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Alpher, Louise   
NISKAYUNA Louise Ellen (Simons) Alpher, 82, of Niskayuna, passed away on July
3, 2004 after a long illness. Louise was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., a
graduate of West Philadelphia High School and the George Washington
University. Louise Ellen Simons and Ralph Asher Alpher were married on January
28, 1942 in the District of Columbia. They moved to the Capital District with
their children in 1955 when Ralph, a physicist and cosmologist, joined the
General Electric Research and Development Center. Louise was employed with
several government agencies prior to the birth of her first child in 1950. In
the Capital District, she taught seamstress arts for Singer Sewing Co. She was
also a community volunteer with the YWCA, NY Cooperative Extension, WMHT and
Girl Scouts. She was an avid horticulturist and antiquarian. She is survived
by her husband, Ralph; son, Victor Seth Alpher of Austin, Texas; daughter,
Harriet Rose (Alpher) Lebetkin of Danbury, Conn.; grandchildren, Rachel
Lebetkin of Danbury, Lisa Lebetkin of Boston, Mass. A memorial service will be
held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117
Union St., Schenectady, N.Y. at which friends and family are most welcome. In
lieu of flowers, donations in her name are requested to One-by-one
(www.one-by-one.org) or the Simon Wiesenthal Center (Los Angeles) or Yad
Vashem in Israel.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Armstrong, Ethelbert   
TRINIDAD W.I Ethelbert Armstrong died at his residence in Trinidad, W.I. on
June 8, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Eugenia
Armstrong; father of Wesley Moore, Yasmin Brito and Jenifier Armstrong;
grandfather of Marcus, Justin, and Collin Brito, Brendan and Kwame Armstrong
and Kodeja Moore. Great-grandfather of Brendan Armstrong (BJ). Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to
thank those who supported them during their time of mourning.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Barr, Orrin J.   
DELMAR Orrin J. Barr, 87, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at the Good Samaitan
Health Care Center. Born in Albany, he attended Albany Schools and was on the
All Albany Basketball Team while at CBA. Orrin was the son of the late J.
Harry and Mary McBride Barr. He was an Army Veteran of World War II having
served in the European Theatre. He lived in Delmar since 1960 and worked for
the New York Telephone Company for 42 years retiring as a claims agent in
1978. Mr. Barr was a life member of the New York Telephone Company Pioneers, a
life member and past commander of the Ft. Orange Post # 30 American Legion,
and a member of the Normanside Country Club where he served on the Board of
Governors. Mr. Barr was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. He was
active in local politics for many years and was a member of the Bethlehem
Republican Club. He was also a member of the Bethlehem Board of Appeals for 17
years retiring from that position in 1992. Husband of M. Gloria Depew Barr;
father of Orrin J. Barr, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Clifton Park;
grandfather of Deborah Ann (Robert) Jensen and Orrin J.P. (Melissa) Barr;
great-grandfather of Eric, Alex and Isabelle Jensen and Taylor Ann Barr;
brother of the late J. Harry and William Barr, Mildred Fayle, Ethel Phelan and
Elizabeth Hunter; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Thursday 8:45 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home,
490 Delaware ave., thence to St. Thomas the Apostle Church where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home, Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Those who
wish may send memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Assoc., 85 Watervliet
Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Barr, Orrin J.   
Members of Fort Orange Post #30, American Legion, are requested to meet
Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at Keenans Funeral Home. A Legion memorial service will
be held at 7:00 p.m. for our departed Past Commander Orrin J. Barr. J. CASSIDY
Past Commander
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Berntson, Marion E.   
NIVERVILLE Marion E. Berntson, 73, of Knollwood Drive, Niverville, N.Y. died
Monday, July 5, 2004 at Barnwell Health Facilities in Valatie after a
five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., January 24,
1931, she was the daughter of the late G. Al and Marion (Green) Finke. She was
a supervisory park ranger for the National Park Service at Lindenwald for 16
years, retiring in 2000, and a summer resident of Diamond Point on Lake George
for over 50 years. Marion was a docents of the Columbia County Historical
Society and a member of Friends of Lindenwald, the Kinderhook Garden Club,
queen mother of the Local Red Hat Society, Caring Together, an ovarian cancer
support group, the Scandinavian Forum, a longtime curator of the DAR museum in
Hudson, the Ghent Playhouse and St. Luke's Lutheran Church. She is survived by
her husband, Dana Berntson; two sons, Rex M. Berntsson and his wife, Mary Kay
Millier, of Dryden, N.Y. and Neal R. Berntson of Albany, N.Y.; one daughter,
Karla B. Dulic and her husband, Charles, of East Lansing, Mich.; a brother, G.
Albert Finke and his wife, Norma, of Niskayuna, N.Y.; three grandchildren,
Laura, Melissa and Kevin Dulic; and a sister-in-law, Marcia Anderson of
Rockport, Maine. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. from
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Route 9, Valatie with the service conducted by
Rev. James Slater. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the
Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Rt. 9, Valatie, N.Y. The family requests that
contributions be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Blostein, David Frank   
TROY David Frank Blostein. You have prayed with us; Cried with us; Laughed
with us; And cared for us in the David Frank Blostein Saga. Act 3 THE FINALE
David Frank Blostein entered into God's loving arms on Monday July 5, 2004. He
was surrounded by love from his family. David was born August 13, 1946 in
Sayre, Pa. He was son of the late Harry and Helen Case Blostein. He was
employed for 27 years by the General Electric Co. having worked at Knoll
Atomic Power Labs, Research & Development Center, Quick Rental and Silicones.
