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Edna Solloway
November 11, 1996
Mrs. Edna Solloway, 92, formerly of Mountainview Road, Mayfield, died Monday at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home.
Born in Broadalbin, Mrs. Solloway attended schools in Gloversville and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a self-employed musician for more than 50 years.
Mrs. Solloway owned and operated the former Magic Dog Kennel in Mayfield, where she raised and trained American Kennel Club-registered German shepherds.
She was a member of the Mayfield United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Solloway was a member of the Sacandaga Park Theatrical Society.
An accomplished equestrian, she was a member of the New York State Saddlehorse Association and the Elmwood Riding Club.
Her husband, Howard Solloway, died in 1973.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ann Solloway of Gloversville; two brothers, Robert Brundige of Massachusetts and Eugene Brundige of Gloversville, and a sister, Marg Sino of Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave. Burial will be in Mayfield Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home.
Richard Van Buren
November 6, 1996
Funeral services were conducted Monday for Richard A. Van Buren, 35, of Philadelphia, formerly of Carlisle, who died Wednesday from from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Born in Cobleskill, Mr. Van Buren was a 1980 graduate of Cobleskill High School.
He was a labor foreman at J.G. Nascon Construction in Eddysburg, Pa. at the time of his death.
He married Marie Gross Van Buren on Nov. 10, 1990.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Richard Michael Van Buren of Philadelphia; a daughter, Alexa Marie Van Buren of Philadelphia; his parents, Robert and Alice Fan Buren of Carlisle, and a brother, Robert F. Van Buren of Cobleskill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Buren Children's Trust Fund, Prime Bank, 1000 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia 19111.
Arrangements are by the Wackerman Funeral Home.
Grace Mead
November 12, 1996
Grace Figner Mead, 67, of Midline Road, died Tuesday evening at home after a long illness.
Born Oct. 7, 1929 in New York City, she was the daughter of James A. and Martha C. Smith Figner Sr. She came to the Middleburg area as a young lady and came to the Amsterdam area and attended Amsterdam schools as a child.
She received a degree in nursing from Fulton-Montgomery Community College and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was employed as a supervisor for Fownes Bros. Gloves in Amsterdam for 11 1/2 years, retiring in 1992 due to illness.
Mrs. Mead was of the protestant faith.
She was a member of the AARP.
She married Robert E. Mead on June 8, 1985.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, David W. Andrews of Amsterdam; a daughter, Lesley W. Andrews of Amsterdam; a brother, James A. Figner Jr. of Toms River, N.J.; a sister, Barbara Snipes of Huntington, Conn.; several nieces nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. Burial will be in Glen Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials to Mountain Valley Hospice of Gloversville.
Robert Green
November 11, 1996
Robert C. Green Sr., 41, of Jay Street, Amsterdam, died Monday at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital after being stricken.
Born March 20, 1955, he was the son of Frederick and Elmir Covey Green Sr. He was a lifelong area resident and was educated in local schools.
Mr. Green worked in construction for various companies.
He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Chuctanunda Fish and Game Club.
He was married to Elvana Green of Cobleskill.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Robert C. Green Jr. of Amsterdam and Jason R. Green of Cobleskill; three brothers, Frederick Green Jr. of Corinth, Roger A. Green and Randy H. Green Sr., both of Amsterdam; one sister, Beverly M. Green of Amsterdam, one granddaughter, Kristen Green of Amsterdam, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Amsterdam Funeral Chapel, 13 Belmont Place with the Rev. Robert E. Doxey officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Carmeta Nelson
November 12, 1996
Carmeta L. Nelson, 95, of the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility, Amsterdam, died Tuesday after a short illness.
Born Feb. 15, 1901 in Stone Arabia, she was the daughter of Jeremiah Lasher and Cora Gray.
At one time, Mrs. Nelson had worked as an inspector at Remington Arms in Ilion.
She lived in Ilion most of her life and had lived in Fort Plain before moving to Amsterdam to reside and later moved to the facility in 1994.
Mrs. Nelson was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Ilion and the former Stone Arabia Reformed Church.
She was a member of the Eastern Star in Ilion and a member of the Amaranth in Ilion.
She married Kenneth S. Nelson on Oct. 26, 1921. He died Jan. 12, 1992.
Survivors include a daughter, Virginia N. Barger of Charlton; three grandchildren, Jerry Barger of Deer Park, Wash.; Jon Barger of Burnt Hills and James Barger of Fraser, Colo.; three great-grandchildren, Courtney Barger, Kenneth Barger and Jeremy Barger all of Fort Plain. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jeffrey N. Barger, on July 24, 1996.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center St., Fort Plain, with the Rev. Jeff Thibodeau officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Ann Mahoney
November 9, 1996
Mrs. Ann Mahoney, 66, of Delray Beach, Fla., formerly of Gloversville, died Saturday at Boca Raton Community Hospital as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident that day.
Born in Syracuse, Mrs. Mahoney lived in Florida for the past eight years and resided most of her life in Gloversville.
She and her husband operated the Elms Restaurant in Meco.
Mrs. Mahoney was a former member of Sacred Heart Church.
Her husband, John F. Mahoney Jr., died in 1983.
Survivors include five sons, John F. Mahoney III of Memphis, Tenn., Patrick N. Mahoney of Saratoga Springs, Paul J. Mahoney of Delray Beach, and Stephen J. and David P. Mahoney both of Gloversville; three daughters, Elizabeth A. Flaherty of Great Falls, Va., Monica A. Mahoney of Richmond, Va., and Bridget Thommen of Delray Beach; a brother, John Van Arnam of Syracuse; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the John W. Finocan Funeral Home, 13 Prospect Ave., and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Norman Crowley
November 11, 1996
Norman G. Crowley, 62, of Malta Meadows, died Monday at home after being stricken.
Born in Mechanicville, Mr. Crowley lived most of his life in Round Lake and Ballston Spa.
He served with the Navy during the Korean War.
Mr. Crowley worked out of Local 105 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in Schenectady for 27 years, retiring in 1985.
He was the widower of Janet Abeale Crowley.
Survivors include three sons, Norman G. Crowley Jr. of Cherry Valley, and Wade J. and Wayne "Mike" Crowley, both of Round Lake; a daughter, Suzanne Dorrough of Ballston Lake; a brother, Glenn Crowley of Fort Plain; four sisters, Chiquita Ann Smith of Fonda, Constance Krogh of Wynantskill, Romona Goldfoot of Ballston Lake, and Patricia Hatley of Manchester, N.H.; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Dunning Street Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park.