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Alotta, Renard (Memoriam)   
ALOTTA Renard
In loving memory of Ray on his birthday. Thinking of you on this day and in
our hearts you will always stay. Happy Birthday Dear Friend.
Love, Amy and Friends
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Aucompaugh, Velna   
ESPERANCE Velna Byrne Aucompaugh, 76, of Burtonville Road passed away
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at her home. Velna lived in Esperance most of her
life. She had been employed at the Schenectady General Electric Company, the
former Big N in Schenectady and was an aide at the Cornerstone Christian
Academy in Sloansville for over 12 years. Velna was a member of the Schoharie
Valley Gospel Church in Sloansville for over 30 years. She was active in
prison ministry through the Schoharie Valley Gospel Church at Tryon Girls'
Correctional Facility in Johnstown. Velna was a communicant of
Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church. She devoted the last six years
of her life to the care of her Little Lamb, Austyn Bivins. Around the clock
care was given to her by her four grandsons, Jeremy Smith, Daniel Bivins,
Benjamin Bivins and Michael Bivins and Amanda Boss. Her late husband, Franklin
J. Aucompaugh, died October 31, 1999. Velna is survived by her beloved sons,
Terry Aucompaugh of Albany, Frank Aucompaugh of Burlington, N.C., Leland
Aucompaugh of Killeen, Texas and Jeffrey Aucompaugh of Berne; her beloved
daughters, Barbara Smith of Esperance and Belinda Ryder of Cohoes; her
brothers, Carl and Cecil Byrne of Rockwood, N.Y.; her sister, Sarah Goodnow of
Pattersonville; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter, Elaine G. Dott; her
brothers, Robert, Hubert and Timothy Byrne, and her sister, Jessie Pitcher. A
memorial service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Schoharie Valley Gospel
Church in Sloansville. A reception will follow at Tiffany Hall of the
Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church, Esperance. Contributions in
Velna's memory may be made to the Cornerstone Christian Academy, P.O. Box 70,
Sloansville, NY 12160 or Hospice of Amsterdam, 246 Manny Corners Road,
Amsterdam, NY 12010. Arrangements by White-Van Buren Funeral Home, Delanson.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Charles, Barbara Wilson   
WATERVLIET In loving memory of our mother, Barbara Wilson Charles, 77, who
died peacefully on June 17, 2004 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her
loved ones. Born in 1927 and educated in Plattsburgh, N.Y., she graduated from
St. Joseph's Hospital, Yonkers, N.Y. as an L.P.N. Mrs. Charles was a former
member of St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, N.Y. and the Watervliet Senior
Citizens. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Nicholas A. Charles. A
sweet woman with a great sense of humor and love of life, she will be missed
by many, including her three daughters, Barbara Tully (Martin) of Colonie,
N.Y., Catherine Blackman (Peter) of Albany, N.Y. and Jane Charles of
Vancouver, Canada; her grandchildren, Nicholas Tully, Meghan Tully and Jessica
Gandy; and her two sisters, Jane Wilson Ohlsen of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and Mary
Kazanstien of Coco, Fla. She was predeceased by a sister, Sally Jarvis, and
brothers, Jack, Ted and Michael Wilson, all of Plattsburgh, N.Y. There will be
a memorial service on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church
in Loudonville, N.Y. followed by a burial service at St. Agnes Cemetery in
Menands, N.Y. Contributions may be made in her name to the Watervliet Library,
Watervliet, NY 12189 or to Gilda's Club, 8 Wade Road, Latham, NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/19/2004 - 6/20/2004.

