Wednesday, September 5, 2001
Price D. Baldwin
Price D. Baldwin, 55, of Gloversville, died earlier today at his residence
after a long illness.
He was born on Oct. 25, 1945 in Gloversville, the son of Donald and
Ruth Wood Baldwin. He attended Gloversville and Mayfield schools and was
a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Baldwin served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was employed at Wood & Hyde Leather Co., Gloversville, as a
leather worker for five years. He later was employed as a repairman at
Duross Bros., Fonda, for six years and Alida's Appliance store, Gloversville,
for three years. He retired in 1992 from Washburn Dairy where he was employed
as a truck driver.
He was a member of the Johnstown Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his father, Donald Baldwin of Gloversville; his wife,
Doris Wilder Baldwin, whom he married on Aug. 12, 1967; one daughter, Stefanie
Veeder of Gloversville; one brother, Daryl Baldwin of Gloversville; three
beloved grandchildren, Megan, Lacie and Donald Veeder; several nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family will be receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday
at Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville, where a funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. R.W. Williams, Mountain
Valley Hospice chaplain, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be
made to Mountain Valley Hospice or National Kidney Foundation.
Mary H. Lamb
Mrs. Mary H. Lamb, 95, formerly of Schenectady, died Monday, Sept.
3, at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a long illness.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1906 in Troy, the daughter of Frank and Augusta
Sydow Hayes.
Mrs. Lamb was a homemaker.
Survivors include three granddaughters, Ronna Fisher of Fonda, Deborah
Van Derveer of Florida and Sharon Robinson of Northville; one grandson,
Bruce Lamb Jr. of Ohio; several great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell E. Lamb, in 1984; and her
son, Bruce Lamb Sr.
There will be no calling hours. Entombment will take place in Evergreen
Memorial Park, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity
of one's choice. Arrangements are by A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 215 E.
Main St., Johnstown. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience
of the family.
Marie A. Ruberti
Mrs. Marie A. Ruberti, 86, of Trackside Apartments, Johnstown, who
was a teaching assistant for the Gloversville school system, died Tuesday
at home.
Mrs. Ruberti was born on Aug. 4, 1915 in Amsterdam and was a 1933 graduate
of Amsterdam High School. She had been a Gloversville resident since her
marriage. She was a glove worker for the former Mario Papa Glove Co. of
Gloversville. She also was a homemaker.
Mrs. Ruberti was a member of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Gloversville.
Survivors include three sons, E. Michael Ruberti of Albany, Gary D.
Ruberti of Voorheesville and Richard Ruberti of Gloversville; a daughter,
Joanne Dolan of Boston, Mass.; a brother, Martin Picco of Amsterdam; seven
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased
by her husband, Ernest J. Ruberti, who she married on Oct. 15, 1938 and
who died on Jan. 22, 1982; her parents, Michael and Josephine Canali Picco;
and one brother, John Picco of Amsterdam.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
at John W. Finocan Funeral Home Inc., 13 Prospect Ave., Gloversville. A
prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed
by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel
Church. The Rev. Donald Czelusniak, pastor, will be celebrant. Interment
will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions
may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville, NY
12078.
Thursday, September 6, 2001
Rufus Muscato
Rufus "Muzzy" Muscato, 78, of Amsterdam, died Wednesday evening at
Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Muscato was born on April 24, 1923 in Gloversville, the son of
John and Antoinette Migliaccio Muscato. He attended Gloversville schools
and later moved to Amsterdam where he has resided for over 50 years.
Mr. Muscato was an Army veteran of World War II in the 548th Field
Artillery Battalion. He served in the European Theater including Normandy.
He received the European-African-Middle East Service Medal, the World War
II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
He was employed by several area leather companies and later the Grand
Union super market, Amsterdam. He was the produce supervisor for the P&C
markets of Amsterdam and Schenectady and retired from Golub Corp. in 1987
as the produce manager.
He was a former member of the Johnstown Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara Crandall, whom he married
on May 4, 1976. He is also survived by two sons, Sylvester Muscato of Hagaman
and Ralph Muscato of Amsterdam; two daughters, Linda Martin and Sandra
Raco, both of Amsterdam; three stepchildren, Laurell LaBanowski of Watervliet,
James Tyler of Amsterdam and Kenneth Tyler of Broadalbin; one sister, Patricia
Gordon of Johnstown; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by four brothers, Pat, Joseph, John and Tommie Muscato
and four sisters, Theresa Mole, Rose Simek, Josephine Wheaton and Carmella
Maurice.
