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Bray, Gerard A.   
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Gerard A. Bray, 53, beloved husband, father and
grandfather, of San Francisco, Calif., passed away unexpectedly Friday, June
4, 2004. Gerard was born in Ithaca, N.Y. on July 21, 1950. Most of his
childhood was spent living in Binghamton, N.Y. Years later, Gerard moved to
Albany, N.Y. to attend Siena College, in Loudonville, N.Y.. After finishing
college, he worked at the Troy Record and then the Albany Times Union, where
he worked as a city editor and then business editor. Following his employment
at the Times Union he went to work for the New York Post, where he also worked
as a business editor. In 1994, Gerard moved to London, England to work as a
business editor for Bloomberg. In January 2003, Gerard moved to San Francisco,
Calif., to work for Bloomberg, as a business editor. Gerard's father, George
Bray predeceased him. He is survived by his mother, Muriel N. Bray,
Binghamton, N.Y.; his wife, Madeleine Kern, San Francisco, Calif.; one son,
Justin; one daughter, Sarah; one granddaughter, Brianna Bray, Albany, N.Y.; a
sister, Muriel R. Bray, Ithaca, N.Y. and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and
Bruce Caro, Johnson City, N.Y. Funeral service will be held in San Francisco,
California on Wednesday, June 9, 2004.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Brown, Stasia M.   
SEATTLE, Wash. Stasia M. Brown, age 89, born September 27, 1914 in Castleton,
New York; passed away June 4, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Preceded in death
by her husband, R. J. B. Jr., who gave 40 years service to the The Pullman Co.
and Amtrak. Former resident of Rensselaer, N.Y. Survived by her children, Joan
Ann Faas and Robert J. Brown III; five grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 10, 2004,
at 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, Seattle. Entombment at Holyrood Mausoleum.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Seattle, Washington Remembrances may be made to
Alzheimer's Disease Research.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Cook, Beverly L.   
INVERNESS, Fla. Beverly L. Blanchard Cook, 78, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 in
Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, Fla. after a period of failing health.
She was the wife for 57 years of Warren E. Cook. A native of Whitman and
formerly of Latham, she was born on November 14, 1925 to the late Ashley F.
and Esther (Spooner) Blanchard and was a graduate of Whitman High School,
class of 1943 and Brockton Business College. She worked at the former Whitman
Savings Bank and later moved to Holden where she and her husband owned and
operated Cook's Camper Sales. She worked for Welcome Wagon in Holden. Later,
she and Mr. Cook moved to Latham, N.Y. where they owned and operated the
Warren Cook Tax Service. She also worked for Compotype, a company owned by her
daughter in New York. She was a member of the Newtonville Methodist Church,
Eastern Chapter #47 of Order of Eastern Star, past president of the Business &
Professional Women's Association of Latham, N.Y., past president of the Latham
Newcomer's Association, the Albany Colony Society of Mayflower Descendants and
was selected as Mother of the Year in 1962 in Brockton. Mother of Richard A.
Cook and his wife Ellen of Palisades, N.Y., David E. Cook and his wife Maryann
of Inverness, Fla. and Judith Beach and her husband Kirk of Selkirk, N.Y.;
sister of Vernon Blanchard of Hyannis Port and Ardell Smart of Whitman; also
survived by seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will
be on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street,
(Route 58 at the Rotary Circle) Whitman. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at
the funeral home. Burial will be in Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Memorial
contributions may be made to Vhemochrmatosis Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 7589,
Albany, NY 12208. Visit www.blanchardfc.com for directions.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Dahlgren, Billie D.   
VALATIE Billie D. Dahlgren, 84, of Barnwell Health Facilities, Valatie,
formerly of Schodack Landing, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Barnwell. Born in
Ellenburg Center N.Y. on April 2, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Milo
and Naida (Hobbs) DeLong. Mrs. Dahlgren was a graduate of Albany Business
College as well as a farmer and horse trainer for 40 years. She was a member
of the New York State Trotters Association. Billie is survived by two nieces,
Judy Bury and Karen Leffingwell of Kinderhook; two nephews, Don Dahlgren and
Charles Sands; and three cousins, Kay H. Washbourn and Thomas and Robert
Hobbs. She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Dahlgren. Funeral services
will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Rt.
9, Valatie with a service conducted by Rev. Stark Jones. Interment will be at
the convenience of the family. There will be a calling hour on Thursday from
10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. For those who wish, contributions may be made
to the South Schodack Fire Co., 1700 Brookview Rd., Castleton NY 12033.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Dudek, Joan A.   
