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Augusta K. Wyman
UNADILLA — Augusta K. Wyman, 85, of Unadilla, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at The Hospital, Sidney.
She was born Sept. 14, 1914, in Otego, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Madden Kiel.
She was married to Leland M. Wyman on June 3, 1939, in Otego.
Mrs. Wyman was a 60-year resident of Unadilla and was a former employee of the former Unadilla Five and Ten Store.
Mrs. Wyman is survived by her husband, Leland M. Wyman, of Unadilla; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2000, in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
There will be no calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., Unadilla.
Esther M. Munford
COOPERSTOWN — Committal services and burial for Esther McNellan Munford, 93, of Cooperstown, who died March 3, 2000, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000, in Lakewood Cemetery with Fr. John R. Roos, pastor of St. Mary's Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Cooperstown, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Julia G. Loudon
ONEONTA — A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2000, at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, for Julia G. Loudon, who died Nov. 22, 1999, with the Rev. Richard Gabriel, her nephew, officiating.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta and Otego.
Walter 'Bob' Dart
PORTLANDVILLE — Memorial services for Bob Dart of Portlandville and Zephyrhills, Fla., will be Friday, May 19, 2000, at 11 a.m. at the Milford Baptist Church, state Route 28, Milford Center, with Pastor Steve Fournier officiating. Interment will be in the Milford Center Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Portlandville Methodist Church in Bob's memory.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
Howard Whitten
COOPERSTOWN — A committal service for Howard Whitten, 103, of Cooperstown, will be held Friday, May 19, 2000, at 3 p.m. at the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne.
Arrangements are by Dakin Funeral Home, New Berlin.
Marjorie Graham
HALL — A memorial service for Marjorie Scoon Graham will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2000, at the United Congregational Church of Christ, Hall. Marjorie passed away Nov. 28, 1999.
Harry Campbell Jr.
COLUMBUS, Ga. — The Rev. Harry Grant Campbell Jr., lieutenant colonel (ret.) in the U.S. Army, 82, of Columbus, Ga., died Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2000, at The Columbia Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ga.
He was born on March 27, 1918, in Cooperstown, the son of the late Harry Grant Campbell Sr. and Pearl (Vroman) Campbell.
Father Campbell was baptized and confirmed in Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown and graduated from Cooperstown High School with the Class of 1937. He then enrolled at Hartwick College, Oneonta, the oldest divinity college in the United States, established in 1719. Upon graduation he transferred to Yale University and enrolled in Berkeley Divinity School. Upon graduation in 1943, he received his bachelor's of science degree and STB (bachelor of sacred theology) degree.
His foundation for the priesthood now established, Father Campbell was made a deacon of the Episcopal Church at All Saints Cathedral on St. Andrew's Day in 1943; and was ordained a priest at All Saints Cathedral on June 4, 1944, in Albany. In later years he was made an honorary canon with the Albany Episcopal Diocese.
Furthering his ministry, he was curate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Albany from 1944-1945. He then became rector of St. James Church in Lake George and priest-in-charge at St. Mary in Luzerne from 1945-1946. This was a dual role for a priest, and at St. James, the flamboyant Mayor LaGuardia of New York City was a frequent visitor. Subsequently, he became priest-in-charge at St. Paul's Church in Salem from 1946-1948, and was rector of St. Luke's Church in Cambridge from 1946-1950. While at St. Luke's, he taught classes on religion at Bennington College for Girls in Bennington, Vt., where he became a friend of Anna Mae Roberts, better known as "Grandma Moses."
Answering a call to the military, Father Campbell volunteered for the Chaplains' Corps in 1949, and was inducted into the United States Army as a first lieutenant at Fort Dix, N.J., in 1950. He was then sent to the Republic of Korea where he became a combat chaplain assigned to the 7th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.
Reassigned to the First Army Headquarters, Fort Jay, N.Y., he was the post chaplain from 1951-1956. This began an association with high ranking military officers, with whom he had lasting relationships at Fort Benning and later in Columbus. In his religious capacity, he became an advisor and counselor to many soldiers and their families.
Returning to Korea, he became the 31st Regimental chaplain for the 7th Infantry Division from 1956-1957. During this tour of duty he established an orphanage for Korean children, innocent victims of this war. Transferred to Fort Benning, he became post chaplain and officer and priest-in-charge of the St. Michael's Chapel (the Airborne Chapel) from 1957-1960. During this period he also helped establish St. Thomas Episcopal Church and was one of the first priests to conduct services there. He was then sent to Germany, serving as chaplain, first for the 28th Signal Brigade at Boerglingen from 1960-1962, and then for the 9th Hospital Group in Heidelburg from July 1963-May 1965.
