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Beatrice V. (Drumm) Ahearn
Beatrice Ahearn passed away , Monday May 11, 2009 in Delhi NY. She
was born November 2, 1931 in Cannonsville, NY. On January 25, 1950 she married Leo F. Ahearn in Saint Joseph’s Church
in Deposit who predeceased her on February 22, 2003.
She is survived by six children: Christopher (Carol)
Ahearn, Greene, NY, Ann (Donald) Manhattan, NY, Theresa (Tim) Sidney Center, NY, Jean (Frank) Broken Arrow, OK, Thomas (Alma)
Meridian, ID, Stephan (friend Adora) Tustin, CA; 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild and
many loved nieces and nephews, as well as Emily (her cat.)
Surviving brother’s are: Harold Drumm (Dorothy),
Deposit, and Al Drumm (Myrna), Sidney Center. Surviving sister’s are: Helen Rutherford (Leonard), Walton and Muriel
Stevens, Deposit; surviving brother-in-law Howard Palmatier, Greene. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents Arnold and Bertha
Drumm, sister’s Pearl Madugno, Doris Stevens, Betty Tuttle and Eva Palmatier.
After residing in Westfield, NJ and Tustin, CA for many
years, Bea came "home" to New York in 2008 and lived this past year in Sidney Center. NY.
Cremation arrangements were made by Zacharias Funeral
Home, Deposit. A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 14 at the Hale Eddy Community Church, officiated by Keith Albee.
Donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, Oneonta,
NY.
John J. Andersen
John J. Andersen 58, formerly of Fishs Eddy, passed
away Friday, August 21, 2009 in Ithaca following a long illness.
John was born in Walton on June 26, 1951 the son of
the late John A. and Gertrude McGill Andersen. He was a graduate of Hancock Central School. He married the former Irene Stalker
in 1987. He was employed as a certified electrician, boiler operator and licensed contractor.
John is survived by his loving wife and companion of
22 years, Irene, a son, Eric Andersen, Buffalo; a stepdaughter, Bobbie Leubner, Ithaca; a grandson, Chuck Sprague of Ithaca,
brothers, Victor (Christine) Andersen, Walton, Michael (Yvonne) Andersen, Churchville, Maryland; sisters, Elizabeth "Betty"
(Thomas) Rosengrant, Fishs Eddy; Marianna "Mimi" (Rodney) Murray, Mussel Shoals, Alabama; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held privately at the convenience of the
family. Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to Family Foundation School, 431 Chapel Hill Rd., Hancock,
NY 13783.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting
our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.
Richard W. Andresen
Richard W. Andresen, 67, of Deposit died May 12, 2009
at his North Sanford Road Home.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Gail L. (Truesdale)
Andresen; his children: Kim Loomis and Jim, Jeff Andresen and Sheree and Leanne Andresen and Robert; two brothers and their
spouses: Carl and Jacque Andresen and Bert and Marilyn Andresen; a sister and her spouse: Lila and Steve Page; four grandchildren:
J.B. and Jordie and Chelsea and Jeffrey; great-granddaughter: Brayleigh Rayne; brother-in-law: Jim and Deb Spano; two sisters-in-law:
Maria Spano and Donna and Chuck O’Daniels; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He operated the Andresen Farm in Sanford for many years
and was a well-known horse trainer. He was a member of the U.S. Trotting Assoc., NYS Harness Horse Breeders, NYS Racing and
Wagering Board and the PA Harness Racing Commission.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 15
at the Zacharias Funeral Home, 78 Second St. in Deposit, with Rev. Joseph Axtell, pastor of the Sherman Bible Chapel, officiating.
Burial was in the Anthony Cemetery at North Sanford. Calling hours were held at the funeral home Friday from 1 p.m. until
2 p.m. time of service. Friends are asked to make memorial donations to the charity of their choice.
Janice Atkinson
Janice Atkinson, 72, of Hancock, died on Thursday, November
5, 2009, at home. She was born on April 14, 1937 in Starrucca, PA, the daughter of John and Estella (Bigalo) Penn.
Surviving are her companion: Bernard Wormuth; three
daughters and sons-in-law: Terry and Tom Parsons, Penny and Larry Conklin, and Jennifer and Steven Dufton; and one son and
daughter-in-law: Charles and Becky Atkinson. She is also survived by three sisters: Elizabeth, Mary and JoAnn; and two brothers:
Nathan and John.
Calling hours were held on Saturday, November 7 and
a service followed at 4 p.m., all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. Pastor Roxy Moses of the Emory United
Methodist Church, Hancock, officiated. Donations can be made in Janice’s memory to the Hancock Rescue Squad. Arrangements
by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
Graydon McKinley Begeal
Graydon McKinley Begeal of Deposit, 85, passed on October
27 after a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents, McKinley and Gladys Begeal; his brother, Herman; and
his sister, Irene.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years: Shirley
Begeal; his four sons: Randy and Anne Begeal, Northville, NY, Rick and Marta Begeal, Parkville, NY, Ron and Wendy Begeal,
Deposit, Rod and Yvonne Begeal, Binghamton, NY; and two daughters: Roxann and Steve Fairchild, Trout Creek, NY and Renee and
Andy Clouston, College Station, TX. He also had 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graydon was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy as
a cook and a butcher on the ship USS Winged Arrow - AP-170. He worked on the railroad as a signalman for over 50 years with
two of his sons following in his footsteps.
He also spent many years coaching his children in many
different sports and spent many days fishing, swimming, hunting and picnicing at one of his favorite places - Silver Lake,
where his parents owned a Lodge.
A Memorial Service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, October
30 at the Zacharias Funeral Home, 78 Second St. in Deposit. Calling hour was held from noon until 1 p.m. time of service on
Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deposit Emergency Squad, PO Box 173, Deposit, NY 13754.
Lori E. Bitoushana
Lori E. Bitoushana, 44 of Vernon, CT died November 10,
2009 at Rockville General Hospital in Rockville, CT.
Lori is survived by her husband: Paldin and her children:
Jenna and Sammy, all at home; also by two sisters and their spouses and a brother: Joann and Robert Mason, Shelly and Ronald
Fineout and Daniel VanValkenburgh; her stepfather: William VanValkenburgh; grandmothers: Elizabeth Clague and Neita VanValkenburgh;
many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Lori was predeceased by her mother, Linda and sister, Julie.
Lori had been living in CT for the past twenty years
and worked as an account executive for ADP in East Windsor, CT.
Funeral services were at noon on Saturday, November 14 at the Sherman
Bible Chapel in Sherman, PA. Rev. Joseph Axtell, pastor of the church, officiated. Burial was in the Hale Eddy Cemetery at
Hale Eddy, NY. Friends called at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until noon time of service. Arrangements were through
the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit.
Gary G. Blanford
Gary G. Blanford, 64, of Commack, NY passed away Thursday,
June 18, 2009 at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, NY. He was the husband of Camille (DeRosa) Blanford.
Gary was born in Deposit on September 18, 1944, the
son of the late William and Edna (Buchanan) Blanford. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a lineman at IBEU Local
1249 Syracuse, NY.
Gary is survived by his wife Camille, two daughters:
Barbara and Danielle and a son: David. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Tanner, Lindsey, Gavin, Jaci and Madi. Gary
is also survived by two sisters: Christine and Carolyn.
Religious Service was held at Clayton Funeral Home,
Inc., Kings Park, NY on June 22. Calling hours were at the Clayton Funeral Home, Inc.
Interment at Calverton National Cemetery, NY.
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David K. Bowker
David K. "Buzz" Bowker, 75, a lifelong resident of Walton,
passed away early Thursday morning, December 3, 2009 at home, following a long illness.
Buzz was born on June 21, 1934 in Beerston, the son
of the late Daniel and Iva (Thomas) Bowker. On October 27, 1956 he married the former Lucille Seaman in Walton. He was a graduate
of Walton Schools and attended Cornell University’s milk testing course. He was self employed for many years on the
family farm, and later at Del-Met Corp and Countryside Care Center in the maintenance dept.
Buzz enjoyed fishing, bowling in the farmers league
and hunting. He hunted for the last time just a couple of weeks ago. He also loved his family, spending time with Lucille,
his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife Lucille;
two daughters: Lisa (Allen) Nunley of Walton, Christina (Pete) Panos of NYC; four sons: Daniel R. (Annette) Bowker, David
T. (Yvonne) Bowker, both of Walton, Ricky R. Bowker of Meyersdale, PA, and Jody K.(Judy) Bowker of Walton, NY; 20 grandchildren,
Shellie, Kyle, Dustin, Daniel Jr., Rebecca, Connie, David, Cheyanne, Tristen, Thomas, Sean, Shane, Shannon, Collin, Katie,
Dustin, Amber, Trisha, Kristina, Allen Jr., 8 great-grandchildren, Madison, Tyler, Destiny, Dezerae, Phoenix, Grace, Gavin
and Emily, 1 sister, Alana Shaw, Davenport Center; sisters-in-law, Mary Bowker, North Sanford/Deposit; Marguerite Mosher,
Walton; Janice Ewain, Trout Creek; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by brothers, Thomas, Daniel, and
Richard and his stepfather, Herman Fletcher.
Calling hours were on December 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at
the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Buzz’s memory may be
made to either Walton Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS, 59-61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856 or Carousel Childrens Services,
53 North St., Walton. Condolences to the family may be made on-line by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com.
David J. Cameron
David Jon Cameron of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on April
26, 2009. He was born in Keene, NH on July 6, 1940 to Jessica T. and Richard C. Cameron. A graduate of Cushing Academy, he
was highly respected in the shipping industry before devoting himself to direct mail fundraising. David pursued a lifetime
of travel along with appreciation of opera and music.
