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Elizabeth Burdick
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Elizabeth Burdick, 91, of East Main Street, formerly of Oneonta, and widow of Robert Burdick, entered into eternal rest Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Valley Health Services Inc., Herkimer.
She was born Dec. 3, 1912, in Bridgeport, Conn., daughter of the late Steve and Julia Nagyhazi Zold.
Elizabeth married Robert Burdick in 1946, and they made their home in Oneonta. Mr. Burdick preceded her in death in 1970. While living in Oneonta, she had worked as a housekeeper. After her husband’s passing, she moved to Richfield Springs, where she resided until October of 2002. She was a resident of Valley Health Services Inc., Herkimer, since that time.
All who knew her will remember a warm and gentle person who was very fastidious in her appearance.
During her lifetime, she enjoyed fishing, cooking and socializing with others. She had a strong belief in God and was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are her close friends, Mary and John Sadlon of Richfield Springs.
Four brothers and sisters predeceased her.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs, with the Rev. William Harkins, pastor of the Church of Christ Uniting, Richfield Springs, officiating. Calling hours will be two hours before the funeral service, from noon until 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.
Wayne D. Seamon
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Wayne D. Seamon, 53, of Wing Hill Road entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2004, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. He had the support and comfort of his loving family at his side.
He was born July 29, 1951, in New Berlin, son of Shirley Crist Seamon and the late Fred Seamon.
A lifelong area resident, he was educated at Schuyler Lake School and was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School.
On Oct. 20, 1973, he married the former Jean Saltys in Saint Joseph’s Church, Richfield Springs.
For the past 34 years, Mr. Seamon has worked as a heavy equipment operator for Lancaster Development Incorporated in Richmondville.
He was a member of the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
His leisure time was spent hunting and fishing. He took pride in raising Herefords on the Hobby Farm that his father started.
Wayne will always be remembered as a caring person, and he continued that in death through the gift of sight. Someone, somewhere will actually see life through his beautiful eyes with this gift. He is a true hero. Wayne will be greatly missed by many, especially his family.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Jean; one son, Tyler Wayne Seamon of Richfield Springs; two daughters, Renee Seamon of Mohawk and Heather Seamon of Richfield Springs; three sisters, Sherry and George Blauvelt of Port Richey, Fla., Dale and Ken Dyn of Richfield Springs, and Marsha and Jim Lewis of Helena, Mont.; one grandson, Nathan Frederic Schultz of Mohawk; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs, with the Rev. Thomas Pullyblank, pastor of the Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Members of the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department are asked to meet at the funeral home Saturday evening at 8 p.m. for services.
Expressions of sympathy may be made with donations to the Richfield Springs Emergency Rescue Squad or the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Roger I. Williams
BAINBRIDGE — Dr. Roger I. Williams of Junction Road, Bainbridge, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2004, at his residence.
He was born April 4, 1921, in Utica, the son of the late John T. and Olwen Griffith Williams.
On June 12, 1948, he married Gladys Hart in Englewood, N.J.
Dr. Williams was a graduate of McGill University, Montreal, Canada, in the Class of 1951. He interned at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton. For the next 39 years, Dr. Williams was a family practice physician and obstetrician in Bainbridge.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific. While in the Philippines, Dr. Williams delivered his first baby. During his career, he delivered 5,011 babies, including two of his own children, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
Over the 39 years of a meaningful and caring family practice, he touched the lives of numerous men, women and children in the local area. Dr. Williams cared for multiple generations of families in the Tri-Towns area.
He was honored by The Sidney Area Hospital Foundation at their first annual ball in 1997.
Dr. Williams was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gladys Williams of Bainbridge; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Karen Williams of Portland, Ore., Jim and Bobbie Williams of Monson, Mass., and Roger and Bonnie Williams of Bainbridge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Claudia and Darryl Eddy of Vancouver, British Columbia, Olwen and David Ruff of North Smithfield, R.I., Mary and Mark Marter of Coquitlam, British Columbia; two sisters, Ann Williams of Lakeland, Fla., and Olwen Roberts of Camden, Maine; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his constant companion, his beloved dog, Shiloh.
A son, David Williams, predeceased his father in 1974.
A service to celebrate the life of Dr. Williams will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
Burial will be private in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the Obstetric Department of The Hospital, Pearl Street, Sidney, NY 13838 or to the Bainbridge Emergency Squad, Bainbridge, NY 13733.
