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Baker, Catherine Broas   
COLONIE Catherine Broas Baker, 86, died Monday, July 19, 2004 at the Ann Lee
Home in Colonie. Born in Poughkeepsie, Catherine had lived on Frederick Avenue
in Colonie since 1967. She was employed as a secretary at Albany Appliance
Distributors for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985. Catherine enjoyed
bowling and playing cards and was a fan of the New York Mets. Catherine was
the wife of Harold Baker; mother of David and Susan Baker of Colonie;
grandmother of Jeffrey, Joshua and Jessica Baker; and sister of the late
Edward Broas, Esther Paollozzi and Helen Vigars. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend services at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in the chapel at
Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie. For those who wish, memorial contributions
to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Ciampi, Albert R.   
GUILDERLAND Albert R. Ciampi, 71, of Guilderland, entered into eternal rest on
Monday, July 19, 2004 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving
family. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Benvenuto and Rose
Dell'Aquila. Albert had served in the New York State National Guard for
several years. He was a longtime self-employed barber in Albany. More
recently, he had worked for the New York State Senate for over 20 years,
retiring in 1995. He was a talented musician and loved to play the accordion
and piano. Al entertained professionally for over 50 years throughout the area
with the popular trio, The Stylists. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying
hunting and fishing. He was a member of the West Albany Gun Club and the
Watervliet Fish & Game Club. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years,
Jacqueline Martin Ciampi. He is the devoted father of Stephanie Lostritto
(Dominic) of Colonie and Ben Ciampi (Jessica) of Altamont. He is the brother
of Nina Hoyt (Charles) of Colonie and the late Antoinette Pettograsso and
Frederick A. Ciampi Sr. He is the brother-in-law of Mary Ciampi of Colonie. He
is the cherished grandfather of Michael Dominic and Erica Rose Lostritto of
Colonie. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be
Friday morning at 9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner
Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave) then to St. Madeline Sophie
Church, Guilderland at 10:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Cox, Elizabeth B.   
GUILDERLAND Elizabeth B. Cox, 86, of the Omni Senior Development of
Guilderland died suddenly, Monday, July 19, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in
Albany. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie Udell. She was the
past president and a charter member of the Guilderland Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary. She was the beloved mother of Edward (Carole) Cox of Latham,
Richard Cox of Lakeland, Fla., Lorie Audet of Syracuse, Carolyn (Donald)
Nichols of Guilderland, Donna (Edward) Hunt of Old Chatham, Kenneth (Barbara)
Cox of Altamont and Jeffrey Cox of Altamont. She is also survived by 18
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and many family members, nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Cox, a son, Andrew Cox
and a grandson, Ricky. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the
Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Relatives and friends may
call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Onesquethaw Cemetery,
Clarksville, N.Y. Those who wish may make contributions to the 9th Floor
Cardiac Center at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208
or the Cystic Fibrosis Association, 11 Avis Dr., Albany, NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

D'Amico, Theresa M.   
EAST GREENBUSH Theresa M. D'Amico, 85, formerly of Cohoes and Whitehall at
Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush, Tuesday, July 20, 2004 after a long
illness. She was born and educated in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late
Joseph and Della Archambeault Ranville. She was a nurses aid at Van Rensselaer
Manor for many years. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. D'Amico. Devoted
mother of Russell A. D'Amico and his wife Nanci of N. Troy, Frank D'Amico and
his wife Dawne of Cohoes, Roger D'Amico of Cohoes and Carl D'Amico and his
wife Phyllis of Melrose. Sister of Bernadette M. Neddo of Whitehall;
sister-in-law of Lillian Ranville of Cohoes, Frank D'Amico of Latham and
Gloria Galeo of Cohoes; sister of the late Dorothy LaMay and Nelson Rainville.
