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Joan F. Day
Joan F. Day, 71, a resident of Mayfield died Friday November 28, 2003 at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born October 2, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA. The daughter of the late Edward and Leah Catanzaro Peck.
Joan attended Gloversville Schools and was employed for many years at Gifford's Variety in Mayfield and was last employed by Johnston's Thoughtfulness in Gloversville retiring in 1998.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Gloversville. Her husband James Day died in 1985.
Survivors include her son David H. and his wife Sheree A. Schreckenberger of Queensbury, NY. Her daughter Deborah L. and her husband Edgar J. Jr. Beaudin of Wells, NY. Two grandchildren Michelle L. Ellsworth of Northville and Katherine J. Beaudin of Wells and her great grandchild McKenzie L. Ellsworth of Northville.
Friends may call Monday December 1, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home where a funeral service will be held Tuesday December 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Father Paul Kelly as celebrant. Burial will be in Mayfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 11206-2083.
Thomas E. McLoughlin
Thomas E. McLoughlin, age 43, of Caroga Lake, NY, died suddenly on November 26, 2003. Born July 30, 1960 in Rockville Center, L.I., he was the son of John and Mary Clifford McLoughlin. He attended L.I. schools and later moved to the Caroga Lake area in 1981. Mr. McLoughlin was employed in the lumber and tree cutting business for many years.
Mr. McLoughlin is survived by his mother, Mary McLoughlin of L.I.; his wife, the former Vivienne Roantes of Caroga Lake; 2 daughters, Tami-Jean McLoughlin of Caroga Lake and RoseMarie and her husband, Brian Van Nostrand of Gloversville; 1 step-daughter, Jackie-Teresa Roantes Heart of Caroga Lake; 1 brother, James McLoughlin of Port Washington, NY; 4 sisters, Maureen, AnnMarie, Eileen and Jeanine A.; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville, NY.
Irene M. Baker
Irene M. Baker, 63, of Johnson Road, Edinburg, died Saturday morning, November 27, 2004 at the home of her daughter following a long illness.
Irene was born April 24, 1941 in Pierceville, New York, the daughter of Richard and Teresa Clark Morehouse. She was a graduate of Warrensburg High School and was a homemaker.
Her husband, Michael Baker Senior, died early this year. She is survived by one son, Rupert Baker of Fort Edward; two daughters, Terri Weinstein of town of Day and Penny Allen of Edinburg; twenty grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
She was predeceased by one son, Michael Baker Junior.
Friends may call Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge Street. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the Robinson Cemetery, Edinburg. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Stanley A. Bown
Stanley A. Bown, (age 95), of S. Pasadena, FL, died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at The Springs at Boca Clega Bay, South Pasadena, Florida.
Born in Johnstown, NY, he moved to the St. Petersburg-South Pasadena area in 1994 from Rochester, NY. He was an avid fitness and sports enthusiasts. He directed YMCAs throughout New York state (Johnstown, Saratoga Springs, Nyack, Niagara Falls, Binghamton and Rochester). In 1963, he was named "Mr. Johnstown" award. A graduate of Johnstown, NY High School and of Springfield College in MA, where he was on the varsity basketball team, cross country and track. He was nominated for Springfield College Hall of Fame Award. A highlight of his life was when the Johnstown (NY) Business Community and local YWCA awarded him and his wife a 45-day around-the-world tour including attendance at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He refereed for several sports and many national volleyball games. He served in the Air Force as a director of physical training. He was Episcopalian and demonstrated Christian caring of others throughout his life.
He is survived by nephew, Gary Kilroy of South Pasadena, FL. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
James D. Hermon
James D. Hermon died November 12, at his home in Rochester, NY. He was 60.
He was born in Johnstown, NY, son of Paul and Gladys Hermon. He attended Johnstown schools and went on to receive a BS from Springfield College, Springfield, MA. He moved to Rochester after graduation, where he worked at the Central YMCA and the Rochester City School District, as a Physical Education Teacher. He recently retired from the City School District, after 32 years of teaching. He worked many summers at Camp Eagle Cove, a summer camp in the Adirondacks. He was an active volunteer with the Special Olympics of Monroe County and Camp Good Days and Special Times.
He leaves two sons, James of Rochester and Adam of Boston, MA; one daughter, Danielle of New York City; one brother, Douglas of Johnstown.
Larry W. Ives
Larry W. Ives, 56, of Johnstown, died Nov. 22, in Sharon Springs after being stricken while hunting. Born May 18, 1948 in Northville, the son of Milton and Evelyn Ives. He was a caretaker at Ferndale Cemetery and Pinebrook Golf Course. He is survived by his longtime companion, Marie Wilcox of Johnstown; 2 daughters, Karla (William) Yager of Earlton, NY and Lara Morrison of Johnstown; one niece, April Ives. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria Ives; and brother, Carl Ives. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Str.
Gaetano 'Guy' A. Saullo
Gaetano "Guy" A. Saullo, 77, of Corlear Avenue, Schenectady, formerly of Gloversville, died Sunday evening at Ellis Hospital. Born in Amsterdam on October 20, 1927, he was the son of Ralph and Rosina DiBlasi Saullo. He was a 1945 graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School and he later graduated from Albany Business College.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
For many years Mr. Saullo was employed as a comptroller for Nelson Jones Ford in Gloversville. He later was an office manager for the Lee Dye Company in Gloversville until retiring.
Mr. Saullo resided in Amsterdam until 1968 when he moved to Gloversville. He relocated to Schenectady in 2003.
He was an avid gardener and card player. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Saullo is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane Pabis Saullo, whom he married on June 13, 1954; his daughters, Rosemary Podbielski and her husband, Gregory of Schenectady and Carol Hurry and her husband Michael of Niskayuna; one sister, Antoinette Saullo of Amsterdam; two twin grandchildren, Mitchell and Sophie Hurry of Niskayuna; a nephew, Daniel Saullo of Niskayuna; a niece, Tricia Saullo of Amsterdam and cousins.
Mr. Saullo is predeceased by his brother, Daniel Saullo.
Funeral services will be held 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Amsterdam Funeral Chapel, 13 Belmont Place followed at 9:00 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial at the Church of Saint John the Baptist. Burial will be in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna with military honors. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Donations may be made in Mr. Saullo's memory to Ellis Hospital Foundation or to the Church of Saint John the Baptist in c/o the funeral chapel.
Barbara Florence Sinisi
Mrs. Barbara Florence Sinisi, 71, of Hilltop Drive, Edinburg, died Monday, November 29, 2004 at home following a long illness. Born March 19, 1933 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of Howard and Viola Crosby Curtis.
She attended Grover Cleveland High School and was a homemaker. She has been a resident of the Northville area since 1973. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Sinisi, whom she married August 25, 1951. She is also survived by one son, Laurence "Beth" Sinisi of Northville; two daughters, LouAnn "Robert" Wilcox of Corinth and Doreen "Ted" Horton of Northville; two brothers, William Curtis of Freeland, Maryland and George Curtis of Centerville, Virginia; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Barbara was predeceased by her brother, Ed Curtis.
Friends may call Wednesday, December 1, 2004 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, December 2, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Northville Funeral Home, Bridge Street. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon on December 2, at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Bridge Street. Burial will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Edward R. Ferguson
Edward R. Ferguson, 85, of Sixth Avenue, Gloversville, was stricken at home Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2002.
He was born March 13, 1917 in Gloversville, the son of Raymond and Ruth Snyder Ferguson. He served in the Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 in Japan and the Phillipine Islands. He worked at several leather finishing mills in Fulton County, and was a self-employed painting contractor for many years.
Mr. Ferguson was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Gloversville. He was very active in several local veteran's organizations, including the Fulton County DAV Chapter No. 122, American Legion Post No. 137, and V.F.W. Post No. 2077. He had served as Chaplain of all three organizations. He served his fellow veterans for many years as a member of the local VFW and American Legion Firing Squad.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nina R. VanVranken Ferguson; also by three daughters, Shirley Kratky of Gloversville, Emogene Coons of Haye, VA; and Donna Chizek of Johnstown; two sisters, Nellie Greenfield and Virginia Follett, both of Gloversville; a brother, Robert Crouse of Gloversville; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Inc; 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Terry Mosholder officiating. Interment will take place in the springtime at King-Northampton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 16 W. Fulton St; or V.F.W. Post #2077, 20 Third Ave; or the Ambulance Service of Fulton County, 8 Frontage Road, Gloversville, N.Y. 12078.
