Lieutenant Commander Eric Francis Mang
April 26, 2012
On Thursday April 26th, 2012, Lieutenant Commander Eric Francis Mang, 40, of Summerville, SC died suddenly of a heart attack while on a two-week drill in Japan for the U. S. Navy Reserves.
He was born on July 29, 1971, son of George and Irene (Hazard) Mang.
Eric was a 1989 graduate of Fort Plain High School where he excelled in music as a French horn, trumpet, guitar, violin, banjo, and piano player. During this time, Eric was an active par ...
Eric Francis Mang
April 26, 2012
On Thursday April 26th, 2012, Lieutenant Commander Eric Francis Mang, 40, of Summerville, SC died suddenly of a heart attack while on a two-week drill in Japan for the U. S. Navy Reserves.
He was born on July 29, 1971, son of George and Irens (Hazard) Mang.
Eric was a 1989 graduate of Fort Plain High School where he excelled in music as a French horn, trumpet, guitar, violin, banjo, and piano player. During this time, Eric was an active part of the music ...
Frances Kennerknecht Welden
April 10, 2012
Frances Kennerknecht Welden, 91, died April 10, 2012, at Hospice Home, Burlington, NC.
Born in Utica, NY, Sept. 9, 1920, to the late Ambrose and Jessie Holland Kennerknecht, she graduated from Van Hornesville Central School in 1938.
Wife and partner in dairy farming with her late husband, J. Warren Welden, she raised three children. An active farm wife, Frances was a 4-H leader for many years. She taught Sunday School at the Starkville United Methodi ...
Milford A. Decker
April 14, 2012
Mr. Milford A. Decker, age 75, of Utica, and formerly of St. Johnsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of his family by his side.
Born in St. Johnsville, NY, on November 3, 1936, Milford was the son of the late Herman and Betty (Thompson) Decker. An only child, he was raised and educated in his home town. He then attended Hope College in Michigan receiving a BA and ...
Ruth Y. Goodbread
April 3, 2012
Mrs. Ruth Y. Goodbread, 93, of Lafayette Street, Palatine Bridge, New York died peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.
Born in Dolgeville, NY on March 7, 1919 she was the son of the late Benjamin and Maybell Leavenworth Youker.
A lifelong area resident, Ruth was a member of the 1936 graduating class of Dolgeville High School.
She was a homemaker for all of her life and enjoyed singing and playing the piano.
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Marjorie E. Bowley
April 3, 2012
Mrs. Marjorie E. Bowley, 74, of Sprakers Rd. passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville. Burial will follow at Fort Plain Cemetery.
The family is being cared for by John P. Lewandowski, Funeral Director.
To offer an online message of sympathy please go to www.eneafamily.com
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Ralph P. Scalzetto
March 23, 2012
Mr. Ralph P. Scalzetto, 84, of Mary Street, Palatine Bridge, NY died peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY on June 14, 1927 he was the son of the late Gelardo and Angelina Fiato Scalzetto.
Ralph attended Albany schools. Following WWII, Ralph served proudly with United States Navy on several destroyer escorts until his discharge in 1946. For 21 years he was employed a ...
Jane Louise Kosinski
March 14, 2012
Mrs. Jane Louise Kosinski, 87, of Pauline Avenue, Deerfield, New York died, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica following a brief illness.
Born on June 18, 1924 in Nelliston, NY, she was the daughter of Albert Schiemer and Ruth Smith Schiemer. She was a graduate of Fort Plain High School. Mrs. Kosinski later graduated from Albany Business College and also attended Utica college for nursing. She was a resident of the Utica area ...
Robert Paul Crouse Sr.
March 9, 2012
Robert Paul Crouse Sr., 78, of 6 North Division St. passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born on December 21, 1933 in Albany, NY. He was the son of Evelyn Crouse Haggerty and the step-son of Leland Haggerty.
Mr. Crouse served three years in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, being stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Marine Corps remained very important to him throughout his life.
A resident ...
Ida Mae Istle
March 4, 2012
Mrs. Ida Mae Istle, 92, formerly of Latimer Hill Road, Ames, NY died peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Palatine Nursing Home.
Born in Palatine Bridge on May 27, 1919 she was the daughter of the late Homer and Tressa Mereness Bellinger.
Ida Mae was a lifelong area resident and attended school in Canajoharie. She was employed in the Strain Foods Department at Beech Nut for over 20 years. Ida Mae was a member of the Sharon Springs Reformed Church a ...
Donna M. Putnam
February 22, 2012
Donna M. Putnam, 64, of Canajoharie passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 22, 2012 after begin stricken at home.
Born on December 17, 1947 in Roseboom, NY she was the daughter of the late Philip and Hazel Burdick Kingsley.
Donna was raised and educated in Schenectady until moving to Fonda where she lived for a short time.
She married her former husband, Henry E. “Sonny” Williams on April 15, 1965. She later moved to Canajohari ...
James “Jimmy” A. Trask
February 18, 2012
Mr. James “Jimmy” A. Trask, 57, passed away on February 18, 2012 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville.
He was born on July 14, 1954, son of the late James Andrew and Orvetta (Judy) Trask.
James was a dishwasher at Truck Stop of America in Fultonville for 15 years until an injury left him unemployed. He also worked for many years in Lexington’s Sheltered Workshop.
James was a friendly and gentle man who enjoyed a light ...
Eileen J. Nestle
February 10, 2012
Mrs. Eileen J. Nestle, 87, of Maple Avenue, Canajoharie, New York died, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Palatine Nursing Home.
