OBITS: Post-Star 9 Jun 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Baker, Marie Imogene TICONDEROGA -- Marie Imogene Baker, 84, of Iroquois Street, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga. Born in Toronto, Canada, June 7, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael LeClair. Marie was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting and making jewelry. She also very much enjoyed people's company. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwin L. "Pooch" Baker, on Aug. 11, 1988, and by a daughter, Alison M. Baker, on Feb. 13, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Chappell and her husband, Edward, of Ticonderoga; a grandson, Edward Chappell Jr., and a granddaughter, Marybeth Chappell, both of Ticonderoga. Relatives and friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert Capan will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Mt. Hope Cemetery of Ticonderoga. Published in the Post-Star on 6/9/2005. Dickinson, Harold Louis HUDSON FALLS -- Harold Louis Dickinson, age 89, of Pilot Knob, died peacefully in Hudson Falls, Thursday, June 2, 2005, surrounded by those who were providing him with comfort and care during his last days. Mr. Dickinson led an active life, but since breaking his hip in June 2004, he suffered one health calamity after another. He was hospitalized 10 times during the past year, the last time for well over a month. For the last six weeks of his life, he received comfort care under the direction of the Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care Program. He is survived by a daughter, Susan, of Catonsville, Md.; a son, Jeffrey of Portland, Ore., and his children, Jeffrey of Baltimore, Md. and Erin of Portland, Ore. Mr. Dickinson was a native of the North Country who wandered far afield and was finally able to come home. He was born July 24, 1915, in Glens Falls, to Lou and Mildred (Meder) Dickinson. His brothers and sisters, Jim Dickinson, Phyllis Williams and Elizabeth Sennett, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of the Messiah and, as a youth, sang in the boy's choir with his lifelong friend, Carl Simmonds, whose father was the choir director. He graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1933, and from the University of Alabama in 1939. He courted and married Ruth (Peabody) Dickinson of Glens Falls, with whom he attended high school. Ruth graduated in 1936. They eloped and were married at the George Washington Episcopal Chapel in Alexandria, Va., in 1942, while Mr. Dickinson was stationed at nearby Fort Belvoir. When Ruth died, in August 1998, she and Harold had been married 56 years. In 1940, as a young college graduate, Mr. Dickinson undertook the somewhat daunting adventure of driving across the country and found employment in Hermosa Beach, Calif. It was from there that he was drafted into military service, before the United States entered World War II. Mr. Dickinson served in the Army, in the Signal Corps, in a cadre unit of the Alaska Defense Command. He was admitted to Officer's Candidate School and left the service in 1945 as a captain. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Dickinson was engaged as a sales and marketing specialist for the Whitman Candy Co. of Philadelphia. In the mid-'50s, he became a division sales manager for the Carling Brewing Co., and in 1965 purchased a beer distributorship in Washington, D.C. Mr. Dickinson was justifiably proud that that operation became the largest Carling distributorship in the United States. When talking about the beer business, he would usually note that, "we even outsold Budweiser." Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson raised their family in the suburbs of Philadelphia and Baltimore and summered regularly at Lake George. In 1976, they were able to fulfill a lifelong dream by returning to the North Country and living year-round on Lake George, on Travis Point, at Pilot Knob. During the almost 30 years of his retirement, Mr. Dickinson was an active participant in the challenge of maintaining the beauty and integrity of Lake George and the Lake George basin. He was a member and past president of the Pilot Knob Volunteer Fire Department, and as long as he was able to physically participate, he was an active member and officer of the North Queensbury Rescue Squad. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 18, at The Church of Messiah, 296 Glen St., Glens Falls. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests that remembrances take the form of commitment to preserving Lake George and the beautiful land that surrounds it, and to the work of the Washington County Hospice and Palliative Care Program. Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 6/6/2005 - 6/9/2005. Dominick, Gary J. SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Gary J. Dominick, of West Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, died suddenly on Sunday, June 5, 2005, at his home. He was 58 years old. Born on April 19, 1947, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of Alphonse and Christine "Teenie" Arpey Dominick of Greenfield Center. He received his Sacraments of Christian Initiation at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Peter's Academy (Sp[a Catholic) and earned an associate degree from Hudson Valley Community College. At the time of his death he was employed as mall manager for the New York State Assembly in Albany. Gary was married to the former Joyce Mary Campbell, who died in 1985, as a result of an auto accident. He was a caring and giving man who cherished his three sons. Gary was a multi-talented person whose cultural and artistic interests included photography, ballet and music. During the 1970s he was the proprietor of Canterbury Graphics, Broadway, Saratoga Springs. His photography has been published in the Hudson Valley Magazine, the Glens Falls Chronicle Newspaper and The Saratogian. Additionally, he was a former member of the Phyllis Latin Dance Co. and the Paul Taylor Dance Co. He was also an avid collector of historical prints and manuscripts. He loved nature and enjoyed trips into the Adirondacks and throughout Vermont. He was a master gardener who enjoyed cooking. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sons: Cameron Campbell Dominick, Jonathan Campbell Dominick, and Gideon Campbell Dominick, all of Saratoga Springs; the love of his life, Ruby Catalano of Malta; one brother, Dennis J. Dominick and his wife, Sherry, of Queensbury; a maternal aunt, Cecilia Arpey Monaco and her husband, James, of Saratoga Springs; four great aunts, Catherine Cardillo Gratton, Mary Arpey Pietruccia, Rose Cardillo Caputo, and Rose Arpey Draves, all of Saratoga Springs; one niece, Heather Maria Dominick, of Manhattan; and numerous cousins including Phil Figliuolo, Joyce Dominick Schaefer, and Joan Dominick Straus Lane of Saratoga Springs. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Simone Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by his cousin, the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at St. Clement's Catholic Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The Rite of Committal will take place at a later date at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in his memory to Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Published in the Post-Star on 6/9/2005. Donovan, Lena Ruth CHILSON -- Lena Ruth Donovan, 98, of Middle Chilson Road, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005, at the Indian River Nursing Home of Granville. Born in Chilson, Aug. 6, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Nettie (Hammond) Armstrong. Mrs. Donovan was a lifelong resident of Chilson, and was a member of the Chilson Methodist Church. She owned and operated The Top of the Hill Diner in Chilson for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, James Anthony Donovan, and by one son, Jack Wisell, one daughter, Annette Donovan Olcott, and three brothers, Jim Flanagan, George Armstrong and Vernon Armstrong. Survivors include one son, Patrick Donovan and his wife, Judy, of Ticonderoga; and one daughter, Maxine St. Claire, of Whitehall. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Chilson Community Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. Published in the Post-Star from 6/5/2005 - 6/9/2005. Frasier, Patricia Mae Duell WARRENSBURG -- Patricia Mae Duell Frasier, 65, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on April 20, 1940, in Glens Falls, she was the second oldest child of 11 to the late Fred and Edna (Wood) Duell. Patricia lived and worked in the Adirondack region throughout her life, while raising her family in Hague. She was an avid gardener who loved knitting and spending time outdoors. She dedicated her life to raising her seven children, after being widowed in 1974. She continued to play a primary role in helping to raise her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother to not only her children, but her grandchildren as well and will be remembered for her willingness to give up everything for her family even if she was left with nothing for herself. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Carl Frasier; two grandchildren, Amanda and Alec Frasier; and three siblings, Douglas Duell, Linda Duell and Kenneth Duell. She is survived by her seven children: John Frasier and his partner, Nancy DeMarais, of Hague, Eric Frasier and his partner, Sue DeVino, of Glens Falls, Tammy Wilcox and her husband, Skip, of Lake Luzerne, Carl Frasier and his wife, Melissa, of Queensbury, Jan Tucker and her husband, Randy, of Hudson Falls, Jodi Gijanto and her husband, Jason, of Warrensburg, and her youngest child, Kenneth Frasier and his partner, Kelley Squires, of Schuylerville. Patricia is also survived by 14 grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. In addition, she was grandmother to 