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Baker, Leonard P.   
CANAAN, N.Y. Leonard P. Baker, 60, died on Monday, June 14, 2004 at his
daughter's residence in Canaan surrounded by his loving family. Born in
Albany, he was the son of Ivan Baker of Nassau and the late Florence Mildred
Rendo Baker. Leonard lived most of his life in the Castleton, N.Y. area before
moving to St. Augustine, Fla. in 1991. In his early years, he was a driver for
Staats Express and Red Star Express. Later he owned and operated the 9 & 20
Gulf Service Station. He also worked as a cook at various restaurants prior to
moving to Fla. In Fla., he worked at Lyons Machine Shop as a machine operator.
He was an active member at Grace Bible Chapel where he was appreciated for his
positive attitude as well as his keen and quick wit. His faith was expressed
through serving the homeless and being a mentor in the local AA program. He
was father of Renee Fuhlbrigge of Canaan, N.Y., Leonard Baker of Castleton,
N.Y., Willard Baker of Salem, N.Y., Shane Baker of Schuylerville, N.Y., Nikka
Baker of Argyle, N.Y. and Melissa Baker of Hudson Falls, N.Y.; brother of
Larry Baker of Atlanta, Ga., Nadine Tanner of Defreestville, N.Y., Diane Rieck
of Nassau, N.Y., Ellen Honsinger of Castleton, N.Y., David Baker of Amsterdam,
N.Y., Gary Baker of Ghent, N.Y. and the late Mark Baker; also survived by
seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Leonard was the longtime
companion of Kay Meahen of St. Augustine, Fla. A funeral service will be held
Friday, June 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave.,
Castleton, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral
home Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment, Knox Cemetery, Knox, N.Y. Those who
wish may make contributions in memory of Leonard to the Community Hospice of
Columbia-Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/16/2004 - 6/17/2004.

Benton, James S.   
GARDNER, Mass. James S. Benton, 73, of Bayberry Drive, died Wednesday, June 9,
2004 at home following an illness. He was born in Utica, N.Y. on October 10,
1930, the son of James and Kathryn (Lloyd) Benton. He had resided in Delmar
and Clarksville, N.Y. until recently relocating to Gardner. He was a 1948
graduate of Hartford High School, New Hartford, N.Y., and then graduated from
Syracuse University. Mr. Benton proudly served his country as a corporal in
the Korean War with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He was retired after many
years from the Getty Oil Company and the Oil Fuel Institute of Central New
York in 2003. He was a member of many organizations in Delmar, N.Y. including
the American Legion Post #1040, the V.F.W Post #3185, a member of the Masonic
Nocturnal Lodge #1137 and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Delmar for many
years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Gardner. He leaves
his wife of 51 years, whom he married on May 23, 1953, Carol J. (Benas) Benton
of Gardner; two sons, James Benton of Garner and Jonathan Benton of Falls
Church, Va.; a daughter, Kathryn Benton of Alameda, Calif.; a sister-in-law,
Nancy Benton of Sandwich, N.H.; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service
will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 21 at St. Stephen's Church in
Delmar, N.Y. Donations may be made to the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Building Fund, Delmar, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Bodo, Russell J.   
WATERVLIET Russell J. Bodo, 79, died Monday, June 14, 2004 at his home
following a brief illness. Born in Watervliet, he was the son of the late
Stephen and Helena Napolitano Bodo. He was raised and educated in Watervliet
and attended the University of Chicago. He was a US Army veteran of World War
II, serving in the European Theatre for three years. He was employed at the
Watervliet Arsenal for many years as a master electrician before retiring in
1987. He was a member of the Watervliet VFW Post #729, the Watervliet A.O.H.
and was a communicant of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet. Survivors
include his wife, Carole A. Bodo; his children, Cheryl, Stephen and Jami Bodo,
all of Watervliet, and Jeryl (Raymond III) Hess of Latham; and his sister,
Frances Coons of Casa Mesa, Calif. He is also survived by his grandchildren,
Michael, Mindy, Edward, Stephen, Alexzander, Raymond IV, Richard, Jeremey and
Kaitlyn. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren. Mr. Bodo was predeceased
by a son, Thomas Bodo, in 1975. The committal service will be held at the
Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville on Friday at 12 Noon.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at the
Parker Brothers Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Watervliet Civic Center, 14th St., Watervliet, NY 12189.
