Leland A. Woodbeck

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Leland Woodbeck Obituary

1946 - 2025 HARTWICK – Leland Alfred Woodbeck, 78, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, with his family by his side at his home in Hartwick. He was born June 17, 1946, in Worcester, one of seven sons of Howard B. Woodbeck, Sr. and Lillian Edna Tompkins Woodbeck. A graduate of Cooperstown Central School, Class of 1966, he began working at the age of 19 for the Clark Foundation, and served as an electrician with them until his retirement. Woody will be remembered by his family, of whom he was extremely proud, as the best uncle and brother anyone could ask for. A well-known and important part of the Hartwick and Cooperstown communities, he was always willing to help others. He was a phenomenal electrician, and enjoyed farming, cutting firewood and family BBQs. His feisty character and sometimes irreverent sense of humor will be missed by his family and many friends. Leland is survived by two brothers, Carlton Woodbeck and his wife, Cathy of Hartwick and Herbert Woodbeck and his wife, Jo, of North Carolina, and by many nieces and nephews, including Melissa S. Wayman and her husband, Ben of Mt. Vision, John Elliott (who was raised by Woody and who he considered his father) and his girlfriend, Jamie Kirby of Hartwick, Amanda Travers and her husband, Alex of Mt. Vision, and Steven Woodbeck and Carlton Woodbeck, Jr. of Hartwick. Woody will especially be missed by his beloved dog, Seamus. Woody was predeceased by four brothers, Howard B. Woodbeck, Jr., Alton Leon Woodbeck, Raymond L. Woodbeck and Herman Donald Woodbeck, Sr. Family and friends may call at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon on Friday, June 6, 2025. At the conclusion of the visitation, a Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home with Kaler Carpenter, Pastor of River Street Baptist Church in Oneonta officiating. Interment will follow in Hartwick Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.

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Published by WKTV on Jun. 4, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Leland Woodbeck

4 Entries

Pamela Preston

June 5, 2025

So sorry to learn of Leland´s passing. Beautiful soul and heart of gold. A smile that would light up any room. Wishing the family strength at this difficult time. Leland will never really be gone, he will live on in our memories and hearts.
Love to the family,
Pam Preston

Pamela Harris

June 5, 2025

We will miss you Woody. You had a heart that you wore on your shoulder. Prayers for the family. God bless all of you at this time.

Debra Anne woodbeck

June 4, 2025

You are a lovable man you always smiling and care for others I am going to miss my favorite uncle

Barbara Woodbeck

June 4, 2025

Uncle Woody- family by marriage-was truly family in every sense that mattered. He was a kind, caring man whose presence you could always count on. If there was a family gathering, he was there.

Family meant everything to him. He made time for his family. Mom and dad loved his visits. One of my favorite memories was mom´s surprise birthday cookouts for him at his house. Mom said she wanted uncle woody to know how much he meant to all of us and how much he was loved. She looked forward to having him at the holidays. It was always don´t forget to invite uncle woody.
Even as his family grew and his time became more in demand, Uncle Woody never stopped showing up for the people he loved. He was the kind of person who would give you his coat if he thought you needed it more.

He was someone you could sit and talk with for hours. And when it came time to say goodbye, it was always the same-never just a wave or a quick goodbye, but a warm hug and a sincere, "Love you, too."

Uncle Woody made this world a better place just by being in it. His kindness, his laughter, and the love he gave so freely will be remembered always-and missed forever.

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