Paul Rubscha
Mr. Paul Rubscha, 79, of Johnstown, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam.
Born December 10, 1922 in Gloversville, he was the son of the late Paul and Edna Siedel Rubscha, Sr. He was educated in Gloversville Schools. Early in his life Mr. Rubscha worked for an airplane manufacturing company on Long Island, then moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan where he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was a Union carpenter most of life, employed by Local #370 in Albany, retiring in 1984. He also owned the Mid-Way Grill in Johnstown for 35 years. He had been a partner with other family members in the Sportsman's Lounge in Mayfield from 1972-1982.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Rubscha was a charter member of Johnstown Fish & Game Club, the Bleecker Fish & Game Club and Pine Tree Rifle Club. He also belonged to the Johnstown Eagles, Concordia Club, and was a life member of Gloversville VFW Post # 2077.
He was married in April 1963 to Eighmey Fraiser Rubscha who died in 1997.
Survivors include his brother, Robert Rubscha of Mayfield; a cousin, Donald L. Rubscha of Northville; several nieces and nephews
He was pre-deceased by a sister, Marie Konik, and two brothers, Donald Rubscha and Richard Rubscha.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 10 a.m. from Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 147 Bleecker Street, Gloversville, with Reverend James Fitzmaurice officiating. The Family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Johnstown in the spring. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Johnstown YMCA Youth Program, 21 N. Market Street, Johnstown N.Y. 12095.
Kurt H. Blom
Kurt H. Blom, age 19, of County Highway 101, Meco, died Saturday evening, November 29, 2003 at Albany Medical Center. Kurt was involved in an automobile accident earlier that day near his home.
He was born June 1, 1984 in Fort Ord, CA, the son of Wayne and Mona Fontenot Blom. He was a member of the varsity football team at Gloversville High School, where he graduated from in 2002. He then served in the U.S. Air Force until this past September. He was in the military police, stationed in Denver, Colorado.
Kurt was currently employed by Domino's Pizza of Gloversville, Wilde Fire Equipment of Mayfield and had also just begun working at Abercrombie & Fitch in the Crossgates Mall this past week.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville and enjoyed hunting, hiking, weightlifting and drawing.
Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Mona Blom of Meco; two brothers, Lt. Wayne E. Blom Jr. (USAF) of Fort Walton Beach, FL and SSgt. Erik Blom (USAF) serving in Iraq; two sisters, Cpt. Mary McLaine and her husband, Cpt. Joseph McLaine (USA), both also serving in Iraq and Dawn Riley of Meco; paternal grandmother, Donna Riley of Fort Walton Beach, FL; maternal grandfather, Joseph D. Fontenot of Fort Walton Beach, FL; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Eileen Blom.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville. Cremation will follow at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to Soroptimist International of Fulton County, P.O. Box 168, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to the charity of your choice.
Thomas E. McLoughlin
Thomas E. McLoughlin, age 43, of Caroga Lake, NY, died suddenly on November 26, 2003. Born July 30, 1960 in Rockville Center, L.I., he was the son of John and Mary Clifford McLoughlin. He attended L.I. schools and later moved to the Caroga Lake area in 1981. Mr. McLoughlin was employed in the lumber and tree cutting business for many years.
Mr. McLoughlin is survived by his mother, Mary McLoughlin of L.I.; his wife, the former Vivienne Roantes of Caroga Lake; 2 daughters, Tami-Jean McLoughlin of Caroga Lake and RoseMarie and her husband, Brian Van Nostrand of Gloversville; 1 step-daughter, Jackie-Teresa Roantes Hart of Caroga Lake; 1 brother, James McLoughlin of Port Washington, NY; 4 sisters, Maureen, AnnMarie, Eileen and Jeanine A.; 2 grandchildren, Dylan and Shyann Van Nostrand; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville, NY.
