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Walter H. Peter
HOBART — Walter H. Peter, 60, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at home.
He was born July 31, 1945, in Bethpage, Long Island, the son of Louis and Georgianna (Benkert) Peter.
Walt was a graduate of South Kortright Central School in the class of 1963; Mohawk Valley Community College; and the State University College at Oneonta. He retired as an electronic engineer.
Walt was a Scout Master of Troop No. 39 in Hobart; a former member of the Hobart Fire Department; a former member of the Hobart Presbyterian Church; and a member of the Hobart Historical Society.
He is survived by his mother, Georgianna, of South Kortright; and a brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Sandra Peter of Hanover, Pa.; a nephew, Scott and Shelly Peter; and a great-niece, Autumn Grace Peter of Hanover, Pa.; and several cousins.
Graveside services will be announced in the spring in the Locust Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Bert More officiating.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Hobart Historical Society or the Hobart or Bloomville Emergency Squads.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
H. Geraldine Sargent Horner
BALLSTON SPA — H. Geraldine Sargent Horner passed away Feb. 1, 2006, at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa.
She was born April 5, 1918, in Milford.
She married William Sargent on Nov. 9, 1934. After his death Nov. 7, 1959, she moved to Oneonta, where she cared for her three youngest children, working as a housekeeper and actively involved with Cub Scouting and other youth activities.
In 1961, she returned to the Glenville area. While in Glenville she worked at Aucompaugh’s and KAPL in food service.
Active in the Burnt Hills Baptist Church before ill health forced her to move to assisted care with her son, Douglas, and in 2003, to Maplewood Manor.
Special thanks to grandson Tim Fake and great-granddaughters Briana and Heather King for their caring visits to the nursing home.
She was predeceased by her second husband, Thomas Horner, whom she married in 1986; and daughter Jackie Fake.
Survivors include brother, William Brown and wife Lorraine of Shippenburg, Pa.; sister, Betty Gennerino and husband, Ralph of Brockport; children, Douglas A. Sargent and wife Barbara of Charlton, Ronald Sargent of Oneonta, Olive Loubier and husband Norman of Florida, Marvin Sargent and wife, Joanne of Oneonta, Lawrence Sargent and wife Maria of Florida; and son-in-law, Thomas Fake of Galway; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral arrangements for cremation are under the direction of Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home of Ballston Lake.
Memorial service and interment will be in the spring.
Because of her love for dogs, Missy and Abby, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Eleanor B. Archibald
BOVINA CENTER — Eleanor B. Archibald, 86, of Bovina Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at home in Bovina Center.
She was born May 17, 1919, in Bovina, the daughter of William C. and Emily (Elliott) Burns.
She married Marvin T. Archibald on Oct. 23, 1942, at home in Bovina. The Rev. Wade Miller officiated. Marvin predeceased her in 1987.
A 1937, graduate of Delaware Academy, Eleanor was a homemaker who took great pleasure in helping her community. She served as den mother for the local Cub Scout group, enjoyed sewing quilts for her grandchildren, and taught Sunday school classes. Gardening was a favorite hobby.
An elder in the Bovina United Presbyterian Church, she most recently became a member of the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
She was the eldest lady living on Maple Street in Bovina. She spent 57 years there in her home.
She is survived by a son, Lee G. Archibald of Hobart; a daughter, Joan Townsend of Delhi, a daughter, Kay and Kevin Collins of Delhi; four grandsons, Elliot (Eli) and Michelle Townsend of Delhi, Ian Townsend of Albany, Jacob Collins of Delhi and Calob Collins of Delhi; a brother, John Clarence Burns of Bovina; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert E. Burns and James L. Burns; and a sister, Kathryn Messina.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at the Bovina United Presbyterian Church, Bovina Center, with the Rev. William Ward and the Rev. Mark Mallaber officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will take place in the spring in the Bovina Cemetery, Bovina Center.
