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Thomas Duffy
ROCHESTER — Thomas William Duffy, 52, of Rochester, and formerly of Oneonta, passed away Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center disaster.
Tom was a man of many accomplishments. God blessed him with a love of life and the ability to enjoy it.
He was born in Utica in 1949. After graduating from Union College in 1971, with a degree in mechanical engineering, he married Cyndy Wayman. This would be the beginning of what would become a 30-year marriage that was blessed with two sons and the birth of a beautiful grandson last year.
Tom's creative vision, tenacity and integrity opened many doors to him in the business world of corporate risk management. Tom held several senior management positions with Johnson and Higgins before their merger with Marsh & McLennan in 1997. Most recently Tom held the position of senior vice president and managing partner of the Northeast Energy Division, a division responsible for consulting with utility companies throughout the world.
Although Tom found his work to be rewarding and challenging, he was first and foremost a devoted family man committed to making time for his true love and passion — involvement with his sons.
If Tom wasn't coaching Jason or Ryan's sporting teams (which he usually was) such as T-ball, baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming or lacrosse he was the most enthusiastic and supportive parent on the sidelines from their preschool years on into college.
Tom grew up spending summers at the family summer home in the Adirondack Mountains. This would be the place that he returned to every year with his family — the one place he truly called home.
His love for the outdoors and enjoyment of sports included mountain biking, cross-country skiing and kayaking. Golf was another pleasure in Tom's life; he was always ready to "pick up" a game.
Tom thrived on the challenge and competition as well as the friendships that developed on the fairways and putting greens.
His faith in Jesus Christ deepened in recent years and was the anchor that he and Cyndy trusted in through the uncertainties of life.
Tom's love for his family and his little grandson, Dylan, loyalty to his friends and commitment to honesty in the workplace reflected a life lived with joy and appreciation for all that God abundantly provided each day.
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, the senseless attack of the World Trade Center took Tom suddenly from our lives and into God's hands. This great man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, with his easy laugh and quiet wisdom, mixed with humor has enriched and strengthened our lives — we will miss him all of our days.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Rochester, at 11 a.m.
Lois Howe
BAINBRIDGE — Lois Howe, 88, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at The Hospital in Sidney.
She was born Sept. 14, 1913, daughter of the late Harry and Anna Fuller Porter in Sidney.
Lois married Floyd R. Howe on Sept. 14, 1929, in Sidney. He predeceased her on Nov. 29, 1987.
Mrs. Howe was an avid bingo player, who loved cats, sewing and flowers.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Edna Howe of Bainbridge; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A daughter, Lorraine Roloson, also predeceased her in 1995.
A graveside service will be held Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge, at 11:30 a.m. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 East Main St., Sidney, N.Y. 13838.
Arrangements by C.H. Landers Inc., 21 Main St., Sidney.
Vivian A. Starr
ONEONTA — Mrs. Vivian A. Starr, 78 years, of Oneonta, died Thursday morning, Oct. 4, 2001, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Oneonta, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (McMahon) Ahlstedt.
Vivian lived in Oneonta for most of her life but also had lived in Rochester for three years where she worked at Strong Memorial Hospital and received her licensed practical nurse training. She moved back to Oneonta and worked at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital as an LPN for many years. She also worked at the Oneonta Greater Plains School as a teachers' aide.
She married Floyd I. Starr on Oct. 12, 1944, in Richmond, Va. Mr. Starr predeceased her on July 17, 1969.
Vivian was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Oneonta, the Freedom Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Unadilla, where she held positions and also Oneonta membership, a member of the LPN Association — AFL-CIO, and a member of the Senior Center of Oneonta.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dennis H. Starr of Oneonta, and David H. and Mary Starr of Poughkeepsie; two daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Wheaton of Binghamton, and Ruth and Jeffrey Cox of Schenectady; seven grandchildren, Justin Wheaton of Binghamton, Jaime Wheaton of Binghamton, Lisa Starr of Poughkeepsie, Sara Starr of Poughkeepsie, David Starr Jr. of Poughkeepsie, Rachael Cox of Schenectady and Olivia Cox of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.
Vivian was predeceased by one sister, Anna Thompson.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. John Dougherty officiating. Burial will follow at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.
The family will be present at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. for those who wish may call.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Milton E. Davis
ASTOR, Fla. — A memorial service for Milton E. Davis will be held Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Burlington Flats Methodist Church.
Margaret VanDeusen
WORCESTER — Margaret K. VanDeusen, 88, of Worcester, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born May 28, 1913, in Montana, the daughter of Gouley and Amanda Mary (Miller) Keith.
She married Harold VanDeusen on March 26, 1938, in New Berlin. He predeceased her on April 30, 1983.
Mrs. VanDeusen graduated from the Oneonta Normal School in 1933.
She was a teacher in several one-room school houses before she was married. Most recently, she worked for Sidney Chase at the Chase Organ Co. in Worcester as a key placer.
