Connell, Dow & Deysenroth, Inc.Funeral Home: February 2020

Harry M. Lindroth, Sr.

1943 - 2020

FLY CREEK – Harry M. Lindroth, Sr., 76, of Fly Creek, passed away Tuesday night, February 11, 2020.

He was born August 5, 1943, at Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, a son of Milton and Beatrice (Thomas) Lindroth. He was raised by his step dad, Robert Lindroth.

In the early 1960s, Harry met the love of his life, Phyllis A. Kinner, who was from Marathon and who had moved to Cooperstown in 1961 to work as a hair dresser. They married at home on Beaver Street in Cooperstown on May 18, 1963.

For 19 years, Harry worked for Schneider’s Bakery in Cooperstown as the head baker for Mr. Hubbell, and also cooked at many local establishments over the years. For over 20 years, Harry worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of Otsego Highway Department, retiring in 2005.

Throughout his life, Harry always enjoyed tinkering on different projects. Most especially he loved working on and restoring vintage cars, as well as going to car shows with his granddaughters, brother and friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife and family at their beloved home on Keating Road, as well as being an avid snowmobiler and hunter. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Harry is survived by his daughter, Tammi (Rick) Kelly of Fly Creek; his son, Harry (Kim) Lindroth, Jr. of Bristol, CT; his four grandchildren, Caitlin Kelly-Corns and husband, Don, Morgan Kelly, and Mackenzie and Spencer Lindroth; his Godson, Michael Bosley and his son, Kadyn; a brother, Eric D. “Rick” Lindroth; and many nieces and nephews as well as special friends Marilyn Folts, Harry Winnie, Angie Harrington and Pete Collins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Phyllis A. Lindroth, who passed on May 1, 2016. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Robert, David, Phillip and Carl.

Friends may pay their respects, from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. At 5 p.m. there will be a funeral service at the funeral home with Fred Johnson officiating.

Interment will be later this Spring in the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery in Fly Creek.

Donations in Harry’s name may be made to the Fly Creek Emergency Squad, 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.

Eugene “Gene” L. Lincourt

1939 - 2020

COOPERSTOWN – Eugene “Gene” L. Lincourt, who served for over 40 years as superintendent of Lakewood Cemetery in Cooperstown and who was equally well-known and respected for his skill as a stone mason, passed away late Sunday morning, February 9, 2020, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown following a brief illness. He was 80.

Born at home in Toddsville on May 22, 1939, Gene was one of four children of Leo G. and Hazel Mae (Buchanan) Lincourt. For many years, his father served as superintendent of Lakewood Cemetery in Cooperstown, and at the age of 15, Gene followed in his father’s footsteps and became an employee of the cemetery. Several years later Gene joined the National Guard of New York and served with them and the United States Army until he received his Honorable Discharge in 1963.

He returned home and that same year married Lucille A. Simonds from the Town of Exeter in a ceremony on February 16th in Toddsville. When his father retired from Lakewood Cemetery, Gene became the new superintendent and moved with his family into the brick caretakers’ cottage at the entrance to the cemetery. For over 40 years, Gene faithfully cared for the cemetery and oversaw the interment of many, many local people. In 1970 he opened a Gold Bond Memorials dealership, and for the next 35 years sold and serviced monuments in the greater Otsego County area. He always prided himself on the fact that families would return to him whenever the need arose for new sales or service. Gene was a talented stonemason, and spent many nights and weekends restoring stonework throughout Lakewood as well as re-pointing retaining walls in some of the larger family plots. He also created stonewalls on several private properties throughout the Cooperstown area, and became well-respected for his excellent stonework. In his retirement, Gene settled into a home – quite fittingly – on Cemetery Road in Fly Creek, in full view of Fly Creek Valley Cemetery.

Gene is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donald R. Lincourt and wife, Suzanne, of Schenevus; a beloved grandson, Jacob Lincourt, whose life and accomplishments were greatly revered by his grandfather; and several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Lucille A. Lincourt, who died October 2, 1997, and his eldest son, Leo W. Lincourt, who died August 6, 2017. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Luella Taylor who died in 2000 and Mary Jane Mele who died in 2008, and a brother, Robert L. Lincourt who died in 2011.

Private graveside services and interment will be at the convenience of the family in Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown.

In appreciation for their kind and professional services rendered the past few years, donations in memory of Gene may be directed to the Fly Creek Emergency Squad, PO Box 218, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

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

Audrie L. Knapp

1922 - 2020

COOPERSTOWN – Audrie L. Knapp, a retired graphic artist and longtime resident of Manhattan, passed away Thursday morning, January 30, 2020, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. She was 97.

Born May 1, 1922, in Yonkers, she was a daughter of Clarence and Veronica (Nyahay) Knapp.

She attended the Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. She pursued a career as a graphic artist, and enjoyed painting and photography throughout her life. She was an avid lover of animals as well.

In 2012 she moved to Cooperstown to live with her niece Susan LaBudde and Jack LaBudde, later residing at Woodside Hall and lastly Cooperstown Center.

Audrie is survived by her sister, Dale Quatrocci and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.