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Abair, Joseph Henry   
BOKEELIA, Fla. Joseph Henry Abair, 84, of Bokeelia died July 27, 2004 in Cape
Coral, Fla. He was born in Port Henry, N.Y. on February 18, 1920, one of four
children of Frederick Abair and Anna Kingdollar Abair. A resident of Bokeelia
for 20 years, he moved from Ballston Lake, N.Y. A veteran of World War II, he
served five years in the Signal Corp. He spent 39 months in New Guinea as a
Sgt. Major of a supply depot. After service he joined the New York Telephone
Co. retiring after 39 years ending his career in Human Resources. He is
survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Parke Abair; his son, Jonathan F.
(Barbara) Abair of Troy, N.Y. He was preceded in death by a son, James J.
(Carol) Abair and a daughter, Judith Ann MacDonald (John E.) and three
brothers. He had seven grandchildren, Amy Labosky (Timothy), Melissa Andrejko
(Aric), Sarah Abair, John E. MacDonald IV (Amy), Erik, Michael and Kayla
Abair. Also five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; three
sisters-in-law, Jessie (Alan) Browne, Carol Joy Parke and Yvonne Parke. A
memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Pkwy, E. Cape
Coral, FL 33909. Arrangements are being handled by Coral Ridge Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Alber, William C.   
TROY William C. Alber, Bill, 74, of Troy died July 28, 2004 at Samaritan
Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late
Lawrence J. and Rose Link Alber. He was a graduate of Troy High School. He
served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a staff sergeant
where he received airplane and engine mechanic training. Mr Alber was employed
at Troy Belting and Supply Co. as a salesman and later was employed by Fort
Orange Paper Co. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and music. He was a member of
the Troy Elks. He was the brother of Florence Alber Daly of Troy and is also
survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
predeceased by a brother, Norman L. Alber. The funeral will be on Saturday at
9:00 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at
Parkview Ct., Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Troy where the
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral
home Friday, from 4 until 8 p.m. Donations, in Mr. Alber's memory, may be made
to Project ALS in care of the funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Bargfeldt, Theresa (Hudson)   
VALPARAISO, Ind. Theresa (Hudson) Bargfeldt, 78, of Sturdy Rd., formerly of
Schenectady, and Largo, Fla. died Monday, July 26, 2004 at Porter Memorial
Hospital in Valparaiso. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late
Fred and Edna Hudson and a graduate of Draper High School and Albany Business
College. For more than 42 years, she worked for the General Electric Company,
retiring in 1986 from the financial department. Theresa was a member of the GE
Woman's Club, the Quarter Century Club, St. Elizabeth's Church in Valparaiso,
a former member of St. Catherine's Church in Clearwater, Fla. and Immaculate
Conception Church. Theresa was predeceased by her brother, Frederick Hudson
Jr. and a nephew, Mark Hudson. Survivors include her husband, Leslie W.
Bargfeldt whom she married on February 2, 1996; three nieces, Michele
Sciortino and husband John of Rochester, N.Y., Maureen McDaniel and husband
David of Fla. and Jill Hudson of W. Fulton, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Shirley
Hudson of Rochester and great-nieces and great-nephew, Ismay Hudson, Andrea
Sciortino and Matthew Hudson. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning,
July 31, 2004 at 8:15 a.m. from the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland
Ave., Schenectady followed at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be held at the
funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9. Interment will be in St. Cyril's
Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Theresa's memory to Community Hospice,
1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Bates, Elizabeth   
LAKE WALES, Fla. Elizabeth Betty Bates, 81, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Monday,
July 26, 2004 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla. Born May 7, 1923 in
East Nassau, N.Y., she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach in 1990. She
was a retired secretary and treasurer for 35 years at Hoag's Corners Lumber
Company in Hoag's Corners, N.Y. During World War II, she was a defense worker
for the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, N.Y. She was a founding member of
Hoag's Corners Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. and was a past president of the
Ladies Auxiliary. She was secretary to the supervisor of the Town of Nassau
and she enjoyed cooking, gardening and animals. She is survived by her husband
Fred Bates of Lake Wales, Fla.; daughter, Patricia M. Bates of Lake Worth,
Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 9 a.m. until
service time at 10 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2004 at the Marion Nelson Funeral
Home Chapel in Lake Wales, Fla. with Patricia M. Bates officiating. Interment
will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. at 1 p.m.
Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., the American Kidney
Fund or the American Heart Assoc.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Billings, Lorraine B.   
MAPLEWOOD Lorraine B. Billings, 64, of Cohoes Rd., of Maplewood, died at St.
Mary's Hospital, Troy Saturday, July 24, 2004. She was the daughter of the
late Maxmillan and Bernadette Hamlin Giroux. Wife of Paul D. Billings; mother
of John Billings, Timothy Billings, Stephen Billings, Eric Billings, Patrick
Billings, Paul Billings II, Denise Billings, Christopher Billings; sister of
J. Paul Giroux, Jacques Giroux, Fernand, Irene Ballard, Bernice Atchinson,
Donald Giroux, Angel Spickler, Clair Beaudoin and the late Germaine Mazur and
Michael Giroux; also survived by 14 grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Friday 8:15 a.m. from the Looby Funeral Home, 216 Columbia
Street, Cohoes and at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Bloomingdale, Frank C.   
