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Obituaries

Roger F. Cox

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Berlin – Roger F. Cox, 82, of 104 Dutch Church Road, Berlin, NY,  died on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from heart failure. Roger was born in Hartford, CT, and was the son of the late Milton and Marion Fauntleroy Cox. He was a descendant of Louis “Little Lord” Fauntleroy and the Alden, Bradford, Mullins and Rogers Mayflower families.

Roger graduated from East Hartford High School and attended the University of Connecticut where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was employed by the East Hartford Fire Department #5, in the family business (Cox’s Service Station), grew broadleaf tobacco, retired from the Grand Union Company in Waterford, NY, and established a blueberry farm. He was a member of the Orient Masonic Lodge in Connecticut.

Roger is survived and will be missed by his wife, Doris Schulze Cox, his daughters, Cheryl and husband Vincent Perrone of Bainbridge Island, WA, and Karen Cox and John Bergeron of Chittenden, VT, his grandchildren, Andrew and Claire Perrone, his brother, Bradford and his wife Carol Cox of RI, his sisters, Nanette and her husband Cortland Gray of CT and Susan and her husband Walter Swafford of NC, and several nieces and nephews.

Roger’s family wishes to acknowledge the care and kindness of the staff of 4 Gabe at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY, and many friends for their support.

Roger requested that no formal services be held. An open house to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, October 11, from 1 to 4 pm at the family farm.

The family suggests donations be sent to Cheryl Perrone, 11220 Fieldstone Lane, NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, to purchase a memorial bench for Roger’s favorite beach on Cape Cod. His ashes will be scattered at his favorite places.

George T. Westley

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Grafton – George T. Westley, 57, formerly of Grafton, NY, died on Sunday morning, September 21, 2008, at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, with his loving wife at his bedside after a long illness.

Born on July 28, 1951, in Port Huron, MI, he was the loving husband of Margie Lou Boomhower Westley, whom he married on September 30, 1989. He was raised by his late aunt and uncle, Benjamin and Donna Lucas. A 1969 graduate of Port Huron High School, he entered the United States Army after graduation and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He lived in Whitehall, NY, and moved to Grafton in 1993. He worked in the housekeeping department of St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, until his illness in 2003.

Survivors include his wife, Margie, his mother-in-law, Isabelle Boomhower of Grafton, a sister-in-law, Julie Boomhower of Berlin, NY, a brother-in-law, Mark Boomhower of Grafton, nieces Judy and Carolyn Williams, and a nephew, Cody Blain.

Services are Thursday afternoon at 2 pm in the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh, with the Rev. Robert Hurd of the Grafton United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in Eagle Mills Cemetery. A gathering celebrating George’s life will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the Grafton United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church in care of the funeral home, PO Box 361, Petersburgh, NY, 12138.

Michael A. Killeen

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Stephentown – Michael A. Killeen, 66, of Luella Road, Latham, NY, died on Tuesday,  September 16, 2008, at his residence in the loving arms of his wife. He was born in the Bronx, NY, on August 9, 1942, and was the son of the late John and Hazel Doherty Killeen.  He was educated in the Bronx and was a graduate of Chatham High School.  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War having been honorably discharged on December 31, 1966. Michael retired from the Verizon Corp., as a splicer in Albany, having worked for the phone company for over 35 years.  He had been a CWA representative for a number of years.  He was a member of American Legion Mohawk Post #1450 in Halfmoon, NY.  He enjoyed traveling and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.  Michael was an avid Yankee and Giants fan.  Following retirement, he had worked part time for the Jackson Hewitt Co. in Albany, NY.

He is the beloved husband of Claire Conover Killeen whom he married on March 19, 1988, devoted father of Michael A. and wife Lori Killeen of Stephentown, NY, and Mark A. and wife Kim Killeen of Poestenkill, NY, step-father of Korin and husband Charles Homestead of Anchorage, AK, Kleanthe Caryofilles of Stephentown, Demetra and husband James Greenlaw of Woodford, VT, and Damon and wife Audrey Caryofilles of Granville, NY. He is also survived by five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral is Friday morning, September 19, at 11 am from St. Ambrose Church in Latham where the Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 pm Thursday in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park, NY.

Interment with full military honors will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga  National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY, 12211, or to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY,  12205.

Norman L. Bentley Sr.

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Pownal – Norman L. Bentley Sr., 66, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at his residence on Rt. 346 in Pownal, VT, after a courageous battle with cancer. He resided there with his wife Edna (Hurley) Bentley.

Born on December 29, 1941, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Norman was the son of the late Ernest and Lydia (Thomas) Bentley. He attended school in Hoosick Falls and was a veteran of the United States Army. Norman worked at the Bigelow Farm in Crown Point, NY. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars, surfing the web and spending time with his family.

Survivors other than his wife include two sons, Norman L. Bentley Jr. and wife Bonnie of Pownal and Leo Bentley of Bennington, VT, and his daughter, Cherie Bentley and friend Shane of Pownal. He is also survived by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Norman is pre-deceased by a daughter, Brenda Bentley, a son, Ernest Bentley, a brother, Robert Bentley, and a sister, Ruth Shaw.

