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Audrey C. Bailey Otego--Audrey C. Bailey, 67, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2005, at A. O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. She was born May 13, 1837, in Otego, the daughter of Larry and Zelma (Davis) Sampson. Audrey married Harold I. Bailey on Oct. 17, 1956, in Oneonta. She was employed as a bus driver for Oneonta Public Transit and then for Head Start in Oneonta, from which she recently retired. Audrey loved to knit and for many years knitted mittens for her kids at Head Start, totalong 100 mittens each year. She is survived by her husband, Harold Bailey of Otego, her children, Liz and her husband, John Shaver, of Unadilla; Mary Finch and her fiance, William "Jake" Jacobsen, of Cobleskill, and Larry and his wife, Tammy of Otego; eight grandchildren, eight great grand children; a sister, Juanita Young of Otego; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Maynard Sampson. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday, April 5, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta, with the Rev. Evelyn Lintern of the Sidney Center United Methodist Church officiating. Calling hours were 6-8 pm, Monday, April 4, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Otsdawa Cemetery in Otego. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
Louis G. Bailey Louis G. Bailey, 80, of Copes Corners, South New Berlin, passed away
Wednesday night, Dec. 20, 2006, in the Chenango Memorial
Hospital, with his family at his side, following a long illness.
Born in Gilbertsville on April 16, 1926, to George and Pauline
(Macumber) Bailey. Louis lived in Gilbertsville most of his life and attended the local
school. He left school early to enter the United States Air
Force, serving his country as a radar operator from February of
1946 through his honorable discharge in February of 1947. Louis
later finished his education by earning his GED. A man who was a hard worker all his life, Louis loved farming and had
operated two different ones over his years. He loved the outdoors
in general, getting a lot of pleasure from cutting wood and from
watching the deer and animals, particularly the hummingbirds at
his feeders. In his younger days he had been a turkey hunter and had done a bit of
fishing, and he was able to enjoy deer hunting right through the
2005 hunting season. He was also a 40-year employee of GLA and its successors, where he
was a gauge inspector, a job from which he retired in 1991.
On Aug. 17, 1968, in Norwich, Louis married Geraldine Sisson. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Bailey of South New Berlin; his
son, Ron Bailey and wife Deborah of West Winfield; and his
stepchildren, Donald A. White and wife Susan of Norwich and
Lorrie Alcorn and husband Daniel of Worcester, Mass. He is also
survived by his former wife, Helen Dickenson of Oneonta; his
sister, Eleanor Merritt of Afton; his uncles, Donald Macumber and
wife Ethel of South New Berlin and Howard and Lorraine Bailey of
Sidney; his sister-in-law, Bernadette Bailey of Gilbertsville;
seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Louis was predeceased by his stepson, Scott White; and his brother,
Douglas Bailey. Funeral services for Louis will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28,
from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Barbara J. Schwartz,
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville, will
officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home from 2 to 4
p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Louis' family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to either
the First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville, Marion Avenue,
Gilbertsville, NY 13776 or to the Gilbertsville Emergency Squad,
Marion Avenue, Gilbertsville, NY 13776. Published in The Daily Star on 12/26/2006.
Margaret E. Baird Margaret E. Baird, 83, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at A.O.
Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. Arrangements are pending with the Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St.,
Schenevus. Online condolences may be sent to www.hellerfuneralhome.com. Published in The Daily Star on 8/14/2006.
Raymond Baker Sr. Raymond Baker Sr., 75, of Unadilla, passed away Thursday, March 1,
2007, at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief
illness. He was born March 5, 1931, son of Raymond O. and Ethel (Hendrickson)
Baker in Bainbridge. Raymond attended Franklin and Sidney schools. He was a self-employed
contractor for the last 10 years and was most recently employed
at the Afton Golf Course. Previously, Raymond worked at S.J.
Bailey's in Walton and also owned his own auto mechanics garage. His greatest joys in life were without a doubt, his family, weekend
family gatherings, camping, chicken barbecues, playing cards,
horseshoes, and spaghetti and meatball dinners. Family tradition
was extremely important to him. Raymond's wit will be sorely
missed. Raymond is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 45 years; his
mother-in-law, Jennie Wood, Delhi; his four sons, Gerald Baker,
Missouri, Joseph and Barbara Baker, Sidney Center, Raymond and
Melissa Baker, Sidney, Robert Baker and fiancé, Susan Bramsen,
Oneonta; six daughters, Arlene and Raymond Wood, Sidney, Sandra
and Michael Baldwin, Sidney, Carol and Dennis Sperry, Unadilla,
Marie and Kimmo Eramo, Oneonta, Katherine and Bill Burton,
Unadilla and Christina and Patrick Miller, Garrattsville; 33
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews;
and two brothers-in-law and family and six sisters-in-law and family. Raymond was predeceased by his first wife, Effie Brisbane; daughters,
Joyce Ann Smith and Irene Sue Baker; and two sisters, Abby and
Marge. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, at C.H. Landers
Funeral Home, Sidney, with Father Michael Shank officiating.
There will be a luncheon immediately following the funeral at the
Sidney Fire Department Training Center. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at
C.H. Landers Funeral Home with the family in attendance. Private burial services will take place in Trout Creek at the
family's convenience. Contributions in Raymond's memory may be made to Catskill Area
Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY
13820. Arrangements are by C. H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney. Published in The Daily Star on 3/3/2007.
Catherine Elizabeth Balantic Catherine Elizabeth Balantic passed away Nov. 2, 2006, in the comfort
of her own home, with her loving family by her side. Catherine was born in Bayonne, N.J., the daughter of John and Louisa
Boxberger, in 1921. In 1945, Catherine married John Balantic in New York City. Catherine
and John moved to Laurens in 1946, purchasing a farm on what is
now known as Balantic Hill Road. Catherine worked delivering newspapers and making hats in New York
City, and as a sales clerk at JC Penney's in both Oneonta and New
York City. After raising her children, she returned to work as an office clerk
for 20 years at Bendix in Sidney, now known as Amphenol.
Catherine was a volunteer at the Laurens Town Library and for
Hospice. Catherine had four children, Philip, Jack, Kathy and Mary. She was a
cheerleader for her grandchildren, Chrissie, Sean, Shana and Amy,
and for her six great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Kaleb, Craig,
Jackson and Olivia. Catherine was predeceased by her husband, John; and her son, Jack. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Laurens
Jaguar Colorguard, care of Laurens Central School, Laurens, NY
13796 or to the Laurens Volunteer Fire Department, Laurens, NY
13796. Private family services will be at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Arrangements by Johnston Funeral Home in Morris Published in The Daily Star on 11/3/2006.
David L. Balcom obit "Utica Daily Press", Oct 16, 1942 David L. Balcom, a life long resident and farmer of New Lisbon, died Oct 11 at his
home after several years illness. The funeral was held at Dakin Funeral Home
Wednesday afternoon. Burial in St Andrews Cemetery, New Berlin. Survivors
include his wife Jennie Simonton Balcom, a daughter Mrs John Cox of New Berlin,
a grandson David Cox, a sister Mrs Lewis Groat of Ilion, and a brother Uriah
Balcom of South Hartwick. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Harold L. Balcom obit "Utica Daily Press", July 26, 1966 Harold L. Balcom, 63, a refrigeration serviceman, died yesterday at Bassett Hospital
after a short illness. He was born in Burlington, a son of Amasa & Mary Briggs
Balcom. He married Gladys Tubbs in Milford in 1927. Besides his wife, he is
survived by a son Harold D. Balcom of Huntsville, Ala., a daughter Mrs Mary Hansen,
Milford, a brother Clifford Balcom of Cooperstown, and a sister Mrs Theodore Hoffman
of Ilion. The funeral will be at St Agnes Chapel at 2 p.m. tomorrow with burial in
Hartwick Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
James O. Balcom James O. Balcom, 57, died at his home in Hartwick of septic pneumonia Monday after a
4-day illness. He was born Sept 30, 1871 to Lyman & Minerva Dingman Briggs. He
married Jennie Briggs in New Lisbon Feb 25, 1896. Survivors include his wife, 1 son Claude, 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs Lewis
Groat, Ilion, Mrs Louis Spafford, 2 brothers, David Balcom of Hartwick & Uriah
Balcom of South Hartwick. Burial in Hartwick Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mary Briggs Balcom obit 2/8/1921, "Oneonta Daily Star", Oneonta, NY Hartwick - Feb 8------Mrs Amasa Balcom (Mary Briggs), aged 38 years, died this morning at
Kilmer's Sanitorium at Binghamton. She had been ill for several years. The funeral
was Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs Lewis Knoch of this village. Burial was in
Hartwick Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, 3 children, Harold, Clifford, and Edna Balcom of the home,
her parents Mr & Mrs Lewis Briggs of New Lisbon, 10 brothers and sisters, Earl
Briggs, Elizabeth Briggs, and Mrs James Balcom all of New Lisbon, Mrs Lewis Knoch,
Mrs A. Hall, Mrs A. Telfer, Lewis Briggs, and Ina Smith of Middlefield, and James
Briggs of Rochester. Contributed by Judy Morgan
obit May 29, 1908 "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY Minerva Dingman Balcom Minerva, wife of Lyman Balcom, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs Lewis Spafford about a mile west of this place Saturday
morning last, as a result of a stroke of paralysis. She died
on her birthday May 23, 1908, she was 74 years old.
Surviving besides her husband are 5 sons and 3 daughters; Mrs
Everett Sherman, Mt Vision, David L. Balcom, Uriah J. Balcom
and James O. Balcom, all of New Lisbon, Amasa W. Balcom,
Burlington, Benjamin E. Balcom, Laurens, Mrs Josephine
Spafford, Hartwick, Mrs Eveline Groat, Ilion, 1 brother
Marcenus Dingman, Richfield, 4 sisters; Mrs John Cox, this
town, Mrs George Williams, South Trenton, NY, Mrs Horace
Getman, Burlington, and Mrs Marcena Thayer, Springfield
Center. Interment in Hartwick Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
obit May 22, 1847 "the Freeman's Journal" Aaron Baldwin At South Valley, on the 8th inst., Mr Aaron Baldwin, a soldier of the Revolution,
aged about 90 years. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Albena Baldwin Nov 30, 2002 Otsego Co, NY Albena J. Baldwin RICHFIELD SPRINGS------Albena J. Baldwin, 90, of Richfield Springs, died
early Thursday morning, Nov. 28, 2002, at Folts Home in Herkimer. She was born on Jan. 16, 1912, in Richfield Springs, one of 16 children
of Frank and Anna (Ronowski) Domion. She married Raymond E. Baldwin on
Dec. 21, 1935, in Richfield Springs. In her youth, Albena attended Hyder
Road School, a one-room schoolhouse near Richfield Springs. At one time,
she and her husband owned and operated the Westville Grocery Store. The
majority of her years, though, were spent assisting her husband on their
dairy farm in Richfield Springs, as well as serving as a homemaker and mother. Albena is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Raymond, of
Richfield Springs; one daughter, Roberta Baldwin Crouth and her husband,
David, of Richfield Springs; three granddaughters, Debbie Spadaro and her
husband, Leonard, of Queens, Donna Mannella and her husband, Frank, of
Herkimer, and Darlene Guardi and her husband, Robert, of Richfield Springs;
five great-grandchildren, Christina Dolhun of Utica, April Anne Guardi,
Melissa Guardi and Kayla Grippe of Ilion, and Matthew Spadaro of Queens;
one brother, Leslie Domion and his wife, Gert, of Herkimer; and several
nieces and nephews. A private family funeral service will be held at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth
Funeral Home in Cooperstown with the Rev. Stephen J. Quinlan, co-pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown, officiating. Burial will take
place at a later date in the Westville Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Almarin Baldwin born Aug 26, 1840 Westford, Otsego Co, NY - died Nov 24. 1904 Davenport
Center, Delaware Co, NY Almarin Baldwin Davenport Center, Nov 24---(Special)---Almarin Baldwin, aged 67 years was found dead in bed at his room at the hotel in this village this morning. Coroner t.L. Craig of
Davenport was called and Dr Fred Bolt of East Meredith was also summoned as coroner
physician. After examining the body and learning the circumstances they decided that
an inquest was not necessary and that the deceased died from heart disease, from which he
had suffered for some time. Mr Baldwin is survived by one son, J.C. Baldwin of Westville,
and five daughters, Mrs Edith Smallin of Maryland, Mrs Bertha M. wife of Martin E. Young,
Mrs Lina, wife of Grover Saxton, and Miss Effie H. Baldwin, all of Oneonta, and Mrs Carrie
Ottoway of Westville. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker J.D. Hall and removed to
Westville, where the funeral will be held probably on Sunday. Mr Baldwin was a native of Westford and always lived in that town. In the spring of 1892
he sold his farm and removed to the village and engaged in business. His first wife was
Lovina Boardman, also of Westville, who died many years ago. She was the mother of the
children named. He has filled several offices in the town such as assessor, collector
and poor master. Mr Baldwin was a soldier in the Civil War, enlisting Dec 6, 1861. He
was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill and was discharged as a result of the "wounds"
in 1863. He was a member of Brown post G.A.R. at Schenevus and was well-known among
veterans and others throughout the county. Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
September 30, 1892 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Almira (Nellis) Baldwin Mrs. Almira Baldwin died Monday morning after a very short
illness having survived her husband about two years. She has
been an active and devoted member of the M.E. Church for many
years. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Arnold Baldwin - Daily Star, The (Nov/1/2003) COLUMBIA, Md. — Arnold Baldwin, 91, of Columbia, Md., died Sept. 22, 2002. He was
born in East Worcester, N.Y., on Feb. 24, 1911. He was a retired feed store manager for the I.R. Richer Co. of New Berlin, N.Y.,
at its store in Richfield Springs, N.Y. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris
Wright, in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Howard of Columbia, Md.; two
sons, Robert of Sarasota, Fla., and John of Winter Haven, Fla.; eight grandchildren;
and several great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11
a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester, with the
Rev. Ken Baldwin, pastor of the East Worcester United Methodist Church officiating.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester. Contributed by Judy Morgan
September 26, 1913 "Otsego Farmer" The death of Mrs Augusta Baldwin occurred at her home in Westville, Thursday evening
of last week from a complication of diseases. Her age was about sixty-eight years.
She was a cheerful, bright disposition, and was much respected by all who knew her.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs Jack Burkle of Chenango Forks, Mrs Lester
Holcomb, Eldred, Pa., Miss Maude Baldwin, who resided at home, and Mrs John F.
Robinson of Westville; one step-daughter, Mrs Albert Bedell, Merricksville, Delaware
Co, one brother, Augustus Baldwin, Cherry Valley, two sisters, Mrs Minnie Stevens,
Margaretville, Mrs Charles Decker, Albany, also grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held from her late home Sunday afternoon, the Rev. D.P. Lappeus of
Schenevus officiating. Interment in the family plot in Westville cemetery.
Clarence Aaron Baldwin Sat, Sept 30, 1961, "Utica Daily Press", Utica, NY Cherry Valley------Thomas Aaron Baldwin (this really should read Clarence Aaron Baldwin),
84, formerly of this village, died yesterday in a Cooperstown hospital. He was born
in the town of Middlefield, Otsego Co. He was a retired farmer. He was married to
Mrs Elsie Wayman in 1903. Mrs Baldwin died in 1947. He leaves a stepson Harry
Wayman in Schenevus, 2 step-daughters, Nettie Dates?, Schenectady, and Mrs Dicco in
Little Neck, Rhode Island. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday from the Ottman
Funeral Home with Rev. Connor, Cooperstown officiating. Burial in Middlefield
Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
8/7/1914 "Otsego Farmer" F. Augustus Baldwin F. Augustus Baldwin, a resident of the village of Cherry Valley, was found dead
in bed Monday afternoon. Mrs Baldwin had been called on Saturday to attend a
funeral of a relative and on her return Monday afternoon discovered Mr Baldwin
dead as stated. He had been suffering from heart disease nearly a year. He
had been seen by the neighbors shortly after noon on the day of his death and
in the opinion of the physician, who was called, he had been dead about two hours. Mr Baldwin and his family moved to Cherry Valley about two years ago from
Pleasant Brook and during their residence there made many friends who sympathize
with Mrs Baldwin in her sudden bereavement. He was born in Westford, N.Y., on
May 31, 1847, enlisted in the Civil War when a very young boy and served three
years. He is survived by his wife and three adopted daughters, Mrs Charles Kilts,
of Richfield Springs, Mrs Floyd Diefendorf, of Center Valley, and Miss Gladys
Baldwin of Cherry Valley. Funeral services were held at his late home on Genesee
Street, Thursday. Interment in the Leesville cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
- "The Daily Star", March 3, 2000, Oneonta, NY Bertha B. Baldwin CHERRY VALLEY - Bertha B. Baldwin, 91, of Montgomery St., Cherry Valley, passed away
Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, following a short illness.
She was born June 19, 1908, in Ames, the daughter of Frederick and Grace (Moore) Porath.
On Aug. 5, 1924, she married Claude Baldwin Sr. in East Springfield. The couple owned and
operated a farm near Cherry Valley until Mr. Baldwin died in 1958. Mrs. Baldwin
was educated at the former Buel country school and the former Cherry Valley village
schools. She was employed for many years by various hotels in Palm Beach, Fla., and
Cooperstown. A resident of Cherry Valley since 1958, she was an active member of the Cherry Valley
Rebekah Lodge, initiated into organizations in 1961, and received her 30-year pin in
1992. She was a member and past president of the former Whiteman-Hull-Snyder American
Legion Post Auxiliary of Cherry Valley, a member of the Cherry Valley Presbyterian
Church and its Ladies Aid Society and a charter member of the Roseboom Senior Citizens
Club. Mrs. Baldwin also served as an election inspector for many years in Cherry Valley.
Survivors include two sons, Claude Baldwin Jr. and Elmer Baldwin, both of Cherry Valley;
three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Vogelien of Cherry Valley, Mrs. Elsie (Pat) Moore of East
Springfield and Mrs. Duane (Sally) Anthony
of Clermont, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Flint of The Meadows, Cooperstown; nine
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A Gold Star Mother, Mrs. Baldwin was predeceased by two sons, Clarence (Butch) Baldwin,
killed in Vietnam in 1968, and Harold (Pug) Baldwin of Ft. Myers, Fla., who died
on Dec. 27, 1999; a sister, Elsie Smith, who died June 1999; and four brothers, Robert
and Donald Porath, who died October and November 1999, respectively, and Fred and
Clarence (Spike) Porath, who died several years ago. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Ottman
Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with the Rev. Ronald Fralick, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley, officiating. Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 3, at the funeral home. Mrs. Baldwin will be placed in the Ottman Funeral Home private vault to await spring
burial in the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley. Contributions in Mrs. Baldwin's memory may be made to the donor's choice. Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
Clarence J. Baldwin "The Daily Star", Oneonta, NY May 26, 1968 Baldwin Awarded Medals Posthumously Several medals honoring Lance Corporal Clarence J. Baldwin of Cherry Valley,
who was killed in action in Vietnam on May 24, were awarded posthumously to
his mother, Mrs Bertha P. Baldwin on August 20. Major J.E. Nichols of the
U.S. Marine Corps presented the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal to Mrs Baldwin at her home
for her son's heroic action while serving in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Baldwin,
who had been in Vietnam since last February, suffered fragmentation wounds in
the arm and leg from a grenade on May 12, and after being injured he had written
his mother that he had recovered and was about to return to action. He was
killed near Quang Tri on May 24. Cpl. Baldwin, who was born November 15, 1948, was a graduate of Cherry Valley
Central School, class of 1967, enlisted in the Marine Corps last September. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Claude H. Baldwin, Sr. Cherry Valley----Claude H. Baldwin, 54, died July 27, 1958 in the Bassett Hospital,
Cooperstown where he had been a patient for four weeks. He was born in Charlottesville on
April 26, 1904, the son of Clarence and Elsie Austin Baldwin. He attended the local
schools. He married Bertha Porath in August 1924. He was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Cherry Valley. He had been employed by Cherry Valley Town Highway
Dept for about 17 years. Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs Joseph Vogelien, Mrs Raymond Moore, and
Sally, at home, all of Cherry Valley, four sons, Elmer, Harold, Clarence of Cherry Valley
and Claude Jr. Forest Hills, Long Island, his father Clarence, and several grandchildren
of Cherry Valley. The funeral will be from Ottman Funeral Home on Wednesday . Burial
will be in Cherry Valley Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Claude H. Baldwin "The Daily Star", Aug 17, 2004 CHERRY VALLEY........Mr. Claude H. Baldwin Jr., 74, passed away Friday, Aug. 13,
2004, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He was born Nov. 15, 1929, in
Garrattsville, the son of Claude H. and Bertha (Porath) Baldwin. He attended
Cherry Valley Central School and served his country in both the Navy in Hawaii,
and the United States Army during the Korean War. He lived in St. Petersburg,
Fla., most of his life and worked as a medical aide for Hospice. He returned
to Cherry Valley in 1984 to take care of his mother. Survivors include a brother, Elmer Baldwin of Cherry Valley; three sisters, Mabel
Vogelien and Elsie Moore of Cherry Valley, and Sally Anthony of Orlando, Fla.;
and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold (Pug)
and Clarence (Butch), who was killed in Vietnam. There will be no public calling
hours. There will be a graveside memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18,
2004, in the Cherry Valley Cemetery with Pastor Terry Brant officiating.
Contributions in Mr. Baldwin’s memory may be made to the Cherry Valley Emergency
Squad. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mrs. D.L. Baldwin. Mrs. Betsey Anne (Bostwick) Baldwin, widow of the late Delos Ingram Baldwin of
Westford, and one of the oldest residents of this village, passed away at her
home on Main street, early Sunday morning, June 25, 1922, aged nearly eighty-six
years. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Maryland township, September 21, 1836, a daughter of the
late Hiram and Nancy (Wilsey) Bostwick, residing on the ____oky avenue road just
North-East of Schenevus village, where her girlhood days were spent. On August 15, 1852, she was married to Delos Ingram Baldwin of Westford where she
resided on a farm until about three years ago when she came to Schenevus to live. In her girlhood days and as a young woman she was an attendant at the Baptist
church in Chaseville: but after her marriage to Mr. Baldwin she joined the Methodist
Episcopal church at Westford where she was a regular attendant and devoted church
worker until her removal to this village. Mrs. Baldwin was the last of a large family of children noted for their longevity.
During her long and useful life she had been very active in her home and business
affairs. She was a good wife, a kind, loving and indulgent mother, a valued friend
and neighbor, charitable, benevolent and in every way a broad-minded, peace-loving
womanly woman, who will be greatly missed in her family circle and among a host of
neighbors and friends. A good woman has gone to her reward and her loving memory
will be cherished in the hearts of many sorrowing friends. Her illness dates back several months when a general breaking down was apparent due
to her advanced age, and she suffered a gradual decline until the end came. During
her severe illness of the last few weeks she retained all of her old-time interest
in her family which had characterized her whole life. Though she suffered extremely
at times she was very patient and never complained. During these long weeks she was
tenderly cared for by the members of her family. She is survived by eight children as follows: L. Morrell Baldwin, Elbert w. Baldwin
and Mrs. Fannie Chase o Schenevus; Perley Baldwin, Worcester; Mrs. Anne Magee, Elk
Creek; Mrs. Nora Ketell, Mohawk; Mrs. Ella Bostwick, Westford, and Lee R. Baldwin,
Binghamton. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from her late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Truman F. Hall of Cooperstown, a former pastor of the deceased while residing at
Westford, officiating. Rev. L.A. Duren of the Schenevus M.E. church sang two
selections, "Nearer the Cross" and "The Home of the Soul." The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The interment was made in the family
plot in the Elk Creek cemetery.(1922) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
David "Deyo" H. Baldwin - Daily Star, The (Nov/1/2003) LOS ANGELES, Calif. — David "Deyo" H. Baldwin, artist and teacher, died on
Aug. 11, 2002, in Los Angeles, Calif., of complications from AIDS. He was 46.
David was raised in Waltham, Mass., and Oneonta, N.Y. He graduated from the
Loomis School and Bard College with a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts.
After moving to Los Angeles, he began painting, creating, up to his death,
colorful, detailed canvases that reflected themes he returned to again and
again — childhood summers by the ocean, scenes of Venice Beach, Calif., surfing,
old cars — transfigured through the use of symbolic and ancient images. During
the last three years of his life, Deyo taught art to gifted, at-risk teen-agers
at North Hills Prep in North Hills, Calif., which he truly loved. His natural
ability to connect and empathize with children made him a beloved teacher and
respected colleague. Deyo loved Bob and Ray, The Beatles and Liberace among many
musical loves, old Mercurys, the ocean, his cat, Sam, and abandoned buildings
of historical interest. His playful sense of humor, mixing warmth with congenial
irony, characterized his approach to life. He honored friends and family with
hilarious nicknames and was not above dressing up in wig and trenchcoat for a
surprise visit to North Hills Prep after discharge from the hospital. He won the
prestigious Baldwin Family Croquet Tournament five times. He is survived by his father, David B. Baldwin, of Oneonta, N.Y.; brother and
sisters, Ben Baldwin of Portsmouth, N.H., Anita Baldwin of Los Altos Hills, Calif.,
and Elizabeth Baldwin of Rochester, N.H.; his long-time friend, Laura Fujita of
Los Angeles, Calif.; six nephews and numerous aunts and uncles. A celebration of
his life will be held in Kittery Point, Maine, in October. Donations may be made
in Deyo Baldwin's name to North Hills Prep, 9433 Sepulveda Boulevard, North Hills,
CA, 91343, Attention: Julie Gwin. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Delos Ingram Baldwin Delos Ingram Baldwin, a well known resident of the village of Westford died
this afternoon. He was the son of the late Solomon and Lucy Baldwin and was
born June 15, 1831. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Betsy
Ann Bostwick and to whom he became united in marriage in 1862 and eight
children: four daughters, Mrs. J.A. Magee, Elk Creek, Mrs. William Kittell,
Phoenix Mills, Mrs. James Bostwick and Mrs. R. C. Chase of Westford; four
sons, L. Morrell Baldwin of Schenevus, Terrey Baldwin of Worcester, E. W.
Baldwin of Elk Creek and Lee R. Baldwin of Binghamton; also one brother,
John H. Baldwin who resides at Royal Oaks, Mich. The funeral will be held at his late place of residence Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Rev. Scott of the Westford Methodist Episcopal church officiating.
Interment will be made in the elk Creek cemetery. DELOS INGRAM BALDWIN. Westford, N.Y., March 4.-Delos Ingram Baldwin, a life long and respected
resident of Westford township, died at his home near this village, Thursday
morning, March 4, 1915, aged nearly eighty-four years. He was a son of the
late Solomon and Lucy Baldwin and was born on the farm where he has lived
all his life. He was a successful farmer and live stock dealer and for many
years he was engaged in the butcher business delivering meat to the farmers
and villages in this section by means of a cart which he gave his personal
attention. He married Miss Betsey Ann Bostwick of Schenevus and besides the
widow eight children survive him, four sons and four daughters, viz: L.
Morrell Baldwin of Schenevus, P.D. Baldwin of Worcster, E.W. Baldwin of Elk
Creek and Lee B. Baldwin of Binghamton; Mrs. William Kittell, Mrs. R.C. Chase
and Mrs. James Bostwick of Westford and Mrs. John A. Magee of Elk Creek. The
funeral will be held from his late residence, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Scott Clark of the Westford M.E. church, officiating. The interment will
be made in the Elk Creek cemetery. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Doris J. Baldwin - Daily Star, The (Nov/1/2003) OTEGO-----Mrs. Doris J. Baldwin, 74, of Otego died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, at
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. She was born Feb. 1, 1924, in the town
of Butternuts, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Wright) Polley. Doris married
Charles Baldwin on July 27, 1941, in Unadilla. Mr. Baldwin died Jan. 8, 1994.
Doris was a homemaker in her own home. A lifelong area resident, she had
resided on the Pony Farm Road in Oneonta for many years. Later the Baldwins
moved to Otego on the Mill Creek Road. Dors lived there until moving to the
Gardenview Manor Home for Adults, where she has lived for the past three years. Doris is survived by four sons and daughter-in-laws, Ronald Baldwin of Columbia,
S.C., Randy and Barbara Baldwin of West Davenport, Stephen and Jody Baldwin of
Sidney Center and Shawn and Pam Baldwin of Oneonta; two daughters and a son-in-law,
Rita and Amos Bates of Oneonta and Cheryl Ostrander of Bainbridge; two brothers
and sisters-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Polley of Oneonta and Robert and Kathy
Polley of Oneonta; two sisters, Marion Lobdell of Otego and Dorothy Robson of
Oneonta; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13,
1999, from the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Alan C.
Hatch, pastor of the Otego Baptist Church, Otego, officiating. Mrs. Baldwin will
be placed in the Bookhout Funeral Home private vault to await spring interment
in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta. Friends may call at the Bookhout Funeral
Home, Oneonta, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, from 7 to 9 p.m. when the family will
be present at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral
Homes, Oneonta and Otego. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Elbert Baldwin Elk Creek, Dec. 3. - Elbert Baldwin died at his home, halfway
between here and Schenevus, at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning
after a week's illness of stomach trouble. Mr. Baldwin was born in Westford, July 4, 1866, the son of the
late D.I. and Betsy Ann Baldwin, and had always resided in
this vicinity. At one time he conducted a meat market in
Schenevus, and later owned a grocery store here. Of late
years he has bought and sold various articles. He married
Miss Ida Thompson of Center Valley in 1891. His wife and one son, Dwain, residing at home, survive. He is
also survived by two brothers, Lee of Binghamton and Perley
of Worcester, and by four sisters, Mrs. William Kittell of
Mohawk, Mrs. R.C. Chase of Schenevus, and Mrs. John Magee and
Mrs. James Bostwick of Elk Creek. He was a member of the Elk Creek grange and had held several town
offices. He was highly spoken of by all who knew him.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock from his late home. Rev. I.A. Duren of Schenevus will
officiate. Burial will be in Elk Creek cemetery. Contributed by Michele culletto
Edsil Baldwin March 1, 1915, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY Edsil Baldwin, a farmer residing 1 1/2 miles from Westville on the mail route from
Schenevus, committed suicide by drowning between 5-6 o’clock Sunday morning in a
small brook that runs through the meadow near his home. He was undoubtedly mentally
deranged as he had twice been committed to the Binghamton State Hospital for
treatment and he had been suffering from recurrance of his old trouble for a few days
previously. Mr. Baldwin arose quietly and after partly dressing went to the stream
and choosing a little pool where the water is only about ten inches deep, thrust his
head under the water and apparently held it there until death resulted. The brook is
very small and there is not sufficient water at any point to cover his body. Mr. Baldwin was a son of Henry Baldwin, a well known resident of
that section of the country, and was a respected citizen
always. He had for some time suffered periodically from a
form of mental trouble. The deceased was forty-three years of age and he leaves a widow
and six young children, the oldest being thirteen years and
the youngest about four months. His father, who is in very
poor health, his mother and one sister, Mrs. William Ellett,
also survive. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Friday, February 6, 1953 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Effie Baldwin The death of Mrs. Effie Baldwin of this village occurred early
Wednesday morning of this week at the Clark Nursing Home in
Richfield Springs where she had been a patient for the past
three weeks. She was 83 years of age. She was born in middlefield on may 14, 1869, a daughter of John
V. and Esther (Wood) Cook and was married to George R.
Baldwin at her home in Middlefield on November 9, 1898. His
death occurred on November 10, 1934. For the past 18 years,
Mrs. Baldwin had made her home in Cooperstown, and lived at
65 Beaver street. She was a member of the First Baptist
church. She is survived by a son, Vernon Baldwin of Cooperstown; a
sister, Mr. Ida Manning of Schenevus; and a brother, Paul
Cook of Cooperstown. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at
the Ingalls Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth E. Hardy,
pastor, and the Rev. Theodore L. Conklin, former pastor, of
the First Baptist Church officiating. The remains will be
placed in the Ingalls vault to await burial in the spring at
Westville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home between 7 and
9 o’clock Friday evening. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Elbert Baldwin Elk Creek, Dec. 3. - Elbert Baldwin died at his home, halfway between here
and Schenevus, at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning after a week's illness of
stomach trouble. Mr. Baldwin was born in Westford, July 4, 1866, the son of the late D.I.
and Betsy Ann Baldwin, and had always resided in this vicinity. At one
time he conducted a meat market in Schenevus, and later owned a grocery
store here. Of late years he has bought and sold various articles. He
married Miss Ida Thompson of Center Valley in 1891. His wife and one son, Dwain, residing at home, survive. He is also survived
by two brothers, Lee of Binghamton and Perley of Worcester, and by four
sisters, Mrs. William Kittell of Mohawk, Mrs. R.C. Chase of Schenevus, and
Mrs. John Magee and Mrs. James Bostwick of Elk Creek. He was a member of the Elk Creek grange and had held several town offices.
He was highly spoken of by all who knew him. The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his
late home. Rev. I.A. Duren of Schenevus will officiate. Burial will be in
Elk Creek cemetery. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
April 24, 1891 Otsego Co, NY Elizabeth Bice Baldwin Mrs. Aaron Baldwin died Monday at the home of Almarin Baldwin, aged
83 years. Funeral at the M.E. church Wednesday of this week.
Interment at Clarksville. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Nov 28, 1897 "Otsego Farmer" newspaper Ella Tabor Baldwin This community was startled Sunday by the news that Mrs George Baldwin was dead.
A little over a week ago she was prostrated while in a Cooperstown store but soon
recovered. Saturday night she again had a shock, from which she never rallied
and died at 5 a.m. Sunday morning. Rev. Parsons conducted the funeral service
at the house Wednesday. Mrs Baldwin was highly esteemed by her many friends and
acquaintances. It is a severe affliction to Mr Baldwin, this being the second time
his home has thus been broke up. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Ellen Baldwin April 3, 1974 "Oneonta Daily Star", Oneonta, NY ONEONTA------Mrs Ellen "Nella" Baldwin, 92, of 18 Tilton Avenue, died
Monday, April 1, at her home. She was born on Oct 26, 1881 in
Phoenicia, a daughter of Mr and Mrs James McGrath. She married
Raymond S. Baldwin on Oct 25, 1902 in Phoenicia. He died March 4,
1974. She resided in Oneonta since 1902. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Frederick (Marjorie) Loomis, of
Edmeston, one grandson, William Loomis, of Edmeston, and three
great-grandsons, Scott, David, and Mark Loomis, all of Edmeston.