10 of her children's stepchildren and three of their great-grandchildren. She is also survived by seven siblings: Barbara Irish of Warrensburg, Rusty Duell of Warrensburg, Mike Duell of Florida, Veronica Shuman of Lake Luzerne, Connie Wheeler of Florida, Ronald Duell of Missouri, and Lisa Duell of Corinth; and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Burial will take place at May Memorial Cemetery in Hague at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Post-Star from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Galea, Joseph A. BOLTON LANDING -- Joseph A. Galea, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at his home in Bolton Landing. Born on Sept. 10, 1938, in Albany, he was the son of Angelo and Elizabeth (Rocco) Galea. He was a graduate of Albany High School and attended the University of Miami. Joe was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, where he was past parish council president. He was an animal and wildlife control officer in Bolton Landing and surrounding areas until his retirement in 1999. Joe was a former member and past captain of the Bolton Emergency Squad and a former member of the Bolton Fire Department. He was also a volunteer for the Red Cross. He was predeceased in death by his father, Angelo Galea. Survivors beside his mother, Elizabeth Galea, include his wife, Pat Galea of Bolton Landing, to whom he was married to for 36 years; his sons, Joseph A. Galea Jr. and his wife, Kelly, of Gloversville, Michael A. Galea and his wife, Andrea, of New Hampshire, and Raymond G. Kalendek of Delmar; and his daughter, Michele L. Schoeller and her husband, Ken, of California; his grandchildren: Nicholaas L. Brouwer, Tiffany M. Brouwer, Raymond G. Kalendek, Ashley R. Kalendek, Elaina Galea, Sarah Galea, Meredith Galea, Christopher Galea, Caitlin Galea and Elizabeth Kalendek; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Monday, June 13, at St. John-St. Ann's Church, Fourth Avenue at Franklin Street, Albany. Burial will follow at St. Agnes' Cemetery in Menands. Family and friends are invited and may call from 2 to 4 p.m., on Friday, June 10, at Blessed Sacrament Church, Goodman Avenue, Bolton Landing, and from 10 to 11 a.m., on Monday, June 13, at St. John-St. Ann's Church in Albany. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a remembrance in Joe's memory to the Rev. Peter Young Foundation, 40 Eagle St., Albany, NY 12207. Published in the Post-Star on 6/9/2005. Mehr, Richard Lawrence ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Ret. Col. Richard Lawrence "Larry" Mehr, 74, born Dec. 30, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Ind., died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at his home in Rockford, Ill., after a long battle against multiple system atrophy. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn of Rockford; a daughter, Lara Currie and son-in-law, Jack Currie, of Lake George, N.Y.; a son, Konrad Erik Mehr, daughter-in-law, Krista and grandson, Jonathon Erik Mehr, of Seattle, Wash. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Otto and Frances Mehr of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Joseph Mehr of Kingston, R.I.; sisters, Charlotte Kaelin of Louisville and Helene Fohner of Sarasota, Fla. Larry graduated from the University of Louisville, where he received an undergraduate degree in English and journalism and received his MBA from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. While attending the University of Louisville, he was sports editor of the university newspaper and graduated from the ROTC program. He was also a graduate of the Air Force Command and Staff School in Montgomery, Ala., and the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. As a fighter pilot with Command Pilot rating from Webb AFB, Texas, Larry served in two wars, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and saw tours of duty in Korea, Germany, Vietnam and Thailand as well as several stations at U.S. bases. During his 20 years as an Air Force officer, he received many distinguished awards including the Air Force Cross, the second highest award for valor in the armed services, the Silver Star, The Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, The Air Medal with eleven Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two Battle Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. His heroic missions were well-documented in several news stories, documentaries, books and publications and he was well- known and respected in military circles. The story of one particular rescue in Vietnam in 1967 led by Larry has been written about in several magazines and books, and is considered a "classic" in the annals of air rescue. He was voted into The Legion of Valor, a small group of heroes recognized for their extraordinary heroism in Vietnam and was a lifetime member. At the time of his retirement, in 1972, Colonel Mehr was stationed at the