100 CELEBRATE ‘VOICE OF ONEONTA’ Joe Campbell ‘Changed A Lot Of Hearts,’ Many Recall At Today’s Rites By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Take heart. The 100 friends and admirers at “Voice of Oneonta” Joseph Campbell’s memorial service this morning certainly did, wife Judith reminded them of one of her husband’s favorite exhortations in good times and bad: “Life is just a bowl of cherries. Everything will be OK.” That wasn’t always the case for Campbell, you…
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IN MEMORIAM Shirley Fisher, 96, Teacher Who Ran B&B, Dies In St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – When Hillary didn’t get elected, it was time for me, Shirley Davidson Fisher, to go, and I did just that on July 17, 2019, at 96 years of age. Sadly, I was predeceased by beloved daughter, Donna Schick, grandson Joel Carson and husband, Jack Fisher. I am survived by daughter, Suzanne (Robert) Davis and younger sister Blanche Fletcher, nieces, nephews and other relatives.…
IN MEMORIAM Joseph Paul Campbell, 91½ ; Teacher, Coach, Broadcaster ONEONTA – Joseph Paul Campbell, age 91½, passed away on March 6, 2019, at 4:05 p.m. after hearing “The Campbells are Coming” on the bagpipes while surrounded by family. A few days earlier, Pastor Eda Dorosky led a family prayer circle around Joe, welcoming him with grace to God’s table. A memorial service will be scheduled at a teacher-friendly time, with so many family members following in Joe’s footsteps. Joe,…
IN MEMORIAM: Sandee H. Alpern, 71; Spinner, Weaver, Potter, Teacher COOPERSTOWN – Sandee Hillman Alpern, 71, a spinner, weaver and potter, as well as Cooperstown Elementary teacher, passed away this morning, Jan. 10, 2019, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta. She had lived in Cooperstown since 1976.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lillian A. Timer, 99; Former Teacher Lived In Mount Vision MOUNT VISION – Lillian Timer, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta. Lillian was born on Nov. 30, 1919, in Middlefield, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Chase) Alpaugh. She was a graduate of Cherry Valley Central School and of Oneonta State College, Class of 1940. On May 09, 1943, she married Edward Timer in Cherry Valley. …
IN MEMORIAM: Stephen Hammond, 83; Teacher, Principal, Downtown Merchant COOPERSTOWN – Stephen Hammond, Jr., 83, of Cooperstown, a retired teacher, principal and downtown merchant, died Feb. 28, 2018, AT Bassett Hospital after a long bout with cancer. Known to all as Buddy, he was a familiar figure at local hotspots such as the Cooperstown Diner, and was known for his outgoing personality and wonderful story-telling. …
IN MEMORIAM: Mary S. Buck, 90; Teacher, RN Helped Raise Llamas MILFORD – Mary S. Buck, 90, a teacher and nurse who operated a llama farm here for 22 years, passed away Feb. 3, 2018, at home after a long illness. She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, one of 12 children to Herbert and Winefred Selleck. She married David L. Buck on August 18, 1963. Mary was a school teacher for many years. She also received a register…
IN MEMORIAM Freda ‘Fritz’ Beliles Shultis, 94; Taught At Valley View, SUNY ONEONTA – Freda “Fritz” Beliles Shultis, 94, who practiced her teaching vocation from Valley View Elementary to SUNY Oneonta, died peacefully at Fox Nursing Home Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Freda was born on Sept. 27, 1923, in Jones Township, Pa., the daughter of Sarah Bidgood and Christos Beliles. After her father’s unexpected passing she and her siblings thrived at the Randolph Children’s Home, Cattaraugus County, where she enjoyed…
IN MEMORIAM Richard L. Hanson, 73; Marine, Retired Teacher, Former Farmer SPRINGFIELD – Richard Lee Hanson, a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, retired school teacher and farmer, passed away following a valiant battle with cancer Wednesday night, Oct. 18, 2017, at his home in the Town of Springfield with his family by his side. He was 73. Born March 30, 1944, at Bassett Hospital, he was the son of Lester Hans and Ellamae Jessie (Myers) Hanson. A gifted athlete,…
IN MEMORIAM: Joan W. Atkins, 81; Teacher In Richfield, Schuyler Lake RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Joan Willard Atkins, 81, a former teacher in Richfield Springs, passed away Monday July 17, 2017, in Cortland Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. She was born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Orchard Park, daughter of the late George E. and Florence Fisher Willard. Joan was raised in Orchard Park and was a graduate of Orchard Park High School. She received a bachelor’s…