Funeral services will be on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bookhout
Funeral Home, Oneonta, with the Rev. John Blackman, pastor of the
Second Baptist Church of Edmeston, officiating. Burial will be in
the Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart. Friends may call at the Bookhout
Funeral Home at their convenience. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Elsie Baldwin "Otsego Farmer", Aug 1, 1947 Mrs Elsie S. Baldwin, wife of Clarence Baldwin, passed away at the home of her son,
Claude Baldwin in the town of Cherry Valley on Friday, July 25, following a lingering
illness. Mrs Baldwin was 83 years of age and was born in Ashland, Greene County on
June 1, 1864. She was the daughter of Horace Austin and Sarah (Orris) Austin. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Ottman Funeral
home with the Rev. R.A. Tennies officiating. Burial was made in the Middlefield
Cemetery. Mrs Baldwin is survived by her husband and four sons; Claude Baldwin of
Cherry Valley, Harry Wayman of Schenevus, Bert Wayman of Decatur, two daughters,
Mrs Nettie Jeffers of Sharon Hill and Mrs Ethel Di Dicco of Worcester, 15 grandchildren
and several great-grandchildren. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mrs. George Baldwin DEATH OF MRS. BALDWIN ------- A Large Concourse of Mourning Friends Attend the Funeral ------- Mrs. Baldwin is dead. The end came on Saturday. The pain, the doubts, the
hopes and the fears; all these are over. At throee o'clock it was evident
that medical skill and loving devotion could benefit no more. Lips quivered
with sorrow and hearts were wrung with grief but the summons were imperative;
a loving mother must be separated from her children; a devoted husband from
his wife. Yet death was gentle and the going was as tranquil as the passing
of a dream. The death of Mrs. George L. Baldwin will leave a void in local circles. She
was a woman who delighted in deeds of charity while distress in any form
aroused her sympathy and many a family in worcester and vicinity has
experienced the bounty of her benevolence. She was the life of the social
circles in which she moved and an interested worker in the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin moved here from Charlotteville about ten years ago. A
year ago Mrs. Baldwin's only brother and his wife met a tragic death near
Oneonta. While attending the funeral she contracted a cold from the effects
of which she never fully recovered. Three weeks ago while visiting at the
home of a friend she was taken seriously ill and at no time since then has
her condition been such as to relieve the grave fears entertained from the
first of her recovery. The struggle between life and death, though fierce,
was an unequal one. Mrs. Baldwin, who was in her 39th year, was a woman of remarkable executive
ability, a fact which had pathetic demonstration at her death-bed. When she
felt the change stealing over her and was assured by her physician that it
meant dissolution she calmly sent for the members of her family, bid each
one farewell, gave directions regarding the disposition of a few personal
effects and the arrangements of the funeral and taking a sorrowful leave of
her husband she expired. The casket ordered by Preston & Fredenburgh was one of the most expensive
ever used in Worcester. It was covered in steel gray and opened up like a
couch. The outside was richly ornamented with massive silver trimmings and
the linings were of tinted satin. Upon this bier the deceased rested as if
in sleep. One arm rested carelessly at her side and in her hand she held a
bunch of violets. In the other hand was a lace handerchief. The flora contributinos were profuse and of the most elaborate description.
Harps, pillows, wreaths and other magnificent pieces being massed about the
casket. One conspicuous piece was a scarlet heart. The funeral on Monday was one of the largest ever held here. The services were
impressive, Rev. Mr. Lovejoy officiating. ------ ATTENDED THE FUNERAL. ------ Among those who attended Mrs. Baldwin's funeral, were Mr. and Mrs. B.M.
Nichols of Voorheesville; Mrs. Drislain, Miss Higgins, Mis Concross, and Mrs.
Craven, of Albany; W.H. Sturges and wife, of South Worcester; L.D. Mattice
and wife, Davenport; Jeremiah Fox, Mrs. Delmar Snyder; Mrs. M.C. Smith.
(Worcester Times, 22 December 1898) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Gladys Baldwin Mrs. Gladys Mae Baldwin, 64, of 11 Spring St., Oneonta, died Thursday, June 2,
at Fox Hospital, Oneonta. She was born July 8, 1918, in Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Caldwell)
Comstock. Mrs. Baldwin had been a resident of Oneonta for most of her adult life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Oneonta and its organizations.
For the past three years she had been involved with organizations of Bible
Town in Florida. She is survived by three sons. Bruce Jay of Fultonham, Charles Duane of
Oneonta and Robert A. of Scotia, seven daughters, Mrs. Will (Loretta Jane)
Brown, Nashua, N.H., Mrs. Richard (Florence) Chamberlain, Shelton, Mass.,
Carol Anne Baldwin, Unadilla, Sharon Peterson, Westville, Mrs. James (Barbara)
Olmstead, Oneonta, and Mrs. Robert (Vickie) Miskell, Maryland; three brothers,
Donald Comstock, Fulton, Frederick Comstock, Boca Raton, Fla., and Caleb Watkins.
28 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services are 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta, with the Rev. Carlos W. Mooney, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Oneonta, officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetary, Oneonta. Private calling hours will be held at the family's convenience. BALDWIN Gladys Mae, 64, of Oneonta, died June 2, at Fox Hospital. Oneonta.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 4, at Bookhout Funeral Home,
367 Main St., Oneonta. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetary. Oneonta Private
calling hours will be held at the family's convenience. Expressions of
sympathy may be made to the Pioneers Club, The First Baptist Church of Oneonta.
Funeral arrangements by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta and Otego. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
George R. Baldwin Nov 13, 1934, "Utica Daily Press", Utica, NY Cooperstown----Funeral service for George R. Baldwin, life long resident of Westville
will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from his late home. Mr Baldwin died Sunday night
following a brief illness. He was born in the town of Westford Oct 25, 1855, son of
Henry William and Eva Nellis Baldwin. He was a member of the Westville Methodist
Episcipal Church.
Surviving is the widow Effie Cook Baldwin of Middlefield, a son Vernon J. Baldwin,
Springfield Center Rd, and a brother Jacob M. Baldwin who operated the Baldwin
brothers farm with him in Westville. Burial in Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Harold D. Baldwin 12/29/1999 "the Daily Star", Oneonta, NY NORTH FT. MYERS, Fla. - Mr. Harold D. Baldwin, 67, formerly of Cherry Valley,
passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at his residence in North Ft. Myers, Fla.,
after a battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Cooperstown, N.Y.,
the son of Claude and Bertha (Porath) Baldwin. On July 5, 1959, he married Loraine Lambert in Connecticut, she survives. Mr.
Baldwin was educated in the Cherry Valley Central School. He served in the
United States Army from 1951-1953. During the Korean War he was stationed in
Munchin, Germany, and received an honorable discharge as sergeant. He owned
and operated Jensen-Baldwin Oil, owned the former Heritage Inn, Cherry Valley,
and was employed by UPS until retiring in 1989, when he moved to Ft. Myers, Fla.
where he enjoyed his woodworking. Survivors besides his wife, Loraine Baldwin of Ft. Myers, Fla., are a son and
daughter-in-law, Danny and Marie Baldwin of Salt Springville; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Vickie and James Carr of Naples, Fla., and Wendy and Mark Packer
of Milford, N.Y.; his mother, Bertha Baldwin of Cherry Valley, N.Y.;
grandchildren, Joanne and Cory Baldwin of Fort Plain, Anna Baldwin of Salt
Springville, Shawn and Belinda Lawton of Naples, Fla., Samantha and Kyle Packer
of Milford, Daniel Carr of Naples, Fla., Ashley Baldwin of New Lisbon, N.Y.; a
great-grandchild, Michael Baldwin of Fort Plain; sisters, Mable Vogelien of
Cherry Valley, Elsie Moore of Springfield, N.Y., and Sally Anthony of Orlando,
Fla.; brothers, Claude Baldwin Jr. and Elmer Baldwin, both of Cherry Valley;
sisters-in-law, Maude VanArsdal of Ames and Phyllis Lambert of Fort Plain;
brothers-in-law and their wives, Alton and Aileen Lambert, Milton and Barbara
Lambert of Ames; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his father, Claude Baldwin; and brother Clarence (Butch) Baldwin in 1968
in the Vietnam War; and a son, Michael Baldwin in 1997. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Baldwin's memory may be made to the
charity of the donors choice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
Jan. 8, 2000, at 1 p.m. in the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with pastor
Nancy Kozlowski, of the United Methodist Church, Milford, officiating. Burial
will be at a later date in the Ames Cemetery, Ames. A calling hour will take
place from noon until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements have been
entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley contributed by Judy Morgan
- Harriet Baker Baldwin born 3/30/1787 - died 7/25/1861 Middlefield "Freeman's Journal" newspaper dated Aug 9, 1861 "In Middlefield, on the 26th ult, Mrs Harriet Baldwin relict of Aaron Baldwin, aged 74 yrs, 3 months, and 26 days." Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
Henry Baldwin March 26, 1915, "Farmer & Republican", Cooperstown, NY Henry Baldwin, a highly respected and life-long resident living
about 1 mile from Westville on Worcester mail route, passed
away Saturday morning. His illness was heart trouble which
lasted about 6 months. He was about 73 years old. Surviving are his wife, 1 daughter, Mrs W.J. Elliott of Oneonta,
several grandchildren, 3 brothers, K.H. Baldwin of Milford,
George & Jacob Baldwin of Westville. The funeral will be
from his late home on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in
Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mrs. Hiram Baldwin "Otsego Farmer", March 2, 1923, Milford, NY Mrs Hiram K. Baldwin (Leonora Howland) died at her home on East Main
street Milford, Saturday night after a few weeks illness with
lung trouble. She suffered from a slight shock about two years
ago, but apparently had recovered from that. She had the grip
about a month ago, then Mr Baldwin who has been in poor health
for some time suffered a shock from over-doing, and she got about
too soon and the consequences were as stated. Mrs Baldwin was the only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Ira Howland,
was born on Eggleston Hill about sixty-eight years ago. She
moved here from Westville several years ago, and soon made a
place for herself in the hearts of the people. She was a member
of the Methodist Episcopal church and always in her place on
Sunday when health permitted. She was a loyal member of the
Sunday school and Ladies' Aid Society, in all of which she will
be sadly missed. She was also an earnest worker in the Village
Improvement society, of which she was president for several
years. She was always cheerful. We shall miss her. The funeral
is to be held at the house Thursday afternoon at one thirty
o'clock. The Rev. H.E. Brooks will officiate assisted by the
Rev. N.B. Ripley. Burial will be in the family plot at
Westville. Mr Baldwin lies critically ill at this writing
unconscious Wednesday evening with no hopes. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Hiram Baldwin "Otsego Farmer", March 9, 1923 The death of Hiram K. Baldwin occurred at his home on East Street,
Milford, Thursday evening, following his wife's death by less
than a week. He moved here from Westville some years ago. He
was a very quiet, well-liked man, about seventy years of age.
For several years he was janitor of the High School, and
collector of school taxes giving fine satisfaction. His health
failed about two years ago, since that time he suffered from a
complication of diseases. Death followed a shock which he had
about ten days previous. Mr Baldwin is survived by two brothers, Jacob and George, of
Westville. The funeral was held at his late home Sunday
afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. H.E. Brooks officiated,
assisted by the Rev. N.B Ripley. Burial was beside his wife in
the Westville cemetery. Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were two cousins, Mrs Herrick and Mrs Worden
of Binghamton. Contributed by Judy Morgan
October 3, 1890 The Otsego Farmer Mr. Hiram Baldwin Hiram Baldwin died Tuesday night, aged 76 years. He was a man of
strong constitution, very industrious and prudent, and
accumulated a large property, mostly of real estate, in
Otsego and Chenango counties. He leaves a wife, the
companion of his youth, to mourn. **Son of Aaron Baldwin and Harriet Baker*** Contributed by Michele Culletto
Jacob M. Baldwin Dec 28, 1949 ""The Freeman's Journal", Cooperstown, NY Jacob M. Baldwin, a retired farmer died Thursday at his home in this village.
Funeral services were h eld at the Tillapagh Funeral Home, Milford, on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Philip N. Pitcher of the M.E. Church,
assisted by the Rev. Wilbur C. Dodge, officiated. Burial was in the Westville
Cemetery. Mr Baldwin was born in the town of Westford May 14, 1863, a son of Henry W.
and Eva (Nellis) Baldwin. He married Nora Osborn on December 16, 1891. She
died April 8, 1912. On June 21, 1913 he married Clara Milks Nellis, who
survives. Mr Baldwin owned and operated a large farm near Westville until
1925, when he retired and moved to Milford where he has since resided. Mr
Baldwin was a member of the Westville Methodist church, where he sang in
the choir for many years. He was also a member of the Westville Grange.
Besides his wife he is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. M.B. Dewey, who resides
at the Baldwin home, a step-son, Jesse Nellis of Westford, two nieces,
Mrs Ella Joslyn of Cooperstown and Mrs Viola Ellett of Oneonta, a nephew,
Vernon Baldwin of Cooperstown, and two step-grandchildren, Mrs. E.J. Butler
of Rochester and Byron Dewey of East Aurora. Contributed by Judy Morgan
- DEATHS - AUG 28, 1907 Jay C. Baldwin Jay C. Baldwin of Westville, who has been ill for the past year and for the past five
weeks in a critical condition at the home of his brother-in-law, Grover Saxton, at 8
Cozy avenue, died at the home last evening about 8 o'clock. Rev. J.G. Brooks will offer
prayer at the Saxton home Friday at 9 o'clock, after which the body will be taken to
Westville, where the funeral service will be held from the Methodist Episcopal church
at 12pm, and interment made there. The service here will be private. Mr. Baldwin was a son of the late Almarin Baldwin and was born at Westville July 31,
1874. He followed farming at his home there. About a year since he was taken ill with
appendicitis and, after some time, went to Albany and underwent an operation for the
relief thereof. He was found to be suffering from malignant internal growths and he
went to the hospital a few weeks ago but it was found not advisable to undertake a
second operation. He then came to the home of his brother-in-law here and has since
steadily failed. He is survived by a wife, who was formerly Miss Eva Cross of Cooperstown,
of whom he was married in 1900 and who, with three children survived him. He leaves
also the following sisters: Mrs. Stephen Ottoway of East street this village, Mrs. Charles
Smallin of Maryland, Mrs. Grover Saxton of Cozy avenue, this village, Miss Effie
Baldwin of Ocean Grove, N.J., Mrs. M.E. Young of West Broadway this village. Mr. Baldwin, during his last illness, professed faith in the Christian religion and
his last weeks have been happy ones and have been attended perfect resignation. Transcribed by Robert Baldwin Resolution Whereas, Death has again entered our midst and taken from our number Sir Knight
J. C. Baldwin, this admonishes us that life is uncertain and while we as a lodge
are called to mourn the loss of our Sir Knight, we know that is his eternal gain.
Therefore be it Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and commend them to
the care of an all wise Father, who will comfort them in their sorrow. Resolved, That as a mark of respect to our Sir Knight our charter be draped in
mourning for thirty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family
of the deceased, also to the Otsego Tidings and Schenevus Monitor for publication
and placed on the records of the lodge. E.D. BURNSIDE, | C.M. SMALLIN, | Com. GUY CHAMBERLAIN, | Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Kenneth L. Baldwin Sept 15, 1985 Delaware Co, NY newspaper Born in Schenevus, NY Kenneth L. Baldwin of Frankfort, former foreman for the Bendix
Corporation, died Friday, sept 13 at Faxton hospital in Utica.
He was 75 years old. Mr Baldwin was born April 21, 1910 in
Schenevus to Lee and Blanche Shaw Baldwin. He was married to Ann
O'Blinsky in 1952. Surviving besides his widow is a daughter, Mrs Irvin Peters of
Mohawk. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 at Mohawk
Reformed Church. Burial will be in West Schuyler Cemetery, Ilion. Contributed by Robert Baldwin
Lloyd Baldwin UNADILLA — Mr. Lloyd W. Baldwin of 4 Watson St., Unadilla, passed away on
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at The Hospital in Sidney. Mr. Baldwin was born
on July 28, 1921, in Binghamton, the son of George and Clara (Montagne)
Baldwin. He graduated from Unadilla High School in 1940, and then Clarkson
College of Technology with a bachelor of arts in accounting. He also earned
a master of science degree from Purdue University in 1952. Mr. Baldwin
served his country overseas during World War II from 1942 to 1946. In 1958,
he married Ruth A. Nichols. They shared 44 years of marriage. Most of his
life was spent teaching. He taught at New England College, New Mexico State
University and Paul Smith's College. For 18 years he was a college professor
in the accounting department of the State University College of Technology
at Delhi, retiring in 1985. Mr. Baldwin also had a love for antique cars and
motorcycles and enjoyed traveling. Mr. Baldwin was a lifetime member of the
American Legion Joyce Bell Post No. 578 in Unadilla, the VFW Post No. 7914
in Sidney, the Mid-York Patient Account Manager's Association and the American
Accounting Association. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; his daughters, Lois M. Baldwin of Akron, Lana
L. Baldwin of Cobleskill, Beth B. Baldwin of Hoboken, N.J., and Anne L. Bernier
(and her husband, Ron) of Sidney; his son, Paul L. Baldwin of Unadilla;
his grandchildren, Ian and Kyle Bernier; and several cousins. Visitation will
be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Joyce Funeral Home
Inc., 179 Main St., Unadilla. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla, with the Rev.
Michael Amos of the Fellowship Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in his memory may be made to Unadilla Emergency Squad, P.O. Box
579, Unadilla NY 13849 or the Delaware Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 182,
101 East Main St., Sidney NY 13838. Arrangements are by the Joyce Funeral Home
Inc., of Unadilla. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Lovina Boardman Baldwin Mrs. A. Baldwin, who has been failing gradually for several months, died Tuesday
evening last, aged 48 years and five months. She leaves a husband and six children,
five daughters and one son. She has fought life's battles patiently; in early
womanhood she put on armor for the Christian warfare, which she wore most gracefully
and faithfully to the end. None ever met her but to respect her, none knew her but
to love her. It has been the lot of the writer to meet her in the walks of the
seemingly every week for more than thirty years, and in all those meetings her every
action seemed to say, I am fighting the good fight; I shall keep the faith. Mrs. Baldwin lived to see six of the eight sisters buried, one, the wife of Rev.
Colegrove, remaining. In affliction she was submissive, in adversity she was
patient and hopeful, in prosperity grateful as we are as glad. She was kind
hearted, affectionate and friendly, and the best of her graces was charity to all.
In her family her love will be most deeply felt, but society and church will greatly
miss her. We learn later that Mrs. Geo. Baldwin also died Tuesday night. The Mrs. Baldwins
were cousins." Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Lynn Baldwin Lynn J. Baldwin, 71, of 124 Oneida Street, a retired employee of the New York
State University College, Oneonta, died Saturday, Feb.22, at Fox Hospital where
he had been a patient since February 20. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Baldwin was born December 8, 1903 at Westville, a son of Jay Charles and Eva
(Cross) Baldwin. He married Gladys Comstock on March 10, 1936 at Edmeston. He had spent most of his lifetime in the Oneonta area, having formerly lived at
Westville, Cooperstown Junction and Colliersville. A former employee of the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad as a fireman, he retired in 1969 as Senior Stationary Engineer
at the power house on the State University College, Oneonta, campus. He operated a business as a locksmith and gun repairman until his health failed.
He had lived previously at 5 Hill Place before moving to 124 Oneida Street where
he had lived for the past year. He was a veteran of World War I during which he served with the U.S. Navy, and
was a former member of the Oneonta Aerie of Eagles. Surviving are his wife; eight daughters, Mrs. Larry (Marcella) Andrews, Cherry
Valley; Mrs. Willard (Loretta) Brown, Nashua, N.H.; Mrs. Richard (Florence)
Chamberlain, Hoodsport, Wash.; Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Musarelli, Unadilla; Mrs.
Sharon Peterson; Mrs. James (Barbara) Olmstead, and Miss Vickie Baldwin, all of
Oneonta, and Mrs. Larry (Lynne) Graham, Wappingers Falls; three sons, Bruce J.
Baldwin, Cobleskill, and Charles and Robert Baldwin, Oneonta; two sisters, Mrs.
Leslie (Florence) Stevenson, Schenevus, and Mrs. Helen Austin, Cooperstown
Junction; and uncle, Harry Cross, Emmons; 25 grandchildren; one great-grandchild
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at the Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta, with the Rev. Raimund L. Tumbelston, pastor of the First Baptist Church,
Oneonta, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Baldwin Family plot in
the Westville Cemetary. There are no calling hours. The family has requested no flowers and has asked that those who wish contribute
to the Otsego County Heart Fund. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
"Otsego Farmer", April 10, 1912 Nora Osborne Baldwin On Monday, April 8, God called Home, after a short illness, Mrs Nora Osborne
Baldwin, wife of Jacob M. Baldwin of Westville. Mrs Baldwin, although but
forty-three years of age, had lived a life of large usefulness. When a small
child she determined to live for Jesus, and her whole life has been a positive
force for Him. She was the kind of Christian "whose faith and work were bells
of full accord", The purpose of her life seemed to be to obey His will which
she so firmly believed to be always right. Her memory will be treasured by a
large circle of friends for she was the friend of everyone. Contributed by Judy Morgan
April 1912 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Jacob M. Baldwin Nora M. Osborne, wife of Jacob M. Baldwin, passed away Monday
morning at her home in Westville, after an illness of about
six weeks. She was born in the town of Middlefield 43 years
ago, and passed her life in that vicinity. She was a very
prominent and earnest worker in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, of which she was a member, having been the organist
and member of the coir for the greater part of her life. She
will be sadly missed by the church and social circle as well
as the home. She is survived by her husband and one brother,
Herman Osborn, of Cortland, an aunt, Mrs. M. Bice, and
cousin, Mrs. Wm. Eckler, of Westville, besides other
relatives and friends, who have the heart-fel sympathy of the
whole community. The funeral was held from her late home
Thursday, at 1 o’clock, with interment in the family plot in
Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Perley D. Baldwin Dies at Home in Worcester Worcester, Oct. 3-Perley D. Baldwin died at 9 o'clock this morning at his home
on Upper Main street, following a shock which he suffered yesterday. He had been
in poor heath for some time. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. E.L. Martin
of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate, and burial will be at Elk Creek. The deceased was the son of Igraham and Ann (Bostwick) Baldwin, and was born
in Westford April 30, 1860. His marriage to Miss Eva M. Ferris took place at
Schenevus in 1879. She survives him, as do a daughter, Mrs. Orrie Persons, and a son, Ross Baldwin,
both residing in Albany; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters,
Mrs. Annie Magee of Elk Creek, Mrs. Nora Ketell, and Mrs. Fannie Chase, both of
Mohawk, and one brother, Lee Baldwin of Binghamton. Mr. Baldwin has been a resident of Worcester 25 years. He was a member of the
Order of the Maccabees. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
- Philander Baldwin born 5/20/1823 Westville - died 3/10/1862 Middlefield "Freeman's Journal" newspaper of March 14, 1862 Cooperstown, NY "SUICIDE: Dr. Blodget, Coroner, held an inquest on Tuesday last on the body of Philander G.
Baldwin of Middlefield, who committed suicide by hanging himself in his hop house, on the
10th inst. It appeared in evidence before the Coroner's jury, that Mr. Baldwin had been
for two or three months past laboring under temporary derangement, probably caused by
pecuniary losses. He was about 50 years of age, and leaves a wife and several children." Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
Philo Baldwin June 3, 1892 "Otsego Farmer", Otsego Co, NY Westville....Philo Baldwin, an old resident here, died last Saturday; funeral Monday.
He had been sick a long time and suffered very much. He leaves a wife and several
children to mourn. His son Philo of Amsterdam, was home to the funeral and spent two
or three days in town. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Philander R. Baldwin "The Blade", Aug 12, 1922, page 23, col 6, Toledo, Ohio Philander R. Baldwin, aged 78 years, Friday Aug 11, 1922, at his
residence 44 Giant St, Farmington. Philander was born in March
1843 in Westville, NY, the son of Philander and Sarah Ann
Baldwin. Services at his residence Monday at 2 o'clock p.m.
Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Raymond S. Baldwin March 11, 1974 "Oneonta Daily Star", Oneonta, NY Raymond S. Baldwin, 94, of 18 Tilton Avenue, a retired railroad
conductor, died Saturday, March 9 at his home. He was born Nov
4, 1879 at North Blenheim, Schoharie County, a son of Ira and
Mary (Pierce) Baldwin. He married Ellen McGrath on October 25,
1902 in Phoenecia. He was employed as a conductor for the former
Ulster and Delaware Railroad and later the New York Central
Railroad from 1899 until his retirement in 1947. Mr Baldwin had
lived in Oneonta since 1902. He was a member of the Brotherhood
of Railway Conductors. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs Frederick (Marjorie) Loomis,
Edmeston, a sister, Mrs Charles (Mae) Post, 15 Franklin St, a
grandson, three great-grandsons, and one niece. Funeral and
committal services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the
Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta, with the Rev. John Blackman,
pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Edmeston, officiating.
Burial will be later in Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart. Friends
may call at their convenience. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Sabrina Baldwin "The Otsego Farmer", Otsego Co, NY, March 14, 1902 edition Mrs Sabrina Baldwin died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Augusta Baldwin, after a long illness at the age of 83 years. She
had been a great sufferer, and has been tenderly cared for by her daughter. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Susan Baldwin "Oneonta Daily Star", Saturday, Aug 3, 1918 Mrs Susan Baldwin, brief notice of whose death at 1 o’clock Thursday night
appeared in the Star of Friday, was born 67 years ago in the town of Roseboom,
and was a daughter of Garner and Matilda Rhines. All her early life was spent
in that township. She was married 48 years ago to Henry A. Baldwin of the town
of Westford and thereafter resided near Westville until the death of her husband,
three years ago, when she came to Oneonta, and ever since has made her home
with her daughter Mrs. V.J. Ellett, 21 Forest avenue. She had been in failing
health since last June. Mrs Baldwin is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ellett, above named, and by seven
grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, Edwin Rhines, of Afton, and two
sisters, Mrs. Alzina Baldwin of Springfield and Mrs Calvin Walton of Cherry
Valley. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Westville.
A good friend and neighbor and a loving wife and mother. She leaves a wide
circle of friends in the vicinity of her old home who will learn with the deepest
regret of her death. Prayer service for Mrs. Baldwin will be held at noon on
Sunday. Rev. J. C. Johnson officiating after which the body will be taken to
Westville, where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church of which she
was a long time member. Rev. N. B. Ripley of Milford will officiate and interment
will be beside her husband in the family plot in the Westville cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Solomon Baldwin The funeral services of the late Solomon Baldwin were held at the M.E. church
at Schenevus, Sunday. He lived to the advanced age of 86 years. During the early part of his life he
was an active business man, and handled large sums of money. The greater part
of his life was spent in Westford, Worcester and Schenevus. As far as our business
relations with the deceased extended we found him fair and honorable to a penny.
The following remarks was made in our presence by a prominent man of this town,
who has known him all his life; "He made the best assessor the town of Worcester
ever had." He was an excellent judge of property and showed a desire to deal
justly by all. Since the death of his wife he has been cared for by his daughter,
Miss Jane Baldwin, who has ever been kind and devoted to her aged father, giving
him the very best of care to the hour of his death. The unfortunate circumstances brought out by the disagreement of the family about
here the remains should be interred is sincerely regretted by all right thinking
people. It seems to us that the arrangements made by the daughter, with whom he
lived and died, and who was carrying out the well-known wishes of the deceased
should have been respected and fully carried out. Other matters of difference
could be settled by the courts at a suitable time. The remains will probably repose in the Chase vault until the "final resting
place" be determined by the courts. (Worcester Times, 26 February 1891) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Sumner Baldwin For Over a Year He has Breathed Trough a Silver Tube Sumner Baldwin died at his residence in New York on Monday morning. The
announcement of his demise will occasion no surprise among citizens who
were generally aware of the serious nature of his illness and who had
come to look upon death as something likely to occur at any time. The most
skilled physicians were employed with the hope that life might be prolonged,
but without avail. The cause of death was dry, cancer of the throat. The disease was contracted
over two years ago while Mr. Baldwin was a member of the New York police force,
and at first it occasioned no alarm. As it progressed, Mr. Baldwin's breathing
became effected and a year ago in February an operation was performed. A
subsequent operation became necessary the following May and at that time a tube
was inserted in the throat to enable him to breathe. This affected his organs of
speech and he was able to talk only in whispers. Of late he had been able to take
only liquid nourishment. It was expected to perform an operation leading to the
removal of the cancer, and he was brought here for that purpose but he became
weaker and returned to New York about a week ago. A change for the worse occurred
several days ago and he died. Deceased was a brother of John Baldwin of this place and had a great many
relatives and friends hereabouts. He was born in East Worcester 49 years ago.
When he was two years old his parents moved to Westford where he lived until he
grew to young manhood. He was 28 years old when he became a member of the
Metropolitan police force on which he served 18 ½ years and until illness
compelled him to retire. Funeral services were held from the New York residence
Wednesday and the remains were brought here and interred in the family plot in
Maple Grove cemetery last evening. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
"The Daily Star", Oneonta, NY, Monday March 21, 1994 Vernon J. Baldwin COOPERSTOWN-Vernon J. Baldwin, 92, died Thursday, March 17, 1994, at The
Meadows. He was born Dec. 28, 1901, in Westville, the son of George R.
And Effie (Cook) Baldwin. He married Mildred H. Mahan on July 7, 1928,
in Cooperstown; she died May 7, 1984. A lifelong area resident, Mr. Baldwin
graduated from Milford High School. He was employed as a manager of the Mohican
Farm and the Spaulding Estate for 19 years. Following its sale to the Clark
family, he continued his employment as manager of Mohican Manor and the Mohican
Farm for 32 years. Mr. Baldwin retired in April of 1972, following 51 years of
managing the estate and farm. He had been a resident of the Clara Welch
Thanksgiving Home, Cooperstown, for many years prior to entering The Meadows in
November of 1993. He was a member of the Cooperstown Presbyterian Church,
and a former member of the board of Middlefield Historical Association. He is survived by two nephews, Robert and Stephen Winsor; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Ingalls, Connell & Dow Funeral
Home, Cooperstown, with the Rev. John Best, pastor of the Cooperstown
Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be later in the Hartwick Seminary
Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience after 2 p.m. today at the
Ingalls, Connell & Dow Funeral Home, Cooperstown. Arrangements are by the Ingalls, Connell & Dow Funeral Home, Cooperstown. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Albert V. "Abe" Bagnardi Sr. Albert Victor 'Abe' Bagnardi Sr., 76, of Oneonta, died unexpectedly,
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006. He was born March 24, 1930, in Oneonta, the son of John and Josephine
A. (DeFiore) Bagnardi. Abe graduated from Oneonta High School in
the class of 1947 and then DeVry Technology Institute for
Electronics, Chicago, Ill., in 1952. On Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1987, Abe married his sweetheart, Carol
Ann Bridger, at the home of Diz and Jo Ann LaMonica in Oneonta.
A jack of all trades, Abe worked with his father, John, building
and remodeling homes in Oneonta. From 1952 to 1967, he worked for
Oneonta Video Inc., as the general manager and chief engineer for
cable TV systems in New York state that entailed all phases of
the system operation and he was in charge of personnel and the
business offices. Abe also owned and operated the Travelers
Motel, Restaurant and Golf Course in Oneonta, Portlandville Video
Inc. and several apartment houses in the Oneonta area. In 1981, he worked in automotive sales selling Ford, Mercury,
Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth vehicles, and from 1988 to
1995, he owned and operated Cal-Dot Enterprise. He specialized in
all phases of home construction, cabinet work and remodeling. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Prior Faithful Navigator
of fourth degree), the Oneonta BPOE Post 1312 and the Oneonta
Country Club. Abe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who
will be deeply missed. Abe is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 20 years,
Carol Ann Bagnardi, of Oneonta; two faithful companions, Callie
and Domino; one daughter, Cynthia Bagnardi of Tucson, Ariz.; one
son, Albert Victor Bagnardi Jr. of Cape Cod, Mass.; two
grandchildren, Travis and Amanda Bagnardi of Cape Cod, Mass.; a
dear aunt, Marge Mathews of Oneonta; two sisters, Angelina
Lombardo of Albany and JoAnn Welge of West Va.; a sister-in-law
and brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Diz LaMonica of Oneonta; one
stepson, Tom Liddle of West Oneonta; as well as many wonderful
friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Josephine A. Bagnardi;
and two brothers-in-law, Pat Lombardo and Rich Welge. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,
Oneonta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, 321 Prospect St.,
Watertown, NY 13601 or the SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28,
Cooperstown, New York 13326, in loving memory of Albert Victor
Bagnardi Sr. Condolences may be made online by visiting www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Published in The Daily Star on 12/27/2006.
Walter C. Ball Walter C. Ball, 86, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at A.O. Fox
Nursing Home in Oneonta. He was born Jan. 27, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Walter K. and
Ethel (Mighall) Ball. Walter was a United States Army Air Corps veteran, serving during
World War II. He married Evelyn Carroza on April 21, 1946, in Newark, N.J. She
predeceased him May 22, 1986. Walter was employed for Xerox in Rochester as an engineer. After
retirement in 1982, he moved to Schenevus. He is survived by his children, Linda and her husband, Myron,
Romanczak of Rochester, Walter and his wife, Bonnie, Ball of
California, and Lorraine Anderson of Rochester; two grandsons,
Shawn Curran and Cainan Anderson. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the
Heller Funeral Home in Schenevus, with Elliott P. DuBois
officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Schenevus Cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.hellerfuneralhome.com. The Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., in Schenevus, is serving the
family. Published in The Daily Star on 10/23/2006.
