December 9, 2011

WATERTOWN N.Y.  —  Edna J. Oatman, 67, Hilltop Towers, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 8, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of Jefferson County. 

A calling hour will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Cummings Funeral Service, Inc., Watertown, followed by the noon funeral service at the funeral home with Pastor Frederica Webb of Bethany United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.

She was born Jan. 16, 1944, in Depauville, the daughter of Edwin and Geneva Tharrett. 

She was married to Richard Oatman. He died March 21, 2007.

Mrs. Oatman graduated from BOCES nursing school as an LPN and had worked for Hospice of Jefferson County until her retirement. 

She enjoyed oil painting, crafts, and ceramics, and also played the organ.

Surviving are four sons, Richard Jr., Oswego, Kenneth and Dale, both of Watertown, and Christopher, S.C.; a daughter, Sherry Boenning, Sackets Harbor; 12 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; four sisters, Barbara Typhair and husband, Stanley, Cora "Corky" Parker, and Emily Koberger and husband, Ray, all of Watertown, and Martha Morris, S. C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Besides her husband, Richard, she was predeceased by a sister, Flora "Dolly" Thomas.

Donations in her name may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601.

Information provided by Cummings Funeral Service and Newzjunky.com, Watertown