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Augustine, Benjamin J.   
EAST GREENBUSH Benjamin J. Augustine, age 86 years, of East Greenbush, devoted
husband of the late Helen Augustine, passed peacefully after a short illness
on July 12, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born October 1, 1917, he lived most
of his life in the Capital District. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service
25 years ago. Mr. Augustine served his country during World War II. He also
was a lifetime member of the Polish American Community Center and a 50-year
member of the Joseph Zaloga American Legion Post. He was son of the late
Vincent and Dorothy Augustine and was predeceased by his brothers, Vincent and
John Augustine; his sisters, Sophie Poutre and Josephine Morwin. He is
survived by his loving children, Kenneth Butler (Joyce) of Fla., Donald Butler
of Guilderland, Diane Eckert (William) of Castleton, Robert Butler (Maureen)
of Castleton, Jane Fenaughty (William) of Troy, Kathleen Butler of Albany,
Marianne Butler-Horton (Charles) of East Greenbush/Clifton Park and Michael
Butler of Castleton. Mr. Augustine is also survived by his sister, Eva Milos
and brother, Joseph Augustine. He has eight cherished grandchildren including
Jennifer Lynch-Fenaughty, also many nieces and nephews. Funeral private at the
convenience of the family. There will be no evening calling hours. Interment
will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Contributions in his memory
may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany,
NY 12205. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Baker, Lisa (Memoriam)   
BAKER Lisa, In the end there are three things that last: faith, hope, and
love. And the greatest of these is love. Missing you Lisa on this, your
birthday, and every day.
Love Always, David
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Barna, Olga   
WATERVLIET Olga Barna, 86, formerly of First Avenue in the Port Schuyler
section, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at the Eddy Ford Nursing Home in Cohoes
after a brief illness. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., she was the daughter of the
late Theodore and Mary Demczak Bius. She was the beloved wife of the late
Andrew Barna who died in 1998. Olga was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking,
baking, clothes making and gardening. She will be missed by her many close
friends, neighbors and fellow church members. Survivors include her loving
children, Paul A. Barna of Gwinn, Mich., Tina B. (Richard) Deo of Averill
Park, Andrew A. (Deana) Barna of Colonie, Constance (David) Shinn of Quincy,
Ill. and Claudia Barna of Latham; her brother, William Bius of Herkimer; her
sister, Helen Houley of Scotia; her in-laws, Margaret Bius, Katherine and
Aleck Barna and Helen Barna; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Olga was predeceased by her brother, Steven Bius;
her sisters, Anna Tymoczko, Rosalia Choback and Juliana Bius. Funeral services
from Cummings Funeral Home, 643 Third Avenue, Watervliet on Friday at 9:30
a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil's Orthodox Church, Archibald Street,
Watervliet, N.Y. Interment will follow in St. Basil's Cemetery, Maplewood.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Thursday
from 4 until 8 p.m. during which time the Parastas service will be held at 7
p.m. Contributions may be made in the memory of Olga to the American Cancer
Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or the American Diabetes
Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or Community Hospice of
Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Brunelle, Eugene (Memoriam)   
BRUNELLE Eugene J.
Eleven lonely years have passed without you. R.I.P.
Love, Wife Betty and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Burgess, Marjorie A.   
RENSSELAER Marjorie A. Burgess, age 72 years, of Third Avenue, died Monday,
July 12, 2004 at her residence, after a long illness. She was born in Albany
and has been a resident of Rensselaer all of her life. She was employed as an
administrative secretary for Beneficial Finance for 35 years. Marjorie was a
communicant of St. John's Church in Rensselaer. Daughter of the late Thomas
and Elizabeth McCormack Burgess; sister of Joan (Reginald) Lafayette of
Rensselaer, Patricia (William) Hogle of East Greenbush, Thomas Burgess of
Rensselaer, Mary Jane (Charles) Hall of Latham, David (Christine) Burgess of
East Greenbush and the late Elizabeth Teal, Carolyn Sees and Richard Burgess.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons
Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Friday morning at 9:30
and 10:30 at St. John's Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer where the Liturgy
of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will
be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 3
Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence page at
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Capalupa, Ann   
UTICA Ann Capalupa, beloved wife of the late Joseph Capalupa, passed away
peacefully on July 11, 2004. She was the loving mother of Cynthia of Syracuse,
N.Y., Karin and cherished son-in-law Joseph Witte of Loudonville. Nannie also
leaves behind the five lights of her life, Maya and Jonathan Durand, Justin,
Joa and Fallon Witte. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church, Utica,
N.Y. on July 23, 2004.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Coleman, James F.
