Our Obituaries
Ross Wilson Powell
July 21, 1921 - March 29, 2013
Ross Wilson Powell, 91, of Salem and Melbourne, FL and most recently of Asheville, NC, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Chunns Cove Assisted Living in Asheville, NC. Born in Ellisville, MS on July 21, 1921, he is the son of the late Wilson and Nancy (Ross) Powell. Ross was educated in Ellisville, MS and had served in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Powell had worked for the Miami Herald as...
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Earl James Shaw
March 16, 1940 - March 29, 2013
Earl James Shaw, 73, of Salem, passed away peacefully Friday, March 29, 2013 at Glens Falls Hospital with his wife Liz and grandson Shawn at his side. Born March 16, 1940 in Hebron, he is the son of Albertine (Barkley) Shaw of Ansonia, CT and the late Franklin Shaw.
Earl worked at CarolRay Dairy Farm in Hebron for 14 years and then worked for 6 years for the Town of Hebron Highway Dept. and...
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Florence Mary Ferris
March 10, 1923 - March 6, 2013
Florence Schrage Ferris died at her home in Battenville on March 6th. She was born on March 10, 1923 in Howells, Nebraska. Her parents, John and Frances Schrage, were farmers who also had property in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. At the age of 11, she moved with her family to Texas, and considered herself a Texan transplanted to New York. She grew up riding, and was an accomplished...
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Dorothy Ann Jacobson
August 28, 1920 - February 16, 2013
Dorothy Ann Jacobson, 92, formerly of Greenwich, passed away Saturday morning, February 16, 2013 at Pleasant Valley in Argyle. Born August 28, 1920 in Cambridge, New York the daughter of the late William and Ella (McDonnell) O'Brien.
Dorothy attended schools locally.
She married Herbert A. Jacobson on September 10th 1938, in Hudson Falls New York. She Graduated from The Canale School of Beauty...
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Joann Marie Aubrey
April 14, 1947 - February 11, 2013
Joann Marie Aubrey, 65, a resident of Cambridge, N.Y., who lived on Carney Cassidy and Rexleigh Road, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Bennington Health & Rehabilitation, following a long illness.
Joann was born April 14, 1947, in Bennington, Vt. She was the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Ann M. (Hogan) Lauzon. Joann was a 1965 graduate of Salem High School and later graduated from St....
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Charles L. Beattie, Sr.
March 4, 1944 - January 26, 2013
Charles L. Beattie, Sr., 68, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at his residence. Charlie was born March 4, 1944 in Granville the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Higgins) Beattie. Charlie attended school in Rupert, VT and also at Salem Washington Academy.
He was an electrician working alongside James Carrolan in Salem for approximately 30 years retiring in 2004.
Charlie was...
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Donald G. Chadwick
July 18, 1940 - January 19, 2013
Donald G. Chadwick, 72, of Salem, passed away Saturday night, January 19, 2013 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany with his family at his side. Don was born July 18, 1940 in Cambridge the son of the late Gordon and Irene (Safford) Chadwick. He grew up on a farm in the Town of Salem on Dunnigan Road.
Don was a 1959 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and enlisted in the military...
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Winnifred V. Riggle
December 15, 1919 - December 26, 2012
Winnifred (Winnie) Riggle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the age of 93 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She and her parents, Jane and Reginald Vockins and brother, Reg, moved to Katonah from Greenwich, CT in 1934 where they started the family boarding business, Spring Hill Kennels. Winnie was an airline attendant with Eastern Airlines...
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Dorothy E. Keys
August 28, 1919 - December 26, 2012
Dorothy E. Keys, 93, of Cossayuna, passed away Wednesday morning, December 26, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born August 28, 1919 in Rutland, VT, she is the daughter of the late Murton and Melina (Port) Soulia.
Mrs. Keys was educated in Rutland and had worked at the Ondawa Hotel in Salem and then for the C.A. Baltz Company in Salem and also at the Salem Nursing Home where she was an aide. She...
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Michael J. Dollard
January 26, 1939 - December 24, 2012
Michael J. Dollard, 73, of Salem, departed this life on Monday morning, December 24, 2012 at Albany Medical Center.
He is survived by Suzanne (MacEachron) Dollard, his wife of 48 years; five children Dr. Norin A. Dollard of Tampa, FL, Mary A. Evans of Chesapeake, VA, Sean P. Dollard of Tallahassee, FL. Malcolm X. Dollard, of Albany, NY and S/Sgt Kieran F. Dollard, of the U.S. Army, and numerous...
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William J. "Bill" Fleming
July 20, 1924 - December 22, 2012
William J. "Bill" Fleming, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 22, 2012 at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls.
Born July 20, 1924 in Cambridge, he is the son of the late John and Helena (O'Donnell) Fleming. Bill was a 1941 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and was a dairy farmer all of his life before retiring.
Bill was a member of Holy...
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Elsie Avery
February 2, 1923 - December 20, 2012
Elsie Avery, 89, of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born February 2, 1923 in Salem, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Hall) Avery. Elsie graduated in 1940 from Salem Washington Academy and further her studies receiving an associate's degree.
