Martha Kutteles

AMENIA — Martha Kutteles, 68, of Lake Wales, Fla., passed away May 7, 2011, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y. She was the wife of Albert P. Kutteles.Martha was born Jan. 13, 1943, in Sharon, the daughter of the late Eddna (Simmon) and Milbert Johnson. She graduated from Webutuck High School. She worked for Wilson and Eaton and the Wassaic state school, was a secretary at Tri Wall and worked for the World Peace Society. She was a member of the Amenia Women’s Auxiliary.In addition to her husband, Albert, Martha is survived by her daughter, Brenda L. McGhee of Ancram; her granddaughter, Lindsie (McGhee) Vanegas of Copake; her grandson, Brandon McGhee of Ancram; her great-grandson, Dominic Josue Vanegas; her brother, Lloyd Johnson of Oneonta, N.Y.; her two sisters, Gloria Morrison of Lakes Wales and Sandra Coffey Robinson of Dyer, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Church in Sharon with a burial to follow at Amenia Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amenia Fire Department, PO Box 166, Amenia NY 12501.The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.

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