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DARROW, Gloria Jean TULLOCH RIFENBURGH. -
Gloria Jean Darrow -
JOHNSONVILLE - Gloria Jean (TULLOCH) DARROW, 69, former longtime resident of
Schaghticoke, passed away on her birthday, Friday, July 21, 2006, at
Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born [21 July 1937] in Schaghticoke, daughter of the late
Edgar A. and Emma LESSON TULLOCH Jr., she attended Hoosic Valley Schools,
later earned her GED, and also attended Russell Sage College, to become
a home health aide. She worked at Swan Knit of Cohoes for many years and
was a member and shop steward for the ILGWUE [sic - ILGWU, the
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union?], until the factory closed.
Then she worked as a home health aide for a number of years. She was a
member of the United Presbyterian Church of Schaghticoke, the
Melrose Fire Department and Schaghticoke Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary,
the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad since 1990, and the
Schaghticoke American Legion Auxiliary. Gloria was a member of the
Dutch Settlers' Society of Albany, NY and was a descendant of
Phillipe DUTRIEUX and Jacob Jan SCHERMERHORN, who were some of the
first settlers of Manhattan from 1620-22. Survivors include her
beloved sisters, Marylou LESSARD of Hoosick Falls,
Patricia BOOTH of Mechanicville, Ann WHINNERY of Saratoga Springs, and
Doris JONES of Guilderland; her adored granddaughter, Anastasia M. THRANE;
her son-in-law, Michael THRANE, both of Stillwater; along with many
nieces, nephews, and friends. Gloria was predeceased by her daughter,
Laurie THRANE; her husband Warren RIFENBURGH;
a sister, Nancy WOELFERSHEIM; and brothers, Peter TULLOCH,
Gene TULLOCH and Edgar J. TULLOCH. Funeral services will be held on
Monday at 11 a. m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home,
39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Hudson View Cemetery,
Mechanicville. Calling hours at the funeral home on Sunday 4-7 p. m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the
Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 41, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, or to
the Anastasia Thrane Education Fund in care of the funeral home.
(published 22 July 2006 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DARROW, Laurie (Mrs. Michael THRANE). - Laurie Darrow Thrane -
STILLWATER - Laurie DARROW THRANE, 46, of Ferry Lane, died Monday, June 30, 2003
at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born [18 January 1957] in Cohoes, she was the daughter of C. Donald (Donna) DARROW
and Gloria TULLOCH (Warren) RIFENBURGH of Schaghticoke; the wife of Michael THRANE,
whom she married in 1984; the mother of Anastasia THRANE;
stepmother of Jennifer SCOTT of Cohoes; grandmother of Abigail SCOTT;
daughter-in-law of Eleanor VIALL THRANE of Halfmoon; and a loving
aunt, niece, godmother and cousin of many. Laurie attended both
Hoosic Valley and Waterford schools. She was an operator at the
General Electric Silicone Products Division plant in Waterford for
over 20 years, where she also was a member of the plant's Fire Brigade.
The first woman president and former line officer of the
Newland Wood Fire Department in the Village of Stillwater, Laurie was also
an emergency medical technician (EMT) with the Stillwater Rescue Squad
for many years. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 a. m.
at the United Presbyterian Church of Schaghticoke. Burial in
Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville. Calling hours at the church on
Wednesday 4-8 p. m. The family requests contributions may be made
either to the Anastasia Thrane Fund, c/o the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home
[Mechanicville, NY], or to one's own local rescue squad or fire department
in loving memory of Laurie Darrow Thrane.
(published 1 July 2003 in The Gazette newspaper of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY
and in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DAURIO, Barbara L. SMITH - Barbara L. Daurio - VALLEY FALLS - Barbara L. DAURIO, 78,
of Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital
in Troy [Rensselaer County, NY] surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 25, 1930
in Schaghticoke [Rensselaer County, NY] and was a daughter of the late Paul A. SMITH and Margaret HAWLEY.
She was the widow of Peter DAURIO, who died in 1997. Predeceased by her daughter Joan CHAPKO (Darl) and
by siblings Paul SMITH, William SMITH, Catherine SMITH, Dorothy SMITH, Margaret CLUM and Helen STALTER.
She worked as a secretary for General Electric and as a seasonal worker for the NYS Tax & Finance Dept.
A communicant of Holy Trinity Church in Schaghticoke. A member of the Valley Falls Ladies' Auxiliary.
