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Bensinger, Grace L.   
GUILDERLAND Grace L. Bensinger, 87, formerly of Lyons Ave., Delmar died
Monday, July 12, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Bensinger was born in Albany on August
16, 1916, the daughter of the late Miner and Grace Frink. A graduate of Albany
High School and Mildred Elley, she was the legal secretary for the former
Albany County District Attorney, John T. Garry II. She later worked for the
N.Y.S. Legislature and then as a medical receptionist for Dr. Robert Yates and
Dr. Jose Nebres in Albany. Mrs. Bensinger was a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star, Onesquethaw Chapter #818 and the Delmar Reformed Church. In
addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William Bensinger
and her sister, Helen Whitney. She is survived by two daughters, Denise Boyne
and her husband James of Canton, Conn. and Diane Ruszczyk and her husband
Stephen of Glenville; five grandchildren, Frank Niessen, Kim Niessen, Stephen
Ruszczyk, Jeffrey Ruszczyk and Kristen Calabro; two great-grandchildren,
Eleanor Ruszczyk and Lauren Calabro; a niece, Christine LeValley; a nephew,
Dr. Ronald Whitney; and a great nephew, Grant LeValley. A memorial service
will be held Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral
Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Buswell, Dale R.   
BALLSTON SPA Dale (Buzz) R. Buswell, of Rowley Road, died Friday, July 16,
2004 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 74. Born on May 17, 1930 in Lake City, Iowa,
he was a son of the late Ray and Geraldine (Lasher) Buswell. He was a graduate
of Churdan High School in Iowa and attended mechanic diesel school. He was a
US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War and in Japan and stationed
with the 656th Radar Squadron at the Stillwater Air Base at Ketchum Corners
for 12 years. Employed as a sales representative for Davey Tree Service Co. of
Kent, Ohio, working for them in Latham, N.Y. He also was co-owner of All
Seasons Tree Service, retiring in 1993. He loved animals and owned several
horses though the years, including his team of Belgian draft horses, Candy and
Blondie, who were often seen at the Saratoga County Fair, and at sleigh rides
at the 4-H Training Center and at several area parades, including the Travers
parades. A member of the Latham Rotary, Eastern Regional Draft Horse Assoc.,
American Society of Consulting Arborists and a former member of American
Legion Adirondack Post 70. A hard worker and a person who loved helping
children, he enjoyed spending time with his family and the great outdoors,
including gardening, fishing, hunting, boating and snowmobiling. He also
enjoyed traveling, including trips to Iowa and Ohio, the Amish country and
horse sales. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one son, Darrel
Buswell and two brothers, Elmer and Vernon Buswell. Survivors include his wife
of 50 years, Mary (Ranhofer) Buswell; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale R.
Buswell Jr. and Cynthia Buswell, both of Mechanicville; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Valerie and Thomas Bradbury and Jacqueline and John Traver, all
of Ballston Spa; seven grandchildren, Sarah and Rebekah Buswell, Amy Bradbury,
Justin and Rachel Traver, Morgan and Michael Buswell; one great-grandson, Alex
Buswell; one brother, Harrie (and Kay) Buswell of Berea, Ky., Mary Mallison of
Atlanta, Ga. and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628
North Broadway (584-5373). Private funeral services will be held at the
convenience of the family at the funeral home, followed by burial in the
family plot in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. Memorials may be made to the
