Index Deaths of local interest in Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties are: • *Patricia Kegan Aponte, 66, Gilbertsville. • *Nancy A. Blodgett, 70, Downsville. • Doris B. Brown, 94, Springfield Center. • Melvin R. Crosby, 85, Oneonta. • *Gloria Humphreys, Conesville. *Full obituary in today’s Daily Star.

Funeral services are pending with the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley and a full obituary will be published in a future edition of The Daily Star.

Mrs. Blodgett was born in Walton, to Delbert and Elizabeth Davies Davis.

She graduated from Walton Central School.

Mrs. Blodgett was a longtime certified nurses aid for O’Conner Hospital in Delhi.

Nancy was a member of the New York State Sportsmens Federation working for many years overseeing the federation wildlife display at the Delaware County Fair.

She will be remembered for her love of animals, especially dogs, and for being an avid hunter and fisherman. She was devoted to her family, and just loved her grandchildren.

Mrs. Blodgett is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Dennis) Fusco of Bath; her sons, Todd (Paula) of Montour Falls, Peter (Linda) of Bath and Toby of Rutherfordton; her longtime friend, Bob Janesek of New Jersey and her sister, Susan Casey of Danbury, Conn. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, Robert E. Blodgett and her brother, Jim Davis.

There will be a celebration of her life at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Riverside Alliance Church. The Rev. Larry Light will officiate.

Please, it is requested there be no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nancy A. Blodgett to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, would be appreciated.

A celebration of Mel’s life will be held on March 12, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Oneonta.

The time of the service and a full obituary will appear in Thursday’s paper.

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

Pat Kegan was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Jan. 21, 1940, to her parents Dorothy Hope Hammock from Blakely, Ga., and Kenneth Kegan. Pat was the younger of two siblings. Pat’s brother, Bobby Kegan died in 1966. Pat is survived by her daughter Jeri Hope Wachter, grandson Aidan Arthur Woishnis and her daughter Jan’Ann Marie Aponte.

Pat Kegan moved to New York City at 16 to pursue her passion for acting under the instruction of Cashman, Brody and Bergoff. Establishing herself on stage in New York and as a model, she returned to the theatre of her home town to rave reviews and cover stories in all the press. New York City was a long way from Chattanooga but her heart remained in the South… According to Pat it is "the most beautiful place on earth."

Pat’s life was full of color and grace as would be of a true southern bell. Pat never saw a stranger in her lifetime and turned heads in every room. Pat was known for her beauty, confidence, generosity, gentleness and southern charm. Pat Kegan was and will always be remembered as a loving woman…wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Special thanks to everyone on Pat’s team at Catskill Area Hospice. Your time, gentle guidance, support and belief in dying with dignity made it possible for Pat’s family to do what was best for their mother. Thank you.

Patricia Kegan Aponte was buried beside her mother in the Lakewood South Cemetery in Rossville, Ga. Funeral services were held on Monday, Feb. 27, at Lane Funeral Home, Coulter Chapel Chattanooga, Tenn.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.

She was the beloved wife of George W., cherished mother of Mark (Dana Jones), the late George "Geordi," and the late Lynne Ann (Dr. Robert) Motta; dear grandmother of Nicole, Lauren and Allison; and loving sister of Charles Wilson.

A loving friend to all, visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Sunday at the A. L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., (corner of Pulaski Road) Huntington Station.

There will be a religious service Monday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale.