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FULL OBITUARY

Betty Anne Schwerd, 65; 

Supervisor, Representative

Veteran Robert Force, trying to regain his Town of Butternuts property sold in delinquent-tax auction, gives an American flag he carried to postings around the world to county Rep. Betty Anne Schwerd in February 2015.  She was the only rep, he said, who gave him a sympathetic ear. (AllOTSEGO.com)

BURLINGTON – Betty Anne (BA) Schwerd, 65, of Burlington, the retired Otsego County representative, went to join her parents and son on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Bassett Hospital, with her loving family at her side.

BA was born on March 22, 1951, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Frederick W. (Bill) and Maxine Walter Schwerd. She attended Edmeston Central School, graduating with the Class of 1969, and has remained friends with many of her classmates.

As a teenager, she began her working career as a chambermaid for the F.W. Woods Motel in Cooperstown. Later, she was the sales manager for The Otesaga and a personal assistant at the NYS&W Railroad. In addition, BA worked with the Migrant Education Program, and for the Alzheimers Association.

Along with working full time, and raising four children, BA was active with the Otsego County Republican Party. She worked for state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Miford, was elected Burlington town supervisor, and was elected to the county Board of Representatives for five two-year terms, (January 2006-December 2015).

She was a compassionate person, who helped anyone in need.

BA is survived by her sons: Todd Hovick of Burlington, Scott (Danielle) Hovick of Burlington, and Shane (Kathryn) Hovick of Guilford, Conn.

Also surviving are grandchildren: Sarah Hovick, Kaitlyn (Kyle) Hovick, Mason Hovick, Kaylee Hovick, Ryan Hovick, Reed Hovick, Sam Hovick, and great-grandson Blake Hovick. A brother William Schwerd of Ballston Spa, and several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by a son T.J. Hovick in 2014.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Edmeston Emergency Squad in memory of BA. Arrangements are by the Delker & Terry Funeral Home, 30 South St., Edmeston.

To send condolences, visit www.Delkerterryfuneralhome.com

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