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Barbagelott, Robert E.   
ALTAMONT Robert E. Barbagelott, 64, died Friday, May 28, 2004 at the Albany
Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Robert J.
and Florence Barbagelott. He spent many years in Altamont and was a 1957
graduate of Guilderland High School. Mr. Barbagelott served in the U.S. Marine
Corps, retiring after 20 years and was a Vietnam veteran. He then received his
BA from Old Dominion University in Virginia. He was the brother of Keith J.
Barbagelott of New Orleans, La. and the late Edward Barbagelott; uncle of
Jason and Daniel Barbagelott of Columbus, Ga. There will be no services.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Contributions may be made to the
Navy/Marine Corps. Relief Society, 4015 Wilson Blvd., 10th floor, Arlington,
VA 22203.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Benson, Elizabeth J.   
SCOTIA Elizabeth Jane (Walker) Benson, 99, of Scotia, N.Y., formerly of
Holiday, Fla. and Brockton, Mass., widow of Wilfred, died Sunday, May 29, 2004
at the Glendale Nursing Home in Scotia, N.Y. She was born in Avon, Mass.,
daughter of the late Harry G. and Harriet M. (Simmons) Walker and educated in
Avon and Rockland Schools. She graduated from Boston University. After her
marriage to Wilfred, she lived for many years on Summer Street in Brockton and
was very active in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, being a choir mother, member
of St. Hilda's Guild, Altar Guild and Women's Guild. When she and her husband
moved to Holiday, Fla. in 1975, they joined St. Stephen's Episcopal in New
Port Richey, Fla. Mrs. Benson is survived by a son, Richard W. Benson of
Clifton Park, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Christina Malone and her husband Terry
of Albany, N.Y., David Benson and fiancee Sara Seaman of Malta, N.Y., Janine
Benson of Brunswick, N.Y., Donna Larkin of Brunswick, N.Y. and Scott Benson
and wife Silvia of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren, Michael
O'Neil, Shelby Benson, Avree Larkin, Jessieah Benson and Teresa Benson.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, June 4 at Sampson & Hall Funerals, 309 Main
St., Brockton (508) 586-0399 and interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery,
Rockland, Mass.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Bernard, Donna Carol   
ALBANY Donna Carol (Benson) Bernard, 59, of Second Avenue, Albany finally
succumbed June 1, 2004 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in
Albany, she was a resident of the Capital Region all of her life. She had
worked for Childs Hospital in the laundry department for over 20 years prior
to her retiring in 1990. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Gene Bernard;
her father, Norton Benson; a son, Stephen Benson; and brother, Robert Benson.
Survivors include her daughter, Laura Ann (Stewart) Campbell of Green Island;
her mother, Betty (Bigness) Junco of Albany; sisters, Candice (Frank) Dietz,
Laura (Ray) Ingoldsby, Norlene (Al) Gageway; brothers, Richard (Doris) Benson,
Alfred (Ruby) Yaggle and Timothy (Maria) Yaggle. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend her funeral 11:00 a.m. Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral
Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may call in the funeral home on
Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery Albany, N.Y.

Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Bower, Richard C.
BREWSTER, Mass. Richard C. Bower, age 69, died at Tufts New England Medical
Center in Boston, on Friday, May 28, 2004. He is the husband of Ann M.
(Gackenheimer) Bower of Brewster, Mass. for 30 years. Mr. Bower was born in
Syracuse, N.Y. and lived in several cities in that state. He served in the
U.S. Air Force where he achieved the rank of captain. After graduating from
Union College in 1956, he continued studying for an advanced degree at SUNY
College of Technology. He was employed at NY Telephone Co. as a division
manager and taught telecommunications at Rochester Institute of Technology
(RIT). As a former Eagle Scout, he was dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America,
also receiving the Silver Beaver Award. Most recently, he was active with Jr.
Achievement, Kiwanis, and a communicant of Our Lady of Cape Church. He and his
wife moved to Brewster, Mass. in 2002 from Buffalo, N.Y. where he had summered
for many years. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Daniel Bower of
Oak Hill, Va., John J. Simonian of Wellfleet; four daughters, Christine Bower
of N.Y., N.Y., Susan Bower Clark of Duxbury, Jayne Rinaldi of Troy, N.Y.,
Becky Simonian of Marcy, N.Y.; one sister, Rev. Marcia Wickert of Syracuse,
N.Y.; also survived by nine grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Cape Church, Brewster on
Thursday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Brewster Memorial Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park
Way, Orleans, Mass. on Wednesday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. Memorial donations may
be made to the Cam Neely House at New England Medical Center, 751 Washington
St., Boston, MA 02111 or The T Cell Lymphoma Foundation, C/O Dr. Francine
Foss, NEMC, 751 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Brimmer, Robert E.   
