Charlie, a native of Milford, was born Feb. 11, 1953, to Charles E. and Helen (Bohm) Osborn. He was raised in Milford and graduated from Milford High School in the class of 1971. He received his college degree in forestry from Syracuse University at Wanakena.

During and after college, Charlie was employed as a camp ranger at the Henderson Boy Scout Camp on Crumhorn Mountain.

It was in the chapel at the Boy Scout camp that he married his wife, Sheila Bozanic, of Colliersville, on Sept. 7, 1974. Shortly thereafter, Charlie, who was known for his meticulous, detail-oriented manner, became a retail security manager for Jamesway Corporation.

From 1977 to early 2003, Charlie and his family resided in the Ballston Spa area of Saratoga County, where he worked for many years in security and as a tactical peace officer for the New York Racing Association. Most recently, and until his untimely death, he was employed by Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs as a sergeant with the campus Security Department.

After his father’s death in 2003, he had returned to and resided in his family home in Milford.

Charlie was, throughout his life, an active and involved member of his communities and was a lover of the outdoors. During his high school years, he played varsity football for Milford High School and was an Eagle Scout. In recognition of his leadership and his Scouting and outdoor skills, he was elected to Scouting’s prestigious Order of the Arrow.

As an adult, Charlie was a member of the Oneonta Masonic Lodge No. 466 and was a recently elected Associate Patron of Martha Chapter No. 116 of the Eastern Star. He served for a number of years as the registrar for the American Rabbit Breeders Association.

He was a New York state handgun instructor, a NRA hunter education instructor, a life member of the NRA, a 4-H hunter safety instructor, an adviser to the Saratoga County 4-H program, a member, past president and past treasurer of the Galway Fish and Game Club in Galway, a member of the Wanderers Car Club of Cooperstown, and a volunteer fireman with the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Department in Malta and the Milford Volunteer Fire Department.

Charlie was also proud to be a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Milford Post No. 1566 and was recently elected as adjutant of that organization.

In addition to his many community activities, Charlie will be remembered for his woodworking skills, his vegetable gardens, and his love of fishing and hunting. He will also be remembered as an avid hockey fan, a knowledgeable follower of the sport of curling, and as an avid reader of historical mysteries and books and articles concerning crime and justice.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Sheila, of Milford; his son and daughter-in-law, Corey and Elizabeth Osborn, of Rock City Falls, and their children, Blade and Christina; and by his daughter, Shelly Annas, her longtime companion, Philip DeFlippo, and her three children, Samantha Annas, Anthony DeFlippo and Julia DeFlippo, all of Ballston Spa. He is also survived by his aunt, Alma Tormey, of Daytona Beach, Fla.

He was predeceased by his parents, and his aunt, Celia Bergen.

Funeral services for Charlie will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home on Main Street in Milford, with the Rev. Judy Thistle, pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Worcester, officiating.

Visiting hours will be at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, during which time a Masonic Service will be conducted.

Burial will be in the spring in the Milford Cemetery on the Osborn family lot.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who so desire make contributions in Charlie’s memory to any of the following organizations: New York State Masons, "Acacia Village," 2160 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501, Attention: Alice Demma; the Milford Emergency Squad Company No. 2, PO Box 359, Milford, NY 13807; Galway Fish and Game Club, "Hunter Education Fund," PO Box 188, Galway, NY 12074 or the "Building Fund" of the American Legion Post No. 1566, West Main Street, Milford, NY 13807.

Arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.

April, the daughter of Daniel W. and Amy Joy (Lawton) Gorsch, was born May 27, 1980.

April was a very spiritual, loving and caring person. She loved all animals and dedicated her life to saving them and taking care of them. April would go out of her way to help anyone who had a pet in need of special care and attention. April nursed a fragile newborn puppy back to health and gave it to her mother. They named it Olive after April’s grandmother.

April enjoyed music. She was a great fan of the group "Phish" and went to its concerts whenever she could.

