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- Obituary (AMSTERDAM RECORDER, NY, Monday, August 26, 1968)
Arnold J. Weaver, 53, of 51 Pulaski St., was pronounced dead on arrival at Albany Veteran's Hospital Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
He was born in Little Falls Oct. 14, 1915, a son of Roy and Hilda Heafey Weaver, and had lived in Amsterdam since boyhood. He served overseas during World War II and was employed as a construction worker before he was taken ill two years ago.
Surviving Mr. Weaver are his wife, the former Margaret Kerr whom he married Feb. 7, 1946; one son, Arnold James Weaver, and a daughter, Patricia Gail Weaver, Amsterdam; his father, Roy Weaver, Dolgeville; one brother, Roy Weaver, Jr., New Orleans, La.; one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The body was brought to the Funeral House of Johnson-Lindsay, Inc., in this city.
Marriage Notes for Arnold J Weaver and Anne Eyle
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, February 18, 1941)
Miss Anne Eyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dayouto, 108 Grand Street, Amsterdam, and Arnold Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Weaver, Cranesville, were married in St. Mary's Church, this city, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock by the Rev. John J. Dignan.
The bride was attired in a navy blue and white ensemble and wore a corsage of red roses. The maid of honor, Miss Freda Pyrlo, was similarly attired and wore a corsage of pink roses. Roy Weaver, Jr., brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
A reception for the family and friends was held at the home of the bride's father and mother immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver will reside at 12 Wilson Avenue, this city.
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Marriage Notes for Marie Ellen Walter and Harry M Suits
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, April 28, 1942)
Miss Marie Ellen Walter, daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Walter and the late Phillip Walter, and Harry Suits, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Suits, of the New Turnpike, were married Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride on Route 5, east of this village. Rev. Stanley Haverley, pastor of the Stone Arabia Lutheran church, performed the ceremony.
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- He died as the result of an automobile accident (Weaver)
- Newspaper Article (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, July 16, 1970)
Kenneth N. Suits, 23, of RD 1, St. Johnsville, was killed about 2:40 a.m. ...
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Dept. said Suits was driving east on Route 5, just west of St. Johnsville, when his car crossed lanes on a curve. The car skidded about 199 feet on the westbound lane, crossed to the east lane and skidded an additional 390 feet. The vehicle returned to the westbound lane where it skidded an additional 73 feet before leaving the road and shearing off a utility pole. It then scaled a 28-foot high embankment and crashed into a tree, ejecting Suits and his passenger, Floyd S. Stevers, 23, of 43 E. Main St., St. Johnsville. The car then rolled over three times and finally stopped on top of the driver.
Suits was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Nairn Bakash, a county coroner, who attributed death to a fractured skull and multiple internal injuries.
Stevens suffered lacerations to the head and arm and was taken to Little Falls Hospital for treatment.
Mr. Suits was born in St. Johnsville and was discharged from the Army Feb. 1 after serving in Vietnam 11 months. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts in St. Johnsville.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Suits, RD, St. Johnsville; two brothers, Gary Suits, St. Johnsville, and Keith Suits, Canajoharie; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Beatrice Walter of St. Johnsville; also aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tombrrow at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, St. Johnsville, by the Rev. Henry Johnson. Burial will be in St. Johnsville Cemetery. The Smith Funeral Home will be open this afternoon and evening.
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- Richard Stephen Sutton and Gladys Eileen Snell are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.
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- Richard Stephen Sutton and Gladys Eileen Snell are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.
- 1950 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (27 Center Street) fam # 171 - Sutton Richard, ae 27, born inNY, Cloth Dresser - cloth dying company; Gladys, wife, ae 24, born in NY.- Funeral Announcement (Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ, Wednesday, May 9, 1979)
MESA - Services for Richard S. Sutton, 56, who had been a police officer befroe retiring here none years ago from New York, will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Carr Mortuary, 26 E. Fifth St., Tempe.
