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Apostol, Beatrice C.   
WATERFORD Beatrice C. Apostol, 76, of Middletown Rd. died Sunday July 4, 2004
at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Cohoes she was the daughter of the late Leonard
and Celina Raymond Roberts and was a graduate of the former St. Joseph's
School in Cohoes. Beatrice has been employed for the past 20 years by the
Rensselaer County Department of Social Services. She enjoyed spending time
with her family and visiting with her friends at Cossayuna Lake. She was widow
of the late Alexander R. Apostol. Mother of Christine M. Carnibucci of Cohoes,
Diane R. Primeau and her husband Timothy of Waterford and David G. Apostol and
his wife Lynn of Mechanicville. She was sister of the late Raymond and Arthur
Roberts. She is grandmother of Kristin Peterson of Arizona, Jessica Carnibucci
of Cohoes and Leo Primeau of Waterford and great-grandmother of Jacob
Carnibucci, Ryan and Ean Peterson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese
Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary
of the Assumption Church, Waterford. Interment will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home
Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 295
Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Special thanks to her friends at
Rensselaer County for their kind donations of sick time and to the staff at
both Eddy Heritage House and Samaritan Hospital ICU/PCU for the compassionate
care given to both Beatrice and her family.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Carroll, David Michael
LOUDONVILLE David Michael Carroll, age 32, passed away peacefully Friday, July
2, 2004 after a courageous battle with cystic fibrosis, surrounded by his
loving family. Born in Troy, he was a graduate of Troy High School and Hudson
Valley Community College. David was employed by the N.Y.S. Tax Department. Son
of Todd and Nancy Riley Carroll of Troy. Beloved husband of Melissa (Jubic)
Carroll; loving father of Ryan Joseph Carroll of Loudonville; brother of
Kathleen Fuller and her husband Fred of Albany; son-in-law of Karen Kot of
Albany and John Jubic of Albany; brother-in-law of Tracy and David Cipriani of
Albany and Kristin and Jennifer Jubic of Albany. Also survived by one niece,
one nephew, several aunts, uncles and cousins. 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 8:15 and 9
o'clock at the Church of St. Joseph, Third and Jackson Streets, South Troy.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at
the funeral home Monday 3 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden,
Colonie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those desiring may send a
remembrance in David's name to the Donna Crandall Fund for Cystic Fibrosis
Patients, 50 Traditional Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/3/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Catalfamo, Dominick James
COLONIE Dominick James Catalfamo, 50, of Colonie, died Friday, July 2, 2004.
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Dominick John and
Matilda Komorny Catalfamo. Mr. Catalfamo was employed as a civil engineer for
the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation, design service bureau, for over 20
years. He was a highly experienced highway designer. Dom was valued by his
co-workers for his wit, technical expertise and wise counsel. He was a member
of the N.Y.S. Association of Transportation Engineers. Dom was a member of the
Highway Engineering bowling league for many years and a member of the Colonie
Democratic Committee since 2000. He was a loving, dedicated father and
grandfather who was very close to all of his children and his brother and
sisters. Dom was well known for his affable demeanor and would liven up any
room he walked into with his sparkling eyes, boyish grin and delightful sense
of humor. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and loved cars and bowling. Like
his father before him, Dom was a skilled craftsman and performed many projects
around his home, as well as helping his brother, Lee with remodeling projects
at his home as well. He will be greatly missed. Dom is the beloved father of
Dominick John (DJ) Catalfamo and his wife Gretchen,Maria Catalfamo and Vincent
Catalfamo. He is the devoted grandfather of Dominick James Catalfamo II. The
light of his life for the past few years is his loving girlfriend and soul
mate, Carolyn McMahon. He is the cherished brother of LeRoy (Lee) Catalfamo
and his wife, Christine, Carol P. Marcella and Sheryl Leland and her husband,
Richard. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends also
survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Friday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Ave). Interment will be in St. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Rotterdam. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Stanford Heights Fire Department, 2240
Central Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304 in memory of Dominick James Catalfamo.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Chambers, Mark W.   
COLONIE Mark W. Chambers, 42, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 1, 2004
at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Oneida, N.Y. and raised in Colonie, Mark
was a graduate of Colonie High School. He worked as a truck driver/salesman
for the H.B. Davis Seed Co. in Albany for over 20 years. Mark was an avid
outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a kind man who enjoyed
helping people and making everyone laugh whenever possible. Mark was loved by
many and will be dearly missed. He is predeceased by his father, Richard D.