Condolence page and directions at: www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Brown Sr., Willis N.   
ALBANY Willis N. Brown Sr., 93, of Albany, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at
Albany Medical Center after a long illness. He was a resident of Albany for
many years and was the husband of the late Margaret Brown. He is survived by
two sons, Anthony Brown and Willis N. Brown Jr., both of Albany. Funeral
services and interment will be private.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Davis, Catherine T.   
NORTH GREENBUSH Catherine T. Murray Davis, age 85 years, died Sunday, June 13,
2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was born in Poughkeepsie and has
been a resident of North Greenbush for over 40 years. Mrs. Davis was a
graduate of the State University of New York at Albany receiving master's
degrees in both history and library science. She retired as a librarian from
Watervliet High School. Wife of the late Emmett T. Davis; mother of Emmett A.
(Linda M.) Davis of St. Paul, Minn., James M. (Mary Bradley) Davis of Hudson,
Ohio, Catherine M. (David Aloisi) Davis of Wynantskill, N.Y. and Maureen E.
(Luke W.) Ballenger of Yarmouth, Maine; grandmother of Jason, Brad and Adam
Davis and Luke E. and Victoria Ballenger; great-grandmother of Zachary and Zoe
Davis; sister of Mary Murphy of Md. Also survived by several nieces and
nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer Friday morning at 8:00 and 9:00 at Historic St. Mary's Church,
Lodge Street, Albany where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be
offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home
Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East
Greenbush. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to
Community Hospice at the Hospice Inn, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/16/2004 - 6/17/2004.

Esposito, Geraldine
LATHAM Mrs. Geraldine Esposito, 89, of Latham, formerly of Troy, entered into
eternal peace at her residence Wednesday morning, June 16, 2004 with her
daughter, Anna, by her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late
Frank and Philomena Tubello Lanzillo and wife of the late Jerry Esposito. Mrs.
Esposito was the loving mother of Louis G. Esposito and his wife Dodie of
Latham, Nicholas F. Esposito and his wife Jean of Hoosick Falls and Anna
Esposito of Latham. She was also survived by a sister, Sadie Testo of Troy.
She was also the sister of the late Viola DeMaria, Mary Pratt, Theresa
Lanzillo and Pat Lanzillo. Mrs. Esposito is survived by five grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral for Mrs.
Esposito will be held Friday morning at 10 from the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336
Third Street, Troy, with Pastor Keith Legg officiating. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend. There are no calling hours. Interment, St. Mary's
Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Esposito's memory to the Community Hospice of
Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer would be appreciated. For
directions and guest book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Fath, Patricia M.   
TROY Patricia M. Fath, 72, of Lansingburgh, died suddenly on June 15, 2004 at
the Samaritan Hospital after a short illness. Born in Troy on December 4,
1931, she was the daughter of the late John S. Kewley and Iola Lundrigan
Kewley. Mrs. Fath was a graduate of Fair Haven High School in Vt. and was
presently employed by the Trojan Hardware Company of Troy for the past 24
years. She had previously worked for Samaritan Hospital and the former J.M.
Fields in Troy. Survivors include two sons, Joseph P. Fath (Lynn) of
Stephentown and Robert J. Fath (Marianne) of Troy; daughter, Patricia J.
Bladen (Kevin) of Dolgeville; brother, Edward Kewley of Troy; sister, Jane
Beimgraben of Spring, Texas; and grandchildren, James and Jessica Bladen,
Aaron Fath and Teresa and Nicholas Fath; also survived by two great-grandsons.
Mrs. Fath was predeceased by her brother, John Kewley. Funeral services will
be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral
Home, 870 Second Avenue (between 124th and 125th Streets) in Lansingburgh.
Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke. Friends are invited and
may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. If desired,
contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Fribourg, Stephanie (Memoriam)   
FRIBOURG Stephanie
It has been six months since you have left us.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before
we knew it, and only God knows why.
To our family and friends: Stephanie was interred at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery,
located on Third Ave. Extension, East Greenbush. If you wish to stop by the
cemetery she is located in section 3. The family monument has arrived making
your search an easy one. We thank everyone for their love and support during
this most difficult time.
