OBITS: Albany Times Union 16 Aug 2004; Albany, Albany co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Albany Times Union http://www.timesunion.com Appio, Victor ROTTERDAM Victor Appio, 84, of Manor Ct., Rotterdam, passed away Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital after a brief illness. Born September 20, 1919 in Albany, he attended Albany High School and he moved to Schenectady in 1955. An illustrator for the Department of Commerce in Albany for 25 years, retiring in 1979. He was predeceased by his wife, Maurina in 1996. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Earle) Stone of Rotterdam; six grandchildren, John DiCaprio of Va., Paul DiCaprio of Queensbury, Karen Curran of Ballston Spa, Lynn Greulich of Ballston Lake, Paul Stone of Utah and Jennifer Stone of Schenectady; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:15 from the Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St. and at 9:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church, Scotia where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours on Tuesday evening 5-7 at the funeral home. Burial in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 be made. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. Bartholomew Jr., Paul G. SARATOGA Paul G. Bartholomew Jr., age 32, died suddenly August 14, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Albany and was a resident of Albany and Voorheesville. Paul graduated from Albany High School in 1989 and also received a degree from Hudson Valley Community College in environmental science. He was employed with Empire State Carpenters Union Local 370. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Son of Barbara Kipp and Paul Bartholomew; grandson of Barbara Caracci and Shirley Bartholomew; brother of Marybeth Carter, Paula Bartholomew, Joseph Bartholomew and Edward Coviello; nephew of Joseph Caracci; uncle of Andrea and Eric. Predeceased by his brothers, Michael and David. Also survived by his lifelong companion, Lia Morina. Funeral services will be held at the Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave., Albany Monday at 6:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Bourgeois, Andre J. GLENVILLE Andre Joseph Bourgeois, 76, of Glenville, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 in Ellis Hospital, after suffering a heart attack Wednesday. Born in Schenectady to Eugene R. and Eva Bourgeois, he graduated from St. Columba's High School and St. Bonaventure University in Olean, N.Y. He served in the Navy just after World War II. For 43 years he worked for Schenectady International, retiring in 1999 as vice president of corporate sourcing. He traveled worldwide to secure supplies for the company. A member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, he lived in Glenville for 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Jean Spencer; four children, Mary Katherine (Michael) Wedrychowicz of Niskayuna, Margaret E. Bourgeois (Alice Dembner) of Needham, Mass., Bernadette A. (Gary) Ilnycky of Ballston Spa, Daniel M. (Lisa) Bourgeois of Mason, Ohio; also survived by seven grandchildren, Christopher and Kevin Wedrychowicz, Christine, Matthew and Caitlin Ilnycky, Caleigh and Alexander Bourgeois; his sisters, Leona O'Leary and Theresa Squires; many nieces and nephews. His brother, Eugene L. Bourgeois, predeceased him. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Glenville Funeral Home on Glenridge Road, Glenville. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church on Route 50 in Glenville. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to Bethesda House, Schenectady or the Ellis Hospital Foundation for the planned ICU wing. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Cira, Rose CLIFTON PARK Rose Lamantia Cira, age 89, entered into eternal life, Friday, August 13, 2004. Born in Chicago, Ill., she lived in the Albany area most of her life. A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Jennie Virzi Lamantia. Beloved wife of the late Anthony D. (Andy) Cira; loving mother of Mary JoAnn Legge of Clifton Park and the late Daniel J. Cira. Also survived by six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A service of memory will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Grace Chapel, Main Street, Jonesville, N.Y. with the Rev. Shad Baker officiating. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no calling hours. Entombment will be in Edgewood Mausoleum, Memory's Garden, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send a remembrance in Rose's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1818, Memphis, TN 38101. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Cole, Russell B. CLIFTON PARK Russell B. Cole, 81 of Crescent Rd. in Clifton Park and Wanakena, NY died on Sunday, August 15, 2004, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born on September 3, 1922 in Cohoes, NY and was the son of the late Charles and Grace Stivers Cole. Mr. Cole was a graduate of Cohoes High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He retried in 1977 from the Jones and Laughlin Co. in Benson Mines, N.Y. where he had been a crusher operator. Earlier he had worked for the former Sangamon Mills in Cohoes. He was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed the woods and hiking. He had a great love for animals. He was the brother of Ella Fisher of Clifton Park; also survived by 15 nieces and nephews. Mr. Cole was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 pm in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. A calling hour will precede the funeral service. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Dasiukiewicz, Mary Members of West Albany Italian Benevolent Society Women's Auxiliary are requested to meet at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. to pay our last respects to our dearly departed sister, Mary. LOUISE DONATO, President Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Dasiukiewicz, Mary Agnes LOUDONVILLE Mary Agnes Dasiukiewicz, 76, of Loudonville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 13, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1928 to the late Salvatore and Rose Colonno Melucci. Mary had worked for Tobin Packing Company for 35 years. She had also worked for the Albany County Nursing Home and part time at the Zaloga Post, Italian Benevolent Society and the Polish American Club. Regardless of the weather, she enjoyed jogging three miles a day until very recently. Mary also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, watching baseball and playing games of chance. Mary's family would like to express their grateful appreciation for the special care provided by Barbara, Cheryl, Tess and the entire staff at Community Hospice of Albany. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Edward Dasiukiewicz. She is the beloved sister of Josephine Taylor, Angeline Sickles, Daniel, James, Salvatore Melucci and the late Michael Melucci; several nieces and nephews also survive. She will be missed by her beloved dog, Esther. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Francis DeSales Church, Maria Drive at a time to be announced. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany NY 12205 in memory of Mary A. Dasiukiewicz. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Gay, Isabel CLIFTON PARK Isabel Frances Searles Gay, age 88, died August 12, 2004 in the emergency room of Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, N.Y. She was born March 1, 1916 in Binghamton, N.Y. and was the daughter of Fred and Dora Thompson Searles. She was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and business school. After the death of her mother when she was 19, she helped raise her two brothers, Albert J. Searles and William S. Searles, both of whom predeceased her. She went to work at Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1939 and retired from there in 1981. In 1942, she married Frank E. Gay who passed away in 1975. They had one daughter, JoAnn Brader of Clifton Park, N.Y. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gary Brader; her granddaughter, Amy Gay Brader Leach and her husband Eric Leach of Round Lake, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Kerry Brader of New York City and two grandsons, Brendan Brader and Brian Brader, both of Clifton Park; her sister-in-law, Virginia Searles of Binghamton; and three nieces and a nephew, all in the Binghamton area. Isabel was a member of Ogden-Hillcrest Methodist Church. She was a proud member of several genealogical societies: Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Colonists, Colonial Dames, National Society of New England Women, The Huguenot Society and the Pilgrim Edward Doty Society (who arrived in the country on the Mayflower). She was a past member of Binghamton Garden Club and the Civic Club of Binghamton. She loved to read, tend to her roses and African violets and play bridge with her friends. She was a lover and owner of dogs all her adult life and always took care of the neighborhood birds. In 1997, she moved to Clifton Park, N.Y to live with her daughter and her family. For the past three and one-half years, she has been a resident of Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park. Although in poor health for years, her death came unexpectedly. Funeral services Monday 1 p.m. from the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango St., Port Dickinson, N.Y. Interment, Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 12-1 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, NENY Chapter, 1717 Central Ave., Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Jones, Bernice Y. EAST GREENBUSH Bernice Y. (Gibbs) Jones, 