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John C. Wickham
NEW KINGSTON — John C. Wickham, 57, of New Kingston, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Kingston Hospital, Kingston.
He was born Nov. 4, 1946, in Margaretville, the son of John E. and Helen (Todd) Wickham.
John married Audrey Kelder on Dec. 11, 1965, in Margaretville.
A self-employed logger, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, NASCAR racing and being outdoors.
John was a past member of the Margaretville Fire Department and member of a local horseshoe league.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Wickham; two sons, Todd H. Wickham and John T. Wickham; five grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Hamway; stepbrother, Michael; two stepsisters, Joanne and Barbara; nieces, nephews, cousins and one uncle.
Calling hours are Sunday, April 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 5, at 1 p.m. at Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville, with the Rev. R. L. Donahue officiating.
Burial will be in New Kingston Cemetery, New Kingston.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Adam Sabatini
ONEONTA — Adam Sabatini, 76, of Oneonta, passed away, Thursday, April 1, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
He was born May 3, 1927, in Norwich, the son of Andrew and Celestina Sabatini.
Adam served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1949. He worked for the Delaware & Hudson Railway as a welder for more than 30 years, until his retirement in 1988. Adam enjoyed taking his two dogs, Peewee and Midget, for drives in the car.
He is survived by his longtime companion of 27 years, Mary Bower of Oneonta. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Angelina Barns and Mary Cook, and a brother, Mario Sabatini.
There will be no public calling hours.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons, with the Rev. Edward Ryan, officiating.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
William E. Stone
MORRIS — William E. Stone Sr., 79, most recently of West Hill Apartments, Edmeston, a lifelong resident of Morris, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at his home.
He was born in Susquehanna, Pa., on Sept. 18, 1924, the son of Stanley Stone Sr. and Ella Merle (Buck) Stone.
He married Evelyn Foote at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta, on June 28, 1945. She died March 16, 2000.
He was employed as a time study analyst at the Bendix Corp. of Sidney for 15 years. He and his wife and family operated the Coffee Shop in Morris from 1970 to 1977.
He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Order of the Arrow. Having served as assistant Boy Scout executive for the Otschodela Council for many years, Bill was very proud of the fact he had been a registered Boy Scout for more than 51 years. During this time, he received the Silver Beaver Award and the St. George Award, along with various others.
Bill is survived by his children, William E. Stone Jr., James K. Stone, Nancey Weidman, Lynne M. Stone, Debra M. Convis, Mary M. Gray, Jane M. Scott, Stanley R. Stone and Michael Stone; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins. He is also survived by his sister and brothers, Ethel Wyant, Geraldine McKnight, Lynn Stone, Fred Stone and wife, Betty, and Rhea Root and husband, George; a sister-in-law, Mary Hoffman; a special friend, Evelyn Hendrickson; and his many other friends at West Hill Apartments.
He was predeceased by a son, Samuel R. Stone, as well as his brothers and sisters, Marion Luckhurst, Stanley Stone Jr., Marjorie Charles, Mary Ross, George Stone, Jean Henshaw and Jane Stone.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 5, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. A wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
A funeral memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, with the Rev. John Burns officiating. Friends are invited to attend a reception following the mass at the church reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make donations to the Boy Scouts of America, Otschodela Council, at P.O. Box 1356, Oneonta, NY 13820, in his memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
Caesar Losie
WEST DAVENPORT — Caesar "Jerry" Losie, 67, of West Davenport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Bassett Hospital, after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Jerry was born in Oneonta on Aug. 26, 1936, to Caesar and Reva Fullington Losie.
He married Constance May Bachman in Davenport on May 18, 1968.
Most recently, Jerry was employed by Wilber Bank as a security/maintenance person, but is best known locally as a longtime meat cutter at various locations in Oneonta.
He was a member of CNYSTPA and spent many Sunday afternoons competing with his family at Susquehanna Stables. He loved the breakfast trail rides to the Unadilla Rod and Gun Club during the fall. He was a true New York Giants fan, seldom missing a game, as well as enjoying NASCAR racing. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and his niece, Nikki, play sports and ride horses.
