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Brown, Helen Hathaway   
SCHUYLERVILLE Helen Hathaway Brown, 78, a resident of Route 4 North, Town of
Northumberland, died Monday, June 28, 2004 at the Saratoga Hospital after a
long illness. Born March 9, 1926 in Quaker Springs, N.Y., she was the daughter
of Arthur and Margaret Millett Hathaway. In addition to her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband, Duane A. Brown, and two brothers, Thomas and
George Hathaway. Survivors include two sons, Duane T. Brown and his wife Diane
of Saratoga Springs and Bruce Brown and his wife Joyce of Saratoga Springs;
one daughter, Barbara Murphy and her husband Bob of Mechanicville; two
sisters, Josie DeGregory and her husband John of Saratoga Springs and Jeanne
Gailor and her husband Edward of Groton, Conn.; two brothers, Robert Hathaway
and his wife Peg of Saratoga Springs and Donald Hathaway and his wife Lil of
Ballston Spa; her sister-in-law, Mena Hathaway of Northumberland; her
grandchildren, Tim and David Brown, Meagan and Andy Brown, Maggie, Bobby and
Kelly Murphy; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated
at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, Notre Dame-Visitation Church with the Rev.
Christopher Welch officiating. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Schuylerville. Friends may call on Wednesday after 3 p.m. at the
family home on Route 4 in Northumberland. The family suggests memorials in her