SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jo Whitford died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Wesley Health Care Center. She was born October 17, 1921, in Greenfield to the late Thomas and Agnes (Kovarik) Michalek. After her father’s death, the family moved to Middle Grove, then to Corinth where she graduated from Corinth High School.
She was employed by the Van Raalte Company before becoming a wife, mother, and homemaker. After her children were grown, she went back to work and retired from Espey in Saratoga Springs.
In addition to her parents, Jo is predeceased by her husband, Ray C. Whitford and siblings; Thomas Michalek, Louise Lienau, Steven Michalek, Ann Varney, Mrs. Emily Wojtowecz, and Agnes Green.
She is survived by her son, Ray E. Whitford (Maria) of Navarre, FL; daughter, Lee Cromie of Ballston Spa, five grandchildren, Sandra Burch (Wes) of Milwaukie, OR and Forest Grove, MT, Dr. Bonny Henderson (Don) of Avon, NY, Christian “Kit” Cromie (Kathy) of Mayfield, NY, and twins Stephen and Mathew Whitford of Navarre, FL; four great-grandchildren, Hanna, Emily, Eli, and Sheena.
The family would like to thank the staff at Saratoga Hospital and Wesley Health Care for their help with Mom’s care in her time of need.
A Funeral Service was held at the William J. Burke and Sons funeral home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Monday, June 8, 2015. A committal service followed at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs.
The family has requested that memorial donations may be made in Josephine’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project (4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or woundedwarriorproject.org).
0 0 1 251 1433 Saratoga Publishing 11 3 1681 14.0Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONEOnline remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
