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Robert D. Bookhout
ONEONTA — Robert D. Bookhout, 53, of Oneonta, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was born March 25, 1950, in Oneonta, to Robert and Wahneta (Crawford) Bookhout.
Mr. Bookhout was a lifelong area resident. A 1968 graduate of Oneonta High School, he was a 1972 graduate of Ithaca College.
Bob was an insurance broker for many years in Oneonta and Cooperstown and was vice president of the Bookhout Agency Inc., which was the family business. In recent years, he was a partner in the Bookhout and Bookhout Medical Billing Service.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta, BPOE 1312, Ducks Unlimited and the Oneonta Country Club. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, and golf.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Debra S. Bookhout of Oneonta; a son, Robert Michael Bookhout of Seal Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Catherine Bookhout of Norwalk, Conn.; his parents, of Oneonta; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Lynne of Chapel Hill, N.C., and a brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Pat Bookhout of Sidney Center; a sister and brother-in-law, Allison Jay Bookhout and Bruce Von Holtz of Oneonta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; his extended family and many friends.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bob was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Thomas Clemow, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be later in Sidney Center.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Henry J. Fortin Sr.
PLATTSBURGH — Henry J. Fortin Sr., lifetime Plattsburgh resident and businessman, passed away at Sidney Hospital, Sidney, Nov. 15, 2003.
He was born Aug. 12, 1924, to Armand and Laurence Fortin.
Shortly after marrying his childhood sweetheart, Irene Carpenter, on Jan. 9, 1942, Henry entered the Army to serve his country in World War II. He was stationed in France, Germany and Austria.
Henry and Irene, together through 61 years of marriage, had six children, Henry Jr. of Chazy, Carol LaMarche of Windham, N.H., Alys Lawrence of Fort Meyers, Fla., Colin, also of Fort Meyers, Christina Guay of Champlain, and Michael of Unadilla.
A devoted family man and a respected businessman, Henry operated A. Fortin's Sons Oil Company with his brother, Leo; it is now run by their sons. Aside from hard work, Henry enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and farming. He traveled good portions of the United States and Canada, in pursuit of these interests. His favorite spots always seemed to lie at the end of a long dirt road.
His family and friends will always remember him for his well-told stories — stories of a hard-lived life, stories of a life well-lived. He departed this world in a place he loved, doing what he loved to do.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; his sisters, Henrietta Defayette and Lilian Dubrey; brother, Brother Raymond; his six children; 16 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter's Church on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at 9 a.m. in Plattsburgh.
Phyllis McDonald
TROY — Funeral services for 88-year-old Phyllis W. McDonald, 400 McChesney Ave. Ext., Troy, and formerly of Norwood, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at St. Andrew's Church in Norwood with the Rev. Msgr. Harry Snow, presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norwood.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood.
Mrs. McDonald passed away Friday evening, Nov. 14, 2003, at Seaton Health Hospital in Troy.
She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hunt, Bromsgrove, England; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Diana Hunter in March 2003.
She was born in Ogdensburg on Jan. 23, 1915, to Sylvester and Anna Easter Williams.
She married Lawrence McDonald on July 14, 1937. He passed away on March 16, 1996.
She taught for Norwood Elementary School and previously had a one-room school house just outside of Ogdensburg.
She was a past member of the Altar-Rosary Society, and a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association, and a volunteer at Bassett Hospital in Cobleskill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or St. Andrew's Church in Norwood.
Josephine B. Beers
ANDES — Josephine B. Godfrey Beers, 85, a longtime resident of Dingle Hill, Andes, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at the home of her daughter Debbie, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born Jan. 28, 1918, in Westport, Conn., the daughter of the late Joseph and Violet May Scott Godfrey.
Josephine is survived by seven daughters, Shirley Balcom, Andes, Barbara Hophins, Santa Rosa, Calif., Jane Soderback, Andes, Cheryl Stratton, Margaretville, Rose Brock, Roscoe, Judy Beers, Roscoe, and Debbie Smith, Lakewood, Pa.; five sons, John Beers, Arkville, Carl Beers Jr., Andes, Robert Beers, Starlight, Pa., Donald Beers, Sidney, and Terry Beers, Lakewood, Pa.; two sisters, Toni Beach, Milford, Conn., and Laura Fiore, Westport, Conn.; 40 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased in death by her husbands, William Gill and Carl Beers Sr., one son, Richard Beers, one daughter, Betty Weed, three brothers, Arthur Godfrey, John Godfrey and Joseph Godfrey, and two sisters, Mary Mills and Elsie Pierone.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jester-Stanley Funeral Home, Andes. Funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church, Delaware Avenue, Andes, with Pam Allen, lay pastor of Hancock Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial in Andes Cemetery will be at a later date.
