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Barkowski, Virginia   
ROTTERDAM Virginia Barkowski, loving wife and mother, passed away after a
six-year battle with peritoneal cancer on the 28th of June, 2004. Born on July
20, 1930 to the late John and Julia Marciniec of Amsterdam, N.Y., she attended
Wilbur H. Lynch High School and Schenectady Community College. Mrs. Barkowski
was employed for over 20 years as an executive secretary for the audit
division of the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring in 1991. She
was involved in many community groups, having served as an officer and editor
for the Print Club of Albany, as a Big Sisters volunteer and member of the
AARP, Rotterdam Senior Center and the Thyme Herb Club. She was an associate
member of Knights of Lithuania C-136. She was a communicant of Holy Cross
Church, Schenectady. Mrs. Barkowski is survived by her husband, Edward, and
her loving daughters, Karen Vavourakis of Athens, Greece; Sharon Sikora of New
Orleans, La.; Susan Barkowski Clark of Shelton, Conn.; her brother, Chester
Marciniec of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Christine Richard of
New Orleans, La., Anastasia Vavourakis of London, England and Constantine
Vavourakis of Athens, Greece; and several nephews and nieces. Calling hours
will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union Street, Schenectady on
Friday, July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place the next
morning at 9 a.m at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 816 Union Street,
Schenectady. Interment ceremonies will take place immediately afterward at
Holy Cross Cemetery on Dunsville Rd., Rotterdam. Friends wishing to donate to
charity in lieu of flower gifts may contact the National Ovarian Cancer
Coalition/Caring Together, P.O. Box 12383, Albany, NY 12212. She hath opened
her hand to the needy and stretched out her hands to the poor. Strength and
beauty are her clothing and she shall laugh in the latter day. Proverbs 31: 20
& 25.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Berriola, Diana M.   
TROY Diana M. Berriola, 59, formerly of Troy and Glens Falls died Wednesday at
Wind Gate Nursing Home, Highland, N.Y., after a long illness. Born in
Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Virginia Armondo Berriola and the late
Jerome Berriola. Diana was educated at Adirondack Community College where she
recieved her degree in nursing, and became a registered nurse and was employed
at Glens Falls Hospital for many years. Survivors in addition to her mother
include two brothers, Mario Berriola and his wife Helen of Troy and Mark
Berriola and his wife Renae of Las Vegas; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions can be made to Wind Gate Nursing Home, 1 Wind Gate Way,
Highland, NY 12528 or Multiple Sclerosis Society of N.Y., 2 Gannett Dr., White
Plains, NY 10604.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Colville, Joyce E.   
EAST GREENBUSH Joyce E. (Shaver) Colville, 62, of East Greenbush, died
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at Albany Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born
in Albany, she had been a resident of the Capital Region her entire life and
worked in retail sales for Best Foods, formerly Freihofer's Bakery.
Predeceased by her parents, Elliott and Hilda (Secor) Shaver and a sister,
Karen A. Bender. Joyce is survived by two daughters, Kimberly A. (Tony)
Mariotti of Saratoga Springs and Lisa L. Weaver of East Greenbush. Also
survived by four grandchildren, Nick Mariotti, Kala Mariotti, Kyle Weaver and
Sarah Weaver; and her dear friend and partner, Pat T. Juliano of East
Greenbush. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 4:00 p.m.
Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y.
Friends may call in the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush. The family has
requested that those who wish to remember Joyce make contributions to American
Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205 in her memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Cushing, Billy (Memoriam)   
CUSHING In loving memory of my son and our brother Billy. It's been thirty-two
years since that tragic day. You went fishing when Jesus called you to follow
Him.
Love, Mom, Bob and John
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Danaher, James J.   
COHOES James J. Danaher, 84, died June 29, 2004. Husband of Waneta; father of
Marion Johnson, Maureen, James and John Danaher, Larry, William and Gary
Allen, Mark Hogle, Judy LaForest and Tammy Flynn. Papa to 23 grandchildren, 20
great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 8:45 from the Parker Bros. Memorial,
Watervliet and at 9:30 at St. Patrick's Church, Watervliet. Interment St.
