Connell, Dow & Deysenroth, Inc.Funeral Home: April 2025

Robert K. Lee

COOPERSTOWN – Robert K. Lee, 81, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025.

Born in Glens Falls to EK and Lucille Lee, Rob excelled in wrestling during high school and earned the honor of becoming a decorated Eagle Scout. He graduated from Hartwick College in 1965 where he continued his passion for wrestling, and went on to receive his master’s degree from Ohio University in 1967.

After completing his studies, Rob embarked on an adventurous journey, backpacking through the islands of Japan with a close friend before volunteering for the Peace Corps, where he was stationed in Guam for two years.

In the early 1970s, Rob settled in the Cooperstown area, where he originally worked as a stonemason, married, and raised four children. Throughout his professional life, he pursued a variety of endeavors, including stonemasonry, marketing, advertising, and real estate development. However, his true passion was real estate, where his natural ability to connect with people shined, and which he continued to practice into the final year of his life.

Rob was a voracious reader and loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed racquet sports, hunting, fishing, and any activity that brought him into nature.

He is survived by his four children, Tyler, Justin, Kristina, and Chase, who will forever cherish his adventurous spirit, deep love of learning, and connection to the outdoors.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rob’s memory may be made to any of the following environmental organizations:

World Wildlife Fund
The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

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.

Jonathan Talbot Ross

1963 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Jonathan T. Ross, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep, in his cabin, on his land in Hinman Hollow where he was his happiest. A longtime resident of Cooperstown and the surrounding area, Jonathan was a known favorite within the community. Nicknamed Jonny Bench for his reserved seat in Pioneer “Farkel” Park in Cooperstown, he will be truly missed by all dear friends and family.

Jonathan was born on May 7, 1963, in Passaic, NJ, to James and Barbara Ross. He was raised in Monmouth Beach, NJ, Rumson, NJ, and Cooperstown. During his early years he would become one of Madison Avenues top high fashion children models, along with his siblings, Alyssa and James Jr. Throughout the 1960s and 70s he modeled with many well known actors like Wilhelmina and Brooke Shields, as well as appearing on Flip Wilson’s The Fifth Dimension. He was also photographed many times by the famed photographer Otto Stupakoff. Along with his beloved siblings, they became very sought after and successful in the child modeling world of that time, seen often in magazines such as Penney’s, The New York Times magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar, and for labels like Lord and Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue. Jonathan was always said to have been the most successful model of all 6 of the Ross children.

Upon a long career in childhood modeling the family moved year round to Cooperstown when he was in high school, where they had previously summered. In 1980 Jonathan was chosen to play a soldier in the movie “The Private History of the Campaign that Failed” by Mark Twain, which was filmed in Otsego County. He spent his high school years working at the Peppermill as a prep cook, worked the rope tow at Mt. Otsego, and gardened for Mrs. Hadley in the summer months as well. He graduated CCS in 1982, and then did a post graduate year of education at the Christchurch School in Christchurch, VA along the Rappahannok River, where he sailed lasers and sneakbox. Deciding college wasn’t his thing, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1983. He was first stationed in New Bedford, MA on the USCG High Endurance Unimac from ‘83-‘85 and then in Oswego from ‘85-‘87. In Oswego, he handled boats that did summersaults! Upon leaving the USCG he moved back to Cooperstown and began employment at Bruce Hall Corp as a delivery man, where he worked for several years. He also Captained the Chief Uncas and Narra Mattah for a spell, until retiring to his bench in Farkel Park. Jonathan won the hearts of many with deep conversations and greetings over the years. One can honestly say it takes a village, and Cooperstown and its surrounding community loved and were loved by him.

He was predeceased by his parents, James and Barbara, as well as his dear sister Alyssa Eppich and brother James Ross, Jr.

He is survived by three brothers, Joshua and his wife Betsy Ross of Marshfield, MA, Sam Ross of Hinman Hollow, and Justin Ross of Fly Creek; nephews Angus and Bert Ross of Marshfield, MA, Colin Ross of Cherry Valley, and Gilly Ross of Cooperstown; nieces Sarah Eppich of Maine and Lucy Ross of Cooperstown; a brother-in-law Frederick Eppich of Saco, ME; Aunt Judy and Uncle Bill Weber of New Hampshire and Uncle Jonny Maczko of New Jersey; and cousins Lori, Kim and Cheryl, Robbie and Ryan.

A Memorial Service will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Christ Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev’d Nathan P. Ritter, Rector officiating. Immediately following the service at church, all are invited to re-gather for a party at the pond.

