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Carroll B. Lehman
COOPERSTOWN — Carroll Barnes Lehman, 82, of Cooperstown, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, 1999, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1916, in Worcester, a son of Carroll B. and Georgia May (Barnes) Lehman.
He married Mildred Whitaker on April 12, 1947, in Delhi.
Carroll graduated from Worcester High School in the Class of 1934. He attended Albany State, where he was a member of the basketball and tennis teams, and graduated in 1939, with a bachelor of science degree. He later did graduate work at both Albany State and Colgate University, earning a master's degree in administration. His first teaching assignment was in Willsboro.
Carroll served in the United States Army during World War II from August 1941 to December 1945. As a first lieutenant, he was platoon commander of an anti-aircraft platoon in the 439th AAA-AW Battalion. He was in the North African and European campaigns, for which he received five Battle Star campaign ribbons and the Asiatic-Pacific medal. He later served in the 414th Civil Affairs Company in Utica, and was activated with this unit during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1961 and 1962. He retired in 1969, from that unit as lieutenant colonel and commander.
Carroll came to Cooperstown in 1945, as a science instructor and taught chemistry, physics and Earth science. He served as chairman of the science department for many years, and coached baskeball and tennis. His tennis teams recorded an unprecedented victory streak of 29 consecutive wins. He retired from his teaching career in 1975.
He was a member, former deacon and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown. He was a continuous member of the Clark F. Simmons Post No. 579 American Legion, and a life member of the Westminster Massachussetts Post No. 7389 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a member of the Cooperstown Mohican Club, a volunteer for the Bassett Hospital Auxiliary, and a former member and past president of the Cooperstown Lions Club.
Carroll is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mildred of Cooperstown; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Carolyn Lehman of Westminster, Mass.; a daugher, Kathleen Werther of Latham; and a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Otto Rothermel of Oneonta. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Thomas, Jennifer and Danielle Lehman, Kimberly and Jay Werther, and Jonathan, Brian and Kara Rothermel; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at the First Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown, with the Rev. Stephen Quinlan, co-pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Cooperstown VFW and American Legion.
Friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown on Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.
Expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial donations may be made to the Carroll B. Lehman Memorial Science Award, care of the Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Catherine O. Clark
WORCESTER — Catherine O. Clark, 77, of Worcester, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Palesnick, Yugoslavia, the daughter of Jakob and Katherine (Schmall) Muehl.
She married George F. Clark on Oct. 8, 1949, in Worcester.
Katie immigrated to the United States at the age of 5. She was raised on the West Hill Farm in Worcester, currently the Bobby Kersman Farm. She attended the one-room schoolhouse on West Hill Road, then graduated from Worcester Central School in 1938.
Katie was the manager of the Worcester Elm Store for a number of years. From 1955 to 1964, she and her husband owned and operated Worcester Dry Cleaners. For 27 years Katie served as the Worcester town clerk from 1965 to 1991, she then continued as the water rent collector for three years, working closely with her very special niece, Helen Tiffany.
Katie was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester, the Worcester Grange No. 1274, Worcester Women's Club and the Worcester Historical Society.
Katie was a dedicated community member who supported all community events. She will be missed by many.
Catherine is survived by her much-loved family, her children, Katrina Matthews and husband, Don, of Vergennes, Vt., Adam of Loveland, Colo., Christopher and wife, Mary Lou, of Worcester, Lisa Michalski and husband, Joe, of Longmont, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Debbie Michalski of Denver, Colo., Joey Michalski of Hoboken, N.J., Peter Clark of Broomfield, Colo., Anne Matthews of Arlington, Va., Jennifer Matthews, a student at Kuleuven, Leuven, Belgium, Jillian Clark of Worcester, and Elizabeth and Elena Michalski of Longmont, Colo.; four sisters, Mary Naples of East Worcester, Otillie Ferrara of Oneonta, Elizabeth Michaud of Cortland and Rosalie Ryan of Owego; two brothers, Mike Muehl of Oneonta and Jacob Muehl of Wocester; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, George, on Sept. 5, 1990, and her two brothers, Martin and Anton (Tony) Muehl.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester. There will be a recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Worcester, with the Rev. Edward Golding as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Katie to the Worcester Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 191, Worcester, N.Y. or the Worcester Historical Society, P.O. Box 186, Worcester, N.Y. 12197.
