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Barris, Thomas (Memoriam)   
BARRIS Thomas L. My beloved Tom, gone two years today, missing you. Love Your
Wife, Goldie
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Brassel, Elizabeth C.   
NORTH CREEK Elizabeth C. Brassel of North Creek, passed away Wednesday, June
9, 2004 following a brief illness. Friends may call on Elizabeth's family 4-7
p.m. Sunday, June 13 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St.,
Warrensburg. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James
RC Church in North Creek with the Rev. George Fleming, pastor officiating.
Rite of Committal will follow in St. James Cemetery, North Creek. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to North Country Ministry,
P.O. Box 111, North Creek, NY 12853 or Adirondack Tri-County Health Care
Center, North Creek, NY 12853.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Burke, William J.   
BRUNSWICK William J. Burke, 69, of McChesney Ave., died on Thursday, June 10,
2004 at his residence. Born (May 22, 1935) in Troy, he was the son of the late
James P. and Nan C. (Donohue) Burke. Mr. Burke graduated as president of the
class of 1954 at Lansingburgh High School and attended Georgetown University.
He retired from Ford Motor Co. in Green Island where he had been employed for
many years and had previously been employed by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation in Albany and Washington, DC. Mr. Burke was a US Marine Corps
veteran. He was commandant of the Troy Detachment Marine Corps League and a
member of the Independent Veterans of Lansingburgh and the UAW. Brother of
Joan Garland (Mike) of Mechanicville and James P. Burke (Kay) of Latham; also
survived by three nieces and three nephews. Funeral will be held on Monday at
10:15 from the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc. (corner of 115th Street and
Fourth Ave., Lansingburgh), thence to St. Augustine's Church where at 11:00
a.m., the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Interment
with full military honors will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Carroll, Agnes G.
LANSINGBURGH Mrs. Agnes G. Carroll, 92, of Evergreen Commons, formerly of
Lansingburgh, died Friday morning, June 11, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in
Troy. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Agnes
Fitzgerald O'Brien and wife of the late W. Edward Carroll Sr. Agnes was a
homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church and a former member
of the Woman's Club of St. Augustine's School, a former member of LaSalle
Woman's Auxiliary and a member of the Speigel Elders of Speigeltown. Agnes is
survived by her children, Peg Ryan and her husband, Ken, and Dennis D.
Carroll, both of Lansingburgh, and W. Edward Carroll Jr. and his wife,
Elizabeth, of Cobleskill. She is also survived by a brother, Joseph T. O'Brien
of Troy and was the sister of the late Margaret Kehn, Catherine Ryan, Mary
Ryan, Frank, William, John and James O'Brien. Agnes is also survived by her
grandchildren, Kenneth Ryan, Joanne Sullivan, Paula Burke, David Ryan, Paul
and Daniel Carroll, Jacqui Reno, Christopher, Kevin and Craig Carroll; also 19
great-grandchildren, The late Lindsay Sullivan, and several nieces and
nephews. The family would like to extend their sincere and deep appreciation
to the entire staff of One East of Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush. The
funeral for Agnes will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the Bocketti
Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Augustine's Church
in Troy where a Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home
Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Interment, St. John's Cemetery in Troy. Contributions in
Agnes's memory to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 would be appreciated. For directions and guest
book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Crampton, George Kelsey   
SAVANNAH, Ga. George Kelsey Crampton was born on April 15, 1924 in West Haven,
Conn. to Kenneth Elliot Crampton and Clara Margaret Douglas. He passed away
June 10, 2004. He graduated from Scotia High School, Scotia, N.Y. in 1942 and
entered the tool making apprentice course at General Electric Company and
studied there until drafted for service in World War II. He served in the Army
from January 1943 - October 1945 when he was discharged from the 716 Military
Police Bn. Returning to Schenectady, N.Y. he completed his apprenticeship and
worked as a toolmaker/machinist for 42 years until his retirement in 1984 at
which time he and his family moved to Thomaston, Maine. He was a member of St.
Michael and All Angels Church of Savannah, the Thomaston Historical Society,
American Legion Post #37 Thomaston, V.F.W. Post #2499 of Rockland, Maine.,
G.E. Down East Retirees' Association, the St. Andrew's Society of Maine and
the Coastal Scottish Heritage Society of Savannah. He is survived by his wife
whom he married in 1948, Barbara Amelia Couch; daughter, Kelsey Anne; son,
David Bruce and three grandchildren, Calum, Meaghan and Iain of Savannah.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004 at St. Michael and All Angels
Episcopal Church. Memorial service: 2:00 p.m., Monday June 14 2004 at St
Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Interment will be in the family plot
at Walton Cemetery, Walton, N.Y. at the convenience of the family. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, P.O. Box
13662, Savannah, Ga. 31416.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Droms, Frances Maguire   
ROTTERDAM Frances Maguire Droms, 92, of Third Avenue, Rotterdam, passed away
at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Friday, June 11, 2004. Born in
Schenectady, Mrs. Droms was a lifelong area resident. Her husband, George W.
Droms, died August 29, 1980. A graduate of Schenectady High School, Mrs. Droms
was employed for 33 years as a secretary in the city school district of
Schenectady, serving at the elementary, high school and administrative levels.
At the time of her retirement, she was secretary to the assistant
superintendent of schools. Mrs. Droms was a former American Red Cross
Bloodmobile volunteer and a member of the Civil Service Retired Employees
Association, the American Association of Retired Persons and the Schenectady
County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include her daughter, Katherine
E. Droms of Rotterdam; a son, Dr. William G. Droms of Burke, Va. and a
daughter-in-law, JoAnn Gilberti Droms; a granddaughter, Courtney M. Droms of
Columbia, S.C.; a grandson, Justin C. Droms of New York City; and several
nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Monday 12 noon at the Daly
Funeral Home, 242 McClellan Street. A calling hour will precede the service
Monday 11-12. Burial will be at Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1411 Union St., Schenectady
12308.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Gilson, Dr. Millicent Lenz   
MENANDS Dr. Millicent Lenz Gilson, 68, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Albany
Memorial Hospice. She was born in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of the late
Carl P. and Edith Hanawalt Lenz. Dr. Lenz attended rural schools and graduated
from Hawkeye High School, Iowa in 1953. She received her B.A. from Luther
Collage, Decorah, Iowa, Summa Cum Laude in 1959 and her M.A. in English from
the University of Kansas in 1961. Her master's degree in library science was
received at the University of Wisconsin in 1965. Her Ph.D was received at
Northern Illinois University in 1974. Dr. Lenz's Honors include Phi Beta
Kappa. She was listed in Outstanding Women of America; Who's Who of American
Women and Mensa. Millicent married Robert Gilson in 1982. Dr. Lenz was a full
professor of Children's Liturature at SUNY, School of Information Science and
Policy, Albany from 1984 to 2003. During her professorship at SUNY, she wrote
a highly praised book, Nuclear Liturature for Youth and Children; also
numerous professional journal articles. Throughout her life Dr. Lenz was a
supporter of causes for the disabled and mentally retarded. She was highly
devoted to her profession and respected by all. She was an active member of
the National Children's Literature Association and also a member of its board.
She was a longtime member of the Modern Language Association. Millicent is
survived by her husband, Robert Gilson; two sisters, Mitilda Lenz, Union, Iowa
and Ruth Oster, Scappoose, Ore.; a brother, Herman Lenz, Sumner, Iowa. Funeral
services will be Monday 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Main and
Madison Ave., Albany. Entombment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Albany ARC, 334 Krumkill Road,
Slingerlands, NY 12159 or Disabled American Veterans, (D.A.V.), National
Service Foundation, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 40176.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/12/2004 - 6/13/2004.