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

Martin H. “Marty” Phillips II

1970 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Martin H. “Marty” Phillips II, a beloved husband, father, uncle, brother and co-worker, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home on Christian Hill. He was 55.

Born April 11, 1970, in Glens Falls, Marty was the son of Martin H. and Glenda I. (Center) Phillips.

As a student in the Hudson Falls school system, Marty enjoyed participating in many sports, including football and wrestling. He was proud that he raised the most money for cancer by swimming laps in 1987. He enjoyed skiing at West Mountain and playing basketball with his friends. He reminisced about his excitement as a kid waiting outside of the Glens Falls Civic Center to meet a professional wrestler. He was proud of “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, a Glens Falls Native! After graduating from Hudson Falls in 1989, he soon met Sherry Lynn Bartow. Relocating to Cooperstown, he and Sherry married on July 24, 1993.

Settling into the Cooperstown area that he would call home, Marty worked in the laboratory at Bassett Hospital. He then began a 26-year tenure at the United States Post Office as a Rural Letter Carrier, a job in which he excelled. Away from his postal route, Marty enjoyed playing golf, video games, cooking, landscape work, hunting, gathering friends for bonfires, and telling jokes. His sense of humor, delightfully old-fashioned and often involving puns and wordplay, became legendary among his family and friends.

Marty is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Sherry of Christian Hill, and their two children, Brandon Phillips (and girlfriend, Crystal) of Ilion and Marisa Phillips of Christian Hill; two siblings, David Phillips of Glens Falls and Laurie Ringer of Queensbury; his mother and father-in-law, Barbara and Jan Bartow of Middlefield; two sisters-in-law, Sue Markusen (and husband, Bruce) of Hartwick Seminary and Jenna Wratten of Milford; a brother-in-law, Mark Althiser (and wife, Fran) of Fly Creek; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, a nephew and a grandnephew.

Marty was predeceased by his mother, Glenda I. (Center) Floyd; his father, Martin “Marty” Floyd; and a brother-in-law, Dean Allen Wratten.

Marty’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown.

A Funeral Service will be offered at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jessica Lambert, pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, officiating.

The Service of Committal and Burial will follow at Hartwick Seminary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made through memorial donations to the Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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

Don Allan Oberriter

1937 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Don Allan Oberriter passed gently from this life into the arms of his Lord on the morning of April 11, 2025. Don was born in 1937 in Utica to John M. Oberriter and Bernice Ellen (Denielt) Oberriter. He graduated from Utica Free Academy, Class of 1955, and attended the University of Vermont for 2 years, majoring in Hotel & Resort Management.

In January 1961, Don was inducted into the Army at Los Angeles, CA where he stepped forward to take the Oath of Service, serving honorably at Fort Ord, Monterey, CA, at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, and at Loring Air Base, Limestone, ME, with the 10th Ordinance detachment of Fort Devins, MA. There he was a Nike Ajax & Hercules missile and launcher technician and repairman servicing missile sites surrounding Loring Air Base. He was proud of having been promoted to Specialist 5th Class in his 19th month of service. He was honorably discharged in January 1963.

In his youth and young adult years, Don was an avid skier. His parents were accomplished skiers and Don, his brother and sister were all skiing by the age of 4. As members of the Snow Ridge Ski Club in Turin, they were soon racers. Don’s career spanned 30 years and over 200 sanctioned races. In 1954, he won the Catskill Downhill at Belleayre ski area while still a junior racer. In 1965, as a member of the Snow Ridge Club Racing Team, he raced in Switzerland and Austria of which he was especially proud. He continued enjoying skiing until he was 82.

As a sports car enthusiast, he attended with his father the 1950 and 1951 races in Watkins Glen where he fell in love with Porsches. He later owned two — a 1961 356 Coupe and a 1965 356 C Cabriolet, both of which he raced in amateur events and showed on Concourse (the beauty contest of cars…the cars were vey shiny!).

In his later life, Don was an avid golfer, sharing his passion for the sport with many friends while playing at Leatherstocking Golf Course and Otsego Golf Club.

On October 26, 1968, he and Sharon Ann Murphy were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Utica. He always credited Sharon, an English teacher at New Hartford Central School, with increasing his word power and smoothing his rough corners. They enjoyed 57 years together as partners in all they did.

