OBITS: Post-Star 21 Jan 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York

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Ackary, Theodore John
WARRENSBURG -- Theodore John Ackary, 83, of Main Street, passed away
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness.

Born March 23, 1921, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John and
Zerrif (Abbott) Ackary.

Ted was very proud of his Syrian lineage. His father was a school teacher in
Syria and came to the United States on Dec. 6, 1901, on the Deutschland Ships
that sailed from Cherboum on November 29, 1901. He started working with his
father at an early age, assisting his father on a fruit and vegetable wagon.

Following his graduation from Glens Falls High School in 1940, Teddy went to
work at the Imperial Wallpaper Co. He then worked for Sam Hildreth selling bus
tickets. He went on to work for Adirondack Trailways in the late 1940s until
1969. He than became commission agent until 1977, at which time he and his
wife, Alice, purchased the building as a lunch counter. In 1978, Greyhound Bus
Co. came to him and for the next 22 years he sold their tickets. Until his
passing, he loved the bus business.

Ted married Alice Elizabeth Hall on June 26, 1954, at the Church of the Holy
Cross in Warrensburg. On June 26, 2004, all customers at the All Points Diner
were treated to a piece of Anniversary cake furnished by Sarah Combs, Norma
McCormick and Betty Wilson, with their breakfast.

Besides his parents, his sisters, Susan, Susie, Sarah and Dorothy; and his
brother, Samuel, have all predeceased him.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Alice E. Ackary of Warrensburg; two sisters,
Ida Harrington of Glens Falls and Mary Waldron and her husband, Richard, of
Utica; four nieces; two nephews; three grand nieces; three grand nephews; and
a cousin, Sophie Hansa of Glens Falls.

During his days in the hospital and Eden Park Rehabilitation Center in 2004,
he was deeply touched and pleased of all the people who thought to go out of
their way to visit him. He will be greatly missed by all of his past and
present customers who were a very important part of his day.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm today, Jan. 21, at Alexander-Baker Funeral
Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg.

Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral
home, with Sister Linda Hogan of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church,
officiating.

Spring burial will take place at Warrensburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to
the Warrensburg Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 157, Warrensburg, NY 12885 or St.
Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, 3802 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885.
Published in the Post-Star from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Casey, Flora N.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Flora N. Casey, 74, of Bluebird Road, died Thursday, Jan.
20, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Glens Falls, on Aug. 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harold
and Alice (Salmonson) Duell.

Flora was a graduate of the South Glens Falls Central School.

She married her husband of 53 years, William J. Casey, on April 27, 1950, at
the Church of Messiah, Glens Falls.

Flora was an employee of the Glens Falls Hospital as a medical secretary,
retiring in 1993.

Flora enjoyed gardening and traveling with her husband to places such as
Germany, Switzerland, Hawaii, and California. She loved going to the ocean and
day trips to Vermont with Bill, and traveling with the Moreau Community Center
to Nashville, Tenn. She also loved get-togethers with her friends and family,
especially at Christmas time with her grandchildren.

Besides her parents, Flora was predeceased by one grandson, Jason Courville.

Survivors include three sons: William H. Casey and his wife, Lynn, of South
Glens Falls, Richard J. Casey and his wife, Linda of South Glens Falls, and
Mark D. Casey and his special friend, Cindy Petralia, of Clifton Park; three
daughters: Kathleen Laney and her husband, Michael, of South Glens Falls,
Deborah Schmidt and her husband, Peter, of Gansevoort, and Connie Sullivan and
her husband, Frank, of Fort Ann; 17 grandchildren: Lisa Aubrey, Jerry Laney,
Kari Casolo, Michael Laney, Peter Schmidt, Tara and Kristi Schmidt, John and
Kelly Casey, Rick and Chris Casey, Jennifer Cross, Jessica and Michelle
Courville, Amanda, Natascha and Ashlyn Casey; 10 great- grandchildren; one
brother, Gary Duell and his wife, Janice, of North Creek; and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral
Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home, with the
Rev. Patti Girard, pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in the spring at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center at
Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Published in the Post-Star on 1/21/2005.

Conte, Edward F. "Eddie"
Queensbury -- Edward "Eddie" F. Conte, 79, of Gregwood Circle, passed away at
his home, Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2005, with his loving family by his
side.

Born June 27, 1925, in Newton, Mass., he was the son of the late Frank and
Marie (SantAngelo) Conte.

Moving to Staten Island as a young boy, Eddie attended Curtis High School in
Staten Island, N. Y.

At age 15, he started dating 15 year old, Emily "Millie" Carullo, also of
Staten Island.

August of 1943, at age 18, Eddie entered the United States Army, where he
served in Italy during the Rome Arno Campaign as a rifleman in the Infantry.
On July 14, 1944, he was severely injured during combat, which led to his
medical honorable discharge in October of 1945. His decorations and citations
included the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze
Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Ribbon, and the
well-deserved Purple Heart Award.

