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Grae and Brahm Dykstra
SIDNEY CENTER — Miracle twins Grae and Brahm Dykstra went to be with Jesus on Oct. 29, 2003.
They were born minutes before midnight, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2002, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, to Frank and Dawn Studwell Dykstra.
Grae and Brahm were the joys of their parents' lives and will be in their hearts forever. Everyone who met them loved them.
Grae and Brahm are survived by their parents, Dawn and Frank Dykstra; their maternal grandparents, Iris and William Studwell; their paternal grandmother, Dorothy Dykstra; their aunt and uncle, Judy and Kevin Studwell, and their children Corey and Tyler; aunt and uncle, Krissi and Tony Ortiz, and their 2-year-old twins (Grae and Brahm's favorite cousins), Julia and Antonio (To-Tone); and their uncles Joe and Steve Dykstra. Frank Dykstra's three daughters from a previous marriage, Denine, Corine and Julie, also survive them.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, in Farrell Hall at SUNY Delhi.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a memorial scholarship fund, started in Grae and Brahm's name, in care of the Assembly of God Church, PO Box 411, Delhi, NY 13753, would be appreciated.
Arrangements by Lyon Bros.-Way Inc., Walton.
Douglas Karp
VERBANK — Douglas Karp, 41, who formerly lived in Delhi, where he taught social studies at Delaware Academy for 14 years, died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003.
For the last three years of his life, Mr. Karp lived in the town of Verbank, where he taught social studies at both the Pawling Central Middle School in Pawling, and the Anne M. Dorner Middle School in Ossining.
Born in Queens, on May 12, 1962, he received his master's degree in education from SUNY Oneonta.
On April 11, 1992, he married Mary Werda in Albany.
Mrs. Karp survives at home, with their daughter, 4-year old Emily. Mr. Karp is also survived by his father, Eric Karp of Poughkeepsie; his mother, Natalie Karp of Great Neck; his brother, Russell and sister-in-law, Jamie Karp of Poughkeepsie; and several nieces and nephews.
Donations in Mr. Karp's name will be welcomed by Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 1856, Merrifield, VA 22116-8056, or Heifer International-World Headquarters, PO Box 8058, Little Rock, AR/USA 72203.
Heifer International is a charity that offers animals (and training in their care) to hungry families around the world as a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant.
For those students who were personally touched by Douglas Karp, we would appreciate their expressing those feelings in a letter to his 4-year old daughter, Emily, so that she may have these memories of her father as she grows older. Emily Karp, 59 North Clove Road, Verbank, NY 12585.
Eleanor P. Talbot
EDMESTON — Eleanor P. Talbot, 86, of Edmeston, courageous to the end, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 12, 2003, at The Meadows, with her family by her side.
She was born Dec. 20, 1916, in Edmeston, the daughter of George M. and Ora F. (Crandall) Payne.
She married Vane Talbot on Dec. 5, 1945. He predeceased her on Feb. 23, 1991.
Eleanor graduated from Edmeston Central School and the Utica School of Commerce. She retired from New York Central Mutual Insurance Company in December 1978. Eleanor was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Edmeston.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. Eleanor was thankful for her nice neighbors, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was a soft spoken woman who would seek advice, and also share her wisdom graciously. She was extremely well organized, unselfish to a fault, always caring and giving of herself and thinking of others. Eleanor was forever busy; clever with her hands, she would knit, sew, cook, and create crafts. However, her daily walks with her good friend, Ruth, took priority over phone calls or neighborly visits.
Eleanor is survived by her children and their spouses, Leonard O. Talbot of Norwich, Ronald J. and Peggy Talbot of Ft. Thomas, Ky., and Donald A. and Joyce Talbot of Edmeston; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, with the Rev. Jay Noll officiating. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Edmeston Union Cemetery following the service.
Contributions may be made in Eleanor's memory to either the Second Baptist Church, the American Cancer Society or Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
James 'Jim' Hogan
TREADWELL — James "Jim" Robert Hogan, 70, of Treadwell, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
He was born in Jersey City, N.J., on March 29, 1933, to his parents, James Robert Hogan and Florence Hogan.
Jim grew up in North Jersey and lived in New York City. He married Mary McDowell in 1973, and moved to Treadwell, shortly thereafter where he started an antique business. Following his divorce in 1988, he devoted much of his time to helping others, most recently at the Allen Residential Center where he taught reading skills until his cardiac surgery in April 2003.
As many can attest, Jim was a devoted friend, often going out of his way to assist anyone in need. He was always available for his friends and was a loving father to his children. Service and family were the guiding principles of his life.
