Stephen M. Bonnell, 55, of Schuyler Lake passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Born December 2, 1955 he was the son of the late Hugh and Elloise (Robertson) Bonnell of Sunny Meade, CA.
Stephen married Linda J. Melchionne on November 28, 1981 in Las Vegas. He worked as a soil scientist for the USDA and as an environmental scientist for the NYSDEC. He was studying for his Master’s Degree and working as a Professor at SUNY Oneonta at the time of his death. He was a Moderator of the First Baptist church of Oneonta, a member of the ADK Hiking club, the Audubon Society (DOAS), the Mid York Mycological Society and a Friend of the Glimmerglass Opera.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, who was very proud of his three children. He was privileged to have his daughter, Jenny working as an artist at the Main View Gallery. He traveled to Mexico from Dec. – Jan. 2011 to visit his daughter, Mary and he was so proud to present his son, Seth in marriage to Laura Kallenborn on August 7, 2010.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Linda J. Melchionne; his children, Jennifer, Mary and Seth; his brothers, Chris, Monroe and Mark and his sister, Cherina Guzmann.
A Celebration of Steve's life will be held on Saturday, 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 71 Chestnut St., Oneonta, with Reverend Randolph Palada, Pastor of the church officiating. Family will receive friends at the church on Friday, 6:00 PM until the service time on Saturday at 3:00PM. Food and flowers may be sent to the First Baptist Church or in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 71 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820, to be used for the camp scholarship at the Baptist Camp Pathfinder on Otsego Lake.
To send an online condolence please visit, www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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