Elizabeth Naudin McGrath Snedeker

Mrs. Elizabeth Naudin McGrath Snedeker, 88, of South Lake Drive, Palm Beach, Fla., died peacefully Friday Oct. 19, in West Palm Beach. Elizabeth Naudin was born on March 28, 1913 in Gloversville, N.Y., to John and Katherine "Kitty" McGinnis Naudin. John Naudin, originally of Grenoble, France, was a co-founder of the Gloversville leather concern Jones & Naudin Inc. John and Kitty and Betty moved to 52 Kingsboro Ave. when Betty was a child. She graduated from Kenwood Academy, a Catholic convent in Albany. She later continued her education at Bouffement in Switzerland, and also at Columbia School of General Studies. In her twenties, Betty married John Francis McGrath of Waterbury, Conn., who was a lieutenant colonel in the Army, stationed at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. They had two girls, Lynn and Nancy McGrath. After the war, the family moved to the small city of Summit, N.J. where John McGrath started a chamois leather tannery in nearby Newark. They had a son, John Francis McGrath Jr. The McGraths belonged to the Canoe Brook Country Club, where both enjoyed playing golf. During the summer of 1959, the family experienced two tragic deaths. Betty's father John Naudin died from a sudden heart attack while on a June fishing trip near Montreal on an excursion with fellow members of the Gloversville Elks Club. Her husband John McGrath died in his sleep, suddenly and unexpectedly in August. He was in his mid-forties. Within a year, Betty moved her young family to Park Avenue in Manhattan. Three years later in 1962, she married Long Island widower Sedgwick Snedeker. Mr. Snedeker had three sons, Tom, Bill and Jim. Mr. Snedeker lived in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., and the newlyweds kept the Manhattan apartment as well. Mr. Snedeker was a lawyer with the Wall Street firm of Shearson and Sterling. He was a member of the Union Club and the Holland Society. When Mr. Snedeker retired, they relocated to Palm Beach, Fla. They were members of the Everglades Club, The Four Arts Society, The Beach Club and Piping Rock Yacht Club in Long Island, where they kept their summer cottage in Laurel Hollow. During their time in Palm Beach, they had been active in The Heart Ball, which Mrs. Snedeker co-chaired. Mr Snedeker died in May of this year. Betty Snedeker volunteered at the United Nations and the Lighthouse for the Blind. She was a member of New York's Colony Club until her death. The Snedekers have given, through the John Naudin Foundation, to the Salvation Army of Palm Beach, Planned Parenthood, The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults, the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the American Cancer Society, among others. The Naudin Foundation continues to contribute to such worthy Gloversville causes as the Nathan Littauer Hospital, The Glove Theater Restoration, and the Ida L. McGinnis Senior Citizens Club, which was begun by Betty Snedeker's beloved Aunt Ida. Mrs. Snedeker leaves behind her daughters, Lynn M. Tone of Laurel Hollow, Long Island, and Nancy Hodgkinson of Dallas, Texas; her son, John F. McGrath of Bensalem, Pa.; her stepsons, Tom Snedeker of New Orleans, La.,; and Jim Snedeker of Pennington, N.J. Her surviving grandchildren are William Hodgkinson, Elizabeth Goettlicher, and Katherine Chauncey. Her great-grandchildren are Jessica Goettlicher, Jennifer Goettlicher, Alexander Chauncey and Lillian Chauncey. There will be no calling hours. A Requiem Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Trinity Episcopal Church 31 Spring St., Gloversville. The Rev. William A. Hio will officiate. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville.

Margaret R. Boughton VanDeusen

Mrs. Margaret R. Boughton VanDeusen, 72, of Park Street, Gloversville, N.Y., died Sunday evening at Nathan Littauer Hospital after being stricken at home. She was born on Feb. 12, 1929 in Glenville, N.Y., the daughter of Arthur and Mary Koshak Boughton. A lifelong area resident, she lived in Amsterdam, Mayfield, St. Johnsville, Hagaman and Gloversville. She was self-employed for 23 years at Reid Hill Painters in Amsterdam and later worked at Liberty Enterprises in Amsterdam for seven years. She retired in 1991. Mrs. VanDeusen was a member of Fifth Ward Women's Bowling League at Super 30 Lanes in Amsterdam, the Guys and Dolls Bowling League at Perry Lanes in Johnstown. She was of the Roman Catholic faith. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always there for anybody. She loved playing bingo at local bingo games and bowling in league games. She was married on Feb. 4, 1973 to Dana VanDeusen. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving family: Four sons, Dennis Czelusniak of Amsterdam, Gary Czelusniak of St. Johnsville, John Czelusniak of Fort Plain and Roni Czelusniak of Hudson Falls; five daughters, Carol Trombetta of St. Johnsville, Maryann Linney of Fort Plain, Dana Crowter and Evangeline VanDeusen, both of Gloversville, and Juanita VanDeusen of Mayfield; 21 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. today at the funeral home followed at 9:15 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, East Main Street, Amsterdam. Burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Liberty Enterprises c/o the funeral home.

Thursday, September 13, 2001

Yolanda DeLucia Baltuska

Mrs. Yolanda DeLucia Baltuska, 84, of Owen Road, Schenectady, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the home of her daughter in Ballston Spa. She is survived by her daughters, Mary H. LaBombard of Ballston Spa and Shiela Satterlee of Lake George; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours or services. Private burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are by Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home Inc., Gloversville.

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 and his wife, Donald and Anne Vickery of Gloversville; six grandchildren, John H. Callahan, Matthew J. Vickery, Joan C. Boyce, David G. Vickery, Ruth Serviss and Paul Tokarowski; 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 one's choice.