Howard L. Merritt
Mr. Howard L. Merritt, age 74, died Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the Wilkinson Residential Center, Amsterdam, where he had resided since April.
He was born May 16, 1929 in Schenectady, the son of Earl and Marion Smith Merritt. He was employed by the former Bigelow Sanford Carpet Mill, Amsterdam.
Mr. Merritt is survived by his wife, Eleanor M. Hicks Merritt of Galway; a son, Roger E. Merritt Sr. of Hagadorn Mills; a daughter, Shirley Ann Lorey of Gloversville; a brother, Melvin L. Merritt of Westfield, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Ann Peacock of N. Broadalbin; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Barkersville Cemetery, Galway with the Rev. Patricia Atwell officiating. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilkinson Day Care Center, 4988 State Hwy. 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Arrangements are by Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 W. Main St., Broadalbin.
Robert J. Trzaskos
Robert J. Trzaskos, 68, of Valley View Rd., passed away Saturday morning at St. Mary's Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam on Feb. 17, 1935, a son of Anthony and Blanche VanDyke Trzaskos, he was a lifelong resident and attended Union College in Schenectady.
He was first employed by Mohasco and later by Beechnut in Canajoharie as plant engineer before he retired two years ago. Bob also worked with William Cooper Architects as a draftsman, a career that spanned nearly fifty years.
An avid sports fan, he was a great supporter of the Amsterdam High School Football team. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. On Nov. 11, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Anella M. Keriker, an elementary educator in Amsterdam. Her passing on May 6, of last year left a void in his life.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Trinity Trzaskos of Amsterdam; a sister, Margaret (Mrs. Ronald) Blinsinger of Perth; aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a brother, Francis J. Trzaskos.
Services are Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Avenue, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:15 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, East Main St. The Very Rev. James J. Gulley as celebrant. Interment is in St. Casimir's Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Fulton County SPCA, 486 Stevers Mill Rd., Broadalbin 12025.
Steve Kentris
Steve Kentris, 75, of Littleworth Road, Madbury, NH, died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
Born December 9, 1928 in Ecorse, MI. He was the son of Nicholas and Kaliopi (Lyristis) Kentris.
He attended the University of Michigan. He was the youngest staff manager for Metropolitan Life. He was general manager at Prentise Cadillac in Windot, MI, prior to owning and operating Kentris Chevrolet in Johnstown, New York. He retired to Madbury, NH in 1998. Over the past 19 years, he was employed as a salesman for Midway Buick of Somersworth, NH and Dreher Holloway of Exeter, NH.
He was active in many clubs and organizations while residing in upstate New York. He was an avid golfer who always enjoyed being with people. Over the past year, he has enjoyed attending Strafford County Homemaker Day-Out Program. He had a devoted love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marylin (Fairbanks) Kentris; a daughter, Stephanie Goodman and her husband, Scott Goodman of Dover; a beloved friend, Steve Gonier of Sutton, MA; a son, Dean Kentris of Las Vegas, NV; a son, Christopher Kentris of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Maria Yatros and Evelyn Jones of Trenton, MI; a brother, James Kentris of Atwater, OH; and 9 grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his brother, Michael Kentris; and a sister, Alexandra Sarris.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004 between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 40 Andrew Jarvis St., Portsmouth, NH with Reverend Angelo Pappas officiating.
Burial will follow at the Madbury Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Homemakers of Strafford County, 215 Rochester Hill Rd., Rochester, NH 03867-1707.
Charles Melita
Charles Melita, 90, of State Hwy. 67, Johnstown, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a long illness.
He was born Nov. 9, 1913 in Johnstown, NY, the son of Benjamin and Maria Melita. He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1933, then served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WW II.
