2010-2019, NY, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
, NY, Transcribed by Jim @
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Albany
+2017, Albany, Albany Co., NY, Obituary
The Times Union, (Albany, NY) - March 15, 2017
Joseph A. Russo, 92, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
March 12, 2017. Joe was the son of the late Leo and Helen Russo.
He was the devoted husband of over 60 years to the late Davia (Johnson) Russo. Joe enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps, where he served for three years as a private first class. He was
an avid bowler, and always liked to have a good time with friends and family.
Joe was a very generous man to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He
will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents and wife, Joe was predeceased by his
daughter, Davia A. Doyle.
Joe is survived his grandchildren,
Melissa Doyle-Sanchez, Amy
Blankenship, Kelly Vaughn and
John E. Doyle Jr.; great-grandchildren,
Lucan J. Sanchez, Aric J. Sanchez, Lyssandra M.
Sanchez, Skylar R. Blankenship, Jon D. Blankenship Jr., Mackenzie A. Vaughn, Jack H. Vaughn, Delaney A. Vaughn, John
(Trey) E. Doyle III, Hannah Davia-Grace Doyle;
"Baby Boy Doyle," and Christine Hornberger,
who has been like a daughter to him,
A calling hour will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations,
343 New Karner Road, Colonie,
on from 9 to 10 am.
A funeral service will be held Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. with
the burial to follow services in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Jon D. Blankenship
– b.1970 - East Greenbush, NY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJRY-2124
Relatives - Amy
C. Blankenship
Jon D.
Blankenship – b.22Sep1970 - Ocean Isle Beach, NC: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K54B-27N
Relatives - Amy
C. Blankenship, Edward O. Blankenship, Edward O. Blankenship II, Edward Q.
Blankenship, Gloria A. Blankenship.
Edward O.
Blankenship – b.29Sep1941 - Guilderland, NY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K54B-27T
Relatives -
Edward O. Blankenship Ii, Edward Q. Blankenship, Gloria A. Blankenship, Jon D.
Blankenship.
Gloria A.
Blankenship – b.03Apr1943 - Chestertown, NY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K54B-4B2
Relatives - Amy
C. Blankenship, Edward O. Blankenship, Edward O. Blankenship Ii, Edward Q.
Blankenship, Jon D. Blankenship.
+2016, Colonie, Albany
Co., NY, Obituary
The Times Union, (Albany, NY) - December 11, 2016
Davia A. Doyle, 70 [1946], passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, peacefully at
her home. Davia was the daughter of Joseph Russo and
the late Davia Russo.
Davia is survived by her father, Joseph Russo; children, Melissa Doyle-Sanchez, Amy Blankenship, Kelly Vaughn and John E. Doyle Jr.; and
10 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 13, at New Comer
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, from 4 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, at 9 a.m.
in the New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Burial will follow the
services in Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Bronx
Bronx Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Susan 64, 01Sep1946
- 13Jan2011, Bronx, Bronx, NY, NJ-139-40-9806
Broome
2015, Endicott, Broome Co., NY, Obituary
Published in the TC Palm on Oct. 10, 2015
William MacAfee Kelly Jr. (Billy) passed away unexpectedly at his
residence in Endicott, NY, Thursday, September 24th.
Billy was 33 years of age and loved by all who had the pleasure of
knowing him. He will be sorely missed. In previous years Billy was an outdoor
enthusiast who loved golf, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his Father, William MacAfee "Mac" Kelly
Sr. of Stuart, Florida and Endicott, NY; his mother, Christine Kelly-Benham;
step father, Warren E. Benham; sister, Kimberly A. Kelly of Jupiter, Florida;
nephew, Conner Salvante of Jupiter, Florida; uncle,
Sam C. Kelly, III of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; cousins, Jennifer and Michael Blankenship of Palm City, Florida; Sam C. Kelly, IV, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine;
Wendy (Kelly) Ryan of Saratoga, NY and step siblings, Matthew Benham (wife
Terrie), of Bradenton, Florida and, Coreen Hopkins,
of Bradenton, Florida.?
The family is planning an Irish wake/ gathering of all of Billy's
friends to say good-bye and share our favorite memories of him at Pirate's Cove
Restaurant in Stuart, FL. from 12-3 on Sunday, October 11, 2015.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Endicott, Broome
Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 30 to Dec.
2, 2015
Ann Green Burnell, 97, passed away on
November 25, 2015.
She was predeceased by parents Stella and Charles Roska, husbands, Francis Michael Green and Truman Burnell, grandson Ryan Burnell,
son-in-law George Brown, and her three sisters Helen Maddock, Mary Tomi, and
Aurelia (Rae) Redo.
She is survived by her daughters Laurette Green Brown of
Poughkeepsie, Kathleen Green of Albuquerque, NM, and Susan Green Hall of
Endicott, and step son, Larry Burnell, grandchildren Michael and Maria Morellino of Indian Trail, NC, Danielle Morellino
and Marc Casiano, New York, NY, Jeremy Burnell, and Jennifer and Keith Blakenship. great grandchildren
Hannah, Raquel, Veronica,
Andrea, and Jenna Blankenship
all of Albuquerque, Tommy and Raelynn Morellino of
Indian Trail, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Together with her late husband Francis, owned and operated GREEN'S
TAVERN on North St. in Endicott in the 50's and 60's. She later managed S &
H Green Stamps in the mid 60's and 70's, and in her retirement years, was the
tax collector for the Maine-Endwell School District. Ann was a devoted wife,
mother, and grandmother and will be remembered for her generosity, love, and
compassion for others, her "quick wit," strong work ethic, and love
for and devotion to her family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 3, from 9:15
to 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Endicott, followed
by a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Riverhurst
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2019, Endwell, Broome Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
from June 6 to June 7, 2019
James David Blankenship, 94, Endwell, passed away on June 4, 2019. He was born April 23,
1925 in Macon, Missouri.
He grew up in the Macon First Baptist Church and became an Eagle
Scout in their troop. In 1943, he received his diploma from Macon High School,
and induction papers for the draft the same day. He served in the Navy three
years as an electronic technician, with a year and a half on destroyer type
ships in the Pacific theater during World War II. Upon being discharged, he
completed his education, graduating with honors, with a degree in electrical
engineering from the University of Missouri, Rolla. He then accepted a position
with IBM. He spent most of his career at IBM developing products for banking
systems, including data entry machines - he felt his greatest contribution was
in the development of check readers and sorters. He served on the group that
planned the creation of the IBM plant and lab in Charlotte North Carolina, and
was the Laboratory Director assigned to create the Bank System Laboratory
there. He wrapped up his career in Germany creating a group to manage IBM's
banking products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
After retiring, Jim was devoted to community service. He was an
active member of the Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary club, served two terms on
the board of Charlotte Habitat for Humanity, and was treasurer for Our Towns
Habitat in Davidson North Carolina. Nine years ago, after moving to Endwell, he
served as President of Endwell Rotary and was active in the organization until
recently. He enjoyed boating, snow skiing, cruising, gardening, and spending
time with his family.
Jim is survived by his wife of 71 years, Evelyn; three children, Constance (Richard) Porterfield, David (Jacqueline) Blankenship, James (Barr Ticknor) Blankenship; 4 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; Dennis (Jen Gelbstein) Porterfield and Adam, Michelle Porterfield
(Scott) Wilson; Carter, Nolan, and Adelie, Katie Blankenship (Justin) Wagner; David and Grace, James A. (Meagan) Blankenship; Lucas and William, and his brother Louis (Norma) Blankenship, and their family.
Funeral Services for Jim will be held on Friday at 11 am, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 711 Farm to Market Road,
Endwell. Entombment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park, Vestal.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Cayuga
+2015, Moravia, Cayuga
Co., NY, Obituary
The Citizen, (Auburn, NY) Date: August 25, 2015
Virginia Blankenship Hall, 93, joined her husband, Harold, and her Lord and Savior in heaven
on Aug. 20, 2015 following a brief illness. Virginia was born July 27, 1922 in
Cortland, N.Y., to Marcia Lamb and Thomas Edgar Blankenship.
She graduated from Cortland Jr. Sr. High School in 1940 and Central
City Business Institute, Syracuse, in 1941. She was employed by Wickwire Brothers, Cortland, as a stenographer until her
marriage to Harold Hall on Sept. 15, 1946. They lived in Cortland until 1955
when they moved to Moravia. She was a homemaker for her husband and five
children, working briefly as a secretary for Schuble
D. Van Fleet, Esq. and the Moravia Central School District Office. She served
as the treasurer for the Moravia Central School District from 1969 to 1991,
working primarily from home. The employees of the district looked forward to
seeing her signature on the bottom of their paychecks.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moravia for almost
60 years, serving in various capacities including church clerk and Ladies
Missionary Society Officer, and sharing her strong alto voice in the choir and
as special music. She was also a member of the Moravia Senior Citizens and
enjoyed attending the luncheons and trips. She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for
her boys and was named Mother of the Year at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet
in 1974.
She enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to
her family. Knitting mittens and counted cross stitch were favorite pastimes.
She enjoyed her flower gardens, especially pansies. She could often be seen
picking up twigs and pine cones in her yard. She looked forward to her
newspaper arriving so she could work on the crossword puzzle and Sudoku.
Virginia is survived by her children, William (Nancy May) Hall, of
Deerfield, NH., and Summerhill, NY., Gerald (Linda) Hall, of Moravia, Janet
(Henry) Wilde, of Union Springs, Judith (Robert) Eshleman,
of Moravia, and Joanne (Christopher) Choate, of Oswego, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren;
13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia Reynolds Hall, of Cortland, and
several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Harold David Hall
on Aug. 17, 2003; granddaughter, Katie Linda Hall; sister, Betty Brown; brothers-in-law, Robert Brown,
Stanley Scheffler, Wally Decker, Donald Whatman, and Elbert Hall, and sisters-in-law, Freda Hall,
Lucille Whatman, and Esther Scheffler
Decker.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
27, 2015 in the First Baptist Church, Moravia, with Pastor Francis Cochran
officiating. Burial will be in West Homer Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Chemung
2015, Pine City, Chemung Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Daily Review on Mar. 20, 2015
Sara V. "Sally" Habeck, age 91,
of Pine City, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Chemung
County Nursing Facility. Sally was born on Feb. 4, 1924 in Towanda, PA.
She was employed by Dixie Lanes for many years and was a communicant
of St. Mary's Church.
Sally is survived by her loving family: children, Susan (Timothy) LaNasa, Pine City, Patricia McDonald, Nampa, Idaho, Diane Habeck, Elmira, and JoAnn (Richard) Swan, Pine City; grandchildren, Jennifer Barbeau, Stephanie (Justin) Blankenship, and Jason Smith; great-grandchildren,
Cooper and Gabriel Blankenship,
Jack Barbeau; sister, Helen Finlan,
Towanda, Pa.; nieces, nephews and family friends.
Sally was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Mary, a sister and
two brothers.
Family and friends will be received between the hours of 1-4 p.m.
on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Caywood's Funeral Home
& Gardens, 1126 Broadway, Southport/Elmira, NY
14904. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 4:15 p.m. Interment will
take place at the family's convenience in Ss. Peter & Paul's Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Erie
2012, East Aurora, Erie Co., NY, Obituary
The Buffalo News, (NY) - March 29, 2012
William Lyman Good peacefully entered into eternal rest on March
25, 2012, loving son of the late Charles W. Good and Betsy Lyman Good; father of Heather Joy Blankenship ; dear brother of Susan Good Parnell
(Chris Nasto), Diane Good Rahn,
Barbara Good (Paul) Kishel and Andrew C. (Jessica)
Good; survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held for family and close friends on
Saturday, March 31 at 11 AM at the Wood Funeral Home, 784 Main St., East
Aurora. Burial will be in Lyman Cemetery, PA.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2016, Hamburg, Erie
Co., NY, Obituary
The Buffalo News, (NY) - May 22, 2016
Therese M. Damon of Hamburg, May 6, 2016, beloved wife of the late
Joe Damon; dearest mother of Jolie (Scott) Blankenship , Peter
Damon, Christopher Damon, Helene
Damon, Matthew Damon and the late Mark Damon; loving caregiver to numerous
foster children.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Ss. Peter & Paul Church,
Hamburg, May 27, 10 AM and an interment ceremony at Hillcrest Cemetery, Hamburg,
to follow. A Celebration of Life breakfast will be held at the Waterstone Grill in Hamburg.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Lake View, Erie Co., NY, Obituary
The Buffalo News, (NY) Date: March 20, 2015
Rita M. Rambino (nee Manns)
Of Lake View, entered into rest March 17, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late Louis Rambino;
devoted mother of Rebecca, Leslie (Afaf), Paul
(Diana) Pickering, Michele (Richard) Bollinger, Darryl (Marilee) Pickering, Heidi (Doug) Blankenship ,
Charmaine (Ted) Jordan, Julie (Phil) Barber and the late Jonathan, Michael,
Daniel and granddaughter Shannon Green; cherished grandmother of 33
grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Daniel
and Sophie Manns; dear sister of Dorothy, Elizabeth,
David, Kathleen and the late Theodore and Daniel; best friend of Jean Martin;
also survived by relatives and friends.
No prior visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in
Resurrection Church, at the corner of Union Rd. and Como Park Blvd.,
Cheektowaga on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2014, Tonawanda,
Erie Co., NY, Obituary
Tonawanda News (NY) Date: October 7, 2014
Robert L. Large, age 77, of the City of Tonawanda, Sunday, October 5,
2014 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. A lifelong
resident of Tonawanda, he was the son of the late Gerald L. and Lucille (nee Heilbron) Large.
Robert was a 1955 graduate of Tonawanda High School where he
excelled as a Varsity Basketball player and was also a US Army veteran. Robert,
along with his brother and two sons, owned and operated Jake's Grill on Adam
Street in Tonawanda for the past 28 years. He was an Honorary Member of the Niagara
Hose Co. and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Tonawanda Lodge 2163. He was
also an avid Bills fan and fisherman for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delores (nee Blankenship ) Large; three children, Robert G. Large of Kenmore, Jennifer L. (David)
Schultz and John W. (Leslie) Large, both of Tonawanda; his favorite friend,
Garth; six grandchildren, Dale (Sarah), Raquel (Drew), Katelynn, Shane, Josh
and Melissa; three step-grandchildren, Matt (Katie), Jessica (Mike) and
Kimberlee (Hal); and a great-granddaughter, Emma Elizabeth; and his brother,
Gerald "Fritz" (Joanne) Large of Tonawanda. Also
survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday at John O. Roth Funeral Home, Inc., 25
William St. (between Morgan & Broad Sts.) in
Tonawanda, where services will be conducted Thursday at 7 PM. The Rev. Karl W. Haeussler will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Delores B. Large – b.03May1937 - Tonawanda, NY; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K5J1-84F
Relatives: Jennifer Louise Schultz, John W
Large, John W Larse, Robert G. Large, Robert L.
Large.
2015, Williamsville, Erie Co., NY Obituary
Union-Sun & Journal (Lockport, NY) Date: May 26, 2015
Carolyn L. Stover passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 in Elderwood of Williamsville. Born in Lockport on June 23,
1941, she was the daughter of LeRoy and Phyllis Demmin
English. Carolyn worked as a cook at Lockport Memorial Hospital.
Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Faith A. (Stover) LaPort, Susan (Thomas) Melcher and Pamela Stover;
grandmother of Peter (Corine) Tomaino,
Jr., Beth (Matt) Bishop, Lori Ann (Mike) Hasert,
Tabatha Bishop, Adam (Nicole) Blankenship , Aaron (Katie) Tomaino, and
Crystal Simpson and fourteen great grandchildren; sister of Joan (Don) Thomas,
Sandy Secrist, and Allan (Deanna) English; several
nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Thursday, May 28th from 2-4 PM in
Lockport Life Church, 200 Beattie Ave., Lockport where services will
immediately follow at 4 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Erie Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Polly 93, 10May1917
- 08Jun2010, Tonawanda, Erie, NY,
WV-235-38-8592
Essex
2018, Ticonderoga, Essex Co., NY, Obituary
The Post-Star, (Glens Falls, NY) - October 12, 2018
George P. Denton, 78, formerly of Hague, passed away on Wednesday,
Oct. 10, 2018. Born in Burlington, Vermont on Oct. 19, 1939, he was the son of
the late Donald M. "Shorty" and Rose F. (Conway) Denton.
Mr. Denton was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy SeaBee Reserves, retiring as
steelworker chief. He was employed as a welder for the International Paper
Company of Ticonderoga for over 37 years and was a member of the Company's
Quarter Century Club. He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order
of Elks #1494 and the American Legion, both of Ticonderoga, and the Knights of
Columbus of Port Henry. He was a past member of the
Hague Fire Department and Hague Fire E.M.S.
George was predeceased by his wife, Martha J. (Cutting) Denton on
Sept. 21, 2014.
