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Elizabeth Mary Montanya

NORWICH — Elizabeth Mary Montanya died March 7, 2004, in Norwich.

She was born April 11, 1944, in Oneonta, to Willard William and Louise Monroe Burgher.

She married James Montanya on May 12, 1983, and he predeceased her on July 23, 2001.

Elizabeth was a homemaker and loved cooking, especially spaghetti and meatballs, for family gatherings that she often initiated. She also loved fishing.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Veronica Stacey of Norwich, Victoria Miller of Oxford, and Laurie Young of Bainbridge; sisters, Evelyn Chester of White Sulphur Springs, Frances Ward of Kentucky, Anna Goodspeed of Mount Vision, and Betty Robinson of Hartwick; brothers, Joe Burgher of Unadilla, George Burgher and Sonny Burgher, both of Oneonta; half brothers, Chester DeCarr of Texas, and Charles DeCarr of Schuyler Lake; grandchildren, Lawrence Young, Christopher Young, David Stacey Jr., April Stacey, Angel Stacey, Nicole Robinson, Jeffery Robinson and Adam Robinson; and great-granddaughter, Vydalya Young.

Calling hours will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.

A graveside memorial ceremony will be held in the spring at Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.

Carmelo Alaimo

MORRIS — Carmelo "Carmine" Alaimo of Coy Brook Road, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at home.

He was 74.

He was born July 11, 1929, in New York City, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Alaimo.

He was an Army veteran, serving during Korea. He retired in 1987 as a superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority.

Loving father of Barbara Jordan and her husband, Michael of Kingston, Kathleen Alaimo-Pacyga and her husband, Dominic, of Chicago, Ill., Steven Alaimo and his wife, Margaret, of West Nyack, and the late Diane Alaimo; and brother of Millicent Marciante and the late Mary Goards, Frances Mancino, Genevieve Rivera, Sally Munos, Rose Nucci, Salvatore, Angelo, Charles, and Louis Alaimo; and grandfather of Gregory Paul Quinn, Johanna and Beatrice Pacyga and Elizabeth, Clare and Daniel Alaimo. Many, many nieces and nephews also survive.

Reposing at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave., Kingston, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. The funeral procession will form on Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home. At 10 a.m., a funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, Kingston. Cremation will follow in Wiltwyck Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Please sign the memorial guest book at www.simpsongaus.com.

Lawrence Burgher

SIDNEY — Lawrence M. Burgher, 53, of Sidney passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at his home.

He was born April 5, 1950, son of Melvin G. and Charlotte (Hotaling) Burgher in Oneonta.

Larry married Kathy Stowe on May 18, 2002, in Unadilla.

He was employed as the animal control officer for the town and village of Sidney and drove for Cookie Cab of Sidney.

Larry is survived by his wife, Kathy Burgher, Sidney; mother, Charlotte Burgher, Mohawk; children, Wendy Dineen, New York, Melvin Burgher, Hobart, Tammy Deitch, Oneonta, Shadrick Burgher, New York, and Susan Burgher, Sidney; stepson by marriage, William Sprague, Otego; brother, James Burgher, Mohawk; sisters, Carol Sullivan, Herkimer, Cynthia Carpenter, Afton, Bonnie Jones, Kentucky, and Patsy Hopkins, Afton; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Melvin.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Donna Joy Schmid officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 East Main St., Sidney.

Madeline D. Gifford

FRANKLIN — Madeline Doris Gifford, 81, of Franklin passed away Monday, March 8, 2004, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born April 24, 1922, in Tully, the daughter of the late George and Olive (McClenthen) Austin.

After graduating from Honeoye Falls High School, she attended Austin Beauty School in Rochester.

As a mother, she was the best and loved each child very much and she cared deeply for her grandchildren.

Madeline was very close to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed family activities, birthday parties, reading, watching movies, crocheting, embroidering, baking, keeping up on politics, and family cruises to Bermuda.

Her children are caring and loving parents because of her. She made every birthday a special one. She was an awesome mom, and will always be remembered and greatly missed by her children and grandchildren.

