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Betty P. Lints
GREENE — Betty P. Lints, 78, of Hartman Hill Road, Greene, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2003, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1925, in Masonville, the daughter of the late Wesley and Gladys (Deyo) Bard. She married Leroy Lints in September 1942. He died Dec. 10, 1974.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth and Kathleen Lints of Oxford, Beverly and Wayne Rogers of Brisben, Katherine and Ernest Smith of Smithville Flats, Carl and Sharlene Lints of Oxford and Donna and Rodney MacLaurey of Oxford; and her brothers, Paul and Ida Bard of Norwich and Henry (Sonny) Bard of Burlington Flats. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Ronald Lints; her brother Robert Bard; and her sister, Georgia Decker.
She enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the birds in their feeders, which she always kept filled. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, crocheting and gardening.
Friends may call at the Behe Funeral Home, Oxford, on Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 14, at 1 p.m. from the Behe Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Oxford, with the Rev. Ralph Hinman, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be later in Hartwick Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Marjorie Tillapaugh
COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Marjorie Howd Tillapaugh, 80, of Cooperstown, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2003, at her home.
She was born on July 18, 1922, in Syracuse, the only child of Irving Vischer and Edna (Hall) Howd.
Marjorie graduated from Nottingham High (1940) and Syracuse University (1944) with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in library science. She became a member of Alphi Chi Omega sorority during her freshman year. Following graduation, she began work on her master's degree while employed in the research library of Solvay Corp., where among other responsibilities, she translated French patents.
In the spring of 1945, she accepted a position as an English teacher at the Cooperstown High School, filling in for a teacher on maternity leave. She enjoyed saying that she came to Cooperstown for just three months in 1945, and stayed happily ever after. She ultimately became the head of the English Department.
In Cooperstown, she met and married George Gendall Tillapaugh on April 10, 1948. They were together 40 years until his death on Oct. 18, 1988. After marrying, Marjorie left teaching and assisted her husband in operating his businesses, Otsego Aviation Service and Tillapaugh Funeral Service.
Marjorie was a longtime member of many organizations, including Women's Club, Criterion Club, Otsego-Hartwick Order of the Eastern Star No. 201, Otsego Chapter DAR, United Methodist Women, Native Daughters, Bassett Hospital Auxiliary, Westville Grange No. 540, Cooperstown Fire Department Auxiliary and Cooperstown Country Club.
She became an honorary member of the Cooperstown Rotary Club in April 1990, in recognition of her many years of service to the club assisting her husband, who was secretary for 30 years. Later, the Cooperstown Rotary Club made her a Paul Harris Fellow.
She served as village historian, was a member of Municipal Historians of New York State, and provided research for the village bicentennial publication, "Mile of Memories."
Mrs. Tillapaugh is survived by two sons and a daughter, Martin Howd Tillapaugh and his wife, Margaret, of Owego, David George Tillapaugh and his wife, Janet, of Richfield Springs, and Ellen Riggs Tillapaugh and her husband, Gary M. Kuch, of Cooperstown. She was the proud grandparent of eight grandchildren. They include Andrew T. Tillapaugh and his fiancee, Christie Brown of Pittsburgh, Pa., Martha P. Tillapaugh and her fiance, Michael Toulson, Bennet Howd Tillapaugh, Lillien Gendall Tillapaugh, Jayson Tillapaugh and his wife, Shannon, of Richfield Springs, David Christopher Tillapaugh, Maggie Gendall Kuch and Rachael Howd Kuch.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Cooperstown, with the Rev. Lynn Snyder and the Rev. Douglas Burleigh officiating.
Committal services will be private at the Tillapaugh-Howd mausoleum in Lakewood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326; the Cooperstown Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 993, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326; or the Cooperstown Emergency Squad, Box 1, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tillapaugh Funeral Service of Cooperstown and Milford.
Jerome J. Batik
STAMFORD — Jerome J. (Jerry) Batik, 63, won his battle against cancer April 11, 2003, and returned to his Lord in triumph!
