Max Schleifer

Schleifer, Max, 70, of High Point, Delray Beach, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. today at Beth Israel-Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.

Transcribed from the Miami Herald, Miami, Dade, Florida, dated 8 October 1984

John B. Skole,
retired engineer designer
of transformers

John B. Skole, 76, of 531 Crane Ave., a retired GE transformer designer, died last night at Pittsfield General unit, BMC, after a brief illness.

Born in Russia, Mr. Skole spent most of his life in Pittsfield. A graduate of Tri-State College, Angola, Ind., he was a transformer designer at General Electric Co. for 46 years until his retirement in 1965. While at GE he was cited for his work in the development of the design for a 460-kilovolt power transformer and received a managerial award.

Several years after his retirement he rejoined the company as a consultant to International General Electric Co. in Campinas, Brazil, where he and his wife, the former Bertha Evzerow, lived for 18 months.

He was a charter member and past president of the Berkshire Credit Union and a 50-year member Knesses Israel Synagogue.

Beside his wife, he leaves two sons, Norman Skole of Indianapolis, Ind., and Robert Skole of Stockhom, Sweden: two brothers, Jacob Skole of Ft. Salerno, Fla., and Dr. Simon Skole of New Castle, Pa.: one sister, Mrs. Ray Murick of Springfield and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Knesses Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Arthur D. Runick officiating. Burial will be Knesses Israel Cemetery. Devanny Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial week will be observed at the family home, 531 Crane ave.

Transcribed from the Bershire Eagle, Pittsfield, Bershire, Massachusetts, dated 14 March 1975

Norman Skole

November 2, 2007

Norman Skole Passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Mr. Skole was a long time resident of Indianapolis and an active member of the community. He was born to John & Bertha Skole in Pittsfield, MA Novemeber 19, 1925. Called to duty during World War II, he served with the 311th Infantry Regiment in the European theater. He was wounded in the line of duty, for which he received the Purple Heart. After the war he returned to his education under the GI Bill, finishing his undergraduate degree at Purdue and completing a Master's degree in Social Work at Indiana University. Norman served several years at Carter Hospital as a clinical social worker. In 1959 he became the Executive Director of the Marion County Mental Health Association, which he directed for 33 years until his retirement in 1992. Norman helped remove the dark stigma of mental illness to clinical practice as an illness deserving sympathy, care and treatment. Under his leadership in Indianapolis, the Christmas Gift Lift was created to provide holiday giving to those hospitalized with mental illness. He led the efforts to create a halfway house for people re-entering society aftet treatment and a suicide prevention hotline, one of the first in the country. Norman served as the President of the National Mental Health Association, receiving recognition and praise from honorary chair Rosalyn Carter, among others. Norman was a loving and genuine father and husband. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Monika)Skole; children, Dr. David Skole, Mark (Colleen) Skole, Susan (Jeff) Wilson: grandchildren, Jorden, Ben, Nathan and Evan Skole, Fawn and Kyrstin Wilson. A celebration of Norman's life for all friends and family will be held at the Indianapolis Art Center, Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis on 21 December from 5:30-8:00PM. Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent in recognition of the Central State Hospital Task Force at Church of the Saviour, 6025 Rucker Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220,or the Indiana University School of Medicine, Medical School Development Fund, Indiana University Foundation, 950 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204.

Transcribed from the The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated 2 November 2007.

ANTHONY SPATUZZI

Anthony Spatuzzi, 43, 405 Park Ave., died Feb. 6, 1947 in a local hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Utica July 19, 1903, son of the late Saverio and Carmela Mirra Spatuzzi. He worked for the Skenandoa Rayon Corporation and married Jennie Pietryka on Jan. 5, 1931. He wa a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church.

Besides his widow, he leaves a son, Anthony Jr., three daughters, Carmelita, Patricia and Willinette Spatuzzi; three brothers, Nick, Samuel and William; a sister, Mrs. Alexander Caramone, and several nieces and nephews.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 7 Feb. 1947.

NICHOLAS F. SPATUZZI

Nicholas F. Spatuzzi, 55, of 1517 Conking Ave., an employee of the Utica Department of Public Works for 27 years, died yesterday in St. Elizabeth Hospital.

He was born in Utica, son of Samuel and Carmela Mira Spatuzzi. He married Josephine LaRocca in 1937 in Utica. She died in 1957. Mr. Spatuzzi was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church He had been a heavy equipment operator for the Utica DPW.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. John (Mildred) Zangrone and Miss Ethel Muraca; a sister, Mrs. Alexander Cardamone. and two brothers, Samuel and Fire Capt. William Spatuzzi, all of Utica.

The funeral will be at 8 Saturday from the Eannace Funeral Home, and at 8:30 from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, where a requiem Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today and tomorrow.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 1 Aug. 1963.

Alton A. Stone

Alton A. Stone of 3435 Olinville Ave died on Feb 3, 1933, beloved husband of Amelia (nee Stearns). Funeral from Walter B. Cook's Funeral Home, 1 West 190th St., Monday, 2 p.m.

Transcribed from the New York Times, New York, New York, dated 5 Feb 1933.

Theophilus Sweeney

Theophilus Sweeney, a veteran of the Civil Was, and a man who was very well known in northern Berkshire, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Briggs of Pleasant street, Cheshire at 8 o'clock last evening. He had been ill for the past 11 weeks.

Mr. Sweeney was born in Canada and was 78 years and nine months old. When a young man he came to the United States and during the Civil War enlisted in Company I of the Second Vermont Volunteer infantry. He enlisted in 1863 for three years but was honorably discharged in 1865. He saw much action and sustained several severe wounds. His record as a soldier was one of bravery and faithfulness, and was significant of the great patriotic spirit that characterized the man.

Mr. Sweeney waas a carpenter by trade and he also did some farming. He resided in the towns of northern Berkshire and was very well known and highly respected. He was a member of Sanford post, GAR of this city and was a very earnest member. He missed very few meetings when able to attend.

Mr. Sweeney is survived by his wife and seven children. The latter are Henry and Mrs. Miller of Franhams, Cheshire, Mrs. Dominick Graziola of Hoosic Tunnel. Mrs. W. Ingram of North Adams, Mrs. A. Borsen of Pittsfield, Nelson Sweeney of North Powal, VT., and Mrs. Briggs of Cheshire. He also leaves two brothers John of North Adams and Louis of North Powal, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Leone of Canada.

The funeral will be held from the Church of the Assumption in Cheshire, Monday morning at 9 o' clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Maple street cemetery in Adams. The Grand Army will conduct services at the grave.

Courtesy of Tom Boundreau, taken from the North Adams Transcript, North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 23 Jan 1915