Published: 3/17/04

PLATTSBURGH — Barbara (Bergman) Flynn Tosh was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Aug. 30, 1928, the daughter of Clayda (MacArthur) and Carl Harvey Bergman. She attended local schools; graduating from Plattsburgh High School in 1945. Barb attended Plattsburgh State Teacher’s College from 1945 to 1948. She attended a preparation course for Nursing Home Administrators given by Columbia University and was a member of the first group in New York State to be licensed as a nursing home administrator. She received her bachelor of science degree in Health Care Administration from Empire State College.

Barb first worked for the Plattsburgh Recreation Department and later as Plattsburgh High School’s first teacher’s aide before taking the position of what was then known as the Matron of the County Home. Barbara was recognized by the NY State Office for the Aging for her "sensitivity and assistance to older New Yorkers" and at the time of her retirement was commended as a respected administrator under whose leadership the Clinton County Nursing Home evolved from a classic "poorhouse" to a progressive, modem NY State Nursing Home, the first public home to join the NY State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.

In 1995, the New York Senate and Assembly Standing Committees named Barbara Senior Citizen of the Year. A resolution was passed by the Clinton County Legislature publicly commending Barb for this honor, citing her many contributions towards the establishment of the local RSVP Program, Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, founding member of the Plattsburgh Area Newcomers Club, past president of AARP, raising funds for the Adirondack Youth Orchestra Scholarship, instituting programs to provide toys for children in "safe homes" for abused spouses and participating in fund drives for various charitable organizations.

In 1997, Barbara was honored by Governor George Pataki’s Division for Women as the 1997 recipient of the Women’s 20/20 Award for Clinton County citing "outstanding contributions to her community and to women of tomorrow as an example and role model".

Always a fun-lover, Barb organized two fun groups, "The Gappers" and "The Board Game Broads." She was also a member of the Plattsburgh High School Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Barbara was predeceased by her husbands, Donald "Shorty" Flynn and Albert "Bab" Tosh; and her only sibling, John Richard Bergman.

She is survived by her children and their families, Michael Flynn and wife JanMarie and their children, Kelly, Micki and Matthew Flynn, Kerry Flynn and her husband John Lacy Jr. and her children, Erin Rabideau and Shane Rabideau and K. Casey Flynn and wife Beth and their children, Katelyn, Molly and Kristen Flynn. Barb is also survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Meron; niece, Grace Bergman; and her son, Michael John Bergman; and several loving nieces and nephews in the Flynn side of the family.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be a brief memorial service for family.

Following the service, all of Barb’s many friends, acquaintances and co-workers are invited to join in a celebration of her life to be held Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Meron’s, where she has provided for food, drinks and music. The family strongly encourages everyone to attend and send Barb off as she wished.

Those wishing to do so may make memorial gifts to the Senior Citizens Council or the Adirondack Humane Society.

Arrangements are through the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Castleton, N.Y. — Roy Lustenader, 85, of Castleton, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2004.

Mr. Lustenader was born in 1919.

He was a World War II veretan, U.S. Navy Stormes, DD 780. Roy was a retired engineer from New York Telephone Company, Inc. He is a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Empire Chapter 98, a volunteer on the USN Slater restoration project and 30-plus year member and past commissioner of the Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. He was a Emergency Medical Technician with the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service for many years.

Roy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Winifred; his children, Lee Folino (Dave), Bob Lustenader (Diane), Nancy Sayles (Chris) and Jon Lustenader (Sue); and five grandchildren, Matthew, Stefan and Daniel Sayles and Jonathan and Shanna Lustenader.

There will be a private committal ceremony.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., 1553 Schodack Valley Road, Castleton, N.Y. 12033.

Plattsburgh — Allen J. Upton Thompson, 73, of Dogwood Ave., Plattsburgh, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2004, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

He was born in Utica on July 12, 1930, son of Daisy Mae Upton.

Allen was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School.

He was a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Army.

He had been employed by Clinton Community College, retiring in 1985. Allen was a crossing guard for ten years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh. Allen enjoyed Binge, Model T cars and gardening.

Allen is survived by his wife, Marlene G. (Macey) Thompson of Plattsburgh; three children and their spouses, Valerie and Shayne St. Denis of Plattsburgh, David Allen Thompson and Patti Chase of Keeseville and Kimberly and Robert Stansbury of Plattsburgh; four grandchildren, Angela Stansbury, Alyssa Stansbury, David Thompson and Michael Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.

Allen was predeceased by a grandson, Robert Allen Stansbury; and his mother, Daisy Mae Upton.

Calling hours will be Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. Members of the American Legion Post 20 will meet at 7:30 p.m. for services. A prayer service will be held at 9 p.m. Burial will be later in the year in Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Donations in Mr. Thompson's memory may be made to his family.

Essex, N.Y. — George H. Sanborn, 80, formerly of Essex, N.Y., died at CVPH Jan. 15, 2004. Mr. Sanborn had made his home at Evergreen Nursing Home in Plattsburgh for the past 7 years.

He was born in Essex, N.Y., March 29, 1923, the son of Roy and Isabelle (Kelly) Sanborn.

He was a produce manager for the A&P Co. in Newport, N.H., for 28 years. When he retired he moved back to his hometown of Essex.

He belonged to the Federated Church in Essex, the VFW Post 2437, The Disabled American Veterans, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge 2, Claremont, N.H., Order of the Moose Lodge 1236, Newport, N.H. and the American Legion Brewster and Gould Lee, Newport, N.H.

He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Shaw of Silver Spring, Md., and Imogene O’Reilly of Plattsburgh; a brother and his wife, Donald and Kathy Sanborn of Worchester, N.Y., and Sabastian Fla.; as well as a niece, Zelda McDonald of Brookeville, Md.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Raymond and Irwin.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Huestis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ryan Peter Scott, 25, of Berryville, Va., and formerly of Goodman Road, Malone, N.Y., died Sunday, March 14, 2004, in Virginia, as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Malone, May 16, 1978, the son of Peter and Suzanne Larose Scott.

A reception for family and friends will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Malone Country Club.

Arrangements are with Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service.

Katherine Villeneuve, 80, of Broad Street, Tupper Lake, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake. She had recently resided at Mercy Healthcare Center in Tupper Lake.

She was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Pontiac, Mich., one of 15 born to Charles and Norine (Murphy) Burch.

Calling hours will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Richer Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church. Burial will be held in May.

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