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Butler, Elizabeth Cady
RICHMONDVILLE -- Elizabeth Cady Butler, 99, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at
her home on Main Street in Richmondville, where she had resided for 70 years.

Born Jan. 20, 1906, in Maryland (Otsego County), she was the daughter of
Daniel D. and Libby Dayton Cady.

Mrs. Butler was a 1923 graduate of Oneonta High School and a 1925 graduate of
Oneonta Normal School. She taught at Richmondville schools from 1925 to 1935
and from 1951 to 1971.

She married Maurice E. Butler in Richmondville on March 26, 1932. He died
April 28, 1951.

Mrs. Butler is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Bresett-Thatcher of Ticonderoga;
and a son, Philip M. Butler of Richmondville. She is also survived by four
grandchildren: Naomi Butler and her husband, Jerry, of Gresham, Ore., Sean
Bresett and his wife, Abby, of Alexandria, Va., Michael Bresett and his wife,
Wendy, of Ticonderoga, Heather Bresett of Tujunga, Calif; and five
great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Milliard Cady and Elmer Cady, and two
sisters, Maude Cady and Alma Liedkie.

Mrs. Butler was a member of the Richmondville United Methodist Church.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at
Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill, with retired Rev.
Victor Zaccaro officiating.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Richmondville Rural Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice Hope Foundation,
327 West Main St., Suite 3, Cobleskill, NY 12043 or the Richmondville United
Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at
(www.merenessputnamfuneralhome.com).

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.

Elmore, Virginia M.
FORT EDWARD -- Virginia M. Elmore, 81, of East Street, died peacefully
Thursday, June 23, 2005, at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Brooklyn on Dec. 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and
Loretta (Braband) Wichers.

She was raised and lived in Rosedale, Queens, and spent the last eight years
of her life in Fort Edward.

Ginny graduated from St. John's Hospital School of Nursing, Long Island City,
in 1945.

During her long career as a nurse, she devoted herself to the spiritual,
mental and physical need of those entrusted to her care.

She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She loved spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two infant great-grandsons.

Ginny is survived by her daughter, Linda Thorpe and her partner, Sonny
Covington; her brother, Thomas Wichers and his wife, Helen, of Danbury, Conn.;
her grandchildren: Michael Schirrmeister and his wife, Michele, of Patchogue,
N.Y., James Schirrmeister and his partner, Jason Becton of Rosedale, N.Y.,
Matthew Thorpe and his wife, Renee, of Fort Edward, Katharine Pliscofsky and
her husband, Anthony, and their children, Irene and Everett of Newport, N.C.

There will be no calling hours at Virginia's request.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, at St.
Joseph Church, Fort Edward, with the Rev. Joseph Xavier, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Brooklyn.

Arrangements are under the direction of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway,
Fort Edward.

(www.kilmers.com).

The family suggests that donations be made in Virginia's memory to Fort Edward
Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.

Farrar, James Alfred
WARRENSBURG -- James Alfred Farrar, 59, of Farrar Road, Lake George, (North
Caldwell), passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday, June
23, 2005, at Dartmouth- Hitchcock Hospital Medical Center, in Lebanon, N.H.,
with his wife and children at his side.

Jim was born Sept. 20, 1945, in Glens Falls Hospital, the second child of
James Stewart and Mary Elizabeth (Guiles) Farrar. Jim was a lifelong resident
of North Caldwell and a direct descendant of Josiah and Abigail (Chatfield)
Woodward, who were the seventh family to settle in Warrensburg in 1878.

Jim attended Warrensburg Central School and graduated in 1963. He graduated
from New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University in 1967. He was
a forester with Adirondack Forestry, Inc., eventually buying the company with
his partner, Garry Nelson. They later sold the business to Fountain Forestry,
for which they both worked.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg. He was a
member of and the first president of the Upper Hudson Maple Producers
Association. Along with his brother John, Jim operated Farrar's Maple
Products, making maple syrup on the family sugarbush which they started doing
with their father over 40 years ago.

Jim was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed the simple pleasure of walking
in the woods and observing the natural beauty of the Adirondacks.