Mr. Sutton, of West Seventh Ave. died May 7, 1979 in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He is survived by wife Gladys; daughter Karen Smith; a grandchild; two sisters and teo brothers.
Marriage Notes for Gladys Eileen Snell and Richard Stephen Sutton
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, February 3, 1944)
ST. JOHNSVILLE— Miss Gladys Eileen Snell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C Snell, 25 Center street, and Pfc. Richard Stephen Sutton, son of Roy Sutton, Lasellsvllle, were married Friday night, Jan. 28, at 8 o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Frederick Miller, Methodist pastor, in the parsonage here. Attending the couple were Mrs. Donald E. Nellis. sister or the groom, and Pvt. Harold F. Snell, a brother of the bride.
The bride is a graduate of St Johnsville High school, in the class of '43, and was employed by the Cherry-Burrell corporation In Little Falls. The groom was employed here by the Palatine Dyeing company before his induction into the army in November, 1942. He is stationed now at Camp Rucker, Ala.
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- Clyde R Mosher and Betty Jane Snell are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, April 12, 1995)
Mrs. Betty Jane Mosher, 67, of St. Johnsville, died Sunday, April 9, at Little Falls Hospital.
Mrs. Mosher was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Little Falls, the daughter of Floyd and Ida Mae Sitts Snell. She was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School and had been a lifelong St. Johnsville resident.
On Feb. 17, 1946, she was married to Clyde Mosher.
Survivors, beside her widower, include a son, Calvin Mosher; two daughters, Janice Cook of Fort Plain and JoAnn Buley of St. Johnsville; one sister, Gladys Sutton of Mesa, AZ; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Harold, Floyd and Bobby Snell.
Funeral service is 11 a.m., Wednesday (today) at Smith Woody & Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville. Burial will be in St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Calling hours were Tuesday, April 11, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
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- Clyde R Mosher and Betty Jane Snell are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.
- 1950 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (23 Center street) fam # 172 - Mosher Clyde R, ae 22, born in NY, Strained Foods Packing Room - food processing company; Betty J, wife, ae 22, born in NY.- Obituary (The Evening Telegram, Dec. 14, 2004 )
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Clyde R. Mosher, 78, of 62 N. Division St., St. Johnsville, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
He was born Aug. 30, 1927, in St. Johnsville, the son of the late Clarence and Minnie (Clemons) Mosher and was educated in Nelliston schools. His marriage to Betty Jane Snell took place on Feb. 17, 1946. The couple shared a blessed union of marriage for 49 years until the passing of Mrs. Mosher on April 9, 1995.
Mr. Mosher was a World War II Army veteran, enlisting on Nov. 2, 1945, and was honorably discharged on June 26, 1947, with the rank of technician fifth grade.
Clyde was last employed at Beech-Nut in Canajoharie.
Mr. Mosher was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include a son, Calvin Mosher and Robin of Mohawk; two daughters, Janice Mosher and Ernie of Stratford and Joann Pettengill and Michael of St. Johnsville; one sister, Tena Darling of Dolgeville; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Alfred Mosher.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. from the Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, with the Rev. Wayne Cole, pastor of the Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 15, from 5-8 p.m.
All memorial contributions may be made to S.A.V.A.C. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Notes for Betty Jane Snell and Clyde R Mosher
- 25 Anniversary (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, Feburary 25, 1971)
Fifteen friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Snell, Jr., St. Johnsville, Sunday in observance of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Mosher.
A buffet luncheon was served, featuring a three-tiered wedding cake. The function was hosted by Mr, and Mrs. Harold Snell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snell, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Snell, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Flanders, Jr.
The couple received gifts, cards, flowers and money. They were surprised by telephone calls from Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sutton, Mesa, Ariz., and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sears, Massachusetts.
