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Andersen, Thorvald   
COXSACKIE Thorvald Andersen, 82, died June 30, 2004. He was born April 5, 1922
in Haugesund, Norway, the son of Ole Andreas and Torborg Serina Andersen. At
the age of 16, Thor left Norway and went to sea as a merchant seaman. While at
sea, he became ill and was hospitalized in China for six months. Unable to
return to Nazi occupied Norway, he came to the United States in 1941. Thor
served in the United States Army in the 99th Infantry Batallion as a member of
the Ski Troops. After discharge, he worked as a commercial fisherman,
carpenter, dock builder and in 1959 moved to Coxsackie, N.Y., where he owned
and operated Thor Marine Inc. until 1984. Thor retired to Apollo Beach,
Florida with his wife, Margaret where they enjoyed many years sailing on Tampa
Bay. He was a past commodore of the Coxsackie Yacht Club, a member of the
Tampa Sailing Squadron, Ark Lodge #48 F & AM and the American Legion Post
#166. Thor was the beloved husband of 54 years to Margaret Andersen; father of
Linda Deubert and her husband, Michael, Susan Lethbridge and her husband John
and Gail Andersen and her husband Larry Cline. He was predeceased by his
beloved daughter, Randi Andersen. Thor is also survived by ten grandchildren;
Mark and Brian Deubert; Heather, Sara and Kyle Lethbridge; and Brandon,
Justin, Jason, Spencer, and Serena Cline. Thor has numerous nieces and nephews
in this country and in Norway. He was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters.
Calling hours will be at the Sopris Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Route 9W, West
Coxsackie from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 2. Funeral services
will be at the First Reformed Church, Mansion St., West Coxsackie at 11:00
a.m. on Saturday July 3 with the Reverend Paul Peters officiating. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to The Wildwood Foundation, Randi Andersen
Scholarship Fund, 2995C Curry Road Extention, Schenectady, NY 12203-2801.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Balducci, Dolores Sorcinelli Uliva
ALBANY Dolores Sorcinelli Uliva Balducci, 93, of Guilderland, died Wednesday,
June 30, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Balducci was born in Italy and
emigrated to the United States in 1919, settling in Ludlow, Mass. Upon her
marriage, she moved to Albany, where she lived the rest of her life. She was
employed by the Embossing Co. in Albany, and by the Whitney's and Denby's
department stores, where she managed the alterations department. She was a
communicant of St. Margaret Mary's Church in Albany for many years and for a
time of Christ the King Church in Guilderland. She also loved gardening and
cooking and was a member of the Guilderland Senior Citizens. Mrs. Balducci was
the wife of the late Oddo Uliva, and Odone Balducci. She is survived by her
son, Albert R. Uliva of Clifton Park; her daughters, Marcelene (Salvatore)
Cannistraci of Loudonville and Jacqueline Tenney of Latham; her sisters, Mary
Hope, Rita Batista and Evelyn Aniscik of Ludlow, Mass. and Angelina Fiore of
Wilbraham, Mass.; and by 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one
great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother, Eugene Sorcinelli.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave.,
Albany, Saturday morning at 10:00 and 11:00 in St. Francis DeSales Church,
Maria Drive, Loudonville. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be
in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/2/2004 - 7/3/2004.

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.

Ellnor Jr., Eugene B.   
POESTENKILL Eugene B. Ellnor Jr., 82, of Furry Road, died suddenly Wednesday,
June 30, 2004 at his residence. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y., he was the son of
the late Eugene Ellnor Sr. and Constance (Driller) Ellnor and husband of
Marjorie Beaumont Ellnor and the late Ina Pfeiffer Ellnor. He had resided in
Taborton for several years, in West Sand Lake for many years and the past few
years in Poestenkill and attended Siena College and RPI. Mr. Ellnor was a
mechanical engineer for the Ford Motor Company in Green Island for 35 years,
retiring in 1976. He was a very active member of the Salem United Methodist
Church in West Sand Lake having been a trustee and on many of the boards and
operated the tool booth for the annual church fair for years. He was a member
of the Averill Park Fire Company for over 60 years and its treasurer for many
years, a 60 year member of the Apollo-King Solomon's Masonic Lodge in Troy, a
member of Iran Grotto and a member of the Sgt. Walter Adams American Legion
Post # 1021 Averill Park, the Sand Lake Historical Society, Sand Lake Seniors
and the Dowsers. Survivors in addition to his wife, include two daughters,
Susan J. Ellnor Rice of West Sand Lake and Mary (Donald) Gerlach of
Binghamton, N.Y.; a son, Gary Ellnor of Clifton Park; a stepson, Chris
(Randall) Kyer of Manassas, Va.; two stepdaughters, Jan Krampitz of Plymouth,
Conn. and Audra (Robert) Stempel of East Berne; four grandchildren, Lisa
Elizabeth Rice, Michael William Rice Jr., Jeffrey Cameron Gerlach and Jonathan
Barlow Gerlach; and several step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a
sister, Constance Ellnor. Funeral service will be held Saturday, at 11:30 a.m.
at the Salem United Methodist Church Shaver Road, West Sand Lake with Rev. Dr.
Patricia A. Bush, pastor, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the
DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake on Friday,
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interment Elmwood Hill Cemetery, in Troy.
Contributions may be made in memory of Gene Ellnor to the Salem United
Methodist Church, Shaver Road, PO Box 475, West Sand Lake, NY 12196. For a
private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com .
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

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.

Forlani, Charles (Memoriam)   
FORLANI Charles
We wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with us. We miss you more
each day.
Happy Birthday.
Love,
Your Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Furness, Raymond (Memoriam)   
FURNESS Raymond
In sad and loving memory of our Dearest Daddy, and Greatest Be-Pa, Raymond V.
Furness on this your birthday. Always know how much you are loved and deeply
missed.
Mother will wrap her loving arms around you and give you hugs and kisses from
each of us. Happy birthday to our Angel in Heaven.
All Our Love Forever, Kathi,
Mike, Grandchildren
and Great Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Gagliardi, Sebastian   
MECHANICVILLE Sebastian Busty Gagliardi, 86, of Saratoga Avenue, died
Wednesday evening, June 30, 2004 at Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie, following
a long illness. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born March 8,
1918, son of the late Leone and Maria Vaccara Gagliardi and widower of Mary
Mone Gagliardi, who died April 3, 2003. Busty was a popular barber who started
working with his father and later operated Busty's Barber Shop in
Mechanicville for over 50 years. A World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran,
Sergeant Gagliardi was an aircraft armorer, flying reconnaissance flights in
the European Theatre of Operations. Busty was renowned for his artistic
ability, winning first prize medals in several art shows for his charcoal
sketches. Busty, an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, also
handmade many one-of-a-kind walking sticks, which he gave to his family and
friends. Instrumental in the development and successes of the Mechanicville
Youth Soccer programs and the Mechanicville High School Girls Varsity Soccer
program. A Mechanicville High School soccer player annually receives the
Sebastian Gagliardi Scholarship Award, sponsored by the high school booster
club. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Frances Chickie Meyer of
Kinderhook; a grandson, Marc Anthony Meyer of Kinderhook; sisters, Carmella
Bucci of Mechanicville and Philomena Kurjiaka of Danbury, Conn., along with a
number of nieces and nephews. Busty was predeceased by a sister, Ceil Caputo,
and brothers, Angelo, Andrew and James Gagliardi. A funeral service will be
held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Devito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main
St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the
funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions to the Sebastian Gagliardi Scholarship Fund, c/o, funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

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.