Donald L. DeGarmo
JEFFERSON — Donald Lyle DeGarmo passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, as the result of an accident. He was 71.
He was born in Trenary, Mich., on April 4, 1933, the son of Robert and Mabel (Hicks) DeGarmo.
Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean Conflict.
He married Frances Carolyn Hinson of Sumter, S.C., on Dec. 19, 1954. Together they had seven children.
He was again called to active duty military service during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 and 1962. It was during this time that God pressed upon him the call to full-time gospel ministry. He spent the last 38 years of his life pastoring churches in Montana, New York, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the last 19 years as pastor of the Jefferson Baptist Church, Jefferson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances; three sons, David and Christine DeGarmo of New Orleans, La., Jonathan and Ruth DeGarmo of Jefferson, and Joel DeGarmo of Jefferson; four daughters, Robyn and Dale Hardy of Longview, Texas, Rebecca Smeby of Omaha, Neb., Donna and Douglas Anderson of Jefferson, and Stephanie and John Smith of Jefferson; 15 grandchildren, Kim Hardy, Jessi Scherm, Jenni Hardy, Joshua and Jacob Smeby, Sariah, Sam, Caleb and Kailyn DeGarmo, Isaac, MacKenzee, Josiah and Sidnee Anderson, Nicholas and Noah Smith; and one great-grandchild, Alexi Grey; four brothers, Robert and Geraldean DeGarmo of Ft. Worth, Texas, Maynard DeGarmo of Grand Rapids, Mich., Bruce and Jan DeGarmo of West Olive, Mich., and Wallace and Sue DeGarmo of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight half-brothers and sisters, Floyd DeGarmo of Grand Haven, Mich., Cheryl DeGarmo and Michael DeGarmo of Caledonia, Mich., Patrick DeGarmo of Nunica, Mich., Marie Abraham of Spring Lake, Mich., Madeline Hamlin of Kentwood, Mich., Angela DeGarmo of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Joseph DeGarmo of Rockford, Mich.; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mabel, and father, Robert.
To his family, he is unforgettable and irreplaceable and the void left is too great to be filled. To his friends, no amount of kind words will ease the feeling of loss they now live with. To his flock, the Shepherd is gone, but will never be forgotten.
He lived his life faithful to the words of his mouth: husband of one wife; beloved father of his children and grandchildren, a leader, friend and soldier of God. As Christ has taken this dear one home, he leaves behind those who knew him and loved best. We can now only look to God for the peace that he gives. For if ever a man were truly destined to go to the Lord with a pure heart, he is that man. He is home with his faithful and constant Savior waiting for the rest of us.
Funeral services to celebrate his life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at the Jefferson Baptist Church, with Pastor Waylen Bray, the Rev. Charles Gockel, the Rev. Luther Price and the Rev. David DeGarmo officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will take place in the Jefferson Evergreen Cemetery, Jefferson.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Hobart.
Robert Scott
LOTTSVILLE, Pa. — Robert Scott, 86, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at his home on Bailey Hill Road, near Lottsville, Pa., on the same farm where he was born and lived his entire life.
He was born to William J. and Beulah Wilson Scott on Jan. 18, 1918. He graduated from Lottsville High School in 1935. He spent his working years as a dairyman on the family farm and retired in 1975, at which time he spent winters in Florida, where he was hired as a recreation director at Florida Camp Inn, Haines City, Fla. He was an active member of the Lottsville United Methodist Church for 74 years, having served in various capacities. He was president of the Warren County Fair from 1968 until 1984, just as the fair was becoming established on the present fairgrounds.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dean Wilson Scott.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Madge Reed Scott. They were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Greenville, Pa., on June 14, 1941. He is also survived by two sons and a daughter, Gilbert Scott and his wife, Sue, of Lottsville and their children, Andrew, Jennifer, Rachael, Luke, Mark and Sarah; Alan Scott and his wife, Lois, of Lottsville and their children, Nicole, Kurtis and Meghan; and Carol Gundlach and her husband, Gary, of Davenport and their children, Matthew, Nate, Emily, Elizabeth and Carly Rose. Additionally, Robert had three great-grandchildren.
Bob will always be remembered for his love of his family, his church, the county fair and enjoying seeing people having a good time.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Monday, Oct. 4, at the Sugar Grove Branch of the McKinney Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Lottsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Perry and the Rev. Bernard Bloom officiating.
