Search Archived Marriage Records
Helen June May
COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Helen June Breen May, 88, a resident of Cooperstown, died early Monday morning, May 24, 2004, at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany, where she had received care for the past four years.
June was born on June 10, 1915, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of Frank and Ella (Burke) Breen.
She attended college at Beloit and University of Chicago, transferring to Cornell University in 1936, when her family moved from Chicago to Trenton, N.J. She graduated from Cornell in 1938, with a bachelor of arts degree in English Literature.
For a brief time she taught nursery school until marrying Francis H. May Jr., on Aug. 31, 1940, in a chapel near Lake Wawasee, Ind.
Following World War II, the family settled in Toledo, Ohio, where June devoted herself to raising her children and doing volunteer work. Over the next 30 years, June built lasting friendships in Toledo, Riverside, Conn., and in Englewood, Colo., before she and her husband settled in Cooperstown in 1988.
June will be remembered for her remarkable devotion to her husband, children and grandchildren. A great story-teller, she also loved to garden, was a pretty good shopper (especially at yard sales), and enjoyed traveling.
Whether sailing on Long Island Sound or fishing for trout in the Rockies, June's main enjoyment was being around her family and friends. She had a strong opinion on many topics and was usually willing to share them, often with considerable humor. Despite a long and debilitating illness, she continued to exhibit a combination of wit and determination characteristic of her Irish heritage.
June is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Francis, of Cooperstown; one daughter, Marcia Ann May, and her sons, Eric and Todd of Littleton, Colo.; and two sons, Frank May and his wife, Janet, and their children, James and Katherine, of Stephentown, and John May and his wife, Amanda, and their children, Elizabeth, Caitlin, John, and Abigail, and her husband, Jacob, of Cooperstown. She was especially fond of her eight grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother, F. Glenn Breen, formerly of Yardley, Pa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 28, 2004, at St. Mary's "Our Lady-of-the-Lake" Catholic Church in Cooperstown. The Rite of Committal and Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Index.
Friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown on Thursday evening, May 27, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. when June's family will be in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to Friends of Bassett, One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Connell, Dow & Deysenroth, funeral directors, Cooperstown.
Henry A. Lasher
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. — Henry A. Lasher Sr., 76, of 16 Sunset Drive, died peacefully at his home Monday, May 24, 2004.
Mr. Lasher was born July 22, 1927, in Utica, and had been a resident of Buncombe County since 1966.
The greatest accomplishment in his life was his beloved family. He was the ultimate family man who was loved and cherished by all.
Henry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed to hunt, fish and golf with his family and friends.
He was the son of the late Ezra Henry and Margaret Casselman Lasher. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Peggy Lasher and brother, Maurice Lasher.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army in the European Theater of Operations, earning three awards. Henry retired after 34 years of distinguished service in 1986, as District Manager for Suburban Propane.
Being community and civic minded, he was a charter member and former president of the North Buncombe Optimist Club. He participated in youth sports as a coach and an official for several years. Henry was Executive Director Emeritus of the Mountain Chapter, Carolina's Section of the PGA, founding a golf scholarship tournament named by the chapter in his honor in 2000.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Margaret Vertucci Lasher; sons, Rich Lasher and wife Jackie, Reese Lasher and wife Jan, and Ernie Lasher and wife Becky, all of Weaverville, Henry Lasher Jr. and wife Barbara, of Mars Hill, and Mike Lasher and wife Teresa, of Bahama, N.C.; brother, LaRue "Skip" Lasher of Unadilla Forks; 14 grandchildren, Joe, Amy, Henry III "Ben," Tammy, Kelly, Mark, Jennifer, Jessica, Clint, Ryan, Stephen, Johnny, Kate and Meggie Lasher; and four great-grandchildren, Molly, Joey and Anna Lasher and Dylan Molis.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Eugene Catholic Church with Father Frank Cancro and Deacon Mike Zboyovski officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. At other times, the family will be at the home of Reese Lasher, 34 Yost St., Weaverville.
Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider: Henry A. Lasher Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund, care of 16 Sunset Drive, Weaverville, NC 28787.
June R. Doyle
ONEONTA — June R. Doyle, 84, of Oneonta passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 20, 1919, in Davenport Center, the daughter of James and Charlotte (Lottie) Lee DeForest.
She married Henry S. Doyle on June 29, 1941, in Davenport Center. He predeceased her on Nov. 6, 1992.
June graduated from Oneonta High School, the Class of 1937. She was a lifetime resident of the town of Davenport.
Along with her husband, Henry they owned and operated a dairy farm on Southside Oneonta, for many years, retiring in 1966. June was also a supervisor in the housekeeping department at the State University College at Oneonta, retiring in 1976.
She was an active member of the West Davenport United Methodist Church and their Willing Workers.
She is survived by her two sons, Ralph Doyle of Delmar, and Frederick Doyle of Stamford; her three daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Fern) Briggs of Oneonta, Mrs. Jerry (Claudia) Marshall of Albany, and Mrs. Michael (Heidi) Clune of Branchville, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Nola Anderson, pastor of the West Davenport United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Charlotte Valley Cemetery, West Davenport. A reception for family and friends will follow in the West Davenport United Methodist Church.
Convenience calling hours will be held on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Davenport United Methodist Church, PO Box 100, West Davenport, NY 13860.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Paul McCormick
SIDNEY — Paul McCormick, 87, of Sidney passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at The Hospital in Sidney.
He was born Aug. 22, 1916, son of the late James and Margaret (Fives) McCormick in Honesdale, Pa.
Paul married Doris M. Quinney on Oct. 15, 1949, in Pleasant Mount, Pa. She predeceased him on Feb. 1, 1997.
He was employed as an engineer for E.C.D. of Bendix in Sidney, when he retired. Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sidney, and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4937 in Sidney.
He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Margaret McCormick, Ft. Washington, Pa., and James and Mildred McCormick, Honesdale, Pa.; two sisters, Rita Burkavage, Honesdale, and Margaret O'Hara, Pleasant Mount; brother-in-law, Dean Quinney, Leesburg, Va.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday, May 27, 2004, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at Sacred Heart Church, Liberty Street, Sidney at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Gordon Polenz, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Hill Top Cemetery in Pleasant Mount, at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney Emergency Squad or the Sacred Heart Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc. Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
John W. Samarin
UNADILLA — John William "Hollywood" Samarin, 43, of Unadilla passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 23, 2004, at The Hospital in Sidney.
He was born June 16, 1960, son of William and Lorraine (Kobzeff) Samarin in Whittier Presbyterian Hospital in Whittier, Calif.
Hollywood had worked on the grounds at the Sidney Golf and Country Club and most recently for Madison Road Paving in Norwich.
He is survived by his parents, William and Lorraine Samarin, Los Angeles, Calif.; fiancee, Pam Perry, Unadilla; brother, David Samarin; two sisters, Tanya Burden and Laurie Turner; four nieces and three nephews; and many friends.
Friends may call Friday, May 28, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, NY 13838.
Funeral services will private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Todd A. Larsen
EDMESTON — A memorial service to celebrate the life of Todd A. Larsen, 37, who passed away Dec. 26, 2003, in Georgia, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Second Baptist Church in Edmeston. Pastors Jay Noll, Jay P. Henderson and John Blackman will officiate.
The family will be in attendance at 10 a.m. until service time.
Melvin E. Yager
COOPERSTOWN — Committal and graveside services for Melvin E. Yager Sr., who died Dec. 14, 2003, will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Fly Creek Valley Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Edwin C. Colburn
GARRATTSVILLE — Edwin C. Colburn, 70, of Garrattsville died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
He was born July 21, 1933, in Garrattsville, the son of Howard A. and Pearl Mary (Hickling) Colburn.
He married Beverly Welton-Turner on Nov. 24, 2000.