Patrick's Cemetery. Calling Friday 4-8 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Elson, Myra   
ALBANY Myra Elson, who resided at the Ohav Shalom Apartments, died Sunday,
June 27, 2004. Myra was born June 2, 1913 in Baltimore, Md. She was
predeceased by parents, Esther and Ben Shapiro; brothers, Arthur and Bernard;
husband, Henry Elson and son, Edward Ben Elson. Myra lived most of her life in
NYC and Freeport, L.I. before moving to Albany in 1986. Committed to
progressive political causes, Myra marched for civil rights, against nuclear
proliferation and against the Vietnam war. In addition, she participated in
many civic groups while a resident of Freeport. Myra enjoyed the cultural
events and institutions of the Capital District, driving her friends to
concerts, lectures, theater and dance performances. She was a devoted fan of
David Allen Miller. She swam and exercised at the AJCC for as long as she was
able. Myra will be remembered for her graceful dancing, energy, acerbic wit,
curiosity and great conversation. She always had interesting stories and
insights. Myra's conversations would start in one area and turn, and wind, and
incorporate many different topics. She was a person who never met a stranger -
she seemed to draw people out. You knew more about and liked yourself better
for having spoken with/been interrogated by her. She excelled at friendship
and will be missed by many, both young and old. Myra is survived by her
daughter, Julie Elson; son-in-law, Michael Kalin, of Albany; her
daughter-in-law, Patty Elson, of Madison, Wis.; her grandchildren, Ben Elson,
of Madison, Wis., Isabel and Eddie Kalin, of Albany; and many nieces, nephews
and cousins. Myra donated her body to Albany Med's Anatomical Gift Program.
There will be no services. Those so inclined may send a contribution in her
name to The Center for Constitutional Rights, 666 Broadway, NY, NY, 10012.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Embree, Jane F.   
NORTH GREENBUSH Jane F. Herbert Embree, age 71 years of Geiser Road, died
Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was born in
Albany and has been a resident of North Greenbush for her entire life. Mrs.
Embree was employed for 21 years in the cafeteria at West Sand Lake Elementary
School. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and her cats, but
her greatest joy was that of taking care of her home and family. Wife of
Milton R. Embree of North Greenbush; mother of Debra Embree of New Rochelle,
N.Y. and Patricia Embree (Steve Dunham) of Wynantskill; sister of Peggy (Tom)
Bazicki of Troy and the late Mary Eleanor Herbert; niece of Helen Crewell of
Albany and Donald Conlee and Rita Buchanan, both of Hudson Falls;
sister-in-law of Eileen Maxfield of Lee, Mass. Also survived by several
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral will be private at the
convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at
the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Friday
from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer
County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Condolence page at
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Furness, Raymond V. (Memoriam)   
FURNESS In loving memory of my Daddy and our Be-Pa and Pa-Pa, Raymond V.
Furness on today, your birthday. You are gone but not forgotten, for you were
the best Daddy, Be-Pa and Pa-Pa that we all loved and cherished forever. Happy
birthday in Heaven.
Your Sad and Loving Daughter, Ann and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Goddeau, Jean M.   
COLONIE Jean M. Goddeau, 76, of Colonie, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at the
Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Melvin J. Goddeau. Besides her husband, she is survived by
her children, Cynthia (Biagio) Pellegrino of Niskayuna and John (Margaret)
Goddeau of Ballston Spa; her four grandchildren, Vincent Pellegrino, Roman
Goddeau, Steven Goddeau and Krystina Goddeau; and her three sisters, Carol
Fannelli, Maryann Miller and Patricia Strobeck. She was predeceased by her
brother, Charles Strobeck. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis
de Sales Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated. Friends are invited and may call Friday 5-8 p.m. at the
Bowen Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Entombment will take place in
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Contributions in her memory may be
made to the Colonie EMS Benevolent Association, PO Box 11076, Loudonville, NY
12211-0076 or the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South
Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Condolence page and directions at:
www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Green Jr., Harold   
CASTLETON Harold Green Jr., 75, died at his residence on Tuesday, June 29,
2004 after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany, he had been a resident of the
Capital Region for many years. He was a truck driver for NYS Department of
Transportation for 37 years prior to his retiring in 1987. Predeceased by his
parents, Harold and Alice (Polton) Green, and a sister, Marjorie Levesque.