SYRACUSE Frank C. Bloomingdale, 86, of Syracuse, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004
after a long illness. He was born in Voorheesville and was raised in the
Albany area until moving to the Syracuse area in 1956. He retired from New
York Telephone in 1985 after 45 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II
where he served in the Phillipines, and was a member of St. Paul's First
United Methodist Church. Frank was an avid ham radio operator, K2JSA. His
wife, Gladys passed away in 1995. Survivors, one daughter, Frances L. (Robert
Newton) Bloomingdale of Syracuse; one brother, Frederick Bloomingdale of
Canajoharie. Services, 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004 at Falardeau Funeral
Home, Baldwinsville. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at
Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland Center, N.Y. Calling hours are 4-6:45 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions, CNY Eye Bank, 475
Irving Ave. Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13210.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Brooks, Elsa Anna Weyell   
SCHENECTADY Elsa Anna Weyell Brooks, 93, of Wagner street, died Monday, July
26, 2004 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. She was born in New Rochelle, the
daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Weyell and stepdaughter of the late
Ida Weyell. Mrs. Brooks was employed as a secretary and stenographer for
General Electric and HS Barney Department Store. She was predeceased by her
husbands, Kenneth Brooks and Melvin F. Regnier. Survivors include her sons,
Richard (and the late Shirley) Regnier Sr. of Schenectady, Douglas C. (Joyce)
Regnier of the Town of Florida; her daughter, Lorraine Regnier of Schenectady
and her dear friend, Vera Minto of New Castle, Pa. Go Mommie, as she was
affectionately called, leaves eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867
State Street, Schenectady on Friday at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral
home on Thursday evening 6-8. Burial will be in Schenectady Memorial Park,
Rotterdam. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Carmen Road
Alliance Church, 3313 Carmen Road, Schenectady, N.Y. 12303.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Bulson, Margaret   
TROY Margaret (Babe) Bulson, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at
Albany Memorial Hospital with her loving family at her side. Margaret was born
on April 30, 1927 in Troy to the late Francis E. and Veronica Beaudoin
Halligan. She was predeceased by her beloved stepmother, Margaret Herman
Halligan. Margaret graduated from St. Mary's School and Catholic Central High
School, both in Troy. She was an accountant for Sears and Roebuck in Colonie
for several years before retiring in the early 1990s. Margaret loved the
outdoors and enjoyed doing crosswords. Her vision of Life was incredible. She
also enjoyed volunteering at the Blessed Sacrament School and Church in
Albany. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Bulson Sr.; her sons,
William J. (Billy) Bulson Jr. and R. Donald Bulson; her sister, Myra Byrnes;
her brothers, Francis and Henry Halligan. Margaret is the beloved mother of
Jay Bulson and his wife Sherry of Lubbock, Texas, Judy A. Hadsell and her
husband Lawrence of Newport News, Va., Donna M. Killea-Rodriguez of Austin,
Texas, D. Richard Bulson of Waco, Texas, Lori Bulson of Austin, Texas and
Theresa A. Chase and her husband Bradford of East Greenbush, N.Y. She is the
sister of Eleanor Graber of Watervliet. She is also survived by 12
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Funeral
services will be Saturday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to
Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9:00 where a Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated. Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament School, 605 Central
Ave., Albany, NY 12206 in memory of Margaret Bulson.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Cameron, Carol J.   
COXSACKIE Carol J. Cameron, age 63, a lifelong Coxsackie resident, died
Friday, July 23, 2004 at the Community Hospice of Columbia Memorial Hospital
in Hudson. Carol was born on December 25, 1940 in Catskill, the daughter of
Mildred Mead and the late Daniel Cameron. She was a clerk for 35 years in the
New York State Department of Civil Service, retiring in 1995. She was a 1960
graduate of Coxsackie-Athens High School. Carol was a member of the United
Methodist Church of Coxsackie and a member and chaplain of the Kaksakee
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her mother,
Mildred Cameron of Coxsackie; her cousins, Judith Humphries, Keith Humphries,
both of Dunmallen, Fla., Patty Lederman of Schenectady, Virginia and Paul
Moran of Scotia, Arlene Beck, Mary Friello, both of Duanesburg, and Kathy
Richel. A memorial service celebrating Carol's life will be held on Friday
evening 7:00 at the United Methodist Church, 103 Mansion Street, Coxsackie,
N.Y. Rev. Retta Lykens will officiate. There will be no calling hours. For
those who desire, a memorial donation may be made in Carol's name to the
general fund of the United Methodist Church, 103 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, NY
12051. Arrangements were entrusted to the Sopris Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Rte
9-W, Coxsackie, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Carrier, Victor   
COHOES Victor Carrier, 73, of Ontario St. died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at St.
Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Quebec, Canada he was son of
the late Joseph and Rose Larochelle Carrier. He became a U.S. Citizen after
serving in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C.
from 1954 to 1956. He moved to Cohoes in 1957 and was employed at Norton Co.
in Watervliet for 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edith Mae
Cummings Carrier. They had renewed their vows on June 27, 2003. He is the
father of Carolyn Jubert of Cohoes and Richard Carrier and his wife Melissa of
Ballston Lake; brother of Rosario, Raymond, Emile and Claude Carrier, Claire
Picotin, Mary Cote' all of Canada and the late Hermel Carrier. Also surviving
are his grandchildren, Justin and Rachel Victoria; his cousins, Bert and Doris
Gagnon of Cohoes as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St.
