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Crammond, Duane Arnold
TICONDEROGA -- Duane Arnold Crammond, 24, of Preston Hollow, and formerly of
Ticonderoga, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, as a result of an automobile
accident.

Born in Middlebury, Vt., Jan. 28, 1981, he was the son of Arnold F. Crammond
of Fort Myers, Fla. and Deanne D. Dresser of North Hudson.

Duane lived in Ticonderoga all of his life. He was a graduate of Ticonderoga
High School, Class of 1999. He was valedictorian of his class with his twin
sister as the salutatorian.

He was also a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) of Troy,
where he earned a chemical engineering degree.

Duane was presently employed by Stiefel Laboratories of Oak Hill as a chemical
engineer.

He was an accomplished cross country runner, both at the high school and
college level. He participated in cross country, track and indoor track for
Ticonderoga High School and R.P.I. of Troy. He also ran for local groups such
as the LaChute Group and Adirondack Road Runners. He also ran in many
marathons including the Schroon Lake Marathon for two years, finishing 1st
place in 2003, as well as many other road races.

Survivors in addition to his parents include two sisters, Rebecca J. Hutchins
of Schodack Landing and his twin sister, Ruth Ann Crammond of Albany; his
maternal grandmother, Helene DeLano of North Hudson; his stepfather, Donald F.
Dresser of North Hudson; his uncle, Bruce Crammond of Ticonderoga, and his
aunt, Claire Moore of North Hudson. He is also survived by several cousins.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wilcox & Regan
Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The
Rev. Prudence Bertolino, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of
Ticonderoga, will officiate.

Interment will take place in the spring.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Ticonderoga High School Booster
Club, c/o Ticonderoga High School, 5 Calkins Place, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

Hill, Bessie M.
POTTERSVILLE -- Bessie M. Hill, 93, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Glens Falls
Hospital after a long illness.

Born in the town of Chester, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna
(Morehouse) Twiss.

Mrs. Hill was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years. The
loves of her life were her church and family.

She enjoyed traveling and gardening as well as knitting and crocheting gifts
for others. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and
grandmother.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, William H.
Hill Sr. She was also predeceased by four sons: Wilford Hill, Francis Hill,
William Hill Jr. and Richard Wayne Hill; two brothers, Charlie Twiss and Floyd
Twiss; and six sisters: Laura Millington, Gertrude Ritter, Ruth Carnright,
Alma Jay, Grace Burt, and Ethel Ovitt.

Survivors include two sons, Steven Hill and his wife, Hilda, of Warrensburg,
and Walter Hill of Glens Falls; five daughters: Shirley Hayes and her husband,
Robert, of Brant Lake, Phyllis Dalaba of South Glens Falls, Elaine DelSignore
and her husband, David, of St. Cloud, Fla., Glenda Stanley and her husband,
Harold, of Glens Falls; and Carol Schumacher and her husband, Fred, of Auburn,
Maine; one sister, Bertha Duell of Brant Lake; 37 grandchildren; numerous
great- and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and calling hours will be private.

Memorials in Bessie's name may be made to North Creek Seventh Day Adventist
Church, c/o Luther Grimes, 635 Igerna Road, North Creek, NY 12853.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc., 9
Pine St., Chestertown.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

Hoffman, Louise A.
QUEENSBURY -- Louise A. Hoffman, 95, of Queensbury, passed away on Monday,
Feb. 21, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Nov. 9, 1909, in Rhinebeck, N.Y., she was the daughter of Joseph and
Johanna (Leistner) Schuerger.

Louise was an active member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park,
serving with the Rosary Altar Society, the Columbiettes and the Fishes, a
volunteer organization for the sick and homebound. She was also a Girl Scout
leader for two of her daughters.

She was also active with the Senior Citizens in New Hyde Park. She enjoyed
golfing, bowling, playing bridge, crossword puzzles, rummy cubes and scrabble
at The Glen. Louise was a very talented knitter and seamstress, loved her
family and was a good neighbor.

