Brian R. Jacobson

1957 - 2016

Brian Richard Jacobson, a former local businessman and 1976 Cooperstown H.S. graduate passed away on Saturday October 15, 2016. He was 59 years young. Brian was born on March 28, 1957 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, a son of Richard (Dick) M. Jacobson and Joan Worrall White, former Cooperstown business owners of the Smart Shop, Village Squire and Lofty's Night Club.

Since 1991, Brian made his home in Phoenix, AZ where he was a business owner and partner of Lasting Impressions Window and Door as well as Stagecoach Locksmiths. Brian was known for his positive attitude, smile, leadership skills and generous spirit. He loved to mentor and support others to reach their goals and celebrated their accomplishments. He was a Trustee and active member of the Elks Lodge #2148 in Scottsdale, AZ. Brian loved the outdoors, skiing at Mount Otsego, spending time on Otsego Lake, golfing, motor bikes, NASCAR and camping. He especially loved music and attending concerts - everything from Bruce Springsteen to Waylon Jennings. A true animal lover he cherished his pets; dogs Zabin, Cory, Jake & Bear and cats Kit-Kat, Don King & Spooky. 

Brian will be fondly remembered for his great spirit and fun loving attitude no matter what the situation. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Brian is survived by his wife, Strawberry C. Jacobson of Scottsdale, AZ; his son Max A. R. Jacobson of Phoenix, AZ; his father Richard M. Jacobson (Susan) of DelMar, CA; his Aunt Jean W. Johnson of Cooperstown; his siblings Ann T. Mithoefer (Michael) of Sullivans Island, SC, Robin J. Torrence (Rod) of Cooperstown and Mark A. Jacobson (Renee) of Scottsdale, AZ; He is further survived by his cousins, Debbie J. Mullet (John), Timothy R. Johnson (Vicki) and Meghan King (Rob); 11 nieces and nephews, Emily Edwards (Erick), Heather Adcock (Brandon), Matthew Grady (Kara), Christopher Grady (Stacey), Rachel Torrence (Joe), Emily Lemieux, Ryan, Michael, Andrew & Hanna Jacobson, Eli Weir, Ian Mullet, Alex Susanna & Catherine Johnson, Cooper & Schaefer King along with many great nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

In addition to his grandparents he was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Worrall White of Cooperstown who died on June 29, 2014. 

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in June of 2017 in Cooperstown. The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers that contributions in Brian's memory be made to Susquehanna Animal Shelter, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Elks Lodge #2148, 6398 East Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.


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Lynette M. Dibble

1952 - 2016

HARTWICK - Lynette Marie Dibble, 63, a long-time resident of Hartwick, passed away peacefully on a beautiful Fall Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2016, with her two sons and closest friends by her side.

She was born October 31, 1952, in the Town of New Berlin, a daughter of the late Stanley G. and Lolita V. (Mead) Clark. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1970.

For several years she served as the Village of Richfield Springs Clerk and Registrar. Her passion, though, was her work with The Arc Otsego in Hartwick, where she served as a Community Service Provider contributing to the betterment of many wonderful people.

Lynette is survived by her two sons, Gregory James Dibble Jr. and his wife, Rhonda Forbes Dibble of Dusseldorf, Germany, and Brian Joseph Dibble and his wife, Meggy Catherine Dibble of Mineral, Virginia; two grandchildren, Logan James Dibble and Casey Margaret Dibble; three sisters, Terri McPhail of Youngsville, North Carolina, Coleen Vesely and husband, Michael of Springfield Center and Shiela Shaul and partner, Frank Parshall of Hartwick; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her mother, Lolita V. Clark who died July 13, 2002, and her father, Stanley G. Clark, who died June 26, 2014.

Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2016, at Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Services will be offered in the Spring of 2017; details will be announced at a later date.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Fund on-line at www.bcrfcure.org or to The Arc Otsego in Hartwick, Attn.: Garnet Williams, P.O. Box 490, Oneonta, NY 13820 in Lynette's memory.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


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John P. Shulkie

1946 - 2016

TODDSVILLE - John Paul Shulkie, 70, of Toddsville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2016, at his home on Greenough Road.

He was born August 22, 1946, in Queens, and spent his early years at New York Foundling Hospital. Through the kindness of Francis and Anna Kenney of Cooperstown, John came to live with and consider them his parents. 

After graduating from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1966, he entered into active duty with the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Corporal Shulkie was recognized for heroism on February 28, 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam and was awarded the Soldiers Medal. On October 25, 1972, Sergeant Shulkie received his honorable discharge from the United States Army.

On July 26 , 1970, John married the former Janet Evelyn Chmielewski in Manheim.

For many years John was employed at Remington Arms in Ilion as a machine operator on gun receivers. When he retired in 2006 he was working as a machine setter. 

