IN MEMORIAM Barrie McKennan Boyle, 82; Died A Day Short Of Birthday ONEONTA – Barrie McKennan Boyle, 82, who relocated to Cooperstown to spend his career at Bassett Hospital, died Feb. 12, 2018, one day short of his 83 birthday, following a prolonged illness. Barrie was the fourth child and second son of William Pickard Boyle and Jesse Jane McKennan. He was born Feb. 13, 1936, in Mt. Kisco and was raised in nearby Briarcliff Manor.…
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IN MEMORIAM Kiley and Cody Sullivan, Victims of Davenport Fire DAVENPORT – Kiley J. and Cody E. Sullivan passed away early Friday morning, Feb. 9, 2018, at their home in East Meredith, following injuries sustained in a tragic structure fire. Kiley was 3; Cody was 1. They are survived by their parents Adrian Beares and Carmen Sullivan; brother Anthony Sullivan; niece Raelynn Sullivan; grandparents Paulette and Paul Reynolds; great-grandparents Jim and Susan Evans, Loretta Vitalie; aunts and uncles, Steven Reynolds, Mark…
IN MEMORIAM Virginia Miller Sherwood, 104; Oversaw Thanksgiving Home COOPERSTOWN – Virginia Miller Sherwood, 104, a former administrator at the Clara Welsh Thanksgiving Home and a volunteer at Bassett Hospital, died on Feb. 5, 2018, at her residence at Hickory House of the Sitrin Health Care Center, New Hartford. Mrs. Sherwood was born Nov. 24, 1913 in Hudson, a daughter of the late Leland S. and Mary (Elaget) Miller. She grew up in the village of Germantown, Columbia County, and…
Cooperstown’s Bill Parsons, 65, Has Passed Away, Son Reports COOPERSTOWN – Bill Parsons, the Cooperstown native who operated a masonry and restoration business out of his home in Farmington, Conn., has passed away at age 65, according to a Facebook post by his son, Dan, just a few minutes ago “Dad was the kindest, most friendly person I’ve ever known. It seemed like no matter where he was, it was his personal mission to have a friendly interaction with any…
IN MEMORIAM Harriet C. Lyon, 97; Active With Scouting COOPERSTOWN — Harriet C. Lyon, 97, a Queens native who moved to East Springfield in her retirement, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at home with her daughter Melissa and her family by her side. Born on June 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, to Christina and Harry Brunn, Harriet grew up in Queens. After graduating from high school, she went to work at Metropolitan Life. Harriet married Charles F. Lyon IV on Nov.…
IN MEMORIAM Foster Lloyd Brown, 86; Author, SUNY Professor ONEONTA – Foster Lloyd Brown, SUNY Oneonta professor and best-selling college textbook author, passed away Dec. 1, 2017, at Albany Medical Center, of complications following heart surgery. He was 86. He was born May 26, 1931, in Wheeling, W.Va., the eldest of three children of Durward B. Brown, a Methodist minister, and Dorothy Rine Brown, an author. Upon graduation from Shinnston High School in 1949, he served in the Navy. Degrees included a…
IN MEMORIAM: Deanna Beers Utter, 73; Worked At Fox Hospital OTEGO – Deanna Beers Utter, 73, a former aid at Fox Hospital, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 24, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Ira and Doris (Williams) Beers. Deanna went to Otego Central School and graduated in 1962. In 1965 she entered Davis College in Johnson City and graduated in 1967. For several years she worked at…
IN MEMORIAM: Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48; Veteran Survived By 6 Children ONEONTA – Joseph James Sieger Sr., 48, of Oneonta, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at home in Oneonta. An Army veteran, he loved fishing, beer, and rock and roll. He’s survived by his mother, Teena Masker; six children, James, Scott, Trevor, Brett, Matthew, and Joey; three grandchildren; five siblings, long-time friend Kevin; and many additional friends and family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bookhout Funeral Home.…
IN MEMORIAM Kevin J. Burnsworth, 53; Golf Professional In Bay State ONEONTA – Kevin James Burnsworth, 53, son of Carole and Charles Burnsworth, died on June 2, 2017 in Lancaster, Mass. where he was working as a golf professional at Shaker Hills Country Club in Harvard, Mass. Kevin was a standout athlete at Oneonta High School, earning nine varsity letters as captain of the school’s golf team, and played on the soccer and basketball teams. He also played as a…
IN MEMORIAM: Denise M. Darlin, 66; Oneonta Resident Enjoyed Birds, Plants ONEONTA – Denise M. Darlin, 66, who was known for her beautiful plants and home, passed away May 7, 2017 with her devoted daughter and son-in-law by her side, after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 24, 1950 in Sidney the daughter of the late Clarence and Jane (Hungerford) Darlin. Denise worked from 1974-2001 for Custom Electronics where she was awarded many certificates of perfect attendance, Mac Laser…
