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03/27/06
James Frederick PowersMILFORD — Mr. James Frederick Powers, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2006, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. He was 90 years old.Fred, as he was known by friends and family, was born in the family home in Milford on July 12, 1915, a son of Michael and Josephine (Moore) Powers. At age 11, growing up on the Hinman Hollow Road, he began keeping bees. This was done during "the hard times" to provide a sugar source for the family, but became a hobby that would continue throughout his life. Upon graduating from Milford High School, he was employed for many years on the family dairy farm.On Aug. 18, 1949, he married Nina Mary Jenks at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown. Together, Fred and Nina operated the dairy farm and raised their family of nine children. During this time, he was a member of the Hinman Hollow Grange, the DairyLea Co-op, and was particularly proud of his Registered Ayrshires.During the years that the Woodland Museum was in operation on the Busch estate, he was employed as the train engineer and took great delight in driving visitors throughout the grounds, In later years, Fred was employed as a machinist for the former Lyncoach in Oneonta and took great pride in his problem- solving abilities and welding skill.Fred enjoyed many hobbies and interests throughout his life. He built his own sailboat, "The Colleen," and enjoyed sailing on Arnold Lake. Fred also enjoyed hunting and was an enthusiastic trout fisherman, spending many afternoons fishing local streams with his Nina.He was an avid photographer, and, in his 70s, began submitting his photographs to many area shows and won several awards. He was also a fiddler, playing throughout his life until his arthritis prohibited him from doing so in recent years.Animals were also a great part of his life, and he loved spending time teaching his cats to perform various tricks.In his 80s, Fred and his grandson, Taylor, participated in the Cooperstown Farmers Market selling honey and eggs. He always enjoyed visiting with the patrons and other members of the market.In 1983, Fred and Nina moved from the farm to a log cabin that he built with his own two hands, using trees that he had planted at the age of 12. Turning those trees into logs and lumber, Fred built their new house, demonstrating his trait of being very particular in all that he did, as well as his characteristic attention to detail and desire to have everything done just right.Fred and Nina were especially happy during their retirement years in their cabin, with their animals, hobbies, and surrounded by family and friends.A devoted Catholic, Fred was a communicant of St. Mary’s "Our Lady of the Lake" Catholic Church in Cooperstown, and a devotee of the Rosary.Fred took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He maintained an easy ability to relate to children. Having grown up in the Depression without the opportunity to go to college, he was immensely proud that all nine of his children attended and graduated from college.Fred is survived by five daughters, Kathleen Stiefel of Milford, Mary Ellen and Wayne Grandner of Port Jefferson Station, Dr. Susan Powers and John Glaser of Gaithersburg, Md., Rosemary Powers of Milford, Teresa Konopka of Hartwick; four sons, James Powers and Dr. Pam Powers of South New Berlin, Dr. Michael Powers and Dr. Lucy Jones of Hartwick, Timothy and Cindy Powers of West Winfield, and Daniel Powers and Cynthia Wiegel of Milford; his grandchildren, Darcy Dibble of Hartwick, Scott Dibble of Oneonta, Brienna Stiefel of Milford, Kristin Grandner of London, England, Courtney and James Grandner of Ithaca, Nate Grandner of Port Jefferson Station, Andrew Powers of Brooklyn, Ellyse and Alexis Powers of South New Berlin, Taylor, Olivia and Vaughan Powers of Hartwick, Benjamin, Hannah and Michael Glaser of Gaithersburg, Md., Brett, Sarah, Jessica and Adam Powers of West Winfield, Amanda and Gideon Powers of Milford and Helen Konopka of Hartwick; three great-grandchildren, Tim, Abbey and Tess Clapper of Hartwick; one brother, William S. Powers and his wife, Doris, of Milford; one sister, Mrs. Susan Gladstone and her husband, Donald, of West Henrietta; and many nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Nina, who died Jan. 8, 2005.The family would like to thank Kathy Lyon, Delores Huckins, Darlene Creiger, Vali Vargha and Dr. Alan Kazak for their kind and caring attentions to Fred.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at St. Mary’s ’Our Lady of the Lake’ Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding.The Service of Committal and burial will take place later this spring in Hartwick Cemetery.Friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown, from 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 27, 2006, when Fred’s family will be in attendance.A Vigil Service, including The Rosary, will begin at 8:45 tonight at the funeral home, with Fr. Rosson officiating.Expressions of sympathy, in the form of memorial gifts may be made to Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Heifer International, PO Box 1692, Merrifield, VA 22116 or the Hartwick Fire Department, PO Box 86, Hartwick, NY 13348.