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Austin, Eddie (Memoriam)   
AUSTIN Eddie For those who have a brother, cherish him with care, for you
never know the heartache, when you find he isn't there. Happy 47th Birthday.
Love, Chris
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Austin, Edward (Memoriam)   
AUSTIN Edward Happy Birthday. We Miss You. Love, Your Children
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Bailey, Irenos (Memoriam)   
BAILEY Irenos (Rene) Happy 89th birthday Poppo. We miss you and speak of you
often. Your Loving Wife, Son, Daughters, Son-In-Law, Daughter-In-Law,
Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Banker, Margaret M.   
NEW LEBANON Margaret M. Scheidt Banker, 80, of Route 22, died on Wednesday,
June 2, 2004 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield. Born in Rochester, N.Y. on
October 13, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Hildegarde
Ueblacher Scheidt and the step-daughter of the late Margaret Tirpaek Scheidt.
She was the loving wife of Charles W. Banker who died on August 26, 1990. They
were married in Sioux Falls, S.D. on December 8, 1944. Mrs. Banker graduated
from Nazareth Academy in Rochester and worked at various offices as a
secretary/stenographer. She met her husband while he was in the service. Upon
their return to Rochester, she worked with their radio repair business as a
bookkeeper. In 1953, they moved to Phoenix, N.Y. and, in 1967, relocated to
Lebanon Springs from Syracuse. Mrs. Banker worked as a part-time clerk in the
Lebanon Springs Post Office before becoming postmaster. She retired in 1988.
Mrs. Banker was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in
New Lebanon where she worked at Bingo and was one of the church's first
readers. She was also a tireless volunteer of the New Lebanon Library. In her
spare time, Mrs. Banker loved reading, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, knitting
and her favorite activity, socializing. She was on the board of directors of
the Cemetery of the Evergreens. Survivors include her children, Charles D.
Doug (Ah-Nee, Cindy), David A. (Luz), William A. (Deborah) and Sherman R.
(Deborah) Banker, Sr., all of New Lebanon, Kathryn M. (Jim) Hunter of
Syracuse; siblings, Gerard Scheidt and Ann Therese Raetz, both of Rochester;
16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson. She was
predeceased by a son, Frank G. Banker, and a brother, Francis Scheidt. A
Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be con-celebrated on Monday morning
at 11 o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Route 20, New
Lebanon by Rev. John Close and Rev. Lee Smith. Cremation will follow in the
Gardner Earl Crematorium in Troy. Inurnment at the convenience of the family
will be in the Cemetery of the Evergreens in New Lebanon. Relatives and
friends are invited to the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown
on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of
the Immaculate Conception or the New Lebanon Library in care of the funeral
home's office, P.O. Box 9, Stephentown, NY 12168 in loving memory of Margaret
M. Banker. For directions and guest book, please visit: www.hall-higgins.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Battini, Marguerite   
NORTON HILL Marguerite Battini, 87 years, of Norton Hill, N.Y., passed away at
the Albany Medical Center on June 2, 2004. She was born in Long Island City on
September 6, 1916, daughter of the late Patrick & Mary (O'Connor) Corbett.
Marge was a lifelong homemaker & a member of the Greenville Vol. Fire Co. Aux.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife to
her late husband, Joseph Battini who predeceased her in 1991. Surviving are a
daughter, Marcella Watts and her husband Raymond of Plano, Texas; a son David
Battini of Norton Hill, N.Y.; two grandsons, Daniel and Raymond Watts; a
brother, Kevin Corbett of Bonita Springs, Fla. and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, James and John Corbett and two sisters,
Patricia Nichols and Evelyn Kane. Funeral service will be Monday 9:30 a.m.
from the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR81, Greenville, N.Y. with a Mass of
Christian Burial 10 a.m. from St. John the Baptist Church. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The
Greenville Vol. Fire Co. Aux. will conduct a service at the funeral home
Sunday 7:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Greenville Cemetery. Those who
desire may contribute in her memory to the Greenville Rescue Squad.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Bowmaker, Norman J.   
ALBANY Norman J. Bowmaker, 87, of Albany, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at the
Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Watervliet and was the son of the
late Norman and Margaret Werner Bowmaker. Norman was predeceased in 1992 by
his wife, Shirley Green Bowmaker. He was a World War II Army veteran. Norman
was employed with Vince Kendrick Jewelers in Albany for many years. He was a
life member of Musicians Local 14 in Albany and had attended First
Congregational Church. He is the beloved father of Brenda Leslie, Marc
Bowmaker (Anne), Mary Schlachter (Kurt), Ruth Dennehey (Michael), Edward
Bowmaker and the late Noreen Ten Eyck. Grandfather of Gretchen Vahle (Tim),
Karen Moreland (Tim), Michael Ten Eyck (Renita), Laurie Skinner (Ed) and Kim
Bowmaker. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren. He is the
cherished friend of Vince Kendrick, Angel Feiden and Judi Humphries. Funeral
services will be Friday evening at 7:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling
hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. At the request of
the family and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First
Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/3/2004 - 6/4/2004.

