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Richard M. Potts
RICHFIELD SPRINGS — Richard M. "Rick" Potts, 54, of Lake Street, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday evening, Feb. 16, 2002, in his home with his loving family at his bedside.
He was born on March 2, 1947, in Ilion, son of the late Eugene and Anne Dawley Potts.
A lifelong area resident he was raised and educated in Richfield Springs.
On May 29, 1970, he married Shirley Barrett Yaw in Richfield Springs.
At one time he had managed Tom Senif's Texaco Station in Richfield Springs.
In 1975, he went to work as a horticulturist for the Clark Foundation in Cooperstown, retiring in 1990.
To his family, Rick was the strength that held them together, he was the one they leaned on and he stood by them.
He was of the Presbyterian faith. He was an exempt volunteer fireman with the Richfield Springs Fire Department, a former member of the Richfield Springs Lions Club.
Rick loved NASCAR racing and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. He also enjoyed all kinds of music, fishing and old classic cars.
He was a friend to many and will always be remembered.
Surviving him are his wife of 31 years, Shirley; a daughter, Stacey and her husband, Cody Mayne; a stepson, William Yaw and his wife, Carrie, all of Richfield Springs; two stepdaughters, Beth Ann and her husband, Randy Gage of Mohawk, Sue Ann and her husband, Gary Horner of Herkimer; his twin sister, Andrea C. Bouteiller of Lexington, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Matthew Yaw, Cody Mayne, Brandon and Austin Gage, Tyler Yaw, Kelvin and Jason Berberick, Jessica and Crystal Horner; his special little pal, "Boogie;" several nieces including a special niece, Denise Bouteiller Rigo of Richfield Springs; and several nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Renee Lynne Bouteiller in 1990.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs, with the Rev. John Young officiating.
The family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends on Wednesday two hours before the memorial service 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice or the Richfield Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Leslie E. Spielman
HALCOTTSVILLE — Leslie E. Spielman, 79, of Halcottsville, passed away Feb. 19, 2002, at his residence.
He was born June 26, 1922, in Himrod, the son of Edward Spielman and Lela Groom.
He married Bernice Townsend on Nov. 19, 1942, in the state of Maryland.
He was in the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines.
He was a retired dairy farmer and stone quarryman. Les also worked at the Margaretville Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department until November 2001.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Spielman, Halcottsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Linda Spielman, Halcottsville, and Dennis and Mary Spielman, Roxbury; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Floyd George, Hamden, and Connie Spielman and John Gebert, Arkville; grandchildren, George and Cynthia Spielman, Keri and Jason Mazzuca, Michelle and John Beers, Wendy Spielman and Glenn Morrison, Heather Spielman and Paul Krickhahn, Wayne George and Steven George; three great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Elsworth; an aunt, Lena Cummings; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one son, Raymond in 1944; and one brother, Ervie Groom.
Calling hours are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the Miller Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Dykstra, officiating
Burial will be in Halcottsville Cemetery, Halcottsville.
Contributions in memory of Leslie E. Spielman may be made to the American Cancer Society or Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Joseph H. Judd
ONEONTA — Joseph H. Judd, 76, of Oneonta, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
He was born March 30, 1925, in Oneonta, the son of Florance A. and Margaret L. (Newcomb) Judd.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was a graduate of St. Mary's and Oneonta High School. He received his bachelor's in aeronautical engineering from RPI. He also held a master's degree in the same field.
From 1947 until his retirement in 1980, Joe worked as an aerospace technologist for NASA in Hampton, Va.
He was a member of St. Mary's Church, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astrosciences, a Fourth Degree member of the John F. Kennedy Assembly, Knights of Columbus, the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, where he was a 20 year member, and the New York State Historical Society.
He is survived by three sisters, one brother and their spouses, Mary and Jack Ladstatter of Baldwinsville, Margaret and Robert Downing of Tallahassee, Fla., Barbara and James Catlin of Albany, and William and Anna Christine Judd of Bedford, Va.; as well as a sister-in-law, Beatrice Judd of North Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Walter Judd.
Friends may call at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, corner of Grand and Division streets, on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at which time the family will be in attendance.
A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Paul Roman, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
George Klingman
BUTTERNUTS — George J. Klingman, 72, of the town of Butternuts, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Oneonta, on Feb. 22, 1929, the son of George David Klingman and Martha (Eggler) Klingman.