82, formerly of Renwyck Apts. in Rensselaer, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. Born in Trinidad, West Indies she came to the United States in 1964. Bernice was a court secretary in New York City, prior to her moving to the Capital Region. She was predeceased by her parents Egbert and Mabel (Lane) Gibbs; husband, Rupert A. Jones; a son Terrance Jones; a sister Yvonne Munro; and her grandson Quincy Nelson. Survived by a daughter Jacqueline Nelson of Rensselaer; two sons Ottway Jones, of Washington, D.C. and Elton Jones, of Baton Rouge, LA.; a sister Daphine Hernandez, of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and two brothers, Dr. Paul Gibb of Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Dennis (Denise) Gibbs of the US. Also survived by six grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, she was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. All services will be private at the convenience of the family from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk Rensselaer, NY. Interment will be in Greenbush Cemetery East Greenbush, NY. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. LeBuis, Doris F. BERNE Friends and loved ones should be comforted by knowing that Doris F. LeBuis died gracefully and peacefully with a strong spiritual presence guiding her way on Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with family by her side. She was born January 17, 1914 to the late Fred Hazael Filkins and Nettie S. Filkins and was a lifelong resident of the Town of Berne. She worked for the New York State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1980. She was a longtime member of the First Reformed Church of Berne, the Berne Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and the Hilltown Senior Citizens, along with many other community service organizations. She was the dedicated and loving wife for 50 years of Leo N. LeBuis, who predeceased her in November of 1985. She was the friend and mother of Janice Bassler and her husband Fred (Pete) of Berne, Diane Chamberlain and her husband Merritt of Scottsdale, Ariz., Robert LeBuis and his wife Roberta of Barneveld, N.Y., Marlene Boomhower and her husband Dennis of Westerlo, Donald LeBuis and his wife Donna of Mokena, Ill., Charis Cummings and her husband Dennis of Wilton, N.Y. and Dennis LeBuis of Selkirk, N.Y. She is also survived by a brother, Clyde L. Filkins and his wife Margaret of Westerlo; 20 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one great-granddaughter. It was Doris' wish to donate her body to the Albany Medical College for medical research. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the First Reformed Church of Berne, Rte. 443, Berne, N.Y. Those who wish may make contributions in Doris' name to the First Reformed Church of Berne, 1664 Helderberg Trail, Berne, NY 12023. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Lutz, Lowell D. COHOES Lowell D. Lutz, 86, died Sunday, August 15, 2004. He was the husband of the late Beatrice Charette. Father of Deborah Charette; also surviving are his granddaughters, Jessica Charette and Stephanie Murphy; a sister. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home Ltd, 105 Vliet Blvd, Cohoes, Wednesday 11 a.m. Calling hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Maiorana, Giuseppe Joe RAVENA Giuseppe Joe Maiorana of Deans Mill Road, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Joe was born on February 28, 1948 in Furnari, Messina Sicily to Santa Maiorana of Ballston Spa, N.Y. and the late Francesco Maiorana. He came to the United States in 1965 and was employed by the Freihofer Baking Company for 28 years before his retirement in 2002. Joe was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the RC Sportsman's Club. He also loved gardening, wine making and spending time with his chocolate lab, Brandi. Joe was also active in adult soccer programs in the Capital District area and enjoyed both playing and watching the sport. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Maryann (Libertucci) Maiorana; his devoted children, Frank H. (Leticia) Maiorana of San Jose, California and Tina L. Maiorana of Tampa, Fla.; his loving granddaughter, Natalia Marina Maiorana of San Jose, California; a brother, Giovanni (Franca) Maiorana of Albany and a sister, Carmela (Scott) Mitchell of Ballston Spa. In addition, he is survived by a brother-in-law, Joseph (Linda) Libertucci of Redondo Beach, California, four nieces, several cousins and a host of other relatives and close friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17th. Contributions in memory of Joe may be made to the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 246, Selkirk, N.Y. 12158. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. McFarlin, Donald R. ALBANY Donald R. McFarlin, 54 of Besch Ave., died suddenly Thursday as a result of an accident. He was born in Poughkeepsie and was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Ohio University. He moved to Albany many years ago. He owned and operated Don McFarlin Tree and Landscaping Service. Donnie loved the outdoors and outdoor activities, especially sailing and fishing. He also enjoyed playing basketball and hockey. Don is survived by six sisters and brothers, Debbie McFarlin Erlanson of Decatur, Ill., Pat McFarlin of Stockholm, N.J., Thomasine McFarlin of Oakland, Calif., Jeff McFarlin of Las Vegas, Nev., Brion McFarlin of Rochester, Vt., Dennis McFarlin of Cupertino, Calif.; and five nieces and nephews. Donnie also leaves behind a multitude of friends he has made throughout his life in his travels, friends from all corners of the world. A celebration of life gathering will be held Friday, August 20, at the Fountain Restaurant, 283 New Scotland Ave., Albany from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Please bring stories and pictures to share. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/18/2004. Morehouse, Michael J. COLONIE Michael Joseph Morehouse, age 55, died suddenly Saturday, August 14, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Tracey Papa Morehouse; two children, Spencer William Morehouse and Taylor Melissa Morehouse; one sister and three nieces. Summary words for Michael Morehouse for this particular page of the newspaper is a privilege and a daunting challenge. Michael's humble southern beginnings were influences that shaped an incredible character. He had a respect for and a practical attachment for nature. The fish will be safer now that he's gone, and the silence in his ever-productive workshop will always sadden us in the fondest way. You can't have clever hands without a mind to match, and both were always busy and productive. Although notably silent and gentlemanly on the subject, Michael served his country voluntarily and honorable in Vietnam. His handling of this experience typified him and spoke volumes without a single word. A need of a shortened hem on a pair of pants led him to a tailor where he met a young lady who not only altered his pants but his life as well. Michael and Tracey married fortunately and well in the estimation of everyone around them. We will miss that union and enjoy fondly storytelling about it. Fatherhood and the love of his children, Spencer and Taylor, came happily and easily to Michael. These have been happy years filled with love, friends, travel and lively celebrated occasions. Thank you Michael; we will miss you; you left us to soon, but better than you found us. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd) Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Monday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Michael's name to St. Peter's Hospice, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208, the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, N.Y. N.Y. 10038-4810 or the Paralyzed Disabled Vets, c/o V.A. Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. Mundy, Joseph P. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Joseph Paul Mundy, 67, of Shadow Wood Way, died on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at the Saratoga Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Philadelphia on May 20, 1937 and was the son of the late Sinclair and Anna Kringe Mundy. He graduated from Germantown Friends High School in Pa., the University of Pennsylvania and received his master's degree in engineering from Penn State. He retired in 1999 from the MTI Corp. in Albany and earlier he had worked for the Matthey Bishop Co. in Malvern, Pa. where he had worked for about 20 years. Following retirement, Mr. Mundy had been a sales representative for the Realty USA Co. in Clifton Park. He was a member and past worshipful master for the Masonic lodge in West Chester, Pa. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He had also been an enthusiastic member of the N.R.A. He was the husband of Sandra Beinhauer Mundy, whom he married on February 18, 1961. He was the father of Christopher Paul (Katie) Mundy of Potomac, Md., Scott Joseph Mundy of Schenectady, Erik John (Ann) Mundy of Millis, Mass. and Heather Lynn (Glenn) Lajeunesse of Fairfield, Conn.; brother of Mrs. Charles (Julianne) Bestwick of Hazelton, Pa.; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Connor, Ally, Erin and Caroline Mundy, Julia, Olivia and Meghan Lajeunesse; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. A calling hour will precede the service. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Pelton, Josephine Calordino WYNANTSKILL Josephine Calordino Pelton, 81, of Hidley Road Extension died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ravena, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Calordino and Mary (Molello) Calordino and wife of the late John W. Pelton. She had resided in Ravena for 7 years, Albany for 30 years and in the West Sand Lake and Wynantskill areas for many years and attended Albany schools. Mrs. Pelton was a homemaker. She was a life member of the Sheehy-Palmer VFW Ladies Auxiliary Albany, a member of the Polish American Club in Albany and a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill. She was a pitcher for the Twin Town Little League Farm League and was the only girl on an all boys basketball league at Trinity Lutheran Church, Albany. She is survived a son, John M. Pelton (Alice) of West Sand Lake; a daughter, JoAnne Stockholm of Wynantskill; four grandchildren, Seth W. Stockholm Jr., Captain Bethany J. Stockholm MD and Kara A. and Dana L. Pelton; a great-granddaughter, Sidney Love Sweeney and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters, Anna Nagle, Frances Pape and Sylvester, Alfred, Hopple, Herman and Molly Calordino. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 8:30 AM at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake and at 9:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Clark, Pastor. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment Calvary Cemetery in Glenmont. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com . Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Raymond, George M. POESTENKILL George M. Raymond, age 89, husband of Edna G. Wood Raymond, died on Friday, August 13, 2004 at his residence. Born in Dannemora, N.Y., he is the son of the late Michael and Hattie Osher Raymond. He attended school in Standish, N.Y. and worked as a stove tender at Republic Steel in South Troy for 32 years, retiring in 1974. He was a longtime communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wynantskill. Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Neil W. Raymond of West Palm Beach, Fla., Keith M. Raymond of Palm Springs, Calif., Gail S. Raymond of Ballston Spa, Lynn Raymond of Albany and Brian J. Raymond and Gard R. Raymond, both of Poestenkill. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by three sisters and four brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mr. Raymond's Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill on Tuesday at 9 A.M. Burial will follow on Tuesday at 1 P.M. at The Church of the Assumption Cemetery in Redford, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Simmons, Leslie M. ALTAMONT Leslie M. Simmons, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Mr. Simmons was born in Scotia, N.Y., one of 18 children of the late Clarence and Bertha Simmons. Les was educated in Scotia Schools and continued his education at Union College, R.P.I. and the University of Oklahoma. He worked for many years at General Electric Co. in Schenectady as a draftsman designer, a technical visualizer with the advertising department and finally as a supervisor of visual graphic design. A mostly self-taught artist, Mr. Simmons has had countless drawings and art pieces published in trade magazines and his framed pieces are held by collectors from Boston to California. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Colleen A. Simmons; his children, Craig Thomas, Kelly Best (Walter) and Lisa Sachar (Phil); five grandchildren; his brothers, Donald Simmons of Scotia, Robert Simmons (Gisela) of Alfred, ME.; his brother-in-law Mitchell Jacobs (Joanne) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marion Simmons and 15 siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Grand St., Altamont. A light reception will be immediately following the mass at the Simmon's home. Interment will be at a later time in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12205, specifically for the Inn at St. Peter's. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Smith, Christine TROY Christine Smith, 90, formerly of Winter Street Extension, died Saturday evening, August 14, 2004 at The Heritage House in Troy. She was the wife of the late William S. Smith. Born in Watervliet, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna Powanda Spiak. She worked in many of the garment factories in Troy as a seamstress for many years before being employed by the Education Department of New York State, from where she retired. She was known for being an avid walker all of her life. She doted on her seven great-grandchildren and was a wonderful Nina. She is survived by two sons, William J. Smith, Sr. and his wife, Joan of Troy and Richard J. Smith and his wife, Katharine of Gahanna, Ohio; six grandchildren, Janet Reed of Mechanicville, William J. Smith, Jr. of Rotterdam, Kristen Smith of Clifton Park, Debra Styles of Troy, Sara Smith and Matthew Smith, both of Gahanna, Ohio; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Emma Thomas, Benjamin and Jarrod Reed, Bradley and Dylan Smith, Alyssa and Anthony Styles; two sisters, Sophie Mazzrillo