David is survived by his lifetime partner of 44 years,
Edwin C. Briggs, his beloved beagle Annie of Scottsdale, AZ, sister and brother-in-law Carole and Richard Capelle of Munsonville,
niece Julie (Joseph) Coleman, nephews Christopher (Tonya) Capelle, Craig (Crystal) Capelle and their children of Atlanta,
GA. He is also survived by Letha Briggs, Durwood and Margaret Briggs, Nancy Briggs, Joan Briggs and Alden and Mary Brenda
Briggs and their families.
Funeral services are pending. In lieu of flowers, please tell a loved
one that you love them, and hug your four legged pets.
John Cleary
John Cleary, 76, of Deposit passed away December 16,
2009 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Irma Cleary; two daughters and their spouses: Barbara and Dan Heneghan
and Doreen and Dusty Stillman; five grandchildren: Kaitlin, Kelsi, Brook, Holli Beth and Lainee; a great-grandchild: Joylyn.
John retired from the Long Island Railroad after 33
years of service. In 1988, he and Irma moved to Deposit.
He was treasurer of UTU Local 1831, a former Rotarian,
past President of the Board of the Deposit Foundation and a volunteer driver for them, member of the Town of Sanford Republican
Club, chairman of the Town of Sanford Zoning Board of Appeals, Custodian of Voting Machines, member of the Deposit Lumberjack
Festival Committee and member of Deposit Lodge #396 F.& A.M.
A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December
21 at Christ Episcopal Church in Deposit with Rev. Nickolas Servetas officiating. Calling hours were at the church from 11:00
a.m. until 1:00 p.m. time of service. Interment will be in Anthony Cemetery at North Sanford in the spring. Memorial donations
may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are through the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit.
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Myrle Clifton
Myrle Clifton, 99, passed into eternal life late Wednesday
night, September 23, 2009.
Myrle was born in Houma, Louisiana, January 25, 1910.
She moved to upstate New York with her daughter, Aimee Mitchell, and her son-in-law, Elmer Mitchell nine years ago.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated and burial will be
held in her home town in Louisiana on Saturday, October 24.
Rest in peace, Mom. Everyone you met loved you and we
still do.
Joel Emmet Cohen
Joel Emmet Cohen, 57, of New York, NY, died unexpectedly on
September 6, 2009.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Briggs Cohen, and
their unborn daughter. He was a devoted father to daughters Alexandra, Nora, Nina, and Jessica Cohen. He will be greatly missed
by his mother, Floreva, and siblings: Ruvan, Jeremy, and Saradee.
He was predeceased by his father, Norman; brother, Leser; and
nephew, Nathaniel.
Joel was a towering figure in the field of labor law, bringing
a keen sense of ethics and rectitude to the law practices of Mudge, Rose, Kelley, Drye, and Warren; McDermott, Will, and Emory.
He was a valued member of the board of CNR as its chairman, Beth Abraham Health Services as Vice Chairman, and member of the
Music Institute for Neurological Impairment.
Joel enjoyed spending time with his family, taking trips with
Jennifer, and was often with Jennifer at her family home, the Virgil Briggs Farm, in Deposit. Joel will be missed by those
who knew and loved him, including their Bichon, Harry.
His memory will be a blessing to his family.
Funeral services were held September 8 at the Plaza Jewish
Community Chapel, 91st Street, and Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY. A local memorial service will be held at a future date.
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Blanche Cook
Blanche Barre Cook, 85, of Walton passed away unexpectedly
on Saturday morning, September 12, 2009 at home.
Blanche was born on February 10, 1924 in Deposit, the
daughter of the late Leslie and Viola (Frank) Barre. Blanche was a graduate of Deposit High School, class of 1941. On October
6, 1961 she married Edward W. Cook. She was employed for 20 years as Walton Central School district treasurer. Earlier in
her career she was district treasurer for Deposit Central School, and she also worked for NYSEG.
Blanche loved reading, traveling, feeding the birds
in her yard and caring for her family. Violets were her favorite flowers.
Blanche is survived by her loving husband, Ed, three
daughters, Rosolyn (Lyndon) Doig, Walton, Kathleen (Charles) Grossmann, Walton, Melissa (Gregory) Cook Candela, South Salem,
NY; seven grandchildren, Angela, Gregory, Heather, Amy, Sheila, Teela, and Amber, nine great-grandchildren, Forrest, Taylor,
Nicholas, Noah, Quinn, Lucas, Dakoda, Darin, and Haley, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a step-son,
Gary E. Cook in 1979, and two sisters, Brenda Campbell, and Eleanor Freeman.
Calling hours were on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.,
September 15 at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton where services will be held on Wednesday morning, September
16 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Bert More, officiating. Memorial contributions in Blanche’s memory may be made to: St.
Labre Indian School, 2110 Overland Ave., Suite 115-B Billings Montana 59102.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting
our website at www.courtneyfh.com.
Kenneth "Chip" DeSerio
Kenneth "Chip" DeSerio, 64, of Endicott, passed away on Sunday,
November 22, 2009 at home. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Effie Phelps DeSerio; and his loving wife of 42
years, Donna DeSerio.
Ken is survived by his daughters, Roni (Bryon Ford) DeSerio
of Endicott; and Dena DeSerio and fiancé, David Wallan of Endicott; sisters, Joann (David) Offnick, Dee Dee DeSerio, and Maureen
DeSerio; special aunt, Gladys Caruso, friend, Jeff Knight; their four legged companions, Sammy and Mini Kitty; along with
several nieces and nephews.
Ken owned ATA Motor Sports in Nichols for several years with
his wife Donna. Ken will be greatly missed in the NASCAR racing family. Ken was an avid RC airplane operator and collector,
loved to play guitar, and managed several local bands.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 30 at 4:00 p.m.
with long time family friend, Pastor Bill Fowler officiating at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park Street, Owego.
Calling hours were prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Ken’s
name to Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, 8 South Ave. B, Endwell, NY 13762. www.emfaheyfuneral home.com.
Leon Faulkner
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3 at 11:00
a.m. for Leon Faulkner at his home at 497 Faulkner Rd., Walton.
Lunch will follow at the Trout Creek fire house for friends to gather in
remembrance. Mrs. Faulkner and members of Leon's family will be there to greet everyone.
Audrey M. Ferguson
Audrey M. Ferguson, 79, of Deposit died November 27,
2009 at Susquehanna Nursing Center in Johnson City, NY.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Raymond
L. Ferguson of Deposit; two daughters and their spouses: Cherry and Thomas Axtell of Deposit and Rae and Don Boger of China
Grove, NC; a brother and two sisters-in-law: Robert and Tommie Minor of Buckhannon, WV and Elsie Minor of Newburgh, NY; five
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Audrey worked for 28 years as a clerk and manager for
Browns Pharmacy in Deposit. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Deposit and also a member of St. Joseph’s Church.
Calling hours were held at the Zacharias Funeral Home
in Deposit on Sunday from 3-5 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas Catucci at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30, at
St. Joseph’s Church in Deposit. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation - Tri State, Inc. Chapter at 59 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905 or to the Deposit
V.F.W. Auxiliary c/o Alice Carrillo at 310 River Rd., Deposit, NY 13754.
George J. Fouquet
George J. Fouquet, 65 of Afton died Saturday morning Oct. 24,
2009 at Bridgewater Nursing Facility. He was predeceased by his parents, Tony M. and Paula Fouquet, his sisters, Elizabeth
Ettrich, Antoinette Mayer, Emily Hopkins & Rosemarie Doughty and a nephew, Manford Doughty. He is survived by his brother
and sister-in-law, Tony and Doris Fouquet, Afton, a sister, Karola Fouquet, Afton and also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era.
Funeral Services were held at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral
Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville on Tues. at 1 p.m. Rev. Robert Dwyer, Pastor of St. Agnes Church officiated. Burial will
be in Perch Pond Cemetery. Calling hours were at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. prior to service.
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Clayton H. Gardepe
Clayton H. Gardepe, 57, died on September 12, 2009 at
his home in Sidney Center. He was born on February 26, 1952 in Deposit, the son of Herbert and Blanche (O’Dell) Gardepe.
Clayton was a member of the Sidney Center Rod and Gun Club and he was a stone cutter for most of his life.
Surviving are his fiancé, Cheryl Brigante, Sidney Center,
NY, 2 sisters, Norma Carson, Walton, and Nora Jean Klaiber, Edcouch, TX, and 1 brother, Floyd, Romulus, NY. Also surviving
are several nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
As requested by Clayton, cremation took place and there
will be a memorial service held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Cannonsville Cemetery,
Cannonsville.
Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp
Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
Joyce M. Gohl
Joyce M. Gohl 68, of Norwich, passed away on Saturday
evening, September 12, 2009 at Chenango Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Joyce was born in Sidney Center on November
5, 1940 the daughter of the late Franklyn and Alta (Thomas) Dunshee.
Joyce was employed for many years as a Teachers Aide
for the Sherburne-Earlville School District. She was a longtime member of the United Methodists Womens Society of Christian
Service, the Norwich YMCA, and worked as a volunteer at the Antique Car Museum in Norwich.
Joyce was a lifelong democrat who enjoyed swimming,
reading, and what was going on in current affairs, especially politics. Joyce is survived by her son, George D. Gohl of Greenfield
Massachusetts, a sister, Blanch Powers of Unadilla, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours were September 16 at the Courtney Funeral
Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton, where services were held at 3 p.m. Burial followed in Sidney Center Highland Cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting
our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.
Irving Greenberg (Greenie),
age 94, passed away while surrounded by his loving family at Wilson Hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his
wife, Ruth (Hulbert) Greenberg, Deposit, two brothers, Victor (Marilyn) Greene, New Jersey and Norman Greenberg, Minnesota.
He is also survived by his son, Robert (Eleanor) Greenberg, Florida and several stepchildren, Brian Barrow, Louisiana; Allen
Grant, Rhode Island; William (Teresa) Hulbert, Sally (Hulbert) Graham and Thomas (Deborah) Hulbert, Deposit; Patricia (Hulbert)
Halaquist, Sidney; Gary (Sue) Hulbert of Pennsylvania; Dale (Evelyn) Hulbert, Amsterdam; Andrew (Kristine) Hulbert, Watkins
Glen; and Mary (Hulbert) (Brad) Davis, Schenevus. He has many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews that
will forever miss his wonderful talks and great wisdom.