For over thirty years John was a dedicated member of Hartwick Fire Department Company No. 2in Hartwick Seminary. 

John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet of Toddsville and their two children, John P. Shulkie, Jr. of Toddsville and Janine Shulkie of Richfield Springs. He is further survived by his mother, Anna Kenney of Bowerstown, his mother-in-law, Evelyn Chmielewski of Toddsville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine "Rosie" and Phillip Moore of Cherry Valley, Barbara and Donald Ende of Cobleskill, Diane and Warren Bunn of Sherburne and Patricia and Dennis Cohen of Portlandville; two brothers, Joseph Kenney and wife "Cricket" of Cooperstown and Mike Kozak of Florida; Aunt Eleanor Hallock; brothers-in-law Walter Chmielewski and wife Tammy and William Chmielewski and wife, Pamela; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Francis E. Kenney (2002), his father-in-law, Walter Chmielewski (1994) and a brother, Francis R. "Richie" Kenney (2005).

Friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown on Friday, October 28, 2016, from 4-6 p.m. when John's family will be in attendance.

A Funeral Service will be offered at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016, with Rev. Jack Klosheim, Pastor of Community Bible Chapel in Toddsville, officiating.

Burial with Military Honors to be accorded by members of the Cooperstown Veterans Club and the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Salisbury Rural Cemetery, State Route 29, Salisbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Hartwick Fire Company No. 2, 4877 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


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Peter A. Norberg

1954 - 2016

Peter Axel Norberg, 62, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016, in Bethlehem Commons at Good Samaritan Lutheran Healthcare Center in Delmar following a sudden illness.

He was born July 10, 1954, in Delhi, the son of Axel Poulson Norberg and Jeane Anne (Gile) Norberg.

Peter, a graduate of Middleburgh Central School and Hudson Valley Community College, was an experienced and proficient truck driver for various companies throughout his adult life. Most recently he worked for Indian River Transport based out of Winter Haven, Florida. When he was not driving across the United States and Canada you could find Peter with family and friends, volunteering for local youth soccer tournaments and the Middleburgh Fire Department, playing basketball and softball, or watching his kids compete on athletic fields and courts throughout the Northeast. 

Peter is survived by his three children, Derek Axel Norberg of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Kelsey Ann Norberg of Averill Park and Lauren Norberg of Charleston, South Carolina. He is further survived by two sisters, Margaret "Peg" Lane of Ohio and Elizabeth "Beth" Mahon and husband, John, of Rhinebeck, as well as many aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his father, Ax who died June 20, 2002, and his mother, Jeane who died January 19, 2013. 

Family and friends are invited to gather for a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in the East Meredith Cemetery, 10059 Elk Creek Road, East Meredith (across from the former Charlotte Valley Presbyterian Church, now home of Meredith Historical Society).

As a way to remember Peter, his family respectfully requests that memorial donations be directed to the Middleburgh Central School Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 413, Middleburgh, NY 12122.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. 


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Bernice E. Loudon

1923 - 2016

FLY CREEK - Bernice E. Loudon, 93, of Fly Creek, passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Otsego with family by her side.

She was born March 2, 1923, at home in the Town of Middlefield, a daughter of Hubert S. and Mary Argie (Dow) Andrews. 

After graduating from Cooperstown High School with the Class of 1940, Bernice entered into active service in the military and proudly served her country during World War II in the WAVES. She was stationed at the Naval Hospital in the Bronx and in the USNCTC in Davisville, Rhode Island. She received her honorable discharge on January 25, 1944, having attained the rank of Hospital Apprentice First Class. 

On May 16, 1953, she married Nelson D. Loudon in Great Bend, Pennsylvania. After moving back to the Cooperstown area, she was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. 

Bernice was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, West Oneonta Branch. She was also a Life Member of the Clark F. Simmons American Legion Post No. 579 in Cooperstown and was active with the Fly Creek Fire Department Auxiliary. In her retirement, she was a member of the Bassett Auxiliary and volunteered many hours at the hospital. A dedicated participant of Senior Walk at the Clark Sports Center, she enjoyed walking on the running track with other senior citizens and was proud to have reached the 500 mile mark. Her family will fondly remember her for her expert knitting skills, and will always cherish the many Christmas stockings she made throughout her life for many family members. She also enjoyed ceramics and made many beautiful gifts for her family.