EAST GREENBUSH James F. Coleman, 64, of Southern Ave., died Tuesday, July 13,
2004 at Community Hospice of St. Peter's after a long illness. Born in Albany,
he lived in the Capital District all of his life. He retired in 1998 as a
dispatcher for New York State Thruway Authority, Albany after 32 years of
service. Jim was a communicant of St. Henry's Church, Averill Park and a
member of the Rensselaer K of C. Predeceased by his parents, James and
Margaret Smith Coleman. Survivors include his beloved wife, Margaret E. Peggy
(Brantigan) Coleman; one daughter, Kathy (Matt) Gidley of Atlanta, Ga.; three
sons, Jim (Cindy) Coleman Jr. of Stephentown, Mike (Annamarie) Coleman of
Delmar, Greg (Jen Parent) Coleman of Larchmont, N.Y.; two sisters, Margaret
Sis Leyden of Garden City and Elizabeth Betty Elze of Delmar; one brother, Ron
Coleman of Voorheesville; six grandchildren, Jimmy, Matthew, Megan, Elisabeth,
Allyson and Maia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend his funeral Friday 8:15 a.m. from the
Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and 9:00 a.m. at St.
Henry's Church, Averill Park. Interment will be in St. Henry's Cemetery,
Averill Park. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of St. Peter's, 315 So. Manning
Blvd, Albany, N.Y. 12208, or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans
Ave., Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Conrad, Edward H.   
EARLTON Edward H. Conrad, age 85 years, of Rudolph Wier Jr. Road, Earlton,
died July 12, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson. He was born in
Earlton, N.Y., August 25, 1918 and was the son of the late Philip and Conelia
(Forbes) Conrad. Edward is a lifetime area resident and was a well known
farmer and mechanic in the area. He is survived by two sons, Charles Conrad of
Rochester, N.Y., Carter Conrad of Tacoma, Wash.; two daughters, Carole Griner
of Voorheesville, N.Y., Cherie Conrad of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Philip
Conrad Jr. of Colonie; a sister, Mary Ellen Scofield of Rensselaer; six
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews. Funeral services will take place Thursday
evening at 8:00 at the Richards Funeral Home, Bross Street, Cairo with Rev.
Harrison Putnam of the Zion Lutheran Church of Athens officiating. Private
cremation will take place Friday at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at the
funeral home Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Dufty, Joan A.   
PORT ORANGE, Fla. Joan A. (LaRose) Dufty, 73, formerly of Rensselaer died at
her residence in Florida on Friday, June 25, 2004. Born in Troy, N.Y. she had
been a resident of the Capital Region for 67 years. She retired as a
secretary/bookkeeper for Plumb Eye Glasses and was a bookkeeper for National
Bank of Troy for eight years prior. Joan was a communicant of Church of St.
Mary, Clinton Heights for several years prior to moving to Florida.
Predeceased by her parents, Harold and Leona (Mossey) LaRose and her husband
Frank B. Dufty who died 23 years ago. Joan is survived by three sisters,
Constance (Robert) Reed of Daytona, Fla., Barbara Cooney and Rita (George)
Maloney both of Lansingburgh; a brother, Richard E. (Helene) LaRose of Green
Island. Also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend a Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Augustine's
Church, Fourth Ave. and 115th Street in N. Troy. Interment will be in Oakwood
Cemetery Troy, N.Y. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Mass or
Novena Masses would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Gall, Gerhard (Memoriam)   
GALL Gerhard
In loving memory of Gerhard Gall on his birthday today. Just as you were, you
will always be, cherished forever in our memory.