Contributions are asked to be made to either: Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care or the Bovina Emergency Squad, in loving memory of Eleanor B. Archibald.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home of Delhi.
Philip P. Fabrizzio
NORTH HARPERSFIELD — Philip P. Fabrizzio, 85, a resident of North Harpersfield for 25 years, passed away at Robinson Terrace on Monday, Jan. 23, 2006.
Philip was a self-employed mason. He retired in 1985, and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his children, Kathy Morissette of North Harpersfield, Robert Fabrizzio of Chiquak, Alaska, Carla Rhodes of Orlando, Fla., and Paul Fabrizzio of Miami, Fla. Also, surviving are eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Philip’s name to the Jefferson Rescue Squad, Jefferson, NY 12093.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Steven Moore at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Stamford.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
Frances June (Skellie) Hawver
SCHENEVUS — Frances June (Skellie) Hawver, 76, of Schenevus, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Westford, the daughter of Edward J. and Silva (Perry) Skellie.
She married Donald Hawver on Jan. 2, 1948, in Oneonta. A lifelong resident of the area, Fran graduated from Schenevus School in 1947. For several years she worked at the Schenevus Food Market, then she and Donald owned and operated the gas station in Schenevus.
For 12 years Fran served as town clerk for the Town of Maryland. She was a charter member of the C.H. Graham Hose Auxiliary, a member of the Schenevus VFW Auxiliary and the Schenevus Young at Heart.
She is survived by her two sons, John and Paula Hawver of Oneonta and Edward and Patty Hawver of Schenevus; three daughters, Donna Kenik and Victor Hanson of Schenevus, June and Rodney Preston and Amy and Steve Fancher, all of Worcester; her grandchildren, Lori Kelly, Jackie Fleury, John Condon, Christopher Condon, Missy Cash, Shelly Condon, Krista Goins, Karen Bennett, Michelle Yerdon, Timothy Preston, Malinda Brodie and Justin Fancher; great-grandchildren, Anna Fleury, Connor Cash, Brandon and Leah Goins, Jessica, Harley and Zach Bennett, Kaylie and Austin Yerdon, Jerred Brodie, Savannah and Kassidy Fancher. She is also survived by a brother, Rodney Skellie; three sisters, Vivian Groat, Alma Szeliga and Mary Ann Bryson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, in 1986; and a son, Steven, in 1960.
At Fran’s request, she was cremated.
A celebration of her life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at the Schenevus Masonic Lodge.
Interment will be in the Schenevus Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made in loving memory of Fran to the Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center, 1 Atwell Drive, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
The Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St. in Schenevus, is serving the family.
Julia A. Lafler
COOPERSTOWN — Julia A. Lafler, of Cooperstown, died Friday Feb. 3, 2006, following a brief illness. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family and friends and with her beloved dog, Heidi at her side. She was 63 years of age.
Julia was born Aug. 26, 1942, the daughter of John P. and Marian (Cannistra) Rich. She was raised in Cherry Valley and graduated from Cherry Valley High School in 1960 and from Cortland State University in 1964 with a degree in nursing.
On Aug. 25, 1965, Julia married Robert W. Lafler at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Cherry Valley. Following their marriage they began their residence in the Cooperstown area.
After moving to Cooperstown, Julia was employed for nearly 15 years by Alice Busch Gronewaldt as a private duty nurse. Later she owned and operated a retail store in Cherry Valley, "The Bluebird Gift Shop" and acted as the secretary and bookkeeper for her husband’s business, "Lafler’s Hardware, Plumbing, Heating and Electrical." More recently, and for many years, Julia and Robert owned and operated, "Saint’s Rest Bed and Breakfast" a B&B located on the west side of Otsego Lake.