Also survived by 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. from the Dufresne Funeral
Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes and 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church
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
Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. For directions and guest registry,
www.dufresnefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Fisher-Yarter, A. Alicia Lee   
GUILDERLAND A. Alicia Lee Fisher-Yarter passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2004
at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was
the daughter of the late William P. and Cecilia E. Kelley Carrigan. She was a
lifelong resident of Albany. Lee was employed with the New York State Division
of Parole before her retirement. She was very involved with the CSEA Union
where she served as the local union president for the Division of Parole. Lee
was an active volunteer and officer of the Upper Western Little League at its
onset. She was an avid New York Yankees baseball fan. Lee will be sorely
missed at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Albany, which she attended
faithfully every year. She was predeceased by her husbands, Edwin H. Fisher
and William Yarter. Lee is the beloved mother of William E. Fisher, Patti
Forget and the late Pamela Twiggy Fisher and Colleen Fisher. She is the
devoted grandmother of Nicole Forget, Meghan Fisher, Artie Forget, Kelley
Fisher and Jack Gardy. Also surviving is her cherished great-grandson,
Kameron. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Friday morning at 9:00 at St. Margaret Mary Church. Calling hours
and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Frank, Robert E.   
GUILDERLAND Robert E. Frank, 79, of Kelly Ave., died Monday, July 19, 2004 at
Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. Born in Brooklyn on August 17, 1924, he
was the son of the late Ernest T. and Helen Hawrey Frank. Robert graduated
from Brooklyn Tech and then went on to graduate from Cooper Union in Manhattan
where he studied civil engineering. From 1943-1946, he served in the Army Air
Corps as a sergeant in the 762nd Army Air Force Base unit. He spent two of
those years (1944-46) in the European Theater of Operations. He moved to
Albany in 1955 and was employed by the New York State Department of
Transportation for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He was a communicant of Christ
the King Church in Guilderland. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne
Margaret McLaughlin Frank, who died August 16, 2001. Survivors include his
children, Jeanne (Tom) Passarelli of Voorheesville, Mary Clare (Doug) Springer
of Guilderland, Patricia (John) Staerker of Glenmont and Robert W. Frank of
Glenmont. He is also survived by five grandchildren and three
step-grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne M. Frank
Lynn. Funeral services will be held 9:45 a.m. Friday at DeMarco-Stone Funeral
Home, 5216 Western Turnpike, Guilderland thence to the Church of Christ the
King where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Calling
hours to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday from
6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The parish family of Christ the King Church will
gather at 6:30 p.m. for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome.
Burial with full military honors will follow at Memory's Garden, Colonie.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the American Stroke
Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Glynn, Cathy M.
MALTA Cathy M. Glynn, 57, of Hearthwood Dr., died peacefully with loved ones
at her side after a brief illness. Cathy was born in New York City. She
graduated in 1965 from Mother Cabrini High School. Cathy attended classes at
Mount St. Vincent College in Riverdale and Manhattan College, subsequently in
1969 receiving a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Mount St. Vincent
College. She married Allan Glynn on June 21, 1970. For about five years, Cathy
was a peer counselor coordinator for the Center for Independence in Albany;
She was a national Park Service Ranger at Saratoga National Historical Park;
she was a member of Worldwide Marriage Encounter; a communicant, lector and
CCD instructor for Corpus Christi Church. Cathy spent time in Okla. after her
husband's military experience in Viet Nam. She lived on the south rim of the
Grand Canyon with her daughter and husband while he was a park ranger there.
They also lived on Liberty Island for five years. Cathy was a lifelong
advocate for people with disabilities. Cathy was also a housewife and
homemaker. Cathy is survived by her beloved husband Allan Glynn; her cherished
daughter, Erin Glynn of Albany; and a devoted sister, Jacquelyn Birch of
Niskayuna. Cathy was predeceased by her parents, John and Catherine Wolf and
her brother, Robert A. Wolf. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on
Friday, July 23, 2004 at Corpus Christi Church, Route 9, Ushers. Interment
will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. Relatives and
friends are invited to calling hours from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
July 22 at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Joseph Girzone, the Joshua
Foundation, 1071 Joshua Lane, Altamont, NY 12009.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Gordon Jr., Reed R.   