Love, Dottie, Judy, Jerry,
Carla, Kyle and Jenny
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Gione, Sue Prividera   
ALBANY Assunta Sue Prividera Gione, 66, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 at St.
Clare's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and
Amelia Marinello Curione. She retired after 25 years with Blue Cross-Blue
Shield, where she was an examiner. Her dear family and friends will remember
Sue as a woman of strength and courage as she faced so many physical
challenges with grace and a smile. She was the wife of 28 years to the late
Anthony T. Gione, Jr.; loving mother and best friend of John I. Prividera of
Latham and a late infant daughter, Karen Ann Prividera; former wife of Sammy
Prividera; several cousins and many special friends also survive. Funeral
services Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen
Street, Albany, thence to St. James Church, Albany at 9 a.m. where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Those who wish to remember
Assunta and her family, in a special way, may send contributions to the
National Multiple Sclerosis, 421 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Green, William L.   
ALBANY William L. Green, age 47, of the Thurlow Terrace Apartments in Albany,
died suddenly Monday, July 12, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Green was born in
Iowa City, Iowa and resided in Albany most of his life. He is survived by his
mother, Renee Green of Menands, N.Y.; a brother, Mark Green and his wife Tina
of Kinnelon, N.J.; and a sister, Karen (Dr. Lawrence) Bardawil of Emmaus, Pa.
Uncle of Elise and Eric Bardawil and Matthew Green. He was predeceased in 1990
by his father, Dr. David Green. Services at the Mendleson Chapel on the
grounds of the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane, Loudonville, N.Y. on
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend. If in need of cemetery directions, please call Levine
Memorial Chapel at 438-1002 for assistance. Memorial contributions may be made
to a charity of one's choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Grieco, Louis A.   
ALBANY Louis A. Grieco, 88, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Born in Valley Falls, he was the son of the late Louis J. and
Immaculata Sasso Grieco. Mr. Grieco owned and operated the Jade Barber Shop in
Albany from 1932 to 1993. He was a member of the Albany Barbers Association
and at one time was voted the Best Dressed Barber in Albany. He was a former
longtime member of the Albany Elks and communicant of St. Teresa of Avila
Church in Albany. He was predeceased by his wife, Josephine Vargo Grieco, in
December of 2000. He was the stepfather of Mary Ann Camilli, Joann P. McClure,
Irene Eons, Regina Kosiba and her husband Kevin and the late Anthony Gione
Jr.; brother of Margaret PaFundi, Thomas Mottolese and the late Carmella
Mottolese. Also survived by nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews and new
editions to the family tree. Funeral services Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Teresa of
Avila Church, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass in Memory's
Garden Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Louis and his family in a special
way may send contributions to St. Teresa of Avila Church, 435 New Scotland
Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Hargrave, Winfield (Memoriam)   
HARGRAVE Winfield
Dearest Win, Happy Birthday.
How I wish you were here with us.
Your Loving Wife, Lee
and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Kosakowski, Bridget Helen Losewicz   
COOPER CITY, Fla. Bridget Helen Losewicz Kosakowski, age 94, entered into
eternal life Sunday, July 11, 2004. Born in Jersey City, N.J. she lived in the
Albany area most of her life. She had been employed for many years by the
N.Y.S. Department of Audit and Control. She was a communicant of the Church of
St. Casimir. Daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Pauline Baldyga Losewicz.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Kosakowski Sr.; loving mother of Joseph P.
Kosakowski Jr. of East Greenbush and Gerald C. Kosakowski of Cooper City,
Fla.; sister of the late Peter and Joseph Losewicz, Jennie Kois, Stacia
Whiteman and Mary Amorosa. Also survived by numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, 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.) Thursday morning at 8:30 and 9 o'clock at
the Church of St. Casimir. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend and may also call at the funeral home Thursday morning after 7 o'clock.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Lanning, Fonda T.   