Survivors include his daughter, Donna Clarke and her husband,
Randy, of Crown Point; one son, Daniel Denton and his wife, Julie, of
Ticonderoga; three grandsons, Jeffrey Clarke and his wife, Taylor, Bryce Clarke
and Jacob Denton; one great-grandson,
Cameron Blankenship ; three sisters, Muriel Berube of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Susan Woods of Fort
Plain and Sharon Miller and her husband, Robert Moore, of Holland Patent; one
brother, David Denton of Hudson Falls; and many nieces and nephews
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 13,
at noon following the calling hours at St. Mary's Catholic Church of
Ticonderoga. The Rev. Kevin D. McEwan, Pastor, will officiate. Military honors
will take place following the funeral at the Church. The Rite of Committal will
take place at a later date at the family plot of the Forest Dale Cemetery of
Crown Point. Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Genesee
2017, Batavia, Genesee
Co., NY, Obituary
The Batavian, (NY) - July 19, 2017
Donna M. Worthington, 83, of Batavia, 20-year employee at K-Mart in
Batavia, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Premier Genesee Center for
Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia. Mrs. Worthington was born August 23,
1933 in Harpursville, a daughter of the late Virginia Doddato
Smith.
A 1952 graduate of Batavia High School, she graduated from the
Catherine McAuley School of Nursing through the
former St. Jerome Hospital. Prior to working at K-Mart, she worked at Loblaw's
and as a nurse at the former St. Luke's Manor and Genesee Memorial Hospital. A
member of St. Joseph's Church, she was a member of the Batavia Twirlers, a
square dancing club in Batavia. An avid Bingo and euchre player, she would
often participate in euchre tournaments around the area. Donna will also be missed
by her cat, Kitty Kitty.
Her husband, Loren Francis Worthington, passed away on December 21,
2008.
She is survived by her children; Sue (Gregory) Thiewes
of Gulfport, Mississippi, Sally Johnston of Germantown, Maryland, Julie (Marty Kiker) DeFranco of Stanfield,
North Carolina and James (Elizabeth) Johnston of Jacksonville, North Carolina;
five grandchildren; Robert (Stephanie) Cummings, James (Myra) Johnston, II,
Christina (Adam) Smith, Brandon Goetz and Miranda Goetz; three great-grandchildren;
Aiden Smith, Arianna Johnston and James Johnston, III; her sister; Jean (late Walter) Blankenship of West Virginia; dear friend and caretaker; Amanda
"Pinky" Reiss; her son-in-law, Randy Goetz of LeRoy and several
nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral
Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St.
Catherine's Cemetery, Addison.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2016, Oakfield, Genesee Co., NY, Obituary
The Batavian, (NY) - November 30, 2016
Thomas "Graz" Grazioplene, 64,
died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday morning of November 30,
2016 in Oakfield, NY. He was born in Batavia, NY on May 27th, 1952, and
graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1970.
Tom's strong will, his stubbornness, and the support of his loved
ones helped him to bravely fight cancer for over four years, beating the odds
again and again. For more 30 years, he worked as an electronics technician,
building a loyal clientele. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and gardening.
Tom was a sports enthusiast with his most beloved team the Buffalo Bills. He
shared his love of music with friends and family. He will be remembered for his
kind heart, his sense of humor, and his loyal friendship. Tom was an amazing
son and brother, and he loved his three children with all of his heart.
He is predeceased by his father Joseph Grazioplene
and his wife Holly (Robinson) Grazioplene.
Tom's loving family includes his fiancée Patty Vargo
of Oakfield, NY; his mother Elaine Grazioplene of
Churchville, NY; his sisters Liz (Dean) Powley of Spencerport, NY, Mary (Wally)
Fleming of Churchville, NY, Christine (Wil) Franz of Buena Vista, CO; his
brother James (Ann Marie) Grazioplene of Gainesville,
VA; his children, Rachael Grazioplene of New Haven,
CT, Jessa (Sam Blankenship ) Grazioplene of
Albuquerque, NM and Kevin Grazioplene of Oakfield
along with several nieces and nephews. His life was also enriched by many loyal
friends.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday December 3, 2016 at 1:00pm,
at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company,
Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Jefferson
+2014, Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, Obituary
Watertown Daily Times (NY) Date: November 9, 2014
Norma C. Dorr, 81, of 832 Mills St., Watertown, and formerly of
Black River passed Saturday, November 8 at the Samaritan Medical Center. Born on April 8, 1933 in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late George
J. and Mildred Mary Yando Capron.
The funeral service will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, Nov 11 at the St.
John's Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in the Black River Cemetery.
She graduated from WHS. She married Richard J. Dorr on June 29,
1951 in Watertown. The couple resided in Black River where they owned and
operated the Dorr Farm up until 2001. She and her husband also raised seven
wonderful children. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, puzzles, cooking,
square dancing and she and her husband loved to travel.
Among her survivors are her loving husband of 63 years, Richard J.
Dorr, Watertown; two sons and their wives, Lawrence and Brenda Dorr, Black
River, Richard and Christina Dorr, Columbus, Ohio; five daughters and three sons in law, Bonnie Blankenship, Clarksburg, WV, Cathy Dorr, Watertown, Barbara and Ronald Sweitzer, Black River, Lori and Ed Kirby, NC, Tandy Dorr
and her companion, Charles Beirman, Carthage; 10
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Bonnie L. Blankenship – b.05Apr1953 - Clarksburg, WA; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYZ1-XNL
Relatives: Blankenship Bonnie Blankenship,
Bonnie Lee Blankenship, Hilary L. Blankenship, Larry Paul Blankenship, Matthew
J. Blankenship.
Larry Paul Blankenship – b.23May1948 -
Bridgeport, WV; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KY8S-M9H
Relatives:
Blankenship Bonnie Blankenship, Bonita L. Blankenship, Hilary L. Blankenship,
Matthew J. Blankenship.
Kings
Kings Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Massie Walker 77, 25Feb1934 - 29Mar2011, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, DC-579-46-7842
Monroe
+2013, Fairport, Monroe Co., NY, Obituary
http://oakeys.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1028885
Augusta Marie Blankenship Stinnett died at Highland Hospital in Rochester, [Monroe Co.], NY, on July 5, 2013. She had been living
under the loving and generous care of her daughter Charlotte Donovan, and
Charlotte’s family in Fairport, NY, since the death of her husband, Charles
Robert (Bob) Stinnett in 2009. Born in Alpoca, WV,
she grew up in various West Virginia coal mining communities with her parents, Ada and T. R. Blankenship, and her six brothers and sisters.
Augusta married Bob in 1944. They were parents to three children,
living along the way in Princeton, Huntington, and Stephenson, WV; Roanoke,
Salem, Lynchburg, VA; and College Park, MD. She was an active bowler, Cub Scout
den mother, and participated in Home Demonstration Club. In Salem she worked
briefly at the Old Dominion Candy Factory. In 1983 Augusta and Bob moved to
Franklin, TN. Always a dedicated homemaker, she especially enjoyed caring for
their home there, entertaining friends, family from afar, and her bunco group.
She worked as an in-store demonstration agent for several years. She was an active
member of the Episcopal Church in Salem, Roanoke, and Buchanan, VA, and in
Franklin, TN, and of the Anglican Church in Roanoke.
She is survived by son Thomas and his wife, Nancy Tate,
Riegelsville, PA; son Craig, Greensboro, NC; and daughter Charlotte and her
husband, Brian Donovan, Fairport, NY; grandchildren - Robbie Donovan; Lauren
Stinnett Bell; David, Brent, Matthew and Kylie Stinnett; two great
grandchildren; brother, Jack Blankenship and his wife Marvis,
Spanishburg, WV; sister-in-law, Charlotte Vandette, Greensboro, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
Interment and graveside
service will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA, on Friday, July
12, at 11 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Henrietta, Monroe Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Rochester Democrat And
Chronicle on August 28, 2012
Betty L. Peck, August 26, 2012, at the age
of 79.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James Peck; her children, Judith (Douglas) Grebner, Susann (David) Struncius,
Dianne (Leland) Blankenship, James Peck, Jr., Robert (Julia) Peck; grandchildren, Tammy (Stephen) Miller, Debra (Jacob) Fernaays, Douglas (Ambur) Grebner, Dylan, Haley & Gwen Peck, Tara Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Parker &
Kali Fernaays, Kyle & Hunter Miller; also by her
beloved dog, Missy.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, 5-7 PM at Miller Funeral
Homes, Inc. (3325 Winton Road South), where Betty's Celebration of Life will
follow calling hours at 7 PM.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2014, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Rochester Democrat And
Chronicle on Jan. 16, 2014
Blauw, David John of Rochester: Suddenly on January 12, 2014 at
age 59.
He is predeceased by his father, William and brother, Douglas.
He is survived by his two daughters,
Danielle (Andrew) Blankenship, Sarah Blauw and their mother,
Diana Blauw; treasured grandson, Cole
Blankenship; mother, Eileen Stellwagen; brothers, Jeffery (Deborah) Blauw,
James Blauw; sister, Lynda (Edward) Miller; mother in
law, Susan Dimas; brothers in law, Aldo (Sue) Colayori,
Chris Colayori; nieces, nephews and many dear
friends.
