in countless organizing efforts and offered help wherever she saw a need.…
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In Memoriam Jane Phillips Bushby, 94 February 27, 1927 – August 17, 2021 “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare COOPERSTOWN – Loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and child of God, Jane Bushby was called home early on the morning of August 17, so very much loved and admired. She will be greatly missed. Born and raised in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, to the late Edwin and Kathleen Phillips, she…
In Memoriam Kevin B. Clark Sr., 64 May 26, 1957 – August 30, 2021 EDMESTON – Kevin B. Clark Sr., 64, of Edmeston passed away Monday August 30, 2021 at his home. Kevin was born on May 26, 1957 in Hamilton, NY the son of the late Archie and Faith Dungey Clark. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Katrina and a granddaughter Reese. Kevin was a graduate of Sherburne Central School, and a U.S. Army…
In Memoriam Sandra (Sandy) Herzig, 97 July 31, 1924 – August 26, 2021 ONEONTA – Sandra (Sandy) Herzig passed away peacefully, at the age of 97, on August 26, 2021 in Essex, Vermont. Born on July 31, 1924 in New York City, Sandy grew up living with her parents Theodore and Gracia Levy and her siblings Jean, Victor and Murray in the tenements of the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Both Theodore and Gracia had emigrated to this country as…
In Memoriam Erna D. Richards, 97 May 6, 1924 – August 27, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Erna D. Richards, forever remembered for her love of her family and her Norwegian heritage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Friday morning, August 27, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Roseboom. She was 97. Born May 6, 1924, in Alversund, Norway, Erna Dagny Hovik was the youngest child of Hans Knutsen Hovik and Hanna Teodora Ekeland Hovik. At the age of four,…
In Memoriam Fred G. Hickein, 94 July 27, 1927 – August 25, 2021 ONEONTA – Fred G. Hickein passed away on August 25, 2021 at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. Born on July 27, 1927 in Owego, NY, Fred Hickein was the son of Beulah Barnett Hickein and Fred Walter Hickein. When he was about 2, moved to Oneonta, residing with mother, sisters, uncle, great grandfather and grandparents. He graduated from Oneonta High School in June 1944. Joined the…
In Memoriam Ella M. Burns, 89 Nov. 21, 1931 – Aug. 19, 2021 Ella M. Burns, age 89 of Oneonta, passed away August 19, 2021 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. Ella was born November 21, 1931 in Herkimer New York, the daughter of Frederick Gilbert and Ida May (Farley) and adopted parents Earl V. and Mary B. Tuttle. Ella was a sweet, kind soul who enjoyed bowling, square dancing, sewing, walking and most of all, spending time with her family.…
In Memoriam Patricia S. Gourlay, 97 March 25, 1924 – August 19, 2021 ONEONTA – Patricia S. Gourlay, 97, died peacefully at home on August 19, 2021. She was Professor of English at SUNY Oneonta 1963-2003. Born in 1924 in Lakewood OH, daughter of Alice and Walter P. Southard, she earned a BA from Wellesley, MA from Stanford, and PhD from Columbia, specializing in Shakespeare, mythology, and classical culture. In addition to SUNY Oneonta, she taught at Temple University, Dutchess…
In Memoriam Ronald Howard Ingber, 69 December 15, 1951 – August 10, 2021 Ronald Howard Ingber, 69, of Unadilla Forks died Tuesday August 10, 2021 at Sitrin Long Term Care in New Hartford, NY from Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on December 15, 1951 in Manhattan to Murray and Edith (Marcus) Ingber. Ron was raised in Queens and graduated from Bayside High School in 1969. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 1973, where he met his wife Linda (Hickling) Ingber.…
In Memoriam Deborah Jean Masin, 67 July 19, 1954 – August 3, 2021 HARTWICK – Deborah Jean Masin, a devoted and faithful Christian, went to be with her Lord Tuesday night, August 3, 2021, following her unexpected death at her home in Hartwick on the 15th anniversary of her mother’s passing. She was 67. Born July 19, 1954, on Long Island, Debbie was one of four daughters of Edward F. and Helen Elizabeth (Wahrer) Masin. In the 1960s, Debbie and…
