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Walter Fredericks
October 28, 1996
Walter Charles Fredericks, 66, of Waddell Avenue, Fort Plain, a former actor professionally known as Karl Fredericks, died Monday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a long illness.
Born Sept. 28, 1930 in Utica, he was the son of Walter C. and Edna B. Waterman Fredericks. He was a graduate of Westmoreland High School and attended Utica College.
He began his acting career at the Players Theater in Utica and moved to New York City in the early 1950s. He performed in off-Broadway productions, commercials, and voice-overs. He went on national tour with The World of Suzie Wong in 1958. He also toured with Broadway and portrayed the head detective. He directed Suzie Wong and worked behind the scenes of various productions.
With the formation in 1963 of his own company, Karl Fredericks Associates, in New York City, he became a theatrical tax consultant. He retired in 1992 due to illness. Mr. Fredericks was a member of the Actors Equity Union and the Screen Actors Guild.
He was of the Episcopal faith and a supporter of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.
Survivors include a sister, Aileen Hayman of Fort Plain; and his long-time companion, Francisco Ortiz of New York City. He is also survived by two nieces, Janice E. Hayman of the Bronx and Dawn E. Hayman of Clinton.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego St., Canajoharie, with the Rev. Alvin Burnworth officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 126, Canajoharie, 13317; Spring Farm CARES 3364 Route 12, Clinton, 13323 or to charity.
Anna Chase
October 29, 1996
Mrs. Anna B. Chase, 86, of Fishhouse Road, Providence, died Tuesday at home after a long illness.
Born Dec. 22, 1909 in Broadalbin, she was the daughter of Albert E. and Bertha A. Stutze Baird.
She owned the former Hick's Sunoco gas station in Galway.
Mrs. Chase was a member of the Providence Baptist Church; the Rebekah Lodge, Galway; the Business Women's Association of Saratoga County; and the Broadalbin Senior Citizens.
She was married to Harold E. Hicks. He died in 1968.
Mrs. Chase later married Alton B. Chase. He died in 1989.
Survivors include four daughters, Eleanor M. Merritt and Julie R. Hall, both of Providence, Doris J. Neahr of Galway and Rosemary A. Shepard of Benson; three sons, Fred A. Hicks of Schuylerville, and Leon R. and David J. Hicks, both of Galway; two sisters, Leah Loveless of Broadalbin and Rosemond Smith of Seminole, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at the Richard J. Ryan Funeral Home, Sacandaga Road, Route 147, Galway. Burial will be in Foster Hill Cemetery, Galway.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Saratoga.
Robert Flint
October 23, 1996
Robert J. Flint, 65, of McElwain Avenue, Amsterdam, died Wednesday morning at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted.
Born Sept. 21, 1932 in Amsterdam, he was the son of Harry and Mildred Schofield Flint. He was a lifelong city resident.
Mr. Flint was educated at the former St. Joseph's School and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. He also attended the New York Trade School in New York City.
He was employed by the former Treher & Jung Plumbing and Supply Co. and was presently employed by the ARCO Co. as superintendent of the Theodore Roosevelt Apartments.
A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Flint served with the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 701, the Amsterdam High School Basketball Booster Club, and for many years, he was a coach with the Amsterdam Wee-Men Minor and Major Baseball leagues.
Mr. Flint was a communicant of St. Mary's Church.
He married the former Mary Case on Oct. 6, 1956.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Thomas and Matthew Flint, both of Amsterdam; five daughters, Linda Lipper of North Plainfield, N.J., Kathleen Reilly of Latham, Sharon Murray of Middletown, Conn., Maria Kowalczyk and Nancy Pabis, both of Amsterdam; his mother, Mildred Flint of Amsterdam; one brother, Harry Flint of Fort Ann; 10 grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 at St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church or to the Amsterdam Wee-Men Baseball Association in care of the Riley Mortuary Inc.
John Banker
October 23, 1996
John Place Banker, 83, of Prospect Avenue, Gloversville, died Wednesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Gloversville, Mr. Banker was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Lawrenceville Preparatory School and attended Yale University.
During World War II, Mr. Banker served with the U.S. Army in Europe and was awarded the Bronze Star.
He was proprietor of the former Ager & Banker Fuel Co.
Mr. Banker was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gloversville.
He was also a member of the Pine Brook Golf Club and a board member of the YMCA and of the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association.
He married Sally Clough Banker on April 20, 1957.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Jay C. Banker of Albany; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Kemp of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Nancy Ferguson of Marlboro,Mass.; and three grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be conducted in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloversville YMCA or the Nathan Littauer Hospital Auxiliary .
Arrangements are by the John W. Finocan Funeral Home.
Margaret Martin
October 21, 1996
Mrs. Margaret Steven Martin, 91, of the Albany County Nursing Home, formerly of Amsterdam, died Monday at the home after a brief illness.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Mrs. Martin came to this country in 1930.
She lived most of her married life in Amsterdam.
Mrs. Martin was a member of the former Second Presbyterian Church.
Her husband, John M. Martin, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Jack Martin of Saratoga Springs.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wesley Health Center in Saratoga Springs. Burial will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Baxter Funeral Home, Schenectady.
Harriet Kenyon
October 22, 1996
Mrs. Harriet Ercanbrack Kenyon, 76, formerly of Gloversville, died Tuesday at the Edward L. Wilkinson Health Care Facility after a short illness.
Born in Glen, Mrs. Kenyon was educated locally.
She was a nurse's aide in area nursing homes for many years.
Mrs. Kenyon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gloversville.
She also was a member of the Mohawk Council, Degree of Pocahontas.
Her husband, Frank H. Kenyon, whom she married May 13, 1939, died in 1967.
Survivors include three daughters, Dawn Walker of Boonville, Harriet "Flossie" Lee of Johnstown and Naomi Carey of Gloversville; five sons, Frank Kenyon of Gaston, S.C., Robert Kenyon of Ely, Nev., Larry Kenyon of St. Johnsville, Ward Kenyon of Alamogordo, N.M., and Peter Young of Gloversville; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Johnstown. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Mohawk Council will conduct a service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Edward L. Wilkinson Health Care Facility.