Dave's life will be celebrated in the Interfaith Chapel at Miller
Funeral And Cremation Services (3325 Winton Road
South) on Sunday (1-19-14) at 2:00 PM. Interment Holy Sepulchre
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Rochester Democrat And
Chronicle on July 8, 2014
Susann E. (Peck) Struncius, Scottsville:
Passed away peacefully, July 6 at age 60, with her family at her side after a
long battle with cancer.
Predeceased by her mother, Betty Lou Peck.
Survived by loving husband, David; daughter, Tammy (Stephen) Struncius-Miller; grandsons, Kyle (Hannah) & Hunter
Miller; great-grandson, Tanner James Miller; father, James Peck, Sr.; siblings, James Peck, Dianne (Lee) Blankenship, Judy
(Doug) Grebner, Robert (Julia) Peck; several nieces,
nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews; lifelong best friend, Eileen Horst
& other dear friends.
Family & friends are invited to gather Thursday, from 4-6 PM
where a memorial service will follow in the Chapel at 6:30 PM at Miller Funeral
& Cremation Services [3325 Winton Rd S.]. Interment,
private.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2018, Rochester, Monroe
Co., NY, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/karen-blankenship-obituary?pid=188197163
Karen Blankenship,
February 14, 2018, Rochester, New York
She received a B. A. degree from MidAmerica
Nazarene University in 1979 and earned an M. A. degree from Wheaton College in
1982.
Visitation will be held at Calvary Community Church in Henrietta,
NY, on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 4-6:30 p.m., followed by a memorial service on
Monday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. An additional service will take place at the Iowa
City Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City, IA on Friday, Feb. 23 with visitation
at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be at
Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City, IA.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Karen L.
Blankenship – b.01Nov1957 - Rochester, NY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYB3-D79
Relatives - Mark
R. Blankenship, Peter R. Blankenship.
Mark R.
Blankenship – b.04May1957 - Rochester, NY: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYB3-DQ4
Relatives -
Karen L. Blankenship, Peter R. Blankenship.
+2018, West Henrietta, Monroe Co., NY, Obituary
The Gazette, (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - February
19, 2018
The Rev. Karen
(Crow) Blankenship, 60, died
Feb. 14, 2018, at home in West Henrietta, NY. She was born in 1957 in Iowa City
to Lynn and Ruth Crow.
She graduated from Iowa City High in 1976. She received a B.A.
degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1979
and earned an M.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1982. The Church of the
Nazarene ordained her to the order of deacon in 1993 and the order of elder in
2014.She met her future husband, Mark Blankenship, while both were attending Nazarene
Theological Seminary. They were married in Iowa City in 1983.
The Rev. Blankenship is survived by her husband, Mark; parents,
Lynn and Ruth Crow; brother and his spouse, Steven and Jennifer Crow, and their
son, Clayton; two sons and their spouses,
Peter and Rachel Blankenship and Michael and Shannon Blankenship ; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Calvary Community Church in
Henrietta, NY, on Monday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. An additional service will take
place at the Iowa City Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City, IA, on Friday, Feb.
23. Interment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Iowa City, Iowa.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mark R.
Blankenship – b.04May1957 - West Henrietta, NY:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYB3-DQ4
Relatives -
Karen L. Blankenship, Peter R. Blankenship.
Niagara
2010, Niagara Falls,
Niagara Co., NY, Obituary
http://niagara-gazette.com/obituaries/x1864896997/Rose-M-Blankenship
Rose M. (Gates) Blankenship, age 50, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest on Friday,
October 1, 2010 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center after a lengthy
illness. Born on April 29, 1960 in Newfane, NY, she was the daughter of
Gertrude (Tillotson) Gates and the late George Gates.
Rose attended schools in Lockport and Niagara Falls NY. She worked
as a Machinist at American Rubber. She loved bowling, playing softball, bingo,
the casino and doing crafts.
Besides her mother, Gertrude M. Welland
(Gates), she is survived by two wonderful sons, Randy Michael Dullen and Andrew
"PeeWee" Tillotson,
both of Niagara Falls, NY; brothers, Arthur (Erin), Bobby and Lee Gates;
sisters, Sue (Joel) Bowen, Donna Judware, Darlene
(late Charles) Toarmino, Nita (Peter Zito) Sirianni; her loving
companion, Robert London; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Besides her father, she was predeceased by a son, Timothy Michael Tillotson.
Friends may call Monday, October 4th. from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Zajac Funeral Home, Inc., 319 24th St., cor. Welch Ave.,
Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will take place at 8:30 PM with Rev.
Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Niagara Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Rose
M. 50, 29Apr1960 - 01Oct2010, Niagara
Falls, Niagara, NY, NY-050-50-5339
Oneida
2011, New London,
Oneida Co., NY, Obituary
http://www.herkimertelegram.com/obituaries/x110330473/Barbara-J-Geissler
Barbara J. (Barb) Geissler, 71, of Main
Street, New London, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at her residence, with
her loving family at her side, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1940,
in Herkimer, the daughter of Albert and Lillie Blankenship Sharp.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the New
London United Methodist Church. Interment will take place at Rathbunville Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4
to 7 p.m., at the Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Onondaga
2011, Fayetteville, Onondaga Co., NY, Obituary
The Post-Standard, (Syracuse, NY) - December 4, 2011
Zella Kennedy Small, M.D., passed away
Thursday December 1, 2011, at home in Fayetteville. She was born in Troy, NY, on May 26, 1951,
the daughter of Reverend Jake and Elizabeth (Gamble) Small.
She received her BA from SUNY Albany and went on to earn her MD
from Upstate Medical Center. After completing her residency in radiology at
Upstate, she joined the Medical Imaging Center group and served as the medical
director of MIC East at Brittonfield Village. She was
also a clinical assistant professor at the SUNY Health Science Center. Dr.
Small was very active in the local medical community, having been a longtime
member of the HSC Student Interview committee, and held several positions in
the CNY Radiological Society. She was currently president of the Upstate
Medical Center Alumni board.
Zella was predeceased by her father, Jake, and youngest sister,
Jeanne (John) Fish.
She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Small; husband David
Kennedy; son Derek Kennedy; daughter, Danielle Kennedy; brother, Jake Small; four
sisters, Angelina (John) Moore, Theresa (Al) Blankenship, Carolyn (Roy) Harvin and Kathleen
Small-Lopez; plus numerous nieces and nephews. We will all miss her infectious
laugh and generous spirit.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at
Immaculate Conception Church, Salt Springs Road in Fayetteville. Burial will
follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2017, Liverpool, Onondaga
Co., NY, Obituary
Published in the
in the Syracuse Post Standard
from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2017
Elizabeth M. Bryan, 92 [1925] of Liverpool passed away on Wednesday,
February 22, 2017, at Syracuse Home Association, [Baldwinsville, Onondaga Co.,
NY]. She was born in Lafayette Indiana, and had
been a resident of Liverpool for the past 64 years.
Elizabeth's main focus in life was her family. She will be
remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother. Elizabeth was a parishioner of
St. Joseph the Worker Church in Liverpool.
She is predeceased by her husband Herman J. Bryan in 1972,
daughter, Ann Marie Brown, two sons; John and James Bryan and her two brothers.
Surviving are a son, William (Krissy) Bryan of Liverpool, 7 daughters; Patricia (John) Raite of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Judy C. Bryan of
Baldwinsville, Carol (Frank) Vaccaro, Mary (Robert) Blankenship, Cyndi (Mike) Noboa
all of Liverpool, Barbara (Jamie) Bowes of Baldwinsville, Rita E. Bryan of
Liverpool, two daughters-in-law, Kendra Bryan of North Syracuse and Sue Bryan
of Phoenix, NY, 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great-great
granddaughter, two brothers; Raymond (Dixie) Cavanaugh and Charles Cavanaugh both
of Lafayette, IN.
Services will be private with the Rite of Committal and burial in
Assumption Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2016, Mattydale, Onondaga
Co., NY, Obituary
Published in the
in the Syracuse Post Standard
from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2016
Giulia Laterza Dambro,
90 of Mattydale, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at St Joseph's
Hospital. Giulia was born in Bari, Italy, and resided in the Syracuse area
since 1948.
Giulia was a former employee of Crouse Hinds where she worked for
six years. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church.
Giulia is predeceased by her husband, Gaetano "Tom" Dambro; one brother, Allesandro Laterza; two sisters, Antoinetta
Urban and Sister Mary Margarita Laterza.
Survivors include one daughter,
Mariannne (Michael) Blankenship of Liverpool; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Josephine
and Nicholas Pagano; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14th, 9:15 a.m.
at Farone & Son, Funeral Home 1500 Park Street
and 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Michael L.
Blankenship – b.01Sep1952 - Liverpool, NY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5D5-Y7L
Relatives -
Marianne Blankenship
2014, North Syracuse,
Onondaga Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Syracuse Post Standard from May
18 to May 20, 2014
James H. "Jim" Bryan, 44, of North Syracuse, passed away
on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Crouse Hospital. Born in
Syracuse.