HALFMOON Joan A. Dudek of Devitt Rd. died Sunday evening June 6, 2004 at her
home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., she was the
daughter of the late Leon White and Marion White Bolster. Mrs. Dudek grew up
in Mechanicville and was a graduate of Mechanicville High School. She attended
both Vermont Junior College and Boston University. In 1955 she married John F.
Dudek, who died in 1999, and they resided in Halfmoon their entire married
life. Joan was a devoted wife and mother. She was a woman of strong Christian
values and she imparted her faith to her family and friends alike. She was an
example of strength and courage to many. She is survived by her children,
Renee Danei and her husband, Paul, Jacqueline Dudek, Christopher John Dudek,
all of Halfmoon and Timothy G. Dudek and his wife, Rosemarie of North Troy.
She was sister of M. Patricia Russo of Rome, NY and grandmother of Joel Danei,
John, Caleb and Joseph Dudek. She is also survived by her dear friend Muriel
Marchand as well as several nieces, nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday
at 11 a.m. at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32),
Waterford. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives
and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to the JC Club (Albany Children's Feeding Center) in
care of the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Farron, Joseph C.   
LATHAM Joseph C. Farron, 70, died suddenly Friday, June 4, 2004 at Albany
Memorial Hospital. Born in Cohoes on January 31, 1934, he was the son of the
late Joseph and Eva Opalka Farron. He was raised in Maplewood and graduated
from Maplewood School and Watervliet High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran
of the Korean War serving in Alaska. He was employed by the Behr-Manning Co.
and Allegheny Ludlum Steel, both in Watervliet. He also assisted his wife's
family at Hank's Tavern on 25th Street in Watervliet. He was the proud owner
of Latham Landscaping Co. in Latham for the past 40 years. He was the husband
of the late Geraldine Dini Tacelli Farron who died in 1986; father of Matthew
J. (Tami) Farron of Clifton Park and Russell Farron of Latham; brother of
Donald (Charlotte) Farron of Tamarac, Fla., Mary Ann (Jim) Sciacco of Ocala,
Fla. and the late Thomas and Barbara Farron. Also survived by several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held privately Monday at the convenience of
the family with burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watervliet.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Feiden, Carol   
FT.MEYERS, Fla. Carol J. Feiden, 60, of Ft. Myers, Fla., formally of the
tri-city area, passed away on May 31, 2004 at Hospice House, Ft. Myers. She is
survived by her loving husband Bart, step-daughter Kim Harris (Arnold),
step-son BJ (Connie); grandchildren Kalyn, AJ, Dayton and Hunter; brother Bob
Taft of Gilboa, uncle Hank Vuyick of Troy and several nieces and nephews. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hope Hospice 9470 Healthpark Circle
Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or The American Cancer Society.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Friebel, Bessie D.   
ALBANY Bessie D.(Betty) Friebel, 82, of Albany died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at
her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was
the daughter of the late John and Bessie Reid Dick. Mrs. Friebel was
predeceased by her husband, William H. Friebel, her siblings, Janet Whitman,
Ruth Mahoney and John Dick, her granddaughter Amy Sue Friebel and her
great-grandson, Kyle Joseph Fahd. Bessie and her late husband had owned and
operated the former Vince's Tavern in Albany from 1962 to 1972. She was a
clerk for several insurance companies in Albany, most recently with Dan Keegan
State Farm office, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed crafting, knitting and
spending time at her summer home in Lake Luzerne. She is the beloved mother of
William Friebel and his wife Deborah, Nancy Fahd and her husband Joseph, Karen
Wania and her husband Frank, and Dan Friebel and his wife Helene. She is the
cherished grandmother of Kimberly Rowe, Kevin Fahd, Robin Wania, Dan Friebel
Jr., Stacey Tricozzi, Nicole Gardner and Derrick Friebel. She is also survived
by eight great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at
11:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt
155-south of Central Avenue). Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New
Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Gee, Eva May   
APEX, N.C. Eva May Earing Gee, 90, formerly of Rensselaer, died Friday, June
4, 2004 at the home of her son, Old Raleigh, Apex, N.C., after a brief
illness. Born in Rensselaer, Eva lived there most of her life before moving to
Apex five years ago. She was wife of the late Carl T. Gee. Mrs. Gee was a
clerk for the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles, life member of the J.N. Ring Fire
Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, Fort Crailo P.T.A., member of C.S.E.A., Rensselaer
A.A.R.P., Louise Corning Senior Citizens, Rensselaer Senior Citizens, the
First United Methodist Church of Rensselaer and the Van Rensselaer Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star. She was the devoted mother of Carl W. Gee of Apex
and Edward O. Gee of East Falmouth, Mass.; also survived by six grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend her funeral Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Rockefeller
Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. Friends may call at the
funeral home Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in New Rural Cemetery, Rensselaer,
N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Guarriello, Nicholas J.   