Mrs. VanDeusen was a well-known local artist who was active in the Worcester United Methodist Church, the Worcester Grange No. 1274 and the Worcester Historical Society. She was a founding board member of the Southeastern Otsego Health Center in Worcester.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Blish and her husband, Robert McNamara, of Coram; a daughter-in-law, Jane VanDeusen of Newport News, Va.; two grandsons, Kurt and Kris VanDeusen of Newport News, Va.; two granddaughters, Stefanie Baranek of East Islip and Rita Scheet of Bismark, N.D.; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Herbert VanDeusen.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with the family in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Skinner Co. Funeral Chapel in Worcester.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at the Worcester United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jane Pykus, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worcester Methodist Church, Main Street, Worcester, N.Y. 12197.
Funeral arrangements are by E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.
John P. McIntyre
RICHMONDVILLE — John P. McIntyre, 80, formerly of High Street, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at Eden Park Healthcare Center, where he had been a patient since July of this year.
Mr. McIntyre was born April 2, 1921, in Charlotteville, the son of Everett and Blanche (Merriam) McIntyre.
He was raised in Charlotteville and was a graduate of the Worcester High School.
Mr. McIntyre resided in Richmondville all his married life.
He was a self-employed building contractor, retiring in 1987.
Mr. McIntyre was politically active in the village of Richmondville, serving on the Board of Zoning Review and as a former member of the Board of Assessors.
He was of Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Helen (Suchy) McIntyre, whom he married April 13, 1947; two daughters, Joanne Hornauer of Venice, Fla., and Blanche Waters of Richmondville; two sons, John C. McIntyre and William S. McIntyre, both of Yucaipa, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Mooney of Cooperstown; a brother, Charles McIntyre of Little Rock, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 68 Elm St., with the Rev. Craig Champagne of the United Methodist Church of Richmondville officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001. The committal service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Charlotteville Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 1 MacArthur Ave., Cobleskill, N.Y. 12043 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Capital District Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206-2083.
Elsie DeBoer
WEST WINFIELD — Elsie DeBoer, 68, of Brace Road, passed away on Sunday morning, Oct. 7, 2001, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
She was born July 1, 1933, in Caldwell, N.J., daughter of the late Richard and Tietje Stienstra Falkena. Elsie was raised and educated in New Jersey.
On May 4, 1951, she married Clarence DeBoer in Goshen, a blessed union of 37 years until his passing in 1987. For 35 years, she and her husband owned and operated their own dairy farm in East Springfield, retiring in 1987.
She had a strong belief in God and lived a devoted Christian life. She was a very active member of the Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Richfield. She was one of the founders of the church and the church school, and she was a counselor with GEMS.
All who knew her will remember her warm smile and friendly way with people.
Surviving her are a son, Kenneth and his wife, Andrea, DeBoer of West Winfield; three daughters, Nancy and her husband, Gerald, Zupruk of Bethlehem, Pa., Peggy and her husband, John, VanWieren of West Winfield, Heidi DeBoer of West Winfield; four sisters, Ruth Wheeler and Jennie Mikulski, both of Middletown, Lois Zungia of Tucson, Ariz., and Linda Knoppers of Alberta, Canada; 11 grandchildren, Rachel DeBoer, Brian and David Zupruk, Amy, Sarah, Julie and Samuel DeBoer, Dawn, Kristen, Debbie and Elsja VanWieren; four great-grandchildren, Jesse, Dustin, Naomi and Lily; and many nieces, nephews and several cousins.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Richfield Springs, with Pastor Kenneth Prol officiating. Interment will follow in Springfield Cemetery. The family will be present in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 W. James St., Richfield Springs, to receive relatives and friends today from 4 until 7 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Richfield Springs. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Lynn H. Warner
WALTON — Lynn H. Warner, 62, of Walton, passed away Oct. 3, 2001, at home.
The son of Hereld and Doris (West) Warner, he was born May 12, 1939, in Deposit, where he graduated from high school. He attended the State University College at Cortland.
Lynn married Phyllis Foreman on March 1, 1959, in Walton.
He was a tool and die maker at Bendix-Amphenol in Sidney, retiring after 40 years.
He was a member of IAMAW #1529 Union, Masonville Rod & Gun Club, Full House Hunting Club, Downsville, Royal Oasis, Walton and Masonic Lodge #396, Deposit.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Lauri Walley and her special friend, Robert Patterson; two sons, Lance R. Warner and his special friend, Nicky, and Lynn H. (Trudi) Warner Jr., all of Walton; six grandchildren, Wayne (Rachel) Walley of Hunter Mountain, Sara Walley and Cheillie, Cody, Trevor and Tyler Warner of Walton; two great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Liam; his mother, Doris Warner of Binghamton; two brothers, Laurence (Hazel) Warner of Newark Valley, and John (Joann) Warner of Guilford; three sisters, Jean (Dick) Mills of Windsor, Marilyn (Wayne) Hess of Deposit, and Judy (Charles) Miller of Fort Collins, Colo.; a brother-in-law, Tony Saullo of Hazleton, Pa.; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Bertha Foreman of Walton; as well as several nieces, nephews and other in-laws.