Elsie worked as an Executive Secretary for Trans World Airlines in New York City retiring...
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Mary A. Fraser
November 6, 1936 - December 11, 2012
Mary A. Fraser, 76, of Salem, passed away Tuesday night, December 11, 2012 at the Indian River Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Granville. Mary was born November 6, 1936 in Springfield, MA the daughter of the late Anthony and Stratia (Galanis) Contakis and the step-daughter of the late Peter Drost. Mary was raised in Springfield, MA and graduated from the High School of Commerce in...
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Luella C. Waite
August 4, 1917 - December 6, 2012
Luella C. Waite, 95, formerly of Cossayuna, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 6, 2012 at the Clara Baldwin Stocker Skilled Nursing Facility in West Covina, CA with her loving family by her side. She had resided in California since 2011.
Born August 4, 1917 in Salem, NY, she is the daughter of the late Philip and Cora (Bardwell) Bentley. Mrs. Waite was educated in a one room...
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Iris Elsie Freitag
April 29, 1927 - December 3, 2012
Iris Elsie Freitag, 85, of West Hebron and Mesa, AZ, passed away Monday afternoon, December 3, 2012 at her residence in West Hebron with her family by her side. Born April 29, 1927 in Wonewac, WI the daughter of the late Herman and Louise (Enos) Schaper. Mrs. Freitag graduated from SUNY at Albany with a Master's degree in education. She was a history teacher at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake...
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Paula M. Sweeney
July 3, 1963 - December 2, 2012
Paula M. Sweeney, 49, of Salem passed away peacefully Sunday evening, December 2, 2012 at the home of her mother in Cambridge, NY with her family by her side following a lengthy illness.
Born July 3, 1963 in Newport, VT, she is the daughter of Frances Bevency Errion of Cambridge and the late Gerald Errion. Paula and her family lived in western New York for a brief time and settled in Cambridge...
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Judith A. "Judi" Taft
December 8, 1956 - December 1, 2012
Judith A. "Judi" Taft, 55, of Shushan, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, December 1, 2012 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington with her family at her side. Judi was born December 8, 1956 in Bennington. She is the daughter of the late William F. Baldwin, Sr. and Elizabeth Markley Baldwin.
Judi spent most of her working days alongside her husband Lenny for their...
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Muriel Barbara Barrett
July 31, 1938 - November 16, 2012
Muriel Barbara Barrett, 74, of Bogtown Road, Salem, passed away Friday afternoon, November 16, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born July 31, 1938 in Manhattan, NY, she is the daughter of the late Burl Owens and Mary Malone Owens Crotty. She is the step-daughter of the late James Crotty.
Muriel was of the Catholic faith. She and her late husband, Gordon owned and operated Gordie's Diner in Salem...
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Kenneth J. Hersey, Sr.
May 24, 1938 - November 13, 2012
Kenneth J. Hersey, Sr., 74, of Cambridge, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
Ken is survived by his wife, Jacqualyne Mehling Hersey; his children, Robert R. Hersey and his companion, Nancy Palmer Marks of Cambridge, Michael J. Hersey of Fairbanks, AK, Christopher J. Hersey and his wife Beth of Eagle Bridge and Kenneth J. Hersey, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Salem. Ken is also survived by a...
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Ida J. Matteson
March 5, 1914 - November 11, 2012
Ida J. Matteson, 98, of West Rupert, VT, passed away Sunday night, November 11, 2012 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington. Born March 5, 1914 in West Pawlet, she is the daughter of the late William and Henrietta (Snow) LaBatt.
Ida was a member of the Rupert Methodist Church, the Mt. Anthony Grange and the State Grange. Ida loved to bake cookies and pumpkin bars...
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Doris J. Albrecht
August 15, 1932 - November 2, 2012
Doris J. Albrecht, 80, of Jackson, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, November 2, 2012 at the Crescent Manor Nursing Center in Bennington, VT. Born August 15, 1932 in Poultney, VT, she is the daughter of the late David Robert and Catherine Elizabeth (Dean) Jones. Doris graduated from Poultney High School and received a degree from the University of Vermont in Burlington.
Doris was a...
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Mildred L. Chapman
December 19, 1924 - October 31, 2012
Mildred L. Chapman, 87, of Salem, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 31, 2012 at the Cambridge Guest Home where she resided for the past week. Born December 19, 1924 in Milo, Maine, she is the daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel (Goodwin) Bryer. Millie was a 1941 graduate of Northfield High School in Northfield, VT. She was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II.
Millie...
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Charles A. Keys
April 27, 1934 - October 15, 2012
Charles A. Keys, 78, of Salem, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 15, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Born April 27, 1934 in Hebron, he is the son of the late Alexander and Mabel (Goodell) Keys. Charlie was educated at Salem Washington Academy and began working on the family dairy farm at the age of thirteen which he continued throughout his life. While...