Miss Betty Jane Snell and Clyde R. Mosher, son of Clarence Mosher and the late Minnie Mosher, were married Feb. 17, 1946, at the home of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Snell, Sr., by the Rev. Norman E. Thomas, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sutton, brother-in-law and sister of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Mosher are the parents of three children, Calvin, a junior at St. Johnsville Central School, and twin daughters, JoAnn and Janice, both in the sixth grade.
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- Leonard C Young and Dorothy Eleanor Gray are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- Birth Announcement (Seneca County News, Waterloo, NY, November 12, 1931)
LAKE ROAD ... Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sunday and named Dorothy Eleanor. Mrs. Gray was formerly Miss Ruby Ward.
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- Leonard C Young and Dorothy Eleanor Gray are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.- Obituary (Find A Grave, unsourced)
Oppenheim, N.Y. — Mr. Leonard C. Young, 82, of Oppenheim, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, Dec. 5, 2010, at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation Center, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on Sept. 5, 1928, the son of the late Chauncey and Edna (Clemons) Young. He was educated in Oppenheim schools. On June 5, 1948, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Gray at the Lassellsville Methodist Church. They shared a blessed union of 62 loving years.
At an early age, Mr. Young worked for Fred Clemons Lumber Yard. For many years, Mr. Young was employed as a salesperson and machine setter for Compo Shoe Machine Company and held a similar position at Beech-Nut Corporation. He retired in 1985. After his retirement, Mr. Young worked many years at the Oppenheim Transfer Station. He was also elected to the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central school board in 1962. In 1970, he was elected president of the school board and served in that capacity until he resigned in 1980.
Mr. Young was of the Methodist faith. He also liked to work outdoors and go hunting. Leonard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be missed dearly by them.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy, at home; his three loving children and their spouses, Alan Young and his fiancée, Joanne Kumpan, of Oppenheim, Karen Mettler and her husband, Fred, of Lassellsville, and David Young and his wife, Teri, of Oppenheim; eight special grandchildren, Heather Young, Melissa Young, Nicole Ellis, Ashley Mettler, LeAnne Rubas, Shaun Brown, Chauncey Young and Emily Young; four cherished great-grandchildren; a sister, Janet Fitzpatrick and her husband, Leo, of St. Johnsville; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers, G. Arthur Young and Grant Young; and a sister, Betty Montana.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf St., Dolgeville. Funeral services for Mr. Young will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 12 Van Buren St., Dolgeville, with Rev. Leonard Byerly officiating. Interment will be in Dolgeville Cemetery following the funeral, where he will be laid to rest.
In lieu of floral gifts, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Oppenheim Volunteer Fire Department, 6786 State Highway 29, St. Johnsville, NY 13452. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Notes for Dorothy Eleanor Gray and Leonard C Young
- Wedding Annnouncement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, June 7, 1948)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Miss Dorothy Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray. RD 2, Little Falls, and Leonard Young, son of Mrs. Edna Young of Oppenheim and the late Chauncey Young were married on Saturday afternoon, at 2 in the Lassellsville Methodist church. The double ring ceremony was preformed by Rev. Frederick Wood.
The bride given in marriage by her father wore a gown of white imported net, over white satin, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. Her fingertip veil was caught to a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried white roses.
The young couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Montana of Lassellsville. Mrs. Montana, who is a sister of the bridegroom, wore a baby blue satin gown with hat and gloves to match. She carried a bouquet of red roses.
Judith Gray, sister of the bride, was flower girl, and wore a dress of dotted net over white taffeta, with a low cut neck which was trimmed with babybreath. She carried a basket of mixed garden flowers.
The ring bearer was Arthur Young, brother of the groom, and ushers were Grant Young, another brother of the groom, and Harold Gray, brother of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a receprion was held in the Lasselsville community hall. Mr. and Mrs. Young presented their attendants with personal gifts.
Guests were present from Washington, D. C., Watertown, Seneca Falls, St. Johnsville, Dolgeville, Little Falls, Johnstown, Gloversville, Ilion and Fort plain.
