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Marjorie I. Russell
BOVINA CENTER — Marjorie I. Russell, 81, of Bovina Center, longtime proprietor of Russell's General Store, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at her home after a long illness.
She was born April 29, 1918, in Bovina Center, the daughter of Cecil H. and Isabell (Irvine) Russell.
A 1936 graduate of Delaware Academy, Delhi, she received her formal education at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, graduating in 1940.
She never married and taught school in Ohio for two years. Subsequentlyl, she joined her parents in the operation of the family store in Bovina Center in 1942.
A focal point in the community, the Russells' store was the subject of a feature article in The Daily Star several years ago.
Marjorie continued to run the store after her parents' death until ill health forced her to retire in November 1997.
Ann Morris, a longtime close friend, remembers Miss Russell as a great source of news without a tinge of gossip: "If you wanted to know the weather forecast or what was going on in Bovina, you needed only to stop at the store for the latest updates. Marjorie gave you the facts but she never passed judgment."
Regarding Miss Russell's reluctance to open the store on Sundays, a cousin, Allyn Russell comments, "Marjorie was not a negative legalist on the subject. Sunday was a day of rest for all and a day to take short trips to local points of interest and area restaurants. She was like an unofficial mayor of Bovina. Wherever Marjorie went she represented the town, always in a positive light."
Miss Russell was a lifelong member of the Bovina United Presbyterian Church, actively involved in the Bovina Historical Society, a friend to all and a treasured member of the community.
Surviving are several cousins, including Allyn and wife, Betty Russell, of Concord, Mass., and Lawrence and wife, Georgia Russell, of Schenevus and Eleanor I. Volante of Delhi.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday at their convenience at the Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the Bovina United Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Edward McNulty. Burial will be in the Bovina Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bovina Historical Society or Bovina Emergency Squad, Bovina Center, 13740.
Arrangements are entrusted to Robert A. Peet, Delhi.
Bonny R. Bedford
FRANKLIN — Bonny R. Bedford, 17, of Franklin, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Guam on March 8, 1982, the daughter of Donald W. and Teresa (Miller) Bedford Jr.
Bonny was a 12th-grade student in the Franklin Central School, along with working part time at Eckerd Drugs on Chestnut Street in Oneonta.
She was very active in school activities, such as the Drama Club, business manager for Liberani (the school yearbook), the chorus, and the select ensemble.
She was also a cheerleader, a member of the color guard, and a scorekeeper for soccer and basketball.
Bonny especially enjoyed photography, collecting blue glass, and Tweety.
She planned to attend the State University College at Purchase in the fall, where she was going to major in psychology.
Bonny is survived by her mother, Teresa J. Bedford of Milford; two sisters and a brother, Jennifer E. Bedford and her fiance, Ryan R. McNeilly, of Franklin Karly C. Franck of Franklin and Donald W. Bedford III of Endicott; her maternal grandparents, Bob and Mae Miller of Franklin and Henry and Dorothy Closs of Walton; her paternal grandparents, Don and Grace Bedford of Seffner, Fla. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, along with her boyfriend, Andrew Ross of Franklin.
She was predeceased by her father, Donald W. Bedford Jr. in 1987.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in a time of remembrance on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a special fund to be established at the Franklin Central School in her memory.
Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.
Richard L. Cowles
COOPERSTOWN — Richard L. (Dick) Cowles, 69, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at his home.
He was born on April 20, 1930, in Morristown, N.J., a son of Frank L. and Margaret Mary (Houze) Cowles.
When Dick was a youth, he and his family moved to Cooperstown, where he graduated from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1947.
Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Air Force. Then, after receiving a degree in agricultural economics from Cornell University, he attended George Washington University, where he received his master's degree in public policy.
For twenty years Dick was employed as an analyst for the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. Upon his retirement, he returned to Cooperstown and worked for the Department of State in Albany for a year and a half.
Dick was an active member of the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128 in Cooperstown.
