PRE-CHRISTMAS DISTRESS Houses Burn In Morris, Laurens By JAMES CUMMINGS • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com MORRIS – Brian Madden described the sound “like a firecracker.” “I was spraying insulation into a hole in the wall where vermin were getting in,” said Madden, a retired SUNY Oneonta professor. “Apparently fumes of spray went under the furnace and caused a small explosion. Flames shot out and I called 911. The woman told me to get out immediately.” The Morris fire department was dispatched…
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IN MEMORIAM: Herbert E. Baumann, 90; Korea Veteran, Lineman Retired To County LAURENS – Herbert E. Baumann, 90, of Laurens, a Korean War veteran and utility lineman who retired to Otsego County from New Jersey, passed away after a brief illness early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019, surrounded by love and a loving family at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Born Sept. 19, 1929, in Garfield, N.J., he was a son of Herbert Paul and Elsie (Kinscher) Baumann. He first…
IN MEMORIAM Dr. Karl Jonathan Schoonover, 77; Optometrist, County Representative ONEONTA – Dr. Karl Jonathan Schoonover, 77, of Oneonta, the optometrist and former Otsego County representative, died Dec. 13, 2019. Following a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis, he peacefully passed away with his family by his side. Karl was born on Sept. 6, 1942, the son of Rose and Karl Schoonover. He graduated from Wellsville High School in 1960.…
IN MEMORIAM: Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8; Born With Sanfillipo, Genetic Syndrome LAURENS – Mea Grace Stoecklin, 8, passed away at home on Sept. 24, 2019, peacefully in her sleep. She was born Dec. 29, 2010, in Cooperstown. Mea was born with Sanfilippo, a genetic syndrome. Her life was full with an abundance of love. Mea’s large, bright smile could light up the room. She was always happy and laughing. Mea is survived by her parents, Brooke S. Stoecklin and Nathan…
Artists From Antarctica Meet At Laurens Retreat By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special To ALLOTSEGO.com LAURENS – Musician Henry Kaiser had never met Cheryl Leonard before, but they both knew they had more than music in common. Both had been part of the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Artist & Writers program, which invites artists to the seventh continent to work with scientists, using what they see, hear and experience as material in their artwork. “She said she used animal bones and…
IN MEMORIAM: Matthew J. Dobler, 54; Chief Of Maintenance At Fox Hospital MOUNT VISION – Matthew J. Dobler, 54, Fox Hospital’s chief of maintenance, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2019, at the hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1965, in Oneonta, the son of William J. and Eileen T. (McCabe) Dobler. Matt graduated from Laurens Central School and Mohawk Valley Community College. He married Teresa DeSilva on Aug. 10, 1996, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Oneonta.…
EDITORIAL • July 11-12, 2019 County Board’s ‘Green Light’ Resolution Was Litmus Test – And Democrats Failed It First, it should be said that there’s a troubling lack of interest this year in running for the Otsego County Board of Representatives, whose reach, from road building to social services, touches all 60,094 of us. In the 14 districts, there are only three contests coming out of the June 25 primary: In District 2, the one-term Democrat, former Morris Town Board…
IN MEMORIAM: Everett L. Brooker, 88; Worcester Native Retired From Remington LAURENS – Everett L. Brooker, 88, a Remington Arms retiree, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at home. He was born on April 3, 1931, in East Worcester, the son of Elray and Dorothy (Patrick) Brooker. Before joining Remington Arms in Ilion, Everett was a farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, cutting wood and driving through the countryside.…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard S. Westcott, 75; NYSEG Lineman Active In Community Life LAURENS – Richard S. Westcott, 75, a 35-year NYSEG lineman who was active in Laurens community life, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin. Richard was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Sylvester M. and Luella A. (Towsley) Westcott. He worked for Sampson Floors for seven years, and as a SUNY engineer before joining NYSEG.…
Funeral Planned For William ‘Billy’ Hymers ONEONTA – A celebration of life for William K. “Billy” Hymers, 68, who passed away on Nov. 24, 2018, at his winter home in Florida, will be Saturday, April 27, at Main Street Baptist Church. Calling hours will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m.…