Her lifework was taking care of people, selflessly helping all in need. She
gave herself to help everyone. Once you met her, she was the type of person
you fell in love with. She inspired all who knew her with her quiet faith that
she lived but never preached.

Louise was the nucleus of her family and the touchstone that all relied on.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Thomas McKenna;
her second husband, Otto Hoffman; her three sisters, Elsie Meade, Catherine
Koch and Marie Hartman; her brother, Rudy Schuerger; her son-in-law, Walter
Marinelli and her great-grandson, Albert Perrone Jr.

Survivors include her daughters: Mary McKenna, who was her closest companion
at The Glen in Queensbury; Kathleen M. Manfredo and her husband, Frank, of
Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.; Dolores Marinelli of Lake George; Patricia
Bodnar and her husband, Roy Jr., of Kapolei, Hawaii; and Margaret Fortunato
and her husband, William, of West Islip, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23,
at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Aviation Road, Queensbury.

Burial will be at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.

Family and friends are invited and may call from 4 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb.
22, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury,

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a remembrance in her name to High
Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to North Country
Ministry, P.O. Box 111, North Creek, NY 12853.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

Lourie, Andrea H.
WEST HEBRON -- Andrea H. Lourie, 20, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, from injuries
received in a motor vehicle accident in the town of Jackson.

She was born Sept. 26, 1984, in Bennington, Vt., the daughter of Douglas
Lourie of Greenwich and Laurie (Dooley) Lourie of West Hebron.

Andrea was a 2002 graduate of Salem Central School and had attended Adirondack
Community College.

She was currently employed by Designer Fragrances in Manchester, Vt., and had
been employed by High Hopes Caf‚ in Salem, the Cambridge Hotel and Black Creek
Flowers, her grandmother's shop in West Hebron.

Some of her hobbies included photography and drawing. She enjoyed being with
her friends and family, especially her brother, sister, and babysitting.

Survivors besides her parents include one sister, Meghan Lourie of West
Hebron; one brother, Jordan Lourie of West Hebron; her stepmother, Lisa Lourie
of Greenwich; one stepsister, Meko Peregrim of Greenwich; maternal
grandparents, Ed and Evelyn Dooley of West Hebron; paternal grandparents,
Robert and Eleanor Lourie of Salem; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the West
Hebron United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Bill Hoffmann, pastor,
officiating.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at McClellan Funeral Home, 19 East
Broadway, Salem.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made
to SADD or

the American Lung Association of New York State,

8 Mountainview Ave., Colonie, NY 12205.

Published in the Post-Star from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.

Markey, Mary E.
CAMBRIDGE -- Mary E. Markey, 65, of Rockside Drive, died Monday, Feb. 21st,
2005, at Glens Falls Hospital after a long, difficult struggle with cancer.

 A lifelong resident of Cambridge, she was born Monday, March 20, 1939, the
daughter of Frank and Mary Reilly Mullen. 

She worked for various companies in the area. Most recently, Mary worked as a
seamstress at R. John Wright Dolls in Varak Park.

Mary loved collecting antiques and frequenting tag sales and auctions. 
Animals and music were important parts of her life.

She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church.

Mary was predeceased by five brothers: Thomas, Hugh, Robert, Edmund, and
Francis Mullen.

Survivors include a devoted daughter, Kimberly Ann Markey of Cambridge; a
sister, Alice R. Jeskie of Cambridge; a brother, James Mullen and his wife,
Marion, of Greenwich; two sisters-in law, Hazel Mullen and Carolyn Mullen; and
several nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 6
p.m. at Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main St., Cambridge.

At 6 p.m. a funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home by Dorothy
Bunal of St. Patrick's Church.

Burial will be in the spring at St. Patrick's Cemetery Cambridge.

The family requests memorial donations be made to either the American Cancer
Society, Washington County Unit, Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY
12804 or the Cambridge Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 52, Cambridge, NY 12816.

