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Agan Sr., Edward M.   
HOOSICK FALLS Peacefully into the arms of his Lord, Edward M. Agan, Sr., 91,
died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. Born in
Grafton, he was the son of the late Clifford E. and Nettie Bell Eldridge Agan.
Mr. Agan was employed by Neisner Department Store and Albany Garage as an
upholsterer. For 15 years, Mr. Agan and his wife were caretakers for the
Dexter, Barnaby and Cross Orthopedic Office in Albany. Ed was a member of St.
John's Lutheran Church in Albany. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67
years, Mary M. Albert Agan who died June 13, 2004. He is the brother of the
late Vera Horton Brown, Leta Wagar, Rena Thayer, Effie Eldridge, Erna Whitman
and Clifford E. Agan, Jr. He is survived by his loving children, Carol L.
Hanley and her husband Robert, Edward M. Agan, Jr. and his wife Judy; his
devoted grandchildren, Lisa M. (David) Tymchyn, Erin L. (David) Nuzzi,
Jennifer B. Hanley, Scott E. (Amy) Agan, Joelle (Kevin) Brady;
great-grandchildren, Samantha A. Tymchyn, Daniel R. and Joseph P. Nuzzi,
Ashley L., Zackery S. and Eric C. Agan, Colin D. and Chelsie M. Brady. He is
the brother-in-law of Mildred Albert. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews. As a family we wish to thank Dr. Carroll, the Hoosick Falls Health
Center and especially the staff on unit B for all the care and compassion that
was bestowed upon our father and grandfather. Funeral services will be Monday
morning at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner
Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Relatives and friends may
call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Monday prior to the
service. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those
who wish may send a remembrance to the Hoosick Falls Health Center, 21
Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 or visit their website at
www.HFHC.org.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Bacon, William J.   
MALTA William J. Bacon (Billy), 61, of Malta, died on July 9, 2004 at his
residence after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Floyd
E. Bacon and Francis Fox Bacon and was the devoted husband of Judy Tufts Bacon
of Malta. Mr. Bacon was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and was a
veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the Norton Company in
Watervliet due to his disability. Mr. Bacon was a former member of the
Veterans of Lansingburgh. Survivors in addition to his wife include his
daughters, Darcie Gormley of Mechanicville, Kimberley Anderson of Clifton Park
and Kristy Noel of N.J.; brother, Donald Bacon of Calif.; six grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at
9:30 a.m. from St. Augustine's Church in Lansingburgh where the Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery
in Troy. Friends are invited and may call at the Frank P. McDonald & Son
Funeral Home, 870 Second Avenue (between 124th & 125th Streets) in
Lansingburgh on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. If desired, contributions
may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence Street,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Biederman, Haley (Memoriam)   
BIEDERMAN To Haley, on your tenth birthday. We love you always.
Love, Mommy, Daddy,
Casey and John
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Burnham, Frances P.   
ALBANY Frances P. Burnham, 81, of Albany died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at
Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany
and was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene Lape Swint. Frances was a
retiree of the General Electric Company in Schenectady. She was predeceased in
2000 by her husband, Charles H. Burnham. Frances is the beloved mother of
Charles V. Burnham of Albany and Paul A. Burnham and his wife Julie of
Guilderland. She is the sister of George Swint of Albany and Mary O'Mara of
Altamont. She is the cherished grandmother of Austin Daniel and Victoria Lynn
Burnham. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be
Monday morning at 11:00 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Guilderland.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave).
Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Campana, Hila A.   
