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6B Press Sun-Bulletin 2 COMMUNITY Sunday, November 1998 'Nice utation helos unli ouucian kely -guy rep JL iV been able to keep regular hours with his family. He adores his grandchildren and places his family first among those he credits for his decisive election victory. "I devoted myself to this job. I wasn't home very much," said the one-time policeman of the year. "My wife always said that out of 29 years of marriage, she only saw me 12 of them.

Maybe that's why we stayed together so long." Qjmecw www.pressconnects.com An online service of the Press Sun-Bulletin. dened complexion and perspiration gives away. But just as he has done during his 35 years as a police officer, and just as he did in Tuesday's election, he stands up and gets the job done, anyway. "He's horrible in front of a group, but he's great one-on-one," Republican Deputy Elections Commissioner Daniel J. Reynolds recently noted.

"Dave never really had that public experience, he's just been one good cop. And the fact that he's a good cop and a darned nice guy, won him the race. Dave re-wrote the book on what people think their sheriff needs to be." That nice-guy reputation surfaces in almost every conversation about the man. Those who know him well will typically go a step further, as did his opponent in the general election, retired Binghamton Police Bureau Sgt. David L.

Lindsey. Lind-sey and Harder's careers crossed paths on many occasions. "He's one of the most honest men Harder says he holds no grudges BY DON SBARRA i Staff Writer If the experts were picking a politician from a line-up of likely suspects, Broome County Sheriff-elect David Harder would probably be the first guy eliminated. Many of those leaving the local Republican Party's packed-house convention last June did just that. After listening to short speeches from each of the six men vying for the party's nod, more than a few party leaders came away giving the 55-year-old Harder little chance of surviving the September primary.

The sentiment? "Stick a fork in 'im. He's done." I The soft-spoken detective sergeant is the first to admit he is uncomfortable speaking before jarge audiences, something a red I know," was Lindscy's response during the campaign when opponents of Harder tried to suggest otherwise. Harder says he doesn't hold grudges. Although he said he has been treated unfairly by several within the sheriff department, and knows of several who actively opposed his election, he will not be vindictive or vengeful. "I'm just not like that," he said.

"We're going to sit down and talk. I'm going to tell them what I expect of them, and take it from there." Deputy James Reif, president of the union that represents most of those in the department's law enforcement division, said while there are several people in the department "running scared," he can't envision there being any retribution. "We know that Dave Harder is a man of integrity. He's a big enough man to sit down and work things out," Reif said. "There are going to be times when we disagree and things don't work out the way we want them to.

But we're going to have to agree to disagree some times." Harder, who takes office Jan. 1, has for nearly two years worked in the identification division of the sheriffs office, taking photographs and filing background information on prisoners as well as residents seeking gun permits and the like. He said his position, created especially for him when the current administration decided to remove him from his long-standing, high-profile slot as the detective in charge of narcotics investigations, will be eliminated. His identifications duties will be handed back to a regular deputy, and a detective sergeant's position will be returned to the narcotics squad. It's not that being sent some say exiled to the identifications unit was all bad, Harder said.

For the first time in many years he's A GREAT GIFT! Over 300 Nutcrackers and Smokers on display. The New 1998 designs are in. Make your selection now. Holiday House Christmas Qift 3boppe Open Daily 10-9 4410 IDalson ukvard Obituaries Margaret Statts of Chenango Forks Funeral services for Margaret Statts will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City with her pastor, the Rev.

John Pooler, officiating. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barber Memorial Home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greene Central Baptist Church, S. Chenango Street, Greene, N.Y.

13778. Richard Sterling Day of Chatham, J. Richard Sterling Day, 63, of Chatham, N.J. died Monday, October 26, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Bicky A.

