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Milton "Mitch" Mitchell
SCHENECTADY - Milton "Mitch" Mitchell, 78, of Schenectady NY, North Myrtle Beach and former long time Poughkeepsie resident died on January 31, 2009 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in Dedham, MA on September 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Alexander and Jennie Mitchell. A graduate of Northeastern University, he was a licensed civil engineer and architect. Milt was also a sergeant with the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Clarkson Engineering before starting his 27 year career with New York Telephone. He then worked at Clough Harbour and Associates before serving as Commissioner, Department of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Schenectady. Milt continued to remain active and was dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Schenectady serving on the Metroplex Board and the Capital District Transportation Commission and Planning Committee. He also volunteered for many organizations throughout the Capital District. Milt was an avid golfer who belonged to Barefoot Golf Course in North Myrtle Beach where he also served on a variety of boards. He is survived by his children: Susan Gertz (Ken) of Bethesda, MD; Barbara Ireland (Tom) of Glenmont, NY; David (Cathi) of Poughkeepsie, NY; Anne Figurella (Paul) of Fredericksburg, VA; Nancy Flanagan (Peter) of Washingtonville, NY; Ellen Jarvis of Chesapeake, VA; Carrie Morettoni of Wappingers Falls, NY; James (Yvette) of Glenmont, NY and his partner and dear friend, Florence McConville of Schenectady. He also leaves 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, his sister, Sally Sousa, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Laura Warcup and his first wife, Virginia O'Neil Mitchell. Funeral services will be held at the Tebbutts Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany, NY on Tuesday, Feb 3rd, at 10 am. Internment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Friends and family are invited for calling hours on Monday, Feb 2nd, from 5pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Milt's memory may be sent to the Schenectady Community Home, Inc, the Joan Nicole Price Home, 22 Glenview Drive, Scotia, NY 12302.
KONTOZOGLOU, GEORGE
George Kontozoglou, Born, September 24, 1917. Died, April 25, 2006. Beloved father of Helen and Mary. Grandfather of Daniel wife Jen, Jason and Katie. Great-grandfather to Ryan. Father-in-law to Roy, and Martin. Brother of Michael Kontozoglou and brother-in-law of Mary. Predeceased by wife Stavroula “Lola“ and brothers; Leonidas, Mitsos and sister Evgenia. Devoted to his faith, family and friends, he will always be remembered for his kindness in helping others. A.H.E.P.A member for over 50 years. Reposing at Lincoln Park Funeral home, 625 Mc Lean Ave., Yonkers, NY, Thursday, 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Prayer Service at 3 pm, Mass at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church 15 Leroy Ave, Yonkers, at 12 noon Friday, followed by died April 25, 2006. She was 78. Born July 2, 1927 in Queens to John and Anne (Higgins) Lawrence. A devoted member of St. Augustine's Church as well as The Women's Club, she was a loving homemaker. Beloved wife of the late George Mallinson. Madeline is survived by her cherished children, George C. Mallinson (wife Linda), Beth Cassidy (husband James), Walter Mallinson (wife Patti) and John Mallinson (wife Susan). Also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 E. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck. Funeral Mass, Friday, 10 am, St. Augustine's RC Church, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Long Island.
Philip Myron White, Sr.
Philip Myron White, Sr. , 92, of Mecklenburg, NY, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at Lakeside Nursing Home of Ithaca, where he had been residing.
Born on April 19, 1910 in Schenectady, New York, Philip was the son of Arthur J. and Mary Eleanor Fish White. At the time of his father's death in 1918, Philip's family moved from the Adirondacks to Ithaca. In 1927 he, with his mother, three sisters, an aunt and his cousin, drove cross-country to stay with an uncle in Lemoore, CA. Phil graduated from Fresno High School in 1928, and while there was a Corporal in the ROTC Program "Pershing Rifles".
Philip and the family came back to Ithaca, and he was accepted at Cornell University in 1929. He was active as House Manager for both Phi Delta Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities, an active member of the Cornell Crew; a Campus Correspondent for the N.Y. Daily News, a class officer (currently Vice President) for his class for many years.
In 1934 Philip received his B.S. Degree in Nursery Management and married college sweetheart Nenetzin Lucina Reyna. The couple founded and became life-long partners in White Nurseries, Inc. The business was an innovative garden center concept located initially in the original Ithaca Shopping Plaza on Elmira Road. Ahead of their time, the business offered: commercial and residential design/landscaping, outdoor garden equipment like lawn mowers (and repairs), yard carts/tools, and bird feeders and food. Inventory included everything from lawn seed, fertilizer and pesticides to flower seeds, bulbs and dog food! Nenetzin White was 'The Girl with the Green Thumb', on WHCU radio for 15 years. This talk show aimed at helping the novice gardner and promoting business. (Nenetzin died in 1999.) The couple was active in the Ithaca Yacht Club, since the 1940's, always enjoying the time spent on their Richardson cruiser, OMAR. Philip was a Past Commodore of the Yacht Club (1963), and always enjoyed the many friends made there. Memories of their boating trips aboard OMAR, and extensive travels abroad, were often topics for pictures and conversation.