Harold is survived by his wife, Rosalie C. (Hamm) Green of Castleton; two
daughters, Virginia Moak and Tammy Green of Castleton; one son, Richard
(Robin) Green of East Greenbush; two sisters, Lillian Haight of East Greenbush
and Bertha Pierce of Castleton; also survived by one granddaughter, Heather
Moak; and a niece and nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his
funeral 11:00 a.m. on Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia
Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Thursday from
6-8 p.m. Interment will be in East Greenbush Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y.
The family has requested that those who wish to remember Harold make
contributions to American Diabetes Association Inc., Capital District Chapter,
7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 in his memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Haegele, Rolf E.   
TROY Rolf Emil Haegele, 72, of Alsid Court died on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at
Albany Medical Center. Born in Stuttgart, Germany on September 4, 1931, he was
the only child of the late Eugene and Anna Rumpp Haegele. He was the loving
husband of Jean H. Quackenbush Haegele. They were married in Troy, N.Y. on
June 19, 1954. Mr. Haegele was educated in Germany and immigrated to the
United States in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean
War. He served as a translator in Germany. After his honorable discharge, he
attended RPI in Troy. He left school to join his father-in-law's business,
Russell Quackenbush Plumbing. Rolf was the owner/operator of Quackenbush &
Haegele Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Troy. Rolf was a coach and
treasurer of the former Troy Peewee Hockey League and also served on the board
of directors. He was a former vice-president of the Plumbers Association of
Troy and a member of the Germania Hall. Survivors include his wife of 50
years, Jean; his two sons, Mark R. (Ellen) Haegele and Eric E. Haegele, both
of Troy; and his five granddaughters, Shannon M., Erika L., Dacia J., Erin J.
and Kristen J. Haegele, all of Troy. The Haegele family would like to give
special thanks to the loving people who donated their late son's kidney to
Rolf and allowed him another 14 productive years of life and love for his
family. Relatives and friends are invited to the Doran Funeral Home, 9 South
Lake Avenue, Troy on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. when the family will be present
to receive visitors. Funeral services will be private. The family requests
that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Children's
Hospital at Albany Medical Center or to the American Kidney Fund.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Hay, G. Earl   
DELMAR G. Earl Hay of Delmar died Monday, June 28, 2004. At retirement from
New York State Department of Education, he was chief of the bureau of trade,
technical and health occupations. He had achieved artisan status with the
International Guild of Miniature Artisans. He enjoyed precisely crafting
replicas of antiques which were true to scale and detail. Survivors include
his wife, Margaret Reynolds Hay; sons, Duncan (Nancy Waters) of Boston, Peter
(Miyuki Yoshida) of Commack, N.Y.; grandson, Ian of Boston; sisters, Grace
Hand (Thursdon) of Glen, N.Y. and Miriam St. George (Paul) of Fair Haven, Vt.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Services will
be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Five Rivers at
the Environmental Education Center, Game Farm Rd., Delmar, NY 12054 or
Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Ingalls, Harvey P.   
NIVERVILLE Harvey Potter Ingalls, age 76, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at
Albany Medical Center. He was the eldest son of the late Edmund H. and Marion
Potter Ingalls of Castleton-on-Hudson. A brother, James, and his sisters,
Claire (Mrs. William) Goodlow and Anne (Mrs. Robert) Peterson predeceased him.
He was also the stepson of the late Vivian Jones Ingalls. He graduated from
Castleton Union High School and Syracuse University. He served in the Marine
Corps and worked 25 years as the baseball plant manager of J. deBeer and Sons
in Albany. His former wife, Beverly J. Heald, and their five children, Denise
(Mrs. Robert) King, Keith, Richard, Philip and Joyce (Mrs. Wayne) Whitney
survive him. He also leaves four granddaughters, Kisha, Cortny and Dorothy
Ingalls (Philip's daughters) and Lora Whitney. He is also survived by his
loving partner, Elizabeth (Betty) Kappes. A funeral service will be held
Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave.,
Castleton, N.Y. Family and friends are invited and may call at the funeral
home Friday 3-7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to
Albany Medical Center Foundation, Cardiology Department, PO Box 8928, Albany,
NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Johnson, Mary M.