Sarah Ballard "Richfield Springs Mercury", Dec 8, 1910 Mrs Alfred Ballard (Sarah Campbell) committed suicide Saturday
night at her home on Delaware St. taking carbolic acid. It
is claimed that financial problems caused her to take her
life. Mrs Ballard had been married three times. She is survived by six children: four daughters: Myrtle, Lena,
and Hazel, two sons: Guy and Floyd, children of her 1st
husband named Perkins and married daughter Mrs T. Ayers, also
by her 1st husband, her father, Fenimore Campbell, two
brothers: Charles and Grant Campbell, Middlefield, and a
sister Rose. Her maiden name was Emma Campbell. contributed by Judy Morgan
Nicholas Banker The Morris Chronicle, July 16, 1879. Vol. XIII, No. 23, Whole No. 643. BANKER.- In Westford, July 6th, Nicholas Banker, aged 46 years. During the rebellion he served in the 121st regiment. (page 3)
Louis C. Barber Louis C. Barber, 82, of Wells Bridge, passed away Monday evening,
Feb. 12, 2007, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. He was born June 27, 1924, in the town of Butternuts, the son of the
late Milton and Irene (Carvin) Barber. He was married to Marguerite Wilber on June 27, 1947, in Unadilla.
Louis was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States
Army from 1943 until 1946. Louie was well-known for his carpentry skills throughout the Tri-Town
area; he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was known for his
butcher shop, and his unique form of mounting deer antlers was
enjoyed by many local hunters. He enjoyed staying at home taking care of his garden, chickens and
occasionally raising pheasants, turkeys and quail. Louie will be greatly missed by his grandchildren and great-grandson.
He was a founding member of the Wells Bridge Fire Department and
served as fire chief for 16 years. He also held several positions
in the Otsego County Fire Service. He was a life member of the Unadilla Rod and Gun Club and Unadilla
American Legion Post No. 578. Louie is survived by his wife, Marguerite D. Barber, of Wells Bridge;
his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Ellen Barber of Wells
Bridge and Jerry and Lorrie Barber of Wells Bridge; his
grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Erik, Kaleigh, Ethan and Korrin;
and his great-grandson, Shea. He is also survived by his sisters,
Letha Padgett of Oregon and Leona McHenry of Norwich; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers and a sister, Tom, Paul and
Elouise. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at the
Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla, with the Rev.
Dr. Lyle D. Linder of Franklin, officiating. Interment will be later in East Sidney Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, when the family will be in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Wells Bridge Fire and Auxiliary Department. Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main
St., Unadilla, under the supervision of James S. Westcott and
James C. Magee, funeral directors. Published in The Daily Star on 2/14/2007.
Charles H. Barnes Charles H. Barnes, 93, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at A.O.
Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was born Dec. 3, 1913, in Oneonta, the son of Howard and Harriett
Ida Barnes. Charlie married Lucy Wilber on Aug. 20, 1934, in Oneonta.
He worked for D&H Railroad, Scintilla, Grand Union groceries, and
then retired from Oneonta Grocery at the age of 65.
Charlie was a member of the Elm Park United Methodist Church in
Oneonta and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucy Barnes of Oneonta; his
son, David, and wife Jody Barnes of Oneonta; and a cousin. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Barnes.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at
the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta, with the
Rev. Eileen J. Cornwell, pastor of the Elm Park United Methodist
Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.lhpfuneralhome.com. Contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative
Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 12/11/2006.
S. Catherine Barnes Sara Catherine Barnes, 83, of Oneonta, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006,
at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. Born Sept. 10, 1922, in West Oneonta, she was the daughter of the
late Harry and Ella (Oliver) Ford. Catherine was a homemaker. She married Alford O. Barnes in Otego on
July 27, 1949. He pre-deceased her in September of 1991.
She is survived by her two sons, Frederick D. and Thomas P.
Barnes of Oneonta; one brother, Jim Ford of Oneonta;
sisters-in-law, Marion Ford of Otego, Jean Ford of Oneonta, and
Lena Barnes of West Davenport; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; and one brother, Ralph Ford.
Family will receive friends at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357
Main St., Oneonta, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. A
funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing at
1 p.m. with the Rev. Eileen Cornwell, pastor of the Elm Park
United Methodist Church, offici-ating. Interment will be in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elm
Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820
or to the West Oneonta Fire Department, West Oneonta, NY 13861. Arrangements are being handled by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 8/7/2006.
Margaret C. Barnhart Margaret C. Barnhart, 87, a lifelong area resident, passed away
peacefully Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, in the A.O. Fox Memorial
Hospital, Oneonta. The daughter of the late Corbin and Margaret Calkins, she was born
April 30, 1919, in the Town of Walton. Mrs. Barnhart was a homemaker, home health-care worker, and had been
employed at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, as a cook. She was
a hard-working woman who enjoyed working until she was 82.
Margaret Barnhart is survived by two sons, Robert (Gail) Barnhart
of Walton and David Barnhart of Delhi; a daughter, Beverly (Mike)
Soldan of Franklin; and a sister, Amelia MacDonald of Whitesboro.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tina Burman, Deb Wood,
Bob Barnhart, Lisa Barnhart and James Barnhart; and her nine
great-grandchildren, Jared, Dustin, Tanner, Logan Klayton,
Emilee, Kazlynn and Leslie, and Sara. Friends and family may call Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 28. Burial will be in the Walton Cemetery, Walton. Memorial contributions in memory of Margaret Barnhart may be made to
Plymouth Community Church, County Route 21, Walton, NY 13856.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com. Published in The Daily Star on 12/27/2006.
Utica Press Avery P. Barringer, Columbia Center, Dies Columbia Center, June 17-[1932] Avery Peasley Barringer, 80, well known resident of this village, died tonight following
an illness of two or three weeks' duration. Mr. Barringer was born in Milford, April 15, 1852, son of Anna Peasley and Fred Barringer,
For 17 years he lived in Monticello{Richfield}, where he was a prominent cheese-maker. He
has been a resident of Columbia Center for 10 years. The deceased was a member of the West
Exeter Methodist Church. Surviving besides his widow, are five daughters: Mrs. John Strauss, Whitesboro, Mrs. George
Smith, Utica, Mrs. Guy Walker, Richfield Springs, Miss Emma Barringer, Columbia Center,
Mrs. John Rausschke, Utica; two sons: Munson A. Barringer, Litchfield and Fred A. Barringer,
Columbia Center; one sister, Miss Emma A. Barringer, Troy. The funeral will be held from the family home in this village Monday afternoon at 2, E.S.T.
Interment will be made in Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs. Contributed by Jane Flannery
Harry E. Barton Harry E. Barton, 85, joined his wife, Betty, and the Lord on
Wednesday, April 11, 2007. He died at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in
Oneonta. Arrangements are pending with the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral
Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 4/12/2007. Harry Erford Barton A committal service with military honors for Harry Erford Barton, who
died April 11, 2007, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007, in
Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Rev. Mel Farmer officiating. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home in Oneonta is serving the
family. Published in The Daily Star on 4/18/2007.
G. Joseph Basalyga G. Joseph Basalyga, 71, Scranton, Pa., formerly of Oneonta, died at
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., Monday, May 7,
2007. He and his wife, Rita, would have celebrated their 48th wedding
anniversary May 9. Joe was retired from Astrocom Electronics. He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie, Beaverton, Ore., and
Francene and her husband, Michael Johnson, Springfield, Va.; and
one granddaughter, Madeline Johnson. At Joe's request, there will be no calling hours or services.
Memorials may be made to AseraCare Home Health, 749 Northern
Blvd., Clarks Green, PA 18411 or St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015. Published in The Daily Star on 5/17/2007.
Electa Baulf The Morris Chronicle, May 1, 1878, Vol. XII, No. 12, Whole No. 580. April 15.- In Morris, Electa Jane, wife of Edward Baulf, and daughter of Andrew J. Eldred, aged 28 years and 6 months. (page 3)
Friday, December 28, 1888 The Otsego Farmer Died Mrs. Betsey C. (Jewell) Bates At Westville, Dec. 15th, Betsey, widow of the late T.I. Bates, in
the 80th year of her age. (Daughter of Whitney Jewell and Abigail Salisbury. She is buried
at Westville Cemetery with her husband, Thomas Irving Bates.) Contributed by Michelle Culletto
December 24, 1920 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Whitney Bates (Eudelpha “Delpha” Thompson) The death of Mrs. Whitney Bates took place, Thursday morning at
12:45 o’clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Gardner on
Susquehanna avenue, Cooperstown. Mrs. Bates was born in Elk
Creek in 1853 and is survived by her husband, who has been
her companion for twenty-five years. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Friday, November 17, 1933 The Otsego Farmer Mr. Irving F. Bates Irving F. Bates, an aged resident of Westville, passed away at
his late home Saturday at 12:30 a.m. Death was due to the
infirmities of age. Irving Fenimore Bates was born July 23, 1849. He was the
youngest of a family of eight children born to Thomas I. and
Betsey (Jewell) Bates. He was married on December 30, 1874, to Olevia Ferris, who
survives. Mrs. Bates has been an invalid in bed for nearly
two years. To her will go the sympathy of a large circle of
friends. Mr. Bates also is survived by one son, Seeber T. Bates, four
granddaughters, Marion O., Dorothy C., and Winifred L. Bates
and Mrs. Lynn Green; one great granddaughter, Drusilla E.
Green; also by three nieces, maud L. Dutton of Westville,
Mrs. Harold Marble of Maryland and Mrs. Arthur Scott of
Milford. While Mr. Bates was not a member of any church, he was a loyal
friend and supporter of the Baptist church at Westville all
of his life. In politics he was a Democrat, casting his
first presidential vote for Horace Greeley in 1872. Mr. Bates lived his entire life in the house where he was born on
the old family homestead that his grandfather and father
cleared out of the wilderness in the township of Middlefield. During his entire life, he was an ardent sportsman, finding much
recreation in hunting and fishing, and was a keen observer of
nature. He could remember the days when the wild pigeon was
on of the chief game birds of this section. Mr. Bates had a cheerful disposition and genial manner which
endeared him to a large circle of friends and acquaintances
who will mourn his passing. Contributed by Michele Culletto
The Otsego Farmer Thursday, September 29, 1960 OBITUARY MISS MARIAN BATES Miss Marian Bates, aged 57 of Westville, died Saturday morning at
the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, after a long, illness. Miss Bates was born in Westville on October 21, 1902, the
daughter of Seeber and Myrtle (Garlock) Bates. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Martin Parslow of Cherry
valley, Mrs. Chris Hanson of Cooperstown and Mrs. Raymond
Weller of Westville. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday from the
Tillapaugh Funeral Home in Milford, with the Rev. Philip
Pitcher, pastor of the Milford Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial was in Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
The Otsego Farmer Friday, February 4, 1944 Mrs. Seeber Bates Mrs. Myrtle Flora (Garlock) Bates, wife of Seeber T. Bates, died
Thursday night, January 27th, at the Bassett hospital,
Cooperstown, where she had been a pneumonia patient for a
week. Born in Portlandville. November 24, 1880. a daughter of William
and Emma (Westcott) Garlock. She was a member of the
Westville Methodist church, Ladies' Aid Society, Grange, Home
Bureau and of the Cherry Valley Eastern Star. Surviving besides her husband are four daughters: Marion, at
home, Mrs. Mildred Green, Mrs. Dorothy Hanson and Mrs.
Winifred Weller, all of Westville; seven grandchildren; two
brothers, Howard Garlock. Portlandville, and Nellis Garlock,
Westville and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Robinson, Westville. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Methodist
church, preceded by private praver services at the home. The
Rev. Wilbur C. Dodge, pastor, officiated and burial was in
the Westville cemetery. Bearers were: Howard Tabor, Clifton
Price, Fulton Patterson, Ambrose Green, Ernest Jewell and
Fred Ottaway. The many floral pieces showed the high esteem
in which she was held. Pieces were sent by Methodist Ladies'
Aid society, Home Bureau, Grange, Cherry Valley Eastern Star,
Otsego Forest Products Co-Operative association, Directors of
County Insurance company and community. Attending from out-of-town were: Miss Drusilla Green of Syracuse;
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ferris of Oneonta,Merlon Garlock and
Howard Garlock of Portlandville, Mr. and Mrs. George Dubben
of Middlefield, Arthur Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strong,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daley, Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, Mr.
and Mrs. John Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. William Eckler, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Eckler of Milford, Mrs. Paul Aspinwall and Mrs.
Bertha Price of Oneonta, Mr. and Mrs. Aldon Ottoway of
Bowerstown. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Friday, May 29, 1936 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Olevia Bates Mrs. Olevia Bates, aged eighty-two years, widow of Irving Bates,
died Sunday afternoon after a long illness. She had been a
member of the Baptist Church for over fifty years. She
leaves one son, Seeber T. Bates of this place; four
granddaughters, Marion and Winifred Bates and Mrs. Lynn Green
of this place and Mrs. Chris Hanson of Milford; one brother,
Reid Ferris of this place and a great granddaughter, Drusilla
Green. Mrs. Bates was born here February 23rd 1854. She was married to
Irving Bates, December 30th 1874, who died November 11th,
1933. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock with three officiating pastors, the
Rev. W.A. Miller of the Baptist church, the Rev. W.P. Webb of
the M.E. church, and the Rev. N.B. Ripley, retired. Burial
was made in the family plot in Westville Cemetery. (She was the daughter of Walter and Caroline Twellinger Ferris) Contributed by Michele Culletto
The Otsego Farmer January 11, 1895 Samuel Bates Samuel Bates, late of Oneonta, died last week at the home of his
daughter in Worcester, after a few days illness, aged about
70 years. Mr. Bates was born in Washington County, and was
one of eight children. One brother, Jonathan, survives him.
Samuel Bates came to this county with his parents when about
20 years of age, and soon after married a daughter of the
late Moses Rich, Esq., then a prominent business man in this
vicinity. He bought from the Rowers tract a farm and
commenced to clear and improve it; he built a home where his
son, Frank, now lives. By industry and economy he succeeded
inlaying by a competence of this world’s goods, and in 1865
he took out a life insurance policy for $5,000, paying an
annual premium of $222.75, amounting at the time of his death
to something more than $9,000. --- Mr. and Mrs. Bates
brought up a family of six children, whom I think are all
surviving. After the death of his first wife, which occurred
several years ago, Mr. Bates married Miss DeEtte Waters, and
most of the time since they have lived at Oneonta. Mr. Bates
was long known as a kind neighbor and a good citizen. He was
a member of the Martial band, and active in the Methodist
church. In earlier years he love the fox chase, fishing and
other sports, and in all he was a Christian gentleman. The
funeral and Interment took place at Westville, the past of
the church at Worcester officiating. Contributed by Michele Culletto
The Otsego Farmer Friday, January 8, 1959 OBITUARY WESTVILLE SEEBER T. BATES Seeber T. Bates, aged 80, of Westville, died in the Mary Imogene
Bassett Hospital on Saturday. Mr. Bates, was born April 8, 1878, in Westville, the son of
Irving and Olevia (Ferris) Bates. He married Myrtle Garlock
on December 25, 1901. She died in January, 1944. He was a member of the Westville Methodist Church, Westville
Grange and Cherry Valley Lodge, F. & A. M. He was an original
director and for 15 years a director of the Otsego County
Forest Products Association. For many years, he was a
director ofthe Otsego County Farmers Fire Insurance Co., and
was supervisor of the Town of Middlefield for eight years. Surviving are four daughters, Marion, at home, Mrs. Martin
Parslow of Cherry Villey, Mrs. Chris Hanson of Cooperstown
and Mrs. Raymond Weller of Westville; 14 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren, three cousins and an aunt. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Tuesday in the Methodist
Church in Westville, with the Rev. Philip N. Pitcher, pastor,
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Walter A. Miller, pastor of
the Hartwick Baptist Church. Burial will be later in
Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Saturday, September 18, 1886 The Otsego Farmer DIED Thomas I. Bates At Westville, September 13th , Thomas I. Bates, aged 81 years, 9
months, and 7 days. Contributed by Michele Culletto
February 10, 1922 The Otsego Farmer Whitney Bates The death of Whitney bates occurred at his home at Westbille on
Friday morning, February 3, 1922, at about 10:30 o’clock,
after a short illness caused by a shock which he suffered a
few days preceding. He had lived almost his whole life at
Westville and was a well known and highly respected citizen.
He was about eighty years old. His wife died about two years
ago. He is survived by two brothers, Irving, of Westville,
and Aaron, of Crumhorn and also by two nieces and two
nephews. He also leaves a host of friends. The funeral took
place Monday at 1 o’clock at the house, the Rev. G.H. Manhold
of the Baptist church officiating, with burial in the
Westville cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
January 17, 1919 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Willis A. Bates Mrs. Luella A. Bates, wife of Willis A. Bates, died at her home
in Scranton Pennsylvania, Tuesday, January 14th, of cancer of
the stomach. She had been in failing health for about a
year. Mrs. Bates was fifty-nine years of age and was born in
the Town of Middlefield, being the daughter of George J. and
Lucy Bowers. She was married to Willis A. Bates, also of the
town of Middlefield, October 26, 1881, and they lived in the
vicinity of Cooperstown until 1892 when they went to
Scranton, Pa., where they have since resided. Besides the husband, Willis A. Bates, the sruving relative are as
follows: a son, Lewis G. Bates, engage in Y.M.C.A. work in
Peking, China; a son, Phillip R. Bates and two daughters,
Mrs. H.E. Moore and Miss Laura H. Bates all of Scranton; two
sisters, Mrs. Frank D. Clyde of Richfield Springs and Mrs.
Charles H. Schofield of Mohawk; and one brother, George M.
Bowers of Schenectady. Mrs. Bates was for many years a faithful member of the Baptist
church, both she and her husband having been formerly members
of the corporation church. Many friends and acquaintances in Cooperstown and vicinity will
learn with much regret of her death and will sincerely
sympathize with the bereaved relatives. The funeral was held at her late home in Scranton, Tuesday
evening, January 14th and the body was brought to Cooperstown
for interment, Wednesday. Contributed by Michele Culleto
Cora Beach July 21, 1990 Oneonta, NY Cora B. Beach Mrs. Floyd (Cora B.) Beach, 80, formerly of Oneonta, died Thursday, July 19,
1990 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. She was born June 4, 1910
in the town of Westford, the daughter of Edsal and Libbie M. (Van DerVeer)
baldwin. She was married to Floyd Beach who predeceased her. She had been
a lifetime resident of the Oneonta area. She had resided in the East End on
Route 7, Oneonta, for several years. Since March of 1988 she had been a
resident in the Garden-View Manor Home For Adults at Otego. While living in
Oneonta, she attended the First Baptist Church. She is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Leon (Viola) Smith, Oxford Veterans Home, Oxford, and Mrs.
Herbert (Mae) Roberts, Cobleskill; one brother, Raymond Baldwin of Richfield
Springs; nieces, nephews, as well as cousins. Private funeral services will be held at the Bookout Funeral Home, 357 Main
St., Oneonta, with the Rev. David Faulk, Interim Pastor of The First Baptist
Church of Oneonta, officiating. Burial will be in the Westville Cemetery, Westville. Visitation is private. Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
Genevieve M. Beams Genevieve M. Beams, 92, of Oneonta, passed away Wednesday, July 26,
2006, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in August at St. Mary's
Church, with date and time to appear in a later edition of The
Daily Star. Arrangements by Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 7/27/2006.
Evelyn D. Beckley OTEGO – Evelyn Dorothy Beckley, 82, passed away peacefully in her
sleep Thursday, May 17, 2007, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta. She was born June 15, 1924, in Oneonta, the daughter of Arnold Ralph
and Grace (Hoyt) Condon. She married George L. Beckley in Oneonta. He predeceased her Aug. 2,
1986. Evelyn at one time worked at the Oneonta Dress Factory. She was a
waitress at various Oneonta restaurants and retired as a manager
at The Wash House in Oneonta. She was a member of the Otego United Methodist Church and was a past
member of the Otego Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Evelyn was an avid reader, who enjoyed playing pinochle and
pitch. She loved to spend time with her sons and grandchildren
and will be especially missed by her Pekingese, Jo-Jo. She is survived by her two sons, David and his wife, Kimberly,
Beckley of Milford and Carl Beckley of Otego; grandchildren,
Kyle, Erik, Savannah and Taylor Beckley; sister-in-law, Doris
Beckley of Wells Bridge; nieces and nephews, Edward and Nettie
Kelly, Ronald and Nancy Condon, John and the late Susan Beckley,
Phillip and Linda Beckley, Shirley and Jack Myers, Sally and
David Smith and Linda and Claudio Mastroianni. She was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Condon, and three sisters,
Kathleen Goodman, Alice Haull and baby Jane. Calling hours will be held from noon until the service time at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral
Home, Oneonta, with the Rev. Robert E. Kersten, pastor at the
Otego United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
On line condolences may be made at www.lhpfuneralhome.com. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St. in Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star from 5/19/2007 - 5/21/2007.
May/June 1907 The Albany Evening Journal Burial of William D. Becker Funeral services were held this afternoon over the remains of
William D. Becker at his home in Churchtown, Columbia county
and at the mortuary chapel, Cedar park cemetery, where the
interment was made beside the body of his wife, who died in
this city April 9 at the age of 82. mr. Becker was in his
eighty-sixth year, and the father of Mrs. Charles A.
Hollenbeck of this city with whom he spent this past winter.
He was a native of Otsego county but had spent the greater
part of his life in Colubia county. He was highly esteemed
by all who knew him and rounded out a well spent long life.
Two daughters Mrs. Hollenbeck of this city and Mrs.
Rensselaer Loucks of churchtown and three sisters, Mrs.
Margaret A Nellis of Schenevus, Mrs. Julia Bice and Mrs.
Gertrude Osborn of Westville, Otsego county, survive. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Anne Bedell 2/8/1920 "Sidney Enterprise", Sidney, NY Native of Otsego Co, NY Mrs Albert Bedell was 58 years of age. She was a native of Westville, Otsego Co.
Her maiden name was Annie Baldwin, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Philo Baldwin, and
she was the youngest of a large family of children. She was united in marriage
to Mr Bedell Oct 17, 1883. Following their marriage they moved to a farm near
Merrickville which they continuously occupied until about five years ago when
they moved to this village. After their children had grown up and married they
had accumulated a small petence and they had settled in our village to enjoy
their sunset. As she had always been industrious in her life on the farm, she
anticipated years of happiness in the days that were coming. Much illness had
prevented her enjoyment of those days. Her funeral was held this afternoon at her home at 2 o'clock. Rev. A.D. Finch
was officiating clergyman. Burial was in Prospect HIll cemetery. She is survived
by her husband, the daughter mentioned, and one son, Delmar of this village. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Hannah Beers The Morris Chronicle, May 24, 1871. In New Lisbon, 19th inst., Mrs. Hannah Beers, aged 77 years and 10 days. (page 3)
Irene Elizabeth Beers Irene Elizabeth Beers, 85, of Schenevus, and formerly of Davenport,
passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital,
Oneonta. She was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Cobleskill, to Floyd and Rebecca
Overlay. She was married to Nicholas W. Beers Sr. on April 12, 1941, in
Davenport. He predeceased her July 15, 1985.
A housewife, she maintained homes in Davenport and then Bovina and
moved to Schenevus 10 years ago. She is remembered for her loving care-giving skills of family and
friends. Her hobbies included feeding the many birds in her yard, crocheting
and the daily word puzzles in The Daily Star. Her family and
grandchildren were very important to her. She is survived by her two children, a daughter, Mary Sue and Harvey
Banks of Schenevus and a son, Nicholas and Patti Beers of Texas; her
brother, Charles and Vera Brown of Arkansas; her sister, Kathleen
Brown of South Carolina; half-brothers, Robert and Dolores Brown of
Schoharie, George Brown of Alabama and Charles and Lillian Brown,
also of Alabama. She also has eight grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Four brothers predeceased her, Carlton, Leon, Lester and Raymond. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006,
at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Davenport, with the Rev. Nola Anderson
of the Davenport United Methodist Church, officiating. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20, 2006. Burial will follow the service in Davenport Cemetery, Davenport.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Schenevus Emergency
Squad or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Davenport. Published in The Daily Star on 10/20/2006.
Ellen Beirne Ellen Beirne (nee Heimlich), 63, of Hillview Drive, passed away as a
result of ALS on Friday afternoon, April 20, 2007. She had the
comfort of her loving family beside her. Ellen was born Feb. 4, 1944, in Schenectady, daughter of the late
Shirley and Mary Tricarico Heimlich of Guilderland. A graduate of Guilderland High School "Class of 1962," she attended
the State University College at Oneonta, where she received
bachelor's and master's degrees in education, as well as a
certificate of supervision of student teachers. On June 21, 1966, she was united in marriage with Gene Beirne in the
Cotton End Church, Bedfordshire, England, UK. While in the UK,
Ellen and her husband made numerous trips to the continent and
around the UK. Ellen's first teaching job was at Clapham Road School in Bedford,
Bedfordshire, UK. She taught there, and lived in England, for
three years during her husband's military service. Upon returning
to the U.S., she was employed for three years as an elementary
teacher in Sidney. In 1972, Ellen was hired as an elementary
teacher at the Richfield Springs Central School District. She
kept this position until her retirement in 2001. While at Richfield Springs, Ellen began a Science Club. This led to
many wonderful science fairs. Students also got involved in
raising money through various projects to save the Brazilian rain
forest. Her lifelong interest in pets led her to also raise
money, collect food (younger students called her the 'et food
lady), and support the Herkimer CountyHumane Society. Later she
would be on the board and help reorganize the Humane Society,
developing the by-laws, putting it on a sound financial footing,
Mutt Strut and set procedures. She also was secretary for a
number of years. She also served on the Education Committee as a board member and did
many programs for area schools and organizations, speaking on the
importance of pet responsibility. At Richfield Springs Central School, she developed the Heart Program
(Honors Enrichment and Recognition Team). It consisted of
year-long enrichment activities for students. Students looked
forward to the camping trips and Challenge Course at Clark's Gym
that wrapped the year up. Ellen had a strong sense of community; she was a Girl Scout leader, a
member of the Richfield Springs Fire Department Auxiliary and a
member of the Bridge Club. Ellen was an active sailor. Her first taste of ocean sailing was
while living in the UK. She sailed on the North Sea. Over a
period of 28 years, she and her husband owned three different
sail boats. Upon retirement in 2001, they sailed/motored their
boat "Compass Rose" from Lake Ontario to Key West. They spent the
last four winters sailing in the Keys and the Bahamas. After
Ellen was diagnosed with ALS, they sold the boat and canceled
their plans to move to France for two years. In addition to sailing, she was an avid reader. Her students have
fond memories of her reading to them on a daily basis. In her
retirement she took up scrapbooking. Each segment of their
retirement was placed in a scrapbook. In her quiet moments, she
enjoyed stitchery. Her favorite animal was the otter and she
treasured her large collection of ceramic and glass otters.
Christmas being her favorite holiday, she also enjoyed collecting
Santas. Ellen was a teacher with standards for herself and her students. She
dealt with her ALS in the same way she dealt with life: with
courage and determination. The illness that caused her death
never got her down. She will always be remembered by the many friends she made wherever
she went and will be missed by all. Surviving are her husband of 40-plus years, Gene Beirne; two
daughters, Dayle Barra and her husband, Robert, and Terri
Norrbom; three grandchildren, Erica and Darren Norrbom and Joseph
Barra; as well as her great-grandson, Connor Dyn, all of
Richfield Springs; and a brother, Robert Heimlich of New Mexico. The funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ
Uniting, Richfield Springs. The Rev. William Harkins, church
pastor, and the Rev. Fr. Michael Guzik, a former student of
Ellen's, will officiate. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends in J.
Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield
Springs, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the
Herkimer County Humane Society, PO Box 73, Mohawk, NY 13407.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Published in The Daily Star on 4/24/2007.
Cora S. Belden AUBURN, Ala. _ Cora Slawson Belden, 94, a resident of Auburn, Ala.,
since 1995 and a long-term resident of Manlius and Oneonta,
passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2007, in her
apartment at Azalea Place in Auburn. The oldest of 10 children, she was born March 22, 1912, on her
parents dairy farm in Meredith, the daughter of the late George
Franklin and Florence Fisher Slawson. She married Merrell Elmer Lewis on Feb. 16, 1935, in Great Bend, Pa..
He predeceased her May 2, 1972. On Aug. 17, 1973, she married
Charles A Belden in Manlius. He predeceased her Oct. 1, 1995. Cora graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a
degree in art education and she taught art in the public schools
for many years in upstate New York. After retiring in 1970, she
took up tole painting and flower arranging, competing
successfully in numerous competitions sponsored by the National
Council of State Garden Clubs. She loved children and was a Sunday school teacher for many years at
the First Baptist Church, Oneonta. She also loved golf, which she
played until the age of 88. Cora was particularly proud of being named a co-recipient in 1979
with her husband, Charles, of the Otsego County Award for Civic
Achievement. Cora is survived by two sisters, Jeanne Bryden of Oneonta and
Jeanette Bradshaw of Scotia; and one brother, Larry (Jean Burns)
Slawson, of Farmingdale, N.J.; two sons, Kent B. (Nancy Bailey)
Lewis of Albany, Ga., and Philip M. (Sandra Clark) Lewis of
Auburn, Ala.; and two stepsons, Michael (Karen Stewart) Belden of
Concord, N.C., and Stephen Belden of Oneonta. She is also
survived by four grandchildren, Tamara Lewis of Afton, Tanya
(Michael) Lutz of Elbridge, Erin Lewis of Portland, Ore., and
Benjamin Lewis of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren,
Michael and Nicholas Lutz. A funeral service will be held at 1030 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Auburn, Ala., with a reception to
follow in the Carolyn Draughon parish hall. Cora will be interred with her first husband, Merrell Lewis, in
Middleburgh in early August. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Charles A.
Belden Scholarship fund, College Foundation Office, 308 Netzer
Administration Building, SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
13820-4015 or Springbrook, 2705 State Highway 28, Oneonta, NY
13820-3153. Published in The Daily Star on 1/20/2007.
Garnet E. L. Bell Garnet E. L. Bell, 93, formerly of Maple Grove, Morris, passed away
Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Valley View Manor, Norwich, where he had
been a resident for the past several years. He was born in Canada on Jan. 2, 1914, the son of John H. and
Margaret Jeanette (McMurray) Bell. He was married to Marion (Dimon) Bell on Jan. 18, 1935. She died Nov.
18, 1997. He was a lifelong area dairy farmer. In his younger years, he was a
very active bowler and had been a member of the Dairymen's
League. He is survived by a son, Douglas G. Bell, of Unadilla; and a
daughter, Joan Bell, of Plattsburgh; a brother, Byron Hugh Bell;
several grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Ivan William, Alan Whitney, Elsie
Augusta and Harold Bell. He also was predeceased by a son, Murray W.
Bell, who died Nov. 8, 1956, as result of an auto accident while on
leave from the Navy. Private calling hours will be held Sunday, March 11, 2007, at the
Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. Graveside services will be held in Brookside Cemetery in
Gilbertsville in the spring. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the
Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 in his
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. Published in The Daily Star on 3/9/2007.
Edna Kathleen Gladstone Benedict Edna Kathleen Gladstone Benedict, 99, of Oneonta, and formerly of
Andes, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007, at A.O. Fox Memorial
Hospital in Oneonta. She was born March 28, 1908, the daughter of Donnelly J. Bresee and
Grace Stewart Bresee, in Ouleout Valley, town of Meredith, where
she lived for her first 20 years. She first married Walter B. Gladstone on Dec. 17, 1928, and went to
Andes to live. He predeceased her in 1953. She was married to
Harry Benedict in 1963. He predeceased her in 1993. Edna graduated from Delaware Academy in 1928. Edna served as a member
of the board of education of Andes Central School. She was a member of the Andes United Presbyterian Church, also a
Sunday school teacher and auxiliary member. She was a 4-H Club
leader for 18 years and founder of the Catskill Cowgirls. Edna was interested in all church and community activities and helped
with the family business. She was a charter member of Andes
Grange and belonged to Meredith Senior Citizens and Meridale
Homemakers. She always supported Treadwell, Meridale and Meredith
churches. For 25 years, she was an AKC breeder for St. Bernards and cocker
spaniels. She was honored as a Citizen of the Year by the Andes Chamber of
Commerce. Edna loved her family, enjoyed flowers, friends and community and
also her special dogs. She was always proud to say she was a
native to town of Meredith (Ouleout Valley area) and Delaware
County. Edna is survived by her daughter, Gloria Hendricks, of Milford, and
daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Elliot Loeb, of Saratoga
Springs; one son, Walter B. Gladstone of Andes; seven
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Iona and Lee
MacDonald. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at the
Bookhout Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the
United Presbyterian Church in Andes, with the Rev. Jane Ann Groom
officiating. Burial will be in Andes Cemetery in Andes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Andes
United Presbyterian Church or the Meridale Emergency Squad. Arrangements are by Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville. Published in The Daily Star on 4/4/2007.
Orlo William Benjamin Orlo William Benjamin, 87, of Burlington, passed away at his home
Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He was born in Burlington Green on Dec. 21, 1919, the son of Murry
and Florence (Stickles) Benjamin. He married Juliana (Harmuth) Benjamin at the Baptist Parsonage in
Burlington Flats on Oct. 30, 1943. He was employed by the Kraft Food Co. of South Edmeston for over 30
years. Orlo was a lifelong area resident and enjoyed making maple syrup,
farming, and tinkering in his garage. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Burlington Green for many
years. Orlo is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Juliana; his three
daughters, Betty Ann Convis of Grand Gorge, Ellen Benson of North
Norwich and Barbara Perkins and husband Randy of Oriskany; as
well as 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by many sisters and brothers; and a special kitty
friend, big boy Benjamin. There will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private
at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris with the Rev. Beverly
Butler of the United Methodist Church of New Berlin officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations in Orlo's
memory to the Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta,
NY 13820. Published in The Daily Star on 3/21/2007.