DiCerbo, Rev. Almerico   
ALBANY Rev. Almerico DiCerbo, 84, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Teresian
House. He was born in Schenectady on June 21, 1920, the son of the late
Michele and Lucia DiCerbo. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in
Schenectady, he attended St. Charles Seminary, Baltimore, Md. and completed
his studies in philosophy and theology at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md.
He was ordained as a priest on June 15, 1946 at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, Albany by Most Rev. Edmund F. Gibbons. In 1955, he
received a doctorate in Canon Law from Lateran University, Rome, Italy. Father
DiCerbo first served as assistant pastor at St. Vincent de Paul, Albany.
During his years in Albany, he served as chaplain at both St. Anne Institute
and the College of St. Rose. Father Almerico was assigned as assistant pastor
at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Delmar and St. Teresa of Avila, Albany. He
later served as pastor at St. Joseph's, Little Falls, Our Lady of Mount
Carmel, Amsterdam, St. Patrick's, St. Johnsville and as administrator of St.
Joseph Parish, West Winfield. After receiving his doctorate in Canon Law, he
served as auditor, pro-synodal judge, synodal judge, defender of the bond,
administrator of procedural cases and promoter of justice on the Diocesan
Tribunal. Even after his retirement, he continued to serve until his health
prevented him from doing so. Survivors include his stepmother, Luigia DiCerbo
of Rotterdam; four sisters, Sister Antonia DiCerbo, CSJ of St. Joseph
Provincal House, Latham, Margaret and her husband, Ralph DeRizzo, of
Guilderland, Sister Elvira DiCerbo, MPF, of Haddonfield, N.J. and Lucia
DiCerbo of Rotterdam; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a
sister, Anna Marotta; and six brothers, Patrick, Arthur, Ulderico, Louis,
Marcello and Alfonso DiCerbo. The Reception of the Body will be at 4:00 p.m.
on Sunday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. There will be a viewing until
7:00 p.m. when Vespers will be celebrated. The funeral Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 11:00 a.m. Monday with Most Rev. Howard
Hubbard, Bishop of Albany, as principal celebrant. Burial will be in Most Holy
Redeemer Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations to Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church, 1255 Pleasant St., Schenectady, NY 12303; Sisters of St.
Joseph, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110; or Villa Walsh, 455
Western Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960. Arrangements are by DeLegge Funeral Home,
1346 Chrisler Ave., Schenectady, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Dohn, Helen M.   
EAST GREENBUSH Helen M. Dohn, 89, of Pointview Drive died Thursday, June 17,
2004 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy. She lived briefly at the Terrace at Eddy
Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Helen was born October 8, 1914 in Brooklyn
and spent her childhood there. As a young woman, Helen worked for Macy's and
for a New York City publishing company. She also worked part time for the
Massapequea Park Schools. She married and was a homemaker on Long Island
before retiring to Daytona Beach, Fla. and then returning to live in the
Northeast in 1994. Helen was also a member of the Elk's Club in New Smyrna
Beach while living in Fla. Helen was a valiant caregiver to her late husband,
father and mother-in-law. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Frederick P.
Dohn, and sister, Henrietta Groen, and brothers, Charles, Fred and William
Bours. Proud mother of three children, Harvey K. Dohn of Baldwin, N.Y., his
wife, Phyllis and their children, Matthew, Jennifer, Marisa and Brian,
Lawrence Dohn of East Greenbush and his wife, Helen, and their children, Laura
and Sara, Linda Dohn and her son, Spencer. Relatives and friends are invited
to a memorial service Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at the Eddy Memorial
Geriatric Center Chapel 1, Burdett Avenue, Troy, N.Y. Friends may call at the
Eddy from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service. Tributes to Helen's memory may be
made to the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, 1 Burdett Ave., Troy, NY 12180
Attn: Activity Fund or to Community Hospice Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View
Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Alzheimer's Association NE New York Chapter, 85
Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/18/2004 - 6/19/2004.

