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Helen L. Primer
SMITHFIELD, Va. — Helen L. Primer, age 76, of 20180 Cherry Grove Rd., Smithfield, Virginia, formerly of Little Falls and Clayville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, in Suffolk, Virginia.
Helen was born Feb. 23, 1924, in Little Falls, daughter of Joseph and Marion (Bogarty) Cvetezar. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Little Falls, Primarily a dedicated homemaker, Helen's life was centered around her beloved family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 commencing at 10:15 a.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, and at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Annunciation where Father Alfred Lamanna will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Procession to Armory Hill Cemetery for interment will follow mass. Family and friends are invited to visitation Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, Ilion.
Alvin B. Conkling
ILION — Alvin B. Conkling, husband of Dorcas (Satterlee) Conkling, passed away November 6, 2000, at the Masonic Home after a 15-year battle with cancer. They were married in St. Johnsville Methodist Church on October 12, 1946. The recently celebrated 54 wonderful years of marriage. Funeral services for Mr. Conkling will be held on Friday, November 10, 2000, at 7:15 p.m. at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St., Ilion, with Reverend Robert Wollaber officiating. Interment will be in the Armory Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Ilion Ambulance, the Ilion First United Methodist Church or one's favorite charity. Please omit flowers.
Freda Maksymicz
LITTLE FALLS — Freda Maksymicz, 82, of 50 Furnace St., Little Falls, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2000, at Little Falls Hospital where she had been a resident of the Residential Health Care Facility at Little Falls Hospital since September 1, 2000.
She was born July 17, 1918, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Fullmer) Loucks. She was educated in Little Falls schools.
She was united in marriage to Michael Maksymicz on May 28, 1938, at Christ Lutheran Church, Little Falls, by the Reverend J.F.K. Riebesell. Mr. Maksymicz predeceased her on December 23, 1980.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Little Falls, and the Ladies Aid Society of that church and at onetime served as society president. She was also a member of the 30 year club of the Little Falls Felt Shoe Co.
Mrs. Maksymicz was employed for 35 years by the former Little Falls Felt Shoe Co. retiring in August of 1976.
She is survived by a son, Michael J. Maksymicz and his wife, Shirley, of Monticello, Ind.; a daughter, Helen Maksymicz of Little Falls, with who she resided; a brother, Adolph Loucks of Little Falls; two grandchildren, Lisa Hall and her husband, Michael, of Lafayette, Ind., and Michael A. Maksymicz and his wife, Vikki, of Lebanon, Ind.; six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Maksymicz, Denise and Jason Hall and Greg and Doug Sigman and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, George Loucks, who died on December 29, 1973, John Loucks, who died on January 17, 1986, Frederick Loucks, who died on February 23, 1987, and Edward Loucks, who died on July 11, 1991; three sisters, Caroline Mueller, who died on September 26, 1971, Irene Buetel, who died on April 20, 1993, and Louise Kaye, who died on June 14, 1996.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2000, at 10 a.m. from the Christ Lutheran Church, Petrie Street, Little Falls, with the Rev. John A. Knarvik, former pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Salisbury Rural Cemetery, town of Salisbury.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls, on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, from 5-8 p.m. and to attend the funeral services on Thursday morning.
It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mrs. Maksymicz be considered to the Christ Lutheran Church or Little Falls Hospital. Envelopes are available at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., for this purpose.
Jessie Luken
LITTLE FALLS — Mrs. Jessie Luken, 85, of 7 Sherman St., passed away on Monday morning, Nov. 6, 2000, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1914, in Little Falls, the daughter of the late John and Sophie (Roy) Salek. She was educated in Little Falls schools. She was united in marriage to Harold Luken. The couple had lived in South Dakota and New York City, finally retiring in the Little Falls area. Mr. Luken passed away in 1983. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Little Falls.
Survivors include her children, Harold "Billy" Luken Jr. and his wife Pat of Monroe, Sandy Grcic and husband Drago of Little Falls, April Heffernan of Little Falls, Sharon Carrigan of Little Falls, John Luken and wife Joyce of Tampa, Fla., and Joyce Rodrigue and husband Norman of Bronx; one sister, Helen Pettengill of Little Falls; a sister-in-law, Helen Salek of Dolgeville; cousins, Teddy and Lucille Roy of Little Falls, and Val and Leona Salek of Little Falls; grandchildren, Billy, Brian and Jennifer Luken, Michelle and Dan Grcic, Karen Smith, Sharon Dorn, Robert Heffernan, Boyd Carrigan, Denise Carrigan, Raymond Carrigan, Debra Rodrigue, and Christine and Dennis Rodrigue; great-grandchildren, Amber Luken, Adam Carrigan, Ashley Tyo, and Alec and Dillon Carrigan, Andrew Dorn and Brandon Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, including nephews, Randy and Larry Salek, and niece, Ethel and Thirsty McKusick.
