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Becker II, Glenn A.
GUILDERLAND Glenn A. Becker, II, 31, of Guilderland, died unexpectedly on
Saturday, July 24, 2004. He was born in Niskayuna and was a 1992 graduate of
Guilderland High School. Glenn was a loving and dedicated father to his
cherished daughter, Brittany DeAnna Becker; adored son of Robin and Timothy
Bliss and Glenn and Dawn Becker; devoted brother of Amy Becker; grandson of Al
Pachter and the late Beryl Pachter, Harold Becker and the late Virginia
Becker, Mrs. Shirley Bliss and Janis Pokeda; also survived by many aunts,
uncles and cousins. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Glenn was a friend to many
and touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will missed by all who knew
and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday from
4 to 7 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road,
Colonie, (Rt. 155-South of Central Avenue). Funeral services will be Tuesday
evening at 7 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made, in
Glenn's name, to National Alliance for Mentally Ill, c/o Ron Honberg, J.D.,
Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-3042.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/26/2004 - 7/27/2004.

Biancosino, Clarissa L.   
SCHENECTADY Clarissa L. (Chris) Biancosino, 76, of Burdeck Street, died at
Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends on July 25, 2004,
after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Chris was born in
Schenectady, daughter of John and Mildred Schumacher, and was a lifelong
resident. She was a Little League Mom, and worked for the Schalmont School
system. Chris was a homemaker and a terrific cook. She loved wood carving and
nature, especially birds. Chris spent so many happy summers at Sacandaga Lake
with her family and grandaughter, Sara, who she loved so much. She taught
catechism at Our Lady of Assumption Church. She was the loving wife of George
Biancosino Sr., and devoted mother of Peter Biancosino of Ballston Lake, and
George Biancosino of Schenectady. She was the dear grandmother of Sara
Biancosino. Chris was the sister of Vincent Schumacher of Maryland, Marie
Czajkowski of Pennslyvania, Donald Schumacher of Schenectady, and Barbara
McGinnis of Schenectady, who have all predeceased her. She was the loving
sister of John Schumacher of Florida and Jean Williams of Schenectady. She is
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Chris leaves behind many cherished
friends including Joan Palmer of Schenectady and Kathie Bellizzi of Ballston
Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 8:15 a.m. from the DeMarco-Stone
Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave. followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian
Burial at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Calling hours will be Wednesday 6-8
p.m. Chris' family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the
wonderful care she received at Ellis Hospital from the staff in the ICU and
A-5, and the staff at Sunnyview Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and the tireless,
compassionate care from Dr. Weinberg, Dr. Gorla, Dr. Yannios, Dr. Khan, Dr.
Patel, Dr. McDonald, and Mary Gillespie, FNP, of Schenectady Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medical Associates during her long complicated illness. Special
thanks to Chris' dear friend, Marie Bormann, for all her help.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Black, Nathan Charles Lane   
SCHENECTADY Nathan Charles Lane Black, 60, passed away peacefully Sunday, July
25, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y. after a short illness. Mr.
Black was born in Chicago on February 28, 1944. He was the son of academics
Helen Rudine Black and Blanton Black, Ph.D. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia
where he attended Booker T. Washington High School. In 1961, Nathan
matriculated to Georgia Institute of Technology in the first class to admit
African Americans. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering.
Nathan was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He
accepted the call to serve but he did so as a conscientious objector to war
and he was trained as a combat medic. Nathan served on the front lines in
Vietnam for more than a year and he was granted an honorable discharge upon
his return home. Nathan worked in engineering positions for Atlanta's mass
transit system and most recently, the New York State Thruway Authority an
Albany, NY. He also worked as an environmental engineer in Antarctica and
Algeria. Nathan was committed to environmentalism and sustainable development
throughout his life. He attended the Seed of Abraham Messianic Jewish
Congregation in Colonie, N.Y. Nathan married Linda Houston of Atlanta,
Georgia. Their daughter Noelle Charity Patience Collins Boyd was born of that
union. Nathan later married Helen Black. Nathan leaves a wife, Helen Black; a
daughter, Noelle; a son-in-law, Philip Boyd; a granddaughter, Sophia; several
cousins including Vicki Bostick Smith and a host of friends from the Albany
area. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Fredendall
Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. There will be no calling hours. Burial
will be in Saratoga National Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Clifford, Agnes Duffy   
ALBANY Agnes Cliford, 88, died Monday, July 26, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St.
Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany on June 12, 1916, she was the daughter of the
late James A. Duffy and Anna Schmidt Duffy. After her mother died when she was
6, she was raised in Albany by her beloved aunt, the late Wilhelmina Schmidt
Mulligan. Agnes was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names. She was
employed by the New York Telephone Company as an account clerk from 1936 to
1971, the year she retired. She married William Joseph Clifford, Sr. of
Rensselaer in 1941. He predeceased her November 8, 2003. The couple resided in
both Rensselaer and Albany and lived in Albany since 1960. She is survived by
her two children, Suzanne (John) O'Neill of Albany and William J. Clifford,
Jr. (Barbara) of Victor, N.Y.; her five grandchildren, Jennifer A. O'Neill,
John C. O'Neill and Peter T. (Kristin) O'Neill, all of Albany, Kathleen Kantz
(Christopher) of Fairport, N.Y. and Megan Clifford of Rochester, N.Y.; her
great-grandchildren, Daniel J. Kantz and Molly G. Kantz, both of Fairport,
N.Y. and Margaret S. O'Neill of Albany. Funeral services Thursday at 8:45 a.m.
from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, thence to St.
