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In Memoriam: Theodore P. Feury Jr.

Theodore Patrick “Tim” Feury Jr. passed away Monday afternoon, October 27, 2025, at his home in Cooperstown. He was 82. Born March 4, 1943 in Utica to Theodore Patrick Feury and Kathryn Marsh, Tim’s father missed his birth as he was serving on the USS Saratoga in the Pacific Ocean as a naval officer during World War II. After the war, his father resumed his career as a Cooperstown attorney.…
November 3, 2025
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In Memoriam: John Dunlap

John Dunlap, a local contractor known for his passionate concerns for truth and social justice, peacefully entered into eternal life Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2025, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford with his family attending him in his last days. He was 85.…
October 10, 2025
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In Memoriam: Gary B. Goodwin

Gary B. Goodwin died peacefully at home on July 19, 2025. Born on June 21, 1941 in Maine, he grew up roaming the woods and fishing. He attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from West Paris High School in 1959. He earned a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Maine in 1963 and a master’s in psychology from The New School in 1971. Gary served in the Army National Guard, receiving an honorable discharge in July 1970.…
July 24, 2025

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

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
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In Memoriam: James E. Sawyer

ONEONTA—James E. Sawyer, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 27, 2024. He was born June 13, 1943 in Oneonta, the son of Emory C. and Mary E. (Taylor) Sawyer. Jim graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1961 and one month later he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Cone (DD 866) and was honorably discharged in August of 1965 with the rank of RM3.…
January 29, 2024
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