Campione, Margaret (Memoriam)   
CAMPIONE In loving memory of my friend, Margaret, on her birthday today.
Missing you. Take Care. Love, Mary
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Clark Jr., Homer Herbert   
SCHENECTADY Homer Herbert Clark, Jr., 60, of Avenue A, passed away Tuesday,
June 1, 2004 afternoon at Ellis Hospital. Homer was born November 18, 1943 in
Schenectady, a son of Margaret Colucci Clark and the late Homer Herbert Clark,
Sr. He was educated in Schenectady schools and was a 1962 graduate of Linton
High School. Following high school, Homer attended Rider College in
Lawrenceville, New Jersey, where he earned his B.S. in Business
Administration. He was employed by the State of New York as a research
analyst. Survivors in addition to his mother, Margaret include a loving
brother, Chalmers C. Clark and his fiancee Nancy Fama of New York City.
Devoted lifelong friend of Michael Marshall and his wife Pam of Clifton Park;
his former wife Dorothy Neidel of Schenectady. Several cousins also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral
Home, Union at N. Jay Street, Schenectady, Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.
A Service will follow the viewing at 4 p.m. in the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral
Home, with Reverend Savage of the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady
officiating. Interment will be in Maine. Memorial contributions may be made in
Homer's name to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105-1905.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/4/2004 - 6/5/2004.

Clark Jr., Raymond D.   
ALBANY Raymond D. Clark Jr., 79, died Monday, May 31, 2004. Son of the late
Raymond D. and Josephine Gates Clark; brother of the late Richard D. Clark.
Funeral services Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Albany where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited
to attend. There will be no calling hours. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery,
Menands.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/3/2004 - 6/4/2004.

Duda, Michael J.   
COHOES Michael J. Duda, 56, of Delta Blvd., Cohoes, died Thursday, June 3,
2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, embraced by his loving family. Born in
Ingolstadt, Germany, he was the beloved son of Genowefa Podkowa Duda of Cohoes
and the late John Duda. Michael came to the area in 1951 and graduated from
the former Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes and attended SUNY Albany. He
worked in Green Island at the Ford Motor Company in the radiator line until
his disability in 1975. He was a Vietnam veteran, proudly serving in the
United States Army. Michael was the recipient of the Vietnam Campaign Medal,
National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze
Service Star. He was a member of the E.P.V.A. and a communicant of St.
Michael's Parish in Cohoes. Besides his mother, Michael is survived by his
loving daughter, Jessica Duda of Loudonville; his sister, Helen (William)
Holmes of Davenport, Fla.; his brothers, Richard M. (Gerilyn) Duda of Malta,
John J. (Carol) of Latham and Stanley P. (Kortney) of Troy. He was uncle to
Melissa Why, Jennifer Scott, Justin P., John A. and Karley Duda. Several
aunts, great-nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral from the
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Monday morning at
9:30. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Michael's Church, 10 o'clock.
Interment with Military Honors in St. Michael's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives
and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4-8 p.m.
Those wishing to remember Michael in a special way may make memorial
contributions in his memory to St. Michael's Special Projects Fund, 36 Page
Ave., Cohoes, NY 12047 or in care of the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/4/2004 - 6/5/2004.