Madeline is survived by her children and grandchildren, Diane and Norman Woodruff, Brendan and Corbin of Mohawk, Dawn and Kevin Baker, Elizabeth and Kate of Stillwater, Robert L. Gifford, Robert Jr. (RJ), Franklin, Ronald and Virginia Gifford, Dana, Deana, Dino and Tabatha of Frankfort, Randall and Peggy Gifford, Charlie, Bryah, Amy and Katie of Clifton Park, Stephen L. and Judith Gifford, Drew and Adam of Allison Park, Pa.; her niece, Sharon; and her nephew, Dale.

She was predeceased by her sister, Jeanette Eisele.

There are no calling hours.

A funeral service for the family will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the Jordanville Federated Church, Jordanville, with the Rev. Scott Hocking, pastor officiating.

Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park, town of Kirkland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wells Bridge Fire Department or the National Arthritis Foundation.

Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla, under the direction of James S. Westcott and James C. Magee, funeral directors.

Donald Townsend

ONEONTA — Donald C. Townsend, 84 years of age, of Oneonta passed away Monday, March 8, 2004, at Bassett Healthcare with his loving family by his side.

He was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Oneonta, the son of Frank Townsend and Mildred (Frank) Townsend Forbes.

Donald graduated from Oneonta High School. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II serving as an airplane engine mechanic.

He was awarded the American Service Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the European Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Donald was honorably discharged as a sergeant.

On July 17, 1949, he married Vivian Mattice in Dallas, Pa. Don worked as a milkman for the Oneonta Dairy Company for 31 years before retiring in 1976. He then worked for ARA at Oneonta School District, later retiring in 1987 after 10 years of service.

Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He loved spending time with his family. He was a very loving and caring man who will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Vivian Townsend, of Oneonta; his five children and their spouses, David E. and Kelli Wiltse of Lake Arrowhead, Calif., Kenneth and Carol Townsend of Stamford, Jeri Townsend and her companion, John Christensen of Oneonta, Jackie and James Renwick of Burlington Flats, and Karen and Gordon Saggese of Oneonta; 13 grandchildren, Steve and Jeff Wiltse, Robin Gervis, Michael Townsend, Stacey Howland, Ann Osborn, Jill, Patrick, Kelly Jo and Jennifer Renwick, and Chad, Christopher and Stephanie Saggese; 14 great-grandchildren, Dilan and Kelsey Wiltse, Jimmy and Erin Garvis, Timothy and Tyler Townsend, Kailey Howland, Amanda, Angela and Corey Osborn, Miranda Renwick, James David Haviland and Hannah and Lauren Saggese; one sister, Dorothy E. Angell of Charlottesville, Va.; two brothers, Bruce N. Townsend of A.O. Fox Nursing Home, and Richard Forbes of Saugerties; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by one sister, Ethel Parks; and four brothers, Larry, Kenneth, James and Harold Townsend.

Funeral and committal services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Melvin Farmer, pastor of the River Street Baptist Church, Oneonta, officiating.

Calling hours will be offered on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.

Burial will be held in the spring in the West Oneonta Cemetery, West Oneonta.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813 or to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 in loving memory of Donald C. Townsend.

Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Esther L. Case

CONESVILLE — Esther L. Case, 73, a lifetime resident of Conesville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, after a long illness.

Esther was born on Dec. 31, 1930, to J. Freeland and Florence Lewis Case.

Most of her life was spent on the family farm helping her family. She faithfully attended her parents and siblings through times of illness.

Esther loved to read her Bible and memorize scripture verses. She was often found on her knees praying for her family, loved ones and friends.

Esther will be remembered by her brother, Glenn Case, and his wife, Marilyn, of South Carolina; and her sister, Ruth Sutton of Conesville; 11 nieces and nephews; 35 great-nieces and -nephews, and two great-great-nephews.

She was predeceased by both parents and her sister, Mary.

Friends may call Wednesday, March 10, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hall Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Stamford.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Charles Grant officiating.

Donations may be made in Esther's memory to Catskill Area Hospice, the American Cancer Society or Love Worth Finding Ministries, PO Box 38300, Memphis, TN 38183-0300.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.

Donald B. Van Wicklen

ONEONTA — Donald B. Van Wicklen died peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2004.

Most currently a resident of St. James Manor, Oneonta, he was 12 days shy of his 86th birthday.

