Oakley Donald Binck, beloved husband, father, and Pop Pop passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66 on February 23, 2011 in Isla Roatan, Honduras while enjoying his 26th cruise with his wife of 38 years, Kathy (Somich). Born in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Oakley and Ruth (Andersen) Binck. [...]
Frank E. Mahusky, 94
Frank E. Mahusky, born Jan. 9, 1917, in Newburgh, son of the late Michael and Sophia (Kazukaitis) Mahusky, died peacefully after a short illness on Feb. 15, 2011. Frank was predeceased by his son, Van Edward Mahusky, his sisters, Stella Heil of Lexington, Ky., Helen Russio of New Windsor, and Anna Siskowski of Syrace. Survivors [...]
Granville Vet gets national honor
The first presidential inauguration speech Granville’s Roger Ellis said he can remember is John F. Kennedy’s “Ask Not what your country can do for you …” in 1961. The speech clearly made a difference for the now 58-year-old veterinarian, as years later he’s still helping other people and asking for nothing in return. “I’d like [...]
2010 Looking back at the top stories of the year
A lot happened in Granville as the first 10 years of the 21st century came toward a close in 2010. As the new year approaches we here at the Granville Sentinel are taking a look back at some of the events and people who shaped the past 365 days. Jan. 5 Lions give Youth [...]
Everest Tatko, 76
Everest Tatko passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 30, 2010, at his home. Evey was born on Oct. 16, 1923, in West Rutland, Vt., the son of Peter and Stephania (Socinski) Tatko. Evey was the former owner of Hilltop Slate in Middle Granville. He was a World War II veteran and a 60-year member of the [...]
Robert H. Lennox, 63
Robert H. Lennox, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. Bob was born on Oct. 16, 1946, in Glens Falls, the son of Byron (Barney) Lennox Sr. and Leona Greenway Lennox. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He [...]
Cleanup day is set for April 24th
Second Granville Community Service Day April 24 Organizers hope to see Granville Community Service Day 2010 be even bigger than last year’s event.
Griffith (Roger) Evans, 86
Griffith (Roger) Evans, 86, of Granville went into the arms of the Lord on Feb. 10, 2010, with his loving family by his side. Roger was born in Granville, on Aug. 15, 1923, the eldest son of the late John and Alice Evans. He attended Granville High School, graduating in 1941. In 1943, Roger enlisted in [...]
Kenneth Baxter Harrison, 63,
Kenneth Baxter Harrison, 63, born Nov. 6, 1946, died unexpectedly on Jan. 1, 2010. Born and raised in Ballston Spa, he graduated from high school in 1965. He attended Fulton Montgomery College and graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1973 and earned his master’s degree from Russell Sage College in 1978. He played semi-pro [...]
Food pantry use is rising
With the approach of winter and the holidays, the Mettowee Valley Ecumenical Food Pantry is seeing a surge in demand for its services.