Greenie served his country in World War II as an Army T-4 Sgt.
He served
with the Detachment Medical Department 195th General Hospital. When he came home from war, he accepted a job with Lane Construction.
He worked for Lane from 1947 until his retirement in September of 1982. One thing that was present throughout Greenie’s
career was the excellent reputation of Lane Construction and the pride in being part of that family. In each town they worked,
they earned the respect of the people who resided there. He was also a member of the 32 degree Scottish Rite Masons and the
Noble Kalurah Temple Shriners.
The family will receive friends on Sunday April 19 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
at the First United Methodist Church, corner of Dean
and Second Streets, Deposit with Pastor Eileen Sloth officiating.
Masonic Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the church.
Expressions of sympathy
in Irving’s memory may be made to
the Masonic Lodge #396 F&AM, c/o James Chamberlain, 1342
Oquaga Lake Road,
Deposit, NY
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| Kenneth E. Hansen, Sr. |
Kenneth
E. Hansen, Sr.
Kenneth
E. Hansen, Sr., 63, of Walton died Friday evening, December 4, 2009 at O'Connor Hospital, Delhi, following a long and courageous
battle with cancer.
He was born March 15, 1946 in Freeport, the son of the late Martin B. and Eleanor
M. (Warden) Hansen.
Mr. Hansen was married to Georgeen Brundage on October 30, 1965. Georgeen passed away
on May 19, 2005, after 39 years of marriage.
Kenneth was employed by the Walton Reporter Co. as a newspaper printer for many years
until his retirement
Ken enjoyed photography and was an avid outdoorsman, often fishing, hiking and collecting
butterflies. He had the ability to find even the smallest lost item and could always pick out a 4 leaf clover. Ken also was
a strong supporter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
Besides his wife, Ken was predeceased by an infant son, David in 1967.
He is survived by his children: Kenneth (Jeanette Bush) Hansen, Jr. of Guilford, Selinda
(Darrin) Boice of Sidney Center and Rain (Rich) Sarrantonio of Walton; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother,
Robert (Jean) Hansen of Walton; sister, Barbara (Stanley) Stevens of Hobart and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9 at the Courtney
Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton, were a memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Kirk Darville officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday morning, December 10 at the Walton Cemetery.
The family would like to invite everyone to the Harby Center at New Hope Community
Church, Stockton Ave for a reception immediately following the service at the cemetery.
Contributions
may be made in Ken’s memory to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820-1319, O’Connor Hospital,
Andes Rd., Delhi, NY 13753, the Countryside Care Center, 41861 State Hwy 10, Delhi, NY 13753 or to the Huntington's Disease
Society of America, 505 8th Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY Condolences may be made online by visiting our website at
www.courtneyfh.com.
Margaret Hodas
Margaret Hodas, 78, of Bainbridge, NY, formerly of Deposit
died July 13, 2009 at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She had moved to the Deposit area 29 years ago. She
is survived by her husband of 56 years: Frank Hodas of Bainbridge; two daughters and a son and spouses: Margaret Mary Hodas
Walsh and Steve of Herndon, VA, Elizabeth Kathleen Perna and John of Littlestown, PA, and Thomas Paul Hodas, Sr. of Merrick,
LI, NY; six grandchildren: Richard, Patrick and McKenzie Walsh, Jennifer and Thomas Hodas, Jr. and Bethaney Perna; also by
a brother and his wife: Daniel R. and Alice Capik of FL. Margaret was predeceased by a son Richard in 1994.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas Catucci at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, July 17 at St. Joseph's Church in Deposit. Burial will be in Anthony Cemetery at North Sanford. Calling hours were
at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit on Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Jean Sonneau Hunter
Jean Sonneau Hunter died May 26, 2009 at Oak Manor Senior
Living Community, Largo, FL. The son of William Rutherford Hunter of Wills Point, TX and Jessie Sousa Ehrhardt of Louisville,
KY, he was born January 8, 1925 in Covington, KY. He grew up in Erlanger KY and Cincinnati, OH. He was the drum major at Holmes
High School. Years later he could easily send the baton up through the branches of the trees to an impossible height, back
through the trees and catch it! Seemed like he couldn’t ever drop it.
He served from 1943 to 1946 in the United States Merchant
Marines where he rose to the rank of Bosun. The U.S. wartime merchant fleet constituted one of the most significant contributions
made by a nation to the eventual winning of the Second World War.
Jean studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati
DAA, then headed projects for Green and Simes, KZF and Aktron Architect/Engineering firms and later was project manager at
The Mounds, Dayton. A creative designer and engineer, Jean performed major renovations on every apartment, condo and house
he lived in.
Jean married Arlene Secord from Hancock, NY in 1947. He worked at
The Star Restaurant in Hancock for Erford Secord and built a home on mountain land in Equinox, PA. Jean and Arlene owned and
ran The Landing restaurant in Bolton Landing, NY on Lake George, before moving to Cincinnati in 1950. They raised their children
Kathy Fay, Jan Retherford, Scott Dean and Sandra Lynn in Cincinnati, OH. Jean was a Cub Scout leader, avid reader, loved to
sail, and was an advocate of individualism.
Jean Hunter was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife Arlene, his brothers Franklin Barr, James Robinson, Curwood Rusk, John Rutherford and sisters Alma Margaret, and Jesse
Clementine. He is survived by his twin brother William Rutherford Hunter, his second wife Susan Hunter, his daughters Kathy
and Sandra, sons Jan and Scott, grandchildren John, Mark and David, five great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, nephews
and nieces.
One of Jean’s favorite places is the Delaware
River Valley of upstate New York. A memorial service will be held there at Riverview Cemetery, Hancock, NY this fall.
Edward Kalweit
Edward Kalweit, age 96, of Big Hollow Road, Deposit,
NY, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on June 7, 2009, at the Willow Point Nursing Home of Vestal, NY. He
was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who met challenges in life with great courage and strength. He will
be missed by all who knew him.
Ed was born on April 30, 1913 in Lithuania and immigrated
to NYC with his family that same year. Post high school, Ed attended business school before working for Bell Labs designing
and building military aircraft components for the military in support of the war.
In time, Ed developed an interest in dairy farming and
moved to Deposit and farmed for 25 years. In his retirement, he became an avid vegetable gardener and conservationist, generously
sharing the fruits of his labor with friends and family.
Ed is survived by his wife, Diane of 67 years; two children:
Alice and her husband Stan Rockwell of Susquehanna, PA, and Robert and his wife Susan of Northville, MI; his four grandchildren:
Larry Mills and his wife Dawn, Amiee and John Wingerter, Emily and Nicholas Kalweit and his four great-grandchildren: Jonathan,
Kaitlyn, and Evan Wingerter, and Lauren Mills.
The family would like to thank Willow Point Nursing
Home for their excellent care and the generous friends and neighbors for all their help and support.
He will be remembered in a private memorial and in lieu of flowers,
those wishing may make memorial contributions, can be made in Ed's name to the local Deposit Emergency Squad.
Thomas H. Kamp
Thomas H. Kamp, 52, lifetime Deposit resident, died
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City.
He is survived by his wife: Colleen; by four sons: Thomas
Kamp and Casey, Michael Kamp, Nicholas Kamp, and Henry Kamp; his mother: Fannie Kamp; eight brothers and sisters: Frank X.
Kamp, Jr., Francis Kamp, Theresa Kamp, Liana Westbrook, Cathy Kamp, Patricia Prezkopf, Gerard Kamp, and John Kamp; two grandchildren:
Justin and Jayden Kamp; and his large extended family.
Tom loved being a carpenter and worked at the Kamp Family
businesses throughout his life.
A Memorial Service was held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 4
at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit. Rev. Sue Shields, pastor of the Ouaquaga and Harpursville United Methodist Churches
officiated. Friends called at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. time of service. Friends wishing may make
donations to the Deposit Fire Department at PO Box 37, Deposit, NY 13754 in memory of Thomas Kamp.
William F. Kelly
William F. Kelly, 92, of Deposit, formerly of Whitestone,
Queens, NY, died Thursday, October 15, 2009.
He is survived by his dearest nephew: Rick Williams
and his family: Donna, Richard, Kim and Christine and their children; great-nieces: Doreen, Mary and Brigid Ivory; great-nephew:
Brian Ivory, and so many others because he was everyone’s "Uncle Bill".
Bill was a US Army veteran of WW II. He retired as a
supervisor for the New York City Transit.
We are deeply saddened by his passing, but he will remain
in our hearts forever. We will miss you Uncle Bill.
Calling hours were held on Monday, October 19 from 6-8
p.m. at the Zacharias Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit. Funeral services and burial will be on Wednesday and Thursday
in Queens, NY through the Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home and at Calvary Cemetery.
John C. Koltz, Jr.
John C. Koltz, Jr., 86, of Deposit, NY, passed away
October 10, 2009 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. John was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in 1986.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara
and Michael DeSantis of Constantia, NY and Chris and Robert Lamoreaux of Deposit; three grandchildren: Christopher DeSantis,
Carrie Hines and her husband, Ed, and Anne Couse and her husband, Howard; two great-grandchildren: Alexandra Hines and Hunter
Couse; and his nieces and nephews.
He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the
V.F.W. in Deposit. He retired from the Amphenol Corp. in Sidney, NY. John was an avid salt-water fisherman.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October
14 at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit with Rev. Michael Dutko from St. Michael’s Greek Catholic Church in Binghamton
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Stilesville, NY. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from
noon until 2:00 p.m. time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deposit Emergency Squad.
