Granville Sentinel - Obituaries

James Arthur Malcolm Jr., 93

2010-10-06T13:48:36Z

James Arthur Malcolm Jr., 93, of Shelburne, Vt., died on Sept. 29, 2010, in Shelburne.
He was born in Jericho in 1917, the only child of James Arthur Malcolm and Hannah Underhill Malcolm.
Jim grew up in Jericho on the family farm and attended Jericho Public School and graduated from Friends Academy in nearby Locust Valley in 1934. He continued his education at Swarthmore College, receiving a degree in electrical engineering in 1938, and completed a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Columbia University in 1940. He worked for the Radio Corp. of America, RCA, in Camden, N.J., before and after World War II in the early years of television production. During WWII he did critical defense work at RCA. He joined Work Factor Co. in 1950 where they developed innovative factory time and motion techniques that were used by many of the world’s largest corporations. He was then appointed vice president of research for Science Management Corp.
He married Janet Dorothy Wilson of Jenkintown, Pa., in November 1942 and they lived in Rydal and Abington, Pa., and in 1951 moved with their three children to the Malcolm Farm in Jericho. In later years they spent much of their time at their farm in Pawlet, Vt., and then retired to Wake Robin in Shelburne, Vt. Jim also enjoyed their family summer home in Bayville and their house in Vero Beach, Fla.
Jim served on local school boards in Jericho and was chairman of the Board of Trustees of Friends Academy. He was also very active in the Jericho Friends Meeting.
Jim loved the farm in Jericho. It was always populated with a jersey cow, sheep, ducks and chickens. He continued this love of the land and farming in Pawlet with a small herd of Herefords. His love of farming was inherently passed on to his children.
Jim was known for his enthusiastic curious nature, his love of learning, and his ability to engage and entertain others with his (true) story telling. He loved everything mechanical starting in his early childhood days of building radios and working on Ford Model T cars. He skied in the Poconos, the Alps, and Vermont. His eclectic tastes ran from loving cats and farming to opera. He had a love of travel and was interested in experiencing all modes of transportation. On one occasion he took a Greyhound bus across the country so he could take advantage of a deal to go back across the country on the same bus for $1. Another time, he showed up at a dinner party on his tractor. He was rarely seen without a cap and was especially fond of his “Pawlet Vermont” hat and he loved only “broken-in” clothes. He had a unique ways of finding home remedies to cure his ailments that would impress, perplex, and amuse his family.
He was a creative man who could find a solution for fixing anything to keep it going and he took pleasure in saving everything, just in case he needed it later. He had a thousand different uses for a roll of paper towels. He also had the uncanny ability to find four leaf clovers in any patch of grass. He always found the good in people and was genuinely interested in others’ accomplishments and interests. His greatest pleasure and pride was to share these wonderful traits with the most important people to him, his wife of 66 years, Jaydee, who predeceased him in September 2009, and children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.
He is survived by three children, James A. Malcolm III (Chip) and his wife, Nancy, of Middlebury, Vt., Elizabeth (Betsy) Eklof of Colchester, Vt., and John Malcolm and Sue LaPorte of Pawlet, Vt.; six grandchildren, Sarah LaPerle and her husband, Adam, Sven Eklof and his wife, Irma, James (Jed) Malcolm and his wife, Janet, , Robert Eklof, Kari Antonucci and her husband, John, (Nooch), and Abbe Malcolm and her companion, John Bergman; and six great-grandchildren.
Miller & Ketcham of Brandon is assisting the family in funeral arrangements. There will be a memorial remembrance in Shelburne at a later date.

In Memoriam Timothy R. Lee

2010-10-06T13:47:42Z

Oct. 5, 1965 - March 25, 2010

Tim it is your birthday. Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many, many memories of you, as we love you so much.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. A million times we’ve needed you, a million times we’ve cried. In life we’ve loved you dearly, in death we love you still, you hold a “special” place in our hearts no one can ever fill.

The things we felt so deeply are the hardest things to say. But “we” your family loved you in a very “special” way. They say memories are golden, and well that may be true, but we never wanted memories, we only wanted you.

Some may think you are forgotten, though on earth you are no more, but in our memory you are with us, as you always were before.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, a part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Our family chain is broken and nothing will be the same. As we are called one by one, the chain will link again.

Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Love,

Mom, Kevin, Lena and Family
Heather and Family and Nana

Everest Tatko, 76

2010-10-06T13:45:22Z

Everest Tatko passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 30, 2010, at his home.
Evey was born on Oct. 16, 1923, in West Rutland, Vt., the son of Peter and Stephania (Socinski) Tatko.
Evey was the former owner of Hilltop Slate in Middle Granville. He was a World War II veteran and a 60-year member of the American Legion. Evey was also a member of the Knight of Columbus and the last charter member of the Granville Lions Club.
Evey was predeceased by his wife, Lena Mae (Roberts) Tatko, three brothers, John, Michael and Remus Tatko, and two sisters, Agnes Guy and Helen Holmes.
Survivors are his two sons, Robert Tatko and his wife, Sarah, of Granville and Raymond W. Tatko and his wife, Karen, of Wells, Vt., and a daughter, Jeanne George and her husband, Glen, of Margaretville. Evey is also survived by two brothers, Edward Tatko and his wife, Louise, and Paul Tatko and his wife, Edith, all of Middle Granville. In addition Evey was blessed with five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 23 Bulkley Ave., Granville. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Middle Granville. Calling hours were held Tuesday at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Granville PBA Youth Center, 49 Main St., Granville, N.Y. 12832.

Robert H. Lennox, 63

2010-09-29T13:37:43Z

Robert H. Lennox, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center.
Bob was born on Oct. 16, 1946, in Glens Falls, the son of Byron (Barney) Lennox Sr. and Leona Greenway Lennox.
Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the Navy Reserves. Bob was a member of the American Legion and a past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Bob was retired from the New York State Corrections Department where he was most recently a sergeant at the Mt. McGregor Facility in Wilton.
Through the years Bob had obtained three associate’s degrees in various business principles. He had never decided which he wanted to pursue.
Bob was currently serving as the grand knight of the Knights of Columbus in Granville. He was a past president of the Granville Lions Club and also served as zone chairman.
Bob was an avid golfer. He also fancied himself a hunter, thoroughly enjoying the woods and nature. However, his family hesitated to call him an avid hunter because even though he loved the concept he was not particularly successful in his endeavors.
In addition to being predeceased by his father, Bob was also predeceased by a brother Maj. Dyer Lennox.
Survivors are his mother and his wife of 40 years, Margaret (McGrath) Lennox. Bob is also survived by two sons, Robert Lennox and his wife, Lori, of Granville and Christopher Lennox and his wife, Sarah, of Troy; and one daughter, Mary Lennox of Granville. Bob was blessed with six grandchildren, Hannah and Connor Lennox of Granville, Alonna Garmley, Becca, Allie, and Angie Lennox all of Troy. Also surviving are Bob’s siblings, Byron Lennox and his wife, Donna, of Lebanon, Conn., Susan McKee and her husband, Frank, of Mather, Calif., Craig Lennox and his wife, Cathy, of Granville, David Lennox and his wife, Debbie, of Granville; his sister-in-law, Sherri Lennox of Canaan, N.H.; and an aunt, Audrey Lennox of Queensbury.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 23 Bulkley Ave., Granville, with the Rev. Thomas Zelker presiding, on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Foley Cancer Center, 160 Allen St., Rutland, Vt. 05701.

Jeanette Wilson, 90

2010-09-29T13:36:42Z

Jeanette Wilson passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Granville.
Jeanette was born on Sept. 12, 1920, in Granville, the daughter of Hugh Morgan and Helen (Roberts) Evans.
Jeanette graduated from Granville High School in 1936 and the New York State Teachers College in 1941. Jeanette married John L. Wilson on Thanksgiving Day in 1942 at her grandparents’ home on 3 Washington St. in Granville. John and Jeanette lived in this same home for a time in their retirement years. During the early years of World War II, Jeanette began her teaching career in White River Junction, Vt. Following the war, she and John resided in the Schenectady and Guilderland area where Jeanette worked as a librarian and English teacher in the Guilderland School district for the rest of her career. She retired from there in 1979.
In keeping with her education, Jeanette was an avid reader, her favorite genre being mysteries. Many children were the beneficiaries of her passion for reading, education and the English language. Jeanette was also a gardener. She and John traveled extensively throughout the continental United States and Europe. They “wintered” in Hawaii and San Diego, among other places, in their retirement years.
Jeanette was predeceased by her husband John, on Sept. 12, 1997.
She is survived by her two sons, Evan of Guilderland and Ethan of Brookfield. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Emily, Matthew, Caitlyn, Brent, Ryan and Anna; and two great-granddaughters, Sophia and Adalyn.
A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced at Peniel Presbyterian Church in Granville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.

