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John A. Balantic
LAURENS — Mr. John A. Balantic, 77, of Laurens died Friday evening, May 28, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Glendale, the son of Frank and Mary Balantic.
John married the former Catherine Boxberger on Nov. 4, 1945, in Glendale. She survives.
John was a corporal in the United States Army from 1942-1945. He landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach D-Day with the 29th infantry division. He received one Bronze Arrowhead and four Combat Stars for the European Campaign.
John had worked for Bendix Corp. in Sidney for more than 30 years, the majority of which was in the Engineering Department designing ignition systems for jet engines. John moved to Laurens in 1946, and had been called to service in the Korean War for a short time. He served 10 years on the Laurens School Board and was a charter member of both the Milford and Laurens American Legion posts. John was a very active member of the Laurens American Legion and held many offices including Post Commander, Otsego County Commander, Finance Officer, 6th District Adj. Department of New York Sergeant at Arms, Board of Directors Laurens Legion for 50 years, where he held office of president and later club manager.
John is survived by his wife, Catherine Balantic of Laurens; one son and dear fried, Phillip Balantic and Debra Beams of West Davenport; two daughters and son-in-law, Kathleen and Donald Perkins of Scotia and Ms. Mary Balantic of Laurens; four grandchildren, Christina, Sean, Shana and Amy; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Tyler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Jack Balantic in 1994.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, from the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Paul Roman of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, officiating.
Burial with military honors by the Laurens American Legion Post 1688 will be accorded at the Laurens Cemetery, Laurens.
Friends may call at the Bookhout Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9, when the family will be present at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to the Catskill Area Hospice, Oneonta or the Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown in memory of John A. Balantic.
Funeral arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Walter R. Dieterle Jr.
CHERRY VALLEY — Mr. Walter R. Dieterle Jr., 47, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1999, at home.
He was born in Cooperstown on July 23, 1951, the son of Walter R. and June (Thein) Dieterle.
On May 1, 1971, he married Virginia Ryan in Cherry Valley.
Mr. Dieterle was a graduate of Cherry Valley Central School, Class of 1969.
In 1970, he enlisted in the United States Navy obtaining the rank of MMI First Class (SS) and served aboard the USS Sam Houston (SSBN609), a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, as Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor and was discharged in 1976. In 1976, he enlisted in the New York Army Reserve National Guard as Staff Sergeant, Company B 1/105th Infantry and was discharged in 1977. In 1977, he enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as MMI (SS) in Naval Reserve FTG SD DET 202 as an instructor for Damage Control and Fire Fighting Field Team and served as an instructor and Assistant Company Commander at APG Indoctrination School, Camp Smith and was discharged in 1985.
He was a member of the American Legion Whiteman, Hull, Snyder Post 1360 and the commander from 1980-1981.
Mr. Dieterle became a New York State Corrections Officer in 1981. Locally, he worked at Summitt Shock Incarceration Facility, Summitt, Marcy Correctional Facility, Marcy and most recently as Corrections Lieutenant at Midstate Correctional Facility, Marcy.
He owned and operated Dr. Nostalgia, a flea market business, and was a familiar face at area flea markets, garage sales and antique shops.
Mr. Dieterle is survived by his wife, Virginia Dieterle of Cherry Valley; a daughter, Meegan Stacy of Fort Plain; a granddaughter, Erin Stacy of Fort Plain; mother, June Dieterle of Schenectady; brothers, Charles and his wife, Judy Dieterle of San Diego, Calif., Lester and his wife, Beth Dieterle of Ballston Spa.; sisters, June Robinson of Maryland, Holly Griffiths of Albany, Catherine and her husband, Vic Snyder of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father, Walter Dieterle and a son, Ryan M. Dieterle.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley with Mr. Lyman Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley.
Public calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley with an American Legion memorial service at 8 p.m.
Contributions in Mr. Dieterle's memory may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice or the Susquehanna SPCA.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Maynard Emerson
ONEONTA — Mr. Maynard Emerson, 85, of the Valley Stream Trailer Park, passed away Sunday, May 30, 1999, at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 28, 1913, in Otego, the son of William and Myrtie (Andrews) Emerson.