Funeral arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 115 Main St., Worcester.
Patricia Buteau
WALTON — Patricia Kealey Buteau of Nichols Road, Walton, died Monday evening, Aug. 2, 1999, at her home.
She was born in Hoboken, N.J., to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Kealey.
She married David R. Buteau in Newport, Vt., on June 21, 1952, who survives her.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Walton, a partner with her husband and daughter in Buteau Motor Corp., a longtime trustee of Walton Cemetery Association and a member of the Auxiliary of Truman C. Tobey American Legion Post. No. 32 in Walton.
Patricia is survived by her husband, David R. Buteau of Walton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katie and John Buteau-Barringer of Walton and Denice and Russ Buteau-Wacha of Walton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Peter A. and Amy Buteau of Ossining, Daniel K. and Cindy Buteau of Deposit and James J. Buteau of Walton; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Henry Postert of Bandera, Texas, and Mary and Eugene Seguin of Carson City, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, David R. Buteau Jr., on Nov. 27, 1986.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be offered by the Rev. Joseph Benintende. Burial will be in Walton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Buteau family home on Nichols Road, off East Brook Road, Walton, on Thursday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Patricia K. Buteau to: Walton Cemetery Association Building Fund, R.R. 1 Box 122A, Walton, N.Y. 13856.
Arrangements are by the Lyon Bros.-Way Inc. Funeral Home, corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton.
Patricia Buteau
WALTON — Patricia Kealey Buteau of Nichols Road, Walton, died Monday evening, Aug. 2, 1999, at her home.
She was born in Hoboken, N.J., to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Kealey.
She married David R. Buteau in Newport, Vt., on June 21, 1952, who survives her.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Walton, a partner with her husband and daughter in Buteau Motor Corp., a longtime trustee of Walton Cemetery Association and a member of the Auxiliary of Truman C. Tobey American Legion Post. No. 32 in Walton.
Patricia is survived by her husband, David R. Buteau of Walton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Katie Buteau-Barringer and her husband, John, of Walton and Denice Buteau-Wacha and her husband, Russ, of Walton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Peter A. and Amy Buteau of Ossining, Daniel K. and Cindy Buteau of Deposit and James J. Buteau of Walton; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Henry Postert of Bandera, Texas, and Mary and Eugene Seguin of Carson City, Nev.; and also several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, David R. Buteau Jr., on Nov. 27, 1986.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be offered by the Rev. Joseph Benintende. Burial will be in Walton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Buteau family home on Nichols Road, off East Brook Road, Walton, on Thursday evening, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Patricia K. Buteau to: Walton Cemetery Association Building Fund, R.R. 1 Box 122A, Walton, N.Y. 13856.
Arrangements are by the Lyon Bros.-Way Inc. Funeral Home, corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton.
Barbara Zimmerman
WALTON — Barbara J. Zimmerman, 67, of 28 Burton Street, Walton, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at her home after an extended illness.
She was born on Aug. 19, 1931, in Pepacton, to Douglas and Blanche (Mallery) Scudder.
She married Harold Zimmerman in 1952, in Downsville, who survives.
She was a member of the Plymouth Community Church, Walton, a retired employee of Breakstone's in Walton, a homemaker, an avid bowler, gardener and loved to play golf.
She is surived by her husband, Harold Zimmerman of Walton; four children and families, Tim Zimmerman of Orlando, Fla., Ricky Zimmerman of Walton, Wayne and Michelle Zimmerman of Treadwell and Debra and Brian Neale of Walton; seven grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Lynn Scudder of Maryland; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Albert Bouw of Roscoe and Dorothy and Hank Closs of Walton; also several nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Olive Breon of Bradenton, Fla.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Plymouth Community Church, Walton, with the Rev. Joseph Bokel, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Walton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 or Plymouth Community Church, Walton/Franklin Road, Walton, N.Y. 13856.
Funeral arrangements are by Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc., Funeral Home, corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton.
Mary A. Stewart
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Mary Almena Perkins Stewart, 89, West Lake Road, Richfield Springs, died June 26, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Peggy Stewart, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
She was born Nov. 17, 1909, in the town of Otsego, a daughter of Ralph and Flora Perkins.