She loved crossword puzzles, as well as jigsaw puzzles, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching
the Yankees play ball and loved bird watching. She mostly enjoyed time spent with her children
and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and mother. Survivors include sons Joseph P. DAURIO (Tai ARNOLD)
of Wilton and Jeffery T. DAURIO (Deborah) of Johnsonville; daughters Jean E. FRISINO (Scott) of
Johnsonville, Janice L. (Eric) BRENENSTUHL (Eric) of Melrose, and Jacalyn A. DAURIO-RIEL (Mark)
of Schaghticoke; son-in-law Darl CHAPKO of Valley Falls; her brother, Kenneth SMITH (Gerri)
of Gansevoort; and her sister, Wilma WARREN (Robert) of Johnsonville. Also survived by 16
grandchildren: Marco DAURIO, Joey DAURIO, Michael DAURIO, Liam DAURIO, Jerod CHAPKO (Bridget),
Jeremy CHAPKO (Jessica), Justin FRISINO (Sarah), Makenzie FRISINO, Meghan FRISINO (Spencer BOWEN),
Margaret BRENENSTUHL, Zachary DAURIO, Casey DAURIO, Sydney DAURIO, Kristopher DAURIO (Rachel),
Mallory GUAY, and Maria GUAY. Two great-grandchildren: Aidan Peter GUAY and Joni Grace CHAPKO.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Barbara's family would like to send a heartfelt
thank you to her home health care aides for their care and support. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Trinity Church, Main Street,
Schaghticoke, with the Rev. George Fleming, Pastor, officiating. Relatives and friends may
call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p. m. at the Chase Funeral Home, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke.
Contributions in memory of Barbara Daurio may be made to American Diabetes Association,
7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.
(an online obituary by the Chase Funeral Home, Schaghticoke,
Rensselaer County, NY; also published on an unspecified date in The Record newspaper of Troy,
Rensselaer County, NY; also published 27 January 2009 in The Express newspaper of Mechanicville,
Saratoga County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)
DAURIO, John J., Sr. - Daurio, John J. -
VALLEY FALLS - John J. DAURIO, 83, of State Street, beloved husband of
Mina S. (DJERNES) DAURIO, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital
in Troy. Born on March 30, 1920 in Valley Falls, he was a son of the late
Patsy and Mary SASSO DAURIO and graduated from high school in Valley Falls
in 1938. Mr. Daurio served two terms of duty during World War II in the U. S. Army
and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a first lieutenant. He was bestowed
the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal,
the World War II Victory Medal, and the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque.
He retired from Hinsdill Electric in Troy, where he was a counter salesman
for 20 years, and was previously employed at West Virginia Paper Co.
in Mechanicville. He had also been an electrician at the
Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 40 years. He was a member of the
Valley Falls VFW, Hoosic Valley Senior Citizens, and Valley Falls Fire Co.;
was a communicant of the former Church of Our Lady of the Good Counsel
in Johnsonville; and attended fire chief meetings within Rensselaer County.
Devoted father of John J. DAURIO, Jr. of Johnsonville;
brother of Grace BRUNO of Mechanicville and Mary MALM of Schaghticoke;
grandfather of Jan DAURIO, Eric DAURIO, Jill DAURIO, Ashley DAURIO, and
Tyler DAURIO; and great-grandfather of Shelby DAURIO and Dakoda DAURIO. [He was]
also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held
Wednesday at 5:30 p. m. at the White-Sanvidge Funeral Home, 58 Leversee Road,
Speigletown, where the Reverend Peter N. Pagones, pastor,
Church of the Holy Trinity, Schaghticoke, will officiate.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p. m.
Spring interment will be held in St. John's Cemetery, Schaghticoke.
(published 23 March 2004 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DAVENPORT, Linda C. (Mrs. Timothy J. GEREN)
DAVIS, Oscar E. - Oscar E. Davis is Laid to Rest. - Funeral Services
Are Held From Seventh Day Baptist Church Last Saturday. - Farewell services
for Oscar E. Davis, whose death occurred January 28th, were held from the
Seventh Day Baptist Church Sabbath afternoon. The pastor, Rev. E. Adelbert Witter,
conducted the service, assisted by a former pastor, Rev. M. B. Stillman. The
church was well filled, attesting to the place Mr. Davis held in the hearts
of the citizens of the town. The floral decorations were many and beautiful,
giving a fragrant expression of the love borne the departed and the family.
The flowers were carried by Mesdames James Rowbotham, Richard Schulz [and]
Emmonds Phelps, and [by] Misses Irene Clappison, Marian Crandall and Edna Schulz.