On Feb. 16, 1932, he married Edna Strong in Gilbertsville; she survives.
Mr. Emerson served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a lifelong resident of Otsego County and employed as a truck driver for Otsego County until retiring in 1975.
Mr. Emerson was a member of the American Legion, Laurens Post, Laurens.
Mr. Emerson is survived by his wife of 67 years, Edna Strong Emerson; three sons, Charles and his wife, Evelyn Emerson of Sidney, Richard Emerson of Fly Creek and Kenneth and his wife, Linda Emerson of Milford; three daughters, Carol and her husband, Grady Holder of Meridian, Miss., Donna Wilsey of Seffner, Fla. and Shirley and her husband, Laine Madison of Oneonta; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Marion Roseboom of Morris; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation took place at the Leatherstocking Crematory Inc., Cherry Valley.
There will be no public calling hours and funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery, Hartwick Seminary.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Emerson's memory may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Burton F. Merwin
KORTRIGHT — Burton F. Merwin, 82, of county Route 23, Doonan's Corners Road, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, at his residence.
He was born March 15, 1917, in Jefferson, the son of William and Emma (Hugaboom) Merwin.
Burt was married to Virginia Lyons on Aug. 20, 1940, in Stamford. Virginia died Aug. 5, 1992.
He was a lifelong area resident and was a carpenter by trade. For many years Burt worked for Harrison and John Rampe in building construction.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and truly loved his family.
Burt is survived by a daughter, Shirley McGregor of Jefferson; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond and Sherry Merwin of Oppenheim, Burton Merwin Jr. of Bloomville and Franklin Merwin of Fort Plain; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Eliza Bonney of Schenectady and brothers, Kenneth Merwin of East Meredith, George Merwin of Jefferson and Irving Merwin of Schenectady; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at the Hall Funeral Home, 142 W. Main St., Stamford, with the Rev. Robert Nash, officiating. The burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jefferson. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening at their convenience. The family will be in attendance at the funeral home between 7 and 9 tonight.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Burt's memory to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford and Grand Gorge.
Louis Edward Shoemaker
ONEONTA — Louis Edward Shoemaker, 56, died Saturday morning, May 29, 1999, at Albany Medical Center.
Louis was born March 27, 1943, in New Berlin, the son of Loyal and Mary (Ahlstrom) Shoemaker.
Louis married Bernice McIntyre on Dec. 12, 1965, in Oneonta.
Louis was a United States Army veteran having served in Vietnam.
He was an employee of Oneonta Public Transit and Wilber National Bank.
Louis is survived by his wife, Bernice Shoemaker; his mother, Mary Shoemaker; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ray Harding of Oneonta; a son-in-law, John Welch of Mount Vision; a sister, Mary Anne Brigham of Masonville; a brother-in-law, Stan McIntyre of Oneonta; six grandchildren, Christina Shoemaker, Jared Macken, Kyle Macken, Chad Harding, Justin Harding and Jonathon Welch; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Welch.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Ralph Dormstadt officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillington Cemetery, Morris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Albany Medical Center Helicopter Program, care of A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, 1 Norton Ave., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Glenn A. Vibbard
EDMESTON — Glenn A. Vibbard, 59, of Edmeston died Sunday, May 30, 1999, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born Sept. 8, 1939, in Cooperstown, the son of Harold J. and Arlene J. (Pope) Vibbard.
He was married to Charlotte Wilfeard in 1964, in Edmeston by the Rev. John Blackman.
Glenn worked as a dairy farmer from childhood through manhood. As a young father he enjoyed taking his children fishing, and as a brother, he would listen to all the hunting and sporting stories. He was a hard worker, who had also been employed by the local post offices, and Crystal Lake Campground, where he mowed the lawn and drove the Turtle Trolley. His family will remember him as a real caring man, with a great sense of humor.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Charlotte; his children and their spouses, Michael and Cindy Vibbard, Edward and Cathy Vibbard and Christine and Joe Santiago; 11 grandchildren; four brothers, Ronald, Raymond, Douglas and Gerald Vibbard; and one sister, Dorothy Rausch; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services are Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 3 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Edmeston, with the Rev. John Buskey, officiating. Calling hours are one hour prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements are by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
John A. Balantic
LAURENS — Mr. John A. Balantic, 77, of Laurens, died Friday evening, May 28, 1999, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Glendale, the son of Frank and Mary Balantic.
