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Beverly Pritchard
MASONVILLE — Beverly Ann Pritchard, 63, of Masonville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2003, at home.
She was born Jan. 28, 1940, daughter of the late Graydon and Freda (Seifert) Gibson in Norwich.
Beverly married Robert Courtemanche, he predeceased her, and she later married Calvin Pritchard.
Mrs. Pritchard was a past member of the Masonville Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Martin Pritchard, Sidney; two daughters, Christina and David Pritchard, Masonville, and Karen Pritchard, Charlotteville; two stepdaughters, Lisa and Phil Devine, Cornith, and Lynette Pritchard, Cornith; two brothers, Stewart and Gail Foster, Cheektowaga, and Arthur Foster, Buffalo; two sisters, Annie Foster and Mary Foster, Buffalo; five grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by one stepson, Stephen Pritchard.
Friends may call Wednesday, July 9, 2003. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Robert Howard, pastor of the Masonville Federated Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Masonville Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements are by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Katherine Striesse
HARTWICK — A graveside service for Katherine K. 'Oma' Striesse, who died April 27, 2003, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2003, in Hartwick Cemetery, with Oma's family participating in the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Gladys A. Rowe
MORRIS — Gladys A. Rowe, 83, of Morris, N.Y., died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, N.Y., with her six children and grandchildren at her side.
She was born on Feb. 19, 1920, in Andes, the daughter of Demmon VerNooy and Gladys (Condon) VerNooy.
She was first married to Frederick Wilhelm Wagner in March of 1939. He died Aug. 30, 1953. She then married Alvin Rowe, who died several years ago. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
During World War II she worked in a machine shop in support of her country. Gladys was a well-known and loved bartender at the Morris Inn, the Brookside Tavern and the Corner House several years ago and was well known for her delicious homemade rolls.
She is survived by her six children, Martha Benjamin and husband Adrian of Burlington Flats, N.Y., Lois Jones and husband Robert of New Berlin, N.Y., Frederick Wagner and wife Diana of Pittsfield, N.Y., Helen Hoag of New Berlin, N.Y., Amy L. Gage of Morris, N.Y. and Sophie Liberatore of North Norwich, N.Y., two sisters, Erma Martin of South Kortright, Helen Walker of Fullerton, Calif., and a brother-in-law, Joseph Ranker of Cooperstown, N.Y. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A son, Dennis Rowe, a sister, Margaret Rankers, and a grandson, Scott Hoag, predeceased her.
It was her request that she be cremated and private memorial services be held at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours.
Friends are asked to make donations to the Morris Emergency Squad in her memory. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home, Morris.
Helen C. Beck
STAMFORD — Helen C. Beck, 96, formerly of Hammer Stone Village in Cobleskill, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2003.
She was the wife of the late Clarence S. Beck.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Kuhn of Oneonta; her son, Gordon Beck of Salisbury Mills; four grandchildren, Bonnie Kuhn, Richard Kuhn, Karen Beck and Karl Beck; and great-grandchildren, Emily and Richard W. Kuhn.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cremation Funeral Service, Delmar, (518) 459-0044.
Charles W. Gelatt
EDMESTON — Charles W. Gelatt, 85, of Edmeston, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 8, 2003.
He was born June 17, 1918, in Susquehanna, Pa.. the son of Ralph D. and Ethel (Conrad) Gelatt.
He married Jennie E. Silver on Aug. 12, 1938, in Thompson, Pa.
Charlie served in the United States Army during World War II.
He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in New Berlin, where he had also served as past deacon. He was a member of the Horse & Carriage Cherry Valley Driving Association, and the Carriage Association of America.
Charlie was well-known for his love of his horses, carriages and barn. However, he always put God and his family as his first priority, a trait that he instilled in his children.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jennie; his children and their spouses, Marjorie and Cecil Watts, Betty and Richard Senrka, Connie and David Eckert, Carl Gelatt, Cheryl and Mark Rittgers, Sharon Silver, Randy and Susan Gelatt, Meradee and Daniel Schollig, and Gary and Selina Gelatt; his grandchildren, Tina, Al, Rosella, Bill, Bob, Loraine, Daniel, S.J., Jody, Paul, David, Daniel, David, Rebekah, Aaron, Daniel, Sarah, John, Danielle, Charles W. III, Dennis, Maverick, Maradee, Luke, Kari, Krista, Kimberlee, Nick, Sara, Adam, Daniel, Derek, Denyse, Colin, Emily, Amanda, Tanner and Jennie; 30 great-grandchildren; his brother, David Gelatt; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charlie was predeceased by one son, Charles W. Gelatt Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at the Berean Baptist Church in New Berlin, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Gary Foltz and Pastor Jay Henderson officiating. Calling hours will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
Interment will be at Edmeston Union Cemetery, Edmeston.