He owned and operated Melita's Liquor Store in Johnstown for thirty four years, retiring in the 1970s.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, a former member of the Johnstown Lions, a present member of the VFW Post 510 and the Johnstown Moose.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Domenica Melita of Johnstown; two sons, Benjamin and wife Judy Melita of Johnstown and David Melita of Colorado; one daughter, Mary Gladden of Southport, CT; grandchildren, James Gladden and wife Sandra and Jessica Gladden; three sisters, Maria Stack of Saugerties, Antonina M. Rindello of Niskayuna and Josephine Marafiote of Fairlawn, NJ. He was predeceased by brothers, Anthony, Philip, John, Joseph Melita; sisters, Frances Rutuno and Lena Lavazolli.
A prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Barter & Donnan Funeral Home followed at 10:00 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial at the Immaculate Conception Church, Johnstown with Rev. James Fitzmaurice, pastor of the Holy Trinity Parish, as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown in the spring. Calling hours will be Sunday 4-7 p.m. at the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home.
Roxanne J. Boyd
Mrs. Roxanne J. Boyd, 50, of State Highway 5S, Fultonville, died Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness.
Born November 15, 1952 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Theodore and Grace Schrot Hughes. She was a graduate of Northville High School and was a graduate of Fulton and Montgomery Community College.
Mrs. Boyd was employed for five years as an independent carrier for the Amsterdam Recorder and later worked for Community Taxi of Amsterdam for a short time.
She was an active member of the Believers Fellowship Center in Johnstown.
Mrs. Boyd was married to Walter R. Boyd on July 3, 1993.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Grace Schrot Hughes of Schenectady; two sons, Robert S. Remonda of Fultonville and Theodore E. Remonda of Wyoming, MI; two daughters, Teresa Young of Gloversville and Jessica A.P. Drummonds of Fultonville; a stepson, Joshua R. Boyd of Mayfield; a stepdaughter, Jenny S. Boyd of Johnstown; three sisters, Susan Nebelung and Sherry Hughes, both of Beuford, SC, and Tina Hughes of Fultonville; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville with the Pastor Phillip R.W. Carey officiating. Burial will take place in spring at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Tribes Hill. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Emily Madill Baxter
Emily Madill Baxter, 74, of West First Avenue, Johnstown died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady following a short ilness.
Mrs. Baxter was born Jan. 23, 1928 in Ogdensburg, NY. She was the daughter of Edward James and Emily Catharine Brown Madill. She attended Ogdensburg City Schools and St. Agnus Girls School in Albany.
Mrs. Baxter worked as a physical therapy aide at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown until her retirement in 1984.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Johnstown.
She married William Baxter on Oct. 7, 1950, whom survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Gormly of Glenville, Sara Word of Killeen, TX; three sons, William M. Baxter of Johnstown, Peter P. Baxter of Ft. Meyers, FL, David G. Baxter of Lake Placid; one sister, Elucia Griswald of Tucson, AZ; nine grandchildren, Ryan William Baxter, Elizabeth Helms Baxter, Lorean Hamilton Trostle, Alyson Madill Baxter, Shane Patrick Gormly, Kevin Baxter Gormly, Ian Michal Baxter, Shealy Carney Baxter and Grant William Baxter.
A Requim Eucharistic service will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Johnstown with Rector Ted Monica pastor officiating.
Cremation will be at Parkview Cremetorium, Schenectady.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund or to a chariety of one's choice.
Arrangements are by the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home.
Mary Colleen Rumrill
Mrs. Mary Colleen Rumrill, 77, wife of the late Donald A. Rumrill, and daughter of the late Frank and Rose Rauer, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2002.
Mary was an accomplished pastel and watercolor artist, highly respected by her peers. Her work has been shown not only locally but statewide and nationally. She was a member of The Central New York Watercolor Society, The Central New York Pastel Society and was a featured artist at the Smithy - Pioneer Gallery in Cooperstown. Her work has been selected for display at Eastern Slopes Watercolor Convention in Denver, CO, toured with the Women Artists of America Show and she has participated in the National Watercolor Society Shows.
Mary was the loving wife of the late Donald A. Rumrill. She was the cherished mother and grandmother of her son, Donald M. Rumrill, daughter, Barbara Rumrill Dahn and grandchildren, Jane Rumrill and Curtis and Tristan Dahn. Mary is also survived by her brothers, John Rauer of San Antonio, Texas and Richard Rauer of Broadalbin.
