F. Russell Rankins
MOHAWK — F. Russell Rankins, 98, formerly of 4 Green St., Mohawk, died on Thursday, May 4, 2000, at Folts Home, Herkimer, where he was a recent resident.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1901, in the town of Little Falls, the son of James Freeman and Esther Ingraham Rankins, and attended Little Falls schools. On June 12, 1926, he was married to Blanche Woodford in Mohawk. She died on July 20, 1992. In his early years, Russell worked at Remington Arms Co. and Cherry Burrell Co. He later owned and operated a dairy farm in Paines Hollow. Most recently Mr. Rankins worked as a machinist at the Bendix Corp. in Utica, retiring in 1966. He was a member of the Mohawk United Methodist Church for over 75 years and a former member of Paines Hollow Grange. Russell enjoyed working in his work shop. He and his wife also enjoyed their trips to Maine for many years.
Survivors include seven sons and six daughters-in-law, Willis "Bill" and June Rankins, Richard and Dorothy Rankins, Edwin and Wilma Rankins, David and Mary Rankins, and Ernest Rankins, all of Mohawk, Ivan and Nioga Rankins of Richfield Springs, and Walter and Penny Rankins of Malabar, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Isabelle Rankins; and his four brothers, Kenneth, Gene, James and Robert Rankins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2000, at the Murphy Funeral Service, 48 E. Main St., Mohawk, with the Rev. Debra Wollaber, pastor of the Mohawk United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be held in Dolgeville Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday, 3-6 p.m., at the Murphy Funeral Service, 48 E. Main St., Mohawk.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Donation envelopes are available at the Murphy Funeral Service, 48 E. Main St., Mohawk.
Elizabeth O'Neill Lockwood
NEWARK, Del. — Elizabeth O'Neill Lockwood, formerly of Little Falls, passed away in her sleep on April 25, 2000, in Newark, Del. Mrs. Lockwood was a long term resident of the city born here on Oct. 6, 1903. She grew up in Little Falls and was a member of St. Mary's Parish. She attended St. Mary's grammar school and Benton Hall high school in the city, and secretarial school in Albany. Elizabeth married John L. Lockwood, also of Little Falls in 1937. After her marriage to John, she lived in Boston, Hartford and Washington, D.C. Upon John's death in 1967, Elizabeth returned to Little Falls and lived with her sister Anna M. O'Neill at 777 E. Main St. until 1987 when she moved near her son Charles in Delaware. Elizabeth will be buried on May 8 at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. with her husband John. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Family Parish (St. Mary's Church) on June 2 at 12:10 in commemoration of her life.
Orlando J. Fusco
HERKIMER — Mr. Orlando J. Fusco, 82, of 324 William St., Herkimer, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Faxton Hospital, Utica.
He was born on March 26, 1918, in Herkimer, the son of the late Salvatore and Angela (Cirelli) Fusco. Orlando was raised in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Mr. Fusco enlisted with the U.S. Navy on Sept. 1, 1942. He served our country during World War II, and fought throughout the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of operation. Orlando often thought back upon having served in both theaters, and was very proud of this accomplishment. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 4, 1945. Upon relief from active duty Orlando held the rank of Sonarman 2nd Class.
He was united in marriage to Mary Macrina on Sept. 21, 1946, at St. Anthony's Church. The couple had resided in Herkimer for many years. Orlando had worked for many years with General Electric in Utica and at one time had worked with Remington Rand. Orlando was a member of the church of Sts. Anthony and Joseph in Herkimer. He was very proud to be an active life member of the Michael S. Pliseck VFW Post in Herkimer.
