Bertha C. Kenyon

Bertha C. Kenyon, 96, formerly of Northville, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home in Gloversville. She was born in the Town of Edinburg on November 29, 1927, a daughter of Ernest and Clara Muehlenhaupt Tange and attended school in Edinburg and Northville. Bertha was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Kenyon enjoyed doing housekeeping for several local families, who became her close friends. Later in life, she provided in-home care to elderly friends. Bertha loved to cook and was famous for her hot potato salad. She loved to crochet, and she loved fast cars and wolves. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends. A memorable trip included an Alaskan cruise with her family nearly 10 years ago. At age 96, Bertha was still active with social media using her tablet and phone. Mrs. Kenyon was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a member of the Kingdom Hall in Gloversville. Bertha was married to Arthur Kenyon in 1946. Sadly, he died in1999. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a stepdaughter, Janet Kenyon; and her siblings, Dorothea, Augusta, Vivian, June, Beulah, Ernest “Junior”, Nicky, and Camilla. Survivors include eight children, Evelyn LaPort of Johnstown, Arthur “Bud” (Jan) Kenyon of Ketchikan, AK, Alan (Anita) Kenyon of Prince George, VA, Sally Ostrander of Johnstown, Dale (Amos) Brooks of Tok, AK, Otto Kenyon (Toni) of Northville, Lisa Kenyon of Broadalbin, and Nora King of Gloversville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, with Elder Drew Wasko, presiding. Final burial will be on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11am at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Dept. at Nathan Littauer Hospital Nursing Home, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Bertha C. Kenyon

November 29, 1927 - October 8, 2024

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November 29, 1927 - October 8, 2024

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