IN MEMORIAM
Lee Herrington (Professor Emeritus) passed away on September 19th at the age of 88. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Nancy Jean Herrington. He led a life of excellence and character as a father, husband, scholar, teacher, and friend. Born on June 11, 1933 in New Haven, CT, he graduated from Hamden Hall Country Day School where he and Nancy met and made lifelong friends. Lee’s advanced education began at the University Maine. His studies were interrupted when he volunteered for service in the Army during the Korean War. He and Nancy married in 1955 and they moved to Maine where he completed his degree in forestry. Lee earned a Master’s Degree in Tree Physiology and a PhD in Forest Meteorology from Yale University. His research on the role of weather and microclimates in the spread and development of forest fires was groundbreaking. In 1966 he began his career at SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) where he developed an interest in Urban Forestry, the study of how trees interact with urban environments. He was a leader of the Tree City USA movement and contributed to the beautification of cityscapes throughout the country. Professor Herrington was a pioneer in GIS technology. Beginning in 1984 he taught and conducted research in the application of GIS to environmental and natural resources analysis and management. He went on to serve as the Director of the Laboratory for Applied Geographic Information Systems and served on the Boards of the Institute for GeoSpatial Technology and the NASA funded Regional Applications Center for the Northeast at Cayuga Community College. Among his many honors, Lee treasured his award as Distinguished Teaching Professor of Resources and Information Management at SUNY-ESF (2015) and his Lifetime Achievement Award from NYS GIS (2019). He was the creator of a wind measuring device called a driven anemometer, for which he earned a patent. Among his greatest sources of pride were the generations of graduate students he guided through their academic and social development, eventually filling the ranks of academia, industry and government service with scores of his intellectual progeny. In retirement he treasured the Emeritus Professors Lunch Group at ESF. A resident of Syracuse for 55 years, Lee enjoyed getaways in the Adirondacks at “Pieces”, the vacation home he and Nancy hand built from an A-Frame kit in Indian Lake. He was a skilled craftsman and a true competitor for the best tool collection among his brothers-in-law. Lee was a Ham Radio buff and built his own radios and computers. Full of energy and good humor, he was an avid swimmer and enjoyed skiing, hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, sailing and golfing. The latter endeavor he undertook late in life and enjoyed notwithstanding a lock on the Highest Score awards in golf outings. Though he ‘never touched the stuff’, he delighted in bringing Nancy her coffee each morning. He was a lifelong student and enjoyed intellectual discourse on such topics as how tree rings teach history and lightning until his passing. His dedication to his wife included decades of attendance at Syracuse University basketball games. He treasured the conviviality of Carrier Dome Section 113. That said, his amazement at the athleticism and character of generations of Orange notwithstanding, he ultimately disdained the game of basketball itself as he felt no proper contest could have breaking the rules (through fouling) as a legitimate strategy. Lee is survived by his sons Matthew (Shannon), Bradford (Debbie) and his daughter Susan (Dominic). His son Wayne (Brenda) pre-deceased him in 2013. His grandchildren are Turner, Ned, Will, Campbell, Alexis, Carson, and Colton. Lee is also survived by a sister, Brenda Isle.
1944
Colonel (Retired) Robert S. Kellar (FRM), a longtime resident of Cocoa Beach, Fl, passed on June 20th, Father’s Day, 2021 at the age of 98. Bobby, later Bob, was born on June 25, 1922, in Watertown, NY, the son of Leland and Agnes Kellar. He attended Watertown High School and in 1940 entered the College of Forestry at Syracuse University and earned a varsity letter on the Swim Team. In 1944, he received his ROTC commission and began his Army career at Camp Hale, CO, with the 10th Mountain Division. He deployed to Italy in WWII, earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. After occupation duty in Italy, he returned home, joined the Reserves and married Muriel May Foster on December 9, 1945. He and his wife co-owned the Beaver Camp for Boys in Lowville, New York. He was activated in 1950 and saw combat with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea. He then taught 3 years at The Citadel, attended the Command and General Staff College, and decided to change his career path from infantry to aviation. After flight training, he joined the 3rd Aviation Battalion in Germany flying helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. After returning from Germany in 1963, Bob was assigned to Fort Benning, GA, as a battalion commander in the new 11th Air Assault Division, which tested the Army’s new airmobile concept. He then assumed command of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion and was ordered to Vietnam as part of the new 1st Cavalry Division. During his tour he was awarded the Bronze Star and 17 Air Medals, one for Valor, and his third Purple Heart for wounds. His battalion was also awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. He returned from Vietnam to serve a year at the Pentagon as an expert on the airmobile concept, then graduated from the Army War College, commanded the 3rd Advanced Infantry Training Brigade at Fort Jackson, SC, and next served as the Director of Aviation Tactics and Director of Instruction at the Army Aviation Flight Training Center at Hunter Army Airfield, GA. He returned from a second Vietnam tour in 1972 and was then assigned to the prestigious position of President of the Army Aviation Test Board. Under his leadership, the Army conducted critical testing for the development and acquisition of the later named Blackhawk UH-60 helicopter still in use today. Whether in combat in three wars as an Infantry Officer or Aviator or serving as a senior staff officer, his dedication and loyal service to his Country is notable as a proud member of The Greatest Generation. After retirement from the Army in 1976, Bob Kellar, his wife Muriel (Babe) and son Robert, Jr., moved to Cocoa Beach where Bob became a licensed realtor working at Heritage Realty, then broker and co-owner with his wife and son of Cocoa Beach Realty, later a Coldwell Banker franchise. He served terms as Commodore of the Cocoa Beach Boating Club, Deacon at Riverside Presbyterian Church, on the Board at Emerald Seas Condominium and was frequently found on the Manatee Golf Course at Patrick Air Force Base. His wife passed in February of 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Kellar from Cocoa Beach; Karen and husband LTC (Ret) Thomas Maertens, Jr, from Salem, SC; and son Robert (Bob), Jr, and wife Sue from Port Orange, FL; grandchildren McKenna and wife Jenifer Moore; Rochelle and husband Jeremy Colangelo; Robert (Rob) Kellar, III, and wife Grace; and 5 great grandchildren: Jackson, Blake and Avery Colangelo; Ella Kellar; and Wyatt Moore; as well as a sister, Barbara Reinschmidt in Liverpool, NY, and cousin, Majorie Werhle, as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.
1950
Frank J. Mack (FRM), the husband of the late Theresa (Coppola) Mack, died on December 20, 2021, at a local hospital. He was born in 1925, in Fort Edward, the son of Frank and Anne (Sheehan) Mack. Frank attended Vincentian Institute High School in Albany, and served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Europe during World War II. He attended the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse, and worked in various New York State personnel and finance positions in Albany, retiring in 1980 after serving as director of Fiscal Management with the State Department of Motor Vehicles and as financial manager with the Governor’s State Traffic Safety Commission. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann McGuire and her husband, Frank, of Brewer, Maine; three grandchildren, Joseph McGuire (Mary) of Natick, Mass., Anne McGuire (Eric Haskell) of Hingham, Mass., and Peter McGuire (Julia Shatz) of Visalia, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Timothy and Corinne McGuire, Andrew Haskell, and Micah Shatz-McGuire; his sister-in-law, Arden Mack of Bedford, Texas; his nephews and niece, Ted, Peter, and Benita Mack; and his Coppola family nephews and nieces and their families. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Edward Mack; his brothers-in-law, Joseph Coppola and Father Paul Coppola; and his sister-in-law Angela Coppola. Frank was grateful for the capable assistance of his caregivers at Loving Touch In-Home Care. Frank was a devoted parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Matthew’s Church in Hampden.
James M. Ring (WPE) passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021, at Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH after a brief illness. James was born in Wilmington, MA on September 12, 1920, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Morrison) Ring. He was the fourth of six brothers. He was the last surviving son. James graduated from Wilmington High School. Jim was also a graduate of UMass Amherst (undergrad) and Syracuse University (graduate). He served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant JG during WWII in the Pacific as a gunnery officer during convoy duty. Four of the Ring brothers served active duty during WWII. James’s older brother Joe perished in the Southern Pacific serving as a Seabee in the early WWII island campaigns. James was the husband of the late Helen L. Ring (Linehan) of Hornell, NY. James spent most of his working years in Western NY in Hornell working as the plant manager of a division of Emhart Corporation. During his life he continued to serve his community with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Catholic Church. He served on the City Library board for many years. After retirement, he was involved with AARP, Tax Aid providing tax return support to individuals in need, Caregivers and other similar organizations. He was always active and participated in many hiking and biking tours through Europe including Scotland, Ireland, the UK, and the Netherlands. He is survived by his only son, Joseph L. Ring; his daughter-in-law, Cynthia A. Ring of Manchester, NH; and three grandchildren, Kara Buonpane and her husband, Anthony, of Needham, MA, Brian Ring of South Boston, and Michael Ring of Manchester. He has two great granddaughters, Phoebe and Nora Buonpane who he adores. He has many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family. He enjoyed living in his adopted city of Manchester and especially loved attending the Webster, Hillside, and Central athletic team games. Many of his grandchildren’s friends called him Grandpa Jim.