He is survived by his wife, Ella (Van Orden) Van Wicklen, of Oneonta; daughter, Betty J. Van Wicklen of Watervliet; sisters, Elizabeth Ann Norejko of Mineola, and Mary Alice Biggers of Sea Cliff; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Van Wicklen was the son of the late George H. Van Wicklen Sr. and Elizabeth (Smith) Van Wicklen, of Sea Cliff; and brother of the late George H. Van Wicklen Jr.

Mr. Van Wicklen served proudly as an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to the level of having the ability to certify all airplane repair work at his base.

After the war, he operated the Triangle Gas & Service Station in Brookville, for many years. In 1959, he bought a non-working farm outside of Oneonta and the Grand Gorge Liquor Store, which he ran until retirement.

He was a longtime member of the West Davenport United Methodist Church and the West Davenport Cemetery Society. In October of 1999, he moved to St. James Manor to enjoy his retirement.

Wherever he went, he made friends who will miss him deeply. His many friends and relatives will long remember his eager helping hands; his mischievous twinkle and sense of humor; his sound advice; his bird houses, feeders and toys; and his creative way of making tools to fit almost any purpose.

As a last generous gift, he donated his body to medical research, in his own way helping to increase medical knowledge which will help others.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the American Heart Fund, the Salvation Army or the West Davenport United Methodist Church.

A memorial service for Mr. Van Wicklen will be held at St. James Manor, Oneonta, on Sunday, March 14, at 9:15 a.m. Please call St. James Manor or Mrs. Fern Briggs, Route 23, Davenport Center for details.

Marguerite A. Hickling

EDMESTON — Marguerite A. Hickling, 82, formerly of New Berlin and Edmeston, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Oneonta Nursing Home in Oneonta.

She was born March 29, 1921, in Edmeston, the daughter of Grover C. and Marion A. (Gifford) Hickling.

She married Donald D. Hickling on Oct. 4, 1939, in Garrattsville. He predeceased her in December 1982.

Marguerite and her husband, Donald, operated the family dairy farm. She was the proud mother of three children.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she performed her ministry by playing the organ and piano, and taught religious education. In her later years she would organize the Edmeston Rotary dinners for the church. Marguerite was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Wharton Valley Grange. It was through the grange that she participated at the Morris Fair and at the Farmers' Museum during their Harvest Festival. Marguerite also volunteered at the New Berlin Public Library.

Marguerite enjoyed simple beauty in her garden, in her needlework, and her outings to Glimmerglass Opera.

Marguerite is survived by her children and their spouses, Joyce and Russell Littlefield of Port Crane, Duane Hickling of Chicago, Ill., and Lynette and Fred Dye of Sherburne; three grandchildren, Jason Dye, Angela and her husband, Ben Antzak, and Laura Dye; her brother, Stanley Hickling of Austin, Texas; her three sisters, Mildred Lewis, Cassville, Nina Ackerman of Oakpark, Ill., and Ella Simmons of Edmeston.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, with the Rev. Jeff McLallen officiating. Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service.

Since Marguerite was active in many organizations, please consider donations made in her memory to any of them.

Funeral arrangements by the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Donald B. Van Wicklen

ONEONTA — Donald B. Van Wicklen died peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2004.

Most currently a resident of St. James Manor, Oneonta, he was 12 days shy of his 86th birthday.

He is survived by his wife, Ella (Van Orden) Van Wicklen of Oneonta; daughter, Betty J. Van Wicklen of Watervliet; sisters, Elizabeth Ann Norejko of Mineola, and Mary Alice Biggers of Sea Cliff; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Van Wicklen was the son of the late George H. Van Wicklen Sr. and Elizabeth (Smith) Van Wicklen, of Sea Cliff; and brother of the late George H. Van Wicklen Jr.

Mr. Van Wicklen served proudly as an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to the level of having the ability to certify all airplane repair work at his base.

After the war, he operated the Triangle Gas & Service Station in Brookville for many years. In 1959, he bought a non-working farm outside of Oneonta and the Grand Gorge Liquor Store, which he ran until retirement.

He was a longtime member of the West Davenport United Methodist Church and the West Davenport Cemetery Society. In October of 1999, he moved to St. James Manor to enjoy his retirement.

