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GenealogyBuff.com - Montgomery County, New York Obituary Collection - 1997 - 38
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Date: Thursday, 9 September 2010, at 10:44 a.m.
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June 1, 1997
John G. Coughlin Jr., 69, of Richard Street, Schenectady, died Sunday at Hallmark Nursing Centre after a long illness.
A lifelong Schenectady resident, he was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.
He was an apprentice and later a photoengraver at Maqua Co. until the business closed. He later served as paymaster at the Asphalt Stone Products in Schenectady for 24 years, before working at Callanan Industries for eight years before his retirement in 1991.
Mr. Coughlin was a member of the Baldwin Hunting Club in Stony Creek.
Survivors include two brothers, Thomas J. Coughlin of Tribes Hill and Donald E. Coughlin of Schenectady.
Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Park View Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the AMerican Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by the Daly Funeral Home, Schenectady.
David B. Perue
June 1, 1997
Former Johnstown resident David B. Perue, 77, of Masaryktown, Fla., died Sunday after a long illness.
Born in Fulton, he moved to Fulton County in 1947 and to Florida in 1978.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Johnstown Eagles Aerie.
Mr. Perue was employed as a carpenter by the City of Johnstown, retiring in 1972.
He was of the Methodist faith.
He was married to Doris Eccles Perue.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Carol Sparks of Gloversville; a son, David E. Perue of Fort Plain; a sister, Nina Marek of Port Richey, Fla.; a brother, Millard Perue of Bucklin, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Johnstown. Burial will be in Cobleskill Rural Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a hospice program of one's choice.
Arnold Lovering
June 1, 1997
Arnold D. Lovering, 83, of South Melcher Street, Johnstown, died Sunday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a long illness.
Born in Boston, he was a 1931 graduate of Monson Academy in Maine and a 1941 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Candidate School in New London, Conn.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1935 to 1938 and with the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II.
He was later employed as a shipmaster for the Exxon Corp. in New York City.
He lived in Edinburg for many years after his retirement and moved to Johnstown in 1985.
Mr. Lovering was a member of the Northville Presbyterian Church and a former member of its session.
He was a member of the Fishhouse Masonic Lodge in Northville.
Survivors include five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge St. Burial will be private.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northville Presbyterian Church.
Paul Mosconi
May 27, 1997
Former Gloversville resident Paul L. Mosconi, 40, of Miami Beach, died May 27 after a brief illness.
Born in Gloversville, he was the son of Peter and Mozelle Ginn Mosconi. He was a 1975 graduate of Gloversville High School and a 1979 graduate of Syracuse University. He lived in Philadelphia and Washington for several years, before moving to Miami Beach 15 years ago.
He worked at Bloomingdale's in Philadelphia, Washington and Miami, and was also an interior designer in South Florida and was also the owner of seven Biga Bakeries in Florida.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gloversville.
In addition to his parents, survivors include a brother, Steven Mosconi of Gloversville.
Funeral services will be private. Cremation was in Miami Beach.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville, or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by the Walrath & Bushouer Funeral Home, Gloversville.
Emily O'Brien
June 1, 1997
Emily Hoffman O'Brien, 86, of the Hudson Shores Plaza in Watervliet, died Sunday at her home.
Born May 30, 1911 in Watervliet, she was the daughter of Nathan Thomas and Elizabeth Spaulding Hoffman. She was raised in Watervliet and educated at St. Patrick's Academy.
She lived in Green Island for many years, then in Waterford before moving to Cohoes and then to Watervliet.
Mrs. O'Brien was employed by the Behr Manning Co. in Watervliet for 28 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the United Papermakers International Local 17 and also the Watervliet Senior Citizens.
She was married to Thomas W. O'Brien.
Survivors include three daughters, Emily Herrick of Sprakers, Patricia A. Dragonetti of Reston, Va., and Kathleen McDermott of Clifton Park, a son, Daniel P. O'Brien of Waterford; a sister, Elizabeth Buffaline of Watervliet; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, followed by a service at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes.