He is survived by one son, Dean T. Cowles of Fairfax, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kerry and Lawrence Blomquist of Melrose, Mass., and Erin K. Cowles and Mark Scaparo of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Brett Blomquist, JohnHenry Blomquist and Hannah Scaparo; one brother, Frank J. (Ped) Cowles and his wife, Barbara, of Pittsford, Vt.; one sister-in-law, Joyce Cowles; one brother-in-law, Andrew Planeta; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one brother, Jack F. Cowles, and one sister, Betty Planeta.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, with Fr. John R. Roos, pastor of St. Mary's Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Cooperstown, officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will take place at a later date in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m., when Dick's family will be in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial donations may be made to the Cooperstown Veterans Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Claudine Sabedra
ONEONTA — Claudine Sabedra, 62, of Oneonta, passed away at her home, Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, after a lengthy illness.
Claudine was born in Laurens on Oct. 30, 1937, daughter of Alton and Grace (Basturch) Sperry.
Claudine was a lifelong resident of this area and employed by Loblaws and P & C for 43 years.
Claudine is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Amiela Sabedra of Harbor City, Calif.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Bonny and Russell Simonds of Otego, Mrs. Stephanie and Robert Lutz of Oneonta and Mrs. Wendy and Gary McMullen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Edith (Martin) Delello of Oneonta, Mrs. Neva Eccleston of Norwich, Mrs. Louise (Robert) Peebles of Oneonta, Mrs. Agnes (Leo) Rous of Otego, Russell Sperry and his wife, Christina, of Otego, Roger Sperry and Darla Joslyn of Oneonta and Donald Sperry of Cooperstown; 11 grandchildren, Shannon O'Donnell, Cheyenne Sabedra, Shana Sabedra, Corey Underwood, Scott Simonds, Nate Underwood, Sarah Lutz, Danielle McMullen, Josh Sabedra, Jim Simonds and Nick Lutz; three great-grandchildren, Elisha Sabedra, Amanda O'Donnell and Noah O'Donnell; and her beloved dog, Daisy; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and her former husband, Peter F. Sabedra.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, with the Rev. John Dawson, Catskill Area Hospice chaplain, officiating.
There will be no calling hours. The family will receive friends at the Oneonta YMCA, where a reception will be held immediately following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Kenneth Nash
MORRIS — Kenneth Nash, 87, formerly of Morris and Taylor, Pa., died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin, following an illness.
His wife, the former Ellen Powell, died in October 1994. The couple had been married for 52 years.
He was born in Taylor, Pa., and was the son of the late James and Jenny (Thomas) Nash.
He was formerly of Taylor, Pa., and was a member of the United Baptist Church in Taylor.
During his employment he had worked as a supervisor of the air craft assembly production for the Kaiser Industries, Air Craft Division. He had also worked as a quality assurance engineer for General Electric Research and Development, Missile and Space Vehicle Division.
He had authored a book for the establishment of quality control and test inspection planning.
Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Nash Decker of Morris; a granddaughter, Veronica Owles of Miami, Fla.; a grandson, Robert Owles of Jamestown; and twin great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Koryn.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Carl and George, and three sisters, Dorothy Nash, Jean Walter and Marion Jones.
The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, Sunshine Fund, 1 Terrace Heights, New Berlin, N.Y. 13411.
Arrangements are by the Jacob Davis Funeral Home of 422 S. Main St., Taylor, Pa.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home.
Kenneth A. Morell
JEFFERSON — Kenneth Avery Morell, 63, a resident of the Robinson Terrace Nursing Home, Stamford, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 26, 1936, in Worcester, the son of Avery and Margaret (Kniffen) Morell.
Mr. Morell moved to Jefferson in 1974.
He worked on an assembly line at Royal Oak in Grand Gorge, for 27 years; retiring in May 1997.
He attended the Worcester Central School.
Mr. Morell is survived by four brothers, Thomas and his wife, Kay Morell, of Jefferson, Roy Morell of Worcester, Robert Morell of Worcester and Arthur and his wife, Alice Morell, of East Worcester; one sister, Bertha Stannard Cooper and her husband, John, of Jefferson; many nieces, nephews and cousins; one aunt, Dorothy Joyce of Florida; and one uncle, Arthur Morell of Schenevus.