Charles and Cathy
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Gates, Norman John
ALBANY Norman John Gates passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 15,
2004. Born in New York City on May 21, 1928, he was the son of the late Ernest
and Eunice Gates. He was raised in Port Henry, N.Y. of the Adirondack Region
and graduated from Port Henry High. He moved to Albany in the early 1960s and
was a graduate of Hudson Valley Technical Institute of Troy and received his
B.S. from Oswego State University and his master's of science from SUNY at
Albany. Norman Gates was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was not only an
avid sportsman but an impressive record-breaking athlete, the first inductee
into the HVCC Hall of Fame, known to many as Norm POPS Gates in reference to
his shooting ability. He played briefly with the Harlem Globetrotters in 1948
but chose family over a sports career at the time. He played on various
semi-pro football teams, scouted and reported to our own New York Giants
training camp. Once again, his career was interrupted, this time by war, but
he still took this opportunity to showcase his talent by becoming a key member
of the Munich Basketball Squad in Germany. He emotionally summed up his own
sports experiences by saying, Basketball is my fame, but Football was my game.
Mr. Gates earned his special education certification from Russell Sage College
in Albany and started his career as an educator teaching industrial arts at
Phillip Livingston Middle School and School #20. He loved being involved with
youth so much that he became one of the directors of the Lincoln Park Summer
Program in 1965, never missing a season in over 38 years. Mr. Gates spent
approximately 24 years at Hackett Middle School as an assistant principal
where he was greatly respected and looked up to by his colleagues and the kids
who equally impacted his life as well as his impacted many of theirs. Mr Gates
retired in 1992. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed much time in his garden and
could often be found about town and surrounded by his friends at the Elbow
Room. Mr. Gates was greatly loved and will be tremendously missed by many.
Husband of Curt; father of Gina, Vikki, Leslie, Norman and Kim; grandfather of
Maurice Williams; brother of Charmaine Johnson; brother-in-law of Tillie and
Juanita DuBose; uncle of Tracy and Tillman DuBose of Edgertown, Mass. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home,
490 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the
funeral home Friday 4-7 p.m. Interment, Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Gilson Jr., Wesley J.   
NISKAYUNA Wesley J. Gilson Jr., 87, of Kingsway Arms Nursing Home, formerly of
Clifton Park Rd., died peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at Ellis Hospital
after a brief illness. Born July 11, 1916 in Houghton, Mich., Mr. Gilson
graduated Albany High School in 1933 and received a Regent Scholarship to
Cornell University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in electrical
engineering. He was also a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He served in
the U.S. Army during World War II where he achieved the rank of major. He
served as an advisor to the Chinese Combat Command in 1945, successfully
training Chinese troops to repel invasion from the Japanese. He was highly
decorated and obtained several medals such as the American Defense Service
Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the
American Campaign Medal. Mr. Gilson worked for General Electric for over 40
years, retiring in 1979. He was manager of foreign manufacture and design
coordination of steam turbine generator division. Mr. Gilson was a member of
the ELFUN Society, Turbine Supervisor's Association, G.E. Quarter Century
Club, charter member of the Niskayuna Lions, recent member of Retired Men's
Fraternity and a former member of the Edison Club. Survivors by two sons,
Wesley Jack (Fran) Gilson III of Schenectady, Robert W. (Jennifer) Gilson of
Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Sandra Anne (Richard) Dietlein of Colonie,
Pamela E. (Gavin) Christen of Riverside, Calif.; one brother, James Allyn
(Sally) Gilson of Mountainview, N.J.; one sister, Jane Ellen Austin of Ore.;
seven grandchildren, Karen and Michael Dietlein of Albany, Jennifer (Steve)
Gilson/Rosenthal of NYC, Courtney (Victor) Piercy of Lansing, Mich., Jacques
Allyn Gilson of Laurel, Md., Margi Christen of Riverside, Calif., Caitlin
Frost Gilson of Phoenix, Ariz.; one great-grandchild, Addie Rosenthal of NYC;
one step-great-grandchild, Tracy Rosenthal of NYC. He was predeceased by his
wife, Anne, who died in 1996; his parents, Wesley J. Gilson Sr. and Eleanor
Anita Hanchette; a brother, Robert Gilson. Funeral services Saturday morning
at 10:15 from Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St. and 11 o'clock from
Our Lady of Fatima Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment, Most Holy Redeemer
Cemetery. The family requests, in lieu of contributions, everyone perform a
random act of kindness in honor of Wes.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/19/2004.

