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Dominick DiBlasi
August 14, 1996
Dominick DiBlasi, 96, formerly of 302 Division St., Amsterdam, died Wednesday at the Montgomery County Infirmary after a short illness.
Born in Pisciotta, Italy on June 7, 1900, he was the son of Aniello and Carmina D'Amato DiBlasi.
Mr. DiBlasi was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States and Amsterdam in 1920, after serving in the Italian Army during World War I.
He was employed with Mohawk Carpet Mills for 39 years as a weaver, until the company moved in 1959.
Mr. DiBlasi was a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and was married to Nettie Fariello on Dec. 12, 1924. She died Aug. 30, 1990.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel DiBlasi of New Cumberland, Pa., and Fred "Harpo" DiBlasi off Saratoga; three daughters, Carmie Greco-Montenaro of Tribes Hill, Sofie Ford of Charleston Four Corners and Roseann Smith of Amsterdam; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the DeStefano Funeral Home, Route 5S, Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church Memorial Fund or to the Montgomery County Infirmary Auxiliary.
Mildred Duesler
August 13, 1996
Mrs. Mildred A. Duesler, 71, of Bloomingdale Avenue, Gloversville, died Tuesday afternoon at Bassett Health Care Center in Cooperstown, after a long illness.
Born in Gloversville, Mrs. Duesler attended Gloversville and Johnstown schools. She was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Duesler worked at several area knitting mills, including the former Poplar Mill. She retired from the former Continental Knitting Mill after many years of service.
She was of the Methodist faith.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge 149 Auxiliary and a recipient of its college regency degree; and a member of the Gloversville Eagles Club.
Her husband, Nellis B. Duesler, died in 1977.
Survivors include two sons, Nellis F. Duesler of Johnstown and Donald Duesler of Gloversville; a sister, Marion Thompson of Gloversville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville. Burial will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home where the Moose Lodge 149 will conduct a service at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Sarah Grant
August 14, 1996
Mrs. Sarah Epps Grant, 92, of Guilderland, died Wednesday at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady after a short illness.
Born in Franklin, Mrs. Grant lived in Sharon Springs for many years before moving to the Altamont area in the 1950s.
She had been a resident of Guilderland since 1984.
Mrs. Grant was a member of the Altamont Reformed Church and a charter member of the Altamont Senior Citizens.
Her husband, William N. Grant, died in 1984.
Survivors include four daughters, Gladys M. Pierce of Guilderland, Esther M. Majewski of Stroudsburg, Pa., and Pauline C. Brown and Elizabeth Aker, both of Sharon Springs; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Sharon Springs.
Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Altamont Senior Citizens; or to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, 1853 Western Ave., Albany, 12203.
Mary Belle Connor
August 10, 1996
Miss Mary Belle Connor, 84, of Albany, died Saturday at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.
Born in Johnstown, Miss Connor was a graduate of Johnstown High School and later settled in Albany.
In 1927, she was the representative for the City of Johnstown aboard a float during the Littauer Day Parade in Gloversville, which was held in honor of Lucius N. Littauer, founder of Nathan Littauer Hospital.
In the 1940s, Miss Connor began her business career as an insurance agent with the Prudential Insurance Company in Albany. In 1948, she was a receptionist, secretary, and bookkeeper for various local firms, including Del Palmer of Albany, Picker X-ray Corp., and Roberts Realty.
In 1970, she was an area organizer for Princess House, a Massachusetts-based firm, and also was a demonstrator for various giftware party plans. She also continued to operate a gift shop out of her home for many years.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. James Church. Burial took place in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Johnstown.
Arrangements were by the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home.
Terry Pierce
August 14, 1996
Mrs. Terry Mathias Pierce, 44, of Route 5, Fonda, died Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after a long illness.
Born in San Marcus, Texas, on Nov. 6, 1951, she was the daughter of Robert Mathias and Mary Louise Bradley. She came to the Capital Region as a young woman and attended the Fonda-Fultonville Central School.
Mrs. Pierce was an assistant supervisor at the Buckhorn Restaurant in Fultonville, until the onset of illness.
She was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her husband, Willard K. Pierce, whom she married Jan. 6, 1967; two sons, Michael K. and Brian K. Pierce, both of Fonda; three daughters, Debra A. Linart of Fort Hunter, Katherine M. Geniti of Fonda, and Michele L. Pierce of Gloversville; a brother, William "David" Mathias of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Lois A. Mathias of Fonda; eight grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville, with the Rev. Christopher Hamm, pastor of Fonda-Fultonville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
James Cloutier
August 14, 1996
James Cloutier, 67, of 419 Union Mills Road, Broadalbin, died Wednesday evening at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Broadalbin on July 14, 1929, he was the son of Eugene and Marian Warren Cloutier. He was educated in the Broadalbin School System and attended Buffalo State Teachers College.
Mr. Cloutier had resided in Broadalbin most of his life. He was employed at the former Loblaws Food Market and most recently at Mohawk Finishing Products, retiring in 1976.
Mr. Cloutier was a member of St. Joseph's Church, The Knights of Columbus Council No. 7629, and the American Legion Post 337, all of Broadalbin. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.
Mr. Cloutier is survived by a brother Eugene (Gene) Cloutier of Rochester; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 West Main St., Broadalbin, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 2 North St., Broadalbin with the Rev. Timothy Mangan officiating.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The Knights of Columbus No. 7629 will assemble at 7 p.m. for its ritual. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Terry Lynn Rabine
August 15, 1996
Terry Lynn Rabine, 37, of Lake Havasu City, Az., and formerly of Hudson Falls, died Thursday at her mother's home in Hudson Falls following a long illness.
Born July 10, 1959, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Shirley Dygert of Hudson Falls and Richard L. Dygert, a former Canajoharie/Fort Plain resident. She moved to Arizona in 1995.
Mrs. Rabine graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1977 and the University of Maine in 1979.
While living in the Hudson Falls area, she worked at the Clifton Park Animal Hospital and also the office of Dr. Robert Sharpe of Glens Falls.
She moved to Arizona in 1995.
She married Michael F. Rabine on Oct. 4, 1986 in Glens Falls.
She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Church of Glens Falls.
In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include two sons, Alexander Michael Rabine and Daniel Richard Rabine, both of Lake Havasu City, Az.; two sisters, Robin A. Dygert-Clifford of Bolton Landing and Marla L. Dygert of Hudson Falls; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Edward, with the Rev. William Eberle, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