Catherine of Siena Church, Albany, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call
Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Internment will follow the Mass at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Community Hospice of Albany at 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
12208 or St. Catherine of Siena Church, 40 Collins Place, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Cocca, Elizabeth (St. John)   
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Elizabeth (St. John) Cocca, 80, of Tallahassee, Fla. died
July 23, 2004. Mrs. Cocca was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel
(Pelky) St. John and the wife of the late Frank Cocca. She retired from John
Hancock Insurance Company in 1984. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending
summers with her family in New York. She will be missed by her four daughters,
Sandy (Trainor) Badger and her husband Bob of Tallahassee, Starr (Trainor)
Busby and her husband David of Johnsonville, Lisa (Simmons) McAllister and
friend, Wayne Brown of Tallahassee, and Lori (Simmons) Rosney and her husband
Kevin of Troy; her seven grandchildren, Jodi, Candy, Dancy, Robbie, Crystal,
Kayla and Sarah; seven great-grandchildren; Cody, Cheyenne, Tristan, Cara,
Abby, Hunter and Matthew; and Frank's two sons, Frank and Ron Cocca. Survivors
also include two sisters, Veronica Larin and Shirley Howard and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ross St. John and a sister,
Pearl McCanney. The funeral will be on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Daniel
D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 9:30
a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Interment will be in Gerlad B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home
Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Donations in Mrs. Cocca's memory may be made to the
Hospice House in Tallahassee, Fla.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Davidson, Kevin (Memoriam)   
DAVIDSON Kevin- In loving memory of my grandson & nephew. If tears could build
a stairway and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you
home again. We love and miss you so much, Kev.
Love,
Nanny and Aunt Tracee
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Davidson, Kevin (Memoriam)   
DAVIDSON Kevin- In loving memory of my son who left this life so suddenly, 1
year ago today. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day. Missing you is a
heart ache that never goes away. Kev, we love and miss you so much.
Love,
Dad and Brother Keith
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Donnelly, Thomas (Memoriam)   
DONNELLY Thomas, Dad, it has been one year since you're passing, there has not
been a day that has gone by, that I have not thought of you. I miss you with
all my heart.
Your Loving Daughter, Ellen
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Draper, Norman W.   
COLONIE Norman W. Draper, 87, of South Gate Rd., died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at
Villa Mary Immaculate in Albany after a long illness. Born in Wilton, N.H.,
Norman was the son of the late Guy and Hattie Washburn Draper. For 43 years,
he was a land surveyor and engineer for the Abbott Machine Co. in Wilton.
Survivors include his wife, Carol A. Carolus Draper; two sons, Claude and
Douglas Draper, both of New Hampshire; one stepson, Barry Estey of New
Hampshire; three stepdaughters, Sherry Hart of New Hampshire, Jane Estey of
Illinois and Ellen Keibasa of Hawaii; two brothers, Kenneth Smokey Draper and
Philip Draper, both of New Hapshire. He is also survived by eight
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren. Norman was predeceased by two wives, Miriam and
Eleanor Draper and his daughter, Margaret Simmons. Funeral services will be
held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 5216 Western Turnpike,
Guilderland. A calling period, to which relatives and friends are invited,
will precede the service from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside
service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Wilton, New
Hampshire.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Eson, Joy P.   
ALBANY Joy P. Eson, age 83, of Pinetree Lane in Albany died Saturday evening,
July 24, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was a
graduate of the John Marshall High School and was active in theatre program.
After graduation, she attended the University of Chicago for 3 years. She
married Morris Eson in 1943 and spent time in Panama and Virginia accompanying
her husband during his service in the Army. She moved to Albany in 1951 when
her husband joined the facility of New York State College for Teachers (SUNY
Albany). She was a lifelong artist, mostly self-taught but attended occasional
workshops and read extensively. She taught painting to friends and taught in
the Massry Senior Residence. She taught and encouraged all her grandchildren
to paint and love art. She enjoyed every opportunity to travel and visit
museums and galleries. There will be an exhibit of her artwork at Bethlehem
Public Library from August 2 - August 31. Mrs Eson accompanied her husband
during sabbatical years for several extended stays in Israel. She and her
family have been affiliated with Congregation Ohav Shalom and Temple Israel in
Albany. She is survived by her husband Morris of Albany; her children, Charles
(Karen) of Altamont, N.Y., Elizabeth Vigoda (David) of Delmar, N.Y., Marc
(Rhonda) of Atlanta, Georgia and Jud (Nancy) of Delmar, N.Y.; grandmother of
Benjamin, Rachel, Lena, Sarah and Lauren. Services at the Levine Memorial
Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany, N.Y. on Tuesday July 27, 2004 at 10:00
a.m. Interment will follow services in the Temple Israel Cemetery in
Guilderland, N.Y. The Period of Mourning will be observed commencing Tuesday
at the Eson Residence, 29 Pinetree Lane in Albany with a minyan service each
evening at 7:30 p.m with the exception of Friday and Saturday evenings
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital,
315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, New York 12208 or a charity of ones choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/26/2004 - 7/27/2004.

Heath, William A.   
SCHENECTADY William A. Whitey Heath, 70, of Fillmore Avenue, died peacefully
on Sunday, July 25, 2004 following a long illness. He was born in Catskill on
March 25, 1934 and was the son of the late Donald and Mildred (Brown) Heath.
