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Garland Mace Cross married Linda Mary Sisson (July 1944 - ) on October 31, 1964, in the Westerlo Reformed Church, the daughter of Dewitt J. Sisson and Helen G. Manchester. Their daughter was:<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>
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'''Cross, Garland:''' Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
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Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, June 27, 2010
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Deceased Name: Cross, Garland
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BERNE Garland M. Cross, 70, died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was born in the town of Broome to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. He was a 1958 graduate of the Berne Knox Central School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for General Electric for over 30 years, eventually retiring from research and development. While working as part of a team at GE, several patents bear Garland's name. He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe's. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ray) Briggs; his beloved grandson, Jonathan Briggs; two sisters, Lois Dittmar and Anna Mae Garrett; a brother, Gerry (Barbara) Cross; a niece, Wendy DeLeon and her son Evan; as well as many other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. Friends may call on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garland's memory to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187. FredendallFuneralHome.com
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South Berne COMMUNITY NOTES
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Westerlo Reformed Church The congregation is invited to attend the wedding of Garland Mace Cross and Miss Linda Mary Sisson in the church Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 o'clock.
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Several from the Berne area attended the wedding of Linda Mary Sisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson of South Berne, and Garland Mace Cross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cross of Berne at the Westerlo Reformed church, and the reception at the Berne Reformed Friendship House last Saturday. Congratulations to the newlyweds, who are spending a few days in the Adirondacks.
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Sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross and family in the passing of his mother, Mrs. Arthur Cross. May God comfort you in your
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COMMUNITY NOTES<br>
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Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rapp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Sr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rapp and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rapp and sons, Mrs. Anna Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keller and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Obed Hewitt attended the wedding of Miss Linda Sisson and Garland Cross, Saturday at the '''Westerlo Reformed church.'''
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross (nee Linda Sisson) who were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, in the Reformed church, with Rev. Richard Brown and Rev. John Meyer officiating. A reception followed in the Reformed church of Berne.
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Mrs. Gerry Adkins and family have returned to Florida affer spending time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson, and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross. They visited many of their friends and relatives while here.
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'''Garland M. Cross:''' Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record<br>
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Name: Garland M. Cross<br>
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State of Issue: New York<br>
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Date of Birth: Thursday  January  18, 1940<br>
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Date of Death: Friday  June  25, 2010<br>
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Est. Age at Death: 70 years, 5 months, 7 days<br>
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Confirmation: Verified<br>
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Last known residence:<br>
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City: Middleburgh; Breakabeen; Huntersland; Livingstonville; Middleburg<br>
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County: Schoharie<br>
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State: New York<br>
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ZIP Code: 12122<br>
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Latitude: 42.5337<br>
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Longitude: -74.3385<br>
 
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 30 December 2012

Birth

Garland M. Cross was born January 18, 1940 in the town of Broome, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. His brothers and sisters were:

  • Lois Dittmar
  • Anna Mae Garrett
  • Gerry Cross and his wife, Barbara

Education

Garland M. Cross was a 1958 graduate of the Berne-Knox Central School.

Occupation

He worked as part of a team at GE, and several patents bear Cross’s name.

He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe’s.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont.

Marriage & Children

Garland Mace Cross married Linda Mary Sisson (July 1944 - ) on October 31, 1964, in the Westerlo Reformed Church, the daughter of Dewitt J. Sisson and Helen G. Manchester. Their daughter was:[1]

  • Julie K. Cross, who married Ray Briggs - their child was Jonathan Briggs;

Death

Garland M. Cross
PFC
US Army
Vietnam
Jan 18, 1940
Jun 25, 2010
Woodlawn Cemetery

Garland Cross died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was 70.

Obituary

Garland M. Cross

BERNE — Garland M. Cross, a Vietnam era veteran and an inventor, died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was 70.

He was born in the town of Broome, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. He was a 1958 graduate of the Berne-Knox Central School.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

He worked for General Electric for over 30 years, eventually retiring from Research and Development.

He worked as part of a team at GE, and several patents bear Cross’s name.

He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe’s.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont.

He is survived by his daughter Julie Briggs and her husband, Ray; his beloved grandson Jonathan Briggs; two sisters, Lois Dittmar and Anna Mae Garrett; a brother Gerry Cross and his wife, Barbara; a niece, Wendy DeLeon, and her son, Evan, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 29 the at Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Berne.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, Post Office Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.

Altamont Enterprise - July 1, 2010

Cross, Garland: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, June 27, 2010

Deceased Name: Cross, Garland

BERNE Garland M. Cross, 70, died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was born in the town of Broome to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. He was a 1958 graduate of the Berne Knox Central School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for General Electric for over 30 years, eventually retiring from research and development. While working as part of a team at GE, several patents bear Garland's name. He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe's. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ray) Briggs; his beloved grandson, Jonathan Briggs; two sisters, Lois Dittmar and Anna Mae Garrett; a brother, Gerry (Barbara) Cross; a niece, Wendy DeLeon and her son Evan; as well as many other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. Friends may call on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garland's memory to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187. FredendallFuneralHome.com

Edition: Final Edition
Page: D17

Additional Media

South Berne COMMUNITY NOTES Miss Linda Sisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Sisson, celebrated her 17th birthday with a picnic supper.

Altamont Enterprise - July 28, 1961

Westerlo Reformed Church The congregation is invited to attend the wedding of Garland Mace Cross and Miss Linda Mary Sisson in the church Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 o'clock.

Altamont Enterprise - October 30, 1964

Several from the Berne area attended the wedding of Linda Mary Sisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson of South Berne, and Garland Mace Cross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cross of Berne at the Westerlo Reformed church, and the reception at the Berne Reformed Friendship House last Saturday. Congratulations to the newlyweds, who are spending a few days in the Adirondacks.

Altamont Enterprise - November 6, 1964

Sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross and family in the passing of his mother, Mrs. Arthur Cross. May God comfort you in your sorrow.

Altamont Enterprise - January 17, 1975

COMMUNITY NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rapp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Sr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rapp and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rapp and sons, Mrs. Anna Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keller and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Obed Hewitt attended the wedding of Miss Linda Sisson and Garland Cross, Saturday at the Westerlo Reformed church.

Altamont Enterprise - November 6, 1964

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross (nee Linda Sisson) who were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, in the Reformed church, with Rev. Richard Brown and Rev. John Meyer officiating. A reception followed in the Reformed church of Berne.

Altamont Enterprise - November 6, 1964

Mrs. Gerry Adkins and family have returned to Florida affer spending time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson, and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross. They visited many of their friends and relatives while here.

Altamont Enterprise - July 23, 1976


Garland M. Cross: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Garland M. Cross
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday January 18, 1940
Date of Death: Friday June 25, 2010
Est. Age at Death: 70 years, 5 months, 7 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: Middleburgh; Breakabeen; Huntersland; Livingstonville; Middleburg
County: Schoharie
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12122
Latitude: 42.5337
Longitude: -74.3385

Sources

  1. ↑ www.BerneHistory.com Family Files
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