The family will be receiving friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hollenbeck
Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville, where a prayer service will
be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30
a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, 157 S. Main St., Gloversville.
Interment will take place at Hagaman Cemetery. Memorial contributions can
be made to Access Transportation Inc., PO Box 383, Fort Plain, NY 13339.
Friday, September 7, 2001
James A. Brady
Mr. James A. Brady, of Fishhouse, died late Wednesday at home following
a long illness.
He was born on May 29, 1923 in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of James
A. and Mary Brady. He served in the Navy during World War II where he met
his wife of 57 years, the former Dorothy Rasmussen.
He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Joseph's Church of
Broadalbin.
He retired from Sears Roebuck Co. after 25 years. He and his family
moved to Broadalbin from Chicago in 1970. He was the curator of the Fulton
County Museum for several years. He then was employed by the Gloversville
school district until his retirement in 1985.
Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and their seven children,
Irene Thomas of Alameda, Calif., Kathleen Berquist of Duluth, Minn., Celeste
Brady of Los Angeles, Calif., Mark Brady of Gloversville, Laura Brady of
Albany, Paul Brady of Johnstown, and Ellen Nedo of Broadalbin. He is also
survived by his sister, Irene Cavanaugh of New Jersey. Mr. Brady has 13
grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made
to Mountain Valley Hospice or the Auriesville Shrine. A private service
will be held for family members at a later date.
Patricia L. Hart
Patricia L. Hart, 68, of Elizabeth Lane, Saratoga Springs, died Wednesday,
Sept. 5, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on Oct. 24, 1932 in Gloversville, the daughter of the
late Richard and Lulu (Honeywell) Kane. She was a graduate of Johnstown
High School in 1950 and SUNY Albany in 1954, majoring in English. She later
continued her studies at SUNY Oneonta, earning her master's degree in education.
A teacher in New York state for 32 years, she had worked for Saratoga
Springs City School District for 20 years.
She was a member of Saratoga Vicariate Ladies of Charity; Delta Kappa
Gamma; Saratoga Springs Senior Citizens Center; New York State Retired
Teachers Association, and St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church. She was
a former member of Court McLaughlin 422, Catholic Daughters of the Americas,
and American Association of University Women.
Following her retirement in 1990 from the Caroline Street School, she
combined her love of teaching with the love of her life, her husband, Jim.
Together, they volunteered as cross-country ski coaches for the New York
State Special Olympics. An avid reader and nature lover, she enjoyed leisurely
hikes, camping in the rain, cross-country skiing, and many other outdoor
activities with her family and friends. She also looked forward to her
yearly trip to the ocean, enjoying the salt air and shellfish.
Survivors include her husband of 37 years, James R. Hart; two daughters,
Melissa Thomas and her husband, Steven Thomas of Saratoga Springs, and
Kimberly Basinger and her husband, Michael Basinger of Middleburg, Va.;
three beloved grandsons, Zachary Thomas, Jacob Thomas and Ryan Basinger;
her brother, John Kane of Johnstown; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Lillian
Wilt.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at William J. Burke
& Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral services
will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in St. Clement's Church, 231
Lake Ave., where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial
will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorials may be
made to Saratoga County Area 8 Special Olympics, 43 Cedarwood Drive, Ballston
Lake, NY 12019, or to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St.,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Amy M. Kruger Ingersoll
Mrs. Amy M. Kruger Ingersoll, 87, of Trackside Apartments, Johnstown,
died Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam.
She was born on May 22, 1914 in Dalton, Mass., the daughter of Gertrude
H. Defal. She was a graduate of Dalton schools and went on to graduate
from Berkshire Business College, Pittsfield, Mass.
Amy went to work for General Electric Co., Pittsfield, Mass. and then
in Schenectady, where she lived for over 20 years until her retirement.
She then moved to Fultonville, where she lived until she moved to Johnstown
in 1984.
She was a member of Glen Mohawk Seniors; VFW Auxiliary and Order of
the Eastern Star, Fultonville. Amy was also a member of Fultonville Reformed
Church and its women's organization.
Survivors include her brother-in-law, Enders Ingersoll of Glen; six
nieces, Doris Yurgans of Fultonville, Betty Woznak of Albany, Willie Lanfear
of Fultonville, Doris Ingersoll of Fultonville, Nancy Ingersoll of New
York City and Grace Halladay of West Seneca; six nephews, Harold and Donald
Kruger of Tribes Hill, Kenneth Kruger of Amsterdam, Elmer Kruger of Fultonville,
Richard Ingersoll of Syracuse and Alex Ingersoll of San Francisco, Calif.;
several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was married to Karl W. Kruger on May 3, 1950 and he died in 1980.