Beatrice A. Berger Beatrice A. Berger, of Port Orange, Fla., formerly of Oneonta, died
peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the Halifax
Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. "Bea" is the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Tremain of
Livingston Manor. She was born Feb. 1, 1937, the fifth of nine
children. She leaves behind her husband, John "Jack" U. Berger, of Port Orange,
Fla.; her children, Robert G. Kleingardner and his wife, Marie,
of Coventry, Charles W. Kleingardner of Binghamton, Deborah B.
Harrison and her husband, Mark, of Oneonta, Rickey J.
Kleingardner and his wife, Phyllis, of Stoughton, Mass., Wilma R.
Fowler and her husband, Rich, of Norwich; her grandchildren,
Matthew, Jennifer, Brian, Elizabeth, Jessie, Naphtali,
Christopher and Mikayla; her great-grandchildren, Rebecca,
Ashley, Zoie and Darick. Bea also leaves her brothers, Robert and
Donald; and her sisters, Iva, Judy and Virginia. She also leaves
her stepchildren and their families, John Berger, Michael Berger
and Jackie Roberts, along with six step-grandchildren and six
step-great-grandchildren. The family will be gathering for a private tribute to say farewell.
"Mom, we love you and miss you." Published in The Daily Star on 5/23/2007.
Carl Beyer BEYER, Carl: (undated) Last week occurred the death of Carl Beyer
at his late residence on James Street, Richfield Springs in
the 73rd year of his age. He was born in Hanover, Germany,
September 21, 1848 and came to this country when a young man
17 years of age. He was twice married, first to Hannah Myers
of Springfield and the second time to Louisa Beyer of Feura
Bush. He lived in New York and Albany but the greatest part
of his life was spent in Warren and Springfield coming to
Richfield Springs two and one-half years ago. He was a
harness maker by trade and also assisted in Thomas Ellis'
shop as carriage trimmer. Since he resided at Richfield it
was his custom to go to Warren in the summer months and
repair harness in the shop. He lived a life of uprightness
and honesty and was well thought of in the communities where
he was known. Besides his wife, there are surviving four
daughters, Mrs. Kittie Fox and Lizette Beyer of Dolgeville
and Annie and Effie Beyer of this village. His funeral was
held from his late home, Rev. Jennings officiating with
interment in the Springfield Center cemetery. Contributed by H. Geywit
The Otsego Farmer Friday, February 8, 1938 Mrs. Emma Bice A Victim of the infirmities of age, Mrs. Emma Bice, aged ninety-
two died in her sleep at 7 o’clock Thursday of last week at
the home of her niece, Mrs. Albert Huston of No. 57 Spruce
street, Oneonta, a niece by marriage. Mrs. Bice was born at Westville March 12, 1846, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James (Minerva Wickham) Burrell, two of the early
settlers at that place. During her early life she taught
school in Dutchess county, at Cherry Valley, Elk Creek,
Schenevus, and other places. One of her greatest hopes was that she might live to be ninety-
two years old, and she often mentioned this desire during the
latter part of her life; a desire which she attained a short
time before her death. She was a woman of fine Christian
character, and was exceptionally fond of reading. In her
reading, she used to choose a book that not only fitted her
own mood, but that seemed appropriate for the day on which
she was to read it. When the Civil War broke out, she was a
student at a seminary at Claverack-on-the Hudson, and she
enjoyed reminiscing about her experience at that time. She was thrice married, her first husband being Sidney Palmer of
Dutchess county. Her second husband was Cassius Blair of
middlefield, and the third was Melbourne Bice of Milford. Previous to her marriage to Mr. Bice she was a resident of
Cooperstown for a few years and after her marriage she
resided in Milford, and she had many friends in both places.
When no longer able to maintain her home in milford she was
cared for by Mrs. Hutson. Her nearest surving relative are Homer L. Hunter, a nephew; Mrs.
Wilburt E. Parker and Mrs. Albert Coleman, nieces, all of
Cooperstown, Mrs. William Eckler of Milford is a step-
daughter. The funeral was held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the
Methodist churc in Westville of which the deceased was a
member. The Rev. William J. Brown of Milford officiated and
burial was in the family plot in the Westville Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
January 18, 1901 The Otsego Farmer Lewis Bice Lewis Bice died very suddenly at his home near this place on
Friday of last week, aged 45 years. The funeral was held
from the home Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J.A.
Glenn. The deceased leaves his wife, who has the sympathy of
hosts of friends. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Friday, June 10, 1927 The Otsego Farmer Melbourne Bice Melbourne Bice, died at his home here, Friday June 8th. Mr. Bice was born in the town of Westford, May 19 1847, the son
of Jacob and Delia Bice. He was married to Miss Julia Becker
of Westville, on November 2, 1870. After marriage he moved
to a farm in Westford township a few miles from the village
of Westville, where he lived sixteen years. Retiring from
farm life, he purchased a home in Westville, and made this
his place of residence there for about twenty-eight years.
His later life was spent in Milford. His first wife died January 19, 1913. On May 7, 1915, he was
united in marriage with Mrs. Emma Burrell Blair of
Cooperstown, who survives him. He is survived also by one
daughter, Mrs. William Eckler of Millford, and a grandson,
Guy Eckler, also of Milford. Mr. Bice had been a member of the Westville Methodist Episcopal
church for about fifty years. There and in Milford he was
held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. Always
interested in the work of the church he was found in his
place up to a short period before his death. Quiet and
unassuming he yet was a force for good in the communities
where he had passed his days. He will be greatly missed by
those who have known him. His funeral was held from his late residence in Milford Monday
afternoon, June 6th, at 2 o’clock, with burial at Westville.
The Rev. N.B. Ripley, a close friend for forty-five years
officiated, assisted by the Rev. W.A. Miller, pastor of the
Milford Methodist Episcopal church. Contributed by Michele Culletto
April 12, 1912 The Otsego Farmer Cassius Blair Middlefield Man a Suicide The inhabitants of the little village of Middlefield were
startled last Friday by the new of the death of Cassius
Blair. He had been ill for a number of months with a serious
nervous trouble and his condition caused him to be very
despondent. Friday morning he arose at five o’clock and
after building the fires went out to the barn where he was
heard walking about by his neighbors. His unusual conduct
excited suspicion and after a time, as he had not been seen
to leave the barn, investigations were made and it was found
that he had ended his life by hanging himself. Mr. Blair was
born 66 years ago and lived his entire life on the farm in
Hubbell hollow until about a year ago, when, compelled by
poor health to leave the farm, he move to Middlefield. He
was a man of genial, kindly disposition and was held in the
highest esteem by all. His death was a great shock to the
community. He was an earnest, consistent Christian and was a
faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many
years. He is survived by his wife, who has the sympathy of
all in her sorrow. The funeral was held from his home
Monday, at 1 o’clock, and was largely attended. The Rev.
H.G. Rainey, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
officiated. Interment was made in the Westville cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Oct 26, 1950, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY Jennie Cushman Bigelow The funeral services for Jennie Bigelow will be in Troy on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Mrs Richard
Bigelow was 91, and died 10/20/1950 at the home of her daughter Mrs Homer Evans in
Troy. Services will be conducted by Rev Fred Thalman of St Paul's Episcopal Church,
of Troy. Jennie Cushman, daughter of Joseph & Mary Jane Dingman Cushman, was born Oct 6, 1859 in
Hartwick. Mr Bigelow died in 1924. Besides her daughter, she is survived by a
granddaughter Mrs Edward Pestal, 4 great-grandchildren living in Germany. She will
be cremated and her ashes buried in Springfield Center Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Morgan
William G. Bird William G. Bird of Venice, Fla., and a longtime Oneonta resident,
passed away at the Heritage Health Care Facility in Venice on
Jan. 24, 2007. Mr. Bird was born on Aug. 22, 1924, in Endicott, the son of Joseph
and Elvira Bird. He married Mary H. Baker on Feb. 27, 1944. She predeceased him June
23, 2003. Mr. Bird is survived by one son, William J. Bird and his wife,
Esther, of Venice, Fla.; and a daughter, Jane Sweet and her
husband, Robert, of Oneonta; a sister, Wilma Emilio of
Binghamton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren;
along with several nieces and nephews. A private family service will take place Friday, Feb. 16, 2007. Published in The Daily Star on 2/14/2007.
Lucy Barney Birdsall Hartwick – Mrs. Lucy Barney Birdsall, 83, of Chicago Ill, a native of Hartwick, died Jan 17
1940 at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Carl Nordell of Chicago, following a long
illness. Mrs. Birdsall was born in Hartwick, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Farmer Barney.
She was married to D. B. Birdsall of Ogego who died some years ago. Published in the Utica NY Daily Press 1940 Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen
William Birdsall William Birdsall, a native of the town of Otego and for many years one of its leading
citizens, died Saturday after a long illness, aged 82 years 10 months and 4 days. The
deceased was born on the farm where he died and at the age of 15 accepted a clerkship
in Binghamton. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business in Elmira remaining
until 1840, when he became connected with a similar business in Albany, where he lived
for about 30 years. Published in the Richfield Springs Mercury May 22 1902 Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen
May 4, 1917 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Ardelle Blanchard The death of Ardelle Eggleston Blanchard, wife of the late Dr. H
Delos Blanchard, occurred Thursday afternoon of last week at
her home in Portlandville. She had been in poor health for
several years and for the past year had been practically
helpless. About two months ago she suffered a shock, and
another one a week ago Sunday, since which time her decline
had been rapid. The funeral was held Saturday, April 28, at
1 p.m. from her home, the Rev. N.B. Ripley officiating with
interment at Westville. She is survived by her brother, Earl
Eggleston who has most tenderly cared for her during her long
illness and is the only surviving member of the immediate
family of Niles Eggleston, Sr. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Gladys Blanchard April 11, 1988 Oneonta, NY Gladys E. Blanchard Gladys Ethelyn Blanchard, 80, of RD4, Oneonta, died Saturday, April 9, at
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 8, 1907, in the town of
Westford, the daughter of Edsil and Libbie M. (Van Der Veer) Baldwin.
She was married to Ralph L. Blanchard, Sr. on Sept. 17, 1927, at the
First Baptist Church, Oneonta, by the Rev. Edson J. Farley. He died May
26, 1972. She was raised on her family*s farm on Darling Hill in the town of Westford,
and had attended Westville School. After their marriage, she and her husband
settled in Oneonta. They had also lived for a short time in both Delhi and
Cooperstown. A long time resident of Oneonta, she was active in volunteer
work for several service organizations including the American Cancer Society,
the United Fund and the A.O. Fox Hospital Guild. She was also a member of
the First Baptist Church of Oneonta and wa very active in church service
having been a member and past president of the Lang-Baraca Class and serving
for several years on the Worship Committee and other church organizations.
She was also a resident at the Robynwood Adult Home, Oneonta, for a short time. She is survived by a son, Ralph L. Blanchard, Jr. of Herkimer; three sisters,
Mrs. Cora Beach of Oneonta, Mrs. Viola Smith of Greene, Mrs. Mae Roberts of
Cobleskill; one brother, Raymond Baldwin of Richfield Springs; one
granddaughter, one grandson, one great-granddaughter and one cousin. She was
predeceased by two sisters, Susie Ering and Lilia Brown. Funeral and committal
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Bookhout Funeral
Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Carlos W. Mooney, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of Oneonta, officiating. She will be buried in May in
the Westville Cemetery, Westville. Those who wish may call at their
convenience at the funeral home during the day on Wednesday until service
time Thursday. The family will be present at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m.
and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Transcribed by Robert Baldwin
Friday, June 28, 1912 The Otsego Farmer Henry Delos Blanchard Henry Delos Blanchard, for more than 30 years a leading physician
of Otsego county, and for nearly 29 years a resident of
Portlandville, died suddenly a little after noon Wednesday at
the Zorada restaurant in Oneonta. He had gone to Oneotna for
the purpose of attending the funeral of Conductor Clark
Couse, who was a personal friend. Henry Delos Blanchard was born at Boyleston, Oswego county, in
1854, and was the only son of Rev. Hiram A. and Hanna
(Richardson) Blanchard. His father, who was a well-known
minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, some 40 years
ago, was pastor of several churches in this county. Dr.
Blanchard was educated at the Wyoming seminary and at the
Albany Medical college. Graduatin from the latter
institution in 1892, he settled at Laurens, but a little more
than a year later moved to Portlandville, which thereafter
was his home. Dr. Blanchard was a member of the order of Odd Fellows. He was
active in the work of the Portlandville Methodist Episcopal
church, in which he had charge of the music, and this spring
he had organized and drilled a Sunday School Choir. He was
deeply devoted to the practice of his profession, and every
call of suffering humanity found from him, so long as health
permitted, a ready response. The funeral will be held Friday at 1 o’clock p.m. at the home
with interment at Westville. Contributed by Michele Culletto
James G. Blanchard James G. Blanchard, 54, of Seneca Falls, died Friday, June 1, 2007,
as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident in the
town of Phelps. Jim was born Oct. 31, 1952, in Oneonta, the son of Norman and Phyllis
Blanchard. He was a graduate of Oneonta High School and of Olean Business
Institute, where he earned an associate degree in accounting.
He had resided in Seneca Falls since 1982, having moved from
Olean. He was employed by Wadhams' Enterprises of Phelps. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Seneca Falls, and the S.M.S.
of Seneca Falls. Jim had been very active in the Seneca Falls Soccer program for many
years. He is survived by his wife, Joan Midey Blanchard, of Seneca Falls,
whom he married Oct. 11, 1980; his daughter, Tricia Ann
Blanchard, and his son, Gregory James Blanchard, also of Seneca
Falls; his father, Norman Blanchard of Oneonta; two brothers,
Jack Blanchard and his fianceé, Debbie McTighe, and Jeffrey
Blanchard and his wife, Theresa Blanchard, of Oneonta; his
mother-in-law, Rita Midey, of Seneca Falls; his brothers and
sisters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Galusha, Mike and Mary Midey, all
of Seneca Falls; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Phyllis Blanchard, who died in
1998; and his father-in-law, Dean Midey, who died in 2001.
If desired, the family wishes contributions to be made to a
scholarship fund for Jim's children, Tricia and Greg, in care of
Nancy Galusha, 5 Carol Ave., Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Published in The Daily Star on 6/20/2007.
Doris Sara Bliss COOPERSTOWN _ Doris Sara Bliss, a longtime beloved and respected
educator at Cooperstown Elementary School, died Friday morning,
Jan. 19, 2007, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
She was 98. Born Oct. 11, 1908, in the town of Milford, she was a daughter of
Emmett and Bessie (Spoor) Bliss. Miss Bliss, as she was affectionately known, was raised in the town
of Milford and graduated from Hartwick High School. She then
graduated from Oneonta Normal School and, after attending many
summer schools and evening classes at the State University of New
York at Oneonta, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She first taught in a one-room school in Chaseville (near Schenevus)
and later the elementary grades at the Hartwick Village School
before joining the teaching staff at the Cooperstown Elementary
School. She retired from there in 1970 and was then employed as a
tour guide at The Fenimore House for several years. A very active and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of
Cooperstown, Miss Bliss served on its Boards, Committees and the
Woman’s Association, as well as teaching in its Sunday School.
She was equally active in many community services, both during
her teaching career and following her retirement, including
volunteering at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and The Meadows,
where she visited patients who appreciated having someone to read
to and listen to them. She also delivered Meals on Wheels, and
served on the Philanthropic Committee of the Cooperstown Women’s
Club. A charter member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (an
honorary women educator’s society), Miss Bliss was also a member
of the Otsego Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Otsego-Hartwick-Arbutus Chapter No. 201, Order of the
Eastern Star, The Native Daughters of Cooperstown, The Audubon
Society (both locally and nationally), New York State Retired
Teachers’ Association, Otsego County Retired Teachers’
Association, the Criterion Club and the League of Women Voters. In 1981, Miss Bliss moved to Syracuse and for 12 years resided at
York State Manor, a home for retired teachers in New York State.
While there she was a member of the United Baptist Church of
Syracuse and an active volunteer at University Hospital, Veterans
Hospital, the Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Everson Museum,
and with Meals on Wheels. She also served as a guide at the
Everson Museum for several of those years. She truly enjoyed her
years at the York State Manor and the city of Syracuse with its
varied and cultural opportunities. In 1993, she returned to
Cooperstown and has since resided at The Clara Welch Thanksgiving
Home. An avid traveler, Miss Bliss traveled extensively throughout the
United States, Canada and Mexico. She also visited many foreign
countries and toured the Holy Land twice, the latter of which she
often described as being the most memorable trips of her life. Miss Bliss is survived by six nieces, Mable Whalen and Beverly
Lower, both of Cooperstown, Virginia Bauer, and her husband,
Alan, of Daytona Beach, Fla., Joan McMullen of Delanson, Patricia
Alvaro of Albany, and Linda Bliss Downing of Newburgh; four
nephews, Clyde G. Bliss and his companion, Barbara Calabrese of
Otego, Keith D. Bliss and his wife, Florence, of Burlington
Flats, Michael Alvaro of Saratoga Springs and Richard Alvaro of
Albany; a special cousin, Marilyn Bliss Terry of Newburgh; and
several great nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Delia Bliss Koletnik, who
died in 1988; two brothers, Clyde Bliss who died in 1924 and
Claude Bliss who died in 1982 and a niece, Shirley K. Alvaro who
died in 2005. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening, Jan. 21,
2007, in the Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church of
Cooperstown with the Rev. Douglas Deer, pastor, officiating.
The Service of Committal and Burial will be private, later this
spring in the Bliss family plot in Mt. Vision Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial
gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund, c/o First Baptist Church
of Cooperstown, 19 Elm Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or
Springbrook (formerly the Upstate Home for Children and Adults),
2705 State Highway 28, Oneonta, NY 13820-9753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth
Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Published in The Daily Star on 1/20/2007.
Friday, June 24, 1932 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Alice M. Reynolds Blom The death of Mrs. Alice Reynolds Blom occurred at Cleveland,
Ohio, on June 21st, following an illness of three years’
duration. Mrs. Blom was the daughter of Eugene and Frances
(Manchester) Reynolds and was born in the town of
Middlefield, July 14th, 1880. Surviving are one brother,
Jesse E. Reynolds of this village and two sons, Eugene Blom
and Arthur Blom, both of Cleveland. The body was brought to Cooperstown and private funeral services
will be held at the home of the brother, Mr. Reynolds, on
Main street Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Curial will be
made in the cemetery at Westville. Contributed by Michelle Culletto
Shirley Jean Bliss-Burton Shirley Jean Bliss-Burton, a woman who lived a life of "significance"
to her family, died peacefully surrounded by her daughters at Wilson
Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, on Wednes-day, Aug. 30, 2006. She
was 63. Shirley lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to Windsor
to be near her daughters and grandchildren. She was born in East Worcester and grew up with three brothers and
six sisters. Years later, she would raise her five daughters.
Shirley was a longtime member of the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Auxil-iaries, as well as the Worcester United Methodist
Church. Her love of cooking made her kitchen a favorite gathering spot for
the family holidays. She en-joyed her grandchildren, dancing, cruises
and bird watching. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lyle J. Bliss Jr.; her
parents, Ellsworth and Doris (Zeh) Sperbeck; and a brother, Buddy
Sperbeck. Shirley is survived by her five daughters and a son-in-law, Minnie
Keehle and Richard of Windsor, Connie Burton of Windsor, Pamela
Bradley of Schenectady, Lisa Hale of Binghamton and Tammy Bliss of
Binghamton; seven grandchildren, Rich Keehle Jr. and wife Susan of
Corbettsville, Harry Hults IV of Portlandville, Joseph Ruffino III
of Oneonta, Christopher Brown of Schenevus, Brandon Bradley of
Schenectady, Walter Sampson Jr. of Binghamton and Nathaniel McCarthy
of Mount Airy, N.C.; two granddaughters, Sabrina Hults of Windsor and
Cassandra Brown of Schenevus; one great-grandson, Tyler Triolo of
Windsor; two brothers, Duane (Kathy) Sperbeck of Anchorage, Alaska,
and Jody (Michelle) Sperbeck of Schenevus; six sisters, Roxanne
(George) Stockdale of Worcester, Mary Alice (William) Shafer of East
Worcester, Deborah (Jim) Utter of Oneonta, Terry (John) Davidson of
Cobleskill, Cindy (Steve) Grover of Carbondale, Pa., and Star (Joe)
Poliseno of Schenevus; her husband, Charles "Sonny" Burton Jr. of
Westford; nu-merous nieces, nephews and cousins; and two special
friends, Catherine Carless of Windsor and Jack Gresham of Great Bend,
Pa. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in
Worcester. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at
the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor of the Worcester
United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in the
Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist
Church, PO Box 310, Worcester, NY 12197. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com. The E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 155 Main St., in Worcester, is
serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 9/1/2006.
Death of Mrs. Mary Boardman." "Again the number of our aged citizens and Church members has been invaded
in the removal by death of Mrs. Mary Boardman. She was born in the town of
Maryland Nov. 11th, 1806, and died at Elk Creek in the same town March 24,
1886. Her early life was spent in her father's family, (Mr. Ephraim Burnside,)
where she was converted, joining the Presbyterian Church. After her marriage
to Mr. Ephraim Boardman, Jr., she resided in the town of Westford, and joined
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Westville, where nearly all of her children
were members. Feb. 14th. 1852, thirty four years ago, she was left a widow,
with eight daughters, and with the farm and other business interests of her
husband on her hands; but possessing business tact beyond the majority of women,
she managed the farm with economy, paying debts, and accumulating means
sufficient to render her old age comparatively easy. For eight years she has
been the constant care of her daughter, Mrs. Martha Prindle, who said to the
writer: "It has been a privilage for which I am very thankful that I could
minister to her wants while she lived. She was patient and uncomplaining,
always contented and happy if I was at home with her. Her life was an eventful
one. She had stood by the bedside of her husband and four of the five daughters
who have died, in their last hours, and I believe her prayer will be answered
that we shall come up an unbroken family in the kingdom of God." Mrs. Boardman
came down to death with great composure. When told that the doctor could do no
more for her, she said, "It is all right; let me go!" When asked if Jesus was
with her, she said, "Jesus is precious!" When her brother, the Rev. William
Burnside, parted from her, he said, "The Lord bless you, sister." She replied,
"I know the Lord will help all that trust in him." So the saints are going,
until it seems as though the other side of the river were more attractive than ever. At the funeral of Mrs. Mary Boardman, whose death is mentioned as where, the
Rev. Messrs. Wm. Burnside and A.M. Colgrove were present. It was interesting
to us how we had been connected with the members of the family. Years ago an
uncle of the writer, (and, by the way, the only one uncle he has, Charles
Morrell Dickenson,) lived when a boy with the family of Mr. Ephraim Burnside,
father of the deceased. The Rev. Mr. Burnside received the writer's mother
into the Church of God years before her marriage, when she was a little girl.
The Rev. Mr. Colgrove will always state out clearly in our memory as the center
of a scene during the darkest hour of the war. That scene was a pastoral visit
which he made to the family of our father then a soldier, at which time he
offered a prayer some expressions of which we can recall yet. We find ourself
now the pastor of the greater number of the members of this family referred to,
having in turn offered consolation to others afflicted." Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Gertrude Mogridge Bonner Gertrude (Moggie) Bonner, of Sidney, passed away Aug. 23, 2006, at
the Gilmour Health Care Facility in Norwich.
Moggie was born Oct. 2, 1911, the daughter of Howard and Alta
(Wright) Mogridge in Fonda. Most of her life was spent in the Unadilla area. Her early years were
spent in Wells Bridge on the family farm. She graduated from
Unadilla Central School in 1929 and later the University Hospital
of Good Shephard School of Nursing in Syracuse. In 1923, she married Albert Laney Bonner. They shared 57 years of
marriage and lived in the area most of the time. In Unadilla, she
was a very active member of the beloved St. Matthew's Episcopal
Church. She trained candy stripers at The Hospital in Sidney and also spent
time bowling and playing bridge. She was predeceased by her husband in 1992 and her son, John, in
1982. Survivors include her son, James, and his wife, Shareen, of Sidney;
her daughter-in-law, Christine Bonner of Chenango Forks; her
grandchildren, Teresa Bonner of State College, Pa., Sheryl Ruff
of Umatilla, Fla., Pamela McClenon of Sidney, Andria Finch of
Otego and Brian Luce of Enterprise, Ala.; nine
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special
friend and caregiver, Robin Gass.
Moggie will be loved, cherished and sadly missed by all her family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at
St. Matthew's Church in Unadilla. Contributions in Moggie's memory may be made to the Sidney Emergency
Squad, 74 River St., Sidney, NY 13838 or to Catskill Area
Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements are with the Joyce Funeral Home, Inc., 179 Main St.,
Unadilla. Published in The Daily Star on 8/25/2006.
Esther L. Bordinger Esther L. Bordinger, 87, of Oneonta, passed away Tuesday, April 3,
2007, at home surrounded by her loving family. The youngest of 11 children, she was born July 20, 1919, in Milford,
the daughter of the late Hans and Anna Elizabeth (Thomsen) Jorgensen. She attended Laurens Central School. On April 17, 1938, Esther married Bert W. Bordinger in West Orange,
N.J. Bert predeceased her March 31, 1971. Esther was a matron custodian for the Oneonta School District for 22
years until her retirement in 1980. Esther was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is going to
be deeply missed. Esther is survived by her two children and their spouses, Edward F.
and Jean Bordinger and Cheryl and Louis Blasetti, both of
Oneonta; six grandchildren, Edward and Tammy Bordinger, Jeffery
and Patricia Bordinger, Douglas and Karen Bordinger, Cynthia and
Barry Wallace, Ana-Marie Blasetti and Louie Jr. and Heidi
Blasetti; eight great-grandchildren, Bryan, Leisa and Sarah
Bordinger, Shelby Jo Bordinger, Hannah and Emma Wallace,
Nastassja Blasetti and Shayla Kaye Clough; two
stepgreat-grandchildren, Ashley Kuhn and Justin Hill; one sister,
Ruth Manley of Milford; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.
A service to celebrate the life of Esther L. Bordinger will be at
2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357
Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Eileen Cornwell, pastor of the
Elm Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be held in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 1 Birchwood Drive,
Oneonta, NY 13820 in loving memory of Esther L. Bordinger.
Condolence may be made online by visiting www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 4/4/2007.
Mary Shearer Bordinger Mary Shearer Bordinger, 90, died peacefully Jan. 20, 2007, surrounded
by her loving family. Born June 9, 1916, in Kortright Center, Mary was the eldest of David
C. and Lena June (Stronigan) Shearer's three children. She
enjoyed growing up on the family's 'Big Roundtop.' It was there
that she contracted and overcame polio and infantile paralysis.
She received a personal gift from Madame Chiang Kai-shek during
her recovery that she cherished the rest of her life. She moved with her family to Oneonta in 1922, and resided there for
the remainder of her years. In Oneonta, she attended Bugbee
School and Oneonta High School. Mary met Albert Clifford Bordinger while dancing at Pond Lily; he
married her Feb. 13, 1937. Together they raised four children in
Mary's 'dream house.' Mary, Clifford and the children enjoyed
many fun-filled weekends at Goodyear Lake with their lifelong
friends. Always a dedicated worker, Mary began working for her father's
business, Shearer's Express, while attending high school and
continued after graduation. Mary and her husband, Clifford, later
owned and operated a branch of Shearer's Express, which serviced
the Binghamton area. During World War II, Mary also supported the war effort by working in
the Mica plant on Dietz Street. A favorite meeting place, The Polar Bear, was owned and operated by
Mary; for 20 years she made some of the best homemade ice cream
there ever was. Everyone who visited The Polar Bear has pleasant
memories of 'Mary's Ice Cream Shop.' Mary was president of the Women's Benefit Association, a member of
the Clothing Guild, secretary of the East End School PTA,
secretary of Bordinger Trucking Company, and a Charter Member of
the Oneonta Business Women's Club. She belonged to several Methodist Women's circles and held various
offices at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.
Throughout her life, family was always most important to Mary;
she loved her children dearly and doted on every grandchild and
great-grandchild. Her husband, Albert Clifford; her daughter, Patricia Lee; and her two
brothers, Morrison and Bruce Shearer, predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Jack and Patricia Bordinger of
Franklin Mountain, Donald and Mary Bordinger of West Laurens and
Morrison and Jo Bordinger of Davenport Center. Those honored to
call her 'Grams' are Victoria (and Jason) Oblinski, Michael (and
Jeanette) Lee, Donald D. (and Maureen) Bordinger, Patrick (and
Jamie) O'Kelly, Michael Bordinger, Cynthia (and Brian) Utter,
June (and Craig) Biernetsky, Charles Bordinger, and Samantha (and
Jason) Ballard. She was also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is and always will be a most remarkable woman. Family will receive friends at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main
St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. A funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at the funeral
home with Allison Bookhout, the Spiritual Care Coordinator at
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary's name may be made
to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 1 Birchwood
Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be made online by visiting www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 1/22/2007 - 1/23/2007. Mary Shearer Bordinger Graveside services for Mary Shearer Bordinger, 90, who passed away
Jan. 20, 2007, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2007, in the
Glenwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/6/2007.
February 13, 2006 The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY Catherine F. Bose WESTVILLE — Catherine F. Bose, 92, of Westville, passed away
Saturday morning, Feb. 11, 2006, at Mary Imogene Bassett
Hospital in Cooperstown with her family at her side.
She was born Feb. 28, 1913, in the Bronx, a daughter of John
Henry and Barbara A. (Zang) Eckes. After graduating from business school, Catherine was employed as
a secretary, typist and bookkeeper for Muller Roofing Co. in
the Bronx. Upon retiring in 1959, she moved to Herkimer and later moved to
the Cooperstown area, where she made her home with her
daughter, Madeline. Raised in the Catholic faith, she devotedly recited the Rosary
every day. She was also a friend and supporter of her
daughter’s church, the Westville United Methodist Church. For
many years, she was quite active as an assistant Girl Scout
leader and enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and traveling. Catherine is survived by one daughter, Madeline F. Dennis of
Westville and her fiance, Frank Lombardo, of Schenevus; two
sons, Harold Bose and his wife, Violet, of Peoria, N.C., and
Eugene Bose and his wife, Jean, of Glenview, Ill.; seven
grandchildren, Cindy Wall and her husband, Dale, of Ames,
Cathy Dennis of Westville, Bob Dennis and his wife, Barbara,
of St. Johnsville, Tom Dennis and his wife, Kara, of Glens
Falls, Chris Dennis and his wife, Deb, of Hartwick; Scott
Bose and his wife, Virginia, of Carlton, Texas, and Mary
Rhodes and her husband, Marcq, of Jacksonville, Fla.; 11
great-grandchildren, Becky Allen and her husband, Shawn, of
Mayfield, Nicholas Wall of Ames, Daniel Wall of Missouri,
Jesse Dennis of St. Johnsville, Leanne, Stephany, Justin and
Timothy Dennis, all of Schuyler Lake, Dustin and Ashley
Dennis of Hartwick and Marissa Rhodes of Jacksonville, Fla.;
one great-great grandson, Shawn Matthew Allen of Mayfield,
and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Catherine Frances
Bose, her brother, John Eckes, and one grandson, Matthew Paul
Dennis, who died July 4, 2000. A funeral service in celebration of Catherine’s life will be
offered at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at the Westville
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rose Bellen
officiating. Burial will take place later this spring at the Westville
Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at the
Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Contributed by Michele Culletto
February 26, 1909 The Otsego Farmer Elizabeth Bostwick Cooperstown Junction --- Elizabeth Bostwick died at Cooperstown
Junction, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Murrah Bostwick,
Thursday morning of last week, at the age of seventy-two
years. She had been sick since last December. She leaves
two brothers, Deforest Kimball of Milford, and six children,
Mrs. Lewis Jackson of Harwick, Mrs. Floyd Chase of South New
Berlin, Mrs. Murrah Bostwick of Cooperstown Junction, Mrs.
Harvey Quackenbush of Oneonta, and Edward and James Johnson
of Cooperstown Junction. The funeral was held at Cooperstown
Junction, at the Universalist church, last Sunday, at 1 p.m.,
the Rev. J.W. Bump of Milford Center, officiating with
interment at Milford Center. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Ella (Baldwin) Bostwick Mrs. James Bostwick of Elk Creek Dies; Long Ill Elk Creek, April 23-Mrs. Ella (Baldwin) Bostwick died in her sleep early Saturday
morning. Death was due to cancer, from which she had suffered for several years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the Bostwick home. Rev.
William E. Webster of Schenectady will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot
in the Elk Creek cemetery. Ella Baldwin was born in Westford in 1875, and January 23, 1900, she and James
Bostwick united in marriage. He survives, as do six children, Mrs. Lee Roberts,
Middlefield; Mrs. Alton Sperry, Laurens; Lee Bostwick, Westville; Mrs. Joseph
Ritchey, Ralph Bostwick, and Percy Bostwick, who riside at home; three sisters, Mrs.
John Magee, Elk Creek; Mrs. R.C. Chase, Chase; Mrs. William Cattell; two brothers,
Perlia Baldwin and Lee Baldwin, both of Worcester; 16 grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bostwick was an earnest, hard working woman, one devoted to her home and family,
and was a kind and helpful neighbor and friend. The family will have the sympathy of
all who knew Mrs. Bostwick. (1933) Bostwick Funeral Rites Are Held at Elk Creek -------- Services for Well Known Resident Largely Attended-Other Items -------- Elk Creek, April 26-Friends from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. James
Bostwick Monday afgernoon were: L.R. Baldwin, Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Baldwin,
Clair Person, Mrs. Ida Baldwin, Ralph Bostwick, Worcester; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Chase,
L.H. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ritchey, Mrs. Bertha Hill and Miss Dorothy Hill, Schenevus;
Mrs. Bertha Tice, West Edmeston; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherman, Foster Tice, Mrs. Daisy
Ritchey, Clayville; Mrs. Nora Ketell and Miss Rachel Ketell, Mohawk; C. McAdams,
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Sperry and children, Laurens; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roberts and children,
Middlefield; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bostwick and children, Hiram Bostwick, Mrs. Arthur Wood
and Neil Prat, Westville; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Eaton, Mrs. James Clint, Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Bostwick, Oneonta; Mrs. Cecil Magee, Mineral Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stevens,
Fred and Millard Weldon, Westford; and Miss Mary Palmeter, Schenevus. Several beautiful floral pieces testified to the high esteem in which she was held in
the community. Her three sons and three sons-in-law acted as bearers. Rev. William E. Webster of the Methodist Episcopal church at Schenevus officiated.