TROY Hila A. Campana, 85, formerly of Waterford, died Friday, July 9, 2004 at
Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Frederick
Saehrig and Leah Salisbury Saehrig and wife of the late Philip T. Campana who
died in 1976. Raised in Lansingburgh, she was a graduate of Lansingburgh High
School. Mrs. Campana was office manager with the equipment department for the
New York State Department of Transportation in Waterford for 20 years,
retiring in 1986. She was a volunteer driver for the American Red Cross, troop
leader for Bluebirds in Troy and member of the PTA of Troy School. She is
beloved mother of Joan Golden (David) of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Geraldine
Campana of Phoenix, Ariz. and Nancy Rayno of Waterford and the late Sandra
Michon; sister of the late Leah Dahl, Julius Saehrig, Betty Hayes, Elsa
Clarkson and Frederick Saehrig. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th St. and
Third Avenue, Lansingburgh with Rev. Stephen Cordes. Burial will be Oakwood
Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations to Boy Scout Troop 36 of Halfmoon-Waterford, c/o McLoughlin
& Mason Funeral Home, 8-109th Street, Troy, NY 12182 would be appreciated. For
directions and guest book, please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Carr Jr., William F.   
LOUDONVILLE William F. Carr Jr., age 22, of Albany Shaker Rd., died suddenly
Friday at his home in Loudonville. Born in Albany, he was a resident of the
Capital Region all of his life. He was a graduate of the LaSalle Institute,
Class of '99, where he achieved the rank of captain and was a member of the
drill team and other LaSallian functions. He currently was a student at Siena
College and was an intern in a student capacity for Assemblyman Bob Prentiss.
He was the beloved son of William F. and Suk (Kwon) Carr Sr. of Loudonville;
grandson of Margaret E. Carr and the late Reginald A. Carr of Stephentown;
nephew of Sok Albert; and cousin of Onnum Kwon, both of Loudonville. Billy is
also survived by nine wonderful aunts and seven uncles from both Stephentown
and Korea, as well as many, many dear friends. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend his funeral Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Rockefeller
Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends are invited and may call
Monday evening 4-8 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Albany Rural
Cemetery in Menands. The family has requested that those who wish make
memorial contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 1 Oakland Ave
Menands, NY 12204.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/11/2004 - 7/12/2004.

Caswell, Mildred Fowler   
BRADENTON, Fla. Mildred Fowler Caswell, 85, died June 12, 2004 in Bradenton,
Fla. she was born in Buskirk, N.Y. to Harry Hunt and Addie Barnhart Hunt. A
long time resident of Colonie, N.Y. she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Fire Dept. and member of Pine Grove Methodist Church. She was a 56 year
member and a Past Matron of the O.E.S. in Albany. After retiring from
employment with NYS, she moved to Bradenton, Fla. Survivors include daughter,
Pat Helmer; step-daughters Caroline Fitzgerald and Barbara Caswell; stepson,
Edward Caswell; eight granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren, and sisters,
Bertha Cole, Joan Hunt and Geraldine Harwood. Memorial services will be held
in the Chapel at Memory's Garden, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, N.Y.
(518-869-9506) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2004.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Coyle, Catherine E.   
LOUDONVILLE Catherine E. Coyle, 84, of Loudonville, passed away on Saturday,
July 10, 2004 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
Mrs. Coyle was born October 16, 1919 in Earlton, N.Y. to William and Hazel Roe
Deere. She was the system manager for Whitney Shoes in Albany for over 20
years before retiring in 1972. Catherine was a great cook and enjoyed watching
and playing with her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Coyle is survived by her
daughter and son-in-law, Mary T. and Robert Stiffen of Loudonville; a son,
Richard E. Coyle; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel J. and Patricia Coyle, all
of Albany; three sisters, Flo Potter, Gwen Walters and Mary Deere, all of
Colonie; two brothers, Harvey Deere of Niskayuna and Jesse Deere of Colonie;
10 grandchildren, Nancy, Bobby, Jim, Cherie, Lisa, Richard, Courtney,
Christine, Daniel Jr. and Scott. She is also survived by 13
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Catherine was predeceased
by her husband, Richard E. Coyle: he died in 1968; two sisters, Gladys Collins
and Rosemary Walsh; and two brothers, William and Thomas Deere. Funeral
services will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling
hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be
in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in memory
of Catherine E. Coyle.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/11/2004 - 7/12/2004.