She then married J. Albert Ingersoll on June 23, 1984 and he died in 1990.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday
at Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville, where funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Adrian Gray will officiate.
Burial will take place at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Fonda. Memorial contributions
may be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.
Millicent B. Walrath
Mrs. Millicent B. Walrath, 70, of Woodside Avenue, Gloversville, died
Thursday, Sept. 6, at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home after a short illness.
She was born on Feb. 7, 1931 in Schenectady, the daughter of Stanley
and Mary Lewandowski Bartosiewicz.
Mrs. Walrath was employed with the former Shepard Pontiac and Rose
Buick, both of Gloversville, and Fulton-Montgomery Community College until
her retirement.
Survivors include three daughters, Rosemary Manzer of Johnstown, Sharon
Garbos of Richmondville and Lorrie Voelkers of Albany; two sons, Richard
C. Walrath of Amsterdam and John E. Walrath of Johnstown; one sister, Lorraine
Hladik of Schenectady; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces;
nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard C. Walrath Sr., whom she
married on June 30, 1951 and he died March 14, 1987; and one sister, Ester
Frank.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at A.G. Cole Funeral Home,
215 E. Main St., Johnstown, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday. The Rev. Jack Millard will officiate. Burial will take place
at Johnstown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Nathan Littauer
Nursing Home, 99 E. State St., Gloversville, NY 12078; Brennan Humane Society,
437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, NY 12078, or to the American Diabetes
Association, PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.
September 8, 2001
Mildred Conant
Mildred Wood Conant, 90, of Jensen Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept.
5, in West Palm Beach.
Mrs. Conant was born on April 30, 1911, in Syracuse, N.Y., to Raymond
and Daisy Wood. Obtaining a BS degree from Syracuse University, majoring
in home economics, she went on to teach math and homemaking in Gloversville;
homemaking and cafeteria supervision in Mayfield; inner-city preschool
in Rochester; and homemaking in East Irondequoit.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Eugene F. Conant, former
superintendent of schools of Johnstown and later assistant superintendent
for administration for Rochester City School District. Other survivors
include her daughter, Suzanne C. and her husband Al Young of Jupiter, Fla.;
sons, James B. Conant of Jupiter and R. Luther and his wife Donna Conant
of Fayetteville, N.Y. She also leaves her sister, Mary Wood Tucker of Escondido,
Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, at Trinity
United Methodist Church, Jensen Beach. Memorial donations may be made to
Trinity United Methodist Church Choir Fund, Jensen Beach.
Agnes Horton
Mrs. Agnes M. Horton, 75, of Route 30, Hope, died Friday morning at
Nathan Littauer Hospital after being stricken at home.
She was born on May 15, 1926, in Gloversville, the daughter of Warren
and Emily Lawrence Duheme. She was a lifelong area resident.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wells.
Survivors include her husband, Richard T. Horton, whom she married
on June 19, 1951; one son, Terry R. Horton of Hope; three daughters, Sandy
Dunham of Gloversville, Gail Ostrander of Hope and Cathy Ferguson of Wells;
one sister, Beatrice Knapp of Lake Pleasant; eight grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by one sister, Betty Blanchard, and one grandson,
Eric Ferguson.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Northville Funeral Home,
401 Bridge St. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. Burial will take place at Algonquin Cemetery, Wells. Memorials may
be made to Hope Volunteer Ambulance Corps or Wells Volunteer Ambulance
Corps.
Mary Maiello
Mrs. Mary L. Maiello, 86, a former resident of Second Street, Gloversville,
died Friday morning at Mount Loretto Nursing Home, Amsterdam, where she
had been a resident since Oct. 22, 1999.
Mrs. Maiello was born on April 20, 1915, in Gloversville and was a
lifelong area resident. She attended the former St. Francis De Sale School
of Gloversville.
She was a glovemaker for the former Perrella Glove Co. in Gloversville
and retired in 1984.
Mrs. Maiello was a member of Sacred Heart Church and its Rosary Society
and 55 Plus Senior Citizens, both of Gloversville.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Perrone of Gloversville
and Mrs. Carmella P. Tredwell of Fairport, N.Y.; three brothers, Matthew
D'Errico of Burbank, Calif., Peter D'Errico of Gloversville and Jack D'Errico
of Tampa, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Persico, Mrs. Antoinette Sena,
Mrs. Jennie Palmieri and Mrs. Angeline Budinscak, all of Gloversville;
six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
She married Ralph J. Maiello on Dec. 6, 1942. He died Jan. 1, 1993.