Published in the Post-Star from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Pemrick, Thomas J.
TOWN OF ROOT, N.Y. -- Thomas J. Pemrick, 72, of Shasta Daisy Lane, Town of
Root, died Mon. Feb. 21, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after a
long illness.

Thomas was born on Feb. 24, 1932 in Amsterdam. He was the son to Martin and
Mabel (Davison) Pemrick.

Mr. Pemrick served in the U.S. Coast Guard from Sept. 12, 1949, to Dec. 17,
1952. He graduated from SUNY at Oneonta in 1959.

He worked as a school teacher for the Boulevard Elementary School in
Gloversville.

Mr. Pemrick was a life member of VFW in Hadley Post No. 5836, Johnstown Moose,
life member of the Concordia Club and the American Legion Post No. 0337 in
Broadalbin.

He was married to Elizabeth Swears on April 17, 1954, in Johnstown.

Mr. Pemrick was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Swears Pemrick of Root;
father of Kriste Barnette and her husband, Jim, of Mesa, Ariz., Thomas Joseph
Pemrick III and his wife, Terry, of Rose Hill, Kan. and Kyle Pemrick and his
wife, Ellen, of Colonie. He is also survived by two sisters, Ann Crippen of
Johnstown and Margaret Emanule of Gloversville; and six grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Barter & Donnan
Funeral Home, 1 North Melcher St., Johnstown.

There will be no funeral services.

Burial will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at a later
date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7
Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205-5512 or to a charity of one's choice.
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Published in the Post-Star from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Quarters, Marvette E.
GLENS FALLS -- Marvette E. Quarters, 92, of Glens Falls, went into the arms of
the Lord on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, following a long illness.

Born on Sept. 3, 1912, in Indian Lake, she was the daughter of the late Henry
and Eunice (Eldridge) Moulton.

On Jan. 28, 1932, she married Noah M. Quarters. Noah passed away on Aug. 6,
1979, following 47 years of marriage.

For many years, Marvette resided in Glens Falls.

Her enjoyments included knitting, crocheting, ceramics and especially time
spent with her family.

In addition to her husband and parents, two sons, Francis Quarters and Roger
Quarters; an infant daughter, Fayona Quarters; three sisters, Ruth Harvey,
Esther Juckett and Minnie Chatterton; three brothers, Harold Moulton, Arvin
Moulton and Roy Moulton; a son-in-law, Allen C. Gatchell; and a
daughter-in-law, Ruth Quarters, all died before her.

Survivors include a son, Arvin Quarters and his wife, Nora, of Moreau; two
daughters, Vonda Gatchell, of Interlachen, Fla., and Sherlyn Hughes and her
husband, William, of Queensbury; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Carleton Funeral
Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home,
with the Rev. Rodney Mosher, pastor of the West Mountain Community Church in
Queensbury, officiating.

Following the funeral at the funeral home, all are welcome to gather with Mrs.
Quarters' family at the West Mountain Community Church on Aviation Road
Extension in Queensbury.

Burial will be in the spring at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Her family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the West Mountain
Community Church, c/o Virginia Hall, 221 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

Shiel, Marge Rudolph "Mickey"
HADLEY -- Marge Rudolph "Mickey" Shiel, age 81, of Third Avenue, died Monday
morning, Feb. 21, 2005, at his home.

Born on April 7, 1923, in Booth, Ark., he was the youngest of five children of
Rudolph and Rebecca (Starr) Shiel.

Mickey served in the United States Army during World War II in Italy and
Africa in the military police, and had earned the Victory Medal, the
European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and two bronze
service stars prior to his honorable discharge in November of 1945.

He married Ida Scofield on April 6, 1955, at the Rockwell Falls Presbyterian
Church, Lake Luzerne, with the Rev. H. Borden Adams, presiding.

He was a life member of the Hudson Sacandaga V.F.W. Post No. 5836, Hadley and
a member of the William J. Varney American Legion Post 862, Lake Luzerne.

