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Anita C. Werner
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mrs. Anita C. Werner passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000.
A native of Brooklyn, she had lived in Burnt Hills for many years, making Jacksonville her home one year ago.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Werner; her mother and stepfather, Charlotte and Werner Beismann; sons, Mark W. Werner and his wife, Dulce, and Stephen J. Werner; a brother, Harold Funke of Oneonta; and two grandchildren, Derek and Alexandra Werner.
Family will receive friends from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
William Reed
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — William Reed, 77, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna P. Gardner Reed, and his parents, Charles Reed and Marion Reed.
William is survived by one daughter, Star Ragan of Jacksonville, N.C.; two sisters, Marion Weitz of Pittston, Pa., and Clara Kelly of Moosie, Pa.; and one brother, James Reed of Durea, Pa.
Memorial services will be held in New York at a later date.
Arrangements are by Spicer Funeral Home of Jacksonville, N.C.; (910) 346-8344.
Florence Dorr
ONEONTA — Florence Oppel Dorr, a lifelong resident of Little Falls, passed away at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at the age of 106.
Florence Oppel Dorr was born on Nov. 16, 1893, in the family home at 589 E. Monroe St., Little Falls, to George A. and Ella Tozer Oppel, where she lived until 1991.
A bad fall left her with a broken left shoulder and arm and forced her to move to Oneonta for surgery and to be near her family and receive nursing home care.
Florence was educated in the Little Falls school system, was a member of the high school Class of 1912, and continued her schooling at the Utica Conservatory of Music and the Utica School of Commerce.
She was married in her parents' home on Nov. 20, 1920, to Harry M. Dorr. Mr. Dorr predeceased her on Aug. 13, 1943.
Their son, Harry Edwin Dorr, was born on Oct. 25, 1922, and predeceased her on Sept. 23, 1996. She was also predeceased by her brother Leroy Oppel and his wife, Louise; and brother, Eugene and his wife, Agnes.
Mrs. Dorr was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Little Falls. She had also been a Universalist Church choir director in Herkimer and had sung in many area churches in her younger years.
For five years she was a clerk in the New York Central Freight Office in Little Falls during World War I, after which she was employed as a sales clerk and buyer at the former Lurie's Department Store, Little Falls, until her retirement in 1965.
She was a member since 1918 of the Rock City Chapter #272 O.E.S., Little Falls, a charter member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #31, Little Falls, member of the Adirondack Senior Citizens of Dolgeville, charter member of the Little Falls Historical Society and song leader and member of the Adirondack Senior Citizens Kitchen Band, which toured the area to entertain at nursing homes, hospitals and for other groups.
Mrs. Dorr had continued to enjoy reading her Bible and associated readings, magazines, newspapers, crocheting and word puzzles and looked forward to calls and visits from family and her many friends. She enjoyed good health and an outstanding awareness and sense of humor almost to her last days. She was proud of the fact that she had lived in three centuries.
Mrs. Dorr is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joan U. Dorr of Laurens; granddaughters, Rusty Dorr of Andes, Leslie A. Derrig and her husband, William, and their daughters, Danielle and Gabrielle of South Windsor, Conn., and Debra D. Hunsberger and her husband, Gerald, of Laurens and their children, Kyle and Michelle Smallin and Kyle and Jenna Hunsberger; and great-great-granddaughter, Kayla Smallin.
A celebration of life for Florence O. Dorr will be held at a later date at the First Presbyterian Church, Little Falls, at a time and date to be announced in the newspaper.
Arrangements are by the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann Street, Little Falls.
Walter E. Eells
WALTON — Dr. Walter E. Eells of Walton died on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, at the Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton at the age of 97. He had been in declining health after suffering a heart attack in December 1997.
Walter Eells was born to Clarence and Carrie (Bump) Eells on Aug. 28, 1902, in Walton.
He graduated from Walton Central High School in 1920, and dedicated an extra year at WCS to raise his grades to earn a scholarship to Cornell University. He was successful and completed his undergraduate work in 1925. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1929. After a one-year internship at Binghamton General Hospital he began his practice in Walton on June 1, 1930.
Dr. Eells served Walton and Delaware County for more than 60 years. His office was in his home and he owned his own hospital, Smith Hospital, which served the community for nearly 40 years. For several years in the 1970s, the hospital also functioned as a nursing home under his direction. Among his many medical achievements were: Operating and assisting many hundreds of times at Smith and Delaware Valley Hospitals, delivering 2,058 babies, and being the first doctor in Delaware County to use penicillin.