1952
Charles F. Horton (WPE), 90, of South Onondaga, passed away peacefully at home December 24, 2021 with family by his side. Chuck graduated from Marcellus Central School in 1948 and from the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University in 1952. He worked in lumber sales for 40 years, retiring in 1991 from Plunkett-Webster Lumber. Chuck was a communicant of Corpus Christi Church. He was a member of the Otisco Fire Department from 1954 to 1958. Chuck then became a member of the South Onondaga Fire Department in 1958 till the present and was a past president. Chuck passed his love of the outdoors and activities onto his children, grandchildren and others, who enjoyed his knowledge. He was a long time member of the Nedrow Sportsmen Club, where he was a hunter’s safety instructor. Chuck was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, the former Rita Gorny, in 2005; his sister, Theresa Holmes, in 2021 and son-in-law, Carl Ryan, in 2004. Surviving are his children, Mary Ryan, Thomas (Cindy) Horton and Lisa (Brad) Wirth; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Robert (Bob) J. Shimer (FRM) passed away peacefully at home, at age 90. Bob is survived by his life partner of 48 years, Betty K. Louie. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to William M. Shimer and Dorothy MacFarland, Bob was predeceased by his older brother, also named William M. Shimer. Although born in Brooklyn, Bob grew up in Lockport, NY. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in forestry from State University of New York at Syracuse, Bob became a licensed forester. As a forester, he worked for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. One of his happiest times was when he lived in Whitehall, Montana, while working for BLM. He also worked for the Chama Land and Cattle Company in New Mexico. Bob was the first state forester in Alaska, when it became a state in 1959. Later, Bob worked in California for the Board of Equalization in Redding, Department of Water Resources in Los Angeles, and finally the State Lands Commission in Sacramento. After retiring from State service, Bob started his own business as a licensed forester specializing in timber and forest land appraisals, and did work for Department of General Services and Caltrans as a retired annuitant. Bob was a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Red Jacket Lodge (Masons) in Lockport, NY. For a time, he was also a member of the E Clampus Vitus. He was an elm tree monitor for the Sacramento Tree Foundation, reporting on any diseased elms he saw during his walks. Bob loved being outdoors and hiking in the woods. He went backpacking alone into the Bob Marsh Wilderness in Montana because it was something he had always wanted to do. He loved being away from city lights so he could see the stars in the night sky. Bob and Betty went to Germany, Austria and Switzerland because Bob was interested in his German ancestors, and similarly to Scotland for his Scottish ancestry. They went many times to France. They traveled to Patagonia, including Tierra del Fuego, in Argentina. They went to Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec in Canada. They went to Alaska to revisit all the places where Bob had worked as a forester. They made several trips to Montana and loved going to Yellowstone. Bob and Betty took trips to New Mexico, including the International Hot Air Balloon festival in Albuquerque. Bob also was interested in the culture of the Zuni, thanks to his dear friend, Robert Dosedo (now deceased), from Zuni Pueblo. Bob would visit the Pueblo on his trips to New Mexico. Bob and Betty went to many National Parks in the Southwest, and went to Florida and Key West. They enjoyed going to New York City, spent time in the Adirondacks, and visited Bob’s hometown of Lockport several times, along with surrounding areas in upstate New York. For a time, Bob had an apartment in San Francisco where he went on weekends. He was a member of the Fine Arts Museums in San Francisco and attended the SF Symphony. Bob loved percussion, piano music (classical and jazz), classical Spanish guitar, and the music of Leon Redbone. He liked Laurel and Hardy. He enjoyed reading books by T. Coraghessan Boyle and Carolyn Chute, and enjoyed reading maps. He studied German language and Pennsylvania German history. He enjoyed art museums and galleries and just hanging out in San Francisco. Bob was a pretty good cook and contributed one of his well liked recipes, which he named Bomb With Bob’s Beans, to the State Lands cookbook. But he liked nothing better than a good loaf of crusty bread and butter. Bob liked to go running, and would run 5 miles a day, and more on the weekends in San Francisco. He ran the Bay to Breakers race twice, and other foot races in San Francisco. After retiring, Bob rode his bike every day on the American River Bike trail. Bob had quite a hat collection, and almost always had one on his head. He loved his white Ford pickup truck. He had an offbeat sense of humor that would make you laugh because you had never looked at things quite the way he did. Sometimes he would burst into song, singing some little ditty. Other times he would recite a favorite poem he had memorized. He was a kind and caring person, always jumping in to help anybody who needed it. In addition to his life partner, Betty, Bob leaves cousins and many friends.
1953
Robert F. Avery (PSE), age 91, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Lowell, MA passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. He was born in Syracuse, NY on October 12, 1930, son of the late Harold Terry Avery and the late Anna (Pirong) Avery. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He also obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from New York State College of Environmental Science & Forestry at Syracuse University. Bob worked as a research and development engineer for several companies and also owned his own consulting business until his retirement in 1999. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia A. Labach and a brother, Harold D. Avery. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jean M. (Collins) Avery; a son, Nicholas Charles Avery and his wife, Deborah of Haverhill, MA; a daughter, Elise F. Avery of Atwater, OH; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Burton A. Ford, 91, died on August 7, 2021. Burt was born in Syracuse on May 4, 1930 the son of Arthur and Ether Mereweather Ford. After graduating from Syracuse High School, he continued his education at NYS College of Forestry at Syracuse University graduating in 1953 with BS in Chemistry. He came to Newark to work for Bloomer Brothers. In 1966, he began a career at Kodak where he was a Quality Control Engineer until his retirement in 1989. He was an active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, serving on many committees. He became active in the community with his participation in the Newark Jaycee’s. Burt was a board member of the Newark Players. He loved to act, whether it was a starring role or a supporting character. He was a member of both the Wayne County Historical Society and the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society where he had played a role in the cemetery walks. Burt had served as President of the Newark Public Library and was a Friend of both the Newark and Lyons Libraries. He and his wife Shirley were faithful volunteers with Wayne County Meal on Wheels for many years. Burt was also a member of the Newark Masonic Lodge #83 and the Newark Elks Lodge #1249. At one time, he was the Regional President of the Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industries. Burt is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley, a son and daughter-in-law David and Molly; two grandsons Nicholas and Ryan.
Harold M. Klaiber (EFB), age 90, of Waterville, Maine passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Harold was born August 27, 1931 in Kenmore, New York, the son of Herbert and Helen (Dailey) Klaiber. He enlisted in the Navy following his graduation and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He would later earn his Masters Degree from Syracuse University in Forestry. Harold worked for Scott Paper, Central Maine Power and Dirigo Partners. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Waterville, serving as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon throughout earlier years. Harold loved the outdoors, fishing, football, and most of all spending time with his family at his camp on Moosehead or the yearly reunions at Sunset Beach, NC. Harold is predeceased by his wife Jean, his son Andrew Klaiber, his daughter Ruthanne Klaiber, his grandson Michael Klaiber, and his two brothers Morton and Arnold Klaiber. He is survived by his sons, Clyde and Kelly Klaiber, and Paul and Carole Klaiber; his daughter-in-law Kelly Klaiber; his sister Carol Grace; his grandchildren, Amy (Nate) Herbert, Courtney Klaiber, Thomas Klaiber, Jeremy Klaiber, Danielle (Mark) Legere, Nicholas (Amanda) Klaiber, Kristin (Patrick) Fitzgerald, and Heidi (Charlie) Klaiber- Judkins. Harold also leaves behind his 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Dr. John “Jack” Vimmerstedt (FRM) passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born in Jamestown, N.Y., to Theodore Paul Carl Vimmerstedt and Lella Doris (Johnson) Vimmerstedt. He married Mary Eva Galt in Syracuse, N.Y. Dr. Vimmerstedt graduated from Jamestown High School and from Syracuse University, College of Forestry. His military service was based at Fort Benning, Ga. Dr. Vimmerstedt worked for the U.S. Forest Service, Bent Creek, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. He pursued further education in forestry at North Carolina State University and Yale University, receiving a Master?s and Doctorate of Forestry from Yale. Dr. Vimmerstedt worked at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio, until his retirement. Dr. Vimmerstedt?s professional career in forestry research addressed reclamation of soils on strip mines, soil management in high-use areas such as campgrounds, and use of waste streams such as sewage sludge to improve forest soils. Dr. Vimmerstedt taught and mentored graduate students at the Ohio State University, where he was known for his contagious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of woodland ecosystems. His passion for forestry extended to his volunteer work, as he served on the Wooster Shade Tree Commission and on the Ohio Governor?s Forestry Commission. For many years, Dr. Vimmerstedt assisted in management of the Christmas tree plantation for the Wayne County chapter of the Izsaak Walton League. A passion for the common good inspired his value of civic participation and involvement in policy and politics. A founding member of the Wayne County Democratic Party, Dr. Vimmerstedt regularly organized and canvassed for candidates. His environmental knowledge informed his advocacy of environmental and watershed management priorities in land use planning. Survivors include a sister, four children, ten grandchildren, and many beloved relatives and friends: Judy (Vimmerstedt) Morrell of Greensburg, Pa; Carol Crawford of Denmark, Wis. (husband, Jim Crawford; Mary, Ben, and Sam Craw-ford); Margaret Vimmerstedt of Chapel Hill, N.C. (husband, Loren Hintz; Carl Hintz); William Vimmerstedt of Columbus, Ohio (Joseph, Elaina, William, and Henry Vimmerstedt); Laura Vimmerstedt of Denver, Colo., (husband Christian, Hopfer; Theodor and Alex Hopfer). Nieces and nephews: Christine (Osborne) Schnars, Theodore Osborne, and Andrew Osborne live in Jamestown. His aunt, Jennie Vimmerstedt, a former reporter for The Post-Journal. A loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, relative, and friend, we will miss his gentle, loyal, caring presence in our lives, his openness and welcoming attitude to strangers; his practical perspectives; his passions for nature, music, literature, culture, and science; and his goofy sense of humor. Singing with conviction, reading aloud, connecting with people, connecting with nature, seeking balance, questioning, working for what you believe, working things out with others, never giving up, patience-his joys and values live on.
