Ekland, Marina Anne Nov. 6-8, 2003 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Marina A. Eklund
NEW LISBON — Marina Anne Eklund, 2 days old, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Albany Medical Center.
She is the infant daughter of Robert and Lisa Eklund. She is survived by her three sisters, Gina, Katiemarie and Gabrielle Eklund. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Glenn and Mona Waffle of Morris; her paternal grandparents, Robert and Helen Eklund of New Berlin; her parents, Robert and Lisa Eklund of New Lisbon; as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no calling hours and memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, pray for your children.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Nov. 11, 2003.

Shields, Doris (Pederson) 1919-2003 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Doris P. Shields
NEW LISBON — Doris P. Shields, 84, died at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta on April 22, 2003.
Doris was born in Cazenovia, on April 20, 1919. She was the daughter of Thorvald Pederson and Dorothy (White) Pederson.
When Doris was 2 years old, the family moved to Syracuse. Doris attended Nottingham High School, graduating in 1937. She then attended the Crane Department of Music at Potsdam Normal School, now the State University College at Potsdam, where she met Kenraid Shields. They married in 1940 and settled in Morris. In 1950, she and the family moved to New Lisbon and purchased the Clayton Lull Farm, known to this day as Sugar Ridge Farm.
She was predeceased by her husband, Kenraid, on March 25, 2003.
Doris was a member of the United Methodist Church in Morris. For 50 years, Doris taught piano lessons to the youth of the community. She often had as many as 25 or 30 students per week, giving lessons at the church after school, at the farm or the Butternut Valley Art Center. She also gave piano lessons at Oneonta State Teachers College in the 1940s.
Doris was an active member of the Butternut Valley Garden Club and enjoyed floral gardening and arranging. She exhibited annually at the Otsego County Fair and was very involved in the development of the Butternut Valley Art Center.
In 1967, Doris assumed the position of "temporary," organist at Zion Episcopal Church in Morris, a post she has held for 36 years. During that period, Doris developed and promoted the appreciation of pipe organs and organ composition through numerous recitals and performances by guest organists.
In 1972, she was a charter member of the Oneonta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and remained actively involved in that group.
Doris' musical interests also included opera. In 1975, she became a volunteer prop worker for the young Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown during their formative years at Cooperstown High School. She later served as head usher at the opera's present facility on Otsego Lake. For 27 years Doris attended nearly every performance and was actively involved in the Opera Guild.
Throughout her busy life, Doris maintained the household at Sugar Ridge Farm. She had an immense capacity for managing multiple priorities with calmness and dignity.
She is survived by sons, Bruce of New Lisbon, David and wife, Diana of Kodiak Island, Alaska, Eric of Morris, Chris and wife, Barbara of Treadwell; and daughter, Kristina of New Lisbon; six grandchildren, Meredith of White Plains, Erika of Atlanta, Ga., Sylvana of West Orange, N.J., Clark of Cambridge, Mass., Luvonne and Linn of Kodiak Island, Alaska; many nieces and nephews; dear friend, Audrey Shields of Cherry Valley; brother, Dr. Thoru Pederson of Worcester, Mass.; sister, Hilda Bigwood of Williamsville.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Episcopal Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2003, with Fr. Robert Witt officiating; assisted by the Rev. Ann Blair of the Morris United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends in the Episcopal Parish House immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make contributions to Glimmerglass Opera, P.O. Box 191, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13226; Zion Episcopal Church, Morris, N.Y. 13808 or the Oneonta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, 114 Forest Dr., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.
Internment will be later in the spring.
Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on April 24, 2003.


Kenraid and Doris Shields
NEW LISBON — Graveside committal services for Kenraid and Doris Shields will be held in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 1 p.m.
Friends are invited back to the Shields' residence after the committal services.

Published in The Daily Star on June 5, 2003.