4-H Training Center, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
burkefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.
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Canfield, Lina Lee Esposito   
MECHANICVILLE Mrs. Lina Lee Esposito Canfield, 79, died Thursday, July 15,
2004. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 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 Monday 4-8 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Chambers Sr., Herman C. (Memoriam)   
CHAMBERS Herman C. Sr.
In loving memory of our father, who passed away twelve years ago today. Dad,
we continue to cherish our fond memories of you.
Love, Renee and Liz
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Christiano, Helen L.   
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. Helen L. Christiano, formerly of Albany, N.Y., passed
peacefully to the arms of the Lord, June 30, 2004 and smiles down upon us.
Born in Topeka, Kan., she was an Albany resident until 1987, when she retired
from the NY Telephone Co. and moved to Florida. She considered her greatest
accomplishments to be that of a loving wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She leaves a loving husband, Vincent, of 61 years; a
sister, Virginia Bradley; a daughter, Anita (Gerald) Mullaney; and sons, Sam
(Wendy) Christiano, Bill (Cindy) Christiano, Vinny Christiano; and
grandchildren, Danny Christiano, Tiffaney (Kevin) Lee, Jeremy Mullaney, Tanya
Christiano, Nick (Stephanie) Christiano (pre-deceased) Tony Christiano, Arah
and Caitlin Mullaney; great-grandchildren, Julian, Jacob and Jaydin
Christiano. Her unique spirit, grace and warmth will embrace us always.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Conway, Raymond W.   
NORTH GREENBUSH Raymond William Conway, 72, died July 16, 2004 at his home.
Born in Troy, he was a longtime resident of the Town of North Greenbush. He
was educated in Troy, a 1950 graduate of LaSalle Institute and of St.
Bernardine of Siena College in Loudonville, receiving his degree in 1961 after
returning from military service. As a commissioned officer, he served in the
U.S. Army Artillery in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was employed for a
number of years at the Watervliet Arsenal and subsequently for the New York
State Division of Budget, Workers Compensation Board and the New York State
Comptrollers Office where he retired from in 1992 after 25 years of service.
He was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Church and a member of
the church men's club and finance committee, was co-chair of the renovation
and expansion committee and was a past trustee. He was also a longtime member
of V.F.W. Post #1019. Ray was predeceased by his childhood sweetheart and
beloved wife of 42 years, Margaret Peggy T. Griffa, who was also of Troy.
Survivors include his son, Timothy R. Conway of Brunswick, N.Y.; four
daughters, Mrs. Susan Gibbs of Lexington, S.C., Mrs. Colleen M. Baker of Burnt
Hills, N.Y., Mrs. Michele Auricchio of Perth, N.Y. and Ms. Peggy Ann Conway of
Guilderland, N.Y.; a brother, Dr. Walter D. Conway of Williamsville, N.Y.; a
sister, Mrs. Joyce A. Jordan of Oak Hill, N.Y.; eight loving grandchildren,
Christie Lynn Gibbs, Michael, Kaitlyn, Leah and Sean Baker, Christopher Conway
and Maureen and Kelly Auricchio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday
morning at 10 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Troy. Calling hours will be
held on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the John H. Clinton Funeral Home,
Washington Park and Third St., Troy. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in the name of his wife, Margaret Peggy T. Conway to
St. Michael's Church, 175 Williams Rd., Troy, NY 12180.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/20/2004.