1954
Ellis B. Cowling (WPE), 88, passed away on September 23, 2021, at Glenaire where he and his wife Bettsy had been living in recent years. In addition to his wife of 63 years, Bettsy, he is survived by daughters Evelyn Blackley and Emily Price and her husband Rick, grandchildren Travis and Caroline Blackley, great granddaughter Lizzy Blackley, a brother Neil, and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Cowling was University Distinguished Professor At-Large Emeritus of Forestry and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. Since 1965 he has specialized in biochemistry of wood decay, conservation of essential elements by forest trees, diseases of forest trees and deterioration of timber products, the role of nitrogen in coevolution of forest trees and wood destroying fungi, and integrated management of plant diseases. His other research interests included man-induced changes in the chemical climate and their effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the role of scientists in public decision making. Helping develop a nationwide system for monitoring acid deposition called the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, he became the director of the Southern Oxidants Study in 1993. His appointment as the Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee of Faculty at NC State University contributed to the preservation and relocation of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in 1999. In that same period, he chaired the University’s Task Force on Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure. Born in Waukeegan, Illinois, in 1932, Ellis grew up in upstate New York. He received his B. S. in Wood Technology from Syracuse University in 1954, his M.S. in Forest Pathology from Syracuse in 1956, and his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 1959. He spent the following year at the University of Uppsala in Sweden as a United States Public Health Service Postdoctoral Fellow, earning a Filosofie Licensiat in Physiological Botany. From 1960 to 1965 he was a professor and plant pathologist at Yale University; then he joined the faculty at NC State. With his family he returned to Sweden in 1970 and received his Filosofie Doktor in Physiological Botany while on leave from NC State. Among Dr. Cowling’s most notable honors and awards are his election to membership in the National Academy of Sciences in 1973 and his winning the North Carolina Award in Science that same year. In 1981 he received the O. Max Gardner Award of the University of North Carolina System. Later he served on the Council of the National Academy of Sciences from 1994-1997. Dear to Ellis Cowling’s heart were his family and friends, his colleagues and graduate students, the Chautauqua Institution in western New York, and his family retreat at Kerr Lake in Virginia . Intellectually he was keen on the “moral dimensions of intelligence”, and he ultimately championed the Extension and Engagement missions of land grant universities such as NC State University. While his career was expansive, he was a kind and interested man to anyone he met always wanting to learn about them and their lives.
1955
Daniel Barton Place (WPE) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021, at the age of 87. He was born in Blossburg, PA, to The Rev. Daniel and Esther Place. He grew up in New York State, moving around to various locations as his father was appointed to different pastorates. He graduated from Newfane Central School and New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University where he earned both a BA and a Master’s Degree in Wood Products Engineering. After serving in the US Army in Korea, Dan worked in the wood products industry in Southern California for 55 years, and then retired to enjoy his favorite pastimes. He spent his leisure years golfing, cooking, gardening, volunteering and singing. Dan was an enthusiastic singer enjoying his time as song leader for the Arcadia Rotary Club, as a member of his church choir, in several barbershop quartets, and for 33 years with the international champion barbershop chorus, Masters of Harmony, where he had the distinction of being the oldest singing member. Dan is survived by his wife, Gay, his daughter and son, Laurel and Daniel, his grandchildren and siblings. He was dearly loved and will be truly missed.
1957
Douglas L. Andrews (PSE), age 86, passed away on August 16, 2021. He was the loving husband of Mary Lee (Williams) Andrews, with whom he shared over 62 years of marriage. Doug was born in Bainbridge, NY on June 24, 1935, the son of the late Marshall H. Andrews Sr., and Helen M. (Howland) Andrews. He graduated from Bainbridge High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from New York State College of Forestry, Syracuse. He worked for P.H. Glatfelter Co. in Spring Grove for 35 years, retiring in 1996 as Quality Control Manager. Doug was an outdoor enthusiast, particularly enjoying hunting and fishing, and was a great supporter of his children and grandchildren’s activities, from sports to band to scouting. He also enjoyed drawing, was the family genealogist, and a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. In addition to his wife Mary Lee, Doug is survived by his sons Greg Andrews and his wife Jane of Jarrettsville, MD, and Gary Andrews of Dillsburg; his grandchildren Anthony, Alex, Mitchell and Bryce; sister-in-law Marion Andrews; nephew Marshall H. Andrews III; and cousin Robert Weissflog. He was predeceased by his brother Marshall H. Andrews Jr., and his sister LaVonne M. Andrews.
Russel G. Mitchell (EFB) passed away July 6, 2021 from complications following a severe stroke. He was born February 14, 1930 in Portland, Oregon to parents, Milton and Cornelia Mitchell. A younger sister, Beverly, was born in 1933. Russ attended schools in Eugene, Creswell, Monroe, and Forest Grove, Oregon before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1948 where he served through the Korean Conflict. Following his service, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Oregon State College in 1956. He then obtained a Master’s degree from Syracuse University and his PhD in Forest Entomology from Oregon State College in 1960. Russ met Gwendolyn Lounsbury while at OSC, and they were married in 1956. They had three sons, Alan born in 1961, and twins Paul and Keith born in 1966. Russ had a very successful and fulfilling lifelong career with the U.S. Forest Service. His research and knowledge in entomology were invaluable throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 1973, while on sabbatical with the Forest Service, he went to Switzerland to share his knowledge of forest insects infecting their forests. He also spent two years on special assignment in a joint United States/Canadian program involving forest pests. Russ married Evelyn Engelen Hesketh in 1981. They had become reacquainted after having known each other in high school in Forest Grove. Russ and Evie especially enjoyed traveling. They made memorable trips to Europe, Hawaii, and across the United States and Canada. Russ loved the game of golf and served on the board at Bend Country Club. He also enjoyed tennis, skiing, pinochle, and was an avid reader. Russ enthusiastically supported his children and grandchildren in their activities and accomplishments. He loved spending time with family. His family and friends will always remember how much Russ loved the forest, perfecting his golf game, and anything about the OSU Beavers! Russ is survived by his wife, Evie; sons, Alan (April) and Paul; sister, Beverly; step-daughters, Cheryl (Sterling), Kathi (Rod), and Susan; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and his son, Keith.
1958
Karl Erich Wolter (EFB), age 90, passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born to German immigrants, Erich and Anna Wolter, on Nov. 8, 1930, in the Bronx, NYC. He attended local public schools and graduated from De Witt Clinton High School in 1958. He spent a number of years in Manhattan retail businesses and then accepted a U.S. Army commission at Fort Benning, Ga., with further training at the Medical Service Center in San Antonio, Texas. He served as administrative officer in a MASH Unit during the Korean Conflict 1951-1952. Upon release from active duty, he attended SUNY/Syracuse University from 1953 to 1958, graduating in wood technology and plant physiology, and was also involved in wildlife studies at the Huntington Wildlife Forest in upstate New York and the Forest Service Genetics Institute in Rhinelander, Wis. A scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison resulted in a Ph.D. in 1964 in botany, plant physiology and biochemistry. Prior to graduation, he was hired in 1962 by the Forest Products Laboratory USDA in Madison, Wis., as a research scientist physiologist and worked at developing a tissue culture system for the propagation of superior tree species from single cell cultures. Sabbaticals were at Iowa State University and Tsukuba University in Japan, where he was a recipient of a Japanese Science Award 1982-1983 for his work investigating enzymes as determinants of growth potentials. In 1980 he was assigned the leadership of the biodegradation project till his retirement in 1986, after which he continued to do research in plant physiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for several years. Following his retirement, Karl resided with his longtime partner, Patrick Comfert, on their picturesque property and hobby farm near Cooksville, Wis., where Karl continued to demonstrate his love of nature by planting many wonderful trees and gardens, as well as assisting Patrick with the farm animals and the hobby of wildlife rehabilitation, in which he helped care for everything from deer to eagles. Karl and Patrick were married on Jan. 12, 2019, tying the knot after 30 years of partnership. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Erich and Ann Wolter; and his sister, Irene Schelshorn. He is survived by his husband, Patrick Comfert; his niece, Christine Schelshorn (James Danky) and great-nephew, Matthew Danky, of Stoughton, Wis.; and his niece, Barbra (Walter) Patterson of Evansville, Ind., and their family, Sally and Craig Ostrom, Olivia and Kirsten.
