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Frank B. Mowers
SALISBURY CENTER — Mr. Frank B. Mowers, age 85, of Emmonsburg Road, and a lifelong Salisbury Center resident passed away on Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, 2002. His peaceful passing occurred in the Little Falls Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Mowers was born on Sept. 20, 1916 in Salisbury Center, a son of the late Leon R. and Delia (Dingman) Mowers. He received his education in Salisbury Center schools. Frank was married to the former Louisa Mae Cool on March 16, 1935 at the Methodist Parsonage in Salisbury Center. Together, the couple provided each other and their family with endless love and dedication. He was last employed as superintendent with the North Hudson Woodcraft Company. After 40 years of faithful service to the company, he retired at the age of 62. He was a member of the Universalist Church, Salisbury Center and was a Mason with the Dolgeville Lodge.
Among the many pastimes he pursued he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He demonstrated an enthusiastic interest in traveling. His famous trips leaves the family with many memories. Above all, Frank took tremendous pride in his family.
Mr. Mowers leaves his loving wife whom he shared 66 years with, Louisa of the home address; two sons, Dean F. Mowers of Salisbury, and Robert E. Mowers of Salisbury Center along with his special friend Anne Schuyler; two daughters, Pauline M. Knapp and husband Thurman of Dolgeville, and Marcia J. Cigale and Edward of Little Falls; two sisters, Evelyn Tyoe of Spruce Lake, and Elva Chestney of Middleville; a sister-in-law, Edna Mowers of Little Falls; nine grandchildren, Ned Mowers and wife Sandra of Dolgeville, Denise Cramer and husband Zane of Auburn, Stephen Mowers and wife Lisa of Fairfield, Conn., Gary Mowers and wife Shelly of Salisbury Center, Brett Mowers of Salisbury Center, Tanya Vickers and husband David of Salisbury Center, Lynne Lyon and husband Richard of Dolgeville, Brad Polivka and wife Joanne of Rome, and Teresa Cigale of Little Falls. Also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special cousin Emma Mickel of Camden. It would be remiss to not mention the many friends in the Dolgeville and Salisbury areas that Frank leaves behind. Preceding Frank in death were three sisters, Marie Lanphere, Dorothy Knapp, and Inez Johnston; two brothers, Harold and Raymond Mowers; one son-in-law, Archie Polivka; two daughters-in-law, Betty Jane Mowers and Irene Mowers; and two granddaughters, Julia D. Mowers and Tamala Jane Humphrey.
Frank's family invites relatives and friends to visit with them and pay their respects at the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls, on Friday evening, Feb. 22, 2002, from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will commence on Saturday morning, Feb. 23, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Enea Funeral Home chapel where prayer will be offered. Remembrances in Mr. Mower's memory may be made to the Salisbury Center Volunteer Fire Department of the Universalist Church, Salisbury Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral parlor. By family request, please omit floral offerings. The Dolgeville Masonic Lodge will gather in a body at the funeral parlor on Friday evening at 7 to conduct a service in honor of Frank. Condolence's may be sent to the family by going to www.eneafuneralhomes.com on the World Wide Web.
Anyone needing a ride to the funeral home can call the Enea Family at 823-2424.
Lucy Fletcher
ST. JOHNSVILLE — Lucy Fletcher, 85, of 7 Timmerman St., (St. Johnsville Nursing Home), and formerly of 9 Hough St., St. Johnsville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Faxton Hospital, Utica.
She was born July 28, 1916, in Frankfort, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (LaPresto) Riscica. Lucy attended Amsterdam schools and moved to the St. Johnsville area in the late 1930s.
Her marriage to Homer Fletcher took place on March 22, 1947. Mr. Fletcher passed away in 1992.
For over 20 years, Mrs. Fletcher worked for the former Allegro Shoe Co. in St. Johnsville and Little Falls.
Mrs. Fletcher was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in St. Johnsville and a member of the St. Johnsville Senior Saints and Oppenheim Senior Citizens.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lucy expanded every effort towards providing them a good family life. She loved to cook and was known for her homemade spaghetti and sauce. Along with cooking Lucy enjoyed sewing. In her leisure she liked to play cards.