Mr. Heath was married to Nancy A. Lewis on October 8, 1960. Shortly after
their wedding, he settled in Schenectady with his wife. He was a retired truck
driver. He was a long time communicant of St. Paul the Apostle and was a
member of their Men's Club. He enjoyed bowling and other sporting activities
but was passionate about the extensive traveling he was able to do with his
wife. He was the devoted husband of 44 years to Nancy A. Heath; the beloved
father of Michael A. Heath and his long time girlfriend, Sandra Alex Lech of
Colonie and Linda M. Mitchell-Zerella of Amsterdam; as well as the cherished
grandfather of Angela, Andrew and Rachel Mitchell of Amsterdam. Other
survivors include his sister, Constance Iten of Catskill; a brother-in-law,
David M. Lewis and his wife, Carol of Griswold, Conn.; several nieces, nephews
also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother,
Richard Heath. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the
Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street, Schenectady and at 11 a.m. at St.
Paul the Apostle Church, where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will
receive visitors on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Should
friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle
Church, 2777 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/26/2004 - 7/27/2004.

Hoffman, William   
Officers and members of the James Hill Hook and Ladder Company will meet at
Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany, at 7 p.m., July 27,
2004 to pay our last respects. Pat Haggerty President
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Hoffman, William H.   
ALBANY William (Bill) Howard Hoffman, age 66, entered into eternal life
Sunday, July 25, 2004. Born in Albany, he was a lifelong resident. He had been
employed for more than 40 years by Sterling Organics in Rensselaer. He had
served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. He was a member of the Watervliet
Lodge of Elks #1500, a member of the James Hill Hook and Ladder Fire Dept. and
a communicant of the Church of the Holy Cross. Bill was an avid hunter and
fisherman. He was also a great friend and neighbor who made time for everyone.
His ability to fix anything that was broken or to make new, was one of his
greatest attributes. He touched the lives of all he met and will be missed by
everyone who loved him. Son of the late Earl and Marian Smith Hoffman. Beloved
husband of Ellen Ruth Trapp Hoffman; loving father of Mary Ellen Cranney of
Niskayuna; brother of Earl, Frederick, Raymond and Walter Hoffman, Marian
Novak and the late David Hoffman; also survived by several nieces, nephews and
his pet pal, Oreo Cookie. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak &
Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip
Livingston School on Northern Blvd) Wednesday morning at 8:45 and 9:30 o'clock
at the Church of the Holy Cross. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those desiring may send a
remembrance, in Bill's name, to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society,
Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Kopcza, Michael Andy
COHOES Michael Andy Kopcza, 57, of Chadwick Square in Cohoes, died Sunday July
25, 2004 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was the beloved husband of
35 years of Sharon McCarthy Kopcza. Born in Ithica, son of Michael Kopcza of
Ballston Spa and the late Marie LaBombard Kopcza, he resided in Poughkeepsie
for 15 years and in Clifton Park for 10 years before moving to Cohoes one year
ago. Mr Kopcza was a 1965 graduate of Heatly High School in Green Island,
where he lettered in Soccer and basketball and attended Hudson Valley
Community College, where he was named All Regional in Soccer. After serving in
the US Navy, he was a member of the Troy Police Department from 1969 until
joining the NYS Police in 1972, retiring in 1995 as a sergeant. He was an avid
bowler and had achieved two 300 games in his career. Survivors, in addition to
his wife and father, include his two sons, Michael A. Kopcza, Jr. of Clifton
Park and Paul (Shannon) Kopcza of Utica; and four grandchildren, Taylor Marie,
Michael III, Alexandra and Katie Kopcza. Funeral from the McNulty Funeral
Home, 147 Hudson Avenue, Green Island on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. and at St.
Bernard's Church in Cohoes at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Saratoga National
Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the American
Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Lachanski, Joseph G.   
SCHENECTADY Joseph G. Lachanski, 69, of Howard Street, died Saturday, July 24,
2004 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, after a long illness. Mr. Lachanski is
predeceased by his wife, Dolores Lambiase Lachanski. She died in 1991. He is
survived by one son, Mark J. Lachanski of Schenectady; one daughter, Elizabeth
A. Lachanski of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Stanley Lachanski of Amsterdam.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service Wednesday
morning at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kings Road, Schenectady. There
will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratton
VA Medical Center, Intensive Care Unit, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Lane, Edward M.   
ALBANY Edward M. Lane, died July 21, 2004 at Julie Blair Nursing Home. He was
born June 2, 1930 to Manuel and Ethel Lane in Albany, N.Y. He was educated in
the Albany School System and graduated from Philip Schuyler in 1950. Ed joined
the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He also served in the U.S.
Army. He is survived by his mother, Ethel Lane; two sisters, Virginia Taylor,
Troy, N.Y. and Gerlene Smalls, Albany; one brother-in-law, Richard Smalls,
Albany; stepsister, Henrietta Edga, Troy; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Lane, St.
Albans, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his
father, Manuel; brother, Harold Lane; one brother-in-law, Samuel Taylor.
Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3 Morton
Avenue with Rev. Robert Bradley officiating. Calling hour 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the church. Interment Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery, Schuylerville, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Lord, Eva Blair   
WESTERLO Eva Blair Lord, 100 years, of Westerlo, N.Y., passed away Saturday,
July 24, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y. Eva known fondly to many
generations in the Westerlo community as Aunt Eva, was born in Danvers, Mass.
on May 23, 1904. She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Hegwidge
(Goodreau) Blair, formerly of Quebec, Canada. Eva was a loving sister growing
up in a large family and spent her childhood helping to take care of her five
other siblings in Cohoes, N.Y. After some time, the family relocated to
Westerlo, where their father began to operate a dairy farm. It was there she
met and married the late Archie Reynolds Lord. In 1945, Aunt Eva began her
career as a cook at the old Westerlo Grade School. It was then she was asked
to help for a mere two weeks, which turned into a 27 year culinary adventure.
Being both creative and deeply caring to all of the school children, Aunt Eva
produced meals which were both nutritious and fun. Children looked forward to
tray decorations, holiday food shapes and special desserts that routinely
transformed dull into delicious. Eva was a member of the Westerlo Reformed
Church, Ladies Aid Society, the Westerlo Historical Society, the New York
State School Food Service Association and the Hilltowns Senior Citizens. She
is survived by one son, Howard F. Lord of Hannacroix, N.Y.; two grandchildren;
two great-grandsons. A memorial service will be on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at
1 p.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, N.Y. 12083.
Interment will be in the Westerlo Rural Cemetery. A reception will be held
immediately following at the Westerlo Dutch Reformed Church. Those who wish
may donate, in Eva's memory, to the Westerlo Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 12,
Westerlo, NY 12193.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Maxwell Sr., Alfred C.   
CASTLETON Alfred C. (Pops) Maxwell Sr., 81, of Phillips Rd., died July 24,
2004 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany, he has been
a Capital District resident all of his life. An Army veteran of World War II,
Mr. Maxwell was in housekeeping management at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center
for 30 years, retiring in 1983, and earlier had been a member of the Albany
Painters Union. He was an avid hunter with his pal, Earl Langenbach. Husband
of the late Elizabeth A. Capasso Maxwell, he was the beloved father of Mrs.
David (Claudia) Brown; Alfred C. (Christine) Maxwell Jr., both of Castleton;
Michael T. (Janine) of Delmar; Mark L. (Christine) of Nassau and Peter W.
(friend, Sue Dornan) Maxwell of E. Greenbush; brother of Emily Dietz and the
late William Maxwell and Alva Slauson. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren, one of whom (Shawn) is serving in the Army in Iraq; and three
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend his funeral Thursday morning at 10:30 at the Rockefeller
Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may call Wednesday 4-8
p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/25/2004 - 7/28/2004.

McClatchy, Clara A.   
ALBANY Clara A. McClatchy, RSCJ, 91 years, died at Kenwood Convent of the
Sacred Heart on Saturday, July 24, 2004. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 25,
1913, she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart on Dec. 8, 1933, making her
final vows at Kenwood in February, 1941. From 1936 until 1976, Sr. McClatchy
who had received most of her education in France, Spain and Austria, taught
English, French and Spanish in Sacred Heart Schools in Philadelphia,
Providence, R.I., Portsmouth, R.I. and Princeton, N.J. After those years, Sr.
McClatchy taught neurologically impaired children at Jordan School in
Princeton, N.J. for three years. Earnestness, generosity, dedication and love
for her students characterized her teaching years. From 1982 until 1992, Sr.
Clara served in St. James Parish in Pennington, N.J., teaching Scripture and
leading prayer groups. In 1992, she retuned to Albany where she retired at her
beloved Kenwood. Sr. McClatchy was preceded in death two years ago by her
identical twin sister, Estelle McClatchy Garrity. She is survived by several
loving and devoted nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A
Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 at Kenwood Convent
and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
July 28 in the Convent Chapel, Interment following in the Convent Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

McCloskey, Charles C.   
MANLIUS Charles C. McCloskey, New York State Law Enforcement Pioneer, 89, of
Alterra Wynwood Manlius, N.Y. died on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Francis House
in Syracuse. A former agent of the FBI, Mr. McCloskey served as sheriff of
Chautauqua County for 14 years from 1952-1966, during which time he applied
his FBI training to professionalize law enforcement practices county wide. He
then moved to Albany where he served as director of the New York State
Division for Local Police providing information, training and consultation to
state and local law enforcement agencies on effective professional law
enforcement. He later served as commissioner of Clifton Park, New York. and a
supervisor of Saratoga County. He carried on a family tradition of work in law
enforcement; his grandfather, Syracuse policeman Anthony J. Haley, carried the
departments #1 badge at the turn of the century. Mr. McCloskey lived in
retirement in Sun City Center, Florida, from 1982-2004, where he was active in
the Prince of Peace Catholic Parish, served as a Hospice volunteer, and
completed his memoirs. A native of Syracuse, he graduated from St. Mary's
Cathedral School and Niagra University Survivors include his four children,
Charles C. McCloskey, III of Raleigh, N.C., Ann Lamprey of Manlius, Mary Lou
McCloskey of Atlanta, Ga. and Kathleen McCloskey of Syracuse; his brother
Msgr. James A. McCloskey of Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville; nine
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. McCloskey was predeceased by
his wife, Elizabeth Lowrey McCloskey. Funeral services 9:45 a.m. Wednesday
from Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Funeral Home, Inc. and 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church, Fayetteville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt. Calling
hours Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, 7191 E. Genesee St.,
Fayetteville. Contributions, The CathedralSchool Guardian Angel Society, 262
East Onondaga, Syracuse, NY 13202, or to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue,
Syracuse, NY 13208. Eaton-Tubbs-Schepp Fayetteville 315-637-3214
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Munger, Amy Lee   
NISKAYUNA The family of Amy Lee Munger is honoring her memory. She left us on
July 23, 2004. Amy is the beloved daughter of Lynn T. Munger and Dorothy K.