Following the sale of the Oberriter family restaurant in New Hartford, in 1975, Don and Sharon opened Obies Brot Und Bier, a beer and sandwich bar in Cooperstown. It was a quick success and created enduring memories for many in Cooperstown and beyond. In 1981, Don’s restless brain focused on launching the Cooperstown Bat Company with Sharon. Through the years it became a national manufacturer of player and artistic bats for the burgeoning sports memorabilia market. After 28 years they sold it in 2009 and it continues to thrive today after 44 years.

Throughout his life, Don believed in community involvement which led to numerous business, social, veteran’s and sports organizations: Eastern Amateur Ski Association, US Amateur Ski Association (1953-1975), Sports Car Club of America, Porsche Club of America, the Over 70 Ski Club, the Mohican Club of Cooperstown, Lions Club of Cooperstown, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, serving as a director 1978 - 1982, and Otsego County Chamber of Commerce.

Don approached life with great enthusiasm. He especially enjoyed the many people he met and his appreciation of their talents led to many life-long friendships. He particularly valued the many young people he had the privilege to employ and the opportunity to mentor as they grew in experience. He considered himself blessed by knowing them. He was happy anytime he could bring a smile and a laugh or tell someone how special they were. Life in Cooperstown gave him many close friends with whom he celebrated the joys of raising a family and being part of a close-knit community.

Don was predeceased by his parents, his infant son Aric Allan, his brother John Roger, his sister-in-law Natalie Oberriter, and his brothers-in-law Dan Guida and Terry Murphy.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, son Andrew (Abby), daughter Megan (Timothy) Dinneen, grandchildren Lucy and MacArthur Oberriter and Maxwell and Indiana Dinneen, his sister Donna Cheryl Guida, sister-in-law Mary Murphy, nephews Matthew Murphy (Kristen), Jim Oberriter (Angel), Carl (Antoinette) Oberriter, nieces Kiersten Garrison (Randy Suzuki) and Monica Guida-Houghton (Richard) and many great nieces and nephews.

Don lived by a philosophy of helping others and paying it forward to friends and strangers. Please consider a donation to Cooperstown Food Pantry or to your favorite charity in his memory.

Calling hours are from 5 -7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Connell, Dow and Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown, with the Very Rev. Michael G. Cambi, Pastor officiating. The service will be followed by a gathering of friends in The Parish Center directly behind the Church.

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

Will Cohea

1955 - 2025

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – William “Will” Harvey Cohea III, of Richfield Springs, passed from this life into eternal life Friday morning, April 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was 69.

Born on May 30, 1955, to Rev. William “Bill” H. Cohea, Jr. and Mary Wimberly Cohea in Pittsburgh, PA, Will followed his father and the rest of the growing family as it moved to New Jersey and then Chicago’s northern suburbs. He attended elementary and middle school in Evanston. Will was an active, athletic kid, and he loved playing with trains and slot cars, backyard sports with neighborhood kids, fishing and listening to rock ‘n’ roll on WLS-AM on his portable transistor radio.

When the family moved to Winter Haven, FL, in 1971, Will took to the outdoors, working extra jobs to earn enough to buy a boat for fishing expeditions on nearby lakes, accompanied usually by his dog Shep. (The boat was named The Dee Dee Boo, after the dog’s nickname.) He began high school at Winter Haven High where he made the JV football team and was quite the tanned and buff young man at the many pool parties held out back of the house.

The family moved back north in 1973, taking residence in a row house near Fullerton Seminary in uptown Chicago. He graduated the next year from Lakeview Academy in Chicago. Out of high school, Will took photography classes and worked in the restaurant business before relocating to Pennsylvania in 1990, taking residence at Columcille with his father Bill. There he studied massage therapy and assisted with many projects at the flourishing megalithic park, creating paths into the woods, carrying and raising stones for the construction of the St. Oran Bell Tower, keeping the grounds and taking photos at events.

He met his future wife, Sarah Totin when she rented one of the apartments at Columcille and the two married in 1996.

Subsequently they lived in nearby Bangor in a house which Will completely renovated, including an office and treatment room for his massage business, a stone wall across the front and a lavish recreation area with Koi pond in back. There, Will also developed a photography business and did many shoots for local events, businesses and individuals.

When Bill Cohea passed in 2018, Will was on hand for his memorial in the St. Columba Chapel, which Will helped build in 1979 and where he and Sarah had exchanged wedding vows in 1996.

As part of their retirement plan, Will and Sarah moved to upstate New York in 2020, purchasing a Victorian house in Richfield Springs. There Will continued to hone his skills as a craftsman working on many projects renovating their 130-year old house. Will often took the dogs for a walk in a nearby hayfield, and many of his later photographs meditated on the play of light and shadow in that serene expanse.

