A.B. “Bill” Hill, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, died after a long illness on May 8, 2007, in South Charleston.

Everyone who knew Bill can attest to the fact that he was always the man with the largest smile and was one of the most vigorously engaging people-persons they might ever have encountered and that although he felt he was named Athol, he preferred to be called Bill.

The son of Homer and Lily May-Price-Hill, Bill was born June 20, 1920, in Danville. He grew up in West Madison, and attended Boone County Schools. He graduated from Scott High School in 1938, where he was a member of the school’s basketball team and Thespian Society. He was in his sophomore year at Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) majoring in Business Administration when he joined the United States Navy in 1942, serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid, and later the U.S.S. Franklin. After the end of the war, Bill returned to graduate from Morris Harvey College in 1950.

In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by his children, Marilyn Joy Hill of Edmonds, Wash., Robert Terrance Hill of Charleston, Thomas Edward Hill of Lynnwood, Wash., Nancy Hill-Foley of Charleston, Susan Hill-Powers of Concord, N.C.; and grandchildren, Todd Hill of Bozeman, Mon., Elizabeth and Julia Foley of Charleston, Connor and Sean Power of Concord, N.C., Karin Sherrard of New York, Eric Pearson of Boston, Mass., Matthew Pearson of Seattle, Wash. His grandchildren Todd Hill and Karin Sherrard are each currently expecting children, the great-grandchildren of Bill.

He was an avid sportsman, an accomplished golfer, a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church in South Charleston for over 50 years, a Methodist youth leader and a Sunday school teacher for his church. Bill was also a member of the South Charleston Lions Club, the Charleston Rotary Club, and Kanawha Country Club where he could be found pursuing golf with his friends and that award-winning smile after making that good shot. Bill also enjoyed reading, interacting with people and his 46 years of work at Pugh Furniture Company in Charleston.

Bill had a thoughtful and joyous way of engaging life. He was sometimes happy to remain in the background, benevolently allowing others to glisten and was truly celebratory for the good fortune of others. However, he will lovingly be remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor and the ability to make people laugh.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 12, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4606 Kanawha Turnpike in South Charleston. Friends may visit with the family from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Celebration of Life is planned for 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans and a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends donate to Hospice, St. Paul United Methodist Church or go out in the warm spring air and enjoy life, especially if you are a golfer, play the best round possible, that’s what would have given him the greatest joy.

Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements
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HALL Everett Lawson of Quincy, April 13, age 82, loving husband of 54 years to Dorothy (White). Devoted father of Karen E. Whalen, Dianne C. Cadogan, Susan J. Shea, Kenneth H. and Steven L. Hall, all of Quincy. Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Grandfather of the late Brian P. Whalen. Brother of Edward C. of Sebago, ME, the late Ray D., Dorothy M. (Hall) Wingo, Harold J. and George H. Hall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock St., Quincy on Tuesday, April 17 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Mt. Wol laston Cemetery, Quincy. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the fu neral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the American Lung Assn., 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on 4/14/2007.

Raymond D. Galuska of Arlington Heights, formerly of Mt. Prospect

Raymond D. Galuska was born on January 29, 1924 in Middletown, CT to John and Honorata (nee Ganczarska) Galuska. He passed away on January 9, 2008 in Arlington Heights.

Raymond was a veteran of WWII having served in the Navy on the USS Franklin. He loved gardening, crosswords and Big Red gum. He was known for his owl collection. Prior to his retirement, Raymond worked for International Harvester during which time he registered a patent while a hydraulics specialist. He was also a founding member of the B, B and B Club.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella (nee Kuro) whom he married on November 24, 1949, his children Raymond J. (Connee) Galuska of Lindenhurst, Denise (Paul) Rexroat of St. Louis, MO, Lynn (Michael Elsen) Galuska of Oak Park and Ellen (Robert ) Paulson of Round Lake, his 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his six siblings.

Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayer service 7:00 PM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Greater Chicago, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite #1015, Skokie IL 60076 or to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852.

Graves, James Melvin (b. 2 MAY 1921, d. 19 MAR 1945)
Headstone in Rushing Cemetery, Walthall County, MS, has the following inscription: “MS S2 USNR WWII PH. Killed on the USS Franklin”. Per Jesse G. Graves, Melvin was killed by a Japanese suicide plane flying into his ship. He was a gunner on the ship and was behind his gun when it happened. His remains were not found and the ship was not sunk.
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Alphonse G. Goodberlet
Alphonse George Goodberlet, age 82, passed away peacefully at Blue Hill Memorial Hospital during the afternoon of April 28. He had endured heart-related illnesses for more than two years. He was with family and loved ones during his final moments.
Alphonse was born July 26,1924 in Rochester, New York, and was the first son to George and Catherine Goodberlet. He had three siblings, Rita, Frank and George. At the age of 18 he joined the United States Navy, and became a commissioned officer on February 29,1944. He was assigned to duty as a naval pilot aboard the USS Franklin, and was wounded in action off the coast of Japan in March of 1945. He later returned to duty, serving more than 22 years and attaining the rank of Commander before retiring. During his years of service he attended Columbia University, General Line School, and the Armed Forces Staff College. He was awarded with the Purple Heart, and received other commendations relating to Asiatic-Pacific Conflict, Korean Service, China Service, American Defense, American Campaign, World War II Victory, Navy Unit Citation, United Nations, and National Defense. His last active assignment was within the Office of Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. He married Helen Gleason in 1954, during his years of military service. In 1965 he relocated his family from Alexandria, Virginia to Elm Glen Farm in West Sumner, Maine. There, he and Helen raised their four children in the company of many new-found friends and dear neighbors. In Sumner, he served on the School Board for S.A.D. #39 for 18 years and as Town Selectman for several years. In 1985 he and his wife moved to Blue Hill. He briefly volunteered time to assist in the setting up of an informational internet system at the hospital, and to work with youths in improving conditions at the town park. While living by the sea, his interest in sailing grew. During many summers he would sail a small vessel along the nearby coast, mostly in among the islands, but sometimes venturing out to open waters. He always looked forward to taking family members for a sail.
He is survived by his wife Helen, four children, Mark, Karen, Joan, and James, their spouses Min, Mark, Frank and Kathleen, and three grandchildren, David, Melanie and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother George of Rochester, New York.
A private service will be held in Ellsworth. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, P O Box 823, Blue Hill, ME 04614
Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, P.O. Box 99, Mt. Desert, Maine 04660
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Burton H. Gjefle