Crupe, Charles (Memoriam)   
CRUPE Charles
Although it has been seven years since you passed on, you're always in our
thoughts and we have many fond memories of our times together.
Love, Wife Julie, Children
and Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

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.

Davis, Margaret (Memoriam)   
DAVIS Margaret
Mom, It's been 7 years since we saw your peaceful smile and said our goodbyes.
We miss you and send everlasting love.
Helen, Kathy, Skip and Chris
Published in the Albany Times Union on 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.

Dorenz, Arnold   
ALBANY Arnold Dorenz, age 87, of Forest Avenue in Albany, died Friday evening,
July 16, 2004 at the Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center in
Albany. Mr. Dorenz was born in Albany and resided here all his life. He
attended Phillip Schuyler High School and the Albany High School. For more
than 30 years, he had been the proprietor of the Display Arts Studio Inc. in
Albany and was retired. He was a member of the Albany City Lodge #540 Knights
of Pythias in Albany and had been active with their bowling league. He was
also an avid card player and enjoyed dancing, having won many dance contests
over the years. As a youngster, he played basketball for the Albany Jewish
Community Center. He also enjoyed sports. He was honorably discharged from the
Army and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He is survived by
his loving wife of 53 years, Anita Gallup Dorenz; and his children, Benay
Dorenz of Boca Raton, Fla., Diane Miller and her husband, Kevin of Menands,
N.Y., Helayne (Hinda) Goliger and her husband, Joseph of Baltimore, Md. and
Stuart Dorenz and his wife, Jacqueline of Latham, N.Y.; brother of Lillian
Wolfson and Asa Wise, both of Albany. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Services at the
Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany, N.Y. on Monday, July
19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow services in the People's Cemetery
in Guilderland, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205. The
period of mourning will be observed at the Dorenz residence, 38 Forest Avenue
in Albany on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Dowling Sr., John F. (Jack)   
PALMETTO, Fla. John F. (Jack) Dowling Sr. of Palmetto, Fla., passed away
suddenly July 8, 2004 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dowling was born
September 9, 1926 in Albany, N.Y. to Frederick and Margaret Keegan Dowling.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Jack returned to graduate
from Delanson High School. Mr. Dowling was also a veteran of the Korean War.
Jack was a longtime resident of Delanson, N.Y. Upon his retirement from
General Electric in Schenectady, where he was employed as a member of the
security force, Jack moved to Fla. where he resided until his death. Mr.
Dowling is survived by his mother, Margaret Riordan of Guilderland, N.Y.; two
sons, John F. (Jack) Dowling Jr. of Delanson and Peter J. Dowling of Sandy
Creek, N.Y.; and his former wife, Kay Dunn Dowling of Parrish, Fla. Mr.
Dowling is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins. A memorial
service will be held Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at the Magin & Keegan Funeral
Home, Inc., 891 Madison Ave., 12 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited
and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday after 11 a.m. If desired,
contributions in Mr. Dowling's memory may be made to the Patrick J. Keegan
Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Bishop Maginn High School, 99 Slingerland St.,
Albany, NY 12209.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Engle, Charlotte (Memoriam)   
ENGLE Charlotte- Happy birthday Mother. We love and miss you on your birthday
and every day.
Love,
Charlotte and Bill, Peggy and Gary
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Finkel, Sylvia   
ALBANY Sylvia (Nathan) Finkel of Albany, N.Y., formerly of Framingham, Mass.,
July 17, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Dimi Finkel; devoted mother of Patti
Finkel and her husband Eric Linde of Andover, Mass. and Peter Finkel of
Framingham, Mass.; loving sister of William Nathan and his wife Cicely of
Framingham, Marion Frager and her husband Albert of Highland Beach, Fla. and
Rita Wolfson and her husband Bernard of Newton, Mass.; dear grandmother of
Dimitri Linde; beloved friend to many wonderful people in the Albany area.
Services at the Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West
Newton (corner of Chestnut St.) on Tuesday, July 20 at 12:00 noon. Following
interment at Sharon Memorial Park, a memorial observance will be held at the
home of Rita and Bernard Wolfson until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and then Wednesday
and Thursday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the
Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany
12208 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310,
White Plains, NY 10605.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Golden Sr., William H.   
LATHAM William H. (Pops) Golden Sr., age 78 years, of Forts Ferry Road, died
Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Albany and
has lived in Latham most of his life. Mr. Golden was a machinist for GE in
Schenectady for 33 years. He was a founding member of the Tamarac Outdoorsmen
Inc. and a 40-year Mason in Albany. He was recipient of the GE Father of the
Year Award and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a communicant of
St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Latham. Pops was a master of farming, teaching
his children and their children the love of the land. Husband of the late
Delores M. Long Golden. Loving father of 11 children, William (Alice) Golden
Jr. of Troy, Susan Moryl of Colonie, Alan (Nancy) Golden of Colonie, Michael
(Anisa) Golden of Brunswick, Maine, Scott (Cindy) Golden of Latham, Timothy
(Diane) Golden of Latham, Daniel Golden of Latham, Richard Golden of New
Orleans, Robin (Kevin) Brown of Colonie, David (Darlene) Golden of Latham and
Beth (Steven) Roy of Lansingburgh; brother of George M. Golden and Betty
Eaton, both of Latham, and the late Charles, David and Herbert Golden,
Katherine Wright, Charlotte Burns and Harriet Long. Also survived by 31
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
