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Friday, JULY 1, 2016
IN MEMORIAM Jerry Russell, 74; Played Organ For The Tones, Others ONEONTA – Gerald “Jerry” T. Russell Sr., 74, a well-known organist locally and accompanist for The Chymes, recording with them in New York City when they became better known as The Tones, passed away on June 25, 2016, in Oneonta. Born on Dec. 4, 1941, to Vaughan and Bertha Russell, Jerry was a lifelong resident of Oneonta, spending his entire life on Harrison Avenue. At age 8, Jerry started playing the piano and organ and took lessons at the New York City Radio Music Hall. He was an accomplished organist at the age of 15, playing for numerous events such as the Lions Club Sportsmen’s Show, Otsego County Republican dinners, substituting as organist at the First United Methodist Church and the Morris Manor Chapel, as well as
organist for commencements at the Oneonta High School and Miss Oneonta Pageants. Most importantly, Jerry Jerry was Russell the accompanist for The Tones, which became a well-known singing group, making records in New York City, and being the lead entertainment at many events in the area. For many years, Jerry was a member of the Rex Pryor Orchestra, playing the piano for numerous engagements in the area and as far away as Saratoga. This was a highlight of his music career because of the camaraderie and the big band music which he loved.
Jerry had a fantastic ability to play a song without any music and was able to play a melody after hearing it once. His music scores were only a list of the song names. Jerry was also an antique car enthusiast at one time owning seven antique cars. He had an incredible knowledge of the working of the 31 Model A. Many people will remember him driving his 1931 Model A Coupe which he drove all times of year around town. He was a charter member of the Rolling Antiquer’s Old Car Club and spent many days in preparation for the annual show. He was also sole proprietor of the Russell Painting Co., which he operated for 48 years from 1964 to 2012. He would go above and beyond what was asked of him in his work thus helping
people with many odd jobs. He was predeceased by his brother, John V. Russell, and his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecilia Judd Russell; sons, G. Thomas Russell Jr. (Melissa) and Rick S. Russell (Constanza). He also loved his grandchildren, Emma and Jacob; Briana, Sara and Lucas. A Service of Remembrance will be at 2 p.m., Friday, July 8, at the First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Teressa Sivers officiating. He will be laid to rest in the church columbarium. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church for the Building Fund. Arrangements are being made by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Carole S. Burnsworth, 77; Started Fresh Air Program
ONEONTA – Carole ing cookies, boomerangs S. Burnsworth, 77, who and pies, picking blueberhelped bring city children to ries, playing tennis, maklocal farms for the summer. ing Christmas ornaments, passed away on July 2, 2016 watching “The Sound of after a brief illness. All three Music,” going to the pool, of her children and and having them her husband were at sleep over for her side as was her bedtime stories and sister, Sally. back rubbing. She She was born in was in perpetual Albany on Aug. 31, motion. 1938, the daughter Carole was at of Sam and Viola home in her garden Scranton. – happily working A graduate of on the beautiful Schoharie Central hanging baskets Carole School, she earned Burnsworth and window boxes her bachelor’s from which adorned her SUNY Oneonta. home each summer. Carole married Dr. Together with her loving Charles Burnsworth on Dec. husband Chuck, Carole 27, 1959, and together they spent the winter months had 56 years of wonderful in New Port Richey, Fla., marriage. where she was an avid golfWhile raising her chiler and member of the Seven dren, Carole served as office Springs Country Club. manager for three different Survivors include her dentists, most recently for husband, Charles; daughDr. Jeff Goldfarb. Carole ter, Kathy Lazarovich and was instrumental in organiz- husband, Paul of Middleing and leading the Oneonta boro, Massachusetts; sons, Main St., Otego. Kevin of Oneonta and At Leonora’s request, her Fresh Air program, inviting children from New York David and wife, Amy; and body was donated to sciCity to spend part of the six cherished grandchildren, ence. Gifts of remembrance summer in area homes. An Meaghan and Shannon may be made to The Gideactive member of Oneonta’s Lazarovich, Samantha and ons, Rotary or the “AdoptIan Burnsworth and Avery a-Pet” rescue which helped First Presbyterian Church, and Owen Burnsworth, all her find a canine companion Carole was a church elder and a member of many who adored her. She is also during her later years. The church committees over survived by two sisters, May family thanks the Hampthe years. Carole was also VanOrt, and husband, Wesshire House and Chestnut a long-time member of the ley of Castleton and Sally Park for the caring service P.E.O. Philanthropic OrgaLaw and husband, Jerry of they provided. nization for Women, and Cobleskill. A memorial service for hosted the Annual Christmas A memorial service to Leonora will be at 2 p.m. meeting of that organization celebrate her life is schedFriday, July 8, at the Leseach year. uled for 2 p.m. July 23, ter R. Grummons Funeral Carole’s love, com2016 at the First PresbyHome. Interment will take terian Church in Oneonta, place at a later date in Sand mitment and devotion to her family was evident in followed by a reception in Hill Cemetery, Unadilla. everything she did. “Nana” the Fellowship Hall. All Arrangements are by the enjoyed spending time with who knew her are invited to Lester R. Grummons Fuher grandchildren makattend. neral Home of Oneonta.
Leonora Lobdell, 86; Businesswoman Advocated Positive Thinking ONEONTA – Leonora Lobdell, 86, wife and business partner of Burton Lobdell in Lobdell’s Trucking, real-estate entrepreneur, and an advocate of positive thinking, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, Nov. 26, 1929, she grew up in Fleischmanns, the daughter of Helen Roberta Honeyman and Baptist minister Thomas Todd Edwards. Her parents met at the Montrose Bible Conference Center where Leonora’s grandfather, Rev. Robert M. Honeyman, was executive director.
In her teens, Leonora was the live-in nanny/ housekeeper for the Jack Wrytzen family. Jack was a Leonora well-known Lobdell Christian evangelist who treated her like a daughter. In later years, she was a member of the Otego, Oneonta Main Street, and West End Oneonta Baptist churches.
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Leonora was known for her outgoing personality and commitment to positive thinking. As a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course, she sometimes helped to facilitate the program. She had a knack for turning challenges into opportunities. In the ’70s, she overcame her fear of heights by taking flying lessons and earning her pilot’s certificate. As a real estate agent in the ’80s, one of her greatest delights was helping young couples find the perfect starter home. She owned and operated the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agency on Main Street in Oneonta in the ’90s. She loved to own and remodel houses, and at one time owned eight homes on Main Street, Otego. She was a member of The Gideons International, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary. Leonora had four children from a previous marriage who survive her: Greg Lapham (Roseanne) of Binghamton, Ellie Marrandette (David) of Wadsworth, Ohio, Bonnie Star (Paul) of Denver, Colo., and Peg Ballou (Sam) of Bucyrus, Ohio. Following her marriage to Burton Lobdell in June 1970, their combined families, with the addition of Faith Solomon, Linda Porter, Diane Erle, Gary “Butch” Lobdell and Michele Stoeger, comprised nine children, more than a dozen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. When her grandchildren were young, she enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings at the Lobdell residence, 66
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