He retired in 2001. A veteran of the US Navy, Dave also served with the US Air
National Guard. He was a member and past Master of Clinton Lodge #140 F&AM in
Waterford, a former Scout Master of Boy Scout Pack 632 in Waterford and a
former soccer coach with the Waterford Youth Council Soccer League. Dave was a
communicant of Grace Episcopal Church in Waterford and a former Vestryman
there. He is survived by his wife Joanne Spain Blostein, his former spouse
Robin Stoliker Blostein, his children Michael Blostein and his wife Alyssa of
Troy and Trisha Hansen and her husband James of Anchorage, Ak., his step
children Trisha O'Brien of Clearwater, Fla., Christine Siko and her husband
Gary of East Greenbush and Mark Spain of Pittstown. He is brother of Sonia
Pollack of San Diego, Calif., Jessie Pitlik of Studio City, Calif., Ella
Johnson of Athens, Pa. and Nancy Hunt of Nichols. He is grandfather of William
O'Brien Jr., Joseph Siko, Eric Blostein and the late Hannah Blostein. Several
nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at
Grace Church, 34 3rd St. Waterford. Interment will be in Gerald B. Solomon
Saratoga National Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Philip J.
Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford on Thursday from 3-5
& 7-9 p.m. Members of Clinton Lodge #140 F&AM will meet at the funeral home
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. to conduct services for their departed brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Stewart House in care of
the funeral home office or to Community Hospice 295 Valley View Blvd.,
Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Bullock, Bessie L.   
MELROSE Bessie L. Bullock, 57, wife of John Bullock, died July 1, 2004.
Survivors; Marcel and John Bullock, Sharrissa Hodge, Rhondine Shine and
Latitia Reid; Robert Ray Sutton, Lymon E. Carmon, William Sutton, the late
Lillie Floyd. Service, 2:00 p.m., July 10, 2004 at Jehovah's Witness
Rensselaer Congregation Kingdom Hall, Third Avenue Ext. in Rens.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Catalfamo, Dominick J.
Staff of the New York State Department of Transportation, Design Services
Bureau express their sorrow and sincere condolences to the family of our
co-worker and friend, Dominick J. Catalfamo. Staff may pay their respects at
the memorial service, Thursday, July 8, 4-8 p.m. at Newcomer-Canon Funeral
Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

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.

Clark, Carl D.   
COLONIE Carl D. Clark, 77, of Colonie, died suddenly at his home on Saturday,
July 3, 2004. He was born in Utica and was the son of the late Carl B. and
Violet O'Donnell Clark. Carl was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving his country
during World War II in Germany. Mr. Clark was a New York State employee
retiring after 40 years of service with the Dept. of Transportation. He was an
avid golfer and enjoyed gardening. Carl is the beloved husband of Donna L.
Clark. He is the devoted father of Diane E. Clark-Daubney Westa and her
husband, Jon of Rochester. He is the cherished grandfather of Allison F.
Daubney, Caroline J. Daubney and William C. Daubney. Carl is the stepfather of
James H. Powell, Jr. (Kathy) of Coeymans Hollow and Marla J. Bishop and her
husband, Jim of Latham. He is the step grandfather of Derek Powell, Rachel
DeRocco, Neil Powell, Anne Bishop and Valerie Bishop. Carl was predeceased by
his first wife, Frances Clark. He is the brother of Kenneth J. Clark and his
wife, Carol of Glendale, Ariz. and the late William and Donald Clark. He is
the brother-in-law of Rosemarie Clark. Funeral services will be Thursday
morning at 11:00 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner
Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Wednesday
from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's
Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Carl D. Clark.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Coleman, John   
The officers and members of the Captain William Dale O'Brien Detachment Marine
Corps League are requested to meet at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen
St. Albany at 7 p.m. Wednesday July 7, 2004 to pay respects to our departed
member Jack Coleman. George Nealon Commandant John Ditmer Chaplain
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Coleman, John E.   
ALBANY John E. Coleman, Sr., 65, died Monday July 5, 2004 at his home with his
beloved family around him. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Otis and
Anna DeRusso Coleman, Sr. John retired in 1985 as a Lieutenant with the Albany
Fire Department where he began working in 1960. He served his country in the
United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Capt. Wm Dale O'Brien
Detachment Marine Corp. League. John spent many years as chairman fund raising
with the Albany Fire Department for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He was
a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post, the Polish Citizens
Club and the Albany Fire Department Retirees Association. He was the husband
of Margaret (Peg) Coleman; father of John E. Coleman, Jr. (late Laura Coleman)
and Richard Coleman (Sharon Tietgens-Coleman); beloved grandfather of Tyler,
Adam, Chelsea, Eric and Jamie Coleman; brother of Otis Coleman, Jr. (Sylvia),
Charles Coleman (Theresa), Thomas Coleman (Ann), Dora Ann Raiti, Bertha Mae
Papale (Joseph), Marilyn Wilson (Danny) and Rosemarie Valle (Anthony); several
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services Thursday at
8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence
to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call
Wednesday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the
Mass at Memory's Garden Cemetery. Those wishing to remember John and his
family in a special way may send contributions to either the Muscular
Dystrophy Association, 1 Marcus Blvd., Albany, NY 12205 or the Community
Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

DiMeo, Irene A.   