TUCSON, Ariz. Mr. Reed R. Gordon Jr., died June 20, 2004 at Tucson, Ariz. A
former resident of Newtonville, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis O'Meara
Gordon; two sons, Michael (Kim) Gordon of Tucson and Tim (Christine) Gordon of
Slingerlands; seven grandchildren; his cousin, Ruey Wheeler of Schoharie.
Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Jr. at 11 a.m. Thursday, July
22, 2004 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road,
Latham. Interment of cremains will follow at Albany Rural Cemetery, Colonie.
Condolence page at www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/20/2004 - 7/21/2004.

Heffron, Edward V.   
ALBANY Edward Vincent Heffron, 87, died Monday, July 19, 2004 at Villa Mary
Immaculate Nursing Home. Born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on July 17, 1917, he was the
son of Edward A. Heffron and Mary J. O'Connor who were from County Mayo,
Ireland. The family moved to Schenectady where Edward attended Nott Terrace
High School. He married Marjorie Conover of Esperance on August 25, 1939 at
St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady. He was retired from the New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Edward was a combat veteran
of World War II, serving primarily with the 106th Division, U.S. Army Infantry
in Europe. He and his loving wife were about to celebrate 65 years of
marriage. He was predeceased by his daughter, Maureen A. Murphy. Survivors
include his son, Dennis of Albany and his son-in-law, Brendan Murphy of
Guilderland. Edward is also survived by his grandchildren, Deirdre (Jonathan)
Zangwill of Philadelphia, Conor (Elizabeth) Murphy of Cooperstown, Brendan
Murphy II of Guilderland and a great-grandson, Easton Thomas Murphy of
Cooperstown. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Delanson on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Esperance Cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to everyone at
Villa Mary Immaculate. Arrangements by White-Van Buren Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/21/2004 - 7/22/2004.

Hervieux, Donald E.   
ALBANY/NEW YORK MILLS Donald E. Hervieux, 56 years old, went to be with the
Lord on July 17, 2004 at Sudbury General Hospital, Ontario, Canada. Mr.
Hervieux's funeral service will be at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2004
from Wolanin Funeral Home, Inc., 266 Main St., New York Mills and at 10:30
from Our Lady of the Rosary Church, New Hartford. Burial in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery with military honors. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on
Wednesday,(today) July 21, 2004. In lieu of flowers, please consider the
American Heart Association.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Hoyt Jr., Albert E.   
COLONIE Albert E. Hoyt Jr., 83, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the Albany
County Nursing Home after a long illness. A graduate of Lockport High School,
Lockport, N.Y., Albert was a resident of the Capital Area for over 60 years.
Albert served in the United States Army Field Artillery during World War II,
touring Africa, Italy, Southern France and Germany. Albert recieved a Letter
of Commendation for service at Anzio Beachhead on the Italian coast. Albert
was a commercial tire salesman for 44 years. Albert retired in 1986 from Good
Year Tire and Rubber Co. He had previously worked for B.F. Goodrich, and J.R.
Sousa and Sons. Mr Hoyt was former Council Pres. of Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, Loudonville and council member in charge of finance, member of First
Lutheran Church, Albany, member of the Louis W. Oppenheim V.F.W. Post 1019 and
Past Post Commander, Past Commander of Albany City Council, Past Commander of
V.F.W. District #3, Pres. and general chairman of 1960 New York State V.F.W.
Convention and volunteer at Samuel S. Stratton V.A. Medical Center, Albany.
Albert was a cherished husband, brother, father and son. His beloved wife,
Leah Wilkins Hoyt of Colonie; devoted daughter, Linda Hoyt of New York City;
and loving brothers, Donald C. Hoyt of Delmar and Douglas H. Hoyt of
Schenectady, survive him. His father, the late Albert E. Hoyt, Sr.; his
mother, the late Helen Smith Hoyt and his step-mother, the late Florence
Tanney Hoyt, predeceased Albert. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at the Frederick
Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 8
p.m. Interment is private.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/20/2004 - 7/21/2004.