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Shields, Kenraid 1917-2003 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Kenraid Shields
NEW LISBON — Kenraid (Ken) Shields, 86, died at Oneonta Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on March 25, 2003, due to complications from lymphoma.
Ken was born on Mt. Utsayantha, near Stamford in Delaware County on March 16, 1917. He was the fifth son of Robert and E. Grace (Boggs) Shields. He was predeceased by brothers, Bernald, Fenton, George and Lyle.
When Ken was 2 years old, the family moved to Morris, settling in the Light Homestead, overlooking the village. He grew up and attended schools in Morris, graduating in 1934. He then attended the Crane School of Music at Potsdam Normal School, now the State University College at Potsdam, where he met Doris Pederson, who became his wife.
They resided in Morris until 1950, when they moved to New Lisbon and purchased the Clayton Lull farm, known to this day as Sugar Ridge Farm.
Ken was employed as a youth by Morris Manor Farms, Linn Manufacturing of Morris and was self-employed with friend Dick Campfield as Campfield & Shields, painters & decorators and Musson Brothers Tree Surgeons.
After serving in World War II, in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator and field artillery, Ken was employed by Scintilla Corporation. He then taught music at Laurens Central School until joining the New York State Division of Employment as a farm representative in the Oneonta and Norwich offices.
In 1966, Ken devoted himself fully to Sugar Ridge Farm, breeding and raising a fine herd of registered Jersey cattle. Ken remained actively involved in the farm until the time of his illness.
Ken's hobbies included hunting and other outdoor activities such as maple syrup production, forestry, firewood and carpentry. A fine baritone, Ken sang with numerous local choral groups, and as recently as last year, 2002, Ken sang at the funeral of a family friend. He was one of the original members of the Oneonta Chorale, now known as the Catskill Choral Society, and did solo work in several area churches.
He was highly skilled at all types of equipment maintenance and repair, which served him well in his primary avocation, Sugar Ridge Farm. Starting with two horses and six cows, Ken developed the farm into a registered Jersey dairy. The herd was the result of great emphasis placed on breeding and quality farming practices. The family showed their prize Jerseys regularly at the Otsego County Fair.
Ken joined the Morris United Methodist Church when he was 13 years old and was one of their oldest living members. He was a church trustee for many years, and periodically directed or sang in the church choir. He served as a trustee of the Village Library in Morris and was active with The American Jersey Cattle Association, The New York Farm Bureau, The Delaware Jersey Cattle Club and The Nature Conservancy. He served as a tax assessor for the town of New Lisbon for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Doris P. Shields; sons, Bruce of New Lisbon, David and wife, Diana, of Kodiak Island, Alaska, Eric of Morris, and Chris and wife, Barbara, of Treadwell; and daughter, Kristina of New Lisbon; six grandchildren, Meredith of White Plains, Erika of Atlanta, Ga., Sylvana of West Orange, N.J., Clark of Cambridge, Mass., Luvonne and Linn of Kodiak Island, Alaska; many nieces and nephews; dear friend Audrey Shields of Cherry Valley; brother-in-law Dr. Thoru Pederson of Worcester, Mass.; and sister-in-law Hilda Bigwood of Williamsville.
A memorial service will be held at the Morris United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2003, with the Rev. Ann Blair officiating. Family will greet friends immediately following the service in the lower level of the church.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make contributions to the Memorial Fund at the Morris United Methodist Church or the Village Library of Morris, NY 13808.
Internment will be later in the spring. Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on March 27, 2003.

Kenraid and Doris Shields
NEW LISBON — Graveside committal services for Kenraid and Doris Shields will be held in Hillington Cemetery, Morris, on Saturday, June 7, 2003, at 1 p.m.
Friends are invited back to the Shields' residence after the committal services.

Published in The Daily Star on June 5, 2003.

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Turnbull, John R. 1936-2003 New Lisbon NY Obituary