CLIFTON PARK Fonda T. Lanning, 89, of Hollandale Apartments, died Monday, July
12, 2004 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Barberton, Ohio, February
14, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mary Ann Amweg Ries.
Fonda was a graduate of Barberton High School. She was employee of Macy's
Department Store in Colonie, where she worked for 20 years. Fonda was a member
of the Christ Community Reformed Church as well as a member of the
Shenendehowa Senior Citizens and the Cross Trailers Square Dancing group at
the Latham Blue Creek School. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E.
Lanning. She is survived by her daughter, Valois R. (Frank) Berger of Clifton
Park; a son, Craig A. (Kathy) Lanning of Waterford; grandmother of Christopher
and Geoffrey Berger of Clifton Park, Christine Breton of Piermont, N.H.,
Judith Miller of Phoenix, Ariz., Stephanie and Matthew Lanning of Waterford;
great-grandmother of Nicholas and Madison Breton and Jillian Miller; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Thursday at 10
a.m. at Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick
Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park and beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Christ Community Reformed Church. Interment will be private at the convenience
of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in
Fonda's memory, to Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton
Park, NY 12065 or to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street,
Schenectady, NY 12308.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Lebentritt Jr., Stephen E.   
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. Stephen E. Lebentritt, Jr., 76, formerly of Troy
passed away Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Crest Haven Nursing Home in Cape
May Court House after a long illness. Born in Troy, he proudly served in the
United States Navy during World War II. He lived in the Albany area for 69
years where he worked in maintenance prior to moving to New Jersey to be near
his family. Stephen was predeceased by his wife Alice (nee Rustin). He is
survived by his three children; Denise Landset and her husband David of Ocean
View, N.J., Edward and his wife Jolinda of Laurel, Md. and Walter of Cape May
Court House, N.J. He was the brother of Donald Lebentritt, Julia Soto
Lebentritt and the late Doris Dwoncyzk. He was the grandfather of Jeffrey and
Rachel Landset of Ocean View, N.J. and Laura and Maggie Lebentritt of
Maryland. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Relatives
and friends are invited to call at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, 1200 Central
Ave., Colonie Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Committal services will
follow at the Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie. For those who wish,
contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association in Stephen's memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Mangini, Lois Jones   
NEW BALTIMORE Lois Jones Mangini, 82, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at her
residence, surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born in Oneonta and has
lived in New Baltimore for 67 years. In 1984, Lois retired after 40 years of
service with the former State Bank of Albany. She loved gardening and was an
avid Yankee fan. Lois was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in
Ravena. Lois was the wife of the late John M. Mangini. Survivors include her
children, Margaret Ego of Conn., James Mangini of Glenmont and Patricia Plass
of Albany; brother, John M. (Dottie) Jones; sisters, Margaret Conrad and Mary
(Richard) Powell; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces
and nephews. Lois was predeceased by her son, J. Michael Mangini; sisters,
Verna Bidwell and Dorothy Wise and brothers, Lester Jones and George Wise.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Friday morning, July 16, 2004 at the
Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Selkirk.
Friends may call at the funeral Home on Thursday 5-7 p.m. Contributions in
memory of Lois may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty
St., Catskill, NY 12414.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Mott, Bennie Louis   
ALBANY Bennie L. Mott, 67, of Albany, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at
the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Mr. Mott was born
January 24, 1937 in Bladden Co., N.C. to Ms. Lilly Violet Mott. On July 20,
2003, he accepted Christ and was baptized and became a dedicated member of
Restoration Ministries in Albany. Bennie also enjoyed gardening and he was
blessed with wonderful friends and neighbors who he loved as family. He was
employed for several years at Albany Co. Nursing Home and at the Hilton hotel
in Albany before he took ill. Survivors include one daughter, Colleen Godwin;
two grandchildren, Nateisha Pugh and James Godwin, all from Wilmington, N.C.;
one aunt, Irene Harrison of Lansing, Mich.; and a host of many relatives and
friends. Viewing hours on Thursday, July 15, 2004 from 5-6 p.m. and the
funeral service at 6 p.m. from Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Avenue
in Albany.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Muller Jr., Charles E. (Memoriam)   
MULLER In loving
memory of Charles E. Muller Jr., who passed away three years ago today. Though
your smile is gone forever and your hand I cannot touch, I will always have
sweet memories of you the one I loved so much. God gave me strength and
courage to carry on, what it meant to lose you no one will ever know.