TROY Robert E. Bro. Bob Brimmer, 64, of Lilac Lane, Troy, died Monday, May 31,
2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was
the son of Mildred (Hayner) Brimmer of Troy and the late Elmer Brimmer. He had
resided all his life in Troy and was a graduate of Troy High School. Bro. Bob
was employed as a plumber for the plumbers union, Hastings Oil, RPI and most
recently for James Schirmer & Sons Plumbing and Heating in Averill Park. He
was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and fisherman and a member of the New York
National Guard. Survivors in addition to his mother include a daughter, Lisa
Higgs (Glenn) of Arlington, Texas; a sister, Alma (John) DeFazio of Taborton;
two brothers, Richard Butch (Gail) Brimmer of Wynantskill and Ronald Brimmer
of Troy; and two grandchildren, Robert Chad and Courtney Higgs; and several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Bobby Brimmer and a sister,
Patricia M. Waters. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the
Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy. Relatives and friends may
call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment, Eagle
Mills Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of Bro. Bob Brimmer to the
Catholic Charities, 15 Avis Drive, Latham, NY 12110. For a private family
guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Cameron, Mary B.   
ALBANY Mary B. Cameron passed away on May 26, 2004 at the age of 100. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Cameron, to whom she had been
married for 59 years. Survivors include her sons, Charles B. Cameron Jr. of
Morgan Hill, Calif., Edward M. Cameron II of Albany and Bruce Cameron of Palm
Desert, Calif.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one
great-great- grandchild as well as a brother and sister. She was born in
Chicago, Ill. and graduated from Mt. Holyoke College in 1924. She served as an
officer and on the boards of directors of many local organizations, including
the Visiting Nurses Association, the YWCA, the Legal Aid Society, the Albany
Academy Mothers' Association, the Junior League and the First Presbyterian
Church, of which she was the oldest living member. Funeral service will be
Thursday 10 a.m. at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany.
There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery,
Menands. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be
made to the First Presbyterian Church of Albany, Ref: Cameron College
Scholarship Fund, 632 State Street, Albany, New York 12210.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Charland, Christine (Memoriam)   
CHARLAND Christine- It's hard to believe it has been 22 years since we have
seen your beautiful face. There is not a day that goes by that you are not
thought of. We love and miss you. Love, Mommy, Stepfather Fran, Brother
Dennis, Sister Lisa and Brother-In- Law Tyrone, and Nephews Dennis and Justin
P.S.- Give our friends Ryan and Courtney a hug for us
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Constantine, Josephine   
MECHANICVILLE Josephine Statler Constantine, 93, of the Cook Adult Home, died
Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at the home. Born in Albany, Josephine had lived on
Loudon Parkway in Loudonville before moving to Ballston Spa in 1974. She had
lived at the Cook Home for the past two years. Josephine was a member of the
Albany College of Pharmacy Auxiliary, a member of the Ballston Area Seniors,
treasurer of the Ballston Spa Chapter of the AARP and, prior to moving to
Mechanicville, a member of St. Mary's Church in Ballston Spa. Josephine was
the wife of the late Paul James Constantine Sr., proprietor of Paul's Drug
Store, Madison Avenue Pharmacy and Constantine's Pharmacy. She is survived by
her children, Paul J. Constantine Jr. (Joan) of Ballston Spa and Ruth Martin
Staff (Michael T. Staff) of Niskayuna; a sister, Anna Kutryb of Fla.;
grandchildren, Paul J. Constantine III, James P. Constantine, Dawn H.