Julia was an active member of the community. She served for many years as the Democratic election inspector for the Towns of Cherry Valley and Otsego as well as for the Village of Cooperstown. She was a long time communicant at St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Cherry Valley and was a past member of Catholic Daughters. Julia was also a frequent volunteer for the Red Cross and would often be seen assisting at Red Cross blood drives. She was an avid bowler and was active in the Tri-Valley League. Julia loved reading romance novels, cooking for her family and many friends, shopping, flower gardening and watching and feeding the birds which flocked to her property. All who knew Julia would agree that she loved and lived life to its fullest.
Julia was predeceased by her husband, Robert in 2003.
She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Kukenberger and Colleen’s husband, William Kukenberger Jr., of Hartwick; her brother, John P. Rich Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Balston Lake; her two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Ostrander, of Warren and Elizabeth Ashe, of Utica; two aunts, Ursula Mastracco, of Carmichael, Calif., and Ida Rich, of Herkimer; and her very special friend, Joseph Contalone, of Schenevus. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; friends and her much loved canine friend, Heidi.
The family extends a very special and heart felt thank you to Dr. Matthew Jones and the entire emergency room staff at Bassett Healthcare for the wonderful and kind care, attention and compassion they displayed while assisting Julia.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Julia’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church with Father John P. Rosson, pastor officiating.
Visiting hours, with the family in attendance, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Burial will occur in the spring in the Springfield Cemetery.
For those who so desire, the family would suggest that they make contributions in Julia’s memory to the Otsego County Shriners Club, 941 County Highway 440, Charlotteville, NY 12036, for use in their work helping crippled children.
Arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Madge B. Hanor
COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Madge B. Hanor, 88, of Eagle Street in Cooperstown, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2006, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Madge was born on Dec. 6, 1917, in Springfield, a daughter of Lawyer D. and Mary E. (Doyle) Barrett. She married Orrin Perry Hanor on May 12, 1940, in Cooperstown. Perry died Aug. 18, 1993.
When she was a young child, she and her family moved to Cooperstown where she attended school. In the early 1950s, she became employed at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown and served as a nurse’s aide. Through her own efforts, Madge later became a lab technician and retired from this position at the age of 62.
A member of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, she at one time taught Sunday School at the church. In her younger years, Madge was also a member of the Cooperstown Women’s Club. During the past several years of her life, she always looked forward to receiving The Daily Star and greatly enjoyed completing the daily crossword puzzles. She also had a fondness for flowers.
Madge is survived be her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen ("Ginger") and Arthur Lawler, of Billerica, Mass.; two grandchildren, Eric Lawler, of Billerica, Mass. and Cynthia Lawler, of South Attleboro, Mass., and three great-grandchildren, Samantha and Allison Lawler and Andrew Hassey.
A graveside service will take place later this spring in the Springfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research Division, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007, or call 1-800-ACS-2345.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Luella A. Fairbairn
ROXBURY — Luella A. Fairbairn, 87, of Roxbury, formerly of Arena, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at Kingston Hospital, Kingston.
She was born Feb. 24, 1918, in Huckleberry Brook, Town of Middletown to Matthew and Alice Sanford.
She married Donald S. Fairbairn on Feb. 9, 1040, in Great Bend, Pa. He died Aug. 21, 1980.
Luella was a longtime resident of Arena and a lifelong resident of this area, spending the last 11 years at Kirkside Adult Home in Roxbury.
She attended school in Huckleberry Brook. Luella enjoyed embroidering and traveling.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Hitt, of Margaretville and Debbie Fairbairn, of Arkville; four sons, Richard D. Fairbairn, of Bainbridge, William D. Fairbairn, of Asheville, N.C., Matthew G. Fairbairn, of Foresthill, Calif., and Roger Fairbairn, of Roxbury; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by one granddaughter, Carolyn Rosa on Oct. 22, 2005.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville, with the Rev. Richard A. Dykstra officiating. Friends may call from noon until service time at 2 p.m.
Burial will be in Lake Hill Cemetery, Dry Brook.
In memory of Luella Fairbairn, donations may be made to Kirkside Adult Home, Roxbury NY 12474.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
