Larry G. Gallup

1952 - 2017

FLY CREEK - Larry G. Gallup, 64, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following an extended illness.

A Cooperstown native, Larry was born June 21, 1952, a son of Marge and "Pudge" Gallup.  Raised in Cooperstown, he proudly graduated as one of the Cooperstown "Redskins" in 1970 and recently retired as an electrician.

On October 10, 2003, Larry married Teriann Sammis in Shelby County, Tennessee.  They shared their life and love with chocolate labs named Reno and Hunter in Fly Creek Valley and Titusville, Florida.

An avid sports fan, Larry enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, bowling, watching NASCAR and racing cars, but his passion was for golf and it was a common sight to see his red Mustang GT parked at the Leatherstocking Golf Course.  He always looked forward to playing golf with his large group of friends, and cherished the memories of playing at St. Andrews in Scotland and Pebble Beach, California, and getting a hole-in-one.  He also had fond memories of bowling a 300 game, driving a race car at Michigan Speedway, and hunting with friends.  Oh, the stories he could tell!

Larry is survived by his wife, Teriann, of Fly Creek, and his tireless pal, Hunter; his brother Bob and wife, Kathy; Homer and Mavis Lindstadt; the "Florida Gallups"; and many lifelong friends and golfing buddies.  He will be missed by all.

He was predeceased by his parents, Marge and "Pudge" Gallup and his favorite dog, Reno.

The family will be present to receive friends from 2 - 4:30 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown.

At the conclusion of the visitation, a Service of Remembrance will be offered at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Elsie A. Rhodes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, officiating.

Following the service there will be a gathering of family and friends at the Leatherstocking Golf Course Restaurant overlooking Larry's favorite golf course and Otsego Lake.

In lieu of flowers, Larry's family requests that gifts in his memory be directed to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Binghamton, NY 13790.

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.

Leslie A. Parshall

1926 - 2017

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
-- Philippians 4:13 (KJV)


COOPERSTOWN - Leslie A. Parshall, 90, of Greenough Road in Toddsville, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2017, at Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Otsego.

He was born November 16, 1926 in Saranac Lake, New York, the son of Howard and Gladys (Gowett) Parshall. He first attended a one-room schoolhouse, then continued his education in Cooperstown. 

On August 19, 1948, Les married Lois M. Harvey in Cooperstown. 

A veteran of World War II, Les entered into active service October 30, 1944 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Seaman First Class Parshall was involved with the Asiatic Pacific Theatre of Operations and was in combat in the Marshal Islands. Upon receiving his honorable discharge on June 12, 1946, Les returned home and was employed for many years building circuit boards for the UNIVAC division of Sperry Rand Corporation in Utica. During those years he also served as a union arbitrator. After retiring from UNIVAC, he was employed as a painter at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. 

In his leisure, Les enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. 

As a symbol of respect for veterans of the United States Armed Forces, Les erected in 2005, on his property in Toddsville, an Honor Roll of World War II veterans from Otsego County.

Throughout his life, Les had a deep and abiding faith in God, and in his own way served Him many different ways. 

Les is survived by his second wife, Doris Parshall of Norwich and her family; two daughters Judy "Susie" Urbin and husband, John of Lufkin, Texas and Linda Miller of Holland, Texas; three sons, Stephen Parshall and wife, Barbara, of Daleville, Virginia, Thomas Parshall of Franklin, and Carl Parshall and wife, Nancy of Morris; ten grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Merritt Harvey and wife, Elaine of Toddsville, and Donald Harvey and wife, Mary of Milford Center; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife of 47 years, Lois M. Parshall, who died July 8, 1996; a sister, Evelyn Warner; and two brothers, Howard "Sonny" Parshall and Robert Parshall. 

A Funeral Service will be offered at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown, with Rev. Stephen D. Fournier, pastor of the Milford Center Community Bible Church officiating.

The Service of Committal and Burial with Military Honors will follow in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Fly Creek.


Family and friends may call and pay their respects at the funeral home on Friday morning one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hartwick Fire Department Company No. 2, 4877 State Highway 28, Hartwick Seminary, 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.

Lori Ann Patryn Smith

1972 - 2017

COOPERSTOWN - At home, on March 29, 2017, Lori Ann Patryn Smith, passed on to Eternal Life after fighting cancer bravely for almost a year and a half. She was surrounded by family and friends, including her husband Steven E. Smith of Cobleskill - the light of her life; father and mother Bruce and Mary Patryn of Springfield Center; parents-in-law Richard and Deborah Smith of Cobleskill; brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Mary Patryn of Long Meadow, Massachusetts; and beloved niece, Dina and nephews Bruce, Matthew, Nicholas, Mark and Gabriel, to whom she was "the best aunt ever". 

Lori leaves her step-daughter, Riley Smith; brother Christopher Patryn and nephew Michael; sister and brother-in-law Rebecca and Mark Maroney; sister and brother-in-law Beth and Benjamin Smith; and Babci Anna Kreminec. She leaves many loving relatives including her aunts, uncles and cousins. She also leaves many neighbors and friends including her dear friend, Rebecca Oliver Esposito.

Lori was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Leonard and Cecilia Patryn; her maternal grandfather, Michael Kreminec; her Uncles Joseph Wichkowsky, Leonard Patryn, Albert Desorcy and her Aunt Cheryl Audet. 

Lori left a positive impression and had close friends wherever she was. She attended Cherry Valley-Springfield School and was active in music and especially loved being part of the soccer team. She had an I-can-do-it work ethic she put into practice on the family farm. She and her brother had many good times working at the Lakehouse Restaurant in high school and college. Lori graduated from Sienna College and formed some of her closest friendships there. Lori's career spanned 21years of dedicated service at The Otesaga Hotel rising to the management position of Maitre d'hotel. She was very proud of being part of the Hotel and loved the friends that she worked with. 

Lori loved Spring and gardening, boating on Lake Otsego and throwing fantastic parties for her loved ones. She was known for her hospitality and love of life. Lori had the biggest, brightest smile and a strong and determined character. She loved Our Lord and truly sought to be His disciple as a communicant of the St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church Parish in Cooperstown. 

Lori wanted to thank all neighbors, friends, and family for all the prayers and acts of kindness. She was so encouraged in the journey by bouquets of flowers, constant kindness and many visits. Our families want to express special appreciation to Deborah Smith for her constant care, companionship and love for her daughter-in-law. 

Lori will be waked at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown, on Monday, April 3, 2017, from 4-7 p.m.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown, with Fr. John P. Rosson, pastor, presiding.

A Spring burial will be announced later. 

In lieu of flowers, Lori's family suggests that memorial donations may be directed to benefit cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741, or Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, or St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, 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.