She was a graduate of Schuyler Lake School, and received degrees in teaching and library science at the State University at Albany. After graduation she taught school at Hartwick, Gilboa, Gilbertsville and Edmeston.
She married John A. Stewart, an Army officer, Nov. 8, 1940, They traveled extensively during Col. Stewart's military career, and, after retirement, lived in both Daytona Beach, Fla., and Richfield Springs.
She was a past member of Eastern Star, the Canadarago Lake Improvement Association and the Lantana Garden Club of Daytona Beach.
Surviving are her son, David Stewart of New Cumberland, Pa.; and a daughter, Peggy Stewart of Daytona Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Katherine Perkins of West Lake Road, Richfield Springs.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Schuyler Lake Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Richfield Springs Library.
Mary E. Howard
TULSA, Okla. — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Howard, 97, of Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, in Tulsa, Okla.
She was born July 27, 1902, in Hobart, N.Y., the daughter of James and Bertha (Peck) Miller.
She married Glenn Westphal Howard on Nov. 28, 1920, in Stamford, N.Y. He died July 6, 1969.
Mary had been a homemaker and seamstress in her own home.
Mary is survived by three daughters, Marion B. Kohinke of Johnstown, N.Y., Virginia A. Hartwell of Elbridge, N.Y., and Gloria E. Lord of Tulsa, Okla.; one son, Paul G. Howard of Pacifica, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Albert and Frederick Miller.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, with the Rev. Tony Hipes, pastor of the Bainbridge United Methodist Church, Bainbridge, officiating.
There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Matthew T. McMullen
COLONIE — Matthew T. McMullen, 20, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany.
He was born in Albany. He spent most of his life in Guilderland and lived in Colonie. He was a student. He was a 1997 graduate of Guilderland High School and atttended Mohawk Valley Community College and Hudson Valley Community College.
He was a member for many years of the Guilderland Youth Soccer Program, was formerly a member of Northeast Taekwondo and had earned his black belt in Taekwondo. He was a member of Guildlerland High School Soccer Team, its bowling team. He was on the bowling teams at M.V.C.C. and H.V.C.C. and has bowled two 300 games. He was also an avid photographer. He was a member of the Town and Country Semi Classic League.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Patricia Sanford of Colonie; father, Timothy McMullen of Clifton Park; sister, Michelle McMullen of Delmar; stepfather, Jim Erno of Colonie; stepmother, Deborah McMullen of Clifton Park; maternal grandmother, Lois Sanford of Davenport; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Helen McMullen of Davenport.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike, Guilderland. Calling hours will be held Saturday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be Monday, 4 p.m., Davenport Cemeterey, Davenport.
Memorial donations may be made to the Guilderland Youth Soccer Program, care of the town of Guilderland, P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, N.Y. 12084.
Julia T. Wesner
SIDNEY — Julia T. Wesner, 84, of Sidney, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at The Hospital, Sidney.
She was born to the late Joseph T. and Nellie (Arnold) Dean on Oct. 1, 1914, in Brooklyn.
Julia married Lawrence Wesner Sr. on July 27, 1935, in Brooklyn.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Phelps Hose Co. and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sidney.
Julia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Wesner Sr. of Sidney; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Laura Wesner of Rochester, Lawrence and Martha Wesner Jr. of Sidney and John Wesner of Endicott; two sisters, Nora Zangrilla of Brooklyn and Catherine Carlucci of Horsham, Pa.; five grandchildren, Penny Russello, Richard Wesner Jr. and Ericka, Matthias, and Sarah Wesner; one great-grandchild, Samantha Russello; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at Sacred Heart Church, Liberty Street, Sidney, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Gordon Polenz, pastor, officiating.
Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, from 7 to 9 p.m. at C.H. Landers Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc., Sidney.
Calvin Lewis Behnke
ONEONTA — Calvin Lewis Behnke, 65, of 683 Chamberlin Hill Road, Oneonta, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, of a heart attack.
He was born in Middletown, on Feb. 1, 1934, the son of Joseph and Edna (Baker) Behnke.
Calvin was a local dairy farmer all his life. He was very active in farm organizations for years. He helped establish the Roland B. Hill Indian Archeological Museum in Otego and was president of the board of directors for over 20 years. He was always interested in the Boy Scouts and was a Cub Master for many years and also a committeeman until recently. His great loves were family, friends, farming and archeology.
