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William Schooley
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — William "Bill" G. Schooley, 74, of state Route 28, passed away on Monday evening, Jan. 8, 2001, in Folts Homes, Herkimer.
He was born on July 3, 1926, in Richfield Springs, son of the late Glenn and Harriet Suhocki Schooley.
A lifelong Richfield Springs resident, he was educated in Richfield Springs schools.
An honorably discharged United States Army veteran, he served proudly in Korea during the Korean War.
On Dec. 11, 1965, he married Betty McGraw in the Ilion United Methodist Church. They had a loving and devoted union of more than 31 years, until her passing on Dec. 25, 1997.
For many years Bill was associated with his father and grandfather in the family lumber business, A.T. Schooley Lumber Company of Richfield Springs. He then went on to work for Titan Homes, retiring in 1986.
He was a former member of the Richfield Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving him are several aunts, uncles and cousins.
It was his wish that services and committal be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cedarville Ambulance Corps.
Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs.
Elizabeth Frederick
NORWICH — Elizabeth May Frederick (nee Stark) passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2000.
She was born in Norwich in September 1960, to Vincent and Marjorie Stark (nee Johnson). Elizabeth was followed by Stephen Stark of Clarence and Nathan Souders of Las Vegas, Nev., by way of their common mother. Elizabeth is also the older sister of Marney Smith (nee Stark), Lisa Stark and Jonathan Stark, all of Florida, by way of their common father. Beth is also survived by a former stepfather, Allan Conway of Oneonta.
Beth was raised in Norwich as part of a large extended family. Beth's mother, Marjorie Johnson, currently of Phoenix, Ariz., is the youngest of seven children born to the late Fred and Verna Johnson, originally from Gilbertsville. The Johnson children include Doris (husband Roy) Seeley of Oxford, Ralph Johnson of Harpursville, Jean (husband the late Victor) Markiewicz of Windsor Locks, Conn., the late Donald (wife the late Margie) Johnson of Bainbridge, Anna (husband Thomas) Kennedy of Norwich, Charlotte (husband Don) Wenzel of S. New Berlin.
Beth's father, Vincent, currently of Gilbertsville, is the second child of four of the late Frank Start and Laura Van Dusen (nee Stark) of Oneonta. Vincent's older brother, Howard Todd, by their common mother is the current mayor of Morris. Vincent's younger sisters are Diane Cardwell (nee Stark) of New Jersey and Cindy Young (nee Stark) of Franklin. Vincent is cousin of Marjorie Chomyzak (nee Stark), the former Mayor of Norwich.
Beth is survived by many cousins, several in and about the central New York area, including Jackie Bowman, Earnie Cook, Jane Cook, Vickie Hendrickson, Larry Kennedy, Annette Monday, Thomas Cook, Gary, Tim and Brian Moore, Diana Keeney, Elaine Rohinski, Laurie Howard, Verna Broekhuizen, Mark Johnson, Lloyd Bradford and Linda Bradford.
Many of Beth's early years, in the 1960s and 1970s, were spent at her maternal grandmother's home at the top of Miller Hill at 23 Pleasant St. in Norwich, which served as the extended family's hub and haven. Here beloved Grandma Johnson led the family for many years following the death of her own husband.
Beth attended and graduated from Gibson Elementary School in 1972. While there, she participated in kickball, choir and the crossing guard. In junior and senior high school, Beth was active in the Color Guard, choir, various school musicals and, later, the ski club. She also swam competitively at the YMCA.
For employment during her time in Norwich, Beth often baby-sat for families that will remember her well. In addition, she worked for two years during high school at the local McDonald's. Beth graduated from Norwich Senior High School in 1978, with a Regents diploma.
She pursued her further education at the State University College at Oswego and graduated from that institution in 1982, with a degree in sociology and criminal justice. While in college, Beth worked at the campus information desk. At that time, Beth was also involved as a member of Phi Lambda Phi sorority as their informal social director. After graduation, Beth returned briefly to Norwich, where she worked at Victory Markets.
In early 1983, Beth moved with her brother Stephen to Buffalo, where he had transferred as part of his undergraduate education. At that time they shared a large house with one of Beth's college friend's from Oswego and one large rat. Beth worked briefly for Wegman's Super Markets and then for Denny's restaurants. Shortly thereafter, Beth became a manager for Denny's and worked in that capacity for five years throughout western New York.