Everhart, Richard E.   
VERO BEACH, Fla. Richard E. Everhart, 80, of Vero Beach, died May 5, 2004 at
VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach. Mr. Everhart grew up in and around Oneida in
central N.Y., graduating from Oneida High School and earning his bachelor's
and master's degrees from Syracuse University. He served his country in the
Army Air Force here and Europe during World War II. Mr. Everhart worked for
the Schodack Central Schools for 25 years, first as guidance counselor and
later as director of Pupil Personnel Services and assistant superintendent. In
1949, Mr. Everhart began his career in education at the Guilford Central
School as a social studies and English teacher. He accepted a position as
assistant principal at Ilion in 1952 and later moved on to the Schodack
Central School District in 1958, living in Castleton-on-Hudson, a community
just south of Albany, and during the summers at Third Lake, Old Forge, N.Y.,
at the camp he built with his longtime friend, Bruce Oatman. He was a member
of the Methodist Church and the Masons and served on the board of directors of
the Salvation Army, for a time as president. He was also president of the
board of the Fulton Chain of Lakes Improvement Association, where he was a
founding member. In 1988, the FCLIA recognized him with its lifetime
achievement award. He was founding member and member of the first board of
directors of the Town of Webb Property Owners' Association in Old Forge. He
was a past president of the Capital District Pupil Service Administrators and
the Ilion Teacher's Association. For eight years, he was a member of and
chairman of the Rensselaer County Community Services Board. Richard, who was
predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth (Vaughan) Everhart, leaves his wife
Jane of Vero Beach; daughter, Lynne and her husband Robert Holm of Saratoga
Springs; and three stepdaughters, Debbie Hennessey, Robin Randazzo and Jill
Pantano, and their families. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Everhart
at 2:30 p.m. on June 12 at the Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main
Street, Oneida (315) 363-4020, with a brief graveside service following at the
Verona Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be
sent to the VNA Association and Hospice House, 1111 36th Street, Vero Beach,
FL 32960.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

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.

Gordon, Sayde   
CANTON, Mass. Sayde Gordon of Canton, Mass., formerly of South Brookline,
Mass., died on June 2, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Cy Gordon.
Devoted mother of Gerald Gordon and his wife Maryanne of Troy, N.Y., Barry C.
Gordon and his wife Laurie of Framingham, Mass.; dear grandmother of Kara,
Elyssa, Marla, Stephanie and Erica and six great-grandchildren. Services will
be in Boston, Mass. on Friday, June 2, 2004. Memorial observance at the home
of Gerald and Maryanne Gordon, 1 Little Bear Road, Troy on Sunday and Monday
12-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Hebrew Rehabilitation
Center, 1200 Centre Street, Rolindale, MA 02131. Arrangements by
Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Home (617)969-0800.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Haffner, Anna Marie   
NISKAYUNA Anna Marie Nancy Haffner, 75, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Nancy,
daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Browne was born October 12, 1928 in
New York City. She resided in Huntington, Long Island, Cold Spring Park, Long
Island and Winchester, Mass. before moving to Niskayuna in 1967. A graduate of
Queens College in 1950, Nancy continued her education of the years with
post-graduate work at Columbia, Hofstra, Adelphi and Northeastern University.
She worked in engineering for Sperry Gyroscope Corp. on Long Island and was a
member of the Engineers Association. Nancy was an editor for the Rosendale
newsletter, volunteer at King School and member of the board of directors for
Independent Living in Schenectady. Active in local tennis, she organized
tennis clinics to raise money for the Independent Living Center. Nancy was
predeceased in February by her daughter, Ainslee and in 1955 by her son,
Christopher. Survivors include her beloved husband of 54 years, Robert E.
Haffner; her sons, Robert Haffner of Olean and Thomas Haffner of Schenectady;
her daughters, Kathryn Conway and husband Michael of Slingerlands, Pamela
Randelman and husband Robert of Palm Harbor, Fla. and Jane Lesslauer and
husband Kerry of Hopkinton, Mass.; her son-in-law, Christian Johnson of
Westboro, Mass.; and her only brother, Harry Browne of Carbondale, Pa.; and
nine grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, a strong,
kind, fun and caring woman, full of perseverance. She will be deeply missed by
all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She is in peace. A funeral
Mass will be held at St. Helen's Church, 1803 Union Street, Schenectady on
Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and
may wish to call on the family Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 at Griswold
Funeral Home, 1867 State Street, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in her memory to Catholic Charities of Schenectady
County, 818 Union Street, Schenectady 12308 or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank all the kind friends who have been there
throughout Nancy's life. Your love and support continued to sustain her
through her fight with cancer. We truly appreciate your thoughts, prayers and
friendship.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/3/2004 - 6/4/2004.