SCHENECTADY Irene A. DiMeo, 88, of Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, and formerly
of Manhattan Street in Schenectady, passed away early Monday morning July 5,
2004 at the home. Irene was born in Schenectady on August 11, 1915, a daughter
of the late John and Apolonia Ruska Uszakiewicz. She was educated in
Schenectady Schools and was a 1933 graduate of Nott Terrace High School. For
many years Irene was a waitress for the former Ritz Restaurant on Van Vranken
Avenue, and a lifelong devoted homemaker. She was a communicant of St.
Anthony's Church, where she was a member of the ladies Sacred Heart League and
an annual Festa worker. Irene was also a member of the Northside Senior
Citizens, the Annie Schaffer Senior Citizens Center, and the Sons of Italy.
Wife of the late Anthony DiMeo, whom she married on New Years Day of 1937 and
he died in September of 1975. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Page of
Duanesburg. Grandmother of John C. Musto, Jr. and his wife Erin of Glenville,
Jodi C. Musto of Schenectady, and Melissa Musto O'Hara and husband Christopher
of Clifton Park. Great-grandmother of Marissa Mahoney, Anthony and Zachary
Musto and Alexandra O'Hara. Sister of the late Florence Uszakiewicz and Sophie
Zaleskawicz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at
9 a.m. from St. Anthony's Church. Seward Place. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend. Interment will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Anthony's Church, 331 Seward Place, Schenectady, NY 12305 or to the Sons of
Italy, P.O. Box 590, Schenectady, NY 12301.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Durett, Conrad L.   
BURLINGTON, Vt. Conrad L. Durett, 71, formerly of Halfmoon died Monday July 5,
2004 at Star Farms Nursing Home in Burlington from complications of a stroke.
Born in Morrisville Vt. he was son of the late Wayne and Hortence Shackett
Durett. He resided in East Greenbush briefly and later Halfmoon, where he
raised his family, before moving to Burlington. He was employed as an examiner
by the New York State Insurance Fund in Albany and retired in 1988. He then
worked as an independent consultant in the Albany area. He was a veteran of
the US Army and served during the Korean War. Mr. Durett was an avid reader
and enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and an occasional bad game of golf.
He was an accomplished chef who enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. He
is survived by his daughter Catherine M. Carey and her husband Scott of
Colonie and a son Scott Durett of Colorado, his former wife Rosemary Dellea
Durett of Waterford, his grandchildren Laura Carey and Brian Durett as well as
his brother Jack Durett of Burlington. A Memorial service will be held Friday
at 8 p.m. at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32),
Waterford. Relatives and friends may visit with his family at the funeral home
Friday 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross
in care of the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Fisher, Carol A.   
COLONIE Carol A. Fisher, 60, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 06, 2004.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Francis
Dyjak. Carol is survived by her husband, Anthony Fisher of Colonie; her
daughter, Mary LaMere and husband Stephen of Colonie; her son, Anthony M.
Fisher of Colonie; and her three grandchildren, Stephen, Lauren, and Paul
LaMere. She is also survived by her brothers, Louis Dyjak of Florida, James
Dyjak of Washington, five other brothers and sisters; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 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
Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne
Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211, in memory of Carol A. Fisher.

Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Flax, Rashie L.   
NEW YORK CITY Rashie Flax, age 89, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Beth Israel
Hospital after a brief illness. Born on July 4, 1915 in Brooklyn. She was the
daughter of the late Cantor Gedalia and Libbe Rivka Moskowitz of Brooklyn New
York. Mrs. Flax moved to Stuyvesant Town in New York City with her late
husband, Solomon in 1948. Survived by sister, Shirley Mangel of Cherry Hill,
N.J.; sister Esther Fuss of Monroe Township, N.J.; son, Cantor Elihu
(Beverlee) Flax of Norfolk, Va.; son Daniel (Judith) Flax of Albany, N.Y.;
grandchildren Shoshana and Leora Flax of Albany; and Solomon and Arielle Flax
of Norfolk, Va., and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
husband, Solomon Flax and her brothers Harry, David, Irving, Julius, and
Cantor Louis Moss; and sister Beatrice Solodkin. Founding member of Temple
Tifereth Israel-Town and Village Synagogue of New York City, Mrs. Flax was a
former president of its Sisterhood. She was a member of the synagogue's Bikur
Cholim Committee and attended daily morning minyan until she broke her hip in
2000. For many years, she led High Holiday children's services for the
synagogue. She could frequently be found behind the scenes, helping out at
synagogue events. Her life revolved around helping family, friends and
synagogue. Mrs. Flax was extremely generous to numerous charities. Neither an
advanced case of macular degeneration nor reduced physical ability stopped her
from performing acts of loving-kindness or from attending synagogue. Mrs. Flax
graduated from Teacher's College of the Jewish Theological Seminary and taught
Hebrew School for many years. She served as executive secretary at CEJWIN
Camps for more than three decades. A funeral service will be held on
Wednesday, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Gramercy Park Funeral Chapel, 152
Second Avenue, New York. Shiva will be observed at 283 Ave C. Apartment 6A in
New York from Wednesday evening through Tuesday morning and also at the Flax
home in Albany, 176 Davis Ave. starting Sunday evening. Services will be held
Sunday and Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday Mornings at 7:00
a.m. Donations may be made in her memory to Town and Village Synagogue 334
First Avenue, New York, New York 10003.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Gallager, Gloria M.   
