OBITS: Post-Star 9 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 Farry, Patricia A. "Pat" QUEENSBURY - Patricia "Pat" A. Farry, 64, of Bronk Drive, Queensbury, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Aug. 4, 1941, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Florence M. (Marra) Penders. Following graduation from St. Mary's Academy, Class of 1959, Pat furthered her education at Albany School of Practical Nursing, graduating in 1962, and later continued her education at Adirondack Community College, graduating in 1980 with an associate degree in Applied Science as a professional registered nurse. Pat was a dedicated employee both at Glens Falls Hospital, mainly working in the Intensive Care Unit, and later at her husband's private practice in South Glens Falls for many years. Following retirement from nursing, she continued to work several years for State Senator Betty Little in her Glens Falls office. Pat was a longtime active member and officer of the Glens Falls Auxiliary Elks Lodge No. 81 of Queensbury. She also had an avid interest in collecting angels. Above all, the main driving force of Pat's life was enjoying her large family, and spending time with them, especially with her grandchild, Daniel, and her many nieces and nephews. To all who knew her, Patricia was "Mom" to us all. Besides her parents, her loving husband of 28 years, Dr. Gregory Farry, who passed away Jan. 1, 1994, her sister, Phillis Penders, and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Allen, all predeceased her. Survivors include three sons, Timothy Farry of Queensbury, Gregory Farry and his son, Daniel, of Rochester, and Andrew Farry and companion, Cathy Catalfamo, of Glens Falls; one brother, Patrick Penders of Warrensburg; two sisters, Priscilla Foster and her husband, Edward Sr., of Mesa, Ariz., and Paula Prater and her husband, Rick, of Palmer, Mass.; three nieces, Elizabeth Foster and companion, Ernest Wilder Jr., of Stillwater, Elaine Foster of Phoenix, Ariz., and Marra Prater of Palmer, Mass.; two nephews, Edward Foster Jr. and his wife, Marie, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ricky Prater of Palmer, Mass.; two great-nephews, Ernest Foster of Stillwater and Edward Foster III of Phoenix, Ariz.; a longtime friend, Harold Levack of Queensbury; and also numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Friends may call upon the family Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. The Auxiliary Elks Lodge No. 81 will perform a brief ceremony at 6 p.m. during the calling hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Warren St., Glens Falls, with the Rev. James Mackey, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Main St., South Glens Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations may be made, in loving memory of Patricia, to The Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY, 12801. "Mom, we loved you deeply and now you are our Special Angel." Published in the Post-Star from 10/9/2005 - 10/10/2005. Lupinaci, Angelo "Tony" STONY CREEK -Angelo "Tony" "Lupi" Lupinaci, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, in Stony Creek while visiting with friends. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of The Post-Star. Published in the Post-Star on 10/9/2005. Martucci, Joseph A. WHITEHALL- Joseph A. Martucci, 92, of Broadway in Whitehall, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at St. Claire's Hospital in Schenectady. Arrangements are pending and under the direction of Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition of The Post-Star. Published in the Post-Star on 10/9/2005. Morse, Anna M. HUDSON FALLS - Anna M. Morse, 91, of Notre Dame Extension, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1913, in Orwell, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Ada (Bishop) Crossman. On June 7, 1930, she married Elmer J. Morse in Brandon, Vt. Anna retired in 1974 from the former Gruber's Dress Manufacturer in Hudson Falls, after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church and the Hudson Falls/Fort Edward 60 Plus Senior Citizens, and years ago, she belonged to the Gruber's Bowling League. Anna loved going to her ceramic classes, crocheting and embroidering. She enjoyed fishing with her family and friends. Anna was known for cooking the best Sunday meals that anybody ever had. Besides her parents and husband, Anna was predeceased by her three sons, James Morse, William Morse and Robert Morse, and her sister, Vera Terrier. Survivors include her eight children: Edwin Morse and his wife, Rhoda, of Hudson Falls, Nada Clark of Queensbury, Ronald Morse and his wife, Geneva, of Pawlet, Vt., John Morse of Queensbury, Janette Corlew of Hudson Falls, George Morse of Fort Ann, Carlise Dalpe and her husband, Edward, of North Dakota, and Sandra Kearns and her husband, David, of Hartford; 46 grandchildren; more than 100 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Pine Hill Cemetery on Route 7 in Brandon, Vt. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Argyle United Methodist Church on Route 40 in Argyle. The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the charity on one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. Published in the Post-Star on 10/9/2005. Smith, Ruth SALEM - Ruth Smith, 74, of Salem, died Thursday morning, Oct. 6, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. She was born Jan. 31, 1931, in Long Island, the daughter of the late Henry and Freida Mahlstedt Euler. Ruth graduated from Cambridge schools and was employed at the Salem Central School in the cafeteria for 25 years before retiring. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Ruth enjoyed knitting, flowers and gardening, cooking and loved traveling and wintered in Florida for the past several years. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Russell V. Smith; a daughter, Barbara A. Smith, as well as her brother, John Euler. She is survived by her brother, Harold Euler of Saratoga Springs; her brother and sister in law, Lyle and Shirley Smith of West Boylston, Mass; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Salem, with the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, West Broadway, Salem, NY 12865. Arrangements are by McClellan Funeral Service in Salem. For online guest book, please visit www.mcclellanfuneralservice.com. Published in the Post-Star from 10/7/2005 - 10/9/2005. Yanker, Casper QUEENSBURY - Casper Yanker, 85, of Sugar Pine Road, Queensbury, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born Nov. 19, 1919, in Engelsbrunn, Romania, he was the son of Kaspar and Elisabeth (Messner) Yanker. He emigrated to this country in time to fight in World War II in the U.S. Army, serving from August of 1942 until his honorable discharge in November of 1945. After the war, he graduated from New York University and worked as an accountant for various companies, ending up as chief treasurer of the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Dredging Corporation in Bloomfield, N.J. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Peter Yanker. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara (Schankula) Yanker of Queensbury; three children, Mary Romanowski and her husband, Michael, of Queensbury, Margaret Pitera and her husband, Theodore, of Dover Plains N.Y, and Michael Yanker of North Haledon N.J.; five grandchildren: Michael Romanowski, Olha Romanowski and her fiance, Kevin Clark, Matthew Romanowski, Theodore Pitera and Brian Pitera. Memorial services will be private and at the convenience of the family at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, with the Rev. Joseph Anselment officiating. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 10/9/2005 - 10/10/2005.