She was also predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Carmela Capuano D'Errico;
two brothers, Thomas and Dominic D'Errico; one sister, Betty Natole; and
one great-grandson, Albert Perrone Jr.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at John W.
Finocan Funeral Home Inc., 13 Prospect Ave., Gloversville. A prayer service
will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a Mass
of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville. The
Rev. David L. Tressic, pastor, will be celebrant. Interment will take place
at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Alzheimers Association's Northeastern New York Chapter, 85 Watervliet
Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Albert Patterson
Mr. Albert E. Patterson, 62, of Maple Avenue Ext., Gloversville, died
Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at E.L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility
in Amsterdam after a long illness.
He was born April 18, 1939, in Pontiac, Mich., the son of Albert and
Lillian Vosburgh Patterson.
Mr. Patterson was a self-employed contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Wille Patterson, whom he married
April 18, 1977; one sister, Patricia Conine of Caroga Lake; one brother,
Bruce Patterson of Fultonville; nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no funeral services or calling hours.
Cremation will be at Vale Crematory, Schenectady.
Arrangements are by A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Johnstown,
NY 12095.
Elmina Perrella
Mrs. Elmina DeCicco Perrella, 88, formerly of York, Maine, and St.
Augustine, Fla., since 1996, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, at St. John's
Health Care Center, St. Augustine, after a long illness.
She was born Feb. 14, 1913, in Gloversville, the daughter of Archangelo
and Rosina Pescatore DeCicco.
Mrs. Perrella was employed as a glovemaker during World War II and
for many years of her life. She was best known for her wonderful Italian
cooking.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred J. Perrella, whom she married
in 1935; two daughters, Rosemarie P. Lesswing of Kittery, Maine, and Port
Orange, Fla., and Deborah J. Perrella of St. Augustine, Fla.; grandchildren
Lynette Lesswing Asselta, Christopher D. Perrella and Alexandra W. Perrella
of St. Augustine, Fla., Frederick M. Lesswing of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,
Laura K. Lesswing of Berwick, Maine; great-granddaughter Maya Li Asselta
of St. Augustine, Fla., nephew Nicholas A. Cannizzo Sr. of Johnstown; niece
Rose Richardson of Gloversville; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces
and nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by one sister, Mary Cannizzo; two brothers, Nicholas
and Anthony DeCicco; her son, Daniel J. Perrella; and a grandson, Eric
Anthony Lesswing.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home,
215 E. Main St., Johnstown. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church, Cayadutta Street,
Johnstown, with the Rev. James Fitzmaurice as celebrant. Burial will be
in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Johnstown.
Monday, September 10, 2001
Howard R. Borntraeger
Howard R. Borntraeger, 81, formerly of Cornell Street, Amsterdam, passed
away Saturday evening at St. Mary's Hospital. He had recently resided at
the Park Hill Adult Home.
He was born on March 20, 1920 in Amsterdam, a son of Karl and Ethel
Palmer Borntraeger. He lived here all his life and attended Amsterdam schools.
Howard was employed by Mohawk Carpets for 40 years and later in the
maintenance department of Noteworthy until he retired. During World War
II, he served with the Army in Europe as a private.
A communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, he
was active in local veterans groups such as the John J. Wyszomirski Post
701 American Legion, where he served as vice commander at one time, a life
member and past chief de guerre of the Voiture 40 et 8; the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 55; and the Polish American Veterans. He was also a member
of the Rockton Fish and Game Club.
Surviving are his loving daughter, Donna Marie Vega Ponce, and his
loving son, Joseph Karl Borntraeger, both of Amsterdam; his son-in-law,
Carlos Vega Ponce, and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Borntraeger; his dear
granddaughter, Ashley Rebecca Vega Ponce, and his stepgrandsons, Justin
and Brandon Craig; a sister, Eleanor Pohlman of Amsterdam; nieces, nephews
and cousins.
His beloved wife, Frances J. Hayes, preceded him in death on April
13; they were married on June 22, 1958. A sister, Emily Flesh, predeceased
him.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Betz, Rossi &
Bellinger Family Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, where
Post 701 American Legion will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Services will
be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass
of Christian burial at 9:15 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church. The
Rev. Lawrence Decker will be celebrant. Interment will take place in the
family plot in Fairview Cemetery, Amsterdam with military honors.
