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Baxter, Eugene F.   
TROY Eugene F. Baxter, 86, husband of Marion Ratigan Baxter, died June 3,
2004. A 1936 graduate of Lansingburgh High School and a photographer for the
Troy Record for over 30 years. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one
niece. Calling Monday 4-6 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 138 8th St., Troy with a
memorial service to follow.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Branick Sr., William G.   
MOUNT DORA, Fla. William G. Branick Sr., 91, of Mount Dora, formerly of
Altamont, N.Y., died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at a local nursing home. He was
born to the late Michael and Mary Goobeck Branick on December 19, 1912. in
Binghamton, N.Y. William was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World
War II and the Korean Conflict, retiring as a major in 1957. Mr. Branick then
worked for 10 years at the General Electric Turbine Division at Schenectady,
N.Y. He enjoyed coin collecting and golf and was of the Catholic faith. His
two wives, Mildred Nolle Branick and Dorothea Gallagher Branick, and sister,
Katherine Addis, preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, William G.
Branick Jr. and wife Mary of Hughesville, Md.; daughters, Judith A. Campbell
and husband Russell S. of Altamont, N.Y. and Christie Burns and husband Robert
of Voorheesville, N.Y.; brothers, Michael Branick and wife Marsha of Ocala,
Fla. and George Branick of Walnut Creek, Calif.; sister, Helen Biesecker of
Owego, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Russell Campbell and wife Judy, Eric Campbell,
David Burns, Captain Kevin Burns (US Army), Regan Burns and David Branick;
great-grandchildren, Jane Campbell, Ben Campbell, Emilianne Campbell, Hunter
Campbell, Serra Lynn Campbell and Connor Burns. Interment will be in Albany,
N.Y. Arrangements are by Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, (352) 383-8178.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Bubie, Norma R. Schumann   
POESTENKILL Norma R. Schumann Bubie, 85, of Plank Road, died suddenly
Thursday, June 3, 2004 at her residence. Born in Brooklyn, she was the
daughter of the late John H. Schumann and the late Ada (Radz) Schumann and
wife of the late Walter J. Bubie. She had resided in Brooklyn as a child, then
Wynantskill and the past 75 years in Poestenkill. She frequented Lake George
for many years and was a graduate of Troy High School. Mrs. Bubie was employed
as a secretary for Capital Mutual Insurance in Averill Park for several years,
retiring 10 years ago. She was an active member of the Poestenkill Evangelical
Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society, and a member of GOOFS (Girls
Organization of Fun and Service) at the Church of the Covenant in Averill
Park, Poestenkill Historical Society and the board of elections in
Poestenkill. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Lytwyn (Michael) of East
Hanover, N.J. and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother,
John Henry Schumann. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the
DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150 in West Sand Lake with Rev.
Stephen Cordes, Pastor of the Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church,
officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Interment, Brookside Cemetery in Barberville. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Bubie to the Poestenkill
Evangelical Lutheran Church, NY Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140 or the
Virginia and Kenneth Plant Library Town Hall, Poestenkill, NY 12140. For a
private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Chillemi, Anthony J.   
TROY Anthony J. Chillemi, 84, formerly of Albany, died Friday, June 4, 2004 at
Diamond Ridge Retirement Home where he resided. Born December 12, 1919 in
Albany, he was the son of the late Sebastiano and Rosa Gullo Chillemi. He was
also predeceased by his stepmother, Maria Chillemi. Mr. Chillemi worked as a
chef/manager for the former LoPresti's Restaurant in Albany for many years
until it closed. He then was a brewery worker for the former Scheaffer Brewery
until it closed. He retired in 1986 from Rusch Distributors as a beer
salesman. Mr. Chillemi played the saxophone in his band, The Tony Chillemi
Orchestra. He was a member of the Albany Elks BPOE No. 49 and a communicant of
St. James Church. He married Gloria Macri Chillemi on May 31, 1943 in Albany.
She died in December 1984. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Angeline
LoPresti and Ann Lofrumento, and two brothers, Thomas Chillemi and Salvatore
Chillemi. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Benedetti and her husband,
Dewey, of Queensbury; a son, Anthony P. Chillemi of Albany; a sister, Mary
Forbes of Albany; grandchildren, Paul Benedetti and his wife, Marilu, of
Albany and Michael and James Benedetti, both of Glens Falls; and a
great-grandson, Nicholas Benedetti. He is also survived by his dear friend,
Michael Sabol, who was like a son to him; and several nieces and nephews. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. James
Church, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call from 4 to
7 p.m. today at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.
Interment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those who wish may send
memorial contributions to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline West, 5th Floor,
Boston, MA 02134 or St. James Church Memorial Fund, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany,
NY 12209.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

