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Beskin, The Rev. Dr. James E.
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The Rev. Dr. James E. Beskin, 80, of Embury Apartments,
Lawrence Street, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at Saratoga Hospital following a
long illness.

Born on June 13, 1924, in McPherson, Kansas, he was the son of the late Rev.
Dr. Nathan and Esther (Hardie) Beskin.

The Rev. Dr. Beskin was a graduate of Los Angeles Pacific High School in 1941.
He then graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 1953 with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in English Literature, graduated from Boston University School of
Theology in 1960 with a Masters of Theology, and from Drew University in
Madison, N.J. in 1978 with a Doctorate in Theology.

He joined the United States Army Air Force in 1941, serving as a First
Sergeant during World War II in the European Theater.

He fought in the Battle of Normandy and flew over 60 missions into Germany,
receiving several awards and medals including the Campaign Medal with six
bronze stars and the Distinguished Unit Badge.

The Rev. Dr. Beskin married Edna F. Dearstyne on May 18, 1957, in Troy. The
couple resided in many locations during his long and distinguished ministry.
Most recently, they resided in Embury Apartments in Saratoga Springs.

During his time in seminary, he first served as pastor of the North
Grosvenordale and East and West Thompson United Methodist Church's in
Connecticut from 1958 to 1960.

He then served as pastor at the Alplaus and Rexford United Methodist Church
from 1960 to 1965, served as pastor at McKownville United Methodist Church
from 1965 to 1978, was the pastor at Jonesville United Methodist Church from
1978 to 1985, was then the pastor at the Calvary United Methodist Church in
Schenectady from 1985 to 1989, and finally served as pastor of Greenfield
United Methodist Church from 1990 to 1995.

After his retirement, he wrote "The Jew who chose Jesus," a book about his
father who became an evangelist and traveled the United States to spread the
word about Jesus Christ.

He was a member of the Shenendehowa, Niskayuna, and Corinth Rotary Club's.

The Rev. Dr. Beskin was the editor and reporter of the Good News Television
and Radio Show on WRGB, WGY, WGFM, and WMHT, starting with the Radio show in
1962 and then the Radio and Television show from 1962 to 1989. On the show,
the Rev. Dr. Beskin conducted interviews with capital district religious
leaders.

Both he and his wife were members of the Festival of Praise 500 voice choir
for several years, and he served as vice-chairman of the steering committee
for the Festival of Praise Choir.

He was a member of the Master Singers of Glens Falls and while at Roberts
Wesleyan sang the Bass solo in Handels Messiah, in Mendelsons Elijah and in
the Crucifixion.

Survivors besides his wife of 47 years include three sons, David Beskin of
Almont, Mich., Jonathan Beskin and his wife, Ana of Fairfax, Va., and James
Covey of West Virginia; two daughters, Linda Akey and her husband, Harold of
Plattsburgh and Diane Williams of Hatboro, Pa.; one brother, Pearce Beskin and
his wife, Angie, of Old Lyme, Conn.; 10 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren; one nephew and several cousins.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March, 18, 2005, at the
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue at Henning Road,
Saratoga Springs, with the Rev. Dr. Brolin Parker, pastor, officiating.

Spring burial will be at Jonesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials take the form of
donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury, NY
12804, to the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the church or charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman
Ave., Corinth.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.

Burch, Edna May Brock LaRose
Ticonderoga -- Edna May Brock LaRose Burch, 79, of the Vineyard Road, passed
away Monday, March 14, 2005, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga.

Born in Hague, March 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Edward and
Bertha (Yaw) LaRose.

Mrs. Burch was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life.

She married her husband, Edward S. Burch Sr., on Oct. 22, 1944. He predeceased
her on Dec. 30, 1989.

Survivors include four sons, Edward S. Burch Jr. of Ticonderoga, James R.
Burch of Concord, N.H., Ronald P. Burch of Pelham, N.H., and Gordon D. Burch
of Randolph, Vt.; two daughters, Ann Marie Ames of Pittsfield, N.H., and Vicki
J. Perrino of Ballston Spa; two brothers, Joseph LaRose and Harold LaRose both
of Ballston Spa; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her good friend of 18 years, Napolean J. Eubar of
Ticonderoga.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilcox &
Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.

A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The
Rev. Paul O'Connor, pastor of the Cornerstone Alliance Church of Ticonderoga,
will officiate.

Interment will take place in the spring at the family plot of the Mount Hope
Cemetery of Ticonderoga.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.

Cary, Charles F. "Charlie"
Hebron -- Charles F. "Charlie" Cary, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 13,
2005, at Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center in Bennington, Vt., after
a long illness.