She was predeceased by a brother, William Salek.
Calling hours at the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls, are on Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. The funeral will be held Thursday at a time to be announced at the funeral home.
Robert J. Carney Jr.
MIDDLEVILLE — Robert J. Carney Jr., 53, of 87 S. Main St., died on Nov. 5, 2000, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Bob was born in Herkimer on Oct. 17, 1947, a son of Robert J. Carney Sr. of Middleville and the late Elva (Butler) Carney. He graduated from West Canada Valley Central School in 1966. Funeral services will be held at the Carney residence, 87 S. Main St., Middleville, on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and at St. Mary's Church, Middleville, at 10 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Leo F. Potvin, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Newport. Calling hours at the Carney residence are Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport.
Walter M. Reitz
MIDDLEVILLE — Walter M. Reitz, 76, of State Route 169, Middleville, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2000 at the Masonic Home, Utica, where he has been a resident since Oct. 10, 2000.
He was born on July 1, 1924 in Beaver, Pa., son of the late Michael Martin and Mary A. (Hawk) Reitz. He was educated in Herkimer area schools.
He was united in marriage to the former Marian E, Kelly on May 21, 1949 at St. Joseph's Church, Dolgeville with Reverend Fitzgerald officiating.
Mr. Reitz was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army, entering the service on Feb. 23, 1943 at Camp Upton. He served with the 34th Coast Artillery Battalion. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 18, 1946 as a technician 5th grade at Ft. Dix, N.J.
He was of the Protestant faith.
He was a member of the Dolgeville Masonic Lodge No. 796 F & AM as well as an honorary lifetime member of the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Reitz was a well-known area automobile mechanic, operating several service stations in Dolgeville: first the former Shell Service Station at the corner of Main and Spencer streets, Dolgeville; then the former Mang's Garage, E. State Street, Dolgeville; and the former Clifford Fuel Co. station at the corner of Faville and Main Street, Dolgeville until 1980. He and his wife Marian then relocated to West Sedona, Ariz. and was employed as a mechanic for the Red Rock Equipment Rental Co. until 1990, when he returned to Middleville. At the time of his death, he was employed as a John Deere mechanic for the former Endres Equipment Co., now Cazenovia Equipment, Herkimer. He is survived by his wife Marian; two sons, Allan Reitz and Martin Reitz, both of Dolgeville; three daughters, Katherine Dillenbeck and her husband Jack of Fairfield, Cheryl Moore and her husband Robert of Milford, and Marianne Dillenbeck and her husband Kevin of Little Falls; two brothers, Robert Reitz and his wife Edna of Herkimer, and William Reitz and his wife Alma of Oneida; three sisters, Betty Fleming of Plattekill, Katherine (Sue) Snedeker and her husband Richard of Herkimer, and Sara Ruth (Doll) Wise of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, Tammy Pierson of Fairfield, Lisa Carrigan of Little Falls, John Dillenbeck of Fairfield, Daniel Dillenbeck of Vermont, Michael Dillenbeck of Fairfield, Elizabeth Dillenbeck of Little Falls, Benjamin and Kelly Moore of Milford; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Elsworth, George, and James Reitz; and five sisters, Florence Glowtacky, Frances Wise, Pauline Johns, Margaret Bronson, and Alice Bernardo.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. from the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 42 N. Ann St., Little Falls with the Reverend Jeremy L. Spencer, pastor of First Baptist Church, Herkimer, officiating.
In keeping with Mr. Reitz's wishes, cremation will follow with final interment in Rural Park Cemetery, Inghams Mills.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 5-8 p.m. and to attend the funeral services Wednesday morning.
It is the wish of the family that contributions in memory of Mr. Reitz be considered to the Middleville Vol. Fire Department, Kuyahoora Vol. Ambulance Corps (KAVAC), or to the Hilltop Vol. Fire Dept. Envelopes are available at the Chapman-Moser Funeral Home, Inc. for this purpose.
Members of the Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department will call in a body at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening to honor their departed member.
Robert P. McEvoy, Sr.
LITTLE FALLS — Mr. Robert P. McEvoy, Sr. of 608 E. Gansevoort St., Little Falls, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000 surrounded with the love and comfort of his family. He was 73.
Bob was born on March 16, 1927, the son of the late James Edward and Katherine (Volz) McEvoy. He lived his entire life in Little Falls and attended St. Mary's Academy, graduating in 1945. He then went on to attend technical college in Buffalo.