Day; daughter, Greer Day; brother, Harrison Day, Boca Raton, and sister, Clare Day, Summit, N.J. A graduate of Binghamton Central, Syra cuse University and the School of Visual Arts, he was a freelance illustrator and an account executive for Sears, Roebuck and Co. "Goodnight, sweet prince, And flights of angels Sing thee to thy rest." Ethel E. Doyle of Binghamton Ethel E. Doyle, 76 of Binghamton, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord Thursday, November 5, 1998 at her home.

She was predeceased by her husband, William D. Doyle; two broth ers, bdward and Robert Appleman; son-in-law, Benjamin Chapman, Sr She is survived by five daughters, Sylvia and Donald Buckley, Endicott, Rose and John Pasquarelli, Milford, Dorothy Chapman and Gordon Thompson, Candor, N.Y., Katherine and James Rollins, Binghamton, Frieda Doyle, Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Bonnie Apple-man, Binghamton; several nieces, nephews and many close friends. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as "Grandma Doyle" and she will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be held at the J.F.

Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main St. Johnson City, Monday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Donald Kidd, pastor of Primitive Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday morning from 1 1 a.m. until the time of the service. Dora Elaine Jones of Earville, N.Y. Dora Elaine Jones, 61, of North Main passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5, 1998 at her home. She was bom in Binghamton, N.Y.

on July 6, 1937 the daughter of Leonard and Emma Stone. A life long area resident, she received her education in local schools. On July 21, 1988 in Earlville, she was united in marriage to James E. (Jim) Jones. She had previously been married to Charles L.

Chamberlin. She was employed at Sherwood Medical for over 25 years until her retirement. Most recently he was a self employed home health aid and cared for many people including many friends she had known for years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Earlville and the American Legion Post 876 Auxiliary, Sherburne. Surviving is her husband, Jim; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Howard Jones, Elaine and Rodney Smith, Vienna, N.Y.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Terry and Anna Mae Chamberlin, Sherburne, Gary Chamberlin and Cindy Loflin, N.C.

and David Chamberlin, Conklin; two brothers, Roy Oakes, Pa. and Dana Oakes, her step-children, Julie Jones, Syracuse, Dick and Kathy Jones, Albany, Stephen and Lori Jones, Mannsville, Andy and Maureen Jones, Keith and Mary Jo, Bridgeport, N.Y. and Philip Jones, Hamilton; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Burgess Funeral Home, 3 Preston Earlville.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited and may call Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Earlville Community Center, Earlville, N.Y. 13332.

Diane Starbird of Bainbridge Diane Starbird, 62, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, November 6, 1998 at The Hospital, Sidney, N.Y. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9, 1998 at the United Methodist Church, Bainbridge at 1 p.m. Rev. C. Gerald Blake, officiating.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 1998 at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street, Sidney. N.Y. Arrangements by C.H.

Landers, 21 Main Street, Sidney. Marian Hammel of Montrose, Pa. Marian Hammel, 84, of Montrose, passed away November 4, 1998. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton Hammel in 1983. Marian is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Paul J.

and Edwina Gumaer, Quinlan, several nieces and nephews; and close friends, Tom and Nancy Reed, Brackney, Pa. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 9, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. Arrangements by Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, Pa. Harold Mitteer of Johnson City Harold Mitteer, 77, passed away Saturday morning at Lourdes Hospital alter a long illness, reunited at last with his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Mitteer, who he had so deeply missed.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne, Binghamton, Thomas and Janice, Johnson City; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Vestal, Deborah and Thomas IT, Johnson City and a special friend, like another son, Stephen Corn-well, Binghamton. Harold retired from I.B.M. in 1984 after more than 30 years of service and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War and the Johnson City American Legion Post 758. He was a member ot Blessed Sacrament Church, Johnson City.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Barber Memorial Home, hie, 428 Mam Johnson City at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

at the Barber Memorial Home. A mild mannered and soft-spoken man, he touched the lives of many in a special way that leaves those who knew him with cherished memories. Jeanne E. Poplawski of Binghamton Jeanne E. Poplawski, 75, of Binghamton, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to join her husband, Joseph and our Lord Friday, November 6, 1998.