The newlyweds left for a trip to Niagara Falls, the bride choosing for her going-away outfit a street dress of ecru color, with matching accessories, and a coursage of red and white roses.
Upon their return, the young couple will reside in Oppenheim.
Mrs. Young attended Little Falls and Dolgeville high schools, and has been employed in the St. Johnsville plant of the Little Falls Felt Shoe Company. The groom attended the Oppenheim-Ephratah cnetreal school, and is now employed by Fred Clemons, Jr., general contractor in Lasselsville.
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- Betty Jean Youker and Harold Frederick Gray Jr are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.- Obituary (on-line)
Harold “Red” F. Gray, Jr., 79, of Cornville, AZ and more recently of Oppenheim, NY, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 2, 2013 at the home of his sister, Dorothy, in Oppenheim, NY with his family by his side.
Red was born on April 1, 1933 in Waterloo, New York, a son of the late, Harold and Ruby (Ward) Gray. He was educated in Little Falls High School.
Upon his graduation, Red enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He entered in July of 1952. During his enlistment, Red earned the rank of Sergeant. He earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star (2nd Award), Purple Heart (2nd Award), Korean Service Medal, United Nations, Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Medal. While in the military, Red attended the United States Armed Forces Institute after his service in the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in May of 1955.
He was formerly employed as a building contractor for his own business, Gray and Sons Builders in Cornville, AZ. He retired in 1995.
He was a member of many groups and organizations which includes the Dolgeville Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and a 50 year member, a member of the Grande Lodge, Mingus Mountain Shrine Club, Shriner’s International, past State Commander of the American Legion of the State of Arizona, a lifelong member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. At one time he was the justice of the peace for the Town of Oppeneheim. He enjoyed going out to dance as a past time. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved children, Kevin Gray and his wife, Andi of Cornville, AZ, Sherrie Taviera of Medford, OR, Cindy Westervelt and her husband, Joel of Camp Verde, AZ, Jeffery Gray and his wife, Brenda of Tuscon AZ; sisters, Dorothy Young of Oppenheim, NY, Judy Hall and her husband, Zane, of Clifton Park, NY, Ruby Louella Grande and her husband, Jack of Greenfield, NY, Mary Wright and her husband, Duane, of Greenfield, NY; brothers, Robert Gray and his companion, Jeanette Jaiken of Salisbury, NY, Ronald Gray and his wife, Pat, of Oppenheim, NY; nine cherished grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, Charlie Gray, and his sister, Donna Shepardson.
In keeping with Red’s wishes, there will be memorial service to be held in Cottonwood Cemetery in Cottonwood, Arizona at a date to be announced, where military honors will be accorded. Arrangements are with Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329.
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- Betty Jean Youker and Harold Frederick Gray Jr are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- Birth Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, September 20, 1935)
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Youker of Inghams Mills are the parents of a baby girl, named Betty Jean.
Marriage Notes for Harold Frederick Gray Jr and Betty Jean Youker
- Engagement Announcememt (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, December 30, 1954)
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Youker of RD 2, St. Johnsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Jean, to Cpl. Harold F. Gray, Jr., U. S. Marine Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray of the Town of Manheim.
Miss Youker, a graduate of Dolgeville Central School, Class of 1953, is now a sophomore at Cazenovia Junior College.
No date has been set for the wedding.
- Newspaper Article (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, September 9, 1975)
LOOKING BACK ...Twenty Years Ago ... Vital statistics: Married - Miss Betty Jean Youker to Harold Gray, Jr. ....
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Obituary (Times Telegram, Herkimer, NY, January 20, 2009, on-line)
Charles Edward Gray, 74, of Oppenheim, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009, at The Albany Medical Center in Albany. Charles passed away unexpectedly even though he had a lingering illness.
Charles was born in Seneca Falls on March 15, 1934, and was the son of the late Harold and Ruby Gray of Oppenheim.