Bernice is survived by her two daughters, Cora Niederlander and her husband, Ralph Niederlander, Sr. of West Winfield, and Nancy Chandler and her husband, George, of Fly Creek; six grandchildren, Ralph Niederlander, Jr. and wife, Alison of Butler, Pennsylvania, Robert Niederlander and wife, Martha of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Todd Niederlander and wife, Sue of West Winfield, Christopher Chandler and wife, Connie of Cooperstown, Yvonne Colby and husband, Dean, of Fly Creek, and Melissa Gwilt and husband, Paul of Oneida; 13 great grandchildren, Eva, Brad, Alan, Matthew, Jessica, Andrew, Richard, Julianne, Kate, Kristie, Sean, Matthew and Jordian, and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is further survived 21 nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Nelson, who died February 20, 1994; an infant son, James David Hunt who died in 1947; a granddaughter, Carrie Anne Chandler who died September 30, 1993; four sisters, Leona, Ervine, Charlotte and Mary Jane; and five brothers, Arthur, James, Wilbert ("Hoppy"), Jack and Victor. 

Graveside Services will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery on Cemetery Road in Fly Creek. President Danny Noorlander of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, West Oneonta Branch, will preside over the dedication of the grave. Military Honors will be accorded by members of the Clark F. Simmons American Legion Post No. 579, Cooperstown and members of the US Navy Funeral Honors Team.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. 


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Anthony J. Schifano

1947 - 2016

COOPERSTOWN - Anthony John Schifano, 69, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 12, 2016, at home with his family by his side.

Tony was born October 5, 1947, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Angelo and Grace (Marranca) Schifano. 

After graduating from high school, Tony entered into active service as a dental technician with the United States Navy on December 27, 1968. His last duty assignment was at the Naval Station in Adak, Alaska, and he received his honorable discharge on September 18, 1972. 

Following his service in the military, Tony served for a brief period as a supervisor for a cold storage unit and then attended college to study medical technology. He later entered the field of medical research administration and for a time worked at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. During his time at the VA, Tony was the first person in the country to start independent research corporations, which allows the VA system to secure outside grants. This system still exists today. After moving to the Cooperstown area, Tony was employed as Director of Medical Research Administration for Bassett Healthcare Network. From 2003-2012 he found his true calling as a substitute teacher for Cooperstown Central Schools. The staff, the teachers, and the students became his second family. 

Tony married the former Jean Marie Buggy in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, and just this past Monday they celebrated 30 years of marriage. Tony is further survived by their two children, son Nicholas Schifano and wife, Sarah, of Buffalo, and daughter Merritt Schifano of Ithaca; one brother, Robert Schifano and wife, Gayle, of Belleville, Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law Eva Wojtowicz of Pittston, Pennsylvania and Mary Ann Schifano of West Pittston, Pennsylvania; brother and sister-in-law Gary and Rebecca Miller of Elizabethville, Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Angelo Schifano. 

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, staff and friends from Bassett Medical Center for giving him the gift of life.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. 

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding.

As an alternative to flowers, Tony's family respectfully requests that memorial gifts be directed to Cooperstown Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 322, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Bassett Healthcare, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


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Anthony J. Schifano

COOPERSTOWN - Anthony "Tony" J. Schifano, 69, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 12, 2016, at home with his family by his side.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.  

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.

Rosemarie Koenig

1936 - 2016

COOPERSTOWN - Rosemarie Koenig, 80, of Cooperstown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 7, 2016, at her home on Delaware Street.

She was born August 20, 1936, on Staten Island, the daughter of Rosalie Martha née Rodtz and Henry Charles Koenig. 

After graduating from New Dorp High School on Staten Island, she attended Hunter College, Columbia University and Sloan Institute of Hospital Administration. 

She was first employed at Chase Bank from 1952-55, and then from 1955-60 in the Dean's Office at Columbia College. In 1960 she became assistant to the President of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and served there until 1974 when she moved to Cooperstown. From 1975-1996 Rosemarie was involved with administrative management at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, and then went to work at Christ Church where she served as Secretary until 2010.

Rosemarie is survived by her brother, Ralph Henry Koenig and his wife, Joan, of Ocala, Florida; cousins Janice (Alff) Petrocelli of Lakewood, New Jersey, Susan (Petrocelli) Domenico and her husband, Michael of Chicago, Illinois and Sea Girt, New Jersey and their children and grandchildren; dearest friend Susan Irving Galante of Woodbridge, Virginia; and godson Charles E. Meador Jr. and his family. 

She is also survived by Christine Teachout of Maryland, housekeeper and friend; and friends The Rev'd Samuel B. Abbott and wife, Edith, of Brookline, MA, Roxanne Hansel, Kathryn and Richard Busse and Ralph and Susan Snell of Cooperstown, and Roberta Rowland-Raybold of Guilderland. 

The Committal Service (Rite I) and entombment will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Columbarium Wall in the Church-yard at Christ Church, Cooperstown with The Rev'd Dane E. Boston, Rector and The Rev'd Paul R. Messner, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hartwick Seminary, officiating.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Rosemarie Koenig will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartwick Seminary with Rev'd Paul R. Messner, pastor, officiating. A reception will follow the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4636 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Christ Church, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or Susquehanna Animal Shelter, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.