Cal is survived by his wife, Roberta Parsons Behnke, who were married Dec. 14, 1952, in the Otego United Methodist Church, where Cal was a member; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Kitty Behnke of Sidney and Robert and Althea Behnke of Otego; three daughters and a son-in-law, Carol and Douglas Bliss of Otego, Irene Behnke of Fairfield, Calif. and Linda Donnell of New Lisbon; one brother and sister-in-law, Edson and Dawn Behnke of Bloomsburg, Pa.; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Neal Reuter of Las Vegas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Wilma Parsons of Bainbridge. Also survived by seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Leland Behnke of Highland and a sister, Phyllis Ferguson of Warwick.
At Cal's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. He will be cremated and his ashes kept at the family farm, where the family will have a prayer service at their convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Roland B Hill Museum, 683 Chamberlain Hill Road, Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 in his memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Mildred E. Mills
NEW BERLIN — Mildred E. Mills, 81, of New Berlin and formerly of Bainbridge and Belvidere, N.J., passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin.
She was born to the late William Joseph and Florence B. (Martin) Truesdell on April 8, 1918, in Newark, N.J.
Mildred married Harold Reiche, who predeceased her on Dec. 8, 1961. Mildred married Austin M. Mills; he predeceased her in 1971.
She was employed as a clerk at Selective Risk Insurance Co. in Branchville, N.J., when Mildred retired she moved to Belvidere, N.J., where she was very active in senior citizen activities, and is survived by many friends. Mildred moved to Bainbridge and resided there for three years. There she attended the First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge.
Mildred is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy and Barry Rusweiler of Bainbridge and Suzanne Seiler of Cream Ridge, N.J.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emily and Carl Macdonald of Florida and Claire and Robert Nicholas of Florida; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Pauline Truesdell of Bricktown, N.J.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a brother, George Truesdell; sister, Dorothy Gordon; and grandson, George Rusweiler.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, at 2 p.m. Friends may call Monday, Aug. 9, from noon until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Inc., Sidney.
Matthew T. McMullen
COLONIE — Matthew T. McMullen, 20, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at the Albany Medical Center, Albany.
He was born in Albany. He spent most of his life in Guilderland and lived in Colonie. He was a student. He was a 1997 graduate of Guilderland High School and atttended Mohawk Valley Community College and Hudson Valley Community College.
He was a member for many years of the Guilderland Youth Soccer Program, was formerly a member of Northeast Taekwondo and had earned his black belt in Taekwondo. He was a member of Guilderland High School soccer team and its bowling team. He was on the bowling teams at M.V.C.C. and H.V.C.C. and has bowled two 300 games. He was also an avid photographer. He was a member of the Town and Country Semi Classic League.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Patricia Sanford of Colonie; father, Timothy McMullen of Clifton Park; sister, Michelle McMullen of Delmar; stepfather, Jim Erno of Colonie; stepmother, Deborah McMullen of Clifton Park; maternal grandmother, Lois Sanford of Davenport; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Helen McMullen of Davenport.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike, Guilderland. Calling hours will be held Saturday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be Monday, 4 p.m., Davenport Cemetery, Davenport.
Memorial donations may be made to the Guilderland Youth Soccer Program, care of the Town of Guilderland, P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, N.Y. 12084.
Raymond G. Becker
JEFFERSON — Raymond G. Becker, 84, of Summit Road, Jefferson, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.
He was born Feb. 8, 1915, in Orange, N.J., where he attended prep school.
Raymond was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II and served in the European Theater. He was a primary advertising photography model for many major agencies in New York City. During his professional career in the 1960s, he was employed as "The Marlboro Man."
Raymond and his lifelong companion, Andrew W. Wingate, owned and operated two Inns in Shelburne, Vt., before retiring to Jefferson in 1968. For a time he was a town justice for the town of Jefferson and also assisted his friend Andrew in the operation of the Stamford Inn.
He is survived by devoted friends and the family of Andrew Wingate.
A funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999, at the Sacred Heart Church, Stamford, with the Rev. Joseph Cebula presiding.
There will be no formal calling hours.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rayond's memory to the Sacred Heart Church, 27 Harper St., Stamford, N.Y. 12167.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford and Grand Gorge.
