Anne Theresa Begeal
Anne Theresa Begeal, 56, of Northville, NY passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Randy, and her two sons, Brady and Matthew. Also surviving is brother, Paul Sirtoli (Joanne), brother, John Sirtoli (Eileen), sister, Rose Haak, stepchildren, Casey Russom (Marcie) and Katie Guthienz (Rick), and step-grandchildren, Landon and Molly Russom. Anne was predeceased by brother, John I, and her parents Mary and Angelo ...
Edward Klena
December 26, 2011
Edward Klena, age 94, of Wells, peacefully went to be with the love of his life Marion with his family at his side Monday morning December 26, 2011.
Born in Johnstown on May 9, 1917 he was the son of the late Victor Klena and Magdalina Jarabek Klena.
Edward worked at George Johns Gloves, Gould’s Department Store, Klena Brothers Morse Bakery, Independent Leather, and the Town of Wells until his retirement; he also was owner and operator of Country Ed’s ...
Howard H. Bundy II
February 26, 1933 - December 22, 2011
Howard H. Bundy II was born in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, on February 26, 1933, to Richard Jenness Bundy and Mildred Shuttleworth Bundy. He spent most of his boyhood in Winter Park, Florida during the winters and at his beloved Camp in Speculator, New York during the summers.
He graduated from the Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts and from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. After finishing at VMI, How ...
Jane E. (Dunham) Linck
December 10, 2011
Jane Elodie Linck, 87, died December 10, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, NY, on December 17, 1923, she was one of five children of Elodie Blanche (Johnson) and Roy O. Dunham, an engineer with General Electric Company. She attended Scotia High School and a first year at Syracuse University before her pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in music education was cut short by U.S. entry into World War II and her sudden engageme ...
Christopher J. M. Insogna
December 4, 2011
Christopher J. M. Insogna, 19, of Gloversville, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 4, 2011.
He was born September 15, 1992 in Niskayuna, the son of Christopher Insogna and Kristine Elmendorf.
Christopher was a 2011 graduate of Wells High School.
He was employed as a laborer at Puro-Clean in Canajoharie.
Christopher spent many years with his grandfather at the Meco Fire Department and he himself was a member of the Speculator Fire Department. He also wo ...
Nancy Gayle Bailey
November 5, 2011
Nancy Gayle Bailey, age 72, of Northville, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2011. She was born on April 5, 1939, in Nathan Littauer Hospital, the daughter of Medora and John A. Orr Sr. of Wells, NY. Nancy was a graduate of Wells Central School and the Albany Business College where she achieved her degree in business and cosmetology. Later she obtained her license in real estate.
Nancy owned and operated two businesses from her home for more t ...
Regina A. Atwell
October 28, 2011
Regina A. Atwell, age 87, died Friday afternoon, October 28, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born on October 9, 1924 in Indian Lake, she was the daughter of Edward and Gertrude (King) Mitchell. Regina was a lifelong resident of Indian Lake. She was a graduate of Indian lake Central School.
She married Lowell “Puggy” Atwell on June 14, 1948 in Fair Haven, Vermont. Mr. Atwell died on March 24, 1994 following 45 years of marriage.
Regina worked as a custodi ...
Charles Morrison
October 20, 2011
Charles G. Morrison, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Care One in Holmdel, NJ.
He was born in Schenectady on August 6, 1921 to Glenn and Elizabeth Morrison. Raised in California and New Jersey, he graduated from Verona High School. He was an active alumnus of Cornell University, where he earned his BSEE, and he earned an MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology.
He served during WWII in the Pacific Theater with the US Army Signal Corps. ...
Deborah M. O’Brien
October 8, 2011
Deborah M. O’Brien, age 58, of Kickerville Road, died Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on May 17, 1953 in Tupper Lake, she was the daughter of Robert and Christine (Hine) Wallace. She was a graduate of Long Lake Central School.
She married Patrick O’Brien on August 21, 1971 in Long Lake.