Chambers. Mark is survived by his loving mother, Ruth Chambers of Colonie; his
beloved wife, Cheryl Chambers of Colonie; his cherished daughters, Kiera
Chambers of Clifton Park and Kasey Chambers of Colonie. He is also survived by
his brother, Richard J. Chambers of Colonie; his sister, Gail Soule of Lake
Orion, Mich.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his dog and companion,
Tucker. Mark is also the son-in-law of Maggie and Jim DiScipio of Loudonville.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at
New-Comer Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt.
155-south of Central Ave.). Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Mark's memory may be
made to the Spinal Cord Research Society, c/o Mike DiScipio and Gary Wood, 87
Dane Court, Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Chovan, Dorothy J.   
LATHAM Dorothy J. Chovan, 78, beloved wife of Steve Chovan for over 58 years,
died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born and educated
in Little California PA., she was the daughter of the late George Clare Sealy
and Polly Wardman Sealy. She was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class
of 1943. She moved to Latham in 1952 and was a member of the Calvary United
Methodist Church in Latham. She worked at Behr Manning Co. in Watervliet as a
packer in the 1950's and later at the Central Market in Latham as a cashier
for several years until 1958. She then worked as an assistant buyer for the
Boston Store in Latham for many years. Her last employment was G.E.X. in
Latham, where she served as the assistant manager in the sporting goods for
several years until her retirement. She was an avid Little League fan and
known as grandmother to the world. Survivors in addition to her husband
include her loving children; Steven Clark and his wife Theresa Chovan and Gary
Allen and his wife Elissa Chovan all of Latham; her cherished grandchildren,
Carra Q. Chovan, Carrie M. (Jason) Scutt, Jakob C. Chovan and great-grandson
Jason Clark Scutt; her brothers George Clark (Louise) Sealy Jr. of Elsworth,
Maine, Richard (Sylvia) Sealy of Brownsville, PA. Howard Sealy of Brownsville,
PA., Kenneth (Jo Louise) Sealy of Monesson, PA., Sandra (Jesse) Serven of
Latham, her sister-in-law Bonnie Sealy of Brownsville, PA. She was predeceased
by her brother, Ronald Sealy and also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. in the Dufrense
& Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd, Latham. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden in Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Denn, Cornelia Crear   
DELMAR Cornelia Crear Denn, 93, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the Good
Samaritan Nursing Home. Born in Albany on March 16, 1911, Mrs. Denn was the
daughter of the late Carrie Smith and George T. Crear. She was a graduate of
the former Milne High School and attended NYS College for Teachers. Mrs. Denn
retired from the NYS Department of Transportation as a principal account
clerk. Mrs. Denn was a charter member of the Bethlehem AARP, the Bethlehem
Garden Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of Selkirk Fire Company #2. She was also
a member of the Bethlehem Senior Citizens, the Glenmont Homemakers, the
Sunshine Senior Citizens and the Glenmont Community Reformed Church. Mrs. Denn
was the widow of James F. Denn. She is survived by a niece, Jane Goddrad of
Middleburgh; three neophews, Robert Geel of Florida, Barend (Bud) Geel of
Feura Bush and Richard Geel of Selkirk. Mrs. Denn was predeceased by two
nephews, Charles Geel and Ralph Crear; three brothers; three sisters. Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m at the Applebee
Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Relatives and friends may call
Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville.
Contributions, in Mrs. Denn's name, may be made to the Glenmont Community
Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Glenmont, NY 12077.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Gabrykewicz, Estelle V.   
LATHAM Estelle V. Gabrykewicz, 80, of Latham, beloved wife of Ted J.
Gabrykewicz for over 60 years, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Samartian Hospital
in Troy. Born and educated in Watervliet, she was the daughter of the late
Francis and Helen Piwnica Paluch. She was a 1942 graduate of Watervliet High
School. She and her husband moved to Latham in 1952. She worked in the
personnel department of Alleghany Ludlum Steel Company in Watervliet for over
30 years and retired in 1975. She was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church in
Latham. Survivors in addition to her husband, include her loving son, Ted J.
Gabrykewicz of El Paso, Texas; her sisters, Bernice Conroy of Latham, Joan
(Ralph) Beebe of Clifton Park and Mary Ann Messier of Yarmouthport, Cape Cod,
Mass.; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Estelle was the sister of
the late Annette Dromirecki, Agnes Hennessy, Joseph Paluch and Stanley Paluch.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Dufresne and
Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham and at 9 a.m. in St.
Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Pastor Francis DuBois
officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral
home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden in
Colonie. Contributions to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road,
Loudonville, NY 12211, would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Hankins, Ilia B. (Memoriam)   
HANKINS Ilia
In memory of Mrs. Ilia B. Hankins. We miss your smiling face. We loved you,
but God loved you best. Watch over us from above.