Dunn, Virginia Bayer   
MALTA Virginia Bayer Dunn, 79, of Snowberry Road, died Friday, June 18, 2004
at her residence after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of
the late Theodore Bayer Jr. and Ethel (Gillie) Bayer and wife of the late
Abraham Dunn. She wintered in the Greater Tampa Bay, Fla. area and, for the
past 17 years, resided in Malta and was a graduate of Troy High School, class
of 1943, and attended Ohio State and Russell Sage College. Mrs. Dunn was
employed in budget allocation for the State University Construction Fund,
retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Clifton Park and Waterford Senior
Citizens and loved to play bridge, to travel, was an avid gardener and adored
her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Davis James Fay (Laurie) of
Menands and Jeffery Fay of Albany; a brother, Theodore J. Bayer (Jeanne) of
Ballston Spa; a sister, Madeline G. Miller of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six
grandchildren, Davis Coston Fay and Amanda Bayer Fay, both of Jackson, Wyo.,
and Jimmy, Jeffrey, Madeline and Abby Fay, all of Menands, and several nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Tracy Fay. Funeral service will
be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. from the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling
Avenue in Troy with Rev. Leslie Hughs, interim rector of St. Paul's Episcopal
Church in Troy, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral
home Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Dunn to the Community Hospice of
Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For a
private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

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.

Godwin, Hazel Robinson   
SCHENECTADY Hazel Robinson Godwin, 75, of Webster St., died Wednesday, June
16, 2004 at her home. Born in Albany, Hazel lived in Voorheesville for 17
years before moving to Schenectady in 1992. She worked for several years for
the New York State Department of Education prior to her marriage in 1962.
Hazel was the wife of Donald J. Godwin; mother of Bonnie Davis of Boston,
Mass., Sandra Bendick of N.C. and Robert Godwin of Schenectady; sister of
Doris DiPiero, Shirley Robinson, Donald Robinson and the late Lawrence
Robinson and Frederick Robinson. She is also survived by three grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Hazel's family on Sunday, June
20, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Colonie. All
other services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/18/2004 - 6/20/2004.

Hales, Julius R.   
ATHENS Julius R. Hales, 76, of Route 385, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the
V.A. Hospital in Albany after a long illness. He was born in Guttenburg, N.J.
on January 8, 1928 and was the son of the late Antone and Anna (Gaspar) Hales.
Mr. Hales has been an area resident for over 75 years. He was a graduate of
the Class of 1944 Athens High School. He served with the U.S. Army as a
sergeant for 1950-1952. He owned Hales Brothers Building Contractors with his
brother, William Hales. He was a member of the American Legion and the Athens
Paddock Club. He loved gardening, baseball (he was a Mets fan), hunting and
golfing. He also coached for the Little League in Athens and is a communicant
of St. Patrick's Church of Athens. Survivors include his wife, Marlene A.
(Spreckels) Hales of Brooklyn, Richard Hales and his wife, Cathlene, of Ill.
and Carl Hales of Athens; two daughters, Sharon Hales of Scotia, Susan (Hales)
McNaughton and her husband, Jeffrey of Selkirk; a brother, Frank Hales of
Ala.; a sister, Elizabeth (Hales) Van Schaack of Athens; five grandchildren,
Shaelynn, Norman, Vanessa, JaneAnn and Philip; a great-granddaughter, Isabel;
and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Antone and Anna
(Gaspar) Hales, he is predeceased by brothers, Steve, William, John and
Antone. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 20 at
Richards Funeral Home, 28 North Vernon St., Athens. Mass of Christian Burial
will be Monday, June 21 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Athens.
Interment will follow in the family plot of the New Athens Rural Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, c/o Albany
Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Hayes, Harry R.   
MENANDS Harry R. Hayes, 79, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at Albany Memorial
Hospital. Born in Utica, he was the son of the late Harry and Joan Carney
Hayes Sr. Mr. Hayes was a 1942 graduate of Albany High School and 1946
graduate of Princeton University. He served in the US Army during World War II
in the European Theatre in the 71st Infantry Division and was honorably
discharged. Mr. Hayes earned his law degree from Albany Law School and had
been a practicing attorney in Albany since the 1950s. He was recognized by the
Shoah Foundation for his role in the liberation of a German labor camp in
Austria. Mr. Hayes was a former member of the board of trustees for both St.
Gregory's School for Boys and the Fort Orange Club. Mr. Hayes was the husband
of Louise Brierley Hayes; father of Harry R. Hayes III (Darryl) of Clifton
Park, Elizabeth H. Witten (Richard E.) of Mamaroneck, N.Y. and Christopher C.
Hayes (Elisabeth O.) of Chevy Chase, Md.; grandfather of Annie, Alex and
Jeffrey Witten, Russell and Raymond Hayes, Chris, Andrew and Francis Hayes;
brother of Esther Hayes Otis of Decatur, Ga. and the late John C. Hayes,
Marjorie Hayes Brown, William F. Hayes and Joan Hayes Hyland; several nieces
and nephews also survive. Funeral services Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Historic
Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill at 9:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes
Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Mr. Hayes and his family in a
special way may send contributions to either the American Cancer Society, 260
Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or the Survivors of the Shoah Visual
History Foundation, PO Box 3168, Los Angeles, CA 90078-3168
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/18/2004 - 6/19/2004.

