IN MEMORIAM:  Sonny Kelsey, 69, Dies Suddenly

ONEONTA – Donald L. “Sonny” Kelsey, 69, a roofer with F.L. Hall & Son for many years, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Fox Hospital.

He was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Hobart, a son of Frank Leslie Kelsey and Mary Jane Whispell Kelsey.

He is survived by his wife, Caren G. Kelsey, of Hartwick; two daughters, Brenda Madison and husband, Jeff, of Hartwick, and Vickie Kelsey of Norwich; two sons, Donald L. Kelsey, Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Northport, Fla., and Bradley Kelsey of Cortland; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four sisters, Dot McLean of Hartwick, Harriet Raider and husband, Jim, of Hobart, Dawn Angersoll of Herkimer and Doris Wetworth of Roxbury; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you is extended to Fred and Lillian Hall for all their kindness and help.

A private graveside service will be offered later this spring in Hartwick Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.