Pauline Tooley

August 25, 1922 - September 19, 2013

Pauline Tooley, 91, of Richmondville, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2013, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

Born August 25, 1922, in the Town of Hartwick, she was a daughter of Merton D. and Pearl M. (Turp) Tooley.

Pauline led a private life, which she shared throughout the years with companions Kenneth Merwin and Edward Hoosier, both of which preceded her in death.

She was also predeceased by three sons, Kenneth Merwin, Jr., Jerry Tooley, William Merwin, and a daughter, Patsy Brockway.

She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Cole, of Richmondville, several grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

There will be no services.

The Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown is assisting the family.


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