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Sara M. Born
Born in Town of Caroga, NY on Oct. 15, 1921
At Rest Sep. 16, 2008 and resided in Gloversville, NY.
Visitation: Sunday, Sep. 21, 2008
Service: Monday, Sep. 22, 2008
Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery
Mrs. Sara M. Born, age 86 of Gloversville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the emergency room at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, with her son at her side.
She was born October 15, 1921 in Newkirk Mills (Town of Caroga), NY, the daughter of the late William and Cora Ferrar Knapp. A 1939 graduate of Wheelerville Union Free School, Sara later worked at Rubin Glove Company in Gloversville. She also was employed at Bob's Taxidermy in Johnstown and was a spray painter at St. Thomas Inc. until her retirement.
Mrs. Born was a member of Kingsboro Assembly of God where currently acted as Trustee. She had also been head of the clothing pantry and was a Sunday school teacher. In her earlier years she was active with the 4-H Club.
She was married November 29, 1941 to Henry Born, Jr. who died August 7, 1976. Survivors include two sons: Henry J. "Butch" Born (Marie) of Gloversville and Robert William Born (Janice) of Plano, TX; two granddaughters: Raina M. Snell (Jeffrey) of Cape Coral, FL and Lisa Davis (Jeffrey) of Plano, TX; a great-grandson Michael Ralston and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers James Knapp and Jack Knapp.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday with Pastor Matthew B. Splittgerber officiating. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsboro Assembly of God, 255 N. Kingsboro Ave; Gloversville or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.
Marion Charlotte Argotsinger
Born in Town of Mayfield, NY on Sep. 22, 1916
At Rest Sep. 17, 2008 and resided in Broadalbin, NY.
Visitation: Sunday, Sep. 21, 2008
Memorial Service: Sunday, Sep. 21, 2008
Cemetery: Broadalbin Mayfield Rural Cemetery
Miss Marion Charlotte Argotsinger of Broadalbin passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 after a shot illness at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. She was born on September 22, 1916 to Burton and Addie Griffis Argotsinger in the Town of Mayfield.
She was a graduate of Broadalbin High School and the Gloversville Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Fellspar Company, Broadalbin Knitting Mill, Fulton County Social Services, IGA Market and retired from Agway of Johnstown in 1978.
Marion was devoted to her church, the First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin, which she joined in 1931 making her one of the oldest members of the church. In 1941, Marion and ten other women formed the SYL (Senior Young Ladies) Class, as active and devoted group of the church for over 60 years. Marion remained actively involved with SYL, Memorial Fund Committee and other church activities all her life.
She is survived by her two sisters: Thelma Argotsinger of Broadalbin and Edna Tryanna (Richard) of Amsterdam; her two brothers: Crawford Argotsinger and Burlin Argotsinger (Lillian/Leona) of Gloversville. She was predeceased by her brother Clinton Argotsinger and her three sisters-in-law: Doris, Thelma F. and Myra Argotsinger.
Marion was the caring aunt of: Joan Williams of Hobe Sound, FL; Carolyn Goodemote, Katherine Sieg, Janice Moore, Richard Argotsinger, Mary Jo Argotsinger and Gary Argotsinger of Gloversville, Nancy Noonan of Tribes Hill, James Argotsinger of Berkley, CA and William Argotsinger of Clifton Park. She was predeceased by her nephew Mark Argotsinger.
She had 24 grand nieces and nephews and 25 great-grand nieces and nephews, and several cousins.
Marion had an amazing memory and was quick to recall names and places. She took great interest in the whereabouts of her extended family and often got out a map and circled the city or the country where they were located. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and was always very interested in the political scene and current events.
She loved bird watching and gardening. She caned chairs, refinished furniture, made baskets, made ceramics and was an avid knitter. Every new baby in the family received a hand knitted blanket from Aunt Marion. Countless sweaters, scarves and mittens were made by Marion for family, herself and for church bazaars.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin, where a memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Linda Martin officiating. Interment has taken place at Broadalbin Mayfield Rural Cemetery, Broadalbin. Memorial contributions may be made in Marion's memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin, 54 W. Main St; Broadalbin, NY 12025 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.
Arrangements are by the Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 West Main Street, Broadalbin, NY.
David B. Insognia, Jr.
Born in Gloversville, NY on Jun. 19, 1983
At Rest Sep. 15, 2008 and resided in Fonda, NY.
Visitation: Friday, Sep. 19, 2008
Service: Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008
Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery
Mr. David B. Insognia, Jr; age 25, died at his home on Monday, September 15, 2008. His death occurred as a result of an accident that took place while working on his "Dream Home" which he purchased last year.
He was born June 19, 1983 in Gloversville, the son of David Insognia, Sr. and Mary Keller Insognia. A 2002 graduate of Gloversville High School, David also received an electrical degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College. He was employed for over five years at Ruby & Quiri Inc. of Johnstown.
David enjoyed archery, hunting and four-wheeling. He was always willing to help people with tasks that needed to be done. He will always be loved by all of his friends and relatives. His main goal in life was his recent purchase of his home in Fonda wher he was building his "Dream Home" for himself and his loving companion Rebecca A. Warner.
