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Achcet, Mary L.   
AMSTERDAM Mrs. Mary L. Achcet, 82, of Christman Place, passed away Wednesday
morning, July 14, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, N.Y. Born in
Amsterdam, N.Y., August 31, 1921, she was a daughter of Charles and Ann
Sammons Ginevan. Mrs. Achcet received her education and was a graduate of St.
Mary's Institute in Amsterdam, N.Y. Mrs. Achcet was employed for 45 years at
New York Telephone Company, where she was chief operator in Albany,
Schenectady and Amsterdam until retiring in 1984. Mrs. Achcet was a
parishioner, Eucharistic minister and lector at both St. Mary's Church in
Amsterdam, N.Y. and St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples, Fla. and a member
of its rosary societies. She was a volunteer at St. Mary's and Amsterdam
Memorial Hospitals, Community Hospice of Amsterdam, the American Red Cross, a
member of St. Mary's Hospital Club 60 and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Mrs. Achcet is survived by her husband, William C. Achcet Sr., to whom she was
married October 9, 1943; one son, William C. Achcet Jr. and his wife Margaret
of Edinburg, N.Y.; one daughter, Mary Alice Benamy and her husband Russell of
Media, Pa.; four grandchildren, Charles P. Achcet of Broomfield, Colo.,
Christine M. Achcet of Round Lake, N.Y. and Erica and Sara Benamy of Media,
Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Mia Achcet of Amsterdam, N.Y.; one
sister, Margaret Peggy Petruccione of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; nieces, nephews
and cousins. Mrs. Achcet was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, Walter
and Edward Ginevan. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30
at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, N.Y. followed at
9:15 by a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at St. Mary's
Church, 156 East Main Street, Amsterdam, N.Y. Interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Fort Johnson, N.Y. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 8 at the
mortuary. Memorial gifts in Mrs. Achcet's name may be made to St. Mary's
Institute, Upper Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Barkley-Thomas, Khalil P. (Memoriam)
BARKLEY-THOMAS Khalil P. We miss you a lot Little Angel.
Happy 1st Birthday.
Love, Auntie, Nani and Isma'iil
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Breen, Brinley Harp   
DELMAR Brinley M. Harp Breen, 80, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 in the Hospice
Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Maesteg, Great Britain, he was the son of
the late Patrick and Emily Breen. Harp was an U.S. Army World War II veteran,
serving his country in the Central Europe, Rhineland and Ardennes campaigns.
He retired as office manager after 50 years with Capital Staple Co. in Albany.
He was a member of the Albany Elks Lodge 49 and the Joseph E. Zaloga American
Legion Post. Harp was a lifetime member of the Polish Community Center. He was
the dear companion of Irene Roman of Delmar; father of Thomas Breen (Victoria)
of Latham; grandfather of Meghan, Brian and Courtney; brother of Patricia B.
Mottolese (Dr. Thomas) of Albany; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208
North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 10:00
a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral
home. Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those
wishing to remember Harp and his family in a special way may send
contributions to St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, 315 South Manning Blvd.,
Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Buddenhagen, Ross H.   
COLONIE Ross H. Buddenhagen, 62, of Colonie, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at
the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. He
was born in Callicoon, N.Y. and was the son of the late Herbert and Kathleen
Davenport Buddenhagen. Ross was a graduate of the Delaware Valley Central
Schools and SUNY at Oneonta. He was a resident of Colonie since 1965 and began
his teaching career that same year at Colonie Village School. His teaching
career spanned 32 years in the South Colonie School District at Saddlewood,
Sand Creek and Lisha Kill Schools. Ross was very active with the South Colonie
Teachers Association where he held many offices, including executive committee
and longtime negotiator. Ross was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 1985
and honored by Who's Who among American Teachers. He was a proud member of the
Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals and the town's Youth Advisory Board.
Ross was a former member of his hometown's Hortonville Volunteer Fire
Department. He was a longtime officer of the Midway Fire Department in
Colonie, serving in numerous capacities and offices. He was chief of the
department from 1975 through 1978. Ross was currently commissioner with the
Midway Fire District and past commissioner Stanford Heights Fire District. He
was a member of the Albany County Recruitment and Retention Committee and
operations car officer for the town. He was a member of several local and
state fire district associations, the Electric City Chorus and Tamarack
Hunting Club in Callicoon, N.Y. Ross enjoyed gardening, collecting fire
memorabilia and was an avid sports fan, especially NY Giants football. He was
a valuable, trusted treasure to his community. Ross will always be remembered
for his passion for the youth of Colonie, for his dedication and devotion to
the Midway Fire District and his genuine and sincere desire to help others. He
was a true mentor and father figure to many people in Colonie and beyond. Ross
is survived by his best friend and true love, Kim Purdy of Colonie. He is the
beloved brother of Mary Etta Hornicek (Charles), Kathleen Moran (William), all
of Hortonville, Virginia Gugielmone (Tito) of Callicoon and Daniel Buddenhagen
(Jane) of Hortonville. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He
will be missed by his beloved feline friends, Max and D.C. Funeral services
with Departmental Honors will be Saturday morning at 11:00 at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Ave). Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services and burial will be Monday in Hortonville, N.Y. Calling hours
will also be offered on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home
in Callicoon, N.Y. In lieu of flowers and at the request of the family,
memorial contributions are encouraged to Ross Buddenhagen/Midway Fire
Department Memorial Scholarship, c/o South Colonie School District, 102
Loralee Drive, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