Orlando was known for having a "green thumb" and was very proud of his gardening work where he spent much of his time. His hard work in the garden was shown by recently receiving two citations from the Herkimer Garden Club. Orlando was also very proud of his service record and his dedication to our country with the U.S. Navy. He recently marched proudly in the Memorial Day Parade in Herkimer.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; two brothers, Gregory Fusco and his wife, Olga, of Herkimer and Anthony Fusco and his wife, Josephine, of Herkimer; four sisters, Adeline Lilli of Frankfort, Emma Lanza and her husband, Nick, of Herkimer, Claudine Grande of Herkimer and Olina Quinn and her husband, John, of Herkimer; many nieces, nephews, cousins and several in-laws.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Leonard and Arthur Fusco; and two sisters, Brady Trimboli and Marian Workman.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 9, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. from the Holleran-Enea Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, with the Reverend Robert Shinos, pastor of the Church of Sts. Anthony and Joseph, South Main Street, Herkimer, officiating. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer, with honor guard being offered by representatives of the U.S. Navy.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Holleran-Enea Funeral Home on Thursday, June 8, from 4-8 p.m. The members of the Michael S. Pliseck Herkimer VFW Post are asked to gather at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Frances S. Klimacek
LITTLE FALLS — Frances S. Klimacek, 82, formerly of 37 Moreland St., Little Falls, and since December 23, 1999, a resident of the Folts Home, Herkimer, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at that facility.
She was born on Nov. 12, 1917, in East Springfield, the daughter of the late Peter F. and Edith (Stansel) Lyman. She was a graduate of East Springfield High School Class of 1936.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Klimacek on June 20, 1948, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Little Falls. Mr. Klimacek predeceased her on May 7, 1966.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Klimacek was employed at onetime as a book keeper for the former Herkimer Hardware Store for 10 years. She later was a recruiting manager for Stanley Home Products, after leaving that position she was employed at the Hanover China Co., Newark, N.Y., as a sales training manager. She was last employed as a payroll clerk of the former Focus Dress Co., Mohawk, retiring in 1982.
She is survived by seven nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and nephews; and 17 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Nevada M. Wilson, who died on Sept. 15, 1987, and Norma Trafton, who died March 1, 2000.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls. Interment will take place in Church Street Cemetery, Little Falls. There are no calling hours.
Jessica M. Ouellette
OPPENHEIM — Jessica M. Ouellette, 18, of 395 Belden Corners Road, Dolgeville, passed away Friday, June 2, 2000, following a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, where she had been a patient since May 26.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1982, in Fall River, Mass., the daughter of Kenneth and Stella (Souza) Ouellette of Oppenheim.
Jessica was a member of the Class of 2000 at Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School and had been accepted as a member of the Class of 2002 at Fulton Montgomery Community College.
She was of the catholic faith.
Jessica was a member of the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School Marching Hawks Band Color Guard for five years and participated as a basketball cheerleader. While still residing in Fall River, she was a Pop Warner cheerleader. She was also a member of the Mohawk Valley Organ Transplant Support Group.
On April 7, 1999, she received a double lung living donor transplant given by her mother and her uncle, Mark Souza.
Jessica was an enthusiastic dancer and computer user with many on-line friends, along with having many friends she gained at Massachusetts General with the hospital staff and patients.
She is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Stella; her maternal grandparents, George B. and Pauline Souza, Oppenheim; her great-grandmother, Alice Ponte, Fall River, Mass; her brother, Timothy J. Ouellette, Dolgeville; her sister, Jennifer M. Ouellette and her companion, Jeffrey Frasier, St. Johnsville; three uncles, Frank Souza and his wife, Rose of Frankfort, George A. Souza and his wife, Karen, Oppenheim, and Mark Souza and his wife, Terry, Lassellsville; and aunt, Janet Santos, Tiverton, R.I.; her beloved nephew, Aron E. Frasier, St. Johnsville; her God parents, Toby and Louise Cardoza, Westport, Mass., several great-aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear and close friends. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Rene and Claire Ouellette.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Parish Church, corner Main and John streets, Little Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Vail. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dolgeville.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls on Wednesday, June 7 from 5-8 p.m. and to attend the funeral services Thursday morning.
It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Jessica be considered to the Jessica M. Ouellette Scholarship Fund, 395 Belden Corners Road, Dolgeville, 13329. Envelopes are also available at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. for this purpose.
Margaret Brownell
LITTLE FALLS — Margaret Brownell, 85, formerly of Kuyrkendall Courts and Rockton Plaza, Little Falls, passed away Friday, June 2, 2000 at the Masonic Home, Utica.
She was born on March 1, 1915 in Kilmarnick, Scotland, daughter of the late Robert and Jean (Alexander) Noble. She came to this country in 1929, first to Ballston Spa and in 1930 to Little Falls. She was educated in Scotland, Ballston Spa, and Little Falls schools.
