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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‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
IN MEMORIAM Madeline ‘Diddy’ Prescott, 95; Worked As Pentagon Secretary ONEONTA – Madeline “Diddy” Prescott, 95, a former Pentagon secretary, died May 15, 2018. She was born Dec 17, 1922, in Graniteville, Que., to Marjorie Sartwell and Charles Hanson. She married Charles Prescott in 1944.…
In Memoriam April Funeral Planned For Rev. Douglas Deer COOPERSTOWN – Rev. Douglas M. Deer, a retired American Baptist minister, drew his last breath on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. A celebration of his life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7 at First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown.…