Happy Birthday.
The Family
and Cousin Alma
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Howe, Jeannette M.   
HUDSON Jeannette M. Howe of Union Street and lifelong Hudsonian, died
Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. She was 75.
Born in Hudson on March 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry and
Loretto Delaney Ellsworth. A proud graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Hudson
and lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish. Jeannette married Edward Hughes Howe
on a remarkable winter Saturday, February 19, 1949. In addition to her work as
a wife and mother, she was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Literacy
Volunteers and a volunteer at the Hudson Railroad Station Snack Bar. Jeannette
sang in the choir at St. Mary's and is remembered by many for her show
stopping performance of Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey sung first by
Jeannette in a St. Mary's Parish show in the 1960s. She was an operator with
New York Telephone, manager for Osborne Music Center in Hudson and retired in
1994 from the Hudson City School District, where she worked as a bus aide. She
represented the 4th ward on the Hudson Common Council. Her interest in the
people, the city and the well being of the community of Hudson remained
constant. She enjoyed good memories of former proprietors on Warren St., even
as she enjoyed seeing new shops and restorations. Survivors include four sons,
Thomas V. Howe of Mellenville, Ned Howe of Claverack, John Francis Howe of
Greenport and Neil P. Howe of Hudson; two daughters, Eileen M. Halloran and
Jean Howe-Lossi, both of Hudson; her son-in-law, Paul Lossi; and her
daughters-in-law, Carol, Liz and Patty Howe; grandchildren, Jessica, Sean,
Brian, Christopher, Erin, Kristen, Katie, Amy and Neil Scott Howe, Sean
Halloran, Jeanine Millar and Jennifer Blodget. She was predeceased by her
husband, Edward H. Howe Sr. as well as a brother, John Ellsworth and sister,
Dorothy Drahushuk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July
6 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 429 E. Allen St., Hudson with Rev.
Winston Bath officiating. Burial in the family plot at Cedar Park Cemetery
will follow. Calling hours will be Monday, July 5 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the
McDonald Funeral Home, 886 Columbia St., Hudson. Memorial contributions are
requested to St. Mary's Church, P.O. Box 323, Hudson, NY 12534.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Hunter, Cynthia G.   
ALBANY Cynthia G. Hunter, 94, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary
Elizabeth Seymour Hunter. She had worked for the New York Telephone Co. and
Raskin Bros. She was the mother of the late Joan Dunnan; sister of Leah,
Robert and Alson Hunter and the late Nelson and Edward Hunter, Edna Tomanian,
Mary Hotaling and Charles Hunter; grandmother of Joy Bryant, Judy and James
Dunnan, M.D.; longtime companion of William McDaniels of Albany; several
nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services Tuesday
at 1:30 from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in
the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Albany Rural Cemetery.
The family would like to thank St. Peter's Hospital, AMCH, Eden Park, Albany
County Healthcare Facility and the Community Hospice of Albany for all the
care and concern given to Cynthia.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/3/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Kelley, Julia E.   
GLENMONT Julia Elizabeth Kelley (nee Swinburne), 78, July 2, 2004. Wife of the
late H. Carlton Kelley; mother of Thomas C. Kelley of Troy, Richard Kelley of
Albany, Patricia Byron of Albany, Shannon Kelley- Borowiec, Glenmont and the
late Elizabeth Downey; sister of Katherine Swinburne Emigh of Ft. Anne;
grandmother of Elizabeth Amy Downey, Kelley Byron-Mullaney, Julie Byron,
Siobhan Byron, Thomas Kelley Jr., Jennifer Kelley, Richard Kelley, Bridget
Kelley, Margaret Linen and Joseph Borowiec; great-grandmother of Jaden
Grignon. Mrs. Kelley was raised in Rouses Point, N.Y. and graduated from
Argyle Central Schools and Mildred Elley College. She was regent in the
Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR); coordinator of the Children of
the American Revolution (CAR); chairman of the Antique Study Group; president
of the Bethlehem Garden Club; chairman of the Delmar Progress Club; trustee of
the Cedar Hill Museum; president of the Bethlehem Historical Association; Ten
Broeck Mansion member; Albany Historical Society; Hudson Valley Girl Scout
Troop leader; volunteer at Albany Veterans Hospital; Bethlehem Library Book
Club. She was an avid collector of American history artifacts. She also loved
vacationing on Nantucket Island. The family would like to thank the 2nd floor
staff of the Teresian House for their care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35
Adams Place, Delmar. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 4-8 p.m.
Interment Our Lady Help of Christian Cemetery, Glenmont. Contributions in
memory of Mrs. Kelley may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (for
research), 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Kwasnowski, Stella T.   
