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Thelma D. Cortright, 86, Milford; Honored For Services to Senior Citizens MILFORD – Thelma D. Cortright, 86, honored by the state Legislature for her volunteerism, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Fox Memorial Nursing Home. Born May 27, 1926, in Buffalo, the daughter of Hobert and Gladys (Schutt) Depew, she graduated Van Etten Central School, Class of 1941, as salutatorian. On Nov. 4, 1943, she married Robert F. Cortright in Van Etten. He predeceased her in 1969. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a waitress at Mountain Top in Waverly. Later she was the office assistant for Dr. James Cargill in Van Etten for four years and then, when she moved to Milford, she worked as a
medical secretary in Bassett Hospital’s Pediatric Department for 32 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church, where she held many offices over the years, including president of United Methodist Women, financial secretary, parish treasurer, Memorial Committee chairwoman and trustee. She was a member of the Susquehanna Valley Senior Citizens, where she held offices of president, treasurer and served as representative on Otsego County Council of Senior Citizens for many years. After retirement, she also volunteered at Bassett Hos-
pital and was a volunteer for reading at Milford Central School. She was a member of the Keepsake Quilt Club and the Wednesday Craft Group. She loved sewing, crafting and quilting. She also enjoyed her flower gardens and lawn work. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling to many countries and also seeing the USA, including Hawaii and Alaska. She will be remembered for her extensive Santa Claus Collection. She also spent much time with and traveled with her cousins while researching family genealogy. In 1999, she was awarded the state Legislature’s Achievement Award for outstanding effort and dedica-
tion to the task of improving the quality of life for New York State Senior Citizens. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda and her husband Merle Olmsted, and Gladys and her husband Ricky Cornish; five grandchildren, Robert Olmsted of South Boston, Mass., Scott Olmsted and his wife Jean of West Chester, Pa., Benjamin Cornish of Syracuse, Meghan Cornish of Kirkville and Erin Cornish of Ronkonkama. She is also survived by one greatgrandson, Nathaniel Olmsted, the grandson of Jean and Scott, and cousin Doris Kirchen of Chicago, Ill. In addition, she is survived by several nieces and nephews, Barbara and Tom Thornton,
Kenneth and Elaine Depew, Lon and Joanne Depew, Donna and Robert Miller and Wendy and Darwin Simcoe. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Charles, William and Warren; a daughter, Beth Ann, and nephews, Renny and Daryl. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. at the Milford United
Methodist Church, with Rev. Maryellen Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial in the Milford Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Robert F. Cortright Scholarship Fund, Milford United Methodist Church, Milford, NY 13807. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.
Christopher Lavery, 51; Tech Enthusiast Rebuilt Chevelle Convertible COOPERSTOWN – Christopher Lavery, 51, who most recently lived in Sidney Center, died in Cooperstown Oct. 14, 2012, after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born Nov. 19, 1960, in Rockville Center and grew up in Manhasset. He graduated from Manhasset High School and earned an associate’s degree from Suburban Technical School. He worked in St. Croix and
Herbert Mallory, 73; Groundskeeper At Leatherstocking GC COOPERSTOWN – Herbert L. Mallory, 73, groundskeeper at Leatherstocking Golf Course for a number of years, died Friday evening Oct. 26, 2012 at Bassett Hospital. He had been living in Hamden. Herb was born July 9, 1939, in Cooperstown, the son of Kenneth R. and Cora (Tyler) Mallory. He attended schools in Milford, Middlefield and Cherry Valley as well as Concord, Mass. He served in the National Guard, earning the rank of specialist first class and the designations of BAR specialist and sharpshooter. He trained at Fort Drum to become a driver/operator of armored personnel carriers. Survivors include his wife, the former Viola Perkins; sister Genevieve Roe of East Meredith, brother Wilbur Mallory of Hamden, one niece and four nephews. Visiting hours will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Tillapaugh Funeral Home. In accordance with Herb’s wishes, there will be a private graveside service in Hartwick Seminary Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Tillapaugh Funeral Service.
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COOPERSTOWN – A memorial service for Leon Rathbun, who died Sept. 13, 2012, at age 94, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Springfield First Presbyterian Church, Route 20, East Springfield. Burial with full military honors will be at 2 p.m. in the Springfield Center Cemetery. Arrangements are with Tillapaugh Funeral Service, Cooperstown.
Cecil Perry Service CHERRY VALLEY – A memorial service for Cecil D. Perry will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Cherry Valley Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend and share memories with his family. A luncheon will follow the service.
Colorado before returning to New York. He was a state-certified electrician and a long-time employee of Verizon. He and his wife, Nancy, frequently visited family and friends on Long Island. He will be remembered for his personality, storytelling and resilience. He prized the Chevelle convertible he rebuilt with superb technical mastery, and he loved his Harley Davidson
and his dog, Charley. He was a good athlete until injury limited him, but did not slow him down. He became an excellent cook. In addition to Nancy, he is survived by his mother, Pauline, his brothers, Gregory and Bryan, and his sister, Claire and their spouses, six nieces and nephews, and his aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene. A service in celebration
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of his life is being planned. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the St. Ignatius Middle School in the Bronx by mailing a check to New York Nativity, Office of Development, 44 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, Cooperstown.
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