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.

Clough Sr., William G.   
COLONIE William G. Clough Sr., 76, of Albany, passed away on Friday, June 4,
2004 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital after a brief illness. He was
born in Albany and was the son of the late Frederick and Hazel Norton Clough.
Mr. Clough was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country from 1950 through
1952. Bill was employed with Price Chopper, retiring in 1971. He was a life
member of the V.F.W. Post #8692. Mr. Clough was an avid N.Y. Yankees baseball
fan. He enjoyed doing puzzles and reading. Bill is the beloved husband of 48
years to Leona R. Humphrey Clough. He is the devoted father of Nancy Robilotto
and her husband, Michael, of Delanson, William Clough Jr. of Guilderland,
Craig Clough and his wife, Diane, of Schenectady, Frederick Clough of
Guilderland and Michael Clough and his wife, Dawn, of Colonie. He is the
brother of Mae Brady, Gloria Bartlett and Shirley Clough. Bill is the
cherished grandfather of Heather, Devon, Daniel, Ed, Nicole, Katie, Michael,
Megan and Matt; great-grandfather of Dominick. Several nieces and nephews also
survive. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Ave.) then to the Church of St. Clare at 9:00 a.m. where the Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend graveside
services on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Colonie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne
Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of William G. Clough Sr.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

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.