Hicks, Stanley M.
TROY Stanley M. Hicks, 81, of Troy, beloved husband of Barbara Frazee Hicks
for over 56 years, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.
Born and educated in Troy, he was the son of the late Ernest and Jessie
Stewart Hicks. He was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School. Mr. Hicks was a
gunners mate in the United States Navy during World War II stationed in the
Pacific and the recipient of 6 Battle Stars. Mr Hicks was an industrial
engineer technician at the Watervliet Arsenal for over 37 years and retired in
1978. After his retirement he worked for himself in the electrical and
plumbing business for many years. He was active in Little League and Babe Ruth
for many years in the Center Brunswick area. He was a lifelong resident of the
city of Troy. Mr Hicks was a member of the Foreman's Association and the 20
Years Club at the Watervliet Arsenal. He was a Life member of the veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 7466 in Poestenkill and the American Legion Poestenskill.
Mr. Hicks was an avid bowler for many years. He had a special love for his
family and grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his wife include his loving
children, Cheryl (Charles) Bell of Hamburg, N.Y. and Brad (Pat) Hicks of
Latham; his three cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Brate, Scott and his wife
Lynne Hicks, Nicole Hicks and Mark Brate all of Latham. He is also survived by
several nieces and nephews and was predeceased by his sister, Jessica Young.
Funeral Services will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the Dufresne and Cavanaugh
Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham with Rev. Geoffrey Burke
officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Funeral
Home on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment services will be Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
in Memory's Garden in Colonie. In lieu of flowers, contributions to either the
Arthritis Foundation, 1717 Central Ave., Suite #105, Albany, NY 12205 or the
Charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/12/2004.

