Unsorted Obituaries

ROSE ERHARDT
  Rose Erhardt, 83 of 705 Oswego St.,died Monday,June 4, 1984 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital after along illness.
  Her funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral home, 1156 Lincoln Ave., and at 9 o'clock from Holy Trinity Church,where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery,Clinton. Friends may call at the Funeral home,Wednesday 2-4, 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 



SUSANNE (HERRING) COLLINS
  Susanne (Herring) Collins, 81, of Bangor, Calif.,formerly of New Hartford and Trenton falls, died November 9 after a brief illness.
  She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and in 1918,married James (Red) Herring, who died May 6, 1974.
  Surviving are her husband, Grover collins of Bangor,Calif: four daughters,patricia Axt of Holland Patent,N.Y.; Susanne Dybens of Redlands,Calif.; dorothy Becker of Winters,Calif.;Carol Davidson of  San Antonio, Texas; two sons, Robert herring of Wilton,Calif.; James herring Jr. of Palembang, Indonesia; two brothers, David Stroop of Pattersonville,N.Y., John Stroop of New York City; nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

ROMAN ZASTAWNY
  HERKIMER--Mr. Roman Zastawny,63, of 217 Stinson St. died Monday, March 12, 1984 in Mohawk General Hospital after a long illness.
   He was born in Utica, the son of Albert and Mary Misiak Zastawny.He went to Poland as an infant. He married Helen Koziol October 20, 1949 in Poland. The couple had returned to the U.S. and Herkimer in 1962. Mr. Zastawny was employed by the Standard Furniture Company and the Snyder Bicycle Co. until his retirement in 1966.
   Besides his wife,he is survived by three sisters, Catherine Cmela of Utica,Helen Kuras and Stephanie Kuras, both of Poland, Europe; additional survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins.
   Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 9 from the Kobielski Funeral Home, 284 Main St., New York Mills and at 9:30 in St. Mary's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial  will be offered. Interment will be in Sts. Stanislaus and Casimer Cemetery,Whitestown. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9. In memory of Mr. Zastawny, please consider the St. mary's Church Memorial Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela-nephew 

STANLEY SOKOLOWSKI
  Stanley E. Sokolowski, 66, of 1319 Butternut St., retired employee of the Indium Corp. of America died Tuesday in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center after a long illness.
  He was born in Utica, the son of Walter and Eleanor Nicewicz Sokolowski and attended Holy Trinity School.  He was a vetern of World War 2 having served with the
Army in the Aleutian Islands. he married the former Margaret Wittig in 1947 in Syracuse. Mr. Sokolowski had been employed by the Horrock-Ibbotson Company for over 20 years and had worked as a machinist at the Indium Corp. 8 years until his retirement in 1975.   He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Besides his wife he leaves 3 sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Novak of New Hartford,and Mrs. Helen Reczenski and Mrs. Thomas(Stella) laSalle, both of Utica.
  The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Myslinski Funeral home and at 9 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call this evening 7-9 and on Thursday 2-4 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

LEROY OVEROCKER
   West Windield--Leroy  D. Overocker,79 of 362 Main St., formerly of Clinton, died yesterday November 20, 1974 in Faxton Hospital after a brief illness.
   He was born in Vernon and attended it's schools.
For many years he operated a dairy farm in the Clinton area. Later he was a self-employed carpenter and contractor in Clinton, retiring in 1957.
   In 1916, he married Jennie Labe. She died in 1957. In 1963 he married Elizabeth Welch Hartinger. They lived at Canandarango lake 14 years.
   He was a member of the Clinton Fish and Game Club.
The funeral will be at 11 Saturday from the Owens Funeral home,Clinton with burial in Kirkland Cemetery.Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9 Friday.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

WALTER A. ZABINSKI
  Walter A. ( Hatfield) Zabinski, 63, of 1034 Mohawk St. died Wednesday in his home after a long illness
  He was born in Utica and attended schools here. He had been employed by Mohawk Community College, retiring in 1974.
  Mr. Zabinski  was a World War 2 Army veteran, having served in Europe.
  He was a member of Holy Trinity Church.
  He leaves a brother, Leo, of Binghamton; two sisters, Mrs. George (Bertha) Abraham and Mrs. Louis ( Vickie) Seminaro, both of Utica.
  The funeral will be at 8:30 Saturday from the Drejza- Kowalczyk Funeral home and at 8:45 from the Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in holy Trinity Cemetery.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MRS. NETTIE FREEMAN
  Mrs. Nettie Freeman, 94, of RD. 1, who manned her Salvation Army kettle for more than 50 years, died yesterday, December 15, 1976 in St. Elizabeth hospital after a brief illness.
  Mrs. Freeman was formerly of 1108 Steuben St. Since 1923, she had served the Salvation Army at Christmas kettles near the Marine Midland Bank in Utica, at Nichols in New hartford, Loblaws in Whitesboro, and the Chicago market on Oneida Street.
  Mrs. Freeman was born in Carbondale, Pa. and attended schools there. She married Guy L. Blanchard in 1906 in Carbondale. Mr. Blanchard died in 1950.
  She married Harry Freeman in Utica and he died in 1966.
She was a member of the Salvation Army since 1950.
  She leaves a son, Guy S. Blanchard of Remsen, and a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Elizabeth) dousharm, of Whitesboro.
  The funeral will be at 11 am. Saturday at the John S. Friedel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
   Calling hours are 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 tomorrow.
Submitter; Floyd Cmela


MARSHALL BARKER
Clinton-Marshal W. Barker, 79, of 25 Bristol road,  died yesterday in the Hamilton Community Hospital-March 1971.
  He wa sborn in the town of Kirkland,son of William and Emma (Mahan) Barker.He attended Clinton  schools and for more than 40 years, was a care- taker and horseman for the Rogers Estate in Clinton.He retired in 1961.In Oriskany Falls
in 1915 he married Gladys Long. The couple had always lived in Clinton.
  Mr. Barker had served in  the Army in World War 1 and was a member of the World Was 1 Barracks in Whitesboro.
He was a member of St. James Episcopal,a past member of Clinton Grange.
  He leaves his wife.
The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Owens Funeral Home, College St., Clinton with burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery this spring.
  Calling hours are 7-9 tonight and 2-4 7-9 Sunday.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MRS. GLADYS BARKER
  Clinton- Mrs. Gladys A. Barker,78, of 25 Bristol Road, died yesterday at the Genesee Nursing Home.
  She was born in Oriskany Falls, daughter of Michael and Mary (Gallman) Long. She attended Oriskany falls schools and in Oriskany falls in1915 married Marshall W. Barker. The couple resided more than 50 years in Clinton.Mr. Barker died in March 1971.
  Mrs. Barker was a member of St. james Episcopal Church,Clinton,the St. James Guild and the  Hiram Baker Post Auxiliary,Veterns of World War 1.
  She leaves a sister, Mrs. Marion Day, Oriskany Falls.
The funeral will  be at 1 Saturday from the Owens Funeral Home,College Street. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery,Clinton.
  Calling hours are 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 Friday.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MRS. CATHERINE DIODATO
  Mrs. Catherine Diodato, 78, of 430 Deland Drive, died yesterday in St. Luke's Hospittal Center after a long illness.
  Born in San Biase,Province of Catanzaro, Italy, the daughter of Frank and Maria DeBiase  Chirrillo, she came to this country in 1906.
  In 1916, she married Victor Diodato.Mr. Diodato died in 1941. Mrs. Diodato was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church and the St. Anne Society.
  She leaves two sons, Victor of Deerfield, and Adam of Utica; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Lewis of Clinton,
Miss Catherine Diodato of Rome, Mrs. John (Yolanda) Rozyla, with whom she lived,and a brother, Frank E. DeBaise,of Deerfield.
  The funeral will be Monday at 8:30 a.m. fromthe Matt Funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church.Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
  Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 tonight, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MARY DUDA
  Boonville - Utica- Mary Duda, 69, of 114 Woodgate Drive,
Boonville, formerly of 711 Stevens St. in Utica, died Friday October 30, 1981 in St. Luke's Memorial hospital.
  She was born In Utica,N.Y. daughter of Albert and Sophie Wojtanowski, and attended local schools.
She was married to Peter Duda in Holy Trinity Church on February 11, 1934; he died in 1978. Mrs. Duda was a member of Holy Trinity Church and was formerly employed by the Mele Corp., retiring in 1977. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Phillis)  S.Midura of Boonville; two sisters, Mrs. Walter ( Stephany) Zieman, Utica, and Miss Helen Wojtanowski, Utica; one brother, Frank, of Utica; three granddaughters, Debi,Linda and Phyllis Ann: also one great-grandson, Glen.
  Mrs. Duda's funeral will be held monday morning at 10:30 from the Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral home,1156 Lincoln Ave. and at 11:00 from the Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celeberated.Burial will  be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 709.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MARILYN BALL
  Marilyn  Joan Ball, 24, Resident of Sauquoit of 421 Oneida St. died April 10,1958, at her home, after a long illness.
  Miss Ball was born in Utica, Dec. 4, 1933, daughter of William P. and Verna Brown ball. She was a graduate of Sauquoit Valley Central School and had attended Brockport State Teachers College.
  She formerly had been employed by  Reid Sheldon and Co., for some time and more recently as a secretery with IBM in Poughkeepsie,N.Y.
  She was a member of Sauquoit Valley Presbyterian Church.
  Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Norman Joyce of Syracuse,Mrs. Richard Whitesell of LaGrangeville;
her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Winsor G. Brown of Broadalbin; an uncle, Lt. Col. H.G. Brown of Durham,N.H.;three nephews.
  The funeral will be held at 2 Monday from the Francis W. fisk funeral home,Chadwicks, with the Rev. Priscilla Chaplin, pastor of Sauquoit Valley Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will  be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

