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i 1 COMMUNITY 4B Press Sun-Bulletin Obituaries Naomi J. Whitaker Naomi J. Whitaker passed away Betty B. Jenks of Port Crane Betty B. Jenks, 74, of Port Crane John Wisniski of Vestal Funeral and interment services for 1 William L.

Hunsinger of Owego A Celebration of Life for William L. Hunsinger will be held on Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Owego with the Rev. Ariyce Kretschman officiating. Private graveside services will be held in the Tioga Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Estey Munroe Funeral Home, 15 Park Owego. Memorial contributions may be made in William L. Hunsinger's memory to the Youth Ministry, co the First Baptist Church, 228 Main Owego, N.Y. 13827.

Charles E. Ostrander of Vestal Charles Ostrander, 79, of Vestal, N.Y. went to be with our Lord Wednesday morning February 24, 1999 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Emily T. Ostrander, Vestal; his former wife, Lillian Ostrander, Owego; one daughter, Kathryn Ann Ostrander, Owego; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles David and Beth Ostrander, Owego, Gary Eugene and Marcia Ostrander, Whitney Point, N.Y.; two step-children, Rita and Chris Doolittle, Vestal, James Harvey, New Hampshire; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Kathryn and Albert Veronesi, New Berlin; one nephew, Richard Veronesi, Phoenix, N.Y.

He was a member of the Owego United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Unadilla for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Owego VFW.

He was a member of the Binghamton Moose Lodge. A member of the Boy Scout Troop 201, Endicott. He was a retired employee of IBM Corporation, Endicott with 31 years of service. At Charles' request there will be no calling hours. Private graveside servic Sarah Strait of Owego Sarah (Sally) Strait, 89, passed away suddenly on February 24, 1999.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cooley Family of the MacPherson Funeral Home. Martha E. Leonard of Binghamton Martha E. Leonard, 87, of Binghamton, N.Y., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at River Mede Manor, Binghamton. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Leonard on April 21, 1991 and her grandson, Lennie Fike.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Jean Leonard, Apalachin; a daughter, Erma Overfield, Binghamton; two brothers, Floyd Roe, Hallstead, Pa. and Wilson Roe, Hallstead, three sisters, Bertha Roys, Texas, Alice Roe, Hallstead, Pa. and Dorothy Luce, Hallstead, four grandchildren, Kathleen Fike, Robin Tinna, Randy Fike and Ralph Leonard; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Martha was a member of the Stanfordville Baptist Church.

Funeral and committal services will be held at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Hallstead, Pa. Saturday, February 27, .1999 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Lloyd P. Penberthy officiating. Interment will be at the Brookdale Cemetery, Liberty Pa.

in the spring. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Robert S. Petzold of Newark Valley Robert S. (Bob) Petzold, 75, of Newark Valley, passed away at Engle-wood Community Hospital, Engle-wood, Monday, February 22, 1999.

He was born at home in Newark Valley, July 10. 1923, the son of Harvey and Mary (Blewer) Petzold. He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes Myott and his son, Robert Petzold, Jr. Bob is survived by his wife of 16 years, Pauline (Polly) in Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Ira Moyer, Owego; a son and daughter-in-law, Garyand Stella Petzold, a step daughter, Rozanne Burdick, Binghamton; three step sons, James Burdick, England, David Burdick, West Rick Burdick, two sisters, Evelyn and Francis Carozza, Fla. and Katherine (Kay) Victor, a brother, Frederick Petzold, Newark Valley; five grandchildren, Gary, William and Joseph Petzold, Jason Beeman and Alex Moyer; four step grandchildren, Jason Burdick, Ashley and Bradley Burdick and James Burdick, eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Bob was a lifelong dairy farmer in Newark Valley and was owner of Petzold Real Estate. He was a member of several community organi- zations including Owego Rotary, Elks 5 BPOE 1039, Loyal Order of Moose 1595 and American Legion Post 401. He was also President of the Tioga County Farm Bureau from 1959-1961 and NYS Farm Bureau Director from 1962-1964. Bob had a love for outdoors and his true passion of gardening. He created breathtaking gardens of beautiful plants and trees in both New York and Florida.

Bob was a beloved husband, father and friend and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 1 7c West, Owego, on Sunday, February 28, 1999 at 1 p.m. with Rev. David A.

Rockwell, pastor of the Owego United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Weltonville Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at Richards on Saturday, February 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Those wishing may direct donations in Bob's name to the Owego United Methodist Church, 261 Main Owego, N.Y. 13827.

