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Ada Parker
March 10, 1997
Mrs. Ada Showerman Parker, 97, of Prospect Street, Fultonville, died Monday evening at her home following a long illness.
Born Nov. 4, 1899 in Fonda, she was the daughter of George and Orpha Fort Showerman, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was employed as a glovemaker for many years, first by Fowne's Brothers, and later by Premier Gloves, both of Fultonville, retiring several years ago.
Mrs. Parker was a member of the Mohawk Senior Citizens.
She was a communicant of the Fonda-Fultonville United Methodist Church for the past 80 years, a past member and honorary member of the administrative board of the church, and an 80-year member of the United Methodist Women.
She was married to Wallace Parker. He died on Dec. 11, 1977.
Mrs. Parker is survived by two nieces, Garnetta Bojarski of Fultonville and Mildred Kaczor of Utica; a nephew, Kenneth Showerman of Hanover, Mass.; several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Fonda-Fultonville United Methodist Church, Montgomery Street, Fultonville, with the Rev. Christopher Hamm officiating. Interment will be in Maple Avenue Cemetery, Fultonville.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fonda-Fultonville United Methodist Church or the Fonda-Fultonville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Bernice Stevens
March 11, 1997
Mrs. Bernice Butts Stevens, 86, of Saratoga Hospital and Nursing Home, died Tuesday at Saratoga Hospital.
Mrs. Stevens was born in Saranac Lake and moved to Schenectady when she was 13 years old. She was a graduate of the former Nott Terrace High School and Mildred Elley Business School.
She was formerly employed by the state as a secretary.
Mrs. Stevens was a volunteer with the Carman Volunteer Fire Department Women's Auxiliary.
She was a member of St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church.
Mrs. Stevens was the widow of George J. Stevens.
Survivors include a son, James T. Stevens of Amsterdam; two daughters, Anne E. Fowler of Schenectady and Karen L. Keenan of Saratoga, and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ruth Cunningham
March 12, 1997
Ruth E. Cunningham, 97, formerly of First Avenue, Broadalbin, died Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic Home in Utica.
Born Oct. 8, 1899 in Broadalbin, she was the daughter of William A. and Mary Emily Bartlett Burr and attended school in Broadalbin. She moved to Toledo, Ohio, and completed her education. She graduated from the Mary Law Kindergarten College in Toledo in 1920. At one time, Mrs. Cunningham was a teacher in Toledo. Later, she moved back to Broadalbin where she was employed at the Crossley Glove Co. She resided in Broadalbin for most of her life. In 1994 she moved to Cato, where she lived with her son. She resided at the Masonic Home since December of 1996.
Mrs. Cunningham was a member of the Broadalbin Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by a son, William B. Cunningham, in 1973.
She married Lawrence L. Cunningham on Aug. 7, 1926. He died Dec. 18, 1967.
Survivors include a son, Richard L. Cunningham of Cato; a daughter, Mary M. Tricozzi of Broadalbin; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin, with the Rev. Matthew Collins officiating. Spring burial will take place at the Broadalbin 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 the Sacandaga Bible Conference in Broadalbin.
Roseann Stewart
March 12, 1997
Miss Roseann M. Stewart, 68, of Hallmark Nursing Centre, died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Born in Nelliston, Miss Stewart lived in Syracuse most of her life. She was a resident of Hallmark for the past 15 years.
Miss Stewart was a valedictorian graduate of Fort Plain High School and received a degree in business administration from Syracuse University. She was executive secretary to the credit manager of the John Deere Co. in Syracuse.
Miss Stewart was a member and former president of the Professional Women's Business Club in Syracuse and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Colonists.
She was conference officer of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church in Syracuse and a member of the Fort Plain United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Helen Friderici of Schenectady and Cynthia Stewart of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and two brothers, Archie Stewart of Johnstown and Walter Stewart of Florence, Ky.
Miss Stewart has made an anatomical gift to the Albany Medical College.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hallmark Nursing Centre or the Niskayuna Reformed Church Heritage Fund.
Arrangements are by the Hans Funeral Home, Albany.
Jacob "Jack" Adelman
March 11, 1997
Jacob "Jack" C. Adelman, 90, formerly of Gloversville, died Tuesday at New Reflections Adult Care Facility in Sun City, Ariz.
Born in Gloversville, Mr. Adelman was a graduate of Gloversville High School. he lived in the Gloversville and Amsterdam areas for most of his life, moving to Arizona in 1972.
For 30 years, Mr. Adelman was the former president of the Adelman Leather Co. in Gloversville, retiring in 1972.
He was a member of the Knesseth Israel Synagogue, B'nai B'rith, Jewish Community Center and Pine Brook Golf Club, all in Gloversville.
He was married to Merriam Schaffer Adelman for 57 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Gary Adelman of Buffalo; two brothers, Sidney and Morris Adelman, both of Gloversville and two grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Knesseth Israel Cemetery in Gloversville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knesseth Israel Synagogue, 34 W. Fulton St., Gloversville.
Arrangements are by Hollenbeck Funeral Home, Gloversville.
Victor Caponera
March 11, 1997
Victor A. Caponera, 78, of Loudonville, died Tuesday at home after a long illness.
Born in St. Johnsville, Mr. Caponera lived in Glens Falls for several years before moving to Loudonville in 1968.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving on Guam and the Philippines.
Mr. Caponera was the superintendent of the Green Island Construction Co. of Colonie for many years, retiring several years ago.
He was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church.
He was married to Ida Tarantelli Caponera.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Carol Howard of Loudonville and Anne Marie Ruggio of Oswego; three sons, Philip S. and Victor A. Caponera Jr., both of Colonie and Roland J. Caponera of Latham; a sister, Rena Buccaferno of Little Falls; a brother, Joseph Caponera of St. Johnsville; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the Bowen Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Maria Drive. Entombment will be at St. Agnes Mausoleum, Menands.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by the Copeland Funeral Home of New Paltz.
Leeona Ambrosino
March 12, 1997
Mrs. Leeona C. Ambrosino of Gloversville, died Wednesday at her home.
Born in Cedarville, Mrs. Ambrosino lived in Gloversville most of her life.
She was a glove maker at Rubin Glove Co. before retiring.
Mrs. Ambrosino was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors include her husband, Cosimo Ambrosino; a son, Robert J. Ambrosino of Austin, Texas; and a daughter, Sheila Ambrosino of Gloversville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Arrangements are by the John W. Finocan Funeral Home.