ALBANY Mary M. Johnson, 88, of Albany, died suddenly Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at
St. Peter's Hospital. A lifelong resident, she was the widow of Robert A.
Johnson, who died in 1994. Beloved mother of Maureen A. Patil of Albany,
Eileen R. Walsh of Greenville, S.C., Sharon M. (Daniel) Tomaszewski of Tampa,
Fla. and Rev. Dr. Brian D. Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Thomas;
and a sister, Margaret of Albany. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Church, Madison Ave., Albany
where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Family and friends are
invited and may call at the Chicorelli Funeral Home, Inc., 331 Delaware Ave.,
Albany Thursday, July 1, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interment will be in
Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association in Mary's name.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Lanford, Oscar E.   
SCHODACK Oscar Erasmus Lanford, 89, of Brookview Road in Schodack, N.Y., died
at home Monday evening, June 28, 2004. Oscar Lanford was born in Louisa
County, Va. and educated at the Virginia Military Institute where he received
the B.S. in chemistry in 1934. He earned an M.A. in 1937 and a Ph.D. in 1939
from Columbia University. Dr. Lanford began his career as an industrial
chemist, then taught at Columbia from 1935 to 1940. He moved to what is now
the University at Albany in 1940, first as professor of chemistry and then as
chair of the department. From 1952 to 1961, he served as dean of the college
at Albany. For several years, he also served as director of an Atomic Energy
Commission research project dealing with the concentration of naturally
occurring isotopes, especially Nitrogen 15. Dr. Lanford was the author of many
research articles and of a well-known chemistry textbook published by McGraw
Hill in 1955 and, in revised edition, in 1959. While serving as dean, Oscar
Lanford recruited Vincent Schafer and authored the proposal to establish
SUNY's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, of which he became the first
director. He also identified a large Adirondack parcel of land, Camp
Dippikill, which was purchased and is still owned by the University at Albany
Student Association. Dr. Lanford became president of the State University
College at Fredonia in 1961 at the time when the state university was
embarking on a major expansion, both in physical facilities and in programs,
moving from a group of teacher-preparation colleges to multipurpose four-year
schools of arts and sciences. For the next ten years, he presided over
construction of an entire new campus at Fredonia, with the design done by the
award-winning firm of I.M. Pei. Dr. Lanford also built a distinguished
faculty, continuing to emphasize the school's strengths of music and education
but also putting new emphasis on physical and social sciences. He left
Fredonia in 1970 to take a temporary assignment as chair of a committee to
assess the future of SUNY. In 1971, Dr. Lanford became SUNY vice chancellor
for campus development and director of the construction fund. In that
position, he managed hundreds of millions of dollars of construction at
campuses across the state. One of these projects was the restoration of the
nearly derelict Delaware and Hudson Building in downtown Albany. These became
headquarters for SUNY Central Administration. In recent years, Oscar Lanford
became a familiar figure at board meetings for the Town of Schodack. He was a
founding member of the Schodack Valley Association, a community group
concerned with future development and preservation of agriculture in the town.
With his first wife, the late Caroline Clapp Sherman, he had five children.
Since returning to Albany in 1970, he has lived at his home, Elmbrook Farm in
Schodack, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Esther Arroe; his children, Oscar
E. Lanford III of Zurich, Caroline L. Eastman of Cambridge, N.Y., Henry C.S.
Lanford of Bass Harbor, Maine, William A. Lanford of Malden Bridge, N.Y. and
Virginia L. Hemani of Ipswich, Mass.; and by 13 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July
7 at the Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Avenue, Castleton. A memorial service
will be held at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel in Troy at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
July 8, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lanford
Presidential Prize Scholarship Fund at State University College at Fredonia
(Fredonia College Foundation, State University College at Fredonia, Fredonia,
NY 14063) or to the American Farmland Trust, 1200 18th Street NW, Washington,
DC 20036.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Larose, Raymond J. (Memoriam)   
LAROSE Raymond J.
