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Archambault, Lionel C.   
CLIFTON PARK Lionel C. Archambault, 73, died July 15, 2004 peacefully at his
residence in Englewood, Fla. Survived by his wife, Lois (Smith) Archambault;
Elise (John) Gabriel of Rotterdam; Neil (Erin) Archambault of Round Lake.
Funeral arrangements are currently incomplete with the Gordon C. Emerick
Funeral Home, Clifton Park.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Arduini, Irma (Memoriam)   
ARDUINI Irma
Happy Birthday. We miss you.
Love, Your Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Brunkhorst, Augustus   
REXFORD Augustus Gus Brunkhorst, 71, died at home on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
following a brief illness. Gus was born in River Edge, N.J. on April 21, 1933,
residing in Bergen County until 1978. A graduate of Hackensack High School,
where he played basketball at the state championship level and graduate of
Farleigh-Dickinson University. Gus lived in Charlton from 1978-1995, moving to
Rexford from 1995 to present. Gus was once manager of OPRANDY'S Store and
Catering in N.J. and later regional sales manager for National Distillers in
Manhattan. Most recently he was associated with Mike Winkler working in wood
cabinetry. Gus was a proud Army veteran where he served as an MP at Fort
Gordon, Ga. and Ft. Dix, N.J. Throughout his life Gus was known for his
readiness to help a friend and will be remembered for always being there in a
time of need. He was married to Claire Koppel Brunkhorst on September 8, 1979.
He is a long standing member and past president of the Schenectady Curling
Club, where he was recipient of the 2001 Dugid Award for service, former
Ballston Spa C.C. and lower Mohawk Club. Gus was a member of the ladder league
at the Edison Club in Rexford. He was predeceased by his parents, August and
Loretta Aims Brunkhorst and by his brother, Gerard Brunkhorst. Survivors
include his wife, Claire Brunkhorst of Rexford; a son, Michael Brunkhorst and
his wife Andrea of Pearl River, N.Y.; a daughter, Karen Ringier of Bushkill,
Pa.; three grandchildren, Samantha and Chelsea Brunkhorst and Jenna Goldband.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to a Celebration of Life Service
on Friday, July 30, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, Route
146, Clifton Park. Interment to be held in Gerald B.H. Soloman National
Cemetery in Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr.
Brunkhorst's memory may be made to either, Schenectady Curling Club, Balltown
Rd., Niskayuna, NY 12309 or to the Animal Protective Foundation Inc., 53 Maple
Ave., Scotia, NY 12302-4613.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/16/2004 - 7/17/2004.

Canfield, Lina   
MECHANICVILLE Mrs. Lina Lee Esposito Canfield, 79, of South Main St., died
Thursday evening, July 15, 2004 at her home, after a short illness, in the
company of her loving family. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville,
she was born November 29, 1924, daughter of the late Gaetano and Angelina
Legnante Esposito. During a long career as a legal secretary, Mrs. Canfield
worked for the NYS Department of Transportation in the legal affairs office
for 21 years, before retirement. Previously, she was the secretary to the dean
of students for Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs for a number of years.
She was a member of Christian Brothers Academy Mothers Assoc., a devoted
member of the Assumption-St. Paul Church in Mechanicville and the church
rosary altar society. An avid reader, she also enjoyed baking her family's
favorite cakes and cookies and was most proud of her daughters and son and
their families. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Benjamin C.
Canfield; three daughters, Susan (John) Barber of Reno, Nev., Christina
(Gregg) Ouderkirk of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Clifton Park
Supervisor Anita (Robert) Daly of Clifton Park; and a son, Benjamin J. (Chris)
Canfield of Huntington Beach, Calif.; adoring grandmother of Matthew and
Andrew Barber, Jonathan DiNisio, James and Benjamin Ouderkirk, Kristen and
Eric Rice, Michael and Erin Daly; and sister of Joseph Esposito of Saratoga
Lake, along with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Canfield was predeceased by her
brothers, Frank, John, Anthony and Fred Esposito and sisters, Rose D'Amico and
Virginia Izzo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at
9:30 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul William Street Church with burial in
Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Devito-Salvadore Funeral
Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Monday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, and the fact that Mrs. Canfield so valued education, the Canfield
family requests that remembrances be made to the Lina E. Canfield Scholarship
Fund, c/o the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Cicchinelli, Jean M.   
WATERFORD Jean M. Cicchinelli, 76, of Devitt Rd., died suddenly Wednesday,
July 14, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital after being stricken at her residence.