EAST GREENBUSH Stella T. Drozenski Kwasnowski, 80, of Rosewood Gardens and
formerly of West Sand Lake, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at the home after a long
illness. Funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Old Route
66 in Averill Park. Interment St. Henry's Cemetery. For a private family guest
book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Larsen, Allan E.   
CASTLETON Allan E. Larsen, 80, of Sunset Rd. Castleton, died Saturday, July 3,
2004 at his home. Mr. Larsen was born in Albany the son of the late Paul and
Anna Larsen. He graduated from Columbia High School in East Greenbush in 1942
and was a World War II Army Veteran. He was employed as a service technician
for E.P Larsen Inc. in Nassau for 40 retiring in 1987. He then worked for
Sullivan's Service Station in East Greenbush for 10 years and then was a
deliveryman for NAPA Auto Parts in Nassau retiring in 2003. He was a member of
the East Greenbush V.F.W. Post No. 7338 and the 60th Cambat Engineers
Association, 35th Infantry Division. Along with his parents, Mr. Larsen was
predeceased by his wife, Margaret Edwards Larsen, two sons, Peter Allan and
Matthew Joseph Larsen and a brother Esper P. Larsen. Survivors include a son,
Stephen (Karen) Larsen of Schodack, three daughters, Christina Larsen of
Schodack, Susanna (William) Lauster of Kinderhook and Elizabeth Sterantino of
Rensselaer, a sister-in-law, Agnes T. Hurley of Albany and three
granddaughters, Emily Sterantino, Danielle and Rachel Larsen and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St.
Nassau, Wednesday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment Holy
Sepulcher Cemetery, East Greenbush. Mr. Larsen's family would like to thank
the staffs of the Regional Kidney Center Dialysis Unit on Clara Barton Dr. in
Albany, St. Peter's Hospital and Columbia Physical Therapy, East Greenbush,
for their kindness shown Mr. Larsen during his illness. Contributions to the
East Greenbush VFW Post #7338 Hayes RD, East Greenbush, 12061 in Mr. Larsens
memory would be appreciated
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Lo Presti, Anthony   
COLONIE Anthony Lo Presti, 76, of Colonie, entered into eternal rest on
Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sicily,
Italy and came to the United States in 1966. He was the son of the late
Francesco and Tindara Di Santo Lo Presti. Anthony had worked for many years
with Laborers Local 190 in Albany. He was a dedicated and devoted family man.
In addition to his family, Anthony enjoyed tending to his garden and
appreciating the fruits of his labors. He is survived by his beloved wife of
fifty two years, Maria Rose Marello Lo Presti. He is the loving father of
Frank Lo Presti (Linda Wildermuth) and Tina Mickewicz and her husband Joe. He
is the cherished grandfather of Alisha, Joesph and Marissa Miskewicz. Brother
of Maria Romano and her husband Costanzo of Sicily, Italy. He is the
brother-in-law of Sarah and Anthony Schepisi, Dominick and Shirley Marello,
Anthony and Delores Marello, Daniel and Catherine Marello and Josephine
DiSanto (late Dominick). Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral
services will be Wednesday morning at 9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karnew Rd. Colonie (Rt 155-south of Central Ave,) then to St.
Francis DeSales Church, Maria Drive at 10:00 where the Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Lyons, Theresa G.   
SARATOGA Theresa G. Lyons, 96, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Saratoga
Hospital. Born in Castleton, she was the daughter of the late John and Theresa
Neissel Mitchell. Mrs. Lyons was formerly of Grant Ave. in Albany and lived
the past three years in Saratoga. She was predeceased by her husband in March
of 1958, M. Joseph Lyons. She was the mother of Robert M. Lyons (Ruth) of
Saratoga, Raymond J. Lyons (Patricia) of Troy, Helen C. Noonan (Jim) of
Spencer, Mass., Michael J. Lyons (Arlene) of Colonie, Edward T. Lyons (Kathie)
of Voorheesville and Theresa Herrick (Jack) of Saratoga; sister of the late
Margaret Brown, John and Eugene Mitchell; great-grandmother of the late Shauna
Nicole Morley; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208
North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 10:30
a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call Tuesday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral
home. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those
wishing to remember Theresa and her family in a special way may send
contributions to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 79 Lawrence St., Saratoga
Springs, NY 12866.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Madore, Vince (Memoriam)   
MADORE Vince
Today is our 24th anniversary and it is the first one without you. You left us
5 months ago and we miss you more each day.
Love You Forever, Your Wife Toni
and Son Nick
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Maloney Sr., Charles F.   