He married Nancy Diane Tucker Aug. 12, 1969.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his daughter, Kelly D. Farrar and her
husband, Jason G. Lee, and grandson, Nathan G. Lee of Rochester; his son,
James S. Farrar II and his wife, Megan of Malta; his sister, Sarah M. Farrar
of North Caldwell, hid brother, Stewart S. Farrar and his wife, Judith of
Richmond, Ky., and his brother, John C. Farrar of North Caldwell; his
brothers-in-law, Philip Tucker of Lake George, Terry Tucker of North Caldwell,
and Randy Tucker and his wife, Jan, of Hudson Falls; his uncle, Benjamin F.
Guiles and his wife, Audrey, of Lake George; his aunt, S. June Tyrrell of
Bruswick; his aunt, Mary Miles of Frederick, Md.; his uncle, Paul A. Farrar
and his wife, Sally, of South Burlington, Vt.; and his aunt, Barbara F. Moore
and her husband, Walter of League City, Texas; 13 cousins, and nine nieces and
nephews.

Friends may call on Jim's family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at
Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with
the Rev. Alan Brokaw from the First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg
officiating.

Burial will follow in North Caldwell Cemetery, Lake George.

Pallbearers will be Phil Tucker, Garry Nelson, Dennis Flynn, Ben Farrar, David
Farrar and Jimmy Farrar.

Fellowship and refreshment will follow the internment service in the Church
Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg on Stewart Farrar Street.
Family and friends are encouraged to attend and use the funeral home parking
lot.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jim may be made to a charity of
one's choice.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.

Fiore, Mary Pickett
FAIRFAX, Va. -- Mary Pickett Fiore, 73, of Fairfax, Va., passed away in her
home on Saturday, June 18, 2005, with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on May 4, 1932, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Anne and John
Pickett.

She graduated from Saint Mary's Academy, Glens Falls, in 1950. Then the
College of St. Rose in Albany with a degree in nursing. She did graduate work
in public health administration at Marquette University.

Mary worked as a public health nurse for Warren County, and as an Alcoholism
Counselor for Fairfax County, Va.

She was married on Dec. 9, 1956, at St. Mary's Church, Glens Falls, to Adolph
A. Fiore, Cmdr., U.S. Navy (retired).

She enjoyed sailing, Fairfax, Va., and Glens Falls families, and her golden
retriever, Lady.

Mary was predeceased by her father, John Pickett, her mother, Anne Pickett,
and her brother, Edmund Pickett.

Survivors include her loving husband, Adolph A. Fiore, Cmdr., USN (Retired);
loving mother of, David A., Eileen M., Margaret A. Fiore, Kari Fiore-Walker
(Benjamin) and Jennifer A. Fiore; sister of, Eileen Prairie, June West, and
Patricia Law; grandmother of Shawn, Amanda, and Kaitlan; great-grandmother of
Taylor.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at
St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, Va. Burial
will be at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005.

Calling hours were held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va.

Pallbearers will be David Fiore, Benjamin Fiore-Walker, Edmund Pickett Jr.,
Dr. John Prairie, Vincent Fiore, and Paul Fiore.

Memorial donations may be made in Mary's honor to Alzheimer's Association,
11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/22/2005 - 6/25/2005.

Frazier, Maurice R.
Queensbury -- Maurice R. Frazier, 76, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2005, at
Eden Park Nursing Home, Glens Falls, after along illness.

Born in Chestertown, on Jan. 1, 1929, he was the son of the late Leonard and
Cordelia (Culver) Frazier.

After graduating from Chestertown Central School and the Bentley School of
Accounting and Finance in Boston, Maurice started his career in banking at the
Chester Schroon Horicon Bank in Chestertown. In 1961, he accepted the position
of manager of the Bolton branch of 1st National Bank of Glens Falls; later he
was promoted to assistant vice president. He moved to the main office in Glens
Falls, where he was a loan officer and later managed the Bank's Operations
Center.

Over the years, Maurice served as school clerk for the Chestertown Central
School; was active in the Glendale Masonic Lodge of Pottersville, and the Boy
Scouts of America, and was a member of the United Methodist Church of
Chestertown, then Bolton Landing, and most recently of the Queensbury United
Methodist Church.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved golfing,
watching sports, especially the New York Yankees and Boston Celtics. He took
great pride in caring for his home and lawns. During the last years of his
life, Maurice missed not having the ability to talk with the many friends and
business acquaintances he made over the years and his wry wit will be missed.