Edwin served as a foundation for his family. One of 13 children, he practiced the philosophy of hard work. Edwin owned and operated his dairy farm, and had been employed by the Town of New Lisbon. He also delegated his free time to volunteer for the Garrattsville Fire Department, was Vice President of the Brick School House Cemetery Association, and a member of the Garrattsville United Methodist Church.
Edwin and Beverly enjoyed traveling and experiencing Vegas, Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, Fox Wood and Turning Stone.
As a sports fan he spent many a summer evening watching the Oneonta Tigers. Edwin savored nature and was especially fond of his cat, Ralph. However, his most enjoyable time was spent with his grandchildren — they were the icing of his life.
Edwin is survived by his loving and soul-mate wife, Beverly; his children and their spouses, Edwin C. Colburn Jr. and Pamela, Louis H. Colburn and Melanie; his stepchildren, Dawn Goodspeed and Jeff, Dean Turner, Robert Wells and Charlene, Donna Ferguson and Rick, David Wells, and Dennis Wells; 17 grandchildren, Travis, Bridgette and Jennifer Colburn, Tommy Goodspeed, Scott, Rachael and Sarah Turner, Kristie and Monica Wells, David Wells Jr., Amber, Nathan, Brian, Sarah and Denise Wells, Daniel Wells Jr., and Angela Wells; his siblings Ruth Miller, Donald Colburn, Wanda Tiffany, Margaret Crumb, Sally Pickens and her husband, Bud, Jone Lum and her husband, Elmer, and Patty Mahar; his sisters-in-law, Josephine Colburn, Darlene Colburn, and Beth and Ken White; his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Marion Welton; his brother-in-law, David and Dedra Welton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Edwin was predeceased by his brothers, Cecil Colburn, Fay Colburn, Kenneth Colburn and Howard Colburn Jr.; his sister, Betty Walitywski; and his stepson Daniel Wells.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Brick School House Cemetery, Garrattsville, with the Rev. Fred Albrecht officiating.
Contributions may be made in Edwin's memory to either the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association or the Garrattsville Emergency Squad.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Gordon L. Cornell
PRATTSVILLE — Gordon L. "Foxy" Cornell, 64, of Prattsville died at home on May 25, 2004.
Born on June 2, 1939, in Andes, he was the son of Wilbur Cornell and Evelyn Reynolds.
He was married on April 30, 1960, to Emma (La Gasse) Cornell.
He is the father of Tracy Lynne and husband James Quick, and children, Justin Stuart and Lucas Gordon Howard, Gordon Shawn Cornell and wife Crystal Marie, and children, PFC Michael S. Cornell, Rachel Lynn (United States Navy), Heather Elaine and Timothy (Joe) Cornell, Master Sgt. Todd Carl and his wife, Lisa, and their children, Nicholas Todd, Mattia Emma, Addrianna Sarah, Kelly Elaine Hartzel and 1 SG Michael Jon, Holly-Anne Georgia Bresee and David Nelson and (little BB); brother of Donald Cornell, Marjorie Dames, Robert Bellinger, Richard Bellinger and Jo Ann Haskin; and several nieces and nephews and a great-nieces and -nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Cornell Bellinger and stepfather, Clifton Bellinger, and his father, Wilbur Cornell; a sister, Joan Greeley; a nephew, Wayne Greeley; and "little grandma" Reynolds Brownell.
He was a truck driver for J A Carman Trucking for 41 years until his retirement March 1, 1999. He was for 45 years a fireman and a past chief of Prattsville Fire Company and a fire commissioner for Prattsville Fire Co. at the time of his death.
He was a Mason belonging to the Oasis Lodge in Prattsville and past Patron of Oasis Eastern Star Chapter.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will always be remembered for his "Smile."
Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Decker Funeral Home, Windham.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Reformed Dutch Church of Prattsville, with the Rev. Dianna Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairlawn Cemetery, Prattsville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Schoharie County Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are with Decker Funeral Home, 134 Main St., Windham, NY 12496.
