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Robert L. Wright
Robert L. Wright, 90, of Oneonta died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home. Mr. Wright was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Elbert, Colo.
He married Edith Jane Hotaling on Jan. 6, 1946, in Denver, Colo. She predeceased him in December 1974. He married Hilda Wright in 1975. She predeceased him in April 1994.
Robert served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked as a machine operator for the Kraft Plant in Norwich. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness in Oneonta.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Cherie Blackwell and Robert Tuttle; his grandchildren, Cassandra Tuttle, Keith and Sherry Allen, Steve and Kevin Allen; and his great-grandchildren, Jon and Nathan Allen.
He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
A private family graveside memorial service and interment will be held in the spring at Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Schenevus Fire Department, 40 Main St., Schenevus, NY 12155.
Ellen Roberts Danforth
SIDNEY — Ellen Danforth, widow of Elliot Danforth, M.D., died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2006.
Born in Weymouth, Mass., June 24,1908, she was the only daughter of Thomas and Mary Owen Roberts. Mrs. Danforth graduated from Children’s Hospital in Boston, Mass., and began her nursing career in New York City where she met and married Elliot Danforth, M.D. They moved to Sidney in 1932 and together they began a medical practice which continued for nearly 50 years.
One of her fondest interests was costume design and she served as costume manager for Tri-Town Theatre.
Survivors include Elliot Jr., M.D., of Underhill, Vt., Nicholas, M.D., of Arlington, Vt.; Thomas, of Sidney, and Edward, of Chicago, Ill.; as well as six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in the spring.
For those interested, contributions to the Phelps Hose Co. of the Sidney Fire Department, would be most appreciated.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Donovan Michael Rhodes
RICHMONDVILLE — Donovan Michael Rhodes, 2½ months, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006.
He was born Nov. 12, 2005, in Cooperstown, the son of Travis Baldwin and Alexandra Rhodes of Richmondville.
Donovan is also survived by his sister, Makayla Baldwin; his grandparents, Kathy Nigro, of East Worcester and Rodney and Georgia Baker, of Summit; his great-grandfather, Ralph Wilsey, of East Worcester; aunts and uncles, Amanda Comino, of East Worcester, Terry Baldwin, of Schenectady, Georgia Townsend and Kelly Baldwin, both of Rotterdam; cousins, Eleesia, Ean, Gabrielle, Zachary, Terry III and Devon; godparents, Robert Fitch, of Sharon Springs and Valerie Dibble, of Richmondville; great-uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Brian VanNatten of Idaho.
Calling hours will be 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, until the funeral service at 5 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester. The Rev. Gary Edmister, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmondville and the Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of the Otsego County Lutheran Parishes, will officiate.
Interment will be in the Summit Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in loving memory of Donovan to the American SIDS Institute, 509 Augusta Dr., Marietta, GA 30067.
The E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St. in Worcester is serving the family.
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.
Helen M. Palmer
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Helen M. Palmer, 75, of County Highway 16, Hartwick, passed away on Thursday afternoon Feb. 2, 2006, in Mary Imogene Hospital, Cooperstown.
She was born on July 11, 1930, in Rhinebeck, daughter of the late Mark and Myrtle Bowman Piester. On Oct. 10, 1964, she married George Washington Palmer in Poughkeepsie. A loving and devoted union of 35 years, he preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2000. Mrs. Palmer and her family came to Richfield Springs in 1970.
A graduate of New Paltz State Teachers College, she taught kindergarten in the Richfield Springs Central School for 25 years.
She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the AARP. To all who knew her they will remember her warm smile and caring manner. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her many friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter,
Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, JoAnn and Dexter Smith, of New Berlin, Sandra and Michael Bailey of Paisley, Fla.; three sons, Thomas and his wife Barbara Palmer, of Rhode Island, Robert and Tracey Palmer, of Wellington, Fla., Jerry Ingle, of Hartwick; one sister, Eleanor and her husband Eduard Hericourt, of Rhinebeck; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a niece and nephew.
Funeral service and committal were private and at the convenience of her family.
Expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial donations to the American Heart Association.
Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.
Edwin L. Hazard
WEST EDMESTON — Edwin L. Hazard, 92, of West Edmeston, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at the Folts Nursing Home in Herkimer.
He was born on Sept. 3, 1913, in the Town of Columbus, to James and Frances (Terk) Hazard.
He was married to Evelyn Matteson. She died on Sept. 3, 1970.