Miss Marjorie Maxon sang a solo and Mesdames E. A. Witter and M. L. Nelson
sank [sic] two duets. Interment was in Walworth cemetery.
The pallbearers were Robert Suiter, Richard Schulz, H. I. Coon, Clyde Coon,
M. J. Clarke and W. D. Church. Oscar Eugene Davis, son of Silas W. and
Honor Emeline (Carpenter) Davis was born at Berlin, New York, October 3, 1841.
He came to Walworth with his parents in 1856. Nearly all the intervening
years he has resided in Walworth and identified himself with the interests
of the town. In 1864 he was married to Lucetta Mulford Ayers, who had come
here from Shiloh, N.J., to make her home. A short time of their married life
they were in Farina, Ill. There were born to this union a daughter, Lotta,
and a son, Wardner C., both of whom reside in Walworth. Mr. Davis was baptized
and united with the Seventh Day Baptist Church April 7, 1897. He passed on
in the evening of Jan. 28, 1925, being 83 years, 3 months and 25 days of age.
For the last seven years he had had his home with his son, as he was not able
to work and care for himself. Being of quite a cheerful disposition, it was
a pleasure to visit with him. Of his immediate family there are left his aged
wife, in feeble health, the son and daughter and two grandchildren,
June and Joseph Davis. Friends and relatives from away were:
Mrs. Carrie Davis, Milton, Wis.; Mrs. E. J. Booth, Chicago, Ill.;
Mr. Arthur Ayers, Delavan, Wis.; Mr. T. A. Saunders, Milton, Wis.;
Mr. Will J. Davis, Indian Ford, Wis.; Rev. M. G. Stillman, Milton, Wis.;
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Miner, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Batchellet,
Zenda, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. R. Leedle, Zenda, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Palmer,
Zenda, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rowbotham, Zenda, Wis.; John Rowbotham, Zenda, Wis.;
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Leedle, La Porte, Ind.; Walter Leedle, Belvidere, Ill.;
Mr. and Mrs. L. Nichols, Sharon, Wis.; Misses Cynthia and Mabel Maxon, Harvard, Ill.
(published Thursday, 5 February 1925 in The Walworth Times newspaper of Walworth, Wisconsin;
unable to determine who the submitter was)
DEARSTYNE, Ida M. FOWLER.
DEARSTYNE, Zarina T. (Mrs. William WINDSOR).
DECOTA, Gary Robert
DEFREEST, Henry B. - DIED. DEFREEST. - At the residence
2313 Sixth Avenue Sept 12 1909, Henry B. DeFreest aged 71 years. Funeral
services at the above residence Tues Sept 14 at 2 p. m. Friends are invited.
(published Tuesday afternoon, 14 September 1909 in column 1 of page 2 of
the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by the late Janet Derbyshire)
DEFREEST, H. B. - The Northern wards. - The funeral of
H. B. DeFreest was held this afternoon from the residence 2313 Sixth Avenue,
Rev. Harvey B. Kimmey of Albany officiating. The bearers were William Criel,
Walter Towsley, Henry Becker and John DeFreest of this city [Troy, NY] and
Walter McMurray and Lansing Kimmey of Albany. Interment was made in
Blooming Grove Rensselaer County. (published on an unspecified date in
the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by the late Janet Derbyshire)
DEFREEST, Henry B. - Henry B. DeFreest died yesterday at his residence
2313 Sixth Avenue following a week's illness. He was born seventy-one years ago
in Poestenkill, but the greater part of his life was spent in this city [Troy, NY].
He was an attendant of the True Reformed Dutch Church of Albany and was a member
of Apollo Lodge F and A M. Mr DeFreest is survived by a widow; four sons,
Elmer E, Ithamar, Rutherford B H and David H DeFreest; three daughters,
Misses Rowena, Myra E and Maude DeFreest; and a brother Levi DeFreest of
this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the residence and interment will be in Blooming Grove.
(published Monday afternoon, 13 September 1909 in column 3 of page 2 of
the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by the late Janet Derbyshire)
DE FREEST, Maria (Bloemendale). - DIED. - DeFreest. - In North
Greenbush, NY July 20th 1876, Mrs. Maria DeFreest aged 83 years. Funeral
Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Bellinger church Wynantskill. Friends are invited
to attend. (published 21 July 1876 in column 6 of page 2 of the Troy Daily Times
newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)
DELLINGER, Eleanor [WALDRON]. - Mrs. Eleanor Dellinger -
SCHAGHTICOKE - Mrs. Eleanor DELLINGER, 82, Schaghticoke Hill,
died Tuesday evening [13 June 1972] at her residence following a long illness.