Anna Spak of Binghamton i February 22, 1999. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 1999 at Montrose Assembly of God Church, Franklin Forks, Pa. with Pastor John J. Recene officiating.

Arrange ments are being handled by Bartron Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose, Pa. Iola T. Canniff of Castle Creek Funeral services for Iola T. Canniff. 75, of Castle Creek, N.Y., will be on Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 3 p.m.

at the Nichols Funeral Home. 1 19th Whitney Point, N.Y. Friends may call trom 1 to 5 p.m. ana again trom 7 to p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

A full obituary will be run in Friday's edition. Helen O. Olmstead of South Montrose, Pa. Helen O. Olmstead, 86, of South Montrose, died Friday, February 19, 1999 at Endless Mountains Health Systems.

Born in Montrose, Pa. on July 10, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Thomas' and Ida (Babcock) O'Brien. She was predeceased by her. husband, George A. Olmstead.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Montrose and was previously employed as a bookkeeper by Bendix South Montrose. She is survived by two sons. Jack Olmstead, Scottsdale, Ariz, and Richard uimsteaa, Wilmington, three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two sisters, Marion Patrick and Lillian Sheen, both of Montrose. Services were held Wednesday, Feb ruary 24, 1999 at Bartron Funeral Home, 74 Church Street, Montrose, Pa. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O, Box 4, Montrose, Pa.

18801. Katherine C. Martin of Sunrise Terrace Katherine C. Martin. 90.

formerly of Sunrise Terrace, died Monday, Febru ary 22, 1999 at Willow Point Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband, Willibald, August 27, 1983 She is survived by a daughter, Nola Martin, Acton, Mass. and her three children, Christina Phanord, William Stover, Thomas Stover; a son, Glen Martin, Marathon, Fla. and his three children, Michelle Gordon, William Martin, and Jennifer Reagan; two great grandchildren, Kelly Gordon, Joseph Maurer. She was a member ot St Paul's Church, a retiree of NYNEX and Bell Telephone Laboratories.

A Memorial Mass will be ottered Saturday at 1 1:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Church. Entombment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St.

Paul's Church Memorial Fund, Doubleday Binghamton, N.Y. Ar rangements by Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc. Valerie G. Nist of Vestal Valerie G.

Nist, 72, of Vestal, passed away after an extended illness Wednes day morning, February 24, 1999 at Our Lady ot Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. She was predeceased by her husband, John C. Nist. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tamara Nist and Raymond Burden, Vestal; two grandsons, J. Michael McMahon, Bing hamton, Timothy Lee Burden, Vestal; three step grandchildren, Renee, Ray and Ryan Burden; a brother, Donald Baker.

She was devoted to her family. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Friday at the Vestal Hills Memon al Park Tower Chapel. Those wishing may make donations to the American Arthritis Association, co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Binghamton, N.Y. 13905.

Arrange ments are by Coleman Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main Endicott. Raymond Fry "Jeff' Jefferson, Sr. of Binghamton Raymond Fry "Jeff" Jefferson, 85, of Binghamton, passed away Tuesday evening, February 23, 1999 at his home. He was predeceased by his Earents, Andrew and Nora Jefferson, le is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gertrude Jellerson, Binghamton two daughters, Margaret Daniels, Char lotte, N.C., Nora Jefferson, Binghamton and companion, Stanley Cosper; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Devola Jetterson, Charlotte, S.C. six grandchildren, Joan and Johnny Jefferson Lee, Jerame and Jonah Hawkins, Sean, Tomaris, Titus Jefferson; a great grandson, Maurice Jefferson nephew, Robert Archie, Binghamton niece, Christina Archie Brown, Bins hamton; many dear friends.

He was a retired employee of United Health Services, attended Stamford High School, Stamford, N.Y. and graduated from Rod Castle College in Virginia He was an avid sports fan and drummer. Jett will be remembered tor his love of people and sense of humor, Funeral and interment services will be held at the J. A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home.

141 Main Street, Bing hamton Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Temple ton Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery, Bingham ton. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home Friday from 1 1 a.m.

until service time at p.m. John Wisniski will be held Thursday at 1 a.m. trom the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 E. Main Endicott The Rev. Mark A.

Pasik, pastor of his church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. The family will receive friends at the memorial home Thursday, 10 a.m. until service time at 1 1 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in John's memory may be made to The Hospice Unit co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y.

13905 or St. Lasimirs Church, 212 North Mc-Kinley Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Susannah "Susanne" A. White of Marathon Susannah "Susanne" A.

