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GenealogyBuff.com - Montgomery County, New York Obituary Collection - 1997 - 41
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Date: Thursday, 9 September 2010, at 10:49 a.m.
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June 30, 1997
John Kwiatkowski, 80, formerly of Log City Road, Amsterdam died Monday at Montgomery Meadows.
Born March 26, 1917 in Amsterdam, he was the son of Feliks and Marcella Pawlowski Kwiatkowski. He was a lifelong area resident and was educated in local schools.
Mr. Kwiatkowski was employed at one time as a weaver at the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Mills and later was employed as a welder at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, retiring in 1979.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He participated in the Normandy invasion and was discharged as a coxain.
He was a member of St. Stephen's Church in Hagaman, and enjoyed bowling as a young man.
He married Carrie Lenarciak Kwiatkowski on May 4, 1946.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three brothers, Frank P. Kwiatkowski and William Kwiatkowski, both of Amsterdam, and Joseph Kwiatkowski of Hagaman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Amsterdam Funeral Chapel, 13 Belmont Place, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church in Hagaman. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Church.
The Rev. Jonathan Trela
June 28, 1997
The Most Rev. Jonathan E. Trela, 53, of Pearl Street, Schenectady, the pastor of the Holy Name of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church since Feb. 15, 1975, died Saturday at home after a long illness.
Born Feb. 20, 1945, he was the son of Stanley and Bertha Stollar Trela.
He was a graduate of St. Joseph Seraphic Seminary in Callicoon and also of St. Raphael's Noviaite in Lafayette, N.J. He also graduated from Seton Hall University, Immaculate Conception Seminary of Mahwah, N.J., Fordham University, and Drew University Theological School in Madison, N.J.
He earned his doctorate degree from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore in 1990.
The Rev. Trela was a teacher of Patristics at Savronola Seminary and was also a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, the National Liturgical Commission, the Doctrine Commission, the National Music Commission and he was also chairman of the Commission on Mission and Evnaelization.
He was a substance abuse counselor for the Alcohol, Substance Abuse Council of Schenectady. He was a member of the Mohawk Valley Clergy Association and he was the founder of the Holy Name of Jesus Food Pantry in Schenectady. He was additionally a member of the Polish National Alliance.
He married Dorothea "Dori" Schmid Trela on June 5, 1975.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Henryk Tobias Trela of Schenectady; and a daughter, Karoline Anne Trela of Schenectady.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Name of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church, Pearl Street, Schenectady, with the Most Prime Bishop John Swantek and the Right Rev. Anthony M. Rysz, Bishop, officiating. Burial will be in Hole Name of Jesus Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Schenectady.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church, where a Vespers service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Father Jonathan E. Trela Memorial Fund, care of the Holy Name of Jesus Polish National Catholic Church, 1040 Pearl St., Schenectady, 12303.
Arrangements are by the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Orville Perkins
June 30, 1997
Orville A. Perkins, 78, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Ballston Spa, died Monday at his son's home after a brief illness.
Born in Charlton, he lived most of his life in the Ballston Spa area before moving to Florida in 1988.
For many years, he was a dairy farmer at the Albert Merchant Farms in Burnt Hills. Subsequently, he was a foreman in the wash and dry room at the Ballston Knitting Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1984.
He was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
He was married to Mildred Perkins for 60 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include four daughters, Barbara Funk of Gloversville, Regina Lee of Broadalbin and Holly Staulters and Nancy Fitzgerald of Ballston Spa; four sons, Richard, Roger and Frank Perkins, all of Ballston Spa, and William Perkins of El Paso, Texas; four sisters, Doris Sheppard of Melbourne, Fla., Nancy Merchant of Ballston Spa, Myrtle Robinson of Round Lake and Lois Catannizzo of Marianna, Fla.; a half-sister, Della Mae Groom of Ballston Spa; two half-brothers, Edwin Perkins of Ballston Spa and Orvel Sheppard of Pueblo, Mont.; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community hospice of Saratoga.
Arrangements are by the Armer Funeral Home.
Anthony Carroll
June 29, 1997
Anthony J. Carroll, 77, of 28 Mechanic St., St. Johnsville, died Sunday at Little Falls Hospital.
