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Irene E. Johnson
MARYLAND — Irene E. Johnson, 79, of Maryland died unexpectedly at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004.
She was born June 14, 1924, in Walton, the daughter of Leddie and Mae Lewis.
Irene married Fred Johnson in Christmas, Fla. Fred predeceased her in 2000.
Irene enjoyed helping and caring for others. She was a nature-lover; she enjoyed her flowers and watching the birds. Most of all she loved her animals.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Betty Jean and John Dales of Robertsdale, Ala., Mae and Ronald Edwards of Milford, Kenneth Marshall of Franklin, LeRoy and Sharon Marshall of Gibson, Pa., and Rosa and Donald Simmonds of Portlandville; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Irene was predeceased by one daughter and one son.
There will be no calling hours.
A service to celebrate the life of Irene E. Johnson will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
Burial will be in the Walton Cemetery, Walton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Schenevus/Maryland Emergency Squad, 105 County Highway 34, Schenevus, NY 12155, in loving memory of Irene E. Johnson.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
William S. Reiter
OTEGO — William S. ("Bill") Reiter, M.D., 62, of Otego passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., after suffering from a series of heart attacks.
Bill was born on May 14, 1941, in Brooklyn, son of Hyman and Sophie Reiter of Brooklyn.
He is survived by his "amor," Reina Reiter; first born, Marissa Proctor, last born, Hillary Reiter; numbers one, two and three sons, respectively, Jonathan Reiter, Gregory Reiter and Hector Reiter; two grandsons, M.C. Proctor and Avi Proctor; his mother, Sophie Reiter; two brothers, Marc ("Chico") Reiter and Elliot ("Lefty") Reiter; in-laws in both families; and several nieces and nephews.
In 1962, Bill earned his bachelor's degree in Biology/Psychology from City University of New York, Brooklyn College. In 1966, he earned his M.D. from the Chicago Medical School, where he earned academic honors and served as treasurer, Class of 1966. From 1966-1967, he completed his internship at UCLA and, from 1969-1970, he completed his general surgery residency at Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. Between 1970 and 1973, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Wadsworth Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles, Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles, and Harbor General Hospital in Torrance, Calif.
In 1967, Bill proudly elected to serve his country by enlisting for active duty during the Vietnam War. Between 1967 and 1969, he served as captain with flying status, performing the duties of General Medical Officer and base psychiatrist at the U.S. Air Force base in Plattsburgh. During this period, he faithfully treated his fellow countrymen who were injured overseas.
From 1974 until 1992, Bill successfully operated a solo orthopaedic practice in Los Angeles, where he treated disadvantaged factory workers injured while on the job. During this period, Bill polished his language skills while treating Spanish-speaking patients. At various times, Bill held staff privileges at several Los Angeles-area hospitals, including Orthopaedic Hospital, California Hospital, Midway Hospital, Westside Hospital, Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, and Beverly Hills Medical Center.
After spending approximately one year living and treating patients in Hobbs, N.M., Bill moved first to Oneonta, then to Otego, where he treated patients from 1994 until 2001, as a physician for Catskill Orthopaedics, P.C. During this period, he held staff privileges at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, and launched a small orthopaedic practice in Walton, at Delaware Valley Hospital. From 2001 until his passing, Bill treated patients exclusively at Delaware Valley Hospital.
Bill loved his family but also loved helping people in need of his medical talents. He expected to continue to serve his community as a physician while caring for his aging mother, spending time with his "amor," attending his number one son's wedding, enjoying his number three son's music gigs and last born's ballet performances, being a grandfather, riding his tractor and motorcycles and simply playing his piano (at which he was quite skilled).
As to his wishes, Bill will be buried at Temple Beth El Cemetery alongside his friend, Joe Raymond, who always made him laugh. The burial, with military honors, will take place at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 19, 2004, at Temple Beth El Cemetery in Emmons, and, as to his wishes, the burial will be presided over by Bill's friend, Jane Cook. All are welcome to join Bill's family at the burial.
As to Bill's wishes, the Reiter family will host an open house and memorial at the family home located at 166 Circle Drive in Otego. Members of Bill's immediate and extended family will be present at the family home to receive friends from Jan. 19-26, between 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049, Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY and Chenango Ballet Theater, 140 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 in loving memory of William S. Reiter, M.D.
Arrangements by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
William V. Walisko
ONEONTA — William Vincent Walisko Sr. was released from earthly bonds and a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at 7 p.m.
