Ida Carolyn Schatzle
Nov 2, 2001
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Ida Carolyn Schatzle, age 91, of Devils Neck Rd., passed away on Friday, November 2, 2001, in Inverness, FL. Surviving are her husband, George J. Schatzle, of Floral City, and a son, George "Nick" Schatzle, of Spruce Head, ME. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. in VanHornesville Cemetery. The Rev....
Grant Palmer Sr.
Nov 1, 2001
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Grant Palmer Sr. age 92 of County Highway # 24, Monticello, town of Richfield passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 1, 2001 in his home. He was born on March 30, 1909 in Richfield, son of the late Frank and Blanche Edick Palmer. A lifelong Richfield resident he was educated in both Monticello and Richfield Schools. On...
Alfred Wekelo
Oct 31, 2001
HERKIMER-Alfred Wekelo, age 79, of Pleasant Avenue, passed away on Wednesday afternoon October 31, 2001 in Little Falls Hospital after a long illness. He was born on August 22, 1922 in Passaic, NJ, son of the late Joseph and Mary Marinaro Wekelo. Alfred was raised and educated in Passaic. In World War II he answered the call of his country...
Lyle Griffin
Oct 25, 2001
HERKIMER - Lyle Griffin, age 78 of Church Street, formerly of Little Falls and the town of Stark, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 25, 2001 in Valley Health Services after a long illness. He was born on June 14, 1923 in the town of German Flats a son of the late Irving and Alma Griffin. In 1951 he met...
Sylvia Nita Holdridge
Oct 23, 2001
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Sylvia Nita Holdridge, 86, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001. She was born April 18, 1915, in Exeter Center, daughter of the late Warren Lee and Itina Curtiss Babcock. For 35 years she was employed as a teacher's aide at Jawonio. Sylvia had a great love of children, family and nature. She is survived by her son,...
Gordon J Oldfield
Oct 20, 2001
LITTLE FALLS - Gordon "Jack" Oldfield, 74, formerly of Herkimer, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2001, in Van Allen Nursing Home. He was born June 13, 1927, in Herkimer, a son of the late George P. and Edith O. Gilbert Oldfield. Raised and educated in Herkimer, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. In 1948, he married...
John Tinkler
Oct 20, 2001
HERKIMER - John Tinkler, age 92, of 315 North Prospect Street, passed away on Saturday morning, October 20, 2001 in Valley Health Services Inc., Herkimer. He was born on February 3, 1909 in Herkimer, son of the late Albert and Rachel Orendorf Tinkler. A lifelong area resident, John was raised and educated in Paines Hollow. He moved to Herkimer in...
Harold M Armstrong
Oct 20, 2001
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Harold M.Armstrong, age 75, of Lakeview Avenue, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 20, 2001in his home. He was born on February 21, 1926, in the town of Warren, son of thelate Harrie L. and Belva A. Waffle Armstrong. A lifelong Richfield Springs resident, hewas educated in Richfield Springs School. An honorably discharged US Navy veteran, heserved...
James A Covey Sr.
Oct 18, 2001
ILION - James A. Covey Sr., 73, of Elizabethtown Road, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 18, 2001, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Utica. He was born May 17, 1928, in South Ilion, son of the late Clifford and Pearl Haver Covey. He was raised and educated in Herkimer schools. On Feb. 18, 1950, he married Leona P. Madison in Herkimer....
Elsie Deboer
Oct 7, 2001
WEST WINFIELD - Elsie DeBoer age 68 of Brace Road passed away on Sunday morning October 7, 2001 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. She was born on July 1, 1933 in Caldwell, New Jersey, daughter of the late Richard and Tietje Stienstra Falkena. Elsie was raised and educated in New Jersey. On May 4, 1951 she married Clarence DeBoer in Goshen....
Benjamin Bibik
Oct 6, 2001
SCHUYLER LAKE - Benjamin W. Bibik age 83 of Church Street passed away peacefully on Saturday October 6, 2001 in the Meadows, Cooperstown. He was born on August 28, 1918 in Hartwick, son of the late William and Rose Janice Bibik. Ben was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. On April 26, 1969 he married Alberta Kinney in Richfield Springs,...
Gertude Forster
Oct 6, 2001
Cedarville-Punta Gorda, FL Gertrude Shaw Forster, 87, died on Saturday October 6, 2001, in Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown. She was born on August 21, 1914, in Passaic, NJ, the daughter of the late Lemuel and Matilda Ringelman Winchell. Raised and educated in New Jersey, she graduated from Montclair State University with a BA degree in Math Education. For over 35 years...
Walter H Babcock
Oct 5, 2001
HERKIMER - Walter Hiram Babcock, age 87, of Marion Street, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Oct. 5, 2001 in Little Falls Hospital. He as born on Feb. 26, 1914 in Waterville, son of the late Oliver Wirt and Matilda Brazie Babcock. Walter moved with his parents from Waterville to Ilion. Except short periods, he lived in Herkimer since that...
Bernard Miller
Oct 3, 2001
COLD BROOK - Bernard L. Miller, 82, of Skinner Road, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2001, in his home after a long illness with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Fairfield, son of the late Leon and Bertha Olds Miller. A lifelong area resident, he was raised and educated in Fairfield. During...
John Aaron Burks Sr.
Oct 1, 2001
Van Hornesville -John Aaron Burks Sr. age 52 formerly of 2406 State Highway # 80, was called home to the Lord from the Cleveland Clinic, on Monday, October 1, 2001 with his devoted wife, Karen and daughter Jana at his side after a courageous battle with end stage heart and kidney disease. He was born on April 2, 1949 in...
Thelma I Krenichyn
Sep 30, 2001
HERKIMER -Thelma I. Krenichyn, age 83, of Walnut Avenue, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2001 in Little Falls Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1918, in Gloversville, daughter of the late Lee and Irene Eglin Corman. A lifelong area resident, she was raised in Mohawk and graduated from Mohawk High School. Mrs. Krenichyn was first married to...
William R Carter
Sep 20, 2001
William R. Carter, birth November 4, 1927, in Oswego, NY. Bill Carter, 73, of East Springfield, died at his home of natural causes on September 20, 2001. Predeceased by his parents, Helen Rathbun and Charles Carter; sisters, Anita Carter, Elizabeth Archer, Mildred Duffy, and Florence Garling; and his brothers, Wendell Carter and John Carter. Two brothers, Benjamin Carter, of Deland,...
Elizabeth J Mcgrath
Sep 15, 2001
RICHFIELD SPRINGS-Elizabeth J. McGrath "Lib" age 81 of County Route # 22 and widow of John Seaton McGrath passed away on September 15, 2001. Surviving her are three sisters and their husbands; Mary and Edward Marzeski, Barbara and William Steckler all of Richfield Springs, Ann and Ronald Gerrard of San Diego, CA, several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...
Bernice B Frazier
Sep 13, 2001
HERKIMER - Bernice B. Frazier, 86, of 315 North Prospect Street and formerly of McCoons Road, Richfield Springs, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2001 in Faxton-St. Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford. She was born on November 18, 1914 in Herkimer, a daughter of the late Peter and Victoria Krolewicz Bukatko. A lifelong area resident on May 18, 1932 she...
Howard D Bingham
Sep 12, 2001
Richfield Springs - Howard D. Bingham, 70, of Richfield Springs, NY, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, on September 12, 2001, following several health related setbacks in recent months. Despite the valiant efforts of the Richfield Springs Emergency Squad and the efficiency of staff members of the Bassett Emergency Department...