Delaney, Cecile M.   
GUILDERLAND Cecile M. Delaney, 74, of Guilderland, formerly of Albany, at rest
July 8, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Cohoes, a lifelong area resident
and a graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Cohoes. Mrs. Delaney was employed
for many years with the New York State Department of Public Works in Albany.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany. She is predeceased by
her parents, William and Laura Bechand and brothers, William and Raymond
Bechand. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Thomas Delaney; a
daughter, Bonnie Delaney of Guilderland; sons, Martin Delaney of Guilderland
and David Delaney of San Diego, Calif.; siblings, Dorothy Hamm of Md., Michael
Bechand of Mechanicville, Leona Gregoire and Joyce Farrell, both of Waterford.
A funeral service will be held Monday 10 a.m. at Guilderland's DeMarco-Stone
Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike (Route 20, just west of Carman Road).
Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Entombment, Graceland Cemetery, Albany. Memorial contributions in Mrs.
Delaney's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., Inc., Capital
District Chapter, 50 Colvin Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Dukes, Jerome E.   
ALBANY Jerome Erwin Dukes, 65, of Albany, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at St.
Peter's Hospital. Son of the late Otto and Omega Dukes. Survived by Leon
(Linda), Dawn, Opera, Bobbie, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good
friends. Service of Celebration, Monday, July 12, 2004 1:00 p.m. at Bethel
Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave., Troy, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited
and may call at the church on Monday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Interment, Evergreen
Memorial Park Cemetery, Schenectady, N.Y. Those who wish may make
contributions to the Brewington S. Stinney Scholarship Fund, Bethel Baptist
Church, 2165 5th Ave., Troy, NY 12180.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Fish, Jack   
ALBANY Jack Fish, 84, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2004, at Albany Medical
Center Hospital. Born September 4, 1919, in Glens Falls Hospital, he was the
son of the late Alice Jolley. Jack retired from the City of Albany as a
supervisor of the carpenter shop. Prior to that, he was employed as a shop
foreman for Concord Lumber Co. on Terminal Street in Albany for 26 years. Mr.
Fish was an avid gardener and loved riding his motorcycle. He is predeceased
by his sister, Betty Biss. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years,
Winifred (Sleeter) Fish of Albany; his son, Donald Fish of Albany; his
daughter, Donna McCoy of Monroe, Mich.; his four granddaughters, MacKenzie
McCoy and fiance, David Fountain of Colonie, Marci Wiseman and husband Joshua
of Monroe, Mich. and Michaela and Morgan McCoy, both of Monroe, Mich. He is
also survived by his great-granddaughter, Brianna Alexis Wiseman;
brother-in-law, Michael Biss of Saratoga; and four nephews. Funeral services
will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Avenue). Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Albany Medical
Center Geriatric Unit, 43 New Scotland Ave., Mail Code 119, Albany, NY 12208,
in memory of Jack Fish.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/11/2004 - 7/12/2004.

Ford, Hattie (Memoriam)   
FORD Hattie (Muh)
In memory of our Mother on her birthday. We love you mother, miss you more
each day. The time just seems to get harder, with every passing day. If only
we could express, the lonliness we feel. The tears we shared in emptiness, the
aches will not heal.
Love, Your Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Hilaire, John A.   