Munger of Regent Street, Niskayuna and the cherished sister of Kelly Munger of
Washington D.C. and Laura Munger of Schenectady, N.Y. Amy will be remembered
for her courage and compassion. Amy opened her heart to those she knew and
loved without conditions. Her warm and intelligent smile made you feel like a
friend the first time you met her. Amy's gentle strength, beauty and grace
will be remembered by all who knew her. Amy is predeceased by her Great
Gramps, Herbert Taylor, Gramps, Don Munger and Grandfather Herbert Kelley and
survived by her Gram, Jan Munger and Grandma, Barbara Kelley; her aunts, Donna
Evans, Katherine Kelley, Marjorie Robbins, Barbara Kelley, Helen Reiner,
Patricia Fontana; her uncles, Bob Evans, Dave Robbins, Geoff Jones, Julius
Reiner, Rick Fontana and her cousins, Ryan Evans, Adam Evans, Lisa Martinez,
Sarah Selzer, Jeremy Selzer, Geoffrey Selzer, Gareth Jones, Ella Jones and
Dylan Robbins. Visiting hours will be held at Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, 1
Mohawk Avenue, Scotia, N.Y from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 29.
Memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. To honor Amy's memory, Contributions can
be made in her name to: The Hazelton Foundation, P.O. Box 11, Center City, MN
55012.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Odum, Linda   
ALBANY Linda Odum, Sunrise May 4, 1962, Sunset July 23, 2004 at Good Samaritan
Nursing Home, after a short illness. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda;
brothers and sisters, Dean, Carrie, Gladys, Anita, Jeannette Jones, Beverly
Edwards, Doris (Ernest) Stone, Mary (Russell) Parker, Mildred (Herbert) Pope;
aunt, Catherine May; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends, Nurtured and loved by Ma, the late Gladys Jones. A Memorial Service
will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2004, 12 noon at Metropolitan N.T.M.B.C., 105
Second Street, Albany. Pastor Damone Paul Johnson officating. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions, in Linda's name, may be made to Community
Hospice of Albany or Center for the Disabled or Albany Medical Center
Anatomical Gift Program.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Ohle, Maxine   
EAST DURHAM Maxine Ohle, 67 years, of East Durham, N.Y. passed away on Sunday,
July 25, 2004 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, N.Y. Maxine was
born in Scranton, Pa., on May 12, 1937, daughter of the late Max and Anna
(Buchner) Wimmer. Maxine and her late husband, Otto owned and operated the
O'Neill House in East Durham, N.Y., a family operated business for over 50
years. A member of the Greene Co. Resort Assn., member of Senior Companion of
Greene Co. Community Action and Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Knock Shrine
Council, Ladies Auxiliary. Maxine will be remembered by her family as a loving
daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband,
Otto Ohle and a son, Stephen Ohle. Surviving are two daughters, Theresa
Boncales and her husband Jack of Ridgefield Park, N.J. and Mary McGahan and
her husband Thomas of East Durham, N.Y.; a son, Timothy Ohle and his wife
Florence also of East Durham, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Jack, Victoria,
Brooke, Stephen, Beverly, Max and Thomas. Late in life Maxine was reunited
with siblings she did not know she had; also surviving are her sisters, Carol
Linton, Joyce Rey, Barbara Stroud, Peg Seifert and a brother, John Houston.
Funeral service will be from the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81,
Greenville, NY 12083 at 10:30 a.m., Thursday with a Mass of Christian Burial
at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Knock Shrine in East Durham, N.Y. Friends may call
at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will
follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Catskill, N.Y. Those who wish may
contribute in Maxine's memory to Our Lady of Knock Shrine.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Palmer, Richard Allan   
ONEONTA Richard Allan Palmer, 64, of Riverside Ave., passed away on Saturday
morning, July 24, 2004 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
Albany with his loving family at his side. Calling hours were Monday, July 26,
2004 at the Enea Funeral Home. Allan's funeral will begin at 10:15 a.m. on
Tuesday (today) morning from the chapel of the funeral home where prayer will
be offered and 11 a.m. from Holy Family Parish, corner of E. Main and John
Streets, Little Falls where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by
the Rev. Anthony Ligato, pastor. Procession will follow to St. Mary's Cemetery
where he will be laid to rest. Kindly consider contribution in Allan's memory
to the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospice Unit, 113 Holland Ave., Albany,
NY 12208. To offer condolence's to the Palmer family, please go to Allan's
online memorial at www.eneafuneralhomes.com on the Internet.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Phillips, Kevin W.   