Hoyt Jr., Albert E.   
Officers and members of Louis W. Oppenheim Post 1019 please pay your last
respects to past District Commander, Albert E. Hoyt Jr. Services will be at
6:00 p.m. Wednesday July 21, 2004, at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central
Avenue, Albany.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/20/2004 - 7/21/2004.

Kaczynski, Dolores Dixon   
LATHAM Dolores Dixon Kaczynski, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July
20, 2004. Dolores was born in Utica, N.Y. and was the daughter of Stanley and
Katherine Moskiewicz. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and attended
the Utica School of Commerce. She had many fond memories of her co-workers at
Western Union in Utica and Flah's of Albany. Dolores felt that she had many
blessings throughout her life. She was especially grateful for the
opportunities that she had to travel with John, whom she married in 1981. With
John, she lived in Saudi Arabia and southern California, and retired to Latham
in 1992. They spent many happy days together there in their garden. As family
and friends know, she was truly gifted in the art of letter writing. Her
memory will be cherished through the love and care for others she shared
through her writing and her laughter. Dolores was predeceased by her beloved
husbands, James H. Dixon Jr. in 1973 and John Kaczynski in 2003. She was the
loving mother of Kevin and Donna Dixon; mother-in-law of Cindylou Frinks
Dixon, and the beloved grandmother of Connor and Riley Dixon, Nicholas, Kelly
and Jon Ross DeRosa, and Melonie and Anthony Kaczynski. She is also survived
by her stepdaughter, Kathryn Kaczynski DeRosa and son-in-law, Dominic DeRosa
and stepson and daughter-in-law, Richard and Toni Kaczynski. Dolores was also
devoted to her twin sister, Virginia (Donald) Conklin, and sisters, Gerry
(Raymond) Wallace and Helen Moskiewicz. Her sister and brother-in-law,
Christina and Slawek Golasz, were very special friends to her as well. She was
predeceased by her cherished sisters, Sophie Sondej, Mary Jane Watkajtys and
by her dear brother, Joseph Moskiewicz. She also leaves many loving nieces,
nephews, neighbors and friends, especially her niece, Margaret Conklin.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. from the
Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham and at 9:00
a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham
where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Geoffrey D. Burke,
pastor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the
funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H.
Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Kurman, Jeffery David   
NUTLEY, N.J. Jeffery David Kurman, 49, died on July 11, 2004 at Northeastern
Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nev. as the result of an automobile accident
while on a fly-fishing trip. Born in Port Jervis, N.Y., he lived in New York
City before coming to Nutley in 1985. He was a graduate of the Bethlehem
Central High School, Delmar, N.Y., and SUNY at Cobleskill. For the last two
years, he was a partner in Jose Tejas Restaurant in Fairfield, N.J.
Previously, he worked at the Millenium Hilton Hotel, New York City, as
director of room service and the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza and Restaurant
Associates at Rockefeller Center as the director of purchasing. He was an avid
outdoorsman and fly fisherman, winning many awards including the East Jersey
Trout Unlimited Service Award, the Federation of Fly Fishers' CuttCatch Award
and the Wyoming Game & Fish Department's Cutt Slam Award. Beloved husband of
Peggy (Zitko) Kurman; father of Ainsley Samantha Kurman; son of Sandi and
Joshua Effron of Delmar, N.Y.; grandson of Nettie Rosenstein. A memorial
service was held on Monday, July 19, 2004. In lieu of flowers, please log onto
www.swbrownandson.com for information on memorial contributions.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Nelson, Christopher   
ALBANY Christopher Nelson, 51, died suddenly at his residence on July 18,
2004. Mr. Nelson is survived by his mother Esther, and three brothers, Richard
Jr., Arnold and Alan. He graduated from Troy High School and attended SUNY
Albany. His previous employment was at Samaritan Hospital and Catholic
Charities, Children and Families. He loved to cook and enjoyed his music.