On Oct. 27, 1951, Bob joined in marriage with Marian Mazgulski at St. Mary's Church with Reverend Edward Heenan officiating. He served our country with the U.S. Coast Guard, serving aboard the USS Leonard Wood in the Pacific. Bob was last employed by the New York State Department of Transportation as engineer in charge in the Utica district for 32 years of dedicated service, retiring in 1982. He also owned and operated the Northgate True Value hardware store in Little Falls, where he earned the respect, regard, and loyalty of the people he served. More recently, Bob surveyed for Talarico-Talsons Joint Venture. He was a communicant of the Holy Family Parish Church in Little Falls.
Bob belonged to numerous organizations and societies in Little Falls, including the Knights of Columbus, where he once held the elite title of Grand Knight and was most recently the financial secretary. He was also a member of the Staff Sgt. Steve Stefula VFW Post No. 4612; American Legion Post No. 31; Little Falls Historical Society; Herkimer County Historical Society; New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Inc.; National Railway Historical Society - Gulf Curve Chapter, and was past president for the club.
One of Bob's favorite interests was trains and this was reflected buy his frequent train rides traveling cross country, enjoying scenery, and chatting with the people aboard. He was always willing to "talk train." It's through this hobby that Bob met many friends and always kept in touch with them. Bob was proud to be one of the first people on the scene at the Gulf Curve train accident, a story he loved to share with anyone. Another one of his hobbies was to ski and his dream was to own Shu-maker Mountain Ski Resort in Little Falls, a dream that was eventually realized. A determined and focused individual, Bob was a successful and accomplished entrepreneur. He was proud to be co-owner and developer for the Sunset View Mobile Home Park in Little Falls. Bob enjoyed spending time listening to various kinds of music at home and in his office. He was a big fan of the New York Yankees and was very happy to watch them win the World Series last week. Bob will be remembered as a hard-working, honest, dependable businessman and friend. He will be missed by all.
He is survived by his family including his beloved wife Marian of Little Falls; his sons, Robert P. McEvoy, Jr. and wife Susan of Danvers, Mass., Michael J. McEvoy and wife Jo of Larkspur, Calif., Peter A. McEvoy and wife Debbie of Las Vegas, Nev., and Andrew J. McEvoy and wife Theresa of Little Falls; his daughters, Patricia A. VanGorder and her husband Jeffrey of Little Falls, Kathleen M. Prestopnik and husband James of Little Falls; three sisters, Mary E. Tongue and husband Richard C. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Anne McDonald of Little Falls, and Catherine Engle of Lancaster, Pa.; his cherished grandchildren, Jocelyn and Pamela VanGorder of Little Falls; Ryan, Sara, and Zachary McEvoy of Larkspur, Calif.; two nieces, Nancy Tongue and Megan Engle; three cousins, Dr. Bernard (Frank) and wife Barbara McEvoy, Nancy DeMichelle and husband Robert, and Jean Benham.
Bob's funeral will commence with full military honors on Monday, Nov. 6 at 10:15 a.m. from the Enea Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe St., Little Falls and at 11 a.m. from the Holy Family Parish Church, corner of East Main and John streets, Little Falls, with the Reverend Charles R. Celeste celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. The funeral procession will proceed to St. Mary's Cemetery, town of Herkimer, where Bob will be laid to rest.
Friends and relatives may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The following organizations are asked to gather in body at the funeral home on Sunday: the VFW at 6:30 p.m.; Little Falls Fire Department at 7 p.m.; and the American Legion at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to the Holy Family Parish Restoration Fund or the Little Falls Hospital Development Fund. The family has entrusted the Enea Funeral Home, Little Falls, to handle all of Bob's funeral arrangements.
Martha Roth
QUEENSBURY -- Martha Roth, 85, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Eva S. Holcomb
GRANVILLE, N.Y. -- Eva S. Holcomb went peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.
Walter J. Vaillancourt
SOMERS, N.Y. -- Walter J. Vaillancourt, died in Somers, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
Frances Cushing Bixby Caldwell
BOLTON LANDING, N.Y., and ANCHORAGE, Ky. -- Frances Cushing Bixby Caldwell died peacefully at Alongside, her family home in Bolton Landing, N.Y. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
Edward L. Hebenstreet
QUEENSBURY -- Edward L. Hebenstreet, 75, of Queensbury, N.Y., died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Albany Medical Center after a short illness.
Emma Sisson Mulligan
GREENWICH -- Emma Sisson Mulligan, 83, a longtime resident of Greenwich, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at the Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa.