Charlie was born Jan. 10, 1933, son of the late Fred Cary Sr. and Agnes
(Scott) Cary. He lived his life on the family farm on Dunnigan Road in Hebron.

He was a graduate of the Salem Central School class of 1952.

Charlie "Razzard" enjoyed being with his family and operating the family farm,
especially raising and showing sheep.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one daughter, Melanie.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years Ruth (Matteson) Cary; five sons,
Michael and his wife, Ann of Corning, Tim Cary, Todd Cary and his wife,
Kathleen, Chris Cary and his girlfriend, Wendy, and Mark Cary and his wife,
Jennifer all of Salem; one daughter, Susan and her fianc‚, Larry Slater of
Newport, R.I.; 12 grandchildren, David, Scott, Collin, Erin, Amanda, Sabrina,
Lori, Julia, Christopher Jr., Tori, Ashley, and Amber; two brothers, Elmer
Cary and his wife, Sandy, of Dorset, Vt. and Fred Cary Jr. and his wife,
Carol, of West Hebron; two sisters, Emma Cary of Salem and Mary Huntington of
Alfred; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at the
Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, pastor,
officiating.

Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery Salem in the spring. Friends may call
from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the
Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington,
VT 05201.

Arrangements are by the McClellan Funeral Service, 19 East Broadway, Salem.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.

Cullinan, Gardner B.
Cambridge -- Gardner B. Cullinan, age 91, died peacefully at the Centers for
Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, Vt., on Saturday, March 12, 2005,
with family members at his side.

He was born Sept. 16, 1913, in Shushan, the second son of Edward and Frances
"Fannie" (Bentley) Cullinan.

Gardner attended Cambridge Union School and graduated in 1931.

Following a year of postgraduate study he joined the A&P Corporation, ending
his service with that company in 1937 as manager of the A&P store in Saratoga
Springs.

Empire Super Markets (where Greenberg's now stands) recruited Gardner to
become their manager of the Bennington Vt., store where he remained until the
war years.

Gardner joined the National Guard in 1940. With World War II pending, he
received his basic training at Camp Blanding, Fla., and was assigned as
weapons platoon leader of Company I after completion of officers school in
Georgia. He attained the rank of captain while in charge of Company K in the
417th Infantry of the 76th Division. While overseas he participated in the
Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Echternacht. He was discharged as a
major and upon his return to the states Gardner remained a partner in the
Cambridge Hinge Tube and Chaplet Works (a business undertaken originally by
his father that during the war made detonator housing triggers) and soon
bought out the business leased by Charles John Stevenson, The Washington
County Post, America's oldest weekly newspaper (est. 1788). He was
owner-editor-publisher until 1961. During this time he served the community as
mayor of Cambridge and as supervisor of the Town of White Creek.

On Sept. 3, 1949, he married Constance Moseley of Cambridge.

For many years Gardner served as president of the Board of Directors of Mary
McClellan Hospital and in 1966 at the behest of the Board, due to a vacancy,
became hospital administrator for that facility until his retirement in 1978.
During his tenure he oversaw the concept and construction of the Extended Care
Facility on the same grounds.

He was called upon to testify before congressional panels many times in
Washington, D.C., concerning a topic he felt very strongly about, the
containment of hospital health care costs.

On Memorial Day, 2002, Gardner was honored by the Village of Cambridge with a
key to the village and was the Grand Marshal of the annual Memorial Day
parade. For many years he served as master of ceremonies for the annual
Cambridge Firemen's banquets.

During his retirement he thoroughly enjoyed mowing his expansive lawn and
could often be seen wearing his floppy hat on sunny days. He also enjoyed his
travels to the state of Maine for deep-sea fishing with his family and
friends.

He would often be seen traveling to the IGA store with his dog and would
always pause to engage anyone in (lengthy) conversation.

His memberships included being a charter member of the Bennington Elks No.
567, a 50-year member of the Cambridge-Salem Masonic Lodge No. 481, a 50-year
member of the Captain Maxson American Legion Post 634, a member of the
National World War II Memorial organization in Washington, D.C. and a charter
member of the Cambridge Breakfast Flakes.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Connie Cullinan; one brother, Stuart
Cullinan of Orange Park, Fla.; two sons, John Cullinan and his wife, Debbie,
of Sunderland, Vt., and Robert Cullinan and his wife, Breght, of St.
Petersburg, Fla.; one daughter, Pamela Cullinan- Brown of Arlington, Vt.; two
grandsons; one granddaughter and one great-grandson.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service will be held in the late spring at a time to be announced.