STANLEY J. ZASTAWNY
 North Utica- Stanley J. Zastawny, 78, of 711 Wilbain Dr.W., died in St. elizabeth hospital after a long illness.
  He was born in Utica, son of Jan and Victoria (Jasek) Zastawny and attended local schools. He was married to Wanda Zabawa in St. Mary's Church,  New York Mills, August 3, 1929. Mr. Zastawny was employed by  Utica Psychitric Center for over 35 years, retiring in 1962 and was  a member of Holy Trinity Church and the C.S.E.A.
  He is survived by his wife, Wanda; three sons, Stanley N. of Utica,Robert M. of Whitesboro and Allan M. of Utica; two sisters, Mrs.John (Frances) Manfredo,Utica,Mrs. Stanley(Rose) Zebrowski, Utica;three brothers, Henry Jenson of Cold Springs,N.Y. and Frank and Edward Zastawny of Utica; also surviving five grandchildren.
  His funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:30 from the Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral home,11156 Lincoln Ave., and at 10 o'cock from  Holy Trinity Church, where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial in Sts. Stanislaus & Casimir Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 & 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MR. RUSSEL M. MOORE
  Whitesboro- Mr. Russell M. Moore, 68, of 7 Tracey St., died October 10, 1983 in Faxton Hospital after a long illness.
  He was born August 22,1915 in Mohawk, son of Mathew Moore and Marjorie Walwrath and was educated in Mohawk schools. On April 7,1942 in St. John's Church, he married Mary Elizabeth MaGee. Mr. Moore was a die maker with Kelsey -Hayes for over 25 years.He was a WW2 Army Vetern. Mr. Moore was a member of St. Paul's Church, Whitesboro and the Lost Chord Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
  Surviving Mr. Moore is his wife, Betty; two daughters, Cheryl Moore of Mohawk and Mrs. Charles (Linda) Wysocki of New Jersey;one son Russell J. Moore of Massacchusetts; two sisters, Mrs. Robert ( Lucille) Weber  of Ilion, and Mrs. leo ( Leslie) Richie o Florida; two grandchildren, Tracy and Theresa Wysocki; and several nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 9:15 from the Quinn, Ryan & Nunn funeral Home,2212 Genesee St. and at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Friends may call Tuesday, 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery,North Utica.
Expressions  of sympathy in memory of Mr. moore may be made to the Lost Chords of the American Cancer Society.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

 LEILA C. GREEN
  Mrs. Leila C. Green,86, of 1421 Oneida St., died August 14,1979.
  She was born May 22,1893 in Utica,daughter of Charles H. and Cordelia Butterfield Childs.She was educated in Mrs. Platts School in Utica and the Wyckham-Rise School in Washingto,Conn. In 1914 she married Holbrook Calder of this city. Mr. Calder died in 1922. In 1946, she married Walter J. Green of Utica. Mr. Green died in 1951. Mrs. Green was one of the Baby Welfare and Visiting Nurse Assn.; a past president of the Old Utica Dispensary for many years; a member of the Board of the House of the Good Shepard; and the St. Luke's Home and Hospital. She was also a founder of the Junior League of Utica and a member of All Saint's Episcopal Church.
  She is survived by a brother, Charles W. Childs of Utica;a nephew,  Addison C. Westcott and a neice Mrs. Russell (Helen) Humphrey, both of Utica; and another neice, Mrs. R.T. Root of Montclair,N.J.
  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.There are no calling hours.In lieu of flowers,friends are asked to consider All Saint's episcopal Church or the House of the Good Shepard. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Elwood T. Day funeral Home.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

ADDISON CHILDS WESCOTT
  Addison C. Westcott , 73, died August 28,1985, in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center.
  He was born in Utica on October 4, 1911, the son of Addison H.  Westcott and Theodora Childs Taylor. He received his education  in Utica Schools and also attended
Cornell University. He served in the U.S. Army during WW2 in the Aleitian Islands. He was married to Julia Ballou in Syracuse in 1942.he was a memberof Grace Episcopal Church, American legion Utica Post #229 and V.F.W. Clinton Post # 9591.
  He is survived by two daughters, Theodora Westcott Llovet, of Ca. and Julia Westcott Brady, of Utica; two sons, John B. Westcott, of Ca. and Huntley H. Westcott, of Ma.; two sisters, Mrs. R. Tyler (Theodora) Root, Jr., of N.J. and Mrs. Russell (Helen T.) humphrey ,of Utica; five grandchildren; one neice, Martha Root Brody, of Binghamton;and one nephew, R. Tyler Root,lll, of N.J.
  Private funeral services will be held at the convience of the family. there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please consider contributations to the Retina Foundation, 243 Charles St. , Boston,Ma. 02114. Arrangements are with the Elwood T. Day funeral home.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MRS VIVIAN VINSON
  Mrs. Vivian Vinson, 53, of 1804 Margaret Avenue was dead on arriaval at St. Elizabeth hospital on Tuesday August 29,1978.
  She was born in Augusta, Ark., March 11, 1925, daughter of James M. and Henrietta Deukins Dupriest.She was a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church.
  She leaves 2 daughters; Mrs. Valerie Vinson Roberts; Mrs. Revina Vinson, both of Utica;1 sister,Mrs. Ardelia Williams of Utica, 1 neice Linda Colman; 1 nephew Donald; 2 grand-daughters, also of Utica.
  Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 1, from the Gibson Funeral Chapel and at 11:00 from St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home, Thursday August 31, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

WILLIAM D. CHAPMAN
  William D. Chapman,39, of Britt Place,Barneveld, a member of the Utica Police Department, died Saturday July 19,1980 in St. Elizabeth's Hospital as the result of an accident.
  He was born at Huntington, Long Island, on June 26,1941, a son of Ruth Eaton Chapman Sanger and the late Delos M. Chapman. He came to Utica in 1945 and received his education in Utica Public schools. In 1965, he was married to May Grimm, the couple have resided in Barneveld since 1966.Officer Chapman was appointed to the Utica Police Department in 1965. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police. he was of the Episcopal Faith, a member of the John E. Creedan Police Benevolent Association, and a member of the Trenton Fish and Game Club.
  He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Melissa and Jennifer of Barneveld; his mother of Barneveld and Brandenton, Fla.; a brother,Peter K. Chapman of Rome; a sister, Mrs. David P. (Constance) Blunt of Colorado and formerly of Clinton,N.Y.; several  aunts, uncles, neices and nephews,cousins.
  The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:30 from the Heintz Funeral Home,408 Herkimer Rd., with services by Rev. Edwin Molnar. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the John E. Creedan Police Benevolent Association. Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday evening, 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. STELLA ROBACK
Mrs. Stella Roback,73, of St. Joseph's Nursing Home, formerly of 12 Elmwood Ave., Yorkville, passed away Saturday afternoon September 19,1981.
  She was born in Clinton,N.Y., January 12,1908 daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Malee Bush. As a young girl she moved to Utica where she was raised and received her education. On June 24, 1925, Stella married John Roback in Utica.For many years she was a spinner at the Dunlop Tire Co. in Utica. she was a member of St. mary's Church in N.Y. Mills.
   Besides her husband John, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Bernice) Stolarczyk of Utica,Mrs. Tadd (Joan) Jaskolka of Clinton, Mrs. John (Mary) Banas of Vernon,N.Y. She is also survived by eight grandchildren andone great grandchild.
  The funeral will be held Wednesday morning September 23,1981, at 10:30 from the Heintz Funeral Home,1517 Whitesboro St., and at 11:00 at St. Mary's Church,N.Y. Mills where a Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.Friends may call at the Funeral Home Monday evening from 7-9 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MR. JOSEPH OLKO
  Newport--Mr. Joseph Olko,76, formerly of Newport Rd., died January 2, 1985 at the Presbyterian home, where he had resided since 1978.
  Mr. Olko was born March 17,1908 in Utica, the son of the late John and Sophie Ptak Olko. He received his education at the Holy Trinity School and was a self employed farmer in Newport for several years. 22 years, he was employed by the Ogden Grain Co., Utica, until his retirement. Mr. Olko was a past member of St. John's Church,Newport.
  Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Joanne) Kozlowski of Schuyler,Mrs. Edward (Josephine) Petroski of Utica, Mrs. Anthony (Rose) Heigle of Ohio and Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Aiken of Whitesboro; two sons, John of Middleville and Edward of Alabama; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Olko was predeceased by one son, Joseph,Jr. in 1983.
  Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church, Newport. Spring interment will take place in St. John's Cemetery, Newport. There are no calling hours.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Church in Mr. Olko's name.
  Funeral arrangements are with the Autenwwrith Funeral Home, Newport.
 Submitter: Floyd Cmela--nephew 

JOSEPH STANLEY OLKO
  Joseph Stanley Olko, 44, of 463  Ashwood Ave., Utica, died Saturday, April 9, 1983 at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital.
  He was born in Newport, the son of Joseph and Caroline Gresiak Olko. In Utica in 1970, he was married to the former Margaret Farrell, Mr. Olko was an independent truck driver and currently was employed by the Utica Veal Co. he is a member of St. peter's Church, North Utica and was a U.S. Army Vetern.
  He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his father, Joseph Olko of Newport; his mother, Caroline Bienkowski of Utica, five sisters, Mrs. Josephine Petroski of Utica,Mrs. Joanne Kozlowski of Schuyler, Mrs. Stephanie lasalle of Whitesboro,Mrs. Nancy Aiken of Whitesboro,Mrs.Betty Heigle of Ohio; two brothers, John Olko of Middleville, and Edward Olko of Alabama; several nephews and nephews.
  The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 9 o"clock at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd. and 9;30 at St. Peter's Church. Interment will be in St. peter's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral Home are Monday, 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela-cousin 