She was the widow of Ralph DELLINGER. She was a member of the
United Presbyterian Church of Schaghticoke, of the White Shrine of Jerusalem,
of the Calvary Shrine of Rome and of the Holy Chapter of OES, also of Rome.
Surviving are two sons, William DELLINGER of Saratoga Springs and
Charles DELLINGER of Schaghticoke Hill; seven grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a. m. from the Hack Funeral Home,
Schaghticoke. The Rev. Elwood E. Case, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church,
will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p. m.
(published 15 June 1972 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi, who adds that
the decedent was born 8 April 1890 at Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, NY, a daughter of
William and Adeline LESSON WALDRON)
DELONG, Maxine WANKO - Maxine W. DeLong - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Maxine W. DELONG went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas morning, December 25, 2008, in her home. Mrs. DeLong was born in Troy [Rensselaer County, NY], to Harry WANKO and his wife Charlotte. She graduated with a bachelor of science degree in June 1968 from the College of St. Rose, Albany. She was an elder in the Speigletown Christian Fellowship, North Troy, and a member with Christian Embassy International Church in Chesapeake, VA. with her husband, Dr. Joseph DELONG. She was also a pastoral/teacher and mentor to many licensed and ordained members of the Evangelical Church Alliance, Inc., of Bradley, IL, VA and NC. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dr. Joseph I. DeLong, of Virginia Beach, VA.; by her mother, Mrs. Charlotte WANKO; and by her brother and sister-in-law, Charles WANKO and wife Elizabeth of Schaghticoke. She has several nieces and nephews in Richmond, VA and in Schaghticoke, NY. The funeral was held at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Interment was at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. Memorial donations can be made to The Knickerbocker Historical Society & Mansion, c/o Mrs. Charlotte Wanko, 541 County Route 113, Schaghticoke, NY 12154; and to Jezreel International, No 18 Kaines St., Albany NY 12205.
(published 13 January 2009 in The Express newspaper of Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)
[It is my sad duty to post the obituary of Janet Derbyshire, one of this website's dear friends.]
DERRICK, Clara Morse HURLEY.
DICKERSON, Hester. A woman named HESTER DICKERSON died at North Greenbush,
Friday night [14 February 1873], at 11 o'clock, in the 109th year of her age!
She was born a slave in this city [Troy], in the year of 1764, and
was sold to Matt. VANDERHEYDEN, one of Troy's original settlers.
When she was eleven years of age, she was again sold, to Peter WITBECK
of the town of Greenbush. She has resided in the town ever since.
From her birth up to the day preceding her death, she had never been sick.
(from an undated and unspecified newspaper by Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Joan Howe,
who found a cutting of this obituary tucked into an old book)
DICKINSON, Anna A. LESSON -
Services Held for Anna Dickinson -
SCHAGHTICOKE - Anna A. DICKINSON, 76, of New Port Richey, Fla., died Thursday,
September 6 [1990] at HCA New Port Richey Hospital. Mrs. Dickinson was born
[23 January 1914] in Schaghticoke, daughter of the late Frank and Emma LESSON.
She was educated in Schaghticoke schools. Mrs. Dickinson had been
assistant postmaster at the Schaghticoke Post Office before moving to Florida.
She also had lived in Mechanicville and had attended Assumption-St. Paul Church,
as well as St. John's Church in Schaghticoke. Mrs. Dickinson was a member of
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in New Port Richey. Survivors include
her husband, George DICKINSON; a brother, Ernest LESSON of Hadley [NY];
and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Tuesday, September 10
from the North Funeral Home in New Port Richey. Burial was in
Meadowlawn Memorial Garden, Elfers, Fla.
(published on an unspecified date in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY,
and in The Express newspaper of Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DOCKENDORF, Pearl C. LESSON. - Pearl Dockendorf -
MECHANICVILLE - Pearl C. DOCKENDORF, 72, of 65 Brentwood Road,
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, formerly of the John S. Moore Homes in
Mechanicville [Saratoga Co NY], died Saturday [15 September 1984]
at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness.
She was born in Schaghticoke [13 February 1912] and was an area resident
most of her life. She moved to Maine 18 months ago. She was a housewife,
a graduate of Mechanicville High School, and a former communicant of
Assumption-St. Paul Church in Mechanicville. She was the wife of the
late John J. DOCKENDORF. Survivors include one son, John DOCKENDORF
of Cape Elizabeth; three sisters, Florence CALHOUN and Bernice STOCKWELL,
both of Mechanicville, and Clarabell HORN of Coxsackie;
one brother, Felix LESSON of Mechanicville; two grandsons; and
several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be 9 a. m. Wednesday
from the Dunn Funeral Home, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville, and
at 9:30 a. m. from Assumption-St. Paul Church, William Street,
where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls [Warren Co NY].
