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In Memoriam: Nancy J. Kroll

Nancy J. Kroll, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on March 6, 1963 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, to Edward and Michaeline (Zurek) Kroll. She spent countless hours of her childhood on the Leatherstocking Golf Course, where her father served as the golf professional for many years. It was there that her lifelong love of golf was rooted, and it remained…
December 3, 2025
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In Memoriam Cynthia J. McCarthy, 87 July 01, 1934 – April 08, 2022 

In Memoriam Cynthia J. McCarthy, 87 July 01, 1934 – April 08, 2022 ONEONTA – Cynthia Lorenz McCarthy, 87, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 8, 2022. She passed away peacefully in her home following a brief illness. Cynthia was born July 1, 1934 in Lohrville, Iowa the daughter of Russell and Inez Lorenz. Cynthia married Keith McCarthy on July 6, 1957 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, NY. Prior to Keith’s death in 2007,…
April 21, 2022
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In Memoraim Carol Ann Sautin Gorsin, 82 April 29, 1939 – March 31, 2022

In Memoraim Carol A. S. Gorsin, 82 April 29, 1939 – March 31, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Carol Ann Sautin Gorsin, a longtime resident of Cobleskill and Cooperstown, New York, Lansdowne, Ontario and New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a well-loved wife, mother and school teacher, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2022 at the Regency Elderly Care in Edgewater, Florida.  Carol was 82. Born Carol Ann Sautin on April 29, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Julius…
April 11, 2022
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In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 December 16, 1927 – February 15, 2022

In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 Dec. 16, 1927 – Feb. 15, 2022 ONEONTA – She was born December 16, 1927 in Salem, N.Y., the daughter of Harry and Anna Currey. She graduated from Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y., in 1945, from Oneonta Normal School (SUCO) in 1949 and St. Rose’s College, Albany, N.Y., in 1964. She taught intermediate Special Education for 32 years for the Oneonta School District and Catskills Area BOCES in the Watkins House, the old Oneonta Jr.…
March 3, 2022
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Patrick ‘Pat’ A. Foti,  85, Twin Brother, Oneonta Native, UAlbany Administrator

IN MEMORIAM Patrick A. Foti, 85; Oneontan,  Twin Brother, SUNY Administrator SCHENECTADY – Patrick “Pat” Anthony Foti, 85, a career-long teacher in the Capitol District and SUNY Albany administrator, passed away on Feb. 15, 2021, following a long battle with cancer. Pat was born on Aug. 29, 1935, in Oneonta, the twin son of Italian immigrants, Giovanni and Gabrelena (Cologero) Foti.  Survivors include his brother, Vincent F. Foti, Sr., of Oneonta, the retired SUNY Oneonta dean. Faith, family and friends…
February 18, 2021
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Karen Elizabeth Johnson Rury Nov. 30, 1949-Jan. 28, 2021

IN MEMORIAM Karen Elizabeth Johnson Rury Nov. 30, 1949-Jan. 28, 2021 CHERRY VALLEY – Karen Elizabeth Johnson Rury died peacefully in her home on January 28, 2021. She was born in Fulton on Nov 30, 1949, to her parents, Rod and Jean Johnson. She lived in Oswego County until her family moved to Middlefield in 1963. Karen graduated from Cherry Valley Central School in 1967. She then attended SUNY Cobleskill and obtained a degree in Nursery Education. She then went…
February 1, 2021
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Paul R. Robinson, 79, Oneonta; Marine, Teacher, City Alderman

IN MEMORIAM Paul R. Robinson, 79, Oneonta; Marine, Teacher, City Alderman ONEONTA – Paul Raymond Robinson, 79, a Marine, retired teacher and two-term Oneonta alderman, died peacefully on Oct. 22, 2020, at Bassett Hospital, after years of struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. An engaged community leader, driven by a sense of fairness and a steadfast commitment to helping those in need, Paul was a lifelong Yankees fan, an adventurous pilot, a curious hobbyist and a collector of coins with a soft…
October 28, 2020
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Richard Arthur Breuninger, 74 Sept. 29, 1946-June 13, 2020

IN MEMORIAM Richard Arthur Breuninger, 74 Sept. 29, 1946-June 13, 2020 ONEONTA – Richard Arthur Breuninger, 74, left this world Saturday June 13, 2020, in Cooperstown, as the result of a stroke. Known as Dick, he was born Sept. 29, 1946, in Springfield, Mass., the son of Arthur K.E. Breuninger and Marama E. L’Esperance Breuninger. Dick lived in Feeding Hills/Agawam, Mass., before going to Hartwick College in 1964. During high school, Dick had a keen interest in language and tutored…
June 15, 2020
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Nancy M. Nichols, 96; Teacher, WAVE During World War II

IN MEMORIAM: Nancy M. Nichols, 96; Teacher, WAVE During World War II ONEONTA – Nancy M. Nichols, 96, a teacher, and during World War II a WAVE and a “Rosie the Riveter” in California,  passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Fox Hospital. She was born on Dec. 29, 1923, in Cooperstown, daughter of the late Arthur A. and Lillian (Newport) MacEwan. Nancy graduated from Oneonta Normal School in 1941, and SUNY Oneonta, Class of 1952.…
January 5, 2020
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Geri Asp Scheele, 86; Teacher, Artist, Loved Gardens, Nature

IN MEMORIAM: Geri Asp Scheele, 86; Teacher, Artist, Loved Gardens, Nature ONEONTA — Geri Mae Asp Scheele, 86, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, during convalescence at Fox Nursing Home &d Rehabilitation Center from a late October fall. She was a resident for the past 10 years at The Plains at Parish Homestead, and had lived for 45 years before on Irving Place. Gerri was born on Sept. 19, 1933, in Holdrege, Neb., to Esther Marilla Jenkins Asp and Everett…
December 10, 2019
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