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- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (4 East Liberty Street) fam # 371 - Hess Mahlon G, rents his home, ae 27, 8th grade, born in NY, Shipping Clerk - silk underware factory; Anna, wife, ae 23, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Machine Operator - silk underware factory.- Obituary (Courier-Standard, Canajoharie-Fort Plain, NY, Thursday, October 26, 1961)
Mahlon George Hess, 49, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hess, died last week in Buffalo at Roswell Park Institute. He had been seriously ill for the past six months.
He had resided with his family at 153,72nd street, Niagara Falls, and had been employed by E. J. DuPont for the past 12 years as a painter.
He served in Panama and with the 34th Division in Italy during World War II and prior to that time had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nestle, Fort Plain RD 3.
Mr. Hess was a member of the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club and the Bishop Duffy Men's Club.
He is survived by his wife and three sons, Edward, Mahlon and Donald; a daughter, Laura; an aunt, Mrs. Homer Nestle, and two cousins, Kenneth Nestle, Canajoharie, and Victor L. Nestle, Sr., Mohawk.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 a m. in St. John's de LaSalle Church with the Rev. Francis McKenan officiating.
Interment was made in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Niagara Falls.
The Rosary was recited Friday evening at the Lane Funeral Home, Niagara Falls.
- Obituary (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, Thursday, February 8, 1945)
MRS. ANNA Y. HESS
An overdose of sleeping powder caused the death some time Saturday night of Mrs. Anna Yanko Hess, wife of Pvt. George M. Hess, of 51 Ward street, Little Falls, according to Coroner James Graves, Herkimer, following an autopsy performed under his supervision by Drs. J. J. McEvilly and O. H. Love. Coroner Graves’ report added that circumstances surrounding her death indicated that mental depression over domestic matters preceded taking the fatal dose.
Mrs. Hess’ body was found at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon by her father, Peter Yanko, and her brother, John Yanko who had gone to Little Falls to visit her.
Mrs. Hess was bom October 19, 191 (sic) in St. Johnsville, a daughter of Peter and Mary Yanko. On December 4, 1935, she was married to George M. Hess. She had resided in Little Falls for about two months, and prior to going there had made her home in Fort Plain for about six years.
She leaves her husband, at present stationed at Fort Niagara, N. Y.; her father, of St. Johnsville; two brothers, John of St. Johnsville and Michael of the marine corps, now located at Cherry Point, N. C. and a sister, Mrs. John Seymour, Little Falls.
Funeral services were held from the Newitt funeral home Wednesday at ten o’clock with Rev. C. F. Miller, pastor of the local Methodist church officiating. The body was placed in the vault at Oak Hall cemetery, Herkimer for burial in the spring.
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- 1940 census, Cherry Valley, Otsego, NY, (Main), fam # 113 - Nestle Kenneth E, rents his home, ae 28, 3 yr HS, born in NY, Salesman - baking; Jean E, wife, ae 23, born in NY; Gergory J, son, ae 11/12, born in NY.- Obituary (Courier-Standard, Canajoharie-Fort Plain, Thursday, April 20, 1967)
Kenneth Nestle, 55, at 74 Front Street, Canajoharie, who had been employed as a machinist at Beech-Nut Life Savers, Inc , the past 22 years, died suddenly early Saturday morning at his home.
He was born in Fort Plain Aug. 11, 1911, the son of Homer and Mabel Getman Nestle. He married the former Jean Hiller of Canajoharie April 10, 1937.
Mr. Nestle was a member of the Fort Plain Methodist Church, the Canajoharie Country Club and Canajoharie Forest, Fish and Game club.
He is survived by his wife: his father, Homer Nestle, Freysbush; two sons, Gregory Nestle, Essex Center, Vt., and Dennis Nestle, South Yarmouth. Mass.: two grandchildren: a brother, Victor Nestle, Canajoharie, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held at the Lenz Funeral Home, Canajoharie, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.The Rev. J. Russell Bales, pastor of the Fort Plain Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was made in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Canajoharie.