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p. m.
Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the
St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home, Washington Avenue, Portland, Maine.
(published on an unspecified date in the Troy Record newspaper of
Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website
by Edith Emmi)
DORAN, Florence C., Miss - Florence C. Doran (1905-1924) -
Miss Florence C. Doran, eighteen, of Rensselaer died following an automobile
accident in Schenectady when a machine in which she was riding suddenly
swerved on the icy pavement, striking a telephone pole.
(published in 1924 in the Sun newspaper of Fort Covington, NY;
submitted to this website by Lynn Calvin,
Co-Ordinator of the Saratoga County, NY GenWeb site;
you can see an image of this paragraph by clicking here)
DORNAN, Helen E. LESSON. - Helen Dornan, 84 -
RENSSELAER - Helen E. LESSON DORNAN, 84, of Glen Street,
died Saturday [12 April 1997] at Albany Medical Center Hospital
after a long illness. Born in Greenwich [Washington Co], NY [18 March 1913],
she had resided in the Capital District most of her life.
She was the widow of Richard DORNAN. Mrs. Dornan was employed as a
sales clerk for the former Joy's Department Store before she retired.
She was a member of the Rensselaer Senior Citizens and was active in
committees at Renwyck Apartments while residing there. She was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church. Survivors include four daughters,
Helen CHMIELEWSKI, Ronnie MULLER and Agnes SCHUMAKER all of Rensselaer,
and Patricia MCMILLEN of Schenectady; a son, Richard DORNAN, Jr. of
Holiday, FL; a sister, Mary BROWN of Albany;
two brothers, James LESSON of Greenwich and Edward LESSON of Hudson Falls;
24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 9 a. m. Tuesday from the
Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer,
and 9:30 a. m. at St. Mary's Church in Clinton Heights [East Greenbush].
The burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Calling hours are
4 to 8 p. m. Monday at the funeral home.
(published 14 April 1997 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY,
and in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DOWNING, Marvin B. - MARVIN B. DOWNING STRUCK BY
FREIGHT TRAIN, WHILE WALKING HOME FROM HOOSICK ON THE RAILROAD TRACK. -
Marvin B. Downing, a prominent newswriter of this village [Hoosick Falls] for many years
and one of the best-known men of the vicinity, was killed by the cars on the west-bound
track of the Boston and Maine railroad near the Haswell curve, about a mile and
a half south of this village [Hoosick Falls], shortly after noon Sunday. As
local correspondent
of the Albany Knickerbocker-Press and Troy Record, he had gone to
Hoosick in the morning to report the services held in All Saints' Church in
commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the ordination of
Rev. Dr. E. D. Tibbits as a priest. He made the journey on foot, taking the hill road.
After the services had ended, he started for home, and as he had found the road
very bad on his way to Hoosick, it is presumed that he decided to return by way
of the railroad as affording much easier walking. It was within a few minutes of
1:00 o'clock when he reached the Haswell curve, where the east-bound and
west-bound tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad run quite close to each other.
An east-bound freight train was passing; Mr. Downing turned to watch it [and] failed
to hear the freight train which came around the curve on the track behind him,
although the engineer blew a continual warning. Seeing that the man was unaware of
his danger, the engineer applied the emergency brakes but was unable to prevent
the locomotive from striking the victim, who was hurled nearly one hundred feet by
the impact. The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the trainmen went back
to where the unfortunate man lay unconscious but yet breathing. A work train came
along just then, and Mr. Downing was carried to the caboose, and both trains
hastened to this village, and Dr. John T. Cahill was called. Before the physician
reached the station, however, Mr. Downing had breathed his last; in fact, it was
said by those who helped to carry him from the car into the passenger station
that he was dead before they took him from the car. Coroner Shaw, who was notified
of the accident, ordered the body to be taken to the undertaking rooms of W. E. Robson.