Burial will be in the Lottsville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Lottsville United Methodist Church.
Richard D. Bullock
ONEONTA — Mr. Richard D. Bullock, formerly of Cooperstown and Otego, and the former longtime guidance counselor for the Cooperstown Central School, died Friday morning, Oct. 1, 2004 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta. He was 81 years old.
Richard was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Earlville, a son of Clarence and Abigail (Brown) Bullock. He married Mary E. Storch on June 29, 1946, in Norwich. Mrs. Bullock died Oct. 22, 1989.
A graduate of Norwich High School, Richard continued his education at Alfred University, where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. He was first employed as a history and social studies teacher with the Franklin Central School. During his tenure there he was a popular emcee for their annual talent show, a tradition he continued even after he left and went on to other school districts. He was later employed by the South Kortright and Stamford school districts. When Richard joined the staff of the Cooperstown Central School, he was also employed part time with the Worcester Central School and the former Hartwick High School, until that school system consolidated with the Cooperstown schools. In 1957, he became the first full-time guidance counselor for the Cooperstown Central School, serving until his retirement in 1982.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Bullock proudly served his country during World War II. He enlisted on April 29, 1941, and rose to the rank of staff sergeant with the 48th Air Depot Group. He served oversees in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations, until he received his honorable discharge on Oct. 30, 1945.
Richard loved classical music and enjoyed singing. An avid golfer and a longtime member of the Cee Jay Golf Course, he was proud of accomplishing a hole-in-one on the 153-yard third hole at that course on Aug. 14, 1997. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oneonta, he was also a member of AARP, the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128 in Cooperstown, and the Hartwick American Legion Post No. 1567, of which he was a past post commander.
Mr. Bullock is survived by one son, Dale R. Bullock and his wife, Mary Rose, of Laurens; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy A. Wycoff and her husband, Frank, of Oneonta, Mrs. Carol Verry and her husband, Charles, of Longview, Texas, Mary Beth Dieterle of Ballston Spa, and Mrs. Pamela Key and her husband, Raymond, of Cooperstown; 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Madolin Michaletz of Oneonta.
He was predeceased by his brother, Alvin Bullock, and his sister, Ruth Jones.
Friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, when the Bullock family will be in attendance.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Funeral Ritual will be conducted Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home by members of the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128, Cooperstown, and the Hartwick American Legion Post No. 1567.
A private family graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday in the Hartwick Cemetery with Father Steven Moore, associate pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oneonta, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to the Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Shannon Barnard
BAINBRIDGE — Shannon S. Barnard, 28, of Bainbridge, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born the daughter of Stacey G. Barnard and Debra Cordner on Oct. 9, 1975, in Sidney.
Shannon attended Bainbridge-Guilford High School, where she played volleyball and was queen of the prom. After graduation, she attended Broome Community College, where she studied social work. Shannon was employed by CWS in Norwich.
She is survived by her mother, Debra Cordner Barnard of Bainbridge; father, Stacey G. Barnard of Bainbridge; paternal grandmother, Doris Barnard of Bainbridge; maternal grandparents, Wilson and Irene Cordner of Sidney; brother, Erik Barnard of Bainbridge; sister, Kathleen Barnard of Bainbridge; half sister, Serena McIntyre of Florida; aunts and uncles, Carey Barnard of Bainbridge, Gerald and Deborah Cordner of Bainbridge, Gene Cordner of Afton, William Cordner of Sidney, Nancy Roof of Sidney and Sandra Christiansen of North Carolina; Sonja Wilson of Colorado; her beloved cat Buddy; her niece and nephew, Alicia and Kyle McIntyre of Florida; her special friends, Amy Gliha of Norwich and Melissa Leggett of Sidney; several cousins and great-aunts and great-uncles.
She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Paul Barnard.
Friends may call Monday, Oct. 4. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Home Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the funeral chapel.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by C. H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Alice P. Barnes
MILFORD — Alice P. Barnes, formerly of Burk Hill Road in the town of Hartwick, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at the age of 82, in Merrick.
Alice was born in Freeport and raised in Merrick, the daughter of Frank Lee Fisher and Myrtle (Hoovler) Fisher.
In 1955, she married Kenneth Barnes. He predeceased her in 1990.