Constantine, Seth B. Martin, Courtney R. Martin, Lauren M. Staff and Bryan
(Stephanie) Staff; three great-grandchildren; nieces, Eileen Martling of
Gloversville, Betsy Boyd of Batavia and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral 9 o'clock Friday morning from the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie
and 10 o'clock at Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa National Catholic Church,
250 Maxwell Rd., Latham, N.Y. 12110-4915. Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels
Cemetery in Colonie. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the
funeral home. For those who wish, contributions to Hospice of Saratoga County,
179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Blessed Virgin Mary of
Czestochowa National Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Corcutt, Margaret   
CLIFTON PARK Margaret Corcutt, 83, of Clifton Park, died May 30, 2004 at
Glendale Nursing Home. Born May 12, 1921 in Ballston Lake, daughter of the
late Guiseppe and Marie Santalucia. Wife of the late Gilbert Corcutt, Margaret
was a homemaker who lived in Clifton Park most of her life. Survivors, two
daughters, Barbara Prosser of Clifton Park, Carolyn Johnson of Peace Dale,
R.I.; two brothers, Peter Sarto of Ballston Lake, John Sarto of Saratoga
Springs; four grandchildren, Maiki Gray, Kai Holtbakk, Dean Prosser, Collin
Prosser; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral is
private on Friday. Calling hours are private at the Catricala Funeral Home,
Inc., 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. Interment, Jonesville Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Care Links, 351 Solomon Ave.,
Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Coughtry, Jeannette D.   
VOORHEESVILLE Jeannette D. Coughtry, age 83, died Monday, May 31, 2004 at St.
Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Grover and
Johanna Aschenbrenner Kling. She lived on Hilton Road in Voorheesville for
many years and was employed as a clerk for the New York State Department of
Labor, retiring 18 years ago. Jeannette was a loving mother and wife. She is
survived by her husband of 56 years, Howard C. Coughtry; a daughter, Susan
(Craig) Sullivan of Calif.; two sons, Robin G. Coughtry and Alan H. (Terry
Plummer) Coughtry, both of Voorheesville; two grandchildren, Kelly and Casey
Sullivan; a brother, Paul (Lucy) Kling; and a sister, Betty Simington, both of
Fla. She was predeceased by her siblings, Jean, Grover and Gerald Kling.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. For those
who wish, contributions to the Community Caregivers, 300 Millrose Ct., Ste.
200, Slingerlands, NY 12159, would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Demars, Mary C.   
CHATHAM Mary C. Demars, 75, of Kinderhook, N.Y., formerly of Chatham, died
Monday, May 31, 2004 at Albany Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Demars born June 27, 1929 in Kingston, N.Y., the daughter of the late
Bernard and Anne (Moore) Chester. She graduated from Chatham High School and
attended Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y. She worked in the family
business, Chester Manufacturing in Chatham for several years. In her younger
years, Mary enjoyed playing golf and it was through that she met her husband
of 50 years, William F. Demars of Kinderhook at the Wolfert's Roost in
Loudonville, N.Y. where Mary and her family were members. In her later years,
she became a tennis fan. She and her husband enjoyed trips to Albany and
Saratoga to watch tennis matches. She enjoyed going out to lunch with her son,
Bill Jr. Mrs. Demars was a communicant of St. James R.C. Church in Chatham.
Besides her husband Bill, she is survived by three sons, Pat and his wife
Karen of Phoenix, Ariz., Mike and his wife Laurie of Austerlitz, N.Y., Bill
Jr. and his wife Sandy of Loudonville, N.Y. Survived by grandchildren, Rachel,
Anna and Aaron of Austerlitz, Matt and Miles of Arizona; and by several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Betty Ryan. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Friday 10:00 a.m. from the St. James R.C.
Church, Chatham with the Reverend Gary Gelfenbien officiating. Interment will
be in the St. James Cemetery. There are no calling hours. For those who wish,
in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valatie Rescue Squad or the
St. James R.C. Church in care Wenk Funeral Home, Chatham, NY 12037.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

DeMoor, Mark S. Marco   
COLONIE Mark S. Marco DeMoor, 40, passed away suddenly in Suffolk, Va. Born in
Patterson, N.J., he was the son of the late Eileen DeMoor. Mark was a union
mason, a journeyman and a stone mason. He was a member of the B.A.C. Local #2
in Albany and also the B.A.C. Local #1 in Long Island. Mark was an avid NY
Giants fan. He loved good food, camping, amusement parks, traveling, the
boardwalk at Seaside Heights, N.J. and tattoos. Mark cherished his children,
he was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Mark is survived by his wife
Kimberly DeMoor of Colonie; his son, Vincenzo DeMoor of Colonie; his daughter,
Madison Burrell of Colonie; and his sister, Robin Smith and her husband P.O.