ALBANY John A. Hilaire, 87, formerly of Latham, died peacefully Friday, July
9, 2004 at Child's Nursing Home in Albany followed by a long illness. Born in
Cohoes, January 7, 1917, he was the son of the late John B. and Mary (Goyette)
Hilaire and the loving husband of the late Jessie (Bulson) Hilaire, who died
January 22, 1976. Mr. Hilaire was educated in Cohoes City Schools and attended
Lansingburgh High School. In January 1942, he entered the United States Marine
Corps and was a veteran of World War II. While serving in the Pacific Theatre
as part of the 4th Marine Division, he was involved in four island invasions,
including Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged as a private 1st class in
October of 1945. A resident of Latham for over 45 years, Mr. Hilaire was
employed for over 25 years as a machinist by the General Electric Co. in
Schenectady. He retired in 1982. Mr. Hilaire was a member of the Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church in Loudonville and sang in the church choir. He was active in
the American Legion and a member of the 4th Marine Division Association. In
his quiet time, he enjoyed the hobbies of gardening and making leather crafts.
Mr. Hilaire's survivors include two nieces, Joan Maney of Lansingburgh and
Ruth Michon of Waterford; a nephew, Robert (Lois) Galbraith of Raymertown; and
several great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by three sisters, Betty, Edna and Helen. A funeral service will be
held on Tuesday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral
Home Inc., 2237 NY 7, located in Raymertown with Rev. Paul Rees-Rohrbacher
officiating. Burial will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial
contributions, if desired, may be made to the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2
Shaker El, Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of John A. Hilaire.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

KaKos, Kimberly P.   
RENSSELAER Kimberly P. (Van Valkenburgh) KaKos, 47, of 3rd Ave., died at
Albany Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany, she
had been a resident of the Capital Region her entire life and was a homemaker
and a communicant of the Open Bible Baptist Church in Rensselaer. Predeceased
by her husband, Michael A. KaKos. She is survived by her mother, Jane Kuon of
Delmar; five daughters, Tina Hatlee of Ravena, Kathy KaKos of Guilderland,
Maria P. KaKos of Colonie, Kimathena Mimi KaKos and April KaKos; and a son,
Michael A. KaKos Jr., all of Rensselaer; three sisters, Marion DeVoe of
Delmar, Deborah Morrison of Rensselaer and Pamela Ginock of East Greenbush;
two brothers, Arthur and John Gilroy, both of Albany; also survived by six
grandchildren; and her companion, William Putnam of Rensselaer and her friend,
Cathy Walzeskey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 11:00
a.m. Monday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer,
N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment
will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

King, Gloria M. (Harrington)   
WEST SAND LAKE Gloria M. Harrington King, 78, formerly of West Sand Lake, died
Thursday, July 8, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Funeral service Tuesday
at 11 a.m. from the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand
Lake. Calling Monday from 6-8 p.m. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery in West Sand
Lake. Contributions to the Salem United Methodist Church, Shaver Road, PO Box
475, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 or Brunswick Baptist Church, 385 Grange Road,
Troy, NY 12180. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit:
www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Lane, Helen H.   
ALBANY Helen H. Lane, 92, died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Albany County
Health Care Facility. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph
and Helen Memmerth Hagen. She had worked as a volunteer at the Head Start
Program in Albany. She was the wife of the late Martin D. Hanlon and John C.
Lane; mother of Mary Newell (Redmond), Martin D. Hanlon (Mary Liz) and the
late Patricia Hanlon; sister of the late Frank Kirby, Joseph Hagen and
Margaret Catalano; grandmother of Maira, Thomas, Patricia and Teresa Newell,
Babbette Anderson, Damian Hanlon, Lisa Marzocca, Kyle Hanlon and the late
Barbara Newell; seven 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, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the
funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Those wishing to remember Helen and her family in a special way may send
contributions to either the Food Pantry at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607
Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 6
Greenwood Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/11/2004 - 7/13/2004.

Lawlor, Thomas   
ALBANY Thomas E. Lawlor, 91, died Friday, July 9, 2004 at his home. Born in
Albany, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Welsh Lawlor. He retired
from the surrogates court in Albany County where he was a longtime
stenographer. Mr. Lawlor served his country during World War II and the Korean
War in the Navy. He also spent more then 20 years in the Naval Reserve. Mr.
Lawlor was a member of the Albany Elks, Knights of Columbus and Sons of St.
