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tries in the “steel belt,” moving frequently around the midwest from St. Paul, minnesota to Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Sharon, Pennsylvania, and Dallas, Texas, settling in the Cleveland area in Bay Village, Ohio in 1968. He co-owned Elyria Spring Co. for the last 15 years of his career.

His love of golf and mowing the lawn evolved into an interest in golf course greens management and the rules of golf. Once the “nest” was empty, he and Dorothy became experts in the rules of golf and ruled at both amateur and professional tournaments including several U.S. Open Golf Championships. Tim was appointed to the Executive Committee of the U.S. Golf Association in 1995 and served on the Greens Committee. He travelled to many nations to organize and rule at international golf tournaments in Asia, Europe, and South America.

He retired to Spring Island, South Carolina in 1999, enjoyed birdwatching, and became a master Naturalist. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Savannah Wildlife Refuge and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia. In 2016, he relocated to Cooperstown, New York to spend his final years near his daughter under the care of the wonderful staff at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home and AO Fox Nursing Home.

Tim had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick mind. He had nicknames for everyone, so the family created nicknames for him.

We will miss you Grampa Putt-Putt. Rest in Peace with mom and mary.

He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and his daughter, mary Claire. He is survived by his sister, Anne Wiberg of Des Plaines, Illinois; daughter, Laura Kilty (Bruce Kramer) of Cooperstown; his son, David Kilty (marie) of Centennial, Colorado; his grandchildren, Anna Kramer, madeline Kramer, Evelyn Kilty, and Ian Kilty; and nephews John Timothy Wiberg and Benjamin Wiberg.

A mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Saturday, may 20, 2023, at St. mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown, with the Very Rev. michael G. Cambi, pastor, officiating. The Service of Committal and Burial with military Honors will follow in Lakewood Cemetery, Cooperstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Louise Ann Wayman 1953-2023

TODDSVILLE—Louise

Ann Wayman, a long-time Cooperstown and Toddsville resident, passed away unexpectedly monday, April 24, 2023 at her home in Toddsville. She was 69.

Born June 19, 1953 in Hamilton, Lou was the second child of Hobart and Norma (Rothwell) Onyan. In her youth, Lou and her family moved to Cooperstown, where she graduated from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1971.

As a young girl, Lou enjoyed and won awards showing horses with her grandfather. Her love of horses continued throughout her life.

For many years, Lou was employed at Smith Ford in Cooperstown, where she served as the office manager. She was well-known in the dealership’s office and greatly contributed to the business’ success.

Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar.

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14 Grand Street, Oneonta • 607-432-6821 www.grummonsfuneralhome.com maddi’s and Sameerah’s eyes. I don’t expect to like either the dance coach or the moms any better, but I look forward to ignoring them and being inspired by the dancers.

When I asked maddi and Sameerah what they were studying in college, I was surprised to get the answers “criminal justice” and “psychology,” as I had assumed it would be a major more closely related to dance, given how good they both are and the amount of time and energy this show must be taking. However, maddie told me she thinks she may go on to law school, while Sameera wants to be a school counselor. Both, in their own way, want to incorporate dance into their lives. maddie talked about pursuing a career in dance while also preparing for a career in law, while Sameera believes that dancing can be incorporated into a job as a counselor for youth.

For those in and around Oneonta, though, if you want to incorporate dance as a performing art into your own life or enjoy watching dancers, you can get inspired by the performances of “mOVEment” at Hartwick College. One thing the students told me at the start of my time with them is that dancers believe if your dance teacher yells at you the night before competition, you’re going to take first place. I can’t really imagine Kathryn yelling at them but, just in case, I wish all the dancers a rough final practice and that Kathryn blows up at the lot of you!

[*K-pop is short for Korean popular music, a style of music out of South Korea which has been sweeping the world of late, along with television shows from South Korea called K-dramas. If you want a sense of how much fun K-pop is to dance to, I’d recommend you start with “Butter” or “Dynamite” by BTS. If you want a sense of how much fun K-dramas are to watch, that is part of a much longer conversation that will require a deep dive into your tastes and world view. There are a surprising number of K-drama lovers in these parts who can help you on this journey; just mention “Crash Landing On You” in a loud voice in a crowded, public place and see whose head whips around. That person can help you put together a watch list.]

You can see “mOVEment: An Evening of Dance” at Hartwick’s Slade Theater—performed and choreographed by students, faculty and regional artists—may 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. for $5.00 admission, free with Hartwick student ID. Rachel Frick Cardelle covers performing arts at SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College.

Lou will be greatly missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched. She was adored by many in the community and known as a generous person who loved her family and friends. She especially loved giving her grandsons bags of special treats from Oma.

Lou is survived by her long-time companion, John Kenney Jr., of Toddsville; her mother, Norma Onyan, of Cooperstown; daughter Jacqueline Savoie and husband Benjamin of Cooperstown, and two grandsons, Nathaniel Savoie and Christopher Savoie; the father of her daughters, Stewart Wayman of Cooperstown; a brother, Gregory Onyan; a sister-in-law, Wendy Onyan; a nephew, Joshua Onyan, and his daughters, Gillian and Addison; two nieces, Amanda Swatling and Joanna Onyan; and a nephew, Garrett Bucklad.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Christina Wayman Selan, who died April 3, 2007; her mother’s long-time companion, Edward C. Smith, who died

January 21, 2017; and two brothers, Bradley Onyan, who died march 26, 2004, and Terry Onyan, who died October 15, 2022.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 4-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. A service will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sharon Rankins-Burd officiating. Immediately following the service, all are welcome to gather at the Cooperstown Veterans Club on main Street for refreshments and a celebration of Lou.

In honor of Lou, do something kind for someone that didn’t ask for anything, and hug those that you love.

As an alternative to flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Christina Wayman Selan Award Fund, c/o Treasurer CCS, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

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