Funeral services were Monday, September 8, at 12 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Committal services will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Pownal.

Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Monday from 10:30 am until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwestern Vermont Cancer Center through the funeral home.

Edythe J. Hammond

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Petersburgh – Edythe J. “Edie” Hammond, 82, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, following a brief illness. Born November 8, 1925, in Hamilton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Grace Fuller Smith Sr. and the beloved wife of Richard E. Hammond for almost fifty-two years. 

Edie had worked at Hoosick Falls Undergarment until 1957 when she left to devote her time to making a home and raising her children. In 1972 she returned to the work force and was employed in the Medical Records Department of St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY, until her retirement. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and enjoyed many hobbies, including crocheting, knitting, puzzles, card playing and bowling. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and special friend to many. She will be truly missed.

In addition to her husband, Edie is survived by her devoted children, Paul and wife Autumn Hammond and Becky Bonesteel, of Petersburgh, NY, cherished grandchildren, Phillip and Kevin and his wife Jennifer Bonesteel, Daniel and Jeffrey Hammond, Katie Hodges, Tabitha Lajuenesse, Hattie and husband Matt Richardson and Mary and husband Jude Watkins, and treasured great-grandchildren, Kayla, Thomas, Brittany, Tashina, Devon and Danielle. She was a sister to Arthur and his wife Gwen Smith, Jr., and a sister-in-law to Lee Hammond. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Lawrence Smith, and a sister-in-law, Marge Hammond.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, September 11, at the Hancock Cemetery, Route 43,  Hancock, MA,   where interment will take place. The family will host a reception following the cemetery services at the Petersburgh Baptist Church Hall on Route 22 and Route 2 in Petersburgh. Contributions in Edie’s memory would be appreciated by the family to the Liberty ARC, Attn: Barb Wool or Lisa Augustine, P.O. Box 515, Amsterdam, NY, 12010, or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1 Marcus Blvd, Suite 203, Albany, NY, 12205.

Sylvia L. Roullier

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Berlin – Sylvia L. Zwinge (Bermas) Roullier, 68, of Plank Road, Berlin, NY, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY, under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Martha Peterson Zwinge. She was the beloved wife of Napoleon A. Roullier whom she married on June 9, 1984, in the Church of the Covenant in Averill Park, NY.

A graduate of Berlin Central High School, Sylvia worked  locally for many years as a waitress. She retired in 2002 from David’s Bridal in Albany, NY, where she was a sales associate. She loved cooking, gardening and painting; though her greatest joy came from spending time with her family. 

Survivors include her husband, Nappy, children, Tanya and her husband Anthony Nuvallie of North Adams, MA, Glenn and his wife Jean Bermas of Averill Park, Alicia and husband Jeffrey Jahn of North Greenbush, NY, and Danyelle and husband Matthew Meyers of Petersburgh, NY, her former husband, Donald M. Bermas of Averill Park, step-children, Christine Roullier of Troy, Susan and husband Thomas Testo of Troy, Steven and wife Maryellen Roullier of East Greenbush, NY, her siblings, Phyllis Craib of Berlin, Walter Zwinge of Hoosick Falls, NY, Felix Zwinge of South Carolina, Martha Senecal of Florida, Roy and Hjarl Zwinge both of St. Petersburg, FL, and Ann Paccini of Cincinnati, OH, along with eight grandchildren, Haylee Jones, Shawn and Heather Jahn, Michael and Steven Bermas, Olivia Nuvallie and Chloe and Lilly Meyers, ten step grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Harold “Cookie” and Peder Zwinge.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 13, at 3 pm in the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown, NY, where Rev. Trygve Tomlinson will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral home for visitation starting at 1 pm on Saturday.  There will be an open forum for those who would like to share their memories.  Sylvia requested that all attendees wear brightly colored clothing to celebrate her journey.

Sylvia’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff on the 5th floor of St. Mary’s Hospital, as well as those from Community Hospice of Rensselaer, who took such wonderful care of Sylvia and offered their comfort to her family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Sylvia L. Roullier to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Drive, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, or The American Lung Association of New York State, 155 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Albany, NY, 12210, Attention Special Gifts.

Donald A. Niquette

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Buskirk – Donald A. Niquette, 68, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Glens Falls Hospital. He had resided on the River Road in Buskirk, NY, with his wife Cynthia (Larson) Niquette.

Born on September 22, 1939, in Worcester, MA, Donald was the son of the late Joseph and Flora (Bellemore) Niquette. He was educated at schools in Worcester and was a machinist all of his life. Donald enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with his dog “Ducky.”

Survivors other than his wife Cynthia include three daughters, Lorry Foster and husband John, and Kathy Kvinlaug and husband Douglas all of Eagle Bridge, NY,  and Cindy Niquette and husband Chad Cook of North Hoosick, NY, and his sister, Lorraine Harrington and husband Brian of Jackson, NY. Donald is also survived by six grandchildren, Joshua, Rebecca and Jacob Foster, Somer and Kolumbia Cook and Gavin Kvinlaug.

A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, September 4, at 10 am at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. There were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Community Hospice through the funeral home.