Patrick. He was the husband of Genevieve Kowalik Lawlor and the late Helen
Best Lawlor; father of Suzanne Lawlor Morlock of Albany; grandfather of Karen
B., Thomas J. and Cathleen B. Morlock; brother of the late John, James,
Andrew, Mary and Margaret Lawlor. Funeral services Monday at 9:45 a.m. from
the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Holy Cross
Church, Albany at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Those wishing to remember Thomas and his family in a special way may send
contributions to St. Peter's ALS Regional Center, 5th floor Cusack, Albany, NY
12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/12/2004.

Leonard, Margaret C. (Memoriam)   
LEONARD Margaret C.- Remembering our very dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and
niece. Five years has not diminished our love and thoughts of Peggy.
Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

McKay, Linda L.   
SCHODACK Linda L. (Myers) McKay, 53, passed peacefully after a short illness
on July 9, 2004. Linda was a longtime resident of the Castleton and East
Greenbush area. She was a longtime member of South Schodack Ladies Auxiliary,
Hudson Mohawk Ladies Auxiliary and Hudson Valley Ladies Auxiliary. Linda was
employed by McDonald's in Valatie. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry
J. and Grethel M. Myers. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years,
Wilson F. McKay; her daughter and son-in-law, Laura L. (Jones) and Todd S.
Lynde; two granddaughters, Kylien E. and Jacquelyn C. Lynde; her brother and
sister-in-law, James H. Myers Sr. and Darcel Myers, all of Castleton; her
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lester McKay Jr., Mr. and
Mrs. Dennis McKay Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Peter McKay. She is also survived by
many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend her funeral 9:00 a.m. on Monday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165
Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Sunday
from 4-8 p.m. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Linda
make contributions to Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Service, 1700 Brookview
Rd., Castleton, NY 12033 or South Schodack Ladies Auxiliary, 1567 Bame Rd.,
Castleton, NY 12033.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

O'Brien, Daniel E.   
WATERVLIET Daniel E. O'Brien, lifelong resident of Watervliet, died on
Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Watervliet on
November 24, 1939, he was the son of Clara A. Huth O'Brien, with whom he
resided, and the late Alfred L. O'Brien. Dan was a 1957 graduate of Watervliet
High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He served in the
United States Army in Korea in an intelligence and security unit. After his
honorable discharge, he worked at the Watervliet Arsenal, successfully
completing a journeyman apprenticeship leading to designation as a master
machinist. He had been an active member of the labor union representing
Aerospace Workers and Machinists. Dan worked for the Cluett Peabody Co. in
Troy and the Nashua Corp. in Watervliet before retiring in the mid-1990s. He
had a long affiliation with the First Presbyterian Church of Watervliet. In
his earlier years, Dan belonged to local dart and bowling leagues. His
interests included reading, collecting classic radio program tapes and oil
painting. He especially enjoyed trips along the Hudson River, where he found
Native American arrowheads, developing an extensive personal collection.
Survivors besides his mother include two sisters, Carol A. Zepf of Watervliet
and Constance M. Brown of Latham; two nieces, Pamela C. Zepf and Cynthia
Brown; and two great-nephews, Charles A. Madsen and Daniel E. Madsen, all of
Latham; and many cousins and friends. Calling hours will be at the Parker
Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet, on Monday, July 12, 2004, from 5 to
8 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday,
July 13, 2004, at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 819 23rd St.,
Watervliet, where Rev. David P. Moore will officiate. A gathering will
immediately follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Interment
will be private. The O'Brien family request in lieu of flowers, contributions
be made in Dan's memory to the Watervliet Civic Center Youth Programs, 102
14th St., Watervliet, NY 12189.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Quickenton Sr., James P.   
TROY James P. Quickenton Sr., 81, of Mason Street, died suddenly Friday, July
9, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Albany, he was the son of the
late Frank Quickenton and Julia (Coons) Quickenton and husband of the late
Alice M. Rockenstyre Quickenton. He had resided the past 36 years in Troy. Mr.
