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Theodore W. Smith
MAYBROOK — Theodore W. Smith Sr., of Maybrook died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Arden Hill Hospital in Goshen. He was 71.
Mr. Smith was born Sept. 6. 1932, in New Windsor, to Grant and Julia Vandennculen Smith.
On July 14, 1973, he married Sherry L. Wood in Walton. She predeceased him in 1992.
Mr. Smith was a manager for ShopRite Supermarkets in Newburgh. He worked for the company for 30-plus years before retiring. He was known for his skill and perfection in building radio-controlled model aircraft.
Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, Theodore Jr. of Oxford, John of Kingston, and Joseph of Campbell Hall; his daughters, Jean Romig of Port Jervis, Susan Peck of Napanoch, and Kathy Eagle of Port Jervis; sister, Melora Parks of Campbell Hall; and brother, Albert Smith of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and his cockatoo, Bonnie.
He was predeceased by his brother, Richard.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home.
Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. William Robertson of the Plymouth Church officiating.
Interment will be in the Walton Cemetery in the spring.
Ada Mae Hornbeck
TROUT CREEK — Ada Mae Hornbeck, formerly of Trout Creek and Walton, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She was 60.
Miss Hornbeck was born Nov. 24, 1943, in Walton, to Seba and Annetta Bush Hornbeck.
Ada loved to bowl and was a very good pool player, winning several trophies.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Lou Gladstone of Downsville, Janice Gill of Unadilla, and Ida Hermann of Virgilina, Va.; her sister-in-law, Alberta Hornbeck of Trout Creek; and several aunts, nieces and nephews.
Family members who died earlier include her brother, James; and her mother and father, Seba and Annetta Hornbeck.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2004, at Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home, with Pastor David Gatje of the Trout Creek Community Church officiating.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening, Feb. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Interment will be in the Trout Creek Cemetery in the spring.
Donations in her name to the Trout Creek Children's Christmas Fund in care of Mary Backus, Trout Creek, NY 13847 would be appreciated.
Charles 'Kip' Franklin
ONEONTA — Charles "Kip" Franklin, 80, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Nursing Home in Oneonta.
He was born April 1, 1923, in Oneonta, the son of Clifton and Della Franklin.
He married Charlotte Queil on March 31, 1973.
Charles served in the United States Army during World War II in the 10th Mountain Division.
He was a self-employed mechanic in Oneonta.
Charles is survived by his wife, Charlotte.
There will be no calling hours or service.
Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
Sheri Marmillion
IRMO, S.C. — Sheri Dewey Marmillion, 46, formerly of Afton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Columbia, S.C.
She was born in Sidney, daughter of the late Owen and Betty Jane (Underwood) Dewey.
Sheri had worked for Amphenol Corp. in Sidney over a period of 18 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sidney.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, David Marmillion, Irmo, S.C.; daughter, Caryn Danielle Marmillion, Irmo, S.C.; brother, Scott Alan Dewey and his wife, Lorna, Apex, N.C.; sister, JoAnn Mirabito and her husband, Richard, Norwich; uncle, Robert Underwood and his wife, Pat, of Otego; nieces, nephews and her three beloved dogs.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at the First Congregational Church in Sidney at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Patricia Robinson officiating.
Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Sidney at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sheri's name to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Harold Meres
WALTON — Harold "Ernie" Meres of Walton, a longtime resident, died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. He was 54.
Ernie was born Dec. 17, 1949, in Walton, to Bert and Florence Thompson Meres.
He was educated in Orange County and graduated from Minisink Valley Central School in 1969.
On June 3, 1973, he married Nancy Lewis at the First Presbyterian Church in Ridgebury.
Ernie worked as a machine operator for DMV International Nutritionals in Fraziers.
He was in the Navy from 1969-1973, serving in the Gulf of Tonkin and attaining the rank of Gunners Mate Third Class.
Ernie lived in Walton for the last 20 years and before that he lived in Orange County.
He will be remembered for his woodworking ability, his love for his family, his kindness and his strength. He was very proud of the fact that he was married for 30 years to his best friend.
He is survived by his mother, Florence; wife, Nancy; daughters, Sonnet (Clay) Constable, Ivy Meres and Erina Meres; his sister, Barbara (Joe) Cucciarre; brothers, Bill (Helen), Fred and Irving (Charline) Meres; granddaughters, Fallon Meres and Kaydance Baumes. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.
Service will be followed by military honors Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home, on the corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton, where family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. in the afternoon.
Ivan D. Ploutz
ONEONTA — Ivan D. Ploutz, 87, of Oneonta passed away on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Aug. 29, 1916, in Stamford, the son of Fred and Ethel (O'Brien) Ploutz.
He married Patricia Hobbs on Jan. 12, 1974, in Oneonta.
Ivan served his country during World War II in the Asian-Pacific Theater. He was employed by Amphenol in Sidney for 29 years until his retirement.
He was a member of the Moose Club and the IAM Local Union.
Ivan had a great love of cars (mainly Buicks). He also loved horses and ponies. One of Ivan's greatest enjoyments was working with his son, David at Apollo Amusements.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Patricia Ploutz, of Oneonta. His daughter, Betty Lingner of Oneonta, also survives him along with a son, Roy Ploutz of Gettysburg, Pa.; a son, Ronald Ploutz of Florida; a son, David Ploutz and his wife, Sue, of Oneonta; a daughter, Kate Granger of Endwell; a son, Doug Winchester of Franklin; a son, Steve Winchester of Oneonta; a son Brent Winchester and his wife, Laura of York, Pa.; a daughter, Cheryl Gager of Norwich; a son, Tom Winchester and his wife, Linda, of Worcester; a daughter, Kelly Patterson of Unadilla; also surviving are his sisters, Dorothy Slawson of Roxbury, and Hilda Knapp of Schenevus; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A son, Ivan Jr., and two brothers, Frederick and Richard Ploutz predeceased him.