Hough, Mary (Memoriam)   
HOUGH Mary L.
Grandma, It's been 4 years since I last saw your face. I wish I could hold you
again. Words can't even express just how much your missed. I love you!
Love, Shecka
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.
Hough, Mary (Memoriam)   
HOUGH Mary L.
Mom, We wish you were here to help us find our way
because we've been lost since God came to take you away 4 years ago today. We
love and miss you!
Love, Marandy, Mary,
Tikeem, J.J. and Daniel
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.
Hough, Mary (Memoriam)   
HOUGH Mary Lee
Hi Mom, It's been just a few short years since God came by and knocked on your
door and asked you, How would you like to come home with me? We miss you very
much and always wish you were here. We have our memories and we will not
forget you.
Love, Jonathan and Marchell,
Children, Grandchilden,
Great Grandchildren
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Kelly, John (Memoriam)   
KELLY John
A million times we'll miss you, a million times we'll cry, if love could have
saved you, you never would have died. Our love and thoughts are always with
you.
Love, Your Wife,
Children and Grandchild
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Lajeunesse, Marion F.   
HALFMOON Marion F. Lajeunesse, 72, of Katherine Dr., died Thursday, June 17,
2004 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1931, in Cohoes, the daughter
of the late Leo and Naomi (Soaper) Phoenix. She was a graduate of Cohoes High
School. Marion was a member of Halfmoon Senior Citizens and was named
volunteer of the year in 2003 at Bishop Hubbard Apartments. She was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church, Crescent. Throughout Marion's life she truly
enjoyed the zest of family, friends and the simpleness of life. She loved the
New York Mets, traveling, cross word puzzles and spending time flower
gardening. She was the loving and cherished mother of Michael (Karen)
Lajeunesse of Versailles, Ky.; David Lajeunesse of Ballston Spa and Scott
(Devin Cronin) Lajeunesse of Glens Falls. Devoted sister to George (Elaine)
Phoenix of Colonie and the late William Phoenix. Cherished grandmother of
Thomas Lajeunesse of Versailles, Ky. Also survived by nieces, nephews and
friends. Family and friends are invited and may call Sunday 3-7 p.m. in the
Gordon E. Emerick Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary's Church, Crescent. Inurnment will be held
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. at St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes. For those that wish,
memorial contributions in Marion's memory may be made to American Heart
Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY
13220-3049.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Leisenfelder Sr., Clayton (Memoriam)   
LEISENFELDER Clayton Sr.
Happy 78th birthday, Dad.
We think of you always.
Love, Chal, Terri and CJ
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Leisenfelder Sr., Clayton (Memoriam)   
LEISENFELDER Clayton Sr.
Happy birthday, Hon. I think of you everyday. I know you are in good hands.
Love, Your Wife, Maria
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Neely, Katherine Mary Bouchey   
WATERVLIET Katherine Mary Bouchey Neely, age 97, entered into eternal life
Friday, June 18, 2004. Born in Watervliet, she was a lifelong area resident.
She had been employed for many years by the former W.T. Grant & Co. in Albany
as a saleslady. She was a communicant of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament.
She was a member and past-treasurer of the Albany Polish American Citizens
Club Auxiliary. Daughter of the late Wilfred and Matilda Parnell Bouchey.
Beloved wife of the late James Matthew Neely; loving mother of Constance
(Connie) Mary Rogozinski of Menands and her late husband, Edward J.
Rogozinski; sister of the late Rev. Wilfred Bouchey; cherished grandmother of
Richard Rogozinski and his wife Laura of Selkirk and the late John Rogozinski.
Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley
Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.)
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend and may also call at the funeral home Sunday 3 to 5 p.m. Interment
will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/19/2004 - 6/20/2004.