Maurice will be remembered as a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and
brother who will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

He was predeceased by one brother, Donald Frazier, and one sister, Ellen
Picinich.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia Campanaro Frazier of
Queensbury, whom he married on July 1, 1948; one son, Darryl Frazier and his
wife, Terri, of Warrensburg; one daughter, Maureen Frazier of Albany; two
grandsons, Gabriel Frazier and his wife, Laura, of Queensbury, and David
Frazier of Saratoga Springs; one granddaughter, Rebecca Frazier of Glens
Falls; two great-grandchildren, Michaela Frazier of Queensbury and Olivia
Frazier-Lee of Glens Falls; one brother, Hulbert Frazier and his wife, Thelma,
of Warrensburg; two sisters, Blanche Farrell of Indian Lake and Anne Moore of
Prince Frederick, Md., one brother-in-law, Andy Campanaro of Deltona, Fla.,
one sister-in-law, Mildred Frazier of Chestertown; and many nieces and
nephews.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Chestertown Community
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rich Weihing and the Rev. David Adams
officiating.

Interment will be at Brant Lake Cemetery, Brant Lake.

At Maurice's request visiting hours are private for family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, c/o Cardio-Vascular
Department, 12 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Queensbury United
Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St.,
Chestertown, NY 12817.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/24/2005 - 6/25/2005.

Liebig, Kenneth B.
NORTH HEBRON -- Kenneth B. Liebig, 74, passed away in his home on Thursday,
June 23, 2005, surrounded by the love of his family.

Ken was born on June 26, 1930, in North Hebron. He was the son of the late
Walter and Cora (Burch) Liebig.

He married Mitzi Lincoln on March 25, 1957, and they lived together in North
Hebron for 45 years until his loving wife, Mitzi, passed away on June 19,
2002.

Ken attended Granville Central School and was a dairy farmer for the majority
of his life. He had a deep love and appreciation for the land and the
outdoors.

His greatest love was his family. He was a loving and kind husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also very close to many of his
nieces and nephews. Ken especially enjoyed spending time with the youngest
children by rocking, feeding and reading to them. As the generations of
children grew he became a role model to all of them. He taught them the value
of hard work, patience, kindness, love, fairness and laughter. He knew the
benefit of saying only a few words that often spoke volumes.

Ken is survived by four children, Cindi Liebig and her partner, Lee Whitmore
of Argyle, Becky Raub and her husband, Mark, of Clarendon, Vt., Melissa Liebig
and her husband, Bill Tatko of Middle Granville, and Kenny Liebig and his
wife, Renee, of North Hebron; two brothers, Glen Liebig and his wife, Mary, of
Tennessee, Bob Liebig and his wife, Barb, of Hartford; two sisters, Alice L.
Veilleux and her husband, Roland, of Florida and Shirley Lowery of Queensbury;
twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Ken's family would especially like to thank the staff of Rutland Regional
Medical Center, Washington County Hospice and Dr. Beckler, for their support
and guidance.

Friends and family may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Robert M.
King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the funeral
home.

Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, West Pawlet, Vt.

A gathering will be held at the farmhouse afterward.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Washington County Hospice at 415
Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.

Merrill, Robert D.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Robert D. Merrill, 84, previously of Hudson Falls, died
Wednesday, June 14, 2005, in Fort Myers, Fla., following a brief illness.

Born on June 28, 1920, he was the son of Maude and Resse Merrill.

Mr. Merrill served in the South Pacific during World War II as a member of the
Marine Corps.

After leaving the military, he graduated from SUNY Cortland and Columbia
University.

He began a career in education as a teacher and became an administrator in the
Lawrence, Long Island, school system before retiring to Fort Myers in 1980.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; a son, Robert J. Merrill and
his wife, Suzanne, of Glens Falls; two daughters, Kathleen Fragassi and
Cynthia Merrill of Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren: Traci and Patrick Fragassi
of Fort Myers, Fla., Elizabeth Cherniske and her husband, Daniel, of
Fairfield, Conn., Robert Merrill and his wife, Lindsey, of Hingham, Mass., and
Kathleen Merrill of New York City; two great-granddaughters, Lily and Claire
Cherniske; a sister, Alice Flanigan of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister-in-law,
Marion Murphy of Fort Myers, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at the Church of the Resurrection on Saturday,
June 18, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle,
Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.

Pofahl, Peter Scott
PORTER CORNERS -- Peter Scott Pofahl, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday,
June 22, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born Oct. 3, 1952, in West Allis, Wis., he was the son of Albert Otto Pofahl
and the late Lydia Clare Petersen.

Mr. Pofahl graduated from West Allis High School in Wisconsin and then joined
the United States Air Force. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and was awarded the
Purple Heart with one oak leaf.

