Obituary of George B. Bergh

George B. Bergh Sr., 64, of Cochrane St, Amsterdam, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday November 7, 2007 at his home. Born January 22, 1943 a son of Abraham and Mary Teabout Bergh. He was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and was a 1961 Graduate of the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. Mr. Bergh was employed for many years at Sofco Co. in Amsterdam. He later worked for several years at Hill & Markes in Amsterdam as a salesman before his retirement. George was an avid bowler in various leagues in Amsterdam and was currently a bowler at the Imperial Bowling Center in Amsterdam in the mixed nuts league. George is survived by his wife Joanne E. Bergh of Amsterdam, Two sons, George B. Bergh Jr. Millicent of Syracuse, NY, Darren R. Bergh Lisa of Amsterdam, one daughter, Kristine Pennick Anthony of Amsterdam, NY. One Brother, Richard Bergh of Amsterdam, two sisters, Mary Janet Bergh of Amsterdam and Marcia Buckman of Albany, NY. Eight grandchildren, Mickiel Bergh, Seth Bergh, Julia Presley, Arianne Pennick, Deshawn Bergh, Mackenzie Pennick, Ryan Bergh and Kory Bergh. Two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Devon Bergh. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was predeceased by one sister Isabelle Bergh. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 10, 2007 at 2:00P.M. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam with the Rev. R.W. Williams presiding. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Amsterdam. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday November 10, 2007 beginning at 1:00P.M. prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.