Following his Tour of Duty, Eddie returned to Staten Island continuing to date
and later married Emily "Millie" Carullo July 14, 1946, with whom he fathered
four children.

He later married Assunta "Sue" Cocurullo, with whom he fathered two more
children.

While in Staten Island, Eddie worked with his father and three brothers at
Great Lakes Dredging Co. of Staten Island, was a taxi driver, an excellent
carpenter, an entrepreneur owning the Arrow Wines and Liquor Store of Staten
Island, and employed with Con-Edison Power Co. for 27 dedicated years retiring
in 1975.

In 1976, following retirement, Eddie moved to the Queensbury area where he was
able to enjoy relaxation, working with wood making crafty keepsakes for
friends and loved ones, and putting his carpentry skills to good use by
helping them with their remodeling projects. Above all, Eddie loved spending
time with his family and grandchildren. They will all miss him so much.

Besides his parents, previously mentioned, Eddie was predeceased by his first
wife, Millie; one brother, Salvatore " Sammy" Conti who passed away in France
while serving his country during World War II; another brother, Joseph "Joe"
Conti; one sister-in-law, Anne Conti, the wife of Joe.

Survivors include four sons, Salvatore "Sammy" Conte and his wife, Lorraine
"Lori", of Staten Island, Carl Conte of Florida, Nicholas "Nicky" Conte and
his wife, Christine, of Queensbury, and Vincent "Vinnie" Cocurullo, also of
Queensbury; two daughters, Mae Giraldi of Florida, and June Cerrai and her
husband, Jerry, of Staten Island; ten grandchildren,Katrina, Dominick, Denise,
Carl, Andrea, and Jessica Conte, Jodi and Jerry Cerrai, and Michael and
Jeffrey Giraldi; four great-grandchildren, Gary, Emily, Kayla and Vincent; one
brother, Louis Conti and his wife, Margie of Staten Island; one sister,
Catherine Sino also of Staten Island; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many
close friends.

At Eddie's request, there will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 51 Mohican St., Lake George withthe Rev. Bernard
Turner, officiating.

A gathering will be held following the service at Lake George Holiday Inn,
Route 9, Canada Street, in celebration and reflection of Eddie's life.

A spring interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Glens
Falls Hospital 3 WB and to High Peaks Hospice for all their compassion and
care given to Eddie in his final days. Also, to Dr. Peter Gray, and to Dr.
John Weinhold for their utmost professional care given to Eddie. A special
recognition would like to be extended to Dr. Donald Merrihew for faithfully
visiting the family home daily to care for Eddie and his family, including the
morning of his passing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St.,
Glens Falls, N.Y.12801 in loving memory of Eddie.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11
Lafayette St., Queensbury.
Published in the Post-Star from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Greenough, Mary M.
PORT HENRY -- Mary M. Greenough, 88, of Broad Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 19,
2005, at Moses-Ludington Hospital in Ticonderoga.

She was born March 5, 1916, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Harry and
Mary (Blood) Morgan.

Mary was a volunteer for more than 25 years at Moses Ludington Nursing Home in
Ticonderoga.

She enjoyed cooking, knitting, and reading.

Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald R. and Arlene
Greenough; one granddaughter, Mari Ruth Greenough; and a great-granddaughter,
Alexandria Greenough, all of Fort Edward.

No calling hours will be held.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 21, at W.M. Marvin's Sons
Inc. Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.

Burial will be held at Longwood Cemetery in Longwood, Pa.
Published in the Post-Star on 1/21/2005.

Lewis, Myrtle G.
HUDSON FALLS -- Myrtle G. Lewis, 81, of John Street, passed away on Wednesday,
Jan. 19, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, after a short illness.

Born on May 9, 1923, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late William
and Helen (Johnson) Everetts.

Myrtle was a graduate of Glens Falls High School.

Her husband, Alric Lewis Sr. passed away on Jan. 15, 2004.

Myrtle worked for sometime at General Electric Co. in Fort Edward.

She loved riding motorcycles. Myrtle and her husband belonged to the
Northeastern BMW Club, which was their biggest enjoyment, along with spending
time with family.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son, David
Hamilton, and two brothers, Clifford Everetts and Francis Everetts.

Survivors include her eight children: Barbara Groszkruger and her husband,
Fred, of Cave Creek, Ariz., Daniel Hamilton of Saratoga Springs, Mark Hamilton
of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Mary Lewis Purdy and her husband, Lester "Tim," of
Hartford, Alric Lewis Jr of Albany, James Lewis and his wife, Diane, of Hudson
Falls, Steven Lewis and his wife, Carrie Condon Lewis, of Pennsylvania
Furnace, Pa., and Stacia Lewis of Orlando, Fla.; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Carleton Funeral
Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with
the Rev. Scott Smith, pastor of the Hudson Falls First Baptist Church,
officiating.

Burial will follow at Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Street in Glens Falls.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue
Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Published in the Post-Star on 1/21/2005.