For most of his life Charlie worked as a heavy equipment operator, working for over 20 years in Wyoming. He returned to New York more than 15 years ago. Charlie was extremely friendly with a vivacious and often entertaining personality. He enjoyed hunting and other outdoor activities.
Mr. Gray is survived by three children, Richard Gray of Lassellsville, Selina Farrington and her husband Chet of Albuquerque, NM, and Charlene Riley of Long Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Harold (Red) Gray of Cornville, Ariz., Robert Gray and Janette of Salisbury Center and Ronald Gray and his wife Pat of Oppenheim. Charlie is also survived by four sisters, Dorothy Young and her husband Leonard of Oppenheim, Judy Hall and her husband Zane of Clifton Park, Ruby Grande and her husband Jack of Saratoga and Mary Wright and her husband Duane also of Saratoga. Charlie had a very special and kind friend, Mary Lou Tanner of Dolgeville, who helped tremendously in his care. He was predeceased by a sister, Donna Shepardson, and her husband Walter. He had several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service for the family will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Little Falls, with Father Steve Scarcia officiating.
Memorials in Charlie’s name may be made to The Ambulance Service of Fulton County, 8 Frontage Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078.
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- Obituary (Times Telegram, Herkimer, NY, Mar. 8, 2012)
St. Johnsville, N.Y.
Mr. Richard C. Gray, 50, of County Highway 119, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2012, at Little Falls Hospital.
He was born on May 31, 1961, in Schenectady, son of Elaine Boyer Owens. He was a truck driver at Landstar Trucking Co. and drove millions of miles across the country. He loved to hunt and fish and listen to rock and roll. He was at his most happiest when the wind was in his hair as he rode his Harley-Davidson. Richie was a great man and a good friend to all. Anyone who met Richie loved him.
Survivors include his mother, Elaine Boyer Owens, of Arizona; his grandmother, Janet Ayers, of Salisbury Center; his son, Justin Hendrix, of St. Johnsville; his granddaughter, Allison Hendrix; his sisters, Deb (George) Moore, of Tennessee, Selina (Chester) Farrington, of New Mexico, and Charlene (Tim) Riley, of Nevada; and his aunts, uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Roberts & Enea Family Funeral Home, 3 Faville Ave., Dolgeville, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012. A service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial will take place in the spring at Salisbury Rural Cemetery.
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- Obituary (Leader-Herald, Gloversville, NY,
Robert L. Gray, 78, of Salisbury, New York, passed away on Monday evening, September 16, 2013, peacefully at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
He was born on June 26, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Ruby (Ward) Gray. Bob was educated in Dolgeville and Little Falls schools. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in October of 1953 and served during the Korean War as a private first class. Bob earned the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. In November of 1955, Bob was honorably discharged. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran.
For 29 years, Bob shared his life with his companion, Janette Jaikin. Their devoted relationship combined their families as one.
Bob spent most of his life employed by road construction for Talerico Construction of Little Falls, N.Y. for 30 years until his retirement. In younger years, Bob went to technical school for small engine repair while he worked for Provorst Motors of Dolgeville, N.Y.
Bob was interested in old tractor restoration, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a lifetime member of the Dolgeville Fire Department. Bob was well known within his community and known as a devoted family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Janette Jaikin, at home; his children, Michelle Frederick and her fiance, Terry Comstock of Dolgeville, N.Y., Robert Gray and his wife, Teresa of Virginia Beach, Va., and Wayne Gray of Hardeeville, N.C,; two stepsons, Randy Kilmartin and his wife, Evett of California and James Kilmartin of Appalachia, N.Y.; sisters, Dorothy Young of Oppenheim, N.Y., Judy Hall and her husband, Zane of Clifton Park, N.Y., Ruby Grande and her husband, Jack of Greenville, N.Y., and Mary Wright and her husband, Duane of Greenville, N.Y.; a brother, Ronald Gray and his wife, Pat, of Oppenheim, N.Y.; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bob was predeceased by a special son, Ricky Allen Gray in 1980; and siblings, Donna Shepardson, Charles Gray and Harold Gray.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours which will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf Street, Dolgeville, New York 13329. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Lynn Lockwood officiating. Military honors will be given at the funeral home following the service.