It was at Denny's that Beth fatefully met her future husband, Mark Frederick, who was also a manager at the time. Few observers would have guessed at the time that Beth and Mark would one day marry.
Beth left Denny's in 1989 and joined Empire Savings and Loan in their downtown Buffalo branch. Empire was eventually acquired by M&T Bank. Beth continued to work for M&T until she relocated to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1994. In Phoenix, Beth worked as a nanny for a young widowed mother, Judy Hunt, who was seeking to complete her medical education. At that time, Beth was involved in medical missions to Mexico and worked toward completing her master's degree through Phoenix Seminary.
Beth returned to western New York in January 1997 and was married to Charles Mark Frederick of Buffalo in August of that year. In Buffalo, Beth was actively involved in her church, First Free Methodist, and various volunteer activities. At the time of her death, Beth was employed at Catholic Charities of Buffalo, where she worked as a home care coordinator.
Through her life Beth traveled in wide circles and deeply touched many lives. She will be greatly missed.
The family is currently planning a celebration service to be held on April 14, at the First Baptist Church, Norwich.
Kenneth W. Mattice Jr.
ONEONTA — Mr. Kenneth W. Mattice Jr., 74, of Pony Farm Road, Oneonta, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 16, 1926, in North Franklin, the son of Kenneth W. and Violet (Lorman) Mattice Sr.
He married Phoebe McLean on March 22, 1947, in Oneonta.
Ken was a Corporal in the United States Army, serving in World War II.
He lived on Pony Farm Road since 1953.
He had painted at one time. He also worked at Enterprise Aluminum of Oneonta. He had also worked at Bendix in Sidney for 131/2 years. In 1974, Ken opened the Mattice Slaughter House.
Ken was a member of the West Oneonta Fire Department for 32 consecutive years, a member, deacon, and trustee since 1975 at the River Street Baptist Church and a member of the Laurens Lodge F&AM #548, of which he was a Master from 1992 to 1993.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phoebe Mattice of Oneonta; one son, Kenneth K. Mattice of Oneonta; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Davenport, Mrs. Shirley Moore of Edgewood, Md., and Nancy Goulet of Tuscolosia, Ala.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, David Mattice of Oneonta; two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Vivian) Townsend of Oneonta and Mrs. Andy (Josephine Ann) Perez of Binghamton.
Ken was predeceased by his son, Frank W. Mattice, his daughter-in-law, Deborah Mattice, and three brothers, Winfield, LeRoy and Robert.
Funeral and committal services will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Mel Farmer, pastor of the River Street Baptist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a Masonic Service held at the funeral home Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the spring at the Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta.
It has been requested that, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy be made to either the Laurens Lodge F&AM #548, Laurens, N.Y. 13796 or to the River Street Baptist Church General Fund, 133 River St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 in loving memory of Kenneth W. Mattice Jr.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Carl K. Cornell
NORWICH — Carl K. Cornell, 93, of Norwich, formerly of Oneonta, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at the Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1907, in South Gilboa, the son of the late Vernon L. and Malinda Fredenburg Cornell. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Agnes T. Coleman Cornell, who passed away on Jan. 5, 1997.
He is survived by his children, Carolyn (Cornell) and her husband, Richard Lee, of Rome, Linda (Cornell) and her husband, Joseph Stewart, of Norwich and Denis Cornell and his wife, Nancy, of Ellisville, Mo.; his grandchildren, Lisa Stewart of Binghamton, Timothy and Michelle Stewart of Saranac Lake, Jamie Lee of Rome, Jason Lee of Syracuse, Amanda Cornell of Rochester, Minn., Alissa (Cornell) Schumacher and her husband, Jeffrey, of Winona, Minn., and Adam Cornell of Menemonie, Wis.; and his great-grandchildren, Bryan and Carl Joseph (C.J.) Stewart of Saranac Lake.
On June 20, 1937, Mr. Cornell married Agnes T. Coleman in Otego and was an Oneonta resident for more than 70 years until moving to the Norwich area in 1995.
For more than 40 years, he worked for the Tracy Baking Company of Norwich, which became Durkee Baking Co. and then Victory Markets Inc., until his retirement in 1972.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid gardener well known and admired for his gardening skills.