She is survived by her mother and her mother’s partner, Amy Joy Gorsch and Micah Sickler of Oneonta, and her father and stepmother, Daniel W. and Cheryl Gorsch of Goodyear Lake; her brother, Aaron Daniel Gorsch of Ithaca; stepbrother, Jeffrey Healey; and stepsister, Sarah Healey of Goodyear Lake; her grandparents, Marvin Gorsch of Oneonta, and Sandra Olive Lawton of Oneonta; her aunts and uncles, Donna Gorsch of Raleigh, N.C., Terry Gorsch of Oneonta, Susan Gorsch of Oneonta, Stephen P. Lawton Jr. and his wife, Dolores, of Goodyear Lake, and Russell A. Lawton and his wife, Amy, of Oneonta; her best friend, Star Banner, and April’s "second mother," Helen Banner; several very close cousins and nephews, and many great-aunts and great-uncles. She is also survived by Mya, a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, who was her soul mate and companion.

Her grandmother, Carolyn Gorsch; her grandfather, Stephen Philip Lawton; and her maternal great-grandmother, Esther M. Lawton, who was devoted to her; and her very close friend, Amanda Wakin, predeceased her.

A gathering to celebrate April’s life will be held in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, with the family in attendance. The Rev. Eileen Cornwell will lead family and friends in a memorial service starting at 3 p.m.

Burial will be in the spring in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Humane Society of your choice, or you may adopt a pet in April’s memory.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Born Jan. 14, 1918, in Downsville, Edith was the daughter of the late Benny and Emma Howe Cicio.

On June 24, 1937, in the Presbyterian Church of Downsville, she married Russell R. Todd. He predeceased her in August 1998. In July of 2000, she married Orlando W. Leudeke of Florida. He predeceased her in October 2001.

She graduated from Downsville Central School in 1934 and the Ridley Lowell Business School in Binghamton in 1936. For the Downsville Central School, she was the principal’s secretary, district treasurer, payroll clerk, clerk of the board, and office manager for more than 27 years, retiring in 1979.

A longtime resident of Downsville, she was a member of the Colchester Community Church, Downsville Women’s Club, CSEA, NEA, was very active in the DCS Alumni Association, and loved playing cards in the Downsville Pinochle Club.

While wintering in Bradenton, Fla., she was treasurer of the Golden Age Club.

Edith is survived by two sons, Robert L. Todd and his wife, Dorothy Anne, of Ballston Spa, and Donald L. Todd and his wife, Sheila, of Walton; a daughter, Joyce Steflik, and her husband, John, of Downsville; 12 grandchildren, Anne Marie Todd, Maria Steflik Brown, Elizabeth Todd Milne, Suzanne Todd Schneider, Timothy Steflik, Kevin Todd, Jeffrey Todd, Keith Steflik, Gregory Todd, Jeremy Steflik, Megan Todd, and Kristen Steflik; 12 great-grandchildren; Emily, Laura, Ruth and Peter Milne, Katie, Todd Alan and Matthew Schneider, Rachael and Emma Brown, Kyle Steflik, Brooke Steflik and Gabrielle Todd; a brother, Harold Cicio, of Woodridge; three nieces, Judy Frost, Natalie Churak and Kim Solomon; and several cousins.

She will be greatly missed by her extended family and many friends.

Friends and relatives are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Colchester Community Church, Downsville, with the Rev. Dale Ashby officiating.

Burial will take place in the spring when Paige Cemetery reopens.

Memorial contributions in Edith’s memory may be made to the Colchester Community Church, Maple Avenue, Downsville NY 13755.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our web site at www.courtneyfh.com.

Born Oct. 14, 1915, in Guilford, Amy was the daughter of Chester and Jennie (Fagan) Weidman.

She graduated from Delhi College in 1936.

On Aug. 9, 1941, she married Clayton D. Baker in Guilford.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna Hulbert and her husband, Stan, and Sandy Taylor and her husband, Emmett; and one son, Donald (Bud) Baker and his wife, Barbara. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kirk Hulbert, Kerry Denlinger, Meredith Brook McKnapp, Trevor Taylor and Jason Baker.

She was predeceased by a grandson, David Baker, in July 1989. She was also predeceased by eight brothers and sisters.

One sister, Verna Raphael, survives. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Amy lived most of her life in Guilford Center, moving to Bradenton, Fla., for a time and then back to Chenango County. She was a resident of Golden Age Apartments, Norwich.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Guilford Center, she was an active member of the Presbyterian Ladies and a former member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Amy was a soul that touched us all with her heart and arms wide open. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, with a special place in her heart for others. We are all sincerely grateful for the thoughtfulness of Amy’s friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services for Amy will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at the Behe Funeral Home in Oxford. Friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

Donations in Amy’s memory may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Guilford Center or the American Heart Association.

