Obituary of Annette J. Elmendorf

Annette ?Jane? Rafferty Elmendorf, 78, of Johnstown, died Tuesday at Mt. Valley Hospice House in Gloversville. She was born April 30, 1928 in Gloversville, daughter of the late Justin and Dorthea Devoe Fonda. Jane was a graduate of Mayfield High School and a homemaker. She had lived in Warrensburg for several years while raising her family, and returned to Fulton County about 25 years ago. A devoted family person, Jane adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She surrounded her life with family and home, enjoying many parties as well as dancing. Jane was also an avid bingo player and loved to crochet. She is survived by six children: James Daniel Rafferty, Patrick Michael Rafferty, and Stephen John Rafferty all of Warrensburg, Daniel Justin Rafferty of Lady Lake, Florida, Donald Herbert Rafferty of Queensbury, and Susan Jane Clark of Broadalbin. She is also survived by a brother Donald Fonda of Caroga Lake, eighteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew and cousins. The family will receive friends Friday from 4-6 pm at the Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street. A graveside service will be held 10 am Saturday at Mayfield Cemetery, Woodside Ave. entrance. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078.