Search Archived Marriage Records
Ivan Earl Arnold
NEW BERLIN — Ivan Earl Arnold, 69, of New Berlin, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
He was born in Oneida on April 5, 1930, the son of Jay and Frances Arnold.
He was married to Geneva Conklin, who died in 1987.
He had been employed as an appliance repairman for Manny Miller Co. of Ellenville and had also worked as an independent appliance repairman for many years.
He had resided in the New Berlin/Pittsfield area for the past 10 years and had formerly lived in Holland Patent.
Ivan was an avid garage sale "bargain hunter" and also known for his deep love of animals.
Ivan is survived by his mother, Frances Arnold of Oneida; a daughter, Susan Wilson, and her husband, Harry, of Holland Patent; three sons, Wayne, Vern and Jay Arnold, all of Florida; his close companion, Gladys Wright of New Berlin; and her daughters; several brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and his special friends, Scampy, Sarah and Princess.
A daughter, Debra Arnold, predeceased him.
It was Ivan's request that he be cremated at the Hillington Crematory in Morris.
Funeral service will be held at a later date with interment of cremains in the Carmichael Hill Cemetery in Westernville.
There will be no calling hours and friends are asked to donate to either the Catskill Area Hospice or your local chapter of the A.S.P.C.A.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
George C. Keith
COHOES — George C. Keith, 67, of Columbia Gardens, Cohoes, died at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, after a long illness.
He was born and educated in Margaretville, and was the son of the late Harry and Ada Raeder Keith.
He was employed as a truck driver for JA Carman in Albany for more than 20 years.
He was an Army veteran.
George is survived by his wife, Sandra Marlene Keith of Cohoes; two sisters, Cora Fuller of Kelly Corners and Elizabeth Ormsbee of Grand Gorge; two brothers, Hartford Keith of Oswego and Robert Keith of Roxbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday at the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia St., Cohoes, with the Rev. Nick TeBordo officiating. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Doris Conway
DELHI — Doris Conway, 79, of Delhi, died at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta on Monday, Dec. 6, 1999.
She was born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Oakdale, Long Island, before coming to Delhi.
Mrs. Conway is survived by her son, Edward of Delhi; and by seven grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Wilson P.; and her sons, William and Thomas.
She will repose at Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Highway, West Sayville, Wednesday from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:45 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene RC Church, Bohemia, followed by interment in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn.
Please make donations in her memory to St. Peter's RC Church, Delhi.
Francis B. Gilbert
COOPERSTOWN — Mr. Francis B. Gilbert, 87, of 20 Pioneer St., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Bassett Hospital.
He was born in Oneonta on Nov. 24, 1912, the son of Fred and Florence (Baldwin) Gilbert.
He graduated from Oneonta High School, then from Boston University.
He was married to Florence Menard on Oct. 24, 1952.
He taught social studies for many years at the Indian River Central School.
After he and his wife retired, they moved to Cooperstown.
Mr. Gilbert took an interest in reading, gardening and nature.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1996.
Mr. Gilbert is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, John L. Gilbert and Maxine Gilbert of Clayville; one sister-in-law, Salina Grennan of Port Orange, Fla.; a special niece, Mellony Light of Clayville; a special nephew, Jack Gilbert of Clayville; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
At Mr. Gilbert's request, his body will be given to medical science. There will be a memorial service at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Bassett at 1 Atwell Rd., Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Isabelle Swantak
HOBART — Isabelle Stirling Adams Swantak, 98, of Hobart, died on Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.
She was born on Aug. 18, 1901, in Hobart, the daughter of Frank E. and Martha (Thomson) Adams.
She married Stephen J. Swantak on May 31, 1926, in Stamford. Together they ran farms in Bovina and Delhi for many years. He died on Aug. 31, 1980.
Isabelle will be remembered for her love of nature and the history of the Adams family, "Abraham's Flock," and the township valley ("The Valley We Love," which she co-authored with Elisbeth Post).