Gummer, Burt   
ALBANY Burt Gummer, professor emeritus, University at Albany School of Social
Welfare, died June 30, 2004. Dr. Gummer was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on May 15,
1938. He received his baccalaureate degree in political science from the
University of Pittsburgh in 1960, his masters of social work from the
University of Pennsylvania in 1965, and his doctoral degree from Bryn Mawr
College in Pa. in 1973. Beginning his career as a social worker in Pa., he
went on to teach at Smith College, Temple University, Lakehead University in
Canada and Washington University in St. Louis as well as the University at
Albany. Dr. Gummer was a member of and a volunteer at the National Association
of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. He also was a
strong supporter of and volunteer at WMHT Public Television and Radio. The
School of Social Welfare and the University at Albany lost a most significant
faculty member and colleague with Burt Gummer's death. After 25 years of
dedicated service as a faculty member in the School of Social Welfare at the
University at Albany, Dr. Gummer retired in the fall of 2002. At the School of
Social Welfare, he chaired the undergraduate program and management
concentration. As a nationally recognized scholar and author of many books and
articles, he was a pioneer and made important contributions to administrative
practices in social welfare. His essay reviews in Administration in Social
Work were the most widely cited by professionals in the field. In addition, he
served as a consultant to numerous educational institutions and public and
private social service agencies. Dr. Gummer loved crossword puzzles,
especially the Sunday New York Times puzzle. He was proud that he often
completed the entire puzzle in one sitting and in pen! He was an avid movie
fan and a voracious reader of mysteries and books about politics and history.
He is survived by his daughter, Abby of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and sons, Max and
Charlie of Corvallis, Ore.; Abby's husband, Greg and their children, Jeffrey
and Emily of Ann Arbor; Abby's mother, Penny Partridge of Amherst, Mass.; and
Max and Charlie's mother, Edith of Corvallis. A graveside service will be held
on July 2, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Arborcrest Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Mich. A
memorial service for friends and colleagues of Dr. Gummer will be held in
Albany, N.Y. at a later date. For more information about the memorial service,
please contact the University at Albany School of Social Welfare at (518)
442-5320. Donations may be made in Dr. Gummer's memory to the United Jewish
Federation of Northeastern New York, 800 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Haas, Julia (Memoriam)   
HAAS Dear Julia, I will never forget the days I got to spend with you. I think
of you more than you'llever know.
Love,
Aunt Lori
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Haas, Julia Rose (Memoriam)   
HAAS In loving memory of our Granddaughter, Julia Rose. Thinking of you always
little one, your always in our hearts.
We love and miss you.
Grandma, Grandpa Haas and Jessie
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Haas, Julia Rose (Memoriam)   
HAAS Julia Rose
It's been 7 years since
No-one heard the footsteps
of angels drawing near
Who took from earth to heaven
the one we loved so dear.
She has not really left us,
nor has she traveled far.
Just entered God's beautiful garden
and left the door ajar.
Love,
Gramma and Paca
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

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.

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.