Marriage Notes for Kenneth Edward Nestle and Jean E Hiller
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, April 12, 1937)
CANAJOHARIE, April 11,— Miss Jean Hiller, daughter of Mrs. Bertha Hiller and the late Bert A. Hiller, and Kenneth Nestle of Gloversville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nestle of Fort Plain, were married at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Reformed Church by Rev. Edward R. James in the presence of 150 relatives and friends. Philip Ferraro played the organ prelude, and Joseph Behlen sang.
Attendants, were Miss Mary Lou Weeks of Winston-Salem, N. C, cousin of the bride, maid of honor; Victor Nestle of Fort Plain, brother of the bridegroom, best man; and George Clark and Leonard Browne of Fonda, ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Richard Hiller.
Following the wedding a reception for about 50 guests was held at the home of the bride's mother on Front street. Miss Betty Kerr of Amsterdam poured, and Mrs. Richard Hiller, Miss Kay Elder and Miss Evelyn Klinkhart of Canajoharie and Mrs. Stanley Eckler of Fort Plain assisted in serving.
The bride is a graduate of Canajoharie High School and the Marjorin Webster School for Girls in Washington, D. C. The bridegroom was graduated from Fort Plain High School and is employed in Gloversville, where the couple will live at 60 Third avenue following a wedding trip.
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Marriage Notes for Dennis Lowrey Nestle and Jeanette Piech
- Wedding Announcemnt (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, July 15, 1967)
On June 17, at St. Stanislaus Church, Amsterdam, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanislaus Gospodarek officiated at the ceremony which united Miss Jeanette Mary Piech of South Yarmouth, Mass., and Dennis Lowrey Nestle of Yarmouth Port, Mass.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Piech of Amsterdam and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Kenneth Nestle of Canajoharie, and the late Mr. Nestle.
Escorted by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Florence Piech, her sister, maid of honor; Miss Mary Ellen Dargush, bridesmaid; and Miss Kimberley Ann Nestle, flowergirl.
Gregory James Nestle of Essex Center, Vt., was best man for his brother. David Lape of Canajoharie ushered. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at St. John's Hall, Amsterdam.
A graduate of St. Mary's High School, Amsterdam, the bride attended Good Council College, White Plains, and received an associate degree in business administration from Fulton-Montgomery Community College.
Mr. Nestle, a graduate of Canajoharie Central School, received his degree in business administration from Becker Junior College and his B.A. from Fulton-Montgomery College. He is presently employed as assistant golf pro at the Blue Rock Golf Club, South Yarmouth, Mass.
The couple is residing on Yarmouth Road, Yarmouth Port;
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- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 3) fam # 199 - Nestle Homer, owns his home with a value of $4000, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Mable, wife, ae 49, 8th grade, born in NY, Laborer - silk mill; Victor, son, ae 25, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Farmer; Pauline, daughter-in-law, ae 26, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Floor Girl - silk mill.- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, April 5, 1995)
Victor L. Nestle Sr., 80, of Fort Plain, died suddenly, Monday, April 3, at home.
Mr. Nestle was bom Nov. 24, 1914, in Fort Plain, the son of Homer S. and Mabel Getman Nestle. He was educated in Fort Plain country schools and had been a lifelong area resident.
He had been a dairy farmer for many years and later worked for New York State Thruway Authority for 10 years and then at Beech-Nut in Canajoharie for more than 20 years, retiring in 1982.
His first wife, Pauline Gray, died in 1953. He was later married to Pauline Chappelle, who died in 1978.
Mr. Nestle was a member of Hamilton Lodge 79 F&AM of Canajoharie.
Survivors include three sons, Victor L. Nestle Jr. of Fort Plain, Gary E. Nestle of Canajoharie, and Wayne D. Nestle of Van Hornesville; one daughter. Dawn Rae Nestle Barney of Florida; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, April 6, at The Chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie, the Rev. Kenneth Dingman to officiate. Burial will be in Freysbush Cemetery at a later date.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 5, (today) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, PO Box 126 Canajoharie, NY 13317; or Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 28, Canajoharie, NY 13317
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- Obituary (The Canajoharie Courier - Fort Plain Standard, NY, Thursday, October 15, 1953)
Mrs. Pauline Nestle, 39, wife of Victor Nestle, Fort Plain, died Saturday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gray, in the Town of Oppenheim after a long illness.