MARY C. HART
  New York Mills-- Mrs. Mary Hart, 90, of 21 Newhartford St., died Sunday, February 3, 1980 at Faxton hospital.
  sShe was born january 22, 1890, in Auriesville,NY> daughter of the late Frank P. and Mary C. Bauer Decker. She came to Utica as a young girl and attended Utica schools. She was married to Herbert M. Hart, June 28, 1911 at St. Paul's luthern Church, Utica. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to New York Mills. Mr. Hart died October 31,1963. She was a member of Our Saviour luthern Church and its Luthern Church Women.
  Mrs. Hart is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin ( Rena) Starer of Oriskany, Mrs. Alex (Helen) Dudjek of New York Mills; two sons, John A. Hart of Syracuse and Russell H. Hart of St. Louis, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Our Saviour Luthern Church, 1640 Genesee St. with the Rev. Vernon A. Victorson officiating. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Kirkland. Friends may call this evening, 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the John S. Friedel Funeral Homes Inc. Court at York Sts.  In memory of Mrs. Hart, kindly consider contributions to the Memorial Funds of Our Saviour Luthern Church, Utica or the  Luthern Home, Clinton.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

MRS. JOSEPHINE SESSA
  Mrs. Josephine Sessa, 87, of 1249 Hammond Ave., entered into rest October 6, 1984 in the Faxton-Sunset Nursing Home.
  She was born on October 4,1897 in Utica, a daughter of the late Gaetano and Mary Angela DePetrocellis Ciancia. She was educated in local schools. On December 20, 1920, she married Aalbert Sessa in Utica. He died June 1, 1973.
  Mrs. Sessa was a communicant of the Church of the Blessed Sacrement.
  She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Congetta (Connie) and Carman Lombardo of Utica,one son and daughter-in-law Gerard and Susanne Sessa of Utica, three sisters, mrs. Mary Piscane, Mrs. Peter (Fannie) Borgia and Mrs. Anthony (Louise) Coriale, all of utica; three brothers, William, Allie and Louis Ciancia, all of Utica; six grandchildren, Gerard Jr.,Jacqualine,Jeffrey and John Sessa,Ann Militello and Francis Dobrzenski; one great-granddaughter, LeeAnn Sessa. She was predeceased by one brother, Frank Chancia in 1984.
  The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 from the Scala Funeral Home, Inc. and at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Interment will  be in St. Agnes Cemetery.
  Friends may call Monday from 2-4 aaand 7-9 p.m. at the Scala Funeral HomeInc., 612 Elizabeth St.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

  MR. JEFFREY ALLEN SESSA
  Mr. Jeffrey Allen Sessa,22, of 304 West 10th. St. N.Y. City, died November 25, 1984 in Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown,N.Y. after a long illness.
  He was born in Utica, June 17, 1962, the son of Gerard A. Sessa and Beverly Yaghy Phillips. he attended local schools and was a 1980 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, North Utica. that same year, he moved to the N.Y. City area  and was employed as a construction worker for the Magnone Realty Co. and was also self-employed as a free-lance photographer.
  He is survived by his beloved mother, father and sister, Miss Jacqueline Sessa, Florida; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jerry and Carol Ann Sessa, and John Sessa, all of Utica; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Yaghy of Marcy; his step-mother, Mrs. Susanne Sessa; his step- father, Mr. Scott Phillips; a step-brother, Francis Dobrzenski, Utica; a step-sister, Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Millitello, Colorado; one neice, Miss Leanne Sessa; also several aunts,uncles and cousins, especially Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Lombardo. He was predeased by his  paternal grandparents,Mr.and Mrs. Albert Sessa and his uncle Mr. James Yaghy.
  The funeral will be held at 8:15 a.m. from the Matt Funeral home and at 9a.m. from St. Mark's Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St. at Mohawk St.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

JOHN W. JONES
 Clinton-John W. Jones, 85, of 169 Sanford Ave., died Saturday December 28, 1985, at his home.
  He was born in Utica September 25, 1900 , the son of Evan and Ganie jjnes. He attended schools in Utica and Vernon and in Syracuse. July 1, 1949 , he married Sabra Wattenbee Jones. For over 25 years he was employed by the Oneida County Highwy Department as their Bridge Superintendent. he retired in 1970. He was of the Protestant Faith.
  Surviving, besides his wife, are a step-daughter, Mrs. John (Charlotte) Fleming, of West Palm Beach,Fl.; a step-son and his wife, Clarence (Pete) and Joan  Jones, of Clinton; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two nephews, Edward Jones of New Mexico, Richard Jones, of Syracuse; two cousins, Gifford Hughes and Gladys Alexander.
  The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 10 from the Owens Funeral Home,35 College St. Clinton. Friends are invited and may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9. burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. those so desiring, please consider donations to the Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela 

PAUL G. (JIM) SALERNO
  North Utica- Paul G. (Jim) Salerno, 57, of 434 Deland Drive., North Utica, died Saturday, November 26,1983 at his home aafter a long illness.
  He was born in Utica November 26,1926, the son of Paul J. and  Irene Hance Salerno. In Utica on November 25, 1950, he married the former Joan (Toss) Wentka. For many years, Mr. Salerno was an operating engineer for local 545 and is co-owner of Salerno Mobil. He is a member of St. Mark's Church, N. Utica, a past officer and member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and Union local 545. He was a WWll Army Veteran.
  Mr. Salerno is survived by his wife, Joan (Toss); one daughter, Miss Christina (Tina) Salerno of Utica, one son, and daughter-in-law, Paul E. and Lynette Salerno,Utica; two sisters, Mrs. James (Alice) Saponaro of Utica,Mrs. Thomas (Jennie) Sharpe of marcy, two brothers and sisters-in-laws, Anthony and Eleanor Salerno of Utica and Richard and Delores Hance of utica; four grandchildren, Paul (Jeff), Craig, Becki, and Valerie; several neices and nephews. Mr. Salerno was predeased by his father, Paul J. in May of 1983.
  The funeral  will be held Monday at 9:00 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd. and 9:30 at St. Mark's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum. Calling hours at the Funeral home are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


WALTER P. WALAWENDER
  Walter P. Walawender,61, of 412 Mandeville St., husband of Anna Lyszczasz Walawender, died unexpectedly November 19, 1981 at his residence.
   He was born in Clayville, a son of Thomas and Nellie Wrobel Walawender. He came to Utica as a young man and in 1941 he married Anna Lyszczasz in St. Francis DeSales Church, of which he was a member. Mr. Walawender served in the U.S. Army during WW ll in the European Theatre Of operations, including Ardennes and Rhineland Actions where he received a citation for Meritorious and Outstanding Service with the 334 Infantry 84th. Infantry Division.
  Surviving with his wife are 2 sons, Walter P. Jr., of Manhatten, Kansas and Robert of Utica; 5 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Frank of Utica and Stanley, in Sauquoit; 4 sisters, Mrs. Francis lewis, Miss Julie Walawender and Mrs. Blanche Dykty, Utica and Mrs. Helen Synakowski, of Remsen; many neices, nephew and cousins. Mr. Walawender was predeceased by a son, Donald in 1973.
  His funeral services will be held at 9:30 Saturday fromthe Ryczek Funeral Home, 604 Cottage Pl., and at 10:00 at St. Francis DeSalle Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends are respectfully invited. Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday.
  In his memory, in lieu of flowers, friends aare asked to please donate to St. Francis DeSalle Church. (Envelopes are available at the Funeral Home).
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


JULIA DOOLITTE OGDEN
  New Canaan, conn.--Mrs. Julia Doolitte Ogden, 76, of New Canaan, a former Utica resident died on Thursday June,1981 at the Waveny Care Center in Conn.
  Mrs. Ogden was born September 25, 1904 in Utica, a daughter of the late William C.J. and Amelia Lowery Doolitte. She attended the Mrs. Deedke's School and the Miss Knox's School for Girls in Utica. She also attended the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury,Conn. and graduated from the Masters College at Dobbs  Ferry. dhe was married to Henry Bradley Ogden in Grace Church, in Utica, on October 4, 1924. After their marriage the couple resided in Utica. Mr. Ogden died May 15 1951. Mrs. Ogden was a member of Grace Church, a former member of the  Junior League of Utica; and in her early years was a Reporter for the Utica Observer Dispatch.
  She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Amelia) Babson of New Canaan,Conn. and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of New Hartford; a sister Mrs. Aubrey ( Mary Adams) Evans of Naples, Fla.;3 brothers, John Quincy Adams Doolitte of Manans, N.Y., James l. Doolitte and George Leiter Doolitte, both of Barneveld; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
  Friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Monday at 12 noon at Grace Church  Utica with the Rev. Dr. Stanley P. Gasek Rector Officiating. Interment will be in  Green Lawn Cemeterry new Hartford. There are no calling hours. In Mrs. Ogden's memory kindly consider the Grace Church Memorial Fund or the Wavenly Care Center. Arrangements are with the Stevens Friedel & Williams Funeral home Inc.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


FRANK J. NORTH
  New Hartford--Frank J. North,67, of 12 Doris Rd. New Hartford, died Tuesday, in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
  He was born in Poland,Europ, son of the late Joseph and Anna Senega North and came to the United States and this area as a child. He graduated from UFA and also was graduated from RPI in Troy,N.Y.
  Mr. North was married to Natalie Kozlow in 1954 in Holy Trinity Church, Utica,N.Y. He served in WW ll in the United States Army as a First Lieutenent and was attached with the Royal Air Force in England, also served in the service in New Guinea. He received the European American Middle Eastern Medal, the American Service  Medal, the Atlantic Pacific Service Medal and the WW ll Victory Medal. Mr. North was an Electronics Engineer with the RADC retiring in 1976 with over 28 years of employment. He was a member of the American Radio Relay League, Inc. the Mohawk Valley Chapter of Q.C.W.A., and he was Past President of the Utica Amateur Radio Club. He was a member of the Elks,Cortland,NY Lodge 784, and a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Rome,NY Post 2246.
  Mr. North is survived by his wife;three daughters, Diane; Sonya; and Sharon;two sons, Frank J. ll and Michael D. all at home; also surviving is an Aunt, Miss Sophia Senega, of New Hartford.
  The funeral will take place Saturday at 8:30 AM fromthe Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral home, 1156 Lincoln Ave., and at 9:00 from the Holy Trinity Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Burial in the family plot in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