ALBANY Kevin W. Phillips, 43, of Albany, died suddenly on Saturday, July 24,
2004 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born in Poughkeepsie and was an Albany area
resident for most of his life. Kevin graduated from Guilderland High School,
class of 1979. Kevin was employed by Oliver Electrical Contracting in
Niskayuna. He was a former member of the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad and the
Westmere Fire Department. Kevin was a true gift from God and was a gentle,
kindhearted, loyal and giving person. He valued spending time with his loving
family, helping others and enjoyed many constructive hobbies. Kevin will be
tremendously missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kim J. Boni Phillips;
his stepson, Nicholas W. Hall; his parents, Earnest G. and Susan V. Phillips;
brother of Cynthia P. (Chad) Sendzik, Judith L. Holmes, Wayne A. (Rebecca)
Phillips, Scott C. (Jessica) Phillips and the late Scott R. Phillips;
son-in-law of John J. Boni, Jr. and Janet J. Boni; also survived by several
aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews; a
great-niece and nephew. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 9:30 at
New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt.
155-South of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, 200 Centre
Drive, Albany, NY 12203 or to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington
Square, Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Purcell, Jerome E.   
JACKSON TWP., N.J Jerome E. Purcell, age 66, of Jackson Twp., N.J., formerly
of Albany, N.Y., died Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Community Medical Center,
Toms River, N.J. He had been employed by the N.Y. State Department of Tax and
Finance, Albany, N.Y. as a computer engineer for 30 years, retiring in 1990.
He was born in Troy, N.Y., living in Albany, N.Y. until he moved to Jackson
Twp. one month ago. He is predeceased by his parents, John J. and Elizabeth
Campbell Purcell and his brother, Jack Purcell. He is survived by his wife of
43 years, Kathleen Coyle Purcell; one son, Jay Purcell of Albany, N.Y.; two
daughters, Elizabeth Pedersen of Holland, Pa. and Sharon DeMuth of Jackson
Twp., N.J.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will
be Friday, July 30, 2004 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the George S. Hassler Funeral
Home, 980 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson Twp., N.J. followed by the Funeral
Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius RC Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road,
Jackson Twp., N.J. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ
08753. For condolences visit sharon@qcmgroup.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Reno, Elizabeth A.   
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Elizabeth Betty A. Reno, 71, formerly of Delmar, N.Y. passed
away in Punta Gorda, Fla. on Friday, July 23, 2004. She was the daughter of
Carl and Sonja Peterson, born November 20, 1932 in Manhattan, New York City,
N.Y. She worked as a real estate broker at Pagano Weber for more than 20
years, until she and her husband moved to Punta Gorda in 1995. Betty was a
member of Sacred Heart Church and very active with St. Vincent de Paul
Society. A recent church sign carried the following quote, Don't cry because
it's over, smile because it happened. This may well be what we can say of
Betty Reno. She endured the discomfort and pain from her ailment and many were
unaware of it. - By her husband, Edward. Betty will be greatly missed by her
husband of 52 years, Edward of Punta Gorda; granddaughter, Lindsey of
Chandler, Ariz. Preceded in death by her son, Clifford, who passed away five
years ago. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Cross Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. To
express condolences to the family, please visit, www.LTaylorfuneral.com and
sign the guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation
Services, Punta Gorda Chapel.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Shanahan, Margaret B.   
GUILDERLAND Margaret B. (Peg) Shanahan, 94, died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at Our
Lady of Mercy Life Center, after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, Peg was the
daughter of the late John E. and Julia Berry Burke. She would have been 95 on
the 31st of July and was the widow of Leo G. Shanahan. Peg was a registered
nurse at Albany Medical Center for many years and later for the Cohoes Schools
for over 20 years and retired many years ago. Peg was predeceased by her two
sons, Leo J. Shanahan and Timothy B. Shanahan. She is survived by her four
grandchildren, Kathleen A. Disonell, Ellen M. Landis, John E. Shanahan and
Jennifer L. Shanahan; her three great-grandchildren, Devin T. Disonell,
Brendan T. Disonell and Lauren I. Shanahan; also survived by her two
daughters-in-law, Susan Shanahan and Patricia Shanahan; a niece, Debbie Burke;
a nephew, Michael Burke. Funeral from the Stanton-Farrell Funeral Home, 326
Columbia Street, Cohoes, Thursday morning at 10:30 and at Our Lady of
Assumption Church at 11. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8
p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Shear, Arthur   
SCHENECTADY Arthur Shear, 91, formerly of Manchester Road, died Sunday, July
25, 2004 at Dutch Manor, Hamburg Street. Mr. Shear was born in Schenectady,
the son of the late David and May Tilloson Shear. He was a lifelong
Schenectadian and was employed by General Electric for 30 years. A nephew,
Fred D. Shavor, of Albany, survives Mr. Shear. His brother, James Shear
predeceased him. Graveside services will be at Park View Cemetery, Schenectady
on Tuesday, July 27 at 3 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Simmons, William (Memoriam)   
SIMMONS William. In loving memory of my father, who passed away 32 years ago
today. In your resting place I wander, and flowers I place with care. But no
one knows the heartache as I turn and leave you there.
Love, Daughter Pat
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Sleasman, Christopher   
SARATOGA SPRINGS Christopher Sleasman, 88, entered into eternal life in the
loving presence of his family on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the Community
Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Recently, he was a resident of
Saratoga Springs, New York. Chris served in the United States Marine Corps at
Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Theatre. Upon his return
from service, and for more than 40 years, Chris was a proprietor, with his
brothers Fred and Jack, of Albany's Modern Food Market on New Scotland Avenue.
The Modern became an Albany landmark known for its quality and service for
generations. He retired in 1976. Chris was a founding member of both St.