She was born December 6, 1913, in Oppenheim, the daughter of Reuben and Katherine Crouse Gray of the Town of Oppenheim. She was a member of the Oppenheim Methodist church and had been employed for 12 years at the Luxuray mill, Fort Plain.
The survivors, besides her husband, are four children, Victor, Jr., Gary, Wayne and Dawn Rae Nestle, Fort Plain: her parents of Oppenheim; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Yoran and Mrs. Eleanor Belden, Oppenheim, and Mrs. Gladys Pointon, Michigan; three brothers, Ivan, Oppenheim, Reuben, Jr., Dolgeville, and Corliss, Stratford.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Swartz Funeial Home with Rev. Albert Strobel, pastor of the Methodist church, Fort Plain, and Rev. Robert Belbin, pastor of the Oppenheim Methodist church, officiating. Burial was made in the Fort Plain cemetery.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, August 15, 1978)
Mrs. Pauline C. Nestle, 58, died late Sunday evening at her home on 71 Parkwood Drive, Fort Plain, following an apparent heart attack.
She was born July 2, 1920, in Claysburg, Pa., the daughter of Auderen Chappell and
Flora Burkett.
Mrs. Nestle was a member of Tekaharawa Chapter 488, Order of the Eastern Star,
Canajoharie. She attended the Fort Plain Baptist Church.
She was married to Victor Nestle, Sr., in Schenectady Dec. 31, 1955.
Survivors include her husband, four sons, Gary Nestle, Canajoharie; Victor Nestle, Jr., Fort Plain, Wayne Nestle, Jordanville, and Alvin Burkhimer, Portage, Pa; a daughter, Mrs. Mel (Betty) Grimes, Ashville, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Leccese, Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Jean Culbertson, Boca Raton, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and nieces nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at the Houghtaling Funeral Home, Inc. at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Carl Hawver, pastor of the Fort Plain Baptist Church, officiating. Calling hours at the
funeral home are Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service.
Eastern Star services will be held by Tekaharawa Chapter Wednesday night at 7 o'clock.
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Mrs. Beverly M. McDougall, 89, a lifelong resident of West Utica, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford.
Beverly was born in Utica, on December 2, 1931, the daughter of Lewis A. and Louise (Brooks) Getman. She was raised in Utica and received her education at Utica Free Academy. At one time, Beverly was married to Hurley McDougall. For many years, Beverly was employed with Chicago Market in Yorkville and Utica, later with Pharmhouse and lastly, JC Penney. Beverly enjoyed Polka dancing, doing crafts, especially making wreaths and truly loved her cats.
Mrs. McDougall is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Karen and James Zecca of Utica; cherished grandson, Peter Pizzimenti and his wife, Sarah H. Jones of Oneida; adored great grandson, Hollis and her beloved cat, Lilac. She was predeceased by her brother, William Getman.
A private service will be held at the convenience of her family. She will be laid to rest with her mother, Louise, in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Clinton.
Those wishing to make a donation in Beverly's memory, please consider Anita's Stevens-Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502.
Marriage Notes for Karen Lee McDougall and Paul Peter Pizzimenti
- Wedding Announcement (The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, NY, Sunday, September 1975)
Miss Karen Lee McDougall and Paul Peter Pizimenti exchanged marriage vows at 1 Sept. 6 during a double ring ceremony and Nupial Mass in Sacred Heart Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Beverly Getman McDougall, 1143 Whitesboro St., and Mr. Hurley McDougall. Her husband is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Pizimenti, 1400 Dudley Ave., and the late Pietro Pizzimenti.
Given in marriage by her uncle, William Getman, the bride was attended by Miss Donna Williams.
Ronald Aricco, Miami, Fla, was best man.
A reception was held in Hart's Hill Inn, after which the couple left on a trip to the Finger Lakes region and Canada. They will make their home on Genesee Street.