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.

Burns Sr., Charles E. (Memoriam)   
BURNS Charles E. Sr.- Happy Birthday!
We love and miss you.
Your Loving Wife,
Children and Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

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.

DeThomasis, Anthony (Memoriam)   

DeTHOMASIS Anthony
Five years ago you left us. Many things have changed, but time has not faded
our precious memories of you...your smile, your gentle ways and all the little
things you did that showed you cared. You will be in our lives and in our
hearts forever.
Love, Father, Brother,
Sisters and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

DeVos, Charlotte Marie   
GUILDERLAND Charlotte Marie DeVos, formerly of Menands, entered into eternal
rest on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home.
Daughter of the late Charles and Marie Edinburgh, Charlotte was born in Albany
and remained a lifelong resident of the Capital District. Charlotte was a
member of the Menands Senior Citizens and the Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Devoted wife of the late James F. DeVos, Charlotte is survived by her niece,
Helen Pearl of Queensbury, N.Y. and nephew, Kenneth Guyer of Voorheesville,
N.Y.; two grandnieces, Susan M. Morse, Voorheesville, N.Y. and Julie Ceyhan,
Oceanside, N.Y.; and two grandnephews, Joseph (Jay) Gage, Hillburn, N.Y. and
James D. Gage, Waterloo, Wis. Charlotte was predeceased by her sister, Blanch
Halsted of Voorheesville, N.Y. and her brother, George Woods, also of
Voorheesville, N.Y. Funeral services will be from Frederick Funeral Home, 633
Central Avenue, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the
funeral home on Saturday, July 17, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral
service will be 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Memory's
Garden, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Bethany Presbyterian Church, 21 Lyon Avenue, Albany, NY 12204.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Dewsbury, William H.   
RAVENA William H. Dewsbury, 76, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at his residence
after a long illness. Born in Enfield, Conn., he was raised in Albany and has
lived in Ravena since 1959. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr.
Dewsbury was a mason and tile setter and was employed for 20 years at SUNY
Albany, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Capital Area Masons and
Unitas Memorial VFW Post 9594 in Ravena. He was a life member of American
Legion Post 114 in Ravena and a past member of Ravena Hose Company #1 and Fire
Police. He was a member and past president of Sandy's Golf League. He is
survived by his wife, Sharon E. Dewsbury; four children, Keith V. (Barbara)
Dewsbury of Port Charlotte, Debra (Xie) LaValle of Colton, Calif., William H.
Dewsbury of Coeymans Hollow and Scott D. (Rafaella) Dewsbury of New Baltimore;
seven grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Jeffrey, Kyle, Patrick, Isabelle and
Elizabeth; two great-grandchildren, Kristen and Tyler. He is the
brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Brien of Coeymans Hollow, Mrs. Sylvia
O'Brien of Coeymans Hollow, Mr. and Mrs. William Barry of Ravena, Mrs. and
Mrs. Gerald O'Brien of Oswego; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call at Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena, Friday 5-7
p.m. All other services will be conducted privately. Memorial contributions to
VFW Post 9594 Sickroom Supply Fund, c/o Albert J. Nunziato, 49 South Clement
Avenue, Ravena, NY 12143 will be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Esposito, Frederick (Memoriam)   
ESPOSITO Frederick J.
In loving memory of my father and good friend Frederick J., who left this life
so suddenly ten years ago today.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day.
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
Much Love, Elissa
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Frazier, Timothy F.   
TROY Timothy F. Frazier, 92, formerly of Woodland Village, died Wednesday,
July 14, 2004 at the Springs Nursing Home after a short illness. Born and
educated in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Thomas and Christina Sebleau
Frazier. He was husband of the late Kay Matava Frazier. Mr. Frazier had been
employed for most of his life as a meat cutter for Armour Meat Packing Co. in
Troy. Later, he was employed as a maintenance worker at Shenendehowa Central
Schools in Clifton Park, retiring in 1979. He was a veteran of the US Army,
