In Memoriam Connie M. Abrams, 56 Electrician, spent life helping others Medford – Connie Marie Abrams, age 56, of Medford, NJ, passed on to glory November 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving wife of 18 years, Jill. Adored Mother “Maddy” of their son, Chase. Beloved sister to Herbie Abrams (Michelle). Devoted Aunt to Jessica, Cody, and Joey. Dear “Sister” to Paula Kosko (Dave and Ronin King). She had…
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In Memoriam Josephine M. Gilmour, 96 March 13, 1925 – November 8, 2021 Oneonta – Josephine M. Gilmour, 96, passed away November 8, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. She was born March 13, 1925 in Oneonta, the daughter of Selime “Sam” and Betty (Shamas) Monser. Josie graduated from Oneonta High School She married Carl Gilmour on November 30, 1952. Josie started volunteering at A.O. Fox Hospital in 1964 and sadly had to stop in 2020 due to Covid…
In Memoriam Sandra L. Thorne, 79 September 22, 1942 – November 8, 2021 COOPERSTOWN – Sandra “Sandy” L. Thorne, a native of Cooperstown and long-time faithful member of Christ Church, passed away peacefully Monday evening, November 8, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was 79. Born September 22, 1942, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Sandy was a daughter of William R.P. and Aline M. (Campbell) Heller. After graduating from Cooperstown High School…
In Memoriam Albert John Zigon Jr., 71 March 6, 1950 – October 28, 2021 FLY CREEK – Albert John Zigon Jr., 71, of Fly Creek, New York, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021. Al was born in Cooperstown, New York, on March 6, 1950. At the age of 19, Al left Cooperstown, and lived in Idaho, Alaska, and California, only to return to Fly Creek, his favorite place on earth, to spend his remaining three years. Al, with his…
In Memoriam Arthur J. Newell, 72 June 25, 1949 – October 27, 2021 Arthur J. Newell, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, son, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2021. Born in New York City on June 25, 1949 to Vincent and Elizabeth Newell, Art grew up in Kings Park on Long Island where his profound connection with the water first took root. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1971 from SUNY…
In Memoriam Leo James Alex, 78 December 3, 1942 – October 28, 2021 Leo James Alex died peacefully at home on Oct. 28, 2021, following a long illness. He was 78. Leo was born on Dec. 3, 1942, in Rochester, Minn., the son of James and Gladys (Torkelson) Alex. His father was a proud Greek-American immigrant who believed in the American dream. James came to the United States in the 1920s and his last name, Alexakis, was shortened to Alex…
In Memoriam Michael L. Faddis, 79 Spent retirement on Otsego Lake Altamont-Michael L. Faddis, 79, passed peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer; never losing hope. Mike was born in Annapolis, MD, the son of the late James Morris Faddis and Violet Tucker Faddis. In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his son, Stephen, and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his loving wife of 32…
In Memoriam Richard Clyde Butler, 82 May 11, 1939 – October 19, 2021 PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – Richard C. “Dick” Butler, 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and native son of Cooperstown, passed away October 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anita Gettys Butler of St. Petersburg, Florida; son Brian Butler of Woburn, Massachusetts, daughter-in-law Siobhan and granddaughters Joanie and Sinead; daughter Wendy Macfarlane of Essex, Vermont, granddaughters Alexandra, Jill and Megan, and great-granddaughter Lucy; son Keith…
In Memoriam Elanor J. Cohn Spranger, 81 June 25 1940 – October 21, 2021 Oneonta – Elanor Joyce Cohn Spranger, 81, passed away October 21, 2021 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born June 25, 1940 in Maryland, NY, the daughter of Alva and Freda (Watson) Cohn. She grew up in Schenevus, where she attended and graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School. She then attended SUNY Cobleskill College and obtained a degree as a Nursery School Teacher.…
In Memoriam Byron O. Crowson, 68 July 4, 1953 – October 12, 2021 FLY CREEK – In the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Byron O’Neal Crowson passed away unexpectedly. He bravely and optimistically confronted failing health during the past six months. He was a devoted husband and father. Byron was born on July 4, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Hendrickson) Crowson. Byron graduated from Tecumseh High School in…
