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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.

Broady, Arthur E.   
SCHENECTADY Arthur E. Broady, 91, died July 28, 2004. Survivors include wife,
Marguerite (Peg) LaPerriere Broady; stepson, Maurice Bouchard; seven
stepdaughters. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 11:00 a.m., St. Luke's
Roman Catholic Church, 1241 State St. Calling hours, Lights Funeral Home
Friday from 5-8 p.m. Burial, Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

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.

Carson, Ronald R.   
DELMAR Ronald R. Carson, 68, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Born in Kingston, N.Y., he was the son of the late Floyd and Shirley
Ellsworth Carson. Mr. Carson was a Marine Corps veteran and worked for the
U.S. Postal Service in Albany for many years. Survivors include his wife Sadie
L. Carson; step-sons, Philip (Ann) Bradley and William (Susan) Bradley, all of
Albany; grandchildren, Shannon, Brian, Jessica, Robert, Lauren, David and
William Bradley. The family would like to thank the medical staff at St.
Peter's Hospital, especially the ICU Unit, for the care given to Ronald.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan
Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are invited and may call
the funeral home one hour prior to the service, From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Ciarfello Jr., Anthony (Memoriam)   
CIARFELLO In loving memory of our son and brother, Anthony Jr., who passed
away 11 years ago today. You are sadly missed and forever loved.
Love, Mom, Dad, Tina, Kevin,
Timothy, Jeffrey and Kimberly
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

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.

Cottrell, Margaret M.   
TROY Margaret M. (Peg) Cottrell, 45, of Lansingburgh, died Wednesday, July 28,
2004 at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Troy, she was the
daughter of the late Frank and Mary McClintock Bell. Peggy was a 1975 graduate
of Lansingburgh High School and has been employed at the NYS Department of
Motor Vehicles, bureau of license and registration for the past 20 years. She
was also a homemaker and member of St. Augustine's Parish. Survivors include
her husband Thomas C. Cottrell; three daughters, Erin C., Lauren M. and Mary
M. Cottrell, all of Troy. She was the sister of Susan Yerdon of Waterford,
Stephen Bell of Hillsboro, Ore., David Bell of Troy, Donald Bell of Brunswick
and the late Mark Bell; daughter-in-law of Dorothy Cottrell of N. Troy; also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday
9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church, Lansingburgh. Interment will be in St.
Peter's Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at the
Riverview Funeral Home, 218 Second Ave. (at 104th St.), Troy. Contributions in
her memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY
12211 would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Dombrowski, Joan E.   
ROTTERDAM Joan E. Dombrowski, 71, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at St. Clare's
Hospital, Schenectady. She grew up in Albany, where she met and married her
high school sweetheart, Jerry. They raised their family in Sidney, N.Y. and
retired to Jacksonville, Fla. 20 years ago. Joan was a very friendly and
loving person. Anyone who ever met her recognized her caring spirit and
commented her on her beautiful smile and bright blue eyes. She will be missed
by many. Joan was the wife of the late Jerome (Jerry) Dombrowski and is
survived by three sons and a daughter, Dave Dombrowski of Raleigh, N.C., Steve
(Barbara) Dombrowski of Sidney, N.Y., Kathy (Ed) Donadio of Schenectady and
Chris (Fran) Dombrowski of Gray, Maine. She is also survived by six
grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and was predeceased by a granddaughter.
Funeral service will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. July 30, 2004 at Blessed
Sacrament Church, 609 Central Avenue, Albany. Relatives and friends are also
invited to call at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany,
Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

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.

Dunn, William E.   
CATSKILL William Edwin Dunn, age 71, of Catskill, died at his home on
Wednesday, July 28, 2004. He was a retired kiln operator for Blue Circle
Cement in Ravena. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday at the Millspaugh Camerato
Funeral Home in Catskill. Calling hours on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Private
cremation at Albany Rural Crematorium on Monday. The cremains will be interred
in the Catskill Rural Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Fitzgerald, Barbara A.   
ALBANY Barbara A. Fitzgerald of So. Pearl St., died July 26, 2004 at her
residence. She was the widow of the late Vincent Fitzgerald. 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 7/30/2004.