Nathan Dougherty
ARKVILLE — Nathan Allen Dougherty, 27, of Arkville passed away May 25, 2004, in the town of Andes.
He was born on April 15, 1977, in Walton, the son of Allen and Donna (Ponse) Dougherty.
He was employed as a carpenter and roofer working for Gentry Construction, New Kingston.
He was a lifelong area resident. Nate graduated from Margaretville Central School in 1997.
Nate enjoyed fishing, darts, golfing, and was a member of the Meadows Horseshoe team. He had a way with young children, and he created a good relationship with those he met.
Nate is survived by his mother, Donna Dougherty and Daniel Eignor, Fleischmanns; his father, Allen Dougherty, Margaretville; his brother serving in the United States Navy, Nicholas Dougherty, Florida; his special friend, Kyra Shew, Arkville; paternal grandmother, Jennie Dougherty, Florida; several aunts and uncles, cousins including Dylan, that he embraced as a brother; and his cat, Beetle.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2004, at the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, with the Rev. Chester Shew and Diane Wickham officiating at the United Presbyterian Church, New Kingston.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family at New Kingston Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Nate Dougherty may be made to the sports program at the Margaretville Central School, Margaretville.
Funeral arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Linda F. Peterson
HARPERSFIELD — Linda F. Peterson, 52, of Harpersfield died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at home after a short illness.
She was born Dec. 1, 1951, in Cobleskill, the daughter of Harry G. and Olma (Foote) Mead.
She married Harry Peterson in Cobleskill on Aug. 4, 1991.
A hairdresser by occupation, she belonged to the Stamford Baptist Church, Stamford, and the East Jefferson Cemetery Association and kept the cemetery books for several years.
She is survived by her husband, Harry; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Wilma Mead, Charlotteville, and Roger and Joyce Mead, Tooele, Utah; an aunt, Esther Foote, Charlotteville; several nieces, nephews and great-nephew and -nieces and cousins.
Memorial services to celebrate the life of Linda Peterson will be held at the Stamford Baptist Church on June 5, 2004, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Waylen Bray officiating.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Cancer Center, 1 Fox Care Drive, Suite 310, Oneonta, NY 13820, care of Lisa Gracey.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
Mildred Ellen Carpenter
NEW BERLIN — Mildred Ellen Carpenter, 83, of New Berlin, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at her home in New Berlin.
She was born Feb. 24, 1921, in Waterville, to Clayton L. and Mildred I. Crandall.
Mildred married Kenneth R. Carpenter, on Nov. 26, 1940. He died July 26, 1986.
She spent her childhood in Brookfield, graduating from Brookfield Central School.
Mildred was employed by the Otsego School (Pathfinder Village) and later as a lab technician at Kraft Foods in South Edmeston.
She was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church of New Berlin where she was the junior choir director and member of the Methodist Women's Group. She was a 60-year member of the Rebekah Lodge of South New Berlin and site manager of the 60-plus organization for several years. She also provided piano and organ music for senior citizen events, Chase Nursing Home and for many other local gatherings throughout her lifetime.
A loving wife and mother and a true friend to many, Mildred is survived by her children, Charles and wife Beverly of New Berlin, Danny and wife Diane of Cazenovia and Sheree Acre and husband Mike of New Berlin; five grandchildren, Robin Beckwith, Keith and Brad Carpenter and Shawn and Caree Acre; six great-grandchildren, Nathan and Cady Beckwith and Zachary, Alexis, Megan and Holly Carpenter; her brother, Irvin Crandall, and his wife, Helen, of Brookfield; several nieces, nephews; and her loving friend Ed Busch and his family.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at the First United Methodist Church in New Berlin, with a luncheon to follow at the church. The Rev. Beverly Butler of the First United Methodist church will officiate.
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.
Memorial donations may be made to the Chenango County Hospice or the New Berlin Emergency Squad.