Survivors, in addition to Rebecca are his father, David B. Insognia, Sr. (Jem Morse) of Gloversville; his mother, Mary J. Keller (Randy Akey) of Gloversville and his sister, Nacole M. Insognia (Dan Smith) of Saratoga Springs. Additional survivors include Rebecca's father, Gary Warner of Gloversville; her mother, Lori Holmes of Mayfield and her brothers, Gary Warner II and Matthew Warner of Mayfield. David's three "kids" are his beagle "C.J.", his Huskie "Isabelle" and his cat Beau Duffy.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville, where a fuenral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Dr. R. W. Williams officiating. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 421 New Karner Rd; Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205.
Rev. Wayne E. Jones, Sr.
Born in Rutland, VT on Apr. 13, 1943
At Rest Sep. 14, 2008 and resided in Johnstown, NY.
Visitation: Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2008
Service: Thursday, Sep. 18, 2008
Cemetery: Riverhurst Cemetery
Rev. Wayne E. Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 14, 2008 at his home in Johnstown, NY.
Senior Pastor of the Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville since 2001, he is survived by his loving wife Elaine of 44 years. A supportive and inspiring father of four sons: Wayne Jr., Todd, Craig and Kevin; and three daughters in-law Lynn: Ann-Marie and Melissa; he was the beloved grandfather to 11 grandchildren, Andy, Meghan, Erin, Kathleen, Stephen, Eric, Lela, Rebecca, Ryan, Travis and Cameron. He is survived by his sister Doris Brown of Castleton, VT, numerous cousins in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York and close family in Wales, UK. A 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and committed Rotarian, he served his community, family and friends generously with both his time and talent throughout his life.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville, NY on Wednesday, September 17 from 4-7 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 11 a.m. at the Foothills United Methodist Church in Gloversville. Interment will take place at Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott, NY. Memorial Donations may be made to the Foothills United Methodist Church Building Fund, 17 Fremont St; Gloversville, NY 12078.
Alma Lasher Eaton
Born in Gloversville, New York on May 5, 1915
At Rest Sep. 17, 2008 and resided in Naples, FL.
Graveside Service: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Lunch Reception: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Cemetery: Union Mills Cemetery
As the co proprietor of Eaton's Farm with husband Harold Eaton (predeceased in 1980), producing high quality organic vegetables (including the best sweet corn and strawberries) on a small farm in Vail's Mills, NY, and proud Teacher's Aide at Broadalbin Central School, Alma possessed the spirit of someone 20 years younger. Born in Gloversville, NY, she was a city gal at heart, but she and her beloved sister Maxine (Lasher/Perry) began living on a farm in Glen, NY at an early age. The last living Lasher in her family, Alma was predeceased by sisters, Maxine Perry and Flora Zayicek and brother, Gordon Lasher, and has several surviving nieces and nephews.
Alma put aside any reservations she may have had about farm life and followed Harold into farming, becoming a fully equal partner in a demanding business. She was always delighted with the arrival of fall because she could resume her duties at BCS and renew her many wonderful school friendships. She was a devoted mother who supported her children in every way that she possibly could. After Harold's death, Alma took up golf at the age of 65 and it became one of her passions. She retired from BCS at 75 because sitting on top of a tractor and taking responsibility for a large home and 20 acres of land was just becoming too much.
Alma retired to what she called paradise in Naples, FL - no fields to plow, grass to mow, snow to blow. There in Naples she found a new life and thrived as a "Florida gal" for the next 15 years. At age 90 Alma found it necessary to move to an assisted living facility where she became an active participant in shuffleboard, bingo, and happy hour. At 91 she was even named the Valentine's Day Queen. At 91 1/2 she was told she had only a few months to live. Hospice came to evaluate her and, unable to talk due to congestion, Alma wrote on a piece of paper "I AM NOT OLD!!!" She came back to good health in a few months and hospice care ended. At 92, her daughter encouraged her to get out of her wheel chair and use a walker, but she refused saying that walkers were things that "ONLY OLD PEOPLE USED". With reluctance but with her trademark determination, Alma was soon using the walker and all were concerned about the speed at which she ambulated, head down, racing to get to her destination. In late September of this year when her breathing became more labored, Alma told her daughter she felt like she had run too many races. Alma died two days later on 9/17/08 at the age of 93.
Alma is survived by her beloved son Larry Eaton and wife Ruth of Naples FL and wonderful grandchildren who also spent time helping out on the farm in Vail's Mills, Debbie of AZ, and David and Dayna of MN, and 8 great grandchildren; daughter Jo Eaton and husband Richard Babin of Rochester NY and granddaughter Kathryn Babin of Groton MA who barely knew Eaton's farm but was fortunate to spend many wonderful years and visits with her beloved Grandma.
Her family will never forget her energetic spirit and positive outlook on life, both of which no doubt contributed to her ability to live such a long and rewarding life. To the very end when asked:"Mom how are you doing?" the answer was always the same: "I'm great!"
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 11 at 11 AM at the Union Mills cemetery in Broadalbin followed by a lunch reception. For further details please contact Jeffords and Stewart Funeral Home in Broadalbin NY. The family asks that that in lieu of flowers please be thankful that you knew Alma and her wonderful spirit – may she be an inspiration to us all. To live in hearts that love is not to die.