WALTER F. KRECIDLO
  Walter F. Krecidlo, 54, of 211 School Rd., North utica, industrial engineer with the Friedrich Group died Wednesday, February 21, 1979, at the St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center.
  He was born February 3, 1925 in Utica, the son of Bonifacy and Mary Kupiec Krecidlo. He was educated in local schools including UFA and Utica College. He was a Veteran of Worl War ll, serving the US Air Force as an officer (Lt.) He was married to Constance K. Vosburgh Alsante of Utica on December 2, 1977. Mr. Krecidlo had completed 35 years with the Friedrich Group.
  He was a member of the Moriah Presbyterian Church, VFW, Moose Club of Utica and the Sons of Italy.
  Besides his wife he leaves; one daughter, Mrs. Craig (Shelley) Nelson, Columbia, S.C.; one son, Walter Krecidlo, Middletown; six sisters,Mrs. John S. (Catherine) Moran, Utica,Mrs. VictorJ. (Agnes) Przyborowski, Utica, Mrs. Thomas (Stella) Harney, Utica, Mrs. Frank (Veronica) Albertine Sr., New Hartford, Mrs. Frank (Stephanie) Falbo, Oriskany Falls, Mrs. Anthony (Emily) Albertine, Whitesboro; one brother,Joseph B. Krecidlo, Utica; one step-daughter, Miss Laurie Alsante, Utica; two step-sons, Thomas Alsante,
Baldwinsville, Richard Alsante, Marcy; two grandchildren, Christopher Nelson, Columbia,S.C., Matthew Nelson, Columbia S.C.;one step-grandson, Eric Alsante, Marcy; several neices and nephews.
  The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, from the Moriah PresbyterianChurch, with the Rev. Stuart Hayes, New Hartford officiating. Friends are invited. Interment will be at Crown Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday only at the Williams Funeral home, 1115 West St. Friends may consider the Moriah Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the Heart Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


CHARLES W. CHILDS
  Charles W. Childs,84, of 1421 Oneida St., January 15,1980.
  He was born in Utica, November 19, 1895, the son of Charles H. and Cordelia Butterfield Childs.He was educated at the Miss Warner's School, the Cicely Baker School and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. During WW ll, Mr. Childs was a captain in the Army Air Corps, as one of the few test pilots of that time. He was resident manager of the New York Stock Exchange firm of Loeb, Rhodes & Loew, until his retirement. Mr. Childs was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church. He was a trustee of St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center, the Women's Christian Association and the House of the Good Shepard. Mr. Child's
was also a trustee and member of the Board of the Utica Cemetery Association for 54 years, serving as its Vice President at the time of his death. He was also a member of the Episcopal council of the Central New York Diocese, the Oneida Historical Society, the Fort Schuyler Club, the Sadaquada Gold Club, Night Stick Club,Utica Post #229 American Legion, Union Club of New York City,St.Nichols Society, as well as the New York City Chapter of the Society of colonial Wars.
  Mr. Childs is survived by one nephew, Addison C. WEscott of Utica; two nieces, Mrs. Russell (Helen) Humphrey of Utica and Mrs. R.T. ( Theodora) Root Jr. of Glenridge, New Jersey.
  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from St. George's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Edward Shaw officiating. Commital services will be held in the Childs Chapel of Forest hill Cemetery. Interment will be in the family plot in the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends aare assked to consider the House of the Good Shepard of St. George's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by the Elwood T. Day Funeral home.
submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. JEANETTE ( JENNY) SMAKA
  Mrs. Jeanette Smaka, 74, of 1116 Whitesboro St., former owner and operator of the M & O Restaurant, died Saturday, August 29, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a long illness.
  She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julianna Jastrzebska Szczepanski, and came to Utica at a young age and received her education in the Utica school system. In 1918, she married Charles Wasielewski in Holy Trinity Church. He died in 1930. In 1948, she married Alexander Smaka, also in Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Smaka died in 1949. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and various local parochial , social and fraternal organizations.
  Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Irene Wloch and Mrs. Walter (Virginia) Smaka of Deerfield; a brother Walter Szczepanski and a sister, Mrs. Theodore (Helen) Kryszczuk of Utica; seven grandchildren,Edmund C. Ryczek of Niagara Falls, Mrs. James (Cheryl ) Meece Basate,  N.J., Mrs. Gary (Maxine) Gamela, New York Mills, Mrs. Gary (Donna) De Stafamis, Deerfield, Ms. Sharon Hoen, Utica, Miss Carla Smaka,Phoenix, Ariz., Jeffrey Smaka, Columbus,Ms; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a dear friend, George Kirkland of New Hartford. Mrs. Smaka was predeceased by a daughter, J. Dorothy Ryczek and two brothers, Anthony J. and Edward Szczepansski.
  Friends are invited to attend her funeral services at 9 Tuesday morning , September !, 1981, at Holy Trinity Church where a Mass of the Resurrection will be offered. Calling hours will be held at the Ryczek Funeral Home, 604 Cottage Pl., from 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday. In Mrs. Smaka's memory, in lieu of flowers, friends are asked to please donate to their favorite charities. Various envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


  MRS. MARY B. CHECK
    Mrs. Mary B. Check,61, of 1901 Noes St., passed away Wednesday  evening, June 23, 1982 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
  She was born in Utica,N.Y. January 1, 1921, daughter of the late John and Agnes Rosalie. She was raised in Utica and was a graduate of U.C.A. She later graduated from Utica School of Practical Nursing. In 1940, Mary married John B. Check in Utica.The couple have resided in Utica ever since their marriage. For over 23 years, she was a licensed Practical Nurse at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Yorkville.
  Besides her husband, John; she is survived by one daughter,Mrs. Ronald (Frances) Herron of Whitesboro; one son, Mr. John (Jack) Check,of Whitesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Clare) Gambino and Mrs. Edward (Gladys) Diodato, both of Utica; two brothers, Mr. John  Rozyla and Stanley Rozyla, also both of Utica; four grandchildren, John and Tamara Check and James and Kelly Herron, all of Whitesboro. she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
  The Funeral will be held on Monday morning, June 28,1982 at 9 o'clock from the Heintz Funeral home, 1517 Whitesboro St., and at 9:30 at Sacred Heart Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus & Casimer Cemetery, Whitestown. Friends may call at the Funeral  Home, Saturday evening from 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. ANGELINE A. FRATES
  Mrs. Angelina A. Frates, 64, of 2305 Whitesboro St., passed away suddenly Thursday morning, February 7, 1985 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital.
  She was born in Utica,February 29, 1920, daughter of the late Joseph and Annunciata ( Lucy ) Alberico Imundo. She was raised and educated in Utica and in 1937 she married Eugene Crabbe at St. Anthony's Church, Utica. Mr. Crabbe died in 1971. In 1972, she married Joseph Frates. Mr. Frates died in 1974. For over 29 years, Mrs. Frates was a beautician and manager of the Elite Beauty Salon in North Utica. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Utica; also the American Legion Auxiliary post # 1113, Whitesboro.
  Mrs. Frates is survived by one daughter, Miss Brenda Crabbe with whom she resided; two sons, Eugene F. Crabbe and Patrick M. Crabbe, both of Utica; three sisters,
Mrs. Roy (Kate) Stafford of Rome, Mrs. Harry (Marie) Smith, Utica and Mrs. Gina Riccardi of Utica; two brothers, John Imundo and Ralph Imundo, both of Utica; six grandchildren, Michele, Karen,Laura,David, Daniel and Joseph Crabbe; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews; also her mother-in-law Mrs. Joseph Frates of Utica; and five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Joseph (Joanne) Nuccio, Mrs. Betty Ann Pinsky,  both of Utica. Mrs. Sal ( Dolores) Parlato, Mrs. Richard (Eleanor) Cerri, both of Maryland amd Mrs. Chet (Barbara) Tolpa of Florida.
  The funeral will be held Saturday morning, February 9, 1985 at 8:45 at Heintz Funeral home, 1517 Whitesboro St. and at 9:30 at St. Anthony's Church, Utica where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will  be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


WALTER ( WHITE) ZIEMAN
  Walter ( Whitey) Zieman, 72, of 1025 Warren St., died Wednesday, May 5, 1982 in St. Elizabeth Hospital after an unexpected illness.
  He was born in New York Mills, son of Martin and Mary Zieman and attended local schools. He was married to Stephany (Stella) Wojtanowski on September 28, 1935 in Holy Trinity Church.
  Mr. Zieman was employed for over 45 years by Niagara Mohawk, retiring in 1976. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church and served in the U.S. Army during WW ll. He was a Senior Vice Commander of the Edward Bator Post # 21; the West Utica Polish Democratic Club; the 25 Year Retirement Club of Niagara Mohawk; Utica Sport Boosters Association and a member of the  Polish Community Club. While serving in the Army during WW ll., he was held a Prisoner of War.
  Mr. Zieman is survived by his wife, Stella; one sister, Mrs. Frank (Rose) Koziol, Utica; one brother, Frank Zieman, Whitesboro; also surviving two nephews and their wives, Mr. and Mr. Robert  (Maggie) Rygielski, and Mr. Eugene Rygielski of Utica, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Phyllis) Midura, Boonville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Susan) Gonyea, New York Mills; several other nieces, nephews; great nieces and great nephews.
  The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Drejza- Kowalczyk Funeral home,1156 Lincoln Ave., and at 10:00 from the Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral home Thursday, 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. The Edward Bator Post will meet Friday evening at 8 o'clock for services.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