Calling hours are from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer county or the Ostomy Society.
Mary H. Wilkas
June 2, 1997
Mrs. Mary H. Wilkas, 68, of Kline Street, died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.
Born Jan. 6, 1929 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of Stanley and Helen Kolmac Gorcyzski. She was educated in local schools.
A lifelong Amsterdam resident, she was employed at the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Mills and the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. She also worked as a waitress at Johnny's Seafood Restaurant and was employed at Lou's Market at one time.
She was a communicant of St. Casimir's Roman Catholic Parish.
Mrs. Wilkas was a member of the Mr. and Mrs. America bowling league.
She married William Wilkas on Nov. 27, 1947.
In addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, William P. Wilkas and Vincent S. Wilkas, both of Amsterdam; a brother, Stanley Gorcyzski of Amsterdam, one grandson and several nieces and a nephew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at noon Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Amsterdam, 40 Guy Park Ave.
Arrangements are by the Rossi Funeral Home, 11 Mohawk Place.
Samuel Wojnar
June 2, 1997
Samuel J. Wojnar, 49, of Myrtle Avenue, Rotterdam, died Monday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.
Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of Mack and Frances Wojnar. He graduated from Martin County High School in Stuart, Fla.
He was employed as an operations support analyst for the Golub Corp. for 19 years.
He was a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Wojnar was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
He was married to Rita Chemka Wojnar for 19 years.
In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include a son, Michael Wojnar of Rotterdam; and three brothers, Timothy Wojnar of Tennessee, Rodney Wojnar of Amsterdam and Michael Wojnar of Amsterdam.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home Inc., 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, followed by a Mass of christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will be in St. Casimir's Cemetery in Amsterdam.
Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellis Foundation, P.O. Box 1015, Schenectady, 12301.
Margaret Kokocki
June 2, 1997
Mrs. Margaret Kokocki, 78, of the Roosevelt Apartments, Amsterdam, died Monday at St. MAry's Hospital.
Born April 29, 1919 in Scranton, Pa., she was the daughter of Stefan and Tekla Sisko Oleksak. She moved to the Amsterdam area at the age of 5 and was educated in local schools.
Mrs. Kokocki was employed at the Mohawk Carpet Mills.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.
She married Edward Kokocki on April 12, 1947. He died May 5, 1973.
Survivors include four children, Rose Mary Jacobs of Fonda, Anthony J. Kokocki of Fort Johnson, Edward S. Kokoski of of Saratoga Springs and Ann Marie Quick of Amsterdam; seven grandchildren, Kara and B.J. Jacobs, Donald, Heather and Jennifer Kokocki and Laura and Amy Kokoski; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Guzielek-Pomykaj Funeral Home, 13 Belmont Place, Amsterdam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m..at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Stanislaus School.
Edith Bouck
June 2, 1997
Mrs. Edith W. Bouck, 74, of Schenectady, died Monday at her home after a long illness.
Born in Amsterdam, she was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Basil Bouck, died in 1980.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Bouck of Glenville, Dale Bouck of Watervliet and Dana Bouck of Schenectady; a daughter, Bonnie Michael of Scotia; two brothers, William Way of Richmond, Calif., and Kenneth Way of San Pablo, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Burial will be in Viewland Cemetery, Rotterdam.
Marjorie Blackwell
June 1, 1997
Mrs. Marjorie Blackwell, 72, of Prospect Avenue, Gloversville, died Sunday at her home.
Born and educated in Pittsfield, Mass., she later moved to Gloversville.
She was a domestic helper for more than 20 years in Gloversville, retiring in 1987.
She was married to Robert Blackwell Jr.
Survivors include a sister, Muriel Griffin of Englewood, N.J.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Pittsfield Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Arrangements are by the Hollenbeck Funeral Home.
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