Marriage Notes for Donna Lee Gray and Donald LaRosa
- Wedding Announcement (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, May 24, 1962)
A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Joseph's Church, Little Falls, on Saturday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. when Miss Donna Lee Gray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Gray Sr., of RD 2 St. Johnsville, became the bride of Donald DeRosa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony DeRosa Sr., RD 3, Little Falls. The Rev. Almerico DiCerbo performed the double ring ceremony.
Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Theodore Pasquale, organist ,and vocal selections by Orlando Diodati.
The church altar was decorated with vases of white gladioli and palms. A white bridal rug carpeted the center aisle and the family pews were marked with white satin bows.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of chantilly lace and nylon over satin, with a fitted bodice of chantilly lace and round collar with lace sleeves tapered to a bridal point at the wrists. The full skirt was of nylon tulle over satin with chapel length train. Her double tiered crown of lace and tulle was beaded with hand rolled edge. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses, centered with a white orchid.
Maid of honor was Miss Lucy DeRosa, Little Falls, aunt of the groom, and bridesmaids were Mrs, Dorothy Young and Miss Ruby L. Gray of RD 2, St. Johnsville, sisters of the bride; Miss Shirley Granger, Cayuga, cousin of the bride; and Mrs. Rovetto, Little Falls, a friend of the bride. Jr. bridesmaid was Miss Mary Gray, sister of the bride.
Larry Sugar, Little Falls, a friend of the groom, was best man. The ushers were Anthony DeRosa Jr., brother of the groom Harold F. Gray Jr. and Robert Gray, brothers of the bride; and Carl Rovetto, a friend of the groom.
Karen Sue Young and Kevin Gray, niece and nephew of the bride, served as flower girl and ring bearer. Karen was dressed as a miniature bride in a full length gown of white silk organza over taffeta with swoop neckline and puff sleeves. A large taffeta bow centered the back waistline. Her headpiece was a crown of seed pearls to which was attached a circular veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of white pompons. The Jr. bridesmaid's dress was identical only in blue and her colonial bouquet was of white pompons and pink roses.
Miss DeRosa, the honor attendant, wore a full length gown of pink silk organza over taffeta with a fitted bodice, scoop neckline, and cap sleeves. Its skirt was accented with a fullness of pleats and a small bow at the back waistline. The bridesmaids were dressed identically only in blue. Each wore a crown of seed pearls with an attached veil and carried colonial bouquets of white pompons and pink roses.
Mrs, Gray, moiher of the bride wore a blue flowered chiffon dress with matching accessories while Mrs. DeRosa, mother of the groom, chose a beige flowered brcaded sheath with matching accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of pink roses.
Following a reception at the Maennerchor Hall, the couple departed on a wedding trip to the Southern States, The brlde's going away outfit was a navy blue Suit with white accessories and orchid coursage, They will reside at 87 West Monroe Street, Little Fails.
Mr. and Mrs. DeRosa presented gifts of a personal nature to their attendants.
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- Obituary (Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, NY, on-line, undated)
Waterloo - Barbara H. Gray, 78, of 23 West St., died Monday (March 4, 2013) at Geneva General Hospital with her loving family by her side.The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday (March 9) at the First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls. Rev. Leah Ntuala, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Waterloo at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Waterloo Library, 31 E. Williams St., Waterloo, 13165., Relay For Life, Lakes Region Office Rochester, 1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, 14620, or Beverly Animal Shelter, 50 E. River Rd., Waterloo, 13165 or a charity of your choice.