(Rt. 32), Waterford and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, Cohoes.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends
may call at the funeral home Thursday 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Coleman's Orphanage in care of the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Corratti, Lisa Marie
RENSSELAER Lisa Marie Corratti of Rensselaer, N.Y. died at St. Peter's
Hospital Tuesday morning, July 27, 2004 after a courageous four-year battle
with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Patricia M. Briggs of East
Greenbush, N.Y. and New Port Richey, Fla. and the loving sister of Joseph E.
Vriale of Cairo, N.Y., who were at her side when God called her home. Born on
February 19, 1966, Lisa grew up in Greene County, living on Sandy Plains Road
in South Cairo. She attended Cairo Durham Central School prior to moving to
Rensselaer County where she attended Hudson Valley Community College. In 1984,
she was first employed as a student intern with the New York State Department
of Correctional Services at their training academy on New Scotland Avenue and
later became a full-time employee for over eight years. In 1995, she joined
the New York State Bill Drafting Commission, working in their purchasing
department as a clerk until her illness forced her disability in November of
2003. Lisa was a very gregarious person who always had a smile on her face and
a sparkle in her eye. She loved traveling, especially to Florida, where she
had family and friends or to visit Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.
Her maternal grandparents, Ernest and Emily Briggs of South Cairo, N.Y. and
her paternal grandparents, Frank and Viola Corratti, predecease her. In
addition to her mother and brother, Lisa is also survived by a great aunt,
Bernadine Quinn of Bayshore, Long Island; her uncles, Ernest Briggs of
Phoenix, Ariz., Robert Briggs of Palm Springs, Calif., Edward Briggs of South
Cairo, N.Y.; her aunt, Maureen Ricci of Freehold, N.Y.; numerous cousins and
other family members. Lisa is also survived by her father, Frank Corratti Jr.
of Cairo, N.Y., his sister, Rose Law, and his daughter, Laura Corratti, both
of Catskill, N.Y. The family would like to thank Dr. Duncan Savage of St.
Peter's Cancer Care Center, his associates and his staff for their
compassionate efforts in helping Lisa battle cancer during her long struggle.
Viewing hours in Albany will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004 at
the Tebbutt and Frederick Memorial Home, 633 Central Avenue. Viewing hours on
Saturday, July 31, 2004 will be at Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St.,
Cairo, N.Y. from 9:30-11:30 a.m. followed by a 12:00 noon Mass at St.
Patrick's Church, 157 Bridge Street in Catskill, N.Y. Interment will take
place at the family plot in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Jefferson Heights,
Catskill. Contributions in Lisa's memory may be made to Dr. Duncan Savage, St.
Peter's Radiation Oncology, Suite 100, 317 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
12208. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Richards Funeral
Home, Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Di Piazza, Katherine Paci and Joseph (Memoriam)   
PACI Katherine
DI PIAZZA Joseph
In memory of our mother and grandmother, Ma, who passed away seven years ago
today and our brother and nephew, Joe, on his 57th birthday.
Their loving presence is with us always.
Mimi, Jo Ann and Jack
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Downs, Rev. Richard J.   
ALBANY The Very Rev. Richard J. Downs, 84, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at
the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. He was the brother of Joann Downs Rowland and
the late Joseph Downs. He was the uncle of Maureen Rowland and Sheela A.
Rowland. He was the great-uncle of Erin Barber and Kathleen Barber. Born in
Sayre, Pa., he was the son of the late Agnes Lucy Guinane and Richard Joseph
Downs. Fr. Downs moved to Albany in 1930 and graduated from Blessed Sacrament
School, Christian Brothers Academy, Siena College and St. Bernard's Seminary,
Rochester, N.Y. On December 22, 1945, he was the first priest ordained by
Bishop William A. Scully. As a priest of the Albany Diocese, he served as an
assistant at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Chaplin
Canoness of St. Augustine. He then attended the Catholic University Graduate
School in Washington, DC, earning a master's degree in social services. Fr.
Downs was the director of Camp Scully, assistant at St. Michael's Church in
Troy, assistant diocesan director of Catholic Charities, director of Troy
office of Catholic Charities, administrator of St. Michael's Church in Troy,
director of the Albany office of Catholic Charities, diocesan spiritual
director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, director of Catholic Charities
of the Diocese of Albany. He also served as secretary to the bishop for health
and social services, vicar of Albany County and the dean of priests to the
Albany area. Fr. Downs was the secretary treasurer of St. Vincent's Child Care
Center, Brady Maternity Hospital and St. Catherine's Home for Children. He was
the weekend assistant of St. Joseph's Church in Scotia and St. Francis De
Sales in Loudonville. Fr. Downs was the spiritual director of the Catholic
Daughters of the Albany area, founder and first spiritual director of the
Ladies of Charity and the diocesan spiritual director of the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul. Fr. Downs was the beloved pastor of Holy Cross Church from
1974 until his retirement in 1994. Fr. Downs was also involved in a great many
community activities. He was on Governor Harriman's Council on Juvenile
Delinquency, a member of North East Committee on Hospitals and Nursing Homes
and involved with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Capital District Committee on
Human Rights. Fr. Downs was on the Council of Community of Services and sat on
the board of directors of Albany County Opportunity Incorporated, the Albany
Housing Authority Board and the New York State Catholic Conference. He was the
chairman standing of the National Conference of Catholic Charities and on the
board of National Social Welfare Assembly. Fr. Downs was on the National
Conference of Catholic Charities for the North East, the first director of
Diocese Campaign for Human Development, on the ethics committee of New York
State Health Department and on the board of Albany Senior Citizens. During his
time with Catholic Charities, the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home, the
Teresian House, Our Lady of Hope Residence and the Community Maternity
Services Building were all constructed. Fr. Downs was a member of Monsignor
Michael J. Looney Assembly, Knights of Columbus, the University Club and
Albany Elks Lodge #49. He was a booster for the Boston Red Sox and a chaplin
for extra points to Coach Duffy Dougherty at Michigan State University.