Peter K. Leszczynski, 74

2010-09-29T13:35:35Z

Peter K. Leszczynski, 74, of Hulett Road, Granville, passed away at home Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2010, following a lengthy illness.
Born on June 11, 1936, in Gerdauen, East Prussia, Germany, he was the son of the late Wolfgang and Elise Leszczynski.
Peter along with his parents and three brothers came to this country on Feb. 19, 1957, sponsored by Otto Rudolph through the Lutheran Refugee Service. The family spent more than five years in refugee camps, waiting to come to America. After arriving in Fort Edward, Peter worked for the former Middletown Milk and Cream Co. Inc. prior to joining the U.S. Army and serving from1958 until 1961. After his discharge he was employed in the dairy industry until he obtained a position as a stationary engineer at Glens Falls Hospital until his retirement. Peter was also self-employed as a builder contractor/woodscraftsman until his death.
Nature, architecture, science and arts, geology, history and literature were some of his many interests.
Peter was a loving companion to Diane Schwarz for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his three brothers, his twin, Manfred (Wendy) Leszczynski of New Mexico, Nicholas (Trisha) Leszczynski of Amherst and Alexander (Brigitte) Leszczynski of Glens Falls; and several nieces and nephews.
At Peter's request there will be no formal services. He will be remembered by his family with a private celebration of life.
Donations may be made in his name to Nature Conservancy, P.O. Box 6014, Albert Lea, Minn. 56007 ref. Tribute No. 8779150 or National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, Va. 20190.

Gwendolyn L. Smith, 75

2010-09-29T13:33:54Z

Gwendolyn L. Smith passed away at home in Wells, Vt., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, following a brief illness.
Gwen was born on June 30, 1935, in Westfield, Mass., the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Robinson) Wilander.
Gwen married her husband, Walter A. Smith, on April 2, 1965. Gwen enjoyed canning, playing bingo and traveling to various casinos. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Order of the Eastern Star and the Modern Woodmen of America. She especially enjoyed helping at the MWA with bingo and the carnival.
Gwen was predeceased by parents.
She is survived by her husband; her sister, Gail and her husband, Thomas; and her brother William and his wife, Lillian. Gwen is also survived by her godchildren, Tina, Cindy and Marcie, whom she loved as though they were her own.
By her request there will not be any funeral services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.

Margaret “Peg” Williams, 77

2010-09-22T14:16:22Z

Margaret “Peg” Williams passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at her home.
Peg was born on Jan. 4, 1933, in Whitehall, the daughter of Anthony and Katherine (Hebert) DeNino.
Peg had been employed for a time by the Granville Central School District as a teaching assistant, study hall monitor and cafeteria aide. She also worked in home health care.
Peg loved spending the summers at her home on Lake St. Catherine. She enjoyed the time with her family immensely. She looked forward to her Friday night “get togethers” with her best friend Pat Doty. Peg was an avid reader and patron of the Pember Library. Her love for the written word led to another passion: fill-in puzzle books. She was a member of the Red Hat Society -- Blissville Bonnets Chapter.
Peg was predeceased by her husband, Myron H. Williams Sr., on May 20, 2003.
Survivors are her son Myron Williams Jr. and his wife, Michelle, of Coatesville, Pa.; and three daughters, Vicky Jordan and her husband, James, of Poultney, Vt., Monica Williams of Rutland, Vt., and Cindy Greenough and her husband, Gordon, of North Granville. She was blessed with six grandchildren, Jamie Jordan and his girlfriend, Kelly Donaldson, Jeff Jordan and his wife, Crystal, Emily Williams, Evan Williams, Torianne Greenough and Breanne Greenough; as well as three great-grandchildren, Kassidy, Taylor and Cole Jordan.
Friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.
Memorial contributions may be made in Peg’s name to the Pember Library, 35 W. Main St. Granville, N.Y. 12832.