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Carolyn H. George
October 2, 1955 - October 7, 2012
Carolyn H. George, 57, of Salem, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her residence. Born October 2, 1955 in Pirmasens, Germany, she is the daughter of Hannelore Arleth Henecke of Venice, FL and the late Harlan Henecke. Carolyn graduated from Sanborn High School in Kingston, NH. She and her family relocated to Salem in 1982.
She worked for Mack Molding in Arlington, VT as a spray painter...
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Everett Owen Eaton
September 29, 2012 - September 29, 2012
A beautiful baby boy, Everett Owen Eaton, passed away at birth on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Everett came into this world at 8:53 am weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was nineteen inches long.
Although Everett was only with us a short time, he will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. He has made a lasting impression and will never be...
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Robert C. Kyer
July 26, 1927 - September 17, 2012
Robert Kyer, 85, of Lake George, passed away Monday afternoon, September 17, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Hoosick Falls, New York on July 26, 1927, he was the son of the late John and Anastasia (Goodin) Kyer.
Bob was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Navy on the USS Gilbert and attended Russell Sage College in Troy, NY where he obtained his real...
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Allen Tifft
September 14, 2012
Cambridge, NY-Allen Tifft, 52, of Cambridge, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital. Allen was born in Glens Falls on September 21, 1959 the son of the late Arthur and Charlotte Scally Bennett Tifft.
Allen was a resident of the Arlington IRA in Cambridge where he had many friends. He will be missed by his housemates and friends at Eastpointe where he attended the day...
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Thelma K. Pekins
February 14, 1922 - September 14, 2012
Thelma K. Pekins, 90, a lifelong resident of Salem, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Fort Hudson Nursing Center in Fort Edward. Born in Salem on February 14, 1922, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Olive (Rice) Mitchell.
Thelma was educated in Salem and was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church where she supported many church functions throughout the years. She...
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Carol R. Meyers
June 23, 1942 - September 1, 2012
Cambridge, N.Y. - Carol R. Meyers, 70, of Cambridge, Town of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital with her beloved family by her side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was met with open arms at heaven's gate by her late husband George Sr., her son George Jr. and other family members.
Born June 23, 1942 in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter...
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Peter D. Hanks
June 5, 1948 - August 24, 2012
Peter Darrow Hanks 64, of Salem, passed away Friday evening, August 24, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side after a short illness.
He was born June 5, 1948 in Cambridge, the son of Donald D. and Jane (Wilson) Hanks.
Peter was a 1966 graduate of Salem Washington Academy. He then went on to graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics....
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Catherine B. Goodspeed
January 10, 1927 - August 21, 2012
Hebron, NY-Catherine B. Goodspeed, 85, of Hebron, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital. Mrs. Goodspeed was born in Hensonville, NY on January 10, 1927 the daughter of Lambert E. and Extelsia (Hassell) Barnes. Catherine was educated at Salem Washington Academy and enjoyed sewing and knitting.
When her husband Alex passed away, Catherine moved to...
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David Rudd Armstrong
April 22, 1917 - August 9, 2012
Rupert, VT-David Rudd Armstrong, 95, of Rupert, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 9, 2012 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. Born April 22, 1917 in Hoosick Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Fremont and Mabel (Rudd) Armstrong.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. Serving during World War II.
David had worked at a marble quarry in Danby, VT and then...
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Warren John Cardwell
January 17, 1927 - August 9, 2012
Hebron, NY-Warren John Cardwell, 85, of Hebron, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his home on Getty Lane in Hebron. He was born on January 17, 1927 in Alma, Michigan, the son of the late Warren Robert Cardwell and Ada Ione (Lewis) Cardwell. Warren was pre-deceased by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Helen (Campbell) Cardwell; his son, Warren Campbell Cardwell; his sister,...
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Francelia E. "Mabel" Wilmot
April 29, 1927 - July 20, 2012
Cambridge, NY-Francelia E. Wilmot, 85, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 20, 2012 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington. Born April 29, 1927 in Albany, NY she is the daughter of the late Paul and Geraldine (Evans) Hillard. Mabel attended schools in Albany and graduated from Emma Willard School in Troy.
Fran met her future husband David B....
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J. Elwood Shaler
November 6, 1924 - July 16, 2012
Salem, NY- J. Elwood Shaler, 87, of Salem, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born November 6, 1924 in Jackson, NY he is the son of the late John Elwood and Mabel (Hyatt) Shaler. Elwood was a 1942 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Beppu, Japan...
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Marie H. Risse
September 30, 1918 - July 15, 2012
Fairborn, OH-Marie H. Risse, 93, of Fairborn, OH, passed away Sunday night, July 15, 2012 at Summit at Park Hills in Fairborn. Born September 30, 1918 in Newton, NJ, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Sutton) Smith. Marie graduated in 1936 from Newton High School and received an RN degree from St. Luke's School of Nursing. Marie also attended Trenton State University in Trenton...
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Florence C. Adams
December 16, 1924 - July 13, 2012
Shushan, NY-Florence C. Adams, 87, of Shushan, passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2012 at The Orchard Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Granville. Born December 16, 1924 in Cambridge, she is the daughter of the late Winter and Edith (Potter) Burdick. Florence was a 1942 graduate of Greenwich Central School. She worked at the First National Bank in Greenwich for 24 years retiring as an...