Dr. Eells' community involvement included more than 20 years of service on the Walton Central School Board, the Ogden Free Library Board and BOCES. The latter named one of their buildings after him to acknowledge his contributions. The town of Walton also honored him by choosing him "Man of the Year" in 1980.
Dr. Eells was a faithful member of the Walton Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving as trustee for many years and giving generously to church programs throughout his life. Many other charities also benefited from his generosity.
For entertainment he turned to historical novels and later in life became an avid traveler — visiting numerous countries and taking many home movies. He was, however, best known as "Mr. Scrabble." He loved words and could beat anyone at this game almost to the very end of his life.
The Eells Family Association also benefited from his dedication, especially during the last 20 years of his life. He arranged numerous annual family gatherings and assumed the role of editor for the family bulletin. "Not Easily Overcome" is the family motto, and it is a good description of his commitment to family and all of his activities.
On Sept. 9, 1939, he married Katherine Henderson of Walton. She soon became his assistant in every sense of the word — answering the phones, greeting office patients, driving him all over Delaware County, being his traveling companion and Scrabble competitor.
Dr. Eells is survived by Katherine; a daughter, Eleanor, and her husband, Ronald Gray, of Beaver Falls, Pa.; a son, Robert, and his wife, Janice, of Jackson, Mich.; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Eells Caffrey of Walton; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth, in 1994.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Walton Reformed Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Scott Wilkinson, pastor, officiating. Burial in Walton Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call at the Clark & Winter Funeral Home, Walton, on Monday, when the family will be in attendance from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The family acknowledges with gratitude the excellent care given by the home-care providers during the past two years.
Memorial gifts may be sent to Delaware Valley Hospital, the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Walton or the Walton Fire Department Emergency Squad.
Patricia McMullen
WEST DAVENPORT — Patricia "Patty" M. McMullen, 60, of West Davenport, died Friday evening, Jan. 21, 2000, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born July 12, 1939, in Oneonta, the daughter of Caesar and Reva (Fullington) Losie.
Patty married Kenneth McMullen Sr. on July 15, 1956, in West Davenport. He survives her.
Patty was a homemaker in her own home. She was past president of the Pindars Corners Fire Department Auxiliary and was an avid bowler. Patty was the type of person who enjoyed helping other people and will be greatly missed. One of her favorite pastimes was attending lawn sales throughout the area with her sister-in-law.
A lifelong area resident of West Davenport, she was a member of the West Davenport Methodist Church.
Patty is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kenneth McMullen Sr. of West Davenport; one son, Ken McMullen Jr. of Bergenfield, N.J.; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and John Marble of Oneonta; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Connie Losie of West Davenport; her mother-in-law, Charlotte McMullen of West Davenport; and one granddaughter, Nikki "My best Friend." She is also survived by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. John Grenier, pastor of the Oneonta Assembly of God, officiating.
Burial will be in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, in the spring.
Friends may call at the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta, from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, when the family will be present. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Jennie Carline
ONEONTA — Mrs. Jennie Carline, 91, of Oneonta, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at The Meadows in Cooperstown.
She was born Nov. 4, 1908, in Italy, the daughter of Pasquale and Francesca (Fasio) Cerra.
She married Joseph Carline on June 1, 1939, and he predeceased her on Feb. 16, 1983.
Retiring several years ago, Jennie worked in Bresee's Health Bar Kitchen for many years.
A longtime area resident, she resided on Gilbert Street before moving to Nader Towers. Following her retirement, she loved traveling.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of the Rosary Society and the Young at Heart Club.
Mrs. Carline is survived by her children and their spouses, Lucia and Harold Keto of Colliersville and Joseph J. and Maureen Carline of Yorktown Heights; five grandchildren, Peter, Jody and Joseph Zintel and Joseph P. and Elizabeth Carline; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Sanford and Mackenzie and Mitchell Zintel; a sister, Rose Pascoe of Carbondale; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Cerra of Oneonta, Bernard Cerra and his wife, Minnie, of Worcester, and Pat Cerra and his wife, Mary, of Oneonta. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. Paul Roman, pastor, and the Rev. Louis Pascoe, SJ, nephew of the deceased, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Friends may call Tuesday at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 p.m. at which time the family will be in attendance.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
William Squires Sr.
BURLINGTON FLATS — William J. Squires Sr., 63, of Burlington Flats, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
He was born July 23, 1936, in Chenango County, the son of Ernest E. and Mary (Suvelyak) Squires.