1959
Robert Edwin Schenck (LA) was an Army veteran who proudly wore his Korean War hat and wings after serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, and later went on to a long career in park design, river studies, and facilities management. Mr. Schenck, formerly of East Hampton, died on Oct. 27 at home in Cary, N.C., with his wife and family by his side. He was 90. Known as Bob, he was born in Southampton on Jan. 2, 1931, to Edwin Schenck and Esther Pettepher Schenck, well-known residents of East Hampton. Bob Schenck grew up here and graduated from East Hampton High School in 1948. Two years later, he finished a degree in forestry from the New York Ranger School before enlisting in the military. In the Army, he volunteered to go to Korea and was assigned as a surveyor to the combat engineers in 1952. Years later, three of his sons would follow in his footsteps, Christopher Schenck in the 82nd Airborne, Peter Schenck on nuclear submarines, and Drew Schenck as a combat engineer officer. After the Korean War, Mr. Schenck used G.I. Bill benefits to go back to school, completing a degree in landscape architecture at Syracuse University in 1959. In 1961, he and Rosanne DuPlessis were married. They “starred” in what their family affectionately called “The Bob and Rosie Show,” which played out in their kitchen, on road trips, and anywhere else they went together. Mr. Schenck was a sailor, and he and his wife spent years cruising the East Coast and Chesapeake Bay in their boat, the Limits Keep. Interspersed with those voyages were camping trips and other travels throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Schenck enjoyed singing in the choir of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Springfield, Pa., where the family lived for a time. A lover of painting, reading, and woodworking, he was “a true Renaissance man and an inspiration to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. His furniture is in our homes, his paintings are on our walls, and his laughter is in our hearts,” his family said. Over the course of his career, Mr. Schenck designed parks, trails, and visitor centers, managed federal grants, and restored battlefields. He spent more than 30 years working for the National Park Service, starting in 1976. He was a leader in the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Studies program in its early days, and his work supervising a report on the New River Gorge National River, now a national park, earned him an award. “He was always proud of the work that he did,” his family said. In addition to his wife of more than 50 years, Mr. Schenck leaves three sons, a daughter, and their spouses, with whom he was close and shared his many interests. They are Christopher and Susan Schenck of Wake Forest, N.C., Peter and Barbara Schenck of Roanoke, Va., Andrew and Kelli Schenck of Cary, and Mary and Matthew Klemp of Wake Forest. His 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive. A daughter, Catherine Ann, died in infancy. His eldest son, Charles Schenck, died before him; Charles’s former wife, Resa Schenck Dollar, survives and remains close to the family. Mr. Schenck’s sister, Ila, also died before him.
1962
Robert Gunther (FRM) was born December 22, 1938, in Manhattan, New York, to Herbert and Louise Gunther, and died August 9, 2021, in Portland from complications following a heart attack. He grew up in the Bronx and graduated from the State University of New York College of Forestry. On June 16, 1962, he married Mary Gillen and the two moved to Medford, Oregon, where he started a long career in the Bureau of Land Management that included working in the BLM’s Coos Bay District as an area manager and planner from 1977 through his retirement. Bob and Mary had six sons and enjoyed watching the various activities of their children and later their grandchildren. They were married 51 years. After Mary died, Bob married Patricia (Goergen) Collins on January 3, 2015 and him and Patsy lived in Coquille until his death. Bob had the heart of a volunteer and spent many years helping people with their taxes through the AARP tax assistance program and volunteering with both the hot meals program and the Coquille Food Bank. He volunteered at a variety of golf tournaments at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. His greatest volunteer work came in the Boy Scout program, including three decades leading the Eagle Scout Board of Review for the Chinook District, a term that ended in 2020. Bob was assistant scoutmaster and scoutmaster for Coquille’s Troop 63 throughout the scouting tenures of all his children and continued serving as part of the troop committee several more years, totaling about two decades with the troop. All six sons – Mike, Steve, Bob, Allen, John and Andy – attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Bob received the highest award for adult scouts, the Silver Beaver, in 1994. He also was selected to the Vigil Honor, the highest honor for the Order of the Arrow, a Boy Scouts honor group. The vigil name selected for him was a perfect match, Kwan Wake Hehe Mamook Kumtux, translated quiet, serious mentor. Bob and Mary, and later Bob and Patsy, were active members of Holy Name Catholic Church in Coquille, and he served many years on the parish council for the church, as well as volunteering at the annual spaghetti dinner. Bob loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, as well as trips with Mary and later Patsy up and down the South Coast and throughout the Western United States to visit national parks and other beautiful spots. He also loved photography and making albums from those trips. Bob enjoyed gardening and often donated the surplus produce with the Coquille Food Bank. He also loved making wine, including using a variety of fruits and many of the wild berries that grow on the South Coast. His private vintage included blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, Oregon grape, salal, huckleberry, thimbleberry, salmonberry and his favorite, blue elderberry. He enjoyed a good game of cards, including many years playing cribbage during lunch with colleagues at the BLM and treasured Sunday evening pinochle games with Mary and close friends Rol and Cathy Schmidt, as well as hours as a family playing the Gunther clan favorite Biff. Bob is survived by his wife, Patsy; his sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Bob Olsen of Amawalk, New York; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Amy of Morgantown, West Virginia, Steve and Margarita of Beaverton, Allen and Joni of Portland, John and Lori of Coquille, Andy and Paula of Vancouver, Washington; son, Bob of Coquille; and grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth, Kimberly, Hayden, Mariella, Matthew, Alex, Camille, Connor, Finn, Benjamin and Isaac. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and his parents.
James Stuart Murray (FRM) passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Jim was born Jan. 1, 1939, in Potsdam, New York. He was married to Esther Davis on June 10, 1961, in Brasher Falls, New York. Jim moved to Coos Bay, Oregon, from 1962-1970. He moved to Fairbanks 51 years ago in 1970 to acquire land acquisitions for the trans-Alaska pipeline. He retired from the Bureau of Land Management after 30 years of work. Jim was a graduate of Syracuse University in forestry in 1962. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club and NARFE. Jim volunteered at the Fairbanks Community Food Bank and was recognized in 2013 for blood donations since college of over 25 gallons. He was a team leader for Relay of Life – 12 years. Jim was known for being a man of few words but a wonderful sense of humor. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Esther Murray of Fairbanks; daughters, Jamie DeVries (Timothy) of Chattaroy, Washington, and Elaine Miller (Ryce) of Bemidji, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; and brothers, George Murray and Robert Murray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ruby Murray, and daughter, Loree Schimmack.
1964
Steven E. Bliss (RS), 84, died March 13, 2021, at Porter Medical Center after a long illness. He was born August 9, 1936, in Morrisville, VT, the son of Hobart and Helen (Woodard) Bliss. Steven was a graduate of Peoples Academy High School in Morrisville. After high school he worked on the family farm. He then entered the Army, after which he went to Ranger School, then worked as a forestry technician for a time. He owned his own business as a land surveyor in Arlington, Vt., for 20 years. After retiring as a rural mail carrier in 1999 from the U.S. Postal Service, he built custom furniture until illness forced him to quit. Steven also volunteered and enjoyed gardening and loved the outdoors. Steven married Marilyn Brow May 1, 1965, in Fair Haven. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of Middlebury; by his son Tim Bliss (Kim) of Derby, Vt.; by his brother Ld Bliss of Morrisville; by his grandchildren Nicholas, Tanner, Kansas, Tiara, Michael and Kyle; and by his great-granddaughter, Jasmine. He was predeceased by his parents and by his son Thomas Bliss. A Memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. A special thanks to Suzanne, Emily, Amanda, John and Amy Emerson, Andy Kirkaldy and Dr. Diana Barnard for their kind and loving care of Steve.
Myron Kelly (WPE), 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born July 10, 1942, in Lysander, New York to the late Laurence Marshall Kelly and Harriet Morehous Kelly. Myron graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in 1964 and earned a Ph.D from NC State University in 1968. After working for four years as a chemist at Borden Chemical Company in Bainbridge NY, he was employed for 34 years as a Professor at NC State University in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, College of Natural Resources. For fun, he served as leader of Boy Scout Troop 236 for 16 years. He loved working in the yard, keeping his six birdfeeders and three hummingbird feeders filled, and chasing off squirrels with his bb gun. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra Larson Kelly; sons: James Laurence Kelly and wife, Kelly, Thomas Lee Kelly and wife, Anne-Mari, Matthew Myron Kelly and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren: Patrick, Daniel, Meghan, Charlize, Keira, Arden, and Carston; sisters: Virginia K. Bredefeld and husband, Ernest, Dorothy K. Kalbfus and husband, John.