Catherine of Siena Parish in Albany, and St. Edward the Confessor Parish in
Clifton Park and most recently was a communicant at St. Clement's Church in
Saratoga Springs. He was an active supporter of the Church and participated in
many spiritual and social programs. Chris was also known for his Irish tenor,
his wit and in his younger years, his excellence in a variety of sports,
particularly baseball in which he played semi-professional ball, golf and
bowling. He was formerly a member of the Knights of Columbus (Clifton Park),
the Marine Corps League, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and
Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife of 58 happy years,
Marie Kieran Sleasman of Saratoga Springs, and ten children: Daniel M.
(Marianne) Sleasman of Loudonville, N.Y., Mary Christine (William) Kalen of
Pittsfield, Mass., Rosemary (Thomas) Horan of East Greenbush, N.Y., Kevin T.
Sleasman of Albany, Stephen (Nadine) Sleasman of Saratoga Springs, Martin
Sleasman of Albany, Susan (Mark) Recucki of Clifton Park, Vincent Sleasman of
Saratoga Springs, Andrew (Patricia) Sleasman of Gaansvoort, N.Y. and Peter
(Kathleen) Sleasman of East Greenbush, N.Y. Also surviving are 29
grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany,
Thursday morning at 9:30, and 10:30 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Central Ave.,
Albany. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home
Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those
who wish, may make memorial contributions to Blessed Sacrament Church, 607
Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Student, Dawn M.   
CLIFTON PARK Dawn Marie Student, 46, of Tallow Wood Drive, died on Saturday,
July 24, 2004 at the Nathan Litauer Hospital in Gloversville, following an
automobile-pedestrian accident at Sacandaga Lake. She was born on April 9,
1958 in Cohoes, N.Y. Dawn was raised in Cohoes and moved with her family to
Clifton Park in 1968. She was a 1976 graduate of Shenendehowa High School and
in 1978 graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. She received her
bachelor's degree from SUNY @ Geneseo and later earned her master's degree in
special education from SUNY @ Oswego. For the past 7 years, Dawn was a much
loved special education teacher at Shenendehowa Central School's Gowana Middle
School. Earlier, she taught in the Cohoes School System, the Brownville School
District in Watertown, Oswego School System and Canton School System. She was
looking forward to becoming an adjunct professor at the College of St. Rose
evening division in the fall. Dawn had the ability to encourage her students
to go beyond their fear factor and realize the enjoyment of learning. She
enjoyed running and was a member of the Southern Saratoga YMCA Running Group.
Currently, Dawn was training hard for the Hartford Classic, her first full
marathon in the fall. In addition to runnning, her love of the outdoors
brought her boating and gardening. Dawn's creative mind was expressed through
her love of painting and the arts. She enjoyed music, dancing and
entertainment. Her beautiful vision of life will continue through her organ
donation. She was the beloved daughter of Alton A. and Lorraine Simard Hobbs;
devoted mother of Sara E. Student and Alexandria K. Student, all of Clifton
Park; former wife of Donald J. Student of Troy; companion of Lance Knowles of
Schenectady; sister of Robert Chuck (Nancy) Hobbs of Merrimack, N.H. and Lois
J. (Jeffrey A.) Warner of Duanesburg; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles
and cousins also survive her. A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday at 10
a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton
Park. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8
p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, N.Y.
Those who wish may make contributions, in Dawn's memory, to the Dawn M.
Student Special Education Scholarship Fund, c/o the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral
Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Tortorici, Fay F.   
CLIFTON PARK Fay F. Tortorici, 93, of Lilac Court, died suddenly at her
residence on Sunday, July 25, 2004. She was born in NYC on December 26, 1910
and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Angelina Giordano Funaro. She has
lived in Flushing, Queens for many years before moving to Clifton Park in
1970, when her husband, who worked for the State was transferred to Albany.
Mrs. Tortorici was employed as a supervisor in the billing dept. of Best & Co.
on 5th Avenue in NYC and retired after 42 years of service. She was a member
of the Shenendehowa Senior Citizens and a communicant of St. Edward the
Confessor Church in Clifton Park. She was the beloved wife of the late John J.
Tortorici. The devoted sister of Jean Ferramosca of Staten Island; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning
at 8:15 from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park,
thence to St. Edward the Confessor Church where at 9 a.m. the Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. There will be no public calling hours.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Shenendehowa Senior Citizens, 15 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton
Park, NY 12065 or to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center
Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Volz, Marion A.   
LATHAM Marion A. Volz, 77, of Latham, beloved wife of the late James C. Volz,
died Monday, July 26, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was born in
Watervliet, the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Tobin McGrath. Mrs.
Volz was a senior aide for the Colonie Senior Service Center for over 15
years, retiring earlier this year. She lived in Latham for the last 28 years
and previously lived in Green Island. Marion was a volunteer at Our Lady of
Hope in Latham and enjoyed her close group of friends affectionately known as
the Merry Widows Club. Marion is survived by her loving children, Mary Ryan
and her husband, Tony of Cohoes and Debbie Poleto and her husband, David of
Latham; also survived by her four cherished grandchildren, Tom Ryan, Casey
Ryan, Rachel Poleto and David Poleto; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her brother, Alfred McGrath; a sister, Ann Lang. Funeral
services will be Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 9:45 a.m. from the Dufresne and
Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road and at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of
Hope Chapel, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, where a Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated by Rev. Firmin Finn. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend and may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Memorial
contributions, in memory of Marion, may be made to the Little Sisters of the
Poor, c/o Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Wessell, William P.   
