George F. Schoradt, 76; Spent Career In Army, Then Navy

NEW LISBON – George F. Schoradt, 76, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at the Albany
Medical Center, after suffering a heart attack that resulted in a tractor accident.
He was born on April 11, 1932, in the hamlet of New Lisbon, the son of F.W.B. and
Natalie (Meyert) Schoradt. He married Virginia Allen on Dec. 28, 1952. They would have reached their 56th wedding anniversary this year. After graduating from Morris Central School in 1951, George attended Binghamton Tech (now Harper College) before joining the Army in 1952. Following his discharge in 1955, he worked as a field engineer in the Army Missile Command until 1964, then at the Naval base in Newport, R.I. At his retirement in 1977, he was head of Radar Development for Navy ranges. He and his wife returned to New York and bought a farm around the corner from one owned by Virginia’s parents’, Richard and Mary Allen. He later did consulting work, raised beef cattle and was an Otsego County voting machine custodian for many years. In addition to his wife Virginia, survivors include his daughter Karin Gann and husband Robert, of New Lisbon; two grandsons, Geofre R. Schoradt and Schuyler S. Gann, also of New Lisbon. He also leaves a sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Ronald Lester of Peoria, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his half brother, Richard Schoradt, who lived in California, and a half-sister, Francis Joslin of Sidney. At his request, there will be no calling hours and the funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers and in memory of George, please treasure your families as he did his. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnstonfh.com Arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.

Roger Newell, 79, Of Toddsville

TODDSVILLE – Roger Gavin Newell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Toddsville, died at home in Toddsville Friday afternoon, May 30, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He was 79.
Born Nov. 22, 1928, in Cooperstown, Roger was a son of Charles A. Newell, Sr. and Mary (Gavin) Newell. He married the former Louise Bliss on Dec. 18, 1948. Over the years, Roger was employed as a bus driver for Cooperstown Central School and was also in business for himself doing small engine repair. After moving to Florida, he was employed as a maintenance man for Wellesley Inn in Fort Lauderdale. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Louise, of Florida; two daughters, Cheryl A. Phillips and her husband Craig, of Herkimer, and JoAnn
L. Dow and John Schallert, of Cooperstown; one son, Roger W. Newell and his wife, Teresa, of Dallas; four grandchildren, Neil Dow and his wife Jaime, of Middletown, Brian Dow and his wife Teri, of Manhattan, Kan., Matthew Newell and his fiancé Tiffany, of Missouri, and Lindsay Phillips and her fiancée Jeff, of Connecticut; five great-grandchildren, Mitchell, Brianna, Kendra, Cooper and Bailey Dow; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Edna Bliss of Toddsville; four sisters, Mrs. Imogene Carter and her husband, Rodman, Mrs. Billie Williams and her husband, Quin, Ms. Noreen Newell, and Mrs. Marjorie Strait; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles A. Newell, Jr., and Donald Newell. There will be no services. Roger’s family wishes to thank the staff of Catskill Area Hospice, for the kind, considerate and understanding care they extended to Roger during his illness. Memorial gifts may be made
to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Harnett Memorial Planned June 14

CHERRY VALLEY – A celebration of Bill Harnett’s life is planned at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 14, in the Old School Café. William James Harnett was promoted to the afterlife on Saturday, April 12.
The “Evening of Remembrance” will include a potluck dinner and music performed by Bill’s musically inclined family and friends. Music will be interspersed with open mic time to share words, stories and memories of Bill. (Soft beverages provided; please feel free to bring something
for the grill.) Donations to the Cherry Valley Old School, the Cherry Valley Health Center, the Cherry Valley EMS Squad, The Cherry Valley Fire Department and The Catskill Area Hospice are greatly appreciated. For more information call RBS at (607) 264-9300. Please remember, when you donate your organs, you donate life.

Service Planned For Dutch LaDuke

COOPERSTOWN – A memorial service for Dutch LaDuke who died Dec. 19, 2007, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., with Father John Roos offi ciating. The family will be present from noon until the time of the service to receive friends.
Burial in Lakewood Cemetery will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who so desire make contributions in Dutch’s memory to either the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, Box 141, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or the Lester G. Bursey Playground Fund, 22
Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are under the supervision of Tillapaugh funeral Service.


Dual Rites For Sisters

Graveside Services for sisters Janis E. Murdock and Phyllis M. Selan will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Fly Creek Valley Cemetery with the Rev. Betsy Jay, Bassett Healthcare chaplain, officiating. Janice, 67, died on Jan. 26; Phyllis, 71, on May 17. Arrangements are with Connell,
Dow & Deysenroth.

Petkewec Burial

COOPERSTOWN – A graveside service of committal and burial for Charles J. Petkewec, 85, who died Dec. 26, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Index, with the Rev. John P. Rosson, pastor of St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church, officiating.
Arrangements are with Connell, Dow & Deysenroth.

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