CLIFTON PARK Nicholas J. (Nick) Guarriello, 89, passed away Sunday morning at
the KingsWay Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady on June 6, 2004. Nick was the
third of six children, son of the late Virginia D'Argenia and Generoso
Guarriello. He was born on Jan. 8, 1915 and is survived by his wife of 63 1/2
years, Olga M. Ventura Guarriello. He also is survived by his four children,
John (Sandy), Nick, Richard (Teresa) and Virginia Kuras (Tom). He had eight
grandchildren, Renee, Julie, Thomas, Michael, Nicole, Aimee, Gerry and
Kristin. There are also eight great-grandchildren. Nick has two living
brothers, Salvatore and Vincenzo and his sister-in-law, Bette Guarriello. He
leaves behind very close relationships with his daughter-in-law, Annette;
nephews, Ed Chisholm (Lenny) and Mark Guarriello (Rosa) and nieces Judy
Hildebrandt (Jim) , Pat Mahoney (Mike) and friends from the Church of St.
Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park. Nick retired from Montgomery Wards in
Menands after 43 years of service. He was an avid golfer until macular
degeneration prevented his continuance about four years ago. Nick enjoyed
traveling with his wife, taking many cruises and trips to California, Oregon
and Colorado to visit his family. During World War II, he worked in a
nationalized war industry while his four brothers served in Europe, Africa and
the Pacific. Funeral will be held Friday morning at 9:15 from the Gordon C.
Emerick Funeral Home 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park thence to St. Edward the
Confessor Church where at 10:00 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Calling hours will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home. Entombment will be in St. Anthony's Mausoleum in Glenville. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St.,
Schenectady, NY 12308 for the Nursing Home Program.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Guilboard, Donald (Memoriam)   
GUILBOARD Donald. To my darling brother Donald, Not a moment goes by that you
are not in my thoughts. I pray for you and to you each day. I look to the sky
and ask for your help. My only peace of mind is that I believe that you hear
me. I believe that angels breath and that you are with me every day. Never
leave me! On this day and always you are in my heart. Love, Sis P.S. I love
you
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Guilboard, Donald (Memoriam)   
GUILBOARD Donald All of my prayers were answered the day you were born. What
an adorable child you were, and you became such a handsome young man. We were
so blessed to have you in our lives, and we love you desperately. Happy
birthday, Sweetheart. Love, Mom and Dad P.S. We Love You
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Hartunian, Joseph   
DELMAR Joseph Hartunian, 76, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at his home in Delmar
surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, son of the late Smpad and Lucy
Boyajian Hartunian, he was educated in Troy Public Schools and was a 1945
graduate of Troy High School. After high school, Joseph went to work in his
family business at Wilson Cash Market on Madison Avenue in Albany. Thereafter
in 1956, he moved to Evanston, Ill., where he married his wife of 47 years,
the former Joanne Kouyomjian. In 1961, he returned to the Capital District
area, where he and his late brother Edward opened Skyview Star Supermarket in
Latham, a well known grocery store which they owned and operated until it
closed in 1994. Joseph enjoyed fishing, gardening in his yard, reading and
spending time with his family and many friends. In addition to his wife
Joanne, Joseph is survived by his daughter, Patricia and husband Joseph
O'Keefe of Delmar; and his son, Richard and wife Beth Hartunian, also of
Delmar. He was predeceased by his 21 year old daughter, Lynne, who died in the
1988 explosion of Pam Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. He is the proud
grandfather of seven grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Matthew and Jennifer
Lynne O'Keefe and Joseph, John and James Hartunian. He is the brother of Mary
Ann Koshgarian and her husband Ed of Glenview, Ill. and the late Edward
Hartunian and his wife Mary of Latham. He is also survived by several nieces
and nephews. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. from the Parker Bros.
Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Armenian
Church, Watervliet with Rev. Stepanos Doudoukjian officiating. Interment,
Memory's Garden, Colonie. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at
the funeral home on Tuesday 5-8 p.m. with the wake service at 7:30 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter Armenian Church, 100
Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189 or to Community Hospice of Albany,
445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Directions and condolence book at
www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Hunter, John (Memoriam)   
HUNTER John- We miss you dearly. We still share your humor and friendship. The
Fisher Boys, Leo Jr., Bill and Mark PS. HBJB
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Ingemie Sr., Joseph C.   