POESTENKILL Charles (Chuck) F. Maloney Sr., age 78, husband of Beverly T.
Ingalls Maloney, died on July 1, 2004 at his residence. Survivors in addition
to his wife include his children, Linda (Vince) Powers of Troy, Debra (Gary)
Bailey and Charles J. (Janis) Maloney, Jr., both of East Amherst, N.Y. and
Mark (Lynn) Maloney of Hattiesburg, Miss.; a sister and brother, Jane Miller
and George Maloney, both of Troy; 12 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by a sister, Nan Dooley, and a brother,
Edward Maloney. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral
will be from the Thomas S. Connolly Funeral Home, 294 Whiteview Rd.,
Wynantskill on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. and at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church,
Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow
in Eagle Mills Cemetery in Brunswick. Relatives and friends are invited and
may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations to the
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, the Association for the Blind or
Sacred Heart Church in memory of Mr. Maloney would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Matteson Jr., Robert   
SCOTIA, N.Y. Robert Matteson Jr., 60, of Barhydt Rd., died July 2, 2004
peacefully at home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 20,
1944 in Berlin, N.Y., Bob was a graduate of SUNY Morrisville and worked as a
metallurgy specialist for G.E. and at the M&P Lab in Schenectady since 1986 up
until recently. He married the former Jeannette Roy on July 31, 1971 at O.L.
of Fatima Church, Delanson and had lived in Scotia over 30 years. Bob was a
great outdoorsman, he hunted and fished, enjoyed gardening and loved to
travel. He was treasurer of Troop #67 BSA and commissioner of Rector's Fire
Dept. He had a passion for NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Earnhardt race
car drivers. Bob attended St. Joseph's Church in Scotia. He is survived by his
loving wife of 33 years, Jeannette Matteson; a son, Robert Paul and Melissa
Matteson and their expected child in February, of Cypress, Texas; his mother,
Elinor Mattice Matteson of Norwich, N.Y.; sisters, Sharon Cope and her
husband, Garry of Waterville and Caroline Call and her husband, Richard of
Clifton Park. Bob is the beloved son-in-law of Paul E. Roy Sr. and the late
Mildred Roy. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Matteson, Sr. Cherished
by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Lena Roy of Dover, Del., MaryAnn
and Howard McMaster of Bridport, Vt., Margaret and Melvin Hasson of Peru, Vt.,
Millie and Frank Smead of Center Rutland, Robert and Patricia Roy of Massena
and Joseph and Anne Roy of Rutland. He is survived by several nieces and
nephews and many friends in the community. Funeral services Wednesday 10:30
a.m. begin from the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville
followed at 11 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church,
First St., Scotia, concelebrated by Rev. Peter Russo and Rev. Maurice Roy.
Calling hours to which relatives and friends are cordially invited will be
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Glenville Funeral Home. Entombment will be in
Prince of Peace Corridor at Most Holy Redeemer Mausoleum, Niskayuna. The
family suggests donations be made in Bob's name to St. Joseph's Church
Building and Restoration Fund, MacArthur Drive, Scotia, NY 12302.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Piechnik, Mary E.   
ALBANY Mary E. Piechnik, 78, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the Daughters of
Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Stephen
and Mary Shea McKeon. She retired from the New York State Health Department as
a secretary. Mary was a member of the Polish Community Center Ladies Aux. and
the rosary society at St. Casimir's Church. She was the wife of John B.
Piechnik; mother of John Piechnik (Nikki) of Slingerlands, Michael Piechnik
(Lorraine) of Morrisville, N.C., Jeffrey Piechnik (Carol) of Central Bridge,
Diane Briggs (Ronald) of Amsterdam, Michelle O'Brien (James) of Loudonville
and Judith Piechnik of Gansevoort; sister of Julia Wilson (Donald) of R.I. and
the late Catherine Van Dine; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews
also survive. Funeral services Tuesday at 8:15 from the McVeigh Funeral Home,
208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Casimir's Church, Albany at 9:00
a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call Monday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing
to remember Mary and her family in a special way may send contributions to
Alzheimer's Association - NENY Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/3/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Pitts, Frances M.   