He was an active member of the Main Street Baptist Church of Oneonta for more than 50 years, serving as a trustee, an usher and vice president of the Couples Club of the church for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at the Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gary Bonebrake, pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church, and the Rev. Kenneth Simpson, pastor, officiating. Spring interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Oneonta. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, N.Y. 13220-3049, or the Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 in Carl's memory.
Carrie B. Aldrich
DELHI — Mrs. Carrie B. Aldrich, 88, of the Delaware Countryside Care Center, Delhi, and formerly of Davenport Center, went to rejoin her son and her husband Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2001.
She was born Aug. 12, 1912, in Meredith, the daughter of James and Bessie (Row) Smith.
She married Russell K. Aldrich on May 5, 1934, in Roxbury. Mr. Aldrich died July 8, 1968.
Carrie worked in the cafeteria at Hartwick College for many years. She lived in Davenport Center for many years. In 1992, she moved to Sara's Rest Home in South Kortright. Then in 1999, she moved to the Delaware Countryside Care Center. She enjoyed playing cards.
Carrie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Larry Graham Sr. of Bonne Terre, Mo.; six grandchildren, Kim Aldrich of Walton, Gordon "Butch" Aldrich Jr. of Davenport Center, Kirk Finch of Davenport Center, Larry Graham Jr., Wesley Graham, and Katherine Maxam, all of Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Jason and Garrett Graham of Missouri, Javin Guile of the United States Air Force, based in Phoenix, Ariz., Jamey Eggler of Walton, Melissa Aldrich of Davenport Center, Larry VanKeuren of Walton and Gordon Aldrich III of Davenport Center; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; her son, Gordon R. Aldrich, Sr.; her twin great-granddaughters, Sabrina and Necole Aldrich; and her sister, Beatrice Keister.
Funeral and committal services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at 3 p.m. at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. The Rev. Mel Farmer, Pastor of the River Street Baptist Church, will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, from 3 to 7 p.m. for those who wish to call.
Burial will be in the spring at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Lila Mae Galbreth
ONEONTA — Lila Mae Baker Yoder Galbreth, 90, of Oneonta, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
She was born March 17, 1910, in Carbondale, Pa., the daughter of the late George and Cora Baker.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Claude Yoder and Arthur Galbreth; a son, Norman Yoder; a grandson, Claude Yoder; a brother and sister-in-law, Clifford (Helen) Baker; and a son-in-law, Roy Goodspeed.
She is survived by two daughters, Clara (John) Decker of Florida and Nancy Goodspeed of Connecticut; three sons, Kendall (Bonnie) Yoder of Florida, William (Geraldine) Yoder of Laurens, Russell (Priscilla) Galbreth of Laurens; 26 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and an aunt, Irene Baker.
Lila was employed for 30 years with Laskaris' Restaurant, Oneonta, until her retirement at age 62.
She was an active member of the River Street Baptist Church in Oneonta serving as president of the Ladies Missionary Society, president of the Deaconess Board and chairman of the Vacation Bible School refreshments committee. She was also assistant piano player for the church and served on the music committee.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at the Bookout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Mel Farmer of the River Street Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Scott Valley Cemetery, Montdale, Pa., at the convenience of the family.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. before the services at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the River Street Baptist Church in Lila's memory.
David F. Tuthill
TREADWELL — David F. Tuthill, 81, of Treadwell, died unexpectedly Wednesday night, Jan. 10, 2001, in Winter Haven, Fla.
He was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Hoboken, N.J., the son of John E. and Lillian L. (Rhodes) Tuthill and married Beverley J. Staub on Jan. 20, 1951, in Greene.
In earlier years, Dave had been employed at M&L Toy Factory in Hoboken, but was engaged in the production of dairy products most of his life, having worked in creameries at the former Delhi Farmers Co-op and subsequently at Deltown Foods, Fraser, retiring in 1981.
Residents of Treadwell since 1953, for the past several winters, the Tuthills had also been residing in Florida.
Devoted to his family and church, Dave was a volunteer worker at Delta Lake Bible Conference Center, Rome, and was an elder of the Delhi Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Beverley J. Tuthill, at home; a son, David J. (Deborah J.) Tuthill; a daughter, Beverly M. Tuthill, all of Treadwell; three grandchildren, Kathleen (Matt) Albright of Bovina Center and D. Joshua Tuthill and Thomas J. Tuthill, both of Treadwell; two brothers, John Tuthill of Delhi and Charles Tuthill of Sidney; a sister, Laura Bourn of Meridale; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends are invited to call on Monday at the Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi, where the family will be attendance from 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral and committal services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at his church by his pastor, the Rev. David Wheatley, with burial later in the Croton Union Cemetery, Treadwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Delta Lake Fund," c/o Delhi Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Robert A. Peet & Son, Delhi.
