Bessie M. Roney, 86, formerly of Middleburgh, NY died Fri. Feb. 1, 2008 at the Baptist Health Nursing Center in Scotia, where she had resided since last year.
Mrs. Roney was born in the Town of Broome on Jan. 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice (Foland) Lamont. She was employed by the former Middleburgh News before leaving to care for her family. Mrs. Roney was a member of the Middleburgh United Methodist Church, a former member of the Middleburgh Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary and she was also a former Sheriff's Deputy. Mrs. Roney was predeceased by her husband, Bryan Roney, Jr. on April 8, 1992 and by her Son, Charles Roney and by her Sisters, Lena Collins and Julia Van Wormer and by her Brothers, John and Henry Lamont. She is survived by:
Daughter: Marie (Gary) Reynolds Schenectady, NY
Son Robert M. (Joyce) Roney Middleburgh, NY
5 Grandchildren
2 Step Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tues. Feb. 5, 2008 at the Palmer & Shaylor, Inc. Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh, NY. Rev. Allen Jager of the Helderberg Reformed Church will officiate. Calling hours will be from 11-1 prior to the service, at the funeral home. Spring interment will be in the Middleburgh Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Baptist Health System Foundation, c/o Administration, 297 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302