He lived in Oneonta for 43 years, 35 of those years on upper East Street, and the last four years with the caring and comforting people at the Oneonta Nursing Home.
Professor Walisko had a keen mind and an impish sense of humor. He was fluent in English, Russian, Polish and German, capable in ancient Greek and Latin and studied many other languages.
He was a scholar with a deep appreciation of philosophy, classical literature and music, and enjoyed traveling, hiking and gardening. He touched the lives of countless students during his teaching career, which spanned five decades and many places on two continents.
William V. Walisko was born on Nov. 5, 1914, in Upper Silesia Tarnowitz, Germany, (which had previously been, and later once again became, part of Poland). His parents were Vincent Walisko and Hedwig Skupin.
He attended a classical gymnasium (high school) and then studied philosophy at Jagiellonian University (founded in 1364) in Krakow, where he was later an assistant professor, and nearly completed his doctorate when World War II started in Poland.
During the war he took part in the Polish Partisans, lost many close friends, and barely survived many harrowing situations. After the war he escaped from the Russian occupiers to Germany, where he lived in a displaced persons camp for about two years, until he was offered a place in Canada by the Canadian Pacific Railway in exchange for working on the railway for a year.
He later attended the University of British Columbia, where he met his wife, Vivian Miller. They married on Oct. 16, 1954, in Denver, Colo. They were married for 49 years at his death.
He attended the University of Denver, where he pursued a doctorate of education.
He later worked for two years in high schools in the western United States. In 1961, he came to Oneonta as a professor of foreign languages at SUNY Oneonta. He taught Russian, Polish, German, and other languages there until his retirement in 1988.
Survivors are his wife, Vivian Walisko, of Oneonta; a son and daughter-in-law, William Vincent Jr. and Alison Walisko of Vienna, Va.; his two grandchildren, Rachel and Eric Walisko of Vienna, Va. He is also survived by several nephews in Poland, as well as a nephew, George Walisko in England; and a second cousin, Halina Drela of Albertes, Pa.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Eric Walisko of Zambia, and Ernest Walisko of Poland and his sister, Rufina Myoski of Poland are waiting to give him a loving welcome in his new sphere.
A service to commemorate the life of Professor Walisko will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, in the Unitarian Universalist Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Judith Quarles, pastor, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Leatherstocking Region Office, State University at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Gladys D. Frazier
FRANKLIN — Gladys D. Frazier, 97, passed away Jan. 17, 2004.
Mrs. Frazier was born in Mt. Kisco, on June 10, 1906, the daughter of Howard G. and Phoebe (Greene) Dakin.
Gladys married Frank Cronk in Mt. Kisco in 1935, he died in 1961. On June 30, 1968, she married Willis Frazier, who died on Aug. 5, 1998.
Mrs. Frazier moved to Franklin from Mt. Kisco in 1951. She resided there until 1992, when she and her husband moved to Walton. More recently, she lived at Hampshire House, and she was a resident of the Oneonta Nursing Home at the time of her death.
A 1929 graduate of Oneonta Normal School, Mrs. Frazier taught in Redhook. After raising her family, Gladys returned to SUCO for further education and graduated in 1962. She taught elementary school at Unatego Central School and Livingston Manor Central School.
A half-century member of the Franklin United Methodist Church, Gladys was active in UMW, taught Sunday School and served on many church committees over the years. The White Christmas giving project introduced by Gladys continues as a part of Advent worship. She was a longtime member of the Washington Reading Circle. Gladys was one of the original organizers of Old Franklin Days.
She and Willis were very active in the Ouleout Historical Society and the Delaware County Historical Society as long as their health permitted. Gladys was an avid reader and had an extensive knowledge of history. She also enjoyed creating through the art of needlework. Gladys was a very family-oriented person who enjoyed the company of her children and their families. She was a very compassionate person who reached out to those less fortunate in many quiet ways.
Mrs. Frazier is survived by a daughter, Frances (Lyndon) Robinson of Walton; two sons, Douglas (Priscilla) Cronk of Arcade, and John (Kay) Cronk of Oneonta; a daughter-in-law, Judith Cronk of Walton. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lyndon Robinson Jr., Karen (Chris) Kemp, Robert Robinson, Richard (Kristie) Robinson, Donald (Cathy) Cronk, Natalee (John) Denard, Michael (Tara) Cronk and Lori (Todd) Phillips; and 10 great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Brianne Kemp, Nathan and Sophia Cronk, Benjamin, Samuel and Timothy Denard and Nicholas and Jason Phillips and Kristin Cronk.