Donations may be made in Charles W. Gelatt's memory to the Edmeston Emergency Squad for their dedicated service.
Arrangements are by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Ellarae Gregg
PHOENICIA — Ellarae Gregg, 94, of Church Street died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at the Mountainside Care Facility in Margaretville.
She and her husband, Robert Gregg, had built their home in 1954.
She was a graduate of the Benedictine School of Nursing, and as a registered nurse had been employed at Benedictine Hospital as well as having worked at Doctor's Hospital and providing private duty.
She was one of the founding members of the Phoenicia Library, was active with the Parent-Teachers Association, organized blood donation drives and was a member of the Shandaken Nursing Committee.
She enjoyed gardening, home canning and cooking. She was a skilled craftsperson who quilted, embroidered and painted.
She was born Nov. 27, 1908, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude Mary Wester Olewine.
Surviving are her daughter, Kathryn Gahan of Phoenicia; a son, Les Foster of Oneonta; and four grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Gregg, in 1964; and sisters, Gertrude Donnaruma and Ramona Galetti.
A service to celebrate the life of Ellarae Gregg will take place on Friday at 1 p.m., at the E.B. Gormley Funeral Home, Main Street, Phoenicia, with the Rev. Ralph Darmstadt officiating. Burial will be in the Hudler Cemetery, Route 28, Mt. Tremper.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.B. Gormley Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountainside Residential Sunshine Fund, Memorial Garden Fund or the Catskill Area Hospice.
William F. Kuhns
STAMFORD — William F. (Bear) Kuhns, 72, of Stamford, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born on June 6, 1931, the son of William Kuhns Sr. and Lillian (Russ) Kuhns.
He was known as "Grand Pa" to his friends and neighbors and loved children.
Bear served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
His love of children led him to act as "Santa" for the past 11 years for The Christmas Feeling Fund.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah A. Post of Salisbury, N.C.; his son, Mark Kuhns of Gilboa; and a grandson, Travis Post of Gilboa. He will also be remembered by his close friends and caregivers, Paul Richter and Nancy Spaziani of Stamford.
Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Stamford, July 10, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friends are asked to make donations in his memory to The Christmas Feeling Fund, 108 Main St., Stamford, N.Y., 12167.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
Arrietta Cornelia Lent
OTEGO — Arrietta Cornelia Lent, 77, of Otego, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Roscoe, to Earl Herman and Tillie Arrietta Weiss Teed.
On Oct. 12, 1944, she was united in marriage with Verner J. Lent at Columbus, and enjoyed 52 years of marriage before he predeceased her on May 15, 1997.
While raising her family, Arrietta was a working dairy farm wife and did custom sewing at home.
After her children were grown, she went to SUNY Oneonta and received her B.S. in Education. She taught fourth grade at South New Berlin Central School and retired in 1996 after 20 years teaching.
Not one to sit idle, Arrietta loved going on tours with Eastern Tours of Oneonta to many different destinations. She was very active in her church, the Baptist Church of Gilbertsville as a member of ABW group, Board of Christian Education, the Church Governing Board and the Otsego County Council of Churches.
She was also active in the Butternut Valley Grange, Tianderah Chapter of the DAR, Chenango County Retired Teachers Association and the New York State Teachers Association, the Quilt Group of Gilbertsville and the Pinochle Club of Gilbertsville.
Arrietta is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Keith Lilley of Otego, Janet and Doug Tobey of Gilbertsville, and Christena and Len Reynolds of Otego; grandchildren and spouses, Mark and Andrea Tobey, Tommy Tobey, Timothy and Tricia Lilley, Sandra and Greg Bonczkowski, and Lisa and William Kuehnle Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Chris, Glen, Darren, Aleah, and Alysah Tobey and Gavin Bonczkowski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Christoph Teed of Venice, Fla., Truman and Darlene Teed of Columbia, S.C., Nelson and Betty Teed of Morris, and Joyce Teed of White Sulphur Springs; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and brother, Leon Teed.
Calling hours will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Bookhout Funeral Home, 34 River St., Otego, and continue until 8 p.m., with the family being present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gilbertsville Baptist Church, with the pastor of the church, the Rev. Randy Palada, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.
Memorial donations honoring Arrietta may be made to the Gilbertsville Baptist Church, Gilbertsville, N.Y., 13776.
Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Home, Otego.
Arrietta Cornelia Lent
OTEGO — Arrietta Cornelia Lent, 77, of Otego, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Roscoe, to Earl Herman and Tillie Arrietta Weiss Teed.
On Oct. 12, 1944, she was united in marriage with Verner J. Lent at Columbus, and enjoyed 52 years of marriage before he predeceased her on May 15, 1997.
While raising her family, Arrietta was a working dairy farm wife and did custom sewing at home.