Born in Troy, N.Y., she was daughter of the late Alfred T. and Jen
Vanderbogart Willetts and the wife of the late Raymond L. Cicchinelli. Jean
was a lifelong Waterford resident and was a graduate of Waterford Halfmoon
High School. She was a member of the Waterford Methodist Church, the Waterford
Senior Citizens, the Waterford Bocce League, a Waterford Tugboat volunteer,
past Cub Scout den mother, past Waterford PTA member and the Waterford Women's
Little League Auxiliary. She was also an avid basketball fan and was most
devoted to her family and friends. Jean is survived by her son, Ronald F.
Cicchinelli of Troy; sister of Dorothy Mackey of Waterford and the late Helen
Fletcher and Elizabeth Rogers; brothers, Fred Willetts, Jack Willetts and
William Willetts, all of Waterford, and Mickey Fletcher of Fla. Several nieces
and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the
Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad Street (Rt. 32), Waterford.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, N.Y. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Waterford Senior Citizens in care of the
funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/16/2004 - 7/17/2004.

Clancy, Patrick (Memoriam)   
CLANCY Patrick
In loving memory of our father on the 14th anniversary of his death.
Love, Mary Ellen, Ann,
Joe and Pat Jr.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Cotrofeld, Mary (Memoriam)   
COTROFELD Mary
In loving memory of my mom who passed away thirteen years ago today. Time
slips by so quickly, sometimes we wonder where it went, but my memory of you
is as is clear today is in the hour you passed away. Gone but never forgotten.
Love, Mary Ann
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Davenport, Maude E.   
HALFMOON Maude E. Davenport, 91, of Halfmoon Dr., died Wednesday, July 14,
2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, N.Y. She was born June 29, 1913 in
Walden, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (VanGorden)
Sprague. She graduated from New Paltz State Normal School where she obtained
her degree in teaching. Her love of children and teaching was shared for the
next 40 years, teaching elementary education in the Troy and Waterford school
systems and later retiring from Shenendehowa School District. She was a member
of Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, New York State Teachers Association
and AARP. Besides Maude's unconditional devotion, support and love for her
family, she enjoyed crafts, scrap booking, sewing, crocheting and flowers.
Beloved wife to the late Charles Davenport Sr.; loving mother to Willis
Davenport of Atlanta, Ga., Janis Chevalier of Ariz. and the late Ross and
Warren Davenport and Patricia Wagner; sister to the late Trember and Matilda
Sprague; cherished grandmother to 19 blessed grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren; also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, July 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gordon
C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, N.Y. Interment will
follow in Corinth Rural Cemetery, Corinth. Relatives and friends are invited
and may call Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. She was a generous,
kind and loving person who will be missed dearly.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Deubert, Ferdinand A.   
ATHENS Ferdinand (Fred) A. Deubert, 89, of Athens, N.Y. died Friday, July 16,
2004. Born in Heilbronn, Germany on November 16, 1914 to Ferdinand and Lina
(Wertheim) Deubert. He came to the United States in 1927 with his parents and
siblings. Ferdinand attended school in Kingston, N.Y. before moving to
Coxsackie. He served in the Merchant Marine in the Pacific during World War
II. He earned his license as a diesel engineer and worked for many years as
chief engineer on the tugboat, Samson, for Standard Oil. After leaving
Standard Oil, he worked as a stationary engineer for New York State at
Coxsackie Correctional until his retirement. He was a licensed ham radio
operator and a member of the Rip Van Winkle Amateur Radio Society. Ferdinand
was predeceased by his brother, Helmut and sister-in-law, Hazel Deubert, and
nephew, Wayne Morgan. He is survived by his sister, Irene (Ted) Morgan of Fla;
nephews, Roy Morgan of Fla. and Michael (Linda) Deubert of Coxsackie; and
great-nephews, Mark and Brian Deubert. He is also survived by his dear
friends, John and Debra Mumby of Catskill, N.Y. Friends may call at the Sopris
Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Rte. 9W, Coxsackie on Sunday, July 18 from 6 to 7:30
p.m. A memorial service will follow at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Greene County Department of the Aging, 411 Main St., Catskill, NY
12414.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Gebhardt, Mary (Memoriam)   
GEBHARDT Mary E.
Mom and Gram, thinking of you on your birthday and always. Happy Birthday.
Love You,
Son John and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Hunter, Ken (Memoriam)   
HUNTER Ken
In loving memory of my Dad on his 100th birthday. He was my friend as well as
my Dad.
Mary Jane
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

McManus, Helen (Memoriam)   
MC MANUS Helen
My Dearest Ama,
I wanted to tell you how much I miss you. I think of you everyday. You were
always such an important person in my life, and you still are. Now you can
watch over me, and be my Guardian Angel. You can live in eternity with
Gitchie, Nanny, Bobby and Be at total peace.
