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Obituaries

Patricia Lynn Conway

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Hoosick Falls – Patricia Lynn Conway, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Memphis, TN. Born on March 12, 1958, in Osceola, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Clydelle (Simmons) Arnold.

Patricia was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and loved time she spent with her “Grand-dogs,” Nicholas, John Boy and Max.

Patricia was always willing to take care of others, and everyone she met loved her. She worked as a nursing assistant for many years in a variety of nursing homes, always willing to help anyone. She will be greatly missed by her daughter. She worked at the Danforth Home in Hoosick Falls, NY, for many years before moving south. She loved cruising on cruise ships, the beach and horses.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Heather (Conway) Stickney and husband Theodore of Johnsonville, NY, her sister, Dorothy Baskin and husband Jim of Marietta, GA, her brothers, Alton Arnold of Monroe, NC, and Terry Abbott of Roseburg, OR, and her mother-in- law, Louise Conway of Hoosick Falls. Patricia is pre-deceased by her daughter, Kayla Ann Conway, a sister, Delena Echols, a brother, Eddie Arnold, and her father-in-law, Butch Conway.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Christine Judge Harris

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Petersburgh – Christine Judge Harris, age 107, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Born in Cologne, Germany, on November 17, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Josef and Catharina Schmitz Rymus. She attended Ursula Sister Convent and later the Cologne Conservatory, where she studied music.

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Memorial Celebration – Glenn Robert Swalm

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A Memorial Celebration of the life of Glenn Robert Swalm, who died October 17, 2013, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 2 pm at the Mount Anthony Country Club, 180 Country Club Drive, Bennington, VT.  Please join family and friends in remembering this incredibly diverse and interesting man.

Mary Louise Olsen

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New Lebanon – Mary Louise Olsen, 74, died peacefully early Saturday morning, November 16, 2013, at the Hudson Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Albany, NY. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 19, 1938, the beloved daughter of the late Julian and Ruth Hoffman Olsen. Mary moved with her parents as a young child to Canaan, NY, to be close to her grandmother and aunts. She attended elementary school in Chatham, NY, and later New Lebanon, NY, where she had lived for most of her life.

Mary Louise took care of her parents and was a homemaker. She enjoyed social occasions where she had the opportunity to talk to different people. She loved watching movies and knew how to ride a horse.

She was an active communicant of the Church of Our Savior in Lebanon Springs, NY, and assisted at the Opportunity Sales. She was a member of the Vestry, the Church Choir and the Altar Guild. The Church was her life.

There are no family survivors, but she is survived by many close friends who loved her.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 2 pm at the Church of Our Savior, 14660 Route 22, Lebanon Springs, with Rev. Canon Clinton Dugger officiating. Mary Louise’s ashes will be buried with her parents in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in New Lebanon following the service. A reception will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall following the interment.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church of Our Savior, P.O. Box 827, New Lebanon, NY, 12125, or to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY, 12534.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown, NY.

Norma Kimball

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Hoosick Falls – Norma Kimball, 91, passed on to her heavenly reward on November 20, 2013. A private person, she will be remembered by family as a reader, crossword puzzle advocate, preparer of the best homemade coleslaw and by a few as a true friend.

Norma is pre-deceased by two husbands, Earl Callahan, to whom she was married for 28 years, and John Kimball, to whom she was married for 21 years, and by a son, Dennis Callahan. She is survived by four sons, Earl Callahan Jr., of New Berlin, NY, Richard and Michael Callahan of Hoosick Falls, NY, and Jeffery Callahan of Portland, TX, and by a daughter, Beverly Thompson of Bennington, VT, as well as their spouses and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Norma’s early years of growing up were spent in the Rupert, Dorset, Manchester area of Bennington County, Vermont. Historically, she could relate many “I remember when” stories. The school she attended in Bennington, VT, is now a part of the complex of buildings on the grounds of Bennington Pottery. Her story is also the story of the now gone Undergarment factory in Hoosick Falls, where she performed duties as a secretary.

As per the wishes of this intensely private person, there will be no services. In the end, her daughter held her hand as she passed as quietly as she lived.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. Her life will be celebrated by family at a later date.

George H. Guile Sr.

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Eagle Bridge – George H. Guile Sr., 70, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at his residence in Eagle Bridge, NY. He resided with his wife Mary (Sacglione) Guile.

Born on December 7, 1942, in Eagle Bridge, George was the son of the late Clifford J. and Gladys (Hunt) Guile. He was employed at the former Columbia Box/Bennington Paper Board. George loved the outdoors and was a member of the Hoosick Baptist Church and the Bennington Legion. He was always helping other people.