Survivors include her daughter, Valerie Claus of St. Johnsville; a brother, Casmier Riscica of Albany; a sister, Josephine (Buffy) Colorito of St. Johnsville; four grandchildren, Haley Ferguson and husband Scott of Oppenheim, Tammy Claus of Oppenheim, Peter Claus and wife Kerry of Oppenheim, and Keith Smith of St. Johnsville; seven great-grandchildren, Brock and Mackenzie Ferguson, Brody, Troy and Conner Claus, and Brianna and Keith Smith; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Carmella Riscica of Albany.
She was predeceased by a brother, Phillip Riscica; and a sister, Dominica Perry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at 10 a.m. from the Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, with Sister Dolores Stevens, of St. Patrick's Church, officiating. There are no calling hours. Interment will take place in West St. Johnsville Cemetery in the spring. An on-line sympathy note may be sent to the family at www.eneafuneralhomes.com.
Ruth Howard
DOLGEVILLE — Mrs. Ruth Howard, 81, wife of Robert Howard, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Little Falls Hospital. She had resided at Valley Health Services for the past two and a half years. Ruth was born in Gloversville on Jan. 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Godfrey and Fannie (Bellinger) Palmer. She graduated from Dolgeville school in 1940. Her marriage to Robert Howard took place at St. Joseph's Parish House on Jan. 26, 1946, with Father Fitzgerald officiating. Survivors other than her husband of 56 years, Robert, are a daughter and her husband, Barbara and William Schuyler of Fort Plain; and a son and his wife, Richard and Delia Howard of Clifton Park; a sister, Jean Lichtneger of Closter, N.J.; and two sisters-in-law, Lois Howard of Dolgeville, and Marian Palmer of Little Falls; four grandchildren, Heather Schuyler of Waterford, Daryl Schuyler of Fort Plain, Christopher Howard of Beacon, and Jennifer Howard of Montgomery; along with several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville, with the Rev. Robert Jeffers, pastor of the Salisbury Methodist Church, officiating. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Valley Health Services, Herkimer. Envelopes will be provided at the service.
Burt H. Eckard
SOMERSET, Mass. — Burt H. Eckard, 67, of Calvin Ave., Somerset, died Sunday at his home. He was the husband of Arlene M. (Travers) Eckard. Born in Cherry Valley, the son of the late Bert and Flora (Adams) Eckard, he lived in New York and Bourne, Mass., for many years and in Somerset since 1972. A 20-year member of the Air Force and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and the Cuban Crisis, he served in the Air Defense Command and Military Airlift Command, retiring in 1975. Besides his wife of 43 years, survivors include two daughters, Paula Ouellette of Fall River and Deborah Mendes of Assonet; a son, Richard Eckard of Fall River; a brother, Robert Eckard; and a sister; Geraldine Hill. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Following cremation, visitation will take place Wednesday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., in the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 S. Main St., Fall River, Mass.
Olin Michael (Dogcatcher) Rumrill
ST. JOHNSVILLE — Olin Michael (Dogcatcher) Rumrill, 60, of 5936 State Highway 29, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at Little Falls Hospital, with his beloved wife and family at his side. Olin was born on May 7, 1941, in Northville, a son of the late Raymond and Dorothy "Looman" Rumrill and received his education in Stratford schools. His marriage to the former Aleta Mae Johnson took place in Oppenheim on Oct. 21, 1967, with Max Lyons, justice of the peace, officiant. Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Aleta; five sons and their wives, Arthur and Colleen Rumrill of Johnstown, Robert and Karen Rumrill of Fort Plain, Richard and Eva Rumrill of Lassleville, Michael and Cindy Rumrill of Ephratah, and Brian and Tina Rumrill of Salisbury Center; two daughters, Anna Tennant and her friend Bill Doucet of Lawrence, Mass., and Gail Rumrill and her friend Harry Vogel III of Little Falls; one brother, Raymond Rumrill of Dolgeville; and a sister, Sue Rashbach of Frankfort; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville, on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. William Hayes of Lassleville, officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at the Ephratah Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday evening from 5-8. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the family. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Carmela M. Groom
CAROGA LAKE — Carmela M. Groom, age 75, of 112 Vrooman Road, Caroga Lake, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, La.