I Love You Always, Karyn
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

McManus, Helen T. (Memoriam)   
MCMANUS Helen T.
Mommy, it's been one lonely year without you. I love and miss you with all my
heart.
Love Always, DeDe
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Pascucci, Rosemary   
MECHANICVILLE Rosemary Casile Pascucci, 60, of Walnut Road, died Thursday,
July 15, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy after an extended illness. Born in
Troy, September 18, 1943, she was the daughter of Mrs. Rose Pignuolo Casile of
Troy and the late Gerolamo Casile. A 1961 graduate of Catholic Central High
School, she also received a degree from Albany Business College. Mrs. Pascucci
was a medical secretary for most of her career, working for Dr. Donald Paish,
Dr. Bulato and Dr. Castro, all of Troy. She belonged to the WIBC Tuesday Nite
bowling league and the Assumption-St. Paul Church of Mechanicville. Rosemary
loved and enjoyed her family and cherished her grandson. Survivors in addition
to her mother include her husband of 29 years, Anthony F. Pascucci; three
daughters, Pamela (Vincent) Aiardo, Gina Marie and Tricia Ann Pascucci, all of
Mechanicville; grandson, Vincent J. Aiardo IV; a brother, Carmen (Barbara)
Casile of Front Royal, Va.; and a sister, Jane (David) Rey of Schenectady;
along with aunts, uncles, in-laws and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Assumption-St. Paul Church, North Main Street. Burial in Saratoga National
Cemetery, Schuylerville. Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on
Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Arrangements are by the Devito-Salvadore Funeral Home,
Mechanicville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation, 419 Madison Ave., Albany 12210.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Rogers, Arthur E.
LOUDONVILLE Arthur E. Rogers, 53, of Wertman Lane, died Thursday, July 15,
2004 at Community Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in
Ithaca, N.Y., he graduated from Newfield High School and attended Corning
Community College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he was
awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He moved to the Capital District
in 1989. He worked for New York Telephone and the Bell System for 34 years,
first as a telephone installer and retiring from Avaya Communication in 2002
as a field operations manager. He then went to work for Expanets until his
illness in July of 2003. Art was on the advisory board of ITT Technical
Institute and was the 2002 commencement speaker. He was a communicant of St.
Francis de Sales in Loudonville. Art was a man of many talents. He was willing
to take on any task, big or small, including building his own home. He had a
huge heart and was kind and generous to all. His sense of humor was one of a
kind, especially with his sister-in-law, Kris. Survivors include his loving
parents, Arthur and Ann Rogers of Newfield, N.Y.; his devoted and beloved
wife, Ellen Haggerty Rogers; his loving children, daughter, Shannon Rogers of
Lodi, N.Y.; his son, Shane Rogers and wife Rachael of Schenectady; and his
stepdaughter, Stephanie DeLancey and husband Jim of Ballston Spa;
grandchildren, Taylor, Ethan, Lily, Zeph and another grandson, Sean Arthur
Rogers, to be born in December; his mother-in-law, Mary Mudar; sister and
brother-in-law, Nancy and Harold Armstrong, Kristen and Tom Harrison, Anne
Coyle and friend Bill Horton, Brian Mudar; loving friends, Gail and Jim
Plescia; former wife, Mary Gregg; his aunts, uncles, cousins especially his
special cousin, Dawn; his nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral
services Monday at 9:45 a.m. from McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen
Street, Albany thence to St. Francis de Sales Church in Londonville at 10:30
a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Friends and
relatives are invited and may call Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Those wishing to remember Art and his family in a special way may send
contributions to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital or the Community Hospice of Albany County.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

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Rosbozom, Leo J.   
LATHAM Leo J. Rosbozom, 79, of Glenwood Drive, Latham died suddenly at his
residence Thursday, July 15, 2004. He was born in Cohoes and educated in
Waterford and was the son of the late John S. and Loretta A. Lefebvre
Rosbozom. He was a retired senior designer for General Electric, Schenectady,
retiring in 1985 after 42 years of service. He belonged to the Quarter Century
Club, IFPTE Local 147 Gold Card Club. He was a communicant of St. Ambrose
Church, Latham and a member of Cursillo Meditation Society, Holy Name Society
and president of Young at Heart at St. Ambrose Church. He enjoyed camping,
fishing and x country skiing; he even para-sailed and water-skied at age 72.