ALBANY Frances M. Pitts, 81, formerly of 3rd Avenue, Albany died Saturday July
3, 2004 at Good Samaritan Lutheran Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born
in Albany she had been a resident of the City of Albany her entire life. She
was a machine operator/table worker for 30 years for Sterling Winthrop in
Rensselaer prior to her retiring in 1978, and a Communicant of Historic Church
of St. Mary's in Albany. Predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Frances
(Stevenson) Pitts, a sister Kathryn Couser, brothers Bernard, Thomas and
Raymond Pitts. Frances is survived by several nieces, nephews, grand and
great-grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend
her funeral 8:30 am on Wednesday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165
Columbia Tpk Rensselaer, N.Y., and 9:00 am at Historic Church of St. Mary's,
Lodge St., Albany where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be
celebrated. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 7:30-8:30
am, prior to the service. Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians
Cemetery Glenmont, NY. The family has requested that those who wish to
remember Frances make contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New
Karner Road Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Potyrala, Anna Theresa   
EAST GREENBUSH Anna Theresa Bogusz Potyrala, 89, died Saturday, July 3, 2004.
Survived by her sons, John G. (Elizabeth) Potyrala, Jr. and Kenneth Potyrala;
grandmother of Joanne Mulligan; great-grandmother to David, Michael, Sarah,
Sean. Funeral from Fitzgerald Funeral Home, LTD, Cohoes, Wednesday 9 o'clock.
Mass of Christian Burial, St. Michael's Church, 9:30. Calling hours Tuesday 4
to 7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Randles, William V.   
LANETT, Ala. Mr. William V. Randles, 62, of Lanett, formerly of Cambridge,
N.Y., died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 2,
1941. He was a member of Huguley United Methodist Church. Mr. Randles was
employed as an over the road truck driver. He loved fishing and stock car
racing, where he drove his own car. Survivors include his wife, E. Jean
Randles; two daughters, Rebecca Randles, Apache Junction, Ariz. and Melania
(Michael) O'Hara, Mattydale, N.Y.; two sons, Mark (Siodhah) Dominy, Texas and
Scott (Trina) Dominy, Lanett, Ala.; a brother, Richard (Linda) Randles,
Cambridge, N.Y.; grandchildren, Kayla Smith, Erick O'Hara and Ashley O'Hara.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. EST at the
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, Valley, Ala. Memorial graveside services,
Wednesday, July 7, 2004, 11 a.m. EST, Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. William
Parker officiating.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Rohrs, Mary Ancilla   
ALBANY Sister Mary Ancilla Rohrs, RSM died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Villa
Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Sister was a Sister of Mercy for 75 years.
Sister spent her years in ministry as an educator. She taught at Annunciation
Grade School in Ilion, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Patrick's, St. Joseph's and
Blessed Sacrament grade schools, all in Albany. She also taught at Vincentian
High School in Albany and Catholic Central High School in Troy. Sister was
also an instructor at Maria College. The daughter of the late Pauline (Hurley)
and Chester J. Rohrs. born in Auburn, Neb. She is predeceased by her brother,
Vincent Rohrs. Sister is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Rohrs of
Grand Haven, Mich.; and three nephews. Also survived by her good friends, Mary
and Ronald Gridley of Niskayuna and Kathy and John Harrison of Albany. Viewing
hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2004 in the Convent of Mercy
Chapel, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany. A Mass of Christian Death and Burial
will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the Convent of
Mercy. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Third Ave,. East
Greenbush. The Sisters of Mercy are very grateful to the staff at the Villa
Mary Immaculate Nursing Home for the excellent care given to Sister during her
stay. Contributions in memory of Sister Mary Ancilla Rohrs may be made to the
Sisters of Mercy, 310 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, N.Y. 12208. Condolence page
at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Ruano, Emma   
ALBANY Emma Ruano, age 75, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital
after a long illness. Born in El Salvador, she lived in the Albany area for
the past 22 years. Wife of Mario Ruano Sr.; mother of Sofia Penuela, Emma
Palma, Evelyn Schillinger, Mario Ruano Jr. and Jose Ruano. Emma is also
survived by 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral from the
Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave., Albany, Tuesday morning, 8:30
a.m. and at St. Patrick's Church, 9:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited
and may also call at the funeral home Monday evening from 4 to 7. Interment,
Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Ryan, Francis Bud   
LATHAM Francis Bud Ryan, 77, of Latham, beloved husband for 42 years to Helen
Sulette Ryan, died Friday evening, July 2, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital in
Schenectady. He was born in Newark, N.J., the son of the late Frank and
Florence Kingman Ryan. Bud graduated from Elizabethtown High School and served
in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the medical field. Bud worked for the
New York Telephone Company for 30 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid
golfer, belonged to Western Turnpike Country Club for 22 years and served as
president of the men's association. He was a longtime member of the Albany
Curling Club and served as president for two years. Bud was a member in the
Telephone Pioneers and participated in many charitable events with its clown
troupe. Bud also belonged to the Colonie Elk's Lodge #2192. In addition to his
wife, he is the devoted father of Toni Duffy and her husband, Mike, of Palm
Coast, Fla. and their two children, Brandon and Adam Duffy; stepson, Timothy
Stachnick and his wife Kathleen of Niskayuna and their children, Ted and Dan
Stachnick; and step-daughter, Linda Stachnick of Averill Park. Funeral
services will be private for the family in the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral
Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Burial will be in Memory's Garden in
Colonie. Memorial contributions in memory of Bud may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Scarselletta Jr., Mario   
Queensbury Mario Scarselletta, Jr., 72, died Friday, July 2, 2004 surrounded
by his loving family. Born in Glens Falls to Mario and Isabel (DeCarolis)
Scarselletta, Mario Jr. was a lifelong area resident and respected labor
leader. Mario attended Abraham Wing Elementary School and Glens Falls High
School. He was very proud of his Glens Falls roots, and often told stories of
playing ball in East Field and selling newspapers or shining shoes on downtown
street corners during his youth. From 1949 to 1953, Mario served in the United
States Army. He served in the Heavy Mortar division during the Korean War.