Alice is remembered as someone who was never idle, and although an avid reader and writer of poetry, she will best be remembered for her skills and nonstop creation of all types of crafts and items. Alice loved nature. At her beloved home on Burk Hill she was often heard to call her living room window her "magic window" because it allowed her to observe nature. When she was not feeding the ever-present wildlife, she could often be found tending her garden and flowers. Alice had a fascinating breadth of knowledge and, while outspoken in her beliefs, was willing to listen and discuss ideas. She never failed to add a touch of glamour to everything and everyone she encountered. Nothing was ever boring in her life. It was often said of Alice that she never met a person who didn’t become a friend. She made it a point to learn and call everyone she met by name.
During WWII, Alice was a true "Rosie the Riveter," working for Grumman Aircraft as an aircraft riveter and also at Aerial Products on Long Island as an assembler of chemicals for bombs. Following the war, Alice was employed in retail for many years by W.T. Grant & Co.
In 1955, Ken and Alice purchased land and their beloved home on Burk Hill Road in the Milford area. Thereafter, they spent of their free time in the Milford/Cooperstown area. In 1972, they moved permanently from Long Island to their home on Burk Hill Road. Alice’s love of her home, the Cooperstown/Milford area and the nature that surrounded her was apparent to everyone who knew her.
Alice is survived by her three sisters, Palmer Washburn of Pearland, Texas, and Gloria Fisher and Dolores Wysocki, both of Merrick; as well as by her brother, Kenneth Fisher of Riviera Beach, Fla. She was predeceased by her brother, Frank Fisher.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, with the Rev. John Young officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Alice’s family suggests that those who wish to make contributions, do so to their favorite charity in Alice’s memory.
Arrangements are by Tillapaugh Funeral Service of Coopers- town and Milford.
Ann Swantak
BOVINA — Ann Swantak, 91, formerly of Bovina and the Hearthstone Home for Adults, Hobart, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at the Delaware County Countryside Care Center, Delhi.
Ann was born Oct. 30, 1912, in South Kortright, the daughter of Joseph and Maryanne (Ceslak) Swantak.
The youngest of seven children, she grew up on the family farm and remained there most of her life, until 1966 when she moved to Bovina.
Ann was an avid hiker who spent much of her time exploring nature and the outdoors. She often could be seen hiking across fields and wood lots in all seasons, often with a berry pail or basket on her arm.
Her interest in art grew to serious sketching and painting. Many of her observations in nature were recorded and interpreted in various art mediums. She took a casual interest in her work and often joked about its shortcomings. Although asked on several occasions, she declined to exhibit her work.
She loved flowers and gardening as well, and collected and planted a variety of domestic and natural species around her yard. Even the briefest visit required a mandatory inspection of her latest finds.
Ann was predeceased by a longtime companion of nearly 50 years, Howard Hays; three brothers, Steve, John and Frank; three sisters, Blanche, Effie (Stephanie) Kosier and Sister Alice Swantak.
While there will be no calling hours, a liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Stamford, on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Burns, celebrant.
Burial will follow the services in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Stamford, in the shadow of the mountains she so loved.
Contributions in her name may be made to the Humane Society of Central Delaware County, Delhi, NY 13753,
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Hobart.
Arlene Palmeter
ONEONTA — Arlene Palmeter, 75, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born May 22, 1929, in Hobart, the daughter of Rex and Mildred (Parsons) Stafford.
Arlene married Everett E. Palmeter. He predeceased her on July 11, 2001.
She was a lifelong area resident, who enjoyed the outdoors, flowers and country music. She especially loved taking care of her family.
She is survived by six children, Sharon and her husband, Bill Hudson of Las Vegas, Nev.; Mark and his wife, Kathy Palmeter, of Schenevus; Bruce and his wife, Becky Palmeter, of Otego; Randy and his wife, Debbie Palmeter, of West Oneonta; Rex and his wife, Vernell Palmeter, of Oneonta; and Rachel Palmeter of Oneonta; a sister, Lorraine Ogborn; a former daughter-in-law, Carol Palmeter; grandchildren, Eric, Kim, Christina, Steven, Jennifer, Randall, Camden, Lacy and Brenda; and several great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Priscilla, and a daughter-in-law, Karen Louise.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta. The funeral service will start at noon, with the Rev. Eileen Cornwell, pastor of the Elm Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements are by Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
