OBITS: Post-Star 13 Sep 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, Norma Marie Ticonderoga -- Norma Marie Barber passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the Moses-Ludington Hospital of Ticonderoga from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She resided with her son, Keith, in Ticonderoga. Norma was 79. Norma was born on Jan. 18, 1926, in Ticonderoga. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Pearl (Denno) Nadeau. Norma attended schools in Putnam and Ticonderoga and worked in the kitchen of Moses-Ludington Hospital for three years. In 1945, Norma married Francis Barber and together they operated a dairy farm in Putnam for 35 years. Francis died in 2001. Norma was a member of the Putnam Firemen Ladies' Auxiliary and helped organize the "Crazy Auctions" in Putnam. She was also a member of the Putnam Daisies Basketball Team. In addition to her parents and her husband, Norma was pre-deceased by her brother, Ronald Nadeau; her infant sister, Joan; and a loving granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Barber. Survivors include her son, Keith Barber of Ticonderoga; three grandchildren, Kyle Barber and his wife, Sally, of Hendersonville, Tenn., Aletta Sanders and her husband, Craig, of Hanover, Mass., and Keith M. Barber and his wife, Kellie, of Weymouth, Mass.; five great-grandchildren, Chandra Sanders, Michael Barber, Jaigh Sanders, Braeden Sanders, and Keith Barber Jr. Norma is also survived by five sisters and two brothers, Sheila Witherbee of Ticonderoga, S. William Nadeau and his wife, Patricia, of Ticonderoga, Katherine Charboneau of Ticonderoga, Barbara Reeb of Ticonderoga, Cecile Evans and her husband, Ralph of Westport, Norman Nadeau Jr. of Kinderhook; and Donna Leavens of Ticonderoga; and her special friends, Pam Carr, Nancy Kish, and Jean Rayno. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Thursday, Sept. 15, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ticonderoga. The Rite of Committal will follow at the family plot of St. Mary's Parish Cemetery of Ticonderoga. Donations can be made to the Putnam Volunteer Fire Company or the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad in Norma Barber's name. A gathering to celebrate the life of Norma Marie Barber will be held at the Carillon Restaurant in Ticonderoga, following the funeral on Sept. 15, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. Bradway Sr., Delbert E. QUEENSBURY -- Delbert E. Bradway Sr., 49, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1956, in Glens Falls, the son of the late Leonard M. Bradway Sr. and Jennie (Swinton) Bradway Mosher of Crown Point. Mr. Bradway was a 1974 graduate of Queensbury High School. He was a self-employed logger and truck driver. His enjoyments were hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid Giants fan. His greatest love was his grandchildren and family. His father, Leonard M. Bradway Sr., died Dec. 20, 1991. Survivors include his wife, Laurie (Stockwell) Bradway of Queensbury; two daughters, Devin Schwarz and her companion, Ed of South Glens Falls, and Melissa Bradway of Queensbury; three sons, Delbert E. Bradway Jr. and his companion, Laurie, of South Glens Falls, Caine Bradway of Queensbury, James Stockwell and his fiancee, Darcy, of South Glens Falls; his mother, Jennie (Swinton) Bradway Mosher and her husband, Ed, of Crown Point; one sister, Norma Jennings and her husband, Jay, of Queensbury; four brothers, Robert Swinton of South Glens Falls, Leonard Bradway Jr. and his companion, Beth, of Niskayuna, Ronald Bradway and his companion, Tammy, of Hudson Falls, and Donald Bradway Sr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Queensbury; seven grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Margaret and Les Stockwell of Fort Edward. He is also survived by close friends, George and Shelly Mabb Jr. of Queensbury. Funeral services will be conducted at Regan & Denny Funeral Service, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury, at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Flossie Bates officiating. Burial will be at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff in the ICU at Glens Falls Hospital. Published in the Post-Star from 9/12/2005 - 9/13/2005. Cunningham, John M. Schuylerville u John M. Cunningham, of 109 Monument Drive, Schuylerville, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. He was 59 years old. He was born on May 2, 1946, in Saratoga Springs, the son of Francis and Eleanor (White) Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Cunningham, a sister, Marjorie Cunningham, and an aunt, Helen Cunningham. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Kathleen (Jerome) Cunningham; three daughters, Jennifer Cunningham of Arlington, Mass., Sally Wright of Schuylerville, and Mary Cunningham also of Schuylerville. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Grace Jerome; son-in-law Arthur Wright and his daughters, Kaila Eaves and Kira Wright; son-in-law Gregg Favalora; his loyal dog, Dudley; three lifelong friends, Dick Lloyd, Anthony Mangano, and Charles Okosky; and a legion of family and friends to whom he opened his heart and his home. After graduating from St. Peter's Academy, he went on to complete a degree in sociology from Siena College. After a brief career with the Internal Revenue Service, he worked for many years as a small-business owner in construction and excavation. He had a deep appreciation of music and enjoyed golf, but the greatest joy in his life came from his devotion to family. Generous, trusting, funny and honest, he was a father figure to many and a friend to all. There will be no calling hours, but all friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at Notre Dame-Visitation Church in Schuylerville at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, followed by burial at the Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. DeSantis Jr., Danny Warrensburg -- Danny DeSantis Jr., 38, of Commercial Avenue, passed away on Saturday evening, Sept. 10, 2005, from injuries sustained in ATV accident in Warrensburg. He was born on Aug. 7, 1967, in Glens Falls. He was the son of Danny M. and Linda M. (Gleason) DeSantis Sr. Danny graduated from Warrensburg Central School Class of 1987, and also graduated from BOCES Culinary Arts program. He was a self employed carpet installer, subcontracting for Discount Flooring, Albany and for Ace Housing. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Danny enjoyed motor sports including snowmobiling and restoring classic cars. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining his family and friends. Danny was a dedicated father and a faithful son and brother and was a guy who liked to "Make Things Happen." Danny is survived by his daughters, Sarah R. "Beautiful", Tarah L. "Toots", Dani Marie "Dan-Dan" and Alicia Ann "Lishy" DeSantis, all of Glens Falls; his parents, Danny M. DeSantis Sr. (Joanne Rawlins) of Fort Ann and Linda M. Hammond(Doug Wood) of Lake Luzerne; his sissy, Tammie Gill, his companion, Laurie Leonard and her children, Zack, Tiffany and Megan; special nieces, Sadie "Sadie Bug", Courtney and Nicolle and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Sister Linda Hogan of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Warrensburg, officiating. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery, South Glens Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to The Danny M. DeSantis Jr. Memorial Fund, to benefit his daughters, c/o Glens Falls National Bank, Lake Luzerne Branch, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846. Published in the Post-Star from 9/12/2005 - 9/13/2005. Graser, Ronald Keith Hague -- Ronald Keith Graser, 70, of Decker Hill Road, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center of Burlington, Vt. Born in Trenton, N.J., July 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Marjorie (Rau) Graser. Mr. Graser was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He has been a resident of Hague since 1980. He was a member of the Hague Fire Department and the Hague Fish & Game Club. He was a self-employed auto body mechanic for many years. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Graser of Hague; one grandson, Shane Graser of Hague; and his friend, Gladys M. Graser of Hague. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hague Wesleyan Church. The Rev. Russell Bissell, pastor, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. Harke, Charles F. Argyle -- Charles F. Harke, 91, of Goose Island Road, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at Pleasant Valley, Argyle after a long illness. He was born on Jan. 19, 1914, in Liverpool, N.Y., the son of Ernest and Genevierve (Schone) Harke. Charles married Marjorie Liddle in 1942 in Cambridge, N.Y. From 1942 through 1945, he was in the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater of Operations. For 30 years, he was self-employed drawing milk into Salem. He also worked and retired from C.R. Bard in Glens Falls. In his spare time he enjoyed working on his lawn, his garden and his woodpile. He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Marjorie; his son, Paul Harke and his wife, Susan, and their children, Rebecca and Bradley; his son, John Harke and his wife, Robyn, and their daughter, Sullay, all of Argyle. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main St. Argyle. www.kilmers.com. Donations may be made in Charles' name to Pleasant Valley Infirmary, 4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809 or the charity of one's choice. Published in the Post-Star from 9/12/2005 - 9/13/2005. Kiselica, Joseph P. CORINTH -- Joseph P. Kiselica, 75, of Clothier Road, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family following a long illness. Born on April 16, 1930, in Corinth, he was the son of the late John and Matilda (Laundiga) Kiselica. Mr. Kiselica attended Corinth schools. He married Yvonne Baker on Oct. 2, 1949, in Corinth, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Corinth. The couple has resided in Corinth for many years. Mr. Kiselica was employed at the International Paper Co. in Corinth from 1948 for 17 years, and then worked for 27 years at the Percy Davis stable at the Saratoga Raceway in Saratoga Springs until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed working his small farm, gardening, animals, feeding the birds, and spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Poppy." Joe would often be seen sitting on his porch waving to his neighbors and friends. His favorite quote was, "There is no place like home, even if it's under a leaf." Besides his parents, one sister, Anna Kiselica and one brother, Stephen Kiselica, both died before him. Survivors besides his wife of 55 years include four daughters, Debbie Wood and her husband, Fred, of Corinth, Karen Stevens and her husband, Bill, of Gansevoort, JoAnn Perkins and her husband, Skip, of Queensbury, and Lisa Rumpf and her husband, Joe, of Corinth; his foster daughter, Marie Richards and her husband, Bill, of Corinth; one sister, Frances Johnson of Corinth; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth with the Rev. Edward Blanchard, pastor of the First Baptist church of Bolton Landing, officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Rural Cemetery. Following the service, friends and family are invited to share fellowship at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Heath Street, Corinth. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorials take the form of donations to the Oncology Department at Glens Falls Hospital, 3 West Oncology Unit, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. Nelson Sr., William R. Chestertown -- William R. Nelson, Sr., 66, died Monday Sept. 12, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1939, in Troy, he was the son of the late Harry Nelson and Ruth (Hoyt) Nelson Moffat. Mr. Nelson served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959, and later served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bill retired as an inventory specialist for Washington Inventory Service. He also worked as a laborer in construction and worked for the Norton Company of Watervliet. His hobbies included NASCAR, the outdoors and spending time on the family beach on Brant Lake. Bill will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his stepfather, David Moffat. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jacqueline Roberts Nelson of Chestertown, whom he married Sept. 23, 1961; one son, William R. Nelson Jr. of Chestertown; two daughters, Kristin Wilson and her husband, Michael, of Brant Lake, Karin Peet and her husband, Michael, of Pottersville; five sisters, Ruth E. Oliver and her husband, James, of Wynantskill, Linda S. Abbott and her husband, Ronald, of Wynantskill, Jane Noakes and her husband, Gary, of Clifton Park, Maria A. Reale and her husband, John of Coppell, Texas, Janet E. Roseberger and her husband, Richard of Wynantskill, two granddaughters, Andi Alexis Paradis, and Madeline Wilson; one grandson, Tyler Peet; several nieces, nephews and cousins. At Bill's request funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St., Chestertown. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. Potter, William A. CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- William A. Potter of Crestview, Fla., and formerly of Glens Falls, passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005. Born June 4, 1924, in Woodstock, Vt., he was the son of Arden and Elizabeth Pellow Potter. He went to college at Brockport State Teachers College, Brockport, N.Y. William served in the Coast Guard from Aug. 27, 1942 to May 23, 1945. He was known as Pardner, Bill, and Uncle Art to his family and friends. He wanted people to remember him for his teaching and travels. He wrote a book on golf, "Swing Your Own Swing," and touched so many people in his life. We will all remember him. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ostrander, and her husband, Thomas, of Crestview, Fla.; a son, William Potter Jr. of Crestview, Fla.; grandsons: Robert Cliff and his wife, Margie, Kevin Cliff and his wife, Leslie, Michael Gardner, Gary Potter and his wife, Lisa, and David Potter and his wife, Melissa. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Teresa Cliff, Ashley Cliff, Kaitlyn Gardner, Blake Potter, Charlie Potter, Jade Potter, Dallas and Masy Potter; sisters and brothers: Louise Siluk, Beth Papa, and Harry Potter; nieces and nephews: Thomas Ferguson, Regina Ferguson Blanton, Nichols Papa, Raymond Papa, Charles Papa, Mary Papa-Alitterell, Michael Papa, Bobby Papa, David Potter, Johnny Potter, Danny Potter, Patty Porter-Pontolilo, and Jimmy Potter. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Published in the Post-Star from 9/10/2005 - 9/13/2005. Rouillard, Paul Richardson SARATOGA SPRINGS and GLENS FALLS -- Paul Richardson Rouillard, 80, formerly of East Avenue in Saratoga Springs and of Horicon Avenue in Glens Falls, died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Since the year 2000, he has resided at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home in Fort Edward. Born on Aug. 12, 1925, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Rev. Irving and Mary K. Rouillard. Rev. Rouillard was a former rector of Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs. Paul was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. During his college years, Paul was captain of the crew and rowed in the Henley Regatta in England and was president of his fraternity, Phi Delta. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he flew an F-4 Corsair and survived a mid-air collision. On July 28, 1951, he married Dorothy Cowles at the First Presbyterian Church in Glens Falls. Paul began his career at the Glens Falls Insurance Company and later retired as a Vice President at Adirondack Trust Company in Saratoga Springs. After his retirement, Paul was secretary and treasurer of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs. While living in Saratoga Springs, Paul was a barber-shopper with the "Humdingers" of the Racing City Chorus and a member of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Northway AAA, a founder of the Saratoga Springs YMCA and a longtime member of the Saratoga Springs Golf and Polo Club. Paul had a great love of the ocean and especially enjoyed spending time at Drakes Island in Maine. He also liked to golf, play tennis, swim and body-surf. Paul loved to be near the water and at one time was a lifeguard. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his three brothers, Warren, Granville and Lawrence Rouillard. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy (Cowles) Rouillard of Glens Falls; his daughters, Susan Rouillard and her fianc‚, John Gallup, of Fort Edward, Wendy Clarke of Glens Falls; Joanie Clark and her husband, Timothy, of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Katie Vinton and her husband, Anthony, of Berlin, Vt., John Clarke and Christine Clarke, both of Glens Falls; his great-grandchildren, Leah Allura Vinton and Brendan Paul Vinton, both of Berlin, Vt.; his sister, Mary K. Rouillard of Milford, Conn.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Bethesda Episcopal Church, 41 Washington Ave. in Saratoga Springs, with Father Thomas Parke, rector, officiating. Burial will follow at Glens Falls Cemetery, on Bay Street in Glens Falls. In lieu of flowers, Paul's family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Capital District Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206-2083 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or the charity of one's choice. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005. Webster Jr., Warren Joseph WARRENSBURG -- Warren Joseph Webster Jr. "Paul Bunyan", 74, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the Indian River Nursing Home, Granville. He was born in Whitehall on Nov. 25, 1931, the second of five children born to Warren J. Webster Sr. and Blanche C. Webster of Warrensburg. Warren attended school in Huletts Landing. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps and as a logger and sawmill worker in many of the local mills. He was also a welder for Chicago Bridge and Tank Co. Warren liked to collect and sell what others found useless and worthless. He was predeceased by his parents, an infant sister, Joyce, and his wives, Caroline M. Cleveland and Dorothy M. Greene. Survivors include three brothers, Philip M. Webster Sr. and his wife, Susan, of Granville, Wayne P. Webster and his wife, Brenda, and Joseph L. Webster and his companion, Pamela Whitacre, of Warrensburg. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. At his request, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert M. King Funeral Home, Granville. Published in the Post-Star on 9/13/2005.