In loving memory of my beloved Husband, on his 90th Birthday. Dear Ray, Today
is your Birthday, you are in Heaven above, I send you best wishes and also my
love. I miss you more than anyone knows, as the years go by and the emptiness
grows. Today and tomorrow and all life through I will remember the love I had
for you.
Love, Loretta
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Levitch, Camille (Memoriam)   
LEVITCH Camille E.
Your passing is a heartache that no one can heal. The memories are keepsakes
that no one can steal. Beautiful memories now are all we have left... of a
wonderful Wife and Mother we will never forget. In loving memory of your
return to the Lord three years ago this day.
Always Your Loving Family,
Husband, Milton and
Sons, Barry and Bruce
May God Bless You Always.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Lisay, Bronislaus E.   
RENSSELAER Bronislaus E. Lisay, 75, of Rensselaer died Tuesday, June 29, 2004
at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Cohoes, he
had been a resident of the Capital Region his entire life and retired in 1988
as a self-employed laborer. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Lillybelle
(Emery) Lisay and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two
daughters, Theresa L. Lisay, Donna M. Theriaque; and one son, Joseph E. Lisay,
all of Rensselaer. Also survived by three grandchildren. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend his funeral 9:00 a.m. Friday from the Rockefeller
Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may call in the funeral
home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Interment, New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush,
N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Bronislaus make
contributions to State Police Troopers Fund, 1220 Washington Ave., Albany, NY
12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

MacDonald, Mabel   
HALFMOON Mabel P. MacDonald, born on August 25, 1915 in the Town of Halfmoon
to the late William E. and Ruth Vredenburg Pearse. The former Mabel D. Pearse
was raised on a truck gardening and dairy farm. Mabel loved to garden and
raised beautiful flowers and delicious tomatoes, taught her children to follow
their dreams, and could be found on the dance floor wherever she went. She
lived her life with art and grace and will be missed by all who knew her.
Mabel passed away on June 24, 2004, less than six weeks after the death of her
loving husband of 64 years, William G. MacDonald, a sister, Hazel Smith
Lomascolo, brother, Roy C. Pearse and son, William D. MacDonald also
predeceased her. Mabel is survived by three children; Bonnie Rowe, Dorine MacD
Solberg and Robbie P. MacDonald; one brother, Edward V. Pearse and his wife
Jane and Carolyn Pearse, her brother Roy's widow; seven grandchildren; three
and a 1/2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two
daughters-in-law; Colleen MacDonald and Mary MacDonald; one son-in-law,
Richard Solberg; and many dear friends also survive her. Both Mabel and Bill
donated their bodies to the Anatomical Gift Program of Albany Medical College.
A reception is planned at Emmanuel United Church on Park Ave. in Mechanicville
from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2004, which would have been the day
after their 65th wedding anniversary. All family and friends are welcome. A
memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Rev. Jeffrey Wilkinson presiding.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Marro, Robert   
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. Robert (Bob) Marro, age 60, of Delray Beach, Florida,
formerly of Troy, died Thursday June 24, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Marro was
born in Troy and was employed by Sears and Roebuck in Colonie Center for many
years. He resided in the Capital District until 1981 at which time he
relocated to Florida. Most recently he was employed as a beverage manager at
the Boca Raton Resort and Club. He also worked in various restaurants in the
Florida area. He is survived by his wife, Donna Marro; his mother, Mary
Fattoruso Marro of Colonie; and his children, Robert Marro and his wife,
Christine of Leawood, Kan. and Kimberly Borysewicz and her husband, Robert of
Scotia, N.Y.; brother of Anthony Marro and his wife, Donna of Colonie, N.Y.
and Geraldine Graziane of Guilderland, N.Y.; grandfather of A.J., Nicole and
Timothy Marro, Nicholas and Jason Borysewicz. He is also survived by nieces
and nephews. Services and interment were held in Florida. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 445 New Karner
Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road,
Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Minahan, Marie C.