She was born on June 7, 1926, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Rocco and Angelina (Morra) Colangelo. Carmela was a graduate of Little Falls Hospital.
She was united in marriage to Jerry Groom on Oct. 8, 1955, in Long Beach, Calif. The couple had shared in a blessed union of 38 years until the death of Mr. Groom on Dec. 18, 1993.
In 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Groom started and owned (Hawaiian Boats, Inc.) which custom built over 14,000 high performance fiberglass ski boats until 1980 when they moved to Caroga Lake. There they owned and operated Groom's General Store from 1980-1992. The store is still owned and operated by the family.
Outside of her working career, Carmela was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family dearly. Being the vivacious lady she was, Carmela kept herself an active and busy person for many years. Two of her favorite hobbies were playing poker with her friends whenever she could and traveling which she truly enjoyed.
Surviving are her beloved children, Leslie H. Groom and wife Mary Ann Reddoch-Groom of Boyce, La., Jerry L. Groom II and wife Kimberly of Caroga Lake, and Kevin M. Groom and wife Catherine Kendrick of Corvallis, Ore.; her cherished grandchildren, Callista, Jerry, Cameron, Keiko, Jerry III, Patrick and Michael Groom; and in-laws, Raymond J. Groom, Patricia Groom and Leslie Groom. She was preceded in death by one sister, Yolanda Caracane.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. from the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer. Friends and relatives may call at the Enea Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, from 5-7 p.m.
For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. If you care to share a memory with the family you may do so by going to www.eneafuneralhomes.com for an online sympathy note.
Brian John Farquhar
STRATFORD — Brian John Farquhar, 22, of 137 Mallet Hill Road, Stratford, died Friday, May 31, 2002, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident in the town of Salisbury. Brian was born on September 5, 1979, in Little Falls, the son of Bruce and Nancy (Hall) Farquhar, and he attended Dolgeville schools. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Nancy Farquhar of Stratford; a son, Jonah Beacorn; his brother, Marc Farquhar of Stratford; his maternal grandmother, Claire Hall of Schenectady; his special friend, Erika Lyons of Lassesville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held at his parents' home, 137 Mallet Hill Road, Stratford, on Tuesday, June 4, 2002, from 5-9 p.m. Friends are invited to stop by and offer a remembrance of Brian. Memorials may be sent to the Stratford and Salisbury Center Fire Departments or to the Stratford, Salisbury and Dolgeville Ambulance Corps in his memory. Arrangements are entrusted to the Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville.
Edward L. Nicholls, 75, of Mumford died Sunday, April 13, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Mumford Fire Department or Caledonia Ambulance.
Mrs. Edith Clark Leipold, 98, of Le Roy died Monday, April 14, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Stone Church, PO Box 128, Bergen, NY 14416 or to Kirkhaven Nursing Home, 254 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607.
Mrs. Dorothy E. Slaven, 67, of Le Roy died Monday, April 14, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Carrie M. Wood, 83, of Bergen died Friday, April 18, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Gillam Grant Community Center, 6969 West Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY 14416.
Mrs. Barbara J. LaRocco, 52, of Le Roy died Saturday, April 19, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for charitable distribution.
John T. Crnkovich, 76, formerly of Le Roy, died Sunday, April 27, 2003.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Green, 86, native of Le Roy died Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Mrs. Ida M. Martina, 90, formerly of Le Roy died Friday, May 2, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Church or Hospice Family Care.
Thomas T. Miller, 64, of Le Roy died Monday, April 28, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center in Batavia.
Mrs. Margaret P. Brown, 74, of Wyoming died Saturday, May 3, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the Pavilion Rescue Squad.