Reception of the Body will be Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church,
Albany. Priests, relatives and friends are invited and may call from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., a Parish Mass will be celebrated. The Mass of
Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy
Cross Church with the Most Reverend Howard J. Hubbard, D.D., Bishop of Albany,
presiding. Interment will follow the Mass on Saturday at St. Agnes Cemetery,
Menands. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Vincent de Paul Society, 900 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Duffy, Grace Anna   
PITTSFIELD Grace Anna Duffy, 90, died July 27, 2004 at BMC. She is survived by
many cousins, nieces and nephews. A Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will
be celebrated on this morning at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, Route 20, New Lebanon. Interment in Gates of Heaven Cemetery in
Hawthorne, N.Y. Arrangements by Hall & Higgins Funeral Home of Stephentown.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Duke, Paul   
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Paul Duke, 63, of Louden Road, Saratoga Springs, died
Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family, after
fighting a valiant battle with lung cancer. A lifelong area resident, Paul was
born in Albany. He was the son of the late Theodore Duke and the late Margaret
(Welch) Duke. Paul was a graduate of Phillip Schuyler High School in Albany
and he went on to join the U.S. Army (Private, First Class) where he served in
Korea and was a P.O.W. Paul was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Saratoga Springs. He served as cub master of Cub Scout Pack #24 in Wilton for
several years, and he also served as a volunteer to Boy Scout Troop #24. Paul
also volunteered for many years with the Saratoga Emergency Corps. Paul was a
member of Local 1262 of the UFCW for nearly 15 years. For the last eleven
years, Paul was a devoted staff member at Living Resources, an organization
dedicated to providing life enhancing services to individuals with
disabilities. Paul was a special, kind and friendly person who will be greatly
missed by his family, his friends, his co-workers, his clients and his dog
Buckley. Paul's generosity continues even after his death as he has donated
his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at the Albany Medical College. Paul is
survived by his children, Catherine Duke of Westbury, Long Island, Thomas Duke
of Saratoga Springs and Debra Duke of Latham; as well as by his sisters,
Elizabeth and Roberta. His brother James predeceased him. A memorial service
will be held on Saturday August 7th at 3 p.m. at The Community Hospice of
Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866. In lieu of
flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to either the
Community Hospice of Saratoga or Cub Scout Pack #24, c/o the Adirondack Trust
Company, 473 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Fisher, Elizabeth (Memoriam)   
FISHER Elizabeth- It has been many years, but the memories are clear. We miss
you.
Love,
Leo Jr., Bill and Mark
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Fitzgerald, Barbara A.   
ALBANY Barbara A. Fitzgerald, 62, of South Pearl St., died suddenly Monday,
July 26, 2004 at her residence. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of
Theresa Sremba Kehn of Glens Falls and the late John Sremba. She was a
graduate of Troy High School and was retired from St. Peter's Hospital in
Albany where she had worked as a secretary. In addition to her mother she is
survived by her siblings, Jane Normandin, Gale Spiak both of Glens Falls, Paul
Sremba of Slingerlands, Andrew Kehn of Cohoes, Penny Pratt of Pittstown,
Laurie English of Troy and Julie Russell of Saratoga Springs. Numerous nieces
and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 a.m. at the
Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford. Interment
will be in Albany Rural Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the
funeral home Friday 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Foundation in care of the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Frederick, George J.
COLONIE George J. Frederick, 79, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, July 26,
2004, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Watervliet and was the
son of the late George H. and Gertrude H. Cummings Frederick. George was a
graduate of Vencentian Institute. Mr. Frederick was a U.S. Navy veteran
serving his country during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Aaron Ward. Upon
completion of his military service, he attended Siena College. He worked at
Wedekind Motors for many years and for PepsiCo as the corporate real estate
representative before his retirement. Upon retiring, George was currently
working as a code enforcement officer for the Village of Colonie. He was a
member of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192 and the American Legion Post #471. For
the past seven years, George also volunteered as an ambassador at the Albany
International Airport. Mr. Frederick enjoyed traveling, boating and especially
spending time with his grandchildren. He was loved and respected by all of
those who knew him. George is the beloved husband of 55 years to Rosemary E.
Frederick. He is the devoted father of Mary Christina Flynn and Teresa Kucskar
and her husband Paul, all of Ballston Lake, Timothy P. Frederick and his wife
Kimberly of Knox, Terrence M. Frederick of Clifton Park and Daniel J.
