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Frank was born about 1919 in Knox, a son of Frank H. Ostrander and Kathryn A. Bradt. His brothers and sisters were: | Frank was born about 1919 in Knox, a son of Frank H. Ostrander and Kathryn A. Bradt. His brothers and sisters were: | ||
*'''[[Ostrander, Alva E.|Alva Ostrander]]''' | *'''[[Ostrander, Alva E.|Alva Ostrander]]''' | ||
| + | *'''[[Ostrander, Florence Irene|Florence Smith]]''' of Guilderland | ||
*Ethel Ostrander | *Ethel Ostrander | ||
*Steve Ostrander | *Steve Ostrander | ||
Revision as of 02:24, 6 December 2012
Birth
Frank was born about 1919 in Knox, a son of Frank H. Ostrander and Kathryn A. Bradt. His brothers and sisters were:
- Alva Ostrander
- Florence Smith of Guilderland
- Ethel Ostrander
- Steve Ostrander
- Billy Ostrander
- Lena Ostrander
Marriage and Children
Frank married Greta Ruth Stewart and had Judy and Jerry Ostrander.
Occupation
He worked as a machinist at the General Electric Company in Schenectady for 44 years, retiring in 1981.
Military Service
Mr. Ostrander served with the Army Air Corps in Europe.
Death
Frank died April 22, 2000 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.
Burial
He was buried in Schenectady Memorial Park in Rotterdam.
Other Media
Obituary
[Knox]--Frank L. Ostrander, 81, lifelong resident of Knox, died Saturday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a short illness. Mr. Ostrander served with the Army Air Corps in Europe during World War II. He worked as a machinist at the General Electric Company in Schenectady for 44 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Altamont Reformed Church, and past president of the Plankroaders Association. Recently he became a member of the Old Men of the Mountain. Judy Stevens remembers her father's "huge gardens." She said he loved gardening and grew tomato plants. His wife, Greta R. Ostrander, died in 1988. Survivors include two children: Judy Stevens of Altamont, and Jerry Ostrander and his wife, Gail, of Guilderland; two sisters, Ethel Bassler of Rotterdam, and Florence Smith of Guilderland; two grandchildren, Thomas M. Stevens of Altamont, and Tanya L. Stevens of Guilderland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Alva, Steve, and William, and a sister, Lena Ostrander, died before him. Arrangements were handled by the Fredendall Funeral Home, in Altamont. Burial will be in Schenectady Memorial Park in Rotterdam. Contributions may be made to the Altamont Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 129 Lincoln Ave., Altamont, NY 12009.
Published in The Altamont Enterprise, Page 26, 27 Apr 2000 Issue.
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