serving during World War II, and was a communicant of St. Bernard's Church,
Cohoes. Survivors include his daughter, Christina Hebert of Watervliet; his
son, Gary Frazier of Clifton Park and the late Timothy Frazier; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also
survive. Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at St. Bernard's Church
in Cohoes on Thursday, July 22 at 9:00 a.m. There are no viewing hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in
care of the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford, NY
12188.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Galick, Dorothy   
CHARLTON Dorothy Galick, (nee: Oddy), 58, died July 14, 2004. Survivors;
husband, William J. Galick; daughter, Sonia Gazzillo (Brian); two grandsons,
three brothers, and seven sisters. Funeral, Friday 11 a.m. at the Glenville
Funeral Home Chapel, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville. Calling hour 10-11 a.m.
Burial in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. Balloons/contributions
preferred in lieu of flowers.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Goedtel Sr., Lillian M. (Memoriam)   
GOEDTEL Lillian M. Sr.
In sad and loving memory of my mother. Miss you.
Love, Daughter Marie
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Hermann, Arnold (Memoriam)   
HERMANN Arnold
July 15, 2002
In memory of my Husband, Arnold. It's been two lonely years without you. I
miss you so each day. I look at your picture you seem to smile and say we will
meet again someday.
Love You, Aggie
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Kleinhans, Ethel   
SCHODACK LANDING Ethel Kleinhans, 92, of Knickerbocker Rd., passed away
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at her home after a brief illness. Ethel was the
daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Rappold Downey and wife of the late Percy
Kleinhans Sr. She is the mother of Winifred (Leonard) Johnson, Carol (Martin)
O'Hara, Percy (Claudia) Kleinhans, Jr. and Nancy (Charles) Halvax; sister of
Pauline Siddon and Marie Harrington; also survived by 14 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Kleinhans was
predeceased by her brothers, George, Arthur, Ernest, James, Raymond, Russell
and Frank Downey and her sisters, Ruth Grewe, Mary Wagoner and Alice Depaulo.
Her funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Ray Funeral Home, 59
Seaman Ave., Castleton, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at
the funeral home Friday, 4-8 p.m. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery,
Castleton, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Klevanosky, Paul   
GUILDERLAND Paul Klevanosky, age 85, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at the Our
Lady of Mercy Life Center after a long illness. Paul lived and died with grace
and courage. He was born in Jericho, L.I. and was the son of the late Adalbert
C. and Sophie Golinska Klevanosky. He was employed as an auto body mechanic
for 20 years and later as a glazier, from which he retired in 1980. Paul
served in the Navy during World War II on a destroyer escort and was a member
of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association and the Voorheesville American
Legion Post 1493. He was a member of the New Scotland Senior Citizens and a
22-year member of the New Scotland Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his
daughter, Karen Klevanosky of Voorheesville and several nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette, in
1979 and siblings, Charles, John, Stanley, Sophie, Victoria and Helen.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at Karen's residence
on Saturday or Sunday evening from 6 to 9. Burial will be in the National
Cemetery at Farmingdale, L.I. For those who desire, memorial offerings may be
made to St. Peter's Hospice, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or the
Kiwanis Club of New Scotland in care of the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Knight, John Joseph   
CLIFTON PARK John Joseph Knight, infant son of John C. Knight & Jennifer M.
(Deyette) Knight, died July 14, 2004. Survivors include maternal grandmother,
Roberta Deyette; paternal grandparents, Jane Knight, Paul K. & Sharon Knight.
Interment will be private in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Arrangements by Gordon
C. Emerick Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Krasuski, Vincent   
STILLWATER Vincent Krasuski, 92, of Farley Rd. in Stillwater, died Tuesday,
