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B3 Post-Star, Glen Fails, N.Y. Monday. June 16. 1986 Obituaries i I 1 Marlin Perkins ropes an alligator in an episode of "Wild Kingdom" in 1966. Perkins, considered one Raymond J.

DelSignore Raymond J. DelSignore, 48, died Saturday (June 14, 1986) at Glens Falls Hospital. Born in Glens Falls Aug. 17, 1937, he was the son of Damian and Genevieve Golden DelSignore. Mr.

DelSignore was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Glens Fails and a member of the Glens Falls Bowling Association. He was active for many years in Glens Falls Little League and was a member of the Glens Falls Independents semi-pro baseball team. Mr. DelSignore assisted in the athletic program at St.

Mary's Academy. He enjoyed gardening and was employed for 17 years by the Glens Falls Recreation Department and in the maintenance department at Ciba-Geigy Chemical Co. in Queensbury. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Palmer DelSignore; two daughters, Robin Marie DelSignore and Denise Christine DelSignore of Glens Falls; three sons, Raymond J. DelSignore Kevin Eric DelSignore and Matthew Jeffrey DelSignore of Glens Falls; three sisters, Mrs.

Phillip (Joyce) Kilmartin of Hudson Falls, Mrs. Paul (Carolyn) Greene of Glens Falls and Mrs. Rolland (Mary) Rock of Hudson Falls; two brothers, Damian DelSignore Jr. of Glens Falls, and Francis DelSignore of Hudson Falls; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the James F. Singleton Funeral Home 314 Bay Road. The family has suggested memorials take the form of contributions to St. Mary's Academy of the North Country or the Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society. Reginald G.

Mayo Reginald G. Mayo, 72, a resident of John Burke Apartments, Queensbury, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday (June 15, 1986). Born in Ticonderoga July 12, 1913, he was the son of George and Mary (Clough) Mayo. Survivors include a sister, Irene Dunn of Queensbury. Services will be conducted at the convenience of the family Tuesday at the Regan and Denny Funeral Home, Quaker Road.

Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fort Edward. There will be no calling hours. Robert F. Chainao SOUTH GLENS FALLS Robert F.

Chainao, 45, of 212 Redmond Road, died Sunday (June 15, 1986) at the Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1940, he was the son of Frank and Dorothy Haggerty Chainao. Mr. Chainao was an. avid hunter and a member of the National Rifle Association for more than 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, Lorelei Kilburn Chainao; two sons, Robert F. Chainao Jr. of South Glens Falls and David Ward of Albany; a daughter, Marion Leo of Queensbury; three grandchildren; a brother. William Millette Jr. of South Glens Falls; his step-father.

William Millette of South Glens Falls. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Ave. by the Rev. Robert Nugent, pastor of St.

Michael the Archangel Church. Burial will be in Warrensburg Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mary E.

Kelley Millet TROY Mary E. "Mae" Kelley Millet, widow -of John I. Millet, former president of the Troy Savings Bank, died Saturday (June 14, 1986) in Granville at the Whitehall home of her son, Francis E. Millet. She was 90.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John and Mary Mc-Closkey Kelley. Mrs. Millet attended Cathedral Parochial Madames of the Sacred Heart, Temple University in Philadelphia, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Russell Sage College in Troy. Mrs. Millet was a member of the Catholic Charities Advisory Board, the advisory and auxiliary board of St.

Mary's Hospital, past president of the auxiliary and member of the board of Seton Day Nursery. She was past chairman of Home Nursing of the American Red Cross, section chairman in two fund drives of the American Red Cross and section chairman of three fund drives for the United Fund. A member of the advisory board of Sunnyside Center, she was also a member of the Thursday Morning Club. Mrs. Millet lived in Troy since 1944.

Survivors include four sons, John Millet of Glastonbury, Joseph P. Millet of Ambler, Francis E. Millet of Whitehall, and Richard A. Millet of Walnut Creek, two daughters, Mary Aguirre of Ecuador and Joan E. Hick of Wichita.

30 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Bryce Funeral Home, 276 Pawling Ave. and at 10 a.m. at St.

Francis de Sales Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family has suggested memorials take the form of contributions to St. Mary's Hospital or the Rensselaer Newman Cultural Center. Alfaretta B. Durham SOUTH GLENS FALLS -Alfaretta B. Durham.