Jicha, Eileen T.   
SCOTIA Eileen Therese Donovan Jicha, 66, of Scotia, died after a battle with
lung cancer on Monday, May 31, 2004 at the home of her daughter in Ballston
Lake. Born in Duluth, Minn. on October 3, 1937 to the late William and Kathryn
Donovan, Eileen grew up in Green Bay, Wis. She attended St. Joseph's Academy
High School and St. Norbert's College in Green Bay and moved to Scotia in
1970. In 1975, Eileen was voted Mother of the Year by the Scotia-Glenville
Babe Ruth Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to being a devoted mother, she worked
for over 15 years as a clerk with the New York State Education Department.
Because of her love of books and reading, she also worked in many bookstores
including Union Book, Waldenbooks, Media Play and Barnes and Noble. In
addition to reading, Eileen enjoyed working crossword puzzles, knitting,
crocheting and cheering for the Green Bay Packers whose games she never
missed. Eileen was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Charles, in 1996.
She is survived by her four children, Katherine and her husband Don Walsh of
Burnt Hills, David and his wife Laura Jicha of Calif., Sandra and her husband
Kevin Korthas of Wis. and Sharon MacNeil of Scotia. Eileen was also the
beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kathleen, Anthony,
Christopher, Carissa, Briana, Holly, Natalie and Jennifer. She is also
survived by her sister, Mary Kay, and her husband, Lowell Georgia, of Colo.;
her sister, Martha Donovan of Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. Eileen was
predeceased by her sister, Susan Russo; her sister, Carol Buckley; and her
son-in-law, Eric MacNeil. Eileen also left behind many wonderful friends
including the Ladies' Aid group on Irving Road, many caring co-workers and her
dear friend, Nan Beauchemin. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be
held at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady on 1221 Wendell Avenue on
Saturday, June 5 at 10:00. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the Eileen Jicha Children's Book Fund at the
First Teachers Federal Credit Union, 19 Glenridge Road, Glenville, NY 12302.
Funds will be used to purchase books to donate to local pediatric units and
libraries.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

McGuire (Memoriam)   
McGUIRE Mom and Dad (Mimi and Papa). Happy 48th Anniversary. We love and miss
you dearly. You were our parents, our best friends and our soulmates. We think
about you and miss you everyday. All The Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

McGuire, Michael A.   
ROTTERDAM Michael A. McGuire, 52, of Roberta Road, died Wednesday, June 2,
2004 at the Albany Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer. Born in
Schenectady, Michael was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1970 graduate of
Bishop Gibbons High School. He worked in the maintenance and engineering
department at St. Clare's Hospital for over 20 years. After leaving the
hospital, he attended Schenectady County Community College and went on to work
at the New York State Department of Education in Albany. Michael was a
communicant of St. Gabriel's Church in Rotterdam and was the leader of its
Vocation Prayer Group. Michael was predeceased by his father, John T. McGuire.
He is survived by his mother, Ann Fitzgerald McGuire of Rotterdam; one sister,
Mary Ann Colligan and her husband Bernard of Fairport, N.Y. and one brother,
John P. McGuire of Vestal, N.Y.; two nephews, Bernie Colligan of Pittsburgh,
Pa. and Steven Colligan of Fairport; one niece, Michele Colligan of Fairport;
one grandnephew, Sean Colligan of Fairport; he is also survived by several
aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral
which will be conducted Saturday morning at 8:00 at the Gleason Funeral Home,
730 Union Street and at 9:00 at St. Gabriel's Church where the Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Friday evening from
5:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer
Cemetery, Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
St. Gabriel's Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Schenectady, NY 12303.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

McIntyre, Russell J.   
LAKE LUZERNE Russell J. McIntyre, 63, died June 3, 2004. Father of Dolores
(John) Mikalinis; stepfather of Stephanie Nichols; brother of Carol Roberts,
the late Rose Kalbflish, Peter McIntyre; step-brother of Ruth Korzyk and the
late Shirley; grandfather of Russell Yetto, Benjamin Mikalinis. Calling
Saturday 5-8 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

McNamara, Mary T.   
WESTMERE Mary T. McNamara, 85, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at the Daughters
of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late
Matthew and Beatrice Shannon Colwell. She retired as an examiner for the New
York State Civil Service Department after 30 years of service. She was a 1938
graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names and the College of St. Rose, class
of 1942. Mary was a member of the Alumni at both schools. She was predeceased
by her husband, John S. McNamara, in October of 2000; sister of the late
Beatrice Colwell. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services
Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street,
Albany, thence to Christ the King Church, Westmere at 9 a.m. where a Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may
call Friday 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The parish family of Christ the
King Church will gather Friday at 4 p.m. for a service of prayer and
remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will follow the Mass at Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/3/2004 - 6/4/2004.