COLONIE Gloria M. Churchill Gallager, 79, of Colonie, died Sunday, July 4,
2004 at the Ann Lee Nursing Home in Colonie. Mrs. Gallager was born in Walton,
N.Y., but lived all her adult life in the Capital District. She was employed
for a time by the New York Telephone Company in Albany. Mrs. Gallager is
survived by her husband Harold T. Gallager; her daughter Shawn Gallager of
Colonie; her sister Marjorie McLean of Sarasota, Fla., and by four
grandchildren. She was predeceased by her twin sister Gracia Estes. Funeral
services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will
be no calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Guice, Helen A.   
GUILDERLAND Helen A. Guice died peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2004 of a long
illness. She was born to Peter and Ursula Bieksa in Lynn, Mass. on September
10, 1920. She was the widow of Navy Pilot Lt. Cmdr Joe A. Guice. She leaves
her son, Joe A. Guice of Altamont, her grandchildren, Joseph V. Guice,
Elizabeth A. Guice and her great-grandson Joseph V. Guice Jr. She will be long
remembered for her compassion and generosity by all those who knew her. Her
family and friends will miss her cheerful warmth and concern for their well
being. A memorial service will be held on July 9, 2004 at 1:30 p.m at Our Lady
of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. In lieu of flowers the family requests
those desiring may send a remembrance in Helen's name to the Upstate New York
Leukemia and Lymphoma Association
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Hems, Albert F.   
RENSSELAER Albert F. Hems, 83, died peacefully on July 6, 2004 at Eddy
Memorial Geriatric Center. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Samuel
Hems and Ida (Bott) Hems and husband of 58 years of Margaret Rogers Hems. He
was a graduate of Troy High School, Albany Business College and the graduate
School of Banking at Rutgers University. In 1941, he enlisted in the military
and was discharged as a major in the Air Force. Mr. Hems had a 42 year career
in banking, beginning with the National City Bank of Troy, and following
multiple mergers, retired from Fleet Bank in 1982. He also was a president of
the Albany Institute of Banking and taught several courses. Mr. Hems gave many
hours of community service. He was a Boy Scout in Center Brunswick and a
member of the Uncle Sam Council. He was a board member of Troy Pee Wee hockey
and enjoyed his time on the RPI rink as a referee. The American Red Cross was
another of his favorite organizations, and he served as Chairman of the
Rensselaer County Chapter. He taught blood pressure courses and worked in
blood pressure clinics in many senior centers. He also served on the board of
the Blood Bank in Albany. Following retirement, he became an active volunteer
at Samaritan Hospital, working first in the emergency room for seven years and
then in the pharmacy until recently. He accumulated over 18,000 hours of
service. He was a member of the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church, and
served as a teacher, youth fellowship leader and trustee. He was also a member
of the Brunswick Lodge of Elks and was named Man of the Year in 1982. Mr. Hems
enjoyed his vegetable and flower garden and was well known for sharing his
beautiful gladiolas and fresh vegetables with friends and neighbors. Survivors
in addition to his wife include his daughter, Carol (Harold) Shippey of
Warrensburg,NY; his son, Paul R. Hems of Center Brunswick and his
granddaughter, Danielle Shippey of Ballston Spa. A memorial service will be
held Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Center Brunswick United
Methodist Church, 990 Hoosick Road in Center Brunswick with Rev. Arthur Hagy,
Pastor, officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church hall.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Hems to the Center Brunswick United
Methodist Church, 990 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180 or the charity of one's
choice. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit
www.brycefh.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Hennesey, James F.   
SCOTIA James F. Hennesey, 81, died July 3, 2004. A World War II Army veteran.
Predeceased by wife, Anne Fatato Hennesey. Survivors, son, James (Khalan)
Hennesey; daughter, Kathleen (Ed) Osta; six grandchildren; good friends,
Kermit and Sandra Gilson. Funeral services Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at the White
Funeral Home. Calling 5-6:30 p.m. prior to services.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Hodgkins, Dorothy B.   
LATHAM Dorothy B. Hodgkins, 74, of Latham, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at her
residence, after a long illness. She was the widow of John L Hodgkins, Jr.