She is survived by her children, two daughters and a son-in-law, Janet Pace and loving partner, T. Dean, Montana, Nancy and Clifford Cozzolino, Texas; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Bee Poplawski, Port Dickinson, James and Joan Poplawksi, Montana and Raymond and Tracy Poplawski, Kirkwood; eight grandchildren, Clifford, Melissa, Paul and Katie Cozzolino, Larisa and Antonina Poplawski and Luke and Lauren Poplawski; a sister, Annette Dechene; also several nieces and nephews. Jeanne was a veteran of WWII, serving as a Registered Nurse with the Army Nursing Corps, as a Second Lieutenant, a graduate of Wilson Memorial Nursing School, also a member of WIMSA (Women In Military Service for America). She was a devoted and active member of St. Mary's Church in Kirkwood and active in many church charities.

She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson followed at 10 a.m. at St.

Mary's Church, Kirkwood, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions in Jeanne's memory to either CARE, PO Box 13677, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101-9027 or HOPE.

Madeline C. Ovens of Binghamton The funeral service for Madeline C. Ovens will be held at 1 1 a.m. Monday at the Wm. R.

Chase Son Funeral Home, 44 Exchange Street, Binghamton. lhe Rev. Ronald Piedmonte and Rev. William Kirk of her church will officiate, Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery, Hill crest. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

at the funeral home. Naomi Crawford of Binghamton 5 Naomi Crawford, 72, passed away Friday, November 6, 1998 peacefully at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Benn Crawford. She is survived by her children, Dr. David and Kathleen Crawford, Las Vegas, Mrs.

Constance and James Pratt, Binghamton, Mrs. Deborah and Michael Curry, Binghamton, Mr. Morgan and Rachel Crawford, Raleigh, N.C., Mrs. Corinne and Frank Sterling, Binghamton, Amy Crawford, Berkshire, Mr. Christopher Crawford, Binghamton, Mrs.

Thelma and Thomas Bederka, Indianapolis, sisters, Miss Bella Owen, San Diego, Mrs. Laura and Matt Walker, Philadelphia; grandchildren, Ryan, Jennifer, Joel, Jonathan, Loren, Craig, Christopher, Marissa, Camille, Aaron, Mason, Holly, Yvonne, Christopher Jacob, and Matthew; eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and her many friends and acquaintances she met on her journey through life. The joy in her life was her family and trips and we will sadly miss her presence. Love and Kisses from all of us on your eternal journey.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Frank L. DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Binghamton with the Very Reverend C. James Jones officiating. Burial will be at Floral Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the DeMunn Funeral Home Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. John L. (Dada) Vanek of Binghamton John L. (Dada) Vanek, 83, of Binghamton, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 7, 1998 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nanette; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Raymond Arnold, Oneonta and Barbara and Stefan Jackowski, Endicott; son and daughter-in-law, John L.

and Becky Vanek; three grandchildren, Raymond Arnold, Vanessa and Paul Jackowski; two sisters-in-law, Mary Vanek and Helene Whitaker; a brother-in-law, Andrew Gobany; several nieces, nephews and cousins and also great nieces and nephews. John was a great family man, whose real love was his family. He was a disabled veteran of WWII, serving with the Army in Germany, France and Holland, a member the Teamsters, a member of the Germania Maennerchor and also a member of St. Paul's Church. John retired from die GAF Corporation.

