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Michael E. Law
COBLESKILL — Mr. Michael Edward "Mike" Law, 30, of Cobleskill, beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandson and most special friend, died Sunday morning, Nov. 10, 2002, as a result of an automobile accident in Rochester.
Mike was born Feb. 4, 1972, in Cooperstown, the son of Jerry and Sally (Scranton) Law of Cobleskill.
He attended Jefferson Central School and was a 1990 graduate of Cobleskill Central School where he was very active in soccer and music.
Mike attended SUNY Morrisville and was a proud six-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. During his tenure with the Air Force, he served in Rome, N.Y., South Korea, Italy, Great Britain and Las Vegas, Nev. Following his honorable discharge as Senior Airman, Mike returned to Cobleskill and was the proprietor of Little Law's Pizzeria and Margo's Speedies Concession.
Mike was an avid sports fan who was happiest when he was with his family and his innumerable friends.
Mike is survived by his parents; his daughter, Sidney Nicole Law of Alta Loma, Calif.; his brothers, Robb and his wife, Kim, of Cobleskill, Gregory and his fiancee, Tonja Glass, of Sharon Springs, Jason of St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., and United States Coast Guard Lt. Jeremy of Old Saybrook, Conn.; his nephews, Corey and Brandon of Cobleskill; his maternal grandmother, Viola Scranton of Schoharie; and paternal grandmother, Harriet Law of Franklin; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Michael loved and was loved.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the Schoharie Reformed Church, Main Street, Schoharie.
Burial will be held privately.
Michael's family will receive friends and relatives starting at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at the home of Jerry and Sally Law, 160 Borst Noble Road, Cobleskill. All are invited.
In lieu of flowers, his family and friends have established a memorial fund, Little Law's Big Dreams, in care of the Bank of Richmondville, East Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043, which will be used to assist young entrepreneurs.
Funeral arrangements are by the Langan Funeral Home, Schoharie and Central Bridge.
Marjorie Hodges
FRANKLIN — Franklin's oldest resident, Marjorie Eleanor Rose Hodges, 99, died peacefully at the Vestal Nursing Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002.
She was born March 2, 1903, daughter of Dr. Frederick B. and Margaret Ward Rose in Franklin and lived there most of her life.
In 1944, she married Louis F. Hodges, who predeceased her in 1973. Her sister, Catherine Jean; and brothers, Everitte and Frederick also predeceased her.
She is survived by her stepdaughters, Evelyn Bookhout of Dover, Del., and Thelma Baldwin of Johnson City, and their children, Ann Wilson and Mark Baldwin; two great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Helen Rose; her cousins Gertrude Fowler and Starrett Rose; many who called her "Auntie Marj" including Shirley Finch and children Jeff and Greg; Sally Eldred and children Lydia and Sarah; Susan Mosher and children Jeremy and Jessica; Judith Nutting and children Liz, Kate and Meg; Frederick Rose and children Fred and Bill; Helen Martin, Thomas Hodges and children; many great-great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including the staff at the Vestal Nursing Center who took such loving and gentle care of her.
Although she had no children of her own, Marjorie loved children of all ages and had a special way with them. She touched many lives teaching at Delaware Literary Institute and Franklin Central School, and previously in Hamilton and Long Island. She was active in many groups including The Community Bible and Franklin Methodist Churches, DAR, Onesiphori Club and several other organizations.
Marjorie had a keen memory and will be remembered and missed for her wisdom, smile, stories of bygone days and sense of humor. She had the ability to find something to laugh about with her heartfelt chuckle even during times of trouble. More important, however, than all of the above, she will be remembered for her quiet, enduring faith and trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her desire for others to share this.
A remembrance service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Community Bible Church in Franklin, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Walter Schlundt, officiating. Burial will be in Ouleout Valley Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorial gifts may be given to Community Bible Church or Franklin Emergency Squad.
Arrangements are by Allen Memorial Home Inc. in Endicott.
Margaret Martindale
OTEGO — Margaret Martindale, 95, of Otego died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She was born Nov. 26, 1906, in Otego, the daughter of Charles and Minnie Northup.
She married Homer Martindale on March 18, 1927, in Otego. Mr. Martindale predeceased her on July 27, 1987.
An Otego resident all of her life, Margaret was a 60 plus member of the First Christian Church, Otego, where she was part of the Ladies Aide for the church. She was also a member of the Otego Historical Society.
She opened her home to many foster children. Margaret was well-known for her crocheting and her superb cooking.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Harold and Thelma Martindale of Sidney, Charlotte and James Hadden of Nashville, Tenn.; and a son-in-law, Brownell Lake of Cooperstown; four foster children, Diana Patton of Albany, Gary, Douglas and Jerry Baker, all of Oneonta; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; several foster grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Margaret was predeceased by her daughter, Louise Lake; two sisters, Florence Northup and Lottie LeRoy; and one brother, Earl Northup.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the Bookhout Funeral Home at 34 River St., Otego, with the Rev. William Miller, retired minister, officiating. Burial will follow in the Otego Evergreen Cemetery in Otego.