Giroux, Dorothy   
COHOES Dorothy (Dot) Giroux, 81, of Dudley Ave., died June 15, 2004 at the
Eddy Ford Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, she was the
daughter of the late Daniel and Julia Gilman Maloney and wife of Germain G.
Giroux whom she married in February 23, 1946. Dorothy graduated from St. Agnes
Grammar School and Cohoes High School. She was employed briefly by the
Locomotive in Schenectady prior to her marriage and, in later years, she
worked briefly as a lunch room monitor for the Cohoes School District. Dorothy
was a member of St. Agnes Parish and later Holy Trinity Parish her entire
life. Dot loved to vacation with her husband at Old Orchard Beach in the
summers and spending time with her family. In later years, her grandchildren
and then her great-grandchildren brought her much joy. In addition to her
husband, Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Anne Marie (William)
Price of Watervliet, Gary G. (Sarah) Giroux of Chestertown, Julie (Daniel)
Carrigan of Cohoes and David W. (Karen) Giroux of Cohoes; her loving
grandchildren, Tara (Michael) Price of Watervliet, Julianna Allen of
Watervliet, Mary Shannon Carrigan of Waterford, Mandy (Benjamin) McFarland of
Waterford and David E. Giroux of Cohoes; and great-grandmother of Kevin Carl
Price and Morgan William Price of Watervliet. She is also survived by several
sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her siblings, Grace Farant, Margaret Maloney, Francis,
Raymond and Carl Maloney, all of Cohoes. Funeral from the Stanton-Farrell
Funeral Home, 326 Columbia St., Cohoes, Friday morning at 9:00 and at Holy
Trinity Church, Vliet Blvd. at 9:30. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery,
Cohoes. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home today 5 to 8 p.m.
Donations to Marjorie Rockwell Doyle Adult Day Care Center, 401 Columbia St.,
Cohoes, NY 12047 in memory of Dorothy would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Hedrick, Alice S.   
GUILDERLAND Alice S. Hedrick, 93, of Guilderland, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004
at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Esperance and was the last remaining
of eight children to the late Zachariah and Olive Ruso Smith. She was a
graduate of Albany Business College. Alice had worked for the New York State
Conservation Department before becoming office manager of Hedrick Roofing Co.,
a family business started by her husband and her sons. She was longtime member
of McKownville United Methodist Church where she served in the choir for over
twenty years, was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Woman's
Association. She was a member of the Guilderland Senior Citizens. Alice
enjoyed taking day trips and trips to Hawaii and California. Alice was
predeceased in 1982 by her beloved husband, Ivan R. Hedrick Sr., her son Ivan
R. Hedrick Jr. in April of 2004 and her siblings, Emma Conover, Jessie Vunk,
Leona Tallmadge, Zachariah Jr., Leroy, Raymond and Leland Smith. She is the
beloved mother of Dorilee A. Stilsing and her husband Harold of Guilderland,
Colin D. Hedrick and his wife Patricia of Castleton. Mother-in-law of Carol
Hedrick of Guilderland. Grandmother of Michael and David Hedrick, Deborah
Link, Michelle Christie, Shawn Hedrick, Linda Spring, Lisa Ort, Cheryl, Lloyd
and Jenise Stilsing. Great-grandmother of Michael and Nicole Hedrick, Rachael,
Christina, Andrea and Leonard Link, Brianna Hedrick, Dean and Megan Senecal,
William and Jason Barber, Kristen, Michael and Vicky Stilsing, David Christie
and Gear Kowalchyk. She is the greast great grandmother on Madelyn Rose Moore
and Liliana Farrand. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services
will be on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at NewComer-Cannon Family Funeral
Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt 155-South of Central Ave.). Calling
hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be
in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Hospital
Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 315 S. Manning Blvd. Room 914, Albany, NY
12208 in memory of Alice S. Hedrick.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Hershman, Miriam Muffson   
ALBANY Miriam Muffson Hershman, 93, died peacefully on June 16, 2004. She was
the wife of the late Julius Muffson, Albany civic leader and prominent
attorney and the wife of the late well respected Dr. Merton Hershman of
Schenectady. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Lizan of New York City
and a stepson, Richard Hershman of Florida. Born in Trenton N.J., she was a
graduate of Rider College and moved to Albany to manage the Joyce Clothing
Stores. In 1965 she was appointed to a four year term as New York State
representative to the board of directors of the National Jewish Welfare Board
after which she served for 16 years as a member at large of the Executive
Committee of the Woman's Organizations Services. She chaired the Jewish
Welfare Board armed services organization at the Veteran's Hospital in Albany
for 40 years. She was the president of the Albany section of the National
Council of Jewish Women, and the vice president of the Albany Auxiliary Jewish
Home for the Aged in Troy. She was the member of the board of directors of the
Albany Leukemia Society and the member of the board of directors of St. Agnes
School. She established the Women's Service League of the Albany Jewish
Community Center where she enjoyed a long career of volunteer service to the
center and also to the Sisterhood of Congregation Temple Beth Emeth. She had a
great zest for life and cared deeply for all her friends and family and
selflessly devoted her life to the benefit of others. Funeral services will be
held Friday, June 18, 2004, graveside at 12:00 noon in the Congregation Beth
Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Center for the study of Aging, 706 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Hooks, Willie (Memoriam)   
HOOKS Willie
To the father, I will always love
You'll remain in my heart until we meet above. For the second year you have
left. Those passed years have been the best.