Frederick of Vail, Colo. He is the brother of Robert Frederick of Ga. and Paul
Frederick of Lake George. He is the cherished grandfather of J.J., Amanda,
Courtney, Timothy, Marisa, Ashley and Brandon. Also surviving are many nieces
and nephews. George's family wishes to extend a special thank you to all of
the staff on the 6th floor at Albany Memorial Hospital for the kindness and
care they gave to him during his illness. Funeral services will be Friday
morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd.,
Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 9:00
where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be
Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St.
Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice in memory of George J. Frederick.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Hansen, David R.   
RAYMERTOWN David R. Hansen, 45, a longtime resident of Ford Road, entered into
heavenly rest Monday, July 26, 2004, surrounded by his loving family at
Samaritan Hospital in Troy following a long illness. Born in Cherry Point,
N.C., October 24, 1958, Dave was the son of Edward C. and Rosemarie D. Hansen
of Raymertown and the devoted husband of 25 years of Barbara L. (Campbell)
Hansen, also of Raymertown. Dave and Barb were married July 14, 1979. Dave was
a graduate of Tamarac High School, Class of 1976, and attended Hudson Valley
Community College in Troy. For over 24 years, Dave was employed at the former
Garden Way, Inc. in Troy. He worked his way from a quality assurance
specialist, field-testing products made at the factory in 1977, to project
manager and sr. engineering analyst in 1989. More recently, he was part of the
management transition team following the company's sale to MTD Products, Inc.
in 2001. In 2002, Dave was hired by Murray Co., Inc. as a product
implementation engineering consultant and, in October of 2003 until present,
was employed by MTI Micro Fuel Systems in Albany as a quality assurance
engineer. Dave has been a member of the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Company
since 1978 and has held every line officer position including that of fire
chief from 1986-1994. He was a member of the board of fire commissioners for
the Raymertown Fire District and was the current board chairman. Under his
supervision, more than $100,000 in grant monies were allocated to the district
for equipment and gear to modernize the fire company. He was a former deputy
fire co-coordinator for Rensselaer County Emergency Services. An outdoorsman
who enjoyed the peace and quiet of bird watching and gardening, Dave liked to
spend his time visiting with and cooking for his family. He was a communicant
of St. George Roman Catholic Church in Pittstown and a member of the Society
of Manufacturing Engineers, serving as the local chairperson, training
coordinator, region secretary and was a national member. In addition to his
wife and parents, Dave is survived by three children, Deanna M. Hansen, David
M. Hansen and Heather L. Hansen, all of Raymertown; two brothers, Eric E.
(Dawn) Hansen of Sycaway and Craig J. (Pauline) Hansen of Raymertown; maternal
grandparents, Mary and John Ferraro of Latham; and several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins. A Memorial Mass of the Celebration of Christian
Resurrection will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady
of Victory Roman Catholic Church in Sycaway with Fr. Randall Patterson
officiating. A reception will follow at the Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire
Company Fellowship Hall. There will be no calling. At the request of the
family, no flowers please, but rather a memorial contribution, if desired, may
be made to the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Company, 43 Mason Lane, Troy, NY
12180 or to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12211,
in memory of David R. Hansen. Funeral service details are under the direction
of the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 2237 NY-7, located in
Raymertown.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Hayes, Anna   
ALBANY Anna Hayes departed this life on July 26, 2004 after a brief illness at
the Albany Medical Center Hospital. She leaves to mourn three daughters,
Beverly Hayes, Bernice Hayes, Barbara Hayes; two sons, Michael Robinson and
David Hayes; four sisters, Helen Bickley, Mary (Richard) Rorie, Eva
Charleston, Rose Robinson; one brother, William Robinson; and a host of grand,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents,
Jane and Charles Robinson; husband, Leroy Hayes; brothers, James, Roy and
Charles Robinson; sister, Louise Robinson; and grandson, Shakeem Hayes.
Funeral service Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Capital City Seventh Day Adventist
Church, corner of S. Lake and Western Avenues with Pastor Arthur Morgan
officiating. Calling hour 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Friday at the church.
Interment, Graceland Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Hurley, Helen Ann   
CASTLETON Helen Ann Hurley, RN, Sunrise February 6, 1918, Sunset July 27, 2004
at the Resurrection Nursing Home after a brief illness. Helen was born in East
Meadows, Long Island, graduating from Kings County Nursing School in 1941. She
joined the US Navy Nurses Corps to serve her country on Guam in World War II
in the Pacific Campaign. She reached the rank of lieutenant. Helen was a
communicant of Church of St. Mary's Clinton Heights and a member of the East
Greenbush Historical Society. Even as the shadow of eternal life encircled
her, she was quick to ask, What can I do for you? Very proud of her profession
as a registered nurse, she continued to assist her fellow patrons at the home.