Hope, Fuquan Q. Boogie   
SCOTIA Fuquan Q. Boogie Hope, 22, died June 9, 2004. Son of Gloria Hope and
the late Amar Counts. Also survived by brothers, Mahadhi Walker, Harry
Timberlake; sisters, Shekia, Shaleema and Shanae Hope, Tasheika, Tashauna and
Danielle Timberlake; companion, Emily. Service Monday at 11:00 a.m., Lights
Funeral Home, 1428 State St., Schenectady. Calling hour 10:00 to 11:00.
Interment, Park View Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Killion, Michael J.   
ALBANY Michael J. Killion, age 85 years, of Shaker Park Drive, died Thursday,
June 10, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Albany, was raised in East
Greenbush and has been a resident of Albany for many years. Mr. Killion was a
US Army veteran of World War II, serving as a master sergeant in a field
artillery battalion in Sicily, Anzio, France and Germany. He retired as a
machinist from Huyck Mills in Rensselaer in 1980, where he worked for 35
years. Mr. Killion was a communicant of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville.
Husband of the late Patricia Callahan Killion. He is survived by his sister,
Katherine (Warren) Simpson of East Greenbush and a brother, Richard Killion of
N.C. He was predeceased by his sister, Magdelina (Louis) Lewandowski. Also
survived by several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr.
Rorick Rimash, Edith DePaulo, Donna Kreiger, Terry Dehler and Richard Hehir
for their care and kindness during his last years. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons
Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Saturday morning at 8:00
and 9:00 at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville where the Liturgy of Christian
Death and Burial will be offered. There will be no evening calling hours.
Entombment in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Condolence page at:
www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/12/2004.

Kufs, Theresa C.   
CLIFTON PARK Theresa C. Kufs, 77, formerly of Watervliet and Troy, died on
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at the Schuyler Ridge Residential & Adult Day Health
Care. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Anna
Mallen Denaker. She was a lifelong area resident and a communicant of St.
Patrick's Church in Watervliet. Theresa was the wife of the late John Kufs,
who died in 1999. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph C. and Thomas
M. Kufs, both of Troy, and Karen Fanfarelli, also of Troy; her sisters, Helen
Sorel and Anna Mae Wilson, both of Troy; her brother, Charles Denaker of North
Greenbush; her grandchildren, Genna, Kimberly, Jessica and Amanda Kufs and
Justin Fanfarelli; a great-grandchild, Matthew Robert Kufs; and many nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Kufs; a brother, James
Denaker; and a sister, Mary Coler. Funeral services will be Monday at 8:30
a.m. from Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet and at 9:00 a.m. at
St. Brigid's Church, 701 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet. Entombment will follow at
St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral
home on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Theresa's family would like to thank the
people from Community Hospice of Saratoga County and The Presence Group of
Schuyler Ridge for the care and kindness they showed to their mother.
Donations can be made in the memory of Theresa to: Community Hospice of
Saratoga Co., 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga, N.Y. 12866 or The Presence Group
of Schuyler Ridge, 1 Abele Drive, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065. For guest book and
directions, please visit: www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