Quickenton was a bus driver for CDTA for 11 years, retiring in 1987, and
worked for many years at the Williams Press in Menands. He was a member and
past commandant of the Marine Corp League O'Brien Detachment Albany and the
Department of New York Marine Corp League and was a Marine Corps veteran of
World War II, serving in the South Pacific theatre. He is survived by three
daughters, Barbara (Andrew) Bockleslaugh of Ky., Patricia (Philip) Boccagni of
Ky. and Susan (Gerald) MacDougal of Troy; a son, James P. (Tina) Quickenton
Jr. of Apopka, Fla.; a sister, Loretta (Alfred) Flynn of Albany; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Bryce Funeral
Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy and at 11:00 a.m. from St. William's
Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. Interment, Elmwood
Hill Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Quickenton
to the Marine Corp League O'Brien Detachment in Albany. For a private family
guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/11/2004.

Rehbit, James J.   
COLONIE James Joseph Rehbit, age 61, entered into eternal life suddenly
Thursday, July 8, 2004. Born in Albany, he was a lifelong area resident. He
served in the U.S. Navy. He was a graphic artist for the N.Y.S. Education
Department, center for art & design. He was an avid golfer. Son of the late
Vincent and Bessie Capasso Rehbit. Beloved husband of Marcia Tabone Rehbit;
loving father of James J. Rehbit II and his wife Amy of Freehold, N.J. and
Matthew C. Rehbit of Albany; brother of Vincent Rehbit of Slingerlands, Ralph
Rehbit of Albany and Linda Leonard of Calif. Also survived by many loving
friends, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak &
Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip
Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Monday morning at 8:45 and 9:30 at the
Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Colonie. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Sunday 4 to 7 p.m.
Those desiring may send a remembrance in Jim's name to the American Heart
Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, New York 12205
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/10/2004 - 7/11/2004.

Rustad, Mary L.   
BALLSTON LAKE Mary L. Rustad, died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital
in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She was born in Ausable Forks, N.Y., the daughter of
the late Raymond F. and Grayce E. (Croll) Kayea. She was a retired nurse whose
unselfish care of others spanned over 40 years. Mary was a loving and devoted
wife, mother and grandmother. During the long months of her illness, she was
courageous and uncomplaining but carried on with strength of character and
dignity, qualities that she held dear her entire life. Survived by her beloved
husband, Paul Rustad Jr.; four cherished daughters and their husbands, Karen
(Lee) Perry of Duncan, S.C., Kathryn (Bill) Ross of Ballston Lake, N.Y.,
Kristine (George) Dahab of West Millford, N.J. and Karol (Jeff) Blain of
Ballston Lake, N.Y.; stepmother of Jeanette Meyer of Livingston Manor, N.Y.
and Paul Robert Rustad of Westchester, Pa. She was the loving sister of
Raymond Kayea of Fla. and Ronald Kayea of Pa. Mary was the best grandmother
with 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by
nieces, nephews and wonderful friends, both here and in Christmas, Fla. where
she and her husband spent their winters. A celebration of life Memorial
Candlelight service will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4
Northcrest Dr., Clifton Park on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick
Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518) 371-5454.
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Scalzetto Jr., Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry Jr.
Happy Birthday Jerry Jr. Wish you were to celebrate. Miss you and love you.
Love, Great Aunt Rose, Nellie, Anne, Louie and Sonny
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Happy Birthday Buddy. We miss you.
Love Always, John, Monica,
and Brionna
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Today is your Birthday in Heaven above. We send you best wishes and also our
love. Today and tomorrow we remember the love we had for you.
Love Forever and Always
Valerie and Gary
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Happy Birthday Jerry
Jer, you hold a special place in our hearts that no one else can fill. We love
and miss you more everyday.