Survivors, other than his wife Mary, include their children, Anna Ropitzky of Eagle Bridge, Maria Harris of Cambridge, NY, George Guile Jr., of Eagle Bridge, James Guile of Charlotte, NC, and Joseph Guile of Bennington, VT, a sister, Anna Kelly of Schenectady, NY, and two brothers, John Guile of Hoosick Falls, NY, and David Guile of Gloversville, NY. George is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Saturday, November 30, at 1 pm from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick, NY. Burial followed at the Island Hill Cemetery in Buskirk, NY. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Saturday from 12 pm until the start of the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaer County Community Hospice through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, which is handling the arrangements.

Thomas G. Restino

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Hoosick Falls – The Honorable Thomas G. Restino, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his residence on Willow Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, surrounded by his loving family. He had resided there with his wife of sixty-two years, Helen (Sluzas) Restino.

Born on September 10, 1927, in Hoosick Falls, Tom was the son of the late Angelo and Anna Rose (Malillo) Restino. He was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict, and he worked at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls as a welder.

Tom’s passion was politics. He began his career as Trustee for the Village of Hoosick Falls and followed as Justice of the Peace for the Town of Hoosick. He served three terms as a Rensselaer County Legislator and finalized his political career as Town of Hoosick Supervisor. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 40, where he had served as Commander, Adjutant and Chaplain. He also was the Past President of the St. Mary’s Academy Alumni.

Survivors, other than his wife Helen, include their children, Michele Restino and Christine Flynn Saulnier of Brimfield, MA , Gregory Restino Sr. and wife Kathy of Hoosick Falls, the Honorable Thomas G. Restino Jr. and wife Margaret of Hoosick Falls and Kathryn Mayer and husband Jeff of Fairfield, CT, his sisters, Margaret Hoffman and Sophie Ravena, both of Hoosick Falls, and Angie Fulginiti and husband Tony of Melrose, MA. Tom is also survived by grandchildren, Toni Monigan, Greg Restino Jr. and  wife Amina, Kathleen Restino, Anna, Jake and Drew Restino and Lucas and Rosey Mayer, and a great-grandchild, Liam Monigan. He is pre-deceased by sisters, Sadie Starsiak, Augusta Vitro and Nonette (Dorothy) Williams, a brother-in-law, Francis Vitro, and a sister-in-law, Mary LaPorte.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, November 26, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary’s Academy or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.

Tom’s family would like to express a note of gratitude to his special caregivers, Carol Hanselman and Gretchen Yonconish, as well as his many special friends who supported him.

Rita A. Mazzeo

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Stephentown – Rita Elizabeth Musante Mazzeo, 62, died suddenly Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA, after suffering a stroke at home. Born in Pittsfield on November 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late David and Stella Methe Musante. Rita was raised in Hinsdale, MA, graduated from St. Agnes Parochial School in Dalton, MA, and was a 1970 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton. She later attended Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield.

Rita was a musician and the lead singer in many bands in the local area for over 25 years. She was employed as an administrative  assistant for 13 years for McClave & Company, Inc. in Stephentown, NY. She was also the manager and chief bartender at the Stephentown Hotel for ten years and enjoyed art and jewelry. Most of all, she was a great wife and mother.

She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Mazzeo, whom she married on February 12, 1972, at Mount Carmel Church in Pittsfield and the loving mother of Navairre K. Mazzeo of Stafford, VA, and Robert R. Mazzeo II of Stephentown. Rita is survived by her three sisters, Marie Musante of Leesburg, VA, Rosemary Musante of Alexandria, VA, and Antoinette Bosso of Beverly, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held Saturday, November 30, at 1 pm at the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown, with Rev. John Close officiating. A calling hour will precede the service on Saturday from 12 to 1 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department, 396 State Route 43, Stephentown, NY, 12168. To light a candle or to sign the condolence book, please visit ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

Viola Hall

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Hoosick – Viola Hall, 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. She was the wife of Roger Hall Sr., of Hoosick, NY; they were married for sixty-seven years. Roger met Viola in 1946 when she was working at the candy counter at the Woolworth store in Bennington, VT.

Born on March 8, 1926, in West Charleston, VT, Viola was the daughter of Howard and Kate (Stevens) Page. She was educated at North Stafford High School in New Hampshire. Viola was employed at the former Tansitor in Bennington as a Quality Control Supervisor. She and her husband enjoyed camping and were members of the Teton RV Club. Viola also liked doing arts and crafts and was a Den Mother for Pack 67 in Hoosick.

Survivors, other than her husband Roger Sr., include her sons, Roger Hall Jr. of Hoosick Falls, NY, and Rodney Hall and wife Donna of Shaftsbury, VT, her brother Milton Page of Lancaster, NH, five grandchildren, Linda Barnes, Raeann Hall, Russell Hall, Ross Hall, Jennifer Weber, and two great-grandchildren, John Barnes and Alexandria Hall. Viola is pre-deceased by a son, Eli Francis Hall, a sister, Vera Page, and two brothers, Carlton and George Page.

Funeral services were Saturday, November 23, at 10 am from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial followed the service at the Mapletown Cemetery in Hoosick.

Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls (formerly the Hoosick Falls Health Center) through the funeral home.