John married the former Catherine Boxberger on Nov. 4, 1945, in Glendale, who survives.
John was a corporal in the United States Army from 1942-1945. He landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach D-Day with the 29th infantry division. He received one Bronze Arrowhead and four Combat Stars for the European Campaign.
John had worked for Bendix Corp., Sidney, for more than 30 years, the majority of which was in the engineering department designing ignition systems for jet engines. John moved to Laurens in 1946, and had been called to service in the Korean War for a short time. He served 10 years on the Laurens school board and was a charter member of both the Milford and Laurens American Legion. John was a very active member of the Laurens American Legion and held many offices including post commander, Otsego County commander, finance officer, 6th District adj. department of New York sergeant at arms, board of directors Laurens Legion for 50 years, where he held office of president and later club manager.
John is survived by his wife, Catherine Balantic of Laurens; one son and dear fried, Phillip Balantic and Debra Beams of West Davenport; two daughters and son-in-law, Kathleen and Donald Perkins of Scotia and Ms. Mary Balantic of Laurens; four grandchildren, Christina, Sean, Shana and Amy; and two great-grandchildren, Parker and Tyler. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Jack Balantic, in 1994.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, from the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Paul Roman, of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, officiating.
Burial with military honors by the Laurens American Legion Post 1688 will be accorded at the Laurens Cemetery, Laurens.
Friends called at the Bookhout Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, June 1, 1999, from 7 to 9 p.m., when the family was present at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to the Catskill Area Hospice, Oneonta, or the Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, in memory of John A. Balantic.
Funeral arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Robert E. Klukkert
DELANCEY — Bob Klukkert, 53, of DeLancey, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at his home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1945, the son of Everett and Edna Butler Klukkert in Delhi.
He married Eleanor Haigh Klukkert on Feb. 12, 1972, at the First Presbyterian Church, Delhi.
He was a graduate of Delaware Academy; a veteran of Vietnam, serving as a United States Air Force Staff Sergeant from 1966-1970. Bob was the proprietor of the DeLancey General Store for six years; a mechanic at R.H. Lewis & Son, Inc. and mechanic and school bus driver at Delaware Academy, Delhi for seven years. He was a 29-year member of American Legion, Delhi Post 190; served as an assessor for the town of Hamden for 15 years; a member, trustee and an active member of the Restoration and Renovation Committee of the DeLancey United Presbyterian Church.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ellie at home; two daughters, Vicky of Walkill and Lois at home; three sisters, Doris K. Allen of Greene, Anne (Roy) Ruske of Selkirk and Jane (Ivan) O'Dell of DeLancey; his mother-in-law, Helen B. Haigh of DeLancey; brother-in-law, Gilbert B. Haigh of Delhi; nine nieces and nephews; an aunt; and several cousins.
A brother-in-law, Ralph Allen, predeceased him in 1994.
Funeral services will take place Friday, June 4, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the DeLancey United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Leigh Holder Bobo officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 3, 1999, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will take place at the Hamden Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the DeLancey United Presbyterian Church, Restoration and Renovation Committee and the Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Laura B. Wayman
STAMFORD — Laura B. Wayman, 79, of Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, and formerly of Stamford, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at the Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She was born Sept. 30, 1920, in Middleburgh, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Reed) Wayman.
Laura lived in Stamford most of her life. For many years she worked at housekeeping at the Red Carpet Motor Inn and also other private residences.
Laura is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Eileen Mulford of Oneonta; three grandchildren, Rodney Jr., Jennifer and Matthew; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Dylan and Alex; six sisters and a brother-in-law, Nola and Melvin Barlow of Caroga Lake, Virginia Conklin and Shirley Scott of Grand Gorge, Wanetta Porter and Evelyn Drake of Stamford and Pat Van Nortwick of South Kortright; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Marie Wayman of Grand Gorge, Clayton and Ellen Wayman of Stamford, Robert and Marge Wayman of Ashland and Harry Wayman of Prattsville; Laurie Brownell and children, Joni LeRoy and children and Daniel, who Laura raised as her children and her grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, at the Hall Funeral Home, 142 West Main St., Stamford, with the Rev. Stephen Herring, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Stamford, officiating. Burial will be in the Stamford Cemetery, Stamford.