Jim is survived by his children, Ted and Jen; and his sister, Marian.
An open memorial service for family and friends will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at the United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Treadwell, NY 13846. A gathering will follow at his children's home at 143 Warner Hill Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bassett Healthcare or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are with MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Wilma Strickland
MILFORD — Mrs. Wilma E. Strickland, 68, formerly of Binghamton, a hard-working soul, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
She was born in Clinton, Pa., on March 20, 1935, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Balassa) Sikos.
On Sept. 12, 1953, she married Robert W. Strickland in St. Rita's Church, Chenango Forks.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Robert, of Milford; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Jim Rhodes of Greene, and Carol and Tom Pangburn of Chenango Forks; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kathy Strickland of Ninevah; her greatest pride and joy: grandchildren, Amanda and Sarah Rhodes of Greene, Jesse Emm and fiancee, Carrie Lawrence of Binghamton, and Bradley Strickland, Ninevah; great-grandchild, Jakob Emm of Binghamton; sisters, Peg and Helen of Pennsylvania; brother, Charles Sikos of California; brother-in-law, Jim Strickland of Binghamton; sister-in-law, Virginia Hanes of Chenango Forks; nieces, nephews, many close friends and neighbors.
She was predeceased by a sister, Irene Thompson.
Funeral services will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at 3 p.m. in the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with Father John Roos officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 1 to 3 p.m.
Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Mrs. Strickland's memory to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Nancy D. Schramm
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Nancy D. Schramm, 62, of Fredericksburg and formerly of Oneonta, passed on peaceably on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, King George, Va. She was a Hospice patient at the Center and had battled valiantly against recurrent cancer.
For the past three and a half years, she had resided at Madonna House in Fredericksburg.
Nancy was born June 25, 1941, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of John and June Bartholow. She lived in Oneonta from 1965 until 1984, when she moved to Durham, N.C.
While in Oneonta and in addition to raising her three children, she worked at Planned Parenthood during its formative years. She also worked in the office of William Lado, DDS.
In North Carolina, she worked for various non-profits. She also studied and was certified in visual design and computer graphics.
In Virginia, she continued her love of flowers by nurturing the plantings at Madonna House. She also plied her skills by creating a variety of handmade crafts. These skills will be sustained by her eldest granddaughter, Taylor, with whom she shared and taught the finer aspects of this art.
Nancy is survived by her parents of Salem, Ohio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ticia and Dennis Antinori of Kittrell, N.C., and Maija and Brian Schmidt of Townshend, Vt.; and son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Diane Schramm of Fredericksburg. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Taylor and Emma Dru Schramm, and Domenick and Isabela Schmidt. Also, surviving is a brother, Jack and his wife; nephew, Jake and his wife, Janet; and a great-niece, A.J., all of Ohio. In Oneonta she is survived by a host of wonderful friends who have been supportive all these years. In particular she will miss her bridge group, with whom she had a reunion two years ago.
Memorial contributions in memory of Nancy Schramm can be made to the Mary Washington Hospice, 2300 Fall Hill Ave., Suite 210, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 or to a special residents' fund at Madonna House, Attn.: Rose Olson, 2600 Cowan Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Madonna House.
Rose M. Darling
ONEONTA — Rose M. Darling went peacefully to her final sleep Monday evening, Nov. 3, 2003, at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
Rose was born on Aug. 5, 1926, to Christian and Rose Handle (Kolle), at Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan, the ninth of 11 children.
When 17 years old, she and her family moved to Stamford, where she met Clifton D. Darling. They were wed on Jan. 9, 1945, and lived at the Darling's homestead farm on Blackberry Street for two years. They then lived in Poughkeepsie, for six years, returning to Stamford, and then to Jefferson, where they lived for 18 years.
While in Jefferson, Rose managed the Jefferson branch of Audiosears, was a member of the Eastern Star, and president of the Jefferson Women's Club.
In 1969, she and her husband purchased a home in Sharon Springs, where they worked for Bianchiani's Furniture and Appliance Store, and then for Bob Lafler's Hardware Store in Cherry Valley.
Upon the disability of her husband, they retired to Schoharie, to live at Driftwood Apartments, until his death in 1990.
Rose moved to Oneonta, for a few years, and then to Danielson, Conn., and finally to Treadwell, where she lived with her grandson, his wife and two children, until entering Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in March 2002, after an extended illness.