We Love You,
Amy and Patrick
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Happy 29th Birthday, you are forever in our hearts, and always in our
thoughts. We love and miss you very much.
Love,
Allison, Scott, Joshua,
Michael, and Matthew
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Happy Birthday Daddy! I miss you more than you could ever know.
xxxxoooo
Gianna
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Uncle Jerry,
Even though our time with you wasn't long enough we were blessed to know you
for the wonderful, caring, funny person you were. We miss you, love you and
wish so much you were here with us. Happy Birthday.
Love Always, Nicholas and Justin
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   
SCALZETTO Jerry
Remembering you on your birthday. Think of you and miss you every day. Still
can't believe you're not with us. We all love and miss you very much.
Love Rosemarie, Art and Families
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Scalzetto, Jerry (Memoriam)   

SCALZETTO Jerry
Happy Birthday. Even though your candle went out on 2/6/01, you will forever
be the brightest light in our lives. To all of us who love you for the most
wonderful, caring, generous, funny and loving man you were, you will never be
forgotten. We love you with all our hearts.
Mom, Dad, Michael and Chrissy
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Sereikis, Angeline   
LATHAM Angeline Sereikis, 94, of Latham, beloved wife of the late Adam F.
Sereikis, died Friday, July 9, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Mrs.
Sereikis was born March 27, 1910, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary
Manchuck Parchuck. She was a homemaker and lived in Latham for the last two
years and previously lived in Albany for 58 years. Mrs. Sereikis attended St.
Ambrose Church in Latham and before that she attended St. Vincent dePaul
Church in Albany. She enjoyed playing cards, board games, cooking and
cleaning. She is survived by her loving sons, William (Chancy) Kellerhouse of
Hudson, N.Y. and Robert J. Sereikis of Latham; a sister, Rosie Kaczanowcke of
Mich. She is also survived by her three cherished grandchildren, Robert J.
Sereikis Jr. of Ravena, Pamela Fitzsimmons of Latham and Stephen J. Sereikis
of Niskayuna; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sereikis was predeceased by
a daughter, Gloria Kellerhouse; a daughter-in-law, Marion (Nancy) Sereikis;
and a grandson, Timothy J. Sereikis. Funeral services will be Monday, July 12,
2004 at 9:15 a.m. from the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon
Road, Latham and in St. Mary's Church, Route #9, Stuyvesant Falls, N.Y. where
a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery in Stuyvesant, N.Y. Contributions to Community Hospice
of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 would be appreciated.
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Sharp, Helen E.   
SCOTIA Helen E. Sharp, 88, died July 9, 2004. A lifelong area resident.
Predeceased by spouse, Peter Sharp. Survivors, son, Peter (Eleanor) Sharp;
daughter, Beverly (Carl) Heitkamp; sisters, Marjorie Geir, Marian VanWyck;
seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be
held Tuesday 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Altamont. There are no viewing
hours.
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Smith, Henry L.   
ALBANY Henry L. Smith, age 75, of Rose Ct., died Saturday, July 10, 2004 at
Albany Medical Center. Born in Rensselaer, he was a resident of the Capital
Region all of his life. Henry served in the United States Navy in World War
II. He later became a self-employed carpenter, retiring in 1979. Henry is the
beloved husband of Alice (Knell) Smith; father of Barbara (Fred) Quell of
Knoxville, Tenn.; and brother of Irene Ross of Coeymans Hollow, Alice Endres
of Rensselaer, Robert (Barbara) Smith of Castleton, Sylvia (Otis) Coleman of
Albany and the late Nathan Smith, Edna Harrington, George Smith Jr. and John
Smith; and grandfather of Kimberly (Erick) Bink; great-grandfather of Crystal
and Erick Bink Jr. Also brother-in-law of Joan Smith of Rensselaer and the
late James Endres, Nellie Smith and William Harrington. He is also survived by
many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral
Wednesday morning 11 o'clock at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia
Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends are invited and may call Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at
the funeral home. Interment will be in the Kinderhook Cemetery, Kinderhook,
N.Y.