75, the woman who established the first hot lunch program in Hudson Falls, South Glens Falls and Kings Station, of 29. Haviland Ave. and Harris Bay. Lake George, died Saturday (June 14. 1986) at Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 30, 1910 in Croghan, she was. the daughter of Ray and Pearl Wisner Bachman. Mrs. Durham graduated in 1931 from Keuka College in Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science degree. Following her graduation, she came to Glens Falls as director of Christian education for the First Baptist Church.

She was the interim director of Christian education for the First Presbyterian Church. She was the first organist for Lakeside Chapel. Cleverdale where she married her husband. Henry E. Durham, Aug.

31. 1935. She was a grade school teacher in Kings Station, Hudson Falls and South Glens Falls. For a number of years she was trustee and treasurer of the Mountainside Free Dunhams Bay. Lake George.

Survivors, besides her husband, include, several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Greenwich. There will be no calling hours. The family has suggested memorials take the form of donations to the Mountainside Free Library in care of Joyce Hubbell, Star Route.

Glens Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Hudson Falls. Flora M. Gregory FORT EDWARD Flora M. Gregory, 87, of Luzerne Road, Queensbury, and formerly of 5 Smith Fort Edward, died Friday (June 13, 1986) at Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness.

Born Sept. 24. 1898 in Argyle, she was the daughter of Nelson and Jane Bolier and the widow of Wesley A. Gregory, who died April 30, 1947. She was predeceased by a son.

Earl Gregory, who died Feb. 1. 1978 and a daughter, Esther Harrington, who died Nov. 11, 1985. Mrs.

Gregory was employed at McMullen Shirt Manufacturers in Glens Falls and was a member of the Hudson Falls and Fort Edward Senior Citizens 60 Plus Club. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence N. Gregory of Arizona, Glenn A. Gregory of West Glens Falls, and Kenneth V. Gregory of Gansevoort; a daughter, Violet Gregory of California; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Hudson Falls by the Rev. Jeffery Conley, pastor of the Village Baptist Church of Fort Edward. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Fort Edward. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials take the form of donations to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad or the West Glens Falls Rescue Squad. The West Glens Falls Fire Department and Auxiliary will conduct services at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Hudson Falls-Fort Edward Senior Citizens 60 Plus Club will conduct services at 8 p.m.

today at the funeral home. Paul Harrington JOHNSBURG Paul Harrington, 82. a long-time resident of the North Creek and Johnsburg area, died Friday (June 13; 1986) at the Warren County Residential Home in Warrensburg after a long illness. Born Feb. 18, 1904, he was the son of Gardner and Lotta Millington Harrington.

Mr. Harrington was an Army veteran of World War II and was employed by Willett Randall, a breeder of the Patch Beagle, for many years. Survivors include a nephew; four nieces; and several cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday by the Rev.

Daisy Allen, pastor of the Sodom Community Church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. North Creek. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Swain Funeral Home, North Creek.

i Thomas J. Hebert WHITEHALL Thomas J. Hebert, 70, of 2 Rock died Saturday (June 14, 1986) at Glens Falls Hospital following a long illness. Born Oct. 25.

1915 in Whitehall, he was the son of John and Altana Woollett Hebert. Mr. Hebert was a retired employee of International Paper Co. in Ticonderoga. Survivors include his wife, Helen Loggins Hebert of Whitehall; a son, Thomas Hebert of Springfield.

two step-daughters. Joan Hobus of Whitehall and Patricia LaPlaca of Whitehall; a brother. Richard Hebert of Clemons; four sisters, Elizabeth Laford of Orange, Celia Duffney, Ethel Austin and Helen Austin of Whitehall; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Jillson Funeral Home, 46 William St.

by the Rev. Roberta Propert, pastor of the United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

MB TF action Perldns ST. LOUIS (AP) R. Marlin Perkins, whose television show brought the wild animal kingdom into millions of American homes for more than two decades, died Saturday of cancer at his home. He was 81. A leading zoologist and naturalist, Perkins narrated "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" for 23 years until retiring last year.

