Krupp, Edward V. 1948-2003 Garrattsville NY Obituary

Edward V. Krupp
GARRATTSVILLE — Edward Victor Krupp, 54, (but he didn't look it) of Garrattsville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003.
He was born Nov. 10, 1948, in Teaneck, N.J., the son of Edward Victor Krupp Sr. and Pearl K. (Paulson) Krupp.
He married Mary Fusco on Sept. 14, 1985, at their home in Garrattsville.
He was president of Co-optics of America in Oneonta. He was a past member of the "Toastmasters" of Oneonta and Norwich. He was a member of the Thursday Night Bowling League (Fatman Computers Team) at Holiday Lanes. He had coached "The Bantams," a youth bowling league for the past 12 years.
He was a dedicated runner and participated in many area races, the most recent being the "Pit Run" finishing with a time of 50.59.
He will be sadly missed by his business partners and employees and his many contacts in the optical industry.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary, of Garrattsville; his children, Marlana Marie Krupp at home, and Joseph Jerome. His sisters, Elaine Kallio of Fairfax, Va., Margaret Galvin and her husband, Tom of Merrimack, N.H., Karen Price and her husband, Bill of Chester. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; one of the nieces who was like a daughter to him was Joanna Donofrio.
He was predeceased by a sister, Anne Rotondo.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Garrattsville Emergency Squad in his memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Oct. 14, 2003.

Washburn, Richard M. 1948-2003 Graduated from Morris Central School

Richard Washburn
FARMINGTON — Richard M. "Dick" Washburn of Farmington, died May 8, 2003, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., following a lengthy illness.
Dick was born Feb. 22, 1948, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, to Douglass and Gertrude Washburn.
He graduated from Morris Central School, Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College and SUNY at Buffalo, where he received a degree in civil engineering.
He moved to the Rochester area where he founded Brite Associates, an engineering and land surveying firm.
Dick enjoyed the sport of shooting and custom designed some of his own firearms. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for the variety of activities the outdoors has to offer. He was a skilled marksman (both with gun and bow). He loved to hunt, fish, camp and boat. Until his illness, he was an active member of the Victor Gun Club.
His warm smile and gentle manner will be missed by all fortunate enough to have been blessed by his acquaintance.
Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and staff on the Heart Transplant Unit at Fairview University Medical Center, who worked so diligently caring for and about him during the past six months. A special word of appreciation to all of you who kept him in your prayers during his illness.
He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Washburn, New Lisbon; his wife, Gloria; daughter, Carolyn; and son, James, all of Minneapolis, Minn.; his brother, Bill (Wendi) of New Lisbon; his sisters, Phyllis House (Harold) of Milford, and Margaret (Jeff) of Matthews, N.C. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews; and four great-nieces and -nephews; along with many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Dara Washburn; his father, Douglass Washburn; and his brother, Melvin Washburn.
The family requests memorials may be made to your local American Heart Association or charity of your choice in his memory.

Published in The Daily Star on June 2, 2003.