Rose will be remembered for her ingenuity, creativeness, delicious, old-fashioned home cooking, and love for family and friends. She loved music, especially opera, and listened and sang to it often.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda R. Payne and husband Roger of Oneonta, and Diane M. Valenti of Moosup, Conn.; five grandchildren, Deanna Payne-Perry of Oneonta, Clifton P. Payne and his wife, Dawn of Treadwell, Paul Valenti and his wife, Sherrie of Sterling, Conn., Anita Valenti and her fiance, George O'Rourke of Moosup, Conn., and Melissa Valenti of Aurora, Ill. She will be greatly missed by her five great-grandchildren, Rebecca Payne of Oneonta, Rachel Perry of Laurens, Christopher and Karissa Payne of Treadwell, and Vincent Valenti of Sterling, Conn. Also surviving are her sisters, Ida Holtzclaw of Greer, S.C., Bertha Ganzer of Spring Hill, Fla., Wilma Sternberg and husband Paul of Cobleskill, and Jean E. Northcote and husband Sam of El Cajun, Calif.; four sisters-in-law, Evelyn Miller of Stamford, Elsie and her husband, George Vermilya of Utica, Cathy Pantaleo of Spring Hill, Fla., Marion Darling of Hurley; one brother-in-law, Joe Bialko of Poughkeepsie; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clifton D. Darling, in 1990, her parents, Christian and Rose Handle, four brothers, two sisters, three sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law.
At Rose's request, there will be no public viewing.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
Anna T. Schuck
UNADILLA — Anna T. Schuck entered her new life to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, just 23 days before her 100th birthday.
She was of Unadilla and formerly of Afton.
Anna Theresa Schuck, daughter of Frank and Philippina (Velten) Bluemke, was born on Dec. 5, 1903, in St. Nicholas Parish in the Old German Bushwick Section of the city of Brooklyn.
Needing more space for his house-moving business and building a new home, the family moved to St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish in the Ridgewood Section, where Anna began her lifelong love of cleaning and caring for Sanctuary and Sacristy.
Not even completing grammar school, she went to work as a clerk in Loeser's Department
Store and later Bohne Brothers Religious Goods and finally as a long distance operator — roller skates and all — for the New York Telephone Company.
On April 24, 1926, she married Fred Schuck at St. Leonard's and moved to a new home in Franklin Square, Long Island, to continue his work on farms of family and friends.
In 1945, they moved to Mendham, N.J., where they cared for the farm and dairy at The Motherhouse of the Sisters of Christian Charity. After deciding to go dairy farming for themselves, they moved to Coventry in 1946, where they owned and operated a dairy farm until Fred retired in 1975. For about a five year period ending in 1968, Anna worked as a maid and "Girl Friday" at The Hospital in Sidney.
Both Fred and Anna were charter members of St. Agnes Church in Afton in 1947, and almost immediately Anna was called upon to prepare the children for First Penance and First Communion which she continued for 45 years until moving and becoming a part of Gilead community in Unadilla, in 1992, and in all that time also cared for the Linens, Vestments and weekly set-up of Sanctuary and Sacristy.
She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, in April 1983, and by her daughter, Frances Marie Gregory, in September 1994.
She is survived by a son, Joseph John Schuck, with whom she resided; six grandchildren, Joanne and Edward Bulgin of Sag Harbor, Long Island, Michael Gregory III of Unadilla, Carol and Robert Ostrander of Masonville, John Gregory of the U.S. Air Force, Dover, Del., Henry and Mary Obwald of Schenectady, and Paul and Heidi Gregory of Franklin; and eight great-grandchildren, LeeAnn and James Bulgin, Audry and Ian Ostrander, Courtney Gregory, Nina and Isaac Obwald and Jacob Gregory.
While living on Long Island, Anna, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Franklin Square-Munson Fire Department and during World War II a member of the American Red Cross and honored with a special Gold Volunteer Pin for Personally Preparing over 1,000 Bandages for use overseas.
She was treasurer of the Afton Grange for over 40 years until it closed in 1996, when she transferred to Bainbridge Grange where she held the Office of Chaplain until it closed in early 2003, and is now a member of Oxford Grange. She has been a member of the grange since March 1948, and became a National or Seventh Degree Member in November 1976.
She has been noted for her care and visitation of the sick and homebound and lifeline services even until her 90th year. In 1983, she was honored by the Sertoma Club of Afton with the Service to Mankind Award both for the Tri-Town area and the New York-New England Region.
Visiting hours will be at Sacred Heart Church, Liberty Street, Sidney, on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, beginning at 4 p.m. and the Traditional Grange Service at 7 p.m. The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New York State Grange Museum, 100 Grange Place, Cortland, NY 13045 or to the Gilead House of Prayer, 1011 State Highway No. 7, Unadilla, NY 13849.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.
Arrangements by the Dorothy Funeral Home, Afton.
