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Laura F. Pierson
RICHFIELD SPRINGS Laura Frances Pierson, 96, of Canadrago Street, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, April 21, 2004, in her home. She had the comfort of her loving family at her side.
She was born on Dec. 27, 1907, in Gloversville, daughter of the late Walter and Christina Rich Congdon.
Laura was raised and educated in Gloversville, Johnstown and Walton.
On Oct. 16, 1931, she married Gordon D. Pierson in the First Presbyterian Church, Richfield Springs. Mr. Pierson passed away on July 18, 1962.
Laura enjoyed music and played the piano. During the late 1940s and 1950s she performed with various bands in the Richfield Springs area.
She was happiest when she was surrounded by her many friends and family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be truly missed.
Surviving are two sons, Gordon Pierson, and Duane and his wife, Joan Pierson, all of Richfield Springs; two daughters, Lois Jones of Fredonia, and Marilyn and her husband, Gregory Hext, of Richfield Springs; 11 grandchildren, Laurie Hext of Richfield Springs, Duane Pierson, Deanne Steinman, Jessica Hodge, Jerred Pierson, all of Groton, Conn., Michael Pierson of Lawton, Okla., Matthew Pierson of Dallas, Texas, Janiea Hill of Richfield Springs, Keith Jones of Jamestown, David Jones of Evansville, Ind., and Linda Cox of Utica; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and one cousin.
Besides her parents and husband, Gordon; a brother, Harold Congdon; a twin sister, Lilah McManus; and son-in-law, David Jones, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs. The Rev. Alan Miller, pastor of the Richfield Springs Bible Church, will officiate. Mrs. Pierson will be laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends on Saturday from noon until 2 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Richfield Springs Volunteer Fire Department or the Catskill Area Hospice. Envelopes will available at the funeral home.
Olga Welch
COOPERSTOWN Mrs. Olga Welch of Cornish Hill, Cooperstown, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at Bassett Healthcare.
She was born in Brooklyn on Sept. 27, 1929, a daughter of Peter and Mary (Momopuk) Brenko.
Olga was a member of the Cooperstown Country Club, past president of the Cooperstown Women's Club, a member of the Bassett Hospital Auxiliary, and a member of the Cooperstown Art Association.
Olga enjoyed her flower gardens, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edward (Ned) Welch of Cooperstown; a son, Edward Welch of Cooperstown; two grandsons, Pious and Westley Grimm of Connecticut; a son-in-law, Gregory Grimm of Connecticut; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Pam Welch and Joan and Dale Hopkins; and three brothers-in-law, Frank and Joan Welch, Butch and Mary Welch and Gerry Welch.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Nadine (Welch) Grimm.
There will be a private graveside service for the immediate family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church in Cooperstown, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Evelyn P. White
INVERNESS, Fla. Graveside committal services for Evelyn P. White, who died Nov. 19, 2003, will be held on Monday, April 26, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the West Oneonta Cemetery, West Oneonta.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Dorothy S. Hull
PRATTSVILLE A graveside service for Dorothy S. Hull, who passed away March 19, 2004, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the Fairlawn Cemetery in Prattsville.
Arrangements were entrusted to William A. Tari, Grand Gorge.
Ada M. Dougherty
LAURENS Ada M. Dougherty, 88, of Laurens died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Dougherty and her companion, Phil O'Dell of Morris; a granddaughter, Missy Dougherty; and two great-granddaughters, Xavier and Desjia.
It was Ada's request that no funeral services be held.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.
Burial will be in Elm Row Cemetery in Laurens on Monday.
Those who wish, are asked to donate to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820 in Ada's memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
William Amols
COOPERSTOWN William Amols, MD, a resident of Cooperstown for the last 35 years, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004, after a lengthy illness, with his wife and family at his side. He was 86.
Born June 11, 1917, to the late Nathaniel and Fannie Amols (nee Sude) in Brooklyn. He was a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, New York University and the New York University College of Medicine, where his natural talent for humor gave way to a number of self-authored and directed musicals, plays and skits.