July 13, 2004 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in
Stillwater and was the son of the late Aleksander Krasuski and Marianne
(Rozycki) Krasuski. He was educated in the Stillwater school systems. He along
with his beloved late wife, Helen M. Krasuski and their son Vincent, were the
owners and operators of Krasuski Dairy Farm in Stillwater. Vincent was a
communicant of St. Peter's Church in Stillwater. He was a 41-year member of
the National Farmers Organization and Dairy Farmers of America. Pleasures of
his included reading and traveling, especially to his yearly farming
convention. He was the loving and devoted husband to the late Helen M.
(Borodziak) Krasuski, whom he married on November 15, 1941. Cherished father
of Edward V. (Ungilbung) Krasuski of Malta; Sara I. (Walter) Boleski of
Mechanicville, Vincent (Carol) Krasuski Jr. of Stillwater and the late William
Krasuski. Brother of Frank (Helen) Krasuski of Halfmoon; Genevieve Urbanski of
Mechanicville and her late husband Edward; the late Irene Hatalsky and the
late Sabina Krasuski. Also survived by eight grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral will be held
Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in Assumption-St. Paul Church, Williams
St. in Mechanicville where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Halfmoon. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For those
that wish, the family has suggested memorial contributions in Vincent's name
be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga
Springs, NY 12866.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Lessor, Helen K.   
SCHENECTADY Helen K. Lessor, 100, of the Glendale Nursing Home, formerly of
Eastern Avenue, died Sunday, July 11, 2004 at the nursing home. Born in
Schenectady, Mrs. Lessor was a lifelong Schenectady area resident. She worked
at the General Electric Company for 25 years. Subsequently, she was a
statistician for the New York State Health Department in Albany for several
years until retiring. Mrs. Lessor was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Niskayuna. She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur E. Lessor, who died in
1964; a daughter, Helen Ferris; a son, Arthur E. Lessor Jr. and a
daughter-in-law, Edith Lessor. She is survived by three grandchildren, Maureen
Ferris Troy of Rexford, Dr. Ralph A. Lessor of Summit, N.J. and Karen Moran of
Severna Park, Md. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral
service which will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church, 1850 Union St., Niskayuna. Calling hours will be Friday
evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union St.,
Schenectady. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Brandon, Vt.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Lyons, Eugene E.   
RENSSELAER Eugene E. Lyons, 83, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Albany Medical
Center Hospital after a short illness. Born in Rensselaer, Mr. Lyons was a
life long area resident. He was employed by the State of New York, retiring in
1986 after 35 years of service, and was employed part time for the Albany
Medical Center Hospital Security Department. He was an Army veteran of World
War II, a member of the Rensselaer Cty. Auxiliary Police and an active member
of the Rensselaer County Senior Citizens. Husband of Ruth Z. Kiernan Lyons;
father of Ruth Anne Lyons and her husband Marc Vener of Albany, Mary Jean
Keegan and her husband Mark of Colonie, Jane Gelhorn and her husband Wayne of
Malta, Nancy Kaplan and her husband Alan of Malta, LTC(P) Stephen R. Lyons and
his wife Maureen of Fairfax, Va. and the late Eugene Charles Lyons and infant
daughter Janice Mary Lyons; grandfather of Meghan, LaMar and Liam Keegan,
Stephen and his wife Jill, Kevin and Jason Lyons, Joshua and his wife Jill
Lyons, Jeramie and Natasha Gelhorn, Ashley, Jordan and Daniel Kaplan, and Kara
and Dylan Lyons. Great-grandfather of Stephen, Connor and Owen Lyons. Also
survived by his daughter-in-law, Laurie Parker. Funeral from the Magin &
Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave. Saturday morning 8:15 and at St.
Joseph's Church, Rensselaer 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited and
may also call at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, Our Lady
of Angels Cemetery. If desired, contributions in Mr. Lyons' memory may be made
to Albany Medical Center Cardiac Unit or Albany Medical Center Rehab Unit, 45
New Scotland Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

