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Floyd Stiles
DENVER — Floyd Stiles, 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at his residence on George Lawrence Road in the town of Roxbury.
He was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Jordanville, N.Y., to Clifford Stiles and Waunetta Becker Stiles.
Floyd was educated in VanHornesville, N.Y., and worked at Springfield Center Cemetery before becoming the caretaker in 1965. He moved to the Margaretville are in the late '70s, later moving to the Denver, N.Y., area.
He is survived by one daughter; three grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Suhocki of Richfield Springs and Clarissa and her husband, Glen Young, of Starkville, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was predeceased by his father in 1975; his mother in 1999, who was 101 when she died; one sister, Florence Hamblin, in 1993 and one brother, Everett, in 1998.
Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Miller Funeral Home in Roxbury with the Rev. Richard Dykstra officiating.
Burial will be in Vega Cemetery in Denver.
Calling hours are Monday at 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home of Roxbury.
Catherine S. Jones
WALTON — Catherine S. Jones, a Walton resident, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Oneonta, N.Y. She was 67.
She was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Shinhopple, N.Y., to James H. and Freida V. Rose Stanton Sr., and had lived in the area most of her life. She was the unit secretary at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta for several years. She was a member of the Walton Grange and was very active with the Delaware County Fair, receiving many blue ribbons for baking, crafts and table setting.
Catherine S. Jones is survived by her sons, Rodney and Bonnie Jones of Oneonta and Timothy and Elayne Jones of Harvey's Lake, Pa.; brothers, James H. Stanton Jr. of Florida, Harold (Bud) Stanton of Hayward, Calif., and Tyrone R. Stanton of Tennessee; a sister, Phyllis and George Eggler of Oneonta; grandchildren, Levi, Rachel and Eric; and great-grandchildren, Ashley and Shane.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with burial at the Walton Cemetery.
There are no prior calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lyon Bros.-Way Inc. Funeral Home of Walton.
John G. Hendricks
MILFORD — John Garrett Hendricks, 73, of West Main Street in Milford died Friday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2002, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
John was born on July 15, 1928, in Kingston, the second son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Schoombeek) Hendricks. In infancy, he and his family moved to Milford, where he was raised and educated, graduating from the Milford Central School with the Class of 1946.
He was known throughout the area's athletic leagues as an exceptional athlete, excelling in basketball, baseball and football.
In 1950, John was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War with the Oklahoma 45th Infantry Division as a military police soldier, as well as a special forces athlete in basketball, baseball and football.
Upon his honorable discharge from the military in 1952, he was signed by the New York Giants football team and played for them for three seasons.
Following an injury while playing for the Giants, John returned to Milford and married Gloria Gladstone on July 9, 1955, in the Andes United Presbyterian Church.
Upon his return to Milford, John also began what would become a 25-year baseball career playing for the Milford Macs. It is noted in the book "All We Had Was Us," that he "hammered out some prodigious home runs during his career with the Macs" and in 1977 he made the longest home run ever hit at Wilbur Park, "a shot which cleared everything, including the trees outside the left field fence."
John also formed the Cooperstown Indians baseball team and served as manager as well as a player.
In 1965, he returned to football, this time with the North Atlantic Football League, playing for the Syracuse Falcons. At 38, he retired from football and, at the time, was the oldest player in the league. He returned to Milford to once again play for the Macs.
In addition to his athletic pursuits, John was a self-employed livestock dealer for many years. At one time he also owned the former telephone building on Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, where he operated John's Sport Shop and Billiard Parlor.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1312 in Oneonta, Eagles Aerie No. 1260 in Oneonta, the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128 in Cooperstown, the Milford American Legion Post No. 1566 and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartwick Seminary.
Known to all as "Big John," some of his greatest pleasures in life were watching interscholastic and Hartwick College basketball and, in later years, riding around in his golf cart and helping out at the Cooperstown Dreams Park.