He had been ill the last two years with cancer. "Wild Kingdom," which began in 1963, won four Emmy Awards. The show showed animals in their, natural habitats, rather than the confines of a zoo or television studio, and allowed Perkins and co-host Jim Fowler to travel around the world. Throughout his career Perkins fought for the protection of endangered species and an increased awareness of animals and reptiles that are feared and killed because of centuries-old superstitions. "His achievements elevated him to our respect as one of the most noted naturalists in the world," said Len Tondl, vice president of the UOT77! 1 Tlx I of the nation's leading zoologists and naturalists, died Saturday, (APLaserphoto) host 81 and director of the St.

Louis Zoo in 1962, a post he retained until 1970, when he retired and became director emeritus. Perkins' first wildlife television show was "A Visit to Lincoln Park Zoo" on Chicago experimental station WBKB in 1945. He later served as narrator for "Zoo Parade," a show produced by NBC that began in 1949 and ran until 1957. After leaving "Wild Kingdom" last year, he returned to television as host of "Nature Newsbreak." a series of 60-second public service radio spots. Perkins, in his work with sometimes dangerous animals, twice came close to death from poisonous snakebites.

While curator of reptiles at the St. Louis Zoo, he was bitten on the hand by a cottonmouth mocassin. In the calm manner he displayed on his show. Perkins walked to his office and used a clock monitor the poison's effects. He waited until the swelling, discoloration and pain had spread up his arm, then administered a shot of an-tivenin.

and feelings that all of us at some time have shared in our hearts," the president said. "We are diminished by his death but we have been vastly enriched by the wealth of his legacy to us." Lerner's colleagues in show business also mourned him: "I don't think it's possible to replace a talent like his," said composer Burton Lane, who collaborated with Lerner in 1965 to create "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever." "It was trying to collaborate with him. but all the pain was forgotten because his work was so good, that's what makes him brilliant," Lane said. "Alan had a way of really touching the heart of a person. Actress Kitty Carlisle Hart, who visited Lerner last week, agreed.

Bertha E. Allen DAY Bertha E. Allen, 82, of Star Route Box 54, died Sunday (June 15, 1986) at Adirondack Regional Hospital in Corinth after a long illness. Born Oct. 8.

1903, she was the daughter of Irv and Sarah Kathan. Mrs. Allen was a lifelong resident of the Town of Day and married Avery A. Allen Jan. 21, 1920.

Her husband died Dec. 17, 1985. Survivors include six sons, Verison Allen and David Allen of Saratoga Springs, Herbert Allen of Barkersville, Foster Allen. Claude Allen and Lawrence Allen of Day; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Alma) Allen and Mrs.

Raymond (Irma) Allen of Day; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brewer Funeral Home Lake Luzerne. Burial will be in Conklingville Cemetery, Day. Friends may call from 8 to 9 p.m.

today and anytime Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will be present today from 8 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 7 Composer Alan Lerner dies ing om dead at Mutual of Omaha insurance company. "He was a great friend of the entire Mutual of Omaha company.

He will be truly missed. He was well-respected worldwide." Born in Carthage, a small town in southwestern Missouri, Perkins spent some of his early years on a farm. As a boy, he collected any animal he could get his hands on, sometimes to the surprise of unwary relatives. "When I was in third grade, I went to live with my Aunt Laura and began collecting snakes," Perkins said. "I kept them in boxes under the house in a crawl space.

When she found out about it. she raised the roof. "Not just snakes. I also kept possums, racoons, turtles, frogs, baby coyotes, anything I could find." He began his innovative career on a St. Louis Zoo labor crew in 1926.

becoming curator of reptiles there for a decade beginning in 1928. He became curator of the Buffalo Zoo in New York in 1938. curator of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago in 1944 at his bedside. It was the music world's second loss in as many days. Benny Goodman, the "King of Swing." died Friday at age 77.

Lerner had been ill for about five months, said Sydney Gruson. a longtime friend and vice chairman of The New York Times. Lerner settled in London six years ago. but returned to New York for medical treatment about two months ago. President Reagan, at Camp David, said he and his wife Nancy joined in mourning "one of this nation's finest lyricists" and the co-author of some of their favorite musicals.

