IN MEMORIAM: Florena S. Peck, 93; Played, Sang In Husband’s C&W Band NEW BERLIN – Unadilla native Florena Peck, 93, who played guitar and sang in her husband’s country western band, passed away on March 5, 2019 at Chase Nursing Home here. She was born on September 4, 1925, in Unadilla, the daughter of William and Elsie Sisson. On June 9, 1942, she married Raymond Peck of Masonville. Raymond predeceased her on June 23, 1995.…
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IN MEMORIAM: Cynthia M. Grant, 54; Loved Crocheting For Her Grandchildren NEW BERLIN – Cynthia “Cindy” M. Grant, 54, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Albany Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Cindy was born on Dec. 30, 1963 in Oneonta, to Steve & Grace Simmons. Cindy was a lifelong resident of the Edmeston and New Berlin areas, graduating from Edmeston Central School in 1983. She later attended the Utica School of Commerce completing…
IN MEMORIAM: Sally Lidell, 93, Edmeston; WWII Cadet Nurse Later Worked At NYCM NEW BERLIN – Sarah “Sally” Lidell, 93, a longtime NYCM employee who had trained at Hartwick College for the Cadet Nurse Corps, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2018, at Chase Nursing Home. Sarah Frances Hardic Lidell was born Sept. 5, 1925 in Mehoopany, Pa., the daughter of Floyd and Helen (Robinson) Hardic. The family moved to Edmeston when Sally was 2. She graduated from Edmeston Central School…
IN MEMORIAM: Jamie A. Thompson, 39; Mother of 3 Served On UV School Board NEW BERLIN – Jamie April Thompson, 39, a Unadilla Valley Central school board member, passed away Sept. 7, 2018, at her home. Jamie was born on April 9, 1979, in Sidney, the daughter of William & Rose (Hendrickson) Heath. Her childhood was spent in the Davenport area. She was a graduate of Charlotte Valley Central School. She operated Thompson Tiny Tots, a daycare in New Berlin,…
IN MEMORIAM: Stephen C. Arnold, 65; Spent Career Working For Railroads COOPERSTOWN – Stephen Craig Arnold, 65, of New Berlin, Cooperstown, and Hancock, who spent his career in railroads, died at his home in New Berlin on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Steve was born in Hancock, Delaware County, to Frederick O. and Anne (Wilkinson) Arnold. He grew up in Hancock and graduated from Hancock High School. He attended SUNY Delhi and SUNY Oswego.…
IN MEMORIAM Leila Ferguson Marquit, 73; Ran Groceries In New Berlin, Morris NEW BERLIN – Leila Ferguson Marquit, 73, who operated Marquit Supermarkets here and in Morris, passed away on July 23, 2017, in Bassett Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Leila was born on June 19, 1944, in Cooperstown, The daughter of Burt and Faye (Gavette) Ferguson. Her childhood was spent in Davenport Center, where her family owned and operated Ferguson Grocery Store. She attended Charlotte Valley Central School…
IN MEMORIAM: Darlene Squires, 74; Worked At NYCM; Cared For Elderly NEW BERLIN – Darleen G. Squires, 74, formerly of Burlington Flats, who spent much of her career at NYCM Insurance, passed away unexpectedly Friday June 30, 2017, at her home in New Berlin. Darleen was born on Jan. 30, 1943 in Edmeston, daughter of the late Randall O. and Wilma A. Rose Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband William J Squires, and her…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 27 Hall Of Fame Classic HOF CLASSIC GAME – 1:05 p.m. The seven inning Hall of Fame Classic game begins. Preceded by the Home Run Batting Contest by Big League Players at Noon. Tickets, $12.50 First and Third base seats, $11 general admission outfield seats. Doubleday Field, Cooperstown. Info, (877) 726-9028, baseballhall.org/visit/hall-of-fame-classic. WWAST SOFTBALL GAME – Noon. Wounded Warrior Amputees play softball against the Oneonta Police and Fire Departments. Support your heroes. Admission by donation. Concessions…
On ’60 Minutes,’ Founder Recounts Chobani Story CLICK HERE FOR ’60 MINUTES’ TRANSCRIPT WATCH EXCERPT OF INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEB. 11 Performance of ‘Love Letters’ THEATER – 2 p.m. Performance of ‘Love Letters,’ by A.R. Gurney, which tells the story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner via the letters they exchanged over their lifetime. The Production Center of the Foothills Performing Arts Center, 124 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-5407 or GEStevens17@gmail.com QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Thru Sunday Feb. 26. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com PLAY READING – 6:30…