Jerry was born Aug. 13, 1939, in Brooklyn, to John A. and Elsie (Hrbek) Batik. He grew up in a Czech neighborhood and was proud of his heritage, continuing to speak the language of his forefathers all his life.
Graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School in June of 1957, Jerry was immediately employed by AT&T as a technician, retiring 30 years later, on July 2, 1987, as a technical engineer. He loved anything electronic, and everything in the communications field. But, most of all he loved his family and children of all ages.
He married Veronica (Ronnie) O'Hara on Oct. 7, 1961, in the House of Hope Presbyterian Church in Bellerose. She predeceased him after 39 years of marriage on Oct. 31, 2000. He later married Beverly A. Hunt on Aug. 3, 2001, in the Stamford Baptist Church, Stamford. She survives him.
Jerry first became active in Cub Scouting in 1971, on Long Island, serving as cubmaster, scoutmaster and committee chairman. He continued his scouting career after moving to Stamford in 1987, serving as the chartered organization representative until 1999, and as a unit commissioner until he retired in 2000. Working with Cubs or Scouts at any level was a joy for him. Many a Cub will remember him leading them in a loud booming "BULLY!!" cheer during pack meetings, Scout camp events, and Blue and Gold meetings.
He was on the Shehawken (Foothills) district committee, and helped form the Otschodela Council Amateur Radio Group. Jerry was a Ham radio operator, obtaining his first license in 1956 at 17. Call sign K2TNN was widely known in Ham circles. He was three years past president and two years past secretary of the Otsego Amateur Radio Club, and as a member of the ARES RACES, participated in many field Days, net controls, canoe regattas, triathlons, county fairs, and other community activities.
As a volunteer examiner coordinator, Jerry started a VE program in our area making it possible for aspiring ham radio operators to take tests locally in Cooperstown, Oneonta, Margaretville and Schoharie for their various classes of licenses. He was a member of the Margaretville Amateur Radio Club for some time, and also the Schoharie Amateur Radio Club.
For many years, in both Nassau and Delaware counties, Jerry served on the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. He was on the scene for the Red Cross during hurricanes, fires, accidents and natural disasters on Long Island, and floods, fires, etc., in Delaware County. He was proud of his Red Cross hard-hat, and always carried it in his vehicle — just in case.
A past president of the Stamford-Harpersfield Senior Citizens, Jerry also served as secretary of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce for some time. He was always willing to help anyone with computer problems; created menus for some of our local restaurants; programs and logos for Kiwanis and chamber activities, etc.
Jerry was always active in whatever church he attended. He worked for many years with the youth group at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin Square.
He loved being a part of summer VBS programs, and doing children's sermons. He was a certified lay speaker in the Methodist Church, and as a member of the Stamford United Methodist Church until recently, was often liturgist on Sunday mornings, and assisted with Communion, etc. He became a member of the Stamford Baptist Church in 2000, and taught Sunday school, gave children's sermons, helped with video/audio programs and was also a delegate to the CYNBA Executive Board.
In addition to his loving wife, Beverly, Jerry is survived by his sons, Timothy D. Batik (and Shirley) of Coxsackie, Daniel T. Batik (and Christine) of Massapequa, and Steven J. Batik of Windham, Maine; and his daughter, Linda (and Michael) Chichester of Stamford. His grandchildren, Sarah Fountain, Patrick and Sean Batik, Kaitlin and Delaney Batik, and Megan and Zachary Chichester. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas E. Batik (and Elise) of West Hempstead; and three nephews; a grandnephew and grandniece; as well as his beloved Uncle Stanley and Aunt Vlasta Hrbek; another Aunt, Elsie Batik; and a number of close and much loved cousins.