Born in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Myrtle
Herron Barber. As a young girl she moved to Lansingburgh, where she received
her education. A resident of the Latham area since 1956, she was a realtor
with the October Realty Company in Latham for several years. She was a member
of the Calvary United Methodist Church, the Blue Creek Garden Club and Friends
of Pruyn House, all in Latham, the Van Rensselaer Garden Club and the Troy
Women's Club. She is survived by her children, John L. (Cathy) Hodgkins, III
of Lake George, David K. (Nesha) Hodgkins of Ballston Lake and Debra (Steven)
Iseler of Springdale, Ark.; five grandchildren, Jennifer Iseler, Jordan
Iseler, Sam Hodgkins, Rachel Hodgkins and Ashley Hodgkins. Funeral service 10
a.m. Thursday at the Bowen Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Friends
are invited and may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment
in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Contributions, in her memory, may be made to
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY
12144. Condolence page and directions @ www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Holland, Ruth (Memoriam)   
HOLLAND A graveside memorial service will be held today at Graceland Cemetery,
680 Delaware Ave., Albany, at 1:00 p.m. for Ruth Holland who passed away
December 8, 2003 in New Hampshire. Family and friends are invited
to attend.
The Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Jensen, Rose May   
VALLEY FALLS Rose May Jensen, 88, of Powder Mill Road, Valley Falls, died
peacefully Monday evening, July 5, 2004 at the Northwoods Rehabilitation
Center in Schaghticoke. Born April 1, 1916 in Valley Falls, daughter of the
late Charles and Rose McGee Masterson, widow of Alfred G. Jensen who died in
1981. Rose had worked for many years for the former Stillwater Knitting Mills
and the Dandy Laundry of Lansingburgh, retiring from there in 1989. A lifelong
member of the Valley Falls Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter,
Bertha (Howard) Hoag of Johnsonville, N.Y.; one brother, Eugene Masterson of
Clifton Park; two sisters, Anabelle Woodling of Schaghticoke and Gladys Fisher
of Athol, Mass.; also survived by three grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers,
Hubert, Charles and Emory Masterson and sisters, Dora McMahon and Monetta
Woodbury. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the
Valley Falls Methodist Church with the Reverend William Pattison, pastor,
officiating. Relatives and friends may call Thursday evening from 5-8 at the
Valley Falls Methodist Church, State Street, Valley Falls, N.Y. Interment will
be in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Valley Falls Methodist Church, State Street, Valley Falls, NY 12185 in
her memory. For directions, condolences and obituary information visit
www.chasefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Kellam, Sally   
ALBANY Sally Kellam, 78, died Friday, July 2, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital
following a valiant ten-year battle with leukemia. Born July 15, 1926 in
Binghamton, New York, the only child of Edwin and Lucie Tierney. University of
Arizona, class of '44. At the age of 45, Sally returned to college, receiving
a Masters of Political Science at SUNY Binghamton. Later, she received a
Master of Science in Criminal Justice at SUNY Albany. Worked at Mt. McGregor
and Hudson Correctional Facility, where she retired as a Sr. counselor in
1995. Lived on lower Myrtle in Albany's south end for many years, making many
friends and adding to the diversity of the unique neighborhood. Sally loved
politics on all levels, and served as a delegate to the 1972 Democratic
National Convention, as well as attending many local roundtable discussions
about Albany, her adopted city. She volunteered often for WAMC radio. Sally
spent her retirement traveling the world. She was a devoted grandmother who
carved a special spot in her grandchildren's lives. She was a wonderful
mother-in-law and a terrific friend. Survived in Park City, Utah by son Reid
Kellam; daughter-in-law Cindie, and grandchildren Tierney, Taylor, and Connor.
Survived in Albany by son, Craig Kellam; daughter-in-law Leslie, grandchildren
Abigail, Hayley and Alexandra, and many, many friends. Wake to be held on
Sunday, July 11, at 2:00 at the home of Craig and Leslie at 823 Park Ave,
Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Markoski, Joseph (Memoriam)   
MARKOSKI Joseph
July 7th, 1945 to July 7th, 2004
Our anniversary
Lillian
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

O'Shea, Dorothy   
WEST SAND LAKE Dorothy A. Policano O'Shea, 71, of Winding Ridge Road in West
Sand Lake died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a
brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late
Salvatore Policano and Dorothy (Connerton) Policano and wife of the late
Gerard L. O'Shea. She had resided in Brooklyn for 71 years and was a graduate
of St. Joseph's High School in Brooklyn. Mrs. O'Shea was a communications
analyst for Shearson Lehman Brothers in Manhattan for 21 years, retiring six
years ago. She adored her family and especially her grandchildren and was a
communicant of St. Henry's Church in Averill Park. She is survived by two
sons, Kevin (Barbara) O'Shea of Staten Island and Gerard L. (Cathy) O'Shea of
West Sand Lake; two sisters, Kathryn Darcy of S.C. and Elizabeth Ann McCoy of
Fla.; eight grandchildren, Meghan, Gerard, Brittany, Brooke, Caitlin, Kelly,
Matthew and Kara O'Shea and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by
a sister, Rose Shea. Funeral service will be held Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the
Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy and at 9:00 a.m. at St.
