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John J. Tranka Galway - John J. Tranka, 74 of Galway, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Ballston Spa on March 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Tranka. John was an electrician at Tuflite Co. in Ballston Spa for over 40 years and also ran his greenhouse, Plants at Southline, from his home for many years. He enjoyed gardening and liked to spend time hunting and fishing in the Adirondack Mountains. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Janice Tranka, a brother, William Tranka and a granddaughter, Melanie Tranka. John is survived by his wife Ann Tranka, his sons, Mark Tranka of Ballston Spa, Timothy (Christie) Tranka of Ballston Spa and Steven (Martha) Tranka of Jarratt, VA, his daughters, Kathleen (John) Izzo and Lori Harrison both of Ballston Spa, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters, Jean Webster of Glens Falls and Mary Ann Brooks of Greenfield Center, brothers, Robert Tranka of Ballston Spa and Richard Tranka of Charlotte, NC, step children, Ron (Melissa) Gorham of Stillwater, Brenda Ervin of Vernon, VT and Diane (Richard) Barnes of Ballston Spa, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, February 25 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc. 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Barkersville Cemetery, Galway. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 6 - 8 pm at the Funeral Home Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com

Published by The Saratogian from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2012.
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My condolences to the family,,John was a good man always seen a smile on his face never heard John talk bad of anyone,,he was a smart man with electricity, time goes by so fast it seems like I was just talking to John though it's been many years.

David thayer

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February 17, 2022

Annie,
I am truly sadden to hear of John's passing. I am also sorry that I am not near. I remember you as a good friend who walked part of the way home from school together. I remember John as a soft spokenman who loved and cared for you. Please keep in touch. Love, kay

March 2, 2012

Dear Ann,

I was so sorry to hear about John's passing. I had prayed for him throughout his post-op days at Albany Med. You two had something VERY special.. I enjoyed meeting you both and taking care of him...

Kathie Smith, RN

February 27, 2012

I am sincereley sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family an my daughter Taylor Tranka. John will be missed

Tonia an Thomas Owen

February 25, 2012

john, was a good man, a hard working man, and was well liked, and was my parents good friend as well as mine.sorry to hear of his passing.

david thayer

February 24, 2012

Ann and Family, The girls at Rubin were so sorry to hear of Johns passing. You were an amazing couple, holding each other together thru both of your illnesses. Our thoughts and love are with you. Peggy McHale

February 24, 2012

My parents David & Janet Hollenbeck and I Donna Townsend will always remember you we had great laughs when we came to the southline greenhouse. HERES A BIG HUG AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY!

February 24, 2012

we miss you already

Dick & Bonnie

February 24, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joseph J Brooks

February 23, 2012

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