OBITS: Post-Star 2 Oct 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 Benoit, Robert J. MINERVA - Ronald J. Benoit, 69, of Owens Road, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, after being stricken at his home. Services are pending with Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition of The Post-Star. Published in the Post-Star on 10/2/2005. Jennings, Vaughn M. "Red" SOUTH GLENS FALLS - Vaughn M. "Red" Jennings, 79, of South Glens Falls, was received into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 15, 1926, in Linton, Ind., he was the son of Vaughn Jennings Sr. and Mamie (Earle) Jennings. Vaughn was a U.S. Navy veteran and in 1945 was stationed in Sampson, N.Y. As a member of Pine Knolls Alliance Church for many years, he enjoyed being an usher and visiting with his many friends. His favorite hobbies included camping, fishing, cooking and woodworking. Vaughn was a service manager for many area automobile dealerships, the latest being Pride Motors Inc. in Glens Falls. Earlier, he had worked for Air-Land Motor Parts in Glens Falls and Warren Auto Parts in Warrensburg. He was a dedicated husband, a wonderful father and grandfather figure to many children, including his own grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David, of Texas, a sister, Margaret, and two brothers, Alfred and Lewis, all of Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor, of South Glens Falls; two sisters, Alcona Groves and her husband, Ken, of Griffith, Ind., and Jane Hubbs of Sullivan, Ind.; a brother, Richard Jennings and his wife, Virginia, of Spencer, Ind.; a daughter, Verna Berry and her husband, Stephen, of New Hampshire; three sons, Vaughn Jennings III and his wife, Marlene, of Wernersville, Pa., Thomas Jennings and his wife, Connie, of Fort Ann, and William D. Jennings and his wife, Carole, of Massachusetts. His grandchildren include: Dean Jennings, Kathy Merkt, Jennifer Milton, Steve Jennings, Amanda Jennings, Carol Duncan, Lisa Stewart, Tanya Greene, Saunia Ianniccheri, William B. Jennings, Melinda Jennings, Karen Jones, Mark Orsi and Jill Berry. He also leaves 21 great-grandchildren; a previous wife, Pearl Sowers, of Fort Ann, and a previous daughter-in-law, Susan Gregoire of Massachusetts; and a special friend, Barry Forget of Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, at the children's request, on behalf of their father, expressions of sympathy and kindness may take the form of donations to the Eleanor Jennings Benefit, c/o Glens Falls National Bank, Route 9, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. There will be a memorial service held for family and friends at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Pine Knolls Alliance Church, Gansevoort Road, South Glens Falls. The family wishes to thank Pastor Bill Church of Pine Knolls, the Rev. Gerald Matson of Ridge Road Wesleyan Church, the Rev. Loren Gage of Kingsbury Wesleyan Church, Pastor David Harriss of Seventh-day Adventist Church of Kingsbury and all the nursing staff of 3 West B. Published in the Post-Star from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Swinton, Oscar D. LAKE GEORGE - Oscar D. Swinton, 82, of Bay Road, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 30, 2005, at Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, with a funeral service at 7 p.m. following the calling hours at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's edition of The Post-Star. Published in the Post-Star on 10/2/2005.