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In Memoriam: Antoinette Kuzminski

Dr. Antoinette Kuzminski, long-time Bassett physician, passed away on August 22, 2024 after a long struggle with a rare cancer, angiosarcoma. Known by family and friends as T’nette, she was born as Antoinette Mendlow in New York City in 1946, where she was raised with her siblings on Central Park South. Her father, Leonard Mendlow, was a knitwear manufacturer, and her mother, Cecille Thurlow Mendlow, was a former Hollywood actress.…

In Memoriam: Margaret ‘Peg’ Kane Carney

Margaret “Peg” “Peggy” Kane Carney, 86, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at home, after living for a dozen years with Alzheimer’s disease. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Helen (McLaughlin) Kane; her brothers, Charles and James Kane; her husband, John J. Carney Jr., and her granddaughter, Kaitlin Carney. …

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In Memoriam: Steven Cross

Steven Cross, born on July 17, 1989, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him. For the past 10 years, Steven was dedicated to his career at Southland Contracting, where he not only excelled in his work but also formed deep friendships with his coworkers. They fondly remember the unmistakable “thunk, thunk, thunk” of his nerf basketball when he was…

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In Memoriam: Elisabeth B. Giffin

On Monday evening, July 8, 2024, the Village of Cooperstown lost one of its long-time residents, Elisabeth “Betty” Giffin, when she passed into eternal life while en-route from Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown to Valley Health Services in Herkimer following a brief illness. She was 95.…

In Memoriam: Helen ‘Betty’ Elizabeth New

Helen Elizabeth “Betty” New, 97, passed away at home peaceful and comfortable with her beloved daughter and caregiver, Nancy, at her side, on August 8, 2024. She was born March 11, 1927 in Hamburg, New York, the youngest daughter of Harry Lyman and Catharine Moore (Allen) Sharp.…

In Memoriam: Edward James Tripp Jr.

After a long life lived to its absolute fullest, Edward James Tripp Jr. passed away in McKinney, Texas on Monday, August. 12, 2024 at age 87. He leaves behind no regrets, just an extensive and loving family who is comforted by their memories of his larger-than-life personality, and even bigger heart.…

In Memoriam: Mary Jo Barnes

Mary Jo “Jody” Barnes, 79, passed away July 25, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home, Oneonta with her husband by her side.  She was born July 29, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph F. and Harriett (Rathbun) Mitchell.
Jody graduated from Oneonta High School and then continued on to beautician school in Binghamton. She retired as an operator at New York Telephone Company, Oneonta.…

In Memoriam: Mark David Gobel

Mark David Gobel, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, left his earthly body on June 1, 2024 after facing cancer with unwavering strength and grace. Mark’s determination and loving spirit touched all who knew him. Mark was born on May 29, 1955 in Johnson City, New York, the son of the late Donald Raymond and Frances Jane (Duroe) Gobel.…

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In Memoriam: James Frazier

James “Jimmy” Frazier died peacefully on July 17, 2024 at 84. He was born March 29, 1940 to Mabel and Leslie Frazier in Davenport, New York. James married the love of his life, Roberta (“Bobbie”), on January 2, 1962. Together, they built a thriving family business. James loved beauty. This passion led him to establish J.R. Frazier and Sons, a company that became a cornerstone of our community.…