Barbara was born October 31, 1934 in Emporium, Penn., the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Hertig Hemphill. She moved to Waterloo with her family in her early high school years, later graduating from Waterloo High School in 1952. She worked for over 30 years at Waterloo High School until her retirement in 2000. She was currently president of the Phi Beta Psi sorority. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls with her husband. She volunteered for the Waterloo Library and Relay For Life. She was also a member of the Seneca Falls Reading Club and the Waterloo Research Club. She enjoyed her flower gardens, playing cards, reading, crafts, and shopping.She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Gray; one son, Steven (Beth) Gray of Seneca Falls; one daughter, Cindi (David) Dawley of Seneca Falls; six grandchildren, Kyle, Kurtis, and Keith Dawley, Stephanie (Rodney) Ellerstein, Kaitlin and Kimberly Gray; one sister, Amy Scheuerman of Pinehurst, N.C.; her beloved pet, Abbie, her extended Gray Family, and many nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Robert Scheuerman.
Marriage Notes for Gerald Gray and Barbara Ann Hemphill
- Wedding Announcement (Geneva Daily Times, NY, Friday, March 13, 1953)
WATERLOO — Miss Barbara Anne Hemphill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hemphill, East Wright Ave., was married Sunday to Gerald W. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gray, Waterloo-Geneva Rd. The Rev. Marcy Punnett performed the ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floor length, Chantilly lace, nylon tulle, tight fitting bodice with long tight fitting sleeves, a full bouffant skirt with cascade of nylon tulle falling from back of skirt and a Juliet cap of chantilly lace with three-quarter length circular veil of imported illusion. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses with sweet peas with blue forget-me-nots.
Miss Bonnie Hemstreet was maid of honor and Miss Nancy Backus was a bridesmaid and Miss Amy Hemphill, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Milton O'Neil was best man and Seth Bragg and Melvin Gray were ushers.
Following a reception at the Armitage, Seneca Falls, for 100 guests, Mr. and Mrs. Gray left on a wedding trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. On their return Mrs. Gray will live with her parents and her husband will report to Camp Breckenridge, Ky., for overseas assignment.
Members of the Sunday school class, taught by the bride were present at her wedding as well as members of the Sunday school.
Pre-nuptial events were showers given by Mrs. Edward Boudreau, Miss Florence Hemstreet, Miss Alice Ryan and Miss Joan Serifino, Miss Nancy Backus and Mrs. Clifford Bragg, of the accounting department, Sylvania Electric Products Co.
The bride is a graduate of Waterloo Central School and is employed in the payroll department of the Sylvania Co.. The groom was a graduate of Waterloo Central School and had been employed in the Standardizing department of the Sylvania Co., prior to his induction into the Army.
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Marriage Notes for Stephen F Gray and Mary Beth Lavosky
- Engagement Announcement (Ringer Lakes Times, Geneva, NY, Saturday, November 17, 1979)
WATERLOO - Mr. and Mrs. John Lavosky of 65 Mill St. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Beth, to Steven Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gray of 23 West St.
The couple both are 1976 graduates of Waterloo Senior High School Miss Lavosky graduated from Cayuga County Community College in 1978 and is a nurse at Taylor Brown Hospital.
Her fiance is attending Ohio Northern University School of Pharmacy in Ada, Ohio.
An Aug. 16, 1980 wedding is planned.- Wedding Announcement (The Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, NY, Saturday, September 6, 1980)
WATERLOO - Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Gray are living in Lima, Ohio, following their wedding in St. Mary's Church of Waterloo on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Miss Mary Beth Lavosky and Steven F. Gray exchanged marriage vows in a 1 p.m. ceremony performed by the Rev. Albert Shamon. Michael Battley was organist and Marie Quackenbush was vocalist.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lavosky of 65 Mill St. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gray of 23 West St. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride carried a cascade bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids, stephanotis and ivy.
She wore a white lustre-sheer gown by Joelle. It featured a Queen Anne neckline, cap sleeves and draped skirt carrying into a chapel trian. Silk Venise lace, accented by seed pearls, trimmed the bodice, edged the neckline and formed the cap sleeves. Her fingertip veil of illusion, highlighted by Venise lace, was caught to a cap of matching lace and pearls.