private at the convenience of the family. There will be no evening calling
hours. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolence page at:
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Haggerty, Geiona (Memoriam)   
HAGGERTY, Geiona Sixteen years has not eased the sorrow of losing you.
Love, DAD
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Heath, Patricia A.   
COEYMANS Patricia A. Heath, 47, died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at the Hospice
Inn in St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Pat was born in Duanesburg
and has lived in Coeymans for 30 years. Survivors include her long time
companion, Jose A. Vazquez; father, Gerald Heath; children, Michael J. Heath,
Jose A. Jr., Louis A., Yolanda M., Nicole L., Eric J., Stephen M., Jeffrey R.
and Christopher R. Vazquez; siblings, Diane Thompson, Nancy Camley, Virginia
Heath-Christen, Mary Santiago, Carol LaSanta, Lisa Lochridge, Joanne Heath,
William, Christopher and Joseph Heath; grandson, Isiah J. Vazquez; and many
nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her mother, Virginia Heath.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 Monday morning, July 19, 2004 at the
Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery,
Coeymans. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Sunday from
3 to 6 p.m. Contributions in memory of Patricia may be made to the Community
Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Houghton, Ruth A.   
ALBANY Ruth A. Houghton, 88, formerly of Yates St., died Friday, July 16, 2004
at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born and educated in Albany, she was
daughter of the late Preston H. Carhart Sr. and Gertrude Miller Carhart. She
was wife of the late George Houghton. A lifelong resident of Albany, in her
earlier years Ruth was employed by W.T. Grants in Albany. She was a member of
the Madison Ave. Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Helen Bennett
and husband Ralph of Waterford. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She
was predeceased by her brothers, Preston Carhart Jr. and Frederick Carhart.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Philip J.
Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford, N.Y. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. prior to the
service. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. Memorial
contributions may be to St. Peter's Hospice, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Jarvais, Julia   
SELKIRK Julia Kemshie Zackest Jarvais, 84, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at her
home. Born and educated in Cohoes, N.Y., Mrs. Jarvais lived in Albany most of
her life. She worked in production for Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for
many years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Wife of the
late Joseph A. Jarvais; mother of Penny Roney, Diana Wickham, Debbie Bressette
and Linda Albright; sister of Leona Grimland, Vera Perry and Velia Guerin;
also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's
Church in Ravena on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and
may call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany on
Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions in
memory of Mrs. Jarvais to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd.,
Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Kirker, David J.   
WATERVLIET David Joseph Kirker, 41, of Watervliet, died Thursday, July 15,
2004 after being stricken at his residence. He was the husband of Leonila
Sollos Orejas Kirker. Born in Troy, he was the son of Constance Wickware
Kirker of Watervliet and the late Joseph R. Kirker. A resident of Green Island
and Watervliet most of his life, he was a graduate of Heatly High School and
attended Hudson Valley Community College. He served in the United States Navy
for over 12 years. Mr. Kirker was a commissary worker for Gate Gourmet, a food
provider at the AMTRAK station in Rensselaer for the last five years. Besides
his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Don Kirker, Dennis Kirker
and Daniel Kirker, all of Watervliet; his sister, Linda Robinson of
Rensselaer; and his two brothers, Stephen Kirker of Watervliet and Joseph R.
Kirker of Troy. Interment service 1:30 p.m. Monday at Gerald B.H. Solomon
Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Condolence page
at: www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Lammly, Rose M.   
COXSACKIE Rose M. Lammly, age 83 years, formerly of Bethany Village,
Coxsackie, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Teresian House, Albany. She was
born in Coxsackie, January 15, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Michael
and Mary (Nocera) Votta. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Coxsackie with Rev. Fr. John
Moyna, pastor, the celebrant. Interment will follow in the family plot of the
St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, next to her late husband, Erwin K. Lammly, who
predeceased her July 24, 1990. Rose was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a
member of the altar rosary society, a charter member of the Columbiettes #548,
an auxiliary member of Coxsackie Hose #3 and a member of the Greene Co. Office
of the Aging. She was very active in many volunteer organizations. She is
survived by two sons, Robert Lammly and his wife Alice of Selkirk, Christopher
Lammly and his wife Andrea of Milton, Vt.; two daughters, Sharon Costello and
her husband Michael of Loudonville, Mary Rose Kelley and her husband Joseph of
Dedham, Mass.; a brother, Michael and his wife Barbara of Coxsackie; sister,
Julia Daoust and her husband Alfred of Coxsackie; a brother-in-law, Patrick
Alcuri of Coxsackie; nine grandchildren, Carlene, Michela, Adriana, Michael
Costello, Adam and Andrew Lammly, Patrick, Kara and Kathryn Kelley; and a
sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wallace; and many nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by her sister, Lena Alcuri. Relatives and friends are invited to
call at the W.C. Brady's Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie
Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Contributions can be made to St. Mary's Church,
Coxsackie, N.Y. 12051 or the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany,
NY 12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

