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James L. Cronk
BLOOMVILLE — James L. Cronk, 57, of Main Street, Bloomville died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Albany.
Jim was born Aug. 22, 1942, in Grand Gorge, the son of Eugene and Doris (Myers) Cronk.
Jim graduated as valedictorian of his Class in 1960 from the Roxbury Central School.
He was a veteran of four years and 10 months in the United States Marines, and was involved in the Bay of the Pigs conflict in Santo Domingo.
Jim was a licensed bowling lanes inspector and was currently in charge of maintenance at Holiday Lanes in Oneonta. He had previously worked in maintenance at Vasta's Miracle Lanes at Stamford and for the Penn Quality Veal Plant at Bloomville.
Jim was a life member of the Ralph S. Ives Jr. American Legion Post #1785 at Roxbury and a life member of the Lt. Harry Pruden Jr. V.F.W. Post #6292 at Stamford. He was an avid bowler and bowled two 300 games during his career as a bowler. He was president of the Oneonta Bowling Association.
Jim is survived by his mother, Doris Cronk of Roxbury; sons, Eugene A. Cronk of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Jay and Timothy Tweedie of Walton, and Mark Tweedie of Montana; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Sarah Cronk of Roxbury; a niece, Antha Cronk of Roxbury; nephews, Doug and Bob Cronk of Grand Gorge, Jeremy Cronk of Norfolk, Va. and Eugene W. Cronk of Roxbury; aunts and uncles, Betty and John Blodgett of Delhi, and Richard Myers of Oneonta.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at the Hall Funeral Home, 142 West Main St., Stamford, with the Rev. Richard Dykstra, pastor of the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, Roxbury, officiating. Full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Roxbury Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jim's memory to the Ralph S. Ives Jr. American Legion Post, Roxbury, N.Y. 12474.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford and Grand Gorge.
Robert M. Miller Jr.
DELHI — Robert M. Miller Jr., 72, of Delhi died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1927, in New York City, the son of Robert M. and Etta (Schneider) Miller.
A son, Scott Miller of South Salem; a daughter, Leslie Miller Zimmer of Milton, Mass.; and four grandchildren survive Mr. Miller.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. In 1987, he came to Delhi and was a teacher at the State University College of Technology at Delhi.
At his request, cremation will take place. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Clara M. Sisson
OTEGO — Clara M. Sisson, 81, of Otego died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born July 29, 1918, in Susquehanna, Pa., the daughter of William and Rose (DeMitro) Chamberlain.
She was married to Edwin B. Sisson on Aug. 28, 1941, in the town of Maryland. Mr. Sisson died Oct. 28, 1999.
Mrs. Sisson was a former resident of the town of Unadilla, where she and her late husband owned and operated a dairy farm on Sisson Hill Road until 1970, when they relocated to Otego. From 1970-1988, she assisted her husband as caretakers of the Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
She was a member of the Otego Baptist Church and president of the Ladies Mission Circle, and the Otego Senior Citizens.
Clara is survived by her son, Edwin L. Sisson of New Haven, Conn.; a brother, James T. Chamberlain of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Sharon Chamberlain of Ballston Spa; two grandchildren, Jennifer J. Sisson and Edwin N. Sisson; four nieces; four nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a son, Harry J. Sisson; two brothers, Walter H. and Leonard Chamberlain; and a sister, Hazel Turol.
Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at the Otego Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alan C. Hatch, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be later in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
Friends may call at the Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m., when the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Otego Baptist Church S.O.C.
Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla.
Irving H. Tyler Jr.
COHOES — Irving H. Tyler Jr., 71, of Cohoes and formerly of Roxbury, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at his residence.
He was born March 22, 1928, in Roxbury, the son of Irving H. Tyler Sr. and Emma Cantwell.
He was single. He was in the Army during the Korean Conflict, 1951-1953.
He was retired from cooking and baking for several area restaurants.