Interment will be in the G. B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in
Schuylerville.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in his memory
to the American Diabetes Foundation, Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131.

Arrangements are by the Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main St.,
Cambridge, N.Y. 12816.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.

Ely, Lawrence J.
South Glens Falls -- Lawrence J. Ely, 77, of Hilton Drive, died Sunday, March
13, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on June 25, 1927, in Hebron, he was the son of the late Solomon Jay and
Ethel (Qua) Ely.

He served in the United States Army during World War II.

Larry married his wife Jane (Barker) Ely on July 1, 1950, at the Presbyterian
Church in Glens Falls.

He worked at Finch Pruyn in Waste Treatment, and retired in 1989 after 25
years of service.

Larry enjoyed old cars, and watching NASCAR racing, and baseball especially
the St. Louis Cardinals which was his favorite team. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and especially his grandson, Luke.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Steven Jay Ely who died on
Dec. 25, 2003; and his brothers, Roscoe, Delbert and Walter.

Besides his wife Jane of 54 years, he is also survived by his son, Brian Ely
and his wife, Tammy, and their son, Luke, all of Queensbury; his
sisters-in-law, Marjorie Ely of Granville, and Emma Ely of Granville; and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be no calling hours at the request of the family.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family, with
the Rev. Bill Church, associate pastor of Pine Knolls Alliance Church,
officiating.

Burial will be at Pine View Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Lawrence's name to Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route
9, Fort Edward, NY 12828-9433, or to the charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main
St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803 (www.kilmers.com).

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.

Grout, Howard E.
Shushan -- Howard E. Grout, 83, passed away Monday, March 14, 2005, in the
Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.

He was born in Springfield, Mass., Jan. 16, 1922, son of Sidney Emerson and
Helen Eva (Switzer) Grout.

He graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, Mass., and attended
American International College for two years.

In November 1942, he enlisted in the Air Corps and was called to active duty
January 1943.

After formation of a crew, in August 1944, they flew to England, where they
were stationed at Framlingham with the 390th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force.
From September 1944 to January 1945, he served as navigator on a B-17 they
named the "Million Dollar Baby." The nine crew members flew together on all of
their 35 missions over Germany and Poland.

Grout received the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Polish Uprising
Medal for participating in a flight airlifting food and ammunition to the
Polish underground Sept. 18, 1944, and the Frantic Mission medal for helping
the Russians in their fight for freedom against the Germans.

The 390th Bomb Group also received two presidential citations. Grout remained
active in the Air Force Reserves until 1982, retiring with the rank of Lt.
Colonel.

Returning to civilian life he attended the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst, earning a Bachelor of Science and two years later received a Master
of Arts degree from Amherst College.

In 1946, Howard married Marjorie Huff of Lunenburg, Mass., whom he had met in
1943 while training as an aviation cadet at University of Massachusetts.

From 1949 to 1979, he worked as a science teacher at Glens Falls High School.
During the 1958 to 59 school year he studied at Harvard University on a
National Science Foundation Fellowship, earning a Masters in Education. Many
of his students later entered the fields of education, medicine and research.

Howard was a former president of the Glens Falls Teachers Association and the
YMCA Men's Club. He served on the Boy Scout Council and was the director of
the Glens Falls Opportunity Corporation, a project renewing older homes for
city families in need. He was a member of the Captain Maxson American Legion
Post 634.

He enjoyed the outdoors and was a 46'R, having climbed all 46 major peaks of
the Adirondacks. He had also hiked on the Appalachian Trail in New England and
the Mid-Atlantic states. For more than 20 years, Howard was the sponsor of the
high school Outing Club.

After 30 years of teaching, Grout and his wife retired to Shushan where they
continued their active life in the community. He served on the Shushan First
Response team, was an early adviser to the Shushan Summer Youth Program and
was a trustee and elder in the local Presbyterian Church. He and Marjorie
spent many days traveling and researching their genealogies. Howard was a
direct descendant of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, two daughters, Judith Savary of
Shelton, Conn., and Nancy Grout-Deshon of Indialantic, Fla., and one son,
Roger Grout of Clifton Park. Additionally he is survived by six grandchildren,
Eileen Savary Faulkner of Cambridge, Mass., Kenneth Savary of Shelton, Conn.,
Taylor Deshon of Indialantic, Fla., R. Elliot Grout of Creedmoor, N.C.,
Adrienne Grout of Troy, and Alexander Grout of Clifton Park. He is also
survived by eight nephews and seven nieces.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the McClellan Funeral
Home, 19 East Broadway, Salem.