Ida Gould Langlois
Ida Gould Langlois, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953,
died Sunday, May 10, 2009.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years: William J. Langlois
M.D.; sons: Steven Langlois, James Langlois, and Charles Langlois, all of Albuquerque; daughter: Laura Eicher and husband,
David of Hobbs, NM; eight grandchildren; sisters: Helen Patrick of Peru, NY, Edna Holdrige of Deposit, NY and Letha Briggs
of Deposit, NY; brother: William F. Gould of Vestal, NY; and numerous other relatives and friends. Ida was preceded in death
by one son, Richard.
Ida was born on October 23, 1926, in Deposit, NY, and graduated
from the Binghamton School of Nursing in Binghamton, NY. She served as a cadet nurse during WWII. After the war she became
a charge nurse at the University of Michigan where she and Bill met. They were married on January 31, 1953 and later that
year moved to Albuquerque. Raising their four sons and daughter became her priority then.
She was active for sometime with the Albuquerque Assistance
League and was a life-member of the Four Hills Country Club. Ida was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply
missed by all who knew her.
Calling hours were at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel,
Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10:00 a.m. Entombment followed at Gate
of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Mexico Cancer
Center Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit the online guestbook for Ida at RememberTheirStory.com.
Douglas L. Lee
Douglas L. Lee, 81, of Binghamton, formerly of Deposit
and Afton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 15, 2009 at his home.
He was predeceased in 1997 by his wife of 44 years,
Doraline. He is survived by several cousins and his many friends.
Doug worked all his life as a chef working for restaurants
like the Scotch & Sirloin in Vestal, NY and finally retiring as a chef for the Wyoming Conference home in Binghamton.
Doug was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force serving
from 1948 until 1957 and was in Korea during that conflict. He was a Life Member of VFW Post 758 in Binghamton. He was also
a member of the Eagles Club Lodge and the Elks, both in Binghamton. He was instrumental in the operation of the Southern Tier
Dart League for many years.
There will be a Graveside Service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 21 at
the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Deposit where his ashes will interred next to his dear Doraline. Arrangements are through the
Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit.
Patricia J. Lynch
Patricia J. Lynch, 90, formerly of Deposit, NY passed
away peacefully on December 14, 2009 at United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton, NY.
"Patty" as she was known by her friends and family was
predeceased by her parents, Paul A. Lynch and Maude (Howe) Lynch.
Patty was a graduate of Ithaca College majoring in music.
She excelled in playing the piano and her love of music was most evident when she played at the Deposit Rotary and local theater
events. After graduation, Patty's career started as a local teacher. She eventually moved to New York City where she worked
for such companies as Curtis and Wright, A & P, and CBS.
During her career she was most fortunate to be able
to work for and export company which gave her the opportunity to travel, which she loved.
Patty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church
since April 1990. She enjoyed a loving and extended family as well as life long friends, many from the Deposit Senior Center
and the local diner.
Patty is survived by her cousins: Charles and Carol
Lynch, Jacksonville, FL, Betty and Richard Gero, Ormond Beach, FL; second cousins: Daniel and Debbie Lynch, Unadilla, NY;
David and Nancy Lynch, Amy and Daryl D'Angina, Beth Lynch, all of Jacksonville, FL, John Gero, Orlando, FL and Allison and
Joseph Molineaux, Sommers Point, NJ; along with several 3rd and 4th cousins.
The family would like to thank the staff of Elizabeth Church Manor,
3rd Floor for their passionate care given to Patty over the last six years. The family received friends at the Zacharias Funeral
Home, 78 Second Street in Deposit from noon until 1:00 p.m. with her pastor, Rev. Robert Howard, officiating. Burial will
be in the spring in Pine Grove Cemetery at Deposit. In lieu of flowers or other expressions, the family asks that you share
the kindness of the season and remember the needs of others within your community.
Allen C. MacDermott
Allen C. MacDermott, of Belden Hill and Founder of Rocking
M Enterprises died Sunday afternoon Aug. 16, 2009 at his home. He was predeceased by his son, Shannon in 1984 and a sister,
Jean.
He is survived by his wife: Laura MacDermott; two sons:
Shaun and Shane MacDermott, all of Belden Hill; his grandchildren: Somer, Shauna, Eddie, Shanna and Devon; two great-grandchildren:
Michael and Cayden; his brothers and sisters-in-law: David and Fay MacDermott, Sanitaria Springs, Doug and Ruth MacDermott,
Bainbridge, Bruce and Heidi MacDermott, AZ, Frazier and Bernie MacDermott, TX; sisters & brothers-in-law: Natalie Mishalania,
Utica, Lucille MacDermott, Waterville, Marianne and Roy Furman, IN; and also several nieces and nephews.
He attended St. Joseph’s Church, Sanitaria Springs
with his family, was a member of the Operator Engineers, Harpursville American Legion Post 1596 and was an Air Force Veteran
of the Korean Conflict.
Funeral Services will be held at the Osterhoudt-Madden
Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Thomas Catucci, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church
will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Harpursville. The family will receive friends at the Osterhoudt-Madden
Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Robert Neal Macdonald
Robert Neal Macdonald passed away on July 19, 2009.
Robert was pre-deceased by his parents Gus and Gladys
Macdonald and grandson Richard Rumola.
He leaves behind loving wife: Melora; ex-wife Maryann;
sons: James, Neil, Richard, and Joseph; daughters: Marian, Mary, and Jenifer; many grandchildren whom he loved, many friends
he cherished.
Robert was born in Brooklyn on July 21, 1946. He was
raised in Cannonsville and a lifetime resident of Deposit.
Viewing hours will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July
23 at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit. Funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Joe Axtell will be officiating. Memoriam
at Neil's house on Airport Road to follow.
Virginia Larom Lewis Mac Innes
Virginia Larom Lewis Mac Innes, 88, of Forest Hills
Gardens, New York, Oquaga Lake, New York, and Sebring, Florida died at her winter home in Sebring on October 27, 2009.
Virginia was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late
Daisy Larom Lewis and James Parker Lewis, on October 14, 1921. She graduated from Erasmus High School in 1938. During the
summer of 1937, Virginia met David Mac Innes at beautiful Oquaga Lake in upstate New York. On August 31, 1940, Virginia and
David were married at Christ Episcopal Church, in nearby Deposit. She and David spent every summer at Oquaga Lake in the home
they built on property inherited from her grandmother.
Ginger was an active member of her church and community
for over sixty years. She launched her career as owner/broker of Terrace Realty, Forest Hills Gardens, New York. She was president
of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Women’s Guild, Forest Hills, NY; Chairman of the Bi-Centennial Commission,
Community Board 6, Queens County, NY; past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 630, Forest Hills, NY; organizing
president of the Remsen Family American Revolutionary Cemetery Restoration, Forest Hills, NY; past regent of the Benjamin
Romaine Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution; organizing president of the Benjamin Romaine Society,
Children of the American Revolution; president of the Women’s Club of Forest Hills, Inc.; and president of the Oquaga
Lake Improvement Association, Deposit. In 1992, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Administration
from Empire State College, State University of New York and became a member of the American Association of University Women.
She was also a member of Albemarle Chapter, NSDAR; Indian River Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century; the Victoria Chapter,
Daughters of the British Empire; the Society of Mayflower Descendants; The Old Plymouth Society; and a Charter member of the
Deposit Historical Society. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Forest Hills Gardens, NY; Christ Episcopal
Church, Deposit; and St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Sebring FL.
Ginger was an accomplished writer, with several published
works including poems and a collection of childhood memories and experiences entitled "Ginger Snaps." Ginger’s lively
imagination, wit, optimism, and vibrant personality are a lasting inspiration to her family. Her deep faith in God was steadfast
and enduring. Her commitment to serving others improved the lives of many people. Her deep love for Christ Episcopal Church
in Deposit and desire to support the education of young people inspired her to donate funds for the construction of the Education
Wing.
Ginger is survived by her beloved husband: David, Brigadier
General, NYG Retired, and four devoted children: Susanna Larom Hof of Forest Hills Gardens, NY, David Bruce Mac Innes of Sheffield,
MA, Janet Elizabeth Webb of Lakeland, FL, and Diane Emerson Mac Innes Marr of Tujunga, CA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren
and ten great-grandchildren.
Her family and friends gathered at Christ Episcopal
Church, Deposit at 1 p.m. on November 2. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. with burial following at Laurel Cemetery in
Deposit.
A life is short, as you will find,
Before you know it,
the ties that bind,
Loosen and separate us for awhile,
Do not cry, just simply smile,
Give to others what joy you can,
I’ll meet you in God’s Promised Land
—Ginger
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| Virginia Mac Innes |
Duane F. "Dusty"
Manning
Duane "Dusty" Manning, 72, of Bainbridge, passed away on Friday,
December 18, 2009, at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich . Duane was a resident at the New York State Veterans Home at
Oxford for the past year.
He was born March 9, 1937, son of the late Francis Charles
and Elsie (Cedarholm) Manning in Seattle , WA. Duane served in the US Coast Guard from 1954 until his honorable discharge
in 1958. On November 25, 1961, Duane married Martha Miller in Las Vegas , NV. Dusty was a former employee of Keith Clark.
He then began working as a printer for the Courier Printing Corp., retiring in 1999 after 19 years of employment.
Prior to the onset of his debilitating illness, Dusty was an
avid hunter and fisherman. He also greatly enjoyed four wheeling and snowmobiling. He was a member of the Charles L. Jacobi
American Legion Post 183 in Sidney.
Dusty is survived by: loving wife of 48 years, Martha Manning
(Bainbridge); one son, Keith Manning and his fiance, Linda Mondore (Bainbridge); two daughters, Kelly and Chris Haney (Bainbridge)
and Marcy Sims Vancouver, WA; four grandchildren, Justin Crandall, Dania Manning, Heather Sims and Holly Sims; great-grandchildren,
Kaylynn Jean, Zachary, Hayden, Brecken and Talon; as well as a special aunt, Ruby Arroway, Washington. Duane was predeceased
by his daughter, Debbie Manning; and his sister, Judy Brown.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions in Dusty’s name may be made to the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 32, Norwich, NY 13815.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family on-line at www.lander sfh.com. Arrangements by C.H. Landers Funeral
Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Brian O. Martin
Brian O. Martin, 46, of Binghamton, died Tuesday morning,
October 20, 2009, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 19 year: Julianne Benjamin
Martin; his children: Brian, Joshua, Benjamin and Jordan, all at home; his parents: Helen and Stephen Martin, Deposit; brothers
and sisters: Stephen and Arlene Martin, Keith Martin and Andy, Georgette Woodfield and Mary Martin; many nephews, six great-nephews
and one great-niece.