He was a wonderful husband and father and loved dearly by his family. He will be greatly missed.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Connie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Jackie Losie, Ron and Dorene Losie and Duane Buzzy and companion Liz, all of Oneonta; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Cody, Morgan and Calla Losie, Gregg and Kyley Wormuth, and Ashley Buzzy; brother-in-law, Kenneth McMullen Sr.; special niece and nephew, Pamela Marble, husband, John, and daughter, Nikki, and Kenneth McMullen Jr.; as well as other nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved; and a beloved canine companion, Katie.
He shared a wonderful friendship and many memorable moments with his traveling companions Tom Potter, Keith Ryder and Steve Imbasciano.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, James Losie; and his sisters, Patricia McMullen and Vivian Dart.
Friends may call at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and also from 6 to 8 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Word of Faith Church on Route 7, Maryland, with Pastors Frank McCracken Sr. and Jr. officiating.
Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation, may do so in Jerry's name to the CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) Foundation, 145 Louisiana Suite 3625, Houston TX 77002.
Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Robert A. Harrison
COBLESKILL — Robert A. Harrison, 77, of Hammerstone Village, died on Thursday, March 25, 2004, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
Mr. Harrison was born March 16, 1927, in Utica, a son of Legrand and Ida (Morgan) Harrison.
His wife, Irene Ferris Harrison, died on Sept. 9, 1998.
He served with the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. Mr. Harrison, an accountant, retired several years ago from Bendix Corp. in Sidney. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Cobleskill.
Surviving Mr. Harrison are his sons, the Rev. Mark A. (Debbie) Harrison of Cape Coral, Fla., Lance B. (Nancy) Harrison of Oneonta, and Bret R. Harrison of Cobleskill; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at a date and time to be announced. There were no calling hours.
Burial will be in Plains Cemetery, Oneonta.
Memorial contributions may be made to Billy Graham Ministries, PO Box 1270, Charlotte, NC 28201.
Funeral arrangements are by the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, Middleburgh, and Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, Cobleskill.
Cornelia Clinton
MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Mass. — Cornelia Huntington Putnam Clinton died Thursday, April 1, 2004, while undergoing treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for circulatory problems. She was 70.
A resident at various times of Arrivaca, Ariz., and Cooperstown, several years ago she moved back to the island of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., the community where she had spent much of her life and had many lifelong friends.
"Connie" Clinton, known as Rosebud to her many friends, was known for her sunny disposition and energetic approach to life. It was an attitude she maintained even as her body failed, and earned her the affection of the nurses and doctors who knew and cared for her. "She was always happy, always on the go," said Louise Robinson, a friend from the days both women attended what was then the Tisbury High School. "Everybody liked doing things with her."
Connie was born on Oct. 8, 1933, in Mt. Kisco. She was the daughter of Vineyard musician and artist Wilfred "Willie" Huntington and Julia (Putnam) Huntington of Chilmark, Mass. Her parents divorced shortly after she was born, leaving her to be adopted and raised by her grandfather, Dr. C.R.L. Putnam of New York and Chilmark.
After graduating from the Tisbury School, she went to Cooperstown to attend the Knox Finishing School where she met Donald Clinton, a local man and skilled woodworker who would become her husband. Following her marriage she attended nursing school at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, where she later worked as a nurse.
The couple spent summers on Martha's Vineyard. In the mid-60s they and their three children moved to the island year-round. For many years, Connie worked as a nurse at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital and as a private duty nurse.
Later, no longer married, she traveled among the three communities she would consider her shared homes until returning to Martha's Vineyard, where she enjoyed reading and spending time with old and new friends at the Portuguese American Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
She is survived by her three children, D. Stephen Clinton of Arrivaca, Ariz., Norma J. Sigelman of Tisbury, Mass., and Stuart Clinton; half-brothers, Peter Huntington of West Tisbury, Mass., and Simon Huntington of New Hampshire; and numerous cousins and grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Ghost Association, PO Box 2203, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557.
John P. Hren
DECATUR — John P. Hren, 81, passed away Monday, April 5, 2004, at The Meadows in Middlefield, after a courageous battle with cancer and Alzheimer's.
He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Decatur, the son of Frank and Mary (Skerl) Hren.