Mickey had worked for the town of Hadley for many years and had also operated
a barber shop in Lake Luzerne and Hadley for several years. He had worked on
construction and his last employment was for the transportation department of
The Sagamore resort in Bolton Landing.

Mickey was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Emile Shiel and Edward
Shiel; one sister, Clara Carson; and two nephews; Joseph Shiel and Wayne
Shiel.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Ida Shiel of Hadley; two daughters and
four sons: Roger Boor of Queensbury, Deborah Kirkpatrick and her husband,
Paul, of Stony Creek, Julie Wait of Luray, Va., Randy Shiel and his companion,
Marla, of Hadley, Eric Shiel and his companion, Lena, of Lake Luzerne, and
Kevin Shiel and his wife, Amy, of Saratoga Springs; seven grandchildren:
Ronald Myers of Lake Luzerne, Nicholas Myers of Stony Creek, Rudy Wait of
Schuylerville, Robin Wait of Luray, Va., Amanda Shiel of Hadley, Serena Shiel
of Saratoga and Eric Shiel of Lake Luzerne; one sister, Josephine Fuller of
Corinth; a sister-in-law, Helen Allen of Lake Luzerne; one niece, Carol Sim of
British Columbia; three nephews, Robert Shiel of Lake Luzerne, John Carson of
Greenwich and Gary Fuller of Corinth and their extended families.

Special thanks to Nia Miller for her daily help and care and Dr. Pitkin for
his weekly visits.

At Mickey's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services
scheduled.

Burial with full military honors will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville, at the convenience of the family.

Contributions in Mickey's memory may be directed to the Hadley-Luzerne
Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 215, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 or to a charity of one's
choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church
St., Lake Luzerne.
Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.


Silliman, Emily
WHITEHALL -- Emily Silliman, 102, formerly of Adams Street, passed away
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at Indian River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in
Granville, following a long illness. She would have celebrated her 103
birthday on Feb. 24.

Born on Feb. 24, 1902, in South Kortright, N.Y., she was the daughter of the
late James and Sarah (Proper) Silliman.

Emily graduated from Oneonta Normal and taught in the Hobart area before
coming to Whitehall in 1930, where she taught for 34 years at the Adams Street
School, retiring in 1964 to give her full time to an ill friend.

She was a member of the Whitehall United Methodist Church and held many
offices. She was also the chairperson of the Pastor Parish for many years.

Emily was a life member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and held
offices in the Rebekah's, including district deputy president.

She turned in her drivers license at the age of 90, as had several other
members of her family before her.

Emily is survived by a niece, Florence Breitbeck of Greenfield Center and
Lafayette, Tenn.; and one great-niece, Sandra Hollenbeck.

A memorial service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the
Whitehall United Methodist Church, with the Rev. C. Don Wheeler, pastor,
officiating, and assisted by the Rev. Roberta Proper, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Whitehall.

Interment will be in the spring at Bloomville Cemetery in Bloomville, N.Y.

There will be no calling hours.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46
Williams St., Whitehall.

Published in the Post-Star from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Sullivan, Jeremy
SALEM -- Jeremy Sullivan, 21, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, from injuries
received in a motor vehicle accident in the town of Jackson.

He was born May 6, 1983, in Glens Falls, the son of Robert and Gerry (Doin)
Sullivan of Salem.

Jeremy was a 2001 graduate of Salem Central School.

He owned his own business called Small Town Customs, which specialized in
cabinet making and often did custom work for Paul Kobyluch. He also worked
part time for Jim Bain's Automotive.

Jeremy was a former member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department.

Some of his hobbies included snowboarding, drawing, wood working, working on
his truck and reading about ghosts and haunted houses. He enjoyed nature,
traveling, his family pets, being with his friends and camping. His specialty
was being able to repair and build anything with duct tape, which he always
carried with him. Jeremy will always be remembered for making his family and
friends laugh.