of Hollywood, Fla, Eva Kokernak of Watervliet; a brother, John Spiak (Barbara) of Center Brunswick; also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Alice Burke; her brothers, Michael and Andy Spiak. The funeral for Christine will be held Wednesday morning at 8:45 from th Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street and from Sacred Heart Church in Troy at 9:30, where a Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Contributions, in Christine's memory, to either the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer or the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Solomon, Rose Marie SLINGERLANDS Rose Marie Solomon, formerly of Loudonville, died suddenly on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at home. Born in N.Y., N.Y., Rose Marie was the devoted wife of the late Manny Solomon. Two children, son, Robert J. Murray of Slingerlands and daughter, Deborah Solomon of N.J., survive Mrs. Solomon. Cherished grandchildren, Ashley and Dean Murray as well as devoted friends, Tina and Harold Solomon, Rose Simpson, Connie Zak, Jean Gibson and Everette and Patrick Walters also survive. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 3:30 p.m., at Beth Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Strazzeri, Dorothy I. ALBANY Dorothy I. Strazzeri, 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2004 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, N.Y. Born November 11, 1927 in Churubusco, N.Y., she lived most of her adult life in Albany. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Felix and Stella (Decosse) Trombly. Dorothy was the loving wife of the late Harold D. Strazzeri. A graduate of Chateaugay High School, she worked for Albany Felt Company and later as a crossing guard for the City of Albany. Surviving are her daughter, Nancy Strazzeri and her son David Strazzeri, both of Albany; step-daughter, Mary Meyer of Voorheesville, N.Y.; granddaughter, Holly (Tim) Caufield; grandson, Kristopher Boice; sisters, Jean Ryan of Merrill, N.Y. and Rita Geroux Hall of Massena; brothers, Chester Trombly of Massena, David Trombly of Buffalo and Bob Geroux of Ancram, N.Y.; dearly beloved nieces and nephews, Patricia and Donald Covey, Susan and Tom Leahy, Cindy and Chris DuFore, Joe and Lillie Ryan, Michael and Peggy Ryan, James and Kim Ryan, Jennifer and Eddie Lockwood, Scott, Kim and Jay Trombly of Broadalbin, Diane Major and Danny Francia, Stephanie, Valerie and Jason Trombly, Christa and Scott Hall and Christopher and Brenda Geroux. She was predeceased by her brothers, Floyd, Kem and Ross Trombly; and sisters, Luva Malloy and Irene Francia. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her many friends and relatives. She loved to do arts and crafts, go berry picking, bake and attend church dinners and auctions. Calling hours will be at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, N.Y. (518-463-1594) on Monday, August 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be celebrated at Holy Family Chapel, 45 West 4th Street, Fulton, N.Y. on Tuesday, August 17 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the Mass in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, 2 Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Swint, George C. ALBANY George C. Swint, 77, of Albany, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Swint was born in Albany, and lived here all his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the post World War II era, and was employed by the A&P Company, the F. & M. Schaefer Brewery, and by the State University of New York at Albany. He also was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Guilderland. Mr. Swint is survived by his beloved wife Jean M. White Swint; his children Mary (Tom) Campney of Malta, Sandra (Bruce) Lupien of Clifton Park, George C. (Sharon) Swint, Jr. of Colonie, and Frank J. (Lisa) Swint of Clifton Park; his sister Mary O'Mara of Altamont; and by nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 10:00, and 11:00 in Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. Tamburello, Joseph T. REXFORD Joseph T. Tamburello, 47, of Riverwind Drive, died Saturday morning, August 14, 2004 at his home with his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born on December 26, 1956 at Bellevue Hospital and graduated from the former Linton High School in Schenectady, Class of 1974. Joe was employed in sales throughout his working career for such companies as Wheelhorse and Case and for the last three and a half years at Contec Corp. in Schenectady where he was employed until the time of his death. Joe was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park. Some of Joe's hobbies included fishing and traveling. Survivors include his beloved wife, Lisa Frese Tamburello, whom he married on June 22, 1980. Loving father of Cara Tamburello and Joseph V. Tamburello, all of Rexford. Devoted son of Shirley Palma Benacquista of Guilderland; dear brother of Randall and his wife Nancy Tamburello of Guilderland and Ernest Tamburello of Texas. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The Tamburello family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the many family members, friends, co-workers and the caregivers at Hospice for their support and kindness during Joe's illness. Services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Union at N. Jay Streets, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Tepedino, Michael V. ALBANY Judge Michael V. Tepedino of Albany passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Lillian DeBonis Tepedino; loving father of Carole Monticup and her husband Anthony, Michelle Monticup and her husband Thomas and Vincent M. Tepedino and his wife Kimberlee, all of Clifton Park; cherished grandfather of Anthony Monticup III, Andrea McNeary, Kristen Carl and Michael V. Monticup, Kerry Monticup, Thomas Monticup, Victoria, Kristina and Michael W. Tepedino; dear great-grandfather of Michael P., Matthew, Nicholas, Hunter and Christopher; loving brother of the late Margaret Avitable and her husband George; uncle of Elaine Crowther and her husband Dan. The Judge was born in Albany on June 1, 1913. He was a graduate of Cathedral Academy, Niagara University and received his law degree and Juris Doctorate from St. John's University Law School. After graduation, he opened his law practice in Albany and was a partner in the law firm of Tepedino and Fisher. For many years, he served the Democratic Party as a committeeman. He was elected to Albany City Court in 1963 and served until 1966. He then became justice of Albany City Police Court until 1972, when he was elected Albany County family court judge, serving until 1982. After retiring, he became judicial hearing officer, serving Albany County Supreme Court until 1993. Then he served from 1993 to 2002 in the same capacity in Albany County Family Court. Judge Tepedino was a member of the Albany County Bar Association, the Justice Society of Jurists in America and the Catholic Lawyers Guild. He was a member of Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany Knights of Columbus and Elks Club for over 50 years. He was a charter member of the Sons of Italy and the Italian American Community Center. The family would like to offer special thanks to Schenectady County Community Hospice for their care and support. Funeral services Tuesday at 9:15 from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Catherine of Siena Church at 10:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 3 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Judge Tepedino in a special way may send contributions to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or St. Anne's Institute, 160 N. Main Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Torre, Joseph P. ALBANY Joseph Phillip Torre, age 84, entered into eternal life Sunday, August 15, 2004 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Schenectady, he was a lifelong area resident. An independent home builder, he was a member of the Carpenter's Union No. 117, and president of Torre Realty. He was a communicant of the Church of St. Catherine of Siena. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a radar technician. Son of the late Dominick and Vennera Catalfamo Torre. Beloved husband of the late Victoria Margaret Cusato Torre; loving father of Jo-Anne Graef and her husband Ronald, John J. Torre and his wife Janis, all of Albany and the late Robert J. Torre; brother of Carmela Annello and Angie Bogart, both of Albany, and the late Rose Darrigo and Mary Campanella; brother-in-law of Viola Cusato; cherished grandfather of Anne Marie and Christopher Graef and Joseph Brett Torre. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd) Wednesday morning at 8:15 and 9 o'clock at the Church of St. Catherine of Siena. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Joseph's name to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y, 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. Valentine, Josephine M. ROTTERDAM - Josephine M. Buemi Valentine died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at The Avenue in Schenectady. Born in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Buemi. Mrs. Valentine lived in Schenectady before moving to Rotterdam. Josephine worked for General Electric Company and was the owner of the Highbridge Delicatessen and Grocery for many years. She also worked for various retail establishments, including M. Solomon and Copeland's. Josephine is the beloved wife of nearly 50 years to Albert A. Valentine. She is the loving sister of Veronica Vendetti, Helen Baestlein and the late Joseph and Carmella Buemi. She is the cherished godmother and aunt of Robert Baestlein and his wife, Cindy of Guilderland, Robin Baestlein-DuBois and her husband, Frederick of Niskayuna and Russell Vendetti and his wife, Roberta of Rotterdam. She is the great-aunt of Robert Baestlein, Jr. and Joseph Vendetti. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Paul the Apostle Church at 9:00 a.m. where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 in memory of Josephine M. Valentine. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004. Weaver, Norman BALLSTON LAKE Norman Weaver, 83, of Summerwind Lane in Ballston Lake, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at his residence after a long illness. He has been a Ballston Lake resident since 1991 and was previously of Wycoff, N.J. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was the husband of Mildred Mickey Weaver; father of Robert N. (Patty) Weaver of Naples, N.Y. and Richard J. (Barbara) Weaver of Midland Park, N.J.; brother of Frank Weaver of Malta, N.Y. and Elsie Ross of Little Falls, N.J.; also survived by two grandchildren, a great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park, N.Y., 518-371-5454. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12306. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/16/2004. Welsh, Thomas T. LOUDONVILLE Thomas T. Welsh, 80, of Loudonville, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at his home. Born in South Troy, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Catherine (Dwyer) Welsh. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Hurley Welsh; daughters, Diane M. Welsh of New York, N.Y., Suzanne W. Linsley of Loudonville; and two grandsons, Timothy M. Welsh of Providence, R.I. and W. David Linsley of Loudonville. Tom was the brother of the late Harry, Elizabeth (Senesky), James and Francis Welsh and is also survived by a brother, Captain Lawrence Welsh; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Marie and Margaret Welsh; and 13 nieces and nephews. He was a longtime friend of John Maloney and William Johnson and the late James Byrne and David Wales. A graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, he served with the 69th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star with Oak Cluster for Meritorious Service. Tom worked for 29 years as a supervisor at the Tobin Packing Company before joining the New York Power Authority. He was an avid follower of thoroughbred racing and college basketball. Tom was a longtime member of the Watervliet VFW Post #729 and the Watervliet Lodge of Elks #1500. The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 9:15 from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Central High School, 625 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12182 or to Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. For directions and condolence book, www.parkerbrosmemorial.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Wilson, Brian C. RAVENA Brian C. Wilson, 31, of Magnolia Circle, Ravena died peacefully on August 14, 2004 after a brief illness. Brian was employed by Dan's Moving in Selkirk. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Diane Wilson; loving brother of Tammy (Scott) Schneider, Megan (Roy) Hasan and Kerri Wilson; devoted uncle of Erica, Heather and Tyler Schneider; and grandson of Joseph Werner. Brian leaves many cousins, aunts, uncle and friends. Funeral services will be held 9:30 Tuesday morning, August 17, 2004 at St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date in Holland, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Brian may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/15/2004 - 8/16/2004. Wohlleber, Gerald E. EAST GREENBUSH Gerald E. Wohlleber, age 62, of Chatham Court, East Greenbush, died suddenly Sunday, August 15, 2004, after a short illness, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Troy, he was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. He was a salary analyst for the NYS Comptroller's Office for 37 years before retiring in 1997. He had also served in the National Guard. Gerald was the beloved husband of 37 years of Allyce (Patrick) Wohlleber, devoted father of Alyssa and her husband, Rodney Powis of Stephentown, N.Y., Gerald P. Wohlleber and his wife, Nicole of Lockport, N.Y., and Eric J. Wohlleber and his wife, Kara of Brunswick; proud brother of William Wohlleber of Niskayuna, Joseph Wohlleber of Brunswick, Robert Wohlleber of Denver, Colo. and the late James Wohlleber. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and then 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, East Greenbush. Friends are invited and may call Wednesday evening 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, EastGreenbush. The family has asked that those who wish make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, N.Y. 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/16/2004 - 8/17/2004.