Earl S. Halaquist
SIDNEY — Earl "Satch" Halaquist, 75, of Sidney, ran his last race on Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, taking the checkered flag home to the Lord.
He was born Sept. 7, 1925, in Rock Rift, the son of the late Stanley A. and Jennie Elderkin Halaquist.
Raised in Franklin, he graduated from the Delaware Literary Institute and Franklin Central School in 1943.
He served his country in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946.
A resident of Sidney since 1950, he worked for Bendix for 20 years and retired from Herlehey Air Freight Trucking of Binghamton in 1988.
His family, sprint car racing and golf were his life's passions. A six-time U.R.C. Sprint Car Champion, his love of going fast and driving on the edge made him a worthy contender both on the track and in life. Earl was an avid sportsman, with golf coming first, followed by softball and bowling.
He was a member of the Sidney Golf and Country Club, Charles L. Jacobi Post #183 American Legion, Sidney Lodge #2175 B.P.O.E., and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney.
His first wife, Evelyn Pearson, predeceased him.
On Dec. 15, 1962, he married Patricia Hulbert in Deposit.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia A. Halaquist, of Sidney; three daughters and a son-in-law, Elaine Halaquist of Stephen City, Va., Lee Jane Wheelerof Cold Brook and Nancy and Duane Lowe of Mount Upton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Karen Halaquist of Windsor, Dennis and Terri Halaquist of Unadilla, and Earl Jr. and Robin Halaquist of Bainbridge; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Philip and Sandra Halaquist of Punta Gorda, Fla., Robert and Anastasia Halaquist of Franklin and Peter Halaquist of Franklin; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. His in-laws, Irving and Ruth Greenberg of Deposit, as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law, survive him.
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, from the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, with the Rev. Michael Shank, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney, officiating. Burial will be later in the Oakwood Cemetery, town of Deposit.
Friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820, or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 River St., Sidney, N.Y. 13838.
Stewart Crandall
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart A. Crandall, 92, of Lawrence Street Apartments, Saratoga, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, following a short illness in Saratoga Hospital.
He was born in Oneonta on Oct. 9, 1908, the son of Mettress and Lena (Coy) Crandall.
He was a graduate of Oneonta High School in 1927.
He married Grace Matteson of Laurens on Dec. 25, 1928.
He became a partner with his father in the 20th Century Restaurant on Broad Street in Oneonta. Later he became a representative of the Electrolux Corporation of Utica, until he retired. Mr. Crandall was employed by the Scintilla Works in Sidney during World War II.
In the 1950s, Stewart was the inventor/developer of the LIFEGARD Fire Alarm System that many businesses and farm buildings used over the years in Otsego County.
He was elected Trustee of the Village of Laurens in 1948 and, the next year, Mayor of the Village, a position he held for 26 years.
A musician all his life, he had a dance band for 50 years. Mr. Crandall held a Gold Card Life Membership in Local 443, A.F. of M. (American Federation of Musicians), which he served as president for many years. After he retired, he volunteered his keyboard music to the Laurens American Legion gatherings.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Grace Crandall; a daughter, Joan C. McLaud of Lusk, Wyo.; a son, David J. Crandall of Glenville; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.
Cremation was held in Vale Crematorium, Schenectady. Glenville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Genevieve Collins
HOBART — Genevieve D. Collins, 83, of Hobart, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Robinson Terrace, where she had resided for a short time.
She was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Jefferson, the daughter of Charles and Avis (Morrell) Roe.
She married the late Louie Collins Aug. 19, 1935; he died Jan. 2, 1973.
A housewife in her own home in Hobart, she was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hobart.
Mrs. Collins is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor (Donald) Stuit, Cornwall; three sons, Charles (JoAnn) Collins of Hobart, Harold (Carolyn) Collins of Hobart and Danny (Charlotte) Collins of Enfield, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; 30-plus great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart, with the Rev. Bert More of the Hobart Presbyterian Church officiating. Calling hours will precede the service from 11 to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hobart Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