Will’s cancer journey began in 2022 with a three-year battle using both traditional and alternative therapies. To the end, Will maintained a productive and happy life with Sarah.

A recent DNA test by a relative led to Will making a late-in-life connection with his son Paul Helsdon of Chicago, and the two spent a happy weekend together telling life stories and searching for common traits between them.

Will is survived by wife Sarah Totin Cohea, their dog Memphis, his son Paul Helsdon and brother J. David Cohea and sister Molly (Cohea) Tims, both of Florida. Will is predeceased by father Bill, mother Mary and brother Timm.

A service To the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving for the life of William H. Cohea III, will be offered at 3 p.m. Saturday, May, 17, 2025, at The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 67 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Jessica D. Lambert, Pastor officiating. Immediately following the service there will be a time for refreshment and fellowship in The Chapel.

On June 8, 2025, Will’s cremated remains will be interred in The St. Columba Chapel located in The Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA.

Memorial donations may be directed to The Deacon’s Fund at The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or Columcille Megalith Park, 2155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor, PA 18013.

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

Lynn A. Green

1946 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Lynn Adele Green, age 78, peacefully entered eternal life surrounded by her family late Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2025, at Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

A native of Staten Island, Lynn was born on June 28, 1946, in Westerleigh, a daughter of Kenneth C. and Violet May Decker. At the age of 12, Lynn and her family moved to West New Brighton. Upon graduation from Port Richmond High School, Lynn attended SUNY Oneonta.

On June 14, 1975, Lynn married Charles G. Green in a ceremony at the Fly Creek United Methodist Church. For many years Lynn and Charlie lived on Christian Hill where they raised their family. In 2018, she and Charlie moved to Cooper Lane Apartments in Cooperstown.

For 25 years, Lynn served as a teacher’s aide at Cooperstown Central School. She spent the first 20 years at the Elementary School and the last 5 years she served at the Middle/High School, retiring in 2013. She thrived at work, always going the extra mile to help students that may be having a rough time. Lynn always brightened up the room and the people around her.

Lynn had a huge heart. She was always there to lend a helping hand, even if you didn’t think you needed it. She truly enjoyed helping others with life’s struggles. She expressed her love with a hug, pep talk or through gifts of quilts and baked goods. There isn’t a problem that couldn’t be fixed with a few dozen of her famous chocolate chip cookies.

Lynn had a passion for cooking and was a particularly excellent baker. She loved hosting functions making sure to have plenty of leftover food for everyone to bring home. Handing out several pounds of her homemade fudge over the holidays to friends, co-workers and anyone that was near was a tradition. Bringing family and friends together, over food, brought her true joy.

Lynn loved spending time with her grandchildren. Working on crafts or sharing some of her culinary skills were some of her favorite activities. She could always be heard cheering from the sidelines for the people she loved.

Lynn loved life and was always on the go, constantly volunteering in the community at events for various charities and for years serving on several boards at the Town of Hartwick. She was a very faithful, devoted, and well-loved member of the Fly Creek United Methodist Church where she frequently hosted the “coffee hour” reception after services.

Lynn was also surrounded by great friends whom she loved. As a testament to her loyalty and kindness, she maintained friendships from all phases of her life, through growing up on Staten Island, attending college at SUNY Oneonta, working various jobs, and with her neighbors and colleagues at CCS.

Lynn will truly be missed. She positively touched endless people around her. The community will be a little less vibrant without her.

Lynn is survived by her and Charlie’s three sons, Brian Green of Tucson, AZ, Kevin Green and wife, April, along with their children Riley, Emma, Gabby and Griffin of Fly Creek, and Alex Green of San Diego, CA; sister, Carol Luokkala of Frasier, MI; brother-in-law, Henry A. Green and wife, Deborah of Cooperstown; nieces, Megan, Natalie, Leslie, Amy, Angele and nephew Jeffery, and their families; as well as her fourth son-at-large, Roger Sprague.

In addition to her parents, Lynn was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Charlie, who passed on January 19, 2019, whom she greatly missed.

A service in celebration of the life of Lynn Green will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, (on what would have been her and Charlie’s 50th wedding anniversary) at the Fly Creek United Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Wilson Jones, pastor, will officiate the service.

A reception will immediately follow the service, start time and reception location TBA.

The service of committal and burial will be private in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery, where Lynn will be laid to rest with Charlie.