The bride.is employed by Chicago Market, Yorkville. The bridegroom attended Mohawk Valley Community College, and is a manager with Montgomery Ward.
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Alice L. Geweye
November 26, 2012
Mrs. Alice L. Geweye, 94 years old, died Monday November 26, 2012, at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home where she had resided for the past several years.
She was born August 30, 1918 in St. Johnsville, daughter of Solomon and Ella May Getman Oeser. Mrs. Geweye was a lifelong resident of the Ft. Plain area and was a member of the Fort Plain Methodist Church. She was a past president and member of the Ft. Plain VFW Post Auxiliary and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Alice was devoted to her family. She loved animals and had many pets over the years. Her husband Willis Geweye died in November of 1960.
Alice is survived by her son John R. (Paula) Geweye of Ft. Plain, her daughter Karan (Tommy) Hinkle of Meco, her son-in-law James Williams of Gloversville, Many grandchildren, several great grand children, several great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two daughters Yvonne Kane and Lorraine Williams.
Funeral services will be held 11:00am Wednesday, at Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY, with The Rev. Alan Griffith officiating. Cremation will follow at Vale Crematorium in Schenectady and the burial of Cremated remains will be in Ft. Plain Cemetery.
The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made: St. Johnsville Nursing Home Activities Fund, 7 Timmerman Avenue, St. Johnsville, NY 13452. Alice's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at St. Johnsville Nursing Home.
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, Saturday, Nov. 26, 196)
Hunter Dies In His Auto - Fort Plain
Willis Geweye, 47, of 10 Wagner St., died unexpectedly yesterday while hunting in the Town of Milford, Otsego County. The cause of death was given as natural causes by Otsego County authorities.
Mr. Geweye Was a member of a hunting party that left the village early yesterday morning. After parking the car beside the road Geweye complained of not feeling well and decided to remain in the car. A short time later his companions returned and found him unconscious. He was taken to Bassett Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Mr. Geweye was born Nov. 30. 1912 at Fort Plain, son of John and Minnie Bunton Geweye. He attended local schools and was employed at Hunt and Dopp Silk Mill until Jan. 1, 1943, when he entered the armed forces. He served 27 months in the Pacific area as a member of Battery D, 42nd Anti-Aircraft Battalion. He was discharged on Dec. 20, 1945. After he returned to Fort Plain, he was employed by the Philwick Textile Mills. He was a member of the VFW Post 3275.
Mr. Geweye married twice. His first wife was Alma Pulis of Canajoharie, whom he married in 1935. She died in 1940. On Jan. 14, 1946 he married Alice Oeser of Fort Plain. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves a son, John; three daughters, Miss Lorraine Geweye, Fort Plain; Mrs. Yvonne Kane, Palatine Bridge; Mrs. Karen Hinkle, RD; two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 Monday from the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred W. Engel, Methodist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Military services will be conducted at the graveside.
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Marriage Notes for John Robert Geweye and Deborah Edith Dillenbeck
- Engagement Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Canajoharie - Fort Plain - St Johnsville, NY, July 5, 1972)
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dillenbeck announce the engagement of their daughter Deborah Edith, Fort Plain RD 2, to John Robert Geweye.
He is the son of Mrs. Alice Geweye and the late Willis Geweye, 10 Wagner street, Fort Plain.
No date has been set for the wedding.- Wedding Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Canajoharoe - Fort Plain - St Johnsville, NY, August 23, 1972)
Miss Deboran Edith Dillenbeck. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dillenbeck, Fort Plain RD 2, and John Robert Geweye, son of Mrs Alice Geweye, 10 Wagner street, Fort Plain, and the late Willis Geweye, were joined in marriage Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Salem United Methodist Church, East Stone Arabia. The Rev. Kenneth Dingman, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, performed the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The church was decorated with altar vases of orchid and white chrysanthemums. Vernon Hinkle was the organist and the soloist, Kim Bowley, sang "O Perfect Love” and "The Lord's Prayer”.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a full skirt of light taffeta with tiers of lace ruffles. The gown featured a fitted bodice, long sleeves and a round neckline across the front. A detachable chapel length train of lace fell from her shoulders and the bride wore a three-tiered veil fashioned with a crown of white petals. She carried white chrysanthemums with ivy streamers and wore a string of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom’s mother.