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Marie Christine (Urban) Minahan, 70, passed away on June 28,
2004 at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the
daughter of the late Mary and Frank Urban. Mrs. Minahan worked for Montgomery
Ward in Menands for many years. More recently, she was co-owner of a business
in Buffalo with her husband until they sold it in 1994. After living in
Buffalo for ten years, they moved to Conn. in 1998 where she worked for the
Three Cheers Hallmark Store until she became ill this year. She had been a
long time communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Troy. Mrs. Minahan enjoyed
traveling, long weekends and day trips to New England, as well as vacations
with her family to Nantucket, Germany and Austria. One of her greatest joys
was her annual weekend trip to Atlantic City with her sisters, Jane Rooney and
the late Joan DeNault, and brother-in-law, Bob DeNault. Marie is the beloved
wife of 46 years to Michael E. Minahan. She is the loving mother of Michael F.
Minahan and his wife, Betty Ann, Timothy P. Minahan and his wife, Greta and
her beloved daughter, Kathleen Minahan. Mrs. Minahan is the sister of Theodore
Sierocki, Jane Rooney and her husband, Martin and the late Joan DeNault. She
is the cherished Gramma to Jessica, Timmy Jr., Michael Jr. and Christopher.
The youngest of her grandchildren, Haley, loved her Grammy. She is the
sister-in-law of Robert DeNault. Funeral services will be Friday morning at
9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt.
155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Joseph's Church, Troy at 10:00 a.m.
where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MDA, Polymyositis Research, c/o
Webster Bank, 141 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT 06033 or St. Joseph's Church
Restoration Fund, 416 Third St., Troy, NY 12180 in memory of Marie C. Minahan.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Moriarity, Charles E.   
SELKIRK Charles E. Moriarity, 83, died on Monday, June 28, 2004 after a brief
illness. Mr. Moriarity had worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co. for 40 years, retiring as foreman. He was a member of the K of C Council
167 in West Newton, Mass., a member of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help
of Christian Church in Newton, Mass., a Boy Scout troop leader of Troop 31 in
Nonantum, Mass. and an avid bowler. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World
War II. Serving in the 79th fighter group and the 85th fighter squadron where
he was awarded 10 Bronze Stars. Mr. Moriarity was the husband of Myrtle
Cavanaugh until her death in 2001. He is the father of Paul Richard Moriarity
of Atlanta, Ga., Walter Joseph Moriarity of Winchindon, Mass., Charles E.
Moriarity III of Delmar, Gerard Michael Moriarity of West Havastraw, Robert
David Moriarity of Newton, Mass., Virginia Elleen O'Malley of Albany and Mary
Jane Hendron of Selkirk; brother of William Joseph Moriarity and Margaret
Maureen Hassett, both of Kansas and grandfather of 16. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 2, 2004 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the
Apostle Church, Delmar. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Durant
Funeral Home, 17 Languish Pl. (opposite the Stone Ends Restaurant), Glenmont.
Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Contributions may be made to the
Spiritual Life Center, 712 NY Rte. 79, Windsor, NY 13865.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Murphy Ph.D., Frederick   
ALBANY Frederick J. Ted Murphy, Ph.D., 81, died Sunday, June 27, 2004 at St.
Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Elizabeth and
Frederick P. Murphy. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and served in the
campaigns at Normandy, the Rhineland and Ardennes. Ted was a lifelong
educator, teacher, guidance counselor and college administrator. Ted was
devoted to his family. He was the dear husband of Joan Passenger Murphy;
beloved father of Kathleen A. Clarity (George) of Loudonville, Kevin R.
Murphy, Ph.D. (Jeanette Cleveland, Ph.D.) of State College, Pa., Brian C.
Murphy (Paula) of Glenmont, Mark J. Murphy (Anne) of East Greenbush and Megan
L. Murphy of Latham; devoted grandfather of Michael and Thomas Clarity,
Jessica, Kathleen, Michael, Drew, Carolyn and Sean Murphy; devoted
brother-in-law and lifelong friend of Joseph P. Young; loving cousin of Edward
Fleming; also survived by many loving and caring friends. Funeral services
Saturday at 10 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street,
Albany, thence to St. Teresa of Avila Church, Albany at 10:30 a.m., where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited
and may call Friday 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the
Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Ted and his
family, in a special way, may send contributions to St. Teresa of Avila
School, 8 Hollywood Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Pierson, Carl A.   