Montgomery, Howard L.   
SALEM Howard L. Montgomery, 82, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at the Vermont
Veterans Home in Bennington after a short illness. He was born August 18, 1921
in Mechanicville, son of the late Robert and Agnes (Russell) Montgomery Sr.
Howard was a graduate of the Cambridge Central School, class of 1938. He was
an active dairy farmer until 1889. He married Martha Bentley on July 3, 1946.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Martha; one son, Joseph
C. Montgomery; one sister, Eleanor M. Ketchum and one brother, Robert
Montgomery. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Knapp and her husband William
of Salem; a son, Robert H. Montgomery of Albany; four grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and one sister, Norma Tourge. A funeral service will be
held at 2:30 Saturday, June 5 at the McClellan Funeral Home, 19 East Broadway,
Salem. Burial will follow in the Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge. Friends may
call at the funeral home Saturday form 12:30 until the time of service. The
family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made in his
memory to the Salem Rescue Squad or the Salem Fire Department, Salem, NY
12865. Arrangements are by McClellan Funeral Service, 19 East Broadway, Salem
NY 12865-854-3555.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Nash, Joan Ann   
TROY Joan Ann Nash, 71, of Marshland Court, died peacefully on Wednesday, June
2, 2004, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, she was
the daughter of the late Joseph P. Mooney and Anna Ryan Mooney and the devoted
wife of Ambrose L. Nash. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on May 29, 2004. She was a 1951 graduate of Catholic Central High
School and a 1954 graduate of St. Peter's School of Nursing in Albany. Mrs.
Nash was a registered nurse in the oncology department at St. Mary's Hospital.
Previously, she was the head nurse in the emergency room and surgical recovery
at Samaritan Hospital for several years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of
Victory Church and a former longtime member of St. Peter's Church in Troy.
Survivors in addition to her husband include her six children, Mary Davis
(James) of Houston, Texas, Joseph Timothy Nash (Gillian Leonard) of
Loudonville, William Martin Nash (Gail) of Guilderland, John P. Nash (Debbie)
of Troy, Joanne Nash (Jerry Bruce) of East Greenbush and James R. Nash (Kim
Liberty) of Troy; nine grandchildren, James, Mary Kate and Anna Davis, Alyssa
and Kelly Nash, Andrea Hains, Erin, Kristina and Timothy Liberty; her sister,
Geraldine Zotto (Clement) of Troy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home,
109th Street and Third Avenue, Lansingburgh and at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of
Victory Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev.
Randall P. Patterson, the pastor. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery,
Troy. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial
donations to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101
would be appreciated. For directions and guest book, please visit:
www.mcloughlinmason.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/4/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Neuhaus, Frederick R.   
NISKAYUNA Frederick R. Neuhaus, 83, of Niskayuna, died peacefully Wednesday,
June 2, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, he
was the son of the late Clyde and Marguerite (Finke) Neuhaus. A member of the
Army National Guard, Frederick served with the Army during World War II,
serving in Central Europe and Normandy. For more than 40 years, he worked for
the General Electric Company, retiring as a steam fitter in 1980. A former
member of the First United Methodist Church, he was a member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church, a former member of the Original Schenectady Volunteer Fire
Department, a member of the Niskayuna Fire Police and Niskayuna District 2
Volunteer Fire Department. Frederick was predeceased in April by his son,
Brion F. Neuhaus; and was also predeceased by two sisters, Thelma Brown and
Cora Neuhaus. Survivors include his wife, Eileen (Molloy) Neuhaus, whom he
married August 2, 1947; two daughters, Amy Davis and her husband John of
Schenectady and Kathy Van Iderstyne and her husband Douglas of Rotterdam; four
grandchildren, Michael Evans, David and Loreen Evans, Sean Davis and Jennifer
Van Iderstyne; a brother, George Neuhaus and wife Colleen of Burnt Hills;
several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Saturday morning 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal
Church, Fairview Avenue, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held at the Bond
Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, Friday evening
from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Endowment
Fund, 1911 Fairview Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306 or to Niskayuna Fire
District 2, 1227 Troy Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309 or to Community Hospice, 1411
Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Palmer, Steven C.   
RAVENA Steven C. Palmer, 40, died suddenly Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at his
residence. Steven was a graduate of R-C-S High School. He loved animals and
was a member of the Capital District Humane Association. Steven was
predeceased by his mother, Maureen (Mo) Patterson and his brother, Kevin
Palmer. Survivors include his father, Lee Palmer of Ravena; siblings, Michael
Palmer of Ravena, Brian Palmer of East Greenbush, Susanne Ingraham of New
Baltimore, Sherri Freitas of Coeymans and Benjamin Freitas of Alcove; four
nephews; and one niece. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena
on Saturday, June 5, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow
at 11:30 in Chestnut Lawn Cemetery, New Baltimore. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in memory of Steven may be made to the Capital District Humane
Association, PO Box 11330, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/4/2004 - 6/5/2004.