Miss Elaine Skottke, a friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. She wore a floor length gown of blue lace over taffeta, with long sleeves and a round neckline She carried a bouquet of assorted chrysanthemums tied with blue ribbon.
The bridesmaid, Miss Glenna Dillenbeck, sister of the bride, was dressed similarly to the maid of honor, in lilac. She carried a similar bouquet with lilac ribbon and white streamers.
The bride’s niece. Miss Bobbie Jo Loske, was the flower girl. She wore a long gown of yellow lace and she carried a basket of mixed flowers.
John T. Hinkle, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was the best man. Serving as ushers were Kevin Kane, nephew of the bridegroom, and Robert Oeser, the bridegroom’s
cousin.
For her daughter’s wedding, the brides mother wore a sleeveless street length, A-line dress. Her outfit included a corsage of white chrysanthemums with silver ribbon and white accessories. The bridegroom’s mother chose a street length, pink A-line dress with white chrysanthemums, silver ribbon and white accessories.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Fort Plain Otsquago Fish and Game Club which was decorated in white wedding bells and white crepe paper.
For her wedding trip, the bride wore a two-piece printed blue dress with white accessories.
The bride attended Fort Plain Central School. The bridegroom, who attended Fonda-Fultonville Central School, is engaged in farming in Stone Arabia.
The couple is residing at Fort Plain RD 2.
The bride was tendered a shower at the VFW home in Fort Plain hosted by Mrs. Yvonne Kane, Mrs. Karen Hinkle, Mrs. Alice Geweye, Alice Hinkle, Denise Hinkle and Kathy Kane. A rehearsal party was hosted by Mrs. Alice Geweye. Gifts were presented the bridal attendants.
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Marriage Notes for John Robert Geweye and Deborah E Dillenbeck
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader-Herald, Glovedrsville - Johnstown, NY, Friday, August 18, 1972)
FORT PLAIN - Miss Deborah E. Dillenbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Dillenbeck, Fort Plain RD was united in marriage at 2 Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5, to John R.
Geweye, son of Mrs. Alice Geweye, Fort Plain and the late Willis Geweye.
Rev. Kenneth E. Dingman, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Fort Plain performed the double ring ceremony in the Salem United Methodist Church of Stone Arabia.
Kim Bowley, Fort Plain, was the soloist. Mrs. Vernon Hinkle, Fonda RD was organist.
Miss Elaine Schottde, Fort Plain, was maid of honor. Miss Glenna Dillenbeck, Fort Plain,
sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.
John T. Hinkle, Stone Arabia, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man. Kevin P. Kane, Canajoharie, nephew of the bridegroom, was usher.
Approximately 100 guests attended a reception after the ceremony at the Fish and Game Club, Fort Plain.
The bride was graduated from Fort Plain high school. The bridegroom was graduated from Fonda-Fultonville high school and is engaged in farming.
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- Obituary (The Ithaca Journal, NY, Monday, December 29, 1980)
Hazel Elizabeth Bush, 61, of 401 Willow Ave., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1980, in Tompkins County Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Solomon and Ella Mae Getman Oeser.
During World War II she was employed at Remington Arms Corp. in Ilion. She was a member of VFW Post 961 Auxiliary, the Independent Order of Old Bastards and a past Cub Scout den mother.
Mrs. Bush is survived by her husband, Edward A. Bush of Ithaca; a daughter, Mrs. Rudy (Barbara) Hoyt of Ithaca ; three grandsons, Roland. Kenneth, and Robert Hoyt, all of Ithaca; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Harbster of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. Alice Geweye of Fort Plain and Mrs. Arlene Franklin of Schenectady.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Herson Funeral Home in Ithaca with the Rev. Eugene Durham officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD 2 Fort Plain), fam # 179 - Moore Alman C, ae 45, 6th grade, born in NY, HIred Man - private farm; Cora, wife, ae 55, 5th grade, born in NY; Mereness Howard, step-son, ae 25, 8th grade, born in NY, Carpenter - private construction; Doris, step-daughter [in-law], ae 19, 4 yr HS, born in NY.
- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, July 24, 1984)
Howard Mureness, 69, of 17 Otsego St., Canajoharie, died last Tuesday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Albany following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 6, 1915, in Schenectady, the son of Glen and Cora Sanders Mureness.
He was a retired construction engineer and member of the Canajoharie-Fort Plain Elks Lodge No. 2621, Fort Plain FAAM Lodge No. 443, and the National Society of Sons of the American Revolution.
Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Power; four sons, Howard of St. Johnsville, Larry of Rochester, John of New York and Donald of Nelliston; a sister, Mrs. Alfred (Laura) Sufton of Avon Lake, Ohio; several grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held Thursday at the Houghtaling and Smith Funeral Home Inc., 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie, with the Rev. Woodrow Willard Jr. officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery, Fordsbush.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service or to a charity of choice.
29379. Barbara Louise Mereness
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- Obituary (The Canajoharie Courier, NY, December 22, 1938)
Barbara Louise Mereness, three-day old daughter of Howard and Doris Oeser Mereness, Fort Plain, died Friday at St. Mary's hospital, Amsterdam. Prayer service was held at the home of her parents Saturday at 2 p. m., the Rev. Herbert H. Mahl, pastor of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. The remains were placed in the vault of the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel, Fort Plain Cemetery. Interment will be made in the spring in Fort Plain Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for Doris May Oeser and Harold B Harbster
- 18th Anniversary (Courier-Standard, Canajoharie-Fort Plain, NY, Thursday, June 26, 1969)
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harbster, 70 Garfield street, Fort Plain, were guests at a party in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary Sunday at their home.
The party was given by the couple’s daughter. Miss Terry Harbster, and Mrs. Harbster's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marvina Mureness.
About 25 relatives and friends attended from Canajoharie, Fort Plain and Ithaca.
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Marleen Carol Franklin, 54 , daughter of Aileen M. (Oeser) and Lewis Franklin, attended Schenectady Schools, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School where she earned a letter in track. She graduated from Royal Barber and Beauty School’s Nail Tech program and also attended the New School of Contemporary Radio in Albany.
Marleen worked in several retail stores including 16 Plus, K Mart and Price Chopper, retiring from the workforce due to declining health. Marleen had a love for music and loved to sing.
Marleen is survived by a son; eight grandchildren; a brother; ex-husband and friends. Marleen is predeceased by her parents; and sisters Katherine Franklin, and Vicki A Franklin-Garcia. Marleen was an organ and tissue donor.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, Feburary 21, 1978)
Robert L. Oeser, 51, of Clinton Road, Fort Plain RD 3, died Friday evening in St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, following a long illness.
Born Dec. 17, 1926, in Canajoharie, he was a son of the late Soloman and May Getman Oeser, and was a lifetime area resident. He had been employed at Baker Beech-Nut, Canajoharie, for thirty-four years, retiring in 1977, due to ill health.
Mr. Oeser attended the United Methodist Church. During World War II, he served in the U.S.Army in the Pacific and was a member of Mohawk Valley Post 3275, VFW, Fort Plain.
He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Hubiak, whom he married on June 7,1947; two sons, Robert E. and Thomas, both of Fort Plain RD 3; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bush, Ithaca. Mrs. Alice Geweye, Fort Plain, Mrs. Doris Harbster, Palatine Bridge RD, and Mrs Aileen Franklin, Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Swartz Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. Andrew B. Currier of the United Methodist Church, Fort Plain, officiating. Interment will be in Fort Plain Cemetery at a later date.
- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, October 10, 1990)
Mrs. Mary H. Oeser, 72, of RD 3 Fort Plain, died Friday, Oct. 5, in The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, following a short illness.
Mrs. Oeser was bom Aug. 14, 1918, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Thomas and Pearl Chomo Hubiak. She was educated in Van Homesville school.
On June 7,1947, she was married to Robert 0. Oeser. He died in February 1978.