FUERA BUSH Carl A. Pierson, 89, formerly of Second Ave., died Tuesday, June
29, 2004 at his residence. Born in Delmar, he was the son of the late Charles
and Mary Mulhern Pierson. Mr. Pierson was a World War II veteran and had
served in the European Theatre. He worked for the former Altech Specialty
Steel Company for 33 years. Husband of the late Kathleen Smith Pierson; father
of Joan Maloney of Rexford; brother of Ellen Figel of Delmar and the late John
Pierson; grandfather of John and Kevin Maloney. Funeral services will be held
on Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave.
thence to St. James Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 9:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the
funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery,
Glenmont.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Polsinelli, Peter V.   
GLENVILLE Peter V. Polsinelli, 72, of Westwood Lane, surrounded by his family
on Monday, June 28, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Peter was born in Arpino, province
of Frosinone, Italy and emigrated to the U.S. at age 7. He was the son of
Vincenzo and Antonia Polsinelli. Following college, he began to work with his
father in the construction field. An area resident most his life, Peter was a
well known businessman, land developer and political chairman of the
Republican Party. He was proud of his aiding the development of Glenville and
bringing sewers into the town. In 1955, he started Peter Polsinelli
Construction Co. with building sites in Scotia, Niskayuna, Colonie, Rotterdam
and Schoharie. A focus was made on Glenville and he later was joined by his
son, Peter Polsinelli Jr. Memberships included Scotia Rotary, Mohawk Club,
Capital District Planning Council and communicant of St. Anthony's Church in
Schenectady. Active in politics, Peter was a member of the transition team for
Governor George Pataki. Survivors include his children, son, Peter Jr. and his
wife Holly of Schenectady; daughters, Debbie Johnson (Jim) Elba, N.Y., Sharon
Dalfonso of Charlotte, N.C., Denise Wagner (Rich) of Bloomingdale, N.Y. and
Tammy Polsinelli (Erich) of Germantown, Md.; his eight grandchildren,
Alexandra, Nathan, Stephanie, Christopher, Michael, Josh, Traci and Kellee;
brother of Biagio Polsinelli and Angelina Serafini of Niskayuna and Lucy
Polsinelli of Schenectady. Peter was the former husband of Ann Polsinelli of
Glenville. He was predeceased by his siblings, Philomena Valentine and
Frederico Polsinelli. Funeral services will be held Friday 8:45 a.m. from the
Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville followed at 9:30 a.m.
by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony's Church (Nott St. and Seward
Pl.) Schenectady. Calling hours will be at the funeral home Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Entombment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Road, Glenville.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Riley, Jane R.   
SARATOGA SPRINGS Jane R. Riley, 69, of Pine Ridge, died suddenly Monday, June
28, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late
Henry and Alice Dziarck Riberdy and was a 1953 graduate of Waterford High
School. Jane had been employed in telephone service for 40 years; having been
employed by NY Telephone Co. as a directory service manager in the Albany area
and later by Bell Atlantic as a business office manager in the Fairfax, Va.
area. Most recently, she was a sales representative at Sears Department Store
in Wilton. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the
Saratoga Lake Association. Also, Jane was a communicant of St. Mary's Church
in Ballston Spa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is the
mother of Maureen A. Riley and Michael A. Riley, both of New York City and the
former spouse of Frank Riley of Fairfax, Va. She is sister of Henry E. Riberdy
and Francis E. Riberdy, both of Halfmoon, Marjorie A. Gregoire of Latham,
David R. Riberdy of Halfmoon, Teresa A. Pete of Charlotte, Vt. and the late
Leo A. Riberdy. Funeral services will be Friday at 8:30 from the Philip J.
Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford and 9:30 a.m. at St.
Mary's Church in Ballston Spa. Interment will be in Ballston Spa Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga Lake Association in care of
the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Rooney, John   
ALBANY John P. Rooney, 92, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the Julie Blair
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late
Patrick and Mary Mulligan Rooney. He retired from Key Bank after 20 years of
employment and before that had 40 years of employment with Williams Press. He
was predeceased by his wife in January of 1993, Mary Villa Rooney. He was the
uncle of Rinaldo Villa (Patricia) of Albany, Adrian Villa of Salem, N.H and
Maria Villa (Sean Mullaney) of Delmar. Funeral services Friday at 8:15 a.m.
from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the
Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment, Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.