John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gloria Gladstone Hendricks, of Milford; their four children, John G. Hendricks Jr. of Davie, Fla., Carole Hendricks of Cooperstown, Elizabeth Hendricks of Saratoga and Tom Hendricks and his wife, Polly, of Fairport; eight grandchildren, Dustin, Liza, Jonathan, Dane, T.J. and Tatum Hendricks, and Parker and Blake Protzman; a brother-in-law, Walter B. Gladstone of Andes; two sisters-in-law, Helen Hendricks of Davenport and Carol Loeb and her husband, Eliot, of Saratoga Springs; his mother-in-law, Edna Bresee Gladstone Benedict of St. Jame's Manor in Oneonta; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Watson, and a brother, Carl Hendricks.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut St., in Cooperstown, when John's family will be in attendance.
The Order of the Burial of the Dead with a celebration of Holy Communion will be offered at noon Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartwick Seminary, with the Rev. Paul R. Messner, pastor, officiating.
The committal service and burial will immediately follow in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery. Military funeral honors will be accorded by members of the Milford American Legion Post No. 1566, with Taps to be played by his granddaughter, Liza.
Following the graveside services, everyone is invited to The Pepper Mill in Cooperstown for a time of refreshment and fellowship with John's family.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church Pew Fund, in care of the church at 4636 State Highway 28, Hartwick Seminary, NY 13326.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Lewis Leon Smith
SCHENEVUS — Lewis Leon Smith Sr., 79, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
He was born June 4, 1922, in South Kortright, the son of John and Edna (Miller) Smith.
He married Gladys Grimes on Feb. 11, 1950.
Mr. Smith was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II from 1942 to 1946.
He was employed at General Electric in Schenectady as a firefighter, retiring in February 1984.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Schenevus First Baptist Church, an inactive member of the C.H. Graham Hose Co. in Schenevus, the Schenevus VFW Post 2752 and the Worcester American Legion Post 1584.
He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his spouse, Gladys G. Smith; children, Pamela and Melvin Gage, Lewis Jr. and Heidi Smith and Kevin L. and Harriet Smith; grandchildren, Craig, Richard, Carrie and Rebecca Gage, and Brant, Brooke and Michelle Smith; sisters, Frances (Frank) Kristofik, Beatrice (Lewis) Laskaris and Mary (Larry) Weill; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Nick Yaciw, Leland and Elizabeth Roseboom and Ruth Grimes; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers and sister, Kenneth and George Smith and Edith Whispell.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at the Heller Funeral Home in Schenevus.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at the funeral home with the Rev. William Robert Thompson, pastor of the Schenevus First Baptist Church, and the Rev. Michael Amos, pastor of the Unadilla Fellowship Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will take place at the Maryland Cemetery at a later date.
The family would appreciate that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 187, Schenevus or Schenevus-Maryland Emergency Squad, 105 County Highway 34, Schenevus, NY 12155.
Funeral arrangements are by the Heller Funeral Home, 25 Arch St., in Schenevus.
Ruby A. Andrews
EDMESTON — Ruby A. Andrews, 91, of Edmeston, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich.
She was born April 27, 1910, in DeRuyter, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Sawyer) Best.
On Nov. 25, 1931, she married Francis Andrews. He predeceased her on Aug. 4, 1991.
Ruby was a member and past deaconess of the Second Baptist Church in Edmeston, the ABW, and the Edmeston Fire Department Auxiliary.
She retired from Pathfinder Village, but was still a requested visitor.
Ruby had an inquiring mind that enjoyed game shows and crossword puzzles. She offered a quiet love to all who knew her, and embraced the residents from Pathfinder Village with her unique soft style and gentle heart.
She is survived by her children, Claire Andrews and Eileen Losee, both of Edmeston; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother, Howard Best.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at the Second Baptist Church in Edmeston with the pastor, Jay Henderson, officiating. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home in Edmeston.
Interment will be in the spring at Edmeston Union Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Ruby's memory to the Edmeston Emergency Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Armstrong
GUILFORD — Elizabeth "Betty" Armstrong, 91, of Guilford, and formerly of Bainbridge, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 16, 2002, at The Hospital, Sidney.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1910, in Lanesboro, Pa., the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Euley Luciana.
