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In Memoriam: Dennis Roger Fowler

Dennis Roger Fowler, an Otego resident for more than 50 years, passed away at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford on May 28, 2026 after a short illness. He was 84 years old. Born in Los Angeles, California, Dennis’ family moved to Larchmont, New York when he was 11.…
July 7, 2026

In Memoriam: Roger James (Jim) Hayes

Roger James (Jim) Hayes went to a more glorious existence Monday, June 15, 2026. Jim had trusted the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to draw him into perfect relationship with our creator. Jim was born in Englewood, New Jersey on January 6, 1939, the son of John and Patricia (Jarvis) Hayes.…
June 30, 2026

In Memoriam: Harmon V. Swart II

Harmon V. Swart II, 78, of Cooperstown, New York, formerly of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away January 1, 2026. He was born August 5, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey, to John and Ruth Louise (Martini) Swart. He graduated in 1966 from Westfield High School and received a degree in computer science from SUNY Cobleskill.…
January 5, 2026

In Memoriam: Harry D. Swanger Jr.

Harry Daniel “Sonny” Swanger Jr., 85, entered into eternal rest late Saturday morning, May 17, 2025, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Sonny was born June 26, 1939 in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, a son of Harry Daniel Swanger Sr. and Rachael June (Gettle) Swanger. From January 24, 1962 until January 23, 1964, Sonny proudly served his country in the United States Army.…
June 17, 2025
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In Memoriam: John J. Posh Sr

John J. Posh Sr., 80, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin, New York. Born on March 18, 1945 in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, New York, John was the son of the late Walter and Claire Anne (Mortimer) Posh. After graduating from Edmeston Central School in 1963, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1963-1969, showing unwavering dedication to his country as a Vietnam…
May 7, 2025
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In Memoriam: Don Allan Oberriter

Don Allan Oberriter passed gently from this life into the arms of his Lord on the morning of April 11, 2025. Don was born in 1937 in Utica to John M. Oberriter and Bernice Ellen (Denielt) Oberriter. He graduated from Utica Free Academy, Class of 1955, and attended the University of Vermont for two years, majoring in hotel and resort management. In January 1961, Don was inducted into the Army at Los Angeles, California, where he stepped forward to take…
April 17, 2025

In Memoriam: Robert G. Schuermann

Robert G. Schuermann, 90, of Cooperstown, NY, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. Born on May 5, 1934, in Tenafly, NJ, to Anton and Helen Schuermann, Bob’s life was one full of love, laughter, family, and adventure. He graduated from Tenafly High School in 1952, where he had already captured the heart of his future bride and lifelong partner, Linda Haase.…
March 31, 2025
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In Memoriam: Ronald F. Jex

Ronald F. Jex, a long-time member of the Cooperstown community who was active with his church, the Masons and Lions, and who will be remembered for his years managing the Cooperstown General Store on Main Street, peacefully entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of Friday, November 1, 2024, at his home on Chestnut Street. He was 87.…
November 4, 2024

In Memoriam: Howard Charles Michaels

FLY CREEK—Howard Charles Michaels, known affectionately as Charlie, died August 26, 2023, following a brief illness. He was 89. A fifth-generation Cooperstownian, Charlie was born and raised in Cooperstown. He graduated from Cooperstown High School then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the signal corps during the post-war occupation of Germany.…
August 28, 2023
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In Memoriam Ronald G. Peters May 28, 1944-February 01, 2023

In Memoriam Ronald G. Peters May 28, 1944-February 01, 2023 ONEONTA—Ronald G. Peters, 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 1, 2023. Ron was born on May 28, 1944 to William J. and Evelyn M. Peters in NYC. He attended Great Neck High School, where he acquired a band of lifelong friends and graduated in the Class of 1962. He spent the summer after graduation on the Hospital Ship SS Hope on its mission to Peru. He was so interested…
May 26, 2023
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