Eugene S. Elmore, 76, of Le Roy died Saturday, May 3, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
Mrs. Robyn (Whitney) Lewis, 27, formerly of Pavilion died Tuesday, May 6, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Pavilion Rescue Squad or Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
Chester L. McClurg, 91, of East Bethany died Saturday, May 10, 2003.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mrs. Bertha M. Brew, 94, of Bergen died Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Lottie Court, 83, of Pavilion died Saturday, May 10, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Roland H. Bower, 94, of Le Roy died Wednesday, May 7, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
Miss Stein, 74, of Bergen died March 9, 2003. There was a memorial Mass for her at St. Brigid's Church.
Memorials may be made to Bergen Rescue Squad, PO Box 428, Bergen, NY 14416.
Mrs. Mary F. Zimmerman, 81, of Le Roy died.
Memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance or Holy Family School.
Elizabeth "Liz" C. Pontillo Mullen, 45, of Batavia died Thursday, May 29, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities and to start a scholarship fund in her name.
Mrs. Patricia (Kimball) Burak, 77, of Byron died Tuesday, May 27, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Genesee County Animal Shelter.
George A. Cory, 68, of Le Roy died Monday, June 2, 2003.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or to the charity of the donor's choice.
William C. "Sonny" Matthews, 73, of Le Roy, formerly of Pembroke, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003.
Charles M. Rich, 84, of Le Roy died Thursday, June 5, 2003
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance Fund, Holy Family School or Buffalo VA Hospitality Suite.
Mrs. Carolyn J. Maskell, 69, of Byron died Wednesday, June 4, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Byron Rescue Squad or Byron Fire Department.
Mrs. Helen C. Claus, 95, of Bergen died Wednesday, June 4, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14020. Online
Miss Mary Ann Brennan, 75, of South Byron died Thursday, June 5, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, in care of Roswell Park Memorial Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-0631.
Burton E. Fletcher, 78, of Pavilion died Friday, June 6, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Flight Central, 2420 Brickyard Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424 , The House of John, 14 Spring St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or to Citizens Hose Co., PO Box 306, Shortsville, NY 14548.
Bernard F. "Bernie" Bartz, 71 formerly of Pavilion died Thursday, June 5, 2003.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Association or to Pavilion Fire Department.
Raymond Perry, 78, of Le Roy died Saturday, June 14, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
Harold E. Tillotson, 80, of Pavilion died Thursday, June 12, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Genesee County Hospice or to the Pavilion United Methodist Church.
Dominic T. Tabone, 80, of Le Roy died Tuesday, June 17, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY 14020.
Gerald Scott Stone, 53, of Missoula, Montana formerly of Batavia died Saturday, June 14, 2003.
His father is Ed Stone of Le Roy.
Ernest Makai, 82, of Pavilion died Tuesday, June 17, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, 1284 French Rd., Depew, NY 14043-4882.
Clara L. Hansen, 78, formerly of Caledonia died Thursday, June 19, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the Churchville Fire Department Ambulance or the North Bergen Presbyterian Church.
David R. Barie, 59, of Pavilion died Sunday, June 15, 2003.
Memorials may be made to East Bethany Presbyterian Church or the Shands Lung Transplant Program c/o the Barie family.
Mrs. Alice Canty Kenna, 95, of Le Roy died Friday, June 20, 2003.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church, 11905 St. Mary's St. Pavilion, 14525.
Edward M. Garner, 78, of Le Roy died Thursday, June 19, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bergen United Methodist Church or the Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance.
David M. Irwin, 67, of Le Roy died Saturday, June 21, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Mrs. Lucy M. Majors, 101, of Le Roy died Saturday, June 21, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church, Myrtle Street, Le Roy.
Doris Baker, 80, formerly of Le Roy died Monday, June 23, 2003.
Miss Elsie McIlroy, 84, formerly of Pavilion died Monday, June 23, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
William E. Leathersich, 79, formerly of Caledonia died Wednesday, June 25, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Mrs. Alta O. Handyside, 90, of Caledonia died Wednesday, June 25, 2003.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 279, Mumford, NY 14511.
Mrs. Martha Dutton, 86, of Wyoming died Tuesday, July 8, 2003.
Memorials may be made to Warsaw Rescue Squad.
John F. Innes, Jr., 61, of Stafford died Saturday, July 12, 2003.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Flight or Breast Cancer Assistance.