My heart was broken when you were laid to rest.
This Father's Day will never be the same, but in my heart you will remain.
Written by Shaneeka.
Love, Wanda, Raymond, Willie James,
Wayne, Willie and Grandchildren,
Shaneeka, Tiara, Ciara, and William
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Kenyon, Najee Shamir   
ALBANY Najee Shamir Kenyon entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2004 at
Albany Medical Hospital. Son of Tammie Barnus and Francis Kenyon; brother of
Jasmine, Samirah, Ka-Andle, Shaquana and Na'Im; grandson of Mary Brown,
Patricia and James HB Kenyon. Also survived by a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services Friday 11:00 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75
Clinton Ave. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Lawlor, Esther M.   
COLONIE Esther M. Lawlor, 76, of Colonie, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2004
at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late
Joseph and Esther Nobles Zorr. Mrs. Lawlor was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church of Greater Albany. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting,
quilting and doing crossword puzzles. Mrs. Lawlor had a great love for her
animals, Scout and Robin. Etsie is the beloved wife of the late Albert M.
Lawlor. She is the devoted mother of Michael Albert Lawlor and his wife,
Darlene, Albert M. Lawlor and his wife, Patricia, Robert W. Lawlor and his
wife, Deborah, Susan M. Marlin and her husband, Melvyn, Martin J. Lawlor and
his wife, Pam and Ann M. MacDonald and her husband, Geoffrey. She is the
sister of Clara Schmidt and Anna Ippolito. Mrs. Lawlor is the cherished
grandmother of Stacey, Jason and Joshua Lawlor, Scott Lawlor and his wife
Whitney, Kristey and Marc Lawlor, Sarah Lawlor and her fiance, Justin Baker,
Jennifer Lawlor, Stephanie Trapasso and her fiance, Seth Wyman, Bobbie-Jo
Nusbaum and her husband, Chris, Michael Brecht and Leith and Keira MacDonald;
loving great-grandmother of Noah and Kaleigh Lawlor, Grant and Gavin Baker and
Jolie-Ann Nusbaum. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend funeral services Friday morning at 11:00 at the Seventh
Day Adventist Church of Greater Albany, St. Agnes Highway, Cohoes. Calling
hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be
in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the church
in memory of Esther M. Lawlor.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/16/2004 - 6/17/2004.

Livingston, Ellen Darby   
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. Mrs. Ellen Darby Livingston, 92, a resident of Cambridge Guest
Home for Adults, died on Tuesday morning, June 15, 2004 at the Southwestern
Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt. Mrs. Livingston was born on April 7,
1912 in Alburg, Vt., the daughter of Aubrey Wells and Grace (Cheeseman) Darby.
After her mother's death in 1915, she was raised by her beloved stepmother,
Hattie Lessor. Ellen graduated from business college in Burlington, Vt. and
was employed there by Green Mountain Power Co. and UVM. She later worked for
many years as an accountant in the Tri-City, N.Y. where she resided with her
family. In September of 1937, Ellen married Milton C. Livingston. Mr.