Two hymns, "Abide With Me," and "Jesus Lover of My Soul" were sung by Mrs. Dykeman
and Mrs. Flora Chase of Schenevus. Interment was made in the Elk Creek cemetery. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
James Bostwick Funeral Today Milford-James Bostwick died Friday at Every nursing home after a prolonged illness.
Funeral will be held today at 2 from Tillipaugh funeral home, Schenevus. Rev. Fred
Church, Worcester, officiating. Burial will be beside the body of his wife at Elk Creek. Mr. Bostwick was born Dec. ___ 1876, son of Riva and Emma (Woodbeck) Bostwick. On
J___ 24, 1900, he married Miss Ella Baldwin, who died in 1933. Mr. Bostwick had lived
in Westford and Maryland. Surviving are six children: Mrs. Frances Roberts, Middlefield; Mrs. Grace Sperry,
Oneonta, Mrs. L.E. Ritchey, Schenevus, M___ Bostwick, Schenectady; Ra___ Bostwick,
Wells Bridge; and Percy Bostwick, West Edmeston; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Tice, West
Edmeston; 27 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Marguerite Bostwick NEW BERLIN-Mrs. Maruerite H. Bostwick, 61, of Town of Pittsfield, died Wednesday,
Aug. 12, unexpectedly at her residence. She was born July 27, 1920 in New Berlin, the daughter of Harry and Hazel (Cady)
Moore. She married Percy R. Bostwick June 29, 1945. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Priscilla) Ward, Sout
Carolina; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin,
with the Rev. Dwight Kenyon, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, New Berlin, officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, New Berlin. Friends may call Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. The family will
be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. (1981) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Percy Bostwick PITTSFIELD-Percy ___ Bostwick, 70 of the town of Pittsfield _____ died Sunday,
June 8, in Moore_______ He was born Sept. 3, 1915 in Westford, the son of James and Ella (Baldwin)
Bostwick. He married Marguerite Hazel Moore on June ___ 1945. She died Aug. 12 ,
1981. A lifelong area resident, he was a farmer and a laborer for Webb & Son
Lumber Company, New Berlin. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Priscilla) Ward of Moore ___ C.;
three grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Bostwick of Mohawk; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 13, at Dakin Funeral Home.
New Berlin, with Pastor Sephen L. Reese of the Columbus Community Church officiating.
Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, New Berlin. Friends may call 7-9 p.m., Thursday, when the family will be in attendance. (1986) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
John R. Bouton II John R. Bouton II, 21, of Gladstone Hollow, Andes, passed away
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Albany Medical Center, the result of
injuries sustained in an auto accident Jan. 24. He was born Nov. 18, 1985, in Oneonta, was a 2004 graduate of Andes
Central School, continuing his education at the Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute, Orlando, Fla. An area resident all of his life, John was employed as an auto
mechanic at Gladstone Hollow Motors, Delhi; was an avid
outdoorsman, motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed skiing, snowboarding
and snowmobiles; and will be remembered by his family and
numerous friends for his ready willingness to help others. Surviving are his parents, John and Sandy Bouton, of Andes; his birth
mother, Kimberly Guiles, of Delhi; two sisters, Jessica Bouton of
Andes, and Tina Macken of East Meredith; a brother, Scott Mason
of Delhi; his grandmother, Joy Bouton Brown of Sidney; his uncle,
Corbin Bouton of Roxbury; as well as numerous other uncles,
aunts, cousins and friends. Friends are invited to call from noon Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Andes
United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Karen Ogborn and the Rev. Martha Vink, with
burial following in the Andes Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Andes United Methodist Church will be
appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Robert A. Peet, Hall & Peet Funeral Home,
Delhi. Published in The Daily Star from 2/5/2007 - 2/6/2007.
May 6, 1904 The Otsego Farmer Mrs. Anna Frances Bowen After months of failing health, Mrs. Annie Frances Bowen, widow
of the late Judge Samuel A. Bowen, died at her home on Lake
street in this village, early Tuesday morning, aged 73 years. Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of the Hon. Seneca Butts of Hudson,
N.Y., and she first came to Cooperstown as an instructor in
the Siminary. In 1864 she was married to Hon. Samuel A.
Bowen, a happy union, which continued twenty years. She is
survived by her daughter Miss Grace S. Bowen of village, and
by several nieces, Miss Augusta and Edith Welch of New York;
Mrs. George H. Simmons of Chicago; Miss. Mary Butts and Mrs.
Cornell Doughty of Ansonia, Conn., who have the sympathy of
many friends in their bereavement. Mrs. Bowen was a lady of culture and refinement, very positive in
her nature, but with kindly and sympathetic and generosity.
Her circle of friends, which was large, will learn of her
demise with deep sorrow. Mrs. Bowen was an active worker in
the Universalist church, of which she was a member, and was a
charter member of the Shakespeare Club of this village. The funeral services were held from the house on Thursday
afternoon at 3 o’clock the rev. Mr. Perry officiating.
Interment in Lakewood Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
"The Daily Star", Thursday, December 21, 2000 Katharyn Bowen COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Katharyn W. Bowen, 68, of Cooperstown, died Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. 19, 2000, at The Meadows. She was born on Jan. 28, 1932,
in Walton, a daughter of. Kenneth W. and Helen T. (Jewell) Webb. She married
George E. Bowen on Jan. 28, 1951, in the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown.
Mr. Bowen died on September 30,1987. She was raised and educated in Cooperstown, graduating from the Cooperstown
High School with the Class of 1950. Following graduation she started a long
career as a switchboard operator, first for the New York Telephone Co. in
Cooperstown and for the past 11 years at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
in Cooperstown, retiring earlier this year. For many years she was also
employed by Coleman's Answering Service in Cooperstown. She was a member of
the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. She was also a former member of the
Otsego-Hartwick Chapter No. 201, Order of the Eastern Star in Cooperstown and
the former Red Creek Valley Grange No. 1583 in Whig Corners. Katie was a
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by four daughters and their families: Melanie Collins and her
husband, Richard, of Ravena, and their sons, Ryan, Matthew, and Tyler; Pamela
Stott of Westford, and her children, Lindsay and Daniel, and Lindsay's daughter,
Alora; Susan Gelatt and her husband, Randy, of Burlington Flats, and children
Colin and Emily Blist and Amanda Gelatt; and Jennifer Smith and her husband,
Richard, of Schenectady; three sons and their families: Brian W. Bowen and his
wife, Alicia, of Burlington, and their sons, Joshua and Justin; Timothy S. Bowen
and his partner, Richard Hartenstein of Mentor, Ohio; and Jeffrey L. Bowen and
his wife, Jennifer, of Cooperstown, and their children, Samuel and Sara; three
sisters-in-law: Mrs. Gladys Howe of Westville, Mrs. Josephine Paulson of Menands
and Mrs. Priscilla Briere of Watervliet; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at the Connell,
Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooporstown with the Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor of
the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in
the Spring of 2001 in the Westville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000 from 4 p.m. until service time when Katie's family will
be in attendance. Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be
made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main Street, Oneonta,
or The Memorial Fund, c/o the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.,
Cooperstown. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow &
Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mary Alice Bower Mary Alice Bower, 74, of Oneonta, passed away Monday, April 16, 2007,
at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born in Frankfort on Oct. 27, 1932, the daughter of Peter
Christian Kappler and Alice Mabel (Whittmore) Kappler. She was married to George Bower in Mount Vision. He passed away
several years ago. She and her husband had resided in Ohio for a
time, and after his death, she moved back to Oneonta. She had been employed at the Ames store in Oneonta for several years.
Mary attended the Mount Vision Methodist Church and enjoyed
sewing, cooking and rescuing animals. She is survived by her two sisters, Elsie Kappler and Janet McGrath
and husband John, all of Oneonta; two brothers, Richard Kappler
and wife Vicky, of Texas, and Peter Kappler and wife Jane, of New
Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a special friend, Adam Sabatini, who passed
away two years ago. It was her request that she be cremated and private services be held
at the convenience of the family. Burial of cremains will be in
Mount Vision Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the
Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 in
her memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. Published in The Daily Star on 4/18/2007.
Sarah Martha "Sallie" Bozanic Sarah Martha "Sallie" Bozanic, 53, passed away Sept. 21, 2006, after
a courageous battle with leukemia. Sallie was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Oneonta. She was the daughter of
Nick and Genevieve "Jane" Loft Bozanic, who both predeceased her.
Sallie was a 1971, graduate of Oneonta Senior High. After
graduation, she worked for the New York Telephone Company as a
night operator. She was also employed in California, Las Vegas,
Georgia, and most recently, Fountain Inn, S.C. Sallie is survived by her sister, Sheila Osborn of Milford; her
brother, Nick Bozanic (Lisa) of Charleston, S.C.; her niece,
Shelly Annas of Ballston Spa; her nephew, Cory Osborn of Rock
City Falls; three grandnieces and five grandnephews. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Charles A. Osborn in
February 2006. Graveside services will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Otego, at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral Service, Fountain Inn, S.C. Published in The Daily Star on 9/22/2006.
Geoffrey Escher Brandt Geoffrey "Biff" Escher Brandt, 61, passed away peacefully, with his
wife, Jane, at his bedside, at their winter home in Ft. Pierce,
Fla., on Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2006, after a courageous fight
with cancer. Geoff was born Sept. 22, 1945, in Oneonta, son of the late John H.
and Adelaide E. Wells. He married Jane VanDeusen Brown on March
21, 1996, in Florida. Geoff graduated from Oneonta High School,
Class of 1963. Geoff proudly served in the United States Navy
upon graduation. He then attended Broome County Community College
and graduated in 1969 with honors, with a degree in civil
engineering. Geoff retired in 2000 after working 30 years with
the local telephone company. He was a past member of the Stamford and Oneonta pistol teams and
made yearly trips to Camp Perry shoots. He also played
competitive billiards in Oneonta leagues. He was an avid card
player with many late night games with family and friends. Coming
from a baseball family, Geoff and Jane were New York Mets fans.
He spent many enjoyable hours metal detecting and selling his
wares at local and Florida flea markets. Geoff's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
He was a kind and gently man, helping anyone in need. He was
respected and truly loved by all his many close friends. We'll
miss his corny jokes, rather loud T-shirts and his amazing
contagious laugh. Adios Amigo! Geoff is survived by his wife, caregiver, and best friend, Jane; his
sons, Richard Blakeslee and girlfriend Lee of Rochester; Aaron
Brandt and wife Michelle of Bend, Ore.; Jane's children, who
Geoff thought of as his own, Robert Brown and wife Nanci of Port
St. Lucie, Fla., Sue Baker and husband Jim of Colorado Springs,
Colo., Patty Seidl and husband Jim of Oneonta, Angela Meredith of
Caroga Lake, Bonnie Albright and husband Larry of Easton, Md.,
and Richard Bruno of Seattle, Wash.; his brothers, David Brandt
and wife Barbara of Oneonta, John H. Wells of Long Beach, Calif.,
William D. Wells of Cypress, Calif., Robert J. Wells of Oneonta
and James "JR" Wells of Sunnyside; his sister, Marilyn Gerowe,
and husband David of Oneonta; his aunt, Marjorie "Kit" Escher
Raphbun of Jupiter, Fla.; his grandchildren, Sierra, Miranda and
Amanda Blakeslee, Aaron and Michelle's first baby due May 2007
(something Geoff was really looking forward to), Stephen, Deanna,
Tracy, Thomas, Bambi, Marc, Amanda, Nicholas, Jennifer, Jessica,
Marshall, Kalynn, Ben and Gilli; his great-grandchildren,
Raymond, Dylan, Christopher, Tyler, Alyssa, Rebecca, Hunter,
Timmy and Lilly Sue; and nieces, nephews and very special
cousins, "The Escher Clan." Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26,
at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the
funeral home with the Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of the Lutheran
Church of the Atonement, Oneonta, officiating. Burial will follow
in the Maryland Cemetery, Maryland. The family expresses a heartfelt thank-you to the Treasure Coast
Hospice in Florida and FoxCare Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers,
the family has requested donations be sent in Geoff's honor to
the Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be made online by visiting www. bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 12/23/2006.
David H. Bredin David H. Bredin, of Northampton, Mass., formerly of Oneonta, died on
Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital,
Northampton, Mass. He had been ill for several years. He was 80
years old. David was born April 10, 1926, in Brooklyn, the son of David V. and
Nellie (Skelley) Bredin. He married Marie Savin on Feb. 7, 1953.
David served in the United States Navy during World War II on the
Admiralty Islands and then in the Korean War on the aircraft
carrier USS Wasp. After W.W.II, he worked at the Irving Trust
Company in New York City (now Bank of New York). In 1969, he
moved with his family to Oneonta, purchasing Couse's Motel (now
Celtic Motel), owning and operating it until 1979. He and his
wife then retired to Florida selling the motel to his son, James. He is survived by Marie, his devoted wife of 54 years; his son, James
and Bridget Bredin of Oneonta; his son, Kevin and Jo Anne Bredin
of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; a daughter, Kathleen Bredin and her
husband, Alan Bloomgarden, of Northampton, Mass.; his 14
surviving grandchildren, Adam, Robert, Kate, Michael, Daniel,
Alyssa, Jake, Stephanie, Michelle, Cheryl, David, Cailey, Sarah
and Ryan. He is also survived by his sister, Anne Gardner of
Lindenhurst; and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Annemarie Bredin; and his
grandsons, Kevin and Matthew Bredin. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
April 4, at St. Mary's Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta, with the
Rev. Joseph Benintende, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow
in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Lester R.
Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. The family will be
in attendance. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 3/31/2007 - 4/3/2007.
Elaine S. Breed 1923 - 2007 Elaine S. Breed, 83, of the Golden Age Apartments, and formerly of
Pleasant Street, Norwich, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2007,
in Wilson Hospital of Johnson City. The daughter of Ivan Emmett and Mary (Tuttle) Risedorph, Elaine was
born in South Edmeston on Nov. 29, 1923. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in South Edmeston and at a very
young age worked beside her dad and brother in the Borden's cheese
factory there. As a young person, she loved to write poetry.
Elaine moved to the Binghamton area to pursue her dream of becoming a
nurse, taking classes at Binghamton General Hospital and paying for
them by working in the ticket booth at the Greyhound bus terminal. She began her nursing career in Binghamton General, and would later
work for more than 20 years for the Chenango Memorial Hospital in
Norwich. With the advent of World War II, Elaine joined a Civilian Corps, and,
working at Fort Drum, became a "Grease Monkey" servicing the
airplanes. In 1962, she moved back to her father's farm at Sherburne Four
Corners and worked briefly for Doyle's Bakery in Sherburne, then
moved to Norwich in 1965. On Jan. 14, 1967, she married Walter Breed and resided on Pleasant
Street until 1992, when she relocated to the Golden Age Apartments.
Elaine was a lady with a warm smile who made friends easily. While
she could be outspoken and would "tell it like it was," she was
well-respected and admired. Her humor was legendary, and it was not
unusual for Elaine to be called upon for a joke or two for a special
occasion. At home, she loved to make scrumptious molasses cookies, which she
would give away, and her talents at crocheting inspired friends to
hire her to make baby afghans for them. Each of Elaine's
grandchildren was also the recipient of her handiwork. Elaine is survived by her children, Cynthia Eccleston and husband
Leon, of DeRuyter, and Ivan David Rosengrant of Oneonta; by her
grandchildren, Jennifer Mary-Linn Auchmoody and husband Jon, of
Cortland, Thomas Ivan Eccleston of Ithaca and Jeffery Ivan Rosengrant
of Oneonta; and by her first great-granddaughter, soon to be born,
Elainna. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, on June 23, 1968; and by
her sister and brother, Marion and Paul Risedorph. Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April
26, 2007, from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford
will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Sherburne West Hill
Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, from 10
a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Thursday. Elaine's family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to
Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St.,
Norwich, NY 13815. Published in The Daily Star from 4/23/2007 - 4/24/2007.
Ruth Walsh Bresee Ruth Walsh Bresee, 83, died peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2006, with
her loving family by her side in her home overlooking Goodyear
Lake, where she had spent many happy summers in her youth. She
fought her seven-year battle with Parkinson's Disease with a
mixture of steadfast bravery, grace and humor. Ruth was born in Oneonta on May 3, 1923, the third of Rose (Aney) and
Earl Walsh's three children. She attended Bugbee School and
graduated from Oneonta High School in 1941. Later, she graduated
from Oneonta State Teachers College in 1946. Ruth fell in love with the love of her life, Philip, when she was
just 16 years old. They were married during World War II, on June
6, 1944. Their 62-year marriage was a true partnership of abiding
love, devotion and friendship. After their marriage, Ruth and Phil settled in Oneonta at their home
on College Terrace, where they raised their three children. In
1980, once the children were grown, they moved to their country
home in Fly Creek. For the next 25 years, Ruth and Phil divided
their time between Fly Creek and their home in Punta Gorda, Fla. In 2005, she and Phil moved to their new home, which they dubbed "The
Pavilion" in honor of the place where their romance began _ the
lakeside pavilion on Goodyear Lake built and oper-ated by Ruth's
family in the 1930s. In all of their homes, Ruth and Phil enjoyed
entertaining fam-ily and their many friends. Ruth was an artist and an athlete, a nurturer and an adventurer, a
dreamer and a "doer." She loved animals _ especially dogs. Bird
watching, sketching and gardening were favorite hobbies. She
surrounded herself with books and particularly loved poetry. She
was always eager for an adventure, but also enjoyed quiet walks
with her dog, a heart-to-heart chat or snuggling up with a good
book by the fire. Ruth was a very good golfer and at one time was president of the
Women's Golf Association at the Oneonta Country Club. She enjoyed
playing tennis with her friends. An enthusiastic boater and
swimmer, Ruth made an annual swim across Otsego Lake until she
was in her 70s. Many winters were spent skiing with her family in New England,
Colorado, Utah and Europe. Ruth also enjoyed cross-country skiing
and hiking around her home in Fly Creek. In her mid-40s, Ruth
even bought a horse and took up riding. Ruth loved to travel and took wonderful trips with Phil to many
European countries, Hawaii, Australia and Alaska. She and Phil
used to keep a large map of the world in their upstairs hall-way
and they would mark with a colored pin each place they had
visited. Her last big trip was in 2000, when she returned to Ireland with her
daughters for one hilari-ous week, as they attempted to navigate
the narrow and harrowing roads in their rental car. Ruth served on the boards of the State University College at Oneonta
Foundation and the Glimmerglass Opera and was a member of the
Oneonta Women's Club, the Oneonta Garden Club, the Lake and
Valley Garden Club, the Oneonta Country Club and the Oneonta Clothing Guild. In addition to Phil, Ruth is survived by her sister, Jean Hebert
(Tom); son, Marc and his wife, Elaine, of Oneonta; daughter Nancy
and her husband, George Mitchell, of Milford, and daughter Dianne
Bresee of Loudonville, and former son-in-law, Bob Mayberger of
Menands. Ruth dearly loved her 11 grandchildren, John Bresee
(Rebecca) of Burbank, Calif., Kimberly Knipe (Tim) of
Westchester, Pa., Todd Anderson (Kelly) of Niskayuna, Colin
Anderson (June) of Cape Coral Fla., Corinne Smith (Chad) of
Oneonta, Alexandra Bresee and Caroline May berger, both of
Loudon-ville, Lisa Paige (Scott) of Northfield, Vt., Matt
Mitchell (Cristine) of Telluride, Colo., Sarah Nickoson (C.J.) of
Westin, Fla., and Nicole Poole (Jim) of Middleton, Del. She also
embraced her 17 beautiful great-grandchildren. Ruth was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Richard Walsh.
Ruth's family gives special thanks to her loving, constant
caregivers, Pam Warley, Paula Walke, Peggy Close, Joanie Gregory
and Jennifer Smith. The family also gives its heartfelt thanks
Catskill Area Hospice for its wonderful nurses, Amy Browning,
Suzanne Summers, Barb Kara, Mary Balantic, Mary Ann Kehoe, and
its supportive staff. In lieu of flowers, Ruth's family requests that donations be made to
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr.,
Oneonta, NY 13820 or the Susquehanna Society for the Preven-tion
of Cruelty to Animals, 4845 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the
family. There will be no calling hours. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.lhpfuneralhome.com. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home at 51 Dietz St., Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 7/3/2006.
Paul J. Brienza Paul J. Brienza, 83, of Oneonta, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007,
at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. Paul was born June 14, 1923, in Oneonta, the son of Frank and Jennie
(D'Ambrozina) Brienza. He married Margaret VanDewerker on Aug.
26, 1947. She predeceased him Jan. 6, 1976. Paul served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He
worked in the maintenance department of the State University
College at Oneonta for many years until he retired in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary's Church as well as the Sixth Ward
Athletic Club. He was a former member of the American Legion. Paul is survived by his son, David Brienza, of Hudson, Fla., and his
daughter, Barbara Perrucci, of St. Petersburg, Fla. He is also
survived by his grandchildren, Melanie and Anthony Brienza,
Michael and Nicolette Perrucci; a sister, Frances Brienza; as
well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; a brother, John
Brienza, who was killed in WWII; and sisters, Virginia Krapata,
Lucy Wehmeyer and Isabel Tessatore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Lester R.
Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, May
3, at St. Mary's Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Joseph
Benintende, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the
Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 5/1/2007.
Charlotte Kennedy Briggs The ashes of Charlotte Kennedy Briggs (Mrs. Duncan S. Briggs) will be
interred in Glenwood Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23,
2006. Mrs. Briggs, a longtime resident of Oneonta, died in December 2005,
at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Her family invites friends to attend this brief ceremony of
remembrance. Local arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 9/21/2006.
January 14, 1916 The Otsego Farmer DeWitt M. Briggs DeWitt M. Briggs, a native of Unadilla and for many years a
respected resident of Westville, died early Wednesday morning
at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira
D. Evans, at 16 Rose avenue in Oneonta. Mr. Briggs had for
several years after the death of his wife resided with his
children for time in New York and for the last six months
with his daughter above named in Oneonta. He had long been a
great sufferer from chronic Bright’s disease, and the end was
not unexpected. Mr. Briggs, who was sixty-seven years of age, is survived by six
children, in the order of age as follows: Mrs. W.B. Penfield
of Cooperstown, Mrs. Ira I. Evans of Oneonta, Mrs. C.W.
Cornell of Milford, Philip Briggs of Schenevus, Miss Margaret
Briggs of Cooperstown and Mrs. F.W. Huesgen of Bergenfield,
N.J. His wife who died about fourteen years ago, was Miss
Mary Gano of Westville. He was from early life a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church at Unadilla, which he joined
at the age of fourteen years. There will be a brief service at the house at 7 o’clock, Friday
evening, and the body will be taken to Westville Saturday
morning for internment beside the grave of his wife in the
cemetery at that palce. The service at Westville will be
conducted by the Rev. N.B. Ripley of Milford. To the
bereaved family the sympathy of many friends in extended. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Eliza Briggs The Morris Chronicle, May 19, 1869, VOL. III, No. 6, Whole No. 110. Oneonta. On Friday 30th ult., Miss ELIZA BRIGGS of West Oneonta, attempted to drowned herself in the Otego creek, near the bridge at West Oneonta. She had thrown herself into the water and waded up stream when she was discovered by JOHN WINTON, of this town, who just at that moment happened to be passing. He immediately went to assist her out, and only succeeded in getting her out by wading in and taking her by the hand. She seemed disappointed that she did not succeed in drowning herself. She was carried to the house of RUFUS STRAIT, where she had been stopping for a few days, and died the next morning (Saturday) from the effects of the exposure. She was about 55 years of age. (page 2)
Friday August 10, 1906 The Otsego Farmer Miss Grace Briggs Miss Grace Briggs died of typhoid fever in a New York Hospital,
Wednesday of last week. About five weeks ago she went to the
city to visit her brother and sisters there, was taken ill,
and after a few days died. Deceased was bout twenty-one
years old. She is survived by her father, Dewitt Briggs, one
brother, Philip, of new York, and five sisters, Mrs. Wm.
Penfield and Mrs. Felix Hueagin of New York, Mrs. Ira Evans
of Oneonta, Mrs. Cladue Cornell of Westville and Miss
Margaret Briggs who resides at home. The funeral was held
from the Briggs home on Saturday. Rev. W.H. Alger,
officiating. Burial in Westville Cemetery. The departure of
Miss Briggs in early life creates deep sorrow in the hearts
of those who were near to her and admired her so strongly. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Maria A. Briggs Otego, New York Otsego County unknown date and source - ? 1894 Death came to a relief to Mrs. Maria A., wife of T.H. Briggs, at home on Friday,
after years of suffering. The deceased was born in Lowville, Jan. 1st, 1828, which
made her age about 65 years and 11 months at the time of death. Dropsy was the cause
of death, but she remained consciousness until the last. Rowland was her maiden name
and her girlhood days were spent in Oneonta Plains, where her parents resided.
February 16th, 1849, she united in wedlock with T.H. Briggs, who survives her. Two
children were a result of their union, both dying in infancy. About the year 1865,
Mrs . Briggs was afflicted with rheumatism in her feet and limbs, which terminated
the use of her legs and limbs, so that she was unable to walk since '80, making a
great care for her husband, who faithfully administered to her wants and comforts.
In 1869, she united with the M.E. Church, since which time she has been a faithful
member and conservative Christian, having the respect and esteem of all. Contributed by Lori Driver
- Martin V. Briggs Obituary Unknown Newspaper Title Dated; 31 June 1916 Martin V. Briggs Otego, Jan. 21- Martin V. Briggs, a life-long resident of the town of Otego, most of
his active years being spent on his farm on Mill Creek in this township, died at 1 a.m.
today at his home in the village. Mr. Briggs had evidently been in failing health for
some time. His critical illness, however dates from Friday last. On that day he returned
from a few days sojourn in Oneonta. He was evidently feelling ill, but attempted to walk
from the Delaware and Hudson station. Just before reaching home he suffered a shock from
which he did not rally, but continued to fall until the hour of his death. The funeral
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at his late home. Rev. Mr. Lesh will officiate and interment
will be in Otego beside his wife who died twenty two years ago. Mr. Briggs was a son of Riley and Pheobe Briggs and was born on Mill Creek 80 years ago.
He was married many years ago to Miss Mary Olin, whose death in 1893 is above noted. Of
recent years he has spent much of the time in the summer with friends in Stamford,
returning to his home here for the winter. He was a well informed man, and a much respected
citizen who will be greatly missed among the older residents of the township. He was well
informed regarding the history of his township and several years ago contributed an
interesting series of articles upon Mill Creek and vicinity to the Oneonta Herald. Mr. Briggs is survived by one son Charles U. Briggs of Syracuse, and a granddaughter,
Miss Helen Briggs of that city. Note: I believe his parents listed incorrectly. Should be son of Riall and Margaret Briggs. Contributed by Lori Driver
- Mary H. Briggs Obituary Unknown Newspaper Unknown Date Mrs. Mary H. Olin, wife of M.V. Briggs, departed this life at her home on Mill Creek
early Monday morning, aged 56 years. Since last February the deceased had been in
failing health but was able to keep around the house until about six weeks ago, when
she took to her bed. The immediate cause of her death was dropsy. In 1837, she joined
in marriage with M.V Briggs and has since resided in the vicinity of his home on Mill
Creek, where she was highly respected by all neighbors. To them were born one daughter,
Mrs. A.C Jenks, of West Oneonta, and a son Charles residing in Binghamton, who survives
her, together with the father. The funeral will be held in the Baptist Church in this village this ( Wednesday)
afternoon at 1o'clock, Rev. E. Newell, of West Oneonta , officiating. Interment in
Evergreen Cemetery. Note: The headstone indicated she died in the year 1893. Contributed by Lori Driver
- Freeman's Journal Dated: 1 February 1867 In Cherry Valley, Dec. 5, 1866, Squire Briggs aged 89 years. Submitted by Lori Driver
Agnes Brockham BROCKHAM: In this village on the 12th inst. (1884) Agnes, only
daughter of Edward Carey of Richfield Springs and wife of
Edward S. Brockham, in the 27th year of her age. Her disease
was scarlet fever. Agnes, only daughter of Edward Carey of
Richfield Springs and wife of Edward S. Brockham of this
village, died on Tuesday last after an illness of one week.
This strikes near home, taking away the beloved companion of
one so long and intimately associated with the writer and we
share the sorrow of her kindred. This sad event adds another
to the list of sudden deaths. Ten days ago she was
apparently in good health. She was of most lovely character
- intelligent, cheerful, quiet, efficient; a true Christian,
who in a modest and unassuming manner made her influence felt
on all about her. She was a model wife, a true help-mate;
she entertained a correct view of life and its duties and had
helped to build her home, now made desolate without her
cheerful presence. The fragrance of her young life - like
the flowers she had tended in her lifetime and left blooming
in her home - will still shed a sweet perfume; the influence
she exerted in life, will not die with her. Very patient and
lovely was she in her brief but painful illness, rational to
within a few hours of her decease and so quick to respond to
every direction or request of her physician and others about
the sick bed. She was in the 27th year of her age and the
4th year of her married life. Alas, that such lights must so
early go out - but more brightly do they burn across the
river. Contributed by H. Geywit
Gerald J. Brockway III
Gerald J. Brockway III, son of Sherrie (Brockway) Carey, died
Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,
Binghamton. He is survived by his mother, Sherrie Carey, of Binghamton; five
sisters and brothers, Kendra Carey, Terence and Jazon McDaniel
and Nashawn and Tray Quin Murden; maternal grand-mother, Debbie
Brockway; and paternal grandmother, Gilda Murden. Gerald was predeceased by one brother, Kevin McDaniel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at the
Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Burial will follow
in Davenport Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 9/15/2006.
Fannie Cornell Brookins The Oneonta Daily Star Wednesday, October 31, 2001 ONEONTA — Mrs. Fannie C. Brookins, 91, of Oneonta, formerly of Walton, died Monday,
Oct. 29, 2001, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, where she had lived since April
2000. She was born April 25, 1910, in Blenheim, the daughter of Vernor L. and Malinda
(Fredenburg) Cornell. She married Henry Franklin Brookins on Dec. 25, 1942, in West Oneonta. Mr. Brookins
predeceased her in April 1977. Fannie was a bookkeeper at Runnell's Lumber Yard for 31 years. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Phyllis Miller of Ouaquaga; a stepson and his wife,
Lee and Elenore Brookins of Unadilla; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fannie was predeceased by a son-in-law, Richard Miller on Nov. 8, 2000, and five
brothers, Vernor H. Cornell, Freeland Cornell, Arthur Cornell, Carl K. Cornell
and Marvin Cornell. Funeral and committal services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at 11 a.m.
at the Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home, 102 Delaware St., Walton, with the Rev.
Chevelle Phillips, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Walton, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made
to the United Methodist Church of Walton, 101 North St., Walton, NY 13856 in loving
memory of Fannie C. Brookins. Funeral arrangements are by Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc., Walton. Submitted by Michael Cornell
Betty J. Brown Betty J. Brown, 59, of Hartwick, formerly of West Davenport, passed
away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at the Bassett Healthcare in
Cooperstown. Born Oct. 7, 1947, in Oneonta, she was the daughter of the late
Merlin and Rosina (Bowen) Hoffman. Before Betty was married, she worked at the Oneonta Dress Factory. On
Nov. 27, 1965, in Oneonta, she married Charles W. Brown. After
that she went back to school for her nurse's aide certification.
She interned for her nursing at the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing
Home. She then worked at the Oneonta Nursing Home and The Meadows
until 1981. She enjoyed ceramics, watching and feeding the hummingbirds, CB Radio
Club, helping with fundraisers for the CB Radio Club, Country
music and Elvis. Most of all, she loved taking care of her
family. She is survived by her son, Charles R. Brown, of Hartwick; her
grandchildren, Evan, Jonathan and Amber, all of Hartwick; her
sisters, Shirley Darling and Delores Ferguson; and her brothers,
Raymond and Clarence Hoffman. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, in March 2000. Family will receive friends at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main
St., Oneonta, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Stephen
Reese, pastor of the Columbus Community Church officiating.
Interment will be held in Otego Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 10/13/2006 - 10/14/2006.
Dorothy M. Brown Dorothy M. Brown, 71, of Otego, passed away peacefully, Thursday,
June 7, 2007, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta
surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Maurice and Ella
(Moore) Reynolds. Dorothy graduated from Harpursville Central School the Class of 1954.
On Feb. 4, 1956, Dorothy married Dale Brown in Otego.
Dorothy enjoyed photography. You could always find her taking
pictures with her digital camera. She also enjoyed using her
computer. Dorothy loved animals especially her dog, Mike and her
three miniature donkeys. But most of all, Dorothy loved spending
time with her family. She loved being a mom, a grandma and a
great-grandma. She touched a lot of lives and was loved by many.
Dorothy will be deeply missed. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Dale Brown, of
Otego; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Deb Brown of
Schenevus and Steve and Char Brown of Amsterdam; five
grandchildren, Tim and Candice Brown of Port Crane, Tina (Brown)
and Ian Quencer of Virginia Beach, Va., and Abby, Alicia and
Amber Brown of Amsterdam; one great-grandson, Owen Quencer of
Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters, Edythe Brown of Falls, Pa.,
Loretta Parker of Hallstead, Pa., and her twin sister, Delores
Miller of Longwood, Fla.; one brother, Eugene Reynolds of North
Carolina; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. It was Dorothy's request to be cremated. A service to celebrate the
life of Dorothy M. Brown will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to the charity
of one's choice. To light a candle or make an online condolence, please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/9/2007.