LaPoint, Lenore (Memoriam)   
LaPoint Lenore. In memory of my sister Lee, who passed away 3 years ago today.
It seems like only yesterday we sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were
crushed and sore, we did our duty to the end, till we could do no more. In
tears we watched you sinking, as we watched you fade away. And though our
hearts were broken, we knew you could not stay. You left behind to all a
aching heart that loved you so sincere. We never shall, we never will forget
you, we love you still. Love, Your Sister Gerry, Neices and Nephews, Kathy,
Sissy and Tim, Jackie, Maureen, John and Linda, Lisa and Rick, Jennifer, Tom
and Anne and Timmy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Lenz, Louis J.   
LENZ Louis J., 93, passed away at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Monday,
December 29, 2003. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Frank and
Catherine Fay Lenz and loving husband of the late Emma Dewhurst Lenz. He was a
World War II U.S. Army veteran and before retiring Mr. Lenz was employed by
Dutch Village as their superintendent of maintenance. He was an avid gardener,
enjoyed raising beagles, chickens and rabbits and will be remembered for his
stories. He was a loving, gentle man that will be missed by those whose lives
he touched. Mr. Lenz is survived by one daughter, Caroline Dunn of Roleystone,
Australia; two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one niece,
Christine O'Connor and her husband James of Schenectady; three grandnephews,
Adam O'Toole, David O'Connor and Jason O'Toole; and his daughter, Alexandrea
Jane; one grandniece, Corinne O'Connor; and one brother, The Reverend Harry
Lenz. He is also survived by several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr.
Lenz was predeceased by his other brothers and sisters. Funeral services were
held Friday. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
Contributions in Mr. Lenz's memory may be made to McAuley Residence, 308 S.
Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Leone, Grace (Memoriam)   
LEONE Grace; Ma, you've been gone two years and we miss you more than ever.
Dad and Vince are now with you and we pray that you'll all watch over and
protect us. We miss you all so much. Love, Toni and Nick
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Lyman Jr., Arthur J.   
DELMAR Arthur J. Lyman Jr., died June 10, 2004, age 69. Husband of Margaret
Lee Booth Lyman; also survived by 10 children, 20 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Mr. Lyman was a graduate of Albany Business College and
Siena College, worked for Conrail for over 30 years and was a member of the
Delmar Fire and Rescue Squad and the Ravena Fire Department. He was a Korean
War veteran. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral
home. Interment, Saratoga National Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr.
Lyman may be made to the American Cancer Society, Capital District Office, 260
Osborne Road, Colonie, NY 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/12/2004.

Mangione, Timothy S.   
LATHAM/DIAMOND POINT, N.Y. Timothy S. Mangione, 53, of Latham, beloved husband
of Linda Malsan Mangione, died suddenly Wednesday morning, June 9, 2004 at
Glens Falls Hospital. Tim was born in Troy, the son of Alfred Edward Mangione
of Glenville and the late Shirley Laffety Mangione. Tim received an associates
degree in civil engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy and
was currently a civil engineer for the New York State Department of
Transportation in Schenectady where he worked for the last 33 years. Tim lived
in Latham since 1991 and served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a medic for
four years. He was a member of the Eastern New York Chapter of the Association
for Bridge Construction and Design Inc. He was a member of the Mendelssohn
Club of Albany for 10 years and a member of the Public Employees Federation.
Tim enjoyed doing everything with his wife, Linda, who is the love of his
life. They enjoyed traveling in the United States, the Caribbean and Mexico.
His special favorite was Puerto Vallarta, where he spent many happy days
swimming, snorkeling and enjoying beautiful sunsets. Tim was very fond of his
little car and loved driving his Miata in the Adirondacks. The fellowship Tim
experienced with the Mendelssohn Club was very important to him. Tim was
happiest when he was spending time with Linda at their camp in Diamond Point
on Lake George and on their boat, Cuddlin' Cuddy. He enjoyed watching sunrises
and sunsets, picnicking on various islands, anchoring in their favorite bay in
the Mother Bunch and he was never tired of touring the lake. The Captain
enjoyed sharing these things with their closest companions, Debi and Chris,
John and Karen, Chris and Mike Nystoriak, Rose and Dick Phillips and Daryl and
Doug Ferguson. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his
stepson, Christopher L. Rouse and his wife, Debra of Colonie. He is also
survived by a brother, David P. Mangione and his wife Catherine of Niskayuna;
a sister, Deborah S. Miller and her husband Richard of Glenville; his uncles
and aunts, John F. and Karen Mangione of Colonie, Robert N. and Rita Laffety
of Stuyvesant; his two children, Scott C. Mangione of Ashburn, Va. and Amy S.
Mangione of Troy, N.Y.; two nephews, Todd M. Miller of Saratoga and Zachary D.
Mangione of Niskayuna. Funeral services will be Monday, June 14, 2004 at 10:00
a.m. in the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham
with Rev. Nick TeBordo officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in
Lake George. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at
the funeral home on Sunday 3-7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Tim
may be made to the Mendelssohn Club of Albany, P.O. Box 8715, Albany, NY 12208
would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/12/2004.