Edward Kilduff III (LA), known as Ed or “Fast Eddie” to his many friends and family members, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 20, 2021. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather and will be remembered as a compassionate, energetic, and extremely generous person with an irreverent sense of humor. He had a lifelong curiosity and love of learning, enjoyed gardening and cooking, and was an avid fly fisherman. He was a mentor to many and taught important life lessons to his children and grandchildren through the years. Ed was born in Queens, NY, February 1, 1940, to Frances Mae Mildern and Edward Francis Kilduff, Jr. He graduated from Rice Catholic High School in New York city and served in the US Marine Corps Reserves before receiving a B.A. from Syracuse University, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. After graduation from college, Ed studied European New Towns under the auspices of Urban America, Inc. He visited and conferred with planning staffs and officials of New Towns in Great Britain, Finland, France, Sweden, and Leningrad and Moscow in the former Soviet Union. Ed then moved to Maryland where he spent his career as a noted Landscape Architect. He was an expert in Land Planning and was recognized by Planning Commissions and Boards of County Commissioners throughout the Tri-state area. Ed was appointed to many governmental Executive Committees and was often called on to testify as an expert witness at Boards of Zoning Appeals. He was a guest speaker at local colleges and universities in the Washington area, including the University of Maryland and George Washington University. Early in his career he worked at T.D. Donovan and Associates where he was responsible for a wide range of land planning and landscape architectural projects, including commercial complexes and shopping malls, health care facilities, educational institutions, cemeteries, major multi-family and single-family housing developments, and numerous park and recreation projects. He was a consultant on the development of the new community of Montgomery Village, MD. Ed continued his career with The Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission where he was the Chief Landscape Architect and Chief of the Engineering and Design Division with direct responsibility for the efforts of a large professional staff charged with design and construction of parks and recreation projects within Prince George’s County, Maryland. He guided the completion of an $18 million project that resulted in swimming pool complexes, ice skating rinks, golf courses, community center buildings, campgrounds, hiker-biker trail systems and local and regional parks. He worked as a consultant for land planning as a Division Chief Team Member for the development of Prince George’s County Master Plans as well as the County Master Plan of Parks. In 1975, Ed established Kilduff Associates, PA for the practice of Land Planning, Landscape Architecture and Park and Recreation Planning. Later the name was changed to Kilduff/Nagy Landscape Architects. His company was responsible for projects throughout Montgomery, Charles and Prince Georges counties, including dozens of schools, Lake Artemisia Park in College Park, the Hyattsville Justice Center, the Wesley Theological Seminary Courtyard, and many other public buildings. Kilduff/Nagy Associates was notable throughout the Washington, D.C. – Baltimore metropolitan area for their innovation and quality of their projects. In his leisure time Ed pursued his passion for fly fishing and fly tying. He traveled the world with friends to fish for steelhead in Alaska, Michigan, and on the Dean River in British Columbia; for tarpon, bonefish and permit in the Florida Keys, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Belize, and for salmon in Iceland, Norway and Alaska. In addition, his passion for fly fishing took him to the Amazon region of South America and several places in Central America. Locally he enjoyed fishing for brown trout in streams in Pennsylvania and Maryland and for rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. Ed was always willing to work with young people and share his knowledge and expertise of fishing. Everyone he met throughout his travels became a friend. Ed’s greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane Capello Kilduff, to whom he was married for 48 years. They have two wonderful daughters: Meredith Young and her husband Michael who live in Davidsonville, MD with their two children, Conor and Charlotte, and Erin Barker and her husband Patrick who live in Chesapeake, VA. with their two children, Alaina and Dominic. Ed was always happiest when his children and grandchildren were visiting and he could enjoy time cooking, swimming, fishing and being with them. He is also survived by his brothers, Kevin (Kathy) of Homosassa, FL, Michael (Carol) of Spring Hill, FL, and John (Carolyn) of Homosassa, FL along with several nieces and nephews.
Carl Schneider (LA) made the world a more beautiful place with the parks, gardens, playgrounds and marinas he designed. Born in Brooklyn, NY January 14, 1940, he passed peacefully away on November 3, 2021 in Punta Gorda, Florida. Carl graduated from Syracuse University and the SUNY School of Forestry in Landscape Architecture. Summers were spent sailing Lake Ontario, and winters skiing with his family. He enjoyed golf at the Onondaga Golf Club, and The Pompey Club in Syracuse, and Saint Andrews South in Punta Gorda Florida, becoming an enthusiastic tennis player in retirement. Always willing to accept challenges, he was a volunteer fireman for 20 years, and President of the Lafayette School Board for 4 years in Syracuse, N.Y. He served as President of the Cedar Village Board and President of the Emerald Point Board for 4 and 1/2 years in Florida. His calm presence and his entertaining wit will be missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his brother William (Julia) Schneider, Marcia, his wife of 57 years, daughter Kirstin Schneider Sutton and grand daughter Nina Purkiss, as well as his daughter Tracy Schneider Fee, granddaughter Samantha Fee, and grandson Zachary Fee.
1965
Lawrence “Larry” Earl Glave, Jr. (FRM), passed away November 28, 2021, after a brief illness in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 79. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bow hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of fifty-nine years, Mary; Erich and Donna, his son and daughter in law; grandchildren, Christy (Jeremy) Ryman, Jessica (Ben) Carpenter, Elizabeth (Braun) Horner, and John (Erin) Glave; great grandchildren, Ethan, Octavian, Ivukah, Kaiden, Elysian, Remington, Tyse, Geneva, and Benjamin. Also surviving are his sisters, Bette Taylor, MaryAnne (Dale) Phelps and Gail (Bruce) Brown ; his brother Dick and his friend, Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Margaret; brother, Robert (Bob); and great grandson, Odin. Larry was a polymath, educated in Forestry and Entomology, never limited to any one field. He graduated from New York State Ranger School at Wanakena and Syracuse University. He worked in multiple industries from paper to fasteners before moving to Central Texas to launch a career in real estate development. He spearheaded such subdivisions as Whitestone Oaks and North Lake in Williamson County. He became a builder and general contractor, ferried commercial vehicles from Canada to Mexico and across the United States before slowing down to broker in surplus items. His last venture was reclaiming gold from plated jewelry. Mary stood by his side through all the moves, all the boom and bust cycles, and all the adventures. Larry and Mary made their homes in eight towns, their longest residence being thirty-three years in Weir, Texas. His favorite hobbies usually involved some degree of physical exertion from prospecting for diamonds to deer stalking. He loved cars, Buicks and Jeeps when he was younger and sticking to mostly Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and Volvo in his later years. He loved country music from Johnnie Horton and Bob Wills to Kukuruza (Russian language country). He bred Angel Fish and Great Danes and rescued his dogs, Perrito and Perrasso. Larry lived to set the example, being active in Kiwanis and Boy Scouting. He voted in every election he could and worked with several campaigns. He knew that if he could learn key vocabulary in any endeavor, he could excel in anything. Larry wished that there be no ceremony celebrating his life, but if you drive by one of the houses he built, through the properties he sold or by his old shop in Weir, think of him, tip your hat and be glad that you knew him.
1966
H. Robert Gage (LA) was born in Buffalo on February 8, 1944, son of Harlan L. Gage and Muriel (Retzlaf) Gage. He graduated from Gowanda High School in Gowanda, New York, the School of Forestry at Syracuse University, and the University of Missouri at Columbia, receiving a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1972. Bob joined the United States Air Force in 1966 as a second lieutenant. He served at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as a civil engineer and then as a Minuteman missile launch officer. Further assignments took him to Sul Ross University, Alpine, Texas, and East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas, as ROTC instructor. Returning to civil engineering, he served at Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona; Johnston Island/Atoll, North Pacific; Ramstein Base, West Germany; and, finally, Bolling AFB , Washington, D.C. In 1973, he was married to Carol Metzler of Kansas City, Missouri. She was loving wife and companion for 48 years. In addition to Carol, he is survived by his younger brother J. William (“Bill”) (Alexandra “Alex”) Gage, a wealth of nieces and nephews, and a number of great nieces and great nephews. Retired from the Air Force in 1987, he had a brief career as an architectural photographer. He then worked for 15 years as an IT specialist at the National Science Foundation in Virginia, retiring in 2014. He was a friend of the First Presbyterian Church of Annandale (FPCA) the last several years of his life, and enjoyed the monthly men’s breakfast fellowship as well as other special occasions. He will be remembered for his many interests: an instructor pilot who enjoyed flying his two WWII Army liaison planes, SCUBA diver, singer (Fairfax Jubilaires), carpenter, woodworker, landscape architect, avid outdoorsman, motorcyclist, and trail biker. He had a profound sense of patriotism and a faith which displayed itself in his kind and generous treatment of others. His family relax in their calm belief that Bob is now alive, well, and whole, enjoying and exploring the Church Triumphant in God’s eternal Plan.