Jim was a self employed mason, owning and
operating Bryan Construction. Jim cared about people and was a loving and
compassionate person. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing.
Jim was predeceased by his father, Herman Bryan; a sister, Ann
Brown; and a brother, John Bryan.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Kendra (Lawson)
Bryan of North Syracuse; two daughters, Amanda and Jessica Bryan; his mother,
Elizabeth Bryan; eight siblings:
Patti (John) Raite, Judy Bryan, Carol (Frank) Vacccaro, Mary (Robert) Blankenship, Cyndi Noboa, Barbara (Jamie)
Bowes, Rita Bryan, William (Krissy) Bryan; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the
Thomas J. Pirro Jr. Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orleans
2012, Holley, Orleans Co., NY, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - January 10, 2012
Mary Lillian Jewell, age 90, of Holley, N.Y., formerly of Roanoke,
Va. and Tazewell, Va., died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Lakeside Health Systems
in Brockport, [Monroe Co.]N.Y. Born September 2, 1921 at St. Paul,
Va., she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. Hamilton and Elizabeth Wright
Hamilton. While living in Tazewell, Va., she attended Fincastle Baptist Church
and was a member of the Sunday School Class. She read her Bible daily, loved
everyone and wanted to be loved by them.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Charles Wesley Jewell; one son, Bob Jewell; two daughters, Peggy Pike
and Barbara Jewell; granddaughter, Debra Lynn Jewell; grandson, David Jewell;
three brothers, Kelly Hamilton, Casey Hamilton, and Sidney Hamilton; three
sisters, Edith Burton, May Long, and Cecil Silcox.
She is survived by three sons, Don Jewell and wife, Donna of
Sweetwater, Tenn., Ron Jewell and wife, Dianne, and Charles Jewell and wife, LuAnne, all of Holley, N.Y.; one brother, Alfred E.
Hamilton Jr. and wife Ann of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; twenty-three grandchildren;
twenty-eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; close nieces, Dorothy Gay McCracken of
Roanoke, Va. and Chiquita
Blankenship of Tazewell, Va.;
several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 12,
2012 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the
Reverend Dwight Eads officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhills
Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. with grandsons, Ronnie, Randy, Charlie, D.
J., Bobby, and Wesley Jewell serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James P. McCracken and Carr Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Medina, Orleans Co., NY, Obituary
William L. "Bill the Barber" Stear,
Sr., entered into rest Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Orchard Manor Nursing
Home. Born May 14, 1930 in Punxsutawney, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel
M. and Clara (Ferringer) Stear.
He was known as "Bill the Barber" after cutting many
generations of hair at his shop on South Main Street in Medina. He served in
the Marine Corp in the 1940's before attending Barber School in Niagara Falls.
His passion was railroads and he had a large display and a railyard setup in
his home.
Bill is survived by daughters, Shirley (Wesley) Newman of Medina,
and Susan (the late Bob) Duffield of Albion. Sons, William (Cynthia) Stear, Jr., and Jeffrey (Peggy) Stear , both of Knowlesville. Seven grandchildren,
James Blankenship, William Stear,
III, Samuel Stear, Kimberly Tower, Jeffrey Stear, Jr, Michael Duffield, and Amy Schrader. Five Great-grandchildren,
Abigail Blankenship, Jacob
Blankenship, Mitchell Duffield, Allity
Duffield and Kali Schrader. Sister, Donna (the late
Harry) Kroft of Oil City, PA. Brothers John Stear and Angus Stear both of
Canton, OH. Many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty and Brother, Leroy.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday ,
September 4 , 2014, from 11:00Am – 2:00PM at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral
Home, 226 Pearl St., Medina, NY with a funeral service at 2:00PM. Burial will
be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery with full military honors accorded.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Otsego
2011, Hartwick, Otsego Co.,
NY, Obituary
The Daily Star, (Oneonta, NY) - October 8, 2011
Gerard A. "Rod" Wellman, 76, of Hartwick
passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown. He was born December 14,
1934, in Oneonta the son of the late Albert and Kalma
(Nichols) Wellman.
He drove truck for Wilson Freight Company for 16 years. He was also
a US Postal rural delivery driver for Hartwick for 16
years. For 24 years, he was the owner/operator of the Hartwick
Garage. Rod loved to hunt , fish and camp. He was an
avid outdoorsman. He was also a lover of animals and cherished all his family
pets. He was a past chief and member of the Hartwick
Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Hartwick
Rod and Gun Club.
Rod is survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Platt) Wellman of Hartwick; two children, Bruce and Julie Wellman of Hartwick and Janet and Luis Fonseca of Rochester; seven
grandchildren, Bruce Jr., Brian, Kimberly, Luis, Eric, Christopher and Joshua;
two great-granddaughters, Skyler and Jaylee; one brother, Dennis Wellman of
Laurens; one sister, Doris Blankenship -Wellman of Florida; as well as several
nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by one son, David Wellman.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2011,
in the Hartwick Cemetery, Hartwick,
with the Rev. Laverne Saxer Pastor of the Hartwick Christian Church officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Owego
2016, Apalachin, Owego Co., NY, Obituary
Published in Binghamton
Press & Sun-Bulletin from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2016
Gary Patrick Fox - December 16, 1946 - January 31, 2016.
Foxy graduated from Owego Free Academy in 1965.
He is survived by his wife
of 48 years Sarah Ann (Blankenship) Fox, his two daughters Tammy (Bruce) Fox-Rowe and Patty (Victor)
Chaffee, five grandchildren; Johnathan Rowe, David Rowe, Olivia Rowe, Ashley
(Josh) Tomazin, Alexalee
Chaffee (Fiance, Aaron Colvin), one great grandson,
Wyatt Nelson Tomazin, brothers; Roy (Judy) Fox and
Gene (Vi) Fox, sister, Sandra (Pete) Mallory. He was so loved and will be
greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 2pm from the Coleman
& Daniels Funeral Home, LLC 6519 State Rt. 434 Apalachin,
Rev. Mark D. Kimpland will officiate. Burial will
follow in Riverside Cemetery, Apalachin.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Queens
Queens Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship, Diane 53, 29Nov1957 - 09Jan2011, Rockaway
Park, Queens, NY, NY-125-54-2339
Rensselaer
2014, Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., NY, Obituary
The Times Union, (Albany, NY) - April 16, 2014
Vivian Ann Phillips, 49, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April
13, 2014 at her home in Brunswick after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy on January 22, 1965, she
was the daughter of the late Rev. Jake Small, and survived by her mother Inez
Chestnut.
Vivian was a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1983. She
enjoyed a 31 year career with the Social Security Administration. She recently
retired due to her illness, as the assistant district manager of the Troy
office. Vivian was a wonderful daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and
friend to many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her devoted husband, and
sweetheart since high school, William J. Phillips. Her devoted children, Latoya
A. (Thomas) Chancey of Jacksonville, N.C., Lisa M.
Phillips of New York City and William J. Phillips of Brunswick; and her
cherished grandchild, Ayah Kai Chancey. She also
leaves behind her siblings, Lisa
Holmes of Troy, Ethel (Harold) Pettiway of Troy,
Johnny Earl Holmes of Troy, Norris (Kenya) Gipson of Middletown, Bernard Holmes
of Troy. Also Jake Small, Jr., Angie (Pete) Moore, Carolyn
(Roy) Harvin, Theresa (Al)
Blankenship all of Troy and Katherine Lopez
Small of Syracuse.
The funeral service will be Friday, April 18 at 11 a.m. at the
Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 Fifth Avenue, Troy with the Rev. Jackie Robinson
officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Troy, Rensselaer
Co., NY, Obituary
Published in The Record on Aug. 1, 2014
Ethel L. Davis, 83, of Ridge Drive, died on Tuesday, July 29, 2014
at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Raymer, Alabama on
August 1, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Calvin and Loretta Zimmerman
Ashley.
Ethel was a graduate of Dunbar High School in Raymer and moved to
Troy as a young woman. She was the beloved wife of the late L. C. Davis, who
died Oct. 21, 1981. She retired from the Visiting Nurses Association in Troy
after 40 years, dedicated to caring for the sick. She was the first
African-American to be hired by the VNA. Ethel was a devoted member of the
Marshal’s Department of the International Free and Accepted Modern Mason’s,
Inc., the Order of the Eastern Star, joining Ethel Gamble #18, serving many
offices including Worthy Matron. She was appointed Grand Youth Matron in 1980
for many years in Troy. Other departments she belonged to; Marshal Council as
President until her death. Sister Davis loved the Marshal Department when there
was a program or District Convention, she would lead
that March-In. She also served as Lucille J. Smith Treasurer in 1994 for over
10 years. Queen of the South, Amaranth, Heroines of Jericho,
Lady Knight, Royal Ladies, Isis, Sphinx, serving as Treasurer in many of these
Departments. In 1976, Sister Davis was instrumental in establishing a
new chapter, Sisters of Ruth #293 in Troy under the leadership of Sister Theresa Blankenship.