Wherever he went, he made friends who will miss him deeply. His many friends and relatives will long remember his eager helping hands; his mischievous twinkle and sense of humor; his sound advice; his bird houses, feeders and toys; and his creative way of making tools to fit almost any purpose.

As a last generous gift, he donated his body to medical research, in his own way helping to increase medical knowledge which will help others.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the American Heart Fund, the Salvation Army or the West Davenport United Methodist Church.

A memorial service for Mr. Van Wicklen will be held at St. James Manor, Oneonta, on Sunday, March 14, at 9:15 a.m. Please call St. James Manor or Mrs. Fern Briggs, Route 23, Davenport Center for details.

Nick Alicino

Nicholas J. Alicino Jr., 55, of Cooperstown died peacefully, with his family present, late Wednesday afternoon, March 10, 2004, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass., after a long illness.

Nick was born on Jan. 3, 1949, in the Bronx, a son of Nicholas J. and Mary Regina Alicino. He later moved to New Jersey where he spent his adolescent and teen years.

He married Carole Manginelli on March 22, 1975.

For 19 years, Nick was a ninth-grade English teacher at Cooperstown High School, after having spent five years teaching at Milford Central School. During his tenure at Cooperstown High School, he served as the coach of the tennis team, was advisor for the school newspaper, was organizer and MC of numerous open-mics, was director of senior plays and also organized and chaperoned students on trips overseas.

In the year 2000, Nick's students honored him by dedicating the Cooperstown Central School yearbook, Reflections, to him. Whether he was in the classroom, on the tennis court, or in foreign countries, he was an overwhelming inspiration and mentor to many students.

A lover of poetry, he was well-known in this area for his poetry readings. He introduced many students to Shakespeare and had the ability to bring out the inner poet in many people. A published writer, many of his works can be read at his website, www.nickalicino.com.

Nick was happiest spending time with his family, as well as listening to music, playing tennis, trout fishing, and writing. He found great peace while spending time out on Otsego Lake in his boat, as well as following the Buddhist path.

A member of the Cooperstown community for 22 years, his amiable personality and lively spirit touched many lives and will not be forgotten. He will be greatly missed.

Nick is survived by his wife of 29 years, Carole of Cooperstown; two daughters, Lisa Alicino and her fiance, Andrew Kelly, of Boston, and Megan Alicino of Cooperstown; his parents, Nick and Gene Alicino of Red Bank, N.J.; his mother-in-law, Pauline Manginelli of the town of Maryland; three sisters, his twin, Christine Alicino of San Francisco, Calif., Mary Alicino of Bedford, and Rita Wheatly of West Greenwich, R.I.; three brothers, Tom Alicino of New Brunswick, N.J., Michael Alicino of Cooperstown, and Mark Alicino of Fairfax, Calif.; and 16 nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, Frank Alicino.

At Nick's request, there will be no funeral. Instead, there will be a memorial service to celebrate his life, something much more fitting for Nick. The location, date and time of the service will be announced.

Expressions of sympathy, in the form of memorial gifts, may be made to Carole Alicino, 14 Mill St., Cooperstown, NY 13326 and will be used to establish an academic scholarship foundation in Nick's name which will be given each year to a Cooperstown High School student who shows promise as a writer.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Ida I. Backus

MOUNT UPTON — Ida I. Backus, 84, of Mount Upton and a resident at the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, passed away Thursday morning, March 11, 2004, in Oxford.

She was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Grantville, Pa., the daughter of the late Allen and Ellen Eshleman Houck.

On Aug. 2, 1947, she married Truman Backus Sr. in Palmyra, Pa. He predeceased her on Dec. 16, 2001.

Ida was a member of the Borden Hose Company Auxiliary of the Mount Upton Fire Department.

She is survived by two daughters, Darlene Fuller of Narvon, Pa., and Valare Tumilowicz of Norwich; two sons, Truman Backus Jr. of Mount Upton, and James Backus of Norwich; brother, Roy Houck of Palmyra, Pa.; sister, Pauline Coleman of Palmyra, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A sister, Anna Schoefstal, predeceased Ida.

Graveside memorial services will be announced at a later date. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Mount Upton Emergency Squad, PO Box 197, Mount Upton, NY 13809.

Arrangements are under the direction of the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.

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