He was a retired employee of Broome Developmental Center
and coached N.Y.A. Little League. He was a 1981 Deposit Central School graduate.
Private Funeral Services were held at the J.A. McCormack
Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Friday, October 23. Reverend Robert A. Ours officiated. Burial was in Calvary
Cemetery, Johnson City.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory
of Brian may be made to an Educational Trust for his children, c/o M&T Bank, 1250 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY 13901.
Bentley Mead
Bentley Mead, 67, of Lakewood, PA, died on July 3, 2009
at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.
He was born on April 17, 1942 in Preston Park, PA, the
son of Leroy and Thelma (Decker) Mead. Bentley married Patricia Skurski on June 29, 1963 in North Jackson, PA.
He was an employee of Celotex, Deposit for 17 years
and also of Camp Poyntelle, Poyntelle, PA, for 27 years.
Surviving are his wife: Patricia, two children: Bentley
and wife Diane, and Sheri and husband Walt Oralls; five grandchildren: Dana and Dylan Oralls, Cody and Jennifer Mead and Rochelle
Travis, and one great-grandson: Huntor Travis. He is also survived by eight brothers: Leo "Hoss" and Nan, Norman and June,
Keith "Tuffy" and Sheila, Stanley "Joe" and Linda, Larry "Dip" and Nancy, Tony and Lisa, Theodore "Teddy", and Freddie and
Joan; four sisters: Rachel and Charles Hunt, Roseleen "Rosie" and Edward Whitmore, and Judy and Debbie Mead; sister-in-law:
Joy Mead, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and 1 brother: Raymond "Buck".
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, July 7 from 7-9:00
p.m. and the funeral was held on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. Interment
followed in the Starrucca Cemetery, Starrucca, PA.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Bentley’s
memory to the Northern Wayne Rescue Squad, Lakewood, PA.
Marjorie M. Miller
Marjorie M. Miller (Beilby) of Endicott, formerly of
Deposit, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2009 at United Methodist Homes, Hilltop Campus, Johnson City, at the age of
85. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Gifford of 58 years, brother, Maurice and sister, Elizabeth.
She is survived by four children: Eileen (Sam) Bonino,
Kristine (Bob) Brunstetter; sons: Bill (Joanne) and Mark. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren;
one sister; three sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Maine Federated Church, Women’s
Auxiliary for Maine volunteer firemen and worked on the Maine Board of Elections. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening,
fishing, flying with her son and traveling extensively across the country including Alaska and Hawaii. She was a loving mother,
grandmother and friend to those who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Keeping with Marge’s wishes, she was cremated,
and a memorial service was held at United Methodist Homes, Hilltop Campus, 286 Deyo Hill Dr., Johnson City on Saturday, October
24. They received friends and family from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.. Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. in the Hilltop chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of personal choice.
Helga Mills
Helga Mills, age 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida and Deposit,
New York passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 after a short illness at her daughter and son’s home in Ruther Glen,
Virginia.
She was predeceased by her husband: Rexford D. Mills.
She is survived by her two daughters: Renee and husband John Katen, and Sandee Mills, her son: Ted and loving wife, Arlene
Mills; six grandchildren: Raini, Todd, Tony, Tanisha, Trina, Casi and one step-granddaughter: Kim; two great grandchildren:
Rebecca, Jacey and one step great grandson: Jared; her brothers and sisters: Magdalena McVay, Gunter Assmann (Zenta), Werner
Assmann (Anna), Sigrid Decker (Ron), Raini Edeline. Also one brother-in-law: Richard (Jean) Mills; several nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest with her husband of 48 years in Arlington
National Cemetery.
Therese A. Mini
Therese A. Mini, 69, wife of Michael F. Mini, died September
6, 2009 at their Meadowlark Drive in Deposit.
Besides her husband, Therese is survived by her children:
Mary Anne Mack, Catherine Hubner and Michael F. Mini, Jr.; brothers and a sister: Edward Collins, Vincent Collins, Daniel
Collins, John Collins and Marie Waite; grandchildren: Cynthia Croce, Anthony Jones, George Mack, Jr., Melissa Pendl, Justin
France and Kristi Woll; 12 great-grandchildren; 15 nieces and 7 nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Anne and Edward
Collins and by her sisters, Kathleen and Patricia and brother, Michael Collins.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for
15 years and worked as a volunteer for Deposit's Closet. But Therese will be remembered most dearly as a loving mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother.
A Funeral Mass was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September
9 at St. Joseph’s Church in Deposit. Rev. Thomas Catucci officiated. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit.
Calling hours were at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service
following at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Joseph Axtell.
Frank Jay Nichols
Frank Jay Nichols, 81, formerly of Deposit and Walton
passed away August 14, 2009 at the Healthcenter of Lake City in Lake City, Florida.
He is survived by his wife: Alicia (Roth) of Lake City;
one sister: Donna; three sons: Wilber of Deposit, John of Walton, Franklin of Pilot Mt., NC; two daughters: Sandra Cook of
Deposit, Cynde (Olin) Madison of Ft. Wayne, IN; one adopted son: Stephen, Oceanside, CA; one uncle, Albert (Mildred) Nichols,
Unadilla; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; four step-children; several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his mother Ida (Hewitt) and father
George Nichols; two bothers: Glen and Sumner; two sisters: Gladys Terry and Linda Nichols; and one son-in-law: Mark Cook.
Arrangements were handled through The Neptune Society.
Leal M. Perry
Leal M. Perry, 80, of Deposit, NY, died unexpectedly
October 9, 2009 at his home.
"Uncle Leal" is survived by his adopted family of Ronald
Fineout; by his nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Judy and Durwood Tarbox and Jared and Jamie Daugherty.
He worked for many years as the manager of the Victory
Market in Deposit and also had managed several other local businesses.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October
13 at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit with Rev. Dewey Stewart III, pastor of the West Branch Bible Baptist Church, offiating.
Burial was in the Anthony Cemetery at North Sanford. Friends called at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday
for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deposit Emergency Squad or to
the Deposit Food Pantry.
Pearl Raper
Pearl L. Raper, 71, of Deposit died December 30, 2009
at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
She was predeceased by her husband: Arlond Ray Raper.
Pearl is survived by her daughter: Kathy Shrewsbury of Deposit; a brother: Frank Moore of Rustburg, VA and many nieces and
nephews.
She had worked on Long Island as a dietician and then
as a psychiatric aide at Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital before moving to Deposit in 1986. In Deposit, she worked for a time
at the Country Store where her daughter, Kathy, works.
Calling hours were held at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit on
Monday, January 4 from noon until 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson, NC next to her husband at a
later date.
| Margaret "Joan" Rees |
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Margaret "Joan" Rees
Margaret "Joan" Rees, 73, left this life much as she
lived her life, with grace and dignity and concern for those she loved. She died at home after a valiant effort to maintain
quality of life in the face of pancreatic cancer.
Joan graduated from Cornell Medical Nusing School in
1959 and went on to work at Cornell Medical Center in NYS as a head nurse in charge of a special cardiac unit. She married
in 1965 and lived in Lagos, Nigeria, British Guiana (now Guyana), London, England, Mamaroneck, NY and finally in Manlius,
NY with her husband Martin V. Rees who survives her. Also surviving are her sons: Michael Rees (Michiko) and Andrew Rees (Juraj)
both of Seattle, Washington, her sisters: June Nolan, (David) of Deposit, NY, Suzanne Feehan of Ithaca, NY, nieces and nephews:
Suzanne Schmidt (Bob), Deborah Feehan, Julia Wheeler (Ron), Stephen Feehan (Maureen), John Feehan (Julie), Kathleen Richardson
(Jody) and Patrick Nolan. Also Peter Feehan, Bob Genant and Robert Hall. She was predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Fenton
Busfield.
She was most active in her church parishes, St. Thomas
Episcopal Church of Marmaroneck and Christ Episcopal Church of Manlius, NY and she loved being with friends and family. Music
was one of her great passions and she loved knitting, gardening and walking.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November
21 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church of Manlius, 407 E. Seneca St., Manlius, NY, 13104. There will be no calling hours.
The family has requested in accordance with Joan’s wishes, that in lieu of flowers, donations be offered to the Syracuse
Symphony Orchestra, 411 Montgomery Street, Suite 40, Syracuse, New York 13202 or Christ Episcopal Church of Manlius, 407 E.
Seneca St., Manlius, NY, 13104.
For guestbook, please visit www. SCHEPPFAMILY .com.
Austin S. Retzer
Austin S. Retzer, 93, passed away on July 14, 2009, from congestive
heart failure. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 19, 1916, Austin was the son of the late William and Mildred Retzer. He had been
grieving deeply for his wife of 69 years, Katherine, who died on October 29, 2008. His devoted caregiver, Maria Baez was always
at his side.
Austin was a very special, unique person with a keen wit and
sense of humor, an amazing knowledge of history, and was a staunch conservative who loved this country with a passion. He
was friendly, outgoing and an innovative thinker, adventurer, entrepreneur who loved to tell stories of the past at Oquaga
Lake and life in small-town NYC and unexplored Florida. He loved giving someone something and making them happy.
He was the owner/manager six months of each year of his beloved
Chestnut Lodge on Oquaga Lake, a resort hotel in the mountains of upstate New York built by his grandfather, Sam Retzer, in
1928.