Isabelle is survived by a brother, Everett (E.T.) Adams of Stamford; and several nephews and nieces.
A sister, Helen A. Many, and two brothers, Charles S. Adams and J. Robert Adams, predeceased her.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will be in the Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart, at the convenience of the family in the spring.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
Roman Young
JAMAICA — Roman Young, 14, of Jamaica, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 1999.
He resided at Parker House and attended school at the Upstate Homes for Children and Adults Inc. in Oneonta.
Roman was born June 12, 1985, in Queens.
He entered the Upstate Homes for Children and Adults, Inc., residential school program on March 29, 1993.
He is survived by his mother, Lola Allen; his father, Roland B. Young; and brothers, Alan Young, Quincy Young and Christopher Young.
Roman was loved by his family, staff members and friends at the Upstate Homes for Children and Adults, Inc. He had a keen and dry sense of humor and loved all things chocolate. He loved looking good and being told how handsome he was.
Roman enjoyed riding his Kawasaki 4-wheeler — watching the wheels move, trying to run into the fence and staff on his way. He was a mischievous young man who thought it was funny when he wasn't the one in trouble. He liked playing his Casio, playing in the water, playing with toys that spin and make lots of noise. He liked looking at how things worked, playing with tools, squeezing his chitter bug, and swinging. Roman also enjoyed his solitude.
He was also an observer of life who made very particular choices. Roman progressed from being cocooned in a shell, hiding from the world, to being free and at peace, reaching out to those he loved and wanted around him.
Roman was an adored child who touched the hearts of those who knew him. Roman will be remembered for his beautiful smile and his gentle yet strong character. Roman wanted the best of everything and accepted nothing less. He had a life and a presence and was able to express that to others. Roman, a fragile young man who was small in stature, through his life demonstrated an ability to fight with every ounce of his being. He will be missed dearly,
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at noon at the Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home located in New Bedford, Mass. His burial will occur immediately following the funeral service.
A memorial service will be held for Roman on Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at 1:30 p.m. in the Parker House at the Upstate Homes for Children and Adults Inc.
Wayne R. Beebe
COOPERSTOWN — Mr. Wayne R. Beebe, 53, of Hartwick Seminary, died Monday evening, Dec. 6, 1999.
Wayne was born in Cooperstown on Oct. 12, 1946, a son of Robert and Ellen (Knapp) Beebe.
Wayne was a graduate of Springfield Central School after which he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served from 1965 to 1969.
He married Karen Gengenbach in Cooperstown on June 21, 1975.
Wayne has been employed as a park ranger at Glimmerglass State Park for the past 24 years. He has lived in the Cooperstown area for the past 30 years.
Wayne was a member of the Leatherstocking Baseball Club, the racquetball league, the volleyball league and a communicant of St. Mary's Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed kayaking and reading.
Wayne will be remembered by family and friends as a quiet family man who loved nature.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Karen; a daughter, Ellen Beebe, who is attending Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio; two sons, Nicholas Beebe of Cooperstown and Andrew Beebe, who is attending boarding school at St. Gregory's Academy in Moscow, Pa.; his mother, Ellen Beebe of Cooperstown; two sisters, Charlotte Patrick of Lexington, Ky., and Janet Easton of Largo, Fla.; a brother, Robert Beebe of Cooperstown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Fr. John R. Roos, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Index.
Calling hours will be on Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home in Cooperstown, when the family will be in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial contributions may be made to the Cooperstown Emergency Squad at P.O. Box 322, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
Catherine Grocholl
FLEISCHMANNS — Catherine M. Bruno Grocholl passed away at her home with dignity on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999.
She was born in Brooklyn on Jan. 9, 1928, to John Bruno and Millie DiLeo.
Her childhood years were spent on the family farm near Delhi.
She was a graduate of the Brooklyn School of Nursing, and immediately after began her career as a registered nurse, first at Delhi Hospital and then at Margaretville Memorial Hospital for 35 years, taking time out to raise her family. She retired in 1991.