Mrs. Frazier is also survived by four stepdaughters, Ann Hedburg, Cindy Clayton, Sue Foeller and Lani Lanier.
She was predeceased by a son, Howard D. Cronk in 1993, and a grandson, Jeffrey Cronk in 1984.
Calling hours will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home in Franklin, with the family present.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at the Franklin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Lyle Linder will officiate.
A spring burial will take place in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gladys' memory to the Franklin United Methodist Church's Organ Repair Fund.
Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.
Margaret W. Porter
DELHI — Margaret Waring Porter, 87, of Park Place, Delhi, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at O'Connor Hospital, Delhi.
She was born on April 4, 1916, in Delhi, the daughter of Clyde and Elizabeth (Noth) Waring.
She married Floyd H. Porter on Dec. 7, 1940.
A lifelong area resident, Margaret was a graduate of Delaware Academy. She was employed as a telephone operator for the Delhi Telephone Co. and was also an executive secretary for Delaware Academy and Central School.
Margaret was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Delhi. She was a member of the Delhi Floor Dusters Roller Skating Club, which traveled extensively all over northeastern New York. She was also a member of the Perkyset Square Dancing Club. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Delhi Bowletts. She was inducted into the Women's Bowling Hall of Fame.
A lady of many talents, Margaret enjoyed playing the harmonica, painting portraits and did many craft projects. Margaret loved warm weather and frequently wintered in Haines City, Fla., as long as she was able. There she was a member of and played in The Kitchen Band.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Waring of Hana, Maui, Hawaii, and Ronald Porter of Ft. Mohave, Ariz.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd, and four brothers, Lawrence Waring, DeMoe Waring, Rexford Waring and Donald Waring, and three sisters, Florence Waring, Mildred Waring Roach and Shirley Waring Kuther.
Memorial services will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in Margaret's memory can be made to the Cannon Free Library, Elm Street, Delhi, NY 13753.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mildred L. Schafer
HARTWICK — Mildred ("Mimi") Lillian Schafer, 90, of Hartwick passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2004, at the home of her extended family on West Main Street in Hartwick.
She was born on Aug. 22, 1913, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, a daughter of Harry and Mabel Dora (Smith) Schafer.
Raised in Jersey City, N.J., she came to live with and eventually care for the Schilling family. For a period of more than 65 years, she served this family as a wonderful, caring and devoted nanny and housekeeper. Throughout the years, she was also employed as a hairdresser. For the past 18 years, she has made her home in Hartwick with William G. Schilling and his family.
Mildred is survived by her extended family, William G. Schilling and Marilynn Dougherty of Hartwick; Brett Schilling and his wife, Darcy, and their children, Dan, Amber and Joshua; Glenn Schilling and his wife, Peggy, and their children, Brittany and Whitney; Christine Laden and her husband, Mike, and their children, Mark Conklin Jr. and Michaela; Mrs. Ruth Covert and her husband, Robert, of Hartwick; Mike Covert and his wife, Teri, and their children, Colleen, Dana and Lisa; and Kathy Simmis and her husband, John. She is also survived by two nieces, Denise Ruel and Elaine Stohler.
A private family memorial service has been held. Burial will be private later this spring in the Hartwick Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to Catskill Area Hospice Hope Foundation, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
William B. Liddell
ONEONTA — William B. Liddell, 86, passed away Jan. 16, 2004, at the Oneonta Nursing Home.
He was born Sept. 4, 1917, in Toronto, Canada, the son of William and Jean (Taylor) Liddell.
Mr. Liddell was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II in the medical corps and was a member of the Oneonta American Legion Post 259.
He was employed for the city of Oneonta as a Dial-a-Bus driver for 12 years and was also employed at one time for Munson's Brothers.
Mr. Liddell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ethel (Bainbridge) Liddell, to whom he was married on Dec. 31, 1941; son, William and wife, Charlene, Liddell of Oneonta and grandchildren, Brittany and BJ; daughter, Karen and husband, John, Babbitt of Morris and grandson, Sean; son, Robert and wife, Mary, Liddell of Oneonta and granddaughter, Heather and husband, Brian, Fretwell of Greenville, Texas, and great-grandson, Noah; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home in Oneonta, with the Rev. John Grenier, the pastor of the Assembly of God Church, officiating.
Burial with full military honors will be held at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206-2083.
Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
