OBITS: Albany Times Union 13 Jun 2004; Albany, Albany co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Albany Times Union http://www.timesunion.com Bethune, Laura ALBANY Laura Lil Bit Bethune passed away June 9, 2004. She will be missed by family and friends. Laura was formerly employed as a chef and recently employed in the security field. At Laura's request, services will be private and were held. Laura asked that when you think of her, Remember Laura is Laura. Contributions to your local Hospice. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Carl, Matthew (Memoriam) CARL Matthew To our son and brother on his tenth anniversary. Some days it seems like yesterday, others-like forever. You know we love you. Love, Mom, Dad and Heather Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Carl, Matthew (Memoriam) CARL Matthew John In loving memory of our Matt, you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Your, Bam and Pop Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Cerrone, Gordon J. EAST GREENBUSH Gordon J. Cerrone, 75, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at his home. Born in East Greenbush, the son of Dominick and Elva Loker Cerrone and stepmother, Sarah Knowles Cerrone. Gordon is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Sharon McNamara of Troy, Judith Cerrone of East Greenbush, Sandra Bishop of Schodack; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Eagan of Brandenton, Fla. Gordon was also survived by his sister-in-law, Elinor and her husband, Howard Scheidel, who was his lifelong best friend. Gordon was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired electrician of IBEW Local #724. Funeral arrangements were private at the family's request. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116 Red Mill Rd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. Cure, Walter F. Brethren of Ancient Temple Lodge No. 14 F & A M are requested to meet at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, in Albany on Monday, June 14 at 7:30 PM to assist in conducting a funeral service for our departed brother, Walter F. Cure. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Cure, Walter F. ALBANY Walter Cure, 82, passed away suddenly at his residence Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Ulysees S. Grant Cure and Margaret Simpkins Cure. He was a lifetime member of the Centurion Club for his commitment to the advancement of medical research. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and commander general of the Masonic War Veterans. Mr. Cure was also a past master of Ancient Temple, Lodge # 14. Mr. Cure was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, the late Marian Cure, only a few short days before his own death. He is survived by one brother, George Thomas Cure of Medina, Texas; a sister-in-law, Virginia Bowers of Albany; a brother-in-law, David C. French of West Haven, Conn. and two nieces, Anne Cure of Ottawa Canada and Margaret Tobey of Oradell, N.J. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at the Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday evening from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. Donations in Mr. Cures memory may be made to the Ancient Temple # 14, 67 Corning Place, Albany, NY 12207 or to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Felts, Paul A. (Memoriam) FELTS In memory of Paul A. Felts. In our family garden, the flowers of love still grow. Kissed by the golden sunshine and the gentle winds that blow. Our garden grows more beautiful with every passing year. It's filled with those we love and miss and hold forever dear. Love You Forever, The Felts Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. 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. Good, Stephen V. AVERILL PARK Stephen V. Good, age 87 years, of Lakeshore Drive, died Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Albany County Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in New York City and has lived in Averill Park for 25 years. He would vacation in Saint Petersburg, Fla. during the winter months. Mr. Good was employed as a printer for the New York Times and, after his retirement from the Times, he published a daily women's apparel magazine. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart, and was a communicant of St. Henry's Church in Averill Park. Husband of the late Emily E. Turner Good; brother-in-law of Clarence W. Turner of New Port Richey, Fla. Also survived by several cousins. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday morning at 7:30 and 8:30 at St. Henry's Church, Averill Park where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. Guettel, June BUFFALO, N.Y. June Guettel died Sunday, June 6, 2004. June was a teacher who graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. She is survived and loved by her husband, Charles Guettel and her children, Susan, Charlene, Alan and Clark and her many friends. Donations to your favorite peace organizations and also UNICEF would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Johnson, Alphonso L. (Memoriam) JOHNSON Alphonso L. It's been one year since you bid us goodbye, we miss you so, our hearts always sigh. Time hasn't changed our love for you, your eternal embrace is seeing us through. Your Family, Ralph, Glendora, Marilyn, Joyce, and Nieces Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Keller Jr., William J. EAST GREENBUSH William J. Keller Jr., 80, of Hill Street, died Friday, June 11, 2004 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he lived his whole life in the Capital District. He retired in 1982 after 40 years as a brakeman for Amtrak. William was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. Predeceased by his parents, William J. Keller Sr. and Lilla Heinmiller Keller. Survivors include one sister, Ruth Burnako and her husband William Burnako of East Greenbush. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Tuesday 10:00 from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Friends may call prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. Kosko, Takeyo COHOES Takeyo (Miyo) Kawamura Kosko, 74, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Devoted wife of the late Metro Kosko. Takeyo was an accomplished tailor with the former Cramer's Armory Department Store in Cohoes and later was a tailor with Cohoes Commons in Cohoes for nine years, retiring in 1992. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to be held in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Monday at 7 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. Lansley Jr., Albert F. BALLSTON SPA Albert F. Lansley Jr., 54, died Friday, June 11, 2004 at Glens Falls Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Al is survived by his wife, Kathleen McClement-Lansley of Ballston Spa; his mother, Audrey York Lansley; two daughters, Renee Lansley and her husband Joseph Szustakowski, Heather Marden; one grandson, Blake Marden Jr.; brother of Kathleen Peppin and her husband Anthony, David, Brian and his wife, Kathleen and Scott and his wife, Susan. Predeceased by his father, Albert F. Lansley Sr. Stepchildren who survive are Jennifer Wagenbaugh, Robert Wallace, Kimberly Grillo, Christina Wallace, David Wallace, Susan Wallace, Michael Wallace, Stephan Wallace and Colleen Wallace; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours this evening from 4 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 6:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union Street at McClellan Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charles E. Wood Cancer Center, Family Support Group, Glens Falls Hospital, 100-102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. Marquardt, Pau (Memoriam) MARQUARDT Paul One year ago God called you home. Never forgotten, always loved. Ma, Dad, Dick and Joan Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. 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. Naze, Harold E. CLIFTON PARK Harold E. Naze, 90, of Clifton Park, formerly of Albany, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Jamestown, N.D. and was the son of the late Louis and Nellie Mae Finnegan Naze. Harold grew up in N.D. and came to the Albany area in the 1940s. He had worked as an auto mechanic for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Albany and Schenectady for many years, retiring in 1978. Harold enjoyed bowling, wrestling and following the New York Yankees. He was the husband of the late Lola Snyder Naze and Mildred Hvizdak Naze. He is the beloved father of Jerry L. Naze (Marie) of Schenectady and Suzanne J. Lagace of Guilderland. He is the brother of the late Luella Fiss and Evelyn Siver Hanson. He is the cherished grandfather of Richard, Robert and Karen Naze, Amanda and Richard Lagace. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday 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 Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Harold E. Naze. Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/13/2004 - 6/14/2004. Slavin, Elizabeth M. WATERFORD Miss. Elizabeth M. Slavin, 101, of Saratoga Avenue, died peacefully at Schuyler Ridge Residential Care Facility, Clifton Park on Friday, June 11, 2004. Born in Waterford on June 6, 1903, she resided there throughout her life. She graduated from Troy High School and attended St. Rose College. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford and a member of its Altar Society as well as being a member of the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Augustin F. and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Slavin, sister of the late Msgr. William M. Slavin and the late Mrs. Margaret Lavin. Survivors include a nephew, Thomas H. Lavin of Charleston, S.C.; cousins, Marion Fitzpatrick of Troy, Dr. William A. Grattan and Dr. Paul E. Grattan of Waterford, Mary G. Lightburn of Naples, Fla. and Rosemary Slavin of Albany; grandnieces, Margaret Lavin Roberts of Solvang, Calif., Melissa Lavin of Redwood City, Calif., Kathleen Lavin of Everett, Wash.; great nephews, Rodney Roberts and Reagan Roberts of Solvang, Calif. Funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:45 from the Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy, N.Y. thence to St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford, where at 9:30 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Miss. Slavin may be made to the Altar Rosary Society of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford, NY 12188. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. 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. Funeral home info Flowers Gift Shop Charities Travison, Catherine (Memoriam) TRAVISON Catherine It's been 19 years ago since you left me. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. I miss you very, very much. Love, Daughter, Catherine Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004. 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. Welch, H. Walter MIDDLE GROVE, N.Y. H. Walter Welch, 81, died June 11, 2004. Husband of the late M. Helen Hagaman; father of Steven (Darlene) and the late William Walter Welch; grandfather of William, Steven II and Angela Welch; brother of Franklin Welch. Member of Prince of Peace Church. Funeral is private. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Herkimer. Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/13/2004.