George Hebard (FRM) departed from this world on December 9, 2021 at the age of 79. He overcame the challenges of Parkinson’s Disease for fourteen years, valiantly continuing to live his life in full, but he ultimately succumbed to lymphoma. He spent his final days surrounded by friends and family at his Fox Hill Village home in Westwood, MA. George is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years, Nancy Blossom Hebard, and his beloved sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Warren Hebard (Leigh) and George Whiting Hebard III (Peggy). He was totally devoted to his seven grandchildren, Nicholas Armstrong Hebard, Timothy Alden Hebard, Katherine Claiborne Hebard, Carter McIlwaine Hebard, Hadley Elizabeth Hebard, Avery Lee Hebard, and Paige Blackwell Hebard. The son of Dr. George W. Hebard and Mrs. Joe Bowling Hebard, George was raised in New Canaan, CT in the company of his siblings, Ed, Arthur and the late Jo Hebard. He graduated from Salisbury School in Connecticut where he was elected President of the Student Body and was awarded the Founder’s Medal. He received a B.S. in Forest Botany from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University. George furthered his education by earning Master’s degrees from Wesleyan University and Connecticut College. Recently honored by his former students at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA, George received accolades for his unique ability to connect with and inspire all his students. His passion for biology was contagious, inspiring many student career choices and broad appreciation of natural beauty and the environment. Involved in all aspects of school life, George coached football, hockey, and lacrosse. George continued his teaching career at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA, where he served as advisor to House Six and received the Denise Edwards Award for exhibiting dedication and spirit to Cabrini College athletics. A strong believer in the value of community service, George spent 25 years volunteering as an EMT and fire fighter for the Radnor Fire Company. During that time, he was also a member of the Fire Department in Groton Long Point, CT. A man of indomitable spirit, George set out to hike the entire 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail, one state each consecutive year. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease when he still had seven states and Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness ahead of him. Undaunted by this challenge, George’s self-discipline and perseverance enabled him to attain his goal in 2015 at the age of 73. An ever-evolving man of many projects, George particularly enjoyed restoring his 1946 Chevrolet wooden body station wagon, with the support of a range of family, friends and students.
Donald Elden Koten (FRM), 91, died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Margo by his side on October 9, 2021. Don was born in Normal, Illinois to the late Irvin and Dora Koten. From a young age he was kind and intelligent with a playful sense of humor. Those qualities always remained. Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margo Koten; his grateful children, Kathy Koten Sheehan (Kevin), and Susan Koten Sofka (Jeff); and his four adored grandsons, Michael Donald Sofka, Jack Sofka, Will Sofka and Dillon Sheehan. He grew up in Naperville, IL, and appreciated his midwestern roots. Upon graduation from North Central College, Don headed to Washington, DC to work as an electronic scientist at the Naval Research Lab. He was later drafted into the Army and deployed to Aberdeen Proving Ground as the System Improvement Engineer on the EDVAC Computer. Don had a deep love of forests and forestry, sparked by time spent at his family summer home on Lake Julia in Northern Wisconsin ? a place he returned regularly for 75 years. That passion led him to Oregon where he received a degree in forest engineering and worked for the US National Forest Service. In 1961, Don and Margo moved to Syracuse where he earned a PhD from SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He rose to full Professor and his teaching focused on forest management. He particularly enjoyed mentoring graduate students. He had substantial and official involvement in the International Union of Forestry Organizations. He led the development of the first comprehensive plan for New York’s Alleghany State Park. He was a long-time member of The Society of American Foresters. Don will be remembered for his commitment to his community through his faithful membership at University United Methodist Church, and his board service and volunteer work, including Habitat for Humanity, The Learning Place, Cooperative Extension, IRP, and AARP Tax-Aide. He was a skilled carpenter, including building additions to his homes, and toys and furniture for his daughters and grandsons. He loved international travel, trains, poker games, and time with his friends. We will miss his unfailingly thoughtful presence to everyone he met, and his keen sense of humor.
Peter Otway (FRM), 78, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday afternoon June 30, 2021 at his residence. Peter was born on June 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Mary (Jordan) and William A. Otway. Peter served his country with honors in the US Army and was a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in forestry. Peter has been a resident of Lake Placid for 31 years moving here from Bradenton. He worked for several companies including Publix where he was a bakery manager. Peter was an active member at the Leisure Lakes Baptist Church, the Orchid Society and the Lake Placid Garden Club. Peter enjoyed working with his orchids and gardening around his house. He loved to be with his family and friends whenever they could get together. Peter is survived by his loving wife Sandy, stepdaughters; Cindy Cox (husband Dennis), Marcy Hancock (husband Mike), grandchildren; Kayleigh Bennett (husband Robert), Logan Hancock (wife Liz), Rebecca Hancock and great grandchildren; Abby and Gunner Hancock and niece Vicki Clark (husband Bob).
Michael J. Storey (FRM), 78, passed away at his home in Saranac Lake on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 with his wife and son at his side. He was born in Jamestown in 1942 to Charles and Imelda Storey and spent most of his childhood in Hambrug. He graduated from The College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University 1966 with a BS in Forestry and later received his Masters degree in environmental communications at ESF. After graduation he worked as a national park ranger for two years at Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon and the Everglades. Returning to the Syracuse area in 1969, he became the director of Beaver Lake nature center in Baldwinsville. In 1977, being lovers of the Adirondacks, he and his family moved to Saranac Lake where he became the naturalist for the APA, where he worked for 24 years. He was instrumental in the planning and development of the visitors information center (VIC) at Pauls Smith. He also worked on designing the trail systems and all of the signs and publications for the VIC. He was the educator for all at the visitor center. After he retired in 2001, he set up his own consulting business creating interpretive signs, leaflets and trails for several parks in New York and Vermont. He also has written two books, “Heartland: A natural History of Onondaga County” and “Why the Adirondacks Look the Way They Do: A Natural History.” Mike was also a man of many talents, an accomplished artist and a photographer of natural landscapes. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and canoeing with his family and friends. He was also a lifelong advocate for the environment. Belonging and working with several environmental organizations. He was a kind, loving man, who was a devoted father to his son Tom and passed on his love for the outdoors and nature. He is survived by his wife Joan Storey and son Thomas Storey; brother David (Paula) Storey; three nieces, Kate, Debora and Marina; and two grandchildren, Ashton Storey and Shayla Rivers
1967
Paul F. Ebersbach, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) (FRM) passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL on July 19th , 2021 with his family by his side. Paul was born in Paterson, NJ on January 15t, 1945 to the late Amy Ebersbach (Leonhard) and Richard P. Ebersbach. He was raised in Haledon, NJ and graduated from Manchester Regional High School. He earned a BS in Forestry from Syracuse University and later received a MA in Education from USF. His served his country for over 45 years including duty in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He served as the Environmental Chief at the Avon Park Air Force Range for 41 years and received many conservation awards including the USAF Thomas D White Outstanding Natural Resources Professional. A 2nd generation Eagle Scout, he was greatly involved with the Boy Scouts of America, served as a volunteer for the APHS Grenadier Band, and was a Rotarian. Additionally, he guided several youth hunting programs throughout Florida. He is survived by his sons Eric (Sheri) of Casselberry, FL and Stephen of Avon Park, FL; daughter Amy of West Palm Beach, FL; and beloved granddaughter, Kirsten Cole (Charlie) of Charlotte, NC. Paul is also survived by siblings, Bill (Sally deceased) of Fairport, NY; Bob (Jo-Ann) of Wayne, NJ; and Tom (Ann) of Hershey, PA, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife of 52 years, Karla (Mattice). Paul was an avid outdoors man and expert craftsman. He carved decoys and other birds and his Adirondack chairs can be found in many homes of family and friends. He enjoyed spending time in Crown Point, NY where he hunted, relaxed, and made real maple syrup.
Stephen Morganson (CHE) passed away June 17, 2021. He grew up in Queens, New York, and later served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Forestry in 1967. Steve moved to St. Paul in 1973 and had a career in chemistry at Ecolab and HB Fuller. After leaving EcoLab, Steve became owner and operator of Excel Garden Greenhouses. Steve loved his country, hunting, fishing, and golf. More importantly, Steve loved the Lord and served in many ministries at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Steve is survived by his sister-in-law Irene Morganson and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. They will remember him as a loving man who met each day with a smile. His family is extremely grateful to his Minnesota family ? his numerous hunting and fishing friends, his neighbors, his church family, and his best buddy Larry Willroth. He was preceded in death by mother Mary, father Stephen, and brother Neal.
1968
Jack Allan Belmont (RS), 73, died on September 18, 2021 in Olympia, WA at his home. He was born September 11, 1948 in Niagara Falls, New York to Ruth and Jack Belmont. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; three daughters and son-in-laws, Melinda and Josh Yunker of Kennewick, WA, Brenda and Matthew Polster of Olympia, WA and Donna and Jeffrie Isobel of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren, Hailey, Maia, and Jaelyn Yunker; Sierra, Cedar, and Caspian Polster; and Soski Isobel; one sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Bob Ayers of Floral City, FL and one brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Debbie Belmont of Dunnellon, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Bonnie Belmont. Jack graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School in Niagara Falls, NY 1966, New York State Ranger School in Wanakena, NY 1968, Airborne Jump School in Ft Benning, Georgia 1970 as a cadet in ROTC, Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX with a BS degree in Forestry 1972. He was also a 2nd Lt. in the Army. He served his time at Ft. Lawton in Seattle, WA in Air Defense Artillery 1972-1974. Jack met Mary Jo in the summer of 1968 at SFASU and they were married on May 22,1971. Jack drove trucks hauling chickens for S&T Poultry. He worked for the Nacogdoches Fire Department and drove for Bright Coop Co. in Nacogdoches, TX. After the Army, Jack and Mary Jo became a husband-wife truck driving team and spent 3 years working all over the USA and Canada. In 1976 they settled in Forestville, NY and Jack started a small trucking business. In 1991, they moved to Washington and built another trucking business hauling for Cardinal Glass. In 2018, Jack sold the business to SPD under Daseke. Jack was very active in his community and enjoyed travel and boating. Jack was a member of Westwood Baptist Church, and was president of the Olympia Rotary Club from 2015-2016. After retirement, he and Mary Jo traveled in their RV visiting family and friends. One time someone asked Mary Jo why she did not go with a good old southern boy instead of the Yankee. She replied that it was because he was different and exciting. Mary Jo was always by his side because he was the love of her life for over 50 years.