John R. Turnbull
NEW LISBON — John R. Turnbull, 67, of New Lisbon, died unexpectedly Friday, March 21, 2003.
He was born Jan. 15, 1936, in Oneonta, the son of George and Vivian (Rockwell) Turnbull.
He was married to Ruth M. Rood on Dec. 16, 1967, at the Baptist Parsonage in Hartwick by the Rev. Schindler.
John attended Morris Central School where he was an avid sports player, graduating in 1954.
He was a born farmer, starting while still attending school at 15. He purchased his own farm within a few years of graduation, and lived there for his remaining life.
John was a member of the Dairylea Cooperative Inc. for 52 years, receiving a recognition award for 50 Years of Loyalty as a member in October 2001. In 1995, John was awarded a certificate of appreciation for 40 Years of Loyal Patronage from I.L. Richer Co. In 1989, he was given the Award of Excellence for Herd Achievement for the outstanding quality of milk produced in the Northeast in Chenango County. John also received in 2001, a Certificate of Recognition for 20 years of dedicated service to the town of New Lisbon.
John loved all aspects of farming. He was devoted to his family, and enjoyed spending time with them — especially his grandson, Timmy. He enjoyed visiting with friends, and when possible he was always ready to kick up his heals square dancing.
John and his brother, Howard, operated a sawmill together up on John's farm. Thirty years ago he sawed his own wood for the addition on his barn. Many items in the Turnbull home were built from hand-sawed boards from the mill. The previous owner of the mill that John and Howard operated had sawed the boards for the home that his daughter Sharon and her family now live in.
John is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 35 years. His children and their spouses, Sharon and Robert Simmons of Edmeston, and Vivian Turnbull and Corey Layman of Albany; his grandson, Timothy Simmons of Edmeston; three brothers and their spouses, Howard and Priscilla Turnbull of Edmeston, Bruce and Beverly Turnbull of Wilmington, Del., and James and Marie Turnbull of Harrisburg, Pa.; his sister and her husband, Isabel and Stephen Winters of Garrattsville; his mother-in-law, Florence Rood; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their spouses, Gladys Eldred of Norwich, Lawrence and Rita Rood of Mount Vision, William Arthur Rood of Oneonta, Edward and Linda Rood of Hartwick, Patricia and Frederick DeForest of West Edmeston, Dorothy and Roy Roberts of Oneonta, Mykel and Deborah Rood of West Burlington, Mary and John Bush of Hartwick; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Robert Rood Jr.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, with the Rev. John Young officiating. Family will be receiving friends at the New Lisbon Town Hall after the service.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 24, 2003, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Hillington Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Garrattsville Emergency Squad.
Funeral arrangements are by the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Published in The Daily Star on March 24, 2003.

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George, Myron D. 1937-2003 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Myron D. George
NEW LISBON — Myron Deland George, 65, of New Lisbon, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown.
He was born on March 12, 1937, in Edmeston, the son of Myron and Katherine (Angell) George.
He was married to Marion A. Pierce in December 1981, in the Second Baptist Church in Edmeston.
He was employed by Otsego County as a maintenance supervisor.
He was a member of the Farmers Lodge F&AM of Edmeston for several years, and was also a member of the Burlington Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marion, of New Lisbon; his children, Betty Sue Higgins and her husband, Michael, of Gardner, Maine, Mary-Ann Macintosh and her husband, David, of Cazenovia, Nancy Lou Calderone and her husband, Phillip, of Amsterdam, Thomas George and wife, Tammy, of Burlington Flats; his stepchildren, including Timothy McTaggart and his wife, Kathleen, of Worcester, and Laurie Meyers, also of Worcester.
Deland is also survived by his nine grandchildren who were truly the love of his life.
He is also survived by his father-in-law, Harold Pierce of New Lisbon; a brother-in-law, William Pierce and his wife, Patricia, of Howes Cave; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris. A Masonic service conducted by the Farmers Lodge of Edmeston will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Those who wish are asked to make donations to the Garrattsville Emergency Squad or the Burlington Baptist Church in Deland's memory.
Graveside funeral services will be held in the spring at the Edmeston Union Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Feb. 18, 2003.

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Myron Deland George
EDMESTON — Friends are invited to attend committal services and burial of Myron Deland George, who died Feb. 16, 2003. Services will be in Edmeston Union Cemetery on Friday, May 9, 2003, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Jay Henderson officiating.

Published in The Daily Star on May 7, 2003.

Baker, Julia (Gardner) Brimmer 1849-1932 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Birth:	Nov. 11, 1849
Death:	Mar. 13, 1932
"The death of Mrs. Julia Baker, which was briefly mentioned last week, occurred at the home of her son, Allen Brimmer, Sunday, March 13th, of pneumonia. She was born November 11, 1849, the only daughter of Allen and Clarissa (Baker) Gardner. She was born and lived all her life, excepting a few years spent at Milford, on the farm about one-half mile from where she died. In December she went to the home of her son, Allen, to spend the winter. She was married to Albert Brimmer October 10, 1867, and he died July 5, 1905. Three children were born to them: Clara, who died at the age of 5; Allen, who died three days after his mother, and Laselle, who survives. She also leaves four grandchildren Grace, Geneva, Albert and Jesse Brimmer. She later married Warren L. Baker of Milford, who died June 14, 1918 ... Burial was in the Welcome cemetery." ["The Otsego Farmer & Republican" (Cooperstown, NY), Fri., Mar. 25, 1932, Page Six]

