Stella K. Doolen

Boonville- Stella (Karpinski) Doolen, 89, of East Road, passed away at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville, on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Stella was born in Martinsburg, on January 6, 1924, a daughter of Joseph and Anna Waligora Karpinksi. On November 24, 1942, she was united in marriage to Eugene "Pete" Doolen, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Utica. From 1942 until 1956, the couple lived in Utica. In 1956, they moved to Boonville, where they purchased their farm and present residence on the East Road. The Doolens' operated their dairy farm from 1956, until they retired in 1985. Mrs. Doolen and her husband celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1992. Mr. Doolen, a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater, of WWII, died on June 6, 1993. Mrs. Doolen was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Boonville, the Harlan J. Hennessey Post V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary of Boonville, and the Constableville Senior Citizens. Stella is survived by one daughter, Ms. Jean Grady, Boonville, and a grandson, Pete, Boonville. She was predeceased by two daughters, Nancie, on January 14, 1984, and Penny, on January 8, 2005. Also surviving are two sisters, Florence Wieczerzak, Pauline Germanski, and one brother, Paul (Eleanor) Karpinski, all of Boonville, and by many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by three sisters; Jennie Lee, Genevieve Kolock and Charlotte Liss; and by three brothers, Stanley, Edward, and Raymond Karpinski. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Rev. Sean Patrick O'Brien on Thursday, September 5, at St. Joseph's Church, Boonville, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boonville. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 232 Academy St. Boonville, NY 13309. Her arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.