1969
John M. Graves (RS) died July 25, 2021 at the Bath VA Medical Center Hospice, following a stroke several weeks earlier and after battling with dementia and mobility problems for over 5 years. John was born in Oneonta, NY on August 25, 1944, he grew up in Oneonta and was a 1963 graduate of Oneonta High School. Following high school, he worked several small jobs and stayed involved with his local Boy Scout Troop. He loved hunting and trapping and being outdoors. In 1965 he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he trained to be a Radio Operator and as a Special Forces “Green Beret” Ranger. He proudly served his country for two years during the VietNam era. Following his honorable discharge from the US Army in 1967, John enrolled in the Wanakena Ranger School, in Wanakena, NY, graduating in 1969. John drove out west after graduation to work as a Surveyor in Washington’s Olympic Range, also driving the Alaskan Highway stopping to fight forest fires in British Columbia and working in a factory in Fairbanks. One of his proudest moments was summiting Mt. Rainier with Mike Banner in 1970 in his Coonskin Cap. He was offered a job by phone while still out west as a Forest Ranger back in NYS in 1970 and came back East to begin a career with NYS as a Forest Ranger. John was a NYS Forest Ranger for 7 years, even donning the Smokey the Bear costume with fellow Ranger Peter Rossi educating school children about the importance of Fire Safety. John accepted a position 7/7/1977 as NYS EnCon officer and then completed his NYS Environmental Conservation Officer Academy in Albany, NY graduating in Dec 1977. That is also the year he joined the U.S. Army Reserves. John continued his service with the US Army Reserves from June 10, 1977 through June 7, 1990, even after a para jump accident in Germany during a Reserves Training Mission in 1984 that left him with a broken back and many other serious injuries. He proudly served as the Region #4 NYS EnCon Officer in Schoharie & Montgomery Counties until retiring in 2007 after 37 years of total service to NYS. During this service he took as many special details that he could, in particular he loved the Salmon River Fishing detail every year as well as the NYS Fair Educational Detail. In 2001, John also joined the cleanup and rescue efforts following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in NYC. John was many things including an amateur Numestician, antique trap collector, and a true “outdoorsman” who loved nature and thoroughly enjoyed working his land, logging and later archery and fishing, always donning either lumberjack plaid or hawaiian shirts. He would walk the woods at night with his kids when they were young and call the owls with his special call and they would fly in closer to have a chat. When he was younger he competed in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta every year, just loving the competition and being out on the water racing the canoe with his different partners over the years. He also enjoyed his membership in the Wanakena Ranger School Alumni Association. He was so proud of Ranger school and took a nearly annual trip during their reunion weekend with the kids along as often as possible to camp by the seedling house, canoe, swim, hike to the Big Pine or Fire Tower, watch the stars, and sit around the campfire and tell stories of years ago. Around 2015 he started having more significant issues with his mobility and after a year of trying, his daughter convinced him to come to North Carolina to spend the winter with her and her kids so he didn’t have to shovel the snow. He made it down in Dec. 2016 and then just became part of the family. He lived with Shannon and Ben in NC and then in Rush, NY when they moved back north to be closer to family and to make sure John had the VA care he needed for his medical concerns and advancing dementia. He loved watching the grandkids play and showing them nature documentaries and every old Western movie he could find. They also learned all about Andy Griffith, M.A.S.H., Gomer Pyle, Hogan’s Heroes, and Blue Bloods. They loved his stories of the past and all his adventures and they miss having him guard the living room and helping him get his root beer floats at night. Surviving are his daughter, Shannon (Ben) Ronnenberg of Rush, NY and 3 grandchildren, Heidi, Andre, and Allen Ronnenberg; daughter, Cheri F. Graves (Brooks Lastinger) of Spartanburg, SC; son, Skyler M. Graves of Seattle, WA; and daughter Savanah E. Graves of Bozeman, MT. He was predeceased by both parents, William E. Graves of Oneonta, NY and Mary E. (Buranosky) Graves of Renovo, PA. He is survived by 4 siblings: sister SueAnn Simonds of Oneonta, NY; sister Mary Catherine “Mamie” Gohde of Otego, NY; brother William “Bill” Graves of Oneonta, NY; and sister Ruth Stanley of Oneonta, NY. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and cousins and very special friends including Nicholas Plano of Harleysville, PA and Gabrielle Plano of Middleburgh, NY. John’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Wanakena Ranger School Alumni Association at https://www.nysrsaa.org.
1971
James Rack (FRM), “Well, nature must have called first. Leave a message.” *BEEP* James William Rack, 71, died 9/27/2021 of pancreatic cancer. Jim was an avowed outdoorsman and environmentalist, excellent cook, skilled carpenter, avid bridge player, and a U of MN basketball and volleyball fan. And he was very pleased he lasted long enough to vote for democracy. Jim was a satellite image analyst for the DNR for 18 years and was part of the crew that traveled to NYC after 9/11 to apply their mapping technology to help guide rescuers through the rubble in search of survivors. Jim will be greatly missed for his strength, idealism, and good heart. Per Jim’s wishes there will be no services, but think of Jim when “nature calls first”.
1972
David P. Falcinelli, Sr. (FEG) of Manlius, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021. He was born in Flushing, N.Y. to the late Nicholas and Alma Falcinelli on July 27, 1947. He graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School, SUNY ESF as a Forestry Engineer, and Syracuse University as a Civil Engineer. He served with honor in the United States Army as a medic in Vietnam. David is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia of Manlius, N.Y., his children, Amy (Jason) Falcinelli-Tardio and David (Jenna) Falcinelli, Jr.; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Tardio, and Bria and Max Falcinelli; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Sylvia Miske and brother, John Falcinelli.
George Regan (FRM), 71, of Superior, Montana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, after courageously battling cancer for most of the year. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. George was born March 1, 1950, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to George Regan and Margaret (Kopina) Regan, the first of their four children. During his early years he moved with his family to various towns in Pennsylvania, eventually settling in Amherst, New York. From a young age, George was at home in the outdoors where, as a teenager, he could be found hunting squirrels in the woods behind his house with his first rifle, which he decorated with pearl inlay himself. After graduating from Williamsville High School, he attended the College of Forestry at Syracuse University, receiving a B.S. in Forest Resource Management in 1972. He then worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Vermont; eventually following his college buddies west to Montana, where he worked on the Kootenai and Lolo National forests. For most of his career until his passing, he operated his own business as a consultant Forester and skilled carpenter in construction and fine woodworking. His work was precise, state of the art, and completed with exacting detail to ensure every job was done well, right, and to the specifications of his clients. He was one of those rare, one-of-a-kind individuals who could fix, create, and build anything; figuring out any challenge his work presented and building entire homes and their interiors by hand. Even as his illness diminished his reserves, he was planning how to help his soon-to-be son-in-law remodel his home and spoke of getting well enough to travel to help in those efforts. George’s special aptitude for working with his hands and intellect was further demonstrated in his musical talent. He was an accomplished, self-taught musician mastering numerous stringed instruments: fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Some of his dearest friendships were established as a member of Bluegrass bands, church worship teams, and musical teams featured at community events and businesses. He taught music lessons whenever anyone was interested with an emphasis on developing their ability to “play by ear.” In addition George was a dedicated fitness enthusiast, exercising daily by running, biking, weight-lifting or hiking, which enabled him to be in shape for the big game marathon pack outs of any game harvested by his wife and children. Even as his health declined he still made his way up the Vista Trail in Superior, Montana, as part of his daily routine. Early in his adult life when employed by the Forest Service, work took him to the historic Savenac Nursery as a crew leader for the Young Adult Conservation Corps (Y.A.C.C.). It was there on reconstruction of the Packer Creek Trail where he met his wife of 36 years, Debra (Reynolds) Regan. They were wed on Aug. 24, 1985, in Superior, Montana; this union brought two children into their lives: Tempe Regan of Salmon, Idaho, and Luke Regan of Missoula, Montana. His children were his pride and joy and many friends remember how often George took the time to share his daughter and son’s achievements, their talents, and life pursuits. He shared his love of nature and wild places with his wife and passed it on to both his children, teaching them to be good stewards of nature and instilling in them a deep love of creation. Together with his wife, he could be found taking their children huckleberry picking, firewood cutting, mushroom picking, hunting, fishing, and cross country skiing; all activities his family will continue to do with George in spirit and in memory. George was kind, introverted until he knew you well, and unassuming, not one for attention. Although very ill, he continued to show concern for the well-being of others, to joke with the nurses, to thank everyone for their help and to be strong for his family. Together with his family and closest friends, George fought a battle for hope and health making every effort to heal. Kind and selfless, even after receiving a devastating diagnosis, in his last words to his physicians he told them thank you, that he loved them and that he learned to be kind, humble and to love the Lord Jesus Christ. His family misses him immensely and is very grateful for all the wonderful memories of times spent with their father, husband, and brother. George is survived by his wife Debra Regan of Superior MT, daughter Tempe Regan of Salmon ID, son Luke Regan of Missoula MT, brother Michael (Betty) Regan of Venice FL, sister Cheryl (David) Dutko of Binghamton NY, brother David (Kimber McKay) Regan of Missoula MT, one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Richard (Richie) Regan.