Friends may call at their convenience after 3 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Laura's memory to one's favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford and Grand Gorge.
Burton F. Merwin
KORTRIGHT — Burton F. Merwin, 82, of county Route 33, Doonan's Corners Road, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, at his residence.
He was born May 15, 1917, at Jefferson, the son of William and Emma (Hugaboom) Merwin.
Burt was married to Virginia Lyons on Aug. 20, 1940, in Stamford. Virginia died Aug. 5, 1992.
He was a lifelong area resident and was a carpenter by trade. For many years Burt worked for Harrison and John Rampe in building construction.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and truly loved his family.
Burt is survived by a daughter, Shirley McGregor of Jefferson; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond and Sherry Merwin of Oppenheim, Burton Merwin Jr. of Bloomville and Franklin Merwin of Fort Plain; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Eliza Bonney of Schenectady; and brothers, Kenneth Merwin of Harpersfield, George Merwin of East Meredith and Irving Merwin of Jefferson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at the Hall Funeral Home, 142 W. Main St., Stamford, with the Rev. Robert Nash officiating. The burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Jefferson. Friends called at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon and evening at their convenience. The family was in attendance at the funeral home between 7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Burt's memory to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford and Grand Gorge.
Thomas M. Wood
UNADILLA — Thomas M. Wood, 63, of Old Hill Road, Unadilla, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 30, 1999, at The Hospital, Sidney.
He was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Sidney. Tom was the son of the late Bert and Elizabeth Cook Wood.
Mr. Wood was the retired coordinator for adult continuous education of BOCES.
He was a member of the N.R.A., Rockdale Rod and Gun Club, Loyal Order of the Moose, Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., American Motorcyclist Association, and the Harley Operators Group "H.O.G."
Mr. Wood is survived by three daughters, Pamela Perry of Unadilla, Terry DeMott of Bainbridge and Cheryl Wood of Bainbridge; his son, Jeffrey T. Wood of Sidney; his companion, Carolyn Hatt of Unadilla; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Gordon LaTourette of Berkely Springs, W.Va., and Clarinda and Andrew Stangel of Boston, Mass.; one aunt, Beatrice Hilary of Sidney; two cousins, Richard and Merville Hilary; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 1999, from the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, with the Rev. Roanne McEwan, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Sidney, officiating. Burial will follow in the East Guilford Cemetery, East Guilford.
Friends are invited to call at their convenience Wednesday at the funeral chapel. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Sidney Emergency Squad of the Rockdale Rod and Gun Club, if desired.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc., Sidney.
Alice M. Day
ONEONTA — Mrs. Alice M. Day, 85, of Oneonta and formerly of Willimantic, Conn., died Thursday, May 27, 1999, at The Meadows, Cooperstown.
She was born Feb. 16, 1914, in Hillsdale, N.J., the daughter of William Francis and Alice Josephine Burke Bolger.
Alice married James T. Day on May 29, 1954. He died May 30, 1972.
Alice was a resident of Willimantic, Conn., for 20 years before the death of her husband in 1972. She was a well-known artist and craft person in many area of Connecticut, where she conducted art classes. Alice moved to Schenevus in 1980, and resided with her brother, Joseph G. Bolger, a professional artist until his death in 1984. In 1989, she moved to Oneonta, where she has lived since.
She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, and the Delaware/Otsego Audubon Society.
Alice is survived by three nieces, Diana Loeffel of Oradell, N.J., Sandra Cordasco of Sarasota, Fla., and Anita Austen of Texas; and by several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Graveside services will be held at the St. Josephs Roman Catholic Cemetery, Willimantic, Conn., at the convenience of the family.
Mrs. Day will be cremated at the Hillington Crematory, Morris.
There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