Those wishing to remember John and his family in a special way may send
contributions to the Historic Church of St. Mary, 10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY
12207.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Ryan, Mary   
ALBANY Mary E. Ryan, 97, formerly of Joelson Court in Albany, died Wednesday,
June 30, 2004 at the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Born in Schenectady,
she was the daughter of the late John and Marcianna Gaska Ziolkowski. She was
a homemaker and member of St. James Church. She was predeceased by her
husband, John William Ryan, in 1977. She was the mother of Marcia J. Verville
of Lake George and Maribeth Buckhoff of Guilford, Conn.; four grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren also survive. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend her funeral Mass Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Church, Albany.
There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow the Mass in Calvary
Cemetery, Glenmont. Those wishing to remember Mary and her family in a special
way may send contributions to the Villa Mary Immaculate, 301 Hackett Blvd.,
Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Smithrovitch, Peter (Memoriam)   
SMITHROVITCH Peter. In loving memory of a great father and friend.
Barb, Pete, Ed and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/1/2004.

Stern, Helen Hershberg   
AMHERST, N.Y. Helen Hershberg Stern, age 85, of Amherst, formerly of Albany,
died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at the Episcopal Church Home. Mrs. Stern was
born in Washington, D.C and later moved to the Albany area. She was a graduate
of the Moore Institute of Design in Philadelphia, Pa. She was an active member
of Congregation Beth Emeth and she taught in the Albany Public School System
for many years. She had been the activities director at Child's Nursing Home
in Albany. She was instrumental in the development of the Center for the
Disabled in Albany, N.Y. She was married to Morton Stern until his passing in
1998. She is survived by her two sons, Alan Stern and his wife Nayda of Fla.
and Warren Stern of Buffalo, N.Y.; grandmother of Anissa Stern, Matthew Stern
and his wife, Melanie, and Rory Stern and his wife, Lacie. Great-grandmother
of Jordan and Mitchell Stern and Ryan Waz. She also leaves a brother,
Nathaniel Hershberg of Long Island. Services will be held at the Mendleson
Chapel at the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane, Loudonville, N.Y. on Friday,
July 2, 2004 at 12 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apiscopal
Church Home, 24 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/1/2004 - 7/2/2004.

Vigars, Jean   
ALBANY Jean Vigars, 84, at peace Sunday, June 27, 2004 at the Evergreen
Commons in East Greenbush. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late
Arthur and Evangeline Cosgrave Stephens. She was a 1937 graduate of the
Academy of the Holy Names. Jean had worked for both the State Bank of Albany
and Albany Savings Bank. For many years, she was the bookkeeper for her
in-law's bowling alley, Vigars' Redwood Lanes in Colonie. She later worked for
Lake Electronic Service as the credit manager and bookkeeper. Mrs. Vigars was
an avid and well known local bowler and competed in the Patrician League,
Capital State Bowling League, Redwood Ladies League, Women's City League and
the Tri-City Traveling League. She was also an avid New York Yankee's fan. She
was the former wife of the late Richard Skip Vigars Sr.; mother of Carol H.
Douglass (Dale) of Niskayuna, Teri A. Vigars of Jordan, N.Y. and Richard Skip
Vigars Jr. of Guilderland; sister of the late Donald J. Stephens and Kathleen
S. St. Louis; grandmother of Jason Fairlee, Ph.D. (Susan) of Cary, N.C., Eric
Fairlee (Lisa) of Fort Myers, Fla. and Shannon Vigars; great-grandmother of
Allison Rae Fairlee; sister-in-law of Jean B. Stephens; aunt of Kim Anderson
of San Diego, Calif.; cousin of the late Regina Ross; dear friend of Marjorie
A. Yelle, Robin Duquette, Gina Wilson, Pattie Perez and Jean Kelly; several
other nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. in the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany with her funeral service
being conducted at 6 p.m. during the calling hours. On Friday at 12 noon
everyone is invited to gather at the funeral home to proceed to Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery for committal prayers. Those wishing to remember Jean and her
family, in a special way, may send contributions to the Retirement Fund of the
Sisters of the Academy of the Holy Names, 1073 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY
12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.