Devoted mother of Keith (Maria) Gentry of Troy, Lorraine (Wilbert) Dancey of High Point, NC, Lillian Loretta (Scott) Whitely
of Petersburgh, NY, Donald (Sandy) Gentry of Cohoes, John William Gentry of
Baltimore, MD and Leonard Charles (Melanie) Davis of Troy; dear sister of Lois
(Henry) Sankey of Troy and the late E. L. Mosley, Roosevelt Mosley, Vera
Cargill, Perry Ashley and Bishop Calvin Ashley, Jr.; also survived by 10
grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Home Going Celebration will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2900 Fifth Avenue in Troy with the Rev.
Charles U. Barber, Sr., Pastor-Teacher officiating. Interment will be in
Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2018, Troy, Rensselaer
Co., NY, Obituary
The Times Union, (Albany, NY) - January 30, 2018
Roy Paul Harvin Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on
Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, surrounded by his
loving family. Roy, also known as Paul by his wife, Junior by his paternal and
maternal family, Daddy by his daughter, and Papa by his grandchildren, was born
on March 14, 1953, in Albany to Roy Paul Harvin Sr. and Helen (Addison) Harvin.
While growing up in Albany on Catherine
Street, Roy attended Giffen Elementary School,
Cathedral Academy, St. Joseph's High School, where he played basketball, and
Philip Schuyler High School. On December 3, 1975, Roy was united in holy matrimony to his wife
Carol, in Troy. To that marriage was born one child, a daughter Natasha, whom
Roy named after his favorite cartoon character.
Roy served in the United States Marine Corps. From January, 1973
until October, 1958 and was honorably discharged. During that time, Roy, who
was a rifleman, received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal
and M16 Expert Badge. Among other things, Roy was a Marine of the Battalion
Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, where he served in the 2nd Platoon.
During his deployment to the Mediterranean, Roy visited several countries,
including Italy and Spain. He and his fellow Marines were recognized for their
professional ability and self-sacrifices.
Roy retired from the City of
Troy, Department of Public Works, after 26 years of service. Roy was an avid
bowler for many years with the Toppers; however, everyone knows his true
passion was fishing. Roy was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8758
of Troy, where he served as commander for many years. Roy was also a member of
the International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, and was the former secretary
of the Hudson River Frontier Missionary Baptist Association, Laymen's Ministry.
Until his passing, Roy was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
in Troy, where he served as chairman of the Trustees Ministry, vice chairman of
the Diaconate Ministry, assistant adult Sunday school teacher, and member of
the Male Chorus. Further, Roy was a member of the Polish-American Club in Troy;
member of the CSEA Retirees Local 999, where he served on the activities
committee; and member of the Eagles Club in Troy, where he served as champlain and recently elected
trustee.
Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew,
uncle and friend to all that knew him; he will truly be missed.
preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Helen Harvin;
father-in-law, Reverend Jake Small; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Small; and two
sisters-in-law, Jeanne Small-Fish (John Fish) and Dr. Zella M. Small (David
Kennedy).
Roy is survived by his wife Carol (Small) Harvin of Troy; daughter, Natasha M.
Harvin-Locklear, Esq. and son-in-law, Timothy M. Locklear, both of Wynantskill;
two granddaughters, Skyler Elizabeth Harrington and Autumn Je'Zelle
Locklear of Wynantskill; his one and only younger brother, Jerry Harvin of
Buffalo; two aunts, Carrie Lee Burrison of Ridgeland,
S.C. and Elma Grady of Albany; uncle Rodney (Joan) Addison of New York City;
and several siblings-in-law, David
Kennedy of Syracuse, John and Angelina Moore, Albert and Theresa Blankenship, Kathleen
Small-Lopez, John Fish, and Rhonda Small, all of Troy. Roy is also survived by
a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 1st, at 11 a.m.
at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2900 Fifth Ave., Troy, with Reverend
Charles U. Barber Sr., presiding.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Saratoga
+2016, Mechanicville, Saratoga Co., NY, Obituary
The Times Union, (Albany, NY) - May 29, 2016
Elizabeth "Betsy" J. Warren of Mechanicville, formerly of
Johnsonville, passed away at the Grand at Pawling
Nursing Center, [Dutchess
Co., NY] on Thursday, May
26, 2016. She was 79. She was born on March 11, 1937, in Herkimer, daughter of
the late Albert and Lillie (Blankenship) Sharp.
She is the widow of the late Wesley Warren. She attended West
Canada Valley Schools. She retired from Samaritan Hospital in Troy where she
was a unit secretary. She was a social, witty and optimistic person and her
kind and generous nature will be missed by all who loved her. She loved cats,
especially her beloved Rascal, and helped any veteran's aid organization she
could.
She is survived by two sisters-in-law, several cherished nieces,
nephews and friends.
She is predeceased by her siblings, Jesse, Everett, James, Gladys,
Barbara and Robert. She is also predeceased by Roger Irwin who was like a son
to her.
Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the
Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main St., Schaghticoke. Burial will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon
Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
From: Diane Renfrow
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1920 Census, Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY,
Sharp, Albert F. 31, M, WV, Head,
Sharp, Lillie 24, F, WV, Wife,
Sharp, Jessie 05, M, WV, Son,
Sharp, James L. 03, M, NY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJLV-CNG
1930 Census, Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY,
Sharp, Albert 40, M, WV, Head,
Sharp, Lillian 33, F, WV, Wife,
Sharp, Jess 14, M, WV, Son,
Sharp, James 12, M, NY, Son,
Sharp, Everett 09, M, NY, Son,
Sharp, Gladys 07, F, NY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7ZV-8WW
1940 Census, Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY,
Sharp, Fredrick
A. 50, M, WV, Head,
Sharp, Lillian
S. 43, F, WV, Wife,
Sharp, Jess W. 24,
M, WV, Son,
Sharp, Everett
C. 19, M, NY, Son,
Sharp, Gladys 17, F, NY, Dau,
Sharp, Elizebeth J. 03,
F, NY, Dau,
Sharp, Barbara
J. 00, F, NY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ9S-V5M
Schuyler
2012, Valois,
Schuyler Co., NY, Obituary
The Leader, (Corning, NY) - July 3, 2012
Leland H. Knowles, age 93, died July 1, 2012 at Seneca View Nursing
Home, Montour Falls, NY. Leland was born in Thurston, NY on March 3, 1919, the
son of Harry and Mina Knowles.
He had been a resident of Hobe Sound, FL and Valois, NY; moving to
Valois in 1983 from Vestal, NY, where he had a contracting business for 52
years. Leland was patriotic, a man who personified "The Greatest
Generation." During WWII, he served in the Army-Air Force as a tail-gunner
on a B-29 Bomber, and flew 19 missions. He insisted on Fourth of July
celebrations every year because he felt lucky to be an American. Prior to his
retirement, he owned and operated Lee Knowles, Inc. for 52 years. He served as
president of the Southern Tier Home Builders Assoc. and was a member of several
organizations, including, West Corners Firemen, Mechanics Club of Montour
Falls, Elks of Stuart, FL, Red Men of Watkins Glen, V.F.W. of Hobe Sound, FL,
58th Bomb Wing Reunions, Endicott Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows of
Union, NY, and American Legion Post 1700 of West Endicott, NY. He enjoyed
sailing, boating and fishing at his favorite place, Seneca Lake. He also
enjoyed carving wooden birds and inventing things.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Evans) Knowles of 73 years;
daughters, Fay (Patrick) Donovan, of Bluffton, SC, and Dona Monahan of Bristol,
CT; grandchildren, Mark (Muriel) Donovan of Boynton Beach, FL (and
step-great-grandson, Eric (Sherri) Ponsati and
great-great granddaughter Madison of Oahu, Hawaii), Scott(Lisa) Donovan (and
great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Bleu) of Charlotte, NC, Amy(Patrick) Blankenship (and
great-grandson, Donovan) of Hilton Head, NC; brothers, Ernest Knowles of
Painted Post, Harry Knowles of Spartanburg, SC, Stanley Knowles of Hardy, VA;
and sister, and Mary Personius of Watkins Glen.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 3:00pm at the Hector
Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in Valois at Seneca Union Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2012, Valois, Schuyler Co., NY, Obituary
The Leader, (Corning, NY) - December 7, 2012
Margaret S. Knowles, Age 93, of Valois, NY, died December 5, 2012.
Margaret was born in Watkins Glen on November 7, 1919, the daughter of Lloyd
Evans and (Helen) Louise Roberts.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband of 73 years, Leland H.
Knowles, and sisters Gertrude Dye and Norma McCawley.