Lucinda M. Brown Was Otsego’s Oldest Resident Mrs. Lucinda M. Brown, who died last week in Otego from old age, was in her 94th years.
She had lived in Otego about fifty years. Mrs. Brown was born on June 23, 1834, and
was probably Otsego County’s eldest resident. Published Richfield Springs Mercury Thursday May 3 1928 Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen
J. Spencer Brown Jr. Mr. J. Spencer Brown Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at
his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in South Valley, the son of J. Spencer Sr.
and Marcia A. (Yager) Brown. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954 until
1956. He worked for several years at the Lakefront Motel in
Cooperstown. Survivors include three sisters, Marjorie (Albert) Moxham of Fonda,
Elizabeth Decker of Cobleskill, and Dorothy Preston of Oneonta;
one aunt, Lucy Proper of South Valley; a nephew, Albert J. Moxham
Sr.; and a great-nephew, Chance Moxham; also, five nephews, seven
nieces, 29 great-nieces and -nephews, and several
great-great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006,
at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with Pastor Bruce
Hoose of the First Baptist Church, Johnstown, officiating.
There will be no public calling hours, and burial will be private
at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Mr. Brown's memory may be made to the Catskill Area
Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry
Valley. Published in The Daily Star on 9/22/2006.
Mildred Brownell MORRIS — Mildred D. Brownell, 85 years old, of Morris, died May 15, 2001, in Morris. She was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Burlington, the daughter of Irwin and Lena (Sitts) Davis. She married Merle H. Brownell on June 18, 1988. He predeceased her Sept. 9, 1998. She spent her childhood in the Burlington and Hartwick areas. She is survived by her two stepsons, David and Kirsten Brownell, Boiling Springs,
Pa., and Gerald and Elaine Brownell, Norwich; her two sisters, Edna Palmater and
Irene Osborn of the Meadows; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Gladys Marr. She was a Quality Control Technician for Smith Corona in Groton and Cortland
for 27 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Morris and the Columbus
Quarter Church in the town of Columbus. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Dakin
Funeral Home, New Berlin, with the Rev. Mark Norlund of the First Baptist
Church, Morris, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin. Calling hours will be Friday, May 18, 2001, from 10 to 11 a.m. preceding
the funeral at the Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Morris, or
the Columbus Quarter Church, town of Columbus. Contributed by Ronda Williams
Laura Ruth Lovell Travis Browning Ruth, 94, of Oneonta, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Oneonta Nursing
and Reha-bilitation Center, Oneonta. She was born June 29, 1911, in Catharine, Town of Veteran, the
daughter of Archie and Wini-fred Cogsdill Lovell. She married Henry Carlton Travis in Odessa. They raised five
children, Marvin, Weldon, Auralee, Carla and Janine (Bovina
Center). Area grandchildren are Timothy and Donna Bray, Benjamin
and Elizabeth Bray, Bonnie and Ed Denison, Rebecca and Timothy
Griffin and John and Greta Storz, Torrington, Conn. Following Carlton's death, at the age of 78, she married Eric
Browning of Cranston, Rhode Is-land. They were married 11 years
and enjoyed a spirit of adventure. When she was 89, they
di-verted from a military reunion in Paris to independently
experience the Eiffel Tower. They spent winters in Woodacre, Calif., and summers in Cranston,
Rhode Island. She graduated from Odessa High School, Cortland Normal School,
Brockport State and San Francisco State, earning her master's
degree while in her 50s. She taught in one-room school-houses in
the Odessa-Montour area, The Harley School in Rochester, and in
public schools in Reno, Nevada and the San Francisco Bay area. She consistently seized the teachable moment with her great-and
grandchildren. Buttons on a child's shirt weren't simply buttons;
they were five, red buttons, when she helped you count them.
Ruth relished and exuded life, consistently looking for the
bright side and affirming that in others. In recent months, that
sometimes only meant whistling, singing, clapping or thanking a
caregiver for support. Her hobby was her family. One of her favorite and constant challenges
was making something from nothing so that money was available for
family experiences. This allowed her family to own a primitive
river lodge on the International Rift in the Thousand Islands, so
we could talk with frogs, row within bays and lily pads in a
skiff and clean our own pan fish for dinner. She is survived by her five children, stepchildren, Valerie (Patrick)
Fontenot, and John (Sandra) Browning; 20 grandchildren; and 28
great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Sharon) Lovell of Waverly,
and brother, Maurice Lovell of LaFayette. Her husbands, Carlton Travis and Eric Browning; sisters, Marilyn
Lovell Taylor and Wilma Jean Lovell Hartz; and infant grandson,
Adam Zebediah Marvin-Travis, predeceased her. The family is grateful for the careful attention and appreciation of
Mom by staff and residents of Hampshire House and Oneonta Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, and special angel, Lauren McCardle,
who as a young teen supported Mom in her eating needs. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at
the Catharine Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheila Price
officiating. Published in The Daily Star on 6/27/2006.
Gerald W. Bruce Mr. Gerald W. Bruce, 93, of Burlington Flats, died early Monday
morning, Dec. 4, 2006, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in
Cooperstown. He was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Oneonta, a son of John Francis and
Minnie (Thompson) Bruce. Raised in Oneonta, Gerald graduated from Oneonta High School and was
then employed as a sales clerk for D.R. Torrey on Main Street in
Oneonta. On May 2, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly
served his country during World War II as a soldier with Company
F, 346th Engineering Regiment. During his time in the military,
he was involved in battles for the campaigns of Normandy,
Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland. Gerald
was also responsible for constructing runways and hangers as well
as hospitals and ordnance depots in Europe. On Nov. 3, 1945, he
received his honorable discharge from the military having
attained the rank of sergeant. Upon his return home, he settled back in Oneonta and married the
former Julia Oblak on Oct. 6, 1946, in a ceremony at St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Gerald became employed as a baker at the Homer Folks Hospital in
Oneonta and stayed there for approximately 30 years. When the
hospital closed, he became employed as a repairman for four years
with Oneonta Oil and Fuel until finally retiring. Gerald was a devoted communicant of St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake"
Catholic Church in Cooperstown and was also a member of the
Oneonta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1206. Gerald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia, of Burlington
Flats; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Bunal and her husband,
Stanley, of Bristol, Vt., and Mrs. Kathleen Seoane and her
husband, Candeloria, of Rome; one son, John F. Bruce and his
wife, Irene, of Port Crane; three grandsons, Adam Bruce of
Denver, Colo., and Anthony and Robert Seoane of Rome; and two
brothers, Joseph Bruce and his wife, Marion, of South Carolina,
and Robert Bruce and his wife, Helen, of Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
7, 2006, at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Catholic Church in
Cooperstown with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding. The Service of Committal and Burial will be conducted privately at a
later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Index. Immediately following the funeral Mass on Thursday all attending are
invited to join with Gerald's family for a time of refreshment
and fellowship in the St. Mary's Catechetical Center, located
directly behind the church. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth
Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Published in The Daily Star on 12/6/2006.
Robert G. Bryant Mr. Robert G. Bryant, 82, formerly of Middlefield, passed away
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at Albany's Veterans Hospital after a
lengthy illness. He was born May 16, 1924, in Utica, the son of Frank and Alice (Long)
Bryant. He served in World War II in the United States Army. He was a life
member of the former DAV Post, Richfield Springs. He worked as a self-employed house painter. Survivors include four sisters, Grace Tice of Oneonta, Irene Yerry of
Johnstown, Arlene Caputo of Throop, Pa., and Marion and her
husband, George Gillette, of West Winfield; special nieces and
nephew, Pam and Tim Hotaling and Merri Hendricks, who cared for
him while he was home; and several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Harold; and a sister,
Phyllis Christman. Spring burial will take place in the Hartwick Cemetery.
Condolences in Mr. Bryant's memory may be e-mailed to the funeral
home ottmanfh@capital.net. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry
Valley. Published in The Daily Star on 2/6/2007.
Harold "Moe" Bryden Harold "Moe" Bryden, 69, of Pittsfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8,
2006, at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. He was born June 19, 1937, in Delhi, the son of Harold Charles Bryden
and Ethel Bell (Smith) Bryden. He was married to Christine (Edsell) Bryden on July 8, 1968, in
Montrose, Pa. Moe was a truck driver for the former Medbury-Nielsen of New Berlin
for several years and also assisted at the Welch Livestock
Auctions and in his later years was an independent cattle hauler. He was a lifelong resident of the Butternut Valley. He enjoyed raising his goats in his later years. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Morris for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, of Pittsfield; his
children, Joy and Leon Tracy of New Berlin, and their children,
Steven and Deana, Gail Anderson of Texas, and her children,
Russell, Brent, Billy and Eric, Karole and Sandy Strayer of
Texas, and their children, Brandon and Brittany, Mike Bryden of
New Berlin, and his children, Corey, Ericka and Bobbi-jean, Neal
and Bonnie Bryden of Lacona, and their daughter, Brittnea,
Jacqueline Bryden and Duane Spoor of New Berlin, and their son,
Jacob, Dawn and Joe Sperry of Oneonta, and their daughter,
Krista; and his three great-grandchildren. Moe is also survived
by his sisters, Lois McDonald and husband Bill of Hamden, Edith
Burns and husband Jim of Connecticut, and Linda Fowleston and
husband George of North Carolina; his brothers, Roscoe Bryden and
wife Bunny of Unadilla and Dick Bryden and wife Sherri of Oxford;
as well as his sisters-in-law, Winnie Bryden, Marilyn Edsell and
June Huggins. He was predeceased by a brother, Jacob Bryden. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at
the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home
with the Rev. Sara Baron officiating. Committal services and
burial will follow in Hillington Cemetery in Morris. Friends are asked to donate to the charity of one's choice in his
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. Published in The Daily Star on 10/9/2006.
Lauren "Steve" Bryden Lauren "Steve" Bryden, 79, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the
New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. Surrounded by his family,
Steve died peacefully after a long-term battle with lung disease. He was born in Meredith on June 24, 1927, the son of Thomas Junius
and Edith Elizabeth (Dart) Bryden. A longtime Franklin resident, Steve resided most recently in Sidney,
before moving to the Veterans Home in March of 2005. Steve grew up on the family farm on Elk Creek and attended Delaware
Academy Central School. He left school to join the United States
Army during World War II, and was proud to return to Delaware
Academy and receive his diploma as part of graduation ceremonies
in 2002. Steve was, first and foremost, a dairy farmer _ the occupation he
followed lifelong in Franklin. He was also known in the area as a
cattle trucker and had driven for Chenango County Transit after
retirement. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the Ouleout Valley Legion
Post 1689 in Franklin, longtime member of the Franklin Fire
Department and a member of the BPOE Elks in Sidney. He also had
been an active member of the First Congregational Church in
Sidney. Steve is survived by his sons, Tom (Michelle) Bryden, South New
Berlin, and Ronald (Paula) Bryden, Lewisburg, Pa.; his daughters,
Doris Michalovic, Johnson City, and Penny (Chris) Tremain, Otego;
his grandchildren, Taryn (Bill) Hubbard, Heather Bryden, Dawn
Bryden, Trevor Bryden, Steven Bryden, Steven Michalovic, Teresa
Michalovic, Colleen Michalovic, Tyler Tremain and Kailee Tremain;
his week-old great-grandson, Owen Charles Hubbard; his "adopted"
sons, Hank Michalovic and Arthur Hughes; as well as many
well-loved nieces, nephews and close friends. Also surviving is
his former wife and mother of his children, Jeanne Slawson Bryden, of
Oneonta. Besides his parents, Steve was predeceased by five brothers, three
sisters, three half brothers and a half sister. What Steve loved most, was his family, God, friends, farming,
animals, hard work and country music, and the loving, care-giving
staff at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 27, 2006,
at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, corner of West Main and Circle
Drive, Sidney. A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, also at the
Lutheran Church, followed by committal services in the Ouleout
Valley Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NYS Veterans Home,
Resident Activity Fund, 4211 Route 220, Oxford, NY 13830. Funeral arrangements are by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St.,
Sidney. Published in The Daily Star on 10/26/2006.
Archibald Buchanan BUCHANAN: In this village, Jan. 27th, 1782, Archibald Buchanan,
aged 75 years. Mr. Buchanan was born in Glasgow, Scotland
and came to this country when only five years of age.
Funeral will be held from the residence of his brother, R.
Buchanan, on Church Street, Saturday at 10 o'clock. (Richfield) Contributed by H. Geywit
Anne Norberg Buck Mrs. Anne Norberg Buck, beloved sister and aunt, passed on Easter
Sunday morning, April 8, 2007, at her home, "Sunhill II," in East
Meredith, following a short illness. She was 86. Anne, or "Auntie Anne," as she was affectionately known by family and
non-family alike, was born July 15, 1920, in the homestead on the
family farm in East Meredith, a daughter of Danish immigrants
Anker and Margaret (Jensen) Norberg. For many years, she taught high school math in several New York state
schools. She later served as a guidance counselor at Oneonta High
School, retiring in 1975. Over the years, Anne hosted numerous exchange students at her home,
"Sunhill," on Brick House Hill Road in East Meredith. She also
enjoyed spending summers traveling around the world to visit her
many friends. She will always be remembered for her generous hospitality to all.
Family picnics, neighborhood gatherings and innumerable bridge
games took place at her home. At an anniversary party on Sept. 6, 1975, for her brother, Niels, and
his wife, Eunice Norberg, at "Sunhill," Anne was re-acquainted
with Frederick Milton Buck, a native of Davenport, whom she had
known in her younger years. Anne and Fred later married on Jan. 10, 1976, in Birmingham, Ala. In
1977, they purchased a home in Nokomis, Fla., and enjoyed winters
there and summers in East Meredith. While in Florida, Anne tutored several Vietnamese people in the
English language, and she and Fred's home was always open to many
guests. This spirit of giving to others also extended to their
devotion to Habitat for Humanity, both in Florida and New York
State. In 2000, Anne and Fred moved back north and permanently settled in
the home they had built in 1984, adjacent to "Sunhill." This
residence came to be known as "Sunhill II." Auntie Anne will always be remembered for her inquisitive nature and
interest in everybody's life. She also possessed a zeal for her
Danish heritage and enjoyed sharing this enthusiasm with her
family by passing on holiday songs and traditions from Denmark. A
friend to all, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Anne is survived by her two sisters, Mrs. Esther Lee of Venice, Fla.,
and Mrs. Alice Nichols of Bloomville; one brother, Sven E. Sloth
of Oneonta; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jeane Norberg of Oneonta; a
family friend, Tom Geilen; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, who died Dec. 27, 2003; two
sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Ikola and Mrs. Frida Brown; and two
brothers, Niels Norberg and Axel Norberg. A memorial service to celebrate Anne's life will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Davenport United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Nola Anderson, pastor, officiating. Anne's cremated remains will later be laid to rest with her husband,
Fred, in the pond at "Sunhill." In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial
gifts may be made to Catskill Area Hospice Hope Foundation, 1
Birchwood Drive, Dept. FH, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Connell, Dow &
Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Published in The Daily Star from 4/9/2007 - 4/10/2007.
Marshall H. Bull Marshall H. Bull of Chatham, Mass., passed away March 13, 2006, at
the age of 86, at Epoch Senior Health Care of Harwich, Mass. He
was born and raised in Oneonta. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Upson Bull, of Chatham, Mass.;
his sons, Jonathan and Nathaniel, both of Chatham, Mass.; a
daughter, Kathryn Conover of Chelmsford, Mass.; a brother,
Douglas Bull of Williamsburg, Va.; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Elizabeth, in 2004.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a photographer in the 196
Signal Photography Company and took part in battles and campaigns
in the Northern Apennines, Rome, Sicily, Naples, Foggia, Po
Valley and Arne. He was the recipient of the following medals: American Defense
Service, Bronze Star, Good Conduct and European African Middle
Eastern Service. After the war, he settled in Brookhaven and worked in the photography
department at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. He and his
wife lived and raised their family in Brookhaven before moving to
Chatham in 1984. Playing golf was a lifelong activity for him. He learned to play at
the Oneonta Country Club while working as a caddy as a teenager
and continued playing his whole life. Photography, besides his
livelihood, was also a lifelong activity for him. He was a member of the Chatham Men's Club. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, in
the West Oneonta Cemetery, with the Rev. Kenneth Hunter, pastor
of St. James' Episcopal Church, Oneonta, officiating. Condolences may be made to the family online www.lhpfuneralhome.com. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 7/12/2006.
J. Lee Bundy Dead Was Well Known Mason and Lived Here 61 Years J. Lee Bundy, one of Auburn’s best known citizens, died yesterday afternoon at the family
home, No. 32 Lincoln street, aged 83 years. Death was due to heart trouble from which the
deceased had been a sufferer for a number of years. Mr. Bundy was born at Otego, Otsego County, and came to Auburn with his parents when but
two years of age. He received his education in the old Auburn Academy from which
institution he was graduated. He then took a course in the Brown business chool, which had
quite a reputation in those days. The deceased was an expert accountant and a wonderfully fine gentleman. He was associated
with various business interests in Auburn in various capacities. In his early manhood he
was passionately devoted to billiards and in his day was conceded to be the most scientific
player in this section. He knew all about the construction of billiard and pool tables and
repaired many of those in use in private homes as well as places of business of that kind. Besides a widow, one brother Harlow Bundy of Endicott, and one sister, Mrs. James Huchens
of this city survive. The funeral will be held at his late home tomorrow at 3 o’clock with
the honors of the Masonic fraternity which he had served so well. Burial will be made in
Fort Hill. Published The Auburn Citizen Tuesday March ? 1910
Marguerite Burchhardt Homer---Marguerite Burchhardt, 84, died January 5, 2003, in Cortland. She was born April 25, 1918, to Fred and Susan Holbrook Russell and lived her childhood years in the rural hamlet of the Otsdawa in Otego. She married Otto Burchhardt in 1942; they were residents of Otego, Oneonta and Unadilla until the mid-1990's when they moved to Homer and resided at the Elizabeth Brewster House on Main Street. They celebrated nearly 56 years of marriage at his death in 1998. Marguerite's gift to us was a vibrant giving spirit that could brighten one's day. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Diana Burchhardt of Tully; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Albert Butler of Fallbrook, CA; grandsons, James& Thomas Burchhardt, Kelly, Blaine, Christopher and Jason Butler; a great granddaughter, Madison Rose Butler; and her sister, Christine Sampson of Maple Grove. She was predeceased by her husband, Otto Burchhardt, and sister Doris Robinson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at 1 pm at the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Calling hours will precede from 11 am until service time. Burial will be in Otsdawa Cemetery in the spring. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
JAMES BURDICK PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN OTEGO Otego, April 3,---James W. Burdick who had been in ill health for the past month, died at his home on Otsdawa Avenue early Monday morning at 12:10. Funeral services will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. A. Tennies, pastor of the Otego Presbyterian church, will officiate, and the Odd Fellows will hold their services at the grave. Interment will be made in the Bundy cemetery. Mr. Burdick was born December 2, 1857, the son of Alva and Phoebe Reed Burdick. On January 1, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Della Emerson. He was a resident of Otego all his life, following the occupation of farming. He was a man held in high esteem by all his neighbors and friends in this section and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of aquaintances. Surviving besides his wife are: a sister, Rebecca Booth of Sand Hill, and a niece, Jessie Allan of Stamford. The deceased was a member of the Otego Susquehanna Valley Grange and the Odd Fellows Lodge. For two years he was superintendent of highways. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
Mrs. Mary B. Burdick Mrs. Mary Brown Burdick, 90 of the Home for the Aged 1657 Sunset Ave., mother of Andrew J.
Burdick, former superintendent of Utica schools, died yesterday in the home after a
long illness. She was born July 29, 1869, in Otego, daughter of Andrew J. and Malvina Hyatt Brown and
attended high school in Morris. She also attended the teacher’s training class in
Morris. Mrs. Burdick taught school for a short time in District 18 in Otego. She was married to Proctor L. Burdick in West Oneonta. He died July 11, 1938. Mrs. Burdick was a member of the First Christian Church of Otego. The family lived on a farm in Otego until 1922, when Mr. Burdick retired and moved to
Oneonta. In 1931, the couple came to the Utica area and had since lived here. Besides her son, she leaves a granddaughter, Mrs. William H. Becker, Utica; three great-
grandsons. A grandson, First Lt. Raymond A. Burdick, was killed in the Philippines
during World War 2. The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Lankton, Townsend & Cronk Funeral Home, 12
Steuben Pk, with the Rev. William C. Wood, pastor of Central Methodish Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego, later in the Spring Published in the Utica Daily Press March 30 1960 Submitted by Rene' Treffeisen
Homer Burgess Jr. Homer Burgess Jr., 78, of Oneonta and formerly of Port St. Lucie,
Fla., and East Northport, Long Island, died Thursday, Oct. 5,
2006, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta. He was born April 26, 1928, in Louisville, Ky., the son of Homer and
Harriet Burgess. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Burgess was honorably discharged
from the Army of the United States in 1956. He held the rank of
sergeant. He was employed for more than 30 years as a nurse at the Veterans'
Hospital in Northport, Long Island. He is survived by the mother of his stepson, Jayne Sharrie Burgess of
East Northport, Long Island; a stepson, Marc Marrero of Oneonta;
daughters, September Rain Burgess of Queens and April Ann Burgess
of Huntington, Long Island; and a grandson, Jaelan Schweizer of
Huntington, Long Island. He was predeceased by a stepson, Vincent James Marrero; two
stepdaughters, Carrie Lee Marrero and Tammy Ann Sparks, all of
East Northport, Long Island; and a sister, Georgiana Burgess of
Louisa, Ky. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi. Published in The Daily Star on 10/7/2006.
Mary A. Burnett Mary A. Burnett, 84, of Oneonta, passed away peacefully Friday, June
1, 2007, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Oneonta, the daughter of Clarence and
Sarah Rathbun. Mary married Quentin H. Holmes on May 20, 1942, in Oneonta. Quentin
died Sept. 18, 1952, as a result of an automobile accident. She
then married Frank Burnett. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed cooking, dancing, traveling,
juditzu and karate. Following the death of Quentin in 1952, she moved out of the area.
She lived in Ohio for 20 years before moving back to live with
her daughter, Peggy, in 2002. Mary will be remembered for her keen sense of humor. Mary is survived by her six daughters, Cecelia Holmes, whereabouts
unknown, Margaret (Peggy) Umbach of Oneonta, Mary Samphier of
Laurens, Yvonne Mattice of Leonardsville, Sarah Holmes of New
Berlin and Anna Shano of Laurens; one sister, Gertrude Card of
West Oneonta; as well as several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was predeceased by one son, Quentin H. Holmes Jr., on Jan. 19,
1988. Calling hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5,
2007, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Keith
Van Dewerker, pastor of the West End Community Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery,
Oneonta. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/4/2007.
Charles Henry "Sonny" Burton Charles "Sonny" Henry Burton, 70, passed away with his daughters
Minnie and Connie by his side at his daughter's home in Windsor
on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. He was predeceased by his father, Charles William Burton; and his
mother, Minnie (Peeters) Burton. Sonny lived most of his life in the Westford area. He was born in
Westford, and grew up on the Burton farm with his two brothers.
He served in the United States Army at the end of the Korean
Conflict and was a superintendent of Lancaster Construction until
his retirement. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. He is survived by his five daughters and son-in-law, Minnie Keehle
and Richard of Windsor, Connie Burton of Windsor, Pamela Bradley
of Schenectady, Lisa Hale of Binghamton and Corinna Reynolds of
Sharon Springs; one son, Charles Robert Burton and fiancée,
Theresa Kelone of Sharon Springs; nine grandsons, Rich Keehle Jr.
and wife Susan of Corbettsville, Harry Hults IV of Portlandville,
Joseph Ruffino III of Oneonta, Christopher Brown of Schenevus,
Brandon Bradley of Schenectady, Nathaniel McCarthy of Mount Airy,
N.C., Carl James Reynolds Jr., Blade Schrader, and Charles Ryan
Burton of Sharon Springs; six granddaughters, Sabrina Hults of
Windsor, Cassandra Brown of Schenevus, Alicia Reynolds, Kimberly
Schrader, Jenna Schrader and Chelsea Burton of Sharon Springs;
one great-grandson, Tyler Triolo of Windsor; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Henry (Myrna) Burton and Leslie (Rocheal) Burton
of Westford. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins; and a special friend who helped Sonny during his
illness, Ron Hojsik, Binghamton. Sonny was an incredible athlete. He acquired several nicknames,
"Lonnie, Bird Man, Birdie and Sonny." Furthermore, Sonny was a
remarkable bowler. He was a semi-pro bowler and won numerous
tournaments. He also enjoyed the game of golf and was a member of
the Ouleout Creek Golf Club. Sonny loved to bet on the horses and
his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Today, the Dallas
Cowboys lost a true fan. His compassion for hunting "Bird Man
Style" will be missed by all of his hunting buddies. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16,
2006, at the Heller Funeral Home, Schenevus. The family will again receive friends from 10 a.m. to the start of
the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Westford
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beverly Furey, pastor,
officiating. Interment with military honors will take place in the Westford
Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lourdes Hospice,
169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905-9968 or to the United
Methodist Church, Westford, NY 13488. The family would like to thank Lourdes Hospice RN Cindy
Felice-Glowacki, Aide Cindy Katen, for all the love and care they
gave to dad during his time of illness. The Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., Schenevus, is serving the
family. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.hellerfuneralhome.com. God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be, so He
put His arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful
eyes we watched, as we saw you pass away. Although we love you
deeply, we could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped
beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to
prove to us … He only takes the best. R.I.P. Dad. We love you. Published in The Daily Star on 11/16/2006.
Chas. Bush The Morris Chronicle, November 27, 1878. DR. CHAS. T. BUSH, who left Oneonta last August, and went to Colorado for his health, died at Denver, Saturday, Nov. 9th. He leaves a wife and an infant daughter. His remains were brought to Oneonta for interment. (page 3)
Harry Irwin Butts Oneonta Daily Star 18 Sept 1951 Page 3 Obituary BUTTS — Harry Irwin – In Norwich, September 16, 1951, aged 82
years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend funeral services Tuesday, September 18, 1951, at 2
P.M., from the Bailey Funeral Home, Otego. Internment in the
Maryland Cemetery. Viewing at the funeral home after 7 P.M.
today. Contributed by Hank Hardisty
Richard Leroy (Dick) Butts A graveside committal service will be at noon Friday, May 18, 2007,
in the Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, for Richard (Dick) Leroy
Butts, who passed away Nov. 25, 2006, at the age of 66. He was born on Jan. 7, 1940, the son of Leroy P. and Virginia M.
Butts. Graduating from Oneonta High School's class of 1958, he married his
high school sweetheart, Dawn Marie Baker, on Dec. 11, 1960. He made his career in the grocery business, working at A&P, Grand
Union, and was manager of the Oneonta Price Chopper at one time.
Over the years, he was active in the Oneonta community (PTO,
Special Olympics Chairman 1971, Jaycee of the Year 1971, as well
as involvement with the local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts). He and Dawn enjoyed the Oneonta area and would spend their family
time riding motorcycles, boating, and camping. He spoke fondly
off the "good times" at East Sidney Dam and Crystal Lake
Campground. Dick was also an avid singer and guitarist. He and his band performed
at many local establishments and weddings over the years. He
particularly enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley. Dick's hobbies included building RC Boats and Cars, trains, models,
collecting state quarters and sports cards. Dick is survived by a son, Richard; his daughter, Jeannine Minor
(Gary Lumpkin); a granddaughter, Nicole (Thomas House); a
grandson, George (Bradley) Minor; a great-grandson, Caleb T.
House; a sister, Elaine Rummell; a sister-in-law, Marion (Gary
Butts); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Dick was predeceased by his
brothers, Gary and Jeff. Cremation services were handled by the Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral
Home in Florida. Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta will be handling the
committal service in New York. Any memorial donations can be made in Dick's memory to the Oneonta
High School Alumni Association. Published in The Daily Star on 5/12/2007.
Beulah Briggs Byam Beulah Briggs Byam, passed away at home Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
She was born in Oneonta on May 6, 1917, and was raised and
educated in Oneonta. Bea lived in Colonie for many years. After
her retirement in 1988, she moved to Zephyrhills, Fla. Mrs. Byam was a school secretary for the South Colonie Central School
District for more than 30 years, working at both Maywood
Elementary School and Shaker Road Elementary School. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard S. Byam; and her infant
great-grandson, Nathan Charles Holtz. She is survived by her three daughters, Carol L. Rice, of Niskayuna,
Joan K. Byam, of Colonie, and Diane McConnelee and her husband,
Paul, of Rotterdam. She is the grandmother of Jeff and Holly
Kimble, Kristi and Dan Holtz, Dan McConnelee and Linda
McConnelee. She is also the great-grandmother of Joseph, Lydia
and Brittany Holtz and Rebekah and Benjamin Kimble. Also
surviving is her close friend, Patricia A. Parlin, of
Zephyrhills, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband; and great-grandson, she was predeceased
by one sister and five brothers. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Route 155-south of
Central Avenue). Calling hours will precede the service from
10:30 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany,
445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or Florida Hospital of
Zephyrhills Foundation, 7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL
33541-1399 in memory of Beulah B. Byam. Expressions of sympathy may be made at newcomerfamily.com. Published in The Daily Star on 4/26/2007.
Esther L. Bordinger Esther L. Bordinger, 87, of Oneonta, passed away Tuesday, April 3,
2007, at home surrounded by her loving family. The youngest of 11 children, she was born July 20, 1919, in Milford,
the daughter of the late Hans and Anna Elizabeth (Thomsen) Jorgensen. She attended Laurens Central School. On April 17, 1938, Esther married Bert W. Bordinger in West Orange,
N.J. Bert predeceased her March 31, 1971. Esther was a matron custodian for the Oneonta School District for 22
years until her retirement in 1980. Esther was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is going to
be deeply missed. Esther is survived by her two children and their spouses, Edward F.
and Jean Bordinger and Cheryl and Louis Blasetti, both of
Oneonta; six grandchildren, Edward and Tammy Bordinger, Jeffery
and Patricia Bordinger, Douglas and Karen Bordinger, Cynthia and
Barry Wallace, Ana-Marie Blasetti and Louie Jr. and Heidi
Blasetti; eight great-grandchildren, Bryan, Leisa and Sarah
Bordinger, Shelby Jo Bordinger, Hannah and Emma Wallace,
Nastassja Blasetti and Shayla Kaye Clough; two
stepgreat-grandchildren, Ashley Kuhn and Justin Hill; one sister,
Ruth Manley of Milford; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.
A service to celebrate the life of Esther L. Bordinger will be at
2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357
Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Eileen Cornwell, pastor of the
Elm Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be held in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 1 Birchwood Drive,
Oneonta, NY 13820 in loving memory of Esther L. Bordinger.
Condolence may be made online by visiting www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 4/4/2007.
Mary Shearer Bordinger Mary Shearer Bordinger, 90, died peacefully Jan. 20, 2007, surrounded
by her loving family. Born June 9, 1916, in Kortright Center, Mary was the eldest of David
C. and Lena June (Stronigan) Shearer's three children. She
enjoyed growing up on the family's 'Big Roundtop.' It was there
that she contracted and overcame polio and infantile paralysis.
She received a personal gift from Madame Chiang Kai-shek during
her recovery that she cherished the rest of her life. She moved with her family to Oneonta in 1922, and resided there for
the remainder of her years. In Oneonta, she attended Bugbee
School and Oneonta High School. Mary met Albert Clifford Bordinger while dancing at Pond Lily; he
married her Feb. 13, 1937. Together they raised four children in
Mary's 'dream house.' Mary, Clifford and the children enjoyed
many fun-filled weekends at Goodyear Lake with their lifelong
friends. Always a dedicated worker, Mary began working for her father's
business, Shearer's Express, while attending high school and
continued after graduation. Mary and her husband, Clifford, later
owned and operated a branch of Shearer's Express, which serviced
the Binghamton area. During World War II, Mary also supported the war effort by working in
the Mica plant on Dietz Street. A favorite meeting place, The Polar Bear, was owned and operated by
Mary; for 20 years she made some of the best homemade ice cream
there ever was. Everyone who visited The Polar Bear has pleasant
memories of 'Mary's Ice Cream Shop.' Mary was president of the Women's Benefit Association, a member of
the Clothing Guild, secretary of the East End School PTA,
secretary of Bordinger Trucking Company, and a Charter Member of
the Oneonta Business Women's Club. She belonged to several Methodist Women's circles and held various
offices at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.
Throughout her life, family was always most important to Mary;
she loved her children dearly and doted on every grandchild and
great-grandchild. Her husband, Albert Clifford; her daughter, Patricia Lee; and her two
brothers, Morrison and Bruce Shearer, predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Jack and Patricia Bordinger of
Franklin Mountain, Donald and Mary Bordinger of West Laurens and
Morrison and Jo Bordinger of Davenport Center. Those honored to
call her 'Grams' are Victoria (and Jason) Oblinski, Michael (and
Jeanette) Lee, Donald D. (and Maureen) Bordinger, Patrick (and
Jamie) O'Kelly, Michael Bordinger, Cynthia (and Brian) Utter,
June (and Craig) Biernetsky, Charles Bordinger, and Samantha (and
Jason) Ballard. She was also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is and always will be a most remarkable woman. Family will receive friends at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main
St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. A funeral service
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at the funeral
home with Allison Bookhout, the Spiritual Care Coordinator at
Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary's name may be made
to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 1 Birchwood
Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be made online by visiting www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 1/22/2007 - 1/23/2007. Mary Shearer Bordinger Graveside services for Mary Shearer Bordinger, 90, who passed away
Jan. 20, 2007, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2007, in the
Glenwood Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/6/2007.
Ella (Baldwin) Bostwick Mrs. James Bostwick of Elk Creek Dies; Long Ill Elk Creek, April 23-Mrs. Ella (Baldwin) Bostwick died in her sleep early Saturday
morning. Death was due to cancer, from which she had suffered for several years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday from the Bostwick home. Rev.