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Terry A. Durrin
April 30, 1950 - June 19, 2012
Terry A. Durrin, 62, of Richmond, VA, passed away Tuesday night, June 19, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born April 30, 1950 in Granville, NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Muriel (Ennis) Durrin.
Terry attended Salem Washing Academy and played sports during his high school years. He attended the Deliverance Center in Portland, ME directed by Pastor Reynolds where he...
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Barbara Lakin Wiese Eberle
July 28, 1928 - June 19, 2012
Salem, NY-Barbara Lakin Wiese Eberle, 83, of Salem, New York, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in Manchester VT from complications relating to dementia. Her family was at her bedside.
Barbara was born in the Sloane Baby Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Manhattan, daughter of the late Catherine and William Wiese. She attended public schools in New York City, and went on to...
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Raymond F. Brink
April 22, 1933 - June 14, 2012
Hartford, NY-Raymond F. Brink, 79, of Hartford, passed away Thursday evening, June 14, 2012 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Amsterdam. Born April 22, 1933 in Chatham, NJ, he is the son of the late Raymond A. and Anna (Porfito) Brink. Raymond attended Chatham High School in Chatham, NJ and was drafted out of school to join the U.S. Army. He served his country during the...
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Arnold W. Mikesh
January 3, 1923 - June 13, 2012
Salem, NY-Arnold W. Mikesh, 89, of Salem passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Pleasant Valley in Argyle. Born January 3, 1923 in Georgetown, NY, he was the son of the late Wenzel Joseph and Mary (Adamick) Mikesh. Arnold graduated from Georgetown High School and attended Morrisville Agricultural School where he earned an associate's degree.
Upon completion of college, he moved to...
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Steven L. Susee
March 10, 1988 - June 9, 2012
Salem, NY-Steven L. Susee, 24, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, June 9, 2012 of injuries from a motorcycle accident in the Town of White Creek. Born March 10, 1988 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of Steven R. and Melanie (Mcwhirter) Susee. Steve and his family moved to Salem about sixteen years ago and he attended Salem Washington Academy.
Steve had worked for...
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Shirley Ann Waite
August 30, 1992 - June 9, 2012
Cambridge, NY-Shirley Ann Waite, 19, of Cambridge, Town of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly Saturday night, June 9, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident in the Town of White Creek. Born August 30, 1992 at the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, Shirley was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Woodcock) Waite of Cambridge. She was a 2010 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and attended...
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Raymond F. Lathrop, Sr.
May 27, 1928 - May 26, 2012
Mission, TX-Raymond F. Lathrop, Sr., 83, of Mission, TX, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 26, 2012 at his residence in Mission, TX. Born May 27, 1928 in Denville, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles Mortomer and Helen Edith (Bush) Lathrop. Raymond was educated at the Mt. lakes High School of the Denville, NJ public School system.
He owned and operated a dairy farm in Shushan from the...
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Lillian M. Woodell
August 20, 1938 - May 26, 2012
Salem, NY-Lillian M. Woodell, 73, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born August 20, 1938 in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mabel (Goodell) Keys. Lillian was educated at Salem Washington Academy and had worked as a sewing machine operator for Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville retiring in 1994 after 24 years of...
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Clayton R. Young
April 4, 1941 - May 19, 2012
Salem, NY-Clayton R. Young, 71, of Salem, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Capstone Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Amsterdam, NY. Born April 4, 1941 in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Henry and Bessie (Gates) Young. Clayton was educated at the Mechanicville Schools and worked at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT and also at the Wm. E. Dailey, Inc. plant in Greenwich until he...
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Isabelle Allen
January 11, 1925 - May 3, 2012
Hebron, NY-Isabelle Allen, 87, of Hebron, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, May 3, 2012 at her residence with her loving family by her side following a long illness. Born in Hebron on January 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Mary (McEachron) Campbell.
Isabelle graduated from Salem Washington Academy and was a loving mother and homemaker. She had worked for...
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Staffan I. Rascher
July 28, 1939 - April 28, 2012
Shushan, NY-Staffan (Steve) Rascher, 72, of Shushan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home in Shushan, NY.Steve was born July 28, 1939 in Sweden the son of the late Sigurd M. and Ann Marie (Wigen) Rascher.
His family emigrated to the United States in 1941 moving to New York City staying with their host family. They eventually moved to Shushan, NY and Steve attended...
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Raymond S. McFarland
August 19, 1929 - April 23, 2012
Salem, NY-Raymond S. McFarland, 82, of Salem, passed away Monday morning, April 23, 2012 at his residence following a long illness. Born in Argyle, NY on August 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (McComb) McFarland. Ray was educated at Salem Washington Academy and was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Ray worked at the Ciba Geigy Chemical Plant in Glens Falls...
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Sarah Katherine Martin Price
July 7, 1921 - April 12, 2012
Cambridge, NY-Sarah Katherine Martin Price entered peacefully into eternal sleep on Thursday morning, April 12, 2012 at the Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington, VT at the age of 90.