Also surviving are stepsons, Richard T. Hunt of Denver, Colo., David L. Hunt of Cobleskill, John S. Hunt (and Marcie) of W. Covina, Calif., and Robert P. Hunt (and Jackie) of Denver, Colo.; as well as four stepgranddaughters; and one stepgrandson; a sister-in-law, Linda M. Luce (and Wilfred); and a favorite in-law cousin, Joan E. Bucek.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents, John A. and Elsie Batik; and on March 29, 2003, by his cousin, George Batik.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at the MacArthur Funeral Home on Cornell Avenue in Hobart.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at the Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake St., Stamford, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003, with the Rev. Waylen O. Bray officiating, assisted by the Rev. Elliott Oakes.
Burial will be in the Stamford Cemetery.
Contributions in lieu of flowers, may be made in Jerry's memory to Catskill Area Hospice, 543 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820; the Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake St., Stamford, N.Y. 12167; or in memory of both Jerry and Ronnie Batik to the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208.
Funeral arrangements are by MacArthur Funeral Home in Hobart.
Audrey I. Baldwin
SIDNEY — Audrey I. Baldwin, 81, of 51 Beale Blvd., Sidney, passed away Friday, April 11, 2003, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
She was born Jan. 18, 1922, in East Maine, the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Ethel Mae McNeil Howard Sr.
She married William F. Baldwin in January 1942, in Johnson City.
She is survived by her husband, William F. Baldwin, Sidney; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Lynda Baldwin, Averill Park, and Douglas and Beverly Baldwin, Lexington, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and David Zieno, Bainbridge; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Lois Howard, Conklin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Fred Dupre of Florida, and Florence and Clay Day of Florida. She is also survived by six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A sister, Sybil Casey; and three brothers, Ralph, Clayton and Ivan Howard, predeceased Audrey.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 14, 2003, with her family in attendance at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral and committal services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at the funeral chapel.
Burial will be later in the Vestal Hills Cemetery, Vestal.
Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the patient care fund at the New York State Veterans Home, 4211 State Highway 220, Oxford, N.Y. 13830.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc. in Sidney.
Wesley S. Wickenhofer
LAURENS — Wesley S. Wickenhofer, 91, of Laurens, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at the Oneonta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Oneonta.
He was born Dec. 13, 1911, in Oneonta, the son of George and Dora (Butts) Wickenhofer. He married Barbara Preston on Jan. 1, 1936, in Oneonta.
Wes lived in Laurens for 54 years. He was a sheetmetal worker as well as a welder for LynnCoach in Oneonta retiring in 1977.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cave exploring. He was a hunter safety course instructor; a member and volunteer fireman for the Laurens Fire Department for 50 years; member of the Oneonta Sportsman Club where he was on the pistol team and a member of the Bible Baptist Church, Mount Vision. Wes loved jokes and puzzles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara Wickenhofer, of Otego, formerly of Laurens; his four daughters and their husbands, Janette Barkman of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Caryl and Herbert Neer of Laurens, Betty Rosser of Smithville, Texas, and Sandy and Donald Dungey of Earlville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Christopher Ellis, pastor of the Bible Baptist Church, Mount Vision, officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Row Cemetery, Laurens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Baptist Church, Mount Vision, N.Y. 13810 in loving memory of Wesley S. Wickenhofer.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Victor J. Kopcinski
ROXBURY — Victor J. Kopcinski, 79, of Campsite Road, Roxbury, died April 12, 2003, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.
He was born April 22, 1923, in Brooklyn, the son of Felix Kopczynski and Valerie Lasocka.
Victor married Gladys McGrath on June 15, 1946, Long Island City. She died Sept. 25, 1995.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Feb. 1, 1943 through May 15, 1946.
He worked at Hoffman Brewery in New York City as a warehouseman.
Victor enjoyed fishing and horse racing.
He is survived by one daughter, Linda and husband, Lee, Shultis, Roxbury; one son, John Kopcinski, Queens; two grandsons, Lawrence and Jason DeMaio; one great-grandson, Jaden DeMaio; two sisters, Clare Cannon and Mary Koscinski; and one brother, Albert Kopcinski.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 14, 2003, at the Miller Funeral Home in Roxbury.