Following his discharge, he attended Adirondack Community College where he
received an AAS degree in Registered Nursing.

Mr. Pofahl was employed by the New York State Department of Mental Health and
then the New York State Department of Corrections at Mount McGregor
Correctional Facility, Wilton.

He took his commission as an officer in the Army Reserves, later transferring
to the New York State Army National Guard.

He was activated to Fort Belvoir, Md., during Operation Desert Storm. He
retired receiving his 20-year letter as a Major.

Mr. Pofahl was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Eagles club, the
Masons and Shriners.

Mrs. Pofahl loved golfing with his son, Peter, and spent the last year
watching his son in parades and activities with the Adirondack Pipe & Drum
Band.

He was a devoted father who adored his only child, who in turn adored him.

Mr. Pofahl was predeceased by his mother, Lydia (Petersen) Pofahl, and by his
closest uncle, Alex Pofahl.

Survivors include his father, Albert Otto Pofahl, and his wife, Irma, of
Texas; one son, Peter William Pofahl, and his mother, Susan Bailey, of Lake
George; one brother, Paul Pofahl of Los Angeles, Calif.; and several cousins.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Stafford Funeral Home,
Inc., 90 Montcalm St., Lake George.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Sacred Heart
Roman Catholic Church, Mohican Street, Lake George, with the Rev. Bernard R.
Turner, pastor, officiating.

A Rite of Committal will follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

The family has suggested memorial contributions may be made to the Peter
William Pofahl College Fund, c/o The Glens Falls National Bank, 2252 State
Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.

St. John Jr., Cyril J. (Howard)
WHITEHALL -- Cyril J. (Howard) St. John Jr., 72, of Saunders Street, passed
away on Friday, June 24, 2005, following a lengthy illness.

Born on June 25, 1932, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Cyril J. Sr.
and Florence (Benack) St. John.

Cyril was a veteran of the Korean War, having served aboard the USS Noah as a
sonar man.

He was employed by Finch, Pruyn & Co. as a waste treatment plant supervisor,
retiring in 1993 after 28 years.

Cyril was a member of the First Baptist Church of Whitehall. He enjoyed
gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and his great-grandsons.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph St. John and
James Quinn; and one sister, Marie Jacobs.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Phillips) St. John of
Whitehall; one daughter, Kathy Radcliff and her husband, Michael, of Lake
George; two sons, Howard St. John and his wife, Wilma, of Whitehall, and David
St. John and his wife, Betty Ann, of Paw Paw, Mich.; five grandchildren,
Kristine Preece and her husband, Frederick, of Whitehall, Jesse St. John of
Watervliet, PFC Frederick St. John and his wife, Lyka, stationed in Korea,
Jennifer Thompson and her husband, Donnie, of Paw Paw, Mich. and Christopher
St. John of Paw Paw, Mich.; five great-grandsons, Preston Preece, Mackenzie
Preece and Brandon Preece, all of Whitehall, and Hunter Thompson and Michael
Thompson of Paw Paw, Mich.; two sisters, Alice Bombard and her husband,
Kenneth, of South Glens Falls, and Ida Lifton of Tampa, Fla.; and nieces,
nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law.

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

Published in the Post-Star from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.

Tedesco, John
Town of Moreau -- John Tedesco, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at
Glens Falls Hospital.

John joined the Marine Corps as a teen and obtained the rank of Sergeant of A
Company, 7th Marines, in the First Marine Division in the United States Marine
Corps.

He was proud of his service during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. During
his tour of duty, he was awarded the Combat in Enemy Forces Medal and the
United Nations Service Medal.

After his return home, he received the Korean Service Medal with one star, on
the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, from the Korean Government.

He also served the town of Moreau as a councilman from 1976 through 1979.

Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at the Gerald
B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, in Schuylerville,
with the Rev. John Barclay officiating. All are welcome to attend. The
B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 81 of Glens Falls will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow during
the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 94
Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls.

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.

Timms, Charles R. "Rod"
FORT ANN -- Charles R. "Rod" Timms, 62, of Fort Ann, formerly of Hudson Falls,
died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 23, 2005.

Born Feb. 2, 1943, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Marjorie Timms and the
late Sidney Timms.

Rod graduated from Queensbury Central High School in 1961.

He married Darlene Kelley in 1978, in the town of Easton.

Rod was a self-employed contractor who enjoyed spending time with his family,
especially his grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather
and son. He will be greatly missed by all.

