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Irene Cross Obituary

Cross, Irene A. GREENVILLE Irene A. Cross, 84, of Greenville, N.Y. passed away at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, N.Y. on Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was born in Medusa, N.Y. on March 23, 1924, daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtle (Snyder) Cross. Living in Greenville most of her life, Irene was proud to have been a business teacher at the Middleburgh High School for 42 years retiring in 1989. Since her retirement she was proud to have been a very active member of the South Westerlo C.C. Church and had served as treasurer. She was also a member of the Retired Schoharie County Teachers Assn. She was predeceased by her parents and several cousins. Surviving are cousins, Shirley Truesdell of Prattsville, N.Y., Althea VanValkenburgh formerly of Prattsville, Norma Ellis of Elizaville, Virginia Kennedy of Prattsville, Margaret Warren of Arkansas and Barb Cooke of Windham. Funeral service will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at the South Westerlo C.C. Church in South Westerlo, N.Y. Friends may call at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81, Greenville on Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Medusa Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Ella Hotaling-Snook

August 24, 2008

She was the greatest single influence on my life and what I have become today with her caring and compassion. We were all so blessed to have had her as a teacher.

Martin Lacy

August 19, 2008

A wonderful woman whom I took typing from at MCS. After graduating in 1951 and subsequently joining the US Navy, the typing skills I learned from her gave me an oppotunity in the service to put those skills into use and developing a career in adminstration in the Navy. Very sorry to hear of her passing.

Fred Huneke

August 18, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Miss Cross vividly from typing class as a very warm and sweet lady and I know there is a very special place in Heaven for her.

Marilyn Joslyn Kenny

August 18, 2008

Miss Cross was dearly loved and appreciated by everyone. She had a wonderful smile and her eyes sparkled. (The girls graduating in 1957 were the first to use the electric typewriter). Miss Cross was very instrumental in helping me pursue a career in the business world. I am blessed to have known her.

Tammy Ruise (Rumph)

August 18, 2008

So Sorry for your loss. Mrs. Cross was a wonderful teacher and a sweet part of my high school memories.

Ruth Haskin

August 18, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Irene was a beautiful person. She was my business teacher at Middleburgh Central School. Everyone just loved her. Irene's kindness came through to all of her students. She was a treasure that will not be forgotten.

Rose Daring

August 18, 2008

Miss Cross was one of the best and kindest teachers I had at MCS. A very special lady.
May God be with her family.
Rose Thorington Daring

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