He married Edythe Scofield in Albany on Sept. 17, 1949.
John was a dairy farmer in Decatur for many years and then became a corrections officer for the Otsego County Jail in Cooperstown. He was the supervisor of Decatur for many years, and was a chairman for the Board of Supervisors of Otsego County.
He is survived by his wife, Edythe Hren; three children, Barbara and husband Richard Rogers of Mount Vision, Kathy and husband George Perry of Cherry Valley, and John and wife Bonnie Hren of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Erin, Beth, Jill, Ian, Melissa, Jessica and Cailynn; a sister, Ann Verity of Worcester; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Frank Hren, Tony Hren, Frances Hren, Mary Hren, Mildred Mowers and Angelina Nelson.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m., Thursday, April 8 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Worcester, with the Rev. Edward Golding as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester.
Contributions may be made in loving memory of John to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
Harold O. Skinner
ONEONTA — Harold Otis Skinner, 81, of Oneonta died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Albany Medical Center.
Harold was born Sept. 14, 1922, in Fultonville, to William and Mary Elizabeth Hurley Skinner.
Harold served in World War II in the Army Air Corps as a P-51 fighter pilot in the European Theater. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three Oak Clusters medals and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. He was discharged from the reserves as a Captain in 1958.
He married Julia Salamone at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Scotia, on Aug. 18, 1946.
He pursued his education started before the war at Middlebury College and received his B.S. in physical education from Ithaca College, his master's degree in educational administration from St. Lawrence University and did graduate studies at Syracuse University and Colgate University.
He taught physical education at Waddington High School from 1948 to 1951, when he became principal. He was supervising principal at the Otego Central School from 1957 to 1963, high school principal at the Unatego Junior-Senior High School from 1963 to 1972, when he became district superintendent from which he retired in 1979. He then worked for Key Bank in Oneonta as a financial advisor from 1979 to 1983.
Harold was a former board member of the Catskill Area School Study Council, former president of the Otsego County Administrators' Association, the Susquenango Manpower Association and the Susquehanna Association and a member of the state council of the school administrators association.
He was active in the community as a former member of the Otego and Oneonta Rotary clubs, the Oneonta Country Club, the CCAL at Hartwick and Oneonta State and had been junior and senior warden at St. James' Episcopal Church, where he was a member.
In his spare time, he loved golf and snow skiing.
Harold is survived by his wife, Julia Skinner, of Oneonta; daughters, Paige, and husband, John Paratore, of Liverpool, and Holly Skinner of Binghamton; and granddaughters, Valoree and husband Ian Vincent, and Alison Paratore and fiance Tim Ellsworth, all of Liverpool.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. James' Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Kenneth Hunter officiating. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Memorial donations may be made in Harold's memory to St. James' Episcopal Church memorial fund or the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital memorial fund.
Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Gladys H. Rasbach
BRINY BREEZES, Fla. — Gladys Harrison Rasbach went to her eternal rest Sunday evening, March 21, 2004, at her home in Briny Breezes, Fla., where she had resided nearly 40 years.
Gladys, the daughter of Stanley S. and Cora Hall Harrison, was born Aug. 3, 1910, in the village of Milford, where she resided until her graduation from Oneonta State Normal School.
In 1929, she married Floyd B. Rasbach who was the principal of the Milford High School. In September 1936, he became superintendent of the Hunter-Tannersville school district and they resided in Tannersville. He then became superintendent of the Irondequoit school district until his retirement in 1960.
Gladys and Floyd then enjoyed numerous trips across the country in their Airstream trailer, square dancing in every state along the way. They sold their home in Irondequoit and bought a home in Briny Breezes, Fla., where they formed dance clubs and gave lessons for many years.
Floyd served on the Briny Breezes Board of Trustees while she became the chief librarian.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd in 1989; her two brothers, Clyde H. in 1988, and Maurice S. in 1997; and her sister-in-law, Madelyn (Mrs. Clyde) in 1999.
Gladys is survived by her two sons, James of Evergreen, Colo., and Thomas of Canton, Ohio; daughters-in-law, Joyce of Evergreen, and Kathie of Canton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nephews and a niece. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Regina Harrison (Mrs. Maurice), who had been her neighbor in Florida for more than 30 years.
