OBITS: Post-Star 20 Apr 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Post-Star http://www.post-star.com Bentley, Edna F. GLENS FALLS -- Edna F. Bentley, 88, lifelong resident of the Glens Falls area, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Wesley Health Care Facility in Saratoga Springs. Born on Sept. 20, 1916, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Emile and Floyce (Prosser) Blanchard. Edna married Phillip L. Bentley on March 21, 1933, in Glens Falls. At one time she and her husband owned and operated the A & W Restaurant in Lake George. She enjoyed spending time with her husband in Lake George and traveling to Florida, until Phillip's death in 1975. Edna was a former member of the Ladies Guild of the First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed bowling and crocheting. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Phillip, on Jan. 29, 1975; her infant son, Gary; a sister, Harriet Powers; and two brothers, Ralph Blanchard and Emile "Bud" Blanchard. Survivors include her daughters, Beverly Smith of Vero Beach, Fla., and Joyce St. George of South Glens Falls; a son, Richard Bentley of Milton, Wash.; two sisters, Elsie Clute of South Glens Falls and Ruth Capone of St. George, Utah; grandchildren: Scott St. George of Stillwater, Susan Chapman of Gansevoort, Phillip Smith, Lisa Meade, Bentley Smith, Stacy Terry, Jennifer Casto, Adeline Bentley, Adam Bentley, Andrew Bentley and Alexander Bentley; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 22, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may send a remembrance in her name to the Alzheimer's Association, 71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Bentley, Elizabeth V. SHUSHAN -- Elizabeth V. Bentley, 89, died peacefully on April 18, 2005, at Hoosick Falls Health Center, where she had lived since March. She was the widow of Lewis H. Martell, who died in 1953, and Casper L. Bentley, who died in 1963. Born Thursday, Dec. 9, 1915, in Westhampton, Mass., she was the daughter of Gilbert I. and Gertrude Moore Flint. After graduating from high school, she studied agriculture for two years at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. The family had a farm near Battenville from 1949 to 1971. After selling the farm, Elizabeth moved to Shushan. Elizabeth worked as a self-employed housekeeper. She was an active member of the Shushan United Presbyterian Church, the Shushan Grange No. 1233, the Pomona and the Shushan Covered Bridge Association, where she was curator for many years. Elizabeth was always a farmer at heart. She liked antiques and enjoyed being a good neighbor. A son, Charles D. Martell, and a sister, Arlene Buley, died before her. Survivors include four children and their spouses: Theresa Corcoran of Greenwich, Donna Langlois and her husband, Daniel, of Greenwich, Linda M. Peters and her husband, Lloyd, of Cambridge, and Lewis I. Martell and his wife, Susan, of Eagle Bridge; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. A memorial service will be held at the Shushan Presbyterian Church in early May. Elizabeth requested donations in her memory be made to either the Shushan United Presbyterian Church, the Shushan Grange, or the Shushan Covered Bridge Association, Shushan, NY 12873. Arrangements are under the direction of Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, Cambridge. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Brooks, Emma Kate Noel HUDSON FALLS -- Emma Kate Noel Brooks, infant daughter of Robert Brooks Jr. and Elaine Johnson, of Hudson Falls, joined her great-grandfather, Noel Boisclair, during birth on Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Robert John Brooks III of Hudson Falls; her maternal grandparents, John and Patricia Stone of Hudson Falls; her maternal great-grandmother, Rita Boisclair of Salem; her paternal grandparents, Robert and Gail Brooks of Wilton; her paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Filkins of Mechanicville; her maternal grandfather, Larry Johnson Sr. of Argyle; several aunts and uncles; four special cousins, Michael and John Wood of Argyle and Randy and John of Hudson Falls; and several more cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls. Following calling hours, all are welcome to the home of Larry and Sheila Johnson at 293 County Route 43, in Argyle. Emma's family would like to express a special thank you to the Albany Medical Center Birthing Unit. In lieu of flowers, donations in Emma's memory may be made to the Albany Medical Center Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit, New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12207. Published in the Post-Star from 4/19/2005 - 4/22/2005. Cady, Mary A. CORINTH -- Mary A. Cady, 80, of West Maple Street, died Monday, April 18, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness. Born on Sept. 19, 1924, in Lake Luzerne, she was the daughter of the late Ora and Bessie (Dingman) Allen. She married Walter F. Cady on May 10, 1941, in Ballston Spa. The couple resided in Corinth for many years. He died Jan. 23, 1976, following 34 years of marriage. Mrs. Cady was a member of the Horace D. Washburn American Legion Post 533 Auxiliary and was a member of the Hadley VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to garage sales, shopping, reading, and being with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband and her parents, two sisters, Louisa Shippee and Lucretia Tennant; and eight brothers: William, Walter, Earl, Robert, Stanley, Leonard, LeRoy and Martin Allen, all died before her. Survivors include one daughter, Joanne Dingman of Versailles, Ohio, and Fred Cady and his wife, Joan, of Gansevoort; three sisters: Irene Kathan of Day, Lena Kathan of Corinth and June Allen and her husband, Foster, of Day; two brothers, Edward Allen of Lake Luzerne and Lehman Allen of Day; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth, with the Rev. George Eberly, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Corinth, officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Rural Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials take the form of donations to the Corinth Emergency Squad, 101 Sherman Ave., Corinth, NY 12822. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Durham, Edwin Lee HEBRON -- Edwin Lee Durham, 93, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at The Orchards in West Granville. Born Aug. 24, 1911, in Arlington, Texas, he was the son of Willard and Anna Durham. He was an engineer, employed by Pratt-Whitney in Hartford, Conn., for 30 years. He enjoyed bowling, mechanical items, Scotties scalloped potatoes and ham on Mondays. His wife, Florence (Roberts) Durham, died April 7, 1977. Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Durham of Hebron; his half brother, Harold Frost of Hebron; three nieces; and three nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at East Hebron Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville. The family has suggested memorials be in the form of contributions to a charity of one's choice or the Granville Rescue Squad, Box 153, Granville, NY 12832, in lieu of flowers. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Kearns, Alice A. INDIAN LAKE -- Alice A. Kearns, 95, formally of John Rust road, passed away Monday evening, April 18, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness. Born Dec. 27, 1909, in England, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Carver) Peat. Alice resided most of her life in the Norwalk, Conn., area and was the wife of the late Clement Kearns. She owned and operated a woman's dress store, known as Kearns Shop on East Avenue in South Norwalk, Conn., for more than 20 years. Alice was a member of St. Paul's on the Green Episcopal Church in South Norwalk, Conn. She retired to Indian Lake in 1990. She loved animals, especially dogs. Besides her husband, her brother, Leslie, and her sister, Winifred, have predeceased her. Survivors include her brother, Stephen "Jim" Peat of Indian Lake, and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Alexander Funeral Home, Inc, 4479 state Route 28, North River. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk, Conn. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Sutton, Steven M. QUEENSBURY -- Steven M. Sutton, 53, died quietly at his home Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2005, in the company of his family and friends. His long illness brought with it a profound sense of love and peace, something he was able to share with all that knew him. Born Dec. 29, 1951, in Newburgh, he was the son of the late Stanley and Sally (Sundstrom) Sutton. He attended Lake George Methodist Church. He met and married Donna Stickney while in college in 1971. Steve graduated from New Paltz High School in 1969. After graduating from the State University at Plattsburgh in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration, he worked at Harris Intertype Corporation in Champlain, N.Y. While living in that area, Steve and his wife, Donna, purchased a farm with the intention of boarding horses. However, in 1976, Steve co-founded Sutton's Marketplace. Born from the original concept of a "fruit stand," his strong leadership helped create the business it is today. He was a man of vision, the planning and execution of new business ventures brought him great pleasure. Steve was always quick to acknowledge and honor the efforts of others. His generous spirit and compassionate nature created a supportive work environment that encouraged all to do their best. He was just part of the team, and his presence will be sorely missed. Steve's commitment to the Queensbury community was evident in his work to develop the Queensbury Business Association, for which he served as both president and board member. His contributions through his own business benefited many local organizations and charities. He also served on the board of directors of the Adirondack Rodeo. A firm believer in the balance of work and play, Steve excelled in both. Adventurous, he always sought the limit of his potential in whatever he did. Steve was an avid water and snow skier, and some of the happiest moments in his life were spent sharing these passions with his children. Golf, boating, travel and music were just some of the things that brought him pleasure, but competitive team roping was the challenge he loved most. Steve leaves his wife Donna; son, Gabriel R. and his wife, Olivia (Porter) of Queensbury; two daughters, Jane E. of Bolton Valley, Vt. and Sally L. of Queensbury; two sisters, Sue Torelli, and Sherry Dominick and her husband, Dennis; one grandson, Owen W.; his mother-in-law, Sherle Stickney Sutton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and countless wonderful and caring friends. Funeral services and burial will be held privately for the family. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday April 22, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve's memory to: The Fresh Air Fund, 633 Third Ave. 14th floor, New York, NY 10017; Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, C.W. Cancer Center Recliner Fund, 12 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801; or Double H Hole in The Woods Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005. Urbonowicz, John Paul WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- John Paul Urbonowicz of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at JFK Hospital in Lantana, Fla., following a long illness. He was born on June 26, 1955, in Glens Falls, the son of the late James A. Urbonowicz and Barbara (Fitch) Urbonowicz. John was a graduate of Glens Falls High School, Class of 1974. He was predeceased by his father, James A. Urbonowicz, in 1990. Survivors include his mother, Barbara of Argyle; his wife, Diana Aziz Shihadeh; his sons, Jason and Jeremey of West Palm Beach, Fla; his brothers: Michael of Gansevoort, and Joseph, James and Stanlee of Glens Falls; his sisters: Sharon Rhoades and Sally Kamio of Fort Myers, Fla., Michele Urbonowicz, Vicki Butz and Lesa Urbonowicz of Glens Falls; eight nephews; six nieces; seven aunts; and one uncle, Fred Fitch of Argyle. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 16, at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens in Lake Worth, Fla. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at St. Joseph's Church, Fort Edward, with the Rev. Thomas Konopka, pastor of St. Michael's Church, officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Published in the Post-Star on 4/20/2005.