Knapp, George W.   
SCHENECTADY/PUNTA GORDA, Fla. George W. Knapp, of Pine Ridge Road, Schenectady
and Punta Gorda, Fla., beloved and looked up to by his family, his colleagues
and his community, died peacefully on June 30, 2004 at age 90. Born and raised
in Manhattan, Mr. Knapp graduated from high school in Teaneck, N.J. at 16 and
worked as the youngest radio station operator in the country until old enough
to enter RPI, from which he graduated in 1936. At RPI, he was elected to the
Sigma Xi honor society and, in his senior thesis, proposed a form of FM radio
(which led to an offer to study at Columbia with Armstrong, who invented the
form of FM now used). Last year, an RPI student asked permission to quote that
thesis. Mr. Knapp also lettered in four sports (football, heavyweight boxing,
swimming and shot put), served as class officer all four years, president of
the student body and president of Sigma Chi Fraternity. While playing football
in the RPI-Union game, he fractured his skull and so met his wife, Alice Smith
Knapp, who was his nurse at Samaritan Hospital. They were married for 60
years, until Mrs. Knapp's death in 1998. In 1936, Mr. Knapp joined GE and
worked there for 42 years as a professional engineer, serving most recently as
department head for industry sales and engineering operations. He participated
in the engineering technical program and was one of four young engineers at GE
whom the Defense Department exempted from military service in World War II to
improve weapons design. Mr. Knapp developed new tank firing mechanisms that
reduced US casualties and battery modifications that enabled tanks to start
reliably in winter. Active for decades in the community, particularly in
education, Mr. Knapp often headed the PTA in Schenectady schools. He served on
the Schenectady School Board and led early efforts to establish and secure
funding for Schenectady (then Linton) High School. He was a longstanding
supporter of RPI and he and Mrs. Knapp were RPI Patroons. He served as class
president and reunion chair for the 50th reunion and received several alumni
awards including the Albert Fox Demers Medal. For many years, Mr. Knapp also
supported Ellis Hospital, served on the board of and supported the Schenectady
County Community College and was active in the United Way Campaign. He was a
member of St. George's Episcopal Church, the Mohawk Golf Club, the Mohawk Club
and the Burnt Store Country Club in Punta Gorda. Mr. Knapp is survived by two
daughters, Barbara Herz of Jackson Hole, Wyo. and Martha Baum of East
Greenbush, N.Y.; by four grandchildren, Amy Herz McReynolds, Dr. Katherine
Herz, Daniel Curran and John Curran (John will soon graduate from RPI); and by
two great-grandchildren, Brianna Alice McReynolds and Alexis Katherine
McReynolds. A memorial service will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church
on Tuesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate
donations to the American Heart Association or RPI.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Korthas, Robert   
SCOTIA Robert Korthas, 73, died June 30, 2004. Survivors; wife, Violet
Korthas; children, Kevin Korthas, Kristina Knaggs, Kaulleen Gensler, Kathie
Russell, Kamella Peirce and Kerri Mains. Funeral July 7, 9 a.m., St. Joseph's
Church, Scotia. Calling hours, July 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Glenville Funeral Home.
Contributions to Mr. K's Scholarship Award Fund, c/o First Teachers Federal
Credit Union, Glenville, NY 12302.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Long Jr., James J.   
BRUNSWICK James J. Long Jr., age 85 years, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at
Stratton VA Medical Center. Born in Albany, he attended school in Rensselaer.
Son of James and Roseanne Long Sr. and widower of Harriet Golden Long. He is a
retiree of the Railway Express and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World
War II with the 80th Division and served under General Patton. Mr. Long was a
member of the American Legion, Brunswick Lodge of Elks BPOE #2556 and the Troy
Lodge of Elks BPOE #141 and the Tamarac Outdoorsmen. He was a past volunteer
for the Veterans Administration, Hope 7, American Council of the Blind and the
1st Baptist Church of Rensselaer. He was the recipient of the 1988 Rensselaer
County Veteran of the Year award. Father of James J. (Charolette) Long III -
deceased, Patricia A. (George) Casavant of Brunswick, Richard (Mary) Long of
East Nassau and Barbara Chew of Troy; grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Surviving sister,
Rosemarie Nardacci of Rensselaer; brother of the late William, Richard, Robert
and Raymond Long, Ann Mae Ryan and Dolores Golden. Funeral will be held
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer. All are invited to attend. Calling hours will be at the funeral
home Friday from 5-8 p.m. Burial will in Memory's Garden Colonie. Condolence
page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/2/2004 - 7/3/2004.

Mesick, Roy (Memoriam)   
MESICK (Poppy) Roy
It has been nine years since we have heard your laughter, but it seems like
yesterday. We had so much fun with you, and now we have seven smiling faces
who love to hear stories about Poppy Roy. We all miss you, especially your
seven loving grandchildren.
Your Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Mesick, Roy (Memoriam)   
MESICK Roy
Nine years ago today you left so suddenly; sometimes we still do not believe
it. We miss you.
Love, Eileen and Joe
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Miecznikowski, Anthony   
Members of the Polish Community Center are requested to pay our last repects
to our departed member, Anthony at 6:30 tommorrow, at Lasak & Gigliotti
Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Miecznikowski, Anthony   
ALBANY Anthony Miecznikowski, age 84, entered into eternal life, Wednesday,
June 30, 2004. Born in Albany, he was a lifelong resident. A plumber for more
than 50 years, he was a member of Local 7 of the Steamfitters & Plumbers
Union. He graduated from C.B.A. in 1939; he was a lifetime member of the
Polish Community Center, a life member of the Polish-American Citizens Club, a
member of the Colonie Lodge of Elks No. 2192 and a member of the Knights of
Columbus Council No. 173. Son of the late Francis and Alexandria Chmielewski
Miecznikowski. Beloved husband of the late Catherine I. Swain Miecznikowski,
who passed away May 22, 2004; loving father of Frank J. Miecznikowski, Irene
Beach and her husband Charles, all of Albany; and the late Anthony H.
Miecznikowski Sr.; brother of Mary Zielinski of Saratoga Springs and the late
John and Casimir Miecznikowski, Frances Zielinski, Sophie Hoffman and Helen
Jones; cherished grandfather of Scott Beach of Fla., Anthony H. Miecznikowski
of Calif., Donna Miecznikowski of Fla., Denise Connolly of Colonie and Shelly
Melius of Saratoga Springs. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and
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.) Saturday morning at 9:00. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral
home Friday 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery,
Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/2/2004 - 7/3/2004.