Funeral and committal services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at Calverton Cemetery, Calverton.
Contributions may be made in memory of Victor J. Kopcinski to the Robinson Terrace (Room Improvement Fund), Route 23, Stamford, N.Y.
Arrangements are by the Miller Funeral Home in Roxbury.
Paul (Red) DeSilva
VERNON — Paul (Red) DeSilva, 75, Vernon, and formerly of Margaretville, died April 12, 2003, in the Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome.
He was born on June 21, 1927, in Arena, the son of Harold and Ruth (Reichard) DeSilva.
He married Margaret Moore on March 31, 1956. She died July 30, 1980.
He served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired truck driver and had worked for McBride Trucking in Prattsville, General Cable in Rome, retiring with Sears Oil Co., also in Rome.
He attended Millbrook School. Paul played guitar at many square dances in the Margaretville area and enjoyed country music. Prior to moving to Vernon, he lived in Morrisville and Margaretville.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Timothy Lamoy, Rome; grandson, Michael Lamoy, Rome; one niece and three nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother and father; and one brother, LeRoy DeSilva.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Sanford Cemetery, Margaretville.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville.
Elizabeth Bowen
ROSEBOOM — Mrs. Elizabeth Francis Keeler Bowen, 95, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2003, at The Meadows, Cooperstown.
She was born on April 26, 1907, in West Exeter, the daughter of Charles L. and Jessie (Roberts) Keeler.
On Jan. 7, 1925, she married Kenneth John Bowen of West Exeter. He predeceased her in June of 1982.
She attended schools in Newburgh and West Windfield.
After her marriage, she and Kenneth lived in Edmeston. She was an active member of the Edmeston Methodist Church. After moving to Roseboom, she was an active member of the Roseboom Methodist Church and the Senior Citizens. She was postmaster of Roseboom for 25 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Anne Ricciardi of Endicott, Nancy Troy of Wilmington, Del., and Clara Blankenburg of Macedon; several grand and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Keeler of Tucson, Ariz.
Besides her husband; she was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Melisko; two brothers, Harlow and Charles Keeler; and two sisters, Nellie Shaul and Alice Brown.
Cremation will take place at The Leatherstocking Crematory Inc., Cherry Valley.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the West Exeter Cemetery at a later date.
Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home in Cherry Valley.
Ethel C. Smith
DUNNELLON, Fla. — Mrs. Ethel Colebeck Smith, 86, died April 11, 2003 in Dunnellon. She was a former resident of Oneonta.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1917, in Summit, daughter of John and Bertha Morrison Fancher.
She was a homemaker, and she was married for 40 years.
She moved to Dunnellon from Worcester in 1978.
She was a member of the Rainbow Lakes Estates Methodist Church.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Smith, Dunnellon, Fla.; stepson, Russell Smith, Allegany, Ore.; stepdaughters, Gail Gonzalas, Sebring, Fla., and Karen Roman, Westchester, Ohio; brother, Maynard Fancher, Worcester; sisters, Ella Terpenning, Rockford, Ill., and Cora Sisum, Worcester; seven stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hooper Funeral Homes, Inc., Inverness Chapel.
Paul (Red) DeSilva
VERNON — Paul (Red) DeSilva, 75, Vernon, and formerly of Margaretville, died April 12, 2003, in the Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome.
He was born on June 21, 1927, in Arena, the son of Harold and Ruth (Reichard) DeSilva.
He married Margaret Moore on March 31, 1956. She died July 30, 1980.
He served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired truck driver and had worked for McBride Trucking in Prattsville, General Cable in Rome, retiring with Sears Oil Co., also in Rome.
He attended Millbrook School. Paul played guitar at many square dances in the Margaretville area and enjoyed country music. Prior to moving to Vernon, he lived in Morrisville and Margaretville.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Timothy Lamoy, Rome; grandson, Michael Lamoy, Rome; one niece and three nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother and father; and one brother, LeRoy DeSilva.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2003, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Sanford Cemetery, Margaretville.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville.
