OBITS: Post-Star 19 Mar 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** 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 Eggleston, Curtis J. SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Curtis J. Eggleston of Nelson Avenue, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at home surrounded by his family. He was 87. Born on Aug. 1, 1917, at the Fair View Farm in Corinth, he was a son of the late S. John Eggleston Jr. and the late Abbie (Whitmore) Eggleston. During World War II, Curt worked with Curtis Wright pairing and maintaining airplanes. He was a former employee of Cal's Garage and of Heath Buick Pontiac, where he worked as a mechanic. Curt retired from the New York State Department of Transportation, where he worked for several years. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy K. Eggleston, who died May 7, 1997, and his sister, Thelma Scott of Corinth. He is survived by his children, Linda Cocozzo and her husband, Lou, of Saratoga Springs and Charles Eggleston of New Hampshire; three grandchildren: Meg Cocozzo and her husband, Richard Matteson, Chris Cocozzo and Chad Eggleston; three great-grandchildren: Kelsy Kennedy and Aidan Cocozzo; his brothers, Thomas C. Eggleston and Stephen Meredith Eggleston, both of Saratoga Springs; and many nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 21, at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373 or burkefuneralhome.com). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home prior to the services. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Published in the Post-Star on 3/19/2005. Fredella, Rocco M. GLENS FALLS -- Rocco M. Fredella, 77, of Glens Falls, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Eden Park Health Care Facility. Born July 18, 1927, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Farano) Fredella. Rocco was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy and a communicant of St. Mary's Church. He was a U.S. Army, serving in Germany during World War II. After several years of dedicated service as a mechanical operator, he retired from Glens Falls Cement Co. Rocco was a member of the B.P.O.E. No. 81 Glens Falls and the Lake George American Legion. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his niece, Michelle Fredella, and his nephew, Phillip Fredella, and several aunts and uncles including Michael and Laura Farano. Survivors include his two brothers, Lawrence Fredella and his wife, Betty, of Glens Falls, and Anthony Fredella and his wife, Suzanne, of Syracuse; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday March 21, at St. Mary's Church, Warren Street, Glens Falls, with Rocco's cousin, the Rev. Michael A. Farano, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls. No calling hours are scheduled. Donations may be made in Rocco's name to The Farano Center, 27 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or Eden Park Health Care Facility, 170 Warren St.t, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Arrangements are under the direction of Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star on 3/19/2005. Gorsky, Alexander Vincent EASTON -- Alexander Vincent Gorsky, 90, of Vly Summit Road, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1914, in Poestenkill, NY, he was the son of the late John and Mary Polak Gorsky. Mr. Gorsky had been a dairy farmer for more than 60 years, and he enjoyed woodworking, reading, story telling, and designing and building homemade machinery he used on the farm. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1239, and the Washington County Farm Bureau. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Anna Flascher Gorsky; one son, Stephen Gorsky; four sisters: Anna Doleski, Clara Cichacki, Edna Marten, and Catherine Prencuk; and three brothers, Peter Gorsky, Vincent Gorsky, and Thomas Gorsky. Survivors include one son, William Gorsky of Easton; four daughters: Victoria Mather and her husband, Thomas, of Easton, Jane Foster and her husband, Jack, of Schuylerville, Marian Yakubec and her husband, Frank, of Easton, and Carol Bentley and her husband, John, of North Greenbush; one brother, Joseph Gorsky of Mechanicville; one sister, Dorothy Gorsky of Saratoga Springs; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, at St. Joseph's Church, with the Rev. Christopher Welch officiating. The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Greenwich. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich. Memorials may be made in his name to the Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 84, Greenwich, NY 12834. Published in the Post-Star on 3/19/2005. Merritt, Harrison John ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Harrison John Merritt, Col., USA (Ret.) entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Va. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Cunningham; his father, Harrison Merritt; his stepfather, Loren Cunningham; and his three brothers: Wayne Merritt, William Merritt, and Charles Merritt (Col., USA). Survivors include his wife, Rose (D'Angelo) Merritt; a daughter, Donna M. Garlick and her husband, Richard E. Garlick Jr.; and two grandsons, Richard E. Garlick III and Harrison M. Garlick. During the period of his distinguished military career, Col. Merritt served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Subsequent overseas assignments included Germany, Korea, Japan and Burma. He served with the 11th Airborne Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 10th Special Forces Group, First Special Forces and the American Embassy in Rangoon, Burma. Col. Merritt was the recipient of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star with Cluster, and the Bronze Star with Cluster. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, at St. Mary's Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls, with the Rev. James Mackey, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls, with full military honors. Local arrangements are under the direction of Radloff Funeral Home, 136 Warren St., Glens Falls. Published in the Post-Star from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005. Roewer, Waldemar H. SHUSHAN -- Waldemar H. Roewer, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2005, at The Home in the Country in Shushan. Waldemar was born on Aug. 19, 1914, in Northport, Long Island. He was the son of German immigrants, Otto and Emma (Wenger.) He attended Northport High School and in 1950 graduated from Cornell College with a BA in science. Before going to Cornell, Waldemar and his younger brother, Eric, traveled extensively as hired hands on private yachts owned by rich moguls. He also spent several years working as a miner in Death Valley. From 1941-1945 Waldemar joined the Merchant Marines, where he proudly served in World War II. In 1946, he married Dorothea Baker from Queens. The couple lived in Ithaca and Constableville, where they owned and operated a small farm. In the early 1950s, the couple moved to the village of Cambridge, N.Y., where they resided until 1972. At this time, he and his wife purchased land on the Ashgrove, where they designed and built their home. When Waldemar moved to Cambridge, he began his teaching career as an agriculture teacher at Cambridge Central. When the agriculture program ended, he taught shop and then later became a junior high science teacher until his retirement in 1975. He was very active within his community as a member of the Masonic Temple, Eastern Star, the Lions Club, and the Presbyterian Church. He volunteered at Mary McClellan Hospital, the Skilled Nursing Facility, an active member of the Senior Citizens Center and delivered Meals on Wheels. Waldemar also served his community as a member of the town board and also was Town Justice for many years, He enjoyed traveling and getting lost. He would engage anyone he met in active conversation, never without leaving them with a word of advice or wisdom free of charge. He loved the outdoors and always looked forward to the spring time and the arrival of Snow Drops. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, sharing stories of his life, while helping them plan theirs. Waldemar was predeceased by both his parents; eight siblings; and his wife, Dorthea. He is survived by a son, David P. Roewer of Oklahoma; a daughter, Alma L. Helsel and her husband, Kevin of Chicopee Mass.; and a son, Eric E. Roewer and his wife, Marian, of Cambridge; six grandchildren: Scott M. Roewer, Tiffany M. Roewer, Ryan W. Roewer, Ciara R. Roewer, Chantelle L. Roewer and Christian C. Roewer; two great-grandchildren; Jacob and Vitoria Roewer; one nephew, Lincoln Anderson; and one niece, Barbara Harris. A man of honor, integrity and good intentions, he will be missed by all the lives he touched. Good-bye dad, grandpa and friend, we all have loved you dearly. At Waldemar's request there will be no services. The family request that any donations be given in memory of Waldemar to a favorite charity. Cremation is being handled by Hanson and Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington,Vt. Published in the Post-Star from 3/18/2005 - 3/19/2005. Warner, Mary J. Queensbury -- Mary J. Warner, 71, a resident of Luzerne Road, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 2, 1933, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Sanders) Bannon. Mary loved being a mother to her children. She always wanted and enjoyed being with them. They took family trail bike rides, with "Mom and Karen eating everyone's dust," loving every minute of it. She played a big part in their lives that carried over to the grandchildren. She insisted on baby-sitting her grandchildren. She recorded herself reading children's books so that they always had Grandma to read to them. Her cherished things in life were her family, but then again, anyone who came to their house to visit was family. Besides Mary's parents, her husband of 54 years, Harold D. Warner Jr., who passed away on Dec. 25, 2000, and her brother, Samuel Bannon, predeceased her. Mary's survivors include her children, Chris Warner of Queensbury, Karen Hamell and her husband, David, of Queensbury, Billy Warner Sr. of Queensbury, Johnny Warner and his girlfriend, Mary Shear, of Queensbury, Arthur L. Warner and his fiancee, Gerry Lynn Johnson, of Queensbury and Scott L. Warner of Queensbury; grandchildren, Jean, Christine, Mark, Todd, Eric, Joshua, Jennifer, Billy Jr., Brittany, Amanda and Zachary; five great-grandchildren; a brother, David Bannon of South Carolina; and a sister, Betsy Bannon of Corinth. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., with her service taking place at 7 p.m., on Monday, March 21, 2005, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.