MacHaffie, G. Barry   
Troy G. Barry MacHaffie, 62, died July 12, 2004. Husband of Claudia MacHaffie;
father of Mindy (Daniel) Seaver; brother of Mabeth (Harry) Haigh, the late
Robert MacHaffie; grandfather of Bobby Seaver. Services Saturday 11 a.m.,
First United Church of Waterford, 5 Division St. No calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

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.

McMullin, Marie B.   
VERO BEACH, Fla. Marie B. McMullin, 80, of Vero Beach, Fla., died July 12,
2004 at Indian River Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born
September 30, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pa. and moved to Vero Beach 18 years ago
from Albany, N.Y. Mrs. McMullin was a member of Bent Pine Country Club,
secretary of Oak Harbour Association, Vero Beach Yacht Club and Grand Harbour
Golf Club, all of Vero Beach. She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic
Church, Vero Beach. Surviving are her daughters, Christine Fischer of
Slingerlands, N.Y., Celeste McMullin of Oakland, Calif. and Claudia McMullin
of Park City, Utah; sons, Vincent McMullin of Mendham, N.J. and Lance McMullin
of Waterford, N.Y.; sister, Patricia Megary of Ellicott City, Md.; and two
grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be
announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero
Beach (772) 562-2325.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Moise, Thomas Michael (Memoriam)   
MOISE Thomas Michael
One year ago, God sent his angels down to take you up to Heaven to be with
Him. No one who goes to Heaven is forgotten, especially not our Daddy,
especially not my husband Tom. You live on in us by what your life brought to
us, love, caring and devotion. You love on in Thomas and Victoria's beautiful
blue eyes. You live on in our memories of being a loving family. You live on
by the determination and courage you fought cancer. We cry because we miss
being with you. We know it's okay to cry. We know you watch over us with a
special love from Heaven and your spirit is definitley alive in us. We know
you are in a beautiful place. We cherise all our memories especially on this
day.
Love, Marie, Thomas and Victoria
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Moulton, J. Brian   
WYNANTSKILL J. Brian Moulton, 58, of Wynantskill, died at Samaritan Hospital,
July 13, 2004. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Joseph Moulton and
Kathryn O'Brien. Brian was born June 17, 1946 and graduated from Troy High
School. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam. He was an avid
hunter and fisherman, hunting in Ill. and Ohio as well as N.Y. Brian was
employed by the NYS Department of Corrections as an officer for 25 years. He
retired in March of this year. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah
Carrier Moulton and is the loving father of Kelly (Rich) Honsinger and Brian
J. Moulton; survived by his sister, Karen (Vince) Bisceqlia; grandfather of
Chase Honsinger, Jaden and Brian Moulton Jr. and Zachary Goodness Moulton;
brother-in-law of Cheryl Root; uncle of Kristin, Meghan and Tina; son-in-law
of Donald and Mary Carrier; nephew of Harold and Julia Rowe and Joyce Boyle;
loving and devoted friend of Mike Doyle. Funeral from the Wm. Leahy Funeral
Home, 336 3rd St., Troy, Friday morning at 9 thence to St. Joseph's Church at
9:30 a.m. Friends may call Thursday 4-8. Donations may be made in his memory
to the cancer treatment center at Samaritan Hospital. For directions and guest
book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Nelson, Shirley (Memoriam)   
NELSON Shirley
July 13, 1935 - July 14, 1993
We miss you more each day.
Vera & Children
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Nial, Loretta M.   
RENSSELAER Loretta M. Nial, 92, died July 14, 2004. Survived by siblings,
John, Maryland and Walter Nial, Mrs. Stewart Smith. Funeral, Saturday, 10 a.m.
from the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Lansingburgh. Mass at St. Augustine's
Church, Lansingburgh, 10:30 a.m. Calling hour Saturday from 9-10 a.m. Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery, Troy.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Nick, Leonard   
ALBANY Leonard Nick entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2004 at the V.A.
Hospital. Husband of Geneva Nick; father of Rosevelt Nick, Dorothy Cooper,
Robert Gooslby and the late Clayton Nick, Marietta Malone and the late Georgia
Cancer; also survived by 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one sister,
one late sister, five late brothers and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service Friday 11:00 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 105 Second
Street. Calling hours 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the
services at the church. Interment, Gerald B.H. Solomon Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

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.