He was an avid fisherman and bowler, but an all around sports fan. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, 137 Robinson Binghamton followed at 1 1 a.m.

at St. Paul's Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Those wishing may consider memorial contributions in John's memory to either the Fire Medics co the Binghamton Fire Department or the V.A. Clinic, 425 Robinson Binghamton, Y. 13901. John Pylypciw of Johnson City John Pylypciw, 81, fell asleep in the Lord Jhnday evening, November 6 1998 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital He is survived by his devoted and loving wile ot 41 years, lanya Pylyp ciw, Johnson City; two daughters, Kyra and David Davies and Nadya and John Margets, both of Johnson City; two sons, John Jr. and Lisa Pylypciw Palmyra, and Michael and Eliza beth Pylypciw, Endicott; three grand daughters, Alexandra and Cassandra Margets, both of Johnson City, and Molly tylypciw, Palmyra, a grand son, Matthew Fylypciw, Falmyra, Pa.

and his devoted companion, "Snuggie" the cat. He is also survived by three sisters, Mary Walluk, Sarasota, Fla. Mrs. Ralph (Olga) Breswitz, Rowayton, and Sophie Hart, Manassas, Va. two brothers, William and his wife Delores Pylypciw, North Syracuse N.Y., Max Pylypciw, Binghamton; and nieces and nephews.

He was a private building contractor for many years in the Triple Cities. He was an active member and former officer of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre with the Forty- Ihird Infantry Division, He was a member of the Johnson City American Legion Post 758 and the Johnson City V.F.W. Post 2332. Funeral services will be held Monday 9 a.m.

at the Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect Binghamton and 9:30 a.m. at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 52 Baxter Binghamton, with the Very Kev. Steven Belonick officiating. Bun al will be in the parish cemetery. Rev, Belonick will conduct a prayer service 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at the Scheider Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider contributions in John memory to either his church or to the Hospice Unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Binghamton, N.Y 13905. Milton S. Wade of Boynton Beach, Fla. Milton S.

Wade, 88, of Boynton Beach, died Thursday, November 5, 1998 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Boynton Beach. Mr. Wade was a graduate ot Syracuse University Col lege of Applied Science. He was in engineering management for 35 years for the Links Company in Binghamton. He was past President of the Chenango Valley Lion's Club, a member of Chenango Valley School Board, and after retirement, served as Volunteer Librarian for the Jail Ministry.

He was an Ordained Elder in West Presbyterian Church in Binghamton where he was an active member for 52 years. After moving to Florida, he joined First rresbytenan Church in Boynton Beach. He is survived by his widow, Edith A. Wade; a daughter, Linda W. Ryan; four grandchildren, Mrs.

Ismet Kancal (Lo-rie), Mrs. David Tee (Christie), Mr. Wade Hallock, Mr. Blake Hallock; and three great grandchildren, Errin and Emre Kancal, and Courtney Tee. Funeral services were held in Boyn ton Beach, Fla.

on Saturday, November 7, 1998. -CQ- ii Memorial In Memory of Gus Ruggeri Dad, You left your mark in the hearts of all who knew you. We live with wonderful memories. We miss your laughter. Love, Lou, John, Mana and Chris In Memory of Gus Ruggeri 11-8-97 A year ago you left us Dad Our hearts are in dismay.

A year ago you left our lives, A year ago today. Although we are so far apart. Your memories live on Inside our hearts No one on earth could take your place, Or replace your smiling tace. Your smiling face from day to day. We never thought would go away.

We will always love you, Our whole lives through. Kathy, Keith, Adam, Nicky A. and Liz In Memory of Gus Ruggeri 121131 11897 "I read of a man who stood to speak" "At the funeral of his friend" "He referred to the dates" "On his tombstone" "From the beginning to the end" "He noted that first came" "The date of birth" "And spoke of the second with tears" "But he said that what mattered" "Most of all" "Was the dash between those years" "For that dash represents all the time" "That he spent alive on earth" "And now only those who loved him" "Know what that little line is worth" "For it matters not how much we own" "The cars, the house, the cash" "What matters is how we live and love" "And how we spent our dash" "So think about this long and hard" "Are there things you'd like to change" "For you never know" "How much time is left" "You could be at dash mid range" "If we could just slow down" "Enough to consider" "What's true and what is real" always try to understand" "The way that other people feel" "And be less quick to anger" "And show appreciation more" "And love the people in our lives" "Like we've never loved before" "If we treat each other with respect" "And often wear a smile" "Remembering that this special dash" "Might only last a little while" "So when your eulogy is being read" "With your life's actions to rehash" "Would you be pleased with the things" "They have to say" "About how you spent your dash" Dad, I miss you. Thanks for sharing your dash with us. The world is a more beautiful place for you having been in it.