Eva May Gill

LOUISA, Va. — Eva May Gill, 83, of Louisa, Va., and formerly of Oneonta, passed away peacefully Feb. 8, 2006.

She was born April 2, 1922, the oldest daughter of John D. and Lottie Young Gano in Westford.

She spent her early years in Westford and graduated from the Andrew S. Draper School in Schenevus in 1940.

Eva was married to Earl S. Gill on Oct. 5, 1940, in Otego by the Rev. Charles Adams. In 1945, she and her husband moved to Oneonta. Mr. and Mrs. Gill celebrated their 65th anniversary in October.

She was a member of Elm Park United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. She was its sunshine treasurer for 30 years and held other offices. She was very active in the craft group. Eva enjoyed making crafts and attended several craft fairs. Eva was also a quilt maker and made a quilt for each immediate family member.

Besides her husband, surviving are three daughters: Georgia Paton and her husband, David, of Mineral, Va., Beverly Wormuth and her husband, Jerry, of Cypress, Texas, and Linda Czech and her husband, Charlie, of Hadley and Longboat Key, Fla. Eva is survived by four grandchildren, Laura Hochuli and her husband, Tom, of Doylestown, Pa., Joan Jones and her husband, Robert, of New Market, Md., Denise Walsh and her husband, Mike, of Cary, N.C., and grandson, David E. Paton and his wife, Teri, of Berne.

She is also survived by seven great-grandsons, whom she dearly loved: Cody Paton of Scotia, Taylor and Joshua Hochuli of Doylestown, Pa., Brice and Jacob Jones of New Market, Md., and Thomas and Benjamin Walsh of Cary, N.C. She is also survived by a sister, Ester Roberts, and her husband, Jack, of Red Creek; and several nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by her family.

He was born Dec. 2, 1947, in Brooklyn, the son of Louis Sr. and Maria (Germino) Carrano.

He is survived by his son, Louis J. Carrano of Vista, Calif.; his sisters, Cynthia Stamile and Cassandra Lawrence of Lynbrook; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Louis was a United States Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam.

At Louis’ request, he was cremated, and a memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Balmoral Drive in West Oneonta.

The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St. in Oneonta, is serving the family.

Elaine H. Loker

SIDNEY — Elaine H. Loker, a resident at the Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich, and a former resident of the Skilled Nursing Facility, The Hospital, Sidney, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 24, 2006, in Norwich.

She was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Readburn, the daughter of the late Herbert and Edna Charles McCall.

Elaine was well-known in the Tri-Towns for her cooking. She was a longtime employee at the Hotel DeCumber, Sidney, until her retirement.

Her deep devotion and love for her family was the focus of her life. She was a single Mom, raising five children alone.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Jan Loker of Sidney Center; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn G. Day of Bainbridge, Margot and Donald Goodrich of Franklin, and Cheryl and Keith Axtell of Masonville; and a sister, Genevieve Salton, of Walton. Elaine was the loving grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

A daughter, Debra Teehan, and brother, Russell McCall, predeceased Elaine.

At her request, a graveside memorial service will be held in the spring in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.

Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.

Arrangements are under the direction of the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.

She was born July 14, 1913, to Edmund and Lilly Dunham Simmons in Gardner.

She was a homemaker and was employed as a telephone operator in the 1930s, being stationed at the "Ballou House," and also a laundress for Tumbleweed Ranch. In the 1950s, she was an avid bingo player.

She is survived by her four daughters, Ann Robison of Grand Gorge, Betty Potter of Toms River, N.J., Annette Waller of Stamford, and Ellen Strausser of Westkill; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Rappleyea was predeceased by her husband, Tunis E. Rappleyea, her son, Tunis Rappleyea Jr., and by four sisters and six brothers.

Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 27, 2006, at the Aston-Basagic Funeral Home, 7742 Main St., Hunter. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, with the Rev. Dan Miles officiating.

Interment will be in the spring in the Westkill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Town of Lexington Rescue Squad.