Born on October 19, 1924 in Canajoharie, NY, she was the daughter of Henry Jones and Hazel Nichols Jones. She was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, class of 1944 and was a lifetime area resident.
Mrs. Nestle was a machine operator in the Gum Department at LifeSavers in Canajoharie for 37 years, retiring in March 1981.
She was a membe ...
Betty L. VanValkenburg
February 5, 2012
Mrs. Betty L. VanValkenburg, 81, of Carlisle Road, Canajoharie, New York went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville following a lengthy illness.
Born on March 28, 1930 in Cherry Valley, NY, she was the daughter of Raymond Leneker and Irene Shults Leneker. She was a graduate of Cherry Valley High School, class of 1948.
Mrs. VanValkenburg also studied at the Amsterdam City Hospital for Nursing.& ...
Patricia A. Van Evera Miner
January 27, 2012
Mrs. Patricia A. Van Evera Miner, 69, of Stone Arabia Road, Fort Plain, New York, died, Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Johnsville Nursing Home following a long battle with cancer.
Born on April 24, 1942 in the Town of Palatine, NY, she was the daughter of John Van Evera and Irene Kretser Van Evera. She was a local area resident her entire life.
Most recently Mrs. Miner worked for La Salle Labs in Canajoharie and Little Falls, prior to that she worke ...
William P. Ferris Sr.
January 20, 2012
William P. Ferris Sr., 91, of Fort Brown Dr. and formerly of St. Johnsville NY, died Friday January 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by family.
William was born in Utica on December 31, 1920, the son of Nassar and Rashida (John) Ferris.
He was a graduate of Proctor High School and received his BA and MA at Ithaca College. William was a music teacher at St. Johnsville Central School for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He was an Army veter ...
John J. Livingston Jr.
January 12, 2012
John J. Livingston, Jr., 79, of St. Johnsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side after a long illness.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Janet, three children, John J. Livingston, III and Sharon of Rome, Cynthia Dodson and husband Donald of St. Johnsville, and Jacqueline Livingston of St. Johnsville, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
In keeping with John’s wis ...
Lester John Paganuzzi
January 5, 2012
Mr. Lester John Paganuzzi, 89, of St. Hwy. 163, Fort Plain, New York died, Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville, NY.
Born on September 23, 1922 in Manhattan, New York City, NY, he was the son of Celesto Paganuzzi and Mary Chinosi Paganuzzi. He was a graduate of Commers High School in Manhattan, class of 1941. Lester had been a local area resident since 1984, previously residing in Sunny Side, Queens, NY.
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Fay H. Tooker
December 31, 2011
Mrs. Fay H. Tooker, 76, of Third Avenue, Canajoharie, New York died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Little Falls Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, May 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Seward J. Dillenback, Sr. and Jennie L. Minch Dillenback. She was a graduate of Fort Plain Central School, class of 1953 and was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Tooker was employed from 1974 to 1976 for Life Saver’s in Canajoharie and had at one time been an Avon Repres ...
Linda Evelyn Blencoe
December 20, 2011
Linda Evelyn Blencoe, 69, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2011 in the comfort and privacy of her home with her loving family by her side.
Born in and current resident of Palatine Bridge, NY, Linda was a life-long resident of Montgomery County. Born December 13, 1942 to Percy and Marion Jones, Linda was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, class of 1960.
During her adult life, she received an associates degree in Sociology from Schenectady ...
F. William Leneker
December 16, 2011
Mr. F. William Leneker, 81, of Ridge Road, Canajoharie, New York, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at St. Johnsville Nursing Home.
Born on September 28, 1930 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of Frank A. Leneker and Agnes Luickhardt Leneker. He was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, class of 1948 and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Leneker was employed with Beech-Nut as an accountant from 1959-1986, retiring in 1986. Previously Mr. Leneker was emplo ...
Mr. Hank Boevree
December 12, 2011
Mr. Hank Boevree, 65, of Lasselsville Rd., St. Johnsville, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2011 at home with his loving wife Rosemary by his side.
Hank was born on July 15, 1946 in Velp (Gelderland), Holland. He was the son of Jan and Christiana (Hofman) Boevree.
Hank came to America at the age of 9 and became a naturalized citizen. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1969 and was in the Vietnam War for 13 months. On August 16, 1999 ...
Christopher J. M. Insogna
December 4, 2011
Christopher J. M. Insogna, 19, of Gloversville, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 4, 2011.
He was born September 15, 1992 in Niskayuna, the son of Christopher Insogna and Kristine Elmendorf.
Christopher was a 2011 graduate of Wells High School.
He was employed as a laborer at Puro-Clean in Canajoharie.
Christopher spent many years with his grandfather at the Meco Fire Department and he himself was a member of the Speculator Fire Department. He also wo ...
Patricia “Pat” Jean Carter
November 25, 2011
Patricia “Pat” Jean Carter, 59, of Oppenheim, NY, passed away on November 25, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
She was born on July 7th, 1952, in Little Falls, NY, to Milton Wood, who died in the Korean War on August 30th, 1952, and the late Lucille Seeley (Wood, Bowers).
Pat graduated from Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School in 1971.
She married Roger Carter on November 23rd, 1974 in St. Johnsville, NY, and th ...
David M. Failing
November 19, 2011
Mr. David M. Failing, 94, a resident of St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and formerly of Kringsbush Rd. passed away peacefully on November 19, 2011 at the Nursing Home with his loving family at his side.
He was born on November 3, 1917, in St. Johnsville, son of the late Aaron and Lina (Cool) Failing. On May 27, 1944 he was united in marriage with Leda Graudons. Their loving union lasted 62 years until her passing on March 16, 2007.
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