McGuire Sr., William J. (Memoriam)   
MCGUIRE William J. Sr.
One year ago today, God took you from us. Not a day goes by that you're not in
my thoughts. I'll do my best to keep our family together and I'll always live
up to your family values and beliefs. You'll always be my hero. We love and
miss you Papa.
Love, John and The Rest of The Seven Dwarfs
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

McMinn, Vincent W.   
HALFMOON Vincent W. McMinn, 63, of Halfmoon, died Friday, July 16, 2004.
Husband of Lucille; father of Kelley Godino, Jeffery and Anthony McMinn.
Committal Service Wednesday, July 21, 2004, 10 a.m., Saratoga National
Cemetery. Calling Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Moore, Elaine   
CHARLTON Elaine Moore, 75, of Charlton, retired from her life among us
peacefully at home and went to her new home in Heaven on July 16, 2004 after a
16-month battle with cancer. Born in Westminster, Vt. on January 3, 1929,
Elaine has lived in Charlton since 1956 as a mother, grandmother and
homemaker. She is survived by Ernest Moore, her loving husband of 53 years;
and two sons, David and his wife Cynthia (Farr) and Paul and his wife Lori
(Sholtes), all of Charlton; as well as eight granddaughters, Alicia, Heidi,
Heather, Chelsea, Hannah, Lydia, Natalie and Chloe Moore. Survivors also
include siblings, Clara Watkins, Ethel Strange, Ruth Martin, Richard Morse and
Ralph Morse, as well as many nieces and nephews, all living out of state.
Elaine was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Morse; brothers,
Stewart, Arthur and Payson Morse; and sisters, Olive Morse and Elizabeth
Poneck. Elaine, together with her husband Ernie, was a founding member of what
is now Greater Grace Community Church. In its early stages, the church met in
the Moore family home and, for the last several years, Elaine has co-hosted
the women's prayer meetings. Elaine's genuine love deeply blessed her family
and friends and her quick wit kept us all laughing, even through her battle
with cancer and on to her deathbed. We believe she is entertaining those in
her company in Heaven with her humor even today. A memorial celebration of
Elaine's life will be held Tuesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at Greater Grace
Community Church, 43 Round Lake Road, Malta, N.Y., co-officiated by her son,
the Rev. David Moore. Relatives and friends may call on Monday 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, East Glenville.
Interment, Sweetman Cemetery, Charlton, N.Y. Memorials may be made to
Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., 12308 or to Greater Grace
Community Church in Elaine's name.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

