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Frank Fisher IIIFrank D. Fisher III

1959 - 2026

ONEONTA - Frank D. Fisher III, age 66, a devoted husband, loving father, and beloved friend, was called to be with the Lord on April 26, 2026, in Lincoln, Massachusetts, following his courageous battle against cancer, with his daughters and cherished friends by his side.
He was born on Oct. 5, 1959, in Walton, the...

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Dr. Susan RezenDr. Susan Vicki Rezen

1947 - 2026

LEESBURG, Fla. - Dr. Susan Vicki Rezen, age 79, passed away on the evening of April 12, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Chris Debow, was by her side.
She was born on March 28, 1947, in Cooperstown, to Victor and Angelia Rezen and...

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Ellen EcclesEllen J. Eccles

1945 - 2026

COOPERSTOWN - Ellen Eccles (nee Wapniarski) was born July 25, 1945, in Glen Cove, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Feb. 2, 2026, in Rye, New Hampshire.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, in 2018, and by her sister, Carolyn (Walter) Kozikowski, in 2014. She is survived by her stepsons...

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Florence RossFlorence Mae Fuller Ross

1934 - 2026

BAINBRIDGE - Florence Mae Fuller Ross, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Vestal Park Rehab & Nursing Center.
She was born June 4, 1934 in Cooks Falls. Florence was raised by her grandparents, Minnie Mae (Elmore) and Clyde Fuller.
In 1951 she was part of the graduating class at Roscoe Central School. On...

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George PeckGeorge Wallace Peck

1943 - 2026

MARYLAND - George Wallace Peck III, educator, potter, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died in Phoenix, Arizona on March 12, 2026. He was 83.
George loved his wife of 45 years, Patricia Langan; his three children, Sarah Peck, Jessica Langan-Peck, and Matthew Langan-Peck; two grandchildren, Dani Rose...

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Lois WrightLois A. Wright

1932 - 2026

WORCESTER - Lois A. (Gregory) Wright, 93, passed away on April 21, 2026.
Lois was born in Binghamton on July 27, 1932, to Charles and Mildred (Moon) Gregory, and her big brother, Myron.
A graduate of Norwich High School, she earned both her BS and MS degrees from SUCO and dedicated 37 years to teaching Home...

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Beverley (Sawyer) NewkirkBeverley Jean (Sawyer) Newkirk

1940 - 2026

ONEONTA - Beverley Jean (Sawyer) Newkirk passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born Feb. 12, 1940, to Mary & Emory Sawyer of Oneonta. Beverly graduated from Oneonta High School, class of 1958.
After graduation, she attended Albany Business College and graduated with her associate degree. Beverley...

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Joseph TysonJoseph W. Tyson

1945 - 2026

SOUTH NEW BERLIN - Joseph W. Tyson Jr., a.k.a "Butch" and "Poppi Joe", of South New Berlin, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Cooperstown, at 81 years of age after a long, fulfilling and loving life.
Joseph was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Tampa, Florida to Joseph W. Tyson Sr. and Margaret (Schaab) Tyson. He...

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James SnyderJames E. Snyder

1938 - 2026

CHERRY VALLEY - James Earl Snyder, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Cobleskill.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1938, in Cooperstown, and was raised in Cherry Valley, a place he always considered home.
James was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn Snyder. He is survived by his son, James Albert...

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Shirley O'ConnorShirley Louise O'Connor

1928 - 2025

BAINBRIDGE - Shirley Louise O'Connor, 97, died peacefully Dec. 15, 2025 at Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 18, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel at 21 Main St. in Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Burial will...

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Kermit ConrowKermit F. Conrow

1944 - 2026

ONEONTA - Kermit F. Conrow, 82, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2026.
He was a man of great faith, whose love for his family knew no bounds. He dedicated his life to the well-being of his loved ones and found joy in the simple moments spent together....

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Roger ErwayRoger L. Erway

1942 - 2026

Roger Lee Erway, a loving father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer, went home to be with his beloved bride, Beverly, on April 2nd, 2026, after a long and resilient battle with COPD and other chronic illnesses.
He was born October 13th, 1942, in Endicott, New York, the son of Creditt Erway Sr. and Frutilla (Kent)...

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Judith JacksonJudith Jackson

1943 - 2025

FLY CREEK - Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, Dec. 22, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer.
Born Sept. 2, 1943, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Judith Ann was a daughter of Kenneth E. and Emily (Weir) Thorn. She...

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G. RamsayG. Craig Ramsay

1930 - 2026

MARGARETVILLE - Dr. George Craig Ramsay, retired physician who called Margaretville home for nearly 30 years, passed away peacefully at Margaretville Hospital, March 26, 2026. He was 96 years old.
Dr. Ramsay (simply "Craig" to his friends) was known for his dry wit, keen memory and avid interest in goings on about...

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Carolyn IngallsCarolyn Ames Ingalls

1935 - 2026

EAST AMHERST - Carolyn L. Ames Ingalls, 90, passed peacefully March 7, 2026 in Amherst, at her daughter's residence.
She was born June 23, 1935 in Richfield Springs, the youngest of six children, to the late John and Vera (Slaughter) Ames.
She came to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Verna and Robert...

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