During the 1940s, she had been employed for several years with the former Luxuray Mill of Fort Plain. She had resided in the area most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Robert E. Oeser of Nelliston and Thomas H. Oeser of RD 3 Fort Plain; three brothers, Walter Hubiak of Richfield Springs, John Hubiak of Jordanville and Joseph Hubiak of Van Homesville; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kuzemchak of Rd 3 Fort Plain and Mrs. Helen Hunt of Richfield Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 8, at Swartz & Schmiedel Funeral Home Inc., Fort Plain, with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating. Burial was in Fort Plain Cemetery.
Calling hours were observed Sunday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home.
Marriage Notes for Robert Lewis Oeser and Mary Hubiak
- Wedding Announcement (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, Friday, June 18, 1947)
Richfield Springs ...
Miss Mary Hubiak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hubiak of the Chyle was united in marriage to Robert Louis Oeser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Oeser of Fort Plain in the chapel of St. John's church this village, Saturday, June 7th, at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the rector, the Rev. R, O. Hatch.
The bride wore a gown made from a Japanese parachute, princess style, which fell from a fitted bodice and a court veil caught with a coronet of beaded pearls. Her flowers were white roses.
Her attendants were Mrs. Willis Geweye of Fort Plain a sister of the groom; Mrs. Lester Hunt of Richfield Springs, a sister of the bride and Mrs. Howard Mereness, Fort Plain, a sister of the bridegroom.
Willis Geweye was the best man and the ushers were Lester Hunt and John Hubiak, the bride's brother. Mrs. Lewis Whipple was organist.
A reception and dinner was held at the bride's home.
Mrs. Oeser is a graduate of the Van Hornesville Central school.
Mr. Oeser who is employed with the Beechnut Packing company, while in the Army, served ten months in Japan and two months in the Philippines and received his discharge in 1946.
Mr. and Mrs. Oeser will reside in Fort Plain.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, Jan 20, 1999)
Thomas H Oeser. 44, of Fort Plain, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, at his home after a long illness.
Mr Oeser was born Oct. 4, 1954, in Little Falls, the son of Robert and Mary Hubiak Oeser. He graduated from Canajoharie High School and Elmira College and was a life-long
area resident.
He was employed as toll collector for the New York State Thruway Authority, retiring due to a disability.Mr. Oeser was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 853, Canajoharie.
Survivors include one brother, Robert E. Oeser of Fort Plain, aunts, uncles and cousins
A graveside service will be conducted in Fort Plain Cemetery in spring.
Calling hours were Thursday, Jan. 14, at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Fort Plain.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service. PO Box 126, Canajoharie. NY 13317.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, March 18, 1998)
Helen Mereness MacClennen,73, of Orlando, FL, died Monday, March 2, in Sand Lake Hospital, Orlando, FL, after a long illness.
Mrs. MacClennen was born July 16, 1924, and lived in St. Johnsville most of her life, moving to Florida in the late 1970s.
Survivors, beside her husband, Robert of Orlando, include two sons, Kenneth Mereness of South Carolina and Jeffrey Mereness of Fort Plain; and a daughter. Nanette Bowman, also of Fort Plain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
- Obituary (Find A Grave / The Recorder-News, 03-07-2001)
March 6, 2001
Mr. Glenn E. Mereness, 82, of Main Street, Fort Plain, N.Y., died Tuesday morning at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, after a short illness.
He was born April 8, 1918, in Fort Plain, the son of Glenn and Esther Dingman Mereness.
He was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools.
Mr. Mereness served with the United States Army during both World War II and the Korean War.
He worked for over 40 years at the Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. until his retirement in 1981.
Mr. Mereness was a former member of the VFW.