Besides his parents, Jeremy is survived by two brothers, Robert J. Sullivan
Jr. and John J. "Meatball" Sullivan, both of Salem; maternal grandmother,
Geraldine Bell and her husband, Darwin, of Queensbury; maternal grandfather,
Armand "Sonney" Doin and his companion, Lana, of Melrose; paternal
grandmother, Joan K. Sullivan of Schuylerville; and several aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, John J. Sullivan.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the United
Methodist Church, West Broadway, Salem, with the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl,
pastor, officiating.

Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at McClellan Funeral Home, 19 East
Broadway, Salem.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the
Salem Rescue Squad, East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865 or to the animal shelter of
one's choice.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

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Wamsley, James
OLMSTEDVILLE -- James Wamsley, 53, of Olmstedville, passed away, Sunday, Feb.
20, 2005, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by
his loving family.

Born April 8, 1951, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Corinne (Jewell) Wamsley
of North Creek and the late William Wamsley.

Jim married Kathy Killon on Sept. 28, 1968. They were married for 36 wonderful
years.

He worked for the town of Minerva at the transfer station for the past 16
years. Prior to that, he had worked for Daniels International and John Deere.
He was also a former member of the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department.

Jim enjoyed being outdoors, tending to his garden, cooking and spending time
with the family dog, Bosco. His family considered him a great father and
husband and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Besides his father, his brother, David, his uncle, Howard, his aunt, Lucille
Jennings, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bernard and Ruth Killon, his
brother-in law, Robert Killon and his nephew, Kevin Killon, have all
predeceased him.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy, of Olmstedville; two daughters,
Carmin Wamsley of Olmstedville, Crystal Wamsley and her fiance, Scott Smith,
of Glens Falls; one son, Scott Wamsley and his fiancee, Jennifer Tepper, and
her daughter, Amanda, of North Bergen, N.J.; his mother, Corinne Wamsley of
North Creek; his older sister, Priscilla Killon and her husband, Jack, of
Indian Lake; his younger sister, Patty Langford and her husband, David, of
South Africa; his aunt, Virginia Argeropoulos of Milford, Conn.; the family
dog, Bosco; his nieces, Kim Monthony, Kelly Zattola and Colleen Panoa; his
nephews: Bill and James Killon, Daniel and Paul Langford, Shawn and Stacy
Killon; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Family and friends will gather from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the
Minerva Fire House for a time of fellowship and remembrance to celebrate Jim's
life.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to High Peaks Hospice
of Essex County or to the Minerva Rescue Squad, Route 28N, Minerva, NY 12851.

Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Inc, North
River.

Published in the Post-Star on 2/22/2005.

Young, John H. "Jack"
WHITEHALL -- John "Jack" H. Young, 72, of Wells, Vt., passed away on Sunday,
Feb. 20, 2005, at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vt., following a
short illness.

Born on Jan. 29, 1933, in Whitehall, he was the son of Ruth Jackson and the
late Vernon Young.

Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving from
1952-1956.

He retired as a truck driver for J. J. Lingerie in Glens Falls.

Jack enjoyed playing golf.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Felicia Dunbar Young of Wells;
one son, Carl J. Young and his wife, Carol, of Albany; one daughter, Pamela
Hart and her husband, Donald, of Whitehall; one brother, Bruce Young and his
wife, Sue, of Huletts Landing; one stepsister, Daphne Perry and her husband,
Ray, of Ohio; three grandchildren: Jamie McKee, Brian Hart and Rachel Young;
two great-grandchildren, Alexis Procella and Dawson Procella; several nieces
and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dunbar Sr.;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dunbar Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Mark Sturtevant, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dunbar, Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dunbar, and Mr. and Mrs. Brian
Dunbar; and several stepnieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at Jillson
Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Larry Pridmore,
pastor of the Grace Baptist Church of Whitehall, officiating.

Interment will be in the spring at Greenmount Cemetery in Whitehall, with full
military honors, conducted by American Legion Post No. 83 of Whitehall.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 23, at the funeral
home.

Following the funeral service, family and friends are invited to the American
Legion Post No. 83, Main Street, Whitehall, for a time of fellowship and
refreshments.

Published in the Post-Star from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.