Calling hours will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at the funeral home when the family will be in attendance.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to either the First Christian Church, Otego, NY 13825 or to the Otego Emergency Squad, River Street, Otego, NY 13825 in loving memory of Margaret Martindale.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home in Otego.
Donald White
ONEONTA — Donald White, 82, of Oneonta passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at Bassett Hospital due to a lengthy illness.
He was born March 19, 1920, in State College, Pa., the son of Jonathon and Helen (Smith) White.
He married Frances S. Smith in 1946. Mrs. White predeceased him on March 3, 2002.
Mr. White served three years during World War II with the 79th Infantry Division in Europe.
Don graduated from Penn State University in 1942, and after the war finished his graduate work at the Rhode Island School of Design.
In 1947, he and his wife moved to Chapel Hill, N.C., where he worked as a graphic artist for the University of North Carolina and obtained his Ph.D. in 1951. He then assumed a position in Madison, Wis., where he taught fine arts at the university and was also curriculum director at the U.S. Armed Forces Institute in Madison.
In 1959, Don and his family moved to Oneonta, where he started his career in the fine arts department at State University College at Oneonta as a professor in art. He particularly enjoyed watercolor painting. Don retired in 1985.
He was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Ronald and Patricia White of Bloomville, Chris and Mary White of Greenville, N.C., Dale and Suzanne White of Oneonta, and Vivian White of Seattle, Wash.; and his grandchildren, Jesse Rice, Evan Kultangwatana, Heather, Missy, Alexander, Felicia, Kristen and Patrick White.
He was predeceased by a brother, Jonathan.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Bonebrake, pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
There will be no calling hours.
Those who wish may make contributions to Oneonta Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 1083, Oneonta, NY 13820 for a scholarship to a student interested in the fine arts field.
Funeral arrangements are by the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
Bruce Nesbitt
HOBART — Bruce "Pop" Nesbitt passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at home.
He was born June 5, 1910, in the town of Stamford, the son of Wright and Letitia (Porteus) Nesbitt.
He married Doris Johnson on Nov. 22, 1934.
Mr. Nesbitt graduated from Hobart Central School in 1929, and served on the Board of Education at South Kortright Central School for 20 years and as president of the board for 10 years.
A farmer for 43 years, upon retirement he worked at Stamford Golf Course, and more recently he enjoyed sending out the monthly statements for Don's Dairy Supply.
His memberships included: Hobart United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer; board member of the Hobart Fire Department; Federal Land Bank director; and board member of BOCES of Stamford.
He loved to ride along with his grandson, Rick, in the cattle truck, and a visit from his granddaughters, Kelly and Erin always made his day.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Nesbitt, Hobart; a son, Richard Nesbitt and his wife, Shirley; a daughter, Fay (Nesbitt) Smith and her husband, James; grandchildren, Debra (Nesbitt) Coager and husband, Donald, Rick Nesbitt and significant other, Jo Waters, Kelly Smith and Erin (Smith) Howren, and her husband, Ernest; and great-grandchildren, Brooke Coager, Kyle Coager, Dustin Nesbitt, Mackenzie Howren and Ashley Howren; and his sister, Frances Brockway, South Kortright Rest Home; and many nieces and nephews.
A brother, William Nesbitt predeceased him.
Memorial services will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Hobart United Methodist Church, Hobart, with the Rev. Richard Elder, pastor officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Roses Brook, South Kortright.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Hobart Rescue Squad.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
Robert J. Sullivan
ALBANY — Robert J. Sullivan, 78, died on Nov. 11, 2002, at Atria-Shaker in Albany.
He was born and raised in Mount Vision. He was a dairy farmer in Otego and also was the town supervisor for several years.
He was a member of Otego Methodist Church for 54 years.
Mr. Sullivan was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Margaret Myers-Sullivan.
He is survived by his second wife, Shirley Merritt-Sullivan, of North Carolina. He is also survived by two daughters, Lorna Sweet of Tucson, Ariz., and Loretta Birkett of Colonie; four grandchildren, Kelly Amstutz, Kristal Sweet, Allana Birkett and Timothy Birkett. Mr. Sullivan is also survived by two great-grandsons; three sisters; one brother; and his extended family at the Atria.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in the Community Reformed Church of Colonie.
Donations in Mr. Sullivan's memory to the Community Reformed Church of Colonie, Route 155 and Sand Creek Road, Colonie, NY 12205 or The Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, would be appreciated.
Arrangements by The William Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy.
Robert J. Northrop
ONEONTA — Robert J. Northrop, 59, of Oneonta passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 23, 1943, in Unadilla, son of James E. and Theresa (Wormuth) Northrop.
Bob was the owner of Oneonta Plumbing for more than 30 years.