He moved from Roxbury to Cohoes in 1994.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 0476.
Irving is survived by one brother, Gilbert Tyler of Canastota; three sisters, Belva Kuhl of Oriskany, Jean Mitchell of Elbridge, and Phyllis Anderson of Fonda; also by nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted in the spring at a time and date to be selected by the family.
Burial will be in the Roxbury Cemetery, Roxbury.
Arrangements are by the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Ormonde Durham
VANHORNESVILLE — Ormonde Durham Jr. affectionately known as "Pops" to family, friends and others died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at 4:45 p.m. after a very brief illness.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; sons, Art, Lance, Ronald and daughter, Virginia; as well as 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also has two brothers, Arthur and Randolph; as well as two sisters, Carmen and Eileen; and numerous extended family.
Pops was a resident of VanHornesville, for the past 12 years and of Montclair, N.J., for the prior 66 years.
He had just turned 78 on Jan. 14, 2000.
He married Dolores (Dee) Cannon on Oct. 6, 1942, and shortly there after was drafted into the army. He served in combat in Italy and did not see his daughter, Ginger, until he returned home after World War II.
Upon returning from service Pops settled again in Montclair, N.J., where his wife, daughter and relatives all still live. Pops, then known as Pete, (Ormonde was also his Dad's name so an alternate had to be found) was employed as an auto repair mechanic. During this time the three sons mentioned above were born; the first was named Ormonde-George (but became known as Artie or Art due to Ormonde Sr.'s local presence), then Edwin-Lance (who became Lance) and finally Ronald (or Ronnie by then apparently Pete and Dee had run out of middle names).
Pops/Pete also went into business for himself as auto body and fender man in the early fifties when black-owned businesses and funding for them were even rarer than they are today. Pete pretty much worked in auto repair for several years before switching careers and becoming a roofer. Pete lived and worked in Montclair, N.J., was well-known, well-respected and most of all, well-liked by all who knew him. He remained in Montclair in roofing until he retired.
Upon retirement, Pete, who was now known as Pops, moved from Montclair, N.J., his lifelong home to VanHornesville, near where his son has a manufacturing business. Pops soon started a second career working in his son's small business Opto Generic Devices Inc. (OGD).
Although Pop's worked outdoors most of his life he adapted well to the electronics manufacturing environment and soon became an integral part of OGD's operations. In fact, though he worked in sub-assembly Pops had the title and position of "general manager" he generally managed whatever he wanted and when-if he wanted.
However Pops would like to be most remembered as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was baptized in 1979, and was a member of the Montclair, N.J., congregation and then the Fort Plain congregation. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses Pop's has the firm hope of life in the new world earthly paradise Jesus Christ promised in the Lord's Prayer. The kingdom promised by Jehovah God and his son Jesus gives Pop's family and friends the hope of seeing him again in good health and humor.
We will all miss him but know he is now at rest and in peace but very much alive in our minds and hearts but most of all Jehovah God's memory.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Fort Plain Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 165 West Grand St., (Route 5S, Palatine Bridge). The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m., at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego St., Canajoharie.
Samuel E. Bice
SOUTH EDMESTON — Samuel E. Bice, 74, of South Edmeston, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown with his family by his side.
He was born Oct. 21, 1925, in South Edmeston, the son of Eugene and Flora M. (Wilcox) Bice.
He married Dorothy M. DeRose in May 1951 at the West Edmeston Baptist Church.
Samuel was a hard working man, he owned a dairy farm for 18 years, worked in a saw mill, and before his retirement he had worked in the Highway Department for the town of Columbus for 23 years. He had a strong love for his family and he was always willing to lend a hand to any neighbor in need. Working on small engines gave him a special joy.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Jim Healy; his grandson and spouse, Michael and Amy Bice, and grandson and fiancee, Jay Bice and Lisa Coolie; his special niece and husband, Mary Jane and Norman Winton; and their two sons, Raymond A. Winton and his fiancee, Rena Lun, and her son, Jeremy Lun; and Kavin E. Winton and his wife, Mary Lou; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Steven Bice; his sister, Norma Roy; and his brother, Royce Bice.