REV. EUGENE L. GACEK
  Rev. Eugene L. Gacek, Pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Forestport, NY. died Tuesday, April 21, 1987, in St. Joseph's Hospital,Syracuse NY.
  He was born in Utica, son of Martin and Catherine Cieslak Gacek. He graduated from Holy Trinity Grammar School, and Utica Free Academy, received his B.A. at St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake, and graduated from Saints Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Lake, Mi.he was ordained a priest on May 1, 1965, by the Most Rev. David F. Cummingham, Syracuse, NY., and celebrated his first Mass in Holy Trinity Church,Utica. He was assigned to his first parish and served as an Assistant Pastor, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Endicott,NY., where he was also Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, until 1968. Then in 1968, he was transferred to St. Jame's Church, Syracuse,NY. and in 1969, transferred to Sacred Heart Parish, Syracuse,NY.In 1972, he was transferred back to our Lady of Good Counsel, In Endicott and in 1978, he was transferred to Holy Trinity Church, Utica,until August 1, 1984, when he became pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Forestport, and St. Mary's of the Snow in Otter Lake. He was very devoted to Our Lady of Czestochowa while a priest, and was an active member of St. Michael's Lancer's, of Holy Trinity Church.
  Father Gacek is survived by one sister, Mrs. John (Sophie) Jones, of Utica, four brothers, John and Stanley of Utica, Chester, of Jacksonville,IL., and Casimer, of Alexander, Va. Also surviving, a brother-in-law, Salvatorie Cirillo, of New Hartford; several nieces and nephews.
  His funeral will be held at 2:00 Friday afternoon, at Holy Trinity Church, with Most Rev. Francis J. Harrison presiding. Calling hours will be held at the Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral Home,1156 Lincoln Ave., Thursday 2-4. following Thursday's calling hours, Father Gacek will be taken to Holy Trinity Church where a Vigil Service will be celebrated by the Right Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Sewall, Episcopal Vicor of the Eastern Region of the Diocese of Syracuse. at 7:00.Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
  Those that wish may make contributions to a memorial to be established in  Father Gacek's name, at St. Patrick's Church, Forestport.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


CATHERINE GACEK
  Catherine Gacek, of 32 Watson Place, died April 18,1985 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a brief illness.
  She was born in Odrowaz, Tatra Mountains, Poland, the daughter of lawrence and Clara Ratuchowska Cieslak. She came to the U.S.A. in 1911.On May 22,1916, she married Martin Gacek in Holy Trinity Church. Mr.. Gacek died June 6,1975.She was a retired employee of the Mohawk Cotton Mills in Utica.She was a member of Holy Trinity Church,a 69 year member of the Sacred heart Society, the Rosary Society, the Polonaise Senior Citizens, the Ladies Auxiliary of Orchard Lake Schools, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Polish Army Veterans Post # 5 and the Polish Tatra Mountaineers Circle 16.
  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John (Sophie) Jones,Utica; five sons, John and Stanley, both of Utica, Rev. Eugene Gacek, of Forestport,Chester, of Jacksonville,Ill., and Casimer, of Alexandria, Va.,16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth Gacek Cirillo and a son, Edwin Gacek. She was also predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Victoria Dziechciowski and two brothers, John and Joseph Cieslek.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Drejza- Kowalczyk Funeral Home, Inc. 1156 Lincoln Ave. and at 9:30 at Holy Trinity church, where a Mass of the Resurrection will be Concelebrated. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9. The Rosary will be recited Friday at the Funeral Home at 8 p.m.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


  MRS. RUSSEL WHEELER
  Mrs. Frances Murray Wheeler, died Sunday, January 23,1983 at the Eden Park Nursing Home.
  She was born on November 13, 1881 in Rochester, N.Y., the daughter of John L. and Caroline Millar Murray, moving to Utica at the age of five. She was the widow of Russel Wheeler, whose grandfather was the founder of the International Heater Co. Mrs. Wheeler's maternal grandfather was the founder of the Charles Millar Co.
  For over 60 years, she resided in the former Millar residence at 1423 Genesee St., a Utica landmark in which six generations of her family had lived.
  Mrs. Wheeler was a life-long member of Grace Episcopal Church and started its Ladies Volunteer Choir. She was a charter member of the Players Club of Utica, the Junior League of Utica, and the B-Sharp Club. She was also active
in the Gray Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Fort Schuyler Club and the Sadaquada Golf Club.
  She is survived by a son, Millar Wheeler of New Hartford; two grandsons, Murray Wheeler Jr. of Cambridge, mass. and David Wheeler of Utica; four granddaughters, Mrs.. Gerald (Pamela) Collins of New Hartford,Hollie Wheeler of Boulder, Colo., Frances Wheeler of Boston, Mass.,and Dierdre Wheeler of New Hartford; two great-granddaughters, Leslie and Cornelia Collins of New Hartford; and several cousins. Mrs. Wheeler was predeceased by two sons, Russel Wheeler Jr. and Murray Wheeler.
  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Remembrances may be made to the Grace Church Memorial fund.
  Funeral arrangements are with the Stevens, Friedel & Williams Funeral home, Inc., New Hartford.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


GLENEVA  B. TANNEY
  Gleneva B. Tanney, 76, a resident of Kortenaer Village, South Street, and widow of Hilton G. Tanney, died at her home September 19, 1987. her unexpected death was attributed to a heart attack.
  Born in Boonville, August 18, 1911, she was the daughter of William H. and Jessie Lake Bates. For several years she was employed at Holcomb's Bakery and Restaurant when it was located on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs.. Tanney were employed as custodians of the Masonic Temple in Boonville and at Camp Uncus in the Central Adirondacks.Mrs. Tanney had also been employed as a housekeeper at several homes in the area.
  Before moving to Kortenaer Village, the Tanney's lived on the Pines Road, Hawkinsville. Mr. Tanney died July 2, 1984.
  Mrs. Tanney was a member of the Boonville United Methodist Church.
  Her survivors include a stepson, Hilton (Sam) Tanney, of Homer; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Schleiger, Denver, Colo., Irene Shue, Port Leyden and Florence Koster, Boonville; a brother-in-law, Clarence Tanney in Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tanney's twin sister, Glenora Gouger, died in 11950. A brother, William Bates,, died in 1966 and a half sister, died in 1968.
  Funeral services were held September 22, 1987, at the Trainor Funeral Home where Rev. Jeremy Duncan, pastor of the Boonville United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Boonville Cemetery.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


WILLIAM J. TANNEY, SR.
  William J. Tanney Sr., 76, who lived on Route 12D, Locust Grave, died October 18,1983, at the Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville. Mr. Tanney entered the hospital October 12.
  Born in the Town of Lyonsdale December 24, 1906, he was a son of George and Ella Webster Tanney. Most of his life was spent in the vicinity of Boonville and Port Leyden. Before entering the military service in February, 1943, he had been employed by the Gould Paper Company. During WW ll he served in the Southwest Pacific. For a time he was employed at Revere Corp. in Rome. Mr. Tanney was last employed by the New York State Conservation Department. A Methodist , he was also a member of the Charles J. Love post American Legion in Boonville.
  Survivors include a son, William J. Tanney, Jr., Boonville; a daughter, Mrs. Oscar (Betty) DeLeon, Mahpee, Mass., eight grandchildren; two brothers, Hilton Tanney,Boonville, and Clarence Tanney, Lake Worth, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Conrad ( Dorothy) Schleiger, Denver, Colo.;Mrs. John (Irene) Shue, Port Leyden, and Mrs. Florence Koster, Boonville.
  Funeral services were held October 21, 11983, at the Trainor Funeral home, Boonville, where Reverend C. Harrison Ward, pastor of the Talcottville Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was made in Port Leyden Cemetery where members of the  Charles J. Love Post American Legion conducted military rites. Legionaries were James Mathis, George Pickard, James Conley,Karl Pfendler, and Charles Mahaffy. Paul Lahah was bugler.
  Pall bearers at the funeral were Steve DeLeon,Thomas DeLeon, Donald DeLeon,Gary Croniser, Steve Dowling and Stuart Dunn.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


JOHN S. PAVLOT
  Bridgewater--John S. Pavlot, 71, of Box 234, Rt. 20, died Thursday, July 30, 1987, at his home, after an extended illness.
  He was born in Middleville, June 21, 1916, the son of Peter T. and Josephine Zielinski Pavlot. He received his education in Middleville Schools and in Bridgewater. October 31, 1942, he married Theodosia Livermore. The couple resided on East St. of over 27 years, where they owned and operated a dairy farm.She died in 1971. In West Winfield, November 17, 199973, he married Louise Overrocker Pavlot. the couple have since resided in Bridgewater. he had been employed by the Bridgewater School system as a custodian and school bus driver. In 1981, he retired after 10 years with the Bridgewater Highway Dept. he was a member of the Bridgewater Congregational Church and a 38 year member of the Bridgewater Fire Dept., where he served as a Line Officer and on its Board of directors. he was a member of the West Winfield Senior Citizens and had been an avid bowler for many years.
  Surviving, besides his wife, two sons, and daughters-in-law, leland J. (Lee) and Doris, of Waterville, Edward T. and Joan, of Bridgewater; a step-son and his wife, Thomas L. and Jill, of Clinton; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Anthony, of Herkimer, Peter, of West Winfield, Frank, of Little Falls; one sister, Mrs. Reginald (Sophie) Scanlon, West Winfield; several nieces and nephews. A brother, Thomas T., died in 1971.
  the funeral will be Monday morning at 10 a.m. from the Owens-Pavlot Funeral Service, Inc., 35 College St., Clinton. Friends are invited and may call Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9. Burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery. The Bridgewater Fire Dept. will make an Honor Call Sunday evening at 7:30. Those so desiring, please consider donations to the Bridgewater Fire Dept. or the West Winfield Ambulance Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