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New Lisbon, March 21---Funeral services for Mrs. Julia (Brimmer) Baker were held at the Presbysterian church at Garrattsville, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Clyde J. Hurlbutt of Mt. Vision, assisted by the Rev. J. C. Calhoun, officiated. Friends from out of town who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Aspinwall, of Westford: Mrs. Mary Gardner, Courtney and Arthur Hoose of Mt. Vision.

The bearers were Leonard Hammond, William Blanchard, Courtney Hoose and Arthur Hoose. Interment was made in Welcome cemetery.

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Danielsen, Dagmar 1924-2002 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Dagmar Danielsen
NEW LISBON — Dagmar Danielsen, 78, of New Lisbon, died Monday, June 17, 2002, at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
She was born on Jan. 24, 1924, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Oscar H. and Dagny (Hansen) Johnson.
During World War II, she worked at the Swedish Legation in New York City and after the war was employed by the Swedish/American Steamship Lines until she married Walter.
She married Walter on Aug. 23, 1947, in Manhattan. They were married over 54 years.
She loved gardening, reading and traveling. She was an active member of the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church of Laurens and had served as president of the church women's group for several years.
Dagmar is survived by her husband, Walter, of New Lisbon; her three daughters, Laraine Marthinsen and her husband, John of Sherborn, Mass., Lois Horst and her husband, Jeffrey of Hyde Park and Lynne Johnson and her husband, Randy of Natick, Mass.; three brothers, Norman Johnson and wife, Betty, and Leroy Johnson and wife, Susie, all of Chula Vista, Calif., and Allan Johnson and his wife, Rosalind of Long Island. She was blessed with her grandchildren, Eric and Nils Marthinsen, Joshua, Benjamin and Seth Horst, Vanessa Georgiadis and Alice Johnson; along with several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews and cousins.
A sister, Soveig Johnson, predeceased her.
There will be no calling hours.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2002, at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Laurens.
Committal services and burial will be in Hillington Cemetery in Morris at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Those who wish are asked to contribute to the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Laurens, in Dagmar's memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in the Daily Star on June 20, 2002.

Knight, Violet D. 1924-2002 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Violet D. Knight
NEW LISBON — Violet D. Knight, 77, of New Lisbon, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2002.
She was born in Maryland on Nov. 23, 1924, the daughter of Jay I. and Bessie (Ingerham) Knight.
She had lived near Gilbert Lake for the past 57 years.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Knight; and her brother, Jay Knight and his wife, Dorothy, all of New Lisbon. She is also survived by her aunt, Beatrice Folnsbee of Cold Brook; and several cousins.
Both of her parents predeceased her.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at the Living Water Faith Fellowship Church, 7 Lewis St. in Oneonta, with the Rev. Ken. Brookens officiating.
The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Bassett Hospital, The Meadows and the Catskill Area Hospice for their kindness and concern.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on April 22, 2002.

Bundy, Adrien E. 1916-2001 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Adrien E. Bundy
NEW LISBON — Adrien E. Bundy, 84, of New Lisbon, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
He was born Nov. 24, 1916, in New Berlin, the son of William and Flora (Knox) Bundy.
He was married to Dorothy Kennedy. She predeceased him in 1983.
Adrien was a dairy farmer operating on Bundy Road.
He was a member of the Wharton Valley Grange, the Garrattsville Fire Department and a lifetime member of Eastern Milk Producers.
Adrien was devoted to his family and farm.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, William and Donna Bundy, John Bundy and Lynn Alsheimer, Jim and Marilyn Bundy; his grandchildren, Lisa, Keith, Tom, Nathan and Katrina Bundy; his brother, Carl Bundy; and sister, Florence Card.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at noon at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston, with the Rev. Lorraine Zimmerman officiating. Calling hours are from 10 a.m. to noon before the service.
Interment will be at Edmeston Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Adrien's memory to the Garrattsville Fire Department.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Published in The Daily Star on Nov. 5, 2001.