He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Perkins; and his brother, Douglas Bice.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, with the Rev. Steve Reese officiating. Calling hours are Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the spring.
Arrangements are by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Jennie Yerman
WORCESTER — Jennie Yerman, 91, formerly of Worcester and recently a resident at Tender Care Adult Home in Westford, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born May 7, 1908, in Austria-Hungary.
She married Peter Yerman on April 23, 1932, at St. Cycil's Catholic Church in New York City. He predeceased her Aug. 27, 1975.
Mrs. Yerman was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester and the Alter Rosary Society.
Mrs. Yerman is survived by a half sister, Frances Mole of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Jacob Mravlja.
She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, Worcester. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Worcester, with the Rev. Edward Golding as the celebrant.
Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Worcester, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in loving memory of Mrs. Yerman to the St. Joseph's Building Fund, Main Street, Worcester, N.Y. 12197 or the Schenevus-Maryland Emergency Squad, 105 County Highway 34, Schenevus, N.Y. 12155.
Funeral arrangements are by E.J. Skinner Co., 115 Main St., Worcester.
Irene O. Tucker
UNADILLA — Irene O. Tucker, 72, of Unadilla, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at The Hospital, Sidney.
She was born Aug. 24, 1927, in the town of Colchester, the daughter of Howard and Shirley (Miller) McDonald.
She was married to Clinton E. Tucker on Dec. 27, 1960, in Unadilla.
For 20 years, she owned and operated a plaster and ceramics business in Gilbert, Ariz. In 1995, she and her husband returned to the Sidney-Unadilla area.
Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Clinton E. Tucker Sr.; three sons, Rex Codington of Amsterdam, Thomas Codington of Mesa, Ariz., and Clinton E. Tucker Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three daughters, Connie M. Lutz of Albany, Debra Dixson of Spokane, Wash., and Laurie Rodriquez of Gilbert, Ariz.; a sister, Barbara Ramsey of Apache Junction, Ariz.; two brothers, Bill McDonald of Bainbridge and Olin McDonald of Schenectady; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at the Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla, with the Rev. R. Michael Amos, pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Unadilla, officiating.
Burial will be later in Paige Cemetery, Downsville.
There will be no calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home, Unadilla.
David McDonald
NORWICH — David W. McDonald Sr., 93, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born to the late James and Annie (George) MacDonald on Aug. 13, 1906, in Queens.
David married Erma Lois Scott on Sept. 17, 1933, in Sidney. She predeceased him on Jan. 26, 1983.
He was an electrician, working for Harry Lewis, Wadsworths and Dutch Bidwell. David retired the Mirabito Fuel Group.
He was also a member of the Sidney Rod and Gun Club.
David is survived by his son, David W. MacDonald of Mount Upton; daughter, Erma Scott-MacDonald of Flemington, N.J.; sister, Geneviveve Kearney of Apache Junction, Ariz.; son-in-law, Dr. Ronald Ryan of Palos Verde Estate, Calif.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sidney Fire Department or the Sidney Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc., Sidney.
Dorothy A. VanCott
VOORHEESVILLE — Dorothy A. VanCott, 79, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar.
Dorothy was the widow of the late Willis VanCott.
Born in West Winfield, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Frances McCredy.
Dorothy moved to Voorheesville 35 years ago. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Guilderland.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Ross, and her husband, James, of Thornton, Pa.; her granddaughters, Meredith and Dana Ross; and her sister, Janice Maine of Springfield Center.
Funeral services were held at the Berean Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 14, 2000. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Berean Baptist Church, 220 Main St., Guilderland Center, N.Y. 12805.
Arrangements were by the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, 9 Voorheesville Ave., Voorheesville.
