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Guy H. Beam
FORT PLAIN — Mr. Guy H. Beam, 84, of Fort Plain, passed away Monday, July 1, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Appalachian on Nov. 18, 1917, the son of Davis and Blanche (Ostrander) Beam.
Guy married his wife, Myra on April 14, 1943, in Amsterdam.
Guy was a farmer for 50 years. He was also a bus driver for Canajoharie and Fort Plain schools. Mr. Beam had a small business, Beam's Sharpening Service for 16 years.
He was a member of the Grandview Baptist Church, and often played Santa Claus for the town of Minden and Fort Plain School.
Survivors include his wife, Myra L. Beam of Fort Plain; seven children, Evelyn Swank of Fort Plain, Elsie Rocklin of Sprakers, Paul Beam of Sprakers, Kathryn Carpenter of Sprakers, Guy M. Beam of Richfield Springs, Laura Hudbert of Salisbury Center, Jeffery Beam of Fort Plain; and 24 grandchildren of which two are predeceased; 38 great-grandchildren of which three are predeceased; his three sisters, Evelyn Lawson, Dorothy Brown, and Norma Welty; and two sisters-in-law, Hazel Beam of Florida and Dawn Beam of Greene.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2002, in the Grandview Baptist Church, Fort Plain, with the Rev. Carl Hawver officiating. Burial will follow the service at Canajoharie Falls Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2002, at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Anne Marie Ryan
WALTON — Anne Marie Ryan of Walton died on July 2, 2002, at her home. She was 68.
Mrs. Ryan was an accountant for the Delaware County A.R.C.
She was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Olean, to Francis P. and C. Paula Nevins Flynn.
On Aug. 27, 1955, she married Paul Ryan in Olean.
Mrs. Ryan has lived in Walton for 29 years. Before that, she lived in Silver Creek.
Mrs. Ryan is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Patricia (James) Dalpiaz, Christopher (Tina) Ryan, Kathleen Ryan, Paula O'Brien and Judith (Patrick) Moore. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Mary Jane Ryan.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at Lyon Bros.-Way Inc., corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton. Service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Benton Avenue, Walton. Please call 865-5114 for service information.
Interment will be in the Walton Cemetery.
Donations in her name to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 would be appreciated.
Mikayla and Mya Goodchild
MARGARETVILLE — Twin daughters of Jack William Goodchild and Becky Peters died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
Funeral and committal services for Mikayla Rose Goodchild and Mya Elizabeth Goodchild will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2002, at the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville, with the Rev. S. Hayden Walsh officiating.
There will be visitation at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday.
Burial will be in Shavertown Cemetery, Andes.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville.
Gino Ganio Sr.
MOUNT VISION — A memorial service to remember Gino Ganio Sr., who passed away earlier this year on Feb. 11, 2002, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2002, at the home of James Ganio, county Route 11 in Mount Vision.
Kenneth Chichester
STAMFORD — Kenneth A. Chichester, 81, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 1, 2002, after a long struggle with poor health.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1920, in Hauversville, the oldest son of Cleo and Emily (Lewis) Chichester.
Ken graduated from Middleburgh Central School, Class of 1941, and attended the State University College at Fredonia, majoring in music. He took courses at Cornell University and the State University College at Oneonta.
He met his wife, Christina Strong, the first day of college.
He enlisted in the Army Air Force, transferred to the 513th Air Force Band, stationed at Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss., where he and Chris were married Oct. 31, 1943, and would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He saw service in England and was discharged in 1946.
Ken has held various types of work, from New York State apiary inspector, to DHI milk inspector, to dairy, horse and cauliflower farming, as distributor at Scintilla, and, lastly, bus driver at Stamford Central School for 30 years where he also served as a substitute teacher, "gofer" for his wife, and friend and defender of all "his kids."
Ken was choir director in every village or city where he and his family lived: in First Baptist Church, Biloxi, then Middleburgh, Otego and Stamford United Methodist Churches.
He was choir director in Stamford for 39 years until failing health made it impossible.
He had led the Area Ecumenical Choir for at least 15 years, giving Cantatas at Christmas and Easter gathering those who loved to sing or play an instrument from the area communities. He also began the U.M. Handbell Choir, taken over by his wife and now under the direction of Claudia Bell.
Ken and his family were very involved in the raising and showing of horses, mostly Morgans.
Ken with the County 4-H agents started the First 4-H Horse Club in New York State. His emphasis in riding or showing horses was good sportsmanship, first and foremost.
Over the years Ken held many positions in the church and was always on call to help with whatever needed to be accomplished.