She had been a resident of Hobe Sound, FL and Valois, NY. She moved
to Valois in 1983 from Vestal, NY; where she worked in the office of Lee
Knowles, Inc. for 52 years with her husband. Prior to moving to Valois; in
Endicott, NY she served as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, PTA volunteer, and
president of the Rebekahs and Rotary. Later in life,
she joined the Red Hats of Watkins Glen. Margaret's love was her family. She
was a good neighbor, great friend, wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. Family, friends and neighbors were always welcomed at her
home. She was a very thoughtful, caring person that always remembered your birthday
or favorite food when you came to visit. She was also quietly friendly, sweet,
sensitive, kind and modest. She never forced her opinions or even her values on
onto others. She liked sweets, especially donuts! And, she was always the
"behind-the-scenes" person and organizer, but never took credit. She
will be missed by all!
She is survived by daughters, Fay (Patrick) Donovan of Bluffton,
SC, and Dona Monahan of Bristol, CT; three grandchildren, Mark (Muriel) Donavan
of Boynton Beach, FL (and great-grandson, Eric (Sherri) Ponsati;
and great-great-granddaughter, Madison) of Oahu, Hawaii, Scott (Lisa) Donovan
(great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Bleu) of Charlotte, NC; Amy (Patrick) Blankenship (and
great-grandson, Donovan) of Hilton Head, SC; brothers, LeRoy (Emma Lou) Evans
of Watkins Glen and sister, Ruth (Charles) Hayes of Montour Falls.
The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, December
8th, from 2pm-4pm at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home,
212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen.
A funeral service will be held Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Hector
Presbyterian Church, Hector, NY; followed by burial at Seneca Union Cemetery in
Valois.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Steuben
2011, Corning, Steuben Co., NY, Obituary
The Leader, (Corning, NY) - January 12, 2011
Johnie Lee Underwood Sr., 60, of Spaulding Drive, Corning, passed
away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Frankfort, WV on November 29, 1950 the son of he late Woodrow Wilson and Margory (Reed) Underwood.
Johnie
married Janet Louise (Jeffries) Underwood in Eastport Long Island, NY in 1970. Johnie served in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a rifleman from
June 1969 to August 1972 with an Honorable discharge. He received the National
Civil Defense Medal with the Combat Action Ribbon. Johnie
retired from Cornell University. He was also member of the Grace United
Methodist Church in Corning. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years,
Janet L. Underwood of Corning; son, Johnie L. (Carmela)
Underwood Jr. and granddaughter, Carissa Nadine Underwood all of Jacksonville,
NC; brothers, Kenneth Underwood and George Underwood both of Long Island;
sisters, Leula Blankenship of
Williamsburg, WV, Diana (Jim) Cunningham of Sneads
Ferry, NC, Mary (Tony) Jeffries of PA and Regina Hawkins of Long Island; many
nieces and nephews. Johnie loved doing things
outdoors, bowling, playing cards and going to Antique
car shows.
The family will receive friends at Acly-Stover
Funeral Home, Corning, on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 5-6 p.m. Services
will follow calling hours at 6:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2018, Jasper, Steuben
Co., NY, Obituary
The Leader, (Corning, NY) - January 24, 2019
Robert E. Palmiter, 80, of Hunter Hill
Road, Jasper, NY, passed away on Monday night, January 21, 2019 at Elderwood at Hornell in North Hornell, [Steuben Co.,] NY. Bob was born in Hornell on April 14,
1938, the son of the late Lester P. and Dorothy Lonsberry
Palmiter.
Bob was a 1957 graduate of Jasper Central School. On May 17, 1958,
Bob and the former Margaret "Peggy" Brabant were married in Jasper. He
studied funeral science at Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse.
After receiving his New York State Funeral Directors License, he became
affiliated with the Ackerson Funeral Home in Addison, working alongside owner
Stanley Ackerson.
Bob moved his growing family to Jasper in 1972 to help his
father-in-law, James L. Brabant, manage the operations of his water well
drilling business. He became the owner of Brabant Well Drilling in 1980 and
retired the business in 2009. He took great pride in his family, home, church
and community. He was a small business owner, a member of the United Church of
Jasper and the Jasper Old Home Day (JOHD) Committee for many years. Bob was
passionate about cycling, competing in the 80's and 90's and could be found
biking in his late 70's. For many years he organized the popular JOHD bicycle
races.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy in 1988 and his
father Lester in 2000, his granddaughter, Jessica Nosar
in 1989, his brother, Elson Palmiter in 1989 and his
son in law, Alan Nosar in 2003.
Surviving Bob is his wife of 60 years, Peggy Palmiter
of Jasper, his children and their spouses, James and Shelia Palmiter
of Jasper, Jill and Darrin VanOrsdale of Jasper,
Michael and Leta Palmiter
of Meridian, MS and Michelle and Roland Button of Jasper, 11 grandchildren, his
sisters, Nancy Lee Palmiter (Noel) Blankenship
of Kent, Ohio and Darlene (John) Palmiter-Woodruff of
Tampa, FL along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 4 pm, Saturday, January 26 26 at the H.
P. Smith & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY, with Pastor
David Barnard officiating. Burial will be in Jasper Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2013, Kanona, Steuben Co., NY,
Obituary
Published in Star-Gazette on Dec. 3, 2013
David Charles Simms, age 52, of Kanona,
NY, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his home. He was born April 11, 1961
in Bath, NY the son of Robert and Patricia Grosfelt
Simms. David was a graduate of Haverling Central
School. He worked as a certified nurse's assistant and was a veteran of the
U.S. Army.
He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Diane Simms Moore.
He is survived by his children, Christopher (Jessica) Harrison and
Cori (Adam) Coots; grandchildren, Lily Harrison and Madison and Colton Coots;
brothers, Neil (April) Simms and Tom (Elizabeth) Simms; sisters, Judy Simms
(Jim) and Lorraine (David) Fiedler; brother-in-law, Tom Moore; nephews, James Blankenship, Khurk Simms, Timothy and Jeffrey Moore
and Daniel Fiedler; nieces, Alieshia Davila, Deziree and Courtney Simms, Emily Simms, Stephanie Moore
and Katherine Fiedler; companion, Kathy Spitz; and lifelong friends, Paul
Craddock and Shelby Kashorek.
David's wishes were for no calling hours or service. Friends are
invited to a Celebration of Life gathering at the Hammondsport American Legion
on Friday, December 6, from 6-8 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Suffolk
2017, Patchogue, Suffolk
Co., NY, Obituary
The Long Island Advance, (Patchogue, NY) - November 9, 2017
Mary L. Raimondi, 87, of Patchogue, died Oct. 17.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dominick J. Raimondi.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Parascandola
and spouse, Yvonne; her son, Jim Raimondi and spouse, Joe; her grandchildren,
Joseph, Chris, James and Dominick; and her cousins,
Judy Blankenship, Vicki White and Jan DeLong.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ruland
Funeral Home, Patchogue. Interment was held in Calverton National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2017, Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk Co., NY, Obituary
Edythe Savoia, 83 [1934], of Port Jefferson Station, on
January 15, 2017.
Joins her late husband, Anthony, in Heaven.
Survived by her loving children Anthony III (rose); Edytheann; and Stacey (John )
Hermann. Her memory lives on in the hearts of her grandchildren Anthony IV and
Salvatore. She will be dearly missed by her brother Samuel
Blankenship and sisters Doris Carcary and Maryann Vowe.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at O. B. Davis Funeral
Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY.
Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Ulster
Ulster Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
Blankenship,
Geraldine S. 90, 16Feb1921 - 08Mar2011, New Paltz,
Ulster, NY, NJ-156-03-6763
2011, Larchmont, Westchester Co., NY Obituary
The Daily Larchmont, (NY) - October 20, 2011
Christina Bryant Padin, a former visual
merchandiser for Wendy Gee in Larchmont, died at her home on Oct. 18 almost
four years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was 59. Padin was the first employee of Wendy Gee, a personal and
home accessory store. As a buyer and visual merchandiser, her creativity for
design would flourish while she'd make up colorful window displays. She worked
at Wendy Gee for more than 20 years, helping shape the colorful character of
the home furnishings and gift store.
Born on Feb. 8, 1952 to Donald Reed Bryant, Jr. and the late
Elizabeth Gilbert Bryant of Pennington, N.J., Padin
went on to earn a bachelor's degree in illustration from Syracuse University.
There she was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Upon graduation,
she moved to New York City, picking up jobs as a visual stylist for Gimbles and Bloomingdales. In 1977, she married Edward R. Padin of Pelham and soon after they moved to New Rochelle,
where they'd raise their daughters. Padin would
encourage her daughter's creative endeavors, including Lizzie's singing and
Allie's painting. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor in November of 2007,
she was said to have fought the disease with courage and grace.