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Enders, Louis A. W. 1922-2002 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Louis A.W. Enders
NEW LISBON — Louis A.W. Enders, 80, of New Lisbon, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at his home in New Lisbon.
He was born in Pelham on Jan. 31, 1922, the son of Louis A.W. Enders and Dorothy (Femister) Enders.
He married Joyce Mansfield on Feb. 28, 1942, in the Zion Episcopal Church in Morris. They would have been married 60 years at the end of this month.
Louis was a mechanical engineer who was employed by Babcock & Wilcox of Boston, Mass., for many years.
His interests included bow hunting, photography and the great outdoors. He was also an avid animal lover and downhill (Alpine) skier.
He is also remembered by his friends and family for inventing various useful gadgets.
Louis is survived by his wife, Joyce, of New Lisbon; his two children, Lucia Davison and her husband, Jeffrey, of Jericho, Vt., and Mark Enders and his wife, Sarah, of Pleasant View, Utah. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Lea and Sabra Davison and Zane and Destrey Enders. A sister, Carole Mirabella of Scarsdale, and a favorite nephew, Chip Mirabella of Wappingers Falls, also survive him.
The family will receive friends at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris, on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring at the Enders family plot in Hillington Cemetery, Morris.
Those who wish may make donations to The Salvation Army, 25 River St., Oneonta, NY in Louis' memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Feb. 14, 2002.


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Mason, Frank "Barney" 1910-2002 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Frank Mason
NEW LISBON — Frank "Barney" Mason, 91, of New Lisbon, comfortably passed away at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002.
He was born in New York City on Sept. 6, 1910, the son of William and Mary (O'Dea) Mason.
He married Veronica Smith on July 2, 1939, and loved her till the end.
He served his country as a staff sergeant in the United States Army in the European Theater during WWII.
He owned and operated a fish market in Brooklyn until 1963 when he and his family moved to New Lisbon, where he worked for the Bendix Corp. of Sidney for 15 years. Since his retirement, he took great pleasure in reading, feeding birds and enjoying the quiet of the country. He was always a gentleman.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica Mason; his son, William Mason, and his wife, Deborah; his daughter, Kathaleen Mason; and his grandchildren, Christopher and Erin, who all adored him.
As per his wishes, no calling hours or funeral services will be held at this time.
Those who wish are asked to donate to the Garrattsville Emergency Squad in his memory.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Feb. 9, 2002.


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Mason, Veronica (Smith) 1917-2006 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Mason, Veronica (Smith) 1917-2006 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Veronica ’Ronnie’ Mason NEW LISBON — Veronica "Ronnie" Mason, 88, formerly of New Lisbon and New York City, passed away gently Friday, March 10, 2006.
She was born June 21, 1917, in New York City, the daughter of James and Angeline Smith.
She married Frank "Barney" Mason in 1939. While her husband served in the United States Army during World War II, Ronnie worked at a defense plant. She worked beside Frank at their fish market in Brooklyn until they and their children moved to New Lisbon in 1962.
For many years Ronnie was a stay-at-home mom, loving and caring for her family. She returned to work later in life at the Otsego School and then at Pathfinder Village. She truly loved this work, which brought her many children to teach and care for. Failing eyesight ended her work career. At 65, she achieved a longtime goal of earning her GED.
Ronnie enjoyed growing roses and watching the birds. She loved to read and always took pleasure in music. She looked forward to the sing-a-long at Hampshire House, where she resided until shortly before her passing. All her life, the needs of her family came first.
This warm, loving woman is survived by her son, William, and his wife, Deborah, of Schenevus; her daughter, Kathaleen, and partner Catherine Holmes of Oneonta, and her two grandchildren, Christopher ("CJ") and Erin.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 2001. They will be together again.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Johnston Funeral Home, 60 Broad St. Morris, until proceeding to a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Morris. The Very Rev. John Burns will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Hillington Cemetery, Morris.
Flowers and expressions of sympathy may be directed to the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home, Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on March 13, 2006