"Through his words Alan gave expression to the romantic thoughts Cornelius HI. Sweeney HADLEY Cornelius "Mac" McSweeney of Golf View Road, formerly of Lake Luzerne, died Saturday (June 14. 1986) in the Glens Falls Hospital. He was 64. Born July he grew up in Schenectady and attended Schenectady schools.

Employed by the General Electric Company for over 40 years, he retired from the Knowles Atomic Power Laboratory, a division of GE, in 1982. Mr. McSweeney served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II He was a communicant at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Corinth. Survivors include his wife of 30 years. Mary McSweeney; and a son.

Timothy McSweeney of Turin. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Palmer Avenue, Corinth where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Owen Shanley. Interment will be in Holy Infancy Cemetery, Lake Luzerne.

ArrangmenU are under the direction of the Densmore Funeral Home in Corinth. There will be no calling hours. to Nina R. Martindale NEW YORK (AP) Oscar- and Tony-winning lyricist, playwright and composer Alan Jay Lerner. who with Frederick Loewe wrote the Broadway musicals "Camelot," "Brigadoon" and "My Fair Lady." died of lung cancer Saturday.

Lerner. 67. died at Sloan-Ketter-ing Memorial Cancer Center with his eighth wife and other relatives Margurite McNally LATHAM Margurite C. McNal-ly. 92.

died Sunday (June 15. 1986) at the Albany County Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Newcomb Sept. 12, 1893, she was the daughter of James and Ellen Gallagher. She was predeceased by her husband.

Henry James McNally, who died Nov. 17, 1968 and her son, Harry J. McNally, who died Feb. 26. 1978.

Mrs. McNally was a resident of Latham and a former resident of Olmstedviile. She was a graduate of Central City Business School in Syracuse and was a communicant at St. Jospeh's Catholic Church in Olmstedviile and St. Ambrose Church in Latham.

Survivors include six daughters: Mrs. Frank (Doris) Porter of Newcomb, Mrs. Stephen (Jean) Lucas of Rome, Mrs. John (Mildred) Barnum of Niagara Falls, Mrs. T.

Lawrence (Helen) Reynolds of Niskayuna. Mrs. Henry (Gertrude) Carroll of Schodack and Rose Marie McNally of Latham; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St.

Joseph's Catholic Church, Olmstedviile. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Irishtown. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7, to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Edward L.

Kelly Funeral Home. The family has suggested memorials take the form of donations to the Minerva Volunteer Ambulance Company. Funeral Notices HARRY FORTUNE WARRENSBURG Services for Harry Fortune. 10 a.m. today, Maynard D.

Baker Funeral Home. 114 Main St. MARGARET EICHLER HULETTS LANDING Graveside services for Margaret G. Eichler. 1 p.m.

today. Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. ALFRED VAN WIRT Services for Alfred Van Wirt. 11 a.m. today.

First Presbyterian Church. DR. MIRIAM BENKOVITZ Memorial services for Miriam J. Benkovitz. 2 p.m.

Wednesday. Wilson Chapel, Skidmore Campus in Saratoga Springs. Lottery ALBANY (AP) The winning number picked Sunday in New York's Daily Number lottery game was 3 8-2. The "WinFour" number was 2-1-8-3. NEW YORK (AP) The winning numbers drawn Saturday night in New York's Lotto 48 game were: 1, 22, 23, 28, 39 and 40.

The supplementary number was 29. ALBANY (AP) The winning number picked Saturday in New York's Daily Number lottery game was 3-0 1. The "WinFour" number was 5-0-7-7. CONCORD, NH. (AP) The winning numbers in the Tri State Megabucks for Vermont.

New Hampshire and Maine picked Saturday night were 1-3 15-16-19-30. 9 p.m. today at the Ladd Funeral dome. Rockville. Services will be at 10 a.m.

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Nina Ramsey Martindale of Ellington, formerly of Glens Falls, died Saturday (June 14. 1986) in Rockville General Hospital after a short illness. She was 38. Bocn in Saranac Lake, she was employed by the J.C. Penney Co.

of Enfield. Survivors include her husband, Allan R. Martindale; a sister. Christine Ramsey of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; two sons. Michael Martindale and Christopher Martindale of Ellington; a daughter, Lori Martindale of Ellington.

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