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Nelson A. Wells Jr.
ONEONTA — After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Nelson A. "Butch" Wells Jr. passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005, to be with the Lord.
He came into this world June 9, 1945, to the parents of Nelson and Lena (Martin) Wells Sr. of Otego, who survive.
He married Violet Marble on March 3, 1968, in Oneonta. They have had 37 years of love, laughter and happiness. They were husband and wife, but most of all best friends.
Butch joined the Navy in 1963 and was stationed in Virginia for four years. He joined his father with the Iron Workers Union No. 158 in 1963 for 13 years. He moved on to the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in Oneonta for 25 years. He was a true railroad man.
You never knew what you would find Butch doing; he had so many hobbies. He loved to build furniture, whether it be for friends of family. One of his favorite pastimes was for Violet and him to hop into the 1959 Apache and just cruise, listening to the oldies.
Two of the greatest joys of Butch’s life were his two grandchildren, Krissy and Jerry. You could just see Butch’s heart melt even at the mention of their names. He took the job of being grandpa very seriously.
Another one of Butch’s favorite pastimes was spending time with his namesake, Nelson A. (Butch) Wells III. They could be working on projects for their homes or discussing cars. But their time together was always special.
He is survived by his loving wife, Violet Wells of Oneonta; his son, Nelson A. (Butch) Wells III and his very special daughter-in-law, Teri Wells of Oneonta; his two favorite sidekicks (grandchildren), Kristen and Gerald Wells of Oneonta; four sisters, Patty and Bob Rotolo of Oneonta, Sandra Morin of Oneonta, Linda and Walter Holtsmaster of Pennsylvania and Ginger and Paul Butler of North Dakota; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Raymond Marble and the late Angelita Marble; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bev and Dave Fuller, John and Pam Marble, Richie Marble, Susie and Stan Holmes and Brian and Lynn Marble and their families.
A service to celebrate the life of Nelson A. "Butch" Wells Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Melvin Farmer, pastor of the River Street Baptist Church, Oneonta, officiating. Burial will follow in the Bundy Cemetery, Otego.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the funeral home.
Because of Butch’s love for old cars, the family encourages his friends and family to drive their old cars and pay tribute to Butch.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Dorothy F. Harper
STAMFORD — Mrs. Dorothy F. Harper, 93, of Robinson Terrace died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at her residence.
Mrs. Harper was a former resident of Fultonham and Middleburgh.
She was born in the town of Gilboa on May 27, 1911, a daughter of Clyde and Harriet Van Housen Foote.
For more than 25 years, Mrs. Harper was the church organist for the Grand Gorge United Methodist Church and later for the Middleburgh Reformed Church.
She and her husband, Stanton H. Harper, were the owners of the former Donut Shop in Middleburgh.
For many years Mrs. Harper worked in the cafeteria at Stamford Central School and retired in 1974.
Surviving Mrs. Harper are a daughter, Marion Van Aken of Grand Gorge; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stanton H. Harper, in 1993; daughter, Beverly Drahos, in 1995; and son, Fred, in 2005.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, with the Rev. Carol Coltrain, pastor of the Huntersland United Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Middleburgh Cemetery, Middleburgh.
Charles R. Simpkin
BAINBRIDGE — Charles R. Simpkin, 68, of Bainbridge passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at The Hospital in Sidney.
He was born Dec. 13, 1936, son of the late Harry and Thresa (Heiser) Simpkin, in Long Branch, N.J.
He married Lois Jones on April 18, 1957. Mr. Simpkin was employed as a printer operator for At-A-Glance in Sidney for 23 years. He retired in 1997.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Simpkin, Bainbridge; three sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Ann Simpkin, Bainbridge, James and Joanne Simpkin, Virginia Beach, Va., and Kyle and Michelle Simpkin, Bainbridge; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and John Dello, Bainbridge; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Kathy Simpkin, Howell, N.J., and Robert and Roberta Simpkin, Long Branch, N.J.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Stanley Rowe, Howell, N.J., and Bette and Hank, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sons, Charles Jr. and Robert Simpkin.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bainbridge Fire Department.
Arrangements by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Joan R. Anzalone
EAST MEREDITH — Joan R. Anzalone, 78, of East Meredith died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown.
She was born May 20, 1926, in Plymouth, England, the daughter of Samuel and May (Betterson) McConnell.
She married Charles C. Anzalone in Plymouth, England, on Oct. 21, 1944. Mr. Anzalone survives her.
Joan worked in domestics at South Side Hospital in Bay Shore, Long Island, until her retirement. She moved from Central Islip, Long Island, where she had lived for 26 years. Joan and her husband have been residents of the East Meredith area for the past 17 years.
