Otego, N.Y. - Pauline "Polly” Bump, in her 96th year of life, has passed away on Friday
March 26, 2021 at A.O. Fox Care Nursing Home in Oneonta.
Polly was born in 1925, the eldest child of Seeley and Alta (Alger) Stilson, in
Otego. She is survived by her youngest sister, Thelma (Harold) Martindale, Sidney
and predeceased by her younger sister, Anne (George) Drexler, of Unadilla.
Polly is predeceased by her loyal and devoted husband of 53 years, Richard Bump, of
Otego, her sisters-in-laws, Marilyn (Fred) Heath of Sidney, Shirley Sullivan of
CA, Emily (Pete) Smith of Rome, GA, and her niece, Crystal Martindale of Sidney.
She was a devoted mother and caregiver to her elderly parents and her husband.
She was a lifelong resident of Otego staying at the Hampshire House and
A. O. Fox Nursing Home for her later years.
Polly is survived by her three beloved children and their spouses, Ron (Joanne) Bump,
Stamford, Connie (David) DeMarrais, Albany, and Cynthia (Jerry) Underwood,
Rochester.
She is survived by her treasured grandchildren, Danielle Wickline, Clinton,
Stephanie (Randy) Hulbert, Oneonta, Nicole (Kevin) Brinn, Colorado, Stacie
(Jeffrey) Halsdorfer, Rochester, Dennis (Jennifer) DeMarrais, New Hampshire,
Nathan (Karen) Underwood, Rochester, Thomas (Annalisa) Underwood,
Rochester, Jessica (Denis) Cole, New Jersey.
Polly is survived by her cherished sixteen great grandchildren, Tyler and Shelby Burns,
Mallory and David Wickline, Aidan Hulbert, Bryce and Quinn Halsdorfer, Brianna, Ava, and Owen Underwood, Grant and Ella DeMarrais, Conor and Noah Underwood, and Sienna and Avery Cole.
She will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbors
and friends.
Private graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Otego, by
Reverend Fred Albrecht at the convenience of her three children.
Polly has requested that expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers be made with a memorial
donation to the Otego Fire/Emergency Department and Ladies Auxiliary, 5 River Street,
Otego, N.Y. 13825, in her honor, Polly Bump.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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