He married Caryl Hutchens on April 14, 1956, in Gilbertsville.
George was a very respected auto mechanic serving dealerships in Oneonta and Walton, until his retirement.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
George is survived by his wife, Caryl, of the town of Butternuts; his son, Keith Klingman and his wife, Penny, of Gilbertsville; his granddaughters, Stacey and Tracey Klingman of Gilbertsville; a sister, Anna Banias and her husband, Stephen of Portlandville.
He was predeceased by a sister, Josephine Zimmerman, and a brother, Warren Klingman.
A memorial service will be held at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris, on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mary Ann Linder officiating.
Final resting place will be in the East Sidney Union Cemetery at a later date.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to donate to the Gilbertsville Emergency Squad in George's memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
Paul Nelson
MOUNT VISION — Paul Nelson, 97 years, of Mount Vision, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich.
He was born Sept. 6, 1904, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, the son of Nels and Mary (Hansen) Nelson.
He married Helen Green on Oct. 29, 1938. Mrs. Nelson predeceased him on Jan. 25, 1992.
Paul lived most of his life in the Mount Vision area and worked as a rail worker for the D&H railroad in Oneonta. Also, he was a custodian at Hartwick College and Mount Vision School.
He was a lifetime member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Laurens.
He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Ronald Drachler of Bainbridge, and Marjorie and Grant Moxley of Eaton; four granddaughters and their spouses, Melody and Robb Warren, Gretel Enck, Bonnie and Lane McIntyre, and Jenny and Todd Slabaugh; three great-grandsons, Micah McIntyre, Matthias McIntyre and Nathaniel Slabaugh; sister-in-law, Frances Green of West Oneonta; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Paul was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Laurens, with the Rev. Robert W. Busch and the Rev. Lynn Ash officiating.
Burial will be in the spring at Cook Cemetery, West Oneonta.
There will be no calling hours.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to either the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Laurens, NY 13796 or to the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, 40 Park St., Norwich, NY 13815, in loving memory of Paul Nelson.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Harold C. Peters
ROXBURY — Harold C. Peters, 79, of Roxbury, passed away Feb. 20, 2002, at his home.
He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Bloomfield, N.J., son of Louis and Dora (Keegan) Peters.
He married Betty Jean Bubach on Aug. 11, 1945, in Bloomfield. She died Dec. 27, 2001.
Harold worked in the heating and plumbing business in New Jersey before moving to Roxbury. In Roxbury he operated the H. Peters Oil Business, which is now run by his grandson, Harold Peters III. He also assisted his wife in the of operation of Betty's Country Store in Hubbell Corners, Roxbury.
He is survived by one son, James L. Peters, Roxbury; daughter, Sue Pitetti, Roxbury; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, and two sons, Robert J. Peters and Harold E. Peters.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury, with the Rev. Richard Dykstra officiating.
Burial will be held in the Roxbury Cemetery, Roxbury.
Contributions may be made in memory of Harold C. Peters to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
James W. McComb
TROUT CREEK — James W. McComb of Trout Creek died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.
He was born Dec. 6, 1919, son of the late James and Lillian (Schell) McComb in Staten Island.
James married Eleanor Zeluff on March 21, 1942.
He was employed by Proctor and Gamble and retired in 1979.
James was a member of the Richmond Aquehonga Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Staten Island.
He will be lovingly remembered for his sense of humor and devotion to his family.
James is survived by his wife, Eleanor, Trout Creek; daughter, Sharon Ortell, Norwich; son and daughter-in-law, William J. and Peggy McComb, Parsippany, N.J.; grandchildren, Shayla and Erica Ortell; Capt. Peter Ortell, USMC, and his wife, Dana, and James W. McComb; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Irene Perkins, Staten Island, brother, Frank Perkins, Downsville; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers, Inc., Sidney.
Lavilla Reed
STAMFORD — Lavilla (Mae) Reed, 91, died peacefully, Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.
She was born on the North Road in Jefferson, on June 17, 1910, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Reed) Wright.
Her husband of 59 years, Ivan J. Reed, predeceased her in 1993.
Mae was a nurturer, totally devoted to her family, taking joy from their happiness and well-being.