Joan enjoyed making and selling crafts at local flea markets. She also had a great love of cats.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles C. Anzalone of East Meredith; her daughter Jean (Anzalone) Owen and her husband, John, of Florida; her daughter, Patricia Freeman of Florida; her son, Dennis Anzalone and his wife, Sharon, of Oneonta; her son, Jimmy Anzalone and his wife, Diana; her daughter, Donna Anzalone of Florida; her son, Ronnie Anzalone and his wife, Sue, of Selden, Long Island; her son, Raymond Anzalone and his wife, Olimpia, of Patchogue, Long Island; her daughter, Marion Cooley of Florida; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ted McConnell of England.
Her sister, Sylvia, predeceased her.
Funeral services for Joan R. Anzalone will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with John Truscott, commissioned lay preacher, officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home Saturday, April 16, at which time the family will be in attendance.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Lawrence J. Burnham
MOUNT UPTON — Lawrence J. Burnham, 94, of Mount Upton passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at The Hospital in Sidney.
He was born July 14, 1910, son of the late Jerome and Nell (Burdick) Burnham in Beaches Bridge.
Lawrence married Frances Constance on July 3, 1934, in Rosier. She predeceased him in 2001.
He was employed as a manager of the Rockdale Creamery until he retired in 1972. Mr. Burnham was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Sidney. He was an avid bowler and loved being outdoors hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Diane Burnham, Mount Upton, Terry and Betty Burnham, Florida, and Lance and Kathy Burnham, Molton Home, Ark.; one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and John Stoffel, Edwards; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, at Sacred Heart Church in Sidney. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Upton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Upton Emergency Squad.
Arrangements by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
Willard C. Nower
BOUCKVILLE — Willard C. Nower, 86, of Maple Street passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton.
Born Nov. 7, 1918, in the town of Lebanon, he was a son of LaFayette and Ruth Sawyer Nower, and was a graduate of Madison schools.
On March 2, 1940, Willard was united in marriage to Helen E. Dahn in Bouckville.
Mr. Nower had worked for the Wormuth Surge Company in Morrisville until his retirement. He had previously worked for Sealtest Foods in Bouckville.
Mr. Nower was a member of the Bouckville United Methodist Church. He was a dedicated and active member of the Madison Fire Department for many years, where he held several offices including president, secretary and chief. He was also a member and past president of the Madison County Firemen’s Association and a member of the New York State Firemen’s Association.
He had served on the Madison Town Council for a number of years; was a member and past president of the Hamilton Grange; a member of the Madison Village Historical Society; and was an instrumental part of the Chenango Canal Restoration Project. He had also helped establish the 911 numbering system for the town of Madison.
Surviving are his wife, Helen; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dale Stockton of Bouckville, Carol and Robert Albrecht of Hamilton, and Joan and Roger Miller of Morris; two sons and daughters-in-law, Willard "Butch" and Janice Nower of King Ferry and Mark and Jacqueline Nower of Bouckville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gertrude Elmer of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, George Nower; and two sisters, Velma Nower and Elsie Garrett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, from the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, with burial in the Earlville Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Bouckville United Methodist Church, Bouckville, NY 13310 or to the Madison Ambulance Corp., Madison, NY 13402.
Priscilla Palmatier
SIDNEY CENTER — Priscilla M. Palmatier, 55, of Sidney Center passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Skilled Nursing Facility in Sidney.
She was born April 1, 1950, daughter of Bernard L. and Rotha L. (Cleaver) Scherer.
Priscilla graduated from Walton High School and was employed as a secretary for the Robinson Real Estate Agency and the Reporter Company in Walton. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sidney Post No. 183.
She is survived by her mother, Rotha Scherer, Sidney Center; two daughters and a son-in-law, Alicia and Aaron Watson, Sidney, and Georgette Galley, Sidney; one granddaughter, Devin Watson, Sidney; brother and sister-in-law, Milton and Carol Scherer, Sidney Center; two sisters, Josephine Scherer, Sidney, and Marie Whitehill, Wells Bridge; and her special friend, Samantha Harrison, Walton.
She was predeceased by her father, Bernard; and brother, Bernard Jr.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel.
Burial will be in Walton Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Fund.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff of the Skilled Nursing Facility for the wonderful care that Priscilla received.
William Holbrook
ROUND TOP — William W. Holbrook Sr., 41, Round Top, died April 9, 2005, suddenly at the emergency room at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson.
He was born Oct. 7, 1963, in Catskill, the son of Harry Holbrook and Lillian (Quackenbush) Holbrook of Round Top.
He loved hunting and fishing, and was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic for Birch Hill Ent.
He is survived by his parents; his wife, Allyson (Donahue) Holbrook; two sons, William Jr. and Timothy; one sister, Nancy of Rensselaer; a brother, Harry and his wife, Debbie, of Milford; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Larry, in 1998.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo, with the Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in the Davenport Cemetery in Davenport.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box No. 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or to the Cairo Ambulance Service, Route 145, Cairo, NY 12413.