Helen worked many years at St. Peter's Hospital and retired from the VA
Hospital in 1979. She epitomized the caring, compassion, commitment and
concern toward all these in need throughout her career and life. She will be
greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched. Helen is survived by
Dennis J. Hurley Jr. (Keli), Michael S. Hurley (Barbara) and Timothy P. Hurley
(Janice). Also survived by three grandchildren, Dennis Jason Hurley, Michael
S. Hurley Jr. and Joanne O'Carroll (Peter) and a great-grandchild, Thomas O'
Carroll. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 8:30 a.m. on
Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and
9:00 a.m. at Church of St. Mary's Clinton Heights where the Liturgy of
Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call Thursday 4-7
in the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the
family. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Helen make
contributions to Resurrection Nursing Home, 90 N. Main St., Castleton, NY
12033 in her memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Jeffrey, Anna Mae (Arris)   
EAST GREENBUSH Anna Mae (Arris) Jeffrey, 91, died Monday, July 26, 2004 at
Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany,
she had been a resident of the Capital Region for many years and was a
homemaker. She was also a member of the Community Congregational Church in
East Greenbush. Predeceased by her husband Edward G. Jeffrey, she is survived
by two daughters, Lorraine A. Byer and Irma L. Landon, both of East Greenbush.
Also survived by five grand-children, 11 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her
funeral 10:00 a.m. on Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia
Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Thursday from
4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie, N.Y. The
family has requested that those who wish to remember Anna make contributions
to Community Congregational Church, 221 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in
her memory.


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Johnson, Richard M.   
FREMONT, Calif. Richard M. Johnson, a seventeen year resident of Fremont,
passed away, July 24, 2004, in Redwood City at the age of 66. He was born in
Albany, N.Y. on July 6, 1948. Richard was an avid sports fan and golfer. He
received a B.A. degree from Cal State Hayward. Richard was employed for 29
years with the San Mateo Assessor's Office. He was an active participant in
his sons sports activities. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Beth, of 19
years. He is the son of Marjorie Johnson of Alameda and the late William D.
Johnson; three sons, Mark Andrew, Benjamin Richard and Joseph Will Iam, all of
Fremont; two sisters, Marilyn Wallenstein of San Carlos and Maureen Lelz of
Alameda; three brothers, Don Johnson and Scottsdale, Ariz., Michael Johnson of
Alameda and Patrick Johnson of San Ramon. Visitation was held on Wednesday,
July 28, 2004 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chapel of the Chimes, 32992 Mission
Blvd., Hayward, Calif. Services will be held today, Thursday, July 29, 2004 at
10:30 a.m., also at Chapel of the Chimes. Remembrances preferred to the
Richard M. Johnson sons Education Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank. Chapel of the
Chimes Service of Marked Distinction (510) 471-3363 www.chapelofthechimes.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.
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Lymburner, Scott (Memoriam)   
LYMBURNER Scott- Time for dinner and Turning Stone, but you are resting in
peace. Happy Birthday.
We Love You and Miss You,
Ginny & Family
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Minor, Donna (Memoriam)   
MINOR Donna M.
Only two months have passed since you went away, it's lonely here without you
each and everyday. Happy Birthday, we love and miss you.
Love Always, Ron, Doreen, Tracy, Ted, Grandchildren, Dad, Sisters and Friends
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Mosa, William (Basil)   
MELROSE William (Basil) Mosa, 89, died July 26, 2004. Born in Watervliet, he
was a son of the late Stephen and Parasceva Serkis Mosa. Mr. Mosa was raised
in Watervliet and moved to Melrose in 1939. A farmer, he worked on the family
farm in Melrose for much of his life. He was a member of St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet. He is survived by his niece, Jo Ann
Dunne of Melrose; brother-in-law, John Dunne of Seminole, Fla.; sister-in-law,
Ann J. Mosa of Lansingburgh. Funeral from the Parker Bros Memorial, 2013
Broadway, Watervliet on Friday at 11:30 and at 12 noon in St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Catholic Church, Watervliet. Interment, St. Nicholas Cemetery,
Maplewood. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4 until 7 p.m. during which time
the Panikhyda service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to
St. Nicholas Centennial Restoration Fund, 2410-4th Avenue, Watervliet, NY
12189 in memory of William Mosa. For directions and guest registry, please
see, www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

O'Malley, Mary F.   
GREENWICH Mary F. Molly O'Malley, 102, a former Greenwich and Cambridge
resident, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born
August 6, 1901 in Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna
Dundon Nash. Mrs. O'Malley was a graduate of Greenwich School. She married
Martin O'Malley and they moved to Cambridge where they lived for 40 years.
Mary worked as a stenographer for the William Lyttle Insurance Agency in
Greenwich. After the death of her husband, she moved to the Capital District
and lived in various Catholic Apartments and assisted living homes, such as
the Bishop Broderick Apartments and the Teresian House. She was a communicant
of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich, St. Patrick's Church in Cambridge, Saint
Clare's Church in Colonie and the Teresian House in Albany. Mary touched the
lives of many people over the past 102 years. She was very passionate about
her faith and loved all people and things that brought happiness, kindness and
love to this world. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. In addition
to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Martin O'Malley who died in
1979, and her brothers, Leo and Gerald Nash. Survivors include her son, Joseph
E. O'Malley of Duanesburg, N.Y.; her daughter, Maryann Frascatore of North
Tonawanda, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Dawn Johnson of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.,
Joe O'Malley of Greenwich, N.Y., D.J. O'Malley of Easton, Mass., Carmine
Frascatore of Amherst, N.Y., Tim Frascatore of Tonawanda, N.Y., Mark
Frascatore of Potsdam, N.Y., Cindy Kaiser of Delmar, N.Y. and Susan Deeley of
Southboro, Mass.; 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A
funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at St.