Henry's Church, Old Route 66, Averill Park where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home
Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. O'Shea to the American Cancer
Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. For a private family guest
book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Pagano Jr., Vincent   
ALBANY Vincent Pagano Jr., of Albany, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at Albany
Medical Center Hospital. He was 24. Born in Niskayuna, he was a 1998 graduate
of South Colonie High School where he lettered in football, wrestling and
lacrosse. Family members include his parents, Vincent Pagano Sr. and Christina
Diehsner Pagano of Colonie; his brother, Samuel J. Pagano of Colonie; his
grandparents, Sam Pagano of Schenectady and the late Andreana Pagano, Thomas
Diehsner Sr. and Carmela Diehsner of Schenectady; his aunts and uncles,
Michael and Michele Denny of Rotterdam, Lori Galusha and Andrew Chalachanis of
Schenectady, Thomas F. Diehsner Jr. of Mo., Timothy and Theresa Diehsner of
Rotterdam, John Diehsner, Donald Marcello, Paul Frye of Schenectady and Rick
Galusha, also of Schenectady. He is also survived by numerous other aunts,
uncles, cousins and his dogs, Biggs and Budweiser. Funeral services will be
held Friday 8 a.m. from the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave.
followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St.
Adalbert. Calling hours will be Thursday 4-7 p.m. Interment, St. Adalbert
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Vincent's memory to the Church of
St. Adalbert, 550 Lansing St., Schenectady 12303.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Paluba Jr., Joseph E. (Memoriam)   
PALUBA Joseph E. Jr.
It's been one year today that the Lord called upon you. You are in my thoughts
and prayers. I love and miss you.
Your Wife, Kathy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Romano, Wallace R.   
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Wallace R. Romano, 78, of Crosley Drive West, formerly
of Center Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2004. Born in
Watervliet, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Romano and husband of
Kathleen Kelly Romano. At two years of age, the family moved to Ossining, N.Y.
where Wallace attended St. Augustines School and was a graduate of Ossining
High. Wallace enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He became a gunman aboard the
aircraft carrier USS Independence and was shipped out to the Pacific. Wallace
was in light major battles and, while on the Independence, it was torpedoed by
a Japanese submarine. Wallace received the Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific
Campaigns Medal, Victory Medal American Campaign, Good Conduct World War II
Victory Navy Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation. Wallace
was also assigned to the USS Guam which saw action throughout the Pacific. He
was also assigned to the 7th Fleet and saw action in the China Sea and Korea.
Wallace had retired a number of years ago from the Brittonkill School District
where he had been the supervisor of transportation for a number of years and
then had been a courier with Rifenburgh Construction. He and his wife had
moved to Fla. in 2002. Survivors in addition to his wife include his
stepchildren, John May of East Nassau and Kimberly May Schiavone of Albany; a
brother, Patrick Romano of St. Louis, Mo. and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Averill Park where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered. At Wallace's request, there will be no
calling hours. Interment, Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Wallace R. Romano may be made to Sgt. Walter Adams
American Legion Post, Averill Park, NY 12018.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Smollin, Catherine R.   
TROY Catherine R. Smollin, 87, of Gurley Ave., beloved wife of Vincent P.
Smollin of Troy, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy.
Born on July 14, 1916 in Troy, she was the daughter of the late William and
Rose Leahy Waters and was educated at Catholic Central High School. Mrs.
Smollin was a homemaker and was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church.
Devoted mother of William J. (Mary) Smollin of Clifton Park, Katherine
(Leonard) Evertsen of Waterford, Eileen Spears of Stuart, Fla. and Robert
(Barbara) Smollin of Pleasantdale; sister of Helen C. Rescott and Mary P.
Fleming, both of Troy, Marguerite T. Trahan of Daytona Beach, Fla. and the
late Alice V. White and James V. Waters; also survived by eight grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held
on Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc. (Corner of
115th Street and Fourth Ave., Lansingburgh), thence to St. Augustine's Church,
Lansingburgh, where at 9:30 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home
on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Interment will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Waterford. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospital 5 South
Hospice, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy, NY 12180, in memory of Catherine R.
Smollin.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Sorenson, Kaye H.   
ALBANY Kaye H. Sorenson, 95, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the Teresian
House. Born in Frederiksvaerk, Denmark, he was the son of the late Lauritz and
Olga Christensen Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson arrived in the United States through
Ellis Island when he was 14 years old and eventually settled in Albany, where
he attended Albany Public Schools. He worked as a chauffer and as a waiter at
the former Ten Eyck Hotel and Keeler's. Mr. Sorenson was a Navy veteran of
World War II. In 1940, Mr. Sorenson became a member of the Albany Police Force
and was assigned to the old 5th Precinct on Central Avenue and later assigned
to the 4th Precinct at Madison Avenue and Lark Street. In May of 1948, he
became a detective, promoted to Sergeant in 1956, Lieutenant in 1958 and
Captain in 1969. He retired from the Police Dept. in 1978. After retiring from
the police force, he worked as an investigator for the public defender's
office for 12 years. Captain Sorenson was a Free Mason since 1974 and received
the Dedication Award in 1991. He was a member of the Ancient Temple Lodge #14,
Cyprus Shrine, the Royal Order of Jesters and other Masonic bodies. He was a
past president of Lodge #190 H.C. Orsted, of the Danish Brotherhood in
America, where he had been a member for over 25 years. He was also a member of
the Retired Men's Fraternity, the Grump Club, the American Legion Ambrose
Scully Post #1019, AARP Fort Orange Group and for over 40 years the Albany
Elks BPOE #49. Husband of the late Elizabeth Fyvie Sorenson, who died in 1935
and Mildred Bellville Sorenson, who died in 1973. Father of Elizabeth Bette
Richardson of Burlington, Vt. and Geraldine Haley of Hollis, N.H. and the late
Kaye W. Sorenson, who died in 1997; brother of Rigmor Larsen of Denmark and
the late Thorkild Sorenson; father-in-law of Joyce Sorenson of Colonie; dear
friend of Nathalie Cross of Albany; also survived by nine grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, 21 Hackett Blvd., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may
also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue on Thursday
from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Those who wish, may send
contributions, in memory of Mr. Sorenson, to the Shriners Hospital for
Crippled Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or to PAL-Police
Athletic League, 165 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210 or the American
Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/7/2004 - 7/8/2004.