Mrs. Linda Wadhams was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Diane Wheat of Moravia, Mrs. Marcia Harrison of Seneca Falls, sister of the bride; Miss Cindi Gray, sister of the bridegroom; Mrs. Christine Maher of Geneva, and Miss Cindy Dawley.
Stephan Wadhams was the best man. The ushers were Mark Lavosky, brother of the bride; Gregory Cotterill, Michael Lynch, Larry Menges of Rochester and Charles Stephan.
The reception at the Geneva Rod and Gun Club was attended by 190 guests. Music was by Stillwater.
The bride and bridegroom are 1976 graduates of Waterloo Senior High School. The Bride is a 1978 graduate of Cayuga County Community College, Auburn, with an AAS degree in nursing. She is employed at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio, as a registered nurse.
The bridegroom is a student at Ohio Northern University's School of Pharmacy, Ada, Ohio.
The couple went to the Pocono Mountains on their honeymoon.
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- Birth Announcement (Seneca County News, Geneva, NY, Thursday, June 30, 1960)
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gray of 21 West Street, Waterloo, are the parents of a daughter born in Taylor-Brown Hospital on Jun 22.
Marriage Notes for Cynthia Jean Gray and David James Dawley
- Wedding Announcement (Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, NY, Saturday, May 9, 1981)
WATERLOO - The wedding of Miss Cynthia Jean Gray and David James Dawley took place Saturday, April 11 in First Presbyterian Church of Waterloo The Rev. Jonathan T Carlisle officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony.
Douglas Avery was the soloist and was accompanied by Mrs. Ann -ontius, the organist.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gray of 23 West St.
Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. James Dawley of RD 2, Clyde.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a white Silesta sheer gown by Milady. It featured a high collar, bishop sleeves and a draped skirt carrying into a chapel train that flowed from an open Watteau back. Venise lace over point d'esprit netting formed the collar, covered the bodice and accented the sleeves.
Her rolled edged veiling of illusion was caught to a bridal hat of matching Venise lace.
Miss Lynda Lynch was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Mary Beth Cray of Lima, Ohio, sister-in-law of the bride; Mrs. Joan
Lincoln of Rochester; and Mrs Linda Barbi and Miss Cindy Dawley, both sisters of the bridegroom.
James Dawley was his brother's best man. The ushers were Steven Gray, brother of the bride; Keith Sholley of Lyons; Charles Stephan of Waterloo; and Lewis Barbi of Clyde.
A reception for 255 guests was held at Geneva Rod and Gun Club.
The couple went lo Hilton Head Island, S. C. on their wedding trip.
The bride is a graduate of Waterloo High School and attended Alfred State College. She is employed at Seneca Falls Veteenary Hospital.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Waterloo High School and is self employed.
Mr. and Mrs. Dawley live in Seneca Falls.
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Marriage Notes for Christina L Gray and Louis Tabone
- Engagement Announcement (The Citizen, Auburn, NY, Tuesday, November 13, 1984)
Mrs. Sylvia Gray of 47 Jefferson St. and Mr. Melvin Gray of Waterloo have announced the engagement of their daughter, Christina L., to Louis Tabone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Tabone of 86 FitchAve.
Miss Gray, a graduate of Auburn high school. is employed by Welch Allyn Inc.
Mr. Tabone, also is a graduate of AHS. SUNY at Buffalo and earned a masters degree in accounting at SUNY Binghamton. He is accounting supervisor for Agway Inc.
A September wedding is planned.
- Baptism (The Citizen-Advertiser, Auburn, NY, Friday, June 10, 1966)
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Robinson were hosts at dinner Sunday to 21 guests following the baptism of Rhonda Lynn Gray, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gray of Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are the godparents of Rhonda Lynn, and the parents of Rhonda Lynn, and
the baptism took place in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Waterloo.
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