Maille Sr., Thomas H.
HUDSON FALLS -- Thomas H. Maille Sr., 84, of Pine Street, died at home
surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, after a long
illness.

Born on May 12, 1920, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Edward and
Euphrosine (Benway) Maille.

Tom attended St. Paul's Parochial School and Hudson Falls Public School.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received
the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and European and African Campaign medals.
While fighting in Europe, he participated in the invasion at Anzio Beach in
1944.

On Dec. 2, 1945, he married Carol M. Knowlton at St. Paul's Church in Hudson
Falls.

For 36 years, he was employed at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass, retiring as a yard
foreman in 1982.

Tom was a communicant of St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church in Hudson Falls. His
church was very important to him.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, sports, TV and woodworking.

Tom was known as a do it yourself man.

He was a very active man in his community. Tom was a member of the Quarter
Century Club at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass, the Hudson Falls American Legion
Post No. 574 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Queensbury Post No.
6196. He also served as a fire policeman for the Hudson Falls Fire Department
and was captain for many years. Tom was a life member of the Washington County
Fire Police Association.

According to his family, his kids came first. He would do anything for anyone.
Tom was very civic minded, giving to the community often.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Eugene, Emmanuel,
Roswell: Addison, Gilbert, Reginald and Pete Maille. His two sisters,
Augustine Dushman and Addline LaBier, also passed away before him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Carol Maille of Hudson Falls;
his children: Thomas H. Maille Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Omaha, Neb., Paul E.
Maille and his wife, Patricia, of Shushan, Mary M. Remsen and her husband,
Thomas, of Hudson Falls and Deborah Rourke and her husband, William, of Hudson
Falls; four grandchildren: Carolyn Petersen and her husband, Todd, of
Champagne, Ill., Kimberly Remsen of Hudson Falls, Alison Maille of Shushan and
Thomas "TR" Remsen of Hudson Falls; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Olivia
Petersen of Champagne, IL; two sisters, Lea Diehl of Saratoga Springs and
Margery Mumblo of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68
Main St. in Hudson Falls.

The Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574 will meet at the funeral home on
Friday at 6 p.m. and the Hudson Falls Fire Department and Support Group will
meet at 6:15 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's/St.
Paul's Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal, with full military honors, will be in the spring at St.
Paul's Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue
Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Hudson Falls Fire
Department, 220 Main St. in Hudson Falls 12839, or the charity of one's
choice.
Published in the Post-Star on 1/21/2005.

McMillan, Leah F.
MONROE, N.Y. -- Leah F. McMillan, 50, of Forest Avenue, passed away
unexpectedly, Thursday morning, Jan. 20, 2005, at her home from a pulmonary
embolism.

Born July 6, 1954, in West Point, she was the daughter of Francis and Teresa
(Huot) De Lauri.

Attending Newburgh Enlarged School Systems, Leah left early to work for
various places, one being a home health aide for more than five years in the
Monroe area, and most recently with Shop Rite Food Stores, for over 14 years
of dedicated service, performing various duties.

Leah was such a very positive, happy-go-lucky person who never had a bad thing
to say about anyone. She never complained and was always content with whatever
she had.

She was a person who loved staying home. She enjoyed watching home videos, or
a good movie, but also looked forward to family and friend get-togethers, and
traveling up to the Glens Falls area to visit her parents. She also enjoyed
playing cards, going out to eat, and religiously liked to play the New York
Lotto.

Leah was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Angelo and Mary (Romano) De
Lauri; maternal grandparents, Allen and Elmina (Seems) Huot; and some aunts
and uncles.

Besides her parents previously mentioned, survivors include her long-time
companion, Dave Schofield of Monroe, and his parents; two sons, Thomas and
Timothy McMillan; one sister, Debra Barr and her husband, Chuck; one niece,
Shannon Barr; one nephew, Koury Brewer, and one stepnephew, Jordon Barr, all
of Franklin, N.J.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Maynard D.
Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, with Father Bernard Turner,
pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Lake George, officiating.

Friends may call upon the family from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the memorial
service.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Leah, to Open
Door Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 3306, Glens Falls, N.Y., 12801, or to Glens Falls
Area Youth Center, P.O. Box 469, Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. 12801.
Published in the Post-Star from 1/21/2005 - 1/22/2005.

Samuels, Harold "Sam"
Stillwater -- Harold "Sam" Samuels, 85, of Route 9P in Stillwater, died on
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, after a long illness.

He was born and raised in upstate New York - Waterford and Saratoga Lake.

Sam was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the European Theatre.

He loved the outdoors, loved his camp on Bullet Pond (near Schroon Lake) and
he loved his Weimaraners.

Simply put, he was a very nice man who will be sorely missed by relatives and
friends.

He was the husband of the late Mary Louise MacNeil Samuels and Evelyn Anderson
Samuels.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Gordon C. Emerick Funeral
Home, 1550 Route 9, in Clifton Park.

Calling hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

Interment, with full military honors, will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne
Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Post-Star on 1/21/2005.