Robert E. Moseley
HYDE PARK — Robert E. Moseley, 90, of Hyde Park, a visionary in the field of continuing education and a decorated hero of World War II, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck.
The first dean of Continuing Education/Community Services at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, Mr. Moseley believed that the goal of continuing education was "education for any student," including adults returning to school.
At one time, he was an adult student himself, returning to Columbia University early in his career to obtain his master’s degree while teaching physical education in the Hyde Park Central School District.
In addition to strengthening the curriculum at Dutchess Community College, he set up extension programs at Greenhaven Correctional Facility, local area high schools and IBM, and initiated the Evening Student Association to make part-time students feel closer to the college.
"Our Dad was a Renaissance man," the Moseley family stated. "He believed in equal education for everyone, regardless of class, gender or race. That was a unique position to take in the 1940s. But then, Bob Moseley was a unique man."
Robert Moseley was born in Windsor in 1914, the son of Henry Luther Moseley Sr. and Henrietta Van Ness Manwarren Moseley.
After graduating from Ithaca College and coaching and teaching physical education at Windsor High School, he joined the United States Army in 1942, a 2nd Lieutenant. He served in the 78th Infantry Division, part of Patton’s Third Army, and won a Silver and Bronze Star for the Battle of the Bulge. He was also awarded a Purple Heart.
His unit was one of the first units to cross the crucial Rhine River Bridge at Remagen, remembered as "the bridge too far." He was one of only two survivors in his squad. Mr. Moseley also served in Germany as a platoon leader and company commander. He was separated from active service in 1946, but continued his relationship with the 78th Division for most of his life, serving for some years as president of the Division Veterans Association, and retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves.
In addition to his continuing involvement with education, Mr. Moseley was always a leader in Hyde Park community activity: a lifetime member of the Hyde Park Rotary Club, an active supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, member of Hyde Park American Legion Post 1303 and the Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park.
On April 6, 1942, in St. James’ Episcopal Church, he married Bertha E. (Betty) Strait. His wife of 55 years died in 1997.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas and his wife, Christie, of Baltimore, Md., and James and his wife, Donna, of New Berlin; a daughter, Elizabeth Quest and her husband, Thomas, of Hyde Park; five grandchildren, Jake, Maria, Luke and Daniel Moseley, and Evan Quest; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, George Kenneth and Henry Moseley.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Sweet’s Funeral Home, Inc., Route 9, Hyde Park. The Hyde Park American Legion Post will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, at the Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park, Route 9, Hyde Park, with the Rev. Thomas Fiet officiating.
Graveside services and burial with military honors will take place at noon Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in the West Oneonta Cemetery, West Oneonta.
Memorial donations may be made to the Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park, 4408 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538.
Alan Kelly
BAINBRIDGE — Alan Kelly, 87, of Bainbridge passed away Monday, April 11, 2005, at the Gilmour Nursing Facility in Norwich.
He was born June 20, 1917, son of the late William and Janet M. (Rae) Kelly in Alberta, Canada.
Alan graduated from Bainbridge Central School and was employed by Amphenol Corp. in Sidney.
Mr. Kelly was predeceased by two wives, Blodwyn (Evans) and Phyllis (Frieze); and two sisters, Edith Mustard and Theresa Kelly.
He is survived by his brother, Rae M. Kelly, Bainbridge; stepson, David and Camille Janowitz, Long Beach; and nieces and nephews, Joanne Miller, David Mustard, Patti Lou, Barbara and Leah.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Alan’s name to Chenango County Hospice, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.
Arrangements by C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.
Robert C. Barrett
WEST WINFIELD — Robert C. Barrett, 76, entered into peace April 14, 2005, at home.
He was born July 27, 1928, in Warren, the son of Fred and Hattie Irish Barrett.
In 1979, Robert married Betty Tauss in Cedarville.
Mr. Barrett was employed with Eastern Rock Products, Jordanville.
Besides his wife, Betty, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Sandra and Thomas Bell, Tampa, Fla., Robert and Suzanne Barrett, Springfield Center, Harold Barrett, Springfield Center, Jack Barrett, Richfield Springs, and Jerry and Tina Barrett, Hawley, Pa.; stepchildren, John and Sandy Sullivan, Cleveland, Mo., Rick and Robin Sullivan, Pat and Karen Sullivan, Burlington Flats, Terry and Sue Sullivan, West Winfield, and Scott and Julie Sullivan, West Winfield; a sister, Shirley Potts, Richfield Springs; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Ida; his parents, Fred and Hattie; a brother, Harold; sisters, Eleanor, Betty and Margie; a daughter-in-law, Maurene; and a stepgrandson, Matthew.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wilcox-Dimbleby Funeral Home, 365 West Main St., West Winfield. Calling hours will be Sunday from noon until the time of the funeral.
Burial will be at West Exeter Cemetery at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider Cedarville Ambulance. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