With his wife he was instrumental in beginning the Area 13 Special Olympics (Delaware, Otsego and Chenango Counties), the State and National Special Olympics. Ken always volunteered to drive the school bus filled with happy athletes to the events with the kindness and understanding of the late Jack Siring and then Dick Little. Other schools also offered their buses but S.C.S. was tops.
With his family, his church activities, his horses and the Special Olympics, Ken was continually helping with his heart as big as gold.
Ken belonged to the Stamford United Methodist Church, the V.F.W. and to the Northeastern Jurisdiction Fellowship of Music, Worship and other Arts.
Ken is survived by his wife; his children, Ken Jr. "Skip" and Lucy Chichester, Michael and Linda Chichester, Gary and Sharon Chichester, Susan and Peter Powell; and grandchildren, Shannon and Roger Smith, Peter II and Heather Simmonds Powell, Christopher, Morgan and Brianne Chichester, Michael and Linda Chichester, Stephen and Karen Chichester and Jamie and Terry Chichester; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael R., Megan, Zachery, Casey, Austin, Sheridan and Chezney Ann. The Chichesters raised and loved nine other children, including four that they had custody of, Ronald (Betty) Dzikowski, Ernest (Sarah) Dzikowski, Madeline (Robert) Heisler and David Dzikowski, staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, killed in 1976.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2002, at the Stamford United Methodist Church, Stamford, with the Rev. Lawrence Charles officiating.
Calling hours will take place from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2002, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart. Burial will be at Stamford Cemetery, Stamford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Stamford United Methodist Church, Catskill Area Hospice or the Stamford Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
Lloyd Johnson III
DELHI — Lloyd V. Johnson III, 47, a Delhi native and lifelong resident, passed away suddenly, Thursday morning, July 4, 2002, upon arrival at O'Connor Hospital.
He was born June 17, 1955, in Delhi, the son of Lloyd V. Jr. and Lillian F. (VanBuren) Johnson, and received his education at Delaware Academy.
A farmer most of his life, Lloyd worked on the family dairy farm on Hollister Hill where he had a strong affinity for all the animals, especially Jersey heifers, which he raised.
Lloyd was a communicant of St. Peter's R.C. Church, Delhi.
Surviving are his father, Lloyd V. Johnson Jr., Delhi; his mother, Lillian "Tink" Johnson, Sidney Center; two sons, George E. and Lloyd V. Johnson IV; two daughters, Tanya and Summer Johnson; three grandchildren; his grandparents, George and Dorothy Johnson Lichtfuss, Delhi; four sisters, Melanie Hall, El Paso, Texas, Melissa Martin, Rockville, Conn., Margaret Potucek, Sayre, Pa., and Lillian Johnson, Sidney Center; a brother, Louis C. Johnson, Delhi; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends are invited to attend graveside services at 3 p.m. July 27, at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Meridale.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Central Delaware County, Delhi.
Arrangements are entrusted to Robert A. Peet & Son, Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi.
Raymond C. Jeffers
MILFORD — Raymond C. Jeffers, 67, passed away at his home on July 5, 2002, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Nov. 16, 1934, in Gilboa, the son of Raymond and Blanche (Garrett) Jeffers.
He married Audrey A. Shaw on May 18, 1958.
Ray served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean Conflict. He received the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Ray was a construction worker and worked for the Laborers Union for 38 years.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey A. Jeffers; and his six children: Raymond and Peggy Jeffers of Pittsfield, Mass.; Mike and Tanya Jeffers, and their three children, Mike II, Derek and Kassie and Aaron Jeffers of West Davenport; Lori and Jim Maerz, and their children, Rob and Kelly, and Alyssia Maerz of Garrattsville; Brian and Mary Jeffers, and their two children, Brian II and Jenifer Jeffers of Edmeston; David Jeffers of Hartwick, and his six sons, David II and Christian of Oneonta, also Michael, Dustin, Malena and Deliza; and Edward and Amy Jeffers, and their two children, Kristine Jeffers and Emily Story of Davenport.
Ray is also survived by five brothers, Larry and Rose Jeffers and family of Middleburgh, Thomas and family of Schenectady, Paul and his family of Schenectady, Richard and Ellen Jeffers of Schenectady and Raymond and Kathy and family of Clifton Park; and two sisters and their spouses, Muriel and Bob Fink and family of Esperance and Carolyn and Tom of Middleburgh. He is also survived by his uncle Erle and aunt Agnes Garnett of Riverhead.
Funeral services will be private and held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, at 357 Main St. in Oneonta, with the Rev. Laverne Saxer, pastor of the Hartwick Christian Church, officiating.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home at which time the family will be in attendance.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Douglas M. Bailey
BUTTERNUTS — Douglas Macumber Bailey, 74, of Butternuts, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 5, 2002, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1927, son of the late George and Pauline Macumber Bailey in Butternuts.
