She was born in Oneonta on April 26, 1926, the daughter of Thomas and Madeline Wilcox.

She attended St. Mary’s School and Oneonta High School. She earned her nursing degree from the College of St. Rose and her BS and MS from SUCO.

Before her marriage, she worked as a nurse at Fox Hospital and for area doctors.

Many area residents will remember Mrs. Decker as the school nurse who took care of their scrapes and pains. Margaret worked as a school nurse teacher for the Oneonta School District from 1964 until 1986. She also taught courses for school nurse teachers at SUCO for several years.

She was a member of the Capital District Nurses Association and the St. Rose Alumnae Organization for many years.

She married William Howard Decker on June 28, 1947. Together, they loved family trips to Cape Cod, frequent get-togethers with many friends, bridge club, golf, and sharing the goodies from their business, Decker’s Bakery, with all their children’s friends. In retirement, they loved to travel and visit their children and grandchildren.

Their winters in Florida were full of beach time, entertaining, and travel.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents; her husband, William; her infant son, John; and her daughter, Janet Decker Darling.

She will be missed by her three sons and three daughters, Thomas Howard Decker of Troy, N.H., Carol Forman-Pemberton (Donald) of Burnt Hills, Kathleen Byrum (Craig) of Manlius, Marianne Carter (Kevin) of Lake Oswego, Ore., William James Decker (Maureen) of Oneonta, and Robert Michael Decker (Deborah) of Mission Viejo, Calif. She will always be in the hearts of her 17 grandchildren, Luke, Jake, Rory, Brenna, Daniel, Braden, Melissa, Stephen, Matthew, Brian, Kelly, Seth, Colin, Jenny, Todd, Casey and Danni. Seven great-grandchildren will also miss her, Zachary, Evyn, Megan, Connor, Merrick, Jaxon and Christian. Margaret is also survived by her dear friend, George Moore of Stuart, Fla.

Margaret’s family is very grateful for the loving professional support they received throughout Margaret’s illness from members of the Catskill Area Hospice and At Home Care agency, and several private-duty attendants. They are also grateful for the supportive visits and phone calls of Margaret’s many loving friends.

Calling hours will be held at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St. in Oneonta, from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at St. Mary’s Church, with the Rev. Anthony Chiaramonte officiating, followed by interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 or to the charity of choice.

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

Jean was born in Walton, the daughter of the late Arthur and LaGretta Chapman Crawshaw, on Feb. 13, 1924. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1942.

She was married to the late Walter Richard Combs.

Jean was a bookkeeper employed by Antenna Systems/Time Warner, Walton. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church, Walton. She also was a participant of the Delaware County Senior Dining Program.

Jean is survived by one son, Scott and Jessica Combs of Charleston, S.C.; a granddaughter, Ashley Combs, and a special friend, Kathy Shelton of Walton.

She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey A. Combs.

A graveside service, under the direction of Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, Walton, will take place in Walton Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 17, with the Rev. Jennifer Matison Juliano officiating.

Memorial contributions, in Jean’s memory, may be made to the Congregational Church, 4 Mead St., Walton, NY 13856.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting www.courtneyfh.com.

He was born March 12, 1937, in New York City, the son of the late Alphonse and Ellen (Rohan) Gaudreau. He married the former Patricia Diamond on Oct. 3, 1975, in Staten Island. She survives him.

William served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960. He was a retired superintendent of B. H. Tyrrel Inc. of New York, New York and had been a resident of Unadilla since 1993. He was a former member of the Sidney Moose Lodge 277 and the Sidney VFW.

William is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia Gaudreau of Unadilla; his sons, William J. Gaudreau Jr. of New Jersey and Robert W. Gaudreau of Norwich; his daughter, Jamie E. Gaudreau of South Carolina; his sister, Mary Lotti of New Jersey as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of William J. Gaudreau Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, at the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla (directly off Exit 10 of I-88). The Rev. Gordon A. Polenz, pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Sidney, will officiate.

Funeral arrangements are by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., 123 Main St., Unadilla, under the supervision of James S. Westcott and James C. Magee, funeral directors.

Born Oct. 19, 1920, in Liberty, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Ruth A. (Hotchkin) Tremper.

Mr. Tremper served in the United States Army during W.W.II, receiving the Good Conduct Medal and the W.W.II Victory Medal. During that time he married Jean Beaulieu Tremper in Oneonta on Jan. 20, 1946. He worked more than 25 years for Reinhardt Home Heating as the service manager, until he opened Tremper’s Real Estate, which he and his wife ran together until retirement in 1987.

Charles was an active member and usher of First United Methodist Church, a member of the Kiwanis Club and AARP. He served on the Otsego County Board of Realtors and was active with the American Cancer Society. He enjoyed league bowling, fishing with his grandchildren, dining out, traveling to Florida, and playing cards and backgammon with family and friends. He also loved baseball and listening to country music.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Constance (Connie) Lee Schiliro of Portsmouth, R.I. and Sharon Marie Rumenapp of Oneonta; his grandchildren, David Rumenapp, Christian and his wife, Melissa Rumenapp, Marc and his wife, Jamie Schiliro, and Karyn Schiliro; his great-grandchildren, Madisyn Mello, Haley Rumenapp and Samantha Rose Schiliro, his sister, Mildred Whipple of New Berlin and a sister-in-law, Doris Gallagher of Oneonta.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jean B. Tremper, in 2003, his brother, Nelson and his sister, Ruth.

Family will receive friends at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14.

A funeral service will be held immediately following at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Clemow of First United Methodist Church officiating.

Interment will be in Oneonta Plains Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charles’ name to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760.

Arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.

She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., on Oct. 14, 1921, the daughter of Llewellyn Jefferson Davis and Claudine A. (Pozel) Davis.

She was married to Albert Koepke, who died several years ago. She was also married to Richard Musson in San Carlos, Mexico, on Dec. 7, 1967. He died in 1986.

She was a registered nurse, having worked at The Hospital, Sidney, as well as private-duty nursing for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Unadilla and the United Methodist Church of Unadilla.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Faith Schrier and husband Richard of Sidney, Albert Koepke of Unadilla, Kevan Koepke of Sidney, Joy Moore and husband Michael of Esperance, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Claudine Gillen and husband James of Chili, four half-sisters, Dawn Punkoney of Camp Merde, Ariz., and Connie, Betty and Laura.

She was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Koepke.

Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 14, with the Rev. Ann Blair officiating.

Committal services and burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Gilbertsville.

Those who wish are asked to donate to the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 or the Sidney Emergency Squad, 45 River St., Sidney, NY, 13838, in her memory.

Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Bud was born Aug. 10, 1926, to Mortimer M and Coralie Reynolds Payne.

He retired from the New York State Power Authority in Gilboa in 1991.

He was a World War II veteran.

Bud was a loving husband, a most excellent dad, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan; daughter, Sherry (Steve) Palmer; son, Randy Payne, all of Melbourne; granddaughters, Stephanie Simmons, Stacie (John) Doran and Carlie (Manny) Alvare; three great-grandbabies, Ethan, Katie, and Nicholas; sister, Jean Cronin; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904.

Davis Seawinds Funeral Home in Melbourne, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.