There will be no public calling hours.
A service to celebrate the life of Ivan D. Ploutz will be held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Judith Thistle, A.O. Fox Hospital Chaplain, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 547 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 or to Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 in Ivan's memory.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
William L. Rosenkranz
MORRIS — William L. Rosenkranz, 77, of Morris, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at M.I. Bassett Hospital. His youngest daughter, Judy, was with him when he passed. His devoted wife, Marie, and daughter, Lois, were with him almost constantly during his hospital stay and several hours before he passed when he called his daughter, Cathy, in Florida to say he'd be home soon.
Bill was born Dec. 27, 1926, in Queens, the son of William Joseph and Anna (Welton) Rosenkranz.
He was drafted into the United States Army a month after his 18th birthday and proudly served in Korea and the Philippines at the end of World War II.
He met his beloved, Marie (Caradonna), while on leave after basic training. They corresponded while he was overseas with the Army and were married on Sept. 14, 1947, at St. Clemens Roman Catholic Church in Ozone Park shortly after his return.
Bill and Marie, who survives him, enjoyed more than 56 years together, beginning their married life in an apartment in Jamaica. They purchased their first home in Uniondale in 1950, relocated to their next home in West Sayville in 1957, and realized his lifelong dream of building their retirement home near the top of Patrick Hill in Morris in 1977.
Bill was an active man for most of his life, participating in golden gloves boxing, minor league baseball and semi-pro bowling in his youth, enjoying hunting and fishing in his middle years and couples league bowling with Marie after retirement. He began raising pigeons for hobby and sport with his father as a child and continued to enjoy them well into his retirement.
He worked for over 29 years for the Long Island Railroad, beginning as a carpenter, advancing to block operator and retiring as a yard master.
After relocating to Morris, he worked another five years for the Delaware & Otsego Railroad in Cooperstown, finally retiring to enjoy a lifelong love of the outdoors and the local area.
In addition to doing substantial work on their home, Bill was known by area pigeon fanciers for the beautiful birds he raised and raced for more than 20 years in this area. He also enjoyed raising his own beef and tending the barn and land at home.
Several health problems in the last five years slowed Bill down a bit, but didn't stop him. He remained a memorable inspiration to family and friends, dealing with the installation of a pace-maker, seven other surgeries, including a below the knee amputation, and a stroke that left him balance-impaired and unable to walk without a walker or quad cane. Bill and Marie were able to remain in the home they built and loved, due to the help of family and friends, especially Jim and Pauline Pope, who kept the snow away for Marie while Bill was in rehab or unable to manage it himself.
Special thanks also go to the gang at Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and the At Home Care therapists and nurses, who got him up and walking after he lost his leg. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge Dr. Peter Howard, Bill's personal physician, who carefully monitored and helped Bill manage his health issues for more than 20 years and the magnificent staff at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, who helped him through crisis after crisis.
In addition to his beloved wife, Marie, Bill is survived by his three devoted daughters, Lois Rosenkranz of West Laurens, Cathy (and husband Kurt) Umbach of Palm Coast, Fla., and Judy (and husband Scott) McDonough of Clinton; grandchildren, David and Jason Grimm, and Katie and Michelle McDonough; great-grandchildren, Petey and Jocelyn Grimm; and several cousins; niece, Larraine Freedell and her family; and nephew, Edward Weingartner and his family.
He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Ruth Weingartner.
Calling hours will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Burns at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Morris on March 8 at 11 a.m. Military honors will be rendered outside the church following the Mass by a seven man honor guard coordinated by Bill's grandson, SPC4 Jason Grimm. Grandson David Grimm, Air Force 1st Lt., is also participating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, NYS Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150. Contribution envelopes are available at Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.
Burial will be in the spring at Hillington Cemetery in Morris.
Phyllis M. Wright
CLAYTON, N.C. — Phyllis M. Wright, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, N.C.
She was born July 28, 1924, in Glens Falls, the daughter of Henry Frank and Nellie Matilda (Brown) Mornhinweg.
She was married to the Ret. Lt. Col. Charles F. Wright. He predeceased her on Jan. 4, 1978.
She is survived by her three daughters, Susan Wright of Clayton, N.C., Diana Gates of Angier, N.C., and Kim Ward of Lincolnton, N.C.; two sons, Charles F. Wright Jr. of Charleston, S.C., and Ken E. Wright of Charleston, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Webster of Queensbury, and Ruth Reynolds of South Glens Falls; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Lois Strainer of Queensbury.
Calling hours will be held at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m., with the funeral service starting at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor of the Worcester United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, at a later date.
At the request of the family, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 396, Worcester, NY 12197.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
Steven A. Skramko
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Steven A. Skramko, 88, of 4648 U.S. Highway 20, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Cooperstown.
An informal gathering of friends will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at his home.
LeRoy Geertgens
MOUNT UPTON — A memorial service for LeRoy M. Geertgens, who died Feb. 11, 2004, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mary Ann Linder, pastor of the Mount Upton United Methodist Church, officiating. The church is located on the corner of Chestnut Street and Glen Avenue in Cooperstown. A luncheon will follow the service in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
