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Richard E. Harris
ROCHESTER — Richard E. Harris, 54, of Rochester, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001.
He was born in Oneonta on Aug. 27, 1946.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; mother, Wanda Harris of Oneonta; brother, Robert B. Harris of Rochester; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Elizabeth Zwerger; sister-in-law, Jeanne Zwerger; brother-in-law, William (Joanne) Zwerger; and nieces and nephew.
He was predeceased by his father, Robert J. Harris.
Richard was a friend of Bill W. and an Army veteran of Vietnam.
Richard was a production manager for Key Systems in Rochester.
Friends are invited to his memorial service Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 3285 Buffalo Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Open Door Mission, 156 N. Plymouth Ave., 14608 or GRHC Hospice, 70 Metro Parkway, Rochester, N.Y. 14623.
Arrangements by Leo M. Bean Funeral Home Inc., 2771 Chili Ave.
Karene Mason
SCOTIA — Karene Elizabeth Mason of Scotia and formerly of Burlington Flats, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at the Baptist Health, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.
She was born June 13, 1909, in Burlington Flats, the daughter of William Church and Jennie (Burdick) Loomis.
She married Loren F. Mason on June 25, 1932. He predeceased her in 1994.
Karene received her registered-nurse degree at the School of Nursing at Albany Hospital.
Karene had many areas of interest, and each in turn rounded out her life: spending time at her summer home at Summit Lake, playing bridge, golfing, bike riding, gardening and traveling to see the splendor awaiting each bend in her life's path.
Karene is survived by her children and their spouses, Jana and Richard Anderson of Urbana, Ill., and Donald and Joan Mason of Scotia; her sister, Mytra Roberts of West Winfield; her brother-in-law, Richard Overton of Watertown; her grandchildren, Daniel Mason of Westwood, N.J., Kathy Cooper of Scotia, James Mason and his wife, Joan, of Schenectady, Amy DiCarlo and her husband, Dominick, of Scotia, Michael Floyd and his wife, Annie, of Urbana, Ill., and Susan Barnett and her husband, Bob, of Butte, Mont.; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Karene was predeceased by her siblings, Marie Overton, Charles, Rush and Clifton Loomis.
Funeral services will be held in the spring at the Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, with the Rev. William Highfield officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Karene's name to the Burlington Flats Methodist Church, P.O. Box 27, Burlington Flats, N.Y. 13315.
Arrangements are by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
T. Jean Marcy
BINGHAMTON — Therese Jean Marcy, 75, of Binghamton, formerly of Masonville, passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton.
She was born the daughter of the late John and Ann Madigan Malloy on Oct. 13, 1925, in Susquehanna, Pa.
Jean married Russell H. Marcy on June 25, 1949, in Susquehanna, Pa. He predeceased her on May 5, 1994.
Mrs. Marcy was employed as a nurse's aide at The Hospital, Sidney, when she retired in 1989.
She was known for her kindness and devotion to her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Russell J. Marcy of Cooperstown; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Gary Brundege of Vandling, Pa., and Patricia and Stanley Houck Jr. of Downsville; six grandchildren, Michael J., Kevin J. and Sherry, Lori A. Terry, Tina M. and Brett J. Houck; one great-granddaughter, Ariel Anna Marie Terry; sister-in-law, Clerinda and Vincent Stephens, Hop Bottom, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A brother, Robert Malloy, predeceased her.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St.., Sidney at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Fr. Donald Bourgeois, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church, Bainbridge, officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001. The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Masonville Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Inc., Sidney.
Mary O'Brien
GILBOA — Mary Marion O'Brien, 76, of Gilboa, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, in The New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., while visiting her daughter, Colleen Bartow.
She was born May 15, 1924, in New York City, the daughter of Elizabeth and Patrick Kennelly.
She married Daniel O'Brien on March 4, 1944. Residents of Gilboa since 1956, they owned and operated the Waterfall House in Gilboa for 27 years.
She was a member of St. Philip de Neri Church of Grand Gorge for 45 years.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Edward Weidman (Maureen) of Grand Gorge, Irene O'Brien of Napa, Calif., Mrs. Ronald (Colleen) Bartow of Wilmington, N.C., and Mrs. William (Tara) Byrnes of Holbrook; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitors will be received at the family home in Gilboa today and Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in St. Philip de Neri R.C. Church, Grand Gorge. Burial will be in St. Raymond's Cemetery, the Bronx.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
Arthur J. Grey
HARTWICK — Mr. Arthur J. Grey, 79, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta.