Sykes, Edna M.   
MECHANICVILLE On Tuesday, July 6, 2004, God called Edna M. Sykes home to be
reunited with her beloved husband, Jack. She would have been 99 years old on
July 19. Born in Whitehall, daughter of the late John and Bridgett Umphrey
Gully, she and family moved to Saratoga when she was a child and eventually
settled in Mechanicville in her teenage years. Edna attended Mechanicville
public schools and worked for New York Telephone Company as an operator and
also worked as a seamstress for the Korell Dress Co. after her children were
grown. She was an accomplished dressmaker, creating her daughters' clothes and
their prom and graduation dresses and wedding gowns. She loved music and
played the piano and the violin. She was a devout Catholic and a member of
Assumption-St. Paul Church. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother
and the Rosary and was a 52-year member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
Edna was also active with the Senior Citizens, Mid-Rise Tenants Association,
the Teddy Bear Ladies and the Doll Ladies. Edna was the widow of John Jack
Sykes, who died July 7, 1981, whom she married September 3, 1930. She was also
predeceased by a sister, Ellen Fisher, and brothers, Bernard, John and Edward
Gully. She was the loving and cherished mother of three daughters, Christina
Sykes of Utica, Ellen (Joseph) Alonzo and Marguerite (Joseph) Rubino, all of
Mechanicville, and adored grandmother of Elizabeth Bopp, Michele (Jerome)
Mastrianni, Joseph (Meg) Alonzo, Michael (Deanna) Alonzo, Julie (Jim) Brennan,
Joseph (Michelle) Rubino, Rebecca (Julius) Ianniello, Michelle (Joseph)
Robyck, Patricia (Martin) Guzzi, Matthew (Shanda Wood) Rubino, and Michael
Rubino. Edna was special great gramma to Rodney and Paul Bopp, Nicole
Mastrianni, Erin and Sara Alonzo, Chad, Seth and Kirstyn Alonzo and Jessie
Corrigan, Adam and Christian Batto, Cailin, Leah and Anthony Rubino, Nicholas
Christopher and Adalene Guzzi and Danielle Rubino; also survived by her
special niece, Janet Downs and families. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Assumption-St. Paul, No. Main Street with
burial in St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the Devito-Salvadore Funeral
Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Contributions
may be made to either Residents Council, General Fund, Maplewood Manor,
Ballston Spa, 12020 or John Ahearn Rescue Squad, PO Box 669, Mechanicville,
12118 in loving memory of Edna M. Sykes.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Tenney, Laurence Campbell (Memoriam)   
TENNEY Laurence Campbell
July 11, 1901 - July 7, 1971
We love you and miss you very much.
Your Loving Daugter,
Nancy and Son-in-law, Al;
Son, Peter and Daughter-in-law, Olga;
Grandchildren: David and Danny;
John, Michael and Stephen;
Great-Grandchildren: David; Rico;
Sara, Caroline; Lesha, Julia, Stephen.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Turcotte, Patricia A.   
COHOES Patricia A. Trish Turcotte, 48, of Remsen Street, died suddenly on
Friday, July 2, 2004, in Jupiter, Fla., as a result of injuries sustained in
an automobile accident while on vacation in Florida. Born in Troy, she was the
daughter of the late Maurice A. and Mary Dunbar Duff, and the wife of Alfred
J. Turcotte of Cohoes. She grew up in Troy, and was a 1973 graduate of
Catholic Central High School. She lived in Cohoes with her family most of her
life. Trish was co-owner, with her husband Fred, of the Tables, Chairs and
More, furniture store in Cohoes. She was a member of the Cohoes Planning
Commission, and the Cohoes Chamber of Commerce, and a communicant of St.