He was predeceased by a sister, Martha Smith.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 115 Main St., Worcester, with the Rev. Joyce Allen, pastor of the Worcester and East Worcester United Methodist Churches, officiating.
At Mr. Morell's request he will be cremated after the funeral service. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Calling hours will be Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Contributions may be made in loving memory of Mr. Morell to the Jefferson Fire Department, Town Square, Jefferson, N.Y. 12093.
Funeral arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, 115 Main St., Worcester.
Esther Lena Polli
GRAND GORGE — Esther Lena Polli, 84, of Grand Gorge, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born June 4, 1915, in Gilboa, the daughter of Watson Hyatt and Pearl DuBois.
Her first marriage was to Theodore Rion, he died July 2, 1941, and her second marriage was to Guido Polli of Prattsville on Nov. 18, 1946, he died June 30, 1977.
She worked for the Gerstenzang family in Grand Gorge. She was a baby sitter for families in the community. She was a lifelong area resident.
She was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Grand Gorge.
She enjoyed gardening and church activities.
Esther is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Rockwell of Green River, Wyo., and Darlyn J. Polli of Grand Gorge; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gertrude Davis, Gloria LaTourette and Phyllis Beers; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Grand Gorge, with the Rev. Lawrence Major officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Sherman. Burial will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Prattsville. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Contributions may be made in memory of Esther Polli to the memorial fund of the Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Funeral arrangements are by the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Enrico LaGuardia
SIDNEY — Mr. Enrico D. LaGuardia, 84, of Sidney, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R.I., after a long illness.
He was born on July 10, 1915, in Leesville, one of 14 children of Donato and Marguerite (Cornell) LaGuardia.
In 1936, he married Leta M. Milks, she predeceased him in 1997.
Mr. LaGuardia attended Sharon Springs Schools and Ithaca College.
He was the supervisor of general accounting for the Bendix Corp. for many years, retiring in 1977.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Sidney and a resident of Metacom Manor in Bristol, R.I., for the past year.
Mr. LaGuardia is survived by three daughters, Patricia LaGuardia of Amsterdam, Michele LaGuardia Sharpe of Bristol, R.I., and Cheryl LaGuardia of Newton, Mass.; a son, Ronald LaGuardia of Moorpark, Calif.; two grandsons, Mark and Andrew; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service and internment in Sharon Springs Cemetery are planned for May 2000.
Contributions in Mr. LaGuardia's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, N.Y., 10019, or to the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs, Route 5S and Noeltner Road, Auriesville, N.Y. 12016.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, N.Y.; 264-8141.
Iva H. Montgomery
AFTON — Iva H. Montgomery, 90, of Afton, (formerly of Terrace Heights, New Berlin), died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Afton.
She was born April 15, 1909, in Pittsfield, the daughter of Jesse and Florence (Follett) Holden.
She married Peter Montgomery on July 7, 1926, in Mount Upton. Shortly after marrying they moved to Wisconsin, where they spent their married life. Peter died April 1983.
She was employed for many years at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, Wis.
Iva is survived by one niece, Eve H. Hill of Afton, where she had made her home since June 1999; two nephews, Adrian and Esther Harrington of Honesdale, Pa., and Maurice Ashley of Walden. She is also survived by several cousins, great-nieces and nephews and many special friends both in New York state and the Wisconsin area.
She was predeceased by her parents, five sisters and two brothers.
A memorial service is planned for early May.
Interment will be held in the Windfall Cemetery, Granton, Wis.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, N.Y. 13815.
Arrangements are by Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin.
Walter Trowbridge
OTEGO — Walter J. Trowbridge, 79 years, of Otego, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Mount Vision, the son of Deyo and Nellie Trowbridge.
Walter and his wife, Donna, were married on Oct. 17, 1982, in Davenport.
Walter will be remembered for his sense of humor and his compassion for others. He was a member of the Otego Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, 2000, at 6 p.m. at the Otego Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alan Hatch, pastor of the Otego Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the spring in the Mount Vision Cemetery, Mount Vision.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Otego Baptist Church, Main Street, Otego, N.Y. 13825 in loving memory of Walter J. Trowbridge.
