Husband John W Becraft [3236]
Born: 1917 - New York, United States
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Died: 26 Jan 2017 - New York, United States 1
Buried: - St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls, Saratoga Co, NY 1
FamilySearch ID: GB63-7ZR
Find A Grave ID: 178815446
Father: John Freeman Becraft [2751] (1885-1942) 2
Mother: Allie Mary Sperl [3234] (1895-1958) 2
Marriage: 6 Oct 1945
Events
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Herkimer, New York, United States. John Becraft Jr in the 1940 Census • His obituary was published. Mr. Becraft, age 99, of South Glens Falls, passed away at the Home of the Good Shepherd. • His obituary was published in the Post Star on 27 Jan 2017. SOUTH GLENS FALLS '97 John Becraft, 99, of South Glens Falls, died Jan. 26, 2017 at the Home of the Good Shepherd. Events
• Soc Sec Num: 115-10-2899.
• Her obituary was published in the Post-Star on 8 May 2007 in South Glens Falls, Saratoga Co, NY. SOUTH GLENS FALLS * Elsie Becraft, 87, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Glens Falls Hospital.
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He was born to the late John and Allie Becraft.
On October 6, 1945, John married Elsie Knuppel.
He loved working outside and the couple always had a bountiful garden and a well-kept yard. Together, they enjoyed antiquing and attending auctions. They also treasured spending the winter months in Florida with their friends.
He began his career in Speculator working for Johnson and Sons as a logging camp clerk. In the early 1950s, he then began working for International Paper and moved to Tupper Lake where he served as a co-chairman of the Woodsman Field Days.
He then moved to South Glens Falls and became the pulp wood purchaser for the Corinth and Ticonderoga mills. He retired in 1985 after 34 years with International Paper.
He was a member of St. Michael's Church and coached little league in South Glens Falls for many years.
Aside from his loving wife of 61 years; he was predeceased by an infant son John; and three sisters May, Elsie and Florence.
He is survived by his two sons; his grandchildren; and his great grandchildren; a sister of Norway.
Per John's request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass to celebrate his life was held at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls at a later date.
Arrangements were under the direction of Regan Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls.
He was born in 1917 to the late John and Allie Becraft in Gray, New York. On Oct. 6, 1945, John married Elsie Knuppel. He loved working outside and the couple always had a bountiful garden and a well-kept yard. Together, they enjoyed antiquing and attending auctions. They also treasured spending the winter months in Florida with their friends.
John began his career in Speculator, working for Johnson and Sons as a logging camp clerk. In the early 1950s, he then began working for International Paper and moved to Tupper Lake where he served as a co-chairman of the Woodsman Field Days. He then moved to South Glens Falls and became the pulp wood purchaser for the Corinth and Ticonderoga mills. He retired in 1985 after 34 years with International Paper.
John was a member of St. Michael's Church and coached little league in South Glens Falls for many years.
Aside from his loving wife of 61 years; he was predeceased by an infant son, John; and three sisters, May, Elsie and Florence.
John is survived by his two sons, William (Sarah) Becraft of Salem and Thomas (Mary) Becraft of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Katie Allen of Saratoga and David (Lindsay) Becraft of Queensbury; and his great grandchildren, Zoey Allen, Camryn Becraft, and Avery Becraft. He is also survived by a sister, Helen Wheatly of Norway.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Home of the Good Shepherd, Dr. Gara, Ruth Fish, and Community Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
Per John's request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass to celebrate John's life will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church in South Glens Falls at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of Regan Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls.
Wife Elsie Knupple [6300]
Born: 27 Dec 1919 - Herkimer, New York, United States 3
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Died: 6 May 2007 - Glens Falls Hospital, South Glens Falls, , NY 3
Buried: 10 May 2007 - St. Mary's Cemetery, South Glens Falls, Saratoga Co, NY 1
FamilySearch ID: PWC1-K36
Find A Grave ID: 178815430
She was born on Dec. 27, 1919, in Herkimer, N.Y., the daughter of the late Richard and Eva Knupple.
Elsie worked as a nurse for Dr. Richard Dennis of Herkimer and at Herkimer Memorial Hospital.
In 1945, she married John Becraft and lived in Tupper Lake before moving to South Glens Falls in 1955.
She was a member of St. Michael's Church in South Glens Falls and served on the Rosary Altar Society. She was a volunteer at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Meals on Wheels, The Hyde Collection Art Museum, and many other organizations.
Elsie enjoyed cooking, reading, antiques, going to auctions, playing bridge, wintering in Florida, and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. In recent years, she enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors on her front porch.
The family would like to thank Nonie Randall for the care that she provided to Elsie over the past few years and thank both the Moreau Emergency Squad and the staff at the Glens Falls Hospital for their care of Elsie at the time of her passing. They would also like to thank Ruth Fish and all of Elsie's family, friends, and neighbors that have been so supportive over the years.
In addition to her parents, an infant son, John, and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Happich and Mrs. Gertrude Brennan, predeceased her.
She is survived by her husband, John, of 61 years and their sons, William and his wife, Sarah, of Salem, and Thomas and his wife, Mary, of Queensbury, and their children, Katie Allen and her husband, Jeffrey, and David Becraft and his wife, Lindsay; a sister-in-law and her husband; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moreau Emergency Squad, 1583 Route 9, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or to St. Michael the Archangel Church, 80 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Published in the Post-Star on 5/8/2007.
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1 M William Becraft [6301] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Sarah [7810] (living)
2 M Thomas Becraft [7811] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Mary [7812] (living)
3 M John Becraft [7817]
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