OBITS: Albany Times Union 17 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. Blendell, Marie E. COLONIE Marie E. Blendell, 95, died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Miss Blendell was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was employed for many years by the Sterling-Winthrop Drug Co. in Rensselaer and was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Angels Church in Albany. Miss Blendell was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria Reinhart Blendell and sister of the late Anna Hillman. She is survived by her dear friends, Mary and Gerald Thibault of Guilderland. Miss Blendell's friends would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of the Albany County Nursing Home for the loving care they provided during her stay. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany Thursday morning at 9:45 and 10:30 in Our Lady of Angels Church, Central Ave. and Robin St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday after 9:15 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. Brewster, Clifford Jay NORTH BLENHEIM Clifford Jay Brewster, 65, of State Route 30, died Monday, August 16, 2004 at his home. Clifford was born on March 25, 1939 in Watsonville, Town of Fulton, a son of Harold J. and Marquerite Collins Brewster. He attended Middleburgh Central School. Clifford was formerly employed by Masick Soil and Conservation, Penn Dixie in Howes Cave, N.Y. He retired in 2002 from Owens Corning in Fuera Bush, N.Y. after 26 years of service. Clifford was an avid DIRT and NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Clifford is survived by his loving wife, Alice Dunham Brewster, whom he married on August 29, 1965 and their children, Coleen Jenkins of Wright, N.Y. and Gregory Jay Brewster of Gilboa, N.Y.; a sister, Shirley (Gerald) Haverly of Schoharie, N.Y.; a brother, Warren (Mary) Brewster of Middleburgh, N.Y.; an aunt, Flora Haynes of Wampsville, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18 at the Palmer and Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River Street, Middleburgh, N.Y. where a 2:00 p.m. service will follow. Reverend Neil Irwin will officiate. Burial will be in River View Rural Cemetery, North Blenheim, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Catskill Area Hospice, 327 West Main Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Arrangements are by the Palmer and Shaylor Inc. Funeral Home in Middleburgh, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Brown, Bobby J. ALBANY Bobby J. Brown, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Community Hospice, Albany County Nursing Home. He was born in Eclectic, Ala. Bobby was a computer operator in Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his mother, Mary B. Brown; brothers and sisters, Stanley, Willie J., Haven, Clifford, Willie A., Clifton, Kimberly, Tammy and Jacqueline; stepbrothers and sisters, Jeannette, Hazel, Ronnie and Elbert; special friends, Eric Wornum and Richard Byas. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany. Those who wish may make contributions to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Davis, Charles (Memoriam) DAVIS Charles In loving memory of your fifth anniversary. I love you and miss you everyday. Love, Barbara Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Dinkin, Isador WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Isador Dinkin, 88, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Isador was born in New York City and was a graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx, where he later taught. He graduated from City College and Cooper Union. He later received his master's degree at C.W. Post on Long Island. Isador was an accomplished artist who taught art and went on to serve as chairman of the art department at Long Island City High School. He served honorably in the Army during World War II as a staff sergeant in Bombay. He loved the fine arts, music, reading, and was a avid folk dancer. He was a founding member of Temple Beth Avodah in Westbury, N.Y. After retiring, he and his wife of 66 years, Lillian, moved to West Palm Beach where he continued to teach art and dance. In addition to his beloved Lillian, he is survived by his sons, Jesse (Valerie Tabak) of Guilderland, Jonathan (Aveeya) of Syracuse; and his grandchildren Casey and Aaron of Guilderland. A shiva-minyon will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, at the Dinkin-Tabak residence, 3044 Williamsburg Drive, Guilderland. An interment ceremony will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 24. Contributions may be made in Isador's memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Farrell, Veronica S. AMSTERDAM Mrs. Veronica Vera S. Farrell died Saturday, August 14, 2004. Predeceased by husband, Nairn R. Farrell; daughter, Sally Marshall; brother, John Snow. Survived by two sons, Richard N. Farrell, Charles D. Farrell; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Memorial service will be held in September at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home. No calling hours. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. George, Katherine P. ROCHESTER, N.Y. Katherine P. George died August 15, 2004 in Rochester. Mrs. George was active in the Albany Public Schools PTA, Ladies Philoptochos Society and the Daughters of Penelope. She was predeceased by her husbands, James Panos and Peter George and a son, Peter George Jr. She is survived by her son, Philip J. Panos (Susan Arnold); sisters, Georgia Caccamise, Marion Roussos, Zem Liberti; grandchildren, Nicole D. George, Tracy (Stephen) Bennett; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Stephen Bennett; many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Services will be held Thursday 10:00 a.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Avenue, Rochester. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation or St. Sophia Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY 12208. Arrangements by Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels, (585) 244-0770. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. Gully, Mark J. GLENVILLE Mark J. Gully, 34, of Eltinge Place, died Monday morning, August 16, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, across from his home in the quiet and child-friendly atmosphere of Glenville. Born in Lansingburgh, May 4, 1970, he was the son of Harry Mike and Marylyn Johnson Gully of Lansingburgh. Mark grew up and played sports at Lansingburgh High School, where he graduated in 1988. He also earned an associates degree in industrial technology from Hudson Valley Community College. A warehouseman for most of his adult life, Mark worked for United Parcel Service in Latham for seven years and also for Target regional warehouse in Wilton, and also did lawn care in his spare time. Mark enjoyed bowling and helping his dad in running the Troy Patriots Youth Football program. Loving and taking care of his wife, sons, family and friends was Mark's true passion and something that he excelled in. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife of almost nine years Kathleen Amoroso Gully; his two young sons, Joshua and Seth Gully; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Sharon Gully of Halfmoon; sister, Mary Gully of Lansingburgh; in-laws, Guy and Patricia Amoroso of Mechanicville, Tracy and Chris Micklas of Texas; and nephews and nieces, Michael and Sarah Gully and Belen and Sophia Micklas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Midline Rd., Ballston Lake with burial in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville. Calling hours at the church on Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the Gully family requests contributions to a charity of one's choice in loving memory of Mark J. Gully. Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Hall, Wendell S. WATERFORD Wendell S. Hall passed away on August 15, 2004 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, N.Y. after a brief illness. Born in Troy, N.Y. on June 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Samuel and Maude Johnston Hall. A lifelong area resident, he was educated in Waterford and employed for several years at the Workshop. He was a loyal Yankee fan, a member of the Cohoes Senior Citizens and enjoyed traveling. He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth W. Dewar; two nieces, Christina E. Clothier and Diane M. Dewar; a grandniece, Jessica E. Clothier; and a grandnephew, Jon William Dewar Rickert, all of Waterford; as well as many friends at the Center for the Disabled and the Center Residence on Middletown Road in Waterford. Funeral services will be held on (NOTE CHANGE) Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marra Funeral Home on Remsen Street, Cohoes, N.Y. A calling hour will precede the service. Interment will be in the Waterford Rural Cemetery. Contributions in Mr. Hall's memory may be made to the Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205-3809. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. Harrington, Rosemary A. COLONIE Rosemary A. Breslin Harrington, 82, of Albany, died Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Mrs. Harrington was born in Albany and lived in the area all her life. She was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy in Albany and was employed by the National Commercial Bank, the NYS Department of Social Services and by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. She was a communicant of St. Francis DeSales Church in Loudonville and delighted in traveling the world with her husband. Her greatest pleasure in life was her enjoyment of the love and companionship of her family. Mrs. Harrington is survived by her husband W. Jon Harrington; her sons, Jon W. Harrington of Bernardsville, N.J. and Tim Harrington of Palo Alto, Calif.; her brother, Thomas Breslin of Latham; her grandson, Jeffrey Harrington; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Francis, Charles, Vincent, William, Matthew and Joseph Breslin. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 9:30 and 10:30 in St. Francis DeSales Church, Maria Drive, Loudonville. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. Hebert, Christine WATERVLIET Christine Patrick (Hollis) Hebert died Sunday, August 15, 2004. Survivors include children, Kimberly (Robert) Hilton, James (Julie) Hollis Jr. and Rev. Keith Hollis OSA; grandchildren, Samantha Hollis, Justin Hilton and Kara Hollis. A Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 a.m., St. Augustine Church, Lansingburgh. Calling Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at the church. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Heiner, Sandra K. BURNT HILLS, N.Y. Sandra Klett Heiner, 56, of Conifer Drive, became ill while traveling the west and died Sunday, August 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Reno, Nev. Born in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of Stanley Klett and Geraldine Berry Klett of Troy, N.Y. Sandra attended Bethlehem High School in Delmar, Buffalo State where she earn her home economics degree, attended University of Buffalo and earned a master's in health education and received her guidance counseling degree from Canisius College. Sandra moved to Burnt Hills in 1988. She taught health education at Gowanda Central School in Buffalo, N.Y. She also taught in Scotia-Glenville School District and Waterford-Halfmoon School District. Sandra taught several driver safety courses which helped adults but that was second only to her love for educating adolescence about health and caring for themselves. Sandra was a member of Germania Hall in Troy and a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in East Glenville. She participated in volleyball and bowling leagues in Burnt Hills and Glenville. Sandy was unstoppable, caring and sympathetic to those considered an underdog. An educator in the true sense of the word, she helped others with her attitude of making the most of what came her way. She loved people and planned events and gatherings that were unforgettable. She had battled breast cancer for the past ten years, continuing to live life to its fullest. She will be missed but her love will be continuous in others she has touched. Survivors include her husband Carl Heiner whom she married June 21, 1969; two sons, Jacob C. (Kathy) Heiner of Latham and Jared E. Heiner of Burnt Hills; a daughter, Erika M. Heiner of Albany; and a sister, Susan Habecker of Estes Park, Colo. A celebration of life service will be held Friday, August 20, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 547 Saratoga Road, East Glenville. A reception and gathering of friends will follow in the church hall. Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research or the Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, 547 Saratoga Road (Rte 50), East Glenville, NY 12302. www.glenvillefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Johnson, Ruth Brownlee TROY Ruth Brownlee Johnson, Ph.D., formerly of Loudonville, died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Ruth had resided in the Capital District since 1964, having come to this area to serve as a professor at the College of Saint Rose, Albany, N.Y. While at St. Rose, Dr. Johnson was appointed chairman of the education department. In 1979, she retired as professor emeritus from the college. Dr. Johnson held a bachelor's degree from State University of Orangeburg, S.C. and master's and doctorate degrees from Fordham University, N.Y. Before coming to the College of Saint Rose, she had taught elementary and junior high school in the New York City Systems, specifically in Jamaica, N.Y. as well as in the elementary schools of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She taught part-time at the University of Buffalo, now the State University of New York at Buffalo. She was a member of numerous professional organizations, a member of Delta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma International and Vanguard-Albany Symphony. Survivors include two nephews, one niece, a goddaughter and several cherished friends. Friends are invited to call at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany on Wednesday, August 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose's Church in Latham. Interment, Memory's Garden, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. 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. Opitz, Edward W. LATHAM Edward W. Opitz, 77, of Latham, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth F. Ellrott Opitz, died suddenly Sunday, August 15, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after being stricken at home. Born and educated in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Stephen and Nellie Rivers Opitz. He was a graduate of Cohoes High School. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Germany. Mr. Opitz was employed by the Norton Company in Watervliet for over 40 years and retired in 1983. He was a member and former officer of the U.P.I.U. Local #17. He has resided in Latham and Loudonville for over 50 years. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham. He enjoyed playing Bingo with his late wife Betty who died April 15, 2004. Survivors include his loving daughter, Terri and her husband Tom Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park; his two cherished grandsons, Andrew and Adam Leewe; his brother, Ernest Opitz of Clifton Park; and his dear friends, Gil, Roger, George, Jim and Gordon Hiscock. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Rd., Latham with Rev. Peter Tokoc officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden in Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Pelcher, Joseph W. TROY Joseph W. Pelcher, 77, of Lansingburgh, died peacefully on August 15, 2004 at the Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his family and lifelong friend, Rev. Walt Carr of Texas. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Stanley Pelcher and Sophie Malik Pelcher and was the devoted husband of 54 years to the late Trudy Comeau Pelcher who passed away on February 18, 2002. Mr. Pelcher was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 1945, and Siena College, Class of 1956. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in the 16th Constabulary Squadron stationed in Germany. Mr. Pelcher was a manager for New York State Tax and Finance in Albany and retired after 37 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Catholic High School Alumni Association, Siena College Alumni Association, the Tax Alumni Association and was inducted to the CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame in June of 2001. Mr. Pelcher had formerly served on the mayor's advisory board in Cohoes. Mr. Pelcher will be missed by his 11 children and their spouses, Suzanne Pelcher of Cicero, Christine and David Wilber of East Greenbush, Pamela and Timothy Forsythe of Oneonta, Nancy Pelcher of Menands, Joseph and Marjorie Pelcher of Cranbury, N.J., Martin and Helen Pelcher of Averill Park, Jean and Russell Coonradt of Cohoes, Daniel and Sharon Pelcher of Schenectady, Trudy and Robert Parzych of Latham, Michael and Kathy Pelcher of Rockford, Ill., and Colleen and Thomas Jess of Scotia; his sister, Josephine Forcucci of Watervliet; and his brother, Stanley Pelcher of Austin, Texas. He will also be missed by his uncle, John Malik; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marie Pelcher of Wynantskill, Joan Long of Cohoes, Milicent and Tom Malone and Edna and Howard Moore, both of Troy. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward and James Pelcher. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from St. Bonaventure's Church in Speigletown where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Troy. Friends are invited and may call at the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, 870 Second Avenue (between 124th and 125th Streets) in Lansingburgh, Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Bonaventure's Church, Hillview Drive, Troy, NY 12182 or to the CCHS Alumni Fund, 625 Seventh Avenue, Troy, NY 12182. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. 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. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake and at 9:00 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church. Calling Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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 8/17/2004. Reger, Mildred (Memoriam) REGER Mildred In loving memory of our very special mother and nanny, who left us five years ago. Loved and never forgotten. Children and Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Rumpler, Carl J. (Memoriam) RUMPLER Carl J. You have been gone 15 months today. This is the second wedding anniversary that you are in Heaven. Miss you so much, the sadness and the tears just do not end. You are my husband and my best friend. Happy Anniversary. I love you and miss you so much. Love, Mary Jane Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Shenaur Jr., Joseph A. (Memoriam) SHENAUR Joseph A. Jr. 8/17/35-3/7/98 Memories of happier days and special days, like your birthday. Thinking of you and missing you, Dad. Love, Karen and Sandy Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. 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. Thomas, Fredrick H. LOUDONVILLE - Fredrick H. Thomas, 58, of Knauf Lane, died suddenly on Monday, August 16, 2004 at the Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Niskayuna, Fred had lived in the Capital District all of his life, primarily in Albany and Colonie. Fred was the beloved father of Charlene (Jeffrey) DeVito of Winston Salem, N.C., Alicia (John) Alesandrini of Colonie and Lynn Thomas of East Greenbush. He is also survived by their mother, Virginia Thomas of Ravena; his special companion, Francine Dion of Malta; his mother, Ruth Koscis of Loudonville; his siblings, Barbara Maples of Colonie, Gary Thomas of North Carolina and Kenneth Thomas of Troy; and his grandchildren, Coby and Grace DeVito and Samantha and Isabella Alesandrini. Fred was the uncle and devoted friend to Lt. Burris Beattie of Colonie. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 o'clock Friday morning at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 - 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Children's Center for the Medically Disabled, 2315 Coliseum Dr., Winston Salem, NC 27106. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/17/2004 - 8/18/2004. 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. 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. Young, Janet (Memoriam) YOUNG Janet (Peachie) Mommie, Just a few lines wishing you a Happy 55th Birthday and let you know how much I am missing you, and how I would give anything just to see you smile or hear your voice. You may be gone in body, but not in spirit. I loved you yesterday, today, and always. Happy Birthday Vonne Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Young, Janet (Memoriam) YOUNG Janet (Peachie) Happy Birthday Grandma. Thinking of you and missing you. Love, Grand and Great Grand Kids Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004. Young, Janet (Memoriam) YOUNG Janet (Peachie) Dear Mommie, On this day, your 55th birthday, I blew out some candles and ased God for a wish, that He put on some Teddy Pendergrass and some old Barry White and as your finger starts snapping and your head starts to bob, grab you close and squeeze you tight, look you in the eyes and say thats from your son, because in his like you remain number one. Love Your 1 Only Jefferson Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/17/2004.