Reassigned to "The States," Chaplain Campbell was post chaplain, CONARC Headquarters, Fort Monroe, Va., from May 1965-1967. He then volunteered for Vietnam and served as staff chaplain, 20th Engineer Brigade from Dec. 30, 1967, to Jan. 1, 1969, during the Tet Offensive. Returning to the United States, he became staff chaplain, 6th Army Air Defense Command from January 1969 to August 1971. Upon completion of this tour of duty he retired as a lieutenant colonel at Presidio of San Francisco. He was then interim rector of Christ Church in Sauselito for three years and associate rector for two years.
In January 1975, he moved to Clearwater, Fla., and became associated with St. John's Episcopal Church, serving there until coming to Columbus in 1980, to be with his extended family. This began his involvement at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Chaplain Campbell attended and graduated from numerous Army Schools, including Chaplains' Basic Course in 1951, Chaplains' Advanced Course in 1957, Chaplains' Career Course in 1961, Senior Orientation Course, Chaplains' School, Fort Hamilton, N.Y. in 1969, and Counseling Instruction (Pastoral Institute of Los Angeles) in 1970.
His decorations and awards include; Legion of Merit, one Oak Leaf Cluster; Bronze Star for Valor, one Oak Leaf Cluster; Korean Service Medal; United States Service Medal; Greek Army Commendation Medal (1952); National Defense Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal, one Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal, one Oak Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with "60" devise and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Father Campbell was also involved in all facets of community life in Columbus. He joined the Kiwanis Club in 1981, was very active with the Muscogee County Literacy Program as a recruiter for tutors, was chairman of Kiwanis Club Community Activities Committee from 1985-1986, was a member of the Columbus Country Club, the Bradley Museum, the Historical Association of Columbus, the Springer Theater Group, the Columbus Symphony and the Yale Club of Georgia.
Father Campbell is survived by two sisters, Aline C. Heller of Cooperstown and Thelma C. Ryan or Pensacola, Fla.; one aunt, Margaret Campbell Church of Cooperstown; three nieces, Sandra H. Thorne of Toddsville, Marion H. Terpening of Warren, Ohio, and Nancy Ryan Kittle of' Pensacola, Fla.; one nephew, Harry James Ryan of Ganesvoort; as well as his extended family, Stacy and Bob Poydasheff of Columbus, Ga., their children and grandchildren, who always referred to him as "Pop-Pop." He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ga., with Fr. Tom Jones, Fr. W. McSwain and Fr. Vasile Bitere, officiating.
Burial with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2000, in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery, with the Rev. David Ball, retired bishop of the Albany Episcopal Diocese, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to a charity of one's choice in memory of Father Campbell.
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Willis J. Preston
WORCESTER — Willis J. Preston, 76, of Worcester, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at home after a lengthy illness.
He was born June 22, 1923, in Decatur, the son of Reuben and Polly (Clapper) Preston.
He married Mildred Kersmanc on Nov. 6, 1946, at the Worcester United Methodist Church. She died in 1995.
Mr. Preston was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan.
He was the proprietor of an auto repair shop in Worcester for many years and then was employed by the town of Worcester Highway Department.
Mr. Preston was a member of the Decatur Methodist Church, the Worcester American Legion Post 1584, Worcester Grange #1274.
He enjoyed collecting antique vehicles.
Mr. Preston is survived by his children, Rodney J. and wife, June Preston, Christine and husband, Roy Althiser, Valerie and husband, Rich Head, all of Worcester and Keith W. and wife, Stephanie Preston of Liberty; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Timothy, Chad, Bethany, Hilari, Bradley and Alyssa; one great-granddaughter, Kaylie; sister, Harriet Harper of Hartwick; brother, Charles Preston of Cooperstown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan James; and a brother and two sisters.
Mr. Preston was also predeceased by his second wife, Josephine Riendeau Christiansen.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the United Methodist Church, Main Street, Worcester, with the Rev. Joyce Allen, pastor of Worcester and East Worcester Methodist churches, and the Rev. Paul Messner, pastor of the Zion St. John's Lutheran Church of Seward and Sharon Springs, officiating.
At Mr. Preston's request, he will be cremated after the funeral service and burial will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel, Worcester. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, Inc. & Palliative Care, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 or the Worcester Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 191, Worcester, N.Y. 12197.
Funeral arrangements are by E.J. Skinner Co., 115 Main St., Worcester.
Mary V. Terry
SIDNEY CENTER — Mary V. Terry, 80, a resident of the New York State Veterans Home, Oxford, and formerly of Main Street, Sidney Center, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Oxford.
She was born May 14, 1919, in Union Grove. Mary was the daughter of the late Edmund and Mabel Woodard VanKueren.
On Aug. 14, 1935, she married Bassett C. Terry in Andes. He predeceased her on Dec. 9, 1992.
Mary was a member of the Sidney Center United Methodist Church, Unadilla Senior Meals and Sidney Center Senior Citizens.
For several years, Mrs. Terry was employed by Fairbanks Pharmacy, Sidney.