Austin moved his family from New Jersey to Vero Beach, FL,
in 1948 where they resided half the year for 54 years before moving to Apopka in 2002. Austin is survived by his daughter:
Gail Stentz, and son: Raymond Retzer; three grandchildren: Katherine Haack, Raymond Retzer, Jr., and Clarke Retzer; and two
great-grandchildren: Emma Retzer and Raymond Retzer III, as well as son-in-law: Ed Stentz, and daughter-in-law: Sally Retzer.
A memorial service will be held in Vero Beach at a later date.
Florence L. Richter
Florence L. Richter, 71, wife of Christopher J. Richter,
of Meadow Park, Deposit passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Wilson Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at
the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit with Pastor Sue Shields officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Bainbridge.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from noon until 1:00 p.m. time of service.
Robert Rothganger
Robert Rothganger, 83 of Nineveh died Thursday morning
November 12, 2009 at Bridgewater Nursing Center after a long illness. He was predeceased by his mother, Margaret Schultz Rothganger,
four brothers, Thomas, Carl and Alfred (Fritz) Schultz and Henry Rothganger, a sister, Margaret Rothganger Ciazza.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Arlene Rothganger,
Nineveh, his sisters: Lydia Schultz Bouren, Binghamton, Marie Rothganger Sicner, FL, Mae Rothganger Cyzeski, Oneonta and also
several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was a heavy equipment operator and retired from the
Town of Colesville Highway Dept. Bob loved the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman. His favorite "fishing holes" were Wolf
Lake, Canada and Sandy Pond, Lake Ontario. He enjoyed family get togethers, eating a good meal and sharing a hearty laugh.
Bob loved his neighbor more than himself by his constant
helping hand. He was a member of the Harpursville United Methodist Church.
Because of all the support and visits by his family
and friends during his extended illness, Bob requested there be a service to celebrate his life on November 15 at 4 p.m. at
the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville. Pastor Sue Shields officiated. Private burial will be
in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton at the convenience of the family. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday from
3 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions in memory of Bob may be made to Harpursville United Methodist Church, POB 23, Harpursville,
NY 13787. A special thanks to Lourdes Hospice and the staff at Bridgewater Nursing Facility.
Christine L. Rought
Christine L. Rought, 66, of Deposit, NY died July 26,
2009 at Community Medical Center in Scranton. She is survived by her life partner: Robert Beavan; children: Tammy Lanner,
(her significant, Mike Schmitt), Richard Rought (Judy), Timothy Rought (Kim), and Stephen Beavan; stepdaughters: Diana Presley
(Robert and Catherine Helms (Randy); brothers and sister: Gilbert Lowden, Jr. (Jean), Melody Todd (Stuart) and Dennis Lowden;
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son: Hilton Rought and grandchildren: Aaron Presley,
Richard Rought, Jr., Timothy Rought and William and David Rought.
Christine was very proud of the years that she worked
for the Family and Children's Society of Binghamton, NY.
Private funeral arrangements are through the Zacharias Funeral Home
in Deposit. Burial will be in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit.
James H. Ryder, Sr.
James H. Ryder, Sr. 88, of Deposit passed away May 27,
2009 at his home.
He was predeceased by his wife: Constance in 1986 and
also a son: James H. Ryder, Jr. and daughter: Susan R. Johnson. He is survived by his son: Robert F. Ryder with whom he resided;
a daughter: Linda Macedo; daughter-in-law: Deanna Ryder; son-in-law: William Johnson; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
Jim was a US Army Veteran from WWII having served with
the 262nd Infantry ay Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland Campaigns. He worked as an auto mechanic for 37 years at
Wallace Scott Motors in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He was a member of Wallace Russell Post #757 of the American Legion and Memorial
Post #6609 Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Deposit.
A Graveside Service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday May 30,2009 at
the McClure Cemetery in McClure, NY. Military Honors were accorded at the service. Funeral arrangements were made through
the Zacharias Funeral Home, 78 Second Street, Deposit, NY.
Charles (Charlie) B. Schaeffer
Charlie Schaeffer, 77, born October 10, 1931, passed
away on August 18, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Janet Schaeffer; his first wife,
Velma; his parents, Charles L. and Mary C. Schaeffer; and his brother, Robert Schaeffer.
He is survived by his son: Ronald C. Schaeffer; stepchildren:
Tom and Sue Lacey, Peg and Mike O’Brien, Brian Lacey, Jerry Lacey, Tammy and Chris Orzelek, Barb and Dave Fetterman;
several grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Richard (Dick) and Marge Schaeffer, Deposit; two sisters and one brother-in-law:
Mary Lockwood, Afton, Nancy and Tom Letteer, Odessa; special cousin: Duke Schaeffer, CO; special canine companion: Buck; several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charlie was a member of St. Andrew’s Church, Binghamton.
He was a carpenter for many years and was an avid golfer.
A Memorial Service was held at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral
Home, Inc., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton on Monday at 6:00 p.m. Msgr. Michael T. Meagher officiated. The family will received
friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
memorial contributions to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson St., Binghamton, NY 13903 in Charlie Schaeffer’s memory.
Daniel Elijah Schaeffer
Daniel Elijah Schaeffer, 8, of Neale Road, Deposit,
went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 10, 2009. Daniel was born on November 23, 2000 to Dave
and Shirley Schaeffer.
Besides his parents he leaves behind a sister, Jackie,
and his brother and best friend, David. He is also survived by his grandparents, Dick and Marge Schaeffer and Tucker Knapp,
future brother-in-law Rob Yoemans, nephews Colby and Reece, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins who were very dear to him.
He was predeceased by his grandmother, Tilly Knapp.
Daniel had an imagination like none other, and dearly
loved all he came to meet. He had best friends all over the community by his involvement with Little League baseball, Hale
Eddy Small Fry Football, Youth Basketball program, and his constant involvement at Sherman Bible Chapel Sunday School and
Junior Youth Group.
Spending time with his family and friends was one of
his greatest joys, especially spending time with his grandparents walking through the woods, golfing, watching a good movie,
or just hanging out together. But by far his greatest joy is being in Heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Although Daniel
was well loved and will be missed by all, his testimony and his relationship with Jesus will live on in the lives of many.
Calling Hours were held at the First Baptist Church,
Deposit on Thursday, October 15 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 16 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Joe
Axtell, Sherman Bible Chapel, officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Stilesville. Donations in memory of Daniel
may be mailed to Dave and Shirley Schaeffer, 479 Neale Road, Deposit, NY 13754.
Richard J. Schaeffer
Richard J. Schaeffer, 74, of Deposit, NY, died Christmas
Day at his home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years: Marjorie Baker Schaeffer; his children and their spouses: Mark R.
and JoAnn Schaeffer, Susan S. and John Zandt and David J. and Shirley Schaeffer; sisters: Mary Lockwood and Nancy Letteer
(Thomas); ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents:
Charles and Mary Schaeffer; brothers: Robert and Charles; and his grandson: Daniel, this year.
He worked as a commercial construction superintendent
and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 281 for 38 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday,
December 30 at his church, the Sherman Bible Chapel in Sherman, PA, with Rev. Joseph Axtell, pastor of the church, officiating.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Stilesville in the spring. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from noon
until 2 p.m. time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the Sherman Bible Chapel or the Lourdes Hospice Program. Arrangements
are through the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit.
Theodore "Ted" Schriver
Theodore "Ted" F. Schriver, 78, died unexpectedly November
23, 2009 at his Bear Brook Road home in the Town of Hancock, NY. He was predeceased by his long term partner of 32 years,
Alberta Raymond.
He is survived by his estranged wife, Maxine H. Schriver;
two daughters: Debra Rice and Amy Schriver; two sons: Richard and Paul Schriver; his step-children: Violet Barringer, Dave
Raymond and Wayne Raymond; a brother: Keith Schriver; a sister: Pauline Saunders; 28 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
many nieces and nephews.
He was a journeyman at Valley Offset Printing in Deposit
for many years. He was a former member of the Deposit Fire Department.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28 at the
Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit with Rev. Joseph Bohel, chaplain with the Catskill Area Hospice, officiating. Interment
will be in the Anthony Cemetery at North Sanford. Calling hours were at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hancock Emergency Squad.
Frederick H. Seymour
Frederick H. Seymour, 77, of Bainbridge, was called to his
Heavenly home on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Fred was born to Helen Hager and
Francis A. Seymour on April 5, 1932 in Cannonsville, NY.
He graduated from Deposit Central School Class of 1951. Fred
started farming after high school, continuing in that occupation until becoming a custodian and bus driver for the Bainbridge-Guilford
Central Schools. He did this for 27 years until retiring. Fred married Dorothy Burleson on April 18, 1954, this year celebrating
55 years of marriage. During that time, they raised two sons, Daniel and Joseph. Fred was a longtime member of the Sidney
Center Baptist Church.
Fred is survived by: loving wife, Dorothy Seymour, Bainbridge;
two sons: Daniel Seymour and Joseph Seymour; brother: Keith Seymour and his wife: Helen; grandchildren: Tim and Tori Seymour,
Nathan Seymour, Katie Bradly, Cassie Seymour, Damon Seymour and Kaiden Seymour; four sisters-in-law: Dorothy Seymour, Marie
Corey, Marjorie Vaughn and Donna Burleson. He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers: Francis A. Seymour and Philip
J. Seymour, Sr.
Calling hours were 10-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009,
at the Sidney Center Baptist Church. A funeral service followed at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Rev. Dennis Murray, pastor,
officiating. Burial will took place in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed
to the Sidney Center Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www. landersfh.com.
Arrangements under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Ben L. Shackelton
Ben L. Shackelton, 71, of Walton, passed away suddenly
Friday afternoon, August 7, 2009, at Delaware Valley Hospital, after being stricken at home.
Ben was born March 7, 1938, in Trout Creek, the son
of the late Glenn S., Sr. and Emma Wilcox Shackelton.