Your Loving Wife, Gladys
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Murphy, Katy (Memoriam)   
MURPHY Katy
It's been five years since you went to be with the Lord. We love and miss you
with each passing day.
Mom and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Myron, Alfred L.   
DELMAR Alfred Lawrence Myron, 94, July 6, 2004. Husband of the late LaVerne
Myron. Father of James A. Myron and his wife Susan of Severna Park, Md. and
Joan A. Hardter and her husband Kenneth of Oakton, Va.; grandfather of Kristen
Kromminga and her husband Bruce of Baltimore, Md., Kelly Myron of Baltimore,
Md., Nancy Goodiel and her husband Thomas of Oakton, Va., James Hardter of
Poolesville, Md. and Carol Fox and her husband William of Charlotteville, Va.;
great-grandfather of Timothy, Sarah and Elizabeth Goodiel, Alicia and Adam
Fox; brother of Frances L. Myron and Gloria Wilkerson of Calif. Mr. Myron
retired in 1975 as the owner of United Chemical Co. in Albany at the age of
79. Contributions may be made in memory of Alfred Myron to Senior Projects,
445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

O'Hanlon, Robert J.   
SCHAGHTICOKE Robert J. O'Hanlon, 49, of Schaghticoke died on Monday, July 12,
2004 at St. Mary's Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Glens
Falls, he was the son of Nancy O'Hanlon of Devon, Pa. and the late Edward
O'Hanlon. Mr. O'Hanlon attended Hudson Valley Community College and had been
self-employed. Survivors in addition to his mother include daughter, Jessica
Coughlin of Schaghticoke; loving friend, Lucy Lanoue of Schaghticoke;
brothers, John O'Hanlon of Selkirk, David O'Hanlon of Clifton Park and Edward
O'Hanlon of Glens Falls; sister, Stephanie O'Hanlon of Glens Falls;
niece,Victoria O'Hanlon of Albany and several nieces and nephews. Mr. O'Hanlon
was predeceased by his sister, Carol O'Hanlon. Memorial services will be held
on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Gardner Earl
Memorial located in the Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Oswald, Jane   
NISKAYUNA Jane Otis Hurlbut Oswald, died at home on July 9, 2004, following a
long illness. She was born on September 22, 1908 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She
attended Milwaukee Downer College and married Russell G. Oswald on September
7, 1935 in Racine, Wisconsin. Russ was a Naval veteran of World War II. He
held a law degree from Marquette University and MSW from Loyola University of
Chicago. Russ and Jane moved to Schenectady in 1957. Russ was a career
correctional administrator and retired from NYS service in 1977. Russ had
previously served as chairman of the parole board, Commissioner of
Correctional Services and as a member of the crime victims compensation board.
Jane was previously employed in the admissions unit at Albany Medical Center
and was a member of the Daughter's of the American Revolution. Russ
predeceased Jane on March 8, 1991. They are survived by their son, Kurt Oswald
of Niskayuna; daughter-in-law, Janet (Huebenthal) Oswald of Ft. Edward;
beloved grandchildren, Karl, Emily and Aarik of Ft. Edward. Russ will be
interred with military honors together with Jane during a private family
ceremony at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in July of
2004.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Palella, Dante Pip
ALBANY Dante J. Pip Palella, 30, passed on Monday, July 12, 2004 to be with
his loving Nanny. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Donna J. Allen
Palella. He was a graduate of Albany High School and had been employed by
Mabey's Moving Co. in Rensselaer. A loving person who did for others and never
asked anything for himself. He was the loving brother of Carmen Palella;
grandson of William Allen; several aunts, uncles, cousins and one niece and
one nephew also survive. Funeral services Thursday evening at 8:00 at the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call Thursday after 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Those
wishing to remember Dante and his family in a special way may send
contributions to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville,
NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Pinto, Ethyln A.   