Dugan, Celia (Memoriam)   
DUGAN Celia Mom, June 4th was 19 years God called you home. We are loving and
missing you. Bev and Chet
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Emerick, Ann (Memoriam)   
EMERICK Ann In memory of my Mom on her twelfth anniversary. Always in my
prayers and thoughts. Love, Cathy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Haffner, Anna Marie   
NISKAYUNA Anna Marie Nancy Haffner, 75, died on Tuesday , June 1, 2004.
Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Haffner; sons, Robert and Thomas
Haffner; daughters, Kathryn (Michael) Conway, Pamela (Robert) Randelman and
Jane (Kerry) Lesslauer. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Helen's Church,
1803 Union St., Schenectady on Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Johnson, Roger L.   
TROY - Roger L. Johnson, 51, a local musician and singer, died Thursday, June
3, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Salisbury, Md. on September 14,
1952, he was the son of the late Wilbur Benson Johnson and Daisey Cecelia
(Hardy) Johnson. He attended Prince Street Elementary School and Wicomaco
Senior High School in Salisbury, Md. He started his music career working with
various bands doing road shows. He then was a backup singer for the famous
Motown girl group, the Shirelles. He later moved to the Albany area and sung
and played with Dick Spass and the Coachmen. Most recently, he was Roger's One
Man Band playing the Lake George area. He performed at many benefits for
children and would play at various nursing homes during the Christmas season.
He enjoyed traveling and fishing and playing his guitar. He is the beloved
companion of Lynn M. Pafundi of Troy; brother of John Benson (Dawn) Johnson
and Ruby (Ralph) Riggins, both of Salisbury, Md. and Audrey Brumbley of
Delaware; son-in-law of Anthony and Tina Pafundi of Watervliet; brother-in-law
of Toni Pafundi of Latham and Sharon (Chip) Felock of Grafton. He is also
survived by several nieces, nephews and his loving pets. The funeral service
will be Monday at 10 a.m. at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway,
Watervliet. Interment Memory's Garden, Colonie. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church for
Missionary Mathias Brooks, 12 Launfal Street, Albany, NY 12205 or to the
Animal Protective Foundation of Scotia for the Pet Pal Program, 53 Maple
Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302. Directions and condolence book at
www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Keim, Margaret J.   
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. Mrs. Margaret J. Peg (Gajdasz) Keim, wife of Thomas A. Keim
of Boxboro and formerly of Clifton Park, N.Y., died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 in
the Apple Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ayer, Mass. following a
lengthy illness. She was born 56 years ago in Taunton, Mass., the daughter of
Jennie V. (Stadnicki) Gajdasz and the late Joseph M. Gajdasz. She was educated
in Taunton and received her registered nurse's degree from the Children's
Hospital School of Nursing, Boston, and both her bachelor's and master's
degrees from Boston University. Prior to her illness, she had been employed as
a triage nurse for Fallon Healthcare in Leominster for three years. For the
majority of her career, Mrs. Keim was employed as a clinical instructor in
Obstetrics and Pediatrics for several institutions in both Mass. and N.Y. She
also taught Lamaze classes and founded the Caesarean Childbirth Support Group
in Albany, N.Y. She was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in
Clifton Park, N.Y. and was a former communicant of Holy Rosary Church in
Taunton, Mass. In addition to her husband of Boxboro and mother of Taunton,
she leaves one daughter, Christina J. Keim of Madbury, N.H.; one sister,
Louise A. Cote of Taunton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be held from the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay St., Taunton on Monday,
June 7 at 9:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary
Church, Taunton at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Taunton. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, June 6 from
5-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 First Avenue,
Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Krenn, Ruth Rosebud (O'Brien)   
DELMAR Ruth Rosebud (O'Brien) Krenn, 84, of Delmar and formerly of North
Haven, Conn., died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's
Hospital. Mrs. Krenn was born in Orange, Conn. on December 20, 1919, the
daughter of the late James and Callene (Brett) O'Brien. She had been employed
as a payroll clerk at Winchester Repeating Arms, New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Krenn
had been a volunteer at the Masonic Home and Hospital in Wallingford, Conn.,
the American Red Cross, Conn. and the Albany Soup Kitchen. In addition to her
parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Elaine Matthews. She is survived by
her husband, Adolph J. Krenn; a son, David Krenn and his wife, Cheryl of
Delmar; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Laura Krenn of Delmar; one sister,
Virginia Culligan of Manchester, Conn. and several nieces and nephews. A
funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403
Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Relatives and
friends are invited to call on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to either the Hospice Inn at St.
Peter's Hospital, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany 12208 or Villa Mary Immaculate
Nursing Home, 301 Hackett Blvd., Albany 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

