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William Michalski
October 19, 1996
William L. Michalski, 86, of Brookside Avenue, Amsterdam, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital after being stricken at home.
Born June 23, 1910 in Amsterdam, he was the son of Jacob and Anna Paszkowska Michalski and was educated in local schools.
Mr. Michalski was employed by the Glen Mohawk Dairy in Fultonville until retiring in 1975.
He was a member and past president of Montgomery County Senior Organization. Member and past president of New York Statewide Senior Action Council. He served as a delegate to the White House Council on Aging.
He received the 1987 Senior of the Year Award.
Mr. Michalski was a member of the Church of St. John the Baptist and a member and past president of St. John's Seniors. He served on the Parish Council and was a eucharistic minister and lector for the church. He was also a member of the St. John's pierogi crew.
He married Stella Zurawicki Michalski on Sept. 28, 1935.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Michael W. Michalski of Amsterdam; a daughter, MaryAnn Michalski of Amsterdam; two sisters, Nellie Zerbst of Broadalbin and Irene Taber of Venice, Fla.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Ronald J. Michaels, in 1990.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Amsterdam Funeral Chapel, 13 Belmont Place, followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. John the Baptist. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of St. John The Baptist.
Andrew Susi
October 20, 1996
Andrew S. "Andy" Susi, 79, of 23 Sanders St., St. Johnsville, died Sunday at his home.
Born Sept. 16, 1917 in Canajoharie, he was the son of Frank and Agnes Cancelino Susi. He was educated in Canajoharie schools and lived in the St. Johnsville area since 1945.
Mr. Susi was a World War II Army veteran, enlisting in 1941 and was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of staff sergeant. While serving his country he received the Purple Heart Medal, the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Service Medal.
Mr. Susi also served in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
He was last employed at St. Johnsville Central Schools for 15 years. At one time, Mr. Susi worked for C.J. Burgess in Canajoharie for 20 years.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in St. Johnsville and was also a member of St. Johnsville American Legion Post No. 168.
He married Teresa Fontana on Dec. 19, 1942. She died Nov. 28, 1985.
Survivors include a son, Anthony Susi of Johnstown; two brothers, Alfred Susi of Fort Plain and Richard Susi of Canajoharie; five sisters, Helen Barberio of Florida, Marguerite Brust of Canajoharie, Anne Quackenbush of Palatine Bridge, Dorothy Quackenbush of Canajoharie and Agatha Davi of Florida; three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two sons, Andrew Susi and Dominic Susi, and two brothers, Joseph and Frank Susi.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville and at 9:30 at St. Patrick's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Pascal Iannotti, pastor. Burial will be in St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday Members of St. Johnsville American Legion Post No. 168 are asked to meet at the funeral home Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
All memorial contributions may be made to St. Johnsville Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Catherine Hayes
October 20, 1996
Catherine Lee Hayes, 94, a former resident of the New Amsterdam Apartments, died Sunday evening at the Mount Loretto Nursing Home.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Mary Ryder
October 20, 1996
Mrs. Mary Bujanowska Ryder, 77, of Pearse Road, Niskayuna, died Sunday at home.
Born in Amsterdam, Mrs. Ryder lived most of her life in the Schenectady area. She was a graduate of Skidmore College, with a bachelor's degree in English.
Mrs. Ryder was employed at the former American Locomotive Co. in Schenectady and later was vice president and secretary of Ryder General Contracting and Tree Service in Schenectady.
Mrs. Ryder worked in the advertising department of the Schenectady Gazette, now the Daily Gazette, until retiring in 1981.
Mrs. Ryder was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Her husband, Vernon Ryder, died in 1973.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna R. Donnelly of Niskayuna and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Arrangements are by the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady.
Andrew Keba
October 19, 1996
Andrew Keba, 86, of Matthew Street, Johnstown, died Saturday at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Born April 18, 1910 in Barton, Ohio, he was the son of Andrew and Mary Fejko Keba. He moved to the St. Johnsville area in 1925, where he operated a dairy farm before coming to Johnstown.
He was a leather worker at Twin City Leather, Simco Leather and most recently Johnstown Leather, retiring in 1976.
Mr. Keba was a member of St. Anthony's Church, a former 4th degree member of the Johnstown Knights of Columbus and a member of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union.
His wife, Velma Hladik Keba, whom he married Nov. 23, 1932, died in June.
Survivors include two brothers, Stephan Keba of Seminole, Fla., and David Keba of St. Johnsville; and three sisters, Helen Kanuchh of St. Johnsville and Jenny Kornas and Margaret Kornas, both of Herkimer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at St. Anthony's Church at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, Main and Melcher streets.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Church or to charity.
Sara Dygert
October 19, 1996
Mrs. Sara M. Dygert, 95, of Buel, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.
Born July 21, 1901 in Buel, she was the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Alter) McFee.
Mrs. Dygert, who studied piano, pipe organ and cello, was at one time the organist for Buel Presbyterian Church.
She worked in the cafeteria at the Ideal Hospital in Endicott and worked for three years in the Canajoharie Hotel and for 10 years she worked at Arkell Hall Inc. in Canajoharie, retiring in 1972.
Mrs. Dygert is survived by one son, Milfred C. Dygert of Rochester and a grandson, Todd Dygert, and a granddaughter, Diseree Dygert; five nephews, several grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Leon and Roy McFee and two sisters, Mary McFee and Faith Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with the Rev. Carter Adriance of Ames Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Ames Cemetery.
Calling hours will begin at noon Tuesday until the service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain Valley Hospice or the Mid County Volunteer Ambulance Service, Canajoharie.
Barbara Webber
Oct. 18, 1996
Barbara Watrobski Webber, 96, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Schenectady, died Friday at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda, Fla., after a long illness.
She was born in Amsterdam Sept. 15, 1900, the daughter of Jacob and Sophia Kosmierkoska Watrobski. She was a graduate of the Amsterdam school system and lived here most of her life, moving from Schenectady to Florida in 1995.
Mrs. Webber was a clerk at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, for 15 years, retiring in 1983. She was also a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Schenectady.
Her husband, Ralph Webber, died in 1958.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Marx of Punta Gorda, Fla.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew.
The funeral is Monday at 10 a.m. at Light's Funeral Home Inc., 1428 State St., Schenectady, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church.
Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
A calling hour will precede the service Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church, 225 Lafayette St., Schenectady 12305.