The news of the fatality spread quickly through the village and caused a great shock
to all, as Mr. Downing was greatly liked by everybody. Marvin B. Downing was born
in Pittstown [Rensselaer Co NY] about 51 years ago, the son of Roger A. and Mary
Downing. His early years were passed on the farm of his parents, and later he became
a school teacher and taught in the district schools of Pittstown, Raymertown,
Boyntonville, Potter Hill, Eagle Bridge, North Hoosick and Hoosick [all in Rensselaer
Co NY]. In connection with his school work, he had for many years been a newswriter
and, since coming to this village about eighteen years ago, had acted as local
correspondent for Troy and Albany newspapers. For several years he was connected
with the Hoosick Falls Democrat, and also had done special work for the
Standard. When the Second District Draft Board of this county was
organized, Mr. Downing was made clerk of the secretary, a position he filled most
efficiently up to the time of his sudden death. Mr. Downing was also a member of
the Lutheran Church of Raymertown, but during his residence in Hoosick Falls he
had divided his attention between the Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist churches.
He was a steady attendant at church and Sunday school. He was an active member of
the Pittstown Sunday School Association, having been its president and secretary,
and also was secretary of the Hoosick Sunday School Union. He was prominent in
Odd Fellow circles, having been Noble Grand of Raymertown Lodge and also
District Deputy of Rensselaer-Washington District. For some years past, he had
been a member of the United Lodge of this village and also of Golden Crown Rebekah Lodge.
Mr. Downing was also a member of Hoosick Grange and, at its last annual meeting,
was elected secretary of that organization. He was an ardent worker for the cause
of prohibition and for years had been closely identified with the town and county
organizations. During the last campaign of the party, Mr. Downing was the county's
chairman. Mr. Downing's life was one of ceaseless activity, but he was never too
busy to do a favor or help a friend; in fact, it may be truthfully said that the
keynote of his character was faithful service. The nearest surviving relatives
are a half-sister, Mrs. Carrie Douglas of Waterford [Saratoga Co NY]; a nephew,
Irving Douglas of Troy; a grandniece, Mrs. Albert Myers of Troy; and six cousins,
Ellis and Edgar Downing, Mrs. Adelbert Austin, Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mrs. Alta Russell,
all residents of Pittstown, and George Downing of Melrose [Rensselaer Co NY].
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the mortuary chapel at
Robson's undertaking rooms, Rev. Frank T. Love officiating. There was a large
attendance of friends, and delegations from United Lodge of Odd Fellows, Golden
Crown Rebekah Lodge and Hoosick Grange were present. There was a profusion of
beautiful floral tributes from the various organizations of which Mr. Downing had
been so closely affiliated with [sic] in life. Mr. Love paid an earnest and
loving tribute to the high character and worthy life of his departed friend and
spoke feelingly of the personality he had found and cherished in his associations
with this dear friend, who has gone to his heavenly reward. The burial service of
the Odd Fellows Order was conducted under the direction of Raymond Roys, Noble
Grand of United Lodge, No. 509, the beautiful ritual being recited by the chaplain,
Frederick Pickering. The remains were taken to Maple Grove cemetery and placed
in the vault. In the spring the body will be taken to Boytonville for burial.
("from an unknown newspaper; January 1919 is glued to the article"; submitted
to this website by Wendy Baker-Lake)
DREXLER, Ruth M. (Mrs. Gordon LESSON) -
Lesson, Ruth M. (Drexler) -
AVERILL PARK - Ruth M. DREXLER LESSON, 74, of Port Orange, FL,
passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2003, while in the care of her family
in Averill Park. Born in Troy, July 5, 1929, she was a daughter of
the late Adolph and Phillapina KEILBACH DREXLER. She attended
St. Augustine School and Catholic Central High School, both of Lansingburgh.
Ruth was the devoted wife of Gordon D. LESSON until his death,
September 2, 1996. She resided as a wife, mother and homemaker in Poestenkill
for many years. She was employed as a telephone operator for
New York Telephone until her retirement in 1989. After retirement,
Ruth enjoyed wintering in Florida and spending summers in New York.
She loved her pet dogs, flowers, the sea and its creatures, crafts,
crocheting and fun times with friends and family. Survivors include
three sons, Timothy LESSON and his wife Judy of Tucson, Ariz.,
David LESSON and his wife Donna of Averill Park, NY, and
Daniel LESSON and his wife Karen of Brunswick, NY; and one sister,
Lorraine NEWLAND of Florida. She was predeceased by two sisters,
Betty PAUL of Johnsonville and Diane DANAHER of Schaghticoke, NY.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren:
Chad LESSON of Tucson, Ariz., Corey LESSON and Brett LESSON both of
Averill Park, Sandra EYERMAN of Averill Park, and Adam LESSON,
Courtney LESSON, Aubree LESSON and Benjamin LESSON of Brunswick.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 9:00 a. m. from the
DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake,
and at 9:30 a. m. from St. Henry's Church in Averill Park,
where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday
3-5 and 7-9 p. m. Interment, St. John's Cemetery in North Troy.