Mitton, E. Evelyn   
SELKIRK E. Evelyn Mitton, 97, died on June 11, 2004 at the Good Samaritan
Health Facility. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Fritz and Amanda Anderson
Swenson. She was the wife of James Jordan Mitton until his death in 1971. She
was a Brooklyn native and had worked for several N.Y.C. firms as a bookkeeper.
She moved to Albany and worked in that capacity for Bacon & Stickney. Evelyn
is the aunt of Constance Fennessey of Troy, Beverly Eisenhower of Centerville,
Mass. Melanie Cordes of Texas, Priscilla Cundari of Bethel, Conn. and Paul
Knapp of Tempe, Ariz.; many great nieces and nephews; and a longtime friend of
the Hunt and Domery families. Friends are invited to a graveside service
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Albany Rural Cemetery. Contributions
in Evelyn's memory may be made to either the Hudson Mowawk River Humane
Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, 12204 or the Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc.,
445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/12/2004 - 6/13/2004.

O'Keefe, Jessie   
ALBANY Jessie O'Keefe, 90, of Albany, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 9,
2004 after a brief illness. Born in Canajoharie, N.Y., Jessie was a long time
Albany resident. Loving wife of the late Patrick J. O'Keefe; devoted mother of
Peter G. O'Keefe of Albany, Leo M. (Maryanne) of Albany and the late Patrick
Joseph and William Justin O'Keefe; three daughters, Martha M. (Earl) Wickham
of Colonie, Veronica Abby O'Keefe of Albany and Ann J. (Thomas) Neiles of
Albany. Jessie is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services entrusted to Zwack & Sons, 633 Central
Avenue, Albany. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church 10 a.m. on
Monday, June 14, 2004. Interment in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/12/2004.

Pablo, Nick (Memoriam)   
PABLO Nick In memory of Nick Pablo 6/12/89 - 8/15/01 Nick, On your 15th
birthday, our hearts still ache and we miss you every day. We will love you
forever. A beautiful soul is never forgotten. All Our Love, Your Family and
Friends The Nick Pablo Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 193, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.


Traver, Marilyn   
COLONIE Marilyn Traver, 72, of Nancy Teresa Terrace, died on Thursday, June
10, 2004 at Ellis Hospital following a brief illness. She was born September
29, 1931 and was the daughter of the late George and Eileen (Slingerland)
Greenwood. Mrs. Traver was a lifelong area resident. She spent the youthful
years of her children at home tending to her family. After her children were
grown, she went to work as a secretary for Flah's Department Store and later
was a secretary for BOCES. Only a few weeks following her husband's retirement
in 1989, Mrs. Traver elected to join him in retirement. Over the last fifteen
years, they have spent their time together traveling across the country and
also enjoying winters in Florida. Over the years, Marilyn, with her family,
has enjoyed camping and boating on Lake George and more recently, she would
periodically humor her husband by joining him on the golf course. She also
cherished her lunch and shopping trips with her daughter and sister. She was
the cherished wife of 52 years of Richard Traver. She is also survived by a
daughter, Deborah (David) Sager of Schenectady; and one sister, Nancy
(Vincent) Percenti of Colonie. Three grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew
Traver of Watertown and Lindsey Sager of Schenectady and several nieces and
nephews also survive her. In 1995, Marilyn was predeceased by her son, Gregory
Traver. A Celebrant Service will take place Sunday evening at 5:00 at the
Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street in Schenectady. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend. The family will receive visitors from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
on Sunday at the funeral home. A prayer service will be offered on Monday at
11:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a committal service at Evergreen
Memorial Park in Colonie. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany NY, 12211.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/12/2004 - 6/13/2004.