Don and Mary were childhood sweethearts who now rest in peace together for eternity.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, at the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, Gloversville. The family will receive visitors prior to the service.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mary Rumrill Young Women Artist's Scholarship Fund c/o D.M. Rumrill, 47 Frederick Dr., Apalachin, NY 13732.
Elizabeth J. 'Betty' Beekman
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Beekman, 75, of 163 County Route 111, Caroga Lake, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2002 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY.
She was born September 7, 1927 in Herkimer, the daughter of the late Everett and Ines (Rice) Wessel. Betty was a graduate of Herkimer High School, class of 1945, and resided in the Caroga Lake area for many years.
She was married to James Beekman.
Betty was last employed at the former Herkimer Hospital as an X-ray technician.
Mrs. Beekman was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include her husband, James; a step-daughter, Toni Putnam and husband Jim of Fort Plain; many step-grandchildren and many step-great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Betty's wishes, there are no calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Herkimer. Arrangements are by the Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, NY. All memorial contributions may be made to the Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Melissa Lindsey Dwight
Melissa Lindsey Dwight, 20, of St. Johnsville, and her unborn son Dylan Raymond Pearl, died on Sunday, December 14, 2003 from injuries she received in an automobile accident that morning.
She was born April 7, 1983 in Gloversville.
Melissa was a 2001 graduate of Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School.
At the time of her death she was employed as a cashier at Price Chopper in Johnstown.
Survivors include one son, Joseph Tyler Pearl of St. Johnsville; two sisters, Katerina Dwight of Gloversville and Sarah Dwight of St. Johnsville; her mother and stepfather, Diana Deere and Hooter Deere of the town of Oppenheim; her father, Richard H. Dwight Jr. of Gloversville; maternal grandmother, Ethel Leavitt of Gloversville; paternal grandmother, Patricia Wilczek of Stratford; her finance´, Richard Pearl of St. Johnsville; several aunts, uncles, three nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown with pastor Robert Paige of Ft. Plain Christian Community Church, officiating.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Spring interment will be in Ephratah Rural Cemetery.
George Manchester Sr.
George Manchester Sr., age 89, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at the Wells Nursing Home, Johnstown, following a long illness.
He was born April 25, 1914 in Gloversville, the son of George and Hazel Murphy Manchester. He lived in Bleecker from 1950 until moving to Gloversville in 2000 and had resided at Pineview Commons in Johnstown for a year prior to his residence at the Wells Nursing Home.
Mr. Manchester first worked at the former John Kline Oil Company. He then served in the Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946 and received the Purple Heart. Following the war, he was employed as a machinist by General Electric Co., Schenectady for over 30 years. He was a member of Bleecker Community Church.
On January 21, 1933 he married the former Elizabeth Foss, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William F. Manchester and his wife Joyce of Greer, S.C. and George B. Manchester and his wife Dorothy of Bleecker; six grandchildren, Cathy Muscato, Katie Parker, Timothy Manchester, Sandra Harris, Randall Manchester and Christina Manchester; ten great-grandchildren, Robert Harris, Tonya Harris, Brandon Manchester, Phillip Manchester, Sara Manchester, Brittany Manchester, Trevor Manchester, Cassandra Norton, Charles Muscato and Josh Muscato; two great-great-grandchildren, Schuyler Smith and Savannah Harris; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, Oscar "Guy" Manchester and John Manchester; and great-grandchildren, Paul George Manchester and Carryann Manchester.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville, where a funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. David C. Newkirk officiating. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carryann Manchester Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1348 County Highway 1348, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to the Wells Nursing Home Inc., 201 W. Madison Ave., Johnstown, NY 12095.