O'Brien, Heverlyn F.   
ALBANY Heverlyn F. O'Brien, 47, of Albany, died suddenly June 15, 2004.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 21, 2004 at the Magin & Keegan
Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave., at 1 o'clock. Relatives and friends are
invited and may also call at the funeral home Monday after 12 noon. Interment,
Albany Rural Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/19/2004 - 6/20/2004.

Paszkowski, Zygmunt (Memoriam)   
PASZKOWSKI Zygmunt Ziggy, 12/23/1947 - 06/19/2003. In loving memory of my
Husband and our Dad on his first anniversary. You are free again. We miss you.
Wife, Helene,
Daughter, Fran
Son, Steve.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.


Pondolfino R.S.M., Sister Rosina   
BAINBRIDGE Sister Rosina Pondolfino, RSM died Friday, June 18, 2004 at her
home in Bainbridge, N.Y. Sister was a Sister of Mercy for 64 years. Sister
spent her years of ministry in both education and outreach. After spending
many years as a teacher at St. Patrick's and Sacred Heart, Watervliet, St
Teresa's and St. Joseph's, Albany, St. Mary's Ballston Spa and St. Mary's
Oneonta. Sister then did outreach ministry at Sacred Heart, Sidney and
Delaware County Family and Community Services. The daughter of the late
Anthony and Rosario Zagama Pondolfino. Sister is survived by her brother, Dr.
Samuel Pondolfino of Calif. and many nieces and nephews, as well as her care
giver, Susan Caracciolo-Pondolfino. Viewing hours will be on Monday, June 21,
2004 at Landers Funeral Home, 21 Main Street, Sidney, N.Y. from 5-7 p.m. A
Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 22,
2004 at St. John the Evangelist Church Bainbridge N.Y. at 11:00 a.m.
Internment will be in Mount Calvary/St. Mary's Cemetery, Oneonta, N.Y.
Contributions in memory of Sister Rosina Pondolfino, may be made to the
Sisters of Mercy, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/19/2004 - 6/20/2004.

Ray, Kenneth M.   
TROY Kenneth M. Ray, 55, of Eleventh Street, died suddenly on Tuesday, June
15, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness. Born June 23, 1948 in
Kingston to Charles Ray Sr. of Memphis, Tenn. and the late Geraldine Ray. A
Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, Kenneth was an avid gardener and
dedicated worker at the Troy Community Gardens. He received his education in
the Albany area and was a graduate of Albany High School, Class of 1965. He
was a member of the Corporal William A. Dickerson VFW Post #8758 of Troy. In
addition to his father, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth Jr. and Anthony;
and a daughter, Charlene of Schenectady; four grandchildren also survive. His
memory will also be cherished by an aunt, Edith Marble of Albany; two
brothers; an uncle; and special friend and companion, Barbara Pettiway of
Troy. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 21, from the Oak Grove
Baptist Church, 514 7th Ave., North Troy, N.Y., Rev. Jackie Robinson, Sr.,
Pastor, officiating. Family and friends are invited. Viewing 10:00-11:00 a.m.
prior to the service. Interment, Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery,
Schuylerville, N.Y. Arrangements by Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton
Avenue, Albany, N.Y.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Ringler, Mary A.   
ALBANY Mary Allen Ringler, 79, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Born in Patterson, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Dennis and
Julia Brennan Allen. Mary was employed by the New York Telephone Company and
the New York State Higher Education Assistance Corporation. Wife of Kenneth J.
Ringler Sr.; mother of Kenneth J. Ringler Jr. (Marty DeLaney) of Glenmont and
Stephen M. Ringler (Barbara) of Lake Luzerne; grandmother of Amy Ringler of
Warwick, R.I. and Ashley Ringler of Lake Luzerne; sister of the late June
Sullivan, William Allen and Edward Allen; also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Daniel
Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. thence to St. Teresa of Avila Church
where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 4-8 p.m.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those who wish may send
memorial contributions to St. Peter's Hospital Foundation (ICU Unit), 319 So.
Manning Blvd., Suite 309, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/19/2004 - 6/20/2004.