He was born June 17, 1921, in New York City, the son of James and Clara (Streeter) Grey.
Mr. Grey was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a self-employed electrical engineer in Glens Falls for many years before moving to the Hartwick area 10 years ago.
Survivors include three sons, Douglas Michael Grey of Hartwick, James Grey of Glens Falls and Michael Grey of Brick, N.J.; a daughter, Sister Patricia Grey of Guildford, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
Cremation took place at the Leatherstocking Crematory Inc., Cherry Valley.
Private graveside services will take place in the spring in the Hartwick Cemetery, Hartwick.
Contributions in Mr. Grey's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
Wilda Ochsendorf
HARPERSFIELD — Wilda (Billie) Ochsendorf, of Harpersfield, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at her home.
Friends may call at the William A. Tari Funeral Home, 40 Main St. (corner of Liberty Street), Stamford, today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to William A. Tari Funeral Home.
Glade A. Keith
NORTH BROOKFIELD — Glade A. Keith, 96, of Keith Road, died on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 22, 1904, in North Brookfield, the son of Ralph and Caroline Abrams Keith.
Glade attended school in North Brookfield.
On May 9, 1939, in Syracuse, he married Lucy G. Putnam. His loving wife of more than 60 years predeceased Glade in 1999.
As a lifelong occupation, Glade owned and operated the family dairy farm located on Keith Road until his retirement in 1965.
Glade was also a well-known gunsmith and a collector of antique guns. He had also served as the assessor for the Town of Brookfield for more than 30 years.
Glade had been a foster-care father, having helped over 45 children.
An avid hunter and gun enthusiast, he was a member of the NRA. Glade was also one of the founding members of the New York State Eastern Arms Collectors Association.
He was a member of the North Brookfield Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia Bonafield and Kathleen Hobart, both of North Brookfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Rand Gray of Leonardsville and Vicki Keith and Mike Lown of North Brookfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Diana Keith of North Brookfield, and Mike Sr. and Jodi Keith of North Brookfield; 12 beloved grandchildren, which include a granddaughter that resided with Glade, Jessica Bullock; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two friends, Eugene "Kit" Carson of Cato and Ralph Holdridge of New Berlin.
Glade was also predeceased by his brother, Parks, and a grandson, Eric Gates.
Glade's family is most grateful for the extra care and compassion of Charlotte Waterman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the North Brookfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Edward Whitehead, pastor, officiating.
Spring interment will be in North Brookfield Cemetery.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Paul Funeral Home, located on Church Street in Brookfield.
In memory of Glade, kindly consider donations to the Waterville-North Brookfield Ambulance Fund or the North Brookfield Baptist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
William Ludemann
WINFIELD — William J. Ludemann Sr., 89, of East Winfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at home.
He was born Aug. 5, 1911, in Brooklyn, the son of William J. and Louise Solch Ludemann.
He received his education in Brooklyn schools.
William married Mildred Hollien on May 4, 1935, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Woodhaven. She died on May 23, 1998.
Mr. Ludemann served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary during World War II. He was a linotype machinist and operator at Bowne & Co., New York City, and later at the Utica Observer-Dispatch.
He is survived by a daughter, Nancy M. Melville of the town of Plainfield; sons and daughters-in-law, William J. and Esther Ludemann Jr. of Schuyler Lake, John F. and Linda Ludemann of Southport Island, Maine, and Robert J. and Judy Ludemann of West Winfield; grandchildren, Kim Cooper, Judi Harrison, William J. Ludemann III, James Ludemann, John Ludemann, David Ludemann, Matthew Ludemann and Adam Ludemann. Also surviving are five great-grandsons.
Funeral services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Wilcox-Dimbleby Funeral Home, 365 W. Main St., West Winfield, with Pastor Charles Fitch, officiating. Interment will be in Huntley Corners Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please remember the West Winfield Ambulance or the Schuyler Lake Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Jane Carter
BUFFALO — Jane Buchholz Carter, 84, passed away on Dec. 22, 2000, at Marcy Hospital in Buffalo, after a brief illness.
She lived in Richfield Springs for most of her adult life until September 2000.
She was born in Niagara Falls. She was the daughter of Arthur and Daisy Weeks Buchholz.
She was a 1936 graduate of Syracuse University with a B.S. and a M.S. degree in art education. She was an art teacher in Richfield Springs and, later in life, after raising six children, returned to teaching art for BOCES in Springfield Center and VanHornesville.
She was an active charter member of the Richfield Springs Garden Club, an avid bridge player and worked as a volunteer at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown after her retirement.