La Rose, Raymond (Memoriam)   
LA ROSE Raymond J. In loving memory of my beloved husband, Raymond J. La Rose,
on his 21st anniversary in Heaven. A year has passed, my thoughts unfold, in
all my dreams, it's you I hold. The emptiness no one will ever know. Deep down
inside I miss you so. Every moment of every day, you're in my heart in every
way. Not one night goes by when others sleep, the silent tears for you I weep.
Someday in that garden when I pass through, you will reach out, and I'll be
there with you. Miss you more each day. Love, Loretta
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Luby, Gene F.
TROY Gene F. Luby, 69, of Troy, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2004 at
St. Mary's Hospital. Son of Eleanor Ryan Luby Tefft of Troy and the late
Eugene F. Luby. Beloved husband of Doris M. Messick Luby. Born in Troy, Gene
was a lifelong resident of the area. He had been employed with Cluett Peabody
for 37 years. He was a member of the Emerald Club, the Watervliet Lodge of
Elks and the V.F.W. of Watervliet. In addition to his wife and mother, Gene is
survived by his daughter, Mary Jean Jackson of Albany. Also father of the late
Gary Luby; brother of Nancy Luby, Carol (Chuck) Leslie, Michelle Quinn and
Lisa Tefft, all of Troy. He is also survived by five nieces and nephews, three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held Monday at
8:30 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at St.
Mary's Church at 9 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be
celebrated. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on
Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations to Community
Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144
would be appreciated. For directions and guest book, please visit:
www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Marks, Bernard M.   
DELTONA Bernard M. Marks, 74, Deltona, Fla., formerly of the Capital District,
died Thursday June 3, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a brief Illness. He was
born in Brooklyn and was the son of the late Sydney and Rose Simon Marks.
Bernie served in the US Navy during the Korean War as electrician on the USS
Salisbury. He was employed with Niagara Mohawk Company for 35 years. He was a
district manager and eventually sales and marketing manager before retiring in
1987. His career with Niagara Mohawk in Albany and Amsterdam led him to many
civic activities and accomplishments. Bernie was an accomplished woodcarver.
He was the president of the Deltona Woodcarvers in Fla. Bernie enjoyed
boating, gardening, fishing, cooking, camping and flying. He is survived by
his beloved wife of 29 years, Virginia (Lois) Smith Marks. He is the devoted
father of Carol Rockenstire, Elaine Marks, Bernice Williams, David Toftegaard,
Richard Toftegaard and Lori Sicko. He is also survived by seven grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10:00
at New-Comer Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt.
155-south of Central Ave.). Calling hours will be Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the
funeral home. Interment will be in Gerald BH Solomon VA National Cemetery. At
the request of the family, memorial contributions are encouraged to the ALS
Regional Center at St. Peters Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY
12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

McKinney, Julian Douglas   
GUILDERLAND Julian Douglas McKinney, 88, died Friday, June 4, 2004 at Albany
Memorial Hospital, Albany, N.Y. Mr. McKinney was born in Seville, Ga., the son
of the late Carlton Douglas McKinney and Dora Sanders McKinney. Raised in
Fla., he spent most of his life in northern N.J. where he worked as a chef.
After retiring and moving to Guilderland in 1980, Mr. McKinney ran the
Congregate Dining and Meals-on-Wheels programs for the Cohoes Multi-purpose
Senior Service Center in Cohoes. He retired a second time at age 80. Mr.
McKinney served as a ruling elder at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church in
Guilderland. Mr. McKinney was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Patricia
Murphy McKinney. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Jerry, Ernest and
Buford McKinney, Essie Sangster and Frances Kaiser. He is survived by two
sons, Patrick McKinney and his wife Yoshiko of Colonie, Peter McKinney and his
wife Ann of Guilderland; four grandchildren, Bryan McKinney and his wife Joy
of North Charleston, S.C., Christopher McKinney and his wife Dawn of
Asheville, N.C., Cara Victor and her husband Jeff of West Sand Lake and Erin
McKinney and her partner Luis Estevez of Ellsworth, Maine. Also surviving are
three sisters-in-law, Margaret McKinney, Johny McKinney and Virginia Snyder.
Mr. McKinney's final years were brightened immensely by the arrival of his two
great-granddaughters, Skylah Jane McKinney of Asheville, N.C. and Kathryn
Diana Victor of West Sand Lake. A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. on
Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western
Ave., Guilderland. There were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests contributions to the Hamilton Union Church or the American Cancer
Society.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Mickalonis, John   
MECHANICVILLE John Mickalonis, 81, of Ocala, Fla. and former native and many
year resident of Riverside, died Saturday, April 24 at Munroe Regional Medical
Center in Ocala. Born in Riverside, January 16, 1923, he was the son of the
late George and Anna Mickalonis, and brother of the late Joseph, Dominick,
George, Bernard, Anthony Mickalonis and sisters, Mary Anusesky and Rose
Pozniakas. John retired as the extrusion superintendent for Allegheny Ludlum
Steel Co. of Watervliet. After retirement, John served as an international
consultant for several manufacturing companies worldwide. John moved to
Florida from Latham in 1989. In Ocala, he was a member of Queen of Peace
Catholic Church and the American Legion. He was an avid golfer, hiker,
fisherman and gardener. During World War II, he served with the US Army Air
Corps. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ann Kaiser Mickalonis of Ocala;
sons, Michael George Mickalonis of Augusta, Ga., John Ignatius Mickalonis of
North Augusta, S.C. and George David Mickalonis of Alexandria, Va.; daughters
Maureen Mickalonis of Newport, Mich., Mary Fitzpatrick of Kelso, Wash. and
Veronica Mulvihill of Medfield, Mass.; and a sister, Victoria Stoliaroff of
Stillwater, six grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral
Mass will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, No.
Hudson Ave., Stillwater. Burial with military honor at the Saratoga National
Cemetery, Schuylerville. There will be no Calling hours. Memorial
contributions can be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, PO Box 302,
Maryknoll, NY 10545-0302.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