(published 3 September 2003 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DUBOIS, Catherine (SHARP). - DIED. - DUBOIS. - In the town of
North Greenbush at her residence Nov. 9, 1878 Catherine, aged 85 years. Funeral
from her residence Tuesday the 12th inst at 11 a. m.
(published 11 November 1878 in column 6 of page 2 of the Troy Daily Times newspaper
of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)
DURIVAGE, Anna Marie (Mrs Charles E. JONES) -
Anna JONES - SARATOGA SPRINGS - Anna Marie JONES of Cromelin Drive died Friday,
March 19 [1999] at Saratoga Hospital. She was 91. Mrs. Jones was born
on July 22, 1907 in Troy [Rensselaer County, NY]. She was a daughter of
Edward and Elizabeth DURIVAGE. She was a member of
St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles E. JONES, Sr,
of Saratoga Springs; her son, Charles E. JONES, Jr of Naples, Fla.;
a brother, Robert DURIVAGE, and a sister, Helen REMINGTON, both of Troy;
three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a. m. Monday in
St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Burial will be in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke
in the spring. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p. m. Sunday at the
William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 638 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
(published 21 March 1999 in The Saratogian newspaper of Saratoga Springs,
Saratoga County, NY; submitted to this website by
Edith Emmi)
DURIVAGE, William Bernard 
- Halfmoon, N. Y. - Linda C. GEREN,
65, of Hayner Rd., died on Friday, October 2, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn [in Halfmoon, Saratoga County, NY].
She was born on August 1, 1944 in Corinth [Saratoga County, N. Y.] and was a daughter of the
late Leon DAVENPORT and Genevieve WAY. She was a graduate of Troy High School and had retired as an
LPN from CHP in Niskayuna. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #1019 in Albany and was
a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Crescent. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and genealogy and
was an accomplished artist. She was the beloved wife of Timothy J. GEREN; devoted mother of
Timothy J. (Paula) GEREN Jr. of Troy, Kelly (Dale) AKIN of Johnsonville and the late
Lisa Marie (Peter) FISH; sister of Allen DAVENPORT and Raymond DAVENPORT of Troy and
Joyce WILKINSON of Johnsonville; and cherished grandmother of Zhenelle FALK,
Michelle FISH, Michael FISH, Timothy GEREN III, Joshua GEREN, Justin GEREN and Dennis AKIN;
also survived by several other brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held
Monday morning at 8:15 from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park,
thence to St. Mary's Church in Crescent, where at 9:00 a. m. the Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated. Calling hours will be 2-5 p. m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.
(published 3 October 2009 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY and
in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; contributed to this website
by Edith Emmi)
- DEARSTYNE - At Wilmington, Del.,
March 19, 1955, Ida M. FOWLER, wife of the late Rev. Ralph A. DEARSTYNE;
mother of Mrs. Ernest DAGGER of Webster Groves, Mo. and Edith DEARSTYNE and Ethel DEARSTYNE
of Wilmington; also survived by three granddaughters. Friends are invited to attend
the funeral service at the Clark & Blake Memorial Chapel, 818 River St.,
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends may call Tuesday evening from
7 to 9 o'clock. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
(published Monday, 14 March 1955 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy,
Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website
by Dottie Kakule)
- WINDSOR - In this city,
May 5, 1919, at the residence, corner of Fifth and Ingalls Avenues, Zarina T. DEARSTYNE,
wife of William WINDSOR, in her 79th year. Funeral services private Thursday morning at
11 o'clock. Friends may view the remains at the residence Wednesday evening.
Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
(published 6 May 1919 in the Troy Record or the Troy Times newspaper
of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)
- Gary R. DeCota, 61 - SALEM - Gary Robert DECOTA,
61, of Salem, died unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2009, at Saratoga Hospital [Saratoga County, NY].
Born 18 April 1947 in Troy [Rensselaer County, NY], he was a son of the late Patrick DECOTA
and Rita GRIGNON. Gary retired in 2002 from the Washington County [NY] Sheriff's Department,
where he had worked as a deputy sheriff. He also served as police chief in Salem.