ALBANY Joseph C. Ingemie Sr., 91, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Teresian
House. Born in Fitchburg, Mass., he was the son of the late Dominic and Venera
Salomone Ingemie. He came to Albany with his family in 1926 and was a graduate
of the former St. John's Academy and Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Ingemie
was an Army veteran, having served with the 33rd Signal Company in the Asiatic
and Pacific Theatres. After the service, he returned to his job at the former
Dobler Brewing Company where he worked in advertising and preparing window
displays. At the time the brewery closed, he had over 30 years of service with
the company. He then worked as a custodian for the Diocese of Albany at
Vincentian Institute and later at Bishop Maginn High School. He was a
communicant of St. Vincent De Paul Church, a member of the Italian American
Club, the Bocci Ball League and was an avid bowler. Beloved husband of 64
years of Maria Celona Ingemie; father of Rev. Dominic Ingemie, pastor of St.
James Church, Vera (Otis) Hall of Albany, John (Judie) Ingemie of Clifton
Park, Joseph (Kris) Ingemie of Albany, James (Debra) Ingemie of Exton, Pa.,
Nina (Michael) Sanacore of Valatie and the late Michael Ingemie; brother of
Samuel (Sophie) Ingemie of Fitchburg, Mass., Josephine DeMarco of Glenmont and
the late Nathaniel, Anthony and Matthew Ingemie and Masina Lancaster;
grandfather of William and Anna Maria Hall, Lee (Keri) and Leslie Horton,
Elizabeth, Mark, Christopher, Jeffrey, Jason and Jennifer Ingemie, Teresa and
Michael Sanacore; great-grandfather of Andrew and Christian Horton; also
survived by several nieces, nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Church, 391 Delaware Ave.,
Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Daniel Keenan
Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. on Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. Those to wish may send
donations to St. James Memorial Fund, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY 12209 or
Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave, Ext., Albany NY 12203. Entombment will
follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/6/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Kapner, Arthur R.   
ALBANY Arthur Richard Kapner, age 88, of Albany, died Saturday, June 5, 2004
at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1915 in Newark N.J. He
had courageously fought serious illnesses for many years. He was the son of
the late Charles and Bessie Kapner. In an article written about him by Kevin
Harlin, appearing in the June 11, 2003 issue of the Times Union, it was said:
An agent with Mass Mutual, Kapner (then 87), celebrates 6+ decades as an
insurance salesman - a stretch interrupted only briefly by a stint selling the
Navy as a recruiter during World War II. A 1993 graduate of Albany High
School, he started selling insurance with the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Co. on State Street shortly after graduating from Albany Business
College in 1934. He and 3 partners formed Anchor Agency in 1960 - which
successfully contineues today. And for about 15 years, he sold health
insurance to the students at the New York State College for Teachers, which
later became the University at Albany. All along, his relationship whith
Connecticut Mutual (now Mass Mutual) continued. He helped reorganize the
Junior Chamber of Commerce after World War II, and served as its first
post-war president. He joined what was then the Greater Albany Chamber of
Commerce in 1950 and became its president in 1962 and 1963. He continued his
involvement with the Chamber by staying active up until this year - by calling
members to remind them when to renew their membership. The local Chamber
appointed him the first President Emeritus several years ago. He has been
active at Colonie Country Club where he served as membership chair numerous
times. He will be missed as the organizer of many successful golf tournaments.
His large circle of friends will remember his ability to gather people around
and make them happy to be a part of being together - this was one of his great
talents. His civic activities also took him to the Jewish Community Center
where he again served as head of many membership drives. He was also an active
board member and president of B'nai Brith and recipient of the Covenant award
in the early 1960's. He was a mentor and a friend to many. He never said no
when help was needed - especially when a young person was looking for
information and wise words to help solve a problem. He will be greatly missed
by his wife of 61 1/2 years, Thelma and his daughter, Jill and her husband
William Leamon. He is also survived by his brother Charles Kapner Jr. and his
wife Florence of Delmar, NY. Uncle of Betsy. He was predeceased by his elder
brother Jerome Kapner of Fla. and his elder sister Alma Jacobs of Texas. A
memorial service will be held Tuesday June 8, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Congregation
Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany. A reception will immediately follow at
the Congregation Beth Emeth. There are no visiting Hours. In lieu of flowers,
tha family wishes donations to be made to a charity of ones choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Karins, Mildred A.   
