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James S. Ainslie, 93; Farmer, Rural Carrier For Post Office

By: Jim Kevlin 12/11/2020 4:29 pm

IN MEMORIAM

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – James S. Ainslie, 93, of Ainslie Road, Town of Otsego, a farmer and longtime rural mail carrier, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, 2020, while being transported to the hospital.

His family regrets they could not be with him due to COVID-19 restrictions; he will be greatly missed. A kind, giving man, loving husband, grandfather and dedicated father, he would do anything to help family, neighbors and friends.

He was born on July 4, 1927, to Edna and William Ainslee. In addition to her parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife of over 60 years, Effie (Locke), as well as brothers Harold Ainslie and Leo McLean.

John R. Timer, 63, Laurens; Farmer, Man Of Many Skills

By: Jim Kevlin 08/28/2020 5:15 pm

IN MEMORIAM: John R. Timer, 63,

Laurens; Farmer, Man Of Many Skills

LAURENS – John R. Timer, 63, of Laurens, a dedicated farmer, gifted mechanic, fine carpenter and tractor-pull champion, was called home by his Savior on Aug. 26, 2020, while in the care of his family.

John was born on Aug. 29, 1956, a beloved son of Albert Timer Sr. and Emily Mednansky Timer. John was a lifelong resident of the Laurens and Mount Vision areas.

Albert R. Killmeier, 63 May 28, 1956-April 20, 2020

By: Jim Kevlin 04/23/2020 4:50 pm

IN MEMORIAM

Albert R. Killmeier, 63

May 28, 1956-April 20, 2020

CHERRY VALLEY – Albert R. Killmeier, 63, of Cherry Valley passed away on Monday April 20, 2020, at home with his family at his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

He was born May 28, 1956, the son of Roman and Rosemary ( Wilday ) Killmeier.

Albert worked as a farmer on the family farm for years, and loved being on the farm.

Paul J. Levine, 93; Farmer Also Worked For JC Penney

By: Jim Kevlin 04/03/2020 5:11 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Paul J. Levine, 93;

Farmer Also Worked For JC Penney

PORTLANDVILLE – Paul J. Levine, 93, a former dairy farmer who worked at JC Penney for 27 years, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.

He was born June 9, 1926, in Watertown, a son of Florence (Cough) and Arthur Edward LaVine. Paul married Bernice M. Pierce on May 10, 1952.

Peter L. Martin, 96; WWII Vet, Farmer, Active In Community

By: Jim Kevlin 01/20/2020 3:28 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Peter L. Martin, 96;

WWII Vet, Farmer, Active In Community

FLY CREEK – Peter L. “Pete” Martin, an integral and beloved part of the Fly Creek community and life-long farmer, passed away early Saturday afternoon, Jan.18, 2020, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. He was 96.

Born July 22, 1923, in Gloversville, Pete was a son of Charles Edward Martin and Grace Vida née Odell Martin. From an early age he helped on his family’s Cloudlands Farm on Tansey Hill at Edson Corners in Milford.

Dennis Carl Hoke Sr., 79; Farmer Served On Roseboom Town Board

By: Jim Kevlin 10/30/2019 6:20 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Dennis Carl Hoke Sr., 79;

Farmer Served On Roseboom Town Board

ROSEBOOM – Dennis Carl Hoke, Sr., 79, a farmer and longtime member of the Roseboom Town Board, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Bassett Hospital with his loving wife Joan Edna Hoke at his side.

Dennis was born May 18, 1940, in South Valley, to Donald and Mary “Eliza” Barnes. He began school in a two-room schoolhouse in South Valley and, as he grew older, attended the Cherry Valley and later Sharon Springs school systems.

Martin W. Miller, 97; Died Within Month Of Wife Of 70 Years

By: Jim Kevlin 10/01/2019 11:44 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Martin W. Miller, 97;

Died Within Month Of Wife Of 70 Years

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Within a month of his wife Ida, Martin Warner Miller, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Sept. 27, 2019, in Albany Medical Center, Albany. He had the peace and comfort of his loving family by his side.

He was born on July 28, 1922, in the Town of Warren, son of the late Jacob and Adina Worner Miller. Warner, as he was known to all his friends, was raised and educated in Warren and Richfield Springs High School.

On Sept. 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to the former Ida Marie Bisconti in Saint Joseph’s Church, Little Falls. They made their home at his farm in Warren until the mid 1950s, moving to the hamlet of Warren and later Herkimer.

Gaspare Stabile; Immigrated, Farmed In Worcester

By: Jim Kevlin 08/20/2019 10:29 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Gaspare Stabile;

Immigrated, Farmed In Worcester

WORCESTER – Born in the old country, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy, Gaspare Stabile led a life full of adventure.