A veteran of the U. S. Army, he served in the demilitarized zone in Korea. Survivors include
his children, Darla Luna DECOTA and Denise DECOTA of Texas, Molly DECOTA and Patricia DECOTA
of Arizona and Kelly FAUCHER of Vermont; his siblings, P. Michael DECOTA (Helen) of Argyle
and Elizabeth BEAGLE, Linda DURRIN (Reggie) and Laurie FIFIELD (Richard), all of Salem;
ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and
friends may call from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at Dunn Funeral Homes, Inc.,
121 N. Hudson Ave., Stillwater. Funeral services will follow at 1 p. m. Friday at the
funeral home. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Salvation Army, 13 Chester St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
(published 25 March 2009 in The Saratogian newspaper of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY
and 31 March 2009 in The Express newspaper of Mechanicville, Saratoga County, NY;
submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)
DERBYSHIRE, Janet H. ROUSE - Janet H. Rouse Derbyshire, 81 -
Wynantskill - Janet H. ROUSE DERBYSHIRE, 81, formerly of Wynantskill, died Sunday,
October 21, 2007, at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush after a long illness.
Born in Troy, she was a daughter of the late Edward ROUSE and Ruth (PAYNE) ROUSE
and wife of the late George C. DERBYSHIRE. She had resided in Albany for 15 years
and in North Greenbush since 1966 and was educated at Keene High School in Keene, NH,
Class of 1944. Mrs. Derbyshire was a homemaker, caretaker and genealogist.
She was a member of the Philip Schuyler Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution in Troy, the National DAR and the
Dutch Settlers Society in Albany. She is survived by her son,
George M. DERBYSHIRE of Selkirk; her daughter, Sherry L. (David) MESSIER of Salem;
her grandchildren, Rachel PARKER, Matthew DERBYSHIRE, George M. DERBYSHIRE,
Rose JOJO, Emily DERBYSHIRE, Elizabeth DERBYSHIRE, Nathaniel WEBB,
Elissa WEBB and Christian WEBB; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Melissa Ellen DERBYSHIRE, and by a brother,
Edward ROUSE. The funeral service will be held Thursday [25 October 2007]
at 11:00 AM at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy,
with Rev. Michael Crandall officiating. Relatives and friends may call
at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in
Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Contributions may be made in memory of
Janet Derbyshire to the Alzheimer's Association, Capital District Chapter,
85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206-2083.
(published Tuesday, 23 October 2007 on the
Bryce Funeral Home website;
in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; and in the Times Union
newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted by Lin Van Buren)
- DERRICK: - Clara Morse HURLEY
of 21 124St., at the Leonard Hospital, July 19, 1959, wife of the late Willard H. DERRICK;
mother of Evelyn E. DERRICK; sister of Mrs. Albert SNYDER and Mrs. Harriet HURLEY HUGHES,
both of Troy. Funeral at Trinity Church, Lansingburgh, Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the
Trinity Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Friends may call at the Mason Funeral Home,
corner of 109th St. and Third Ave., Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
(published 21 July 1956 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)
- William Durivage - TROY - William Bernard DURIVAGE, 80, of Troy [Rensselaer County, NY], beloved husband of 54 years to Lena M. ECKER DURIVAGE of Troy, died on Friday, September 11, 2009. Mr. Durivage was a son of the late Arthur F. DURIVAGE Sr. and Marie J. SPENARD. He had fond memories of growing up as part of a large family in North Greenbush [Rensselaer County, NY] with a self-sufficient lifestyle that is uncommon today. A U. S. Army veteran having served his country from 1948 to 1952, he retired from the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna, where he worked as a security officer for most of his career. He was a dedicated husband and father, and his main interest was to provide for his family, insuring that his children had more than he did. With a hearty appetite, he also enjoyed cooking and gardening. Beloved husband of Lena; devoted father of Barbara A. FLANIGAN (Edward) of Rotterdam, Bernard W. DURIVAGE of Troy, Mary F. DURIVAGE (Susan CAMACHO) of Wareham, MA, Lisa M. DURIVAGE of Delmar, and Edward C. DURIVAGE (Nancy) of Guilderland; cherished grandfather of Shane M. FLANIGAN, Carrie L. FLANIGAN LIGOCKI (Matt), Erin M. FLANIGAN, Luke W. DURIVAGE and Lily M. DURIVAGE; brother of Marie WETMILLER (Joseph) of Troy, Arthur F. DURIVAGE (Viola) of North Greenbush, Alfred DURIVAGE (Beverly) of St. Petersburg, FL, Alida HAYNER (Curtis) of North Greenbush, and the late Edward DURIVAGE, Paul DURIVAGE, Francis DURIVAGE and Genevieve DURIVAGE WETMILLER. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family, followed by a private committal service with military honors at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Ave., Troy, NY 12182. (518) 235-0952.
(published 12 September 2009 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY;
submitted to this website by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)