He was predeceased by his father, Hereld; and sister, Carol Saullo.
A graveside service will be held at the Walton Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. James Martin officiating.
There are no prior calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 59 Court St., 4th Floor, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901 would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lyon Bros.-Way Inc. Funeral Home, Walton.
William E. Rice
WALTON — William (Willie) E. Rice, 83, of Walton, died Oct. 5, 2001, at his home.
Willie was born April 14, 1918, in Sherburne, the son of Charles and Ethel (Phillips) Rice.
He married Frances J. Welch on May 15, 1976, in Walton.
Ricee's life was being a truck driver for 42 years with Cossitt Motor Express and then Herman's Forwarding Co. He loved driving truck and always talked about his experience as a driver. Even after his retirement in 1982, he kept driving truck in his sleep; a dedicated man to his profession.
Ricee enjoyed life. He enjoyed people and loved visiting with them. He made friends very easily and enjoyed kidding with them, always saying, "If you can't take it, don't dish it out!" He enjoyed his winters in Bradenton, Fla., for 13 years, enjoying games of shuffleboard.
Other interests included watching baseball and football games, the outdoors, the flowers and watching the squirrels and birds at their feeders.
He was an active member of the Walton United Methodist Church, Truman C. Tobey Post 32 American Legion and Teamsters Retirees Club #693 of Binghamton. He served as president of the Delaware County Ostomy Club in Walton and was a past president of the Walton-Florida Picnic at Zephyrhills, Fla., and Walton.
Willie was active with the American Cancer Society, serving at its booth at the Delaware County Fair and the Harvest Festival.
Surviving are his wife, Frances, of Walton; a son, John W. Rice of West Winfield; two sisters, Ella Mae Barriger of Morrisville and Bernice Koenig of Shelby, N.C.; three grandsons, John David, Scott William and Steven Joseph Rice; and a granddaughter, Carmella P. Rice; one cousin, Joseph Dibble of Norwich; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, "Little" Ruth Rice and Viola Wilcox.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. at the Walton United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Chervelle Phillip, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Walton Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Wednesday.
Memorials in the name of William (Willie) Rice to United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 103 North St., Walton, N.Y. 13856 or Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 would be appreciated.
Arrangements are by Clark & Winter Funeral Home, Walton.
Benjamin W. Bibik
SCHUYLER LAKE — Benjamin W. Bibik, 83, of Church Street, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at The Meadows in Cooperstown.
He was born on Aug. 28, 1918 in Hartwick, son of the late William and Rose Janice Bibik. Ben was raised and educated in Richfield Springs.
On April 26, 1969, he married Alberta Kinney in Richfield Springs, a loving union of 29 years until her passing on Oct. 22, 1998.
For more than 25 years, he owned and operated his own dairy farm in the town of Richfield, retiring in
1967.
He was a member of the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department, the Otsego County Farm
Bureau — where he was a past president — and a member of the Eastern Milk Producers.
Ben was a friend to many and will never be forgotten.
Surviving him are three sons, Dennis Chapman of Utica, Bradford Chapman and his wife, Joann, of Schuyler Lake, and Gregory Chapman of Daytona, Fla.; one daughter, Bonita VanAlstine and her husband, Greg, of Schuyler Lake; two brothers, Vincent and his wife, Katherine, Bibik of Fayetteville, and Harold Bibik of Rome; four sisters, Frances Newsome and her husband, Robert, of Richmond, Va., Mary Anderchek and her husband, James, of South Columbia, Elizabeth Eaton of Schoharie and Josephine Bibik of Richmond, Va.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and his wife, Alberta; his son, Charles Bibik preceded him in death in 1977.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 W. James St., Richfield Springs, with the Rev. John Young officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Richfield Springs. The family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends Wednesday one hour before the memorial service, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department or the Richfield Springs Emergency Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Stanley R. Barber
OXFORD — Stanley R. Barber, 83, of Sidney, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford.
He was born June 7, 1918, son of the late Rufus and Wanita Irish Barber in Whitehall.
Stanley graduated from Whitehall High School in 1936 and attended State Teachers College of Oneonta.
He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Stanley married Ruth Ellis on Feb. 20, 1944, in Oneonta. She predeceased him on June 25, 1997.
Mr. Barber was employed as a tool inspector for E.C.D. of Bendix, Sidney. He retired after 41 years.
Mr. Barber was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sidney for 46 years, serving as a deacon for 40 years. He was a past Sunday school teacher and member of the choir. Mr. Barber was a prayer warrior, holding prayer services during lunch at work.
He was also an avid bowler and was secretary of his league.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Jerry Broe of Oneonta; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Margaret Barber of Corning; sister-in-law, Betty Barber of Whitehall; good friends, Robert and Betty Hunt of Sidney; and several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers, Wallace and Earl, predeceased him.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at the First Baptist Church of Sidney at 11 a.m., with the Rev. David Fraher officiating.
Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Sidney.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Sidney.
Arrangements are by C.H. Landers Inc., 21 Main St., Sidney.
