MECHANICVILLE — Esther E. Martone passed away Sunday, Jan. 4 at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa. She was 94.
Born August 30, 1920 in Stillwater, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Jennie Hammond Limberg.
A talented seamstress, Esther worked at the Korell Company, Buchdahl’s and The Vogue Store, all in Mechanicville. She loved making her Italian cookies, knitting her special quilts and crocheting. Esther enjoyed reading the Schenectady Gazette, biographies, autobiographies, playing word search and crossword puzzles. She was also a New York State Republican Party Poll Registrar. Esther loved her family and was a care giver to her daughter Daria. She was often thought of as the “Mayor of Maplewood”.
In addition to her parents, Esther was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Louicka “Gus” A. Martone, four brothers and a sister.
Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Martone and his wife Elaine of Pelham, New Hampshire, Ludwig “JR” Martone and his wife Sue Ann of Mechanicville; one daughter, Daria Martone of Ballston Spa; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
