Mary E. Tranka

Tranka, Mary E. BALLSTON SPA Mary E. Tranka, 89, formerly of Amsterdam Road, Ballston Spa, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Wesley Health Care Center, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Charlton, March 29, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Clara VanNatten. Mary worked at Van Raalte's in Saratoga Springs for many years. Mary and her husband owned and operated Tony and Mary's Springs Plants on Route 67 in Ballston Spa. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony Tranka; son, William Tranka; two grandsons, James and Robert Edward Tranka; and a great-granddaughter, Melanie Tranka. She is survived by her children John Tranka of Galway, Jean Webster of Glens Falls, Mary (Joseph) Brooks of Saratoga Springs, Robert (Donna) Tranka of Ballston Spa and Richard (Bonnie) Tranka of Rock City Falls; brother, William VanNatten; 19 grandchildren, 37 great- grandchildren, one great-great- granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Powell Wiswall Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.