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- Barton D Leneker and Joan Mary Devendorf are 7th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.- Obituary (Lentz & Betz Funeral Home, on line)
Mrs. Joan M. Leneker, 76, of Lafayette Street, Palatine Bridge, NY passed away from this life on Saturday, November 24, 2007. She was born in Little Falls, NY on February 25, 1931 the daughter of the late Harlin and Dorcas Dillenbeck Devendorf.
Upon graduation from St. Johnsville Central Schools, she attended the Pratt Art Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Of recognition is the fact she attended the same Institute, majoring in art, as he mother, Docas Devendorf did before her. During this period from 1918-1922, the Institute was known as the Applied School of Design.
Mrs. Leneker furthered her education at Oneonta State University earning a BS and MS Degree in Elementary Education. She taught for 20 years at the David H. Robins Elementary School in St. Johnsville, NY, retiring in 1993.
She enjoyed many summers and travels to the Adirondacks, especially the family camp, built in 1927 at Stoner Lake, NY. She enjoyed and excelled at gardening, especially growing Champion Iris. She led by example and encouraged the personal and professional development of individuals, family and friends through her involvement with Community Theatre, Sunday School, Scouts and the American Foreign Exchange Program. Her lifelong membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution is rare, as her direct descendent lineage dates back to Lt. Colonel Peter Waggoner, NY who served in the Revolutionary War.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Barton D. Leneker Of Palatine Bridge, NY; three sons, Joel B. Leneker of Monroe, CT, Lee W. Leneker of Palatine Bridge, NY and Daniel J. Leneker of Gloversville, NY.
Mrs. Leneker was predeceased by a son, Stephen T. Leneker in 1978 and her brother, Harlow Devendorf in 1993.
A funeral to celebrate the life of Joan M. Leneker will be held on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 11a.m. at the Reformed Church of Canajoharie, Front Street, with the Rev. Lisa Vander Wal officiating. Interment of cremated remains will follow at Canajoharie Falls Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 until 7 Thursday evening at the Lenz $ Betz Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lenz & Betz Funeral Home, 69 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317
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- Barton D Leneker and Joan Mary Devendorf are 7th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
Marriage Notes for Joan Mary Devendorf and Barton D Leneker
- Wedding Announcement (The Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, June 7, 1956)
Miss Joan Mary Devendorf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Devendorf, Center St., and Barton Leneker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delancey Leneker, Lafayette St., Palatine Bridge, were married in a double ring ceremony in a candlelight service at St. John's Reformed Church --- by the Rev. Ernest Crouse, pastor of the church.
Baskets and vases of white snapdragons, pink geraniums, mixed with greens decorated the church which was lighted with white candles.
A half hour of organ music was provided by Mrs. Gilberta Lull previous to the ceremony and vocal solos, "At. Dawning." and '"Ich Liebor Dieh" were rendered by Adrian Gray.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a princess style ballerina length gown of white shantung with fitted bodice having a bateau neckline with deep yoke and short sleves of Point de Lyon Lace.The flared skirt was over crinoline and she wore a finger tip silk veil of french illusion net attached to a cap of matching lace and pearls. She carried a spring bouquet of white orchids and bachelor buttons with white satin streamers attached.
Mrs. Harlow Devendorf sister in law of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a ballerina length gown of light blue silk shantung, with flared skirt. Her nose veil was of nylon net and was attached to a small blue velvet band. She carried a bouquet of pink daisies and blue batchelor buttons.
Miss Helen Mazur was bridesmaid, and wore a ballerina length gown of light blue silk shanting with fitted bodice, and a nylon net nose veil attached to a small band of blue velvet. She also carried a bouquet of pink
daisies and blue bachelor buttons.
David Dievendorf, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
Earl Sandford, of Providence, R. I. acted as best man, and the ushers were Harlow Devendorf, brother of the bride, and Everett Nichols and Walter Rouse of Canajoharie.
The bride's mother wore a street length dress of Dior blue ---with white accessories and a coursage of pink sweetheart roses. The bridegroom's mother chose a street length dress of mauve lace and net oveatin, with navy accessories and a coursage of pink sweetheart roses.
Two hundred guests attended the reception held at Fort Rensselaer Club, Canajoharie, folloeing the ceremonyat which a buffet luncheon was served and the newly weds cut their four tiered wedding cake.
Guests were present from St. Johnsville, Canajoharie, Fort Plain. Schenectady, Gloversville, Palatine Bridge, Stone Arabia, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
For her wedding trip the bride chose a beige linen sheath dress with box jacket, brown and white accessories and wore an orchid coursage. Upon their return the couple will reside at LaFayette Street, Palatine Bridge.
The bride was graduated from St. Johnsville Central School and attended Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. She is employed as a labrotory technician at the Palatine Dyeing Co. St. Johnsville.
The groom was graduated from Canajoharie Centreal School and was a paratrooper serving in the 507th Air Borne Division of the Army.
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