Contributions may be made to St. Michael's Memorial Fund, or the 40
et 8 Child Welfare Fund.
Isadora Visconti
Mrs. Isadora C. (Dory) Visconti, 62, formerly of East Fulton Street,
Gloversville, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam.
She was born on Sept. 5, 1939 in Manila, Philippines, and educated
in the Philippines. She came to this country in 1965.
She was self-employed in the rental property business and was a homemaker.
She is survived by one son, Ruzzo Visconti of Perth. She was married
to Jerry Visconti and he died in 1973.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kobuskie-Konik Funeral
Home, 147 Bleecker St., Gloversville. A graveside service will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. The Rev. Donald
Czelusniak, pastor of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Gloversville, will
officiate.
Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Margaret A. Anderson
Margaret "Peggy" A. (Leip) Anderson, 66, of 50 W. Main St., Little
Falls, and more recently a resident of Van Allen's Nursing Home, Little
Falls, passed away Sept. 10 at that facility.
She was born on Jan. 18, 1935 in Fort Plain to the late Charles Leip
and Nellie Dutton Carter, and was educated in St. Johnsville schools. She
lived in St. Johnsville throughout her childhood until moving to Little
Falls several years ago. She was married to Paul J. Grose at one time,
who preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1967. She then married Gerald Anderson
on March 13, 1973. She was last employed with Allegro Shoe Factory for
several years until her retirement, and she was of the Catholic faith.
She leaves her husband, Gerald Anderson of Little Falls; two sons,
John P. Grose of Stratford and Jamie Anderson of Little Falls; three sisters,
Barbara Metott of Little Falls, Beverly Seward of California and Patricia
Swenson of Utah; a grandchild, Jacob J. Grose. Also surviving are several
nieces, nephews, cousins, aunt, uncles, in laws and cousins. She was predeceased
by a brother, Sonny Leip.
Friends and relatives are invited from 5 to 7 p.m. today for visitation
at the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls, where the family
will be present. Peggy's funeral will commence at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.
12, at Enea Funeral Home chapel, where a prayer will be offered. Interment
will follow in Church Street Cemetery, Little Falls. Remembrances in honor
of Peggy may be made to the Little Falls Hospital Developmental Fund and
envelopes maybe obtained at the funeral parlor for those considering.
Philip N. Belden
Phillip N. Belden, 67, of Gloversville, died Monday evening after being
stricken at his home.
He was born on Feb. 25, 1934 in Gloversville, the son of Bertrand and
Helen VanAlstyne Belden. He attended Broadalbin schools and was a lifelong
area resident.
He was employed for seven years at Electric Boat Co., Groton, Conn.
He was employed for 35 years by General Electric Co. as an engineer and
retired in 1994.
He was an active member of Pine Tree Rifle Club.
Survivors include his mother, Helen VanAlstyne Steenburgh of Gloversville;
his wife, the former Norma Hemstreet, whom he married on July 17, 1954;
five sons, Phillip N. Belden Jr., Terry Belden, Burt Belden, Sean Belden,
all of Gloversville, and Kirk Belden of San Diego, Calif.; one daughter,
Denice Belden of Gloversville; one brother, Douglas Steenburgh of Johnstown;
one sister, Roberta Dumblewski of Amsterdam; eight grandchildren; eight
step-grandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
There will be no prior visitation from the funeral home. Interment
will take place at Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions
may be made to Pine Tree Rifle Club or American Cancer Society. Arrangements
are by Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville. A private
graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Janis M. Dimick
Janis M. Dimick, of Ghent, N.Y., died Sept. 1 at Columbia Memorial
Hospital, Hudson
She was born on April 24, 1922 in Mayfield, the daughter of the late
Henry and Norma Olson Wemple. She was educated in Mayfield and at the John
Hopkins School of Nursing, where she received her degree as a registered
nurse. She graduated from the University of New York and the Nathan Littauer
School of Nursing in September 1943. She served in the Navy Nurses Corps
during World War II.
She had been employed at Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, N.J. in
addition to being a homemaker.
She was the mother of Bonnie Dimick of Chatham, N.Y.; Greg Dimick of
Ghent, Brad Dimick of Island Lake, Ill. and Cathy Ludwig of Hobart, Ind.;
sister of Robert Wemple of Hurley, N.Y., Katherine Montanye and Elwood
Wemple, both of Mayfield. She is also survived by four grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Dimick,
who died on Nov. 19, 2000.