Born Nov. 16, 1919 in St. Johnsville, he was the son of James and Maria Carroll. He was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, honorably discharged on Oct. 14, 1945 as a gunner's mate third class.
He was last employed at Mohawk Data Science in East Herkimer and previously worked at Palatine Dye.
Mr. Carroll was a member of St. Patrick's Church and also American Legion Post 160 in St. Johnsville and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3275 in Fort Plain. He was a retired volunteer for the St. Johnsville Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and was a former member of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department, where he was honored as Fireman of the Year in 1981.
He married Katherine Leve on May 11, 1946 in Little Falls.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, James Carroll of Utica; two daughters, Joan Sargeant and Patricia Long, both of Little Falls; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Smith-Woody & Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. Pascal Iannotti officiating. Burial will be in West St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Members of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a service at 7:15 this evening at the funeral home and the members of American Legion Post 168 will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department or the St. Johnsville Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Doris Biscotti
June 29, 1997
Mrs. Doris Margaret Biscotti, 73, of Pulaski Street, Amsterdam, died Sunday at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born and educated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she moved to Amsterdam during World War II.
She was employed at one time at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, and later worked in the axminister design studio and shopping departments at Mohawk Carpet Mills. Subsequently, she was the cashier at Memorial Hospital's cafeteria for 26 years, retiring in 1990.
She was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church.
She married Anthony F. Biscotti on Oct. 1, 1977.
In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Robert Pawloski of Nevada; a daughter, Karen Beaton of Saratoga Springs; three brothers, Carl, Clarence and Clifford Doubleday, all of Halifax; sis sisters, Jean Forhan, Margaret Poulsen, Eileen Giles and Eleanor Gallant, all of Halifax, Geraldine Melnyk of Trenton, Ont., and Lorraine Turner of Ottawa; and three grandchildren.
The Office of the Burial of the Dead and Holy Eucharist will be read at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Episcopal church, Division Street, Amsterdam. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amsterdam Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements are by the Rossi Funeral Home, 11 Mohawk Place, Amsterdam.
Harold Johnson
August 6, 1997
Harold V. Johnson Sr., 77, of Argersinger Road, Fultonville, died Wednesday at home after a long illness.
Born Dec. 26, 1919 in Lykers Corners, he was the son of Vigil and Ursula Beddles Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Hallsville School.
Mr. Johnson was a truck driver for Peter's Oil Co. in Fonda before retiring in 1983. He also operated a small engine repair business from his home.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in Europe.
Mr. Johnson was a Protestant.
He was a member of the Farm City Bowling League in Johnstown.
He married Mary Crowder Johnson on Jan. 3, 1943.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Harold Johnson Jr. of Peoria, Ill., and Robert Johnson of Broadalbin; a daughter, Barbara Bubniak of Amsterdam; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main St., Fultonville. Burial will be in Maple Avenue Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Josephine Calabrese
August 5, 1997
Mrs. Josephine M. Calabrese, 92, of Forest Hill Towers, Gloversville, died Tuesday at Highgate Manor in Troy.
Born in Gloversville, Mrs. Calabrese was a resident of Highgate Manor for the past two years.
She worked for the Rubin Glove Co. for several years. Most recently, Mrs. Calabrese worked for Mario Papa & Sons Glove Co., retiring in 1977.
She was a communicant of the former St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and a member of its Catholic Daughters and Altar Society.
Mrs. Calabrese was a member of the Gloversville Senior Citizens.
She married Alfred J. Calabrese in 1927. He died in 1958.
Survivors include a son, Alfred J. Calabrese of Waterford; a brother, Philip Genatiempo of Gloversville; three grandchildren and two great-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 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church. Cremation will take place in Parkview Crematory, Schenectady, with burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 this evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.
Pasquale Conte
August 6, 1997
Pasquale J. "Pat" Conte, 67, formerly of Maplewood Avenue, Johnstown, died Wednesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a long illness.
Born and educated in Fonda, Mr. Conte was a short-order cook for several area diners and a self-employed caterer at one time. Subsequently, he worked for the Karg Bros. Tannery, retiring in 1989.