DENNIS DILLON JR.
  Racquette Lake--Dennis Dillon Jr., 72, of Racquette Lake, died on November 4, 1982 after a long illness.
  He was born in Racquette Lake,July 13, 1910, son of Dennis and Mary Callahan Dillon. He was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Manlius Military Academy and Fordham University. In 1948 in Ontario,N.Y. he married the former Mildred Foley. Mr. Dillon was a veteran of WW ll
serving in the U.S. Army and had been Postmaster at Racquette lake for 44 years. He was also president of the Racquette lake Supply. He was a member of St. William's Church,Racquette Lake, and several organizations.
  Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Molly) Bartholomew of Middlebury, VT.,Mrs. James( Maureen) Regan of Utica and Patricia, at home;three sons, D. Timothy of Hamburg,N.Y., James,at home and John of Hartford,Conn.; four grandsons; two brothers, Dr. Thomas Dillon, of Greenwich,Conn. and John Dillon of Chappaqua,N.Y.;two sisters, Sister deLourdes Dillon S.S.H.,New York City and Mrs. Betty Schaufler of Racquette Lake;several nieces and nephews.
  Funeral will be at 10:30 from the Eldridge-Groves Funeral Home,Old Forge, and at 11:30 at St. William's Church, where a Concelebrated Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Blue Mountain Lake Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home,Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. In memory of Mr. Dillon, donations may be made to St. William's Church, Racquette Lake Ambulance Corp. or the Cancer Society.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


JAMES H. BROWNELL
  Inlet--James H. Brownell, 26, died of injuries suffered in an accident yesterday.
  He was born Aug. 26, 1933, in Deansboro, the son of Fayette and Mildred C. Covey Brownell. A veteran of the Korean War, he had lived in Inlet since 1954,when he married Audrey C. Payne. the family resides on Seventh Lake Road.
  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, Inlet, and the Leonard Wicks Roberts Post, American Legion, Inlet.
  Besides his wife, he leaves his parents, now living in Big Moose; two daughters, Cynthia J. and Christine C., both at home; two sons, James H. ll, and Frederick R., at home;five sisters, Mrs. Gaylord Jones of Remsen,Mrs. Thomas Marleau of Chazy, Mrs. Elizabeth Guthinz of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Malcomb Dena of Syracuse, Miss Beverly Ann Brownell of Syracuse.
  The funeral will be at 1:45 Thursday from the home of Mrs. Brownell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Payne, Eagle Bay, and at 2:30 from the Church of the Lakes. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Old Forge.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


ALFRED (FRED) BRACK
  Big Moose-- Frederick (Fred) Brack,88, of Big Moose, passed away on September 18, in the Presbyterian Home after a long illness.
    He was born in N. Greenbush September 28m 1892, son of Emil and Johanna VanGennep Brack. He was educated in local schools. He was married to the former Myrna Kirchner;she died in 1966. Mr. Brack had been the caretaker at Camp Tojenka which was the original Kingsford Estate in Big Moose, N.Y. He had also been the weather observer for the Black River Regulating District in the Big Moose area.He was a member of the Big Moose Community Chapel, past trustee, and was also instrumental in construction of the chapel.
  He is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, of Peterboro, Ontario,Mrs. Margaret Nichols, Mrs. Johanna Byers,Mrs. Mary DeFreest, and Mrs. Fannie Found all of Renssselaer, and Mrs. Pauline Balfoort of Delmar, N.Y.;several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:00 at the Big Moose Chapel with the Rev. James Ulrich officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Old Forge. Calling hours at the Eldridge-Groves Funeral Home Monday 2-4 and 7-9. In memory of Mr. Brack, donations may be made to the Big Moose Chapel or the Big Moose Ambulance Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MICHELE R. MIKALAJUNAS
  Whitesboro--Michele R. Mikalajunas, 19, of RR 1 Box, 9 Henderson Street., died Wednesday, October 8, 1985 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
  She was born in New Hartford, daughter of Michael Mikalajunas and Nancy Olko Aiken. She graduated from Whitesboro Senior High School and was employed at the P & C Market on Commercial Drive. Michele was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nancy Aiken of Whitesboro; her father, Michael Mikalajunas of Utica, her step-father Charles T. Aiken of Whitesboro; her step-mother, Mrs. Francine Mikalajunas of Utica; six brothers,  Michael Mikalajunas of Whitesboro,Charles Aiken, Chad Aiken, both of Clayville,Kristian Aiken,Casey Aiken, and Joseph Aiken, all of Whitesboro;two sisters, Keli Mikalajunas and Danielle Mikalajunas, both of Utica;she also leaves her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Sally Mikalajunas of Utica and her maternal grandparents,Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bienkowski of Utica; a good friend, Joseph Hess of Whitesboro; and several aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins including Raymond LePage of Utica.
  The funeral will be Saturday at 9 from the Wells & Lloyd Funeral Home, 100 Main St., Whitesboro and at 9:30 at St. paul's Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9.
  Arrangements are with Friedel,Williams,Coriale and Edmunds.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


RALPH ROGERS
  Ralph Rogers, 53,  of Bristol Road died yesterday October,
16, 1963. Mr. Rogers was, one of the owners of the First National Bank Bldg.,Utica, was found dead about 1P.M. in the garage-barn behind his home.
  Mr. Rogers was born in Clinton, a son of Charles B. and Eugenie Forgy Rogers. His late father was a prominent Utica banker.Mr. Rogers was graduated from Croton School, mass., in 1928, and from Hamiliton College in 1932, after which he attended Harvard Business School.
  He married Annette Clark of New Hartford in 1932. he was a member of St. Jame's Episcopal Church, a former vestryman of the church, and a past assistant treasurer.
  Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Miss Annette Clark Rogers, Harwinton, Conn.;a son, Charles Butler Rogers, Clinton; a sister, Mrs. John (Annette) Rudd, Princeton, and a brother, Philip V. Rogers,Clinton.
  Private funeral services were held this afternoon from St. Jame's Church with the Rev. John F. H. Gorton, rector, officiating.Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


FRIEDA STRACK HIGBY
  Big Moose--Frieda Strack Higby,88, of Big Moose, on September 4, 1982 at home after a long illness.
  She was born in Amsterdam,N.Y. on February 28, 1894,daughter of William and Bertha Yost Strack. She was educated in local schools and in 1915 in Amsterdam she married Roy Higby. At that time she moved to Big Moose with her husband who owned and managed the Higby Club.She was a member and past Treasurer of the Big Moose Chapel,past member of the Old Forge Chapter #449 O.E.S., and the Jolly Moosers.
  Besides her husband;she is survived by two daughters,Mrs. lee H. Tracy, of Old Forge and Mrs. William
(Patricia) Judson, of Big Moose, one brother, Eric Strack, of Amsterdam; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  The Funeral will be Tuesday at 11 O'clock at the Big Moose Chapel with the Rev. James L. Ulrich officiating. Calling hours at the Eldridge-Groves Funeral Home are Monday 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Webb Health Center or the Big Moose Ambulance Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


ROY C. HIGBY
  Big Moose Lake--Roy C. Higby,97, of Big Moose Lake, on December 4,1990, in St. Elizabeth Hospital.
  Mr. Higby was born in Big Moose August 1, 1893, son of James and Francina Sperry Higby. he was educated in local schools and in 1915 in Amsterdam, he married Frieda Strack. She died in 1982. Mr. Higby,along with his wife, owned and operated the Higby Club at Big Moose Lake. He was a member of the Big Moose Chapel. He was the Founder of the Central Adirondack Hotel Association and one of the founders of the Town of Webb health Center. He was a member of Northwoods Lodge # 849 F &  AM, the Ziyara Shrine, and the Fort Schuyler Club.
  He is survived by two daughters,Mrs. Lee H. Tracy, of Old forge,Mrs. Patricia Judson, of Big Moose, six grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
  A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 12, 1991, at 11:00 in the Big Moose Chapel.
  In memory of Mr. Higby, donations may be made to the Town of Webb Health Center or the Big Moose Ambulance Fund.
  Arrangements by the Eldridge-Groves Funeral Home, Old Forge.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MR. RODNEY R. AINSWORTH
  Big Moose--Mr. Rodney R. Ainsworth, 84, of Covey Rd., died Saturday, June 3, 1989, at Saranac Lake General Hospital, where he had been a patient since April 10.
  He was born in Utica on March 14, 1905, a son of Danforth R. and Gertrude E. Oakley Ainsworth. his entire life was spent in the Big Moose area. he attended the Big Moose Station School. On October 29, 1929, at the First Baptist Church in Utica, he married Rose M. Betzing. Mrs. Ainsworth died on July 16,1983. For many years, Mr. Ainsworth was employed by Earl Covey and from 1935 until WW ll, he was employed at the Masonic Home Camp at Round Lake. For more than two years, during WW ll, he was employed at Revere Co. in Rome. Mr. Ainsworth had also been employed by Roy Higby at Higby Club, for 20 years. Mr. Ainsworth was last employed by the New York State Dept. of Conservation in the construction of bridges, leanto shelters and in cutting trails in the Big Moose area until retiring in 1975.
  An avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Ainsworth was a Licensed Adirondack Guide and, with his father, had been a guide for hunting and fishing parties in  the Big Moose area for many years. For many years, Mr. Ainsworth was the caretaker of the Big Moose Community Chapel and the Manse  and had been caretaker for several private camps in the area. He was a life member of the Big Moose Community Chapel and a trustee of the chapel, a life member of the Big Moose Fire Dept. and a life member of  the Big Moose Fish and Game Club. Since 1927, Mr. Ainsworth had been a member of the Northwoods Masonic Lodge # 849 of Old Forge,NY.
  Surviving is one sister and brother-in-law,Mrs. Robert (Ida) Winter, Big Moose; one nephew, two nieces and their families and a dear friend, Anne LaBastille.
  Funeral on Monday, June 5,at 11 a.m. at the Trainor Funeral Home, 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, where Rev. Kenneth Cross, a retired Pastor of the Church of the Lakes of Inlet,NY., will officiate. Interment in Doldgeville Cemetery. Calling hours on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Members of the Northwoods Lodge # 849 of Old Forge will meet at the funeral home Sunday,7 p.m., for Masonic services.
  Memorial contributations may be made to the Big Moose Community Church or the Building Fund of the Northwoods Lodge #849, Old forge,NY., 13420
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