1st Class Kenneth Smith U.S.N. He is also survived by his mother-in-law,
Sandra Smith; father-in-law, Wallace Smith; brother-in-law, Richard Smith, all
of Guilderland; and many good friends. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, June 4, 2004 at 12:00 noon at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home,
343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Calling hours
will be held on Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. Interment will be in Westerlo
Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205, in memory of
Mark DeMoor.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Epstein, Philip D.   
ALBANY Attorney Philip D. Epstein, age 85, of Albany, N.Y., died on Tuesday,
June 1, 2004 after a brief illness in the St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He
was the husband of the late Louise (Bender) Epstein. A 50-year resident in
Marblehead, Mass., he moved to Albany in November of 2000. Born in Boston, the
son of the late Philip and Dora (Cohen) Epstein, he graduated from Dorchester
High School, Boston University, Hebrew Teachers College in Boston and he
received his law degree from Boston University. He was a member of the law
fraternity, Tau Epsilon Rho. Mr. Epstein practiced law in Boston from 1941
until 1999. He was a member of the Mass. and American Bar Associations and the
American Trial Lawyers Assoc. He was a founder of Temple Sinai and the
Cohen-Hillel Academy, both in Marblehead, Mass.; a past president of the
former Lynn Hebrew School in Lynn; one of the first recipients of the KLAL
Yisroel Excellence in Jewish Education given by the Bureau of Jewish Education
in Boston; a volunteer for the North Shore Jewish Federation; and a Hadassah
Associate. He was a member of the following organizations: the Amos Masonic
Lodge in Boston, Laymen's Institute in Boston, Cong Ahabat Sholom in Lynn and
Temple Sinai in Marblehead. He served with the Twelve Air Force during World
War II and was a past commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post for
Swampscott-Marblehead. He leaves two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and
Robert Zirin of Schenectady, N.Y., formerly of Marblehead, Mass., Rebecca and
Richard Whitehill of Marblehead, Mass.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry
J. and Debby Epstein of Wesley Hills, N.Y., formerly of Albany, N.Y., Steven
S. and Jane Epstein of Georgetown, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; and a
great-grandson. He was the brother of the late Alexander J. Epstein. Services
will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Stanetsky-Hymanson
Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St., Salem, Mass. (781) 581-2300. Burial will be in
the Cong. Ahabat Sholom Memorial Park in Danvers, Mass. Memorial Week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whitehall and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
J. Epstein at a date and time to be announced. Expressions of sympathy in his
memory may be donated to the Louise and Philip D. Epstein Educational Fund,
c/o Cohen-Hillel Academy, 6 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Finn, Lillian V.   
ALBANY Lillian V. Finn, 81, of the B'nai B'rith Park View Apartments, passed
Monday, May 31, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany and a life long
resident of the Capital District, she was the daughter of the late John S. and
Lillie Fox Morris. Mrs. Finn was also predeceased by her husband, James F.
Finn in 1987 and then her good friend and companion, John Campbell in 1993.
Mrs. Finn was employed by the First Trust Co. Bank in Albany before becoming a
homemaker. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time and traveling with
her family. Mrs. Finn is survived by her daughter, Virginia Vine and her
husband Richard of Charlton, N.Y.; her son, James M. Finn and his wife Eileen
of Colonie; two grandchildren, James J. Neumann Jr. of Albany and Michael E.
Neumann of Charlotte, N.C.; and one great-granddaughter, Danielle M. Allen of
Albany. Mrs. Finn is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by a brother and two sisters, John Morris, Isabelle Morris and
Margaret Capron. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2004
at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie. Contributions in Mrs.
Finn's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd.,
Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Finney, Lucretia   
ALBANY Lucretia Finney, 90, died May 26, 2004 at her home. Survived by her
dear friend, Marie McDowell and family. Funeral service Thursday 6 p.m. at
Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Ave. Calling hour 5-6 p.m. at the
funeral home prior to the service. Interment, 9:30 a.m. Friday at Albany Rural
Cemetery. Callers will be received at 287 Sheridan Avenue, Albany.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Flanagan, Elizabeth A.   
AVERILL PARK Elizabeth A. Betty Heck Flanagan, known to her family and friends
as Dolly, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was
born in Dayton, Ohio and has been a resident of the Capitol District for 43
years. Betty was a communicant of St. Henry's Church in Averill Park and a
member of Rosary Altar Society. She was a graduate of Julienne High School in
Dayton, Ohio, class of 1944 where she was president and valedictorian of her
class. She was co-founder of the Dayton Chapter CYO which still is in
existence today. Betty also attended Barry College in Miami Shores, Fla.. for
two years. In 1947, she married Richard E. Flanagan Sr., an Ensign in the U.S.
