| Robert G. Rushman September 13, 2006 CARTHAGE, N.Y. – Robert G. Rushman, 73, of 35975 NYS Route 126, died Tuesday evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where he had been a patient for several weeks. Mr. Rushman was born on April 27, 1933, in Gouverneur to Basil and Evelyn Vrooman Rushman. He attended high school in Canton and graduated from West Carthage High School in 1952. He served in the Army in 1953 to 1956, serving in Korea from 1953 to1955 in the 303rd ASA Communication Recon Battalion. He married Patricia Gardner on July 31, 1955, at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Dacey officiating. He retired in 1998 after 38 years as a sales representative for Gamble Distributors, Inc. in Carthage and was a member of the American Legion Beaver River Memorial Post 1663 in Croghan. He enjoyed working on his computer and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Mrs. Ricky (Michele) Pignone, Mrs. David (Jill) Williams, Mrs. John (Melissa) Gibbons all of Carthage; two half sisters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Ludeman, West Winfield, and Mrs. Charles (Jackie) Kerry, Herkimer; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the chapel of the Bossuot-Lundy Funeral Home, Carthage. A memorial service with military honors will follow at 8 p.m. with Rev. George F. Maroun officiating. Donations may be made to the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation. Robert G. Rushman |
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