Pentagon in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He remained in the Washington, D.C., area as the assistant director of Navy Special Services. He later formed his own company, Mehr Associates, working with many governmental agencies in Arlington, Va., and Washington, D.C., in the areas of management consulting and information management. Col. Mehr retired to Oregon, Ill., where he enjoyed many peaceful years pursuing his avocation for writing and reading. He will be buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rockford, Ill., with a visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL, St. Xavier Catholic School in Louisville, KY 40213, or Northern Illinois Hospice, Rockford, IL 61107. Arrangements are by Sundberg Funeral Home Ltd. (www.sundbergfh.com). Published in the Post-Star on 6/9/2005. Normandin, Joyce L. (Peters) QUEENSBURY -- Joyce L. (Peters) Normandin, 72, of Queensbury, passed away Monday, June 6, 2005, at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Glens Falls on Aug. 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry and Grace (McGuffin) Peters. Joyce retired after many years from Astro Valcor in Glens Falls. She also worked as a bartender for Buck and Mike's for several years. Joyce's loves were to go shopping, doing crafts, she loved her poodle, "Coco," and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased not only by her parents but her brothers, Leon and Ralph Peters, and her sister, Teresa Davis. Joyce is survived by her sister, Justine Weller and her husband, Edward, of Glens Falls, along with several nieces and nephews. Her close friend, Edward Benway, of Whitehall, and Dawn Bishop and her family of Hudson Falls also survives her. At Joyce's request, no calling hours will be held. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Pine Street, Queensbury. Arrangements are under the direction of Singleton, Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005. Plude, Tracy Scott EASTON, Pa. -- Tracy Scott Plude, 44, a resident of Easton, Pa., passed away on May 16, 2005. Born on Oct. 18, 1960, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Leroy Plude Sr. and Charolett (McKinney) Plude Tracy lived in Easton, Pa., for the past six years and worked for Miller Insulation Co. in Easton. He was predeceased by his father, Leroy Plude Sr.; his sister, Christine Plude; and his brother, Kevin Plude. Survivors include his mother, Charolett (McKinney) Plude of Hannibal, N.Y.; his sisters, Charolene Lapage of Hannibal, N.Y., and Theora Russell of California; his brothers, Leroy Plude Jr. of Newton, N.C., Clayton Plude of Warrensburg, and Dale Wescott of Newton, N.C.; his children: Anthony Plude of Hickory, N.C., Heather Plude of Hickory, N.C., and Judson Webster of Fair Haven, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 11, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hudson Falls. Friends and family are invited and may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 6/9/2005. Thayer, Imogene Louise Arthur WARRENSBURG -- Imogene Louise Arthur Thayer, 95, of 4 Ridge Ave., passed away Tuesday morning, June 7, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 5, 1909, in Peru, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Jennie (Arnold) Arthur. Imogene was Valedictorian of the 1926 graduating class from Keeseville High School. She went on to graduate from Plattsburgh State Normal School in 1929, which is now known as the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She taught one year in a rural school before moving to Warrensburg in 1930, where she taught for 30 years. She married Francis G. Thayer on Nov. 30, 1933. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1979. Her grandson, Randy Scott Black, died in November of 1994; one brother and four sisters have also predeceased her. Imogene was an active member since April 1, 1934 of the First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg. Her favorite hobbies included gardening, knitting, crocheting and baking, especially rolls for church functions. Survivors include her son, Arthur R. Thayer of Prospect, Conn.; three daughters: Elizabeth J. Thayer of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Alice M. Fisher of East Hampstead, N.H., and Barbara C. Smaldone of South Glens Falls; eight grandchildren: Jamiee L. Ross, Nicole Spagna, Matthew Thayer, Rebekah Thayer, Jessica Passaretti, L. David Fisher, Gregg Fisher, and Robin L. Fisher; five great-grandchildren: Kenneth B. Gillingham, Keith D. Gillingham, Kevin F. Gillingham, Kaitlyn Fisher, and Emma Gene Fisher; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St., with the Rev. Dawn Robbins, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Warrensburg Cemetery. Friends may call on Imogene's family one hour prior to the funeral service at the Ephworth Hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Published in the Post-Star from 6/8/2005 - 6/9/2005.