Notes for: Richard Sheldon Budine

From Ronny Bodine (Dec. 23, 2025):

From Selective Service Records:
Richard Sheldon Budine of Cannonsville, NY, born 10 March 1930 in Walton, NY, registered 24 July 1950.

From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Richard Sheldon Budine, born 10 March 1930, died 28 Jan 2019.
Served in the U.S. Air Force 1948-1950

No obituary found online. Troy, NY was his last residence which as sold in October 2019.

1st marriage--1953--MARY CONWAY.
The Hancock (NY) Herald of 28 Feb 1957 reported on a family party that included Mrs. Richard Budine and children, Sharon, Cindy Lee, Ricky and Ronnie, all of Cannonsville.

Mary was 1st married on 2 June 1951 in Walton, NY to Leslie Gerard Bolster (1920-1990).

Obituary, Hennessey's Funeral Home & Church Hill Crematory, Deposit, NY.
Mary A. Bowker November 25, 1933 -- March 2, 2022
Mary A. Bowker of Deposit, NY Mary A. Bowker of Deposit, NY passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was 88 years old. She was born Mary Conway on November 25, 1933 in Colesville, NY. Mary was one of 12 children and graduated from Deposit Central School, Class of 1950. She was predeceased by her mother Lottie Barnes; husband Thomas Bowker Sr.; sons Rick and Ronnie Budine; grandson Randy Mower; sisters Barbara Dancesia, Betty Robinson and Frances Lee; and brothers Ken, Carl, Bobby and Lyle Conway, Jim and Bud Barnes. Mary is survived by her children Sharon (Ed) Wist, Cindy (Randy) Mower and Tom (Carol) Bowker Jr.; sister Joyce Frazier; brother Edward Barnes; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves behind her wonderful neighbors Paul & Barb Reynolds and Randy & Donna Robertson, who were always there to lend an ear and hand if needed. Mary worked for 33 years for Scintilla/Bendix/Amphenol in Sidney, NY. Mary and her late husband owned a small farm where they raised their own beef for years and a few goats and chickens. She was a farmer at heart and maintained her own place for 30 years after Tom's passing. For many years she hosted a friend/family reunion in the summer and enjoyed having everyone gather together. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care she received during her stay at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY. There will be a Funeral Service on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 4:00pm at Hennessey's Funeral Home, 78 Second St. Deposit, NY. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. A Burial will be held at Anthony Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Deposit Food Pantry, 74 Second St. Deposit, NY 13754.

2nd marriage--1966--ELAINE C. BARTLETT.
From New York Marriage Records:
Richard S. Budine AND Elaine C. Bartlett were married 3 June 1966.

Note: Daughter Sharon, wife of Ed Wist, was born Sharon Bolster.