Charles Michael Stringer

1949 - 2019

COOPERSTOWN – Charles Michael “Mike” Stringer, a lifelong resident of the Cooperstown area died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in his camper at Riverside Village Mobile Home Park in Portlandville. He was 70. 

Born August 2, 1949, in Cooperstown, Mike was the son of Francis William Stringer and Ellen H. Shaw Stringer. After graduating with the Class of 1967 from Cooperstown High School, he attended Fulton-Montgomery Community College.  

For many years, Mike served the community with many local businesses. He worked at Bassett Hospital as a cook as well as Lake Front Motel and for many years was a flooring installer at Endwell & Direct Floor Covering. He then had his own family flooring business, Mike’s Floor Covering, installing many new carpets and flooring for area residents and businesses. He then worked for the Farmers’ Museum and the Fenimore House and Bayside Inn & Marina before his retirement.  

In his leisure he enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing and most of all being “Papa” to his six loving grandchildren and watching them grow.   

Mike is survived by his three children, Jude Ann M. Tooley, and husband, David and two daughters Emily and Elizabeth of Cooperstown, Michael Stringer, and wife, Jennifer of Cooperstown and two sons Colton and Dylan, and Bryan Stringer and wife, Stephanie, of Oneonta and daughter Cora and son Mason; their mother and his former wife, Monica Talarico and husband, Samuel of Springfield Center; a sister, Cheryl Ann DeVinny Miller and husband, John of Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Stringer of Belton, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by a brother, William “Bill” D. Stringer, who died April 11, 2015, and his parents Ellen and Francis Stringer.  

As per Mikes’ wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours.  Mike will be laid to rest with his parents in the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery.  

The family will host a Celebration of Life at the Cooperstown Veterans Club on October 12, 2019, at 2 p.m.  All are welcome.    

As a way to remember Mike, his family would appreciate memorial donations to the Cooperstown Veterans Club, PO Box 1264, Cooperstown, NY 13326 in honor of the Stringer Family. 

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.

Eva G. Chamberlin

1921 - 2019

SOUTH HARTWICK – Eva G. Chamberlin, a long-time resident of South Hartwick and retired elementary school teacher, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 30, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was 98.

Born July 14, 1921, in Gloversville, Eva Grace Martin was the daughter of Charles Edward Martin and Grace Vida née Odell Martin. 

A graduate of Milford High School, Eva attended the State Teachers College in Oneonta. Upon graduation from college in 1943, she first taught in a district schoolhouse in Denver, and then elementary grades in Roxbury, Davenport and Otego. For 18 years, she taught 6th grade in the Oneonta City School District and retired in June of 1976. 

On June 26, 1946, Eva married Eddie George Chamberlin in a ceremony at the parsonage of the Milford Methodist Church. In 1951, the Chamberlins purchased a house in South Hartwick that they fixed up over time and continued to live in until shortly after Eddie’s passing in 2006. 

Along with her husband, Eva was a member for over 50 years of Westville Grange #540, as well as the New York State Historical Association, the Hartwick Historical Society, and the Hartwick United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Otsego County Retired Teachers Association and the New York State Retired Teachers Association. 

Eva is survived by her two daughters, Mary Eloise Bowser and husband Barry Lee Bowser of Middletown, Virginia, and Marcia Emily Chamberlin of Harrisonburg, Virginia; two grandchildren, Bryan Edward and Brooke Allison Bowser; her brother, Peter L. Martin of Fly Creek; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Eddie G. Chamberlin, who died April 12, 2006; and three brothers, Homer Frederick, Charles Herbert and Odell Dart Martin. 

A memorial service will be offered at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019, in the Hartwick United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard D. Howard officiating. Immediately following the service, Eva’s family will receive friends downstairs in the church hall. 

The Service of Committal and Burial will be private in Hartwick Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hartwick United Methodist Church, 3080 County Highway 11, Hartwick, NY 13348. 

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.