Bob was always available to help out his many friends and family.
He was very talented and knowledgeable in every aspect of his work and will be missed dearly.
Bob was a member of Oneonta Elks Club, Oneonta Moose Lodge No. 277 and the Sixth Ward Athletic Club.
Bob is survived by his mother, Theresa Elliott, Sidney Center; his very special friend, Bette Doroski; four brothers, William (Joan) Northrop, Guilford, Donald (Deb) Northrop, Inverness, Fla.; Samuel (Caroline) Northrop, Wichita, Kan., and David Northrop of Ashburn, Ga.; five sisters, Dolly Goodrich, Mount Upton, Marjorie Platt, Endicott, Sharon (Albert) Madsen, New Berlin, Patricia (Marty) Russell, Tennessee, and Jane Gerowe, Georgia; one stepbrother, Robert Wilson, Carthage, Tenn.
He was predeceased by his father, James, in 1990.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, with the Rev. John Greiner, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, officiating, at the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.
Burial will be later in Plains Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Those who wish may make contributions to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.
Funeral arrangements are by the Lewis-Hurley Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Marjorie R. Hodges
FRANKLIN — A memorial service for Marjorie Hodges will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Community Bible Church, Center Street, Franklin.
Family will receive friends following service.
Any memorial gifts may be given to Community Bible Church or Franklin Emergency Squad.
Richard Thomson
WALTON — Richard J. Thomson, a prominent Walton attorney, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.
He was born in Walton on May 21, 1931, to Marshall and Dorothy M. Littlejohn Thomson.
Dick graduated from Walton Central School. He decided to become a lawyer when he was a sophomore and never wavered in that desire. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., and from Albany Law School.
He spent two years serving his country in the U.S. Navy and then opened his own law office on Delaware Street in Walton.
He was a member of the Walton Lions Club, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his very special friend, Robert Goodwin; his brother, Millard and wife, Agnes; their children, Janet Wilson and Carol and her husband, Edward Zorhellen; cousins, Dr. Robert Littlejohn and his wife, Judith; and their sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Teresa, Robert and Donna, David and Sue, and Michael and Lisa Littlejohn. He is also survived by Robert Tindale and his wife, Jane, and by Bernice Nichol.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Lyon Bros.-Way Funeral Home, corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton, where family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Walton Lions Club, P.O. Box 222, Walton, NY 13856.
Evelyn Buck
JEFFERSON — Evelyn Mary Margaret Manning Buck, "Lynn" to all, died comfortably at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002.
Lynn was born in Mineola on Long Island on Sept. 2, 1937, the daughter of Evelyn Voelger Manning and E. Bruce Manning.
Lynn grew up in Floral Park on Long Island and came upstate to attend Oneonta Teachers' College. She graduated with a degree in education in 1959.
While at college she met and married "her farmer." Charles and Lynn were married on Jan. 24, 1959, after a three-year courtship.
Lynn enjoyed farm life. She and Charles had four children between 1960 and 1964, creating the farm family she had always wanted.
Lynn taught first grade at Gilboa Central School and kindergarten at Jefferson.
But, her real love was farm life, so she soon returned to the farm to milk cows, raise kids and make maple syrup, a hobby she shared with her husband and children every spring.
Lynn founded Buck Hill Farm Fancy Maple Products in 1978, and was a very talented businesswoman. She was instrumental in Buck Hill Farm's success. During this time Lynn was active in the Schoharie County Maple Festival.
In later years, Lynn worked full time caring for several of her young grandchildren and for her widowed mother.
Lynn strove to be a good example to her children, to be hardworking and honest, and to have fun. She always fondly remembered the active years when she watched Charles cut wood in the backyard while she sewed, cooked and gardened. Her times spent with family and friends picnicking, snowmobiling and working hard together were among her happiest.
Lynn enjoyed her yearly vacations to St. Marten with Charles, doing crossword puzzles, listening to Rush Lumbaugh and watching the Food Network.
Lynn was immensely proud of her husband and children and enjoyed watching her kids exhibit the strong parenting skills they learned from her.
Lynn's deepest values were family, love, friends and work, and she was content surrounded by these things.
She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Buck, of Jefferson; her two daughters and their husbands, JoAnn and James Little, of Hobart, Sharon and Jeff Collins, of Jefferson; a son and his wife, Daniel and Tammy Buck, of Jefferson; a brother, Robert Manning; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and several dear cousins and friends.
Her first born son, C.J., who died Dec. 25, 1980, and her parents predeceased Lynn.
Donations may be made in memory of Lynn to the Jefferson Rescue Squad and/or the C.J. Buck Scholarship Fund at Cobleskill College.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the Hall Funeral Home, 40 Main St., (corner of Liberty Street) in Stamford.
Funeral services will be held at the Jefferson United Methodist Church, in Jefferson, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, with the Rev. Frank Adams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Jefferson.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home, Stamford, under direction of William A. Tari.