Navy. Together they had eight sons and traveled extensively with Mr.
Flanagan's FBI career. She was a 2nd place finisher of the Mrs. America
Pageant, Niagara Frontier Region in 1960. She was an avid swimmer and member
of the Burden Lake Country Club. Betty was also a member of the Burden Lake
Improvement Association. She also immensely enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon card
get-togethers. Daughter of the late Robert and Helen Bucher Heck; wife of the
late Richard E. Flanagan Sr.; mother of Michael (Sharon) Flanagan of Ojai,
Calif., Mark Flanagan of Burden Lake, Matthew (Betsy) Flanagan of Bantam,
Conn., Richard (Katie) Flanagan of East Greenbush, Timothy (Maureen) Flanagan
of Livonia, Mich., Robert (Cindy) Flanagan of Hebron, Conn., Patrick (Mary)
Flanagan of Albany and Andrew (Cindy) Flanagan of Averill Park; sister of John
W. (Sheila) Heck of Dayton, Ohio and the late Robert F. Heck Jr. and Thomas J.
Heck. Also survived by eight grandsons, eight granddaughters, three
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons
Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Friday morning at 8:00
and 9:00 at St. Henry's Church Averill Park where the Liturgy of Christian
Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. The family would like to extend its
deepest appreciation to the nurses and staff at the Progressive Care Unit at
St. Mary's Hospital and Rubin Dialyses for the wonderful care given to Betty.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Hoags Corner
Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 90, East Nassau, NY 12062. Condolence page at
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Foster Sr., Earl T.   
COLONIE Earl T. Foster Sr., 87, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at Northwood
Rehabilitation Center in Niskayuna. Born in Cohoes, he was the son of the late
Fred and Elizabeth Trembley Foster. He was the husband of the late Rose
Valerio Foster. He had lived most of his life in Cohoes and in 1971 moved to
Colonie. He worked at Montgomery Wards as a Department Manager for 30 years
retiring in 1978. He was an avid golfer. Survivors include a son Earl W.
(Susan) Foster, Jr. of Middletown, Conn.; a sister, Genevieve Green of Clifton
Park; his dear friend, Mrs. Frances Carr of Colonie. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by three sisters. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Marra Funeral Home, corner of Remsen
and Columbia St's. Cohoes. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Waterford.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Gapp, Theodore L.   
GUILDERLAND Theodore L. Gapp, 67, of Guilderland, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004
at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Gapp was born in Troy and lived
most of his life in the Capital District, recently moving to Guilderland from
the Town of Day. He was employed for many years by the New York State
Department of Social Services. He also was a member of the Voorheesville Rod
and Gun Club and was an avid outdoorsman, who loved both fishing and boating.
Mr. Gapp was the son of the late Theodore P. and Kathleen Canfield Gapp. He is
survived by his wife Lynda L. Smith Gapp; his children, Erin (Gordon) Perlee
of Lake Geneva, Wis., Timothy C. (Erin) Gapp of Guilderland, Michael Gapp of
Guilderland, David (Cheryl) Gapp of So. Bethlehem and Theodore Gapp of
Johnstown; his sisters, Marilyn Phelan of Albany and Linda (William) Dobbs of
Colonie; his grandchildren, Leah, Christine, David Jr. and Jennifer Gapp; his
mother-in-law, Christie Smith of New Hartford, N.Y.; and by several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Charles E. Phelan. Funeral
services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany,
Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call
at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Prospect Hill
Cemetery, Guilderland.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Garrett, Lena M.   
SCHENECTADY Lena M. Russell Garrett, 84, of Furman Street, died Monday, May
31, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital after a sudden illness. She is survived by
four children, Elizabeth Russell, Lisa Russell, Edward James Russell and
Albert Russell; two grandchildren; three sisters and a host of nieces and
nephews. Homegoing services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Mt.
Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Strong Street in Schenectady. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend and may call at Light's Funeral Home, 1428 State
Street in Schenectady on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Burial, Parkview
Cemetery in Schenectady.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/4/2004.

Gurga, Marian   
SCHENECTADY Marian Gurga, 95, died peacefully at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.