Doug was raised in the area and attended Gilbertsville Central School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945. Doug served during World War II and the Korean Conflict and was awarded the following medals: Victory, American Theater, Asiatic Pacific, Korean Service, United Nations, Chine Service, Navy Occupation Service and Good Conduct. In 1952, he was honorably discharged as Radar man 2nd Class.
Doug married Bernadette O'Hearon in 1952, and worked for General Electric in Utica and New Hartford for 16 years.
They moved their family to Westfield, Mass., and Doug was employed by the Westfield Chemical Co., until he retired in 1988.
Doug enjoyed being with family and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, camp and garden.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Bailey of Butternuts; his children, James and Bonnie Bailey of Churchton, Md., Diane and John Capalario of Manchester, N.H., Robert and Myra Bailey of Canastota, Douglas and Jamie Bailey of Arlington, Texas, Karen and Bruce Duval of Westfield, Mass., and Sheila and Francis Beary Jr. of Lee, N.H.; brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Geraldine Bailey of South New Berlin; sister, Eleanor Merritt of Afton; uncle Donald and Ethel Macumber of South New Berlin; mother-in-law, Muriel O'Hearon of Sidney; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2002, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, at 21 Main St. in Sidney, with the Rev. Fr. Gordon Polenz, pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in Doug's name to the Gilbertsville Emergency Squad or the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Inc. Funeral Chapel of Sidney.
Alma S. Persons
MOUNT VISION — Alma Stanton Persons, 87, of Mount Vision, passed away at her home on Friday, July 5, 2002.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1914, in Gardnertown, the daughter of Harry and Clara (Bryant) Sargent.
She married Floyd Stanton on Dec. 31, 1947. He predeceased her in 1978. She then married Lynn Persons on Sept. 27, 1980. He predeceased her in 1983.
Alma was a floor supervisor at the Mica Plant during World War II.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mount Vision. She was also a member of the Otsego Valley Grange for more than 50 years and the Otsego County Senior Citizens.
Alma was also an avid crossword-puzzle enthusiast that she enjoyed doing very much.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita Close, and her husband, Trevor, of Mechanicsville, Va.; her grandchildren, Jeffery (Todd) Close, Christopher Close and Erin Close of Mechanicsville, Va. She is also survived by one brother, Warren Sargent of Johnstown; two sisters, Gladys Thompson of Mount Vision and Grace Clark of Edmeston; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, at 357 Main St. in Oneonta, with the Rev. William A. Lang, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Oneonta, officiating. Burial and committal services will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Harpursville.
Friends may call at the Bookhout Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 8, at which time the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 in loving memory of Alma Stanton Persons.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Florence E. Bame
BAINBRIDGE — Florence E. Bame, 96, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at the Skilled Nursing Facility in Sidney.
She was born on March 1, 1906, daughter of the late Charlie and May Greene in Bainbridge.
Florence married Chester Bame in 1935. He predeceased her on Oct. 16, 1998.
She raised hamsters for laboratories and had a greenhouse.
Mrs. Bame was employed at the Earl Howland Grocery and was an antique dealer in Bainbridge.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Doris Bame of Bainbridge; grandsons, David and Tamara Bame of Bainbridge and Doug Bame of Jacksonville, Fla.; granddaughter, Doreen Bame of Atlanta, Ga.; and three great-grandchildren, Jay, Nisa and Dalton Bame.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, at 21 Main St. in Sidney, with the Rev. Linda King-Watkins, pastor of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church, officiating.
Visitation will be held before the service, beginning at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Episcopal Cemetery in Bainbridge.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bainbridge.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Inc. Funeral Chapel of Sidney.
Elaine E. Legge
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Mrs. Elaine E. Legge, 57, passed away Friday, July 5, 2002, at her home after a brief illness.
She was born in Cooperstown on Aug. 25, 1944, the daughter of Leland and Doris Galusha.
She married Raymond Legge on Oct. 19, 1993, in Memphis, Tenn.
Elaine worked in the nursing department at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown for three years.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Legge; her mother, Doris and Richard Eacker of Amsterdam; her brother, Leland Galusha, and his family of Van Hornesville; four sons, Lance Manley and family of Richfield Springs, Darryl Manley and family of West Winfield, Dwayne Manley and family of Frankfort and Scott Manley of Utica.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, in the Ottman Funeral Home in Cherry Valley, with the Rev. Alan Miller officiating. The burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery following the service.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2002, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. Legge's memory to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home of Cherry Valley.