Goldman, Saul (Memoriam)   
GOLDMAN Saul
I regret to inform the membership of Iron Workers Union Local No. 12 of the
July 25, 2004 death of Brother Saul Goldman. Saul, a long time resident of the
Glens Falls area, had been affiliated with Local No. 12 for the past 33 years.
The officers and members of Ironworkers No. 12 extend their condolences to
Brother Goldman's family and friends.
Respectfully,
Garry M. Simmons, President
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Grimes, Sacora   
TROY Sacora Grimes entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2004 at Samaritan
Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Joan and Kenneth Grimes. Mother of
Shashownah Grimes and Zayhon Thornton. Sister of Ella Stevens, Carmen, Lydia,
Samantha, Moriah, Benjamin, Jared, Emalisha, Tafuma, Tearah and Faresa Grimes;
companion, Jesse (Abu) Thornton, Ms. Sacora Lovable Grimes' long life
companion. Also survived by 27 nieces and nephews and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Garland Bros.
Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Ave. Viewing hours 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the
funeral home prior to the service. Interment, Albany Rural Cemetery. Entrusted
to Garland Bros. Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Haight, Richard D.   
BRADENTON, Fla. Richard D. Haight, 61, died July 26, 2004. Richard was
employed as a service representative with Niagara Mohawk Power Co., retiring
in 1995. He was a past commodore of the Schenectady Yacht Club, past chief of
Stanford Heights Fire Department, retired chief petty officer U.S. Navy, a
member of the Capital Area Chief's Association, Northeast Arms Collectors
Assoc., Fleet Reserve Assoc., National Rifle Association, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, American Legion, Tin Can Sailors Assoc. Survivors include his wife
Carol, whom he married on July 30, 1966; daughter, Ruthann (Steven) Cassidy of
Sacramento, Calif.; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Joseph) Maynard Sr. of Riverside,
Calif.; beloved nephew, Joseph Maynard Jr. of Riverside, Calif.; brother, Paul
E. Haight of Guilderland, N.Y.; several nieces. Services will be Sunday,
August 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Covell Cremation & Funeral Center, 4232 26th St.
W., Bradenton (941) 739-5500. Friends may call at the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Catie Hoch Foundation, 27 Southwood Drive, Ballston
Lake, NY 12019 or Animal Protective Foundation, Maple Ave., Alplaus, NY.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Hladik, Victoria   
ROTTERDAM Victoria Hladik, Vicki, 46, died July 29, 2004. She worked for
Pleasant Valley Magnet School. Survivors, husband, Bart Hladik; son, Daniel
(fiance, Kristen Keith); daughter, Angela Hladik; brothers, Stephen (Lisa)
Karandy, Frank (Yvonne) Karandy. Funeral services Sunday 4 p.m. at Light's
Funeral Home. Calling, Sunday 1-4 p.m. prior to the service.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Mahan Sr., Thomas C. (Memoriam)   
MAHAN Thomas C. Sr.
Tom, Can't believe it has been three years since you left me. My sunshine, my
sweetheart. Miss you.
Love, Jane
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Mlinarik, Felecia V.   
COHOES Felecia V. Mlinarik, 91, of Cohoes, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the
Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Troy, N.Y. Born in Cohoes, she
was the daughter of the late George and Sophie Tokarz Guzy and wife of the
late Michael Mlinarik. Felecia was a lifelong resident of Cohoes and received
her education in the Cohoes School System. She was a seamstress for 44 years,
retiring in 1969 with Cluet and Peabody. She was a past member of the Retired
Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) and a former member of the Cohoes Senior
Citizens Tuesday afternoon Bowling League. Felecia was a communicate of St.
Michael's Parish in Cohoes and a member of the Ladies Rosary Society. Felecia
is survived by her loving sister and brother, Sophie Pawlowski of Cohoes and
Walter Guzy of Menands. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred
Kryskowski and her brothers, Michael, John, Thomas and Edward Guzy. Funeral
from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Michael's Church,
Cohoes, at 9:30. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from
8-9. Those wishing to remember Felecia in a special way may make contributions
in her memory to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