Padin is survived by her husband Donald, her daughters Elizabeth Padin Storer with her husband Lt.
Gregory B. Storer of Seaside, Calif. and Alexandra
Bryant Padin of New York City, her sisters Lisa Bryant, Sara Trauch and Joan
Blankenship, her brother Reid
Bryant and a grandson.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday at St.
Augustine's Church in Larchmont. A private burial is planned for a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Crestwood, Yonkers,
Westchester Co., NY, Obituary
Published in The New York Times on Jan. 31, 2015
John Q. McQuillan, 89, died Thursday,
January 29, 2015 following a brief illness. Born and raised in the Bronx, New
York, the son of John A. and Margaret L. (Higgins) McQuillan.
He leaves his siblings, Margaret Mary McQuillan
and Thomas A. McQuillan (Margaret A.); his nieces and nephews, Carl J. Pernicone, Peter J. Pernicone,
Thomas H. McQuillan, Elizabeth A. McQuillan,
Joanne M. Blankenship; his
cousin, William H. McQuillan and many close friends.
He was predeceased by his sister, Isabella M. Pernicone.
John was a longtime resident of Crestwood, NY and Newtown, CT.
Following his graduation from Regis High School in 1943, John enlisted in the
United States Army, and served in the 280th Engineer Combat Battalion during
WWII. He served in combat in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe
Campaigns, most notably in the Battle of the Bulge before his Honorable
Discharge in 1946.
After serving with the U.S. Army, he attended Columbia University,
graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In
1959, he received his Juris Doctorate from Fordham Law School. Mr. McQuillan was a Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon practicing
as a patent, trademark and copyright attorney for many years.
Before practicing law he held engineering positions at
Curtiss-Wright Corporation and Sperry Rand. He took much pride in his practice
of intellectual property law and valued greatly the friends he made during his
time in business. Throughout his life, John enjoyed travel, working on his
vintage automobiles and spending time with family and friends at the family
home in Newtown.
Visitation will be held at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral
Home (Bronxville, NY) on Sunday, February 1st from 1-5pm. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held in the Church of the Annunciation, Crestwood, NY at 11am
Monday.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2016, Mount Kisco, Westchester Co., NY, Obituary
Published in The New York Times on Sept. 25,
2016
Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, A philanthropist, lawyer, poet, art collector
and a businessman, died September 16 at his home in Mount Kisco,
NY. William, as he was known for most of his life, was 84. The cause was
complications relating to congestive heart failure.
Known to many of his grandchildren as Big Pa, William was uniquely
charismatic and funny. Never concerned with fashion, trend or popularity, he
expressed himself in every setting with clarity, insight and singularity.
Social justice, particularly for African Americans, was a lifelong pursuit.
William was born on June 21, 1932, in Ville-d'Avray,
on the outskirts of Paris. His father, Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, who fought for the
Free French during the war, was the grandson of the founder of the Louis
Dreyfus commodities trading business that William would later lead. William's
mother, Dolores Neubauer, was born in the United
States. His parents divorced in 1936; both remarried.
After escaping the war and moving to the United States, William
earned an undergraduate degree in English literature from Duke University
(1954) and a law degree from the university's law school (1957.) He worked in
the litigation group at Dewey, Ballantine, until 1964, when he joined Louis
Dreyfus Corporation. During his tenure with the Louis Dreyfus Group, William
transformed the company from a moribund and nearly bankrupt business when he
joined it in the 1960s into a leading global commodities trading powerhouse
when he retired. It wouldn't be inaccurate to say that he singlehandedly
accounted for the company's transformation, but he would have strongly objected
to that characterization. For William, the key to success in the business was
recruiting and retaining talented traders and to that end devised a
compensation plan that gave his trading team a large share of the profits, a
practice that is now common at trading firms, but that was then novel. William
had a modesty and a personal charm that endeared and
bound his employees and business partners to him and that created a unique corporate
culture at the company.
William, who had a lifelong passion for poetry, had poems published
in The Hudson Review, The New Criterion and Southwest Review. He left behind an
unpublished volume of poetry entitled Letters Written and Not Sent. He was at
work on that volume during the last days of his life and completed it just
before his death. "Poetry meant a huge amount to William. My guess is that
he agonized more over his poems than his business decisions," Friend and
poet Molly Peacock said, "Yet when they were finally finished, they were
as surprising and rhythmically persuasive as the many magnificent poems he
loved." William served as president of the Poetry Society of America from
1998 until 2008. From 1995 to 1997, he taught poetry at Jackie Robinson High
School in Harlem.
William's art collection, which he began to put together in the
early 1960s, contains works by Wassily Kandinsky,
Alberto Giacometti, Jean Dubuffet, and Helen Frankenthaler, but it stands out
for the many works by living artists with whom William enjoyed personal
relationships and for self-taught, so-called "outsider artists,"
including Bill Traylor, Thornton Dial, Nellie Mae Rowe and James Castle.
"Nothing about these artists' life circumstances -- apart from their own
inclinations -- led them to create," William said last year when works of
these artists from his collection were exhibited. "Their realities were in
many ways very constrained, and yet their work is both sophisticated and
genuine." The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation has designated the Harlem
Children's Zone, an educational nonprofit that runs schools and programs that
support children from pre-school through college graduation, as a beneficiary
of future sales of the foundation's art. "Generosity of Eye," a documentary
about the collection and the Harlem Children's Zone, directed by Brad Hall, one
of William's son in laws, was released in 2015.
William was a committed liberal democrat, always identifying with
the disenfranchised. He was pleased to learn that his name was included in what
became known as Nixon's second "Enemies List" in 1973. In 2012,
William took out a full page advertisement in the New York Times, announcing
that he was pledging $1 million to organizations that seek to protect voting
rights. Last year, William gave $1 million to the Wrongful Convictions Clinic
at Duke University. William gave scholarships for African American students to
universities and high schools all across the United States.
Another of William's passions was horticulture. He planted hundreds
of new trees in the land surrounding his home in Mount Kisco,
and often opened up the gardens to the public. In the 1990s, he acquired 80
acres of abandoned farm land and reclaimed it. The land was put into a
conservation easement that is overseen by the Westchester Land Trust. Trees
held spiritual meaning for William, which he articulated in a poem called
"Adjusting," published in 2014 in the Southwest Review: "I have
a passion for the look of trees, their fixedness, their ecstasy in rising out
of ground, arms up in praise of heaven and below, their random symmetry, the
light they make that brings the seasons on, their contained thickness that
accumulates frail, feckless Time. Where else is Time more materially revealed" .
William married Judith LeFever in 1955;
they divorced in 1962. In 1965, he married
Phyllis Blankenship.
He is survived by his sister Dominique Cornwell, his wife; three daughters,
the actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phoebe Eavis and
Emma Louis-Dreyfus, both social workers; a son, Raphael Penteado,
a business executive; and four grandchildren, Henry and Charlie Hall, and
Victoria and Isaiah Eavis. His wife and devoted
daughters were with this mighty man during his last moments.
Information about a memorial for William will be forthcoming.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Wyoming
+2017, Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY Obituary
The Daily News, (Batavia, NY) - June 28, 2017
Virginia R. "Ginny" Snyder, age 97, of Salina St., passed
away Monday, June 26, 2017, at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility. She
was born in Hunt on Dec. 7, 1919, daughter of the late Howard and Lena Perry
Billings.
A lifetime resident of Wyoming County, Ginny worked as a printer
for Champion in Perry for over 25 years from where she retired in 1981. She
loved ceramics, taking trips through Letchworth State
Park, and was an avid flower gardener which she took great pride in. Through
the years, Ginny had many pets from a calf, a lamb, and numerous dogs; all of
which she loved. She truly enjoyed having her family together for Sunday
dinners and was all about family togetherness.
Sitting on her porch with Paul and those who came to call also
brought her great joy.
Ginny was predeceased by her husband, Paul Snyder in 2004; two
brothers, Forrest and Royce Billings; and a great grandson, Trevor Watson.
Survivors include two sons, Justus "Judd" (Joan) Snyder
of Inverness, Florida and Paul (Sherry) Snyder of Wasilla, Alaska; a daughter, Candis Snyder Elam of Warsaw; a sister, Donna (Richard) Blankenship of Perry; eight grandchildren, Mark (Coreen)
Snyder, Beth (Terry) Fowler, Carmen (Phyllis Reed) Elam, P.J. (Claudia) Elam,
Brenda Childress, Tammy Watson, Paula Lutz, and Paul (Teresa) Snyder; 18 great
grandchildren, eight great-great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at the Weeks Funeral Home, 123 North
Main St., Warsaw, at 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, with Pastor Todd Daningburg of the Valley Chapel Free Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Cemetery, Castile.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Richard K.
Blankenship – b.29Dec1939 – Perry, NY: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K5LS-D67
Relatives -
Donna J. Blanchanship.