He married Freda Ellsworth in December 1957, she predeceased him in 1984. He later married Darleen Utter in June 1984.
He owned and operated a dairy and beef farm in Burlington Flats. He would proudly say he was a farmer all his life, but enjoyed driving the Edmeston Central School buses as his side hobby.
William is survived by his wife, Darleen; his children and their spouses, Theresa and Carl Cole, William and Patricia Squires Jr., and Brian Squires; his stepdaughter, Lisa Nuzzolese; his grandchildren, Rachel Dennis, William Dennis, Emily Cole, Cassandra Squires, Ashlee Squires, Brian Squires Jr., Aaron Squires, Matthew Marino and Logan Nuzzolese; his mother, Mary Squires; and his brothers and sisters, Ernest Squires Jr., Paul Squires, Vincent Squires, Charlene Moore, Sheila Dzimitrowicz and Elizabeth Hathaway.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Freda; his father, Ernest; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Burlington Flats, with the Rev. Jay Henderson officiating. Calling hours are Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Burial will be in the spring at the Burlington Flats Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Williams' name to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Robert Patton Sr.
HARTWICK SEMINARY — Robert William (Bill) Patton Sr., 60, of Hartwick Seminary, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Bassett Hospital.
He was born Feb. 6, 1939, in Oneonta, the son of Robert and Virginia (Lawson) Patton.
He was married to Ilene Grace on Nov. 15, 1960.
Mr. Patton served in the United States Marine Corps in Asia and the Philippine Islands in the late 1950s.
He was a lifelong area resident, having worked as a driver for UPS in Cooperstown and Northern Otsego County for more than 30 years having retired in 1996.
He was a member of the Oneonta American Legion, BPOE 1312, and the Marine Corps League.
Robert is survived by his mother, Virginia, and her husband, Tony Boschetti, of Goodyear Lake; one son, Robert William Patton Jr. of Burke Lake, Va.; one daughter, Michell (Micki) Mack of Ruston, Va.; two brothers, Michael and Timothy Patton of the Phoenix, Ariz., area; one sister, Sally Sanford of Cooperstown; one uncle, Robert Lawson of Oneonta; six nephews and nieces; and several great-nephew and -nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home in Oneonta. Burial will be later in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until service time.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220.
Marion A. Uhlman
STAMFORD — Marion A. Uhlman, 89, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.
She was born Nov. 28, 1910, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Mikos.
A housewife in her own home in Brooklyn, she moved to Stamford in 1993.
She was married to the late George Uhlman on Nov. 21, 1932, in Brooklyn.
One son, Noel Uhlman of California; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two nephews; and a niece survive.
Her husband, a son and a grandson predeceased her.
Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart, with Fr. Joseph Cebula officiating. Friends and relatives may call at calling hours from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Bloomville.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
Jeremiah C. Norris
DELHI — Jeremiah Conger Norris, 16, of Delhi, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, due to a farming accident.
Jeremiah was born Feb. 25, 1983, at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.
He lived in Delaware County most of his life. The past three years he and his family resided in Delhi.
He attended BOCES at Trout Creek and Grand Gorge.
Jeremiah loved the great outdoors. He couldn't wait to become 16 so he could go big game hunting with his Dad. He was always excited about small game hunting and fishing, he'd row the boat for hours around Big Pond and the Pepacton Reservoir. He also loved to work on anything with a motor. That was his favorite pastime, when he wasn't hunting or fishing.
Jeremiah was a very determined and energetic young man with a will to live his life to the fullest. During Jeremiah's short life-time here with us, he touched many lives. One thing for certain, he will never be forgotten and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Jeremiah is survived by his mother, Shirley A. Norris of Delhi; his father, Gerald A. Norris of Andes; two younger sisters, Dawn Marie and Amber Lynn of Delhi; paternal grandparents, Gerald C. and Evelyn Norris of Andes; maternal grandmother, Marcella Myers of Arkville; maternal grandfather, Frank T. Myers and his wife, Cheryl, of Andes; aunts, Julia Davis and her husband, Arnold, Christiana Larsen and her husband, Paul, and Darla Norris Eckert. Jeremiah is also survived by many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Calling hours at the Jester-Stanley Funeral Home, Andes, will be Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. only, at which time the family will be in attendance.
A celebration of life service, with Pastor Paul Keehr officiating on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, state Route 28, Delhi. All are invited to attend. Reception to follow at the church.
Burial will be in the springtime in the Shavertown Cemetery at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delhi Fire Department and the Delhi Emergency Squad.
