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Eleanor Iona Getman

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Eleanor Iona Getman

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5 Dec 2011 (aged 95)
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Fonda, Montgomery County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Eleanor I. Getman
December 7, 2011
The Leader Herald

Eleanor I. Getman, 95, of Stone Arabia, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, Gloversville, after a brief illness.

She was born on October 16, 1916, in the family farm house in Stone Arabia, a daughter of Russell and Nellie Hillabrandt Getman. Eleanor resided there with her sister, Florence. She attended the local school, then high school in Canajoharie, where she graduated in 1934. Eleanor was employed with Beech-Nut of Canajoharie until her retirement. She was a lifelong Protestant, having attended both the Methodist Church, next door and the former Reformed Church, a member until it closed. Eleanor was interested in local history, a member of the Fort Plain Museum and Fort Klock.

Survivors include many cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence on July 2, 2011.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Salem United Methodist Church, Stone Arabia Road, East Stone Arabia. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, 1254 Stone Arabia Road, Fort Plain, NY 13339, the Ayers Memorial Animal Shelter, 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166 or to the charity or church of one's choice in Eleanor's name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown.
Eleanor I. Getman
December 7, 2011
The Leader Herald

Eleanor I. Getman, 95, of Stone Arabia, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2011, at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, Gloversville, after a brief illness.

She was born on October 16, 1916, in the family farm house in Stone Arabia, a daughter of Russell and Nellie Hillabrandt Getman. Eleanor resided there with her sister, Florence. She attended the local school, then high school in Canajoharie, where she graduated in 1934. Eleanor was employed with Beech-Nut of Canajoharie until her retirement. She was a lifelong Protestant, having attended both the Methodist Church, next door and the former Reformed Church, a member until it closed. Eleanor was interested in local history, a member of the Fort Plain Museum and Fort Klock.

Survivors include many cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence on July 2, 2011.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the Salem United Methodist Church, Stone Arabia Road, East Stone Arabia. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, 1254 Stone Arabia Road, Fort Plain, NY 13339, the Ayers Memorial Animal Shelter, 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166 or to the charity or church of one's choice in Eleanor's name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown.


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