Roger Montgomery

November 17, 1931 - December 30, 2020

Roger Montgomery, age 89, of Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam. He was born on November 17, 1931 in Hornell, New York, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Montgomery and Helen Lippencott Montgomery. Roger was a Class of 1950 graduate of Gloversville High School. Mr. Montgomery owned and operated Tryon County Book Store and Montgomery’s Antiques. He was a talented wood carver who exhibited at many carving shows. He was of the Catholic faith, a communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church in Johnstown. Roger was a member of the Clan Montgomery Society International and the Mohawk Valley Garden Club. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife Alice Lachmayer Montgomery whom he married on September 1, 1951; two sons Michael Earl Montgomery (Karen) and Matthew Eric Montgomery (Lisa), one daughter Marianne Elizabeth Friers (Ralph); two sisters Sandra Joyce Aesch (Richard) and Beverly Elaine Montgomery; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by three brothers, Earl, Lowell, and Lawrence Montgomery. There will be no calling hours. Services for Roger will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com