He was a member and usher for St. Patrick's Church.
Mr. Conte was also a member of Knights of Columbus Council 239, where he previously served as a grand knight.
He married Eleanor Antis Conte on Sept. 25, 1948. She died in 1986.
Survivors include three daughters, Angela Sweet, Patricia Conte and Pamela Roblee, all of Johnstown; two sons, Alan and Mark Conte, both of Johnstown; a sister, Lucille Knudsen of Amsterdam; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St., Johnstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Alice Burgess
August 4, 1997
Mrs. Alice Mates Burgess, 81, of Clyde Avenue, Rotterdam, died Monday at Ellis Skilled Nursing Facility in Schenectady after a long illness.
Born in Schenectady, Mrs. Burgess was a lifelong area resident.
For several years, she was a sales clerk for Woolworth's in downtown Schenectady.
Mrs. Burgess was a member of Trinity Reformed Church.
Survivors include two sons, Albert Mates of Thomasville, N.C., and Thomas Mates III of Rotterdam; two brothers, Albert Simkins of Charlton and James Simkins of Delanson; a sister, Virginia Fogg of Schenectady; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 this morning at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Burial will be in Schenectady Memorial Park.
A calling hour will be prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church's memorial fund.
Joseph Stetin
August 6, 1997
Joseph John Stetin, 87, of Fort Plain, died Wednesday at Marchand Manor Adult Home in Sharon Springs.
Mr. Stetin was born in Romania, and was a lifetime resident of Sharon Springs before moving to Fort Plain.
For many years, he was the owner and chef of Dave's Restaurant.
Mr. Stetin was a lock tender for the New York State Barge Canal, retiring in 1975. Also, he operated Cold Spring Farm in Sharon Springs at one time.
His wife, Barbara Lee Stetin, died in 1974.
Survivors include a son, Robert Stetin of Fort Plain; a brother, Milen Stetin of Buffalo; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lappeus Funeral Home, 32 Park St., Sharon Springs. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-County Ambulance, Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie.
Lucy Pabis
August 6, 1997
Mrs. Lucy Kolod Pabis, 92, of the Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility, Amsterdam, died Wednesday after a long illness.
Born Oct. 29, 1904 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of Sam and Zofia Bazaznicki Kolod. Mrs. Pabis was educated in Amsterdam.
She was employed by the Mohawk Carpet Co. and also as a self-employed beautician.
She was a member of the Amsterdam Bowling League.
Mrs. Pabis was a member of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church and its Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son, Jerome Pabis of Amsterdam; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Joseph Pabis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at the Guzielek-Pomykaj Funeral Home, 13 Belmont Place, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wilkinson Adult Day Care Program in care of the funeral home.
Clara Johnson
August 6, 1997
Mrs. Clara Louise Foss Johnson, 98, formerly of Amsterdam, died Wednesday a the Harding Nursing Home, where she resided since 1995.
Born Sept. 22, 1899 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of William and Ida Kath Foss.
Mrs. Johnson was educated in Amsterdam, and until her retirement, she was employed by the Chalmers Button Co., and the Chalmers Knitting Co., both of Amsterdam.
She was a member of the former Zion Lutheran Church of Amsterdam, where she also was a Sunday school teacher; and Scotia United Methodist Church.
Her husband, John Johnson, died in 1975.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Johnson of Bridgewater and Bentley Johnson of Wellington, Fla.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Riley Mortuary, 110 Division St., Amsterdam. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill.
A calling hour will precede the servi ce at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgewater Ambulance Fund, Bridgewater, 13313; or the Entertainment Committee of the Harding Nursing Home, 222 Tower St., Waterville 13450.
Helen Huston
December 31, 1997
Mrs. Helen Huston, 81, of Johnstown, died Wednesday at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home after a short illness.
Mrs. Huston was born in Brooklyn and attended schools there.
She moved to Johnstown in 1978 and was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Johnstown Moose Lodge.
Survivors include a sister, Joanie Cleaver of Louisville, Ky.; and a brother, Kenneth Reck of Columbus, Ind.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in the spring in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St.
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