Mrs. Verna Ruggiero, 86, of Gloversville, died Tuesday at the Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility, Gloversville.

She was born on Sept. 4, 1914 in Gloversville, the daughter of John and Ada Hatch Van Skiver. Mrs. Ruggiero was educated in Gloversville.

She was a homemaker. Mrs. Ruggiero was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Gloversville. She was a member of the Johnstown Senior Citizens Happy Days Adult Care Program.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

On July 3, 1932, she married Pasquale Ruggiero, who died in 1989.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 147 Bleecker St., Gloversville. A prayer service will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. At 9:30 a.m., a Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Gloversville. Burial will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, in the spring.

H. Seymour Zeh Jr.
January 10, 2001

Mr. H. Seymour Zeh Jr., 96, of Montgomery Meadows, Amsterdam, a former resident of Gloversville, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, after a short illness.

He was born on May 26, 1904 in Schoharie, the son of H. Seymour and Augusta Proctor Zeh Sr. Mr. Zeh was a graduate of Schoharie High School. He lived in Gloversville for 65 years and had been a resident of the infirmary for five years.

He was employed as a machinist, first for many years at Watervliet Arsenal, then at Fulton County Machine and Supply Co, Gloversville, and last at Fultonville Machine and Tool Co. He retired in the late 1960s.

Mr. Zeh was a member of First United Methodist Church, Gloversville; a 65-year member of the Schoharie Masonic Lodge; and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was an early aviator and piloted his own plane for many years.

He is survived by three daughters, Audrey J. Zeh of East Greenbush, Patricia A. Maderic of Johnstown and Christl Schmidt of Troy; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

On Aug. 21, 1936, he married the former Audrey Rumrill, who died on Jan. 29, 1998.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by Ehle Funeral Home, Johnstown. Services will be private and conducted at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Old Stone Fort Cemetery, Schoharie.

Elizabeth Naudin McGrath Snedeker
Tuesday, October 23, 2001

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
Tuesday, October 23, 2001

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.

Cara DeLaura
Wednesday, December 5, 2001

Cara Syndy DeLaura, Sept. 5, 1966-Dec. 1, 2001, died of cancer, after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, James P. DeLaura; seven children, Kery, Andrew, Anthony, Jarred, Kyle, Amber and Tyler; her parents, Linda and Richard Davecki; and her grandfather, Albert Beeunas. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Eva Beeunas.

She touched many lives, lived her dream and came home to the place she loved. Burial was in Rural Park Cemetery, Little Falls. A service was offered by Sister Patricia. Frank K. Intelisano Sr.
Wednesday, December 5, 2001

Frank K. Intelisano Sr., 67, of Stevers Mill Road, died Tuesday morning at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady.

He was born Feb. 15, 1934 in New York City, a son of Frank and Josephine Averna Intelisano, and attended P.S. No. 40 there, before moving to Gloversville as a young adult. Mr. Intelisano lived in Broadalbin for the past 40 years.

He was employed as a dye-check inspector at General Electric Co. in Schenectady for 30 years, retiring in 1994. Mr. Intelisano was a member of IUE Local 301 in Schenectady.

He attended St. Joseph's Church in Broadalbin.

He is survived by his wife, the former Beverly Lake, whom he married Dec. 24, 1950; his mother, Josephine Kenwood of Shoreham; four sons, Frank K. Intelisano Jr. of Gloversville, Joseph Intelisano and Michael M. Intelisano, both of Amsterdam, and James V. Intelisano of Northville; four daughters, Sandra J. Przybylowicz of Galway, Terry A. Greco and Annette C. Intelisano, both of Broadalbin, and Pauline B. Intelisano of Ballston Spa; a brother, Michael Kenwood of Shoreham; a sister, Susan McIlwaith of Shoreham; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church, 7 North St., Broadalbin. The Rev. Timothy Mangan will be celebrant. Burial will take place in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.