Dr. Amols served as a medical officer in the United States Navy from 1943-1946, operating with the amphibious forces. Upon his return to the United States, he set up a private medical clinic in Great Neck, until 1950, when he began his residency in Neurology at the Neurological Institute at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, achieving the notable title of Chief Resident. Subsequently, he held clinical appointments at the Neurological Institute of New York City Hospital, Montefiore Hospital, and the Neurological Institute of Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital where he remained for 18 years.
Dr. Amols relocated to Cooperstown in 1969 and ultimately retired in 1982 as Neurologist-in-Chief at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. It was at the Bassett Hospital that he successfully created and ran a previously unrealized Neurological department.
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Amols was a highly sought after public speaker, not only for his eloquence and erudite nature but also for his ability to impart humor on any subject, requiring him to travel widely to hospitals throughout the country. His passion for medicine and education never subsided.
He served as a consulting physician for the New York City Police Department, the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the U.S. Department of Labor. He was a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the New York County Medical Society, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, the Association for Research in Nervous and Mental Disease, the Otsego County Medical Society and held office in the New York Neurological Society.
From 1955, until his retirement, he held a professorship in Neurology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. In 1992, he received citations for 50 years of service as a devoted physician from New York University's School of Medicine, the Medical Society of the State of New York and the Otsego County Medical Society. Dr. Amols is also listed in Who's Who in the East.
In the field of his specialty, Dr. Amols administered the first American clinical trials of the drug Tegretol, used in the treatment of a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia, or "tic douloureux." His groundbreaking contribution to the field was acknowledged in news sources ranging from popular national journals to medical journals to interviews on television and radio.
He was also recognized as a leading authority on spacticity (skeletal muscle spasms), and authored papers on the treatment of convulsions and emesis. One who always wore more than one hat, he was a practicing physician, a professor and a clinical researcher.
An avid environmentalist, Dr. Amols founded and served as president of the Croton Aqueduct Society while residing in Irvington-on-Hudson in Westchester before moving upstate and was a force behind the preservation of the aqueduct. He was a member of the board of directors of the Irvington Chapter of the Citizens committee for the Hudson Valley. Locally, he served on the board of directors of the Otsego County Conservation Association, accepting the position of Chairman of the anti-pollution committee.
In his personal pursuits, Dr. Amols was equally enthusiastic. Taking up an interest in airplanes at the Cooperstown-Westville Airport, he flew sailplanes as well as obtaining his pilot's license for power planes. He was a member of the Soaring Society of America. In addition, he was an avid boater, antiquarian book collector and student of ancient Egyptian history and biblical history. Having earlier owned a 1956 Bentley, he was also a member of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club.
Dr. Amols is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Taliaferro Amols; three children, Marguerite (Gigi) of Naples, Fla., Nathaniel of Tampa, Fla., and Abigail of Cooperstown; and his sister, Hazel Marcus of Blue Hill, Maine. In addition, he will be sorely missed by many devoted former patients and students.
In lieu of a funeral, Dr. Amol's family will receive friends at their home, Glimmerglen Winter Cottage, Lake Road, Cooperstown, from 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2004. Please join them to celebrate Dr. Amol's life.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Bessie B. Davis
MARGARETVILLE Bessie B. Davis, 79, of Interlachen, Fla., formerly of Margaretville, died at University Place, in Gainesville, Fla., on Thursday, April 15, 2004.
Born in Dunraven on July 17, 1924, she was the daughter of Earl and Maude (Shultis) Shaver.
She married Bernard C. Davis on June 11, 1947, at Belair, Md.