Mary M. Viola
Mrs. Mary M. Viola, 83, of Gloversville, died Tuesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Born in Gloversville on November 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Nunzio and Emily Esposito Musella. Mrs. Viola was educated in Gloversville schools and a 1938 graduate of Gloversville High School. Early in her life, she worked as an operator for the former General Telephone Co., leaving work to raise her family; she later returned completing twenty five years service, retiring in 1975, from the current Frontier. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed her family and extended family. She was also a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church. She was married in 1948 to Anthony Viola, who died in 1968. Survivors include her children, Anthony P. Viola of Gloversville and Diane M. Bartlett and her husband Warren of Moon Township, PA; a sister, Angela De Midio and a brother, Vincent (Jim) Musella, both of Rotterdam; a granddaughter, Cara Marie Bartlett of Moon Township, PA. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and special in-laws, Mary Renda, Dominic and Irene Viola, Edward and Julia Szurek, Charles and Lucy Testa and Mildred Viola. A prayer service will be held Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville and at 10 a.m. a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church with Reverend Paul Butler, associate pastor, as celebrant. The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in the spring. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Marian B. Ohler
Marian B. Ohler, age 84, of Leander, Texas, died Saturday, December 14, 2002 in Leander, Texas. She was born December 13, 1918 in Gloversville, New York to Peter and Hazel Sands. She married Fred H. Ohler on April 7, 1939. Mr. Ohler preceded her in death on February 11, 2002. She retired as a ward clerk from Johnstown Hospital in Johnstown, N.Y. Mrs. Ohler was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas,where she held the position of Past Pocahontas.
She leaves behind her son, Frederick Ohler of Smiley, Texas and her daughter, Linda Keller of Ilion, N.Y. She is also survived by two granddaughters, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in the spring at Johnstown, N.Y.
Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 1205 Sam Bass Road, Bldg. C, Round Rock, Texas 78681.
Arrangements by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, Texas; (512) 869-8888.
Madeline Pierce
Madeline Pierce, age 75, passed away on November 29, 2002. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Everett; children, Vivian, Georgeanna, David; grandchildren, Toby, Lisa, Vanessa, Zachary, Lisa, Diane; great-grandchildren, Lestat and Talisyn. Madeline was a terrific, wonderful woman who was always there for her family and friends. She is truly loved and will be dearly missed by all those who have the pleasure of knowing her.
Faye Cohen Wechsler
Faye Cohen Wechsler died from apparent heart failure November 28, 2002, in Los Angeles, CA. Born in 1912 in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of Isaac Cohen, founder of Cohen's Department Store in Gloversville and sister of Phil Cohen, founder of Beacon Wholesale in Gloversville. A 1929 graduate of Gloversville High School, Ms. Cohen met Henry Wechsler, while working as a buyer in New York City. After marrying in 1937, they operated Cohen's Department Store in Northville for five years. Living in Albany 1942-1971, they were active in their synagogue. Mrs. Wechsler owned and operated Fay's Variety Store and sold real estate prior to a career with NY State. After retiring, Mr. and Mrs. Wechsler moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1971. Widowed in 1976, Mrs. Wechsler earned her B.A. from Arizona State University at age 74, the oldest graduate in her class. She traveled in Europe and Israel. After meeting the Israeli Prime Minister's wife, Mrs. Begin, Mrs. Wechsler corresponded with her for several years. Mrs. Wechsler was a docent at the Phoenix Art Museum and was honored with a dinner as Woman of the Year of the Phoenix Hadassah chapters. Mrs. Wechsler is remembered for her oil paintings and three published books, including her autobiography. She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Winkler, nieces originally from Gloversville, Linda Cohen Chalmers and Elaine Cohen and nephew, Norman Cohen of Gloversville.
David K. Jaquish
David K. Jaquish, 45, of Oxbow Road, Lake Pleasant, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002 at the Nathan Littauer Hospital after being stricken. He was born Feb. 14, 1957 in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of Richard B. and Marilyn G. Smith Jaquish.
Mr. Jaquish was a graduate of Wells High School and was last employed by Delaney Construction Co. He was a lifetime area resident and a member of the North Country Bible Fellowship.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Orr Jaquish, whom he married May 9, 1992; one son, David B. Jaquish of Lake Pleasant; two daughters, Kristin Jaquish of Lake Pleasant and Sarah Jaquish of Wells; his parents, Richard and Marilyn Jaquish of Lake Pleasant; and one brother, Stephan A. Jaquish of Lake Pleasant. He is also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary C. and Donald L. Orr of Lake Pleasant; and his paternal grandmother, Alice C. Jaquish of Lake Pleasant.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2002 at the Lake Pleasant Fire House, home of the North Country Bible Fellowship with the Rev. Richard Snyder officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Country Bible Fellowship. Arrangements are by the Northville Funeral Home.