Mario began his career in the paper industry in 1953 when he worked on a
rewinder machine at Finch, Pruyn and Company in Glens Falls. Most importantly
he was a steadfast advocate for workers' rights and labor-management
collaboration. Mario treasured the many friends he made on both sides of the
table throughout his long and distinguished career. Mario's greatest pride was
his family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Marie
(Mangini) Scarselletta; four children, Anthony (Lisa) Scarselletta of
Virginia, Susan (Richard) St. John of Glens Falls, Diana (Richard) Straut of
Voorheesville and Mario (Felicia) Scarselletta of Rochester, NY. He was very
proud of his nine grandchildren, Tony and Lindsay Scarselletta, Erica (St.
John) Fenton, Thomas, Eli and Luke Straut and Leo, Rocco, and Liam
Scarselletta. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Joseph, of
Pennsylvania; and sisters Helen (Hefkey) of Pensacola, Florida, Isabelle
(Griffin) of Riverdale, Maryland, and Sister Theresa Scarselletta, SA in
Garrison, NY. He was predeceased by his parents and four brothers: John,
Orlando, Albert, and Frank. He will be greatly missed by his Yorkshire
terrier, Kelsey. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 6
from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Singleton-Healy Funeral Home on Bay Road. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 7 at St. Mary's
Church on Warren Street. A military burial will be held at Saratoga National
Cemetery in Schuylerville immediately following the funeral. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following:
The Mario Scarselletta Jr. Scholarship Fund, to support the children of area
paper mill employees who wish to pursue studies in labor relations, or to the
Glens Falls Hospital Renal Dialysis Center, 4 Broad Street in Glens Falls or
St. Mary's Church, 62 Warren Street in Glens Falls. Scholarship donations can
be sent to the Mario Scarselletta, Jr. Scholarship Fund, GF National Bank,
Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. ATTN: Sandy Mc Lean.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Shellenberger, James (Memoriam)   
SHELLENBERGER In loving memory of our Father and Grandfather, James, who left
us 20 years ago today.
You're not forgotten father, dear,
Nor ever shall you be;
As long as life and memory last
I shall remember thee.
Love, Arlene, Jim and Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/5/2004.

Thompson, Gladys M.   
GLENMONT Gladys M. Slingerland Thompson, 99, of Glenmont died Thursday, July
1, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar. Born in Albany on June
2, 1905, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Elizabeth L.
(Westervelt) Slingerland. Gladys was a nurturing caregiver and babysitter,
helping raise the many nieces and nephews of her family. She was an avid
bowler. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold
F. Thompson, and her siblings, Helen E. Blodgett, John W., William S., Arthur
V. and Walter B. Slingerland. Mrs. Thompson was the aunt of June Thompson,
Barbara Joan Burger, Walter Slingerland and Gloria Hummer. A funeral service
will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403
Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday
from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery,
Coeymans. Contributions in Mrs. Thompson's memory may be made to the Delmar
Rescue Squad, 146 Adams Pl., Delmar, NY 12054.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/4/2004 - 7/5/2004.

Treventi, Margaret Graber   
ALBANY Margaret Graber Treventi, age 80, beloved wife of the late Andrew C.
Treventi, Sr., died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Teresian House. Born in
Watervliet, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Echter
Graber. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's School in Watervliet and Catholic
Central High School in Troy. She was a homemaker, living in Poestenkill and
Wynantskill for many years, in Delmar for nine years, the McAuley Residence
for three years, recently moving to Teresian House. Mrs. Treventi was a
charter member of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill, a member of St.