Edmund C. Geraldi

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New Lebanon – Edmund C. Geraldi, 97, of County Route 5A, New Lebanon, NY, died on Monday morning, September 1, 2008, at his home under the care of Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Old Chatham, NY, on March 21, 1911, he was the son of the late Charles and Olive James Geraldi. He was the loving husband of the former Anna C. Sweener whom he married in Reno, Nevada, on May 10, 1960.

A 1929 graduate of New Lebanon High School, Edmund finally received his diploma from the school in 2005. He worked for the Columbia-Rensselaer Telephone Co. before joining the United States Navy Seabees during World War II. After his marriage in 1960, he and his wife moved to California where Mr. Geraldi worked for General Telephone of California (now Verizon) as a repairman/installer. He retired in 1976 as a PBX (private branch exchange) technician and moved back to New Lebanon in 1980. Edmund was a 62 year member of the Unity Lodge #9 of the F & AM in New Lebanon where he served as Master in 1952. He was a Past President (1958-60) of the LVPA, a former Commissioner of Cub Scouts in the San Gabriel Council of California for three years, a member of the Floyd Carlton Post #1236 of the American Legion in New Lebanon and a member of the Brainard United Methodist Church. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and his garden.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Anna, his children and their spouses, Fred and Jonnie Larkin of Ontario, CA, Sarah and Rob Allgood of W. Lebanon, NY, Charles and Denise Geraldi of N. Lebanon, NY, Stuart and Laurie Geraldi of W. Lebanon, Florence and Bill Hyatt of East Greenbush, NY, along with ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Aurelio “Nick” Geraldi.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at 11 am in the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown, NY. Interment followed in the Cemetery of the Maples in East Chatham, NY. Relatives, friends, fellow masons and legionnaires were invited to the funeral home for visitation on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene or the Brainard United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home, PO Box 9, Stephentown, NY, 12168.

Pauline Simpson

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Cambridge – Pauline Simpson, 86, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at her residence on the Whitecreek Shunpike Road in Cambridge, NY. She was the wife of the late James Simpson.

Born on March 13, 1922, in Wallingford, VT, Pauline was the daughter of the late Charles and Kattie (Waye) Sawtelle. She was educated at schools in Buskirk, NY, and Hoosick Falls, NY. Pauline worked at several area factories including the Undergarment and Barclays both in Hoosick Falls and at Reis Mill in Cambridge. She was a communicant of the former St. Monica’s Church in Buskirk and St. Patrick’s Church in Cambridge. She was also a member of the American Legion Post # 634 in Cambridge, where she would help with all the functions held there. Pauline enjoyed bingo and going to Foxwood Casino.

Survivors include a son, Gary Simpson and wife April of Eagle Bridge, NY, daughters, Marcy Bliss and husband David of Cambridge and Kathy Blair of Glens Falls, NY, a step-daughter, Irene Kayro and husband Alain of Bennington, VT, a step-son James Simpson Jr. and wife Connie of Bennington, sisters, Dot Brownell and husband Don and Gwen Waldron and husband Charles all of Schaghticoke, NY, a step-sister, Thelma Cumo of Hoosick Falls, and a step-brother, Thomas Way of Pownal, VT. Pauline is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews grand nieces and grand nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother, William, a step-daughter, Patricia Limoges, and a step-sister, Ruth Ropizky.

Lucy S. Moseley

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West Hoosick – Lucy Springer Moseley, 54, of Buskirk-West Hoosick Road, West Hoosick, NY, died on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.

Born in Bennington, VT, on April 29, 1954, she was the daughter of Hazel Surdam Springer of Eagle Bridge, NY, and the late Roland Springer. She was the loving wife of Harold M. Moseley, whom she married on March 6, 1971, in the West Hoosick Baptist Church.

Lucy attended Hoosick Falls Central schools. She and her husband were the owner/operators of Taconic Valley Truck Rental in Buskirk, NY. Lucy was a 4-H Leader and a member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. The love of her life was that of her family. From watching them grow as individuals, enjoying the activities they participated in, which included high school sports, Lucy’s family was always her top priority. She also had a great love of animals. Lucy was pre-deceased by a son, Timothy Scott Moseley, who died on June 11, 1995.

Survivors, besides her husband and mother, include her children, Janette C. Moseley of Hoosick Falls, NY, Erika Repman and Hallie Moseley both of West Hoosick, her grandchildren, Nathaniel Moseley, Makayla and Tanner Ellis, Elora and Charles Repman and little Glenn Milliman who will be born soon. Lucy is also survived by her siblings, Charles Springer and Roland “Peanut” Springer both of Eagle Bridge, Patricia McGarvin of Hoosick Falls, Robert Springer of North Carolina, Richard Springer and Dorothy Dawley both of Hoosick Falls, Geraldine LaFlamme of Bennington, Joseph Springer of Buskirk and Sally Whittet of Hoosick Falls, her in-laws, Paul and Janette Moseley of West Hoosick, and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, August 30, at 11 am in the West Hoosick Baptist Church, 1339 Buskirk-West Hoosick Road, West Hoosick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. Arrangements are under the guidance of the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home of Hoosick Falls.