OBITS: Post-Star 19 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 Bradway, Patricia Marie BAKERS MILLS -- Patricia Marie Bradway, 46, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 17, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. She and her beloved dog, Clyde, were happily living with her nephew, Erwin Bradway, and his wife, Verna, on Goodman Road in Bakers Mills. Born Dec. 5, 1958, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Leita (Granger) Bradway Sr. Her brother, Harry Bradway, also predeceased her. Patty graduated from Johnsburg Central School in North Creek. She loved to bake, spend time with her family during the holidays and the annual June family camping trip. She especially loved Halloween and Christmas. Patty leaves behind her loving family, Gloria and William Ferguson, Roscoe and Patricia Bradway Sr., Larry and Sandra Bradway, Sharon Whitaker, David and Mary Bradway, Erwin and Laura Bradway Jr., Walter Bradway, Jesse and Becky Bradway. She dearly loved all of her nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. All were special like Jake, Jesika, etc. She also leaves her very special friends, Candy Bacon, Sandy Christensen and her dog, Clyde. Friends may call on Patty's family from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at Alexander Funeral Home, Inc, 4479 state Route 28, North River. Funeral services, with Bill Couzens officiating, will follow the visitation at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Bates Cemetery, Johnsburg, immediately after the funeral home service. Patty's family would like to express a special thank you to the members of the Johnsburg EMS for their many trips to the hospital and also to Holly Bradway. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Johnsburg EMS, North Creek, NY 12853. Published in the Post-Star on 6/19/2005. Durkin, Mary V. WARRENSBURG -- Mary V. Durkin, 66, of Burdick Avenue, passed away Friday, June 17, 2005, at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Queensbury following a long illness. Born on March 24, 1939, in Lake George, she was the daughter of the Lena (Ingraham) Squires of North Creek and the late Vernon Squires. Mary married Roger T. Durkin on March 20, 1958. He passed away Nov. 20, 2001. She was a nurses' aide at Westmount Health Facility in Queensbury and the Warren County Residential Hall in Warrensburg for many years. Mary enjoyed ceramics and was past Noble Grand of the former Hackensack Rebekah Lodge 442 in Warrensburg. Besides her father, Vernon Squires, her sisters, Beverly Pavelich and Sally Hermance, a brother, Charles A. Squires, a grandson, Joseph Hammond, and a special family friend, Barbara Hurley, have also predeceased her. Survivors besides her mother, Lena Squires, include her four children: Ray Durkin and his wife, Lori, of Warrensburg; Tina Durkin of Argyle, Roger Durkin Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Warrensburg; and Terry Durkin of Queensbury; two grandsons, Brian Hammond of Bakers Mills and Stephen Hammond of Glens Falls; three granddaughters: Judi and Jennifer Durkin, both of Warrensburg, and Dixie Durkin of Glens Falls; one great- granddaughter, Amber Durkin; two brothers, Jerry Squires and his wife, Joan, of Florida, and Rudolph Squires and his wife, Denise, of Warrensburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Warrensburg Cemetery, with Sister Linda Hogan of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, officiating. There are no calling hours scheduled. In lieu of flowers, Mary's family requests donations be made to the Warrensburg Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 157, Warreensburg, NY 12885 or to a charity of one's choice, in Mary's memory. The family would especially like to thank the east wing staff of the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care Mary received. Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Published in the Post-Star from 6/18/2005 - 6/21/2005. Tucker, Harvey Leroy SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Harvey Leroy Tucker, 66, of Mid Town Apartments, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at his home. Born in Glens Falls on Feb. 20, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Scoville) Tucker. Harvey was a Vietnam-era veteran, serving in the Navy from 1962-1967. After he left the service, he worked as a set-up man in assembly at Fort Edward General Electric Co. He also worked for the Saratoga County Historical Society at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. He loved fishing in the Hudson River off Big Boom Road. He enjoyed teaching guitar and playing his guitar for others to enjoy. He also enjoyed repairing televisions and radios. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers: Daniel Tucker, William Tucker and Corlis Tucker; and a sister, Carol Rawson. Survivors include his son, Christopher Tucker, of Schuylerville; a daughter, Gwenn Saylors, and her companion, Louis Luciano III, of South Glens Falls; and one granddaughter, Monica Saylors, of Albany. He is also survived by three sisters: Sylvia Brown of Glens Falls, Brenda Devine and her husband, Pete, of Providence, R.I., and Violet Washburn and her husband, Orlie, of Queensbury; four brothers: Leslie Tucker and his wife, Beverly, of Queensbury, Winston Tucker of Queensbury, Perry "Mike" Tucker and his wife, Jackie, of Glens Falls and Floyd Tucker and his wife, Ida, of Lake Luzerne; a special nephew, Greg Brown; and many other nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls. (www.kilmers.com) Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, June 21, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Michael Abraham officiating. Burial will follow at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Donations may be made in Harvey's memory to the American Cancer Society, Mount Royal Plaza, 959 state Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804 or American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Post-Star from 6/18/2005 - 6/19/2005. Williams, Robert E. VALATIE -- Robert E. Williams, age 78, of Route 203, died Saturday morning, June 18, 2005, at Eden Park Nursing Home, Cobleskill. Born on July 21, 1926, in Stony Creek, he was the son of Harris and Polly (Wood) Williams. Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Seaman First Class, having earned several medals and awards including the American Theatre Medal, Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal with five stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his military service, he married Alice E. Millington on Dec. 8, 1946, in Clifton Park. Mrs. Williams died June 26, 1997, following 50 years of marriage. Mr. Williams was employed as a police officer for the New York State Capital Police in Albany for many years prior to his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed deer hunting and bowling. He was predeceased by one sister, Ellen MacCammon, and two brothers, Hollis Williams and Norman Williams. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Halloway of Albany, and Stephanie Robinson and her husband, Gerald, of Jefferson; one son, Stephen Williams of Cannan; two sisters, Nancy Millington of Chestertown and Alice Millington; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Elsie Millington; a brother-in-law, Norman Millington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There are no public calling hours or funeral services scheduled. Burial will be at Warrensburg Cemetery, Warrensburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne. Published in the Post-Star on 6/19/2005.