Ed grew up and attending various schools in the Pittsfield and New Berlin areas. He worked on various farms in the Chenango County area. He retired from Kraft Foods of South Edmeston. He also delivered the Sunday edition of the Syracuse Herald Journal for many years in the West Edmeston/Brookfield areas. He enjoyed gardening in his younger years and could often be found at the horse races at Vernon Down in later years.
Ed is survived by four daughters, Joan and Carmine Covais, of Charlotteville, Va., Susan Whitman, of Richmondville, Kathleen Fox, of Norwich, June and Frank Weinheimer, of Schenevus, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a half brother, Carl and Marion Jennings; sisters-in-law, Ione Hill, of Norwich, Sally Hazard, of Brookfield, Ann Matteson, of Cape Cod, Mass., Vera Button, of Norwich, Norma Jennings, of Florida and Frances Hazard of Arizona; brothers-in-law, Clyde and Florence Matteson, of Springfield Center, George Matteson of Georgia, Jim Eaves, of W.Va.; cousins, Ed and Joyce Zirkel and Dorothy Bowers; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin, with the Rev. Charles Taylor of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church officiating.
Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin,
Memorial donations may be made to the South Edmeston Community Church, South Edmeston, or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Berlin.
Nancy A. Blodgett
DOWNSVILLE — Nancy A. Blodgett, a Walton native, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at her home in Downsville. She was 70.
Mrs. Blodgett was born in Walton, to Delbert and Elizabeth Davies Davis.
She graduated from Walton Central School.
Mrs. Blodgett was a longtime certified nurses aid for O’Conner Hospital in Delhi.
Nancy was a member of the New York State Sportsmens Federation working for many years overseeing the federation wildlife display at the Delaware County Fair.
She will be remembered for her love of animals, especially dogs, and for being an avid hunter and fisherman. She was devoted to her family, and just loved her grandchildren.
Mrs. Blodgett is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Dennis) Fusco of Bath; her sons, Todd (Paula) of Montour Falls, Peter (Linda) of Bath and Toby of Rutherfordton; her longtime friend, Bob Janesek of New Jersey and her sister, Susan Casey of Danbury, Conn. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Robert E. Blodgett and her brother, Jim Davis.
There will be a celebration of her life at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Riverside Alliance Church. The Rev. Larry Light will officiate.
Please, it is requested there be no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nancy A. Blodgett to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, would be appreciated.
Patricia Kegan Aponte
GILBERTSVILLE — Patricia Kegan Aponte, 66, died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Gilbertsville. She was under the care of Catskill Area Hospice.
Pat Kegan was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Jan. 21, 1940, to her parents Dorothy Hope Hammock from Blakely, Ga., and Kenneth Kegan. Pat was the younger of two siblings. Pat’s brother, Bobby Kegan died in 1966. Pat is survived by her daughter Jeri Hope Wachter, grandson Aidan Arthur Woishnis and her daughter Jan’Ann Marie Aponte.
Pat Kegan moved to New York City at 16 to pursue her passion for acting under the instruction of Cashman, Brody and Bergoff. Establishing herself on stage in New York and as a model, she returned to the theatre of her home town to rave reviews and cover stories in all the press. New York City was a long way from Chattanooga but her heart remained in the South… According to Pat it is "the most beautiful place on earth."
Pat’s life was full of color and grace as would be of a true southern bell. Pat never saw a stranger in her lifetime and turned heads in every room. Pat was known for her beauty, confidence, generosity, gentleness and southern charm. Pat Kegan was and will always be remembered as a loving woman…wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Special thanks to everyone on Pat’s team at Catskill Area Hospice. Your time, gentle guidance, support and belief in dying with dignity made it possible for Pat’s family to do what was best for their mother. Thank you.
Patricia Kegan Aponte was buried beside her mother in the Lakewood South Cemetery in Rossville, Ga. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 27, at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Gloria Humphreys
DOWNSVILLE — Gloria Humphreys, of Conesville, originally of Port Washington, died Thursday, March 2, 2006.
She was the beloved wife of George W., cherished mother of Mark (Dana Jones), the late George "Geordi," and the late Lynne Ann (Dr. Robert) Motta; dear grandmother of Nicole, Lauren and Allison; and loving sister of Charles Wilson.
A loving friend to all, visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Sunday at the A. L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., (corner of Pulaski Road) Huntington Station.
There will be a religious service Monday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale.