Ralph A. Kodrich
MORRIS — Ralph A. Kodrich, 54, of Morris passed away Sunday, April 4, 2004, at his residence with his family and friends surrounding him.
He was born the son of William and Iona (Southworth) Kodrich on Aug. 14, 1949. His mother was undergoing treatment for a tumor and was happily surprised to deliver a son instead. This would follow Ralph throughout his life.
On Aug. 15, 1971, he married Kathleen Brandow of Leeds.
An avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing all his life, one of his favorite sayings was "Perch, pickerel and rabbit" as attested to by his friends. He was president for many years of the Butternut Valley Rod & Gun Club and took great pride in assisting with the annual trout stocking of the local streams. Throughout the years he endeavored to share his joy of the outdoors with the local youth teaching them how to tie flies, fish, and shoot and especially passing down this love to his daughter and granddaughters. He was also a member of the Otsego County Federation of Sportsmen for many years.
Ralph was currently Fire Police Captain for the Morris Fire Department and a former driver and First Responder for the Morris Emergency Squad. While perhaps not the fastest one to respond to calls, he made as many as was possible and faithfully attended meetings and helped at various functions, the most favorite of which was the week at the fair running the firemen's game.
His wit and humor will be missed by all those who knew "Smurf," as he was called. His daughter and two granddaughters were his pride and joy. He always made time for them and was ready to help however he could. He never compared them but accepted each as they were.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of 32 years; his daughter, Kathleen Jeanne and husband "JR" Quick; and granddaughters, Kajee and Desiree Quick, all of Unadilla. Also surviving are a brother, William and his wife, Henrietta, of Pennsylvania; a sister, Ruth Williams of Earlton, Fla.; mother-in-law, Catherine M. Brandow of Leeds; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers, Reginald, Jerald and Richard.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2004, from 4 to 6 p.m. and a Firemen's Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of remembrance may be made to the Morris Fire Department, PO Box 311, Morris or the Otsego County Federation of Sportsmen, 2785 State Highway No. 51, Morris, NY 13808 in Ralph's memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
Gertrude S. Hansen
SOUTH VALLEY — Mrs. Gertrude S. Hansen, 101, passed away Monday, April 5, 2004, at The Meadows.
She was born Feb. 3, 1903, in Spencerport, the daughter of Henry and Frances (Elmer) Mc Intyre. Following the death of her mother she was adopted by cousins' Anthony and Ethel Strauss. She grew up in Adams Basin.
She graduated from Brockport High School in 1922, Brockport Normal School in 1925, and received her B.S. in education from Columbia University in 1934. She taught for 14 years in the Brockport area.
On June 30, 1941, she married Laurence D. Hansen, South Valley. Together they ran Hansenarea Farm. She took great pride in the Guernsey cattle they raised and in the maple syrup products they produced.
Gertrude was very civic minded and devoted many hours to the community: local, county and state. She served on committees for Grange, Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension, Red Cross, South Valley Women's Community Club, South Valley Christian Church Ladies Aide, and along with Laurence was a founding member of the Roseboom Historical Association.
She has been a resident at The Meadows since 1996, and served as President of the Residents Council and greeter for new residents.
October 1999, she was honored by the Roseboom Historical Association as "A Person Who Made a Difference," a highlight of her life.
Survivors include her loving son, Richard A. and wife June Hansen of South Valley; grandchildren, Jane E. and Joseph Dent, Richard P. and Mary Hansen of Oneonta, and Jo-Ann M. and Jason Barrett of Cherry Valley; great-grandchildren, Abigail and William Dent and Olivia Hansen; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her extended family at The Meadows.
She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence D.; a sister, Ruth Churchill; brothers, Elmer, Everett and Louis Mc Intyre.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley. Burial will follow in the South Valley Cemetery, South Valley.
Calling hours will take place on Thursday, April 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gertrude's memory may be made to the South Valley-Pleasant Brook Cemetery Association, care of Richard Hansen, 160 Hansons Road, Cherry Valley, NY 13320; The Meadows Activity Fund, 140 County Highway 33 W, Cooperstown, NY 13326; the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 or the charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