Roy, Catherine (Memoriam)   
ROY Catherine E.
Mom, it was one year ago today you became an angel with Michael. Not a day
goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you and I know that you are watching
over me. I love you.
Love, Lisa
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Ruggiero, Sylvester Pasquale
WYNANTSKILL Sylvester Pasquale Ruggiero, 77, of Wynantskill, formerly of
Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady, at rest June 17, 2004 at his home. Born and
educated in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Gorman and Christine
Rogers. Mr. Ruggiero was employed for many years as a corrections officer at
Sing Sing, Coxsackie, Comstack, and Wilton Correctional Facilities, retiring
in 1982. He was also an owner, driver, trainer of Standard Bred harness
horses, racing at Saratoga Harness and tracks throughout New England. He was a
member of the Harness Horsemans Association. He is survived by his wife of 22
years Marion Hamilton; his children, Christine of Northville, Carmen of Lake
George, Jo-Anne of Ballston Lake, Slyvester P. Jr. of Bedford, Mass., Gorman
J. of Wycombe, Pa., Peter A. of Ballston Spa, Garrick of Lake Luzerne,
Catherine of Vero Beach, Fla., Joseph R. of Greenfield Center, Marcus of Lake
Luzerne, Christopher L. of Manchester, N.H., Jack M. Hamilton of Los Altos,
Calif.; brother of Josephine Squillo of Schenectady and the late Catherine
Occhino and Carmen Peter Ruggiero. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will begin Monday 8 a.m. at the
DeMarco-Stone Funeral home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam, followed at 9
a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Luke's Church, 1235 State St.,
Schenectady, where services will conclude. Calling hours will be held Sunday
from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.

Tanner, Sherwin H.   
PALM BEACH, Fla. Sherwin H. Tanner, age 86, of Palm Beach Fla., formerly of
Schenectady, died Friday, June 18, 2004 at the Chatsworth at PGA National
Facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. after a lengthy illness. Mr. Tanner was
born in NYC and resided in Schenectady until 1984 at which time he moved to
Florida. He had been the proprietor of the Glenville Wine and Liquor Store in
Glenville, N.Y. for many years. He was a former member and past President of
Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady. He was a licensed pilot and a member
of the Upper 15 Flying Club at the Albany County Airport. He was an avid
bridge player and traveled extensively. He was married to Gertrude Hubal
Tanner until her passing in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Sally Brown
Tanner; a son, Marshall Tanner and his companion Ruth Tietz of Colonie; and a
daughter Marilyn Tanner of Niskayuna; grandfather of Howard Tanner and his
wife Debbie, Jordan Tanner and his wife Susan, Adam, Joshua and Elana Trudell.
He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Services at the Agudat Achim
Cemetery Chapel Schermerhorn Street Rotterdam, N.Y. on Monday June 21, 2004 at
11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam,
N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective Foundation,
55 Maple Avenue Scotia, NY 12302 or a charity of ones choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/19/2004.