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Nemosene Dalton
November 5, 1996
Mrs. Nemosene Hillman Dalton, 88, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Hagaman and Amsterdam, died Tuesday at Columbia-St. Petersburg General Hospital.
Born Jan. 22, 1908 in Hagaman, she was the daughter of Charles S. and Jane Coyle Hillman. Mrs. Dalton attended local schools and lived in the Amsterdam area until moving to Florida in 1972. She was a secretary for 40 years at Colette Manufacturing Co. in Amsterdam, retiring in 1971.
Mrs. Dalton was a former member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church in Hagaman and St. Mary's Church in Amsterdam.
She married Frederick A. Dalton Jr. on Jan. 5, 1935.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Judith Weaver of Greensboro, N.C., and Daneen Graff of Beverly Hills, Fla.; five grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hagaman Cemetery with the Rev. Ronald Matulewicz officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Myron "Bub" Gardner
November 6, 1996
Myron J. Gardner, 65, of Church Street, Amsterdam, died Wednesday morning at home following a long illness.
Born Jan. 12, 1931 in Amsterdam, he was a son of the late John and Frances Browskie Gardner. He was a graduate of the Amsterdam Industrial High School and was a lifelong resident. He was self-employed and operated Gardner Roofing until illness forced his retirement in 1985.
Mr. Gardner served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Gardner was of the Catholic faith.
He married the former Jennie M. Surmanek on June 13, 1953.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Haldeman of Amsterdam; a son, Shane J. Gardner of Amsterdam; a brother, Richard Browskie of Amsterdam; two sisters, Frances Anelli and Edna De Angelo, both of Amsterdam; and aunts, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 678 Amsterdam, Hospice of Amsterdam, 40 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany 12205-3890 or to GAVAC, 11 Park St., Amsterdam.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam.
Joyce Laramay
November 5, 1996
Miss Joyce M. Laramay, 72, of Upper Prospect Street, Fonda, died Tuesday at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.
Born June 4, 1922 in Loon Lake, she was the daughter of Ernest and Ethel LaJeunesse Laramay. She came to the Fonda area in the early 1940s from Tupper Lake, and was a graduate of the Fonda-Fultonville schools. She also studied music locally. She worked for the former New York Central Railroad in the freight department and later for Amtrak where she was a ticket agent at the Amsterdam station, retiring in the early 1980s.
Mrs. Laramay was a member of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church and its Catholic Daughters.
Survivors include two sisters, Shirley M. DeGraff and Judith M. Laramay both of Fonda; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will take place at a later date at the Holy Name Cemetery in Tupper Lake.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Amsterdam, 40 Guy Park Ave., or to the Frothingham Free Library, Main Street, Fonda.
Arrangements are by the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville.
Harold Wilson
November 7, 1996
Former Broadalbin resident Harold W. Wilson, 87, died Thursday evening at the Vermont Veterans Hospital in Bennington, where he had been a resident since 1988.
Born March 8, 1909 in Gloversville, he was the son of Howard and Ellen Sweet Wilson. He attended Gloversville schools and was a lifelong area resident until moving to New Smyrna, Fla. for 10 years.
Mr. Wilson was employed as a fur cutter and later as a glove cutter, retiring several years ago from the Superb Glove Co. in Johnstown. He was also a self-employed carpenter.
Mr. Wilson was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of staff sergeant.
He was a former member of the American Legion Post 337 in Broadalbin.
Survivors include his son, Robert F. Wilson of Gloversville, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Cremation will be at Parkview Crematory in Schenectady.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin.
Jane Hepinstall
November 5, 1996
Jane N. Hepinstall, 80, of Albany died Tuesday at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
She was born in Amsterdam and lived in Albany most of her life.
She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and a former member of its Ladies Guild and senior citizens. She was also a member of AARP Chapter 78.
She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Dr. James T. Hepinstall, and a son, James T. Hepinstall Jr.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane Flanigan of Delmar and Katherine and JoAnna Hepinstall, both of the Albany area; a sister, Bridget Bubniak of Amsterdam; five grandchildren and several nephews.
The funeral is today at 9:15 a.m. at the Hearley & Son Funeral Home, 1561 Western Ave., Albany, and 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church.
Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Kenneth Rand
November 8, 1996
Kenneth Frederick Rand, 82, of Fredericks Street, Canajoharie, died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, following a long illness.
He was born in Syracuse March 18, 1914, the son of Frederick and Grace Elmslie Rand. He was educated in Syracuse schools and moved to the Canajoharie area in 1941.
Mr. Rand was employed by the Village of Canajoharie in the waste treatments plant maintenance department, retiring in 1976. He was formerly employed by Voght's Garage and LaSalle Laboratory.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
He married the former Lois Gardner March 18, 1937, in Verona.
Survivors include his wife, of Canajoharie; two daughters, Joyce A. French of Fort Plain and Dawn E. Herting of Palatine Bridge; two sons, Robert G. Rand of Fort Plain and Terry A. Rand of Canajoharie; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home Inc., 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie, with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating.
Burial will be in Ames Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, Box 126, Canajoharie 13317; or the American Cancer Society Montgomery County Unit, P.O. Box 678, Amsterdam 12010.
Elizabeth Quinn
November 7, 1996
Elizabeth Crowley Quinn, 71, of Third Avenue, Tribes Hill, died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam.
She was born in Amsterdam Jan. 26, 1925, the daughter of John J. and May McPhilomy Crowley.
Mrs. Quinn was educated at St. Mary's Institute and was a graduate of its class of 1942.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Quinn was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Tribes Hill, and a member of the Iroquois Senior Citizens Group.
She is survived by two sons, J. Michael Quinn of Carrollton, Texas, and Timothy A. Quinn of Tribes Hill; a daughter, Patricia Quinn of Fort Hunter; a sister, Helen Bush of Amsterdam; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by a son, Mark J. Quinn.
Funeral services are Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Tribes Hill.
Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill.
Calling hours are Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church.