ALBANY Ethyln A. Pinto, 74, of Albany passed away on Monday, July 12, 2004 at
St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Geneva, N.Y. and
was the daughter of the late Theodore LeRoy and Louise Burke Morgan. Lynn
worked as a receptionist for SPARC at St. Peter's Hospital. She will always be
remembered for living her life on her terms. She is now joyfully reunited with
her dear mother and her late sister, Jane M. Benoy. Lynn is survived by her
beloved husband, Joseph J. Pinto; her children, John C. Miller (Tricia) of
Geneva, William C. Graham of Phoenix, Ariz., Ellen Graham of Albany and Ethyln
Ann Cole of Fritch, Texas; her grandchildren, Jacob, Dylan and Shelby Graham
and her two sisters, Joan Reilly (Don) and Patricia McSpadden (Jim). Funeral
services will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no
calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Sano, Nancy   
COLONIE Nancy Marie Kane Sano, age 52, entered into eternal life Monday, July
12, 2004. Born in Albany, she was a lifelong area resident. She had been
employed as a secretary by the N.Y.S. Public Service Commission. She was a
communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. She was an executive officer
of the Saddlewood PTA, the Lishakill PTA and the Colonie Little League
Auxiliary; an officer of the Colonie Babe Ruth Auxiliary; and a member of the
board of directors, Schenectady Youth Hockey Associations. Daughter of the
late Margaret Grant Kane. Beloved wife of John P. Sano; loving mother of
Matthew J. Sano; loving mother to Meaghan Warner and her husband Hal; sister
of John Kane and his wife Kate, Patricia Zapotocki and her friend Pete Krasher
and Barbara Haines and her husband Jeff; daughter-in-law of Josephine Sano and
the late Joseph Sano; sister-in-law of Joseph and Linda Sano and James and
Nancy Sano; caring friend of Dave LaFleche; aunt of Jason, Michael, Rebecca,
Lindsey, Emily, Bethlyn, Chelsea, Makenzee, Brian, Christy, Kathryn, Joelle
and Michele; grand niece of Rose Rizzo; also survived by 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.) Friday morning at 8:45 and 9:30 at the Church of Our Lady of
Mercy. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also
call at the funeral home Thursday 3 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Nancy's
name to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, N.Y.
12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Seguin Jr., Gary (Memoriam)   
SEGUIN Gary Jr. Its been 6 years since you went away.
I miss you more everyday.
Love Grandma LaFave
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Servedio, Chris (Memoriam)   
SERVEDIO Chris
No farewell words were spoken; no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we
knew it; and only God knows why. We love and miss you very much.
Love, Mom and Sisters,
Carla and Tami
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Snyder, Harold O.   
CLIFTON PARK Harold O. Snyder, 79, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Ellis
Hospital in Schenectady. He was born September 7, 1924 in Delanson, N.Y., son
of the late Omer and Elsie Snyder. Harold attended school in the Delanson
school system. He retired from General Electric Corporation in Schenectady,
where he was employed for over 40 years. He was a member of the Clifton Park
Halfmoon VFW Post 1498, Clifton Park Elks Lodge #2466 and Motoring Mavericks
RV Club. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, traveling, Nascar, baseball and was a
fan of the Buffalo Bills. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. Husband of the late Josephine Garwatoski Snyder, whom he
married on August 3, 1946; loving father to Debbie (Michael) Kilmade of
Albany, Joan Pelham of Burnt Hills, Barbara (Sam) Jacopille of Rochester and
the late Richard H. Snyder; devoted brother to Eleanor Murton of Lansing,
Mich.; cherished grandfather to seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the Gordon
C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park. Funeral service will be
held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey Stratton
officiating. Interment will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/14/2004.

Walton Jr., William A.   
ALBANY William A. Walton, Jr., 67, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 after a short
illness. William was born in Coeymans and had lived in Albany for many years.
