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Elmer Rossi "Dusty Miller"
March 3, 1997
Elmer Rossi Sr., also known as Dusty Miller, 86, of Jackson Street, Amsterdam, died Monday evening at his home following a long illness.
Born July 22, 1910 in Amsterdam, he was the son of John and Zoe Mahue Rossi and resided in Amsterdam all of his life.
He was employed for many years by Finkle Distributors and later by Iannotti's Vending, retiring 10 years ago. He also was a driver for John Tag's Pharmacy in Amsterdam.
Mr. Rossi formed and led the Colorado Wranglers western band for many years, broadcasting thousands of shows on radio stations in New York and Vermont. The band also performed on the "Wheeling Jamboree" a nationally broadcast radio show, and performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., where the broadcast was aired on WSM, the radio station of the Grand Old Opry. Mrs. Rossi hosted the "Dusty Miller Show" on radio station WCSS in Amsterdam until Jan. 12.
On Feb. 3, he was honored by Mayor John Duchessi who proclaimed that day as "Dusty Miller Day" in Amsterdam.
He was a member and past president of the Northeast Country & Western Association, a member of the Albany Local No. 14, American Federation of Musicians, and the Schenectady Local No. 133, American Federation of Musicians.
Mr. Rossi was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Amsterdam.
He married the former Marion Jane Steadwell on Nov. 12, 1931.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Elmer Rossi Jr. of Amsterdam and John Rossi of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Marcia McGuigan of Pensacola, Fla., and Deborah Joralemon of Amsterdam; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren ; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Cremation will follow at the Parkview Crematory, Schenectady.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps or Hospice of Amsterdam, in care of the funeral home.
Lucille Cudney
March 4, 1997
Lucille Persse Cudney, 88, of 27 Wooster St., Gloversville, died Tuesday at Montgomery Meadows, Amsterdam, after a short illness.
Born March 15, 1908 in Fonda, she was the daughter of Richard A. and Estella Wemple Persse.
She resided in Gloversville most of her life and attended Fonda schools. She was a 1927 graduate of Amsterdam Business School.
Mrs. Cudney was first employed in 1927 by the former Trust Co. of Fulton County in Gloversville which became the National Commercial Bank and Trust Co. in 1962. Her employment there spanned 46 years, including acting as both assistant secretary-treasurer. She retired in 1973 as assistant manager. She later became a bookkeeper and cashier for 15 years with the Manor House Restaurant in Gloversville, a family owned business, where she retired in 1991.
She was a member of the Fonda Reformed Church, St. Agnes Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church and the YWCA of Gloversville. She was past president of Soroptimists of Fulton County, past treasurer of both the Salvation Army of Gloversville and the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and Industry, past chairperson of the Gloversville area United Cerebral Palsy Christmas Telethon, and Ancient Order of the Amaranth.
She married Barton Cudney in 1929. He died in 1986.
Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth P. Moyer of Gloversville; two nephews, D. Robert Persse of Fonda, and Richard S. Persse Jr. of Broadalbin; several grand-nieces and grand nephews, great-grandnieces and great-grand nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Walrath & Bushouer Funeral Home Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville, with the Rev. Karen Patterson, pastor of the Fonda Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fonda.
Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of Gloversville, 10 Spring St., Gloversville or to the Fonda Reformed Church, 5 Broadway, Fonda 12068.
Steven Jaquay
March 4, 1997
Steven D. Jaquay, 49, of North Main Street, Gloversville, died Tuesday at home after a brief illness.
Mr. Jaquay was born in Kendalville, Ind. He lived in Gloversville since 1963 and attended Gloversville High School.
Mr. Jaquay worked in the samples department of the former Feuer Leather Co. in Johnstown.
He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
He married Teresa Renda Jaquay on Aug. 31, 1966.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Yvonne A. Mendetta, Michele L. Marotta and Amy R. Larimore, all of Gloversville; his stepfather and mother, Milan and Patricia Pugh Sills of Munice, Ind.; two brothers, Douglas Jaquay of Kansas City, Mo., and William Jaquay of Florence, Ky.; a sister, Cindy Jaquay of Gloversville; and four grandchildren.
A prayer service will be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at the John W. Finocan Funeral Home, 13 Prospect Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery in Johnstown.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville.
Catherine McClaine
March 4, 1997
Mrs. Catherine Howland McClaine, 84, of Schenectady, died Tuesday at home.
Born in Duanesburg, she was a lifelong area resident.
She was a cashier at Loblaws for 20 years and subsequently worked for Spalding Bakery in Rotterdam for 15 years.
Mrs. McClaine was a member of Princetown Reformed Church and its Ladies Circle.
She was also a member of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens.
She married Merlin McClaine on Aug. 20, 1935. He died in 1983.
Survivors include a son, John F. McClaine of Cleveland; a daughter, Kathleen M. McClaine of Schenectady; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue. Burial will be in Schenectady Memorial Park, Rotterdam.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Vincenza Iacovangelo Giovannone
February 14, 1997
Vincenza "Jennie" Iacovangelo Giovannone, 97, of the St. Johnsville Nursing Home, formerly of Division Street, Fort Plain, died Feb. 14.
A Memorial Mass will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, Reid Street, Fort Plain.
Arrangements are by Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Fort Plain.
Ann Schoonmaker
March 4, 1997
Ann M. Schoonmaker, 77, of East Main Street, Nelliston, died Tuesday evening at home.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego St., Canajoharie.
Miles Frasier Jr.
March 3, 1997
Miles L. Frasier Jr., 70, of Jockeyville Estates, Gloversville, died Monday at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a long illness.
Born and educated in Northville, Mr. Frasier was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific, including the battle of Iwo Jima. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was a tool and die maker for Coleco Industries, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Frasier was a member of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars and its firing squad, the American Legion, a commander of the Disabled American Veterans, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, 5th Marine Division Association and the Mayfield Serviceman's Club.
He married Bettie Wadsworth Frasier on March 31, 1979.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Christopher Frasier of Baton Rouge, La., two stepsons, Larry Frasier of Edinburg and Bradley Frasier of Jensen Beach, Fla.; three daughters, Linda Wood of Gloversville, JoAnne Snyder and Pamela Bradt, both of Mayfield; two brothers, Carl Frasier of Mayfield and Earl Frasier of Charleston, S.C., and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge St. Spring burial will be in Wadsworth Cemetery, Hope.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, during which all the service organizations will meet at 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department of Nathan Littauer Hospital or Mountain Valley Hospice.
Carleton Nellis
March 1, 1997
Carleton V. Nellis, 91, of the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville, formerly of Northville, died Saturday after a long illness.
Born in Northville, Mr. Nellis lived there most of his life until moving to Gloversville in 1990.
He was proprietor of Nellis Radio and Television Repair until retiring. During World War II Mr. Nellis worked for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady.
He also was a contributor to the Leader-Herald, writing stories about local venues and history.
Mr. Nellis was a founding member of the Northville Civic Association. He was also a member of the Redmen's Club and Rotary Club, the Historic Association, Senior Citizens, 55-Plus, all in Northville; and a member of the Boy Scouts Council since 1917. For many years, he served as secretary of the Nellis Clan and as editor of the Nellis Reunion Newsletter.
Survivors include two daughters, Judith A. Palmateer of Meco and Jayne B. Mulligan of Johnstown; a son, Carleton W. Nellis of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours.
Mr. Nellis has made an anatomical gift to Albany Medical College.