White, 92, of Cold Spring Marathon, N.Y., passed away at her home on February 15, 1VV9. Mrs. White was born in North Pitcher, N.Y. on June 8, 1906, the daughter of the late Mortimer Pope and Nina Murray Parker. A graduate of South Otselic High School, Mrs.

White also attended the Cortland Normal Teachers College. Mrs. White and her husband, the Tate, J. Marlin White moved to Marathon in 1930 where they raised their family, it was there they owned and operated White's Market, while raising purebred Milking Shorthorn cattle, active in the family business, Mrs. White was a devoted mother who was also active in the community.

She was a member of Marathon Chapter 101 Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Matron and Secretary. Past President of the Presby terian Women, Mrs. White also taught Sunday school for many years. She acted for many years as a news correspondent for the Syracuse Herald, the Cortland Standard and the Mara thon Independent Serving as Marathon Town Historian, Mrs. White enjoyed genealogy.

Other interests included, reading and writing. She was often called upon to entertain groups with her materials. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and bird watching. Mrs. White is survived by two sons and five daughters, Marilyn (Mrs.

Harry) Lid- dington, Marathon, Marlin R. "Rudy" (Joan) White, Greene, Martha (Mrs Sam) Au Hoon, Harvey, Harold (Lolita) White, Marathon, Connie (Chuck Adams) White, Marathon, Margery (Geoff Horvath) Kanahele, Ha waii. Marcelene Susanne "Suzv" (Bob) Lille, Marathon; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren; three nephews. Mrs. White was predeceased by her husband ot 53 years, J.

Marlin White in 1981, a daughter, Jean White in 1935 and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Hotting. Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. White will be held Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Marathon.

There are no calling hours. The family will receive friends and neighbors in the church parlors following the service. Memori als in Mrs. White's memory may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Marathon or the Marathon Cemetery Association. Arrangements are by the A.C.

Baker Son Funeral Home ot Marathon, N.Y. Richard J. Powell of Johnson City Richard J. Powell, 78, of Johnson City died Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at Our Lady ot Lourdes Hospital. He was Eredeceased by his parents, Clyde and ucy Powell.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen; by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Paul Guido, Binghamton, Martha and Brad Bennett, Endwell; by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Nancy Powell, Reading, Edward Powell. Johnson Citv: bv granddaugh ters, Deana, Theresa, ana Maria Guido, Binghamton; by a sister and brother-m law, Joan and Lawrence Smiley, John son City; by a brother and sister-in-law Robert and Glyndora Powell, Youngs town, NY; and by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Powell served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and was employed with IBM Endicott for 38 years.

He was a long-time supporter of the Tabernacle United Methodist Churcn and a mem ber of Johnson City Masonic Lodge 970 which honored him with awards for Distinquished Service and Mason of .1 tt i II- I 1 I me i ear in im ne oeiuugeu 10 uic Scottish Rite, Kalurah Temple Shrine, the International Brotherhood ot Magi cians, Local Ring 79; and the South ern Tier Bicycle Club. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 1 a.m. from the Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 83 Main Bing hamton. The Rev. Gary R.

Kuhns will officiate. Burial will follow in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home 71 Main St Binghamton Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Johnson City Lodge 970 will conduct a Masonic Service at p.m.

Donations may be made to the Tabernacle United Methodist Church or the Shriner's Hospitals for Children co Kalurah Temple, 625 Dickson St, Endicott, NY. went to be with her Lord Monday, February 22, 1999 at Binghamton General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Durwood Jenks; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Joyce Jenks; a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and William Johnson; three grandchildren and one great grandson, Daniel Jenks, Shan and John Medinosky and their son, Connor, Lori and Donald Rice, all of Port Crane. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Joseph P. Mangan Post 1194.

Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. from the Wm. R. Chase Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson with the Rev. Paul John Wulf, Assistant Pastor of Central Baptist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary will conduct services at the tuneral home Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Joseph G. Misulich of Endicott Joseph G.

Misulich, 89, of Endicott passed away Wednesday morning, February 24, 1999 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Regina, in 1993. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph M. Gail M. Misulich, Apalachin; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen A.

and Thomas I. March, Vestal; seven grandchildren, Robert Misulich, Apalachin, Hadrian, Aaron, Sydney, Whitney, Severyn and Mary Marsh, all of Vestal; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Frank Knapik, Bethesda, four sisters-in-law, Mary Misulich, New Jersey, Violet Misulich, Endicott, Dorothy Tollack, Endwell, Julia Tolack, Johnson City; nieces and nephews, Msgr. Raymond M. Misulich, Marianne Kouke, John and Raymond Garthner, Richard and Edward Misu lich. Margaret Petticrew.