Joseph's Church in Greenwich. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Greenwich. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Flynn Bros. Inc.
Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich. Memorials may be made in her memory to
the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Rosia, Eleanor   
TROY Eleanor Fredericks Rosia, 81, formerly of Hill St., Troy, died suddenly
on Monday, July 26, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born in Sand Lake, she was
the daughter of the late Fritz and Minnie Taylor Fredericks and wife of the
late Stephen J. Rosia Sr. Mrs. Rosia was educated in the Troy Public School
System and was employed prior to her retirement by Rensselaer County as a
maintenance worker for the court house. Eleanor was an avid bingo player and
Saratoga fan. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Bishop of Troy; one son,
Stephen J. (Vivian) Rosia Jr. of Waterford; three grandchildren, John Bishop,
Kari Abboud and Stephen J. Rosia III; four great-grandchildren, Ethen, Kaysie,
Korgan and Emmry Chandler; a brother, William Fredericks of Ballston Spa and a
sister, Doris Cummings of N.C. and several nieces and nephews. The Rosia
Family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and staff
at Van Rensselaer Manor for the excellent care given to their mom. Funeral
services will be held on Friday morning at 9 from the John H. Clinton Funeral
Home, Washington Park and Third St., Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael the
Archangel Church. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Smigel III, John   
FREEHOLD, N.Y. John Smigel III, 58 years of Freehold, left us all to suddenly
on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at his home. Born in Catskill, N.Y. to the late John
Smigel and Henrietta (Sobering) Smigel on May 26, 1946. He spent most of his
life working on the family farms. A big enthusiast of Indian motorcycles, his
pride and joy was Mother, a 1951 Indian Chief. He was also an avid snowmobiler
and racer. John was one of the founding members and president of the Northern
Star Riders Snowmobile Club. John was very active in the Tri-Village Fire Co.
and the Rensselaerville Rescue Squad. John is survived by his wife and Soul
Mate, Anne (Anabelle) Leber Smigel; several children and step-children, Beth
Lounsbury (Jimmy) of Westerlo, Lynette Terrell (Keith) of Medusa, N.Y.,
Barbara Hewlett (Michael) of Massena, N.Y., Travis Smigel and fiance, Sarah
Davis of Medusa, Stephen Hobart (Lorraine) of Menands, Matthew Hobart of
Medusa, Jonathan Hobart of Freehold; also surviving are five grandchildren,
Victoria and James Lounsbury, Megan and Amanda Terrell and Holden Hewlett.
Other survivors include John's sister, Henrietta Smigel; a half sister, Nancy
Downey of New Port Richey, Fla; a half brother, W.R. (Doc) Tilford of
Westford, N.Y. John also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and very
dear friends who were a big part of his life. Funeral service will be Saturday
10 a.m. from the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81, Greenville, N.Y. Friends
may call at the funeral home on Friday 4 to 9 p.m Family requests that
donations in his memory be made to the Grapeville Christian School, 214 CR26,
Climax, NY 12042.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/29/2004.

Stanley, Henry A. Hank   
POESTENKILL Henry A. Hank Stanley, 61, of Falling Waters Farm, Route 351,
Poestenkill, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a
long battle with heart disease. Born in Albany, he was the son of Marion
(Gilchrist) Stanley of Poestenkill and the late Henry Stanley. He had resided
in Averill Park and Poestenkill for most of his life and was a graduate of
Averill Park High School. Hank was the owner and operator of Track and Turf
Supply in Poestenkill for the past 25 years. Hank spent his entire life
involved in the horse world. He owned and rode open jumpers. His dedication to
the equine world provided many years of service and mentoring to area
equestrians and their mounts. He was a member of the Rensselaer County
Regional Chamber of Commerce. Survivors in addition to his mother include his
sister, Victoria Stanley Lachaga and husband Philip of Ringoes, N.J.; his
niece and goddaughter, Kristina Lachaga and several cousins. Funeral service
will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392
Route 150, West Sand Lake with Rev. Robert Zitel, pastor of Church of the
Covenant in Averill Park, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the
funeral home Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery
in Wynantskill. Contributions may be made in memory of Hank Stanley to the
American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or Pet
Connection c/o TV 10, 341 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204. For a private
family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 8/1/2004.

VanAllen, Pamela J.   
EAST GREENBUSH Pamela J. (Cotton) VanAllen, 55, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004
at St. Peter's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Little Falls, N.Y.,
she had been a resident of the Capital Region for years. She was a
self-employed hair dresser for 20 years at Kay's Beauty Salon in Nassau, owned
and operated her own cleaning service and was a home health aid. Pamela is
survived by her loving parents, Robert and Audrey (Keil) Cotton of East
Greenbush; her beloved husband, James A. VanAllen of East Greenbush, a
daughter, Michele and her husband William Jaquish of Harpersfield, N.Y.; a
son, Jefferson A. VanAllen of Wells, Maine; a brother, Donald Cotton of
Houston, Texas; and a sister, Sharren Phelps of Nassau, N.Y. Pam was a loving
grandmother of three grandchildren, Kimberly, Thomas and Matthew. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend her funeral 9:00 a.m. Saturday from the
Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may call in
the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment, Memory's Garden Cemetery,
Colonie, N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Pamela
make contributions to Sloan Kettering Cancer Memorial Division, 1275 York
Ave., New York, NY 10021 in her memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Vardine, Consetta   
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Consetta Connie Vardine, 91, formerly of Schenectady,
passed on peacefully on July 27, 2004 at Bon Secour Maria Manor, St.