She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherrie and Bill Clapperton of Sidney Center and Sally and Thomas Frawley of Calabash, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Sharon Terry of Bainbridge; brother and sister-in-law, Darwin and Arlene VanKueren of Webster; sister-in-law, Beulah Lodovice of Sidney; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, with the Rev. Donna Joy Schmid, pastor of the Sidney Center United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Andes Rural Cemetery, Andes.
Friends are invited to call after 2 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Her family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Sidney Center United Methodist Church or to the Sidney Center Emergency Squad, if desired.
Nicholas Loiacono
UNADILLA — Mr. Nicholas P. Loiacono, 77, passed away Friday, May 12, 2000, at his home.
He was born May 23, 1922, in New York, the son of James and Mary Loiacono.
On April 28, 1946, he married Joan Williams in Astoria; she predeceased him in 1999.
Mr. Loiacono served in the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II.
He was employed by Amphenol in Sidney.
He was a member of the American Legion, Oneonta, and the IAMAW Union.
Mr. Loiacono is survived by a son, Larry Loiacono and his wife, Pat Fallon, of Falls Church, Va.; a daughter, Maryann and her husband, Richard Whitmore, of Oneonta; granddaughters, Diane and her husband, Gerry Conte, of Haverstraw, Tara Loiacono of Newburgh and Beth Whitmore of Oneonta; a grandson, Richie Whitmore of Oneonta; a great-grandson, Gerard Conte Jr. of Haverstraw; and a sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Frank Rafanelli of New City.
Besides his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Nicholas Loiacono Jr. in 1995; and a brother, James Loiacono Jr. in 1992.
Cremation took place at the Leatherstocking Crematory Inc., Cherry Valley.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Contributions in Mr. Loiacono's memory may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, Unadilla, and Wells Bridge Emergency Squads.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Carolyn Westfall
ONEONTA — Mrs. Carolyn Westfall, 86, of Oneonta, died Saturday evening, May 13, 2000, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in the town of New Lisbon, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Davis) Crandall.
Mrs. Westfall married Ernest D. Westfall on July 14, 1933. He died March 16, 1980.
A resident of Oneonta since 1933, Mrs. Westfall had worked as a dental assistant and as a receptionist at the Oasis Motor Inn, Oneonta, for seven years before her retirement in 1974.
She was a member of the Oneonta Daughters of the American Revolution and St. James Episcopal Church, where she was active in the women's organizations.
Mrs. Westfall is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, David and Gail Westfall of Oregon, Ill.; two grandchildren, Martin D. Westfall of Concord, Calif., and Mrs. Jennifer NiQuette of Jacksonville, Fla.; two great-grandsons, Jason and Travis Westfall; and one great-great-granddaughter, Chelsea NiQuette. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held noon, Wednesday, May 17, 2000, from St. James Episcopal Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Canon Mark Cole, of St. James Episcopal Church, Oneonta, officiating.
Mrs. Westfall will be cremated following the service and her cremains will be buried in Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta, at a later date.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Homes, Oneonta and Otego.
Carl A. Sherman
BARNEVELD — Carl Albert Sherman, 66, of Barneveld, died on Sunday, May 14, 2000, after a four-month illness.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1934, the son of Albert and Gladys Sherman of Stamford.
Carl was a graduate of the Stamford Central School.
In September 1957, he married Audrey Van Dusen of Harpersfield.
Carl was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean War.
He was employed by Western Electric and then by General Electric for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1996.
He was a member of the South Trenton Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey of Barneveld; his three children, Marc Sherman and wife, Abby, of Hyde Park, Vt., Dr. Lynne Sherman of Denver, Colo., and Steven Sherman of Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Leah and Abby Sherman of Hyde Park.
He was predeceased by his sister, Viola Pardy; and brothers, James and Alton Sherman.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at 3 p.m. at the South Trenton Presbyterian Church.
There will be no calling hours.
The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Utica Rescue Mission.
Helen Brackett
SARASOTA, Fla. — Helen Brackett, 96, of Sarasota Fla., died May 12, 2000.
She was born in Auburn, N.Y., on Nov. 21, 1903.
She moved to Oneonta, N.Y., as a youngster and spent the better part of her life there until moving to Florida in 1989.
She was a graduate of Wellesley College and was for many years the treasurer of Otsego County Red Cross. She was also very active with the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was on the board of Huntington Memorial Library for years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Caleb, in 1973.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Ann Koerbel of Englewood, Fla.; grandsons, Duncan Koerbel of Wichita, Kan., Paige Koerbel of Hinsdale, Ill., and Jeff Koerbel of Englewood, Fla.; and five great-grandchildren.
There are no prior services. Interment will be at Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion, N.Y., at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Fla. 34238; or Huntington Memorial Library, 30 Chestnut St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Homes, Albion, N.Y.