Friday, September 14, 2001

Edward Schell Sr.

Mr. Edward C. Schell Sr., 67, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Utica. He was born on Oct. 11, 1933, in Eugene, Ore., the son of Edward C. and Dorothy (Miles) Schell Rose. He married Roberta Armstrong on Aug. 20, 1985, in Springfield Center, N.Y. She survives. Mr. Schell was the superintendent of O.W. Hubbel, Yorkville, for 37 years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of the New York Trappers Association. Besides his wife, Roberta Schell of Oppenheim, he is survived by five sons, Edward and Judith Schell Jr., Donald and Debra Schell, all of Oppenheim, Michael and Maureen Schell of Westmoreland, Dale Armstrong, John and Diane Armstrong, all of Richmond Springs; three daughters, Donna and Theodore Ackerson of Oppenheim, Bonnie and Edward Brandano of Ilion, Susan and George Eissler of Herkimer; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a very good friend, Jesse Garner of Richmond Springs. By his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. Family and friends are welcome to attend a memorial gathering from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at his former residence at 7 W. James St., Richfield Springs. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Schell's memory can be made to The Edward C. Schell Sr. Memorial Fund, 103 Dons Folly Road, St. Johnsville, NY 13452. They will be donated to the New York State Trappers Association. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.

Gary Whitehouse

Gary E. Whitehouse, 59, of Pine Lane, Northville, passed away Thursday morning at his home. He was born on March 28, 1942, in Gloversville. He was a Gloversville High School graduate and a lifelong resident of Fulton County. He retired from General Electric Co. in Schenectady in 1997 after 33 years of service. He was most recently employed as a mail courier for Fulton County. Mr. Whitehouse also served on the Northville Police Department from 1974 until 1979 as a patrolman and chief of police. He excelled in wrestling in high school. He played softball, golf and bowled for various teams in Fulton County. He was also a dedicated hunter, fisherman and motorcyclist. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Katherine Ryan Whitehouse; his mother, Rosalie Feldman Piecuch; three sons, Jeffrey Whitehouse, Carl Christensen and Eric Christensen; two daughters, Ingrid Christensen Edwards and Margaret Whitehouse Gilmore; as well as dear grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Benjamin and Erin. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Northville Funeral Home, Bridge St., where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Red Cros in care of Northville Funeral Service, Northville, NY 12134 on behalf of the victims and families of the recent attack on our country.

September 15, 2001

Matilda R. Simon

Miss Matilda R. "Tillie" Simon, 89, of East Eighth Avenue, Gloversville, died Friday, Sept. 14 at home. She was born on May 3, 1912 in Albany, the daughter of Samuel and Fouteene Debo Simon. She came to Gloversville with her family in 1926, and graduated from Gloversville High School. She is survived by nephew, Richard J. Simon, and wife, Toni, of Gloversville; niece, Kathy A. Gordon, and husband, Stephen, of Gloversville; nephew, R. Ralph Simon, and wife, Susan, of Marietta, Ga.; nephew, Donald E. Simon of Del Ray Beach, Fla.; several grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Richard Simon and Edward Simon; and by sister, Amelia Wemple The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville where a funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Alan C. Rhodes will officiate. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.

Myra Winchell

Miss Myra Winchell, 96, a resident of Allen Calder Home of Faxton - St. Luke's Health Care Facility, Dolgeville, died Thursday, Sept. 13. She had been a resident of the Mohawk Homestead in Mohawk for the past six years prior to her hospital confinement. She was born in Delta on Dec. 23, 1904, the daughter of George and Harriet (Adams) Winchell. Miss Winchell was a resident of the Johnstown area for 50 years and moved to Dolgeville in 1984. While a resident there she was employed by the Sutton Glove Co. Miss Winchell was of the Baptist faith, attending church in Johnstown for many years. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Doris Collis of Mohawk, Arthur Story of Beverly Hills, Fla., Donald Maddocks of Rochester, Carm Maddocks of Dolgeville, Dayton Maddocks of Ellaville, Ga., James Dennison of Delanson and Marie Van Slyke of Little Falls. She was predeceased by her sisters, Emma Dennison, Lois Story and Mildred Maddocks; and her brothers, Harold and Francis Winchell. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Roberts-Buck Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville, where evening prayer services will follow at 6 p.m. Gertrude Ortlieb, interim pastor of Baptist Church of Inghams Mills, will officiate. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Johnstown in her memory. Burial will take place Monday at Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills, at the convenience of the family.

Amy Beth Wyko

Amy Beth Wyko, 19, of Trevet Road in Galway died Thursday afternoon at Nathan Littauer Hospital after being stricken. She was born in Schenectady on May 17, 1982, a daughter of Wayne and Brenda Treaster Wyko and moved with her family to California in 1988. She was a graduating member of the Class of 2000 at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, Calif. Miss Wyko returned to Broadalbin following her graduation and had lived in Galway since February of this year. At the time of her death she was employed as a deli clerk at Hannafords in Gloversville, where she had worked since May. Miss Wyko was a member of the Native American 500 Mile Spiritual Marathon Running Team based in San Jose, Calif. In addition to her parents of Galway, she is survived by two brothers, Bryon J. Wyko of Ithaca and Sean A. Wyko of Galway; her maternal grandparents, David and Marcia Treaster of Cincinnati, Ohio; her paternal grandmother, Veronica A. Wyko of Broadalbin; her companion, Thomas Fosmire of Gloversville; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Amy's memory may be made to the Native American 500 Spiritual Marathon Running Team in care of the funeral home.