After her children were grown, she went to SUNY Oneonta and received her B.S. in Education. She taught fourth grade at South New Berlin Central School and retired in 1996 after 20 years teaching.
Not one to sit idle, Arrietta loved going on tours with Eastern Tours of Oneonta to many different destinations. She was very active in her church, the Baptist Church of Gilbertsville, as a member of ABW group, Board of Christian Education, the Church Governing Board and the Otsego County Council of Churches.
She was also active in the Butternut Valley Grange, Tianderah Chapter of the DAR, Chenango County Retired Teachers Association and the New York State Teachers Association, the Quilt Group of Gilbertsville and the Pinochle Club of Gilbertsville.
Arrietta is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Keith Lilley of Otego, Janet and Doug Tobey of Gilbertsville, and Christena and Len Reynolds of Otego; grandchildren and spouses, Mark and Andrea Tobey, Tammy Tobey, Timothy and Tricia Lilley, Sandra and Greg Bonczkowski, and Lisa and William Kuehnle Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Chris, Glen, Darren, Aleah, and Alysah Tobey and Gavin Bonczkowski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Christoph Teed of Venice, Fla., Truman and Darlene Teed of Columbia, S.C., Nelson and Betty Teed of Morris, and Joyce Teed of White Sulphur Springs; several nieces, nephews and cousins and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and brother, Leon Teed.
Calling hours will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Bookhout Funeral Home, 34 River St., Otego, and continue until 8 p.m., with the family being present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gilbertsville Baptist Church, with the pastor of the church, the Rev. Randy Palada, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.
Memorial donations honoring Arrietta may be made to the Gilbertsville Baptist Church, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.
Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Home, Otego.
Isabel B. McManus
ONEONTA — A memorial service to celebrate the life of Isabel B. McManus will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2003, at 1 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, Chestnut Street in Oneonta, with the Rev. David Breuninger officiating.
Mrs. McManus passed away on May 24, 2003.
Arrangements were by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Everett C. Pulver
ONEONTA — Everett C. Pulver, 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at his home in Oneonta.
Everett was born July 28, 1927, in Patterson, the son of Morgan Jay and Ruth E. (Hyatt) Pulver.
He married Doris Henry on June 24, 1950, in Pawling.
He was a retired employee of the Pen Central Railroad in Brewster, where he was the conductor. In 1973, he moved from Patterson to East Worcester, where he owned and operated Duke's Place.
He was a United States Army veteran and was a lifetime member of the VFW, the Oneonta American Legion Post No. 259 and the Oneonta DAV Chapter 200. Everett was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Schenevus, and the Schenevus Valley Masonic Lodge No. 592, where he served as Past Master and was also the Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodge of New York.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Pulver; his brothers, Morgan J. Pulver Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, James E. Pulver and his wife, Charlotte, and Frederick Q. Pulver and his wife, Helen; his sister-in-law, Deborah Brown; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and his son, Everett C. Pulver Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2003, at the Church Of The Holy Spirit, Arch Street in Schenevus, first with a Masonic Service then followed by the Memorial Mass, with the Rev. Richard Knudson as celebrant.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in loving memory of Everett to the Catskill Area Hospice, Inc. & Palliative Care, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by the Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., Schenevus.
Richard 'Dick' Payne Sr.
WEST DAVENPORT — Richard "Dick" Payne Sr., 78, died on April 12, 2003, of complications related to bypass surgery. Despite his long battle with heart disease and diabetes, he rarely became discouraged and was fighting to get better the day before his death.
His death was preceded in 1996 by the death of his high school sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Sally Payne. They were longtime owners of the Tally-Ho Restaurant in West Davenport.
After retiring in 1989, they split their seasons between Florida and New York. They enjoyed traveling the open roads and seeing the country in their RV. He will be buried next to her at the Davenport Cemetery.
Dick was known for his vibrant sense of humor and compassion for people. Dick disagreed with W.C. Fields on one major point; he loved dogs and kids.
He especially loved his children, Richard Payne Jr. and Robert Payne; and his grandchildren, Michael Payne, Thomas Payne and Maxine Payne. He left behind two sisters, Betty Kukenberger and Barbara Decker; and an extended network of family and friends.
Dick was an avid dancer. He and his companion, Betty Hodges, danced and played shuffleboard nearly every week and enjoyed playing practical jokes on their friends. He found great comfort in her friendship in recent years.
Dick's love for aviation led him to spend many summer evenings and weekends at the F&F Airport with his friends, flying or just "hangar flying."
He served in the Navy as an Aviation Metal Smith during World War II and the Korean War.
He was active in many community activities and helped out whenever his health allowed.
Friends and family are asked to join us for a graveside service to be held Saturday, July 12, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. at the Davenport Cemetery in Davenport, and for a reception to celebrate his life at the Tally-Ho immediately afterwards.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