Friends are encouraged to join the family for a Memorial Service, 7:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Friendship Baptist Church, 407 Union St.,
Schenectady, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

O'Brien, John E. (Jack)   
COLONIE John E. (Jack) O'Brien, 73, died Sunday at the Inn at St. Peters
Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and educated in
Syracuse, he was the son of the late Ann and Dennis O'Brien and was the loving
husband of the late Joan Prefore O'Brien, formerly of Troy. Jack came to
Albany in 1955 to work for the Consolidated Gas Services where he worked until
1966, then becoming an operating engineer and working out of Local 106 until
his retirement in 1993. Survivors include one son, Mark E. O'Brien and beloved
daughter-in-law, Valerie of Schenectady; two daughters, Patricia (Peter)
Severino of Schenectady, and Lynn O'Brien of Saratoga; six grandchildren;
three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Sally Yarwood of
Syracuse. He was the loving uncle of Kimberly Prefore of Troy and several
other nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. He was the brother of the
late Margaret Bianca of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held on Thursday
morning at 9:30 a.m from the John H. Clinton Funeral Home, Washington Park and
Third St., Troy and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Calling
hours will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/20/2004 - 7/21/2004.

Reittinger, Olivia Jayne
LOUDONVILLE Olivia Jayne Reittinger, 3 years old, passed away on Sunday, July
18, 2004. Olivia was born on April 16 2001 in Albany, N.Y. to James F. and
Chevi Gifford Reittinger. Olivia greeted everyone with a great big Hi! Her
favorite rhymes are Rosie, Patty-cake and Spider. Olivia is the cherished
daughter of Chevi and Jim Reittinger, loving sister of Kate and Lilie;
granddaughter of Clara Reittinger, Carole Praga and Bob Griffin, Jim and Joyce
Gifford and Sal and Marylyn Praga and great-granddaughter of Patricia Aldi.
She is also the niece of Gina Gifford, Angie and Chris Downey, Nick, Tony and
Kathy Praga and Penny and Patrick Wilhide, Frank and Laura Reittinger and
Debbie Reittinger and goddaughter of Patti Duff and Greg Woodward and namesake
of Jayne Phillips. Also survived by many great aunts and uncles, a host of
cousins, a very large circle of friends and four special therapists, Chaz
Kelly, Colleen Abbate, Chris Roylance and Heidi Brunnell. Funeral services
will be held Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.)
then to St. Francis de Sales Church, Maria Dr., Albany at 10:00 a.m. where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Wednesday
from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral Home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden,
Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of
Northeastern N.Y., 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 or to the Children's
Hospital at Albany Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Ave., Mail Code 119,
Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/20/2004 - 7/21/2004.

Rudof, Vera M.   
ALBANY Vera Rudof, 94, died peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital in Albany. She is predeceased by her loving parents, Sarah and Samuel
Rudof; her beloved brother, Nathan, who she took care of for many years; and
numerous dear friends. A native of Albany, Vera graduated from Albany High
School and attended the University at Albany. She won the Times Union essay
contest on the city of Albany when she was a senior in high school, with her
essay appearing in the newspaper. After a career with the NYS Department of
Health, Division of Laboratories, Vera retired to an active life of volunteer
work and travel. She was a long term volunteer at Child's Hospital and at her
Temple, Congregation Beth Emeth. Vera loved music and literature. A gifted
pianist, she also sang with area choral groups. Her enthusiasm for life was
shared with her family and friends. A favorite expression was, Isn't that
grand!. Her friends will miss her bright smile. A graveside service will be
held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Beth Emeth Cemetery, Colonie.
Departure from Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany at 11:30 a.m.
Friends are welcome to attend. Contributions may be made in Vera's name to any
favored charity.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Slutsky, Linda (Memoriam)   
SLUTSKY (FRENZEL) In loving memory of our daughter, Linda, who passed away
twenty years ago today.