Petersburg, Fla. Born and educated in Schenectady, she was a daughter of the
late Conchetta Barbera and Franco Barbera. Beloved wife of the late John J.
Vardine who passed away in 1973. Connie and her husband owned and operated
Central Brown Transportation of Schenectady for over 50 years. She was a
communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church until retiring to Fla. and a member
of the Sons of Italy Cornelia Lodge, Schenectady. After retiring, Connie
volunteered much of her time at the Dominican Retreat House. In later years,
she worked with the elderly at the Bon Secour Maria Manor in St. Petersburg
where, under Angel Care, she passed away. Connie is survived by her loving
daughter, Barbara (Charles) Mamone of Troy, N.Y.; her loving son, Vincent
(Sandra) Vardine of Schenectady; eight loving grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a very dear and loving
family friend, Mary Spikes of St. Petersburg. Connie was predeceased by her
brother, Frank M. (Pearl) Barbera in 1993, Captain USN, Virginia Beach, Va.
Family and friends are invited to call at the DeMarco Stone Funeral Home, 1605
Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam on Friday, July 30, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. at the funeral home Saturday, July
31, 2004. Immediately following, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
at 9 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, corner of Kings Road and Albany Street,
Schenectady. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Brandywine Ave., Schenectady.
Memorial donations may be made in Connie's memory to Angel Care, c/o Bon
Secour Maria Manor, 10300 Fourth St. North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Walsh, Richard A.   
ALBANY Richard A. Walsh, 68, died Sunday, July 25, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at
St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and
Marguerite (Kroell) Walsh. He was a US Army veteran and worked for the NYS
Department of Higher Educational Services. Richard worked as an actor for the
NYS Theatre Institute, several local community theatres, Park Playhouse and
played Sinter Klaus at the annual Festival of Trees. Richard is survived by a
brother, Douglas F. Walsh of Camano Island, Wash.; a sister, Patricia A.
Lupenko of Lemon Grove, Calif.; several nieces and nephews also survive. He
was predeceased by brothers, John, Larry and Harold and a sister, Margaret
Wheeler. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, 2004 10:00 a.m. at the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment
will follow the service at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to
remember Dick in a special way may send contributions to Park Playhouse.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/28/2004 - 7/29/2004.

Weber, Sandra   
DELMAR Sandra J. Weber died July 28, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's
Hospital after a long illness. Sandra was the daughter of the late Alexander
and Celia Converse-Adamovitch. She was born on November 1, 1929 in Binghamton,
N.Y. and grew up in Oneonta. Sandra graduated from Hartwick College in 1952
and then moved to Delmar where she was employed by the New York Telephone
Company. She later worked at Harry Brown Jewelers in Delmar and the Village
Shop at the Delaware Plaze, Delmar. Sandra was a member of the Junior League
of Albany and Albany Country Club where she took pleasure playing golf. She
also enjoyed summer vacations at the family's historic home on Nantucket.
Sandy will be remembered as a gracious hostess. Her homes were always a
gathering place for family and friends. Sandra is survived by her husband,
Fred Weber of Delmar whom she married in 1954. She is also survived by her
three daughters, Susan Adamski of St. Maarten, N.A., Kendra Weber of Glenmont
and Amy Weber of Los Angeles, Calif. She was a devoted niece of the late Ruth
A. Paige whom she entertained every Sunday evening until her death in 1996.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, July 30, 2004 from 4 to 6 p.m. at
the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Thomas
the Apostle, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. The family has requested that
remembrances in Sandra's name be sent to the Teresian House Foundation, 200
Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.

Wood Jr., John Gibson   
ROTTERDAM John Gibson Wood, Jr., 73, of White Birch Ct. died Monday July 26,
2004 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Schenectady, he was a
1948 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and attended Union College. John
was an electrical designer for the General Electric Company and a graduate of
the G.E. Draftsman Course. He retired in 1996 after 45 years of service. A
Korean War Navy Veteran, he served on the U.S.S. Chilton as an electronics
technician, John was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club, G.E. Draftsman
Association, RTTY Ham Radio Club. He was an avid reader who loved electronics,
photography, gardening and landscaping. John was also a former Little League
coach and Sunday school teacher. He is the beloved husband for 52 years of
Grace I. (Becker) Wood; the cherished father of Dr. John G. Wood, III and wife
Laurie June of Shawnee, Kan., James F. Wood and wife Joanne of Glenville,
Charles W. Wood and wife Patricia of Schenectady and Christine G. Languedoc
and husband Robert of New Lebanon, Conn., beloved grandfather of seven
grandchildren; Jacquelyn, Shawna, Kristen, Michael, Geneva, Grace, and Aidan.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 12 noon at
Evergreen Memorial Park, Central Avenue, Colonie, N.Y. to which relatives and
friends are invited to attend. There will be no calling hours by request but
people are invited to stop by the family's home between 2 and 5 p.m. on
Saturday, July 31. Contributions may be made in his memory to the American
Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205 or to Ellis Hospital
Foundation, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/29/2004 - 7/30/2004.