She is survived by her three children, Doris (Reed) Barber of Mountain View Estates, Box 22, Stamford, Donald W. (Betty) Reed of Taylor Road, Box 297, Stamford, and Marjorie R. (Ken) Chase of 2631 state Highway 28, Oneonta. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Karl Barber, Ivan W. Reed, David (D.J.) Reed, John Reed, William Reed, Michael Chase and Amy Lawton. Additional survivors include 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by her three brothers, Harry Wright, David Wright and Claude Wright; and her two sisters, Beatrice Hitchcock and Grace Orlowski.
Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Home, 40 Main St., (corner of Liberty Street) Stamford, Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., family members will be in attendance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Waylen Bray officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Stamford Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Stamford Rescue Squad and also to the Catskill Little League, care of Joanne Titus, Terry Road, Stamford.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under the direction of William A. Tari.
Charles Peter Goodnough
COOPERSTOWN — Dr. Charles Peter Goodnough, 60, an orthopedic surgeon, an adventurer and an admirer of literature, died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 20, 2002, at his home in Cooperstown, due to complications from colon cancer.
Dr. Goodnough, known as Peter, was born Jan. 21, 1942, in Watertown, the oldest of six children born to Dr. Charles and Virginia (LaGraff) Goodnough.
He attended Watertown-area parochial schools through the ninth grade and became a dedicated Boy Scout, earning the top rank of Eagle Scout. He was also elected a member of the Order of the Arrow, an honorary division of the Boy Scouts of America.
He attended the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Mass., and then went on to Hamilton College in Clinton, graduating in 1964.
He began his career teaching English at Pebble Hill, a country day school outside Syracuse. There, he met his future bride, Nancy Taylor, who was teaching French at the school. They married on July 16, 1966, in Medford Lakes, N.J.
After teaching for a year, Dr. Goodnough switched gears and enrolled at New York Medical College in Manhattan, graduating in 1969. He served an internship and four-year residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Vermont Hospitals in Burlington.
He then enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years at its Aeromedical Center in Fort Rucker, Ala., and winning the Army Commendation Medal. Later in his life, he became active in the Army Reserves, serving in a medical unit in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm and treating Iraqi prisoners of war.
For 14 years, Dr. Goodnough was a partner at Elmira Orthopedic Associates in Elmira, until he was called to military duty during the Gulf War.
Afterwards, he moved to Raleigh, N.C., where he was employed by Kaiser Permanente, a health maintenance organization, for five years.
He was called to military duty again in 1997, treating American soldiers in Europe as part of the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. Later that year, Dr. Goodnough returned to upstate New York — his favorite landscape — as an attending orthopedic surgeon with Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
Dr. Goodnough managed to combine his love of medicine, writing and exploring other countries through his membership in Health Volunteers Overseas, a nonprofit organization that sends physicians to the world's poorest regions. He volunteered in Bangladesh in 1986 and 1993 and in Malawi in 1987, providing medical care that was typically unavailable and training local health-care workers.
He later wrote about all his travels in various publications, including the New England Journal of Medicine.
He was a member of the American Academy of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, where he served on the board of deacons as its treasurer.
Above all, he was a lifelong scholar, constantly delving into poetry, philosophy and literature and applying all he learned from it to his own life. His home overflowed with books and he often recited his favorite passages from memory.
He also loved big cities, especially New York and Paris, for their theatres, museums and restaurants.
He was an accomplished cook and bread baker, re-creating many of the dishes he sampled while traveling.
Three of his great passions are carried on by his children. His love of language lives on in his daughter, Abby Goodnough, a writer and reporter for the New York Times. His love of gadgets survives in his son, Peter Goodnough, who markets high-tech electronics for Samsung. And his love of medicine continues in his daughter, Taylor Goodnough, a family practice resident at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.
His loving wife, Nancy, a steadfast companion on his many journeys, survives him, as do his three adoring children; and his mother, Virginia Goodnough of Watertown. He is also survived by five brothers and sisters, Anne Rupp of Bloomfield Hill, Mich., Martha Plumpton of Henderson, Kristina Goodnough of West Hartford, Conn., Stephen Goodnough of Boston and Bruce Goodnough of Watertown; and 34 nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, when Dr. Goodnough's family will be in attendance.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, with the Rev. Stephen J. Quinlan and the Rev. Lin R. Quinlan, co-pastors, officiating.
Burial will be at a later date in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Moorestown, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, or the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church St., Cooperstown, NY 13326, or the Louis Busch Hager Cancer Center, Bassett Healthcare, 1 Atwell Rd., Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