Marilvn Bran- ning, Thomas and Frank Knapik, Margaret LeNard, Elizabeth Woodward, Ethel Snyder, Jerome and James Ford, Louis and Joseph Cristoff, Gail Zemba, Thomas and Barbara Cuddy, Jean Ann Hauck and Gloria Goeckel. He was a member of Ss. Peter Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Endicott and its Holy Name Society, a member ot the Nocturnar Adoration Society, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force serving during WW II, a P.O.W. in Stalag 17B Germany, a recipient or the Purple Heart and several other awards of honor tor his service to his country, a member of American Legion Post 758, Johnson City and the iaa.v.

ot Johnson uty. He was also a retired Endicott Johnson employeeWith 50 years of service. Funeral services will be held Satur day 10:30 a.m. from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, 1905 Watson Endicott and at 1 1 a.m. at Ss Peter Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Vincent Brady will hold Parastas Services Friday 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Misulich may be made to Ss. Peter Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 106 N. Rogers Endicott, N.Y. 13760.

Nancy Carnese of Binghamton Nancy T. (Rinaldi) Carnese went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at Binghamton General Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mary Rinaldi, her brother, Angelo Rinaldi and her brothers-in-law. Anthonv Ra- gard and Michael Carnese and two sisters-in-law, Nellie Liparulo and El eanor Carnese. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Carnese, Binghamton; her daughter and son-in- law, Angela and Jim Nestrick, Binghamton; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Tony Rinaldi, Pompano Beach, Frank and Julia Rinaldi, Vestal, Pam Rinaldi, Binghamton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jo and Carlo Palombaro, Endwell, N.Y., Anna Ra-gard, Binghamton; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe and Dons Carnese Montrose, Rose and Mary Carnese Wilkes-Barre, also many nieces nephews and cousins.

She was a retired employee of Amphenol a Democratic Committee woman and worked with the Broome County Board of Elections. She was also a member of the Society of Alberbella, a member of St. Mary ot the Assumption Church and a volunteer worker tor Bingo at St. Mary ot the Assumption Church. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8:45 a.m.

at the James DeMarco Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Port Dickinson, N.Y followed at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church where a Funeral Mass will be ottered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial donations in her name can be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church Returbishing Fund, 37 Fayette St Binghamton, N.Y. 13902 Laura Stiles of Owego Laura (Mantei) Stiles, 88, of Owego, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 1999. Predeceased by her husband, William Stiles; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Pauline "Peggy" Sherwood, Owego; frandson andhis wife, Cliff "C.J." and isa Sherwood, Owego; very special nieces, nephews and cousins; wonderful neighbors, Thelma Murray, David and Joyce Miner.

Mrs. Stiles was a member ot the Lutheran Church. She retired from Endicott Johnson Shoe Company in Owego after 40 years of service, Laura was a wonaenui ana loving mother, grandmother, aunt and dear friend to all and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Route 17C, Owego with the Rev.

David Heitner, officiating. Burial will follow in the Tioga Cemetery. The family will receive tnends Friday trom 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Estey Munroe Funeral Home, 15 Park Owego. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura Stiles memory to the Zion Lutheran Church, 3907 Waverly Road, Owego, N.Y.

13827. In Memorial In Loving Memory of John J. Martin 22558 111494 A day does not go by That I do not think of you. One day you were born And another you were gone. My silent tears Wishing you were here with me.

Love Mom In Loving Memory of My Brother, Henry L. Pratt 1 Year Today Missing you, Minnie. In Loving Memory of Sally J. Bishop February 25, 1998 A year has past, it seems likes yesterday but yet so far away. We think of you every day.

Time sure changed many things, but never in a lifetime will there be another you. We love and miss you. Bill and tamily. In Loving Memory of Stanley C. Perkins 10327 22598 We miss your smile, the twinkle in your eye, the touch of your hand, the sound of your voice; but we are comforted by your love that surrounds us every day.

Stanley, Sherry, Natalie, Eric Ryan Laura Lee Tom, Audrey Sara Bob Doretta In Loving Memory of Stanley Perkins 10327 22598 Dear Lord, Please hear my humble heart, 1 want to understand Why Stan and I are far apart He's in your unknown land. He left us, oh, so suddenly, I can't believe it's true That I will never, ever see His smile that's now for You. I know You needed him above He left us so much here, You share with us a faithful love. His joys and all his tears. I pray whenever You call me I nave Your loving grace So, once again, too, will see My Stanley's smiling face.

