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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 - 29 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Thursday, 9 September 2010, at 10:18 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Rodney Bell April 9, 1997 Rodney Linton Bell Jr., 76, of Gonzales, Texas, died April 9 at his residence. Born on Dec. 3, 1920 in Paris, Ill., he was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in civil engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, retiring in 1956 at the rank of commander. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Priscill Mann Bell of Gonzales; two sons, Rodney Linton Bell III of Portland, Ore., and Richard W. Bell of Dallas, Texas; his daughter, Dr. Priscilla J. Bell of Gloversville, his foster daughter, Linda Miller of Vollentine, Texas; a sister, Barbara Bercaw of West York, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted today at the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales at 2 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be conducted Tuesday at the Bradbury Cemetery in West York, Ill. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Gonzales Warm Springs Hospital,or the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales. Arrangements are under the direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales, Texas. Lottie Valberg April 6, 1997 Lottie (Braun) Valberg, wife of the late Samuel Valberg, a resident of Amsterdam, from 1933 to 1976, died April 6 in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Mrs. Valberg was born on a farm near Nassau, outside of Albany, in November 1907. She was the daughter of Frank and Eva Braun. She moved to Albany in her high school years, where she attended Albany High School. She earned a degree in music from LaSalle College. Mrs. Valberg taught piano in the Albany area in the late 1920s and 30s. In 1931-32 she achieved local popularity singing as the "Melody Maid" over WOKO in Albany. She married Samuel Valberg of Amsterdam in 1933. She was a member of the Sisterhood of the Sons of Israel, Haddasah and PTA; she also created a choir at the Sons of Israel Congregation and was an active member of other musical organizations. In 1976 she and her husband moved to Deerfield Beach, Fla., where in her later years she published two collections of humorous stories and reminiscences. Survivors include three sons, Jerry, Eugene and Mark; and four grandchildren. Edward Bryk April 11, 1997 Mr. Edward S. Bryk, 67, of Northern Boulevard died Friday. He was born August 24, 1929 in Amsterdam, New York, a son of the late Michael and Catherine Silka Bryk. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Mr. Bryk was the owner of Mohawk Valley Plumbing & Heating of Amsterdam. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church. Mr. Bryk also was a member of the Reid Hill Fish & Game Club. Survivors include a son, Don Bryk of Amsterdam; two daughters, Carolyn Bryk and Jo Ann Brown, both of Florida; a sister, Mary Niemczyk of Amsterdam; a grandson, A.J. Bryk of Amsterdam; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Amsterdam, the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps or St. Stanislaus Church. Arrangements are by the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam. Earl Davis April 14, 1997 Earl D. Davis, 90, of Robinson Street, Canajoharie, died Tuesday at Columbia Blake Medical Center, Bradenton, Fla., after a long illness. Born Dec. 11, 1906 in Herkimer, he was the son of John Davis and Minnie Baldwin. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Mr. Davis was owner and operator of the Davis Shoe Store in Canajoharie. He lived in Canajoharie for more than 50 years. He formerly lived in Herkimer. Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Military Police. He served with the 524 Military Police Batallion in Holland, Belgium and Germany. He was a member of St. John's & St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Canajoharie. He was a member of the VFW Post 3275 of Fort Plain and a member and past commander of the American Legion Smith Schultz Post 222 of Canajoharie; member of the Hamilton Lodge No. 79 F&AM of Canajoharie; former president and member of the Canajoharie Central School District Board of Education for 10 years; former president and member of the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Exempt Firemen, past president of the Canajoharie/Palatine Chamber of Commerce; and former member of the Canajoharie Town Council. He married his first wife, Edna Gray, on Oct. 24, 1935 in Herkimer. She died Nov. 26, 1980. He married his second wife, Roberta Bedrosian, on March 25, 1984. In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Ann Harris of Utica; a son, James Lee Davis of Trenton Falls; two step-sons, Steven Burgess of Conway, N.H.; and James Burgess of Gilmanton, N.H.; a sister, Lura Maranville of Ilion; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's & St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Church Street, Canajoharie, with pastor John Omans officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer. There will be no calling hours. The VFW Memorial Squad will conduct graveside military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 28, Canajoharie, 13317; or Smith Schultz American Legion, Moyer Street, Canajoharie, 13317. Arrangements are by the Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Otsego Street, Canajoharie. Anna Stoutner April 13, 1997 Mrs. Anna Grimm Stoutner, 89, of Gloversville, died Sunday at her home. Born and educated in Gloversville, Mrs. Stoutner was a lifelong city resident. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Stoutner was a communicant of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. She married Andrew J. Stoutner on June 30, 1934. He died in 1976. Survivors include two daughters, Janice S. Esse of Rochester and Phyllis A. Wright of Gloversville; a sister, Lorraine Hale of Gloversville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals for Senior Citizens in care of Fulton County Office For The Aging, 19 N. William St., Johnstown, 12095; or the Lions Club of Gloversville. Arrangements are by the John W. Finocan Funeral Home. Mary Quinn April 14, 1997 Miss Mary E. Quinn, 82, formerly of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, died Monday at Mount Loretto Nursing Home, where she resided since February. Born Jan. 23, 1915 in Amsterdam,she was the daughter of Bernard Quinn and Mildred Yell Quinn Sheley. Miss Quinn was a 1932 graduate of St. Mary's Institute and a 1936 graduate of The College of St. Rose. She also pursued graduate work at Smith College School for Social Work and Syracuse University. She worked for the Montgomery County Department of Public Welfare and the New York state Department of Social Services until retiring in 1976. Miss Quinn was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister. She also was a member of the church's Rosary Society and St. Mary's Seniors Group. She was a member of St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, the Amsterdam Chapter of The College of St. Rose Alumni, and the Social Services Retirees Group. Survivors include a stepsister, Addie Connor of Salem, and several cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson. Calling hours are from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Riley Mortuary, 110 Division St., Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to charity. Barton Luvera April 14, 1997 Barton W. Luvera, 47, of Court Street, Fonda, died Monday morning at St. Mary's Hospital after being stricken while driving on his way to work. Born in Roslyn, L.I., April 1, 1950, he was the son of William and Florence Cooke Luvera. He was educated there and moved to Fonda in 1989. Mr. Luvera was employed as a contractor for Laborers Union Local No. 66 while in Long Island. Following his move to Foinda, he was a custodian at the Fonda-Fultonville Central School. For the past year, he was employed at Liberty Enterprises in Amsterdam. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and a member of the Johnstown Lodge of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was a member of Trinity Evengelical Lutheran Church, Amsterdam. He married the former Kathleeen Beyer on Nov. 25, 1978. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Laura and Natalie Luvera, both at home; his mother, Florence Luvera; of Holbrook; a brother, Robert Luvera of Tomball, Texas; a sister, Margaret Luezze of Mastick; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Rossi Funeral Home, 11 Mohawk Place, Amsterdam, with the Rev. William E. Siiss officiating. Cremation will be at Vale Crematory in Schenectady. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to an education fund established for his children, in care of the funeral home. Gary King April 22, 1997 Gary R. King Sr., 56, of Yost Street, Johnstown, died Tuesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a long illness. Born in Saratoga Springs, Mr. King was educated in Gloversville. He was a mechanic for the City of Johnstown Department of Public Works until the onset of illness. Mr. King was of the Protestant faith. He was a member of the Crazy 8 Radio Control Club of Fulton County, Screaming Eagles Radio Control Club of Glen and the Civil Service Employees Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen Pochily King, whom he married April 23, 1960; a daughter, Kelly Hart of Johnstown; a son, Gary "Rick" King Jr. of Johnstown; his mother, Almeda King Sutliff of Johnstown; a sister, Shirley McGillen of Amsterdam; two half-brothers, Frank Sutliff of Herkimer and Thomas Sutliff of California; two grandsons; and two step-grandsons. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher St. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice. Viola Osborne April 21, 1997 Viola Countryman Osborne, 72, of South Melcher Street, Johnstown, died Monday at home after a brief illness. Born and educated in Gloversville, Mrs. Osborne was a lifelong area resident. She was a cafeteria supervisor for the Greater Johnstown School District until retiring. Mrs. Osborne was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Vernon A. Osborne, whom she married Feb. 4, 1942, died in 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Sherman of Johnstown and Sharon Sweeney of Malta; and two grandchildren. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St. Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Katherine Popielarz graveside service A graveside service for Katherine Anna Popielarz will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Hagaman. Mrs. Popielarz died Feb. 1. Arrangements are by the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, Amsterdam. U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Montgomery County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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