Livingston died in 1996. Their son, genealogist Darby Gary Livingston, died in
September of 2002. She was also predeceased by a brother, Arthur Darby. A
dedicated homemaker and devoted Christian, Mrs. Livingston enjoyed her friends
and antiques, retaining a sharp intellect to the end of her long illness. She
was a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and Daughters of
the American Revolution. Survivors include her nephew, Alan Darby of Alburg,
Vt.; grandnieces, Charity Darby, Heather Darby, Tracy Rossi, Nancy Davis,
Louise Davis and Constance Merriman; cousins, Marjorie Lessor of N.H., Paul E.
and Priscilla Virtue of Cambridge, N.Y., Don B. and Nancy H. Otis of
Manchester, Vt.; also special friends, Ruth Rudd of Hoosick, N.Y. and Dr.
Michael J. Welther of Arlington, Vt. Graveside committal services for Mrs.
Livingston will be held on Friday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the family lot at
Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington, Vt. The Rev. Canon Robert Miner, Rector of
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bennington, will officiate. There are no
calling hours planned. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs.
Livingston's honor may be made to the Cambridge Rescue Squad or Second Chance
Animal Shelter in care of the Arlington Chapel of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral
Home, PO Box 528, Arlington, VT 05250.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Mannolini, Sharon (Memoriam)   
MANNOLINI (INGRO) Sharon
Today is the day you were born. You are not here to share your day with us but
we still rejoice in the time we shared with you. You were taken from us but
our memories remain forever.
Love You Honey,
John, Dad and Lo,
Mary, Eric, Sarah, Rachael, & David
Frankie and Diane
George, Karen and Children
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Mlodzianowski, Susan   
SCHENECTADY Susan Mlodzianowski died at home Saturday, June 12, 2004 after a
long battle with breast cancer. Susan was a lifelong resident of Schenectady's
Stockade. Susan was born in Schenectady in January of 1957. She is the
daughter of Van Shanklin and the late Kathleen Cox Shanklin. Susan graduated
from the Schenectady City Schools in 1975 and went on to earn a B.S. in
nursing from Niagara University, class of 1978. Susan's nursing career took
her to North Carolina, after graduation where she worked in labor and delivery
at Duke Medical Center. She then moved to Lock Haven, Pa., with her husband
Paul Mlodzianowski and was a floor nurse at Lock Haven Hospital. Upon moving
back to Schenectady in 1982, she was a public health nurse for the City of
Schenectady. Susan then became a Supervisor of the Public Health Nurses for
the county of Albany's Health Department. Susan then moved her career to
Bellevue Women's Hospital in Niskayuna, where she worked as a labor and
delivery nurse. Susan then moved on to MVP Health Plan as a Supervisor of Case
Managers, where she came in contact with the most supportive and compassionate
group of people her family could ever hope for. Susan was active in many
community activities. She opened her family home for the Stockade Association
Walkabout, was on the committee for the Stockade Walkabout, volunteered her
time at the Schenectady Schools and was an active member of the Schenectady
Soccer Club and a big supporter of the Schenectady High School program. Her
love for soccer was apparent in her vocal support of the high school team and
her hard work with the Schenectady Soccer Club. Susan is survived by her
husband of 24 years, Paul Mlodzianowski; two beautiful sons, Jason
Mlodzianowski and Joshua Mlodzianowski, her father Van Shanklin and his wife
Mary Kelly Shanklin of Glenville; sister of Elliot W. Shanklin and wife Diane
of Altamont, his three special children, daughters Jane and Claire and their
son Bryan; brother-in-law Ronald Mlodzianowski of N.J.; sister-in-law of
Joseph Mlodzianowski and wife Mary of Rotterdam and their two beautiful
daughters Jennifer and Amy Mlodzianowski; a sister-in-law and childhood best
friend, Cheryl Russell and husband Gary of Schenectady and their thoughtful
son Justin Friello; Cathy Starmer of Syracuse, her best friend from college
who helped Susan, Paul, Joshua and Jason with Susan's last hours together, We
love you Cathy; Nancy Hunter, a friend and angel that made Susan's last week
here easier for the whole family, We love you Nancy and the staff of friends
at MVP Health Plan, too numerous to mention, that have shown such support and
compassion to Susan and her family, more support and love than can be
imagined. Susan, Paul, Jason and Joshua are truly touched by you all. There
will be a memorial service at the Union College Chapel on Saturday, June 19 at
10:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the
Schenectady Soccer Club, Susan Mlodzianowski Memorial Fund, and send to 1265
Lexington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12309. Arrangements under the direction of
the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, Union at N. Jay Streets, Schenectady.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/15/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Nilsen, Virginia A.   