Barbara Monahan Doyle Wagner
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Barbara Monahan Doyle Wagner, 79, of Embury Apartments, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Saratoga Hospital.
Robert Edward Hart
SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Robert Edward Hart, 80, of Moreau Drive, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, after a long illness.
Jane Moynehan Wells
SCHENECTADY -- Jane Moynehan Wells, 81, of Schenectady, died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Maryland while visiting her daughter after a brief, yet enjoyable trip to Florida prior to her passing.
Donald R. Goodsell
QUEENSBURY -- Donald R. Goodsell, 63, of Connecticut Avenue, Queensbury, passed away with his loving family by his side, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, following a long illness.
Marilyn K. Pemrick
LAKE GEORGE -- Marilyn K. Pemrick passed away peacefully at her home on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2009, with her loving family at her side after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.
Frances Cushing Bixby Caldwell
BOLTON LANDING -- Frances Cushing Bixby Caldwell, died very peacefully at Alongside, her family home in Bolton Landing, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
Leo F. Barber
CLEMONS -- Leo F. Barber passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, after a long struggle with lung cancer.
William A. Wiley
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. -- William A. Wiley, 79, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard J. Hurley
QUEENSBURY -- Richard J. Hurley, 81, of Queensbury, passed away after a short illness on Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Hallie Mae Comer Brown
HONEY BROOK TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Hallie Mae Comer Brown, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Tel-Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook Township, Chester County, Pa.
Edgar W. Butterfield Sr.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. -- Edgar W. Butterfield Sr., 100, died Saturday evening, Nov. 21, 2009, at Porter Medical Center.
Anne L. Betters
QUEENSBURY - Anne L. Betters, 93, formerly of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Clarence A. Brown
QUEENSBURY -- Clarence A. Brown, 86, of Queensbury passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, while in the Stanton Nursing and Rehabiltation Center.
Richard G. "Dick" LaFountain
CASTLETON -- Richard G. "Dick" LaFountain, 62, of Castleton passed unexpectedly doing what he loved, hunting, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.
Trudy La Due
WARRENSBURG -- Trudy La Due, formerly of Main Street and Countryside Adult Home, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2009, at Williamstown Commons, Williamstown, Mass.
Willene (Hoffman) Eggleston
CORINTH -- Willene (Hoffman) Eggleston, 91, a longtime resident of Dunn Avenue, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness.
Marilyn L. Richards
NORTH CREEK -- Marilyn L. Richards, 70, of Main Street passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Duane A. DeLoriea
CORINTH -- Duane A. DeLoriea, 39, of Oak Street, died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Bird Brook Hunting Club on Beartown Road, in Lake Luzerne.
Marion "Meme" Harrington
ARGYLE -- Marion "Meme" Harrington, 80, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
William Robert ‘Bill' Breen
Glens Falls - William Robert ‘Bill' Breen, 53, of 45 Richardson St. passed away unexpectedly Friday Nov. 20, 2009 at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Edmund A. Roberts
Glens Falls - Edmund A. Roberts, 87, of Glens Falls passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior with
Clarence Brown
Queensbury - Clarence Brown, 86, of Queensbury passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 while at the Stanton Nursing and Rehab
Duane A. DeLoriea
Corinth - Duane A. DeLoriea, 39, of Oak St., died unexpectedly Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at his hunting camp on Beartown Road in Lake Luzerne.
Alzora Jean Stiles
Fort Ann - Alzora Jean Stiles, 65, died Friday, Nov. 20,2009 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany after an extended illness. For the past few years she had resided at the Albany County Nursing Home in Colonie.
Russell T. Smith Jr.
Kattskill Bay - Russell T. Smith Jr., 67, of Willett Blvd., formerly of Argyle, passed away peacefully at the home of his sister on Friday Nov. 20, 2009 following a long illness.
Kenneth F. Bombard
SOUTH GLENS FALLS - Kenneth F. Bombard, 84, of South Glens Falls passed away peacefully at he Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
David Herbert 'Herbie' Stein
March 24, 1941 - Oct. 23, 2009
Gary "Mike" Donovan
Ticonderoga -- Gary "Mike" Donovan, 69, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Rose T. Zupan
FORT EDWARD and ARGYLE -- Rose T. Zupan, 93, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Pleasant Valley Health Center, Argyle,
William (Bill) R. Breen Jr.,
GLENS FALLS -- William (Bill) R. Breen Jr., 54, a resident of Glens Falls passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany.
Albert Stone
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Albert Stone, 81, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, Dec.13, 2009.
Marianne Ingrid Senese
LAKE GEORGE -- Marianne Ingrid Senese passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Glens Falls Hospital.