Pamelia J. Warner
STAMFORD — Pamelia J. Warner, 77, of Timberline Drive, Speculator, a former Stamford resident, passed away Oct. 3, 2003, at home under the care of Mountain Valley Hospice.
She was born Dec. 31, 1925, the eldest daughter of Robert and Iva Osborne of the Osborne Inn. Pam graduated from Lake George High School and received her college degree from Cornell University.
She married Donald F. Warner of Higgins Bay on June 14, 1947. They had three daughters, Donna, Carol and Barbara.
Pam is survived by her husband, Don; two daughters, Carol Dorr of Higgins Bay, and Barbara Schulman of Croton-On-Hudson; a sister, Marie Perkins of Speculator; a brother, Robert T. Osborne Jr., of Johnstown; four nieces and nephews, Eddie and Sharon Perkins and Rob and Cathy Osborne; five grandchildren, Corey and Leigh Lewis, Matt and Eric Dorr, and Alex Schulman.
Her daughter, Donna Warner Lewis in 1983, formerly of Stamford, predeceased her.
Services were held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville, NY 12078.
Arrangements were with the Northville Funeral Home.
Albert J. Pisano
DAVENPORT — Albert J. Pisano passed away at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Alice Cagle Pisano; his sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Jim Ostrom of Sayville; his brother and sister-in-law, George and Florence Pisano of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews in the New York metropolitan area.
Albert came here with his wife in retirement (1995) to start a life of community volunteer work. He was the president of Charlotte Valley Senior Citizens for four years, president of the Oneonta Italian American Club for two years, a Board Member of Community Outreach to Children for five years, a member of the Davenport Holiday Fund for four years, a member of the Davenport United Methodist Church Administrative Council for two years, and was an active volunteer in Charlotte Valley Central School as a front desk greeter, remedial reading tutor, and occasional lecturer on the History of Wall Street Economics for the fifth grade.
He also taught an investment class for the night time Continuing Education Program at Charlotte Valley for two years and was co-founder and a delivery driver for Meals on Wheels, Davenport for five years, until one month before his death.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran in World War II and spent the majority of working years on Wall Street in various investment firms. He ended his long career at Gannett Suburban Newspapers in 1995, just before coming to Davenport.
A memorial service will be held in the Davenport United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon.
It is the wish of the family that memorial contributions be made to the Davenport Volunteer Fire Department for their strength and commitment during the time of Albert's illness.
Olive Owens (Loll)
COOPERSTOWN — Loll was Welsh. Loll went into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003. The ravages of Alzheimer's Disease took away her reasoning and finally her breathing.
She moved to The Meadows from her family's home in Middlefield Center. The entire staff of The Meadows is to be honored for the care and concern they showed to her and her family. In Loll's words they were Angels. Hospice care of Otsego and Hospice of Ohio, are thanked for the daily support they provided to her before being admitted to The Meadows.
Olive Jane Roberts was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Wales. She came to the United States via Canada in 1926, and the family lived in Dickson City and Olyphant, Pa. They were deported once for illegal immigration. They then reentered the USA legally.
Her mother, Edith Roberts, and father, Samuel Roberts, came from different areas of Wales. One was from the North and the other from the South. They had many discussions about the correct pronunciation of words in the Welsh language.
Samuel died from Black Lung Disease. He left Wales, and his job as slate cutter, to make a better life for the family. He worked in the gold mines of Canada, and then the coal mines in Lackawanna County, Pa. He spoke only a few words of English but had a ready smile and quick laugh with all around him.
Edith was renown for her voice. She traveled via boat with the three small children to join Samuel. Edith was a colatura soprano and was asked by the Metropolitan Opera to join them. She stayed home with her family, although once the children were grown she toured with the Welsh Chorus from Scranton. As she aged she became senile and eventually succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Loll, as she preferred to be called, had two brothers. Her younger brother, Trem, died from complications of tonsillectomy before he reached majority of 21. Each Saturday he would listen to the opera on the radio broadcast. He sent in a request and it was honored on the day before he died. The entire family was gathered and listened as this amazing feat happened. Their favorite son had his opera on the radio.
Her older brother, John Roberts (known as Jack), was a coal miner in Pennsylvania, until the mines flooded. He then held several different jobs in support of his family. His laughter and ability to tell a joke were legendary. His major joys in life were his son, Ernest (Ernie), and his wife, Katherine (Kitty).
These members of Loll's family have predeceased her.
She became a naturalized citizen upon marriage to Robert Eugene Owens (Bob) and they had a long and happy marriage. They met in high school and according to family friends, he was smitten with her and never looked at another woman. They planned to be married, but were rushed into the wedding, because Bob had gotten a job in Endicott at the IBM plant, and had no one to cook for him. At least that is the story we have all been told. In the earliest years they lived in Endicott and after the war they bought a home in Vestal and moved to 2909 Robins St., Endwell, in May 1953.