As an alternative to flowers, the Green family respectfully requests that donations be made in memory of Lynn to the Fly Creek United Methodist Church, PO Box 128, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

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

Audree J. Lane

1932 - 2025

TODDSVILLE – Audree J. Lane, 92, a beloved long-time resident of Toddsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta. She is now joyfully reunited in heaven with her cherished husband, Glen.

Born on July 25, 1932, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Audree was the daughter of Victor William Smith, Sr. and Eugenia Marie Dickson. She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, Armin Kenneth Nickel. On June 24, 1956, she married the love of her life, Glen A. Lane, in Schenectady.

Audree was a woman of great kindness, strength, and devotion—traits that left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and “GiGi” to her great-grandchildren. Known for her talent in wallpapering and her can-do spirit, there was truly nothing in the home she couldn’t accomplish. Audree found joy in crossword puzzles, bird watching, and, in her later years, adult coloring books. You could always count on Bob Ross being on TV, or the local news. She was also a passionate animal lover, especially fond of her dear cats.

She is survived by her children, Nancy J. Lane and Lynn E. Ives of Hartwick, and Glenn A. Lane and Timothy S. Lane of Toddsville; her grandchildren, Meagan Feola and her significant other, Rhakim Atkins, and their sons, RJ and Ely, Nicole White and her husband, Eric, and their daughters, Maci and Selena, Glenn A. Lane Jr. and his significant other, Shaunna, Natalie Lane and her fiancé, Justin Diaz, and their soon-to-arrive baby boy, Diaz, and Savannah Kroger and her husband, James as well as daughter Sofia. Audree is also survived by her brother, Armin K. “Skip” Nickel Jr. of Alplaus, and her sister, Gail Osterhoudt of Marlboro, MA.

She was predeceased by her husband, Glen (1999); her father, Victor; her mother, Eugenia; her stepfather, Armin; and her stepbrother, Victor W. Smith, and her son-in-law Robert F. Ives.

Audree’s life was a quiet, beautiful testament to love, family, and resilience. Her presence brought light and warmth to her family and community, and her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who loved her.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Connell, Dow, & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. on Friday, April 11, at the funeral home, with Rev. Dr. Wilson Jones, pastor of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, officiating.

Committal and burial will follow in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery, where Audree will be laid to rest beside her beloved Glen, in eternal peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to an animal rescue organization of your choice, in honor of Audree’s lifelong love for animals.

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

Edith M. Croft

1927 - 2025

HARTWICK – Edith M. Croft, 97, passed away peacefully at home in Hartwick surrounded by her family Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025.

Born November 6, 1927, in Utica, to Dorothy Mae Roberts, she grew up and attended school in the Utica area. At 16 she set out on her own and got a job at a sewing mill where she mastered the art of sewing anything and everything.

Edith married Merle G. Croft on May 18, 1946, and they began their family in 1948. In 1955, Edith and Merle moved to Hartwick and built their home on a little piece of land and raised their four children: Bob, Barb (husband, Jim), Rick and Dwayne (wife, Loli). Six grandchildren, Michael, Rebecca, David, Jeremy, Lucy and Sarah as well as four great grandchildren, Hunter, Avery, Jaden and Audrey, would join the family and know their grandmother’s house well.

As a homemaker, and mother, Edith was known for her clean house, amazing cooking and baking and common sense. Her flower beds brought her great joy, and during the warm months she could be found up to her elbows in them with a big smile on her face. She loved the look and smell of a freshly mowed lawn and, after Merle passed, mowed it herself until she was 85 years old. During cold months, she spent time knitting, reading and doing puzzles.

Edith was lucky enough to do a little travelling and especially enjoyed her trip to Rome to see The Vatican. She was always proud of her children’s accomplishments. A private woman, she never bragged or boasted about them and let each find and follow their own paths.

The oldest of 13 children, Edith is survived by her youngest sibling, Lon Thrasher and wife, MaryAnn of Utica, as well as a special niece, Sue Bulinski of Whitesboro. Edith’s husband of nearly 57 years, Merle, died on May 6, 2003.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church, Cooperstown, with the Very Rev. Michael G. Cambi, pastor, presiding. Immediately following the Mass, all are invited to gather in the Parish Hall for a time of refreshment, remembrance and fellowship.

Later this spring, the Service of Committal and Burial will be held in Hartwick Cemetery next to her husband, Merle.

The family would like to thank the Helios group for their unwavering support and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, take your family out to dinner and enjoy life.

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