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.

Neidel, John W.   
GLENVILLE John W. Neidel, 87 died June 3, 2004 after a long illness. Husband
of the late Loretta, he is survived by sons, Charles (Carolyn) and William
(Vivian) Neidel; daughter, Dorothy Clark; five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Light's Funeral Home, 1428
State Street, Schenectady. Calling Monday 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment, Park Cemetery, Scotia.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.
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.

Prediger, Virginia Fedyk   
GREEN ISLAND Virginia Fedyk Prediger, 79, of George Street, Green Island, died
Thursday, June 3, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. Born in Cohoes,
daughter of the late Peter and Blanche Fedyk, she has resided in Green Island
for 60 years. A homemaker, she had been employed many years ago by New York
Telephone. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Green Island.
Survivors include her devoted husband, Lawrence J. Prediger Jr.; a son, John
Jay Prediger of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a daughter, Sheila M. Prediger of Latham;
three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by
her son, Kevin Prediger, and her siblings, Emma Rapp, Joan Doyle, John Fedyk
and Nicholas Fedyk. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of
Christian Burial to be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's
Church in Green Island. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. There
will be no calling hours. Contributions in memory of Virginia may be made to
St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.

Sabatino, Agnes (Memoriam)   
SABATINO Agnes It's been five years since our Lord took your hand and guided
you home. We still miss you and know you're watching over all of us. Love,
Joey and Di, Neysa and Pat, Paulie and Debbie, Nicholas, Matthew, and Jenny
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/5/2004.

Starkweather, Dorothy   
DELMAR Dorothy Shattuck Starkweather, age 82, died June 2, 2004 in Warwick,
R.I. She was the daughter of James Scott Shattuck and Dorothy Cressy Wilbur
Shattuck. Born June 30, 1921, Mrs. Starkweather graduated from the Milne
School and the Mildred Elley School in Albany. After marriage to Edward A.
Starkweather, she worked for the Alameda (Calif.) Housing Authority and the
N.Y. State College for Teachers in Albany. She was divorced in 1969. After
raising three daughters, she returned to the State University of N.Y. as
administrative assistant in the academic program. She was a member of the
D.A.R. and of both St. Stephens and St. Andrews's Episcopal Church in Albany.
A longtime resident of Delmar, Mrs. Starkweather moved to Rhode Island in
1992. In addition to her daughters, Cressy S. Spence of Baltimore, Md., Susan
Starkweather of East Greenwich, R.I. and Sydney Nelson of Rye, N.Y., she is
survived by a brother, James Shattuck of Crystal River, Fla. and eight
grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the Kent Nursing Home, 660 Commonwealth Ave., Warwick, RI 02886.


Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/5/2004 - 6/6/2004.