Bessie was a waitress at several area restaurants. She also worked at Miller's Drug Store, was assistant manager at the Style Shop in Sidney and had been a bus driver for the Andes Central School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Interlachen, Fla., and a member of the Delaware-Greene Women's Bowling Association.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard C. Davis of Interlachen; sons and their spouses, Lynn J. and Janice Cunningham and Larry and Karen David of Interlachen, Ella Murphy of Delhi, Marie Davis of Oneonta, Arthur Shaver of Downsville and Louis Shaver of New York; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville, with the Rev. Tom Davis and the Rev. R. L. Donahue, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be in Shavertown Cemetery, Andes.
Contributions in memory of Bessie B. Davis may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Kathryn Clarkin
GETTYSBURG, Pa. Kathryn Elizabeth Warner Bollinger Clarkin, of 286 Ridge Ave., Gettysburg, Pa., went to be with the Lord very peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at the Gettysburg Hospital.
Kathryn was a life-long resident of Gettysburg. She was an active participant in the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, with more than 50 years of service on the communion committee, and had an active role as both an employee and volunteer in the Gettysburg Library.
Kay was the great niece of John and Annie M. Warner, founders of the Annie M. Warner (Gettysburg) Hospital, and daughter of Harvey and Maybelle Warner, owners of the former Peace Light Inn and Restaurant in Gettysburg.
Kathryn is survived by her husband, Hugh A. Clarkin of Gettysburg; three sons, Harvey W. Bollinger Sr. and his wife, Marilyn, of Slidell, La., Charles L. Bollinger Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Laurens, and Timothy K. Bollinger and his wife, Cindy, of Gettysburg; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and very dear friends.
She is predeceased by her first husband, Charles L. Bollinger Sr.; and a brother, John W. Warner.
There will be no viewing.
A memorial service celebrating Kathryn's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, at the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Daniel Hans and Father Pistone presiding.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests contributions to the Gettysburg Hospital, the Gettysburg Library, the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, or other favored charities.
Margaret Gabrielsen
JEFFERSON Margaret Gabrielsen, 81, of Titus Lake Road, North Harpersfield, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Harold Kovsca.
Margaret was born July 27, 1922, in Brooklyn, a daughter of Adolph and Maggie (Jorgenson) Gabrielsen. She resided on Long Island for many years before moving to Jefferson.
Survivors include two brothers, Adolph Gabrielsen of Middleburgh, and Walter Gabrielsen of Jamesport, L.I.; three sisters, Alice Kovsca of Jefferson, with whom she resided, Josephine Gray of Middleburgh, and Anna Link of Bellmore, L.I.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 on Monday, April 26, and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at the Langan Funeral Home, 327 Main St., Schoharie.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, in the Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead, L.I.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Margaret Gabrielsen to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Larry M. Gardner
MARYLAND Larry M. Gardner Sr., 59, of Maryland, affectionately known as "Pollywog," passed away on Friday, April 23, 2004, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 21, 1944, in Middleburgh, the son of Leon and Florence (Shufelt-Robatory) Gardner.
Larry married Ethel Hanford on Sept. 28, 1963.
He drove truck for Otsego Redi-Mix Inc. and Bundy Redi-Mix Concrete Inc. for a number of years.
Larry loved deer hunting and trout and salmon fishing with his family and friends. He also played guitar in country and western bands from the '60s through the '80s, as well as racing snowmobiles in the '70s.
He was past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, where he served two terms. He was very active in the club, and loved cooking for chicken barbecues and pancake breakfasts. He also managed the club's Sunday softball teams.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Ethel of Goodyear Lake; his sons, Larry Jr. and Anthony of Goodyear Lake, and Craig (Kelly) Gardner of Walton; his grandchildren, Kyle, Steven, Cassidy, Adria, Benjamin, Maxwell, Sammy and Reese; a brother, Wayne (Frog) Gardner, and his friend, Roberta, of East Worcester; a sister, Marie (Roger) Roe Jr. of Winter Haven, Fla.; and his mother-in-law, Phyllis Hanford of Oneonta. He is also survived by special nieces and nephews, Fawn (Dave) Houghton, Mark (Melissa) Hanford, Jimmy Hanford and Angie Forsythe; and many other nieces, nephews, good friends, and neighbors, all of who lent support, comfort and prayers during the time of need.