Together they taught ballroom dancing for many years. Loll also did full costume hula dancing at area nursing homes. Bob was the sound man and the one who set up all the materials and supplies. Dancing was a passion for them and they made many lifelong friends, some of whom also taught with them including Harold and Nettie Williams and Frank and Lucille Bush.
Loll took up oil painting and exhibited at local craft shows and had a solo exhibition at a bank. Bob set up the stands for the paintings at the shows and always set up the materials and supplies.
A seamstress beyond compare she made all the bedspreads and curtains in their home in Endwell. When she moved out of the home there were 32 pairs of kitchen curtains. She also made many of her dance costumes and ballroom gowns. Bob got to put up all the hardware for the curtains and drapes and move the sewing machine around.
Volunteerism was a way of caring for the world and the people in it. She was a founding member of the Delta Sigma Sorority in Endwell. Through the sorority she became a volunteer at the Binghamton State Hospital where they provided homemade cookies and cakes and beverages along with the bingo games and prizes. She was a Red Cross volunteer for over 32 years. To fund the activities of the sorority the group sold Gertrude Hawks candies for Christmas and Easter. Loll and Bob had a lot of friends and they were always asked to buy candies. Looking back over the candy orders from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s she often sold by herself over $3,000 worth of candy.
Cooking was an interest while baking was truly an art she excelled at. Everyone wanted one of her many cakes, pies, or a batch of cookies. In 1951, she baked Christmas cookies and sold $100 worth, with Peggy, walking door to door in the neighborhood. After a sample everyone ordered cookies. When friends gather, they still rave about her baking.
Her friendships have lasted a lifetime. When she was 8 years old she made a friend of Anne and they remained friends until Anne died. Margie and Loll met when Loll was about 16. When telephones became an everyday occurrence, they spoke at least once a day. Often times twice as Anne and Margie also became friends and the three of them were always looking out for each other.
She was dearly loved by her friends and family and all will miss her.
Loll is survived by a loving and caring family. Magaret Jane Owens (Peggy) lives in Cooperstown, and is married to Earl Thaxton. Earl is an exceptional man who welcomed Loll into his life and his home. He was the primary caregiver for several years. The grandchildren are Owen Robert Thaxton and Maegan Jeanne Thaxton. Her friend and companion, Lisa Thaxton will miss Nana. This family mourns her death and welcomes her being reunited with her loved ones in heaven.
Thomas John Owens (Tom) her son is an accomplished teacher of Karate along with being a rock climber and fly fisherman. He was the apple of her eye and could do no wrong. She was proud of his many accomplishments.
There is to be a service on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Her interment is to take place the same day at 2:30 p.m., Primitive Methodist Cemetery, Dickson City, Pa.
A birthday party, loving memorial service is planned for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Peggy and Earl's in their home at The Church in Middlefield Center. Loll chose her friends from her heart and would want them to share her love on this Saturday. There are overnight accommodations for all who are able to come. "Friends are the family we choose." Caregivers from Hospice and The Meadows chose to share their love with Loll and are greatly and wholeheartedly encouraged to attend.
Tom Owens has moved from Unadilla, and cannot be located. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please contact Peggy. Tom said that he did want to attend the funeral of his mother. Peggy Owens, 3155 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326; 547-2762 or 544-1415.
Funeral services are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Marilynn L. Price
STAMFORD — Marilynn L. Price, of Stamford, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
Marilynn was born on Oct. 1, 1951, in Stamford, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Ilene M. Gregory.
She was married to Robert Price on July 31, 1971, in Stamford.
A lifelong area resident, Marilynn was a hair dresser in Stamford for 34 years, having worked at The Bluebird Hair Salon, M'Ladies Hair by Marilynn, Deby's Beauty Shop and recently having opened her own shop again on Railroad Avenue, Marilynn's Hair Affair. While being a beautician, she had the opportunity to have many loyal and loving customers who will greatly miss her.
Marilynn enjoyed traveling with her husband, having made many close friends in the fire and rescue services from all over the world.
She loved being a homemaker and baking cookies with her adoring niece and nephew, Megan and Zachary Chichester.
Marilynn leaves behind her husband, Robert "Bob" Price; her brother, Robert Gregory of Stamford; former sister-in-law, Doris Allison of Laurens; nephew, Michael Chichester and his wife, Linda, and their children, Megan and Zachary of Stamford; niece, Dawn Gregory and her children, Heather Sawyer, Matthew and Jesse Campbell of Laurens; nephew, Robbie Gregory of Stamford, and his daughter, Makayla Terese Miller of Cortland. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; along with many special friends and customers.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at the Hall Funeral Home, 40 Main St. in Stamford.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at the Hall Funeral Home, with Father Anthony Ligato officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Stamford.
Donations may be made in Marilynn's name to the Stamford Fire Department, 111 Main St., Stamford, NY, 12167 or their choice of charities.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
