OBITS: Post-Star 31 Mar 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York

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Derenthal, Bernard F.
WINCHESTER, Va. -- Bernard F. Derenthal of Luzerne Road, Lake George, died
suddenly while vacationing with his family in Virginia on March 28, 2005. He
was 83.

Born on April 18, 1921, in Middletown, Conn., he was the son of the late
August Frederick Derenthal and Sophia Elizabeth Derenthal.

Mr. Derenthal served in the United States Army during World War II and was a
member of the American Legion Post 1095 in Schenectady.

Bernard worked for many years as a pipe fitter for the General Electric Co. in
Schenectady NY for more than 30 years. He was also a Pinkerton security guard
at the Saratoga Race Course for the past three years.

He married his wife, Barbara A. Derenthal, on Sept. 14, 1990.

Bernard was an avid outdoorsman and loved to travel the country. He was a
member and a troop leader of the Boy Scouts Troop 15 in Schenectady.

Mr. Derenthal is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons: Mark Derenthal and
Victor Derenthal of Ann Harbor Mich., and Glenn L. Derenthal of Las Vegas,
Nev.; an uncle, Charles Delong of Long Island, many grandchildren;
stepgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be held at 8 p.m. today at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave.,
Saratoga Springs.

Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 prior to the services.

Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/31/2005.

LaPell, William C. "Willie"
NORTH CREEK -- William C. "Willie" LaPell, 44, of Fairview Avenue, passed away
Tuesday evening, March 29, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital following a long
illness.

Born March 28, 1961, in Glens Falls, he was the son of John and Elizabeth
"Betsy" (Andrus) LaPell of North Creek.

Willie was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Johnsburg
Central High School.

Over the years Willie worked at the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, the
Copperfield Inn and Smith's Restaurant in North Creek and for the last 10 year
he worked for the Johnsburg Park and Recreation Department.

His favorite pastimes included: bowling, dancing, stock car racing and family
genealogy.

Besides his grandparents, his uncles, Jim LaPell and Jim Andrus, have also
died recently.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his aunt, Jean Clune of South Glens
Falls; two uncles, Edward LaPell of North Creek and Harold Andrus of El Paso,
Texas; and several cousins.

There are no calling hours scheduled.

Graveside services will take place at the Bates Cemetery in Johnsburg later in
the spring.

Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home Inc., North
River.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/31/2005.

Rock, Emily Peasley
TICONDEROGA -- Emily Peasley Rock, 77, of Park Avenue, passed away Wednesday,
March 30, 2005, at Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga, surrounded by her
loving family.

Born in Ticonderoga, Sept. 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Herbert
and Bertha (Guiles) Peasley.

Mrs. Rock was a lifelong Ticonderoga resident and a communicant of St. Mary's
Catholic Church of Ticonderoga.

She was employed by J.J. Newberry's Department Store of Ticonderoga as
luncheonette manager for 26 years before her retirement in 1985.

Mrs. Rock was predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Rock, on March 29, 2000;
a brother, Richard Peasley; and a sister, Regina Bechard.

Survivors include two sisters, her twin, Evelyn L. Crammond of Ticonderoga and
Edna Gratton of Halfmoon; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilcox & Regan
Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St, Ticonderoga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St.
Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor,
will officiate.

The Rite of Committal will take place at the family plot of St. Mary's Parish
Cemetery of Ticonderoga at a later date.

Published in the Post-Star on 3/31/2005.