DeVoss, Walter J. Sr. COLONIE Walter J. DeVoss Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Burlington, Vt., he was the son of the late Philip and Cora (Gokey) DeVoss. Walter served in the United States Navy and was a proud World War II veteran having served in the Pacific Theatre. He often told stories of his experiences on the USS Santa Fe, a CL 60 Light Cruiser, where he and several others rescued fellow sailors off the USS Franklin after it was bombed. He worked over 25 years as a tractor trailer driver for Iroquois Millwork, retiring in 1987. Walter was a long-time member of the Zaloga Post #1520, where he spent time enjoying the activities and friendships that he developed there. He was also a past member and volunteer at the Sheehy-Palmer VFW Post #6776 for many years. Walter and his wife Jayne lived in Leesburg, Fla. for 10 years during their retirement where they enjoyed their home, golf and many good times with friends and neighbors. Walter was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Jayne M. (DiBella) DeVoss; his son Walter “Buddy” DeVoss; and his siblings, Pearl Dumas, Fern Westervelt, Margaret Hatin, Marion Spaulding and Phillip DeVoss. He is survived by his cherished daughter, Patricia (Michael) Panucci of Halfmoon. Grandfather of Jason (Beth) Panucci and Christopher Panucci, Tiffany and Nicholas DeVoss, and Jennifer (Robert) Samson. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Beth Lee, Peter and Doug of Community Hospice for their amazing kindness and loving care of Walter. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family on Wednesday, February 26, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Funeral services for Walter will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the conclusion of the visitation in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s name to the Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208. Online condolences may be offered to the family at danielkeenandfuneralhome.com.

JARVIS Gordon William June 19, 1925 December 2, 2019 Gordon William Jarvis, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Bland, Va. He was born on Friday, June 19, 1925, to the late Bernie and Lillie Ruble Jarvis in Paint Bank, Va. Mr. Jarvis served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Franklin CV-13. After his time in the Navy, he began working and later retired from Rowe Furniture Corporation with over 40 years of service. He was a member of the Taylor Masonic Lodge #23 in Salem, Va., and a member of the Roanoke Scottish Rite. Lastly, Mr. Jarvis was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth B. Jarvis; siblings, Jeanette Caldwell, Donald Jarvis, Elwood Jarvis, Jean Arrants, and Virginia Ann Stevenson; granddaughter, Amanda J. Morehead; and great-grandson, Brogan O. Morehead. Those surviving to cherish his precious memory include his son, Larry Jarvis, and wife, Celia; grandson, Andrew Jarvis and wife, Allyson; great-grandchildren, Connor, Duncan, and Arwen Morehead, and Charli Jarvis; sister-in-law, Lois Jarvis; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Salem Church of Christ Mission’s Fund for Michael Flinchum (Thailand Missionary) at 401 West Main Street, Salem, Va. 24153 or to the Southwest VA Hospice of Wytheville, 1155 North Fourth St., Wytheville, Va. 24382 A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., with the Rev. Eric Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. Friends may visit with the family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com.

Canton – George Patrick Medeiros born March 17, 1925 in Provincetown, MA passed away August 16, 2019 at St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital, he was 94 years of age.

During World War II, George served as a Gunners Mate aboard the USS Franklin in the South Pacific for the U. S. Navy. When he returned from the war he was a commercial fisherman for several years. He then flew for Pan American Airlines before flying for the U.S. Customs in Homestead FL until retiring after 19 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and step-son.

Survivors include: wife Esther Thomas Medeiros of Canton; sister, Janie Heckert (Mel) of Canton, Ohio; niece, Debbie Wolfe of Gulfport; and nephews, Glynne and Ronny Gulledge of Gulfport.

Visitation will be at Breeland Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am chapel service.

Dorris Wells “D.W.” Wilson, age 87 of Stephens passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Silver Oaks Nursing Home in Camden. He was born October 6, 1926 in  Stephens, AR to Fred Wells and Thelma Louise (Sawyer) Wilson.

D.W. was a longtime member of Sulpher Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Before his retirement he made his living as a machinist for Mobil Oil Corporation. Before his health failed, D.W. loved being outdoors working in the yard, gardening or fishing. His hobby was restoring old furniture and woodworking. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family. D.W. served his country during WWII on the USS Franklin (CV13). On March 19, 1945, D.W. became a member of 704 Club (Survivors) when his ship came under attack 50 miles off the coast of Japan and claimed the lives of 724 of his crew members. For his service D.W. was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (Presidential Citation), the Asiatic Pacific Area Bronze Star and the Victory Medal. He will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.

Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers, Billy Ray Wilson and Norman Lamar Wilson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, JoAnn Wilson of Stephens, AR; three sons, Norman Ray Wilson and wife, Vickie of Lumberton, TX, Ronald Wells Wilson and wife, Karen of Buna, TX, Robin Timothy Wilson and wife, Donna of Colmesneil, TX; step daughter, Claudia Wooldridge and husband, Danny of Springdale, AR; step son, Luther Miller of Stephens, AR; brother, Jack Albert Wilson and wife, Joanna of Springdale, AR; sister, Frances Louise Freeman and Mike of McKinney, TX; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00AM Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jack Wilson and Bro. Jamie Venable officiating. Burial and Military Honors will follow at Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Magnolia.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-8PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Magnolia.

In Lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Sulpher Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, C/O
Mearl Darden, 3225 Ouachita #2, Louann, AR 71751.
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Frank J. Bertinetti, 94
Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2019 10:49 am
Frank John Bertinetti, 94, of Raymond, formerly of Nokomis, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Girard. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the church with Father James Palakudy officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:45 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Calvert-Ferry Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bertinetti was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Jeiseyville, a son of Dominic and Mary (Cambruzzi) Bertinetti. He married Norma Jean “Tootsie” Stivers in 1952, in Nokomis, and she preceded him in death in 1963. He later married Joan Finnefrock in 1973, in Raymond, and she preceded him in death in 1984.

A WWII Navy bomber escort pilot, he was stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin during WWII. He worked as a forklift operator prior to his retirement from Caterpillar Tractor, Inc. He worked as a funeral director’s assistant for Hough Funeral Home in Raymond, and in his later years, he worked for Calvert and Ferry Funeral Homes in Auburn, Girard and Virden.

A member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Girard, he was a member of the Auburn Knights of Columbus, the Masonic Lodge in Morrisonville, the Scottish Rite, Blue Lodge, the Answar Shrine Temple in Springfield, American Legion Post #94 in Nokomis, 40 and 8, Fraternal Order of Police in Springfield and the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.

He is survived by his niece, Rebecca DiClemente; nephews, James (Debra) Bertinetti and Dominic Bertinetti III; sister-in-law, Doris Bertinetti, all of Tinley Park; special friend, Leona Hacker of Girard; several great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents and two wives, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dominic “Buck” Bertinetti, Jr.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at http://www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com.