OBITS: Post-Star 13 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 Barber, Daniel B. CLEMONS -- Daniel B. Barber, 47, of Pike Brook Road, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at his home. Born on Nov. 2, 1957, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Wallace and Allie (Rehm) Barber. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, outdoor gardening, spending time on his computer and he had a great sense of humor. Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Nancy Barber of Whitehall and Peggy Branchaud of Whitehall; two aunts, Josie Kamuda of Wallingford, Vt. and Edna Rehm of Granville; and one uncle, Edward Rehm of Clemons; several other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. There will be no calling hours. However, friends and family may visit at their home. A memorial service will be conducted at a time to be announced at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 63 Beckwith Road, Whitehall. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Daniel's name to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 63 Beckwith Road, Whitehall, NY 12887. Arrangements are under the direction of Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams St., Whitehall. Published in the Post-Star from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Connery, Charles Patrick TICONDEROGA -- Charles Patrick Connery, 61, of Seattle, Wash., and formerly of Ticonderoga, died suddenly at his home in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005. He was born in Ticonderoga on Dec. 16, 1943, the son of the late David and Harriet (Perry) Connery. Pat was a 1961 graduate of Ticonderoga High School and he was a graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science in Syracuse, N.Y. Upon his graduation at Simmons, he was employed by both the Connery & Sons Funeral Home and the Wilcox Funeral Home, both in Ticonderoga. In the late 1960s, he was employed by the Carpenters Union on the New Mill project in Ticonderoga. Upon the mill's completion, he moved to Prudo Bay in northern Alaska, where he worked as a carpenter on the oil pipeline. He then relocated to Seattle, where he became a foreman on the Seattle Superdome project. He was a noted hunter and fisherman while living in Ticonderoga, and when he moved to the West Coast, he continued his love for the outdoors, spending weeks on horseback, both hunting and fishing in Idaho. In his later years, he took up golf. He is survived by one daughter, Trisha Winchell and her husband, Jason, of Crown Point; three sons, Mark Connery of Phoenix, Ariz., Shawn Connery and his wife, Jennifer, of New Jersey, and Stephen Connery and his wife, Karyn, of Bolton Landing; and four brothers, Michael Connery and his wife, Linda, John Connery and his wife Kitty, and Paul Connery, all of Ticonderoga; and Peter Connery and his wife, Bonnie, of Queensbury. He is also survived by four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. William G. Muench, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Idaho. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home in Ticonderoga. Published in the Post-Star on 10/13/2005. Hooper, Kevin Robert GREECE, N.Y. -- Kevin Robert Hooper, born Dec 7, 1962, lost his second battle with cancer and died peacefully in the arms of his family on Sunday, Oct 9, 2005. Kevin is survived by his parents, Sharon and David Hooper; his brother, Mark and sister-in-law, Judy Hooper; his two adored nieces, Jennifer Lyn and Kathryn Michelle Hooper; his brother, Terry; and many other family and treasured friends. He was Terry's keeper. He graduated from MCC with a degree in Human Services, from Nazareth College with a BS in Education and a master's in Special Ed. and secondary education. Kevin was proud to have been a teacher in the Rochester City Schools at Josh Lofton and the NORTHSTAR Program. Kevin also spent two years working at the Rochester Airport for McNeil Security as an airport screener. Kevin was loved and admired by many and he touched numerous lives. For more information about Kevin, visit www.aliferemembered.com. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626, between 390 and Long Pond Road. All are invited to attend Kevin's funeral Mass on Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave., Rochester. Interment will be private. The family invites friends to gather and celebrate Kevin's life after the Mass. Donations may be made in Memory of Kevin to PRALID (People Rebuilding And Living In Dignity) 2 Townline Circle, Rochester, NY 14623, to help his head-injured brother, Terry, continue a meaningful life. Published in the Post-Star on 10/13/2005. Howk, Myron H. "Marty" QUEENSBURY -- Myron "Marty" H. Howk, 79, of Ogden Road, Queensbury, passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born June 14, 1926, in Fort Ann, he was the son of the late Bertrum and Luella (Stoddard) Howk. Leaving Fort Ann High School early, Myron enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 1943, serving his country until March of 1946. In October of 1950, he re-enlisted in the Navy until his second honorable discharge in May of 1951. Marty was very proud of his time spent in the military and continued to support his fellow comrades by remaining very active in local veterans' functions and at VFW Posts, formerly at Queensbury VFW Post No. 6196, and most recently at Saratoga Post No. 420. He was a dedicated employee at Finch, Pruyn & Co. Inc. as a steam plant operator for many years, retiring in 1989. Marty enjoyed working around the house, tending to his flower garden, which he took a lot of pride in, and bringing with him some of his homegrown flowers to give to family and friends. He also was an avid bowler at many different area bowling alleys, maintaining an average of 172 at 79 years old. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one daughter, Joyceann Carpenter, who passed away April 6, 2004; his former wife and loving mother of his two children, George and Joyceann, Joyce Jones, who passed away in May of 2003, and his former wife, Barbara Washburn, who passed away in December of 1983. Survivors include his loving wife, Donna (Herman) Howk of Queensbury; a son, George and his wife, Mary, of Columbia, S.C.; three stepdaughters, Vicky Stannard of Fair Haven, Vt., Patricia Wimette of Glens Falls, and Cheryl Barber and her husband, Bill, of Hudson Falls; three granddaughters, Julie Carpenter and her fiance, Vernon Gibbs, of Queensbury, Megan Howk of Durham, N. H., and Jamie Maler of Glens Falls; three grandsons, John "Jack" Carpenter of Glens Falls, Master Sgt. Joseph Carpenter and his wife, Brandy, of Hampton, Va., and Matthew "Kyle" Howk of Columbia, S.C.; two stepgranddaughters, Bianca Lovell and Laura Mabb, both of Glens Falls; three stepgrandsons, Troy Lovell of Glens Falls, and William and Patrick Barber of Hudson Falls; nine great- grandchildren; two brothers, Judson Howk and his wife, Marie, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Elroy Howk of Hadlock; a special nephew, Ron Howk and his wife, Vanessa, of South Glens Falls; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom he loved dearly; his four legged best friend, Lucky; and many dear friends. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. An Honor Guard will be present from 6 to 6:30 p.m. tonight and Saratoga Post No. 420 will be performing a brief service at 6:30 p.m. during the calling hours. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeff Palmer, pastor of Community Chapel of West Glens Falls, officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow the funeral services, at 1 p.m. Monday at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the ICU at Glens Hospital Hospital. Donations may be made to the VFW Post No. 420, P.O. Box 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Published in the Post-Star on 10/13/2005. Moore, Robert Howard "Kelly" MYSTIC, Conn. -- Robert "Kelly" Howard Moore, 83, of Mystic, Conn., passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born in Springfield, Vt., on Aug. 26, 1922, the son of the late Ralph and Edith (Hall) Moore, and raised in Ticonderoga. He grew up treading the paths once walked by his ancestor, James Wilcox, who was with Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys during the taking of Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War. Bob spent much of his childhood in Chilson, N.Y., on the family farm that belonged to his great-grandfather, Civil War veteran John Chandler Moody. When his own generation faced the challenges of World War II, Bob joined the Navy, prompting his hometown newspaper, the Ticonderoga Sentinel, to report, "We'll lay odds of 6, 2 and even that he'll be one of the grandest guys ever to don a gob's uniform." Serving as a torpedoman on the submarine USS Angler during World War II, Bob participated in a number of war patrols in the South Pacific. His most significant experience in Australia is that of being introduced to his future wife, Patricia Ellis, from Perth, Western Australia, who survives him. Throughout their lives together, Bob belonged to a number of fraternal, historical and service organizations, including the Nathan Hale Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a 50-year member of Mount Defiance Masonic Lodge, No. 0794 Free & Accepted Masons of Ticonderoga. Most notably, he served as national president of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II, was the chairman of the Wall of Honor Executive Committee for U.S. Sub Vets of World War II National Submarine Memorial East, and most recently, as