On Feb. 13, 1934, she married Robert F. Armstrong in Susquehanna, Pa. He predeceased her on Nov. 5, 1974.
From 1935 until her retirement in 1979, Betty and her husband owned and operated Bob's Diner in Bainbridge.
She was a member of the Bainbridge United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shelia and Harry Davis of Guilford; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert F. and Barbara Armstrong of Penhook, Va.; a sister, Rose Kane of Binghamton; a brother, James Luciana of Jackson, Pa.; six granddaughters; seven great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
A brother, Thomas Luciana, predeceased her.
Funeral and committal services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, from the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., in Sidney.
Friends are invited to call from 1 p.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel.
Burial will be at a later date in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.
Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Bainbridge Emergency Squad if desired.
Timothy Bowen Sr.
MILFORD — Mr. Timothy E. Bowen Sr., 43, of Milford, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, surrounded by his loving family and many friends, at Bassett Hospital after a long and courageous battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome.
He was born Sept. 27, 1958, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, the son of Ernest and Betty (Juhl) Bowen.
He attended high school in Waterbury, Conn.
He was well-loved by all. Tim enjoyed carpentry, mechanic work, racing, motorcycle riding and, most of all, the time he spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Sandy Bowen, and their five children, Patricia Bowen and fiance, Jason Dunham, of Morris, Timothy Jr. and his wife, Brooke Bowen, of Milford, Todd Bowen of Oneonta, Jolene Bowen of Milford, Amanda Bowen of Milford; grandchildren, Colin, Jazmine, Joseph Jr., newly born triplets, Molly, Andrew and Riley, and one expected in June; brothers, Gerald and his wife, Patricia Bowen, of Delran, N.J., Steven and Jackie Bowen of Naugatuck, Conn.; a sister, Kathryn, and her husband, Robert Bates, of Amsterdam; and many other loved ones.
He was predeceased by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, in the Assembly of God Church in Cherry Valley with Pastor Rick Yerdon officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tim's memory may be made to Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 262, Wynnewood, Pa. 19096.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home in Cherry Valley.
Dorothy Matteson
NEW BERLIN — Dorothy E. Matteson, 80, of New Berlin passed away Feb. 16, 2002, in Utica.
She was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Albert and Anna (O'Connell) Hansen.
She married John B. Matteson on June 22, 1943. He predeceased her in 1985.
She spent her childhood and attended schools in the Brooklyn area.
She is survived by a son, John A. Matteson of Turin; a son-in-law, John Peck of New Berlin; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Otis and Ann O'Brien of New Hartford; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Lois Hansen of New Berlin; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia A. Peck, in 1997.
She was a retired employee of Preferred Mutual Insurance Co.
She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in New Berlin.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in New Berlin with Fr. Francis Case of St. Theresa's Catholic Church officiating.
Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery in New Berlin.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Utica or St. Theresa's Catholic Church in New Berlin.
Duane A. Morgan
WEST FULTON — Duane A. Morgan Jr., 49, West Fulton, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich.
He was born in Syracuse, graduated from Liverpool High School in 1971 and attended the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.
He was a self-employed heating and air conditioning contractor.
He was a musician with various bands in the area and was one of the top fiddle players in the state.
He was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist.
He was a former member of the Elbridge Rod and Gun Club and a karate instructor.
He is survived by his mother, Theresa Morgan, of Syracuse; two sisters, Mary Morgan of Syracuse and Melissa Hughes of Liverpool; a brother, Scott Morgan of Kirkville; two nieces and a nephew.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home, 3111 James St., Syracuse.
Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Warners.
Lynn Culley Ingles
FLY CREEK — Lynn Culley Ingles died Feb. 12, 2002.
She was born March 4, 1943.
She is survived by her sisters and brother, Cecelia Houston, Lenora Harmon, Phyllis Banks, Leroy Culley Jr. and Leah; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was cremated at J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home on Feb. 14, 2002.