Frances Raila Sufnarski, 91

2010-09-22T14:15:35Z

Frances Raila Sufnarski, age 91, passed away on Sept. 20, 2010, at Indian River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.
Fran was born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Amsterdam, the daughter of William and Veronica (Milauskas) Raila.
Fran attended St. Casimir’s Grade School and graduated from William Lynch High School in 1947. Fran also graduated from the St. Margaret’s School of Nursing at St. Margaret’s Hospital. Her nursing career was spent caring for ill and abandoned children.
Fran married Stanley Sufnarski in 1951. After her marriage she filled the role of loving wife and mother to Stan and her family. Fran was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She loved cultivating the beauty of the earth by gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Her kind and loving nature extended to animals as well as people. Fran enjoyed playing cards, but her finest pleasure was the challenge of a great game of rummy against her favorite opponent, her daughter Susan. Fran always enjoyed the fellowship of friends at the Wells (Vt.) United Methodist Church.
Fran was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Sufnarski, and three sisters, Sophie Richardson, Millie Kavanaugh and Jane Sheppie.
Survivors are a son, Michael Sufnarksi and his wife, Tonya, and their children Morgan and Mason, all of North Carolina; and a daughter, Susan Billow and her husband, Stephen, of East Poultney, Vt. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Cheryl-Lyn Cross and her husband, Richard, and their children Sean and Daniel of New York City. In addition, survivors include four nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Patricia Degutis of Amsterdam.
In keeping with Fran’s wishes there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, with the Rev. David Adams of the Wells United Methodist Church officiating. A committal and burial service will be held at the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wells United Methodist Church, c/o Thomas Nelson, P.O. Box 68, West Pawlet, Vt. 05775 or the Rutland Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, Vt. 05763

Klaus R. Meng

2010-09-15T14:39:48Z

Granville, NY - Klaus R. Meng, age 57, passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on September 7, 2010.
Klaus was born on May 23, 1953 in Worms, Germany the son of Walter and Mathilde (Freese) Meng.
Klaus was a gifted artist in the medium of painting. He enjoyed the competition of shooting pool in area taverns. Klaus also enjoyed the beauty of gardening.
He is survived by his mother Mathilde Meng of Granville and a brother Helmut Meng and his Tina of Columbus, Indiana. Klaus is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Eric Meng and his wife Julianna, Christina Smith and her husband William and Amelia Robertson and her husband Derrick. In addition, he is survived by eight great nieces and nephews.
According to Klaus’s wishes there will be no services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St. Granville, NY

Patricia Loughan Hooper

2010-09-15T14:38:01Z

We regret to inform you of the passing of Pat on Sept. 13, 2010.
Born Nov. 16, 1942, she was the daughter of Hermus (Red) and Lettie McKinney.
Pat is predeceased by her parents, two brothers Robert and Darwin and her two husbands Robert Loughan and Larry Hooper.
She is survived by two brothers Richard McKinney, and his wife Judy, of Granville, and Larry McKinney of St. Louis. She is also survived by two sons Robert and Larry and their families and a favorite Uncle Ralph McKinney of Granville.
Arrangements are pending

James Carli, 53

2010-09-02T17:29:45Z

James P. Carli, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy at the age of 53 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Born on Jan. 29, 1957, in North Adams, Mass., he is the son of Ivan and Nola Bullett Carli.
He married Charlene Minogue on Aug. 8, 1981, at All Saints Church in Granville.
Jim was a 1979 graduate of Siena College and a 1982 graduate of SUNY Albany with a master’s degree in English education. He taught English at Saratoga Springs High School for 27 years.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Charlene Minogue Carli, and their children, Matthew, Ryan and Monette, all of Greenfield Center; his parents, Ivan and Nola Carli of North Adams, Mass.; four brothers, Michael Carli and his wife, Christina, of Fairfax, Vt., Francis Carli and his wife, Kathy, of North Adams, Mass., David Carli and his wife, Helen, of Brookfield, Conn., and John Carli of North Adams, Mass.; his mother-in-law, Charlotte Z. Minogue of Granville; brothers-in-law, John (Jack) Minogue Jr. and his wife, Theresa, of Saratoga Springs, Robert Minogue of Queensbury; sisters-in-law, Charlotte A. Minogue and Colleen Minogue Hicks and her husband, Clark, all of Granville; and seven nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by an infant son, James Peter Carli, his paternal grandparents, Silvio and Ida Carli, maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ruth Bullett, and his father-in-law, John (Jack) Minogue Sr.
Calling hours were held Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Church, 23 Bulkley Ave., Granville.
A private burial for family and close friends will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Granville.
Memorials may be made in his name online to the Lymphoma Research Foundation at www.lymphoma.org or mailed to 115 Broadway, 13th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10006.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Mildred Louis Young, 84