Morales, Pedro (Pete)   
BALLSTON SPA Pedro (Pete) Morales died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July
28, 2004 at Maplewood Manor Nursing home after a long illness. He was born in
New York City and died at the age 73. Pete was a much loved member of the
community of Fairfield, Calif., where he lived for many years. He moved to
this area five years ago. He retired from the military after over 20 years of
service, and worked in civil service for over ten years. Pete was past master
of Suisun Lodge #55, Masonic Temple, in Fairfield, Calif., as well as a member
of Scottish rite. He was an avid volunteer for the Red Cross, the Diabetes
Society, and countless other charities. Pete was a giving, kind and generous
friend to all. Most of all, he was the best husband, father, and grandfather a
family could ever have asked for. He is survived by his wife, Esther Morales
of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; daughters, Dorothy Diaz of San Diego and her
husband Alberto and Dona Frank of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; three grandchildren,
Joseph Morales of Ballston Spa, and his wife Lani, Jillian Gomez of San Diego
and her husband Jose, and Olivia Scibelli, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He is
also survived by great-grandchildren, Ciera, Maelene, Nialani & Angelina
Morales and Melia Gomez. Funeral services are private. Shiva will be observed
on Monday, August 9, 2004 from 6-9 p.m., at the home of Dona Frank, 249
Kaydeross Avenue East, Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence
Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and The Saratoga County Maplewood Manor
Residence Fund, 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The family wishes
to publicly thank all of the staff at Maplewood Manor for their tender love
and care of the entire family during these difficult few years.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 7/30/2004 - 7/31/2004.

Smith, Anna Julia   
NASHUA, N.H. Anna Julia Smith, 91, of 53 Cadagon Way in Nashua, died Wednesday
evening, July 28, 2004 at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Smith was
born in Lee, Mass. on March 14, 1913, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Julia
(Fitzgerald) Donahue. A resident of Nashua since 1988, she had resided in
Hudson Falls, N.Y. during her youth and for many years wintered in Florida and
spent summers in New York. She was wife of the Curtis H. Clay, who died in
1955 and Jay H. Smith, who died in 1970. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, enjoyed
spending time with her family and friends and loved cooking and collecting
recipes. Educated in Hudson Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Smith was a graduate of St.
Mary's Academy. She was a former communicant of St. Michael's Church in Troy,
N.Y. and was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Nashua. Members
of her family include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael C. Clay of
Labelle, Fla. and Jerry A. and Joyce Clay of Cape Coral, Fla.; a daughter,
Sonya A. Clay of Nashua, with whom she has resided since 1970; five
grandchildren, Shannon Brabazon of Fort Myers, Fla., Curtis J. Clay of
Labelle, Fla., Courtney Clay of Ansonia, Conn., Brittany Clay of Manchester,
N.H. and Michael J. Clay of Labelle, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Heather
Brabazon, Victoria, C.J. and Bethany Clay; and several nieces and nephews. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church,
Nashua, N.H., Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. Committal prayers and burial will
take place in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, N.Y., Saturday afternoon at 1:30
p.m. Donations may be made in her memory to Immaculate Conception Church,
Building Fund, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062. The Farwell Funeral
Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

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.

Thomas, Russell D.   
STILLWATER Russell D. Thomas, of County Route 71, died Wednesday, July 28,
2004 at his home. He was 56. Born on August 4, 1947 in Saratoga Springs, he
was a life long area resident and son of Melvin Thomas and the late Mildred
(Winans) Thomas. Russell was a 1966 graduate of Schuylerville Central Schools
and went on to SUNY Cobleskill, graduating in 1968. He then enrolled in the
College of Emporia in Emporia, Kan. and graduated in 1973 with a bachelor of
arts degree in history. Russell worked at General Electric Co. on River Road
in Waterford since 1977 and recently retired from there. He was a member of
the Quaker Springs Volunteer Fire Department since 1968 and held many offices
during that time. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing
and also liked to read. In addition to his father of Stillwater, he is
survived by his wife, Kathryn (Frolish) Thomas of Stillwater; his children,
David R. Thomas, Sarah A. Thomas and DaVon R. Thomas, all of Stillwater; his
sister and brothers, Elizabeth Swan and her husband, William of Saugerties,
William Thomas and his wife Bonnie of Queensbury, Richard Thomas and his wife
Laura of Washington DC and Dr. Christopher Thomas and his wife Francoise of
Wilton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A
funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004 at the William
J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga
Springs (584-5373). Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral
home. Memorial donations may be made to the 4-H Teen Council, 50 West High
Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or to the Quaker Springs Volunteer Fire Dep't.
burkefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 7/30/2004.

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.

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.