Truax, Ruth O'Connor   
LATHAM Ruth O'Connor Truax, 62, of Meadow Brook Rd., Latham, died Thursday,
June 10, 2004, at home, embraced by her loving family after a long battle with
cancer. Born in Troy, N.Y., she was the wife of Gerald J. Truax of Latham and
daughter of the late William and Mabel O'Connor. Ruth received her education
and lived most of her life in Cohoes. She was a dedicated home maker and
worked as a waitress for 10 years at Bob's Diner in Watervliet. She was a
devout communicant of St. Ambrose Parish in Latham. Besides her husband, Ruth
is survived by her children, Vickie Hutzler of Martinsbury, W.Va., and Kevin
R. Watson of Watervliet; her grandson, Mac Hutzler; her stepchildren, Kim
McCormick and Gail Rossi, both of Cohoes, J. Michael Truax of Wash. and
Anthony Truax of Calif.; her brothers, William (Joan) O'Connor of Calif. and
Ronald (Linda) O'Connor of Clifton Park. She is also survived by 14 other
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Fitzgerald
Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, N.Y. Monday morning at 8:30. Mass
of Christian Burial from St. Ambrose Church, Latham, 9 o'clock. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4-8.
Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Vartanian, Lena   
BRUNSWICK Lena Myczko Vartanian, 83, of Valley View Drive, died Friday, June
11, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. Born and
educated in Poland, she was the daughter of the late George Myczko and Anna
(Katkowiecz) Myczko and wife of the late Kaidzak Vartanian. She immigrated to
the United States in 1950 and had resided in the Troy area. Mrs. Vartanian was
employed as a Cramers Armory in Cohoes as a seamstress for 19 years, retiring
in 1999 and, prior to that, she was a sewing machine operator for Marshall Ray
in Troy for 22 years. She was a member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox
Church in South Troy. She is survived by her son, Robert Vartanian (Patricia)
of Buffalo; a daughter, Valentina Pawlowski (John) of West Sand Lake; and two
grandchildren, Jennifer and Sara Pawlowski of West Sand Lake. Services will
begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue,
Troy with a Parastas Service held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas
Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 376 Third Street, Troy with Rev. Paul Szewczuk,
Pastor and Rev. Bohdan Kalynyuk, former Pastor, officiating. Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 6-8 p.m. with a Litia Service
at 7 p.m. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made
in memory of Mrs. Vartanian to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 376
Third Street, Troy. For a private family guest book and service directions,
visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.

Visscher, Winifred C.   
NASSAU Winifred C. Visscher, 87, of Nassau died suddenly Wednesday, June 9,
2004 at her home. Mrs. Visscher was born in Albany, the daughter of the late
Charles and Catherine Enselein. Mrs. Visscher had lived in Nassau for 75
years. She was a graduate of Mildred Elley Secretarial School in Albany and
worked for the Department of the Navy during World War II in N.Y.C.; she was a
member of the Chandler-Young V.F.W. Post #8162 Ladies Auxiliary and a
communicant of St. Mary's Church in Nassau. Along with her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband, Clarence (Red) Visscher, and her brother, John C.
Enselein. Survivors include her son, William C. (Cathy) Visscher of Kinderhook
and two grandchildren, Caitlin and Logan Visscher. Funeral from the Thomas P.
Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau, Monday morning at 9:30 and 10:00 at
St. Mary's Church in Nassau where the Mass of Christian Burial will be
offered. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery in Nassau. Relatives and friends are
invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Contributions to St. Mary's Cemetery, P.O. Box 435, Nassau, NY 12123 in Mrs.
Visscher's memory would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/11/2004 - 6/13/2004.

Wright, Mary Joyce (Memoriam)   
WRIGHT Mary Joyce In loving memory of our Mother. One year ago God called you
home to be with him. Our hearts ache each time we think of you. You will
always be in our hearts and prayer. We love and miss you. Love, Your Kids,
Grandkids and Great-Grandkids
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/12/2004.