Bordinger, Jane E. (House) 1958-2001 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Jane E. Bordinger
NEW LISBON — Jane E. Bordinger, 43, of New Lisbon, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 7, 1958, in Oneonta, the daughter of Chauncey C. and Martha (Murphy) House Jr.
She married Douglas J. Bordinger on Sept. 12, 1998.
Jane most recently was employed as a teaching assistant by ONC BOCES at the Oneonta High School. Prior to that she was a day care provider, a licensed beautician, and an area bartender for many years.
Jane was a lover of life. She especially enjoyed the students of the trust program, and fondly referred to them as her boys. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing and gardening. She truly had a green thumb. Her dog, Gabe, was very special to her, also.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas J. Bordinger of New Lisbon; her daughter, Shelby Jo Bordinger of New Lisbon; her mother, Martha D. House of Oneonta; her brothers and sisters and their spouses, Russell and Ginny House of San Diego, Calif., Harold and Phyllis House of Milford, James and Peggie House of Oneonta, Michael House of Belleville, Ill., Mary Colone of Oneonta, Robert House of Oneonta, Joseph and Pat House of Omaha, Neb., Thomas and Renee House of Oneonta, William and Karen House of Traverse City, Mich., JoAnn and Michael Snyder of Oneonta, and Pamela and James Reda of San Diego, Calif.; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is also survived by her mother and father-in-law, Edward and Jean Bordinger of Oneonta; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Tammy Bordinger and Jeff and Tresha Bordinger.
Since there will be no calling hours, a service to celebrate the life of Jane E. Bordinger will be held at noon on Thursday, May 17, 2001, in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.


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Huestis, Stanley N. 1918-2001 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Stanley N. Huestis
NEW LISBON — Stanley N. Huestis, 82, of New Lisbon, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at M.I. Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
He was born Dec. 11, 1918, the son of Charlie and Nellie (Dodge) Huestis.
Stanley worked as a truck driver for the town of New Lisbon. He was also a long distance truck driver and had in his early years delivered milk to the local railroad stations.
He loved the outdoors, gardening and picnics.
He is survived by his children, Robert, Stanley, Lyle, Francis; his stepdaughter-in-law, Carol; his grandchildren Vickie, Jodie, Marshall, Janet and John; five great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Amelia Fuller and Ruth Cooper; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Charlie Huestis; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 18, 2001, at 3 p.m. at the Burlington Flats Cemetery, with the Rev. Douglas Burleigh officiating.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.

Published in The Daily Star on June 14, 2001.

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Jones, Mary (Rodney) 1846-1934 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Jones, Mary (Rodney) 1846-1934 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Mrs. Mary R. Jones, 88,

Dies at Garrattsville

New Lisbon, May 22---Mrs. Mary R. Jones, 88, widow of Michael C. Jones, died early this morning at the home of Donald Bennington, near Garrattsville.

Mary H. Radley was born in the town of Pittsfield April 11, 1946. Her parents were William and Isabel (McCoy) Radley.  Seventy-two years ago she married Mr. Jones. Nearly their entire married life was spent in the village of Garrattsville, where Mr. Jones died 15 years ago.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Her only near surviving relatives are a nephew, William H. Radley of West Winfield, and a niece, Mrs. Lillian Rooney of South New Berlin.

The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church, Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Joseph Muglin, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will be at ????.(unreadable due to fading).

I have corrected the spelliing throughout the article to her correct maiden name of
Radley.  They had Rodney.

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Mason, Veronica (Smith) 1917-2006 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Veronica ’Ronnie’ Mason NEW LISBON — Veronica "Ronnie" Mason, 88, formerly of New Lisbon and New York City, passed away gently Friday, March 10, 2006.
She was born June 21, 1917, in New York City, the daughter of James and Angeline Smith.
She married Frank "Barney" Mason in 1939. While her husband served in the United States Army during World War II, Ronnie worked at a defense plant. She worked beside Frank at their fish market in Brooklyn until they and their children moved to New Lisbon in 1962.
For many years Ronnie was a stay-at-home mom, loving and caring for her family. She returned to work later in life at the Otsego School and then at Pathfinder Village. She truly loved this work, which brought her many children to teach and care for. Failing eyesight ended her work career. At 65, she achieved a longtime goal of earning her GED.
Ronnie enjoyed growing roses and watching the birds. She loved to read and always took pleasure in music. She looked forward to the sing-a-long at Hampshire House, where she resided until shortly before her passing. All her life, the needs of her family came first.
This warm, loving woman is survived by her son, William, and his wife, Deborah, of Schenevus; her daughter, Kathaleen, and partner Catherine Holmes of Oneonta, and her two grandchildren, Christopher ("CJ") and Erin.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 2001. They will be together again.
Friends may call at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Johnston Funeral Home, 60 Broad St. Morris, until proceeding to a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Morris. The Very Rev. John Burns will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Hillington Cemetery, Morris.
Flowers and expressions of sympathy may be directed to the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home, Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on March 13, 2006