DURAND, Wis. — Burton H. Gjefle, 86, of La Crosse and formerly of Durand died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse.

Burt was born March 20, 1920, the son of Henry and Tena (Krokem) Gjefle. He was born and raised in Coon Valley, Wis. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1939-45, serving in the Pacific Theater of War. Burt served aboard the USS Colorado (BB45) and the USS Franklin (CV 13). He was married to Gabriela Kadavy from 1943 until 1965. In 1966, he married Ruth Hanson, and they lived in Durand, where Burt worked at Safeway. His wife, Ruth, passed away Dec. 14, 2004. After her death, he moved to La Crosse, where he remained the rest of his life.

Burt is survived by two sons, Gerald (Linda) of Fallbrook, Calif., and Paul (Alison) of Richland, Wash., two daughters, Tena Boberg of Rayneford, Mont., and Aelene Faecke of Bemidji, Minn., 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Renee Breaux of Santa Fe, N.M.; three sisters, Borghild Peterson of La Crosse, Sally Mathison of Westby, Wis., and Lucille Maxim of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; three brothers, Oscar, Leland and George; and one sister, Aletha Midtlien.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. The Rev. Sue Bryce will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Durand. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Friday. Arrangements by Rhiel Funeral Home of Durand.
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Leslie Edward Gehres
Title: Admiral
Birth: 23 SEP 1898 in Newark NY
Death: 15 MAY 1975 in San Diego CA 1 of bone cancer
Burial: Chula Vista CA Glen Abbey Cemetery
Military Service: BET 1915 AND 1948 Admiral, U.S.Navy Aviation
Event: Nickname Gerry
Father: Charles Peter Gehres b: 17 JUN 1859 in Newark or Alloway NY
Mother: Phebe Ann Thomas b: 29 MAR 1868 in Millport, Chemung co NY
Marriage 1 Rhoda Elizabeth Cooley b: 10 MAY 1897 in Catlettsburg KY
Married: 16 JUN 1923 in Santa Ana, Orange co CA 2

ALVIN GALLEN Passed away November 24, 2007. Al was born December 22, 1927 in New York to Henry and Ada Gallen. Al went on to a long and interesting life as a professional baseball player and civil engineer. Al joined the Navy during WWII and served in Guam as well as a gunner aboard the USS Franklin which received significant damage and loss of life during an enemy bombing. After the war he attended Syracuse University where he received his engineering degree. While there he played baseball and was a member of the ski patrol search and rescue. As a second baseman he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians and played on their farm team in Tucson. When his baseball career came to close he remained in Tucson and began his career building commercial structures. In addition to buildings in other parts of the U.S. his work included those at the University of Arizona, the VA Medical Center and Trail Dust Town, in Tucson. He relocated twenty years later to Connecticut and continued his career building condominiums. Al was an avid Red Socks fan, a licensed pilot and a two handicap golfer. He had a twinkle in his eye and a musical laugh. Al leaves his beloved wife Bernice, his children, James, Andrew, Peter and Sarah, stepchildren; Adam Postyn & Jessica (Postyn) Hachie and several grandchildren. In accordance with Al’s wishes there will be no service or Shiva. As a celebration of his life, donations in his name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY.

GERALD FRANDLE, 75
June 11, 1926 – April 19, 2002

Gerald Frandle was born June 11, 1926, in Frost, the son of John and Julia (Monson) Frandle. He was a 1944 graduate of Frost High School. He was a Merchant Marine and later joined the US Navy during World War II where he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin. Following the war, he returned to the Frost area where he married Ardys Skaden November 4, 1949. They farmed in the Frost area for nearly 50 years.

He is survived by his wife: Ardys Frandle; son: Steven (and wife Barb) Frandle, all of Frost; brother-in-law Wesley Skaden of Blue Earth; sister-in law Dolores Chilson of Rush City and granddaughters Elizabeth, Amy and Laura Frandle. He was prededed in death by his parents and a son, George Frandle in 1989.
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Walter Mario Ferrando Sr., 78, of Anderson died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Redding Medical Center.
Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Crescent City, he moved to Shasta County in 1978 from Hoopa. He was an assistant superintendent for Klamath Trinity Unified School District, a World War II fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy on the USS Franklin, a member of Senior Citizens of Shasta County, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Anderson, a member of the American Legion, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Redding and a life member of the California Teachers Association.

Survivors include wife Dorothy; sons Ron of Hornbrook and Walter Jr. of Happy Valley; daughter Bonnie English of Brentwood; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawncrest Chapel in Redding.
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