He graduated from Walton High School and proudly served
his country in the United States Army from 1958 until 1962. Following his military service, he returned to Walton and was
employed as a supervisor with Breakstone’s for 19 years. He then worked as a supervisor for Amphenol in Sidney for 12
years, and later was employed for Parts Plus as a sales representative until his retirement.
Ben and his band Tulsa played several times at
the Red Barn in Deposit and also for the Deposit Octoberfest.
Mr. Shackelton married the former Colleen B. Powell
in Indian Lake in 1992.
Ben was a member of Riverside Alliance Church, Walton,
and the Walton American Legion, where he was proud to be a member of the Honor Guard, performing military funeral honors for
several Delaware County veterans.
Ben was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and all that nature had to
offer. He was also a gifted and well-known area musician. Ben played the bass and enjoyed singing country music and calling
square dances. He was also an auctioneer.
He is survived by his wife: Colleen B. Shackelton, of
Walton; his children: Valerie (John) Holley of Walton, Geoffrey (Yvonne) Shackelton of Ravena and Daniel (Brandi) Shackelton
of Walton; stepchildren: Steven (Bobbie) Roe of Destin, FL, Allison (Jason) Worden of Laurens and Kevin (Nicole) Roe of Mount
Vision; 12 grandchildren: Amanda, Heather, Cameron, Ian, Corbyn, J, Sandra, Samuel, Samantha, Megan, Kaitlyn and Shelby; a
brother: Glenn (Marion) Shackelton, Jr. of Walton; two sisters: Mareah (Richard) Allen of Walton and Carolyn (Douglas) Brown
of Truth or Consequences, NM; special friends: Bob Ganz and Harold Pomeroy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family called from 2 to 4 p.m. and from
6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 10 at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday morning, August 11 at Riverside Alliance Church, 110 Stockton Ave., Walton. The Rev. Stephen Blews officiated. Graveside
services with full military honors were at 11 a.m. Friday, August 14 at the Walton Cemetery.
Contributions in Ben’s memory may be made to a
charity of one’s choice. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com.
Steve Sherwood
Steve Sherwood, 42, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Deposit,
died unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2009.
He was predeceased by his father, Lewis Sherwood. Steve
is survived by his mother, Joyce Sherwood, of Columbus, OH; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Jovita and Don Bailey, of Columbus,
OH, Donna and Leonard Chapman, of Windsor, NY, Beverly Sherwood, of Scottsdale, AR; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe
and Vanessa Burke, of Castle Creek, NY, Ken and Barbara Sherwood, of Vestal, NY, Gary Sherwood of Rochester, NY; Jim and Sandy
Sherwood of Windsor, NY. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no formal funeral service. A private memorial service
will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Stewart F. Skillman
Stewart F. Skillman, formerly of Deposit, New York,
died on November 17, 2009, in Columbia, Maryland. He was 85.
Mr. Skillman was born in Norwich, NY, and grew up in
Deposit. He was the oldest son of Frank and Olive Skillman, who raised their seven children on Dean Street. Before moving
to Columbia, MD, in 2000, he lived for many years in Floyd, NY.
He is survived by a brother, William Chase Skillman, and his wife
Fonnie of Silver Spring, Maryland; a sister Charlotte Kramer and her husband Dean of New River, Arizona; two sister-in-laws,
Verlie Anne Skillman of Silver Spring and Phyllis Skillman of Columbia; a brother-in-law, Eugene Mayer, of Lockport, New York;
and many nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Clare Mayer of Lockport, and Florence Uhlig of Bainbridge, and two brothers, John
of Silver Spring, Maryland, and LeRoy, of Columbia, Maryland, predeceased him.
Norman L. Smith
Norman L. Smith, 85, of Deposit, died September 29,
2009 at Binghamton General Hospital.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary E. Smith; and a
daughter, Priscilla E. Decker. Norman is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Phyllis and Ed Greenman of Endicott,
Cathie and Keith Criddle of Harpursville, Connie and Jeff Corey of Hillcrest; a son-in-law: Rex Decker of Endwell; and one
son and daughter-in-law: Norman L. and Michele Smith of Jasper,IN. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Norman worked for many years for Laborers Union Local
#7 and as a custodian for the Deposit Central High School.
The family received friends on Saturday, October 3 from
1 to 2 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service at the Zacharias Funeral Home, 78 Second St., Deposit with Rev. Michael Krembs,
pastor of the Deposit First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
the charity of one’s choice.
Neva R. Stanton
Neva R. Stanton, 77, formerly of Deposit, passed away
August 7, 2009 at Countryside Care Center in Delhi, NY.
She is survived by her husband: Vernon, of Countryside
Care Center in Delhi; two daughters: Sharon Stanton, Sharon Springs, NY and Nancy Ryder, FL; two sisters and a brother: Muriel
Williams, Palatine Bridge, NY, Vivian Keller, Sharon Springs and Donald Beroff, Louisville, KY; two granddaughters: Dotie
Ann Hoyt and Tamala Decca; and three great-grandchildren: Victoria, Mitchell and Brooke Decca and several nieces and nephews.
Neva had been a resident of Deposit for twenty-five
years before moving to Countryside Care Center in 2005. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Deposit as
well as its United Methodist Women.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
August 12 at the Deposit First United Methodist Church with the church's pastor, Rev. Eileen Sloth, officiating assisted by
Hospice chaplain, Pastor Joseph Bokal. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit. Friends wishing may make memorial
donations to Catskill Area Hospice at 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements
are through the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit.
Vernon V. Stanton
Vernon V. Stanton, 85, of Deposit, NY died November 22, 2009
at Countryside Care Center in Delhi, NY. He was predeceased by his wife, Neva, on August 7, 2009.
He is survived by two daughters: Sharon Stanton of Sharon Springs,
NY and Nancy Ryder of FL; a sister: Viola Terpenning of MN; two granddaughters: Dotie Ann Hoyt and Tamala Decca; three great-grandchildren:
Victoria, Mitchell and Brooke Decca.
Vern had spend much of his life in Deposit before moving to
Countryside Care Center in 2005. He was a US Army Air Forces Veteran of WWII. He was a member of the V.F.W. in Deposit and
a member of the Deposit First United Methodist Church.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27 at the Zacharias
Funeral Home, 78 Second St. in Deposit with Rev. Eileen Sloth officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Laurel
Hill Cemetery at Deposit.
John Joseph Thomas
John Joseph Thomas of Lewisburg, PA, formerly of Deposit,
passed into eternal life on Christmas morning 2009. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol R LeVan Thomas; his children
Michael F (Lynn), Dr. Martin R (Janice), John Jr. (Linda), Melanie (Leon Shaw) and Andrea (Michael Barton) and 11 grandchildren:
Erin, Brian, Mary Kate, Graham, Annie, Sarah, David, Elizabeth, Tanner, Alexa, and Natalie. John also leaves behind a large
extended family.
John was born in Jermyn, PA on July 22, 1928, one of
eleven children, to the late Raymond and Clara (nee Fitzpatrick) Thomas. He graduated from Jermyn High School, class of 1946,
and was then employed by the Ontario and Western Railroad, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, and later served in the US Army.
After discharge from the military, John moved to New
York City and completed a course of study at the Manhattan School of Printing, subsequently returning to the Scranton, PA
area to work in the printing trade.
John married Carol R. LeVan on August 1, 1959 in a ceremony
officiated by his brother, the Reverend Donald K. Thomas, in Jermyn, PA. In the early 1960s, John moved his family from northeastern
Pennsylvania to Deposit where he worked at Valley Offset, Inc., retiring after nearly 30 years. In 2006, John and Carol moved
from Deposit to Lewisburg, PA to be nearer to family. John worshipped at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lewisburg and was
a member of the Lewisburg American Legion.
John was a kind, generous, humble man who, through life
experience, understood human frailty and the value of relationships, community and personal support. He respected others but
lived life on his own terms, and had a quiet gift of faith in the Lord and everlasting life. We, his family,
are comforted
by the knowledge that he has returned home and rests comfortably with his Savior. We grieve his earthly passing, but will
forever appreciate the great perspective and tremendous memories he leaves behind.
John’s life will be celebrated at a Catholic mass
at Sacred Heart of Mary Church at 616 Madison Avenue in Jermyn, PA at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30. In lieu of contributions,
we invite you to pause and say a prayer in memory of our husband, our father, our friend.
Harold
R. (Hap) Titus
Harold R. (Hap) Titus, age 91, of Cleveland, GA, died July
29, 2009, after a brief illness. He was born in Windsor, NY. His parents, William and Bertha (Rhines) Titus; as well as 6
siblings, John, Robert, Loren, Ralph, Viola and Harriett, predeceased him. He was also predeceased by Marion Titus and stepson,
Richard (Dick) Nesbit.
He was well known in and around the Deposit and Windsor areas.
After retiring from the Deposit Central School System, he worked a number of years for the Three Arrows Co. in Binghamton.
Also, during his lifetime, he was constable for the Town of Deposit, drove school bus, and was also a part-time dog catcher,
there was never a time in our childhood that we didn’t have dogs, cats or both at our house, he loved kids and animals.
He drove a logging truck for his father-in-law, Frank Bates, when Frank had his sawmill on Beebe Hill, and years ago he even
delivered blocks of ice, that had been cut from Deer Lake, throughout town.
He served in the Army from 1942 until 1946, attached to Co
C 255th Engineer Combat Battalion. Part of that time was served in Italy.
In 1994 he moved to Zebulon, NC with stepdaughter, Charlene
Barron, husband, Bob and sons, Jason and Damon, where he resided for 10 years. In 2004 he moved to Cleveland, GA to be near
his granddaughter, Melissa (Walker) Sentell and family; his grandson, Jamey Tiffany, Bethlehem, GA; and his daughter, Cheryl
Tiffany, Dahlonega, GA.