Miller, Lenore M. Sportsman   
ALBANY Lenore M. Sportsman Miller, passed away at her residence Thursday, July
1, 2004. Born in Marceline, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and
Beatrice Harden Sportsman and was the wife of the late John King Miller, M.D.
Mrs. Sportsman Miller was a graduate of the Albany Medical College and was one
of the first female students admitted to the college. She was the founder and
director of the Albany Child Guidance Center that later became a division of
Parson's Child and Family Center, Albany, N.Y. in 1982. She is a communicant
of the Cathedral of All Saints, a member of numerous professional
associations, a recipient of the Parson's Child and Family Center Dr. James M.
Bell Humanitarian Award and the YWCA Women of Vision award. Mrs. Sportsman
Miller was a Patron of the Arts and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by her
son, Robert Meredith King of Inverness, Fla. and her daughter, Ele Miller Ross
and her husband J. David Ross of Chapel Hill, N.C. Funeral services will be
held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the Cathedral of All Saints, S. Swan
St., Albany. Contributions in Mrs. Sportsman Miller's Memory may be made to
the Parson's Child and Family Center, 60 Academy Rd., Albany, NY 12208
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Moon, Amanda   
EAST CHATHAM Amanda Moon, 10, of East Chatham, N.Y., died on Wednesday, June
30, 2004 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y. following injuries sustained
in an accident near her home in East Chatham on June 25, 2004. Amanda had just
completed fifth grade at Chatham Middle School. She was known for her
infectious spirit, love of life and generous soul. Amanda maintained a
menagerie of assorted pets, having a special fondness for chickens and ducks.
She enjoyed singing and dancing, performing in children's productions at
Mac-Haydn Theatre. She was born on July 23, 1993 in Pittsfield, Mass., the
beloved daughter of Terry and Mary (Abrams) Moon. Besides her parents, her
brothers, David Moon, William Moon and Adam Moon survive her. Also surviving
her are her grandparents, John S. and Marcia (Van Fleet) Abrams and James and
Carol Moon; aunts and uncles, Jim and Judy Moon, Brad and Anita Moon, Sharon
Moon and Lynn Donaldson; also aunts and uncles, Shawn and June Abrams, James
and Deborah Southard and Stephen and Michelle Abrams. Also surviving are
numerous cousins, flocks of chickens, ducks and assorted furred and feathered
friends. A sister, Courtney Lynn Moon, uncle, Timothy Abrams, and cousins,
Daniel Query and Jasson Jackson predeceased her. Services will be held on
Friday, July 2, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. James R.C. Church, Chatham. A
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 10:00
a.m. at the St. James R.C. Church, Chatham with Rev. Father Gary P. Gelfenbien
officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at the Cemetery of Maples, East
Chatham, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be
made to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society or Cemetery of Maples c/o funeral
home. Arrangements are with French, Gifford and Preiter Funeral Home, 25
Railroad Avenue, Chatham, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

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.