O'Brien, Theresa C.   
QUEENSBURY Theresa C. O'Brien, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at
Glens Falls Hospital. Born on July 23, 1908 in Cambridge, N.Y., she was the
daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Cullen) Connolly. Theresa was a
former member of the Catholic Daughters, Hospital Guild and the Glens Falls
Senior. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Martin Raymond
O'Brien, who passed away in 1968; her son, Thomas Peter O'Brien who passed
away in 1956. Three sisters have also predeceased her. Survivors include her
loving children, Raymond O'Brien and his wife Marion of Troy, Elizabeth Gomes
and her husband Edmund of Portland, Maine, Mary Marcantonio and her husband
John of South Glens Falls, Robert O'Brien and his wife Mary of Cleverdale,
Richard O'Brien and his wife Sally of Greenwich, Conn., Kathryn Sweeney and
her husband Daniel of Arnold, Md.; 31 grandchildren and 41
great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday,
July 20, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Glens Falls. Burial will
immediately follow at St Mary's Cemetery in South Glens Falls. Family and
friends are invited to call on Monday, July 19, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Rd., Queensbury NY 12804.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Riccio, Peter A.   
SCHENECTADY Peter A. Riccio of Schenectady, died Thursday, July 15, 2004.
Predeceased by parents, Ralph and Jennie Riccio; wife, Marie; brother,
Anthony. Father of Theresa Riccio; brother of Michael and Angelo Riccio and
Philomena Frisone. Funeral Monday 8:15 a.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home.
Mass at St. Luke's, 9 a.m. Calling, Sunday 5-8 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Rivers, Bill (Memoriam)   
RIVERS Bill
In memory of Bill Rivers on his second anniversary. It has been two years
since you left us, with no relief from the pain, emptiness and disbelief.
Losing you is the hardest thing we will ever have to do. You are with us every
second of the day. You are forever in our hearts.
Love, Mom and Dad
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Rivers, Bill (Memoriam)   
RIVERS Bill
In memory of Bill Rivers on his second anniversary. Billy, I miss you very
much, I pray for you everyday. Keep watching over us.
Love, Gram
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Rivers, William (Memoriam)   
RIVERS William
Remembering you on this day Billy.
We miss you very much.
Love, Glenn Jr. and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Rivers, William (Memoriam)   
RIVERS William
Uncle, we miss you and love you and you'll always be in our hearts.
Love Always, Joe
and Nieces, Franny, Crystal and Sarah
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

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.

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.

Stott, Mary G.   
COEYMANS HOLLOW Mary G. Stott, 78, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the Good
Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Mary was born and lived all
her life in Coeymans Hollow. She was a housewife and a member of the Trinity
United Methodist Church in Coeymans Hollow. Mary was predeceased by her
husband, Martin J. Stott. Survivors include her children, Yvonne (Brian)
Sleurs of Delmar, Karen (Michael) Beachler of Coeymans Hollow, Patricia
Hildabrandt of Hannacroix, Joyce Brandt of Ravena and Darlene (Robert)
Springer of Ravena; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held 11:00 Tuesday morning, July 20, 2004 at the Babcock
Funeral Home, Ravena. Burial will follow in Coeymans Hollow Cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
contributions to Alzheimer's Association, the American Cancer Society of the
Community Hospice of Albany would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Taft, Nicolene Marie   
CHESTER, N.Y. Nicolene Marie Taft of Chester, a retired nurse and long time
resident of the area, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at the Guilderland Center
Nursing Home. She was 82. The daughter of Anthony and Mary Cardillo Biondi,
she was born on January 9, 1922 in Chester, N.Y. She was the widow of Elden D.
Taft. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Leombruno of Clifton Park,
N.Y.; and her sisters, Millie Jessup of Goshen and Jean Rigaud of Hudson, Fla.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews including Mary Ann Gurda of
Goshen, N.Y. Visitation hours will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 19,
2004 at the Lippincott Funeral Home, 92 Main Street in Chester, N.Y. A funeral
Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at St. Columba
RC Church, High Street in Chester, N.Y. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery
in Chester, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her
name to St. Columba RC Church. Arrangements by Lippincott Funeral Home, Inc.,
Chester, N.Y. (845) 469-4134.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.