He is survived by daughter: Cheryl Tiffany, Dahlonega, GA;
and stepdaughter: Charlene (Chy) Barron and husband, Bob, Zebulon, NC; stepson: Robert (Bob) Nesbit and wife, Andrea, Bleiberville,
TX; daughter-in-law: Maria Nesbit, Cordova, TN. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, as well
as several nieces and nephews.
He was well loved and cared for by his family and will be greatly
missed.
Mary Esther Tripp
Mary Esther (Andresen) Tripp, 87, of Masonville, NY,
and lately of Birmingham, AL passed peacefully to heaven on October 15, 2009. She was born December 19, 1921 on the family
farm in Sanford, NY, the second of seven children of Torlief Andresen and Esther (Riley) Andresen.
Mary graduated from Afton High School and became a working
homemaker in Deposit, raising four children there. She eventually was able to pursue her dream of owning and operating her
own farm in Masonville with husband William H. (Bill) Tripp, who predeceased her in 1997. She retired to live in Orlando,
FL, and more recently Birmingham, AL with daughter Susan and family.
Mary was also predeceased by her daughter Kathleen Ann
Tripp in 1971. She is survived by son Teddy Wm. Tripp and partner Marlene Raastad of Masonville, daughter Susan Tripp Hardy
and husband Toby of Birmingham, AL, son Mark A. Tripp of Lamoine, ME; grandchildren Tracy Ramage and husband Vaughn of Masonville,
Kevin Tripp of Masonville, Tanya Fallis and husband Shannon of Temecula, CA, Bryan Hardy, and Lisa Botzer and husband Andy
all of Birmingham, Jody Colson and husband David of Ellsworth, ME, Holly Tripp of Augusta, ME, as well as many great-grandchildren
and nieces and nephews. Mary is also survived by two sisters; Nell Paugh of Windsor, NY and Ann Wilson of CO; and an aunt,
Julia Vanderburg of Bainbridge, NY. Mary was also predeceased by brothers Joseph and Dale Andresen, and sisters Nancy Andresen
Neidlinger and Rose Andresen Stettler.
Mary thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was
working in it or spending time with her many animals.
Because of her love of animals, donations in her memory may be made
to the Delaware Valley Humane, P.O Box 182 Sidney, NY 13838.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the
convenience of the family.
Clinton W. Tuttle, Jr.
Clinton W. Tuttle Jr., 73, of Deposit, died October
1, 2009 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. He is survived by his wife of 31 years: Sandra Schloss Tuttle of Deposit;
children: Robbin Barrett of SC, Marri Ann Krieder of NC, James Tuttle of FL, and Michael Tuttle of TN; step-children: Penny
Baudendistel of TN, Paul Anderson of Harpursville, Patti Miller of Montrose, PA, and Priscilla Dann of Harpursville; sister:
Betty Cowen of Webster, NY; five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; and eight step-grandchildren.
Clinton was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver
for the Madison County Highway Dept. in Morrisville, NY until his retirement. Five years ago, he and his wife moved to China
Road in the Town of Deposit from their home in Eaton, NY.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, October
5 at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit officiated by Rev. Eileen Sloth pastor of the Deposit First United Methodist Church.
Calling hours were for one hour prior to the service. Interment was in the Walton Cemetery at Walton. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the Chronic Myelogenic Leukemia Society.
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Barton D. Uplinger
Barton D. Uplinger, 77 of Ouaquaga Mountain, Windsor died at
9:36 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2009 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife, Lela Uplinger.
He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, George
Uplinger, Tim and Lynne Uplinger, Steve and Amy Uplinger, all of Windsor; five great-grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlyn, Chad,
Clay and Jenni; three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Madisyn and Jaymes; four brothers Ed, Wes, Guy, and John; two sisters, Millie
and Winnie and also several nieces and nephews.
He was a retired employee of Singer-Link Corp, an Army veteran
of Korea and a member of the American Legion Post 571 in Windsor.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home
69-71 Maple Street Harpursville at the convenience of the family.
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Lester H. ‘Teede’ Vandermark
Lester H. ‘Teede’ Vandermark passed away on June
11, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with his health. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was predeceased by his parents Marshall and Helen (VanPelt)
Vandermark; wife, Madalyn (Budine); son, Douglas; brothers: Marshall, William, Dewey, John, Laverne, Charlie and sister Libby.
A loving father who nurtured and loved the individuality of
each of his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. You are our strength and inspiration.
A loving husband of 50 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
We love you.
He is survived by his children Deborah (Thomas) Hulbert, Pamela
"Babe" Leonard (Jim Rose), Lori Ann (Jim) Fuller, all of Deposit and Sherry Vandermark, Binghamton; grandchildren: Tera (Joe)
Stanton, Deposit, Timothy (Trish) Hulbert, Seneca Falls, Luke (Jessica) Vandermark, Conklin, Dillon Leonard, Todd Vandermark,
and Mandy Lyn Leonard, all of Deposit; great-grandchildren: Kari, Khristian and Cherokee Vandermark, Binghamton, Jacob and
Madison Stanton, Deposit, Brayden, Caleb and baby-to-be Vandermark, Conklin, Hanna Hulbert, Seneca Falls and Liam Michael
Teede Barnhart (arriving soon), Deposit; sisters: Sally (Jim) Bowie, Pam (Jesse) VanOven, Ann (Fred) Stanton, Joyce (Jerry)
Carlin; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; in-laws: Jeanne Budine, Richard and Elaine Budine, Roger Budine, Ralph Goodrich,
Arlene Vandermark, Joan Vandermark, Jean Vandermark, Mary Ann Vandermark, Heather Vandermark, and Elaine Vandermark.
Lester worked for Sullivan County as an explosives supervisor
for many years. He was a great outdoorsman with his love of fishing and hunting. His greatest accomplishments in life were
his marriage to Madalyn of 50 years and the joy of raising his children.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at Zacharias
Funeral Home in Deposit. Calling hours were at the funeral home on Sunday from twelve until 2 p.m. time of service. Immediately
following was food and fellowship to honor his life.
Genevieve V. Vitale
Genevieve V. Vitale, 91, of Deposit, NY passed away unexpectedly
December 28, 2009 at her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Dominic Vitale
and by her daughter, Carole.
She is survived by her son and his wife: David and Marge Vitale
of Allegany, NY; by a sister: Irene Hostrup of Garland, TX; four grandchildren: Mark Vitale, Jill Vitale-Aussem, Janice Vitale
and Paul David Morrison; four great-grandchildren: Isaac Vitale, Peter Vitale, Viranna Morrison and Adrianna Morrison; and
Gen’s extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She and her husband, Dominic, owned and operated the Ace Market
in Deposit from 1939 until 1977. Gen was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Deposit and served as treasurer of the Deposit
Senior Citizens for 31 years.
Gen loved her flowers in the yard and the ones she always had
in the window.
A Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2 at St.
Joseph’s Church in Deposit with Rev. Thomas Catucci officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Deposit in
the spring. Calling hours were at the Zacharias Funeral Home in Deposit on Thursday, December 31, from 1 until 4 p.m. Memorial
donations may be sent to the Deposit Foundation for their senior transportation program at PO Box 41, Deposit, NY 13754.
Burton E. (Bob) Waidler, Jr.
Former Deposit resident Burton E. (Bob) Waidler, Jr.
died September 3, 2009 in Santa Rosa, CA, where he resided the past year. He was 83.
Born in Deposit on March 16, 1926, Bob was the fourth
of five children of Burton E. Waidler and Emma Burrows, who lived on Pine Street. He attended Deposit Central Schools, participating
in track and football. As a student, he also helped his father deliver milk for Hilltop Dairy and worked at The Deposit Courier,
melting down the lead type used to print the paper.
At age 16 he joined the Tennessee Valley Authority,
working as a surveyor in Kentucky and Tennessee. He then joined the U.S. Army and proudly served during three wars: World
War II, Korea and Vietnam. During his military career, he was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA; Fort Churchill on the Hudson
Bay in Canada; Fort Benning, GA; Bamberg, Germany; Fort Carson, Colorado; and the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. By the time
he retired from the Army after 30 years of service, he had achieved the rank of Sergeant Major and was awarded his commission
as Chief Warrant Officer.
He was married to Betty Jeanne (B.J.) Schoolhouse of
California, PA, and they had two children, Valerie and Jessica. Bob loved family, music and dancing and will be remembered
for his sense of humor and love of life.
He is survived by his daughter Valerie Waidler and her
husband Christopher Barker, MD of Santa Rosa, CA; his sister Elizabeth Smith of Deposit, NY; his grandchildren Clayton Barker
of New Mexico and Hannah Barker of New York City; and many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded
in death by his former wife Betty Jeanne, his daughter Jessica, his brothers Willis and Ellsworth, his sister Joyce Reichman,
and his longtime companion Ellen Donovan of Binghamton, NY, where Bob spent many of his later years.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, September
26, at 11 a.m. at the Laurel Bank Cemetery in Deposit.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials
be directed to "Yesteryears" caregiver respite center in Binghamton, where Bob enjoyed many days during his eight-year battle
with Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial donations can be sent to: Yesteryears, 24 Isbell Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.
Lucy A. Walker
Lucy A. Walker, 78, of Deposit, NY passed away at home
October 7, 2009 after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Walker,
Sr. She is survived by her children: JoAnne and Norman Stanton of Deposit, William and Laurie Walker, Jr. of Deposit, George
and Karen Walker of Masonville, and Linda and Dennis Decker of Deposit. She also had many grandchildren: Bobby, Joanne, Dawn,
Lucy, Patrick, Melissa, Nicole, Billy, Jeremy, Michelle, Ryan, Shawn, Megan, Denise, Denny and Dana; 33 great-grandchildren;
many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many loving friends.
Lucy was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Deposit,
volunteered with Hospice and Deposit's Closet and was a member of the Deposit Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 9 at the Zacharias
Funeral Home in Deposit with Rev. Kathy Myrick, pastor of the Deposit Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial will be
in the Cannonsville Cemetery. Calling hours were held on Friday from noon until 2:00 p.m. time of service.
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