Committal service will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Friday, March 18, at the
Shushan United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Boyd Heldring, pastor,
officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Howard be made

to the Shushan United Presbyterian Church, Shushan, NY 12873, the 390th
Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ, 85706 or to a charity of one's
choice.

Published in the Post-Star from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Pope, Susan Marie (McPhee)
VESTAL, N.Y .u Susan Marie (McPhee) Pope, 49, of Vestal, passed away Saturday,
March 12, 2005, at home surrounded by her family.

Susan was born in Whitehall, on July 15, 1955, the daughter of Robert and
Catherine McPhee.

She graduated from Whitehall Central School in 1973 and State University of
New York at Potsdam in 1977.

Susan was married to Alan J. Pope in 1980.

She took great pride in her work. She was employed for a number of years at
LINK in Binghamton, and more recently at Lockheed Martin in Owego, as a
program manager.

Family was very important to Susan. She enjoyed spending time with her
children, especially summers vacationing in Cape May, N.J. She enjoyed
spending time with her parents, siblings, and their families, especially the
annual Christmas shopping weekend. Another one of her joys was her little red
dachshund, Roxie.

Besides her parents, Susan is survived by her son, Christopher James Pope; and
two daughter, Megan Marie Pope and Maressa Kate Pope, all of Vestal. She is
also survived by one brother, Michael and Janice McPhee of Ballston Spa; five
sisters: Patricia and Lawrence Young of Russell, N.Y., Nancy and Charles Henn
of Crown City, Ohio, Cynthia and Leo Rigby of Queensbury, Judith and Barlow
Rozell, of Fort Edward, and Ellen and Robert Touchette of Whitehall; several
nieces and nephews; and her dear friends, Alan and Rose Pope.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Church,
corner of Main Street and Lester Avenue, Johnson City.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at J.A. McCormack
Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton.

The family requests that flowers please be omitted and expressions of sympathy
in memory of Susan be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box
27106, New York, NY 10087-7106 or St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main
St., Johnson City, NY 13790.

Published in the Post-Star from 3/14/2005 - 3/15/2005.

Yole, John "Jack"
HUDSON FALLS -- John "Jack" Yole, 79, of Blenor Avenue, passed on Monday,
March 14, 2005, at the Glens Falls Hospital, following a long battle with
heart illness.

Born on June 1, 1925, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late William J.
and Clara (Beecher) Yole.

Jack was drafted in 1943 into the U.S. Army in his senior year of high school.
He served with the 28th Division at the Battle of the Bulge. On Nov 6, 1944,
he was taken prisoner and remained a POW until his release on April 27, 1945.

Jack was sheet a metal worker for 39 1/2 years. After working at Monahan and
Laughlin, in Hudson Falls, he worked until his retirement in 1986 at Signs of
Progress, also in Hudson Falls.

His many enjoyments included being an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was a member of VFW Post 2475 of Glens Falls, American Legion Post 574 of
Hudson Falls, the Glens Falls Elks Lodge 81, the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Arie 2486 of South Glens Falls and a life member of the POW/MIA Association.

In addition to his parents, two brothers, James Yole and Richard Yole, also
passed away before him.

Survivors include his wife, Marion Yole of Glen Lake; his three children,
Raydeen "Dee" Garvin and her husband, Jim, of Queensbury, Jim Yole and his
wife, Sandy, of Fort Ann and William "Will" Yole of Queensbury; seven
grandchildren, Jodi Perez of Queensbury, Theresa Shambo and her husband, Paul,
of Glen Lake, Jami Martindale of Queensbury, David Yole and his wife, Cheryl,
of Mesa, Ariz., James Yole and his wife, Elisabeth, of Fort Ann, Jason Yole of
Mesa, Ariz., and Heidi Wilson; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley Garvin,
Kerrigan Martindale, Rachael Shambo, Phillip Shambo, Dylan Yole, Mercedes
Yole, Daniel Yole and Andrew Wilson; a sister, Rosemarie Yole Hafner of Hudson
Falls; three brothers, Gerald Yole, Robert Yole and his wife, Helen and Thomas
Yole and his wife, Patricia, all of Hudson Falls; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.

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

The Glens Falls Elks Lodge 81 will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at the funeral
home on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., the VFW 2475 will meet at the funeral home on
Wednesday at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Post 574 will meet at the funeral
home Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home
with the Rev. Victor Owan, assistant pastor of St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church in
Hudson Falls, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will follow in Pine View Cemetery in the town of
Queensbury with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2475 and American
Legion Post 574.

Memorials in the form of contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Heart
Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/15/2005.