Remembrance is a golden chain, death tries to break but all in vain. To have
to love and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart. The years may
wipe out many things, but this they wipe out never, the memory of those happy
days when we were all together.
Miss You
Love,
Your Mom and Dad
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Smelzer, Wallace H.   
DALTON, Mass. Wallace H. Smelzer, 73, of Claremont Rd., died at home on
Friday, July 16, 2004. Born in Albany, N.Y., September 5, 1930, the son of
Phillip H. and Margaret H. Movejon Smelzer, he was a 1948 graduate of Albany
High School. He then served one year in the US Navy. He was employed by
General Electric as a layout machinist from 1950-1990. He was an active member
of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church-Pittsfield. He was married July 2, 1955
to Virginia F. Goyette, who died January 1, 1995. Mr. Smelzer leaves no
immediate survivors. Among survivors are his sister-in-law, Evelyn Humphrey
and a niece and godchild, Wendy Perroots; three nephews, Wayne K. Humphrey
Sr., Keith and his wife Patricia Humphrey, and Evan S. Humphrey; a
great-nephew, Wayne K. Humphrey Jr. and two great nieces, Renee A. Humphrey
and Fallon M. Ruzzi and a great-great-niece, Shaylee M. Myers, all of New York
State. The funeral for Wallace H. Smelzer will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at
the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church on Holmes Rd. with Rev. Harold Hoeppner,
pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Ashuelot Cemetery in Dalton.
Calling hours at the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home in Dalton will be on
Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Faith
Evangelical Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home at 525 Main St.,
Dalton, MA 01226.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Staubach, Joseph B.   
TROY Joseph B. Staubach, 81, of Sherman Avenue, Troy died Monday, July 19,
2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after a long illness. Born in Haverstraw,
N.Y., he was the son of the late Joseph Staubach and Helen (Kohberg) Staubach
and husband for 62 years of Margaret Gibbons Staubach. He had resided in
Rockland County, East Berne and, when retired, lived in Pottersville, N.Y. in
the summer and in Rio Hondo, Texas in the winter. Mr. Staubach was employed as
a carpenter and millwright for carpenters union Local 370 Albany for 50 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Silver
Star, Bronze Star and British Military Medal for gallantry in action.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Margaret (Dean)
Courter of Troy and Helen Marsh of Tampa, Fla.; a son, Joseph Staubach of
Troy; four grandsons; a granddaughter; and five great-grandsons. Relatives and
friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy on
Thursday from 3-5 p.m. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
following the visiting hours. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr.
Staubach to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd.,
Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road,
Loudonville, NY 12211. For a private family guest book and service directions,
visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.

Warner, Leonard   
GUILDERLAND Leonard Warner, 81, of Church Road, Guilderland, died Sunday, July
18, 2004. He was born in Schoharie, N.Y., the son of the late Duryea Warner
and Pauline Emma Plue Warner. Leonard served in the Army from 1941-1945 and is
a survivor of Pearl Harbor. He was past commander of the VFW 357 and a life
member of the Saratoga DAV. Leonard was also very involved in the Albany
County Boy Scouts. Leonrad was employed by L.C. Smith Transportation as a bus
driver. Mr. Warner was predeceased by two sisters, Marjorie Smith and Thelma
Laniewski. Survivors include his longtime companion, Helen Rood of
Guilderland; two sons, Leonard Warner, Jr. of Guilderland and Paul Duryea
Warner of Huntington, Pa.; five grandchildren, Christopher Warner, Nicholas
Warner, Paula Warner, Mella Warner and Jason Rood; three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 7 p.m. at the Bond
Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. A gathering will be held prior to the service
from 6 to 7 p.m. The inurnment will be on Friday, July 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. at
the Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Contributions, in memory of Leonard, may
be made to Visiting Nurses Association of Albany, 35 Colvin Avenue, Albany, NY
12206 or to Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, 3686 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY
12303.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/21/2004.