SLINGERLANDS Mildred A. Karins, 86, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Childs
Nursing Home. Mrs. Karins was born October 7, 1917, daughter of James and Anna
Zimmerman Keenan. She was retired from the New York State Dept. of
Transportation, a lifetime member of the McKownville Fire Auxiliary and a
member of the Blanchard Post 1040 Auxiliary. Mrs. Karins is survived by her
husband of 59 years, William Karins; a son, William Karins and his wife Diana
of Chandler, Ariz.; a daughter, Joy Gilmore of Slingerlands; eight
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Banker, Anna Halloran and Catherine
(Hollner) Powers. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088
Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will
be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Guilderland.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Leonard, James G.   
TROY James G. Leonard, 72, of Troy entered into rest on Sunday, June 6, 2004
after a long illness and surrounded by his family. Born in Troy, he was the
son of the late Thomas and Mae Kehoe Leonard and the husband of the late
Florence M. Leonard. Upon graduation from Troy High School, he entered the
U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served until 1955 as a second class airman. He was
employed by the former John A. Manning Paper Company in Troy and by the Norton
Co. (Behr-Manning) in Watevliet for 14 years and retired from the Enlarged
City School District of Troy in 1989 after 10 years of employment. He was a
communicant of Sacred Heart Church where he served as an usher and was a
former member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. He was a member of the
American Legion, the Knights of Columbus (third and fourth degree), The
Veterans of Lansingburgh #181 and a life time member of the Emeral Athletic
Club. He was devoted to his family, was a Yankees fan and enjoyed baseball and
bowling as a younger man. He is survived by his loving daughter, Joan Marie
Leonard; sister, Mary Paulus (late Casper); twin brother, Thomas F. Leonard Jr
(Sarah); sister-in-law, Veronica (Ronnie) Mitchell (late John) and family;
nephews, Thomas F. Leonard III (Jann) and William Paulus; niece, Mary Paulus;
special family friends, Susan Redmond and Marguerite Murray and his special
grandnieces, Jessica Mae, Victoria Lynn and Rebecca Rose Leonard as well as
several cousins. Jim was also devoted to his pet dachshunds, Sandy and Mandy.
The funeral will be on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Daniel D. Purcell
Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at
Sacred Heart Church, Troy where the Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Donations
in Mr. Leonard's memory may be made to the Father Vaughan and Sister Anne
Queen Fund in care of Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Ave., Troy NY 12180.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Maluci, Jerome   
SYRACUSE Jerome Maluci, 75, died Monday, June 7, 2004. Brother of Rock R. and
Archibald Maluci, both of Troy, Robert Maluci of Albuquerque, N.M. Funeral
private from the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home. No public
calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

McConkey, Paul   
TROY Paul J. McConkey, 80, of Lansingburgh, died peacefully at his home after
a long illness on Sunday, June 6, 2004. Born in Troy, Paul was raised at St.
Joseph's Infant Home and later attended the Christian Brothers Hillside
School. Mr. McConkey served in the Army Air Force, 410th Bomber Group, during
World War II. After completing military service, he married his wife of 52
years, Joan Condon McConkey of Lansingburgh. Paul was a tool crib manager with
General Electric Company in Schenectady for more than 30 years, retiring 20
years ago. Paul enjoyed making cakes for the priests at St. Augustine's
Church, playing the numbers, counting his winnings and spending quality time
with his family and many close friends. Survivors, in addition to his wife
Joan, include a daughter, Anne (Thomas) Mitchell of Saratoga Springs; two
sons, Robert (Connie) McConkey of Troy and Paul (Kellie) McConkey of
Waterford. He is the proud grandfather of six grandchildren, Carrie, Jennifer
and Ryan Mitchell, all of Calif., Heather McConkey of Troy and Meaghan and
Andrew McConkey of Waterford. Funeral services will be at 9:00 a.m. Thursday
at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th St. and 3rd Ave., Lansingburgh
and at 9:30 in St. Augustine's Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated by Rev. James T. Spenard, the pastor. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery, Troy. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington
Square, Albany, NY 12205, would be appreciated. For directions and guest book,
please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com


Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

McCullen, Margaret C.   
COLONIE Margaret C. McCullen, 90, of Colonie, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at
home, after a long illness. Born in Albany on November 14, 1913, she was the
daughter of the late William and Louisa Collen Vonk. Wife of the late
Frederick J. McCullen, Sr., who died June 26, 1982. She lived in the Albany
area for many years and did seamstress work for many years. She square danced
with many local groups, Tri Village Squares in particular, for many years.