Thorpe, Lewis 1875-1960 New Lisbon, NY Obituary

Thorpe, Lewis 1875-1960 New Lisbon, NY Obituary

Lewis Thorpe

NEW LISBON --- Lewis Thorpe, 85, a resident of the Town of new Lisbon, died September 20 at the Otsego County Infirmary, where he had been a patient two months.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 23, in Patterson Funeral Home, Hartwick, the Rev. Duane Brown, pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Mount Vision, officiating. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery, Town of New Lisbon.

Mr. Thorpe was born Feb. 8, 1875, in New Lisbon, a son of Sanford and Helen (Gregory) Thorpe. He was a farmer.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Patterson Funeral Home at their convenience.

Find A Grave memorial for Lewis Thorpe 

Buried at Welcome Cemetery are:

E. Sandford Thorpe, born 3-31-1834, died 2-2-1916.

Mary H. Thorpe, born 3-7-1838, died 12-3-1925. (Might be Mary Helen)

Charles J. Thorpe, 1870-1936.

Lewis doesn't show up on any Census report, but a Charles J. Thorpe, son,

born 1870 lives with them in 1900, 1910, 1920 , and with his mother on 1925.

Williams, Howard G. 1913-2000 New Lisbon NY Obituary

Howard Williams
NEW LISBON — Howard G. Williams, 87, of New Lisbon, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.
He was born July 11, 1913, in Kent, the son of John H. and Bonnie Belle (Whitlock) Williams.
He was married to Mabel Booth in Carmel some 68 years ago.
He had been a resident of New Lisbon for the past 25 years and had formerly lived in Stormville and Peeksville.
Before his retirement he had been the park superintendent at the FDR State Park in Peeksville.
He served his country during World War II in the United States Army serving in France and earning the European Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal.
He was a member of the V.F.W. of Oneonta.
Howard is survived by his wife, Mabel K. Williams; a son, John H. Williams of Cold Spring; a sister, Hazel Williams Lopez of Spring Hill, Fla.; three brothers, Joseph Williams of New Milford, Conn., James Williams of Bedford and Neal Williams of New Lisbon; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris, with the Rev. J. Mark Norlund, pastor of the Morris Baptist Church, officiating.
There will be no calling hours and the family requests no flowers due to health reasons.
Burial will be in the Hillington Cemetery in Morris.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Published in The Daily Star on Sept. 22, 2000.

Morehouse, Benjamin B. 1907-1999 New Lisbon Obituary

Obituary-from The Oneonta Daily Star


Benjamin Morehouse

NEW LISBON — Benjamin B. Morehouse, 92, of New Lisbon,• ied Thursday, June 8, 2000, in the town of Middlefield.

He was born Oct. 27, 1907, in Garrattsville, the son of Elbert (Bert) and Ethylene (Yates) Morehouse.

He married Alta Wagner on July 17, 1933; she died April 23, 1998.

He spent his childhood in the New Lisbon area.

He was a 1926 graduate of Morris Central School and 1928 graduate of the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.

Benjamin is survived by two sons, Daniel Morehouse and his wife, Linda, of Garrattsville and Grover Morehouse and his wife, Maryann, of Genoa, Ohio; two daughters, Denise Hughes and her husband, Gordon, of New Hartford and Audrey Teed of Morris; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one brother, Henry Morehouse, in 1951.

He was a milk tester from 1928-1933 and a dairy farmer on the 102-year-old family farm in Garrattsville. He retired in 1995 at the age of 88.

He was a 75-year member of the Grange; member of the Advisory Board of Wilber National Bank; on the board of directors of First National Bank of Morris; member of and former vestryman for the Zion Episcopal Church, Morris; supervisor for the town of New Lisbon from 1962-1967; and member of the board of supervisors of Otsego County from 1962-1967.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Zion Episcopal Church, Morris, with the Rev. John L. Scott of the Zion Episcopal Church, Morris, officiating. Interment will be in the Hillington Cemetery, Morris.

There will be no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Garrattsville Fire Department, Garrattsville.