Born in Columbus, Georgia on July 7, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Eva (Shepard) Martin. Sarah eventually moved to upstate New York with her husband Howard MacConchie Price establishing...
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Emily M. Montgomery
May 26, 1932 - April 8, 2012
Cambridge, NY-Emily M. Montgomery, 79, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday night, April 8, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital with her family at her side. Born May 26, 1932 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Hahn) Leslie. Emily graduated from the Cambridge Union School and was a member of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church where she had served as a Deacon. She was also a...
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Lucille G. O'Toole
December 28, 1918 - April 1, 2012
Cohoes, NY-Mrs. Lucille G. O'Toole, 93, formerly of Cohoes, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 1, 2012 at the Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. Lucille was born December 28, 1918 in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Canada the daughter of the late Albert A. and Beatrice (Molleur) Breault. Lucille grew up in Cohoes where she graduated from Cohoes High School and graduated from...
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Deborah Waite McKeighan
January 7, 1952 - April 1, 2012
Salem, NY-Deborah Waite McKeighan, 60, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 1, 2012 at her residence. Born January 7, 1952 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Howard Waite of Granville and Theo Leach Waite of Burlington, VT. Debbie was a 1970 graduate of Granville High School and attended Adirondack Community College. She and her husband Jack had lived in Valatie, NY,...
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Howard H. Rieckel
June 23, 1927 - March 27, 2012
Hebron, NY-Howard H. Rieckel, 84, of Hebron, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 27, 2012 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. Born June 23, 1927 in Bridgeport, CT, Howard was the son of the late Herman and Edith (Young) Rieckel. Howard was educated in Middle Grove, NY and enlisted with the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during World War II.
He had...
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Louise K. Peck
May 8, 1921 - March 15, 2012
Shushan, NY-Louise K. Peck, 90, of Shushan, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 15, 2012 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Born May 8, 1921 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Nelson) Peck. Louise was a 1939 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and attended Bryant College in Providence, RI earning a degree in Secretarial Science in 1941. When Louise...
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Raymond J. Palmer
November 18, 1941 - March 4, 2012
Greenwich, NY-Raymond J. Palmer, 70, formerly of Greenwich and Schuylerville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 4, 2012 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. Born November 18, 1941 in Easton, NY, he was the son of the late Morris and Beatrice (Whitney) Palmer. Ray was educated in the Greenwich schools and had worked at Wally's Restaurant in Greenwich for...
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Catherine M. Beveridge
October 30, 1941 - February 16, 2012
Salem, NY-Catherine M. Beveridge, 70, of Salem, passed away Thursday morning, February 16, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born October 30, 1941 in Granville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Carlton) Dillon. Catherine graduated from Salem Washington Academy and had worked at the Salem Nursing Home in Salem for many years before becoming a homemaker. She...
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Jean F. Eaton
March 23, 1929 - February 15, 2012
Salem, NY-Jean F. Eaton, 82, of Salem, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her family. Born March 23, 1929 in Tottenville, Staten Island, NY the daughter of the late Chris and Lena (Jorgensen) Christensen. Jean was a 1947 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and attended the Austin Beauty School in Albany.
Jean was a stay at home mom and...
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Charity M. "Mabel" Armstrong
November 7, 1922 - February 3, 2012
Salem, NY-Charity M. "Mabel" Armstrong, 89 , of Salem, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 3, 2012 at the Indian River Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Granville. Born November 7, 1922 in Danby, VT, Mabel was the daughter of the late David F. and Rose Ellen (Brown) Andrews. She was educated at the Danby Four Corners School and Granville Schools.
Mabel had worked at Mack...
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William J. Toleman
May 9, 1937 - January 23, 2012
Salem, NY-William J. Toleman, 74, of Salem, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City, Florida. Born May 9, 1937 in Albany, Bill was the son of the late F. Earl and Irma (Hanna) Toleman. He attended school in Schuylerville and was a truck driver for Fort Edward Express for many years. Bill enjoyed traveling in his motor home and loved attending Gospel Music...
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Patricia T. Cramer
May 24, 1925 - January 18, 2012
Saratoga Springs, NY-Patricia T. Cramer, 86, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 18, 2012 at Saratoga Hospital. Born May 24, 1925 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Hogan) Hannigan. Pat graduated from Heatly High School in Green Island and attended the Troy Business College where she received an associate's degree.
Pat worked at...
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Rev. Burtt E. Sweet
March 8, 1926 - December 25, 2011
Hammond, NY-Rev. Burtt E. Sweet, 85, of Sheephead Point, Hammond, NY, passed away at his home late Christmas morning surrounded by his loving family.
Burtt was born On March 8, 1926, in Scranton, PA, the son of Rev. George L. and Ethel S. Walton Sweet. He graduated from Camptown High School in Camptown, PA and then entered the United States Navy in 1944. He attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston,...