Survivors include her three daughters, Patricia Copeland, New Paltz, N.Y.,
Kathleen and her husband, Philip Caponera, Colonie and Maggie and her husband,
Ron Sievert, Delmar; two sisters, Cornelia Palmer, Duncansville, Pa. and
Gertrude Pappalau, Schenectady; six grandchildren, Terrance M. Copeland, Jr.,
Timothy Copeland, Katherine Copeland-Rao, Christopher LaChappelle, Kelli
Garger and Rebecca Sievert; 12 great-grandchildren, Ciara, Connor, Sean,
Emily, Brendan Copeland, Michael Rao, Madelon LaChappelle, Christopher, Kyle,
Katie, Matthew Garger, Tyler Fitzgerald; many nieces, nephews, great nieces
and great nephews. She was predeceased by son, Frederick J. McCullen, Jr.;
granddaughter, Karen Sievert; son-in-law, Terrance M. Copeland, Sr.; three
sisters, Katherine Kraus, Jean Powell, Louise Carolus; brother, William Jacob
Vonk. Funeral service Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Daniel Keenan
Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany. Relatives and friends may
call Wednesday, June 9, 2004 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial
Bethlehem Cemetery, Glenmont. Donations may be made to the Community Hospice,
445 New Karner Road, Albany NY 12205 or To Life, 410 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar,
NY www.tolife.org Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt
Corners Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. (845) 255-1212.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Mennies, Marie   
ALBANY Marie Mennies, 86, was called home on Friday, June 4, 2004 at Albany
Medical Center Hospital. Born in Mississippi she was the daughter of the late
Bertha Nabors Wheeler. Marie leaves behind to cherish a daughter Dorothy
Mennies of Albany, two grandchildren; Michael Johnson (Deb Croley) of Florida,
Robin Johnson of Albany, two great-grandchildren; Ricky Burton of Albany, and
Ramiliah Johnson of Saratoga. She also leaves behind a special cousin Thenia
Wallace of Watervliet, cousins; Willie E. Nabors of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Bobbye Holmes of Illinois, a special son-in-law Windel Watson, her special
godchild Diane Carter of Niskayuna, and a host of other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10th at 12:30PM at New
Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 - South
of Central Ave.) Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30.
Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Miazga, Carol Ann   
JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING Carol Ann Miazga of Jackson Hole, Wyoming passed away
Monday, May 31, 2004 at her home in Hoback following a short illness. Carol
Ann was born July 4, 1938 in Cohoes, N.Y. to William and Mary George. Carol
Ann is a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, N.Y. and attended
Trinity & Ladycliff College. She married Joseph Miazga on August 13, 1960 in
Cohoes, N.Y. where they became proprietors of the Home Town Bakery later
moving to Niskayuna, N.Y. to raise their six children. Im May of 2000 Carol
Ann and Joe moved to Jackson Hole where Carol Ann was employed by the Bank of
Jackson Hole until her sudden illness. Carol Ann was an active member of Our
Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church and a member of the Women's Auxiliary.
Carol Ann is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joe of Jackson; sons, Joseph
of Jackson, Chris and his wife Amy of Ballston Spa, N.Y., Justin and his wife
Barbara of Waterford, N.Y. and three daughters, Carol Ann Ohnsmann of Malta,
N.Y., Jennifer and her husband Craig Beastrom of Jackson, WY, Cassandra and
her husband Dan Fullem of Rexford, N.Y.; a brother, James George and his wife
Karen of Loudonville,N.Y.; two nieces Katie and Kristen George of Loudonville,
N.Y. and nine grandchildren. Memorial Mass at St. Michael's Church, Cohoes,
N.Y. on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at noon. A reception in the Church Hall
immediately following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
John's Medical Oncology Dept. P.O. Box 428, Jackson, WY. 83001 c/o Judy Basye.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Primeau, Margaret E.   
NORTH GREENBUSH Margaret E. Primeau, 89, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2004
at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., she was the
daughter of the late Harold and Clela Tatton. Mrs. Primeau was a Capital
District resident for most of her life. She worked for the former Simmons
Machine & Tool in Menands from 1955 through 1979 before retiring. Peggy was
the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Primeau Sr. She is the devoted mother
of Donald J. Primeau Jr. of Colonie. She is the grandmother of Terri O'Keefe,
Cynthia Calabrese and Lori Kunker. Also surviving are four great
granddaughters and her nieces, Deborah Sheridan who was her caregiver, Linda
Bristol, Patricia Archambault and Barbara Tatton. Several grandnieces and
grandnephews also survive. Peggy was predeceased by her brother, Arthur
Tatton. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the
Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home for all of the care and support they gave to
Peggy during her illness. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday evening
at 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd.,
Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Calling hours will precede the
service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home,
Activities Center, 85 Bloomingrove Dr., Troy, NY 12180 in memory of Margaret
E. Primeau.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/8/2004.

Quirk, Eva M.   