Sherman, Susan   
ALBANY Susan Roth Sherman, 64, died on June 3, 2004 of cancer. She was born in
NYC, grew up in Chicago and was the daughter of the late Lester and Louise
Roth. She is survived by Malcolm J. Sherman, her husband of 40 years; by her
children, Michael J. Sherman of Washington, DC and Drs. Barbara and David
Edelheit of Glastonbury, Conn.; by her sister, Ellen Corcoran of Detroit,
Mich.; by her mother-in-law, Florence K. Sherman of Waterbury, Conn.; by her
grandchildren, Alyssa and Kayla Edelheit; and by several nieces, nephews and
great nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, David S. Roth, of Athens,
W.Va. Until her retirement in 2003, Susan was a distinguished service
professor in the University at Albany School of Social Welfare and in the
School of Public Health and a faculty research associate of the Institute of
Gerontology, of which she was formerly director. She was a nationally
recognized gerontologist who, among other offices, served as president and
treasurer of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education and as
president of the New York State Society on Aging. Her research interests
included intergenerational relationships, social psychological aspects of
housing options, adult foster care and age and gender identity. She was a
fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and of the Association for
Gerontology in Higher Education and received a national award for
distinguished service in gerontology. She previously served as dean of the
School of Social Welfare, was thesis advisor to some 15 Ph.D. students and had
also served as director of the school's undergraduate program. She was a
Collins Fellow of the University at Albany and, among many campus offices,
served as president of the Phi Betta Kappa Chapter and as a long time member
and officer of the Chapel House Board and as a member of the board for the
Center for Jewish Studies. Her community activities included service on the
board of directors of B'nai B'rith Parkview Senior Apartments and on the board
of the Senior Service Centers of the Albany area. She served on committees for
the Daughters of Sarah Foundation, for Jewish Family Services and the United
Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. While her career brought many
honors, she was modest about her accomplishments. She valued the friendship of
colleagues and students more than professional recognition. She valued above
all the love and support of her family and friends, many of whom were with her
in the days preceding her death. Services at Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland
Avenue, Albany on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Shivah will be observed at her home
on Parkwood Street in Guilderland. Minyan at 7:45 p.m. Calling hours 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions (all of which can be mailed care of the
University of Albany School of Social Welfare) may be made to the Center for
Jewish Studies at the University at Albany, to the Susan Sherman Philanthropic
Fund of the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York or to the Susan
Sherman Endowed Fund at the University at Albany.
ublished in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Swain, Daniel   
CATSKILL Daniel Swain, 64, of Catskill, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 in
Hudson. Calling hours are 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Traver & McCurry
Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill. Funeral services will follow at
1:00 p.m. Interment will be in Catskill Rural Cemetery. Arrangements by Traver
and Mc Curry Funeral Home, 234 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, NY 12414
(518)943-3211.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.

Werking, Jane Weir (Memoriam)   
WERKING In loving memory of Jane Weir Werking who passed away 7 years ago
Thursday. The legacy of love left behind by you and Bus Driver Ray has
sustained us throughout Raychelle's recent surgery and continuing recovery...
LOVE, DAUGHTER, Judy, SON, Dr. Ray Jr., SON & WIFE, Jim & Gerri,
GRANDDAUGHTERS, Cassandra Jane, Raychelle Nancy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/4/2004.