He loved traveling and sharing his adventures and cherished times with friends
and family. He was the husband of the late Estelle Favreau Rosbozom; father of
Estelle I. Davis and Richard Allen of Schenectady, Donald L. Rosbozom and his
wife Bonnie of Glenville and Robert J. Rosbozom and his wife Susan of
Castleton; brother of John A. Rosbozom of Cohoes; loving companion of Marie R.
Hare of Lansingburgh; also survived by nine grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 8:15 a.m.
from the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes and 9:00
a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, Latham where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Shrine of the North American Martyrs
at Auriesville, N.Y. For directions and guest registry,
www.dufresnefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Scarr, Florence B.   
ALBANY Florence B. Scarr, 99, formerly of Oakwood St., Albany died Thursday,
July 15, 2004 at the Teresian House. Born in Tribes Hill, N.Y. she moved to
Albany in 1936 where she worked in a real estate business with her now late
husband, John S. Scarr. She was one of nine children of Stephan and Frances
Anderson Briskie, all of whom predeceased her. During World War II, Florence
volunteered with the Red Cross as a nurses aid and was a member of the
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by many nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the
Teresian House Chapel. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday
after 8:30 a.m. at the Teresian House. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/16/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Selig, Pauline G.   
COLONIE Pauline G. Selig, 68, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2004
at her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was born in
Manchester, Vt. and was the daughter of the late Adrien and Ethel Lake
Longtin. Pauline was a Colonie resident for most of her life. She worked for
many years in loan servicing for several area loan companies. She enjoyed
swimming and walking. Pauline is the beloved mother of Clifford Selig
(Christine) and Linda Briggs (William), all of Colonie. She is the sister of
Betty Decker, Yvonne Bruley, Bea Sausville and the late Ralph Longtin. She is
the cherished grandmother of Clifford Selig Jr., Connor Selig, Tyler Briggs
and Colton Briggs. Also surviving is her longtime friend, Shirley Wever.
Pauline was predeceased by her longtime companion, Robert Vogel. Funeral
services will be Monday morning at 9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling
hours will be Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment
will be in Columban's Cemetery, Arlington, Vt. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Peter's Hospital, ALS Center, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
12208 in memory of Pauline G. Selig.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Shea, John Frances   
ALBANY John F. Shea, 77, of Albany, beloved husband of Anna (Kearns) Shea for
55 years, died at his residence Wednesday, July 14, 2004. He was born in
Albany, the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (McGloine) Shea. Mr. Shea was a
Navy veteran of World War II. He retired after 20 years of service from the
Albany County Airport, serving as a sheriff deputy and security guard. He was
a member of the VFW Post 1019 in Albany. In addition to his wife, he is
survived by his loving children, John Shea, Carol VanWie, Susan Shea, Jerry
Shea of Albany, Michael (Kathleen) Shea of Rensselaer and Eileen (Edward)
Kruzinski of Delanson. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Deric
(Shawna) VanWie, Amanda Shea, Stephen Shea, Justin D'Alessandro, Sarah
Kruzinski, Megan Kruzinski; two great-grandchildren, Miranda and Timothy
VanWie; a brother, James (Rita) Shea of Albany; and several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Shea was the brother of the late Marion Hennessey, Joseph Shea,
Genevieve Evans and Edward Shea. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:15
from McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Church
of the Blessed Sacrament, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany
County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/16/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Sibincich, Andrew   
TROY Andrew (Gump) Sibincich, 68, of Troy, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy
on Friday morning, July 16, 2004. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Eli
and Carolyn Kowalchyk Sibincich. Mr. Sibincich had worked for 48 years as a
sheet metal worker working out of Albany Local #83 and as a union roofer
working out of Albany local #241. He served during the Korean War in the Army,
serving in Germany. He was a member of the American Legion, the CRAB club,
Emerald Athletic Club in Troy and a former member of the Polish American Club
and the VFW. He is survived by his children, David L. Sibincich, Andrew
(Annette) Sibincich Jr., Mary Lyn Morrone, John A. Sibincich and Timothy J.
Sibincich; also survived by his former wife, Mary Jane Sibincich. He was the
brother of Stephen (Shirley E.) Sibinich of Chatham, Mass., Sophie Grogan of
Norfolk, Va. and the late Michael Sibincich, George Sibinich and Mary Gervais;
brother-in-law of Shirley A. and Pat Sibincich; grandfather of Andrea C.,
Ashlyn C., Andie C., David, Michael and Jennifer Sibincich and Billy Morrone;
also his Grand Dog Bear and several nieces and nephews. Our sincere thanks to
the staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Roxanne and the Hospice staff, Melanie,
Terry and Susan. The funeral for Mr. Sibincich will be held Monday morning at
8:30 from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 9 a.m. from
St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be
celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the
funeral home Sunday from 4-7 p.m. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy.