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John "Jack" Pardy
May 14, 1960 - December 22, 2011
North Hebron, NY-John A. "Jack" Pardy, 51, of North Hebron, passed away Thursday night, December 22, 2011 at his residence. Jack was born May 14, 1960 in Niskayuna, NY the son of the late Donald and Viola (Sherman) Pardy. He graduated from Granville High School in 1979. Jack loved horses and would train and show them. He worked as a mason for Ed's Masonry in Arlington, VT for ten years before...
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Mary Thelma Green
May 25, 1922 - December 19, 2011
Cambridge-Mary Thelma Green, 89, of Cambridge, Town of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 19, 2011 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Born on May 25, 1922 in Cambridge, Thelma, as she was know as, was the daughter of the late Earl Gordon and Elizabeth (Purcell) Fleming. She was a 1941 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and was one of the first telephone operators in...
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Irene Louise Cooney
July 4, 1923 - December 8, 2011
Salem, NY-Irene Louise Cooney, 88, of Salem, passed away Thursday evening, December 8, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born July 4, 1923 in Belcher, NY, Irene was the daughter of the late Fuller and Angie (Smith) Soper. Her mother passed away giving birth to Irene's sibling and she was raised by her aunt, Louise Smith.
Irene was a 1942 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and worked at St....
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Donna A. MacNeil
September 16, 1944 - December 4, 2011
Salem, NY-Donna A. MacNeil, 67, of Salem, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 4, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born September 16, 1944 in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elinor (Pine) Aiken. She grew up in South Cambridge and was a 1962 graduate of Cambridge Central School and Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in...
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Derreck B. Keath
December 8, 1987 - November 30, 2011
Salem, NY-Derreck B. Keath, 23, of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Derreck was born December 8, 1987 in Troy, the son & step-son of Laura and Chad Periard of Cambridge. Derreck attended Cambridge Central School at an early age and then Salem Central School. He also attended college courses on Long Island. Derreck had worked for Borador Animal Hospital in Salem as a Kennel...
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Alice J. Colburn
December 29, 1927 - November 7, 2011
Granville, NY-Alice J. Colburn, 83, of Granville, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 7, 2011 at the Indian River Rehabilitation Health & Care Center in Granville. Born December 29, 1927 in Rupert, VT, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Dolly (Stone) Abear. Alice attended a one room school house in Bennington.
She was a homemaker for many years and when her children were...
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Holly A. Wilmot
December 30, 1970 - October 22, 2011
Cambridge, NY-Holly A. Wilmot, 40, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington with her loving family at her side. Holly was born December 30, 1970 in Cambridge the daughter of the late Ernest J. "Bud" and Margaret A. "Peggy" (Pratt) Dickenson. Holly attended Cambridge Central School and met her husband Jim while...
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Harold Sloan
October 3, 1920 - September 27, 2011
Salem, NY-Harold "Zeke" Sloan, 90, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 27, 2011 at his residence. Born October 3, 1920 in Hebron, he was the son of the late Alexander and Hazel (Safford) Sloan. Zeke attended Salem Washington Academy. He was a WW II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He had worked for the Town of Salem Highway Department before going to work for the...
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Calvin H. Chapman
June 8, 1923 - September 26, 2011
Salem, NY-Calvin H. "Cal" Chapman, 88, of Salem, passed away Monday morning, September 26, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. Born June 8, 1923 in Northfield, VT, Cal was the son of the late Harry and Alice (Boardman) Chapman. Cal was a 1941 graduate of Northfield High School and had attended Bentley School of Accounting in Boston, MA.
Cal worked for Agway Energy in Greenwich for many years retiring...
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Harold McEachron
November 10, 1914 - September 18, 2011
Salem, NY-Harold McEachron, 96, of Salem, passed away Sunday evening, September 18, 2011, at his home in Salem, with his loving family at his side. Born in the same home on November 10, 1914, Harold was the son of Foster and Marian McEachron.
Harold was a 1933 graduate of Salem Washington Academy and the College of Agriculture at Cornell University where he graduated in 1936.
Harold...
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William G. Porter
October 26, 1942 - September 6, 2011
Gansevoort, NY-William G. "Bill" Porter, 68, of Gansevoort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 6, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side. Born October 26, 1942 in Charlestown, NH, he was the son of the late Robert Bashaw and Ellen (Brown) Porter. Bill was educated in Charlestown, NH and eventually moved to the Cambridge area where he met his wife Charmaine. Bill &...
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Charlotte E. Eldredge
September 6, 1921 - September 5, 2011
Salem, NY-Charlotte E. "Meme" Eldredge, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 5, 2011 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Charlotte was born in Mechanicville, NY the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Cook) Stevens. Charlotte grew up in Boyntonville, NY and moved to Salem in 1940 where she worked at the Manhattan Shirt Company, later known as C...
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Helen Childs
October 12, 1921 - August 21, 2011
Salem, NY-Helen Childs, 89, of Salem, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 21, 2011 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT following a brief illness. Born October 12, 1921 in Bridgeport, CT, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Mikolka) Chervak.
Helen grew up in Wallingford Connecticut attending Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School and...