COLONIE Eva M. Quirk, 81, of Colonie, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, after being
stricken at her residence. She was the widow of Robert E. Quirk Sr. Born and
educated in Laredo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late James and
Elizabeth Wilson Rumsey. She had been a resident of the Latham area since
1965. Mrs. Quirk was a saleslady at Peter Harris Clothes in Latham for 10
years, retiring in 1992. She previously worked at the former Fashion Flair for
several years. She is survived by her children, Mary Embser of Wellsville,
Patricia (Keith) Miller of Latham and Robert E. (Janis) Quirk Jr. of Syracuse;
eight grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Adriene Quirk, Veronica and Sean
Miller, William and Walter Embser and Barbara Rothkrug; her sister, Mary
Rodriguez of Fairfax, Va. Funeral services 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the
Assumption Church, Latham, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated. Friends are invited and may call Wednesday 3-7 p.m. at the Bowen
Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Dewitt, N.Y. Condolence page and directions at www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Roble, Jeanne LaRose   
NEWFIELD, N.J. Jeanne LaRose Roble of Newfield, N.J., formerly of Niskayuna,
died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, N.J. after a
brief illness. Jeanne was the beloved wife of the late Caesar A. Roble; sister
of Mrs. Veronica Brumaghim of N.J., Henry G. LaRose Jr. of Albany and Andrew
J. LaRose of Fla. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services are from Zwack and Sons, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Family and friends
are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 from 10 to
11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Our Lady of Angels Church,
Albany. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Rubinski, Mary (Memoriam)   
RUBINSKI Mary L. Hi Mimi, we just want to wish you a happy birthday, and
reassure you that a day doesn't go by that you are not thought of or spoken
of. Although it's your birthday today, it's not very happy for us. We love and
miss you so very much. Happy Birthday Mimi, Diane, Frank, Nell, Dom and Beans
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Ryan, Marjorie   
TROY Marjorie (Midge) Prendergast Ryan, 90, formerly of Jesse Ct., died
peacefully at Van Rensselaer Manor on Sunday, June 6th, 2004. Born in Troy,
she was the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian Reeves Prendergast and
loving wife of the late Martin J. Ryan. She was predeceased by her brothers,
Richard, John and Thomas Prendergast. Mrs Ryan was a graduate of Troy High
School and was employed for over 30 years at Cluett & Peabody Co. in Troy
until her retirement. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church for over 60
years. Marjorie and her husband were active members of the American Legion
Post in Wynantskill where they volunteered their time and energy to help
create the success of the organization. She was also a former member of the
Troy Fire Department Lassies Bowling League for many years. Survivors include
a sister, Eleanor (Michael) Jubick formerly of Defreestville; nieces and
nephews, John (Carlo) Prendergast of Clifton Park, Patricia (James) Canfield
of Troy, Jacqueline (Louis) Sprawer of Chicago, Ill., Richard Prendergast of
Va., Lynda Lawrence of Calif., Ann Loenard of Mass. and JoAnn Bagarose of
Nev.; also several great-nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the
nursing staff at the Van Rensselaer Manor for the outstanding care given to
Marjorie. Funeral services will be Wednesday 9 a.m. at the Riverview Funeral
Home, 218 Second Ave. (at 104th St.) and 9:30 at Sacred Heart Church where a
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery. There will be a calling hour one hour prior to the services.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Saxe, Walter A.   
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Walter A. Saxe, age 79, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at
his home in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born December 16, 1924 in New
Britain, Conn. to Judge Morris D. and Fannie Pouzzner Saxe. He served in the
Armed Forces in World War II, was a graduate of the University of Miami and
moved to Albany, N.Y. in 1950 with his brothers, Chaylie and Eliot who
predeceased him. Wally and his brothers founded Thermo Products, Inc. and
later acquired Simmons Fastener which became Amfast Corporation. He was a
member and sponsor of Congregation Beth Emeth, the Jewish Community Center,
Child's Nursing Home, B'nai B'rith, the United Way and was a founding Board
member of the American Cancer Society Golf Crusade. He was a long time member
of Colonie Country Club and Bear Lakes Country Club Survivors include his wife
of almost 51 years, Leatrice, daughter, Andrea (Ron) Castillo; son, Joshua
(Lori) Saxe; grandchildren, Adam and Dana Begody; many nieces, nephews and
extended family. Services at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany
on Thursday June 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Beth
Emeth Cemetery in Loudonville, N.Y. Memorial contibutions may be made to the
charity of ones choice
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/7/2004 - 6/10/2004.