Kay enjoyed her free time at home baking and cooking and being with her family and longtime companion Vincent F. White of Pine Hill.
She always had a great love of animals and compassion for people. One of her greatest satisfactions was the well-being of her patients.
She is survived by her loving brother and his wife, Denny and Linda Bruno of Margaretville; one son and his wife, John and Merrie Lou Grocholl of Margaretville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joan and Vinny Merwin of Margaretville and Sally Mead of Margaretville; five grandchildren, Matthew, Maxwell and Mitchell Mead of Arkville and Lucas and Cassie Cay Merwin of Margaretville; one nephew, Jeff Bruno of Fleischmanns; and one niece, Lisa Bruno of Colorado.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville, with the Rev. Dr. George Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Clovesville Cemetery, Fleischmanns. Calling hours will be Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Contributions can be made in Kay's memory to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Helen A. Elwood
ONEONTA — Helen A. Elwood, 98, of Oneonta, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at her residence.
She was born July 30, 1901, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Francis and Anna (Lewandowski) Ristau.
She married William R. Elwood Sr. on Jan. 22, 1921, in Cooperstown. Mr. Elwood died on Aug. 9, 1982.
A homemaker, Mrs. Elwood worked with her husband as proprietors of a general store in Oaksville from 1921 to 1932. While residing in Oneonta, she was the bookkeeper for her husband's beer distributorship up until their retirement in 1963.
She was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
Mrs. Elwood is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Farmer of Oneonta; and a son and daughter-in-law, William and Frances Elwood Jr. of Oneonta; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Martha E. Grasso, and a granddaughter, Barbara Jean Grasso.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. Paul Roman, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, at which time the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice or St. Mary's School Building Fund.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Margaret VanBuren
WALTON — Margaret E. VanBuren, 74, a Walton native and recently a resident of 31 East 12th Street, New York City, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in New York City after a short illness.
She was born Sept. 19, 1925, in Walton, the daughter of Edward Smith and Margaret More White.
She was a 1943 graduate of Walton High School and was a 1947 graduate of Sweet Briar College in Lynchburg, Va. After college she returned to Walton and was a reporter at the Walton Reporter.
On March 3, 1951, she married James Martin VanBuren of Hobart.
Surviving her, besides her husband at home; are a son, James M. Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; a daughter, Katrina Claghorn of Wayne, Pa.; and a sister, Elizabeth Bradley of Westfield, N.J., and Walton.
Services will take place on Saturday in New York City and in Walton on Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, at 1 p.m. from Christ Episcopal Church in Walton, with the Rev. Shaw Mudge Jr. officiating. The body was cremated and her cremains will be interred in Walton Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to "Restoration Fund" of Grace Episcopal Church, 802 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10003 or the Christ Episcopal Church, Gardiner Place, Walton, N.Y. 13856.
Local arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Katherine M. Hyatt
STAMFORD — Katherine M. Hyatt, 76, of Stamford, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born March 16, 1923, in Harpersfield, the daughter of Frederick and Emma (Grant) Mertz.
She married Chester Hyatt on May 7, 1948, he predeceased her on Feb. 2, 1997.
Mrs. Hyatt lovingly cared for her home and family, and worked as a clerk for Victory Markets for 18 years and at Audiosears Corp. for many years.
Survivors are three daughters, Susan Hyatt of Altamont, Sandra and Donald Fina of Blauvelt and Patricia and Lou Parchman of Florida; three sons, Fred and Donna Hyatt of Stamford, Robert and Glenda Hyatt of Morris and Edward and Carol Terk of Jefferson; grandchildren, Rick, Chris, Steven, Susanne, Jennifer, Michelle, Christopher, Mike, Steven, Tim and Dan; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A son, Bruce Hyatt, predeceased her in 1967.
Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Harpersfield Cemetery, Harpersfield, with Pastor Richard Elder officiating.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