A service to celebrate his life will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 26, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Mel Farmer, officiating.
Friends are invited to call from 5 p.m. until service time on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cooperstown Medical Transport, Milford Emergency Squad or the Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.
Herman W. Haynes
MOUNT UPTON Herman W. Haynes, 92, of Mount Upton, and formerly of East Guilford, passed away peacefully, Thursday evening, April 22, 2004, at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton.
He was born May 18, 1911, in East Guilford, the son of the late Theodore and Christina Wolfe Haynes.
On Sept. 24, 1939, he married Oraline O'Brien in East Guilford. She predeceased him on April 25, 1975.
Herman was a retired employee of the Amphenol Corp., Sidney. He was a longtime member of the Mount Upton Fire Department and Emergency Squad. He was also a member of the Rockdale Rod and Gun Club and the I.A.M.&A.W. Local 1529, Sidney. He served on the East Guilford Cemetery Board for many years.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Cheryl Haynes of Mount Upton; three daughters and sons-in-law, June Elsemore of Red Hook, Linda and Rodney Lee of Easley, S.C., and Loretta and Leon Hess of Nelliston; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Three brothers, Edwin, Russell and Harold Haynes, and his two sisters, Normina Rosa and Evelyn Lowe, predeceased him.
Funeral and committal services will be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, with the Rev. Allen Presby, pastor of the East Guilford Presbyterian Church.
Burial will be in the East Guilford Cemetery, East Guilford.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral chapel.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Mount Upton Emergency Squad.
John M. House
DAVENPORT John M. House, 84, of Davenport died unexpectedly, Friday, April 23, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 19, 1920, in Oneonta, the son of Chauncey C. Sr. and Ida (Parks) House.
He married Dorothy M. Spencer on Oct. 11, 1953, in West Davenport. She predeceased him on Dec. 29, 1983.
John served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1945. During that time, he served in the North African Theater and in the South Pacific Theater, receiving the Bronze Star for his service.
John worked for the city of Oneonta's Department of Public Works as a general foreman in the Water Department, from 1938 until his retirement in 1979.
He was a member of the West Davenport Baptist Church for many years. John also served his church as a deacon and a trustee. He also was the caretaker of the Charlotte Valley Cemetery in West Davenport.
John is survived by his brothers, Sumner J. House of Vermont, Edward E. House of Laurens, Clyde J. House of Oneonta, and David F. House of Arizona. His sisters, Mrs. William (Fannie) Elwood of Oneonta, Mrs. Tony (Ann) Mongillo of Oneonta, Mrs. Charles (Breta) Snyder of Rhode Island and Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Kattanick of Oregon also survive him. His extended family, Margaret Carrington and her family, also survives him; as well as many nieces and nephews.
There will be no public calling hours.
A memorial service will be held later at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in the Charlotte Valley Cemetery, West Davenport.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Winifred W. Parker
EDMESTON Winifred W. Parker, 92, of Edmeston, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at Chase Memorial Nursing Home in New Berlin.
She was born March 23, 1912, in Northfield, the daughter of Evan E. and Cepha (Hall) Wilcox.
She married Donald Dorr Parker on Aug. 17, 1933, in Sherburne. He predeceased her on Oct. 11, 1990.
Winnie was a retired teacher. She was a member of Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in New Berlin, the DAR, Edmeston Senior Citizens, and Friendly Neighbors Club. Winnie was a very caring person who offered her smile and comfort to many. She was greatly loved by her children and their families.
Her children, Alice Quintin and John Parker; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; her sister Ruth Dowie; and numerous nieces and nephews survive Winifred.
A memorial service for Winifred will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in New Berlin with Father Charles Taylor officiating.
In honor and memory of her hospitality, a buffet will follow the service at Saint Andrew's Church.
Contributions may be made in memory of Winifred to either the Edmeston Fire Department or the Edmeston Emergency Squad.
Arrangements by the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