He was a Navy Veteran. William was the son of the late William Sr. and
Cornelia Walton. Survivors include sons, Jeffrey Lee and Charles Louis Walton
both of Albany; sisters, Virginia Walton and Louise Robinson both of Albany,
Etta Gladney of Coeymans and Ruth Simmons of Selkirk; and several
grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by sisters, Ollie Petty and Mary Walton. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon
on Thursday, July 15, at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow
in Grove Cemetery, Coeymans. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday
prior to the service starting at 10 a.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/13/2004 - 7/14/2004.

Young, Courtney J.
ALBANY Mr. Courtney J. Young departed this life abruptly on July 8, 2004. He
was the son of Donna C. Starks-Tillman and Willie G. Young. He was born March
9, 1971. He was educated and graduated from the Albany Public School System in
1989. He was a Christian and a God-fearing person who often exhibited his
Christian beliefs in his treatment of people. He attended Baran Institute of
Technology, Westhaven/Windsor, Conn., graduating April 7, 1995. This training
equipped him to explore and expand his life passion as a diesel engineer and
automobile mechanic. Upon graduating, he was employed at H.L. Gage. He later
went to Atlantic Detroit and then to Tracy Freightliner. His work experience
included Niagara Mohawk and Delta Airlines. At the time of his death, he was
employed at Cruz Automotive in Albany as a master automotive mechanic. He was
a compassionate, loving, caring, sharing and unique humanitarian. He was an
asset to the family and community. He tried so hard to please. He was a person
that tried to abort the evil around him. He believed that to be kind and
supportive, he could control the evil in the community. He was a lover of
motorcycles and all bicycles. He loved to repair bicycles. He was a born
mechanic who had a natural love. Left to cherish his memory, three children,
Bianca Monee, Jarrell Michael Aaron and Jordyn Ani, all of Albany; his loving
mother, Donna C. Starks-Tillman (Dennis) of Albany; his father, Willie G.
Young (Linda) of Halifax, Va. He also leaves eight siblings, Willie Young Jr.,
Regina Dorsey (Wayne), Patricia Young, Kimberly Young, Lolita Keyes, Willie
Tyrone (Lisa), Averie Young, Wyneshia Turner and stepsister, Anika
Asquith-Tillman, all of Albany. He leaves a host of uncles, aunts, cousins,
nieces and nephews. He also leaves four special friends, Bridget Singletary,
Kimberly Collier, Simone Fleming and Tyshena Hunter. Courtney was predeceased
by his maternal grandmother, Callie O. Bowen-Burton and his paternal
grandmother, Inolia Howard. He also leaves a host of friends. Funeral services
will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Wilborn Temple First
Church of God in Christ, 121 Jay St., Albany. Relatives and friends are
invited to call at the church from 4-7 p.m. before the service. Interment will
be Saturday at 9:45 a.m. in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.

Zelveian, Arshalus   
TROY Arshalus Istanbulian Zelveian, 82, of 115th Street, Troy, died Tuesday,
July 13, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. Born in
Turkey, she was the daughter of the late Siragan and Azniv Istanbulian and
wife of the late Rev. Dr. Aram K. Zelveian. She had resided in Troy for many
years. Mrs. Zelveian was a graduate of American Missionary College of Turkey.
She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Troy and the United
Methodist Women. She loved to travel. She is survived by her brothers and
sisters, Sarkis and Dorothy Istanbulian of VanNuys, Calif., Mari and Varktes
Bartinlioglu of Toronto and Dikran Istanbulian of Turkey; nieces and nephews,
Dwight Istanbulian of California, Rita and Larry Patrick of Toronto and Paul
Zelveian of Albany and a great nephew, Kyle Patrick. Funeral service will be
held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling
Avenue, Troy with Janet Douglass, officiating. Relatives and friends may call
at the funeral home Friday, from to 6-8 p.m. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery
in Troy. Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Zelveian to Christ Church
United Methodist, 35 State Street, Troy NY 12180. For a private family guest
book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/14/2004 - 7/15/2004.