William E. Webster of Schenectady will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot
in the Elk Creek cemetery. Ella Baldwin was born in Westford in 1875, and January 23, 1900, she and James
Bostwick united in marriage. He survives, as do six children, Mrs. Lee Roberts,
Middlefield; Mrs. Alton Sperry, Laurens; Lee Bostwick, Westville; Mrs. Joseph
Ritchey, Ralph Bostwick, and Percy Bostwick, who riside at home; three sisters, Mrs.
John Magee, Elk Creek; Mrs. R.C. Chase, Chase; Mrs. William Cattell; two brothers,
Perlia Baldwin and Lee Baldwin, both of Worcester; 16 grandchildren, and several
nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bostwick was an earnest, hard working woman, one devoted to her home and family,
and was a kind and helpful neighbor and friend. The family will have the sympathy of
all who knew Mrs. Bostwick. (1933) Bostwick Funeral Rites Are Held at Elk Creek -------- Services for Well Known Resident Largely Attended-Other Items -------- Elk Creek, April 26-Friends from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. James
Bostwick Monday afgernoon were: L.R. Baldwin, Binghamton; Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Baldwin,
Clair Person, Mrs. Ida Baldwin, Ralph Bostwick, Worcester; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Chase,
L.H. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. G. Ritchey, Mrs. Bertha Hill and Miss Dorothy Hill, Schenevus;
Mrs. Bertha Tice, West Edmeston; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherman, Foster Tice, Mrs. Daisy
Ritchey, Clayville; Mrs. Nora Ketell and Miss Rachel Ketell, Mohawk; C. McAdams,
Mr. and Mrs. Alton Sperry and children, Laurens; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roberts and children,
Middlefield; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bostwick and children, Hiram Bostwick, Mrs. Arthur Wood
and Neil Prat, Westville; Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Eaton, Mrs. James Clint, Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Bostwick, Oneonta; Mrs. Cecil Magee, Mineral Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Stevens,
Fred and Millard Weldon, Westford; and Miss Mary Palmeter, Schenevus. Several beautiful floral pieces testified to the high esteem in which she was held in
the community. Her three sons and three sons-in-law acted as bearers. Rev. William E. Webster of the Methodist Episcopal church at Schenevus officiated.
Two hymns, "Abide With Me," and "Jesus Lover of My Soul" were sung by Mrs. Dykeman
and Mrs. Flora Chase of Schenevus. Interment was made in the Elk Creek cemetery. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
December 31, 1954 The daily Star, Oneonta, NY Hiram L. Bostwick Cooperstown--- Hiram L. Bostwick, 78, longtime Cooperstown
resident, died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Lamb, New Berlin, formerly of Pierstown, where he had lived
for many years. A retired farmer, he had lived with Mrs. Lamb’s parents, mr. and
Mrs. Freeman Pratt, Westville, until their deaths. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ingalls Funeral
Home, Cooperstown. The Rev. Theodore J. Stone, Cooperstown
Methodist Church pastor, will officiate. Burial will be
later in Westville Cemetery. Mr. Bostwick was born on October 22, 1876. He was a Spanish-
American War verteran. Surviving is a nephew, Floyd Wallace,
Oneonta. Friends may call at the Ingalls Funeral home until service time. Contributed by Michele Culletto
James Bostwick Funeral Today Milford-James Bostwick died Friday at Every nursing home after a prolonged illness.
Funeral will be held today at 2 from Tillipaugh funeral home, Schenevus. Rev. Fred
Church, Worcester, officiating. Burial will be beside the body of his wife at Elk Creek. Mr. Bostwick was born Dec. ___ 1876, son of Riva and Emma (Woodbeck) Bostwick. On
J___ 24, 1900, he married Miss Ella Baldwin, who died in 1933. Mr. Bostwick had lived
in Westford and Maryland. Surviving are six children: Mrs. Frances Roberts, Middlefield; Mrs. Grace Sperry,
Oneonta, Mrs. L.E. Ritchey, Schenevus, M___ Bostwick, Schenectady; Ra___ Bostwick,
Wells Bridge; and Percy Bostwick, West Edmeston; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Tice, West
Edmeston; 27 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Marguerite Bostwick NEW BERLIN-Mrs. Maruerite H. Bostwick, 61, of Town of Pittsfield, died Wednesday,
Aug. 12, unexpectedly at her residence. She was born July 27, 1920 in New Berlin, the daughter of Harry and Hazel (Cady)
Moore. She married Percy R. Bostwick June 29, 1945. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Priscilla) Ward, Sout
Carolina; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin,
with the Rev. Dwight Kenyon, pastor of the Berean Baptist Church, New Berlin, officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, New Berlin. Friends may call Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. The family will
be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. (1981) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
Percy Bostwick PITTSFIELD-Percy ___ Bostwick, 70 of the town of Pittsfield _____ died Sunday,
June 8, in Moore_______ He was born Sept. 3, 1915 in Westford, the son of James and Ella (Baldwin)
Bostwick. He married Marguerite Hazel Moore on June ___ 1945. She died Aug. 12 ,
1981. A lifelong area resident, he was a farmer and a laborer for Webb & Son
Lumber Company, New Berlin. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Priscilla) Ward of Moore ___ C.;
three grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Bostwick of Mohawk; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 13, at Dakin Funeral Home.
New Berlin, with Pastor Sephen L. Reese of the Columbus Community Church officiating.
Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, New Berlin. Friends may call 7-9 p.m., Thursday, when the family will be in attendance. (1986) Contributed by Robert A. Baldwin
John R. Bouton II John R. Bouton II, 21, of Gladstone Hollow, Andes, passed away
Sunday, Feb. 4, 2006, at Albany Medical Center, the result of
injuries sustained in an auto accident Jan. 24. He was born Nov. 18, 1985, in Oneonta, was a 2004 graduate of Andes
Central School, continuing his education at the Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute, Orlando, Fla. An area resident all of his life, John was employed as an auto
mechanic at Gladstone Hollow Motors, Delhi; was an avid
outdoorsman, motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed skiing, snowboarding
and snowmobiles; and will be remembered by his family and
numerous friends for his ready willingness to help others. Surviving are his parents, John and Sandy Bouton, of Andes; his birth
mother, Kimberly Guiles, of Delhi; two sisters, Jessica Bouton of
Andes, and Tina Macken of East Meredith; a brother, Scott Mason
of Delhi; his grandmother, Joy Bouton Brown of Sidney; his uncle,
Corbin Bouton of Roxbury; as well as numerous other uncles,
aunts, cousins and friends. Friends are invited to call from noon Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Andes
United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be conducted
at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Karen Ogborn and the Rev. Martha Vink, with
burial following in the Andes Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Andes United Methodist Church will be
appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Robert A. Peet, Hall & Peet Funeral Home,
Delhi. Published in The Daily Star from 2/5/2007 - 2/6/2007.
March 8, 2004 Albany Times Union Helen E. Bowen ORISKANY, N.Y. Helen E. Bowen, 96, a resident of the Eastern Star
Nursing Home, Oriskany, and formerly a resident of East
Greenbush, died Thursday, March 4, 2004. Survivors include
her daughter, Susan Trueworthy and her sons, Robert and
Herbert, and their families. She was predeceased by her
husband, Herbert W.S. Bowen. A memorial service will be held
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, at the Cooperstown
United Methodist Church. The graveside committal service will
be held at a later date in the Westville Cemetery. Memorial
gifts may be made to the Eastern Star Nursing Home, 8290
State Route 69, Oriskany, NY 13424 or the Cooperstown United
Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Published in the Albany Times Union on 3/8/2004. Contributed by Michele Culletto
September 1938 The Otsego Farmer Lucien H. Bowen The death of Lucien H. Bowen, a life-long and highly respected
resident of this community, occurred at his home at No. 4
Walnut street, on Sunday shortly after noon, as the result of
a stroke. He had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Bowen was the son of the late Lucien B. and August Jane
(Russell) Bowen and he was born in the town of Middlefield
may 29, 1873. For a period of twenty-nine years he was a
valued and faithful employee of the Delaware & Hudson
railroad, having been a foreman of the freight station here
until his retirement about a year ago on account of ill
health. He was united in marriage with Miss Emma Belle Saxton forty-five
years ago last March, and she survives together with two
daughters, Mrs. W.J. Furlong of Glens Falls and Mrs.
J.W.Werner of Hudson Falls; two sons, Lucien J. Bowen of
Cooperstown and Herbert W.S> Bowen of Albany, and eleven
grandchildren. Mr. Bowen was a man of sterling character and genial personality,
and a host of friends will feel a keen sense of personal
regret at his passing. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the
home, his pastor, the Rev. Wilbur C. Dodge, and the Rev.
Charles’ Kramer, officiating, and burial was mad in the
cemetery in Westville. Contributed by Michele Culletto
"The Daily Star", Thursday, December 21, 2000 Katharyn Bowen COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Katharyn W. Bowen, 68, of Cooperstown, died Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. 19, 2000, at The Meadows. She was born on Jan. 28, 1932,
in Walton, a daughter of. Kenneth W. and Helen T. (Jewell) Webb. She married
George E. Bowen on Jan. 28, 1951, in the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown.
Mr. Bowen died on September 30,1987. She was raised and educated in Cooperstown, graduating from the Cooperstown
High School with the Class of 1950. Following graduation she started a long
career as a switchboard operator, first for the New York Telephone Co. in
Cooperstown and for the past 11 years at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
in Cooperstown, retiring earlier this year. For many years she was also
employed by Coleman's Answering Service in Cooperstown. She was a member of
the Cooperstown United Methodist Church. She was also a former member of the
Otsego-Hartwick Chapter No. 201, Order of the Eastern Star in Cooperstown and
the former Red Creek Valley Grange No. 1583 in Whig Corners. Katie was a
devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by four daughters and their families: Melanie Collins and her
husband, Richard, of Ravena, and their sons, Ryan, Matthew, and Tyler; Pamela
Stott of Westford, and her children, Lindsay and Daniel, and Lindsay's daughter,
Alora; Susan Gelatt and her husband, Randy, of Burlington Flats, and children
Colin and Emily Blist and Amanda Gelatt; and Jennifer Smith and her husband,
Richard, of Schenectady; three sons and their families: Brian W. Bowen and his
wife, Alicia, of Burlington, and their sons, Joshua and Justin; Timothy S. Bowen
and his partner, Richard Hartenstein of Mentor, Ohio; and Jeffrey L. Bowen and
his wife, Jennifer, of Cooperstown, and their children, Samuel and Sara; three
sisters-in-law: Mrs. Gladys Howe of Westville, Mrs. Josephine Paulson of Menands
and Mrs. Priscilla Briere of Watervliet; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at the Connell,
Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooporstown with the Rev. Jeff Hale, pastor of
the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in
the Spring of 2001 in the Westville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
on Friday, Dec. 22, 2000 from 4 p.m. until service time when Katie's family will
be in attendance. Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be
made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main Street, Oneonta,
or The Memorial Fund, c/o the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St.,
Cooperstown. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow &
Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Contributed by Judy Morgan
Mary Alice Bower Mary Alice Bower, 74, of Oneonta, passed away Monday, April 16, 2007,
at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was born in Frankfort on Oct. 27, 1932, the daughter of Peter
Christian Kappler and Alice Mabel (Whittmore) Kappler. She was married to George Bower in Mount Vision. He passed away
several years ago. She and her husband had resided in Ohio for a
time, and after his death, she moved back to Oneonta. She had been employed at the Ames store in Oneonta for several years.
Mary attended the Mount Vision Methodist Church and enjoyed
sewing, cooking and rescuing animals. She is survived by her two sisters, Elsie Kappler and Janet McGrath
and husband John, all of Oneonta; two brothers, Richard Kappler
and wife Vicky, of Texas, and Peter Kappler and wife Jane, of New
Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a special friend, Adam Sabatini, who passed
away two years ago. It was her request that she be cremated and private services be held
at the convenience of the family. Burial of cremains will be in
Mount Vision Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the
Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 in
her memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. Published in The Daily Star on 4/18/2007.
Sarah Martha "Sallie" Bozanic Sarah Martha "Sallie" Bozanic, 53, passed away Sept. 21, 2006, after
a courageous battle with leukemia. Sallie was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Oneonta. She was the daughter of
Nick and Genevieve "Jane" Loft Bozanic, who both predeceased her.
Sallie was a 1971, graduate of Oneonta Senior High. After
graduation, she worked for the New York Telephone Company as a
night operator. She was also employed in California, Las Vegas,
Georgia, and most recently, Fountain Inn, S.C. Sallie is survived by her sister, Sheila Osborn of Milford; her
brother, Nick Bozanic (Lisa) of Charleston, S.C.; her niece,
Shelly Annas of Ballston Spa; her nephew, Cory Osborn of Rock
City Falls; three grandnieces and five grandnephews. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-law, Charles A. Osborn in
February 2006. Graveside services will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Otego, at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral Service, Fountain Inn, S.C. Published in The Daily Star on 9/22/2006.
Geoffrey Escher Brandt Geoffrey "Biff" Escher Brandt, 61, passed away peacefully, with his
wife, Jane, at his bedside, at their winter home in Ft. Pierce,
Fla., on Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2006, after a courageous fight
with cancer. Geoff was born Sept. 22, 1945, in Oneonta, son of the late John H.
and Adelaide E. Wells. He married Jane VanDeusen Brown on March
21, 1996, in Florida. Geoff graduated from Oneonta High School,
Class of 1963. Geoff proudly served in the United States Navy
upon graduation. He then attended Broome County Community College
and graduated in 1969 with honors, with a degree in civil
engineering. Geoff retired in 2000 after working 30 years with
the local telephone company. He was a past member of the Stamford and Oneonta pistol teams and
made yearly trips to Camp Perry shoots. He also played
competitive billiards in Oneonta leagues. He was an avid card
player with many late night games with family and friends. Coming
from a baseball family, Geoff and Jane were New York Mets fans.
He spent many enjoyable hours metal detecting and selling his
wares at local and Florida flea markets. Geoff's greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
He was a kind and gently man, helping anyone in need. He was
respected and truly loved by all his many close friends. We'll
miss his corny jokes, rather loud T-shirts and his amazing
contagious laugh. Adios Amigo! Geoff is survived by his wife, caregiver, and best friend, Jane; his
sons, Richard Blakeslee and girlfriend Lee of Rochester; Aaron
Brandt and wife Michelle of Bend, Ore.; Jane's children, who
Geoff thought of as his own, Robert Brown and wife Nanci of Port
St. Lucie, Fla., Sue Baker and husband Jim of Colorado Springs,
Colo., Patty Seidl and husband Jim of Oneonta, Angela Meredith of
Caroga Lake, Bonnie Albright and husband Larry of Easton, Md.,
and Richard Bruno of Seattle, Wash.; his brothers, David Brandt
and wife Barbara of Oneonta, John H. Wells of Long Beach, Calif.,
William D. Wells of Cypress, Calif., Robert J. Wells of Oneonta
and James "JR" Wells of Sunnyside; his sister, Marilyn Gerowe,
and husband David of Oneonta; his aunt, Marjorie "Kit" Escher
Raphbun of Jupiter, Fla.; his grandchildren, Sierra, Miranda and
Amanda Blakeslee, Aaron and Michelle's first baby due May 2007
(something Geoff was really looking forward to), Stephen, Deanna,
Tracy, Thomas, Bambi, Marc, Amanda, Nicholas, Jennifer, Jessica,
Marshall, Kalynn, Ben and Gilli; his great-grandchildren,
Raymond, Dylan, Christopher, Tyler, Alyssa, Rebecca, Hunter,
Timmy and Lilly Sue; and nieces, nephews and very special
cousins, "The Escher Clan." Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26,
at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the
funeral home with the Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of the Lutheran
Church of the Atonement, Oneonta, officiating. Burial will follow
in the Maryland Cemetery, Maryland. The family expresses a heartfelt thank-you to the Treasure Coast
Hospice in Florida and FoxCare Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers,
the family has requested donations be sent in Geoff's honor to
the Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820. Condolences may be made online by visiting www. bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 12/23/2006.
David H. Bredin David H. Bredin, of Northampton, Mass., formerly of Oneonta, died on
Thursday, March 29, 2007, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital,
Northampton, Mass. He had been ill for several years. He was 80
years old. David was born April 10, 1926, in Brooklyn, the son of David V. and
Nellie (Skelley) Bredin. He married Marie Savin on Feb. 7, 1953.
David served in the United States Navy during World War II on the
Admiralty Islands and then in the Korean War on the aircraft
carrier USS Wasp. After W.W.II, he worked at the Irving Trust
Company in New York City (now Bank of New York). In 1969, he
moved with his family to Oneonta, purchasing Couse's Motel (now
Celtic Motel), owning and operating it until 1979. He and his
wife then retired to Florida selling the motel to his son, James. He is survived by Marie, his devoted wife of 54 years; his son, James
and Bridget Bredin of Oneonta; his son, Kevin and Jo Anne Bredin
of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; a daughter, Kathleen Bredin and her
husband, Alan Bloomgarden, of Northampton, Mass.; his 14
surviving grandchildren, Adam, Robert, Kate, Michael, Daniel,
Alyssa, Jake, Stephanie, Michelle, Cheryl, David, Cailey, Sarah
and Ryan. He is also survived by his sister, Anne Gardner of
Lindenhurst; and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Annemarie Bredin; and his
grandsons, Kevin and Matthew Bredin. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
April 4, at St. Mary's Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta, with the
Rev. Joseph Benintende, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow
in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Lester R.
Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. The family will be
in attendance. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 3/31/2007 - 4/3/2007.
Elaine S. Breed 1923 - 2007 Elaine S. Breed, 83, of the Golden Age Apartments, and formerly of
Pleasant Street, Norwich, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2007,
in Wilson Hospital of Johnson City. The daughter of Ivan Emmett and Mary (Tuttle) Risedorph, Elaine was
born in South Edmeston on Nov. 29, 1923. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in South Edmeston and at a very
young age worked beside her dad and brother in the Borden's cheese
factory there. As a young person, she loved to write poetry.
Elaine moved to the Binghamton area to pursue her dream of becoming a
nurse, taking classes at Binghamton General Hospital and paying for
them by working in the ticket booth at the Greyhound bus terminal. She began her nursing career in Binghamton General, and would later
work for more than 20 years for the Chenango Memorial Hospital in
Norwich. With the advent of World War II, Elaine joined a Civilian Corps, and,
working at Fort Drum, became a "Grease Monkey" servicing the
airplanes. In 1962, she moved back to her father's farm at Sherburne Four
Corners and worked briefly for Doyle's Bakery in Sherburne, then
moved to Norwich in 1965. On Jan. 14, 1967, she married Walter Breed and resided on Pleasant
Street until 1992, when she relocated to the Golden Age Apartments.
Elaine was a lady with a warm smile who made friends easily. While
she could be outspoken and would "tell it like it was," she was
well-respected and admired. Her humor was legendary, and it was not
unusual for Elaine to be called upon for a joke or two for a special
occasion. At home, she loved to make scrumptious molasses cookies, which she
would give away, and her talents at crocheting inspired friends to
hire her to make baby afghans for them. Each of Elaine's
grandchildren was also the recipient of her handiwork. Elaine is survived by her children, Cynthia Eccleston and husband
Leon, of DeRuyter, and Ivan David Rosengrant of Oneonta; by her
grandchildren, Jennifer Mary-Linn Auchmoody and husband Jon, of
Cortland, Thomas Ivan Eccleston of Ithaca and Jeffery Ivan Rosengrant
of Oneonta; and by her first great-granddaughter, soon to be born,
Elainna. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter, on June 23, 1968; and by
her sister and brother, Marion and Paul Risedorph. Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April
26, 2007, from the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford
will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the Sherburne West Hill
Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, from 10
a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. Thursday. Elaine's family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to
Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St.,
Norwich, NY 13815. Published in The Daily Star from 4/23/2007 - 4/24/2007.
Ruth Walsh Bresee Ruth Walsh Bresee, 83, died peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2006, with
her loving family by her side in her home overlooking Goodyear
Lake, where she had spent many happy summers in her youth. She
fought her seven-year battle with Parkinson's Disease with a
mixture of steadfast bravery, grace and humor. Ruth was born in Oneonta on May 3, 1923, the third of Rose (Aney) and
Earl Walsh's three children. She attended Bugbee School and
graduated from Oneonta High School in 1941. Later, she graduated
from Oneonta State Teachers College in 1946. Ruth fell in love with the love of her life, Philip, when she was
just 16 years old. They were married during World War II, on June
6, 1944. Their 62-year marriage was a true partnership of abiding
love, devotion and friendship. After their marriage, Ruth and Phil settled in Oneonta at their home
on College Terrace, where they raised their three children. In
1980, once the children were grown, they moved to their country
home in Fly Creek. For the next 25 years, Ruth and Phil divided
their time between Fly Creek and their home in Punta Gorda, Fla. In 2005, she and Phil moved to their new home, which they dubbed "The
Pavilion" in honor of the place where their romance began _ the
lakeside pavilion on Goodyear Lake built and oper-ated by Ruth's
family in the 1930s. In all of their homes, Ruth and Phil enjoyed
entertaining fam-ily and their many friends. Ruth was an artist and an athlete, a nurturer and an adventurer, a
dreamer and a "doer." She loved animals _ especially dogs. Bird
watching, sketching and gardening were favorite hobbies. She
surrounded herself with books and particularly loved poetry. She
was always eager for an adventure, but also enjoyed quiet walks
with her dog, a heart-to-heart chat or snuggling up with a good
book by the fire. Ruth was a very good golfer and at one time was president of the
Women's Golf Association at the Oneonta Country Club. She enjoyed
playing tennis with her friends. An enthusiastic boater and
swimmer, Ruth made an annual swim across Otsego Lake until she
was in her 70s. Many winters were spent skiing with her family in New England,
Colorado, Utah and Europe. Ruth also enjoyed cross-country skiing
and hiking around her home in Fly Creek. In her mid-40s, Ruth
even bought a horse and took up riding. Ruth loved to travel and took wonderful trips with Phil to many
European countries, Hawaii, Australia and Alaska. She and Phil
used to keep a large map of the world in their upstairs hall-way
and they would mark with a colored pin each place they had
visited. Her last big trip was in 2000, when she returned to Ireland with her
daughters for one hilari-ous week, as they attempted to navigate
the narrow and harrowing roads in their rental car. Ruth served on the boards of the State University College at Oneonta
Foundation and the Glimmerglass Opera and was a member of the
Oneonta Women's Club, the Oneonta Garden Club, the Lake and
Valley Garden Club, the Oneonta Country Club and the Oneonta Clothing Guild. In addition to Phil, Ruth is survived by her sister, Jean Hebert
(Tom); son, Marc and his wife, Elaine, of Oneonta; daughter Nancy
and her husband, George Mitchell, of Milford, and daughter Dianne
Bresee of Loudonville, and former son-in-law, Bob Mayberger of
Menands. Ruth dearly loved her 11 grandchildren, John Bresee
(Rebecca) of Burbank, Calif., Kimberly Knipe (Tim) of
Westchester, Pa., Todd Anderson (Kelly) of Niskayuna, Colin
Anderson (June) of Cape Coral Fla., Corinne Smith (Chad) of
Oneonta, Alexandra Bresee and Caroline May berger, both of
Loudon-ville, Lisa Paige (Scott) of Northfield, Vt., Matt
Mitchell (Cristine) of Telluride, Colo., Sarah Nickoson (C.J.) of
Westin, Fla., and Nicole Poole (Jim) of Middleton, Del. She also
embraced her 17 beautiful great-grandchildren. Ruth was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Richard Walsh.
Ruth's family gives special thanks to her loving, constant
caregivers, Pam Warley, Paula Walke, Peggy Close, Joanie Gregory
and Jennifer Smith. The family also gives its heartfelt thanks
Catskill Area Hospice for its wonderful nurses, Amy Browning,
Suzanne Summers, Barb Kara, Mary Balantic, Mary Ann Kehoe, and
its supportive staff. In lieu of flowers, Ruth's family requests that donations be made to
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Dr.,
Oneonta, NY 13820 or the Susquehanna Society for the Preven-tion
of Cruelty to Animals, 4845 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the
family. There will be no calling hours. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.lhpfuneralhome.com. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home at 51 Dietz St., Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 7/3/2006.
Paul J. Brienza Paul J. Brienza, 83, of Oneonta, passed away Friday, April 27, 2007,
at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. Paul was born June 14, 1923, in Oneonta, the son of Frank and Jennie
(D'Ambrozina) Brienza. He married Margaret VanDewerker on Aug.
26, 1947. She predeceased him Jan. 6, 1976. Paul served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He
worked in the maintenance department of the State University
College at Oneonta for many years until he retired in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary's Church as well as the Sixth Ward
Athletic Club. He was a former member of the American Legion. Paul is survived by his son, David Brienza, of Hudson, Fla., and his
daughter, Barbara Perrucci, of St. Petersburg, Fla. He is also
survived by his grandchildren, Melanie and Anthony Brienza,
Michael and Nicolette Perrucci; a sister, Frances Brienza; as
well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; a brother, John
Brienza, who was killed in WWII; and sisters, Virginia Krapata,
Lucy Wehmeyer and Isabel Tessatore. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Lester R.
Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, May
3, at St. Mary's Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Joseph
Benintende, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the
Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 5/1/2007.
Charlotte Kennedy Briggs The ashes of Charlotte Kennedy Briggs (Mrs. Duncan S. Briggs) will be
interred in Glenwood Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23,
2006. Mrs. Briggs, a longtime resident of Oneonta, died in December 2005,
at her home in Scottsdale, Ariz. Her family invites friends to attend this brief ceremony of
remembrance. Local arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home,
Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 9/21/2006.
January 14, 1916 The Otsego Farmer DeWitt M. Briggs DeWitt M. Briggs, a native of Unadilla and for many years a
respected resident of Westville, died early Wednesday morning
at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ira
D. Evans, at 16 Rose avenue in Oneonta. Mr. Briggs had for
several years after the death of his wife resided with his
children for time in New York and for the last six months
with his daughter above named in Oneonta. He had long been a
great sufferer from chronic Bright’s disease, and the end was
not unexpected. Mr. Briggs, who was sixty-seven years of age, is survived by six
children, in the order of age as follows: Mrs. W.B. Penfield
of Cooperstown, Mrs. Ira I. Evans of Oneonta, Mrs. C.W.
Cornell of Milford, Philip Briggs of Schenevus, Miss Margaret
Briggs of Cooperstown and Mrs. F.W. Huesgen of Bergenfield,
N.J. His wife who died about fourteen years ago, was Miss
Mary Gano of Westville. He was from early life a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church at Unadilla, which he joined
at the age of fourteen years. There will be a brief service at the house at 7 o’clock, Friday
evening, and the body will be taken to Westville Saturday
morning for internment beside the grave of his wife in the
cemetery at that palce. The service at Westville will be
conducted by the Rev. N.B. Ripley of Milford. To the
bereaved family the sympathy of many friends in extended. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Eliza Briggs The Morris Chronicle, May 19, 1869, VOL. III, No. 6, Whole No. 110. Oneonta. On Friday 30th ult., Miss ELIZA BRIGGS of West Oneonta, attempted to drowned herself in the Otego creek, near the bridge at West Oneonta. She had thrown herself into the water and waded up stream when she was discovered by JOHN WINTON, of this town, who just at that moment happened to be passing. He immediately went to assist her out, and only succeeded in getting her out by wading in and taking her by the hand. She seemed disappointed that she did not succeed in drowning herself. She was carried to the house of RUFUS STRAIT, where she had been stopping for a few days, and died the next morning (Saturday) from the effects of the exposure. She was about 55 years of age. (page 2)
- Maria A. Briggs Otego, New York Otsego County unknown date and source - ? 1894 Death came to a relief to Mrs. Maria A., wife of T.H. Briggs, at home on Friday,
after years of suffering. The deceased was born in Lowville, Jan. 1st, 1828, which
made her age about 65 years and 11 months at the time of death. Dropsy was the cause
of death, but she remained consciousness until the last. Rowland was her maiden name
and her girlhood days were spent in Oneonta Plains, where her parents resided.
February 16th, 1849, she united in wedlock with T.H. Briggs, who survives her. Two
children were a result of their union, both dying in infancy. About the year 1865,
Mrs . Briggs was afflicted with rheumatism in her feet and limbs, which terminated
the use of her legs and limbs, so that she was unable to walk since '80, making a
great care for her husband, who faithfully administered to her wants and comforts.
In 1869, she united with the M.E. Church, since which time she has been a faithful
member and conservative Christian, having the respect and esteem of all. Contributed by Lori Driver
- Martin V. Briggs Obituary Unknown Newspaper Title Dated; 31 June 1916 Martin V. Briggs Otego, Jan. 21- Martin V. Briggs, a life-long resident of the town of Otego, most of
his active years being spent on his farm on Mill Creek in this township, died at 1 a.m.
today at his home in the village. Mr. Briggs had evidently been in failing health for
some time. His critical illness, however dates from Friday last. On that day he returned
from a few days sojourn in Oneonta. He was evidently feelling ill, but attempted to walk
from the Delaware and Hudson station. Just before reaching home he suffered a shock from
which he did not rally, but continued to fall until the hour of his death. The funeral
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at his late home. Rev. Mr. Lesh will officiate and interment
will be in Otego beside his wife who died twenty two years ago. Mr. Briggs was a son of Riley and Pheobe Briggs and was born on Mill Creek 80 years ago.
He was married many years ago to Miss Mary Olin, whose death in 1893 is above noted. Of
recent years he has spent much of the time in the summer with friends in Stamford,
returning to his home here for the winter. He was a well informed man, and a much respected
citizen who will be greatly missed among the older residents of the township. He was well
informed regarding the history of his township and several years ago contributed an
interesting series of articles upon Mill Creek and vicinity to the Oneonta Herald. Mr. Briggs is survived by one son Charles U. Briggs of Syracuse, and a granddaughter,
Miss Helen Briggs of that city. Note: I believe his parents listed incorrectly. Should be son of Riall and Margaret Briggs. Contributed by Lori Driver
Mary H. Briggs Obituary Unknown Newspaper Unknown Date Mrs. Mary H. Olin, wife of M.V. Briggs, departed this life at her home on Mill Creek
early Monday morning, aged 56 years. Since last February the deceased had been in
failing health but was able to keep around the house until about six weeks ago, when
she took to her bed. The immediate cause of her death was dropsy. In 1837, she joined
in marriage with M.V Briggs and has since resided in the vicinity of his home on Mill
Creek, where she was highly respected by all neighbors. To them were born one daughter,
Mrs. A.C Jenks, of West Oneonta, and a son Charles residing in Binghamton, who survives
her, together with the father. The funeral will be held in the Baptist Church in this village this ( Wednesday)
afternoon at 1o'clock, Rev. E. Newell, of West Oneonta , officiating. Interment in
Evergreen Cemetery. Note: The headstone indicated she died in the year 1893. Contributed by Lori Driver
July 20th 1923 The Otsego Farmer Philip Briggs Philip Briggs passed away at his home on upper Main Street,
Saturday afternoon, July 14, 1923, after an illness of
several months duration from which he was a great sufferer.
He was born in Westville, October 27, 1875, the son of Dewitt
and Mary Gano Briggs of that place. His early life and young
manhood was spent near that place. For 15 years he was a
valued employee of the Locust Farm dairy Co., of New York
City. Several years ago, they came to Schenevus buying a
small farm on upper Main Street, which he conducted and also
engaged in chicken and egg commission business. Mr. Briggs was united in marriage February 12, 1902 to Miss Leta
Cornell, of Schenevus, by whom he is survived, also by five
sisters. He was a member of the Methodist Church of the
Schenevus Valley Grange, a man of fine personality, quiet and
unassuming, living for others, more than for himself. His
death will be deeply regretted in this community. The
funeral service wer held from the Methodist Church, Tuesday
at 2 o’clock. His pastor, the Rev. Lloyd Duran, officiated,
assisted by Rev. C.M. Connell, of Binghamton, a former
pastor. The Schenevus Valley Grange attended the funeral and
had charge of the service at the grave. Interment was made
in the family plot in the Schenevus Cemetery. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Freeman's Journal Dated: 1 February 1867 In Cherry Valley, Dec. 5, 1866, Squire Briggs aged 89 years. Submitted by Lori Driver
Agnes Brockham BROCKHAM: In this village on the 12th inst. (1884) Agnes, only
daughter of Edward Carey of Richfield Springs and wife of
Edward S. Brockham, in the 27th year of her age. Her disease
was scarlet fever. Agnes, only daughter of Edward Carey of
Richfield Springs and wife of Edward S. Brockham of this
village, died on Tuesday last after an illness of one week.
This strikes near home, taking away the beloved companion of
one so long and intimately associated with the writer and we
share the sorrow of her kindred. This sad event adds another
to the list of sudden deaths. Ten days ago she was
apparently in good health. She was of most lovely character
- intelligent, cheerful, quiet, efficient; a true Christian,
who in a modest and unassuming manner made her influence felt
on all about her. She was a model wife, a true help-mate;
she entertained a correct view of life and its duties and had
helped to build her home, now made desolate without her
cheerful presence. The fragrance of her young life - like
the flowers she had tended in her lifetime and left blooming
in her home - will still shed a sweet perfume; the influence
she exerted in life, will not die with her. Very patient and
lovely was she in her brief but painful illness, rational to
within a few hours of her decease and so quick to respond to
every direction or request of her physician and others about
the sick bed. She was in the 27th year of her age and the
4th year of her married life. Alas, that such lights must so
early go out - but more brightly do they burn across the
river. Contributed by H. Geywit
Gerald J. Brockway III Gerald J. Brockway III, son of Sherrie (Brockway) Carey, died Friday,
Sept. 8, 2006, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. He is survived by his mother, Sherrie Carey, of Binghamton; five
sisters and brothers, Kendra Carey, Terence and Jazon McDaniel
and Nashawn and Tray Quin Murden; maternal grand-mother, Debbie
Brockway; and paternal grandmother, Gilda Murden. Gerald was predeceased by one brother, Kevin McDaniel. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at the
Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. Burial will follow
in Davenport Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 9/15/2006.
