THE CLINTON COURIER 10
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015
Obituary: Madeline C. Ellis, 88 Madeline C. Ellis, 88, of Clinton passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late DeVaughn and Helen “Nellie” (Biekel) Carr. She was a 1943 graduate of Cooperstown High School and later received her bachelor’s degree from Oneonta State in 1947. On Aug. 19, 1950, in Cooperstown, she was united in marriage to Steven J. Ellis of Clinton. This blessed union lasted until his passing in 1994. She was a proud Cooperstown native and came to love the Village of Clinton as her hometown. Madeline worked as a dedicated school teacher for Clinton Central School for many years. She was also a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church of Clinton and the Clinton Historical Society where she volunteered numerous hours. Madeline also had a love for art. She was known for her needlepoint and knitting. With her talent, she often donated her handmade scarves, gloves, and sweaters to the less fortunate. This type of selfless act truly encompasses the type of person Madeline was. Madeline is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and John Orilio and Susan and Bill Roberts; her four beloved grandchildren, Peter and Emily Orilio and Kelsey and Molly Roberts; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, Richard Carr. Funeral services were held the morning of Wednesday, March 11, at St. James Episcopal Church in Clinton. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, March 10, at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College Street, Clinton. Interment will be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery. http://owenspavlotrogers.com
Obituary: Joanne Jensen, 69 Joanne (Dawes) Jensen, 69, formerly of Clinton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at the Melech Hospice House in Tampa, Florida with her family by her side. Joanne was born in Utica on March 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Bryden) Dawes. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and continued her education at Harper Method Cosmetology in Rochester. On Sept. 1, 1973, Joanne married Carl E Jensen Jr., a union of 41 years. Joanne owned and operated Harper Method Beauty Salon in Clinton for many years. Upon selling her business, she worked as a hair stylist at Eden Park Nursing Home where she was loved by the patients. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
Affectionately known as “Amma” by her grandchildren, they were her “little angels.” She treasured the close relationship she had with all of her siblings, nieces and nephews. Joanne had fond memories of spending time as a child at her grandparent’s camp at Sylvan Beach. She loved horses, riding and had a great love for dogs. Joanne will be remembered as a giving and grateful person, never looking for anything in return. Joanne is survived by her husband, Carl E Jensen Jr.; son and daughterin-law, Matthew and Heather Jensen, Tampa; beloved grandchildren, Alexis and Michael Jensen; sisters and brothers, Barbara Rogers, Canada; Beverly Kearney, Deerfield; John (Judith) Dawes, Florida; Judy (Fred) Wollin, Clinton; Gary (Debbie) Dawes, Rochester; Dulcie (Terry) White, Rome; and Michael (Christine) Dawes, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Doris J. Wroblewski and Barbara J. Schreck, both of New Hartford, and brother-inlaw, Nick (Sharon) Jensen of Utica. Joanne also leaves many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and childhood special friend, Sharon Nichols of Franklin Springs. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Mary Dawes; her beloved mother-in-law, Viola Jensen; brothers-in-law, Rix Rogers, William Kearney, Leonard A. Nunno Jr., Jack Wroblewski and Jack Schreck. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, March 10, and funeral services were held the morning of March 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clinton, where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated. Spring interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clinton. Messages of sympathy may be left at http://myslinskifuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Robert F. Stricker, 53 Robert “Bob” F. Stricker, 53, of Barker Road, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born in Utica on Aug. 26, 1961, to Ernest “Bill” and Mary (Collins) Stricker and graduated from Clinton Central School. Bob operated the Stricker Farm and was very proud of his cows and his farm, which earned the Dairy of Distinction award for many years. He was a kind and humble man who would help any neighbor in need. He was always teaching people life lessons. Bob was a member of St. Mary’s Church. He is survived by his mother, Mary; his seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, W. Daniel Stricker and Margaret Williams of Syracuse, Linda and Bill McComb of Clinton, Rosemary Wadas of Whitesboro, Richard Sticker of Whitesboro, Margaret Stricker of Norfolk, Virginia, Katherine and Harold Schofield Jr. of Verona, and Tina and Joseph Lallier of Clinton; his nieces and nephews, Katie Stricker and Brian Edwards and their baby due
in August, Beth and Laura Stricker, David and Libby McComb and Nora, Tim and Alejandra McComb and Elena, Meredith, and one on the way in May, Patty McComb, Walter and Alison Ricci-Wadas, Jeremy and Carol Bragg and Tyler, Jeff and Liz Bragg and Lilly, Daisy, Tyler, Megan and Brook, Sara Arntson, Elizabeth Schofield, Harold Schofield III, Christopher Lallier and Lindsay Denhoff and Ryan Lallier. He is also survived by the many helping hands on the farm, Travis Bauer, Travis Barrett, Zack Reed, Jake Reed, Ryan Lallier, Chris Lallier, Timothy Zimbler, Linda McComb, Rainy Barker, and Tyler and JM Oaksford. Bob was predeceased by his father and a brother-in-law, Walter Wadas. Calling hours were held on Thursday, March 5, at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, March 6, at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton. Spring burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Clinton Fire Dept, c/o James Jenkins, 34 Beatty Ave, Clinton, NY 13323 or Clinton Dollars for Scholars – Stricker Scholarship Fund, 75 Chenango Avenue, Clinton, NY 13323. The family thanks the Clinton Fire Department and COCVAC for all of their efforts and to all the friends and neighbors who came up to help keep things running at the farm. http://owenspavlotrogers.com CAMPAIGN (continued from page 1 ) Miles said his words were inspired by the Brown and Garner killings, and also the recent acquittal of the two police officers. “Just kind of being able to express my sentiment about not only my hopes for the future, but hopes for my future child,” he said. “Knowing that there is hope, and these things in the world
definitely have an impact on who you are, but don’t let that hinder you in any type of way. Because at the end of the day it’s more about what you want to do, who you believe in, what you believe in and less about what other people say.” On the same day as Wilson was cleared of his charges, the United States Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division released a 105page report on the law enforcement practices of the police department and court system in Ferguson over the past several years. The report concluded that, “Ferguson’s approach to law enforcement both reflects and reinforces racial bias, including stereotyping. The harms of Ferguson’s police and court practices are borne disproportionately by African Americans, and there is evidence that this is due in part to intentional discrimination on the basis of race.” In light of the recent developments regarding law enforcement and their interactions with black citizens, The Brothers are hoping to provide as much advice to their future children as they can. Freshman Richard Njoroge also participated in the campaign. He said people of all races and classes go through struggles, and that fact could serve to unite people toward a common goal. “Struggle is different for different people,” he said. “Some kinds of people equate struggle to a certain type of race or class, but struggle exists within all classes and with all people. So I really wanted to make that clear to my child, that even if you’re struggling and you don’t see others around you, their struggle might be different from yours and it might not be visible.” The week-long campaign yielded 65 total pictures according to Felipe Ramirez, the current president of the Brothers Organization.
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