I love you, Maria, Tia, Chandler, Gracie, Sophie and Abbie In Loving Memory of Christina Ehlers 33086 to 11886 Love you. Mommy and Daddy. In Loving Memory of Gloria R. Wood Dear Mom, a trying year has past since you left us. Each day that goes by you're in my heart and thoughts.

I miss you and love you Beth And all these things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." Matthew In Loving Memory of Gus Ruggeri 11897 Dear Gus, Not a day goes by that I don't reflect back on the happy life we shared together. You are deeply missed by all those who have loved you. The girls and I will always feel the pain the loss of you has created. Your loving wife, Lucule. The Obituaries, In Memoriams and Cards of Thanks that appear here are paid announcements.

The list of deaths that appears elsewhere in this section, is provided free of charge. Obituary Department: 798-1104. HOURS: Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday Holidays Sunday, November 8, 1998 Jean V. Padbury of Maine. N.Y.

Jean V. Padburv. 69. of Tiona went to be with his Lord on November 7. 1998 following an extended illness.

Funeral arrangements, when completed, win ne announced by the Macraerson runerai Home, JNewarK valley. Cora E. Olds of Sidney Cora E. Olds, 90, of Sidney, N.Y, and formerly of Guilford, N.Y. died I hursday, November 5, 1998 in the Nursing Care Facility of The Hospital, Sidney.

She was born April 19. 1908 in the Town of Sidney, the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Dednck) Du-Mond. She was the widow of Clyde Olds who died in July of 1975. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Florence and Paul Dempsey, Binghamton; step brothers; a step sister; two grandchildren, three great grandchil dren; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Clyde D.

Olds. She was a former employee of the Bendix Corp. ot Sidney and the Dairy Barn Restaurant ot Cambridge. Funeral and committal services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Monday, November 9, 1998 at the Westcott Funeral Home, 112 Main Street, Unadilla, N.Y.

with the Rev. R. Michael Amos, pastor of 1 he Fellowship Baptist Church of hciat- ing. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nursing Care Facility of The Hospital, Sidney, N.Y. 13838. Maryann Bunganich of Endicott Maryann Bunganich, 94, of Endi cott, passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 1998 at Willow Point Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, John; three sons, Edward, Michael and George. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Charles Henne- man.

Vestal, Mane Bilka, seven grandchildren, several great grandchil dren, two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Edith and Gertrude, both of Taylor, also several nieces, neph ews and cousins. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staf on South Tower 3 of the Willow Point Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Casimir's Church, Endicott. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 9:30 a.m.

from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir's Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Bunhanich may be made to St. Casimir's Chruch Memorial Fund, 212 N. McKinley Endicott, N.Y. 13760.

Pearl R. Naglin of Milton, Mass. Pearl R. Naglin, 82, of Milton, died peacefully of complications from osteoporosis Thursday, October 29, 1998 at N.E. Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.Stoughton, Mass.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Larry Naglin; her two beloved children, Barbara Ruchames and her husband Robert, Binghamton, Nancy Naglin and her husband Joe Kane, N.Y.C.; and her special grandson, Nathan Ruchames. She is also survived by her devoted brother, Sumner Radler and his wife Lillian, Delray Beach, and a dear niece and nephew, Karen Hoffman and David Radler. She is survived also by many friends and relatives who she dearly loved and her special friend of 45 years, Dorothea Fraser. Pearl was a woman blessed with an uncommon generosity of spirit that was felt by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services took place on Sunday, November 1, 1998 at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Mass. Expressions of sympathy in Pearl's name may be made to the N.E. Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, 150 York Street, Stoughton, Mass. 02072 or to the charity of your choice..