She was united in marriage to Franklin C. Brownell on Sept. 30, 1939 at the United Methodist Church, Little Falls, with Reverend Barrett officiating. Mr. Brownell predeceased her on May 6, 1998.
Mrs. Brownell was a member of the St. Johnsville United Methodist Church and was a very active member of the former Little Falls United Methodist Church. She was also an over-50-year member of the former Rock City Chapter No. 272, Little Falls O.E.S. where she served as matron for many years. She was also the O.E.S. district representative for the state of Oklahoma.
She was employed as an inspector for the former H.P. Snyder Mfg. Co., Little Falls, retiring at the plant's closing with over 20 years of service.
She is survived by four daughters, Sandra Kaarstad and her husband Richard of Poway, Calif., Nanette Heintz and her husband Vincent of Briarcliffe Manor, Ruth Harris and her husband Kenneth of Rye, Colo., and Martha Gibbs and her husband Richard of Oneonta; a sister, Nan Rostiser and her husband Bud of Wildwood, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, James Noble.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 a.m. from the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls with the Reverend Michael P. Yezierski, pastor of the St. Johnsville United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will take place in Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, June 6 from 3-6 p.m. and to attend the funeral services Wednesday morning.
It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mrs. Brownell be considered to the Masonic Home, Utica. Envelopes are available at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. for this purpose.
Members of the Auskerada, McCoy and Rock City Chapter No. 204 O.E.S., Dolgeville will call in a body at the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. to conduct their ritualistic services.
Kathleen Lull
ST. JOHNSVILLE — Kathleen Harrod Lull, 93, of 24 Kingsbury Ave., St. Johnsville, passed away in her sleep on Sunday morning, June 4, 2000.
She was born in Indian Castle on Jan. 3, 1907, the daughter of the late Charles and Harriet (Doney) Harrod. She was educated in the Little Falls Church Street School and the Indian Castle School. As a child she attended the Indian Castle Church. She later was a member of the Little Falls Methodist Church until 1935, when she joined the St. Johnsville Methodist Church where she has been a member until her death. She was very active and held many offices in her church.
She was an active member of the following organizations: Rebekah Lodge 118; Past Noble Grands; Rebekah Montgomery County Associations; the Order of the Eastern Star 202; and the Kings Daughters.
Kathleen married Harold Green in 1927. He died in 1962. In 1965, she married C. Curtis Lull and assisted him in the funeral business until his death in 1987.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Al DiLorenzo of Schenectady and St. Johnsville; three stepchildren, Barbara McClelland of St. Johnsville, Jack Lull of Boston, Mass., Dorothy Lull of St. Johnsville; two sisters, Amelia Mosher of Rochester, and Grace Howe of Little Falls; a granddaughter, Alison DiLorenzo of New York City; a grandson, Jay DiLorenzo and his wife, Jessica, of Schenectady. In addition there are six step-grandchildren, six step great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathleen was predeceased by a stepson, George Lull; three sisters, Irene Levee, Florence Grant, and Jessie Heafey, and two brothers, George and Charles Harrod.
Funeral services will be conducted at the St. Johnsville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 7 at 1 p.m. Reverend Michael Yezierski, pastor, will conduct the services. The Order of Eastern Star will also participate. Burial will take place immediately after the church service at St. Johnsville Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville. All memorial contributions may be made to S.A.V.A.C. or to St. Johnsville United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or at church the day of the services.
Richard F. Starring
LITTLE FALLS — Richard F. Starring, 73, of 173 Church St., Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Hartford, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on December 10, 1926, in Little Falls, the son of the late Fred D. and Beatrice (Sweeney) Starring. He was educated at St. Mary's Academy and had resided in the Little Falls area most of his life. He was a member of the Holy Family Parish.
He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Weston on June 20, 1953, in St. Mary's Church, Little Falls.
Richard, a World War II veteran, served in the U.S. Navy. He enlisted on January 19,1946, and was honorably discharged on November 12, 1947. On September 22, 1949, (during the Korean Conflict in which he was wounded), Richard enlisted with the U.S. Army, holding the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged on October 3, 1952. During this time in the service, he received the Occupation Medal of Japan and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Richard was last employed by Hale Manufacturing in Herkimer where he had worked for several years, retiring in 1988. He also at one time worked for the former M.D.S. in Herkimer.