Born in N.J., she was the daughter of the late Antoni and Mary Dryja. Marian
was a homemaker most of her life. She had a great love for animals, especially
her dog, Bon Bon. Marian is predeceased by her husband Joseph Gurga; her son,
Eugene Gurga; her grandson, Gregory Thomas Meyers; three sisters and two
brothers. Marian is survived by her daughter, Rosalie Meyers and son-in-law
Dr. Robert Meyers of Guilderland; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Smith of
S. Burlington, Vt., Lorraine Mariana Wessels of Grapevine, Texas, Warren
Robert Meyers of Albany, Selena Kidder of Calif.; and five
great-grandchildren, Alexander James Meyers of Albany, Jordan Robert and Jacob
Riley Smith of S. Burlington, Vt. and Karen Eva and Zoe Josephine Meyers of
Albany. She is also survived by her sister, Edna Confredo of Brooklyn, her
brother, Joseph Dryja of Ridgewood, N.Y.; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces
and grandnephews; and her good friend for more than 70 years, Alice Karalus of
N.J. The family would like to express a special thank you to the nurses and
staff at Kingsway Arms for their help and support. Calling hours will be held
on Thursday, June 3, 2004 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family
Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.). We
will then proceed to St. Luke's Roman Catholic Church, Schenectady, where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be in
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. The family has requested that no
flowers be sent. Instead, memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic
Charities, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203 or to the Animal Protective
Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia, NY 12302, in memory of
Marian Gurga.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Harris, Dorothy R.   
CLIFTON PARK Dorothy R. Harris, 83, of Clifton Park died May 31, 2004 at Ellis
Hospital after a short illness. Born March 22, 1921 in Manhattan, daughter of
the late Harry and Elise Dobbins. Dorothy lived in Clifton Park for the past
four years, previously residing in High Bridge, N.J. She worked for Hunterdon
Co. from 1974 to her retirement in 1993. A member of King of Kings Lutheran
Church and the Shenendehowa Senior Citizens. Predeceased by her husband,
Wesley A. Harris and a son, Wayne A. Harris. Survivors include one son, James
Jim Harris of Clifton Park; one cousin, Trudy Breeden of Ill.; three
grandchildren, Christine M., Ryan P. and Heather L. Harris. Funeral service
3:30 Thursday afternoon in the Catricala Funeral Home, Inc., 1597 Rte. 9,
Clifton Park. Calling hours Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment, Friday in the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, Capital District
Chapter, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Jones, Dorthy (Memoriam)   
JONES Dorthy I. Claydon/Jones Happy seventy-eighth birthday Mom. You will be
in our hearts forever and missed very much by all. Love, Howard, Paul, David,
Deborah, Paula and Families.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Kaufman, Elizabeth M.   
HYDE PARK Elizabeth M. Kaufman, 83, formerly of Albany, died Sunday, May 30,
2004 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, N.Y. Wife of the late
Edward Kaufman; sister of Mary Capello and Patricia Kenneally; dear aunt of
Barbara Lelyveld, Deborah Capello, Thomas Kenneally, Lisa Zagata and Michael
Kenneally. Funeral services are private at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Mackey, JoAnn Manico   
TROY JoAnn Manico Mackey, 56, of Fogarty Road, Speigletown, died peacefully on
Sunday, May 30, 2004, at the Community Hospice in Samaritan Hospital,
surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy on July 3, 1947, she was the
beloved daughter of Joseph and Beatrice Salerno Manico of Troy and the devoted
wife and best friend of Lawrence C. Mackey Sr. They were married for 35 years.
She was a 1966 graduate of Troy High School. Mrs. Mackey worked with her
husband and family as secretary for Mackey Electric, Inc. for several years.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Victory Church. JoAnn enjoyed fishing,
spending time in the Adirondacks and traveling with special friends, Mike and
Gloria. Survivors in addition to her husband and parents include a daughter,
Laurie Thompson (Jason) of Shaftsbury, Vt.; two sons, Lawrence C. Mackey Jr.
(Karen) of Troy, and Kevin P. Mackey (Melissa) of Wappinger Falls, N.Y.; three
grandsons, Lawrence C. Mackey III and Adam Horton, both of Troy and Dylan
Thompson of Shaftsbury, Vt.; a sister, Roselaine Carignan (Dennis) of Clifton
Park; a brother, Louis Manico (Grace) of Troy; a sister-in-law, Meg Ihnatolya
(Jack) of Loudonville; a brother-in-law, Charles Mackey III (Peggy) of Troy.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 9:15
a.m. Friday from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th Street and Third
Avenue, Lansingburgh and at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, where
the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Randall P. Patterson,
the pastor. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, Troy. Calling hours
are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations to Our Lady
of Victory Church, 55 North Lake Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, would be appreciated.