With love Toni Cathy Thayne Many thoughts told loving memories of you on your birthday. Love, Sandra and Katie In Loving Memory of Joseph II. Affeldt February 25, 1998 Till memory fades and life departs You live forever in our hearts. Sadly Missed Clara Jo and family 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 Thursday, February 25, 1999 iea es will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, N.Y., Friday. The Rev. David A. Rockwell, pastor of his church, will officiate, lhose wishing may make memorial contributions to the UHS Foundation, 10-42 Mitchell Binghamton, N.Y.

13903 or the Hospice Program co Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905 in Charles b. Ostrander's memory. The family wishes to thank the Dialysis Department at Wilson Memorial Hospital tor their lovine care. Arrangements are bv the J.F.

Rice Funeral Home, 150 Main Johnson City, N.Y. Gurden E. (Bud) Gordner of Owego Gurden E. (Bud) Gordner, 71 of Owego passed away at home surround ed by his loving family on Tuesday, February 23, 1999. He was predeceased by his mother, Nellie M.

Gordner. He is survived by his wire ot 4 years, Carolyn Gordner; four daughters and sons-in-law, Carlene and John Saxon, Athens, Pam and Per Sjolinder, Charlottesville, Va Cindy and John Bevan, Palmyra, Diane Cole, Owego; one son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Jolene Gordner, Candor; 1 1 grandchildren; three great grandchil dren; and his constant companion, Molly. Bud was a retired employee ot IBM Owego with 55 years ot service and a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was a life member of Hiawatha Engine Co. of the Owego Fire Dept.

with 28 years of service. He served the Fire Dept. as a firefighter and in the later years he was a tire photographer, video photographer and Deputy rire-Loordmator tor Iioga County. He was instrumental in the enhancement, formulation and implementation of the Tioga County Fire Investigation Team and the equipment utilized and served as the Coordinator, He also was the SecretaryTreasurer of the Town of Owego Fire District for ten years. Bud also worked as a private tire investigator for Peter Vallas Asso ciates for many years.

He was a veteran of WWII where he served as a Military Police Officer. He enlisted in the Army after graduating in 1945 from Owego Free Academy. He was a member of the International Association ot Arson Investigators, American Society of Agricultural Engineers and was an Eagle Scout, Troop 38. Bud was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed nature. He was always there for his family to lend a helping hand or to give advice when it was needed.

He is now "The Man of Open Spaces" exactly where he wanted to be. Up the river across the wide lake; Thru Heavens marshes, grassy ways; Glides the man of open spaces; Determined to enjoy his days. Funeral services will be held at Richards Funeral Home, Rte. 17c West, Owego, on Friday, February 26, 1999 at 2 p.m. with Rev.

Ariyce Kretschman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Owego, officiating. Burial will follow in Tioga Cemetery, Owego. Friends are invited to call at Richards on Thursday, February 25, 1999 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bud's name may be made to Lourdes Hospice, West Division, 596 Fifth Owego, N.Y. 13827 or the Owego Fire Dept.

Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 22, Owego, N.Y. 13827. Anna Spak, 106 years, fell asleep in the Lord Tuesday morning, February 23, 1999 at the Willow Point Nursing Home. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Spak and a grandson, Gary Spak.

She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, George and Aurora Spak, Binghamton, John Spak, Endwell and Mary Spak, Vestal; three grandchildren, Daryl and his wife, Denise Spak, Margo-Ann Spak and Sergius and his wife, Deborah Spak; five great grandchildren, Daryl Jordan, Jason, Laura and Donna Spak and Mrs. Terry (Kyra) Gordon; a great-great granddaughter, Brianna Spak; a brother, John Uonchig; and nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Michael's Greek Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held Thurs day 9 a.m.

at the Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 32b Prospect Street, Binghamton and 9:30 a.m. at St Michael's Greek Catholic Church, 290 Clinton Street, Binghamton where the Very Rev. James Dutko will Celebrate a Divine Liturgy. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Rev.

Dutko will conduct a prayer service Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Scheider Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. Kindly consider contributions in Anna memory to St. Michael Atrium Fund. On behalf of "Btiha" Spak, the family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff and caregivers at the Willow Point Nursing Home for their great care and love.

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