His parents Giuseppe and Maria Cristina taught him a lot about the ways of the land, along with several uncles and cousins.
At the age of 19, he emigrated to the United States without any knowledge of what he would do. He seized the opportunity to forge a life with many difficulties as he didn’t speak any English. His strength and determination led him to the opportunity of becoming a mason. Competition was fierce, but Gaspare was able to rise above that as his attention to detail along with his friendliness led to many successes.

Paul L. Ingalls, 71; Farmer, Decorated Veteran, Minister

By: Jim Kevlin 07/05/2019 3:35 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Paul L. Ingalls, 71;

Farmer, Decorated Veteran, Minister

HARTWICK SEMINARY – Paul L. Ingalls, a farmer, decorated Vietnam veteran and Christian minister, died unexpectedly Sunday night, May 19, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. He was 71.

Paul was a descendant of the first Ingalls who came to the new world in 1628 and settled in Lynn, Mass. A seventh-generation farmer, he was born July 6, 1947, at Bassett Hospital, a son of Rodney Howard Ingalls and Virginia Mary McGraw Ingalls.

Paul graduated from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1966.

Everett L. Brooker, 88; Worcester Native Retired From Remington

By: Jim Kevlin 06/05/2019 11:17 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Everett L. Brooker, 88;

Worcester Native Retired From Remington

LAURENS – Everett L. Brooker, 88, a Remington Arms retiree, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at home.

He was born on April 3, 1931, in East Worcester, the son of Elray and Dorothy (Patrick) Brooker.

Before joining Remington Arms in Ilion, Everett was a farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, cutting wood and driving through the countryside.

Sally Van Horne Rezen, 95; Family Lived 200 Years In Fly Creek Valley

By: Jim Kevlin 04/07/2019 4:30 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Sally Van Horne Rezen, 95;

Family Lived 200 Years In Fly Creek Valley

FLY CREEK – Sarah (Sally) Van Horne Rezen, 95, a Marine, farmer with her husband Paul and antiques restorer whose family has lived in the Fly Creek Valley for 200 years, passed away on April 2, 2019, at Walden Place in Cortland.

Sally was born on Dec. 13, 1923, the daughter of Dorr and Emma Van Horne. She was the sixth of seven girls and grew up on the family farm in Fly Creek Valley.

Sally went to a one-room schoolhouse at the Sprague School through 8^th grade. She attended Cooperstown High School, graduating in 1941. After graduation, and with WWII underway, Sally worked at several jobs throughout the region, including an airplane parts factory in Sidney.

Henry ‘Hank’ Burton, 80; Farmed, Ran Restaurant, Excavating Firm

By: Jim Kevlin 04/07/2019 12:28 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Henry ‘Hank’ Burton, 80;

Farmed, Ran Restaurant, Excavating Firm

WESTFORD – Henry M. “Hank” Burton, 80, who for 40 years operated the excavating company that bears his name, passed away suddenly on April 3, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

He was born Oct. 3, 1938, in Westford, the son of Charles and Minnie (Peeters) Burton. Hank graduated from Andrew S. Draper Central School in Schenevus, Class of 1957. He worked the Burton Family Dairy Farm for many years, and was also the owner/operator of Walts Restaurant in Worcester.

Edward V. Spencer, 93; Drove Tractor-Trailers Until Reaching 80

By: Jim Kevlin 02/07/2019 9:49 pm

IN MEMORIAM: Edward V. Spencer, 93;

Drove Tractor-Trailers Until Reaching 80

Edward Vines Spencer of Oneonta drove tractor-trailer until age 80.

ONEONTA – Edward Vines Spencer passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home, surrounded by loved ones. He was 93.

Ed was born May 4, 1925 in Pittsfield, to George and Ida Spencer. He fondly remembered growing up on a farm with his parents and two brothers Don and Bob. He enjoyed reminiscing about the farm animals, particularly two work horses named Dolly and June and the family dog Pal, who “knew how to fetch a cow.” He graduated from Morris Central High School in 1943.

In Memoriam: William Van Wieren, 88; Farmed in West Winfield

By: Libby Cudmore 12/21/2018 3:05 pm

IN MEMORIAM: William Van Wieren, 88;

Dutch Immigrant Farmed in West Winfield

NORWICH – William “Bill” Van Wieren, 88, a former truck driver who farmed in West Winfield for a time, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.

Bill was born in Kommerzijl, the Netherlands on March 27, 1930, to the late John and Anna (Snip) Van Wieren. He immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1947 at the age of 17 after the end of WWII. He married Alice DeVries in 1952 and together had 12 children.

He was the loving husband of the late Karen Louise (Parsons) Utter, whom he married on May 5, 1962.

News of Otsego County

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Albert R. Killmeier, 63

May 28, 1956-April 20, 2020

IN MEMORIAM: Gaspare Stabile;

Immigrated, Farmed In Worcester

Drove Tractor-Trailers Until Reaching 80

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