Jude's Rosary Altar Society and was a communicant of St. Thomas's Church,
Delmar. She is survived by her children, Dr. Philip A. (Carol) Treventi of
Murray Hill, N.J., James E. Treventi and Ann Marie (Joseph) Turo, both of
Slingerlands, Charles F. (Mary) Treventi of Wynantskill, Andrew C. (Justina)
Treventi of Loudonville and Thomas J. Treventi of Hyde Park, N.Y.; her sisters
and brothers, Charles Graber of West Sand Lake, Dr. James Graber and Sister
Katherine Graber R.S.M., both of Albany, Marie Thomas of Watervliet and
Theresa Houlihan of Latham and her grandchildren, Philip Andrew Treventi, Eric
J. Treventi and Katherine Treventi, all of Murray Hill, Stephanie Treventi of
Loudonville, Matthew J. Turo and Michael J. Turo, both of Slingerlands and
Erica Treventi of Hyde Park. She was predeceased by five sisters, Sr. Mary
Anita Graber, Sr. Mary Ann Graber, Sr. Mary Mercedes Graber, Frances Barachina
and Caroline Wilson and four brothers, Thomas, Vincent, Joseph and John
Graber. Funeral will be from the Thomas S. Connolly Funeral Home, 294
Whiteview Rd., Wynantskill on Wednesday at 8:15 A.M. and at 9 A.M. from St.
Jude the Apostle Church, Wynantskill where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8
P.M. Donations to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund in memory of Mrs.
Treventi would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Youngs, Freda E.   
ALBANY Freda E. Youngs, 71, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Albany Memorial
Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Hartford, Conn., Freda was an Albany
area resident most of her life. Mother of John Lennon, III of Ravena, James
Lennon of East Grenbush, Brenda Clark of Albany, Kenneth Youngs of Troy and
the late Debra Youngs and George Lennon; Sister of Alberta Homicz and Mary
Stalker; also survived by several grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and foster children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at
7 o'clock in the Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Avenue, Albany.
Relatives and friends are invited and may also call after 5 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.

Zaloga, Francis F.   
BRUNSWICK Francis F. Zaloga, age 90 years of Eagle Ridge Drive, died Sunday
July 4, 2004 at the Springs Nursing Home in Troy. He was born in Albany and
lived in North Greenbush and Florida before moving to Brunswick 10 years ago.
Mr. Zaloga was employed as a ruler for Eastern Tablet, working for the company
over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and golfer, doing most of his golfing
at Frear Park in Troy. Husband of Gloria Corsi Zaloga of Brunswick; father of
Marie (Stephen) Eames of Brunswick and Deborah (James) Dutcher of Schodack;
grandfather of Theresa Eames of Brunswick, Stephen Eames, Jr. (Donna) of North
Greenbush, Jim, Nathan and Adam Dutcher all of Schodack; great-grandfather of
Stephen III and Emma Eames; brother of Agnes Zaloga and Barbara LaVigne both
of Albany and the late John and Henry Zaloga, Mary Postma and Helen (Butler)
Augustine. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the W. J.
Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday morning at
11:00, all are invited to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment will be at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers contributions, in his
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 on 7/5/2004.

Zavolinsky, Joseph   
ALBANY Zavolinsky, Joseph (Yosel), 83, died peacefully at the Albany V.A.
Hospital. Husband of the late Toby Lobel Zavolinsky the United States
Government at the Voorheesville Army Depot until an unfortunate accident
forced retirement from government service. Perhaps best known as a fixture of
New Scotland Avenue culture, Yosel dished out as much comaraderie as he did
coldcuts, bringing smiles, laughter and a sense of wonder to all he met. His
love of life was contagious, his sense of humor unsurpassed and his strong
will to overcome the many obstacles in his life an inspiration. A devoted,
loving and committed son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,
Yosel is survived by his children, Golde-Lee Lippman of Malta, N.Y. and her
significant other, William B. Westwood and Stewart Raymond Zavolinsky of
Albany and his fiancee, Suzanne Doucette; granddaughters, Beth Anne Lippman
and Hillary Tasso; great-grandchildren. Torin Matthew, Zachary Joseph and
Isabel Rose. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at
Meyers Funeral Home, 741 Delawar Avenue, Delmar. Interment will follow in the
family plot at the Independent Benevolent Society Cemetery, Fuller Road,
Albany. A gathering to commemorate Yosel's life will be held from 3:30 to 6
p.m. at the Bagel Bite Restaurant, Delaware Avenue, Albany. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend. The Period of Mourning will be
privately observed at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, those who
wish may make memorial contributions, in his name, to the American Heart
Association, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the Albany Medical
Center Foundation, Cardiology Department, PO Box 8928, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/5/2004 - 7/6/2004.