Contributions in Mr. Sibincich's memory to the St. Joseph's Church Restoration
Fund, 416 Third Street, Troy, NY 12180 would be appreciated. For directions
and guest book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Sibincich, Andrew   
The Officers, Members and Apprentices of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union #83
grieve the passing of our Brother, Andrew Sibincich, who passed away on July
16, 2004. Calling hours are on Sunday, July 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Leahy
Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy, N.Y. MARK B. LANDAU President-Business
Mgr. FRANCIS MAGUIRE Recording Secretary
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/17/2004.

Vagele, Mary L.   
GLENMONT Mary L. Vagele, 85, died July 16, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St.
Peter's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Henry Gaddor and May
Lillian Simon. She was the wife of Charles E. Vagele until his death in 1978.
Mrs. Vagele was a founding member and past president of the Selkirk #2 Fire
Company Ladies Auxiliary. She was a volunteer with the Bethlehem Volunteer
Ambulance and past president of the Glenmont Elementary School PTA. She also
worked for over 20 years at the Friendly Corner Grocery store in Albany. Mrs.
Vagele is the mother of Joan Austin of Selkirk, Mary Lou (Frank) Riccardo and
Carole (Donald) Van Apeldoorn, both of Glenmont, and Charlene (Robert) Markham
of Watervliet; sister of Francis (Honey) Ernst, Robert Gaddor, Charles
(Virginia) Simon, and the late Raymond Gaddor and Helen DiLello. She is also
survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and eight
great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; also wonderful friends
and neighbors, Bill and Lee Mooney and Sandy, Tim and Jim O'Keefe. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 19, 2004, 9:30 a.m. at St.
Johns-St Anns Church, 157 Franklin St., Albany. Friends may call Sunday 4 to 8
p.m. at the Durant Funeral Home, 17 Languish Pl. (opposite the Stone Ends
Restaurant), Glenmont. Interment, Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery,
Glenmont. Contributions may be made to the Community Hospice, 315 S. Manning
Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Volks, Frank A.   
RENSSELAER Frank A. Volks, 69, son of the late Frank and Mary Ellen Volks of
Troy, died at his home in Rensselaer on Thursday, July 15, 2004 surrounded by
his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was a
beloved husband, brother, son, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife,
Sally Knauf Volks. Frank is the brother of Bonnie (Brian) Noonan of Albany and
the late Marilyn (Frank) Mulqueen of Troy. He is survived by several nieces
and nephews. As commissioner of public works for the City of Rensselaer, Frank
was dedicated to the well being of the city and was well known throughout.
After his retirement, he was looking forward to recapturing his love of
fishing and enjoying the outdoors with his family and his dalmatian, Brandy.
Frank was always there to lend a helping hand to friends and family and we
will miss him greatly. Relatives and friends may call at the W.J. Lyons Jr.
Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer on Sunday between 4 p.m. and
8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Third Street in
Rensselaer on Monday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in New Rural
Cemetery, East Greenbush. Contributions in his memory may be made to Community
Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/17/2004 - 7/18/2004.

Yorio, Joseph A.   
ALBANY Joseph Anthony Yorio, 83, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, July 14,
2004 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. He was born on June 27, 1921 in
Corning, N.Y. to Pius Anthony and Anna Barbaro Yorio. Mr. Yorio attended
Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y. and served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1945,
attaining the rank of motor machinist's mate first class. Joseph worked as a
sales engineer for R.J. Murray Heating and Air Conditioning in Colonie for
over 25 years before retiring in 1982. He was a member of Christ the King
Church in Westmere, the Westmere Volunteer Fire Department and charter member
of the Guilderland Elks Lodge #2480 B.P.O.E. and a member of the Knights of
Columbus. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joseph is survived by his wife,
Sylvia M. (Bonomo) Yorio; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Joanne C.
Yorio; a daughter, Judith M. Yorio; three brothers, Anthony, Francis and Pius
Yorio; two sisters, Katherine Marmuschak and Helen Woeppel; three
grandchildren, Philip, Michael and Monica Yorio. Funeral services will be held
Monday morning at 9:00 at the Beilby Funeral Home, 139 Walnut Street, Corning,
N.Y. (607) 936-9121, then to St. Mary's Church, 155 State St., Corning at 9:30
a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will
be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Beilby Funeral Home. Interment will be in
St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ
the King Church, 20 Sumpter Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or to the Parkinson's
Research Fund, Albany Medical Center A119, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY
12208 in memory of Joseph A. Yorio.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/16/2004 - 7/17/2004.