Austin B. Gray
Mr. Austin B. Gray, 79, of Garoga, NY, passed away Friday morning at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 30, 1925, in the Town of Ephratah, the son of Squires and Florence Cool Gray, Sr. Mr. Gray was a graduate of Johnstown High School and was first employed on the family farm in Garoga. He was then employed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for several years and for 30 years was a heavy equipment operator for the Fulton County Highway Dept. He was also the owner and operator of the Gray Sand and Gravel Co. Mr. Gray was of the Methodist faith and was a charter member of the Rockwood, Garoga, and Lasselsville Vol. Fire Dept. and was named Fireman of the Year in 1998.
Mr. Gray was united in marriage to the former Helen M. Bruce who passed away in 1998. He is survived by his son, Bruce D. Gray and his wife Sarah of Garoga, NY, two granddaughters, Amanda and Makayla, and a grandson Brent. He is also survived by his sister, Katherine Bradt of Meco, NY, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Ehle Funeral Home where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Ephratah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the RGL Vol. Fire Dept. 4800 Route 29, Johnstown, NY, 12095.
Leonard J. Gardinier Jr.
Leonard J. Gardinier Jr., 91, of Oakes Road, Northville, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at home following a long illness. He was born Oct. 17, 1911 in Fort Johnson, N.Y, the son of Leonard J. Sr. and Minnie Gardinier.
Mr. Gardinier served in the Army during World War II. He was employed as a glovecutter and then as a construction worker, where he helped in the construction of Tryon School for boys.
His wife, Leona A. Darling, whom he married July 27, 1934, died June 20, 1988.
Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Sandra A. and George Orr of Wells; and two grandsons, Charles Lee Orr of Speculator and Lee Leonard Orr of Wells.
Friends may call Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Northville Funeral Home, where a funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. with the Rev. R.W. Williams officiating. Burial will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Northville in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Maitland
Elizabeth "Betsy" Maitland, age 81, of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the Northfield Hospital following a brief illness.
Elizabeth Burton Green was born September 2, 1922, in Gloversville, New York, the daughter of James and Helen (Tate) Green. She attended school in Gloversville, graduating from high school in 1939. She spent the next year at Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts and the next three years at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, graduating in 1943. Betsy then worked in New York City as a secretary, first at her father's glove manufacturing business, the Daniel Hays Company, and then at Union Theological Seminary.
On September 1, 1945, she was united in marriage to David J. Maitland in Gloversville, NY. They lived in New York their first year and then Madison, Wisconsin (1946-52), Beloit, Wisconsin (1952-53), New York (1953-56) and since 1956, their home has been Northfield, Minnesota, across the street from Carleton College, where David served as chaplain. From 1970 to 1980 she worked as an aide in the Sibley Elementary School library, where she befriended many children and developed love of children's literature. She was a faithful member of the First United Church of Christ and served as a deacon. She belonged to the Northfield Garden Club, Friends of the Library, and P.E.O. Pursuing her love of gardening, she became a master gardener through the University of Minnesota.
Betsy's warmth and interest in others made her a beloved friend and neighbor. Her keen intelligence was combined with a rich sense of duty and compassion, fueling her faithfulness in service to others. Her gestures of love were generous and brilliantly accurate - she knew when a friend needed a listening ear or a ride to church. In the arts of hospitality and of gift giving she was unsurpassed. She relished books, music, theater, and a vigorous game of tennis. She delighted above all in her family, who give eternal thanks for the blessings of her life among us.
Betsy is survived by her husband, David; daughter, Margaret Todd Maitland-Bachhuber and husband, Daniel Bachhuber of St. Paul; son, Jim Maitland and wife, Betsy Schneider, of Reading, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Peter Bachhuber, Rebecca Maitland and Grant Maitland; and R. Curtis Mills, MD of Gloversville, cousin.