a member of the executive board of the Submarine Force Library and Museum. He had a 20-year career in the submarine Navy, followed by 16 years at General Dynamics/Electric Boat, and then as an account representative with Bailey Agencies of Groton. However, of all his alliances, it was his marriage of 58 years of which he was most proud. Along with his wife, Pat, he is survived by a son, Robert H. Moore II of New York; three daughters, Patrice and her husband, Roger Diebel, of Preston, Conn., Aletha Roberts of Virginia, and Kelly and her husband Alex Ivins, of Mystic, Conn.; 12 grandchildren: Anna Spiess, Amy Lee, Tracey Tenpenny, Jill Overton, Tricia Dodge, Holly Roberts, Drew Roberts, Amanda Diebel, Autumn Diebel, Zachariah Ivins, Chelsea Ivins, and Chloe Ivins; eight great-grandchildren: Emily and Elizabeth Lee, Jordan, Jadyn, and Jayme Overton, Annalee and Victoria Tenpenny, and Reese Dodge; a brother, Vernon Moore of Clifton Park; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Richard Moore; a sister, Priscilla Carey; and a granddaughter, Zoe Ivins. Bob was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mystic, Conn. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the submarine Force Library and Museum, home of the USS Nautilus, located outside the main gate of the Submarine Base in Groton, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the Submarine Force Library and Museum Association, P.O. Box 501, Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT 06349. Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at the behest of the family. Published in the Post-Star on 10/13/2005. O'Hare, Gertrude GUILDERLAND -- Gertrude O'Hare, 78, formerly of Lake Luzerne, Washington, D.C., and Albany, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, at home in Guilderland. Gertrude was valedictorian of the Class of 1944 from Hadley-Luzerne Central School in Lake Luzerne. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University. She worked for the National Lead Co. and RPI, and was secretary to New York State Commissioner of Education, James Allen. She continued in that position when he became National Commissioner of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington, D.C. She was secretary to Arthur Levitt Sr., New York State Comptroller and later to his predecessor, Ned Regan. Gertrude was a member of the First Church of Albany, Reformed, and since moving to Guilderland two years ago, she attended the McKownville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering in many organizations including her church and was a patron of the arts. She handled her many illnesses with courage, dignity and an accepting spirit. She was the daughter of the late George M. O'Hare and Hazel Shaw O'Hare. A brother, George J. O'Hare also died before her. Survivors include a brother, Frederick (Alice) O'Hare of Hudson Falls; a sister-in-law, Ruth Parker O'Hare of Guilderland. She was "Aunt Gert" not only to her many nephews and nieces and their children, but also to many beloved friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Church in Albany, Reformed, 110 N. Pearl St. There will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her committal service on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Lake Luzerne Cemetery. Those who desire to make contributions may do so to the Memorial Fund of First Church in Albany, Reformed, 110 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 or Hurricane Relief (UMCOR) through McKownville United Methodist Church, 1565 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. Published in the Post-Star from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Russo, Dorothy M. SOUTH GLENS FALLS -- Dorothy M. Russo, 92, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Eden Park Nursing Home. She was born on Nov. 29, 1912, in Ticonderoga, the daughter of the late Charles and Lulu Smith. After graduating from Ticonderoga High School, she moved to South Glens Falls and worked as a florist for Chester Gardens for many years. Besides her parents, Dorothy was predeceased by a son, Jack Russo; four sisters, Helen Hogg, Kay Doe, Mary Jabout and Alice Whittey; and four brothers, Mason Smith, Bill Smith, Chet Smith, and Philip Smith. She is survived by her niece and nephew, Mary and Paul VanAmburg of Glens Falls, who both took care of her for many years; a sister, Phoebe Francato, of Glens Falls; a brother, James Smith, of Florida; and a brother-in-law, Sal Russo, of Queensbury; and many nieces and nephews. No calling hours are scheduled. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a future date at the convenience of the family. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Radloff Funeral Home Inc., 136 Warren St., Glens Falls. Published in the Post-Star on 10/13/2005.