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Jean Lawrence
March 2, 1997
Jean Ross Lawrence, 82, of B'Nai B'rith Apartments, Albany, died Sunday morning at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, where she has resided for the last three months.
Born Sept. 5, 1915 in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of Joseph and Annie Zelnick Ross, she attended Newark schools and was a graduate of the Montclair University, where she received her teaching degree. Prior to her marriage she was a teacher at Newark elementary schools. She was later employed as an accounts clerk at various banks in Miami, Fla.
Mrs. Lawrence relocated to the Albany area eight years ago. She was a member of the Congregation Sons of Israel Temple in Amsterdam.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph Lawrence of Amsterdam, Sheldon Lawrence of Asheville, N.C., and Geoff Lawrence of Washington, D.C., a daughter, Beth Lawrence of Asheville, N.C., three sisters, June Brezenoff, Carol Hornick and Ruth Ross all of New York City, three grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted at 4 p.m. today at the Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery, Town of Amsterdam.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Sons of Israel Temple, Amsterdam.
Arrangements are by the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Mary Rose Walsh
March 3, 1997
Mrs. Mary Rose B. Walsh, 70, of Circle Lane, Schenectady, died Monday at her son's Rotterdam home after a short illness.
Born in Albany, Mrs. Walsh lived in Schenectady from 1958 to 1987. She also lived in Clifton Park for a time before her retirement.
Mrs. Walsh worked as a telephone operator for the New York Telephone Co. for more than 40 years and American Telephone & Telegraph, retiring in 1986. Since 1988, she was a receptionist at Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Albany.
Mrs. Walsh was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Her husband, Thomas Walsh, died in 1983.
Survivors include three sons, Tim and Jay Walsh, both of Rotterdam, and Patrick Walsh of Scotia; three daughters, Maureen Hesner of Colonie, Charleen Ferrara of Charlton and Jeaneen Rufer of Schenectady; and a brother, John Byrne of Albany; two sisters, Beatrice Flanders and Peggy Byrne, both of Albany; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Griswold Funeral Home. 1867 State St., Schenectady, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Schenectady or Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.
Clarence Smith
March 3, 1997
Clarence E.J. Smith of Lester Street, Colonie, died Monday at St. Peter's Hospice after a long illness.
Born in Winsted Conn., he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Emma E. Peasley Justus and was a resident of the Capital District most of his life.
He was a 1943 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and also a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Mr. Smith worked for the New York State Court of Claims for more than 45 years, retiring in 1988.
During World War II, he was a photographer for the U.S. Army Air Corps in the 373rd Airbase Squadron.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Young Republicans Club, Elks Lodge 2480 in Guilderland, the Civil Service Employees Association, the Retired Public Employees Association and Sigma Kappa Delta Fraternity.
He was a communicant of the Church of St. Clare.
He married Patricia Seymour Smith on Feb. 9, 1946.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, William J. Smith of Canajoharie, David S. Smith of Citrus Heights, Calif., and Jeffrey W. Smith of Niskayuna; a daughter, Nancy J. Hosford of Madison, Miss.; three sisters, Doris Tompkins of Hopewell Junction, Alverda Goewey of Albany and Jean Farinella of Colonie; 11 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave. The Rev. Michael Schmitt will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fonda, where the Rev. Kenneth Swain, pastor of St. James Catholic Church in Fort Plain, will conduct graveside services.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, Mass., 01104.
Local arrangements are by the Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie.
Margaret Brothers
March 3, 1997
Mrs. Margaret Brothers, 81, of Cady Street, Johnstown, died Monday at home after a short illness.
Born in Johnstown, Mrs. Smith was a 1933 graduate of Johnstown High School and the former Gloversville Business School.
At one time, Mrs. Brothers worked for the former Aliczet Bacmoe Glove Co. in Gloversville. She was also employed as a salesclerk at the former Endicott-Johnson shoe store in Gloversville.
Until her retirement several years ago, Mrs. Brothers worked for the former Boyce and Lazarus Glove Co.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Mrs. Brothers was also a member of the Johnstown Women of the Moose; St. Monica's Chapter 486 Eastern Star and the Order of the Amaranth; and the Mohawk Council Degree of Pocahontas.
She married Clayton Brothers on July 2, 1938. He died in 1989.
Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Wilder of Fonda, Charlene Brothers of Johnstown and Anne Cook, also of Johnstown; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the A.C. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St. Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnstown Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps or to Christ Lutheran Church.
Ernest Mrazz Sr.
March 3, 1997
Ernest "Knifeman" F. Mrazz Sr., 77, of South Market Street, Johnstown, died Monday at Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, after being stricken at home.
Born in Schenectady, Mr. Mrazz attended local schools in Johnstown.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Mrazz was a plant operator for the Canajoharie water works until his retirement.
He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Mrazz was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Herkimer, the C.B. Coffee Club and the AARP.
He was a charter member of the National Knife Collectors Association, Tryon County Muzzleloaders and the Ephratah Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Mrazz was a former member of the National Rifle Association.
He married Ada Neyhouse Mrazz on Jan. 8, 1945.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Ernest F. Mrazz Jr. of Johnstown; a daughter, I.M. Sue Pentland of Johnstown; a brother, Charles Mrazz of Kissimmee, Fla.; a sister, Genevieve Skoda of Johnstown; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Christ Lutheran Church, 1 W. Montgomery St. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church.
Anna Slovack
March 2, 1997
Mrs. Anna M. Slovack, 80, formerly of Wood Street, Gloversville, died Sunday at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home after a short illness.
She was the daughter of Louis and Josephine Aldi Stofelano. A lifelong Gloversville resident, Mrs. Slovack was a graduate of Gloversville High School. She had been a resident of the nursing home since 1996.
She was a glovemaker at the E.L. Heacock Co., and more recently a seamstress for Robinson-Smith Co.
Mrs. Slovak was a member of Sacred Heart Church and its Rosary Society.
She was also a member of the Ida McGinnis Senior Citizens.
Her husband, William J. Slovack Sr., whom she married June 28, 1935, died in 1993.
Survivors include a son, William J. Slovack Jr. of Amsterdam; three daughters, Annette M. Calandra of Gloversville, Josephine A. Quinn of Schenectady and Marilyn J. Wrobel of Kimballton, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at John W. Finocan Funeral Home, 13 Prospect Ave., and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Spring burial will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, in Gloversville.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church's building fund.
