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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Montgomery County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Montgomery County, New York Obituary Collection - 1997 - 17 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Thursday, 9 September 2010, at 9:26 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Sophie Collins February 11, 1997 Mrs. Sophie Kaczor Collins, 82, of Schuyler Street, Schenectady, died Tuesday at home after a short illness. Mrs. Collins was a lifelong city resident. She was a communicant of St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church. She was married to Albert R. Collins for 56 years. In addition to her husband, survivors include five daughters, Barbara Czech of Delanson, Margaret Williams of Custer, S.D., Alberta Collins of Northbridge, Mass., Grace Collins of Schenectady and Cecilia Morelli of Largo, Fla.; two sons, Arthur Collins of Schenectady and Paul Collins of Valdosta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Luke's Church. Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmelite Sisters, 428 Duane Ave., Schenectady. Valera Ireland February 11, 1997 Mrs. Valera Ferguson Ireland, 81, of Frank Street, Schenectady, died Tuesday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Ireland lived at her current address for the past 50 years. She was a licensed practical nurse for Dr. Karp for 25 years, retiring in 1980. Previously, she worked for the American Locomotive Co. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence E. Ireland; a daughter, Lynn Nardi of Charlton; a son, Stuart G. Ferguson of Cohoes; a brother, Arthur Proser of Savannah, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road at Route 146A, Ballston Lake. Burial will be in Ballston Village Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunnyview Hospital, 1270 Belmont Ave. John Palmer February 10, 1997 John E. Palmer, 82, of Middle Fort Road, Middleburgh, died Monday at Valley Lutheran Hospital, Mesa, Ariz., after a short illness. Born in Richmondville, Mr. Palmer was a graduate of the former Renouard Embalming School, New York City. He was a former partner and owner of the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home. Mr. Palmer was a charter member of the Middleburgh Rotary Club and the Middleburgh Rod and GunClub; and a 50-year member of the Schoharie Valley Lodge 491 of the Free and Accepted Masons. He served two terms on the Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education and was the first treasurer of the area BOCES. Mr. Palmer was the widower of Barbara Moot Palmer, who died in 1982. Survivors include his wife, Araxi Dutton Palmer; two daughters, Jane P. McPhee of Pattersonville and Chris Polak of Middleburgh; a son, John Palmer of Greensboro, S.C.; two granddaughters; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; a stepdaughter, Joyce Cooper of Punxsutawney, Pa.; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at a later date and time to be announced by the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburgh Volunteer Fire Department or the Frances Spencer Memorial Library in Middleburgh. Sarah Tallmadge February 10, 1997 Mrs. Sarah M. Tallmadge, 88, of Route 20, Sloansville, died Monday at the Ellis Nursing Home in Schenectady after a long illness. Born in West Berne, Mrs. Tallmadge lived in Sloansville since 1932 and was educated at the Sloansville School House. She was a homemaker and a volunteer with the former Community Hospital Auxiliary in Cobleskill. She married Ralph W. Tallmadge on Sept. 8, 1924. He died in 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Alice M. Stalker of Central Bridge; three brothers, Leland "Whitey" Hayes of Sloansville, Stanley Hayes of Delanson and Ernest Hayes of Ocala, Fla.; three sisters, Elizabeth Sperber of Corona Delmar, Calif., Mary Florio of Largo, Fla., and Katherine Young of Esperance; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial services will be conducted at 11a.m. Friday at the Langan Funeral Home, 21 N. Main St., Central Bridge. Spring burial will be in Sloansville Valley Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Esperance Volunteer Rescue Squad, Church Street, Esperance 12066. Laura Douglass February 12, 1997 Mrs. Laura C. Douglass, 95, a resident of the Montgomery Meadows in Amsterdam, died Wednesday at the Mount Loretto Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Born Oct. 25, 1901 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Bushouer Swart. She attended local schools and was a resident of Mill Point from 1936 until 1985. She moved to the Stratton Apartments in Amsterdam in 1985 and lived there until 1990. Mrs. Douglass was a homemaker and was a member of the Port Jackson Senior Citizens. She was a member of the Glen Reformed Church. She married Samuel W. Douglass on Oct. 29, 1924. He died April 3, 1975. She was also predeceased by a son, Thomas E. Douglass, in 1995. Survivors include four sons, Samuel R. Douglass of Amsterdam, James S. Douglass of Mill Point, Richard J. Douglass of Richmondville and David A. Douglass of Boonville; a daughter, Ruth E. Burke of Fultonville; a brother, Clarence Swart of Amsterdam; 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, with the Rev. Karen Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Tribes Hill. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater AMsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 10, Amsterdam, or Hospice of Amsterdam, 40 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. John Bien February 12, 1997 Former Montgomery County Supervisor John P. Bien, 80, of Clizbe Avenue, Amsterdam, died Wednesday at St. Mary's hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1916 in Little Falls, he was the son of John and Josephine Wnuk Bien. He lived in Little Falls until moving to Gloversville in 1933. He moved to Amsterdam in 1953 and was a city resident since that time. He was educated in Little Falls schools and was also a graduate of the Roosevelt Aviation School on Long Island. Mr. Bien served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a flight mechanic and engineer achieving the rank of technical sergeant. For more than 30 years, he was employed as a crane and elevator repairman by the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, retiring in 1979. He was also a shop steward for IUE Local 301. He was a member of the Church of St. John the Baptist, where he served on the Parish Council, as a Eucharistic minister and Lector. He was also a member of the St. John's Seniors, serving as treasurer. Mr. Bien was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Amsterdam Council 209, and was a past Grand Knight. He was also a member of the Msgr. William A. Browne 4th Degree and the Color Corps. He held many offices in the organization, including past District Deputy, Chairman of the Home Association and several others. In addition, Mr. Bien was a past member of several local fraternal organizations. He married Winifred Koryzma Bien on Nov. 21, 1943. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Thomas J. Bien of Saratoga Springs and Richard M. Bien of North Reading, Mass.; two sisters, Helen Insognia of Gloversville and Stella Crocetta of South Daytona Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Cemetery Fund. Mrs. Duane Ellen Seeley February 11, 1997 Mrs. Duane Ellen Seeley, 62, of 142 Ostrum Road, Ephratah, died Tuesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a long illness. Born Oct. 6, 1934 in Tuscumbia, Ala., she was the daughter of Charles B. and Evelyn Hina Carson. She was a graduate of Tuscumbia High School and lived in Alabama and Nebraska before moving to Ephratah 20 years ago. She was employed as a sewer at the Johnstown Knitting Mill Co. until retiring 11 years ago because of disability. Mrs. Seeley attended the Ephratah Reformed Church. Survivors include a son, Edward C. Seeley of Ephratah, a sister, Mildred Lentz of Florence, Ala.; a brother, Joseph Carson of Sanford, N.C.; and two nephews, a niece and several cousins. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday at the Walrath & Bushour Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St., Gloversville. Cremation will be at Parkview Crematory, Schenectady. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 261, Gloversville, 12078. Raymond Maloney February 12, 1997 Raymond John Maloney, 72, of 133 Sixth Ave., Gloversville, died Wednesday at his home after a long illness. Born Dec. 26, 1924 in Gloversville, he was the son of Raymond Stephen and Gertrude L. Schrum Maloney. He was a Gloversville resident for most of his life, living in Guilderland for 15 years before returning to Gloversville in 1983. He was a 1942 graduate of Gloversville High School and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was employed for 13 years as a partner in Maloney and Chetwynd Plumbing and Heating in Gloversville, for 25 years at the state Department of Labor's Bureau of Public Works. Mr. Maloney was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the North Main Street United Methodist Church of Gloversville. Mr. Maloney was a member of the Fulton County Historical Society; a 45-year member of the Gloversville Masonic Lodge No. 429; vice president of the former New York State Parents of Hearing Impaired Children. At the time of his death, he was president of the Board of Directors at the Fern Dale Cemetery Association of Johnstown and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fulton County Historical Society. He married Ruth V. VanDellon on Dec. 12, 1949. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Timothy J. Maloney of Rochester; a daughter, Susan J. Doak of Gloversville; three grandchildren and several cousins. A private memorial service will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Cremation will be at Parkview Crematory, Schenectady. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville, 12078. Edna Pitcher February 12, 1997 Mrs. Edna M. Pitcher, 82, of Route 163, Fort Plain, died Wednesday at her home following a long illness. Born Nov. 20, 1914 in Springfield, she was the daughter of Addison and Zora Eckler Van Alstine. She was a graduate of East Springfield High School and was a lifelong are resident. Mrs. Pitcher was a homemaker. She was a member of the Methodist faith. She married Cecil C. Pitcher on April 11, 1936, in East Springfield. He died Jan. 14, 1980. Survivors include a son, Gordon C. Pitcher of Canajoharie; a sister, Marjorie Richards of East Springfield; two grandchildren, Sandy Pitcher and Rodney Pitcher, both of Canajoharie and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center St., Fort Plain. Burial will be in Freysbush Cemetery in the spring. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Edward Roddy February 11, 1997 Edward R. Roddy, 88, of Madison Avenue, Johnstown, died Tuesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a short illness. Born and educated in Johnstown, Mr. Roddy served in the Army during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Roddy was a glove cutter for various area glove companies. He was later a custodian for the Johnstown school system, retiring in 1976 as head custodian. Mr. Roddy was a 64-year member of the Johnstown Eagles Aerie. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church. He married Elizabeth Burron June 17, 1936. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, June M. Manfredi of Hyde Park; two sons, James E. Roddy of Johnstown and John J. Roddy of Rotterdam Junction; two sisters, Elizabeth Condon of Albany and Catherine Moynehan of Johnstown; a brother, Clarence Roddy of Pinehurst, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren. A prayer service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Spring burial will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Otto List February 22, 1997 Otto List, 90, of Sheridan Village, Schenectady, died Friday at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. He was born in Munich, Germany. He moved to the United States in 1925. He first lived in Long Island before moving to the Capital District 16 years ago. Mr. List most recently was employed at United Baking for many years before retiring in 1972. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Church. His wife, Elizabeth Hess List, died in 1978. Survivors include a son, Richard List of Pattersonville; a daughter, Rosalie Elizabeth McCullough; and seven grandchildren. There will be not calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., or to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2216 Rosa Road, Schenectady. 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