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James Richard Conrad
July 7, 1939 - July 30, 2011
Salem, NY-James Richard Conrad, 72, of Salem, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 30, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital. "Big Jim" as he was affectionately known as, was born July 7, 1939 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late William Russ Conrad and Leta Mae Race Conrad. Jim graduated from Canajoharie Central Schools. He has worked as an apprentice at Arkell & Smith which later became Chase Bag Co....
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Claude F. Hamilton
January 5, 1924 - July 13, 2011
Salem, NY-Claude F. Hamilton, 87, of County Route 153, Salem, passed away Wednesday morning, July 13, 2011 at Pleasant Valley in Argyle. Born January 5, 1924 in Salem, he was the son of the late Elisha and Helen (McCarty) Hamilton. Claude was educated at Salem Washington Academy and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Salem and the Salem Union Grange. Claude had worked on the family...
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Paula A. Gladysz
August 12, 1927 - July 10, 2011
Shushan, NY-Paula A. Gladysz, 83, formerly of Shushan, NY, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 10, 2011 at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington. Born August 12, 1927 in Cambridge, NY, Paula was the daughter of the late Erick and Hannah (Kangas) Talback and was a 1945 graduate of Salem Washington Academy. Paula had lived in Yuma, AZ for many years and moved to...
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Sarah C. Smith
August 29, 1929 - June 26, 2011
Whitehall, NY-Sarah (Sally) Smith, wife of Eugene P. Smith, of Williams Street, Whitehall, NY, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 26, 2011 at her residence. Sarah was a wonderful mother to Michael, Michele and Colleen and a devoted wife to Eugene. We loved her and we will miss her very much. At Sarah's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services scheduled.
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Quentin C. Beaver
February 23, 1930 - June 22, 2011
Shushan, NY - Quentin C. Beaver of Shushan, NY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Quentin was born Nov. 23, 1930 in the burrough of The Bronx, New York City, the son of the late John Ferris and Ella (Kraus) Beaver. He attended grade school at Visitation Catholic School and Power Memorial High School in The Bronx, then...
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Forrest Earl Lewis
November 29, 1942 - May 26, 2011
Middleport, NY-Forrest Earl "Bud" Lewis, 68, of Middleport, NY, formerly of Rupert, VT, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, may 26, 2011 at the Lewis homestead in Rupert, VT with his family by his side. Bud was born in Granville, NY on November 29, 1942 the son of the late Earl G. and Elizabeth (Acome) Lewis. He was a 1961 graduate of Salem Washington Academy. Bud went on to attend Hudson...
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Ada F. McClellan
June 12, 1918 - May 25, 2011
Cambridge, NY-Ada F. McClellan, 92, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2011 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Ada was born in Cambridge on June 12, 1918 the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ada (Beattie) McClellan. She was a 1939 graduate of Cambridge Union School and was a lifelong resident of Cambridge. Ada worked for the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge...
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Robert O. Buck
April 16, 1925 - May 22, 2011
Rupert, VT-Robert O. Buck, 86, of Rupert, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 22, 2011. Born April 16, 1925 in West Rupert, VT, he was the son of the late Ezra Sheldon and Florence (Graves) Buck. Mr. Buck was a 1942 graduate of Salem Washington Academy. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy serving during World War II in the Naval Air Division Pacific Theater. Following his discharge from the U...
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Frank Reese Kintzing
October 17, 1936 - April 28, 2011
West Hebron, NY-Mr. Frank Reese Kintzing, 74, of West Hebron, passed away April 28, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital, with his family at his side. Reese was born October 17, 1936 in Endicott, NY, Broome Co., the son of the late Richard W. and Lenore (Sharp) Kintzing. Reese graduated from Union-Endicott High School in Endicott, NY. He then attended the Colorado School of Mines...
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Elizabeth Scriber Buscall
February 11, 1919 - April 3, 2011
Cambridge, NY-Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Scriber Buscall, 92, a resident of Cambridge for 38 years, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2011 at the Oak Hill Manor in Ithaca, NY. Betty was born February 11, 1919 in West Webster, NY the daughter of the late DeBlance and Carrie (Minch) Scriber. Betty graduated from the Oswego State Teacher's College in Oswego, NY. She taught at Boonville Elementary...
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Beverley H. Benn
September 8, 1931 - March 19, 2011
SALEM, NY - Beverley "Bev" Benn passed away at home Saturday, March 19th, from a recently diagnosed illness. Her life is celebrated by her children (Robert Jr., Jonathan, Christopher, and Jennifer) with their wives/partners, and her four grandchildren (Geoffrey, Jeremy, Meghan, and Matthew). She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and daughter, Melissa. Beverley was born September 8,...
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Thomas Gary Pocock
September 17, 1941 - March 16, 2011
Tucson, AZ- Thomas Gary Pocock, 69, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Salem, NY and Damascus, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Northridge Health and Rehab in North Little Rock, AR after complications of surgery. He had been visiting family in Arkansas.
Gary was born Sept 17, 1941 in Washington, DC. He worked for the power company and later the telephone company...