Many will remember traveling to Mecklenburg at Christmas time where he had one of the earliest 'U-Cut Xmas Tree' farms in the area. Hot chocolate and sugar cookies accompanied the trip to the Meck for your fresh cut Christmas tree. Phil was one of the earliest members of the NY Christmas Tree Growers Assn., actively promoting the U-Cut concept as well as being active in the Eastern Region of the American Nurseryman's Assn. and a licensed Landscape Architect.
Philip was also an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Past Commander of U.S. Power Squadron's Ithaca Unit. He served on NYS Joint Legislative Committee on Navigable Waterways and was also Past President of Schuyler County Industrial Development Association. He served as the trustee of School District 36 (Mecklenburg) from 1935 until the centralization with Trumansburg in 1945, and then became a member of their Board of Education. In 1941 Philip was one of the charter members of Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Co. storing fire equipment in his carriage house before the first firehouse was built. As a life member of the City Club of Ithaca he enjoyed their camaraderie.
Often referred to as Mecklenburg's unofficial mayor, and more recently active on the Resident Council at Lakeside Nursing Home, Phil enjoyed visiting with people in the community. An avid local history buff, he always had information, and an opinion, about past and current events. He wouldn't hesitate to pull a book out of his extensive library to prove a point. His commanding presence, with a quip and a smile, will long be remembered by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, and wife Nenetzin, Phil was also preceded in death by his twin sisters, Ruth Brockway of Ithaca and Elizabeth Gere of Syracuse. He is survived by a son Philip (Beefer) M. White, Jr. (Mary) of Ithaca; a daughter Karen (ChiChi) Reyna White Allen (David M.) of Mecklenburg; 5 grandchildren, Lorraine White Frelier (Don) of Ionia, Mathew M. Allen (Mythia) of Herndon, VA, Deborah Allen Reynolds (Don) of Trumansburg, Nicole White (Diane Colburn) of Ithaca and Philip M. White III (Kelly) of Farmington, NY; 8 great-grandchildren, Abigail, David and Jeffrey Frelier, Matthew and M. Natalia Allen, Benjamin and Jennifer Reynolds of Trumansburg, NY, and Sean White; a sister Marney Martin Wilkie of Munster, IN and many nieces and nephews including 2 local nephews, Mark Brockway of Ithaca and David Brockway of Horseheads and 1 local niece Minette Jordan of Berkshire.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Ness Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg, NY on Thursday, September 5, from 5 -8pm. On Friday, September 6, there will be a memorial service at the Mecklenburg United Methodist Church at 1 pm.All are invited to the White homestead, 6214 Route 79 in Mecklenburg, NY after the memorial service. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank staff and management at Lakeside Nursing home for their care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip's memory may be directed to any of the following organizations: The Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company, (Mecklenburg, NY 14863); The Ulysses Historical Society, PO Box 455,Trumansburg, NY (14886); The Dewitt Historical Society , 401 E. State Street, Ithaca, NY (14850); or the Ulysses Philomathic Library, PO Box 705, Trumansburg, NY, 14886. For additional information please phone the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446.
Ruth Virginia Ganoung
Ruth Virginia Ganoung of 3667 County Road #139, Ovid passed away at the Cayuga Medical Center on Sunday, September 1, 2002 at the age of 66.
Born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on April 27, 1936, Ruth was the daughter of George Jacob Wertz, Sr. and Fay Catherine Weary Wertz.
Shortly after her 1954 graduation from the Mechanicsburg High School, Ruth married Carl Albert Ganoung. For nearly 47 years the couple shared many interests including canoeing and camping in the Adirondacks. It was there that Ruth could relax and enjoy, with great admiration, the sights and sounds of the Loon.
She also found comfort in sewing, making crafts, cooking and arranging flowers. The most memorable times for Ruth were those spent with family as she was always interested in the activities and events in their lives. Ruth's caring heart and genuine concern for others will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Ruth was a cook for over 20 years with the South Seneca School District. Originally she worked in the Interlaken school and in later years in Ovid, retiring in 1987. She was an active member of the Interlaken Reformed Church and was a member of the Women's Group there. Ruth was also a member of the Garden Club and the Interlaken American Legion Post #462 Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Merle C. Wertz. Ruth is survived by her devoted husband, Carl Albert Ganoung of Interlaken; one son, Steven W. (Carol) Ganoung, Sr. of North Syracuse; two daughters, Cynthia L. (Mark) Stilwell of Trumansburg and Mary Ann (Thomas) Williams of Topeka, KS; six grandchildren, Steven, Jr., Jessica, Amber, Joseph, Nicholas and Mohammed; one sister, Naomi (Gene) Womer of Landisburg, PA; one brother, George J. (Betty) Wertz, Jr. of Mechanicsburg, PA and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Interlaken Reformed Church on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 11:00 am with the Rev. Michael J. Hooker officiating. Prayers of committal will follow at the Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken.
The family will be present to receive their friends at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St, Trumansburg on Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Contributions in Ruth's memory may be directed to the Interlaken Reformed Church, 8315 Main St, Interlaken, NY 14847 or the American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave, Endicott, NY 13760.
