Aug. News from the Kuyahoora
Valley Club--
Gerald M. Hill, Secretary of
our club for a number of years, died August 11, 2000 at his home in
Newport, NY, of complications due to cancer. Born in Utica on September
6, 1935, Gerry was the only child of the late Clifford and Minnie
Truax Hill. He graduated from Poland High School in 1953 and from
Utica College of Syracuse University summa cum laude.
Gerry furthered his education
at the University of Northern Colorado, where he earned his masters
in business management. On June 8, 1957, he was united in marriage
to the former Clara Santamour at St. John's Church, Newport. The couple
had resided in Rhode Island where Gerry was employed for 30 years
as a physicist at the Navy Underwater Systems Center in Newport, RI.
He retired in 1990 and the
couple returned to Newport, NY. Gerry was a volunteer for the Herkimer
County AARP Chapter 1410 where he specialized in tax preparations.
He was also secretary of the Kuyahoora Valley Rotary Club, and a trustee
of the Newport Free Library. Survivors, besides his wife of 43 years,
Clara, include one son and a daughter-in-law, Clifford and Crystal
Hill of Coral Cables, FL, and four grandchildren.
Gerry was a fine example of
a Rotarian, father, and husband. He was only sick for a few months,
but did not complain and kept up his good humor and spirit until the
end. The Kuyahoora Valley Rotary Club will miss him.
On December 13th, at our annual
Christmas dinner, the K-V Rotary Club will award a Paul Harris Fellowship
posthumously to Gerry Hill.
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Feb. News from the Kuyahoora
Valley Club--
The Rotary
Club of the Kuyahoora Valley was saddened by the recent death of long-time
member (25 years) Richard Rasch. Dick was one of our most active members
and could always be counted on for various work projects and other
activities. Dick was also extremely
active as a Little Falls Hospital volunteer. He will be greatly missed
by all.
Our club recently had an evening
work session at the Children's Museum in Utica, helping with insulating
upper story windows. The club also made a financial donation to the
museum to help repair damage suffered during a recent freeze-up and
flooding. From Gerry Hill, Secretary
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President Conrad Sigona
and K-V members Service Above
Self at Children's Museum
