Esther B. Sisson http://www.thedailystar.com/news/community/obits/2006/01/ob0113.html SIDNEY — Esther B. Sisson, 89, of Sidney passed away Wednesday, Jan., 11, 2006, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. She was born May 23, 1916, the daughter of the late Walter and Cora (Burnett) Rose in Nineveh. She married Woodrow L. Sisson in Great Bend, Pa., on Dec. 8, 1939. He predeceased her Nov. 21, 1985. Esther graduated from Afton High School with the class of 1932 and from the State University College at Cortland with the class of 1935. She received her bachelor’s degree from State University College at Oneonta in 1964 and her master’s in 1971. Esther enjoyed traveling, playing cards and was an avid reader. She was a teacher, having worked a short time in Kirkville. She later retired from Gilbertsville Central School in 1981. Mrs. Sisson was a member of the Sidney United Methodist Church, the New York State Retired Teachers Association, Sidney Monday Club and Sidney Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by her son, David L. Sisson, of Clifton Park; two sisters, Frances Rose, of Nineveh, Audrey and James Scott, of Nineveh, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Monday, Jan., 16, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney. The Rev. David Masland of the United Methodist Church of Sidney will officiate. Burial will be in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney United Methodist Church Endowment Fund or the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St., Sidney.