Fannie Cornell Brookins The Oneonta Daily Star Wednesday, October 31, 2001 ONEONTA — Mrs. Fannie C. Brookins, 91, of Oneonta, formerly of Walton, died Monday,
Oct. 29, 2001, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, where she had lived since April
2000. She was born April 25, 1910, in Blenheim, the daughter of Vernor L. and Malinda
(Fredenburg) Cornell. She married Henry Franklin Brookins on Dec. 25, 1942, in West Oneonta. Mr. Brookins
predeceased her in April 1977. Fannie was a bookkeeper at Runnell's Lumber Yard for 31 years. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Phyllis Miller of Ouaquaga; a stepson and his wife,
Lee and Elenore Brookins of Unadilla; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fannie was predeceased by a son-in-law, Richard Miller on Nov. 8, 2000, and five
brothers, Vernor H. Cornell, Freeland Cornell, Arthur Cornell, Carl K. Cornell
and Marvin Cornell. Funeral and committal services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at 11 a.m.
at the Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home, 102 Delaware St., Walton, with the Rev.
Chevelle Phillips, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Walton, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made
to the United Methodist Church of Walton, 101 North St., Walton, NY 13856 in loving
memory of Fannie C. Brookins. Funeral arrangements are by Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc., Walton. Submitted by Michael Cornell
Betty J. Brown Betty J. Brown, 59, of Hartwick, formerly of West Davenport, passed
away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at the Bassett Healthcare in
Cooperstown. Born Oct. 7, 1947, in Oneonta, she was the daughter of the late
Merlin and Rosina (Bowen) Hoffman. Before Betty was married, she worked at the Oneonta Dress Factory. On
Nov. 27, 1965, in Oneonta, she married Charles W. Brown. After
that she went back to school for her nurse's aide certification.
She interned for her nursing at the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing
Home. She then worked at the Oneonta Nursing Home and The Meadows
until 1981. She enjoyed ceramics, watching and feeding the hummingbirds, CB Radio
Club, helping with fundraisers for the CB Radio Club, Country
music and Elvis. Most of all, she loved taking care of her
family. She is survived by her son, Charles R. Brown, of Hartwick; her
grandchildren, Evan, Jonathan and Amber, all of Hartwick; her
sisters, Shirley Darling and Delores Ferguson; and her brothers,
Raymond and Clarence Hoffman. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles, in March 2000. Family will receive friends at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main
St., Oneonta, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Stephen
Reese, pastor of the Columbus Community Church officiating.
Interment will be held in Otego Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star from 10/13/2006 - 10/14/2006.
Dorothy M. Brown Dorothy M. Brown, 71, of Otego, passed away peacefully, Thursday,
June 7, 2007, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta
surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Maurice and Ella
(Moore) Reynolds. Dorothy graduated from Harpursville Central School the Class of 1954.
On Feb. 4, 1956, Dorothy married Dale Brown in Otego.
Dorothy enjoyed photography. You could always find her taking
pictures with her digital camera. She also enjoyed using her
computer. Dorothy loved animals especially her dog, Mike and her
three miniature donkeys. But most of all, Dorothy loved spending
time with her family. She loved being a mom, a grandma and a
great-grandma. She touched a lot of lives and was loved by many.
Dorothy will be deeply missed. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Dale Brown, of
Otego; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rich and Deb Brown of
Schenevus and Steve and Char Brown of Amsterdam; five
grandchildren, Tim and Candice Brown of Port Crane, Tina (Brown)
and Ian Quencer of Virginia Beach, Va., and Abby, Alicia and
Amber Brown of Amsterdam; one great-grandson, Owen Quencer of
Virginia Beach, Va.; three sisters, Edythe Brown of Falls, Pa.,
Loretta Parker of Hallstead, Pa., and her twin sister, Delores
Miller of Longwood, Fla.; one brother, Eugene Reynolds of North
Carolina; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. It was Dorothy's request to be cremated. A service to celebrate the
life of Dorothy M. Brown will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to the charity
of one's choice. To light a candle or make an online condolence, please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/9/2007.
Lucinda M. Brown Was Otsego’s Oldest Resident Mrs. Lucinda M. Brown, who died last week in Otego from old age, was in her 94th years.
She had lived in Otego about fifty years. Mrs. Brown was born on June 23, 1834, and
was probably Otsego County’s eldest resident. Published Richfield Springs Mercury Thursday May 3 1928 Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen
J. Spencer Brown Jr. Mr. J. Spencer Brown Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at
his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1931, in South Valley, the son of J. Spencer Sr.
and Marcia A. (Yager) Brown. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954 until
1956. He worked for several years at the Lakefront Motel in
Cooperstown. Survivors include three sisters, Marjorie (Albert) Moxham of Fonda,
Elizabeth Decker of Cobleskill, and Dorothy Preston of Oneonta;
one aunt, Lucy Proper of South Valley; a nephew, Albert J. Moxham
Sr.; and a great-nephew, Chance Moxham; also, five nephews, seven
nieces, 29 great-nieces and -nephews, and several
great-great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006,
at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with Pastor Bruce
Hoose of the First Baptist Church, Johnstown, officiating.
There will be no public calling hours, and burial will be private
at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Mr. Brown's memory may be made to the Catskill Area
Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry
Valley. Published in The Daily Star on 9/22/2006.
Mildred Brownell MORRIS — Mildred D. Brownell, 85 years old, of Morris, died May 15, 2001, in Morris. She was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Burlington, the daughter of Irwin and Lena (Sitts) Davis. She married Merle H. Brownell on June 18, 1988. He predeceased her Sept. 9, 1998. She spent her childhood in the Burlington and Hartwick areas. She is survived by her two stepsons, David and Kirsten Brownell, Boiling Springs,
Pa., and Gerald and Elaine Brownell, Norwich; her two sisters, Edna Palmater and
Irene Osborn of the Meadows; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Gladys Marr. She was a Quality Control Technician for Smith Corona in Groton and Cortland
for 27 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Morris and the Columbus
Quarter Church in the town of Columbus. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Dakin
Funeral Home, New Berlin, with the Rev. Mark Norlund of the First Baptist
Church, Morris, officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin. Calling hours will be Friday, May 18, 2001, from 10 to 11 a.m. preceding
the funeral at the Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Morris, or
the Columbus Quarter Church, town of Columbus. Contributed by Ronda Williams
Laura Ruth Lovell Travis Browning Ruth, 94, of Oneonta, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Oneonta Nursing
and Reha-bilitation Center, Oneonta. She was born June 29, 1911, in Catharine, Town of Veteran, the
daughter of Archie and Wini-fred Cogsdill Lovell. She married Henry Carlton Travis in Odessa. They raised five
children, Marvin, Weldon, Auralee, Carla and Janine (Bovina
Center). Area grandchildren are Timothy and Donna Bray, Benjamin
and Elizabeth Bray, Bonnie and Ed Denison, Rebecca and Timothy
Griffin and John and Greta Storz, Torrington, Conn. Following Carlton's death, at the age of 78, she married Eric
Browning of Cranston, Rhode Is-land. They were married 11 years
and enjoyed a spirit of adventure. When she was 89, they
di-verted from a military reunion in Paris to independently
experience the Eiffel Tower. They spent winters in Woodacre, Calif., and summers in Cranston,
Rhode Island. She graduated from Odessa High School, Cortland Normal School,
Brockport State and San Francisco State, earning her master's
degree while in her 50s. She taught in one-room school-houses in
the Odessa-Montour area, The Harley School in Rochester, and in
public schools in Reno, Nevada and the San Francisco Bay area. She consistently seized the teachable moment with her great-and
grandchildren. Buttons on a child's shirt weren't simply buttons;
they were five, red buttons, when she helped you count them.
Ruth relished and exuded life, consistently looking for the
bright side and affirming that in others. In recent months, that
sometimes only meant whistling, singing, clapping or thanking a
caregiver for support. Her hobby was her family. One of her favorite and constant challenges
was making something from nothing so that money was available for
family experiences. This allowed her family to own a primitive
river lodge on the International Rift in the Thousand Islands, so
we could talk with frogs, row within bays and lily pads in a
skiff and clean our own pan fish for dinner. She is survived by her five children, stepchildren, Valerie (Patrick)
Fontenot, and John (Sandra) Browning; 20 grandchildren; and 28
great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Sharon) Lovell of Waverly,
and brother, Maurice Lovell of LaFayette. Her husbands, Carlton Travis and Eric Browning; sisters, Marilyn
Lovell Taylor and Wilma Jean Lovell Hartz; and infant grandson,
Adam Zebediah Marvin-Travis, predeceased her. The family is grateful for the careful attention and appreciation of
Mom by staff and residents of Hampshire House and Oneonta Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center, and special angel, Lauren McCardle,
who as a young teen supported Mom in her eating needs. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at
the Catharine Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheila Price
officiating. Published in The Daily Star on 6/27/2006.
Gerald W. Bruce Mr. Gerald W. Bruce, 93, of Burlington Flats, died early Monday
morning, Dec. 4, 2006, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in
Cooperstown. He was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Oneonta, a son of John Francis and
Minnie (Thompson) Bruce. Raised in Oneonta, Gerald graduated from Oneonta High School and was
then employed as a sales clerk for D.R. Torrey on Main Street in
Oneonta. On May 2, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly
served his country during World War II as a soldier with Company
F, 346th Engineering Regiment. During his time in the military,
he was involved in battles for the campaigns of Normandy,
Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe and Rhineland. Gerald
was also responsible for constructing runways and hangers as well
as hospitals and ordnance depots in Europe. On Nov. 3, 1945, he
received his honorable discharge from the military having
attained the rank of sergeant. Upon his return home, he settled back in Oneonta and married the
former Julia Oblak on Oct. 6, 1946, in a ceremony at St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Gerald became employed as a baker at the Homer Folks Hospital in
Oneonta and stayed there for approximately 30 years. When the
hospital closed, he became employed as a repairman for four years
with Oneonta Oil and Fuel until finally retiring. Gerald was a devoted communicant of St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake"
Catholic Church in Cooperstown and was also a member of the
Oneonta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1206. Gerald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia, of Burlington
Flats; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Bunal and her husband,
Stanley, of Bristol, Vt., and Mrs. Kathleen Seoane and her
husband, Candeloria, of Rome; one son, John F. Bruce and his
wife, Irene, of Port Crane; three grandsons, Adam Bruce of
Denver, Colo., and Anthony and Robert Seoane of Rome; and two
brothers, Joseph Bruce and his wife, Marion, of South Carolina,
and Robert Bruce and his wife, Helen, of Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
7, 2006, at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Catholic Church in
Cooperstown with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding. The Service of Committal and Burial will be conducted privately at a
later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Index. Immediately following the funeral Mass on Thursday all attending are
invited to join with Gerald's family for a time of refreshment
and fellowship in the St. Mary's Catechetical Center, located
directly behind the church. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth
Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Published in The Daily Star on 12/6/2006.
Robert G. Bryant Mr. Robert G. Bryant, 82, formerly of Middlefield, passed away
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at Albany's Veterans Hospital after a
lengthy illness. He was born May 16, 1924, in Utica, the son of Frank and Alice (Long)
Bryant. He served in World War II in the United States Army. He was a life
member of the former DAV Post, Richfield Springs. He worked as a self-employed house painter. Survivors include four sisters, Grace Tice of Oneonta, Irene Yerry of
Johnstown, Arlene Caputo of Throop, Pa., and Marion and her
husband, George Gillette, of West Winfield; special nieces and
nephew, Pam and Tim Hotaling and Merri Hendricks, who cared for
him while he was home; and several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Harold; and a sister,
Phyllis Christman. Spring burial will take place in the Hartwick Cemetery.
Condolences in Mr. Bryant's memory may be e-mailed to the funeral
home ottmanfh@capital.net. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry
Valley. Published in The Daily Star on 2/6/2007.
Harold "Moe" Bryden Harold "Moe" Bryden, 69, of Pittsfield, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8,
2006, at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. He was born June 19, 1937, in Delhi, the son of Harold Charles Bryden
and Ethel Bell (Smith) Bryden. He was married to Christine (Edsell) Bryden on July 8, 1968, in
Montrose, Pa. Moe was a truck driver for the former Medbury-Nielsen of New Berlin
for several years and also assisted at the Welch Livestock
Auctions and in his later years was an independent cattle hauler. He was a lifelong resident of the Butternut Valley. He enjoyed raising his goats in his later years. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Morris for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, of Pittsfield; his
children, Joy and Leon Tracy of New Berlin, and their children,
Steven and Deana, Gail Anderson of Texas, and her children,
Russell, Brent, Billy and Eric, Karole and Sandy Strayer of
Texas, and their children, Brandon and Brittany, Mike Bryden of
New Berlin, and his children, Corey, Ericka and Bobbi-jean, Neal
and Bonnie Bryden of Lacona, and their daughter, Brittnea,
Jacqueline Bryden and Duane Spoor of New Berlin, and their son,
Jacob, Dawn and Joe Sperry of Oneonta, and their daughter,
Krista; and his three great-grandchildren. Moe is also survived
by his sisters, Lois McDonald and husband Bill of Hamden, Edith
Burns and husband Jim of Connecticut, and Linda Fowleston and
husband George of North Carolina; his brothers, Roscoe Bryden and
wife Bunny of Unadilla and Dick Bryden and wife Sherri of Oxford;
as well as his sisters-in-law, Winnie Bryden, Marilyn Edsell and
June Huggins. He was predeceased by a brother, Jacob Bryden. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at
the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home
with the Rev. Sara Baron officiating. Committal services and
burial will follow in Hillington Cemetery in Morris. Friends are asked to donate to the charity of one's choice in his
memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris. Published in The Daily Star on 10/9/2006.
Lauren "Steve" Bryden Lauren "Steve" Bryden, 79, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at the
New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. Surrounded by his family,
Steve died peacefully after a long-term battle with lung disease. He was born in Meredith on June 24, 1927, the son of Thomas Junius
and Edith Elizabeth (Dart) Bryden. A longtime Franklin resident, Steve resided most recently in Sidney,
before moving to the Veterans Home in March of 2005. Steve grew up on the family farm on Elk Creek and attended Delaware
Academy Central School. He left school to join the United States
Army during World War II, and was proud to return to Delaware
Academy and receive his diploma as part of graduation ceremonies
in 2002. Steve was, first and foremost, a dairy farmer _ the occupation he
followed lifelong in Franklin. He was also known in the area as a
cattle trucker and had driven for Chenango CountyTransit after
retirement. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the Ouleout Valley Legion
Post 1689 in Franklin, longtime member of the Franklin Fire
Department and a member of the BPOE Elks in Sidney. He also had
been an active member of the First Congregational Church in
Sidney. Steve is survived by his sons, Tom (Michelle) Bryden, South New
Berlin, and Ronald (Paula) Bryden, Lewisburg, Pa.; his daughters,
Doris Michalovic, Johnson City, and Penny (Chris) Tremain, Otego;
his grandchildren, Taryn (Bill) Hubbard, Heather Bryden, Dawn
Bryden, Trevor Bryden, Steven Bryden, Steven Michalovic, Teresa
Michalovic, Colleen Michalovic, Tyler Tremain and Kailee Tremain;
his week-old great-grandson, Owen Charles Hubbard; his "adopted"
sons, Hank Michalovic and Arthur Hughes; as well as many
well-loved nieces, nephews and close friends. Also surviving is
his former wife and mother of his children, Jeanne Slawson Bryden, of
Oneonta. Besides his parents, Steve was predeceased by five brothers, three
sisters, three half brothers and a half sister. What Steve loved most, was his family, God, friends, farming,
animals, hard work and country music, and the loving, care-giving
staff at the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 27, 2006,
at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, corner of West Main and Circle
Drive, Sidney. A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, also at the
Lutheran Church, followed by committal services in the Ouleout
Valley Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NYS Veterans Home,
Resident Activity Fund, 4211 Route 220, Oxford, NY 13830. Funeral arrangements are by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St.,
Sidney. Published in The Daily Star on 10/26/2006.
Archibald Buchanan BUCHANAN: In this village, Jan. 27th, 1782, Archibald Buchanan,
aged 75 years. Mr. Buchanan was born in Glasgow, Scotland
and came to this country when only five years of age.
Funeral will be held from the residence of his brother, R.
Buchanan, on Church Street, Saturday at 10 o'clock. (Richfield) Contributed by H. Geywit
Anne Norberg Buck Mrs. Anne Norberg Buck, beloved sister and aunt, passed on Easter
Sunday morning, April 8, 2007, at her home, "Sunhill II," in East
Meredith, following a short illness. She was 86. Anne, or "Auntie Anne," as she was affectionately known by family and
non-family alike, was born July 15, 1920, in the homestead on the
family farm in East Meredith, a daughter of Danish immigrants
Anker and Margaret (Jensen) Norberg. For many years, she taught high school math in several New York state
schools. She later served as a guidance counselor at Oneonta High
School, retiring in 1975. Over the years, Anne hosted numerous exchange students at her home,
"Sunhill," on Brick House Hill Road in East Meredith. She also
enjoyed spending summers traveling around the world to visit her
many friends. She will always be remembered for her generous hospitality to all.
Family picnics, neighborhood gatherings and innumerable bridge
games took place at her home. At an anniversary party on Sept. 6, 1975, for her brother, Niels, and
his wife, Eunice Norberg, at "Sunhill," Anne was re-acquainted
with Frederick Milton Buck, a native of Davenport, whom she had
known in her younger years. Anne and Fred later married on Jan. 10, 1976, in Birmingham, Ala. In
1977, they purchased a home in Nokomis, Fla., and enjoyed winters
there and summers in East Meredith. While in Florida, Anne tutored several Vietnamese people in the
English language, and she and Fred's home was always open to many
guests. This spirit of giving to others also extended to their
devotion to Habitat for Humanity, both in Florida and New York
State. In 2000, Anne and Fred moved back north and permanently settled in
the home they had built in 1984, adjacent to "Sunhill." This
residence came to be known as "Sunhill II." Auntie Anne will always be remembered for her inquisitive nature and
interest in everybody's life. She also possessed a zeal for her
Danish heritage and enjoyed sharing this enthusiasm with her
family by passing on holiday songs and traditions from Denmark. A
friend to all, she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Anne is survived by her two sisters, Mrs. Esther Lee of Venice, Fla.,
and Mrs. Alice Nichols of Bloomville; one brother, Sven E. Sloth
of Oneonta; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jeane Norberg of Oneonta; a
family friend, Tom Geilen; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, who died Dec. 27, 2003; two
sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Ikola and Mrs. Frida Brown; and two
brothers, Niels Norberg and Axel Norberg. A memorial service to celebrate Anne's life will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Davenport United Methodist
Church, with the Rev. Nola Anderson, pastor, officiating. Anne's cremated remains will later be laid to rest with her husband,
Fred, in the pond at "Sunhill." In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial
gifts may be made to Catskill Area Hospice Hope Foundation, 1
Birchwood Drive, Dept. FH, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Connell, Dow &
Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Published in The Daily Star from 4/9/2007 - 4/10/2007.
Marshall H. Bull Marshall H. Bull of Chatham, Mass., passed away March 13, 2006, at
the age of 86, at Epoch Senior Health Care of Harwich, Mass. He
was born and raised in Oneonta. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Upson Bull, of Chatham, Mass.;
his sons, Jonathan and Nathaniel, both of Chatham, Mass.; a
daughter, Kathryn Conover of Chelmsford, Mass.; a brother,
Douglas Bull of Williamsburg, Va.; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Elizabeth, in 2004.
A veteran of World War II, he served as a photographer in the 196
Signal Photography Company and took part in battles and campaigns
in the Northern Apennines, Rome, Sicily, Naples, Foggia, Po
Valley and Arne. He was the recipient of the following medals: American Defense
Service, Bronze Star, Good Conduct and European African Middle
Eastern Service. After the war, he settled in Brookhaven and worked in the photography
department at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton. He and his
wife lived and raised their family in Brookhaven before moving to
Chatham in 1984. Playing golf was a lifelong activity for him. He learned to play at
the Oneonta Country Club while working as a caddy as a teenager
and continued playing his whole life. Photography, besides his
livelihood, was also a lifelong activity for him. He was a member of the Chatham Men's Club. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, in
the West Oneonta Cemetery, with the Rev. Kenneth Hunter, pastor
of St. James' Episcopal Church, Oneonta, officiating. Condolences may be made to the family online www.lhpfuneralhome.com. The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta,
is serving the family. Published in The Daily Star on 7/12/2006.
J. Lee Bundy Dead Was Well Known Mason and Lived Here 61 Years J. Lee Bundy, one of Auburn’s best known citizens, died yesterday afternoon at the family
home, No. 32 Lincoln street, aged 83 years. Death was due to heart trouble from which the
deceased had been a sufferer for a number of years. Mr. Bundy was born at Otego, Otsego County, and came to Auburn with his parents when but
two years of age. He received his education in the old Auburn Academy from which
institution he was graduated. He then took a course in the Brown business chool, which had
quite a reputation in those days. The deceased was an expert accountant and a wonderfully fine gentleman. He was associated
with various business interests in Auburn in various capacities. In his early manhood he
was passionately devoted to billiards and in his day was conceded to be the most scientific
player in this section. He knew all about the construction of billiard and pool tables and
repaired many of those in use in private homes as well as places of business of that kind. Besides a widow, one brother Harlow Bundy of Endicott, and one sister, Mrs. James Huchens
of this city survive. The funeral will be held at his late home tomorrow at 3 o’clock with
the honors of the Masonic fraternity which he had served so well. Burial will be made in
Fort Hill. Published The Auburn Citizen Tuesday March ? 1910
Marguerite Burchhardt Homer---Marguerite Burchhardt, 84, died January 5, 2003, in Cortland. She was born April 25, 1918, to Fred and Susan Holbrook Russell and lived her childhood years in the rural hamlet of the Otsdawa in Otego. She married Otto Burchhardt in 1942; they were residents of Otego, Oneonta and Unadilla until the mid-1990's when they moved to Homer and resided at the Elizabeth Brewster House on Main Street. They celebrated nearly 56 years of marriage at his death in 1998. Marguerite's gift to us was a vibrant giving spirit that could brighten one's day. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert & Diana Burchhardt of Tully; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Albert Butler of Fallbrook, CA; grandsons, James& Thomas Burchhardt, Kelly, Blaine, Christopher and Jason Butler; a great granddaughter, Madison Rose Butler; and her sister, Christine Sampson of Maple Grove. She was predeceased by her husband, Otto Burchhardt, and sister Doris Robinson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at 1 pm at the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta. Calling hours will precede from 11 am until service time. Burial will be in Otsdawa Cemetery in the spring. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
- JAMES BURDICK PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN OTEGO Otego, April 3,---James W. Burdick who had been in ill health for the past month, died at his home on Otsdawa Avenue early Monday morning at 12:10. Funeral services will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. A. Tennies, pastor of the Otego Presbyterian church, will officiate, and the Odd Fellows will hold their services at the grave. Interment will be made in the Bundy cemetery. Mr. Burdick was born December 2, 1857, the son of Alva and Phoebe Reed Burdick. On January 1, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Della Emerson. He was a resident of Otego all his life, following the occupation of farming. He was a man held in high esteem by all his neighbors and friends in this section and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of aquaintances. Surviving besides his wife are: a sister, Rebecca Booth of Sand Hill, and a niece, Jessie Allan of Stamford. The deceased was a member of the Otego Susquehanna Valley Grange and the Odd Fellows Lodge. For two years he was superintendent of highways. Submitted by Carol MacPherson Typed by Annette Campbell
Mrs. Mary B. Burdick Mrs. Mary Brown Burdick, 90 of the Home for the Aged 1657 Sunset Ave., mother of Andrew J.
Burdick, former superintendent of Utica schools, died yesterday in the home after a
long illness. She was born July 29, 1869, in Otego, daughter of Andrew J. and Malvina Hyatt Brown and
attended high school in Morris. She also attended the teacher’s training class in
Morris. Mrs. Burdick taught school for a short time in District 18 in Otego. She was married to Proctor L. Burdick in West Oneonta. He died July 11, 1938. Mrs. Burdick was a member of the First Christian Church of Otego. The family lived on a farm in Otego until 1922, when Mr. Burdick retired and moved to
Oneonta. In 1931, the couple came to the Utica area and had since lived here. Besides her son, she leaves a granddaughter, Mrs. William H. Becker, Utica; three great-
grandsons. A grandson, First Lt. Raymond A. Burdick, was killed in the Philippines
during World War 2. The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Lankton, Townsend & Cronk Funeral Home, 12
Steuben Pk, with the Rev. William C. Wood, pastor of Central Methodish Church,
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego, later in the Spring Published in the Utica Daily Press March 30 1960 Submitted by Rene' Treffeisen
Homer Burgess Jr. Homer Burgess Jr., 78, of Oneonta and formerly of Port St. Lucie,
Fla., and East Northport, Long Island, died Thursday, Oct. 5,
2006, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta. He was born April 26, 1928, in Louisville, Ky., the son of Homer and
Harriet Burgess. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Burgess was honorably discharged
from the Army of the United States in 1956. He held the rank of
sergeant. He was employed for more than 30 years as a nurse at the Veterans'
Hospital in Northport, Long Island. He is survived by the mother of his stepson, Jayne Sharrie Burgess of
East Northport, Long Island; a stepson, Marc Marrero of Oneonta;
daughters, September Rain Burgess of Queens and April Ann Burgess
of Huntington, Long Island; and a grandson, Jaelan Schweizer of
Huntington, Long Island. He was predeceased by a stepson, Vincent James Marrero; two
stepdaughters, Carrie Lee Marrero and Tammy Ann Sparks, all of
East Northport, Long Island; and a sister, Georgiana Burgess of
Louisa, Ky. Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi. Published in The Daily Star on 10/7/2006.
Mary A. Burnett Mary A. Burnett, 84, of Oneonta, passed away peacefully Friday, June
1, 2007, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. She was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Oneonta, the daughter of Clarence and
Sarah Rathbun. Mary married Quentin H. Holmes on May 20, 1942, in Oneonta. Quentin
died Sept. 18, 1952, as a result of an automobile accident. She
then married Frank Burnett. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed cooking, dancing, traveling,
juditzu and karate. Following the death of Quentin in 1952, she moved out of the area.
She lived in Ohio for 20 years before moving back to live with
her daughter, Peggy, in 2002. Mary will be remembered for her keen sense of humor. Mary is survived by her six daughters, Cecelia Holmes, whereabouts
unknown, Margaret (Peggy) Umbach of Oneonta, Mary Samphier of
Laurens, Yvonne Mattice of Leonardsville, Sarah Holmes of New
Berlin and Anna Shano of Laurens; one sister, Gertrude Card of
West Oneonta; as well as several grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews
and cousins. She was predeceased by one son, Quentin H. Holmes Jr., on Jan. 19,
1988. Calling hours will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5,
2007, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. Keith
Van Dewerker, pastor of the West End Community Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery,
Oneonta. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta. Published in The Daily Star on 6/4/2007.
April 1912 The Otsego Farmer Esther Newton Burnside Esther Newton Burnside died Thursday evening of last week at her
home near Westville, at the age of seventy-eight years. She
had always lived in this vicinity. From girlhood she had
cared for a family of four brothers and one sister and had
not only been most serious in her attention to her family,
but had been a devoted and active member of the Baptist
Church. Mrs. Burnside is survived by her husband, Lester
Burnside and one daughter, Elva, wife of Van Nest Sherman, a
sister Mrs. Wilson Palmer, of Cooperstown, and several other
distant relatives. Contributed by Michele Culletto
Charles Henry "Sonny" Burton Charles "Sonny" Henry Burton, 70, passed away with his daughters
Minnie and Connie by his side at his daughter's home in Windsor
on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006. He was predeceased by his father, Charles William Burton; and his
mother, Minnie (Peeters) Burton. Sonny lived most of his life in the Westford area. He was born in
Westford, and grew up on the Burton farm with his two brothers.
He served in the United States Army at the end of the Korean
Conflict and was a superintendent of Lancaster Construction until
his retirement. He was a longtime member of the American Legion. He is survived by his five daughters and son-in-law, Minnie Keehle
and Richard of Windsor, Connie Burton of Windsor, Pamela Bradley
of Schenectady, Lisa Hale of Binghamton and Corinna Reynolds of
Sharon Springs; one son, Charles Robert Burton and fiancée,
Theresa Kelone of Sharon Springs; nine grandsons, Rich Keehle Jr.
and wife Susan of Corbettsville, Harry Hults IV of Portlandville,
Joseph Ruffino III of Oneonta, Christopher Brown of Schenevus,
Brandon Bradley of Schenectady, Nathaniel McCarthy of Mount Airy,
N.C., Carl James Reynolds Jr., Blade Schrader, and Charles Ryan
Burton of Sharon Springs; six granddaughters, Sabrina Hults of
Windsor, Cassandra Brown of Schenevus, Alicia Reynolds, Kimberly
Schrader, Jenna Schrader and Chelsea Burton of Sharon Springs;
one great-grandson, Tyler Triolo of Windsor; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Henry (Myrna) Burton and Leslie (Rocheal) Burton
of Westford. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins; and a special friend who helped Sonny during his
illness, Ron Hojsik, Binghamton. Sonny was an incredible athlete. He acquired several nicknames,
"Lonnie, Bird Man, Birdie and Sonny." Furthermore, Sonny was a
remarkable bowler. He was a semi-pro bowler and won numerous
tournaments. He also enjoyed the game of golf and was a member of
the Ouleout Creek Golf Club. Sonny loved to bet on the horses and
his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Today, the Dallas
Cowboys lost a true fan. His compassion for hunting "Bird Man
Style" will be missed by all of his hunting buddies. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16,
2006, at the Heller Funeral Home, Schenevus. The family will again receive friends from 10 a.m. to the start of
the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at the Westford
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Beverly Furey, pastor,
officiating. Interment with military honors will take place in the Westford
Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lourdes Hospice,
169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905-9968 or to the United
Methodist Church, Westford, NY 13488. The family would like to thank Lourdes Hospice RN Cindy
Felice-Glowacki, Aide Cindy Katen, for all the love and care they
gave to dad during his time of illness. The Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., Schenevus, is serving the
family. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.hellerfuneralhome.com. God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not meant to be, so He
put His arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful
eyes we watched, as we saw you pass away. Although we love you
deeply, we could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped
beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to
prove to us … He only takes the best. R.I.P. Dad. We love you. Published in The Daily Star on 11/16/2006.
Chas. Bush The Morris Chronicle, November 27, 1878. DR. CHAS. T. BUSH, who left Oneonta last August, and went to Colorado for his health, died at Denver, Saturday, Nov. 9th. He leaves a wife and an infant daughter. His remains were brought to Oneonta for interment. (page 3)
Harry Irwin Butts Oneonta Daily Star 18 Sept 1951 Page 3 Obituary BUTTS — Harry Irwin – In Norwich, September 16, 1951, aged 82
years. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend funeral services Tuesday, September 18, 1951, at 2
P.M., from the Bailey Funeral Home, Otego. Internment in the
Maryland Cemetery. Viewing at the funeral home after 7 P.M.
today. Contributed by Hank Hardisty
Richard Leroy (Dick) Butts A graveside committal service will be at noon Friday, May 18, 2007,
in the Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta, for Richard (Dick) Leroy
Butts, who passed away Nov. 25, 2006, at the age of 66. He was born on Jan. 7, 1940, the son of Leroy P. and Virginia M.
Butts. Graduating from Oneonta High School's class of 1958, he married his
high school sweetheart, Dawn Marie Baker, on Dec. 11, 1960. He made his career in the grocery business, working at A&P, Grand
Union, and was manager of the Oneonta Price Chopper at one time.
Over the years, he was active in the Oneonta community (PTO,
Special Olympics Chairman 1971, Jaycee of the Year 1971, as well
as involvement with the local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts). He and Dawn enjoyed the Oneonta area and would spend their family
time riding motorcycles, boating, and camping. He spoke fondly
off the "good times" at East Sidney Dam and Crystal Lake
Campground. Dick was also an avid singer and guitarist. He and his band performed
at many local establishments and weddings over the years. He
particularly enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley. Dick's hobbies included building RC Boats and Cars, trains, models,
collecting state quarters and sports cards. Dick is survived by a son, Richard; his daughter, Jeannine Minor
(Gary Lumpkin); a granddaughter, Nicole (Thomas House); a
grandson, George (Bradley) Minor; a great-grandson, Caleb T.
House; a sister, Elaine Rummell; a sister-in-law, Marion (Gary
Butts); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Dick was predeceased by his
brothers, Gary and Jeff. Cremation services were handled by the Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral
Home in Florida. Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta will be handling the
committal service in New York. Any memorial donations can be made in Dick's memory to the Oneonta
High School Alumni Association. Published in The Daily Star on 5/12/2007.
Beulah Briggs Byam Beulah Briggs Byam, passed away at home Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
She was born in Oneonta on May 6, 1917, and was raised and
educated in Oneonta. Bea lived in Colonie for many years. After
her retirement in 1988, she moved to Zephyrhills, Fla. Mrs. Byam was a school secretary for the South Colonie Central School
District for more than 30 years, working at both Maywood
Elementary School and Shaker Road Elementary School. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard S. Byam; and her infant
great-grandson, Nathan Charles Holtz. She is survived by her three daughters, Carol L. Rice, of Niskayuna,
Joan K. Byam, of Colonie, and Diane McConnelee and her husband,
Paul, of Rotterdam. She is the grandmother of Jeff and Holly
Kimble, Kristi and Dan Holtz, Dan McConnelee and Linda
McConnelee. She is also the great-grandmother of Joseph, Lydia
and Brittany Holtz and Rebekah and Benjamin Kimble. Also
surviving is her close friend, Patricia A. Parlin, of
Zephyrhills, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband; and great-grandson, she was predeceased
by one sister and five brothers. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Route 155-south of
Central Avenue). Calling hours will precede the service from
10:30 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany,
445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or Florida Hospital of
Zephyrhills Foundation, 7050 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL
33541-1399 in memory of Beulah B. Byam. Expressions of sympathy may be made at newcomerfamily.com. Published in The Daily Star on 4/26/2007.