Besides his wife, Darlene, he is survived by his mother, Marjorie, of
Queensbury; five daughters: Keisha Timms-Lundberg and her husband, Ed, of
Easton, Melissa Timms-Haley and her husband, Mike, of Fort Edward, Lisa
Daniels and her husband, Bill, of Florida, Joelle Timms and her fianc‚, Ryan
Megna, of Fort Ann, and Jillian Timms of Fort Ann; nine grandchildren;
Kirsten, Peter, Jack, Britnie, Brandi, Eric, Nicole, Lacey and Olivia; two
great- grandchildren, Timothy and Alexis. He is also survived by a brother,
Paul Timms and his wife, Elaine; a sister, Donna Patridge and her husband,
Peter; a brother, Gary Timms; a sister, Florence McCauley and her husband,
John; a sister, Barbara Rawson and her husband, Bud; and a sister, Diane
Timms, all of Queensbury; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours, at Rod's request.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rod's name to the charity of
one's choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82
Broadway, Fort Edward. (www.kilmers.com).

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.

VanVranken, Doris C.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Doris C. VanVranken, 83, of Haviland Avenue, died
Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Fort Edward.

Born on March 27, 1922, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late James
M. and Ella (Wells) Cronkhite.

Doris was a graduate of Fort Edward High School.

On Oct. 19, 1949, she married Walter F. VanVranken at St. James Episcopal
Church, Fort Edward. He passed away on Sept. 4, 1966.

Doris worked for Ridge Book Shop and Fowlers in Glens Falls.

She took great pride and enjoyment in her family and especially loved spending
time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Walter
VanVranken Jr.; a stepson, Peter VanVranken; a sister, Mary Esther Woodward;
and three brothers, John, William and Tom Cronkhite.

Survivors include a daughter, Joy LaBarge and her husband, John, of Waterford;
a son, James J. VanVranken of Fort Edward; a daughter-in-law, Deborah
VanVranken of South Glens Falls; six grandchildren: Jill Rafferty and her
husband, Christopher, of Gansevoort, Christopher and Melanie LaBarge of
Waterford, Timothy and Shawn VanVranken of South Glens Falls; three
great-grandchildren, Abigail, Jesse and Evan Rafferty of Gansevoort; a
brother, Donald "Dutch" Cronkhite and his wife, Louise, of South Glens Falls;
and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at M.B. Kilmer Funeral
Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27, at the
funeral home, with the Rev. Kelly Warner, pastor of South Glens Falls United
Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to a charity of
one's choice.

Published in the Post-Star from 6/24/2005 - 6/25/2005.

Zimmerman, Frederick H.
QUEENSBURY -- Frederick H. Zimmerman, 70, of Queensbury, passed away Friday,
June 24, 2005, at his home with his loving family by his side.

Born on June 20, 1935, in Queens, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and
Margaret (Fawcett) Zimmerman.

Fred was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Panama Canal
Zone.

He worked for New York State Office of General Service, as building
construction program manager until his retirement in October of 1995, after 14
years of service. He was a project manager of HVAC for the Empire State Plaza,
Concourse Level and a developer for the Latham Farms residential sub-division.
After retiring, he fulfilled a lifelong dream, earning his pilot's license. He
enjoyed carpentry and remodeling his home on Schroon Lake.

Fred married his soul mate, Barbara Tuzinowski, on March 12, 1955.

His parents predecease him.

Fred is survived by his wife, Barbara Zimmerman, of Queensbury, and formerly
of Guilderland; and their children, Kathi Miller and her husband, Frank, of
Queensbury, Rick Zimmerman and his wife, Susan, of Queensbury and Sharon Smith
Kucewicz and her husband, John, of Clifton Park; and his sister, Marjorie
Schaffner and her husband, Hank, of California; grandchildren: Jason and
Jessica Miller, Megan Miller, Matthew Miller, Joshua and Kelly Zimmerman,
Sarah and Steven Zimmerman, Ryan Smith and Hilary Kucewicz; and two
great-grandchildren, Kyle and Scott Miller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27,
at Sacred Heart Church, 51 Mohican St., Lake George, with Father Bernard
Turner officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at
Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.

A special thank you to the physicians and PAs of Hudson Headwaters Network and
to the nurses of 3W at Glens Falls Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that remembrances in Fred's honor be
made to West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, Inc., 105 Main St., Queensbury, NY
12804.

Published in the Post-Star on 6/25/2005.