Special thanks to the nurses and aides on Samaritan 6th floor and Rensselaer
County Hospice. For directions and guest book please visit
www.mcloughlinmason.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Mackey, Ruth M.   
ALBANY Ruth M. Mackey, 73, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Sister of Alice G. Gerg, W. Paul Mackey and his wife Mildred, Anthony J.
Williams and the late Anna Baranowski, Pearl Kaufman, Helen Parsons and Lewis,
Raymond and Dale Mackey. Also survived by her many nieces, nephews and beloved
friends on Arcadia Ct. Funeral services will be held at the Magin & Keegan
Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave., Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home Thursday morning
after 10 o'clock. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Center for
the Disabled, 314 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Maki, Michael T.   
ALBANY Michael T. Maki, 48, of Albany, died after a short illness Sunday, May
30, 2004 at his home. Mr. Maki was born in Albany, NY. He was employed by
Albany County as a courier and the Times Union as a deliveryman. Mike was a
great brother, and enjoyed vacations with his family. He also enjoyed bowling
and bingo, and was a communicant of St. Margaret Mary's Church in Albany. Mr.
Maki was the son of the late Edward W. Maki and Helen C. O'Rourke Maki. He is
survived by siblings Edward W. (Jenny) Maki, Jr. of Mt. Washington, Ky., Jane
Tyrrell of Clifton Park, Donna (Robert) Van Den Houten of Saratoga Springs,
Donald O. (Gloria) Maki of Guilderland, Bruce (Nancy) Maki of Guilderland,
Victor (Kathi) Maki of Melbourne, Fla., Helene Hendrickson of Saratoga
Springs, and James (Joanna) Maki of Ravena; and by many nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased by his brother John Maki and his sister Rosemary Mesick, and
brother-in-law Alfred Tyrrell. Funeral services will be held in the Hans
Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 8:15, and 9:00
a.m. in St. Margaret Mary's Church, Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and
friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.
Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may
make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society 1450 Western Ave.,
Albany, NY 12203.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Morgan, Carmela (Memoriam)   
MORGAN Carmela In memory of Carmela on her birthday. Happy birthday, mom and
grandma. Love and miss you. Rose, John, and Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Mosher, Mindy A.   
SCOTIA Mindy A. Mosher, 52, died Friday, May 28, 2004. Survived by parents,
Charles and Catherine Barrie; husband, Roger Mosher; three daughters, Kara,
Karly and Katy Mosher; and two brothers, Charles and Michael Barrie. Private
funeral services were held on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center's 3rd floor south, Scotia, NY
12302.
in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.
Plass, Edwin A.   
BOULDER, Colo. Edwin A. Plass, formerly of Glenmont, died peacefully Sunday,
May 2, 2004 at the age of 88. He is predeceased by his wife Ida Flach. Father
of Marie Blakesley, Nancy Schalk and her husband Edward, Sally Ruback, Richard
Plass and his wife Sallie and Linda Dole. Also survived by his grandchildren,
Laura Martinez, Darrin Rice, JoAnne King, Linda Schalk, John Schalk, Matthew
Schalk, Michael Schalk, Eric Ruback, David Ruback, Sara Stankovich, Jennifer
Powell, Rebakah Canida, Elizabeth Plass, Margaret Plass, Megan Dole, Stephen
Dole, Caitlin Dole and ten great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited
to attend the graveside service Sunday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Elmwood
Cemetery, Rt. 9W, Glenmont. Those desiring to make a contribution in Edwin's
memory may make it to the St. James School, 50 Summit Ave., Albany, NY 12209,
c/o the primary aged children in need.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Pulver, William (Memoriam)   
PULVER William Happy Birthday Daddy. This was always your favorite day of the
year. We miss you. Love, Lisa
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Rembach, Milton (Memoriam)   
REMBACH In loving memory of Milton, who passed away 18 years ago. The years go
by and the family grows older, with all of us guided by the angel on our
shoulder. Your Loving Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Thomas, Scott William
ASHEVILLE, N.C. Scott William Thomas, 33, of Herron Avenue, died suddenly
Wednesday morning, May 26, 2004 at Mission Hospital. Scott was born October
11, 1970 in Albany, N.Y. He had made his home in Fairview and Asheville since
1992. He served in the United States Navy as a chef and became a truck driver
before he became disabled in 2000. Those left to cherish his memory include
his parents, Gary and Abby Thomas of Fairview; two sons, Ryan and Cory; aunt,
Kathy Daley; and former wife Libby, all from the Asheville area; sisters,
Debora Cole of Fla., Jodie Martin of Albany, N.Y; brother, Steven Thomas of
Tenn.; his natural mother, Cathy Thomas of Fla., other relatives and friends
including very special in his life, Becca. Funeral services were held on
Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Morris Funeral Home Arden Chapel, 2393
Hendersonville Rd., Arden, N.C. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is set up
for his children at the First Citizens Bank, 1509 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview,
N.C. 28730. We would like to thank all those who have offered their help in
this time of need including the congregations of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
and the Fairview Trinity Church. Condolences may be sent through our website:
Morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.