1975
Kenneth Hudson Lombard (EFB), 73, a resident of Fleetwood, PA passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness, surrounded by family on March 31, 2021. He was the husband of Jacquelyn (West) Lombard, with whom he shared 10 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Marie (Premo) Lombard, to whom he was married for 39 years. Mr. Lombard was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April 14, 1947. He was the son of the late Gladys P. (Berry) and William G. Lombard, Sr. Ken was a humble man who would do anything within his power to help others. He was kind and generous, with a very dry sense of humor, which he kept under wraps from most. He enjoyed nature, fishing and hunting, and travel. An avid wine-collector and gourmet, he loved entertaining small gatherings of family and friends. He was tremendously proud of his family and loved to boast of their accomplishments, while quietly understating his own. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Monique L., wife of Edward W. Becker of Gilbertsville, PA and Aimee R. Lombard, wife of Paul D. Bing of Signal Mountain, TN, and stepchildren, Brian E. Mooney of Pottstown and Kevin W. Mooney of Philadelphia. He is also survived by 4 grandsons, and a sister Alice (Lombard) Kittlaus of N.C. He was preceded in death by his brother William G. Lombard, Jr. He will be deeply missed by his family, many friends, and his pets.
1977
David Stephen Smith (FRM), 66, passed away at his home in Clayton on December 16, 2021. Dave was born in Rochester on November 19, 1955, son of Gene and Mary (Williams) Smith. He received his BS from the College of Environmental Science & Forestry, Syracuse and attended the graduate program at Cornell University. On September 9, 1989 he married Heidi Claussen in Cooperstown. Dave was very dedicated to the Clayton United Methodist Church, acting as trustee, caretaker and choir member. His faith and church family were profoundly important to him. David first and foremost was an amazing father, husband, son, brother and friend to all he touched. He was an avid sportsman, competing in bicycle and cross-country ski races, always landing in the top of his class. Dave was a jack-of-all-trades; carpenter, landscaper, architect, and perfectionist. The vegetable garden was a great source of pride for him and his wife. An impassioned outdoorsman and conservationist, he enjoyed hiking, camping, and annual hunting trips to the ADKs. Dave was very involved in community youth sports, leading the Clayton Youth Commission for several years. His passion was coaching soccer, and watching his sons play. This quiet, gentle man was all BUT when watching his sons compete on the soccer field, often disagreeing with ref’s decisions. Dave dedicated his professional career to the care and management of the New York State forest lands he loved so much, culminating as the top DEC forest manager in the western Adirondack and Tug Hill regions. As Regional Forester, Dave guided the professional forestry team in DEC’s Region 6. Among his many achievements is the advancement of the conservation easement program which grew to protecting 400,000 acres as working forest lands, including the Long Pond, Tug Hill and Cranberry Forest Conservation Easement tracts. The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust recognizes the contributions Dave made throughout his career to the Tug Hill region, and will soon be dedicating a conservation area in Le Ray in his honor. Along with his wife, Heidi, and his parents, Gene and Mary, Cazenovia he is survived by his three sons, William Fitzer, Denver, CO, Ian Paul and fiance Allie Rosen, Buffalo, and Lucas DeForest, Clayton; brother Eric Keosky-Smith, AZ; three sisters, Victoria Smith, MD, Marta Dippel and husband Tim, NY, and Melissa Reagan and husband Duane, CT; two sisters-in-law, Cathy L. McMullin and husband Tim and Billie Sue Hollingsworth and husband Dale; one uncle, six nieces, eight nephews, and many loving cousins.
1981
Carl J. Green (FRM), Las Vegas Nevada, 71, formerly of Massena New York, passed away on June 20th 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Irene(Butler) Green. He is survived by his siblings; Wayne (Jennifer) of Rochester NY, Brian(Randi) of Santa Clarita Calif, Sandra (Wendell) of Newark Valley NY , Mark of Santa Clarita Calif, and 8 nieces and nephews; Wayne Jr, Shana, Katlyn, Jennie, Justin, Tyler, Amanda, Helen. Carl was born on September 7, 1949 in Massena New York. The oldest of 5 children. He graduated from Massena Central High School in 1967. He joined the US Army in November 1968 and spent 3 years in the service. One of these years being in Korea. Upon returning from the service Carl attend Canton ATC and received a Lab Technician degree. He worked in the Alcoa Lab until it was closed down. Carl then attended Syracuse University where he received a degree in Forestry. He followed his younger brothers out west where he eventually ended up working for the city of Las Vegas. Carl worked as a lab technician in the cities Water Treatment Facility for 15 years before retiring. Carl loved to gamble, collect guns, cook, read books and talk about all he learned. He spent the last 3 years of his life in the Southern Nevada State Veterans home where he made many friends. The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the Southern Nevada State Veterans home staff for their care and support of Carl.
1986
Richard David “Rick” Mayko (FRM), 61, died unexpectedly of natural causes on July 26, 2021. After graduating SUNY ESF ranger school in Wanakena, New York in 1986 with a degree in Forest Resources, Rick stayed and worked in the Binghamton area until taking a position in 1991 as a South Dakota State Service Forester, working first in Watertown and then Sioux Falls. His 30 years in South Dakota were spent at a job he loved and enjoying a wide variety of hobbies. Rick loved to travel, fish and hike the Rocky Mountains. Gardening and dancing were his passions. He was the vice president of the DCDC dance club and taught country ballroom and line dancing. Rick gave classes for Community Education in Sioux Falls, teaching people about the local trees and their care. With Mary Houska, his longtime friend and dance partner, Rick was also able to show his talents making Mary’s house the focal point and the delight at Christmas for the residents of the nursing homes in her neighborhood. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Wanda Kasper Mayko and sister-in-law, JoAnn Van Wallendael Mayko. Rick is survived by his siblings, Jospeh Mayko, Robert and Adriane Mayko, Sandy Mayko and Gary Obialero and many cousins.
Kathleen E. Quinn (EFB), 78, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at University Hospital. Native of Syracuse, Kathy was a lifetime communicant of Assumption Church and a member of its choir. Graduate of Cathedral High School, Kathy received her Bachelor of Science Degree from SUNY ESF and her Master’s Degree in Education at Syracuse University. Kathy worked for the Department of Health for Onondaga County for many years and retired as a Professor of Microbiology at the St. Joseph’s College of Nursing in Syracuse. Kathy enjoyed singing, swimming, drawing, long drives, lunch with her many friends and spending time with her family. Predeceased by her mother, Mary Etta (Rogers) Quinn, and her sister, Maureen Quinn. Survived by three siblings, James (Sieglinde) Quinn, Kevin M. Quinn and Margaret (Howard) Potter; several nieces and nephews, encompassing two generations, along with several cousins, including Patrick and Pauline Quinn, and many devoted and cherished friends.
1992
Demian J. Singleton (EFB), 52, passed away on October 18, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Poughkeepsie, he is the son of Jacquelyn (Parker) the late Robert Singleton. Demian earned his Bachelors Degree from the College of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse before going on to earn his Masters Degree from the University at Albany. Demian had the honor of being in the first cohort of the educational leadership program at Russell Sage College where he earned his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Dr. Singleton had a long and outstanding career at the Guilderland Central School District. He joined the district in 1996 as a seventh grade science teacher at Farnsworth Middle School, later becoming an Instructional Administrator for Math, Science and Technology, and then Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Demian is survived by Jennifer Singleton, to whom he was married to for over 2 decades, and their children Jessica and Andrew Singleton, mother Jacquelyn, sister Jennifer (Edward) Brown, Uncles Jeffrey Parker, Jay Parker, Richard Singleton and Aunt Lois Balz as well as several cousins and a niece.
1997
Corinne Louise McCament (ES), 46 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2021 at OSU The James with her husband by her side. Born June 28, 1975 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of Edward Thibault of Syracuse, NY and Roberta Walbridge Thibault of Athens. Corie earned her B.S. from the Environmental School of Forestry SUNY in Syracuse, NY and an M.S. in Environmental Studies from Ohio University with a focus on Forest Ecology. She proudly worked for Ohio University, Division of University Advancement for many years where she excelled in her profession. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Athens and was always known for her loving and honest nature. She enjoyed the peacefulness of living in the country, walks on her property, hiking, traveling and vacations, crafts like soap making and scrapbooks for her children, skiing, and so much more. She prided herself for her healthy meals and drinking her “fancy” tea and coffee drinks. With a life full of accomplishments, her greatest personal feat was her battle and victory over Ovarian Cancer last year. No time was spent better to her than spending time with her friends and family-they meant the most to her in life. Besides her parents, she is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Ben; daughter, Morgan McCament; son, Marshall McCament; and brother, Rob Thibault. She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
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