She attended the Church of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Carter, in 1981, a brother, Lewis Buchholz, and a grandson, Patrick Whitehead.
She is survived by her children, Judith (James) Toner in Salamanca, James (George Ann) Carter in Warsaw, Jill (Joseph) Barrile in Lake View, Jennifer (Gaylord) Luce of Dansville, Janice (Gary) Lessard of Candia, N.H., and Joyce (Patrick) Widder of Oak View, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs, with the Rev. William Harkins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ Uniting, P.O. Box 869, Richfield Springs, N.Y. 13439, Otsego County Senior Meals Program, Otsego County Office Building, Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Earl P. Hitt Sr.
SHERBURNE — Earl P. Hitt Sr., 81, of Chapel Street, Sherburne, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, in Chenango Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy stay.
He was born Jan. 19, 1919, in Davenport, son of George and Maribelle (Shelly) Hitt.
He married Florence C. Smith on July 7, 1962.
He spent his childhood in Davenport and the Oneonta area.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Florence C. Hitt of Sherburne; a son, Earl Hitt Jr. of Plymouth; a daughter, Patricia Quinn of Madisonville, Tenn.; a son, James Hitt of Norwich; and daughters, Elaine (Kate) Deblock of Sherburne, Martha King of Oxford, Dorthy Crandall of Smyrna and Carrie Church of Smyrna; two sisters, Harriet Gessell of Meredith and Evelyn Quackenbush of Bloomville; and one brother, Ford Hitt of Sherburne.
Earl was predeceased by his father and mother, George and Maribelle (Shelly) Hitt of Davenport; three sisters, Mildred Decker of Oneonta, Gladys Burdick of Bloomville and Bertha Truax of Fleischmanns; and one brother, Gerald Hitt of Stamford.
He was a self-employed dairy farmer for several years.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Wm. W. Kehoe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ted Lawrence of the West Smyrna Baptist Church officiating.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by the Wm. W. Kehoe Funeral Home, Sherburne.
Janette B. Riedel
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Janette B. Riedel of Burlington Flats, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Titusville, Fla., after an illness.
She was born on Feb. 20, 1934, in West Exeter, N.Y. Her parents were the late George and Evelyn Blowers.
Janette married Albert F. Riedel on June 5, 1955. They resided on Summit Lake for 45 years.
Besides her husband, Janette is survived by a sister, Lucille Mayne of Cooperstown, N.Y.; three sons, Craig of San Francisco, Calif., Kirk, his wife Leanne and daughter Katie of West Edmeston, N.Y., and Kent, his wife Angie and daughters Amanda and Kaitlyn of Allen, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and a legion of friends.
She was predeceased by her sister, Georgine.
There will be no services in Florida. A memorial service will be held in Burlington Flats, N.Y., in July. A notice of the memorial service will appear at a later date.
Jean Connolly
SPRINGFIELD CENTER — Jean Garnett Connolly, born on Aug. 11, 1924, 76 years old, died Jan. 15, 2001, at home at Harmony Row after a prolonged illness.
She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to Catherine and Hugh Garnett and married, in 1943, to Wallace Michael Connolly until his death in 1995.
She is remembered with much love by her companion and caregiver, Hiram Ward, and her five children, Kenneth, Germaine, Michael, James and Jennifer.
Her career as a mother dominated her life; however, her interests and intelligence carried her into areas that ranged from creative writing, philosophy, psychology and gardening to architectural design. She built two houses during her life. As a young married woman with two babies, she designed a new home built to her specifications in New Jersey, where her family of five children were raised.
Following her husband's retirement, the couple took up residence on River Street in Cooperstown, where she was active in the Cooperstown Gardening Club as an African Violet expert. She also continued her intellectual activities as a lifetime member of MENSA, writing a column in the newsletter for the New York chapter of that exclusive society.
As primary caregiver for her husband, she nursed him in their home during his terminal illness. After her husband's death, she began the reconstruction of a one-hundred-and-fifty-year-old landmark in Springfield Center, at the north end of Lake Otsego. Harmony Row was a large tumbledown ruin with gaping windows and rotting clapboards on the village's main street. This local eyesore was painstakingly restored, refurbished and revitalized through Jean's energy and creative efforts. While giving life to the old building, she made friends throughout the town.
Her generosity and warmth are remembered by those who came in contact with her during her final years here in New York as well as family and friends scattered along the eastern seaboard.
Jean's memorial funeral Mass will be held at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Springfield Center on Saturday morning, Jan. 20, at 11 am. All are welcome.