 LAST AMERICAN TRAGEDY  by Audrey Lewis of the Observer Dispatch Newspaper
  Big Moose Lake--Roy Higby, the last living link to the 1906 "American Tragedy" murder, died Tuesday at the age of 97.
  A native of big Moose lake, he operated the Higby House at Big Moose Lake and was active in the Big Moose Fire Department.
  Higby gained some fame over the years with his claim that he found the body of Grace (Billy) Brown, 20, in Big Moose Lake on July 12, 1906.
  Brown's murder and the subsequent arrest and trial of 23-year old Chester Gillette, her lover, became national front-page news. The story provided the basis for Theodore Dreiser's classic 1926 novel " An American Tragedy".
  In 1931, the novel was adapted into a film of the same name. The 1950 film "A Place in the Sun" was also based on the novel.
  The murder case was also the basis of former Observer Dispatch reporter, Craig Brandon's 1986 non-fiction account, "Murder in the Adirondacks."
  In an 1985 Observer Dispatch interview, Higby said he had told his story more than 10,000 to times numerous journalists, college professors,and authors.
  Higby was 13 at the time of the murder and working for the Zilpha, a steamboat that carried mail and tourists around the lake. The steamboat was used by the search party organized after someone reported that a small boat had capsized.
  Higby said he was looking over the steamboat's side when he noticed Brown at the bottom of the lake, about eight feet down.
  After Higby returned from the search, he learned that the woman's name was Grace Brown, that she was from South Otselic in Chenango County, and that authorities had begun searching for the man who had accompanied her. Two days later, Gillette was arrested in Albany and charged with the murder.
  Higby attended the trial in Herkimer, but never testified. Gillette was convicted and eventually executed in the electric chair at Auburn prison.
  In 1974, Higby published an autobiography, "A  Man from the Past," which included a chapter on "An American Tragedy."
  Funeral arrangements are with the Eldridge-Groves Funeral home in Old Forge. A memorial service has been set for Jan. 12 at the Big Moose Chapel.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


FRED WILLIAMS
  Mr. Fred Williams,92, of 1514 Genesee St., Utica and Big Moose,N.Y., died Tuesday, October 30,1979 in St. Joseph's Nursing Home after along illness. He was born in Lewis County on July 3,1887, son of Charles and Margaret Donovan Williams. He received his education in the Boonville schools and graduated from the Utica Business Institute.
  In 1910, he married Mary Breen.She died in 1948. In 1960, in Utica he married Olive S. Freeman.
  Mr. Williams's father founded lake View Lodge at Big Moose in 1898 and Fred operated it after his father's death, until he retired in 1957.He was a 50 year member of Northwoods Lodge #849 F & AM, of Old Forge, a member of the Big Moose Fish and Game Club.He also served as Fire Commissioner and Justice of the Peace in Big Moose. He also was a 20 year member of the Town of Webb School Board and served as it's president. He was one of the first directors of the Old Forge Bank when it was founded in 1917 and became director of the bank when it merged with the Oneida National Bank and Trust co, Presently he was serving on the Advisory Board of the Bank.He was also s member of the Adirondack Historical Society and the Town of Webb Historical Society and it's AARP. Mr. Williams, with Richard Cohen and Donald Rice purchased the DeCamp property and became developers and owners of McCauley Mountain, Nick's Lake and the Old Forge Airport. he was also part owner of the Old Forge Realty Co.
  Mr. Williams spent winters in Utica and Florida and summers at Big Moose Lake. he attended the Christian  Science Church of Utica and the Big Moose Community Chapel.
  Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter,Mrs. George (Mary) Deis of Old Forge; one step-daughter,Mrs. James T. (Margaret) Stanley, of Atlanta, GA.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren.Two daughters predeceased him, Margaret Williams in 1932 and Mrs. Pitt (Elizabeth Ann) Smith in 1974.
  The funeral will be Friday at the convenience of the family from the Eldridge-Groves Funeral home, Old forge, with burial in Riverview Cemetery,Old forge. Calling hours will be Wednesday at the Elwood  T. Day Funeral Home,Inc. 1222 State St., Utica, from  2-4 and 7-9;also on Thursday at the Eldridge-Groves Funeral Home, Old Forge, 2-4 and 7-9. Northwoods Lodge will conduct its ritualistic service Thursday evening at 7 o"clock. In lieu of flowers,friends may contribute to the Big Moose Fire Department, the Big Moose Community Chapel Fund, Riverview Cemetery Fund or other charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Eldridge -Groves Funeral Home,Old forge,NY.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


CLEO L. HUGHES
  Boonville--Cleo L. Hughes,69, well known owner of C. Hughes Hardware Store and a former long time owner of C. Hughes Motors, died at his winter home in Edinburg,Texas on December 17, 1979.
  Survivors include his wife, the former Ruth Harvey; two daughters, Mrs. Guy (Mary Lucille) Bush of Edinburg, Leyden, Mrs. Willis (Nancy) Croneiser, West Leyden; 9 grandchildren; one brother, Carl Hughes, Edinburg.
  Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Schuyler St., Boonville. Calling hours at the Hughes home, 117 E. Schuyler St., Friday afternoon and evening. Memorial donations may be made to  the Building Fund of the Boonville United Methodist Church. The Trainor Funeral Home, Boonville is in charge of arrangements.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. M. BROWNELL
OPERATED INN
  Remsen-- Mrs. Mildred Brownell, 76,of Remsen, died yesterday at the home of her sister in Clearwater, Fla.Mrs. Brownell operated the Twitchell Lake Inn, in the Big Moose area for several years.
  She was born in Scriba, the daughter of Earl and Addie Butts Covey.
  She married Fayette Brownell in Utica in 1923. Most of her life was spent in the Big Moose area, where she and her husband operated the inn. Mr. Brownell died in 1968.
  She was  a member of the Big Moose Community Church and the Remsen XYZ Club.
  She is survived by five daughters; Mrs. Harold (Beverly) Mentry, of Clearwater, Fla.,Mrs. Malcom (Jean) Dena, of Syracuse, Mrs. Thomas (Ella) Marleau, of Baldwinsville, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Dieter, of Otis,Oregon, Mrs. Gaylord (Ruth) Jones, of Remsen, and one sister Mrs. Emma McEdwards, of Clearwater, Fla.
  The funeral will be from the Ackley Funeral home Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery at Old Forge in the spring.
  Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


ROSE ERHARDT
  Rose Erhardt,83, of 705 Oswego St. died Monday, June 4, 1984 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
  She was born in Utica,N.Y., daughter of John and Catherine Wojcik Verminski and attended local schools. She was formerly employed by Faxton Hospital and attended Holy Trinity Church.
  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Hele) Jakubowicz of Utica; two sisters, Victoria Sullivan, of Albany, and Estelle Edwards, of Florida; also surviving, five grandchildren; one great- granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
  Her funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Drejza-Kowalczyk Funeral home, 1156 Lincoln Ave., and at 9 o'clock from Holy Trinity Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton. Friends amay call at the Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


ALICE M. HIGGINS
  Alice M. Higgins,of Genesee Nursing Home, formerly of 1212 State St., died June 13, 1983.
  She ws born October 4, 1886 in Wilmington, Del., the daughter of the Rev. Jessie and Agnes Stuart Higgins. Miss Higgins moved to Utica with her family in 1903. She received her education in Utica schools, graduating from  Utica Free Academy and in 1910 from Mount Holyoke College. Miss Higgins taught in Watertown and Saratoga Springs before coming a member of the English Dept. at U.F.A. in 1920, retiring in 1956.
  She was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the N.Y. State Retired Teacher's Association Mount Holyoke Club and an Associate of the Society of St. Margaret.
  Surviving are several cousins, one of whom is Mrs. Duncan H. Mcakenzie of Ber Air, MD.
  Her Funeral will be Wednesday, June 15 at 11 a.m. from St. George's Episcopal Church, with  the Rev. Allbert marshall officiating. Interment will be in Forest hill Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In her memory, gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. George's Episcopal ChurchArrangements by the Elwood T. Day Funeral Home, Inc.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. ADA J. DUNN
  Eagle Bay-- Mrs. Ada J. Dunn,87, of Big Moose lake, died Thursday, January 1, 1981.
  Mrs. Dunn was Postmaster  at Big Moose from 1953 to 1966. her husband, Nelson A. Dunn died June, 1943.
  She is survived by two sons, William Dunn, Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., and Nelson Dunn,Jr., of Big Moose.
  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.Monday in the Fenner Funeral Home, Inc. 115 Court St., herkimer. Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Following the funeral Monday, Mrs. Dunn will be taken to the Eldridge -Groves Funeral Home, Old forge, where friends may call from 7-8:30 p.m. Funeral services in Old Forge will be 1:00p.m. Tuesday. Spring Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Old forge. Memorials may be sent to the Big Moose Ambulance Fund.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. E. W. OVERROCKER
  West Winfield--Mrs. Elizabeth W. Overrocker,72, of West Main St., and formerly of Richfield Springs, died Sunday in Mohawk Valley General Hospital,Ilion
  She was born in Herkimer, daughter of Walter and Lillian Gould Welch and attended schools in Herkimer. In 1926 in Buffalo, she married George Hartinger. The couple  resided in Ilion for many years where she was employed at the Remington Typewriter Co. In 1946 the couple moved to Richfield Springs where she was employed by the Richfield Springs Central School. Mr. hartinger died in 1963. In Richfield Springs in 1963 she married Leroy D. Overrocker. Mr. Overrocker died in 1974. She was also a seamtress in the Richfield Springs area for many years.
  She leaves a stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Louise) Pavlot, of Bridgewater, a stepson, F. Edward Overrocker, of Canyon Country, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Earl ( Emma) Talbot, of Herkimer.
  The funeral will be at 9 Wednesday from the Owens Funeral home, Clinton, and at 9:30 from St. Mary's Church, Clinton. Burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery. Calling hoyurs are 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. JAMES D. CARROL
  Clinton-- Mrs. Winifred Buckley Carroll,59, Bristol Rd., died ina local nursing home Oct. 20, 1951,after an illness of about six months.
  She was born in Waterville, June 7,1899, a daughter of the late David and Anna Noon Buckley. After attendeing Waterville schools, she went to Utica to live. She was married in 1936 to James D. Carroll, Clinton, and the couple had since made their home here.
  She was a member of St. Mary's Church.
 Besides her husband, she leaves two brothers, Frank, Utica, and Richard, Syracuse; seven sisters. Mrs. William Franz, Miss Florence Buckley, Mrs. Lawrence Kelly, Mrs. William Parry, and Mrs. John Liddy, all of Utica, and Mrs. Charles Franz and Mrs. Margaret Dolphin, Syracuse and several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday from the Owens Funeral Home, College St.,, and from St. John's Church,Utica, at 10. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Submitter; Floyd Cmela