Smith, Shawn (Memoriam)   
SMITH Shawn, 3 years ago today you departed this life. Nevertheless, my
struggle continues and your memory lives. Rest in peace. Your Sister, Sahn
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Smyth, Francis P.   
RENSSELAER Francis P. Smyth, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at
his home after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was a lifelong area
resident. He was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Hegarty Smyth who
immigrated from Ireland. Francis was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving his
country in World War II, where he was wounded during the infamous Battle of
the Bulge. He retired from the railroad after 40 years. Francis was a member
of the Gerald O'Neil American Legion Post #1683. He had been a devotee of the
game of golf, learning much as he caddied in his youth. He was an avid fan of
football and never missed listening to the games even when his sight was gone.
There are few people who loved horse racing as he did and Saratoga was
definitely his August place to be. Francis is the husband of Muriel Tierney
Smyth and the late Theresa Rock Smyth Lyons. He is survived by his daughters,
Alice Benson of Tempe, Ariz., Patricia DesChamps of Albany, Kathy St. Lucia of
Glenmont, Suzane Breedlove of Rensselaer, Maureen Smyth of Rensselaer,
Georgeanne Rice of Windsor, Calif.; and his son, Michael F. Smyth of Gorham,
Maine. He leaves 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving
is his sister Eleanor F. Smith and his twin Rita Burns, both of Albany and
numerous nieces and nephews. Francis is predeceased by his children Alan and
Laura J. Smyth; grandchildren, Jerry and Keith Roy; his sisters, Alice and
Josephine and his brothers Michael (Joseph), George and Edward. Also remaining
behind are his good friends Pat Martino and Linda Hope of Hospice. In keeping
with Francis' wishes, there will not be any services. Any donations in his
memory may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/8/2004 - 6/9/2004.

Stone, Howard T.   
TROY Howard T. Bud Stone, 78, died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at his home after a
brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rensselaer, he was the
son of the late Howard and Helena (Melany) Stone. He is survived by his loving
and devoted wife, Helen Cleary Stone. Bud was the father of Thomas Stone of
Clifton Park, Richard Stone, Lauren Burke and husband Robert, Janis Gaunay and
husband Thomas, all of Rensselaer. Bud was the stepfather of Russell Vroman
(Huey) and fiancee Cynda Simmons, Francis Vroman and wife Bonnie, Dawn Vroman,
Robin Vroman and fiancee Thomas Pitts, Mark Vroman, all of Troy, and Yvonne
Fauth and husband Edward of Cohoes; brother of Arlene Soldovere and husband
Joseph of Scottsdale, Ariz., Marilyn Baird of Rensselaer; brother-in-law to
John Cleary and wife Sharon of Ogden, Utah, Richard Cleary and wife Penny of
Cheyenne, Wyoming. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bud served during World
War II in the United States Coast Guard stationed in the North Atlantic aboard
the Monticello and the USS Groton as a radar technician. Following his
service, Bud was employed as a salesman for 50 years working for Martin Office
Products, Spectrums, and Staples from which he retired. After his retirement,
he was employed by Northeast Health and was a driver for Beechwood in Troy
which he loved. Bud loved the water and boating. He was also an A member of
the Troy Boat and Canoe Club and a member of the Veterans of Lansingburgh in
Troy. Funeral service will be held Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral
Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. from Our Lady of Victory
Church in Troy were a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives
and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made in memory of
Bud Stone to The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. For a private family guest book and service
directions, visit www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.

Winchell, Sherry Lynn   
SCHENECTADY Sherry Lynn Sissy Winchell, 39, died Saturday, June 5, 2004.
Survived by her parents, Ray Winchell and Sandra Hutchings; brothers, David,
Raymond and Robert Winchell; sisters, Angela St. Andrews, Tammy Wetherell,
Tracy Doty, Renne Winchell, Lisa Hyatt and Tiffany Hutchings. Funeral
Wedensday 11 a.m. at Light's Funeral Home. Calling at the funeral home from
10-11 a.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/8/2004.