Tymchyn, Martin M.   
ALTAMONT Martin M. Tymchyn, 75, died Friday, July 16, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital in Albany. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia B. Tymchyn in
1996. Survivors include four children, Kevin M. Tymchyn of Gallupville, Lynda
T. Furman of Amsterdam, Michael J. Tymchyn of West Berne and Michele A. Seelow
of Johnstown; seven grandchildren, Chris Furman, Michael Furman, Michalena
Tymchyn, Jason Tymchyn, Joshua Tymchyn and Sarah and Tom Seelow; three
sisters, Mary Kates of Pa., Betty Staroba and Gloria Rice, both of
Schenectady; three brothers, Harry Tymchyn of Altamont, John Tymchyn of Pa.
and Walter Tymchyn of Guilderland. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Ann Carson and one brother, Victor
Tymchyn. A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Fredendall
Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Relatives and friends may call on Monday
from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Altamont. Those who wish
may make contributions in Martin's name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box
102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

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.

Vanderhoef, Gail E.   
GRAFTON Gail E. Vanderhoef, 66, of Grafton, died Saturday, July 17, 2004.
Survivors, husband, William; children, William J. Jr. and Sheila Sawyer;
father, John Sterns; brother, John Stearns Jr. Memorial service Wednesday,
July 21, 7 p.m. at her residence, 2409 Route 2, Grafton. Calling 4-7 prior to
service. Arrangements, White-Sanvidge Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 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.

Wilt, Bernard M.   
GLENMONT Bernard M. Barney Wilt, age 82 years, of Glenmont Road, died Friday,
July 16, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was born in Buskirk, N.Y.
and has been a resident of Glenmont for the past 26 years. Mr. Wilt was
employed as a maintenance supervisor for Atlantic Cement in Ravena for over 20
years. He was a member of the United States Army Calvary in World War II
attaining the rank of sergeant. Mr. Wilt was a ham radio operator with the
handle of KB2LNH and was a member of American Legion Post # 1040 in Delmar. He
enjoyed working and repairing small engines and playing pool at the Ravena
Senior Center and on the computer playing against people worldwide. Husband of
Lydia E. Seitz Wilt of Glenmont; father of John M. (Maria Elena) Wilt of N.J.,
Martha (George) Harvey of Grenville, Margaret Peggy Wilt of Rensselaer, Hester
(David) Segar of Newbern, N.C., Bernadette (Philip) Ferriere of Coxsackie and
Robert Wilt of Houston, Texas; step-father of Leona (Ron) Teator of Glenmont
and Diane (Tom) Moore of San Pedro, Calif.; grandfather of Clayton and Katy
Harvey, Tony and Philip Ferriere, Korissa and James Wilt and Tiffany and Brett
Teator; brother of Daniel S. Wilt of Carlisle, Pa., Charles A. Wilt of
Cambridge and the late H. Roy Wilt. Also survived by several nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer Monday evening at 7:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call at the funeral home Monday prior to the service from 4-7 p.m. Interment
will be in Bloomingrove Cemetery, Defreestville, Tuesday at 4 p.m. All are
welcome to attend. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia
Society of America, Upstate NY Chapter 6, Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12206,
or to the Kidney Foundation of Northeast NY, 23 Computer Drive East, Albany,
NY 12205. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/18/2004 - 7/19/2004.

Wood Jr., Kenneth W.   
EARLTON Kenneth W. Wood Jr., age 62 years, of East Honey Hollow, Earlton, died
Friday, July 16, 2004. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the W.C.
Brady's Son Inc., 97 Mansion St., Coxsackie are incomplete.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/18/2004.