He was married to Helen Getman on December 27, 1941. She died March 2, 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Mereness of South Carolina, Jeffrey Mereness of Amsterdam, N.Y., and Glenn Mereness of Little Falls, N.Y.; two daughters, Nannette Bowman of Nelliston, N.Y., and Tara Mereness of Little Falls, N.Y.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego St., Canajoharie, N.Y., with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman officiating. Burial will take place in the spring in Fort Plain Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Marriage Notes for Helen Louise Getman and Glenn Emerson Mereness Jr
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, December 31, 1941)
FORT PLAIN, Dec. 31. - The marriage of Miss Helen L. Getman, daughter of Chester Getman, St. Johnsville, to Glenn E. Mereness, Jr., son of Glenn E. Mereness, this village, took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reformed Church parsonage in St. Johnsville. The Rev. Peter Westra, pastor, performed the single ring ceremony.
Miss Evelyn Hoffman. St. Johnsville, and Glenn Dopp, Jr., Fort Plain, were attendants.
The bride, wore a green velvet dress with matching hat and shoes and corsage of red roses. Her attendant was dressed in a tan chiffon frock with corresponding accessories and corsage of pink roses.
A reception for relatives and a few close friends was held at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Mereness. Sr. after which the couple left for a trip to New York. For the present they will reside with the bridegroom's parents.
Mrs. Mereness attended St. Johnsville High School and is employed by the Felt Shoe Company in St. Johnsville. Mr. Mereness attended Canajoharie High School and is employed by the Beech-Nut Packing Company.
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- Obituary (The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, Wednesday, June 13, 2001)
RILEY, Ruth M., 86, of Tampa died June 11, 2001. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John F. Riley. Survived by two daughters, Lynna R. Peterson and her husband Richard D. of Odessa, Fla., and Patricia R. Schultz and her husband Edward W. of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Daniel B. Peterson, Timothy S. Peterson, Steven J. Peterson, Kirsten Marjerison and Erich Schultz; four great-grandsons, Nicholas Peterson, Riley Peterson, Jonah Peterson and Samuel Marjerison. Mrs. Riley was born in Ontario, Canada and was a Tampa resident since 1972 coming from Buffalo, N.Y. She was a longtime member of Bayshore Presbyterian Church and was a resident of John Knox Village. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Bayshore Presbyterian Church, 2515 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bayshore Presbyterian Church.
- 1940 census, Buffalo, Erie, NY, (60 Riverview) fam # 112 - Riley John F,rents his home, 8th grade, born in NY, Truck Driver - beverage; Ruth M, wife, ae 25, 4 yr HS, born in Canada; Lynna M, daughter, ae 5, born in NY.
- 1950 census, Williamsville, Erie, NY, (62 Pfohl (?) Place) - Riley John F, ae 40, born in NY, Guard - electric equipment manufacturer; Ruth M, wife, ae 36, born in Canada; Lynne M, daughter, ae 15, born in NY; Patricia L, daughter, ae 9.- Obituary (Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, FL, Thursday, Feburary 29, 1996)
RILEY, JOHN F., 85, of Tampa, died Tuesday (Feb. 27, 1996) in Tampa. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved here in 1972. He was a security officer and a member of Bayshore Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth M., Tampa; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Richard Peterson, Tampa, and Patricia and Edward Schultz, St. Petersburg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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- 1940 census, Amherst, Erie, NY, (49 Los Roblis) fam # 242 - Eiss Robert, ae 28, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Owner - wholesale beer distributor; Thelma, wife, ae 25, 2 yr HS, born in Canada; Nancy Lee, daughter, ae 4, born in NY; Betty Ann, daughter, ae 2; (1 maid).
- 1950 census, Other Places, Sarasota, FL, (Sandy Key (?)) fam # 85 - Eiss Roberty J, ae 38, born in NY, General Manager - key nursery (?); Thelma N, wife, ae 35, born in NY; Nancy L, daughter, ae 14, born in NY; Betty Ann, ae 12; Beverly S, daughter, ae 3, born in FL.
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Marriage Notes for Nancy Lee Eiss and James J Culbert
- Engagement Announcement (The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, Monday, October 31, 1955)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Eiss, Williamsville, N. Y., formerly of Venice, announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Lee, to James J. Culbert, Cuba, New York.
Miss Eiss was graduated from Venice - Nokomis High School. She is employed, as is her fiance, at the Westinghouse Electric Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The couple plans a Spring wedding.
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