Hawley Fonda, 70, Dies Owned Store at Galway - Hawley Fonda, 70, who operated a general store on Route 29 at Mosherville the last 25 years, died Saturday at his home. A Galway native, Mr. Fonda's store was marked by an outside landmark waterwheel and was famed for its sharp cheddar cheeses. The store had previously been owned and operated by his father. At one time, Mr. Fonda had been employed by the New York State Highway Department as superintendent for 34 years before retiring in 1958. Mr. Fonda was a member of Kennyetto Lodge 599, F & AM, of Broadalbin. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Springer Fonda; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Amsterdam and Mrs. Delia Sitterly of Gloversville; a brother, Harold Fonda of Skineateles; a stepson, Gary Fuller of Galway; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert Soulia of Kansas City and Mrs. Edna Cooke and Mrs. Stephen Beloncik, both of Schenectady. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the C. L. Anibal Funeral Home, Galway. The Rev. Willard Schied, former pastor of East Galway United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Barkersville Cemetery at a later date. The funeral home will be open from 2 to 4 this afternoon and after 7 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to East Galway United Methodist Church. Schenectady Gazette.
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Hawley Fonda, 70, Dies Owned Store at Galway - Hawley Fonda, 70, who operated a general store on Route 29 at Mosherville the last 25 years, died Saturday at his home. A Galway native, Mr. Fonda's store was marked by an outside landmark waterwheel and was famed for its sharp cheddar cheeses. The store had previously been owned and operated by his father. At one time, Mr. Fonda had been employed by the New York State Highway Department as superintendent for 34 years before retiring in 1958. Mr. Fonda was a member of Kennyetto Lodge 599, F & AM, of Broadalbin. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jessie Springer Fonda; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Amsterdam and Mrs. Delia Sitterly of Gloversville; a brother, Harold Fonda of Skineateles; a stepson, Gary Fuller of Galway; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert Soulia of Kansas City and Mrs. Edna Cooke and Mrs. Stephen Beloncik, both of Schenectady. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the C. L. Anibal Funeral Home, Galway. The Rev. Willard Schied, former pastor of East Galway United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Barkersville Cemetery at a later date. The funeral home will be open from 2 to 4 this afternoon and after 7 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to East Galway United Methodist Church. Schenectady Gazette.
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