Mark Krokowski
PORT LEYDEN — Mark R. Krokowski, 51, East Road, husband of Margaret, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010, at Lewis Co. General Hospital, Lowville, after a long illness.
Mark was born in Constableville, on October 24, 1958, a son of Walter and Mildred Meiss Krokowski. He grew up in the village of Turin, and graduated from South Lewis High School with the Class of 1976. While in high school he participated in football, skiing and swimming. On April 15, 1978, Mark was united in marriage with Margaret Sullivan, at St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden. After their marriage the couple settled on the East Road near Port Leyden.
For over 24 years he was employed as a paper maker first at Georgia Pacific Paper Co., Lyons Falls; completing his employment with Lyons Falls Pulp & Paper. After that he was employed at Climax Mfg. Co. before his last employment at Fibermark, both in Lowville.
Mr. Krokowski attended St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden, a member of NRA, and the Moose River Fish & Game Club. He greatly enjoyed hunting, all types of fishing; he was a fan of the Miami Dolphins Football, NY Knicks Basketball Team, NY Mets Baseball Team, NASCAR and especially driver Mark Martin.
In addition to his wife, Margaret, Mark is survived by his children, Tina and her husband, Thomas Gigliotti, Glenfield, Jason Krokowski, at home, one granddaughter that he greatly adored, Katelyn Gigliotti, four sisters; Sandra J. Krokowski, Lyons Falls, Marcia L. Koster and husband, Carey, Lowville, Patricia K. Wiedrick and husband, David, Turin, Sue Millard and husband, David, Port Leyden, one brother John F. Fejko, and wife, Michelle, Martinsburg, an aunt, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1961, and by his mother, in 2007.
His funeral will be Friday at 11:00 AM at the Turin United Methodist Church, where Rev. Billie Jean Melton, pastor will officiate. Interment will be in Turin Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, 1-3 & 6-8 PM at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay For Life, "Team Free" C/O Mrs. Tina Gigliotti, 6936 McConnell Road, Glenfield, NY 13343.
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Mildred O. Drake
ADAMS CENTER — Mildred Olmstead Drake, 101, of 19717 Loveland Road, died on Friday evening, March 5, 2010 at The Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Carthage.
Mrs. Drake was born in Orwell, NY on January 3, 1909 the only daughter of the late Fred L. and Lela Bambury Olmstead, she graduated from Pulaski High Academy in 1927, and from Syracuse University in 1931. On August 15, 1931, in Orwell, she married Francis Wilson Drake at her parent's home, the late Frederick & Ruby Lyons (her step-mother) Olmstead, where they celebrated an outdoor wedding. Mr. Drake died October 16, 1967.
When they were younger Mildred and Francis operated a dairy farm in Chaffee, NY from 1931 to 1943 when they moved to Orwell. Mr. Drake owned and operated a dairy farm in Richland, and she became part of the daily operation of the Olmstead IGA General Store in Orwell, which was in operation since 1846. Mildred continued to run the family store until she retired in 1981. Mrs. Drake moved to Loveland Road in 1993.
She is survived by her two children, a son, Phillip F. Drake of Pulaski, a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and David Porter of Adams Center; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Janet Durant Drake.
Mildred was a member of Orwell Union Church, and the Dalked Class. She was a member of Sigma Nu of Kappa Delta, Syracuse Chapter. Mildred also was a senior volunteer in Oswego County for R.S.V.P. for 20 years, and United Way volunteer in Venice, FL., from 1981 to 1997.
There will be a Celebration of Mildred's life with the family in May at the Orwell Union Church with burial in the Orwell Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church or cemetery association, Orwell, NY. 13426 Arrangements are with the Sundquist Funeral Home, Lowville, and the National Cremation & Burial Society, Sarasota FL.