Outside of his working career, Richard was a member of the American Legion Post No. 31 in Little Falls and also a former member of the Staff Sgt. Steve Stefula VFW Post.
Richard was a person who truly loved and appreciated his wife, children and grandchildren. He was always thinking of them and remembering them in many kind and thoughtful ways.
Among his many interests, he enjoyed carpentry and gardening. He found great pleasure in helping his family with their certain projects. Richard will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his joking manner.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Elizabeth; his five sons, Richard A. Starring and wife, Bona, of Little Falls, Gregg F. Starring and wife, Debora, of Palatine Bridge, Robert D. Starring and wife, Gail, of West Valley City, Utah, Jeffrey J. Starring and wife, Ann Marie, of Van Hornesville, and Scott T. Starring and special friend, Brenda LaPone, of Little Falls; his grandchildren, Michael Pawelek, Gregg Starring, Jonathan Starring, Garret Starring, Sarah Starring, Jennie Starring, Mary Beatrice Starring, Bobbi Ann Starring, Andrew Starring, Scott T. Starring Jr., Shawn Starring and Rochelle Starring; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Staring.
The funeral will commence with full military honors on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 9:15 a.m. from the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls, and at 10 a.m. from the Holy Family Parish Church, corner of East Main and John streets, Little Falls, with the Reverend Charles R. Celeste, pastor, celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Procession will follow to Rural Park Cemetery in Inghams Mills where interment will take place. Friends and family may call at the Enea Funeral Home on Monday, June 5, from 5-8 p.m. Members of the American Legion Post No. 31 are asked to meet at the funeral home on Monday evening at 7 p.m. for services.
It is the wish of the family that memorial contributions in memory of Richard be considered to the Holy Family Parish Restoration Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Enea Funeral Home.
Louise C. Pohleven
LITTLE FALLS — Louise C. Pohleven, 67, formerly of Inghams Mills and more recent of 759 E. Monroe St. Ext., (Falls Courts) Apt. 206, Little Falls passed away Monday, July 3, at her residence.
She was born on Feb. 14, 1933, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Frances (Randall) Van Slyke. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School, Class of 1951.
She was a member of the Holy Family Parish of Little Falls as well as a member of the Little Falls German Maennechor and the Polish Community Home, Little Falls.
She was well known for her dancing talent during her high school years and enjoyed spending time with her family and at her camp on Keyser Lake.
Mrs. Pohleven was employed at one time by the former National Automotive Fibers Co., Little Falls. She was last employed for 23 years in the laundry department of the Van Allen Nursing Home, Little Falls, retiring in 1997.
She is survived by two sons, Mark A. Pohleven and his wife, JoAnne, Little Falls and Michael S. Pohleven and his wife, Margie, Rochester; two daughters, LuAnn Mullen and Lori Pohleven, both of Little Falls; eight grandchildren, Jason, Jamie, Jessica, Jeremy, Justin and Taylor Pohleven, Gary Mullen, Jr., and Christa Mullen; three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Tyler and Jordanna Pohleven.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 6. at 10 a.m. from the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls with Rev. Charles R. Celeste, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Little Falls, officiating. Interment take place in Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, July 6, from 9-10 a.m. and to attend the funeral services to follow.
It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mrs. Pohleven be considered to the American Cancer Society or to the Herkimer County Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. for this purpose.
Robert T. Flynn
HERKIMER — Robert T. Flynn, 76, of North Bellinger Street died on Tuesday morning, July 4, 2000, in Faxton Hospital, Utica after an extended illness. Funeral form Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court St., Herkimer, will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, Herkimer. The Rev. Peter Nabozny, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Full military honors will be accorded. The family will be present in the funeral home to receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.
Clarida L. Stowell
DOLGEVILLE — Mrs. Clarida L. Stowell, 75, of 7755 State Hwy. 29, Dolgeville, died Friday evening June 30, 2000 in Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, after a brief illness. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. There are no calling hours. Memorials may be made to the Stratford Senior Citizens or to the Oppenheim Methodist Church in her name. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville.