Irene V. Galli

1919 - 2016

COOPERSTOWN - Irene V. Galli, 97, a former resident of Jackson Heights, Queens, and more recently of St. James Manor in Oneonta, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 6, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Otsego.

Born to Umberto and Natalina (Conti) Rolleri in Newark, New Jersey, on June 21, 1919, Irene grew up and attended school in New York City. She married her childhood sweetheart, Mario J. Galli on June 26, 1938, in Queens where they lived for many years.

Irene worked as a bookkeeper in Manhattan where she also attended classes at the Art Students League. An accomplished artist, she was an active member and officer of the Jackson Heights Art Association and exhibited in Mystic, Connecticut, Long Island and Manhattan, to name a few. 

Irene especially enjoyed spending time with family, reading, playing "Scrabble" (would only play by the "official" tournament rules), attending plays, visiting museums and travelling throughout Europe where she frequently discovered subjects for her paintings.

Having served as a volunteer on a weekly basis for the Lighthouse for the Blind in New York City, Irene was awarded a 25-year service pin in 2005. 

Irene will be remembered as a true "life-long learner" who inspired her family to pursue their talents and explore the discovery of new ones.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Adrienne Lentini and her husband, Joseph of Cooperstown; two grandchildren, Jennifer M. McArdle of Brewster and Joseph J. Lentini and his wife, Michelle of Scotch Plains, New Jersey; four great grandchildren, Jacy D. Lentini, Aidan T. McArdle, Terence J. McArdle, and Avery J. Lentini; a brother, Peter Rolleri of North Carolina; nephews Bruno, Paul, Richard, David (Kim), Tom and Rob and nieces Diane (Jack) and Lisa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario, who died September 12, 1975, and son, Robert J. Galli, who died January 27, 2003.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2016, at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding.

Interment will be in Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11 a.m.

As an alternative to flowers, Irene's family suggests that memorial donations be directed to lighthouse guild.org, or mail contributions to Lighthouse Guild, 15 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023 

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.

George R. Tucker, Jr.

1932 - 2016

OAKSVILLE - George Raymond Tucker, Jr., 84, of Jones Road in Oaksville, died Sunday, October 2, 2016, at his home.

He was born February 6, 1932, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, a son of George R. Tucker, Sr. and Nellie M. (Staffin) Tucker.

He graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1950 and shortly thereafter was employed by the George A. Fuller Co. of New York, who was constructing one of the first major additions to the M.I.B. Hospital. Upon completion of the project, George began his life long career with Otsego County Department of Highways.

On August 20, 1952, George was called to active duty with the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Stationed in Korea with the 65th Combat Engineers, 25th Infantry Division, he was the recipient of the Korean War Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and a Merit Unit Commendation Medal. He was Honorably Discharged on August 24, 1954, having attained the rank of Sergeant.

Following his military service and return home, George attended the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical Institute at Delhi where he studied surveying. He was once again employed by Otsego County, and in 1957 was appointed Junior Engineer. It was during this time that George became instrumental in starting a union to represent County employees and served as Vice President and then President of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). 

In 1972 George was appointed Superintendent of Highways to succeed Francis S. Olin, and served in that position until his retirement in 1994.

On May 25, 1957, George married the former Shirley E. Moore in a ceremony at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta.

A Native Son of Cooperstown, George was an Honorary Member of the New York State Superintendents Association and the Town Highway Superintendents Association. He was a Life Member and Past Post Commander of the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128 in Cooperstown and was also a member of the Hugick Purcell American Legion Post No. 616 in Richfield Springs. For eight years he served on the Town of Otsego Board, with six years as Deputy Supervisor, and was a 42 year member of the Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company and served as Secretary for 23 years. 

He lived, he loved, he died. He enjoyed life!!

George is survived by two daughters, Linda Thayer and her husband, Alan of Fly Creek, and Lisa Adams and her husband, Rick of Wake Forest, North Carolina; two sons, Patrick Tucker and his wife, Carolyn of Colorado and Michael Tucker and his wife, Jennifer of Massachusetts; eight grandsons, Tim Adams, Jason Coe, Joshua Adams, Eric Coe, Caleb Adams, Nicholas Tucker, Jacob Tucker and Sean Tucker; and one sister, Carol Richards and her husband, Earl of Schenevus. 

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Shirley E. Tucker, who died November 6, 2006. 

Family and friends are invited to gather at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at St. Mary's Cemetery, Index, where Military Honors will be accorded by members of the Sgt. Walter P. Eggleston Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7128, Cooperstown, and the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard.

Following the services in the cemetery, all attending are invited to the Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company Fire Hall for a time of refreshment and fellowship. 

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be directed to the Fly Creek Volunteer Fire Company, P.O, Box 218, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.


If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.