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.John P. James ’Popsie’NORWICH — John P. James "Popsie," 81, well-known and longtime Norwich resident, passed away Saturday evening, March 25, 2006, in the Chenango Memorial Hospital.Born June 30, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, Popsie was the son of Peter and Corrine Delter James. He grew up in Cleveland, where he attended and graduated from the West Tech High School.On April 21, 1945, in Cleveland, he married Betty Thompson, who survives.While living in Cleveland, he worked for the Reynolds Roofing Co., and in 1957, Popsie and his family came to Norwich to make their home. While living in Norwich, he worked as a truck driver for the F&F Trucking Co. and drove a cab for the Fuller Cab Co. He then gained employment as a truck driver with Cossitt Motor Freight and its successor, Hermans Motor Express, retiring in 1980. Over the years, he had also worked with his brother-in-law, Bob Mundy, at Mundy’s Roofing.Popsie was always athletically inclined and, being a native of Cleveland, was a fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He loved all sports and played football, baseball and ran track while in high school. An avid bowler for many years, he bowled in several of the city leagues and in 1962 was the city of Norwich singles champ, bowling a 722.He was also a longtime member of the Church of the Holy Apostle, St. Paul’s and St. Bartholomew’s.Above all else, Popsie loved his family, and in his eyes they were No. 1. He loved to have a good time and could be found at any of his family’s sporting events.Popsie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty James; his children, John James and wife Judy, Mick James and wife Cherie, Judy McIntyre and husband Jim, and Joni James, all of Norwich; his grandchildren, Kelly Huhtala and husband Dave of Baldwinsville, Jamie Dowdall and husband Pat of Norwich, Charlie Wightman of Norwich, Jason James of Norwich, Keri Brewer and Bill Potter of Norwich and Molly James and fiance Mike Janitz of Sherburne; his great-grandchildren, Katelyn Dowdall and Nick and Sydney Huhtala. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews; his sister-in-law, Pearl Mundy and brother-in-law, Jim Thompson and Harold Thompson.Popsie was predeceased by his brothers, Clarence, Sam and George James; his infant sister; and his brother-in-law, Bob Mundy.A Mass of Resurrection for Popsie will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at the Church of the Holy Apostle St. Paul’s. The Rev. Douglas Cunningham will officiate.Interment will be at a later date in Mt. Hope Cemetery.Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home.Please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.Elaine KnickerbockerONEONTA — Elaine Knickerbocker, 66, of Oneonta, passed away Friday, March 24, 2006, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.Elaine was born in Plattsburgh, the daughter of Richard and Rita (Brown) Cable, on Oct. 10, 1939.She married Daniel Knickerbocker on May 6, 1961, in Plattsburgh. Elaine and her husband moved to Oneonta in 1961.She worked for more than 20 years for the telephone company before retiring from her job at Verizon as a directory assistance operator in 1992.She was a communicant at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta. She was a member of the Oneonta Businesswomen’s Club, the Oneonta Sportsmen Club, the Telephone Pioneers and the National Skeet Shooting Association.She was a seven-time member of the New York Ladies All State Skeet Shooting Team. Overall, she was an avid sportswoman. She loved to golf, bowl, and go hunting with her husband. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.She is survived by her husband, Daniel Knickerbocker, of Oneonta; her two children and their spouses, Lynn and Sean Farrell of Oneonta, and Edwin and Karen Knickerbocker of Oneonta; her four grandchildren, Dillon and Maria Farrell of Oneonta, and Daniel and Jessica Knickerbocker of Oneonta; her mother, Rita Cable of Plattsburgh; her brother, Richard and his wife, Celine, Cable of Plattsburgh; and her sister, Linda Rowe of Lakeland, Fla.; her brother, David Cable of Plattsburgh; and her sister-in-law, Nancy Walters of Princeton, N.J.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.She was predeceased by her father, Richard Cable; her brother, Robert Cable; and her brother-in-law, Robert Rowe.A Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in St. Mary’s Church, Oneonta, with the Rev. Joseph Benintende, pastor, officiating.Burial will be in the spring in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.Friends may call at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 27, 2006, at which time the family will be in attendance.Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Department FH, Oneonta, NY 13820, the Robinson Terrace Quality of Life Fund, Stamford, NY, or your local Alzheimer’s Association.Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.Letitia (Tish) RevettONEONTA — Letitia (Tish) Revett, 93, of Oneonta, quietly passed away at the Oneonta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on March 24, 2006, and has now been reunited with her husband, Harley, and infant daughter, Sandra.Letitia Frances Rogers was born June 11, 1912, in Rochester to Frances Mae (Wahl) and Grover Cleveland Rogers.Tish graduated from Geneseo Normal School (now State University) in 1933, and began her teaching career in Ithaca. She taught in Ithaca, Ripley and Fishers Island, where she met Harley. They married June 27, 1939, in New York City. Harley predeceased her Jan. 6, 2002.After raising her children, she re-entered teaching and taught for 16 years in the Island Trees School District on Long Island.During their retirement, Harley and Tish lived in Wantagh, and wintered in Sebring, Fla. In addition, they traveled extensively for 15 years throughout the United States in their travel trailer.They moved to Oneonta in July 1996, to be near their daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Sy Lloyd of Otego, who survive her.Tish is also survived by her son, William Revett of Alexandria, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Moira Revette of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Laurie Wallace, Jeffrey Lloyd, Christopher Lloyd, Jonathan Revett, Timothy Revett, and Daniel Revette; and five great-grandchildren; and devoted nieces, Donna Goens and Barbara Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio.In addition to her husband, Tish was preceded in death by her sister, Eloise Shortt; daughter, Sandra Jean Revett; and a granddaughter-in-law, Melissa Lloyd.Tish was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 60 years. She lived at St. James Manor since July 2000, where she enjoyed many friendships.A memorial service will be held at St. James Manor Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006.Interment will be beside Harley in Bayside Cemetery in Potsdam at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made in Tish’s name to Oneonta Salvation Army, 25 River St., Oneonta, NY 13820.Arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.Stanley Palmer Sr.RICHMONDVILLE — Stanley Palmer Sr., 87, of Beards Hollow Road, died Saturday, March 25, 2006, at Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County in Cobleskill.Mr. Palmer Sr. was born May 31, 1918, in East Worcester, the son of Warren J. and Goldie Mae (All) Palmer.He was a lifelong area resident, owning and operating the Stan-Pal Farm since 1952.Mr. Palmer Sr. was a member of the Schoharie County Farm Bureau and a former board member.Mr. Palmer Sr. was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmondville for more than 50 years and was a church council member.He was a former assessor for the town of Richmondville, and also served on the school board for the former Richmondville Central School.Survivors include his wife, Isle (Schmidt) Palmer, whom he married Sept. 14, 1946; four daughters, Patricia Ann Sanford of Walton, Nancy Elise Cornell of Spring Valley, Minn., Mary Louise Palmer of Richmondville, and Kathleen Susan Robinson of Homer, Alaska; a son, Stanley Palmer Jr. of Richmondville; two brothers, Clifford Palmer of Cobleskill and Maynard Palmer of Esperance; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Richmondville, with the Rev. Gary Edmister officiating.A private graveside service will be at a later date in Richmondville Rural Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Main Street, Richmondville, NY 12149.Arrangements are under the direction of the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill and Palmer & Shaylor, Inc. Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.merenessputnamfuneralhome.com.William ’Bill’ W. GreeneMIDDLETOWN — Bill Greene, 44, of Middletown, beloved father, son, uncle and friend, entered into rest at home Friday, March 24, 2006.The son of Phyllis Andriessen, and the late Walter Greene, he was born May 28, 1961.Bill was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a biomedical technician. Most recently he was the Director of Clinical Engineering at Westchester Medical Center.Bill was considered by many "the nicest person you’d ever meet." He was a kind and gracious man to everyone. He was the guy you could always call on.Bill dearly loved all his family and friends, but his heart belonged to his children. His smile and sense of humor will brighten our lives forever.He is survived by his children, Aaron and Olivia Greene; and his