MRS. KATHRYN SPANSWICK
  Fulton--Services for Mrs. Kathryn Spanswick, 79, of 328 W. Willow St., Syracuse, former resident of this city, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in  the Springer Funeral home with Rev. Charles Ouderkirk, pastor of the Upsons Corners Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Upsons Corners Cemetery.
  Mrs. Spanswick, widow of William H. Spanswick, died Sunday in the Henderson Nursing Home, Syracuse, following a long illness. She was a native of the town of Palermo. Mrs. Spanswick was employed as laundress at Lake View Lodge,Big Moose, in the Adirondacks, several years and was a 50 year member of the Elizabeth Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
  Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Florence Roth of Phoenix, Mrs. Ada Redhead of Mallory and Mrs. Helen Purt of Oswego, and a nephew, Louis Tourdot of Chittenanago.
  Members of Elizabeth Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


FREDERICK CHANCIA
  California-- Frederick Chancia, 82, of 1714 Esplande St., Redondo Beach, Calif., formerly of Utica, died Wednesday, March 28 ,1984 in Calif. after a long illness.
  He was born in Utica, a son of Gaetano and Mary Angela Depetrocellis Chancia and attended local schools. He married Julia Benedetto in Utica in 1927. She died in 1976.He married Margaret Hoover in Calif. in 1980. Mr. Chancia was a driver for Seldins Cleaners on Lafayette St. for many years. After moving to Calif., he managed the Pacific Drive-in Theaters for 35 years, retiring in 1975.
  He is survived by his wife; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Pisacane, Mrs. Josephine Sessa,Mrs. peter (Fannie) Borgia, and Mrs. Anthony (Louise) Coriale; three brothers, William Chancia,Allie Chancia and Louis Chancia, all of Utica, also many nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be Monday at 9:30 from the Scala Funeral Home,Inc., 612 Elizabeth St., and at 10:00 at Blessed Sacrament Church. burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Calling hours Saturdday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. In memooory of Mr. Chancia, kindly consider your favorite charity.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


RICHARD G. HERMAN
WAS AREA COOK FOR 47 YEARS
  Richard G. Herman, 67, chef for the past 47 years at Lake View Lodge and Waldheim Hotel, at Big Moose, died Sunday, December 4, 1960 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center, Utica, after a long illness.
  He was born in Struttgart, Germany,Feb. 23, 1893, and came to America as a boy. After several years in Albany he established himself, in 1910 at Big Moose and since resided there.
  He married Mary Heavener of Mohawk on August 30, 1940.
He was a member of the Big Moose Volunteer Fire Department,The Fish and Game Club, and attended Big Moose Community Chapel.
  Besides his wife, he leaves a stepson,Willard Heavener, with the U.S. Army; several brothers in Germany and Albany areas, and several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral was held at 2 Thursday from the Eldridge-Authenrith Funeral home, Old Forge, with the Rev. James Getaz, pastor of Niccolls Memorial Church,officiating. burial was in Riverview Cemetery.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. ANN M. COLWELL
  Old Forge--Mrs. Ann M. Colwell, 75, of STrand Apartments, died Thursday Oct. 30, 1975 in her home.
  She was born in Castleton, Vt. She was married in Utica in 1927 to Raymond Colwell. The couple moved to Old Forge in 1935. he died in 1939.
  She was a member of St. Bartholomew's Church and Daughters of Isabella. She also was a member of Covey-Pashley Post American Legion Auxiliary.
  She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Carol) Farruggia Jr., Retsof; two sons, Raymond,Old forge, and William, New York City, and a brother Edward Minogue, Schenectady.
  The funeral willbe at 9:30 Saturday from the Eldridge- Autenrith Funeral home and at 10 from St. Bartholomew's Church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
  Calling hours are 7-9 tonight. The Rosary will be recited at 8.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MRS. MARGARET MOSES
  Camden-- Mrs. Margaret Moses, 80, died yesterday in the home of her daughter,Mrs. Leon Card, 39 Miner Ave., after a 10 week illness.
  She was born Aug. 2, 1879, in Jersey City, daughter of George and Elizabeth Enos Taylor. She was married to Clarence Moses, Nov. 3, 1896 in Taberg, the Rev. A. Barry performing the ceremony. Mr. Moses died Oct. 23, 1952. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Otis Van DeWalker of Camden, until 10 weeks ago.
  Mrs. Moses was a member of Camden Methodist Church; charter member and past noble grand of Qqueen Billage Rebekah Lodge and was chaplain of the lodge many years;past president of the noble grands club; member of Hillsboro Garden Club;North Asbury Circle; Camden GRange.
  She leaves her two daughters, 15 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be at 2 Saturday from the home of Mrs. Card with the Rev. Allison C. Wood, local Methodist Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemeteery here.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


MARY E. MORROCK
  Clinton-- Mary E. Morrock, 81, of 21 Bristol Rd., died Thursday, September 27, 1990, in the Presbyterian Nursing Home of Central New York.
  She was born in Utica, May 12, 1909, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Romaine. She received her education in Utica schools and in Utica, July 28, 1926, she married Joseph F. Morrock. Mr. Morrock died in 1987. She had resided in Clinton over 60 years. At one time, she was employed by the Drop forge Co. and later the Kelsey-Hayes Co., Utica, retiring in 1973. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Clinton, and the Kirkland Senior Citizens.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Irene) Madore, of Utica, and Mrs. John (Betty) Fitzpatrick, of Clinton; a brother, Anthony Romaine, of Fl.; two sisters, Eva Vandermark and Nellie Ulinski, both of Fl.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother,  Sam.
  The funeral will be Saturday morning at 9:00 from the Owens-Pavlot Funeral Service,Inc., 35 College St., clinton, and at 9:30 from St. Mary"s Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celeberated. Friends are invited  and may call Friday, 2-4 and 7-9. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton.
Those so desiring, please consider donations to the Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela


DR. HAROLD T. GOLDEN
  Herkimer--Dr. Harold T. Golden M.D., 67, of Herkimer, died Friday, February 16, 1979 in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center after a short illness.
  Dr. Golden practiced medicine and surgery in the area for over 40 years as a general practitioner and was a staff doctor at Herkimer Memorial Hospital. He also served as president of the staff. In 1973, he started an investigative acupuncture medical practice.
  He was born in Carbondale, Pa. and attended schools there. He attended the University of Pennsylvania for one year, St. Thomas College for one year and Temple University for one year. He was granted his medical degree in 1936 by New York Medical College and interned at Oneida County Hospital in Rome. He also took numerous post graduate courses in medicine, from 1936 until the present.
  In 1973, he graduated from the Hong Kong Oriental Acupuncturist Institute while he was visiting the city. He was licensed with the State Education Department Education and chairman of faculty-third world Symposium on Acupuncture in New York City, 1975.
  In served in the military as a Colonel in the U.S. Medical Corps. and was a recipient of the Legion of Merit. He served in North Africa, Austria, Italy and France.
  From 1942 to 1975, he served as Hospital Commander for the U.S. Army and from 1945 to 1961, he was the Hospital Commander  in the Army Active Reserves. He was a Colonel  in the Army Retired Reserves from 1961 to the present.
  Some of the professional societies he belonged to are the American Medical Association, Medical Society of New York, which he served as a delegate since 1947; Herkimer County Medical Society,past president and vice-president from 1976-78; American Academy of General Practice, which he served as a delegate since 1954, Central Mohawk Valley Academy of General Practice;as past president, secretary and treasurer for the past 12 years.
  He was a member of the Central New York Academy of Medicine which he served as past president and recipient of the 4th. annual award; New York Society of Medical Research; National Academy of Science, International Association of Military Surgeons; New York State Society of Surgeons; New York State Association of the Professions; Central New York Heart Association, as president from 1974-75 and as director. He was also active on the teaching faculty of the Family Practice Residency Program in Utica.
  He published the "Parental Use of Proteolytic Enzymes in Clinical Medicine" in 1954.
  the non-professional societies he belonged to are the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce,the Masonic Order,Elks, Knights of Pythias, B"nai B'rith,Veterans of Foreign Wars,American Legion, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, and the Shriners.
  He was also appointed to the New York State Department of Health committee, Medical Laboratories Advisory Committee from 1965 to 1977, New York State Department of Education, Board of Medicine from 1965 to 1977.
  He was a member of Temple Beth Joseph in Herkimer.
He married Ethel Anne Myers of Herkimer in 1934. Their children  are Dr. Reynold S., Utica,Michael D. (J.D.) Washington, D.C.; Lawrence W. (J.D.) Utica; John M., teacher, Webster, N.Y. and Dr. Andrew M. San Diego, Calif.
  Besides his wife and sons, he leaves two brothers, Dr. Earl M. Golden, Herkimer, and Arthur M. Golden, West Palm Beach,Fla.,and a sister, Mrs. Daniel (Annette) Blaugrund, Herkimer. Also, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday from Temple Beth Joseph and conducted by Rabbi Emanuel Ravad. Calling hours are Saturday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Fenner Funeral Home, 119 Mary Street Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday. Burial will be in Oak hill Cemetery. donations may be made to the Heart Association or the Education Fund of Central N.Y.,Academy of Medicine, Clinton Rd. New Hartford.
Submitter: Floyd Cmela