RENSSELAER William Paul Wessell, 91, of Valley View Apartments, died Thursday,
July 22, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born, raised and lived his entire
life in Rensselaer, he was a pipe fitter for BASF, formerly GAF, in Rensselaer
for 43 years prior to his retiring in 1975. He was also vestryman for several
years at Church of the Redeemer and a veteran of World War II, having served
in the Coast Guard. Predeceased by his parents, William P. and Carrie (Holes)
Wessell; a daughter, Susan E. Wessell; and a sister, P. Virginia Wessell. He
is survived by his loving wife, Albertine B. (Brown) Wessell; and a daughter,
Sandra E. DeChiaro of Waterford; also survived by four grandchildren, David
Girolami, Denise Kuhn, Jeffrey Girolami and Patience Franceski; and three
great-grandchildren; honorary father of Armand and Nancy Girolami. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend a memorial service 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at
Church of the Redeemer, 1249 3rd St., Rensselaer. There will be no viewing
hours. Interment, Greenbush Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y. The family has
requested that those who wish to remember Paul make contributions to Church of
the Redeemer, 1249 3rd St., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in his memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/26/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Whited, Jeanette Jan   
CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON Jeanette Jan Pearlman Whited of Cornwall-On-Hudson, a
retired teacher in the Newburgh School District, and lifelong resident of the
area, died at Elant of Newburgh on Sunday, July 25, 2004. She was 83 years
old. The daughter of Louis and Minnie Siegler Pearlman, she was born July 20,
1921 in Newburgh. She was the widow of Robert C. Whited, whom she married in
1941. He passed away in 1994. One of the Newburgh Free Academy's youngest
students, she graduated at age 14. She was a graduate of S.U.N.Y. New Paltz
and completed Special Education Certification and graduate work at Teacher's
College, Columbia University, and New York University. Mrs. Whited was a
special education teacher at South Junior High, Newburgh for 39 years. She
also did psychological testing in the Newburgh School System. She taught
English, Remedial and speed reading at N.F.A. summer sessions and Adult
Education evening classes. In her early years, she worked summers as a
Newburgh playground leader, supervisor of crafts in the city playgrounds and
craft instructor at the YMCA Day Camp. She also was a Girl Scout Leader. Mrs.
Whited set up and supervised the Newburgh Jewish Community Center Day Camp in
its beginning years. An outstanding athlete in high school and college, she
was active in ladies and mixed bowling leagues in the area for many years. She
was generous with her time and talents. She was a member of the Newburgh Area
Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, A.A.R.P.,
American Diabetes Association N.Y. Chapter, Arthritis Foundation, Club 55+ at
Cornwell Hospital, and friends of the Cornwell Public Library. She is survived
by a brother-in-law, Jerry Beckwith of Poughkeepsie; sister-in-law, Ruth
Ferguson of Cornwall; sister-in-law, Beverly Pearlman of Boca Raton, Fla. and
a dear friend Lenore Smith of New Windsor and cousins, nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a sister Roberta Beckwith
of Poughkeepsie; a brother, Seymour Pearlman of Albany and Boca Raton, Fla.;
and her beloved husband Robert C. Whited. Services will be held at Doulin
Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 from 10-11 a.m. Burial
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Assoc., American Diabetes Assoc., or the charity of
choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/27/2004 - 7/28/2004.

Zemler, Dorothy   
TROY Dorothy Zemler, 100, of Van Rensselaer Manor, died Sunday, July 25, 2004
at Albany Memorial Hospital Community Hospice. Dorothy had been a resident of
Van Rensselaer Manor since 1998. She was born in N.Y.C., moved to Old Chatham
in 1946. She moved to Nassau in 1995 and then Van Rensselaer Manor. She was
predeceased by her husband, Fred Zemler; a sister, Marion. She is survived by
a brother, Al Fortanas of Dumont, N.J. Dorothy requested that there be no
service.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.

Zullo, Anthony L.   
MECHANICVILLE Anthony L. Sam Spade Zullo, 82, of North Main Street, died
Monday, July 26, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. A
native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, he was born October 30, 1921,
son of the late Salvatore and Mary Cimino Zullo. A World War II US Navy
veteran, Mr. Zullo was a 2nd class torpedo man, who served in the European
Theatre of Operations. He worked for 33 years with the former West Virginia
Pulp and Paper Co. in Mechanicville, unitl the plant closed in 1971. Later, he
worked for the NYS Dept. of Health, Albany, the Mechanicville Public Schools
and a couple of security companies. A lifetime member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 6328, Mechanicville, the local Italian Fraternal Society and
Assumption-St. Paul Church. Mr. Zullo enjoyed bingo and casino gambling, along
with vegetable gardening. He was predeceased by sons, Angelo and Louis Zullo;
a brother, John Zullo. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Edna Hazzard
Zullo; sons, Anthony, Jr. of Fla., Patrick of Texas, Arthur of Mechanicville
and Joseph of Plattsburgh; also daughters, Kathryn Baker St. Onge of
Mechannicville, Gloria Wells of Gansevoort and Mary Ellen Zullo of Minn.;
along with six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; also sisters, Anne
Campano of Va., Marie Welch of Fla. and Frances Hess of Southern, N.Y.; a
brother, Lenny Zullo of Ballston Spa; nieces and nephews. A graveside service
will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville. There
will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Assoc.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/27/2004.