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Veeder, Pearl M.   
COLONIE Pearl Matilda Dott Veeder, 87, of Colonie, died Friday, July 9, 2004
after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late
Frederick and Matilda Dott. Pearl was a 1934 graduate of Albany High School.
She had worked for Albany County Welfare Department and Schenectady Locomotive
Works. In 1953, Pearl and her husband Harold started Veeder's Restaurant in
Colonie. The restaurant had been a Colonie landmark for 50 years. Pearl is
survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Harold M. Veeder. She is the
devoted mother of Harold Bruce Veeder (late wife Mary Ann) and Michael Jay
Veeder (wife Martinez). She is the cherished grandmother of David, Christin,
Jessica, Mark (Sheba), Michael, Amanda, Kelsey and Lindsey; great-grandmother
of Luke. She is the sister of Joan, Jack and John (Butch) Dott. Funeral
services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be
in Memory's Garden.
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Wilson, Jesse F.   
EAST GREENBUSH Jesse F. Wilson, age 82 years, of East Greenbush, died Friday,
July 9, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospice Center after a long illness. Born in
Wellsboro, Pa., he came to the Capital District in 1939. He served in the US
Army during World War II. In 1955, he started Allied Refrigeration, which
later became Albany/ARI Refrigeration. He retired from the business in 1987.
Jesse was a Mason and a member of Wadsworth Lodge #417 F&AM, receiving a
plaque for 60 years of membership. He was involved in many other organizations
in the Capital District, including AXA of Albany, and was very active for many
years with the Cub Scouts in West Sand Lake. Jesse was an avid bowler with the
East Schodack Recreation Club for many years and, after he retired, he took up
golfing. He enjoyed spending his winters in Winter Haven, Fla. where he was
known as good old Mr. Wilson. One of the things that everyone will remember
about Jesse is his stories and he had many to tell. He is survived by his wife
of 53 years, Clare Wilson, and their children, Wayne of East Greenbush, Karen
(Robert) Arnold of East Greenbush, Marilyn Moses of Chesterfield, Mich., Ruth
(David) Wedge of Averill Park and Terri (Howard) Petell of East Greenbush. Son
of the late Tracy and Harriet Wilson; brother of Veva Bangert of Delmar, N.Y.,
Shirley Kern of Cohoes, N.Y. and the late Hubert Wilson. Also survived by 18
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer Tuesday afternoon at 12. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m.
Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association NENY Chapter, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. Condolence
page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
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Yanas, Brian K.   
SCHENECTADY Brian Keith Yanas, 42, died July 9, 2004. Survivors, parents,
Patricia Meisner Wood and Sterling Wood; brother, Matthew Yanas Jr.; sister,
Agena Wood; nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Giovante Wood;
cousin and best friend, Richard Peterson; a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services Tuesday 1 p.m. at Light's Funeral Home. Calling 11-1 Tuesday
prior to the service.
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Yaschuk, Mary   
RHINEBECK Mary Yaschuk, 89, formerly of Brewster Street, Kingston, died at
Ferncliff Nursing Home, Friday, July 9, 2004. Born in New York City, September
20, 1914, she is the daughter of the late Zachery Charlie and Barbara Bodner
Yaschuk. Employed as a clerk for Irving Samuels, a manufacturer of children's
hats. She enjoyed needlepoint and sewing. Surviving are one sister, Helen
Dowgird of Town of Ulster; two nieces, Marianne Breithaupt and Joann
Kellerman, both of Kingston; a nephew, Gregory Dowgird of Albany; a
grandnephew, Erik Kellerman also survives. The funeral service will be held at
the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston, N.Y. (845)
331-3272 Monday at 12:00 noon. Rev. Frank Damis will officiate. Burial in
Montrepose Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday prior
to the service, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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