NASSAU Virginia A. Nilsen, 65, of Lyons Lake Road, died Friday, June 11, 2004
at Springside Nursing Home in Pittsfield, Mass. Mrs. Nilsen was the daughter
of the late Lee and Mary Miller Carey and the loving wife of Norman R. Nilsen
Sr. Mrs. Nilsen grew up in Chatham, N.Y. and graduated from Chatham High
School. Mrs. Nilsen moved to Nassau in 1964. She was a homemaker and for a
time, secretary to Bob Whitney, Town Supervisor. She was a member of the Grace
United Methodist Church where she was a choir member, the Festival of Praise
Choir, a Girl Scout leader and a member of the Cedar Creek Battlefield
Foundation, being a direct descendant of a Civil War soldier. She had many
hobbies and interests including Civil War history, genealogy, music, sewing
and lots of travel. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Nilsen is survived by her
son, Norman R. Nilsen Jr. of Nassau; two daughters, Leigh C. Nilsen of
Pittsfield, Mass. and Lynn Gleason of Glendale, Ariz.; two sisters, Ruth
Landry and Doreen McGivern, both of Pittsfield, Mass. Mrs. Nilsen is also
survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Nilsen was the
foster mother of Alirio Castaneda of Columbia, South America. Friends and
relatives are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 19 at
11:00 a.m. at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau, N.Y.
There will be no calling hours. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the
family. If desired, donations in Virginia A. Nilsen's name may be made to the
Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21203-7272.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/14/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Parham, Thomas W.   
VOORHEESVILLE Thomas W. Parham, 94, completed his life journey at Our Lady of
Mercy Life Center on June 14, 2004 with his loving wife, Shirley, daughter,
Sandy, and two dear friends by his side. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., Tom last
was employed by Health Research, Inc. as executive director and then as an
independent contractor from 1971 to 1988. His career included manager of
Coopers and Librand, and Booz, Allen and Hamilton, treasurer of United Artists
and consultant to American President Lines, International Minerals and
Chemicals Corp. and Stanford Research Institute. Tom was a graduate of the
University of Tenn. with degrees in finance and accounting. He was past
president of San Francisco and Albany Chapters of Financial Executives
Institute, active member of New Scotland Kiwanis Club, first tenor of
Mendelsohn Club, treasurer and session member of New Scotland Presbyterian
Church and board member and trust administrator of the Capital District
Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was founding president of the Motion
Pictures Industry Controllers Association. Tom loved gardening, traveling,
wintering in Texas, singing in church choirs, doctors' appointments, working
and people. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Shirley; sons,
Thomas Parham Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. and Harold J. Bisher and wife, Bobbie,
of Hendersonville, Tenn.; daughters, Dorinda E. Trouteaud and husband, Robert,
of Stone Mountain, Ga., Sue Anne Bisher and partner Judie L. Ince, of
Kingsland, Texas and Sandra L. Polsonilli of Voorheesville, N.Y. He loved his
grandchildren, Gennee Burgett, Alexander Trouteaud, Harry Bisher, Chloe
Trouteaud, Joshua Bisher, Amanda Polsonilli and Vicky Polsonilli; and four
great-grandsons. Tom donated his body to the Albany Medical College Anatomical
Gift Program. His family would like to thank our church family and especially
the Community Hospice of Albany caregivers as well as the staff of Our Lady of
Mercy Life Center, Guadalupe Unit, for their love, care and expertise. A
memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. at New Scotland
Presbyterian Church, 2010 New Scotland Road, New Scotland, N.Y. Memorial
contributions may be made to the New Scotland Presbyterian Church, Community
Hospice of Albany or Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Premo, Ronald Martin (Memoriam)   
PREMO Ronald Martin
In loving memory of my brother Ron on his 57th Birthday.
What can we do for those we loved so well, but pray with whistful minds and
faithful hearts, that saints and angels shepherd them forever.
Your Sister, Betty
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Romero, Steven Anthony (Memoriam)   
ROMERO In In loving memory of my dear son Steven Anthony Romero who died
tragically when he drowned in the town of Lake Lucerne at the Rockwell Falls
at age 18 on June 17, 1994. Not a day goes by without missing you! It will be
10 years! I love you always.