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Mary Ann Travers
January 29, 1939 - March 11, 2011
Salem, NY-Mary Ann Travers, 72, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 11, 2011 at her residence with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born January 29, 1939 in Branford, CT the daughter of the late John and Amelia (Aniskovich) Zurkus. She graduated from Branford High School in 1956. Mary Ann worked for the Southern New England Telephone Company in New Haven, CT for 17 years...
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Marjorie L. Barkley
May 27, 1921 - March 8, 2011
Salem, NY-Marjorie L. Barkley, 89, formerly of Stanton Hill Road in Salem, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 8, 2011 at Pleasant Valley in Argyle. Marge was born May 27, 1921 in Hebron, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Ruby (McKernon) Hall. She graduated from Salem Washington Academy in 1938. Marge had owned and operated the Ondawa Hotel in Salem from 1948 until 1953. She...
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Barbara Aldrich Lant
October 20, 1918 - February 26, 2011
Greenwich, NY-Barbara Elaine Aldrich Lant, 92, of Greenwich, passed away Saturday evening, February 26, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 20, 1918 in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Eva (Whitney) Thomson. Mrs. Lant grew up in Landgrove, VT and attended South Londonderry High School for 2 years and then went to Chester High School in...
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Rita Theresa Boisclair
February 10, 1929 - February 23, 2011
Salem, NY - Rita Theresa Boisclair, 82, of Salem, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 23, 2011 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by her loving family. Born February 10, 1929 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Napolean and Fabiola (Baribeau) Rainville. Rita was educated in Canada. She had worked at C.A. Baltz, later known as...
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Richard Joseph Phaneuf
May 11, 1931 - February 7, 2011
Salem, NY-Richard Joseph Phaneuf, 79, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 7, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital. Born May 11, 1931 in Springfield, MA, Dick was the son of the late Louis Phaneuf and Mary Tulip Phaneuf. Dick was a 1950 graduate of Salem Washington Academy. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force December 1950 and served during the Korean Conflict. Dick was stationed...
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James Argyle Proper
March 14, 1954 - February 1, 2011
MORRISVILLE, VT- James Argyle Proper, 56, of Morrisville, VT, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, with his friends by his side at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington VT, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. James was born in Keene, NH, on March 14, 1954. He was the oldest of the three sons of Richard and Roberta (Robinson) Proper. James attended the one room...
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Keith Allen Galston
June 4, 1960 - January 30, 2011
Gilbert, AZ-Keith Allen Galston, 50, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 after a short illness. He is the son of Phyllis A. Skidmore of Salem, NY and the late Raymond E. Skidmore. Keith attended Salem Central School in Salem and moved to Arizona 32 years ago where he worked as a Chef and thoroughly enjoyed his occupation of cooking. Keith was an avid sportsman and loved the New...
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Gregory S. McClellan
July 19, 1947 - January 20, 2011
Salem, NY- Gregory S. McClellan, 63, of Salem, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2011, at his residence in Salem after a short illness. He was born in Albany, July 19, 1947, son of the late Edward and Ruth Ston McClellan. Greg was a 1965 graduate of Salem Central School, and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era. He had owned and operated the McClellan Insurance Agency in Salem from...
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Mary S. Film
October 24, 1928 - January 19, 2011
South Cambridge, NY-With lightened hearts, we announce that Mary Slocum Film (Mickie) entered the kingdom of heaven on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born October 24, 1928 in Brandon, VT, Mary was the daughter of Charles and Eleanor (Marsh) Slocum. She enjoyed growing up with her sister, Barbara Slocum (Smith). Mary lived most of her adult life in Valley Falls, NY and on her farm in South Cambridge...
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Joseph John Zerilli
April 4, 1916 - January 15, 2011
Salem, NY-Joseph John Zerilli, 94, of Salem, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. Born April 4, 1916 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Marco and Rose (Costanza) Zerilli. Mr. Zerilli graduated from Leonia High School in Leonia, NJ. He pursued his college education by attending Fordham University where he received his BS degree....
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Verna Brown Garrity
August 16, 1918 - January 6, 2011
Hebron, NY-Verna Brown Garrity, 92, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Summit Place in Beaufort, SC. She was born in Hebron, New York, a daughter of the late Merritt W. and Myrtle Nelson Brown. Verna was a member of East Hebron Presbyterian Church, where she was a former elder. She was also a member of East Hebron Grange, the Granville Lioness Club and the owner of Betty's Barn gift shop....
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Florence Margaret Nichols
March 11, 1927 - January 3, 2011
Jackson, NY-Florence Margaret (Dominy) Nichols, 83, of Jackson, passed into the arms of Our Lord on Monday, January 3, 2011, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT, after a long illness. Born on March 11, 1927, in Ellenburg, NY, the youngest daughter of Peter Dominy and Tilly Spoor Dominy. Florence is preceded in death by her husband Earl, and her siblings Michael, Blanche, Lynn,...
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Alice Hughey Lewis
September 11, 1922 - December 30, 2010
Salem, NY-Alice Lucille Hughey Lewis, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 30, 2010 at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward with her children at her side. Born September 11, 1922 in Granville, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Elsie (McFadden) Hughey. Alice graduated from Salem Washington Academy in 1939 which was the first graduating class in the...
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