Funeral services were held Sept. 5 at French, Gifford & Preiter
Funeral Home, Chatham. The Rev. Gary P. Gelfenbien, pastor of St. James
Roman Catholic Church, officiated. Interment took place at Ghent Union
Cemetery.
Milton Horne Sr.
Milton Horne Sr., 52, of Albany, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 5.
He was a star athlete on the varsity basketball team at New Mexico
University. He earned his degree in physical education.
He taught for 27 years in the Albany School District. Along with teaching,
he was involved in restoring properties throughout Arbor Hill. He built
the Robin Day Care Center, the "first" charter school, helped in the construction
of the Public Safety Building, American Little League concession stand
and batting cage.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Deven Foster Horne; sons, Marvin
and Mason Horne; daughter, Monya Wells of Maryland and Milton Horne Jr.
of Albany.
Dorothy B. Hough
Dorothy B. Hough, 98, a former Gloversville resident, died Sept. 7,
at Melbourne, Fla. Nursing Home.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1902 in Bristol, N.Y. She graduated from Bloomfield
High School in Bloomfield, N.Y. and graduated from the former Geneseo Teaching
School. She lived in Barefoot Bay, Fla. before her move to the nursing
home.
She was employed as an elementary teacher and taught in area district
schools. She last was employed at Park Terrace School, Gloversville.
Survivors include a nephew, Joseph E. Hough of Sacandaga Park; a niece
and her husband, Dorothy H. and Gary Johnson of Barefoot Bay; a brother-in-law,
William Voit of Barefoot Bay; a sister-in-law, Laura Bliss of Canandaigua,
N.Y.; other nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Florence Tubbs Bliss;
and husband, Harry Hough, who died in May 1981.
Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements
are by John W. Finocan Funeral Home, 13 Prospect Ave., Gloversville. A
service will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Roy W. Painter Jr.
Roy W. Painter Jr., 85, of South Shore Road, Edinburg, died Sunday
at Albany Medical Center following an automobile accident in the town of
Amsterdam.
He was born on Dec. 8, 1915 in Gloversville, a son of Roy and Edith
Chase Painter. He was a graduate of Gloversville High School. He attended
Cornell University and later the University of Alabama. Mr. Painter had
been a lifelong area resident and lived in Edinburg for the past 30 years.
He worked with his father in the family construction business and later
became a partner with Robert Lynch, building homes in the northern section
of Gloversville. He then was self-employed for nearly 50 years before forming
a partnership with his son, Jack.
Survivors include a son, John C. Painter of Gloversville; a daughter,
Jennie E. Painter of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; a stepson, Jack Michell
of Peoria, Ariz.; three sisters, Audrey Farnum of Sebastian, Fla., Muriel
"Mickey" Lynch of Hollister, Fla. and Kathleen Crocetta of Naples, Fla.;
six grandchildren; a great-grandson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Painter was married to the former Doris Wright in 1941 and she
died in 1973. He later married Ina Michell Painter on Feb. 23, 1976 and
she died April 3, 1999. He was also predeceased by a stepdaughter, Thelma
Steele, who died Sept. 30, 2000.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Robert M. Halgas
Funeral Home Inc., 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin, where funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Bush will officiate.
Burial will take place at Broadalbin Union Rural Cemetery (Union Mills).
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Cancer Society in care
of the funeral home.
Madelyn Martin Vickery
Madelyn Martin Vickery, 89, of Gloversville, died Wednesday morning
at Nathan Littauer Hospital.
She was born on Sept. 6, 1912 in Gloversville, the daughter of Harry
and Rose Hale Martin. She graduated from the Gloversville High School Class
of 1929 and later graduated from the Gloversville Business School Class
of 1930.
Mrs. Vickery was employed by the Henry Noyes Fish Market of Bleecker
Street, Gloversville, as a cashier for several years and later was employed
by Robison & Smith Inc. of Gloversville for over 25 years before retiring.
She was a member of the Ida McGinnis Club and the First Baptist Church,
both of Gloversville.
She is survived by one stepson, Donald Vickery of Gloversville; four
grandchildren; John D. Callahan and Matthew J. Vickery, both of Gloversville,
Joan C. Boyce of Guilderland, and David G. Vickery of Johnstown; several
great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews
She was predeceased by her husband, Percy, who died in 1975; a stepdaughter,
Doris V. Callahan, who died in October 1990; and one brother, Volney Martin.
The family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hollenbeck
Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave., Gloversville, where a funeral service will
be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Dr. George McBurney Gray will
officiate. Interment will take place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the charity of
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