In Memoriam Robert C. Lander, 95 October 5, 1926 - August 6, 2022 Robert C. Lander MORRIS - Robert Charles Lander, 95, of Wallkill and Morris NY passed away Saturday August 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on October 5, 1926 in Elizabeth, NJ to Ralph George Lander and Rosalind (Sharetts) Lander. Bob was married in 1948 to Margaret Mary (Miehls) Lander for 58 years. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946…
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In Memoriam Albert Raczkowski, 89 April 18, 1933 - July 19, 2022 Albert Raczkowski ONEONTA - Albert Raczkowski, 89, passed away July 19, 2022 at home amongst his loved ones. He was born April 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, the son of Louis and Frances (Carroll) Raczkowski. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was awarded the combat medical badge and also the combat infantry badge. Al married Maureen Murphy on September 4, 1965 at…
In Memoriam Dr. Charles C. Burnsworth, 91 June 27, 1931 - July 8, 2022 ONEONTA - Dr. Charles C. Burnsworth, Professor Emeritus of Music at SUNY Oneonta passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 8, 2022. Born on June 27, 1931, he was the son of Carl and Priscilla (Skerritt) Burnsworth of Niagara Falls. He married the former Carole Scranton of Schoharie on December 27, 1959. Together, they were fortunate to be blessed with fifty-seven years…
In Memoriam George W. McCrea, 86 February 11, 1936 - June 16, 2022 George W. McCrea COOPERSTOWN – George W. McCrea, age 86, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, June 16, 2022. George was born February 11, 1936, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of James M. and Alice (Reilly) McCrea. When he was a youngster his family moved to Laurens, where he graduated from Laurens Central School with the Class of 1955. During his high school years,…
In Memoriam Gerald D. Monroe, 76 September 13, 1945 - May 8, 2022 Gerald Douglas “Jerry” “Jiggs” Monroe COOPERSTOWN – Gerald Douglas “Jerry” “Jiggs” Monroe, 76, of Cooperstown, passed away Sunday morning, May 8, 2022, at the Samuel S. Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany following a valiant battle with cancer. Jerry, or Jiggs, as many people knew him, was born September 13, 1945, in Cooperstown, a son of Walter J. and Ernestine (Tabor) Monroe. He was raised in Hartwick…
Nelson Mondaca nominated for Culinary Student Chef of the Year Nelson Modaca We have a gem amongst us in Otsego County: meet Chile native Nelson Modaca, a 20-year Marine vet and rising culinary star. Spoiler alert: he plans on opening a French-infused restaurant in our area in 2023! Mr. Modaca is making a name for himself in the Hospitality and Culinary school at SUNY Delhi. He’s taking an honors class every semester in addition to his current academic schedule. He’s pushing himself…
In Memoriam Lee Carlton Winnie, 75 Oct. 25, 1946 - Mar. 17, 2022 Lee Carlton Winnie FLY CREEK - Lee Carlton Winnie died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at his home in Fly Creek, surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 40 years and his two sons. He was 75 years old. Lee was born October 25, 1946 in Cooperstown, the son of Ernest and Gerda (Christiansen) Winnie. He graduated from Cooperstown Central School in the Class of 1965.…
CCS bully battle engages 'Sweethearts' Duo delivers message they've shared with 2 million nationwide Cooperstown High Alum Tom Murphy, left, and Iraq War vet Rick Yarosh, right, flank CCS Junior / Senior High Assistant Principal Amy Malcuria after a March 7 interactive anti-bullying assembly. The lights went out in Cooperstown High School’s Sterling Auditorium on the afternoon of March 7, not long after sophomores, juniors, and seniors had filed in for an afternoon assembly. The video screen went live…
In Memoriam Joseph A. Vagliardo, 74 Oct. 2, 1947 - Feb. 22, 2022 Joseph A. Vagliardo WEST ONEONTA - Joseph A. Vagliardo, 74, of West Oneonta, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born October 2, 1947, in Oneonta, NY, the son of James and Dominica (Vaccaro) Vagliardo. Joseph proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970, with three tours in Vietnam. He received the Nation Defense Service Medal,…
In Memoriam David W. Brenner Dec. 20, 1931 - Mar. 04, 2022 David W. Brenner ONEONTA – David W. Brenner, 90, passed away March 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. David was born December 20, 1931 in Blooming Grove, NY, the son of Lee D. and Henrietta (Maxwell) Brenner. He was the oldest of 10 children. The family lived in various towns in and around Newburgh NY. David Graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1949. In 1950…