2010-09-02T17:28:06Z

Mildred Louis Young, age 84, passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, following a long illness.
Mildred was born on April 9, 1926, in Wallingford, Conn., the daughter of Edward and Jenny (Gregory) Bundock.
She married Donald Young on May 9, 1945, in San Francisco while he was serving the U.S. Navy. They moved back to Connecticut and then to North Hebron in 1952. This is where they started Young’s Apple Orchard. For many years Mildred made apple pies by the hundreds each week to sell at local farmers’ markets. She was well known throughout the region as the “pie lady.” Mildred enjoyed her family and neighbors, but especially she enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her hobbies were varied. She enjoyed playing the organ and was an enthusiastic bowler and crafter. She also enjoyed the occasional trip to the Racino in Saratoga.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Donald Young, four brothers and one sister.
Survivors are her eight children, Donald Young Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Kailua, Hawaii, Allen Young and his wife, Gloria, of North Hebron, Susan Morehouse of North Hebron, Richard Young and his wife, Margaret, of North Hebron, Nancy King and her husband, Bob McMore, of Wells, Vt., Robert Young and his wife, Christina, of North Hebron, Thomas Young and his girlfriend, Becky Jameson, of North Hebron and Karen Kilmartin and her husband, Dave, of North Hebron. She was also blessed with 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
As she wished, Mildred was cremated and there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 1 p.m. at the North Hebron Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Flower presiding.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, N.Y.

Walter E. Hyatt Jr., 49

2010-09-02T17:25:41Z

Walter E. Hyatt Jr. 49, of South Carolina, formerly of Granville, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.
Born and raised in Granville, he was the son of the Lorraine F. Hyatt and the late Walter E. Hyatt Sr.
In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Warren R. Hyatt (Bucky).
Walter enjoyed carpentry and spending time with his sons and family. He also enjoyed race cars and going to the NASCAR races.
Survivors include his mother, Lorraine F. Hyatt; three sons, Jeremy Hyatt, Jonathan Hyatt, and Travis Hyatt; one sister, Linda Kellam and her husband, Alvin, of Georgia; four brothers from Granville, Dean Hyatt and his wife, Maria, Dann Hyatt and his wife, Samantha, Mark Hyatt, Lowell Hyatt and his wife, Lisa, along with several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made in his memory to the Granville Rescue Squad or American Cancer Society.

Marilyn Roberts, 79

2010-08-26T13:50:11Z

Marilyn Roberts passed away at her home on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, following a short illness.
Marilyn was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Saginaw, Mich., the daughter of Adin W. and Antoinette (Martuch) Lewis.
Marilyn was employed for many years as an accountant for Rising & Nelson Slate Co. in West Pawlet, Vt., and also as a secretary for Paul Douglas, Esq.
Marilyn had the distinction of being the first female member of the Board of Selectmen in the town of Pawlet. As a young girl, she was an avid equestrian. She loved traveling and had the privilege of doing so throughout the world with her husband, Ernie. Places she was particularly fond of were Spain, Africa, Morocco and the Panama Canal. And even though she was a seasoned world traveler, she still was drawn to rides on back roads in our area. Marilyn was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Granville.
Marilyn was predeceased by a son, Robert L. Burdick in 2004, and her husband, Harold “Bill” Burdick, in 2000.
Marilyn was blessed with the love and companionship of Ernest Roberts, whom she married in 2005, and who survives her. She is also survived by a son, William Burdick; a beloved daughter-in-law, Leslie Tarbell; a granddaughter, Lauren Sady of Granville; and a sister, Joanne Sharp of Detroit, Mich. Upon her marriage to Ernie, Marilyn’s family circle grew to encompass Ernie’s seven children and their families.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 23 Bulkley Ave., Granville, with the Rev. Thomas Zelker presiding. Calling hours were held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville.
A reception followed at Bernardo’s Restaurant.