O'Brien, William   
TROY William D. O'Brien, 78, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at his residence.
Born in Troy on March 5, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Mary
Tracy O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien attended Troy public schools and Catholic Central
High School in Troy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served as
a guard at the Nuremberg Trials. Upon returning home, he attended Hudson
Valley Community College in Troy. He later was employed by the Watervliet
Arsenal for many years before retiring. He was a communicant of St. Paul the
Apostle Church in Troy. He was the brother of Mary J. O'Brien of Troy,
Elizabeth A. Dolan of Menands and the late Joseph F. O'Brien, Robert E.
O'Brien, Gerald B. O'Brien, Donald J. O'Brien, J. Edward O'Brien and Patricia
A. Maloney; uncle of Colleen Early of Menands, Tracy Maloney of Watervliet,
Kelly O'Brien of Fairfield, Vt. and several other nieces and nephews. The
funeral will be Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013
Broadway, Watervliet and at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Troy
with Father William A. Gorman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral
home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Rainville, Jane M.   
COHOES Jane M. Rainville, 78, of Central Avenue, Cohoes died at St. Mary's
Hospital, Troy, June 30, 2004 after a long illness. She was born and educated
in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Marcel and Margaret Hickey
LaFreniere. Mrs. Rainville was a machine operator for Bennett Textile in
Cohoes and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Cohoes. She is survived
by her husband, George Rainville of Cohoes; a daughter, Nancy Miller and her
husband Melvin of Melrose. Grandmother of Christian Garneau of Cohoes; two
step-grandchildren, Jennifer Miller and Jamie Miller. Sister of the late
Vernon LaFreniere. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Simone Dalpe of Round
Lake and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 8:30 a.m. from the
Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes and 9:00 a.m. at St.
Joseph's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment
in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the
funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. For directions and guest registry,
visit: www.dufresnefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Riley, Theoaphles   
TROY Theoaphles Elijah Riley, entered and departed our lives on Wednesday June
30, 2004. Son of Priscilla Riley; grandson of Kathleen Smythe and David Jake
Riley; also loved by Matt Wrest and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and
friends. Graveside service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Troy.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

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.


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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.

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.

Vela'zquez, Marcos A.   
TROY Marcos A. Vela'zquez, 78, of Sixth Avenue, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004
at his residence surrounded by his family. Funeral service Saturday at 9:00
a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy and at 9:30
a.m. at St. Anthony's Shrine Church. Calling hours Friday from 6-8 p.m.
Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. For a private guestbook and service
directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.

Yost, Harold R.   
GLOVERSVILLE Harold R. Yost, 74, of Gloversville, died Wednesday, June 30,
2004 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady following a brief illness. He was born on
February 18, 1930 in Gloversville, a son of Arthur and Mildred Sweet Yost Sr.
Mr. Yost was a 1948 graduate of Mayfield High School. He served in the US Army
as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division from 1951 until 1956. Upon
returning from the military, he worked as a machinist and electrician for
Curtain-Hebert of Gloversville where he was employed for 43 years and
semi-retired in 1985. He was an avid gardener and outdoorsman and was a member
of the Johnstown Moose Lodge, the 55 plus Senior Citizens Club, Shirley J.
Luck Senior Center, Tri-State Mid-Hudson Chapter of the 82nd Airborne and the
Albany Fish and Game Club. Mr. Yost was married September 14, 1956 to Gertrude
Borst. He is survived by his wife, Trudy Yost of Gloversville; a son, Bruce
Yost and his wife MaryAnn of Watervliet; two daughters, Colleen Ulrich and her
husband, Gary of Mayfield, Deborah Lair and her husband, Gary of Broadalbin;
two grandsons, Christopher and Tyler Ulrich; seven brothers, Arthur Yost Jr.,
Alan, Leland, Larry, John, Gerald and Merle Yost; three sisters, Betty
Timmerman, Grace Thompson and Nancy Waffle; several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Mr. Yost was predeceased by a brother, Robert Yost Sr., and sisters,
Jean Whitehouse and Virginia Yost. The family will receive friends from 9 to
11 a.m. Saturday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St.,
Gloversville where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev.
Bonnie Orth officiating. Interment will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., 440 New Karner
Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/2/2004.