Vanderburgh, Eleanor S.   
VOORHEESVILLE Eleanor S. Vanderburgh, 93, of Voorheesville, died Saturday, May
29, 2004 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, after a prolonged illness. She was
born in Granville and is the last of 13 children of the late William and Ellen
Davies. Eleanor was a true homemaker and her family's cohesiveness was very
special to her. She enjoyed cooking, wallpapering, sewing, painting and
boating. Eleanor had been a Sunday school teacher at First Congregational
Church in Albany for many years. She is survived by her belovedhusband of 73
years, LeRoy P. Vanderburgh; devoted mother of Shirley Greene and her husband,
Waldo and the late Ronald P. Vanderburgh; grandmother of Sue (Frank) Vitale,
Cindy (Glen) Curley, Sherrie West, Beth Blaufuss (Jay) and Sally Morgan
(Patrick); also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
Thursday morning at 11 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner
Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-South of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be
Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's
Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, 2
Mercycare Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084 or to Northeast Association of the
Blind, 301 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/1/2004 - 6/2/2004.

Wesolowski, Lillian J.   
SCHENECTADY Lillian J. Wesolowski, 90, of Curry Road Ext., died Monday, May
31, 2004 at her home after being stricken. She was born in Schenectady and was
a lifelong resident, graduating from Nott Terrace High School. Lillian was a
homemaker and enjoyed gardening and was an avid bird watcher. She was a member
of the Church of St. Adalbert and its Altar Rosary Society. She was married to
her husband of 60 years, Zygmund P. Wesolowski, until his death in February
2000. Her survivors include two sons, Laurence J. Wesolowski and his wife
Sharon of Creston, British Columbia, Christopher M. Wesolowski of Newfane, Vt.
and his partner Wayne Lindeman; and four grandchildren, Linda Christine,
Daniel, Simon and Leah Jane Wesolowski. Lillian was predeceased by two sons,
James and Andrew and her sister, Helen White. Funeral services from the
DeLegge Funeral Home, 1346 Chrisler Avenue will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m.
and 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Adalbert where the Liturgy of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may
also call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8. Burial will be in
St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Rotterdam. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Roy F. Bordeau, Funeral Director.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/2/2004 - 6/3/2004.

Wnorowski, Josephine   
SCHENECTADY Josephine Wnorowski, 84, of Norwood Avenue, died Sunday, May 30,
2004 at St. Clare's Hospital. She was born in Schenectady on August 9, 1919,
the daughter of the late Adolph and Victoria (Pianowski) Maliszewski. She was
a member of the Church of St. Adalbert, Mont Pleasant Seniors and St. Adalbert
Seniors. Josephines life was devoted to her family, especially her three
grandsons. Her husband, Stanley Wnorowski died in 1993. Survivors include her
loving children, Joan Kaloustian of Latham and Len Wnorowski of Albany; her
beloved grandsons, Michael, John and Daniel Kaloustian; several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Stanley Maliszewski.
Funeral service from the DeLegge Funeral Home, 1346 Chrisler Avenue, Thursday
at 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Church of Saint Adalbert, where the Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend and may also call at the funeral home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial
will be in Saint Adalbert Cemetery. The family suggests donations to the
Church of Saint Adalbert Restoration Fund, 550 Lansing Street, Schenectady, NY
12303.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/2/2004.