Mom
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Santagato, Yolanda   
MECHANICVILLE Yolanda Viola Santagato, 85, of Saratoga Avenue, died Tuesday,
June 15, 2004 at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. after a short
illness. A native and lifelong resident, she was born March 21, 1919, daughter
of the late Vincenzo and Lucia Ferrara Lanzone. Mrs. Santagato operated the
former Hillside Inn in Mechanicville for a number of years and had also worked
at William Press of Menands and Hannaford Co. of Clifton Park. A member of the
Assumption-St. Paul Church in Mechanicville, she also belonged to the Rosary
Altar Society, taught religious education and was a den mother for the
church's Cub Scouts years ago. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years,
Frank Santagato, who died June 3, 2001; also a son, Anthony Santagato and
granddaughter, Monique Santagato. Survivors include her son and
daughter-in-law, Frank and Marilyn Santagato of Jacksonville, Fla.;
daughter-in-law, Rosemary Santagato of Ushers; three grandchildren, Lynne
Sommer and Frank B. Santagato, both of Jacksonville, Fla. and Joseph W.
Santagato of Clifton Park; seven great-grandchildren, James, Drew and Sarah
Sommer, Rachel and Brooke, Jordan and Alicia Santagato; also sisters, Adrianne
Herrington, Mafalda Borden, Olympia D'Amico, Mary Richards, Lucia Petta, all
of Mechanicville, and Elizabeth (Sister Antonia) Lanzone of Chicago; along
with loyal friends, Dan and Karen Witkop, Marge and Norman Lane, Bob and
Beverly Witkop; and many nieces and nephews. Viola was also predeceased by her
brothers, Joseph and Anthony Lanzone, and sisters, Rose DeLucia, Vinnie Zurlo
and Carmella Mick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday
at 9 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul William Street Church, with burial in St.
Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So.
Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Assumption-St. Paul Church, Mechanicville.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Welsh, Alfred C.   
CRYSTAL LAKE, N.Y. Alfred C. Welsh, 83, of Crystal Lake and Fort Myers, Fla.,
died at his Crystal Lake home on Monday, June 14, 2004. Mr. Welsh was born on
December 9, 1920, in Lochgelly, Scotland, a son of James and Rosemary Connell
Welsh. He was married to Catherine Marshalsey on December 30, 1944 and they
immigrated to the United States in 1947. While in Scotland, Mr. Welsh was a
coal miner and, after coming to the U.S., he was employed as a custodian by
the New York City Board of Education for 32 years, retiring in 1980. Surviving
Mr. Welsh are daughters and spouses, Rosemary and John Scarry of Levittown,
L.I., Eileen and Bob Hopwood of Fla.; a son, Ray Welsh of Westerlo, N.Y.;
companion, Vivian Smith; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by his wife, Catherine in 1980 and two sons, Kenneth Welsh in
2003 and William Welsh in 2004. Friends will be received from 12:00 to 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2004 at St. Catherine's Church, Main St.,
Middleburgh where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m.
Father Thomas Holmes will be celebrant. Burial will be in Middleburgh
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association, Northeastern Area, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205-3890.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004.

Wolfe, Lorraine M.   
EAST GREENBUSH Lorraine M. Wolfe, wife of the late George Wolfe, died June 16,
2004. Mother of Doris Novak, Richard Wolfe; mother-in-law of Margaret
Pendergast Wolfe, the late Michael Novak; eight grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass on Monday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's
Church, Lansingburgh. There are no calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/17/2004.

Zimmerman, Robert H.   
DEBARY, Fla. Robert H. Zimmerman, 80, died Monday, June 14, 2004 at the Orange
City Nursing & Rehabilitation. Center in DeBary, Fla. Mr. Zimmerman was born
in Albany and lived here all his life until moving to Florida 20 years ago. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, where he was
awarded the Purple Heart. He was employed for many years as a sprinkler
fitter, most recently by the Grinnell Co. of Albany. He was a member of the
Andrew Scully VFW Post in Albany and of the Guilderland Elks Club. Mr.
Zimmerman was the husband of the late Shirley Steele Zimmerman. He is survived
by his daughter, Patricia F. Smith of Westmere; his sister, Gladys Rings of
Westmere; his grandchildren, Robert (Mary) Foertsch of Esperance, N.Y. and
Tammy (Andrew) Teal of Guilderland, N.Y.; his great-grandson, Cody Scott Teal;
by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Hans
Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 9:00. Relatives
and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m.
Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Guilderland.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/17/2004 - 6/18/2004.