ex-wife, Judith; his mother, Phyllis; sister, Linda Coleman and her husband, Jerre, of Middletown; brother, Niles Greene and his wife, Candy, of Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Mary Mingle of Ridgeway, Colo.; brother, Walter Greene and his wife, Dawn, of Walton. He is also survived by his stepmother, Nancy Greene and her children. He was a loving uncle to Dana Hahn, Trevor Coleman, Ryan and Mahala Greene, Julie and Matt Lofquist, Celestine Mingle and Madison Greene. He also leaves behind his cherished girlfriend, Maureen Coleman, and her daughters, Allison and Lindsay Coleman of Peekskill.Family and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 27, 2006, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown.A funeral service of remembrance will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at St. James Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen.Cremation will be private, and at the convenience of the family.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill’s name may be made to "The Educational Fund For The Children of William Greene," care of Linda Coleman, 14 Winchester Ave., Middletown NY 10940.Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com.Doris L. BeamesDAYTON, Ohio — Doris L. Beames, 85, of Dayton, Ohio, and formerly of East Meredith, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Ohio.Doris retired from the Stamford Central School District and was a member of the Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Beames; and son-in-law, James Jones Sr.Doris is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Linda Jones of Lakeland, Fla., and Eva and Paul Wren of Covington, Ohio; her sister, Jean Kelso of East Meredith; grandchildren and their spouses, Burton and Marsha Mattice of Covington, Ohio, Karrie and Tom Appleton of Canton, Ga., and James Jones Jr. of Lakeland, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Savannah and Scarlett Mattice and Madelynne Appleton; devoted friend and caregiver, Ethelene DeFurr; many friends and loved ones at the Gables at Singing Woods; as well as numerous other relatives and lifetime friends.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, in the Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church, East Meredith, with the Rev. Carol Wilson officiating.Burial will be in the East Meredith Cemetery.Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta.Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Doris’ name to the Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church, PO Box 184, Davenport, NY 13750.Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.More DEATHS on Page 8
John Edward Colwell
SHELTON, Conn. — John Edward Colwell, 58, of Shelton, Conn., and formerly of Oneonta, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2006.
He was the beloved husband of Ruthann Tallerdy Colwell.
He was born May 1, 1946, the son of Edward and Antoinette (Conte) Colwell.
John graduated from Oneonta High School in 1965. He worked for Bradlees as a department store manager for 28 years, and then as a store manager for Rite Aid for five years.
He leaves behind his parents, Edward and Antoinette Colwell of Oneonta; two sons, Christopher and Jeremy; a daughter, April; stepson, Mark; a brother, Stephen and wife, Debra; two sisters, Jeanne Merkel and her companion, Theo, and Ann Tillapaugh and her husband, Tom; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Joseph Langdon; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held in Milford, Conn. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary’s Church in Milford, Conn.
Contributions in John’s memory can be made to the Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Cody-White Funeral Home in Milford, Conn.
Nancy Jean Bonnel
COOPERSTOWN — Mrs. Nancy Jean Bonnel, 72, of Cooperstown, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2006, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
She was born April 6, 1933, in Belleville, N.J., a daughter of Fred and Jennie (Anderson) Jackson.
On Feb. 11, 1960, she married William C. Bonnel in Belleville, N.J. Mr. Bonnel died Nov. 3, 1976.
While living in New Jersey, she was employed by Bamberger’s Department Store. After the family moved to the Cooperstown area, she briefly owned and operated Nancy’s Kitchen, a restaurant on Main Street in Cooperstown in the mid 1970s.
Nancy is survived by one son, William A. Bonnel of Cooperstown; one grandson, John Lloyd Parshall; and one brother, Fred Jackson and his wife, Delores, of Parsippany, N.J.
Services and interment will be private.
Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.
Howard Cook Jr.
FLY CREEK — Howard Cook Jr., 80, a lifelong resident of Fly Creek and most recently of The Otsego Manor, died Saturday evening, March 25, 2006.
Arrangements are pending with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown and Milford.
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