Bernard's Church in Cohoes. She was a tremendous supporter of the community of
Cohoes, and its school district. She was the best Mom and Wife that anyone
could ask for. Survivors in addition to her husband Fred, include; her sons,
Joel Thomas Turcotte and Ryan Mario Turcotte of Cohoes; three brothers, John
J. (Patricia) Duff of San Francisco, Calif., James P. Duff of Troy, and Robert
A. (Susan) Duff of Saratoga Springs. She was daughter-in-law of Alfred and
Josephine Turcotte of Cohoes, and sister-in-law of Joseph and Michele Turcotte
of Cohoes, John and Yvette Turcotte of Clearwater, Fla., James Turcotte of
Jupiter, Fla., Stephen Turcotte of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Thomas and Colleen
Turcotte of Clifton Park. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and cousins in the U.S. and Canada. Trish was predeceased by her brothers,
Frank P. and Thomas E. Duff. Funeral services will be at 8:15 a.m. Thursday
from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th Street and 3rd Ave.,
Lansingburgh, and at 9:00 a.m. in St. Bernard's Church, Cohoes, where the Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery,
Troy. Calling hours are Wednesday, 4 - 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial
donations to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY
12211, would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit
www.mcloughlinmason.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/6/2004 - 7/7/2004.

Ward, Thomas J.   
EAST GREENBUSH Thomas J. Ward, 69, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004 at home
after a long bout with leukemia. Born in St. Regis Falls, N.Y., he was the son
of the late Clarence J. Ward and Bernice DeLaire. He was raised and educated
in St. Regis Falls and attended State University of New York. He was a US
Marine Corps veteran following which he entered a long career in law
enforcement, first with the Malone Police Department and then joined the New
York State Police as a trooper in 1962 and continued a distinguished career
including his last assignment as the station commander of SP Malone, after
which he retired in 1985. During his career, he was awarded commendations for
meritorious service and awarded the Brummer Award by the superintendent of
state police for bravery. He was a member of the American Legion Post #219 in
Malone and a lifetime member of Malone Lodge, BPOE #1302 and a member of the
Association of Retired NYS Troopers. Tom enjoyed his residence in Fla.,
golfing and his trips back to the Malone area to visit family, friends and
colleagues. Survivors include his devoted wife, Jane A. Heintz; a son, Thomas
J. Ward Jr. (Beth) of Parker, Colo.; and his daughters, Kelly Ward of Atlanta,
Ga. and Kerry Gayoso (James) of Plantation, Fla. and two step-sons, Mark S.
Fiet of Brunswick and Jeffrey Fiet of Scotia. He is also survived by a sister,
Paula Carroll of Malone, and his beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Katy and Emily
Ward and Julia, Jay and Augie Gayoso. Also surviving are several nieces and
nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at
St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church in St. Regis Falls. Interment will follow at
St. Ann's Cemetery in St. Regis Falls. Memorial contributions would be
appreciated to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Condolence page at www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Weatherholtz, Wayne (Memoriam)   
WEATHERHOLTZ Wayne. To a sweet and gentle man whom God sent to us for just a
short time. You made an impression while you were here, Wayne. I'll not forget
your presence. Love you brother.
Dawn
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Weiss, Kate   
ALBANY Kate Weiss, 88, passed away on July 5, 2004, at St. Peter's Hospital
with her loving family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with
cancer. Born in Charleston, S.C., she later moved to the Capital District
Area. Kate was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
companion. Family and friends were her life's devotion. She will be deeply
missed by all who knew her, but her memory will be forever with us. She is
survived by her daughters, Ilene Kahn and Barbara Greenspan; her
grandchildren, Jeffrey Kahn (Annabelle) and Marcy Kahn Tessitore (Nick); and
her precious great-grandchild, Ezra Charlie Kahn. Also surviving is her loving
companion, Morris Hoffman, and special friends, Bob Kahn, Patti Demont, Erin
Demont, John Tartaglia, Sylvia Finkle and many other dear friends. Services at
Temple Beth El, 411 Hoosick St., Troy, N.Y., on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at
2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Beth El Cemetery, Troy, N.Y. The period
of mourning will be observed at the Massary residence, 182 Washington Ave.
Ext., Apt 109, Albany, N.Y. on Thursday and Friday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Gilda's Club, 8 Wade Rd.,
Latham, N.Y. 12110. Temple Beth El, 411 Hoosick St, Troy, N.Y. 12180 or The
National Kidney Foundation of NENY, 23 Computer Dr. E, Albany, N.Y. 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Zorian, Rose   
TROY Rose Zorian, 85, died Monday, July 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in
Troy. Born in Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Zorian was the daughter of the late John
and Mary Mesrobian Garabedian. She was raised and educated in Holbrook, Mass.,
near Boston, and came to Troy, following her marriage, where she had resided
for the majority of her life. She lived for and loved her family and they were
the focus of her life. Mrs. Zorian was a member of St. Peter Armenian
Apostolic Church in Watervliet. She was the beloved wife of the late Gregory
Zorian, Sr. who died in 1980. She is the loving mother of Gregory T. Zorian,
Jr. and his wife Antoinette of Colonie and Mary Elizabeth Zorian of
Watervliet; cherished grandmother of Nicole Zorian of Albany and Gregory T.
Zorian, III and his wife Kathy of Colonie; adoring great-grandmother of
Annabel Marie Zorian; dear sister of Mary Raiche and her husband Leon E. of
Plymouth, Mass. and the late John and Charlie Garabedian; loving aunt of Paul
Raiche and his wife Sharyn of Hanson, Mass. and their daughters Sophie and
Katherine. Funeral services will be held privately and there are no public
calling hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made by contributing to the
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY
12144 in memory of Rose Zorian. For condolences via e-mail please visit
www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/7/2004.