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Josephine Swart
Aug. 9, 1996
Josephine G. Swart, 78, of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, died Friday evening at St. Mary's Hospital.
She was born in Amsterdam June 19, 1918, the daughter of Joseph L. and Grace Holiday Denison. She was a lifelong area resident and was educated in the Amsterdam school system.
Mrs. Swart was co-owner of the former Swart Painting and Wallpapering Co. Inc., and was most recently associated with The Color Shop in Palatine Bridge.
She was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was one of the founding members of the Montgomery County Chapter of Liberty, served as a member of the board of directors from 1969 to 1985, and was a member of its residential committee.
Survivors include her husband, Arden C. Swart, whom she married May 4, 1941; a son, David D. Swart of Amsterdam; two daughters, Deborah Cannizzaro of Washington Township, N.J., and Penny Swart of Amsterdam; a sister, Anne Denison of Amsterdam; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Office of the Burial of the Dead and Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Episcopal Church, Division Street, Amsterdam. The Rev. Christopher Smith will officiate.
Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 515, Amsterdam, or Hospice of Amsterdam, 40 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Robert Bellinger
Aug. 8, 1996
Robert G. Bellinger, 78, of Route 30A, Charleston, died Thursday morning at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after being stricken at his home.
Born June 15, 1918, in Charleston, he was the son of Daniel G. and Elsie Blood Bellinger. He was a lifelong area resident and was educated in the Voorhees School District and the Fultonville Free School.
He owned and operated the Bellinger Homestead Farms in Charleston, retiring a number of years ago.
At one time, he was a member of the Glen Grange. He was also a member of the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension and also the Draft Horse Association of Massachusetts.
He attended the Glen Reformed Church.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur R. Bellinger, Charleston, Stewart R. Bellinger of Sprakers and Robert J. Bellinger of Blossvale; one stepson, Daniel W. Lynaugh of Amsterdam; a half-sister, Mabel Bellinger Rizzone of Clearwater, Fla.; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and five great-step-grandchildren.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Monday at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville, with the Rev. Charles B. Hesselink officiating. Burial will be in Maple Avenue Cemetery, Fultonville.
Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Glen Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Joseph Zupkevich
Aug. 8, 1996
Joseph Zupkevich, 79, a former resident of Liberty Enterprises, died Thursday at the Montgomery County Infirmary after a long illness.
He was born in Amsterdam March 17, 1917, the son of Steven and Anna Raila Zupkevich. He attended local schools and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Zupkevich was affiliated with Liberty Enterprises for many years until his admission to the Infirmary two years ago.
He was predeceased by a brother, Benjamin, and two sisters, Eleanor Caputo and Edna Kopik.
Survivors include a nephew, Robert Caputo of Scotia; a niece, Linda Williams of Syracuse; and several cousins.
Funeral services are 9 a.m. Monday at the DeStefano Funeral Home, Route 5S, Amsterdam, with the Rev. James Gulley officiating.
Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery.
Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Enterprises in care of the funeral home.
Charles Pagles
Aug. 11, 1996
Charles B. Pagles, 71, of Minaville Road, Town of Florida, died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after being stricken at home.
Born July 26, 1925, in Amsterdam, he was the the son of Charles and Louise Buckman Pagles. Mr. Pagles was a 1943 graduate of the Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
He was a dairy farmer on the family farm on Minaville Road until 1955.
Later, Mr. Pagles worked as a teamster for various construction companies in the area.
He was employed at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for more than 20 years until retiring in 1986.
Mr. Pagles was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 294 in Albany, Union Local 301 IBEW in Schenectady, and the Senior Citizens Bowling League at Imperial Lanes in Amsterdam. He was of the Protestant Faith.
His wife, Rose Tambucci Pagles, whom he married June 3, 1951, died June 16, 1976.
Survivors include a son, John C. Pagles of Amsterdam; a daughter, Lorraine Scafidi of Amsterdam; a sister, Caroline Perretta of Amsterdam; and a granddaughter, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, with the Rev. Swierzowski officiating. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Bernice Conti
Aug. 12, 1996
Bernice E. Conti, 74, of Forest Hill Towers, formerly of Johnstown, died Monday at the Fulton County Infirmary.
Mrs. Conti was born in Pontiac, Mich.
She was employed as a billing clerk at the former Gen-Tel of Upstate New York until retiring in 1982.
Mrs. Conti was a communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Louis A. Conti, whom she married July 11, 1942; two sons, Paul Conti of Gloversville and Thomas Conti of San Francisco; three brothers, Ronald and LaMarr Aderholdt, both of Poughkeepsie, and Eldon Aderholdt of Sebring, Fla.; and a grandson.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Church.
Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 0 p.m. Wednesday at the Barter and Donnan Funeral Home, Main and Melcher streets, Johnstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany 12206.
Frank Danzo
Aug. 11, 1996
Frank Danzo, 90, of Nora Avenue, Schenectady, died Sunday at Ellis Hospital after a short illness.
A lifelong Schenectady resident, Mr. Danzo was a welder for the General Electric Company and in the area for a number of years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Mary T. Danzo, whom he married Jan. 12, 1942; a daughter, Theresa M. Cummings of Amsterdam; four sisters, Anna Ottati, Angela Danza, Grace Druzba, and Pauline Spacco, all of Schenectady; and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be private.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Lafayette Street, Schenectady.
Arrangements are by the Daly Funeral Home.
Helen Riggi
August 14, 1996
Helen E. Riggi, 84, formerly of Amsterdam, died Wednesday at the Heritage House Nursing Center in Troy.
Born in Amsterdam, April 11, 1912, she was the daughter of Matthew and Nellie Ryan Nichols. She was educated in the Amsterdam school system.
Mrs. Riggi was a well-known waitress, and was employed at several eating establishments, retiring several years ago, making her home in West Sand Lake.
Mrs. Riggi was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam.
Her husband, Michael E. Riggi, whom she married in 1948, died in 1989.
Survivors include a son, Thomas J. Palmer of Schenectady; two daughters, Faith Palmer of Albany, and Mickey Farley of West Sand Lake; one brother, Joseph Nichols of Amsterdam; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the Riley Mortuary Inc., 110 Division St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Church on Main Street. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage House, 2920 Tibbits Ave., Troy, 12180.