Roberts Jr., Charles Daniel
ESPERANCE Charles Daniel Roberts, Jr., 31, of Burtonville Road passed away
peacefully at his home on July 14, 2004 surrounded by his loved ones after a
courageous battle with cancer of the appendix. Charles grew up in Esperance
and was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. A graduate of Schoharie
High School, He was active in track, wrestling, cross-country, and many school
functions. He attended Suny Albany majoring in criminal justice. Charles was
employed as a manager at many of the Friendly's restaurants in the area. He
loved sports, playing competitive volleyball and golf, was an avid Dallas
Cowboys and New York Yankees fan. He was a caring person always putting his
loved ones first even during his long illness. Charles is survived by his
loving mother, Rosemary Agat who cared for him throughout his illness and his
step-father Jeff Gordon of Esperance; his father Charles Daniel Roberts, Sr.
of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his beloved children Shawn, Cameron, and Zachery
Roberts; his devoted brother and sister Vincent and Nicole DiGiovanni; and
several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held Saturday
afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Esperance Cemetery. There will be no calling
hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charles Daniel
Roberts, Jr. Memorial Fund ( a fund for his children) c/o Central National
Bank, P.O. Box 159, Duanesburgh, N.Y. 12056. Arrangements by White-Van Buren
Funeral Home, Delanson
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Roehr, Lillian J.   
EAST GREENBUSH Lillian J. (Arnold) Roehr, 76, of Elliot Road, died at
Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 after a
lengthy illness. Born in Middletown, she had been a resident of the Capital
Region for most of her life and was a homemaker. Predeceased by her parents,
Leslie and Helen (Sealey) Arnold; her husband, Donald W. Roehr Sr.; and a son,
Donald W. Roehr Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Donna (Curt) Secor of
Rensselaer; two sons, Clark L. (Sheila) Roehr of East Greenbush and Randy A.
Roehr of Rensselaer; two sisters, Muriel Shea of Castleton and Betty Parliaman
of Garnersville. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday from
the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Interment
will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. The family has requested that
those who wish to remember Lillian make contributions to W.F. Bruen Rescue
Squad, 1116 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144 in her memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

Ryan, Dorothy   
NORTH ALBANY God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his
arms around you and whispered, Come to Me. Dorothy J. Ryan, 79, died
peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Born in Ballston
Spa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara Byrne O'Brien. Dorothy
was the former owner of the Towne Inn in Albany and is presently employed as a
senior audit clerk for the New York State Office of Technology. She enjoyed
her work and friends there, but most of all spending time with her family. She
was a proud member of the North Albany Post 1610 Women's Auxiliary and the
North Albany Limericks. She was the wife of the late Thomas Ryan; dear mother
of Thomas F. Ryan (Bonnie) of Maine, Timothy W. Ryan (Kim) of Watervliet, Tina
A. Welch (Thomas) of Plattsburgh and Terrence Ryan (Joni) of Coxsackie;
grandmother of Thomas Lohr, Shannon, Brendan, Danielle, Joseph, Kate, Sara,
Emmy, Nicole and Joshua; aunt of Raymond Steede, Kathryn Vavasour, Peggy
Kaufman and the late Sandra Campbell; two great-grandchildren and several
grand nieces and grandnephews also survive. Funeral services Saturday at 8:15
a.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to
Sacred Heart Church, North Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call
Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Those wishing to remember Dorothy and
her family in a special way may send contributions to Sacred Heart Church, 33
Walter Street, Albany, NY 12204.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/15/2004 - 7/16/2004.

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.

Thomas, Khalil-Barkley (Memoriam)   
THOMAS Khalil-Barkley
It doesn't seem like a year since you were born and Mommy held you. Today we
celebrate your first birthday without you here on earth, but forever in our
hearts. Happy Birthday. We all love you.
Love, Mommy and Daddy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

Tirrell, Robert E.   
ALBANY Robert E. Tirrell, 49, died suddenly at home. He is the son of
Elizabeth Tirrell of Hillsborough, N.J.; brother of Anthony Tirrell of
Marlboro, N.J., Peter Tirrell of Phoenix, Ariz., Marsia Tirrell of Edison,
N.J., Margaret Remick of Allentown, Pa., Philip Tirrell of Middlesex, N.J. and
Charles Tirrell of Milford, N.J. Private funeral services are under the
direction of the Durant Funeral.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/15/2004.

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.