Debbie enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and quilting. She was a wonderful mother to her d ...
Edward A. Cunningham Jr.
September 10, 2011
Edward A. Cunningham Jr., 80 years of age, of Long Lake, NY, formerly a resident of “Oakwold” 107 Old Beach Road, Newport, RI, the beloved father of his nine children and former husband to Dr. Colette L. Cunningham, died peacefully Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11.30 am surrounded by his family.
An avid Adirondack outdoorsman, Mr. Cunningham enjoyed many activities with his family and friends: &n ...
Arnold (Bud) William Wamback
September 11, 2011
Bud Wamback 87 of Long Lake, NY died Sunday September 11, 2011 at home.
Born in Hudson NY to Arnold and Mary Helen Wamback. Married to Reta Stanton August 5, 1955 in Long Lake, NY.
Bud served in the US Navy from 1943-1946. He worked for NYSEG for many years before retiring.
Bud is survived by his wife, Reta, a sister Thelma Hall of Chatham, NY, a son Keith Wamback and companion Darlene, two daughters, Pamela Bradley, Judith St. Amour and (Willy ...
Harold Verkleir
August 16, 2011
Harold Verkleir was born September 11, 1929 the son of William A. and Sophie Verkleir in Amsterdam, NY.
He graduated in 1947 from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam and moved to Mayfield, NY. In 1948 to join his father in the Mayfield Sand & Gravel Company. Upon his father’s retirement he became the owner.
In the early ‘60s he purchased Art Stone Company of Gloversville, NY. He became a producer of concrete blocks and precast septic t ...
Rose Marie Seymour
August 7, 2011
Rose Marie Seymour, 61 of Seymour Way, Indian Lake, NY, died Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2011 at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born May 31, 1950 in Glens Falls, she a life long resident of Indian Lake and daughter of Roland and Willena Rose (Eldridge) Durking. Rose worked for several years at Chimney Mountain Craftsmen as well as Hemlock Hall and other area resorts. She then worked as a custodian for Indian Lake Central Schools for 25 years. On November 9, 1968, she ma ...
Merton (John) L. Raymond
July 18, 2011
Saturday August 13th there will be a celebration of the life of Merton John Raymond at the pavilion in Wells at 12:00 noon. This was the last place that he gathered with his friends for the 75th birthday of the Wells Volunteer Fire Company. We ask that you bring a covered dish and a story to share. John was very involved in the community and always willing to lend a helping hand, his sense of humor and generosity will be missed by the entire community.
M. ...
George Frederick Thorne
January 1, 2011
Saturday July 23rd we will gather to celebrate the life of George Frederick Thorne, 86.
He was born July 21 st 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, died January 1, 2011 in Wilber-by-the-Sea, Florida.
George’s ashes will be placed in the earth at Higgins Bay Cemetery at noon. Following, the family will welcome friends at the Thorne’s home on East Shore Road, Piseco Lake.
For more than 50 years, George enjoyed his adventures in the Adirondacks wi ...
Frederick C. “Ted” Eckhardt Sr.
June 14, 2011
Frederick C. “Ted” Eckhardt Sr.,age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ. Ted passed peacefully, surrounded in love by his family. He was born in Baldwin, LI., NY on December 17, 1923,and had resided in Freehold for most of his adult life. He spent many years with his family enjoying the log cabin he had built on the shore of Lake Abanakee, in Indian Lake, NY. He was predece ...
Marie Stuart
June 18, 2011
Marie Stuart, of Wells, NY went home to Heaven on June 18, 2011.
Marie was born on February 11, 1931 to Melvin and Florence Jeffers Brown in Gloversville, NY.
On July 14, 1951 she became the wife of Everett (Cork) Stuart who survives her. She was the loving mother to four children; Debbie and her husband Tim Dillon of Little Falls, NY, Jim and his wife Deb of Fairfax, VA, Carol (Corky) and Doug Aird of Wells, and Pamela and husband Rob Both of Wells; a doting ...
Ila Simons Ploss
June 10, 2011
Ila Simons Ploss, 90 of Piseco, NY passed away Friday morning June 10, 2011 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville. She was born on October 4, 1920 in Baldwinsville, NY. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Fravor Baker. She was a graduate of Wells High School, class of 1939.
She worked at various jobs throughout the years including; her family business, the Baker Hotel in Higgins Bay, Weather observer for NOAA for over six decades, House ...
Nancy Ann Donovan
May 28, 2011
Nancy Ann Donovan was born April 19, 1920 and left her body May 28, 2011 to join family and long term friends in a better place. She was surrounded by her family.
Born in Little Falls, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Inez Wiltner O'Hara.
Nancy graduated Little Falls High School in 1940 and had worked early in her life as a supervisor at Cherry Burrell Co. in Little Falls during W W II.
She met the love of her life, Joseph P. Donovan and was ...
James Leroy Spring
May 25, 2011
James Leroy Spring, 95, died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday morning, May 25, 2011 at Adirondack Tri County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born on July 15, 1915 in Indian Lake, he was the son of the late Clyde F. and Lena B. (Burgey) Spring. He was a graduate of Indian Lake Central School.
Leroy served in the United States Army during World War II earning the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Good Co ...
Helen Brownell Johnson
May 19, 2011
Helen Brownell Johnson who was born at Northville, NY on June 27, 1929 died early Thursday evening May 19th. She departed quickly and her death was due to natural causes.
Helen had two sisters, Buella Thompson and Beatrice Brownell, and two brothers Glen and Kenneth Brownell. She has surviving nieces and nephews.
Helen will be missed with all of our hearts. Today however we rejoice in the knowledge that she has passed the barrier of time as we know it ...
Beverley Anne Hudson Visscher
May 11, 2011
Beverley Anne Hudson Visscher passed away on May 11, 2011.
She was born in Dagenham, England on April 25, 1964 to Beryl Anne DeFrank and Keith John Hudson.
Beverley graduated from Wells Central School in 1983.
She was married to Mark Visscher on August 27, 1988. Beverley resided in Ballston Spa, NY.
Beverley is survived by her two children: Nicala and Scott Visscher and her husband, Mark Visscher. She is also survived by her parents Joe and Beryl DeF ...
Eleanor Poremba Smith
April 30, 2011
Eleanor Poremba Smith 94, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday at the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility.
Born in Dupont, Pa., January 4, 1917, the last surviving child of John and Anna Salach Poremba.
She moved to Hagaman as a child and was educated there and in Amsterdam.
Prior to her marriage, she worked at Mohawk Carpets and later was the bookkeeper for the family business V.O. Smith Auto Sales for many years. She was ...
Gary Lawrence O’Rourke
May 1, 2011
Gary O’Rourke of Lake Pleasant passed away on May 1, 2011 at the age of 61.
Gary was born on February 26, 1950 in Glen Cove, NY.
He moved to Lake Pleasant in 1964 where he later raised his family, established a successful contracting business and served the town of Lake Pleasant as a councilman and deputy supervisor.
He was an active member of the Republican Party representing Hamilton County and served on numerous committees to enric ...
Wayne D. May
April 4, 2011
Wayne D. May, 59, of Amsterdam, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011.
He was born September 12, 1951 in Little Falls, the son of Howard and Catherine (Haggerty) May.
Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and camping.
He always put others ahead of himself and would go without to help somebody else; he was always willing to help in whatever way he could. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family- especially his grandchildren. Wayne ...
John Buyce
March 25, 2011
John “Jack” MeVeigh Buyce died peacefully after a short illness on March 25, 2011.
He was born June 16, 1935, and spent a rambunctious childhood in Speculator and Lake Pleasant, N.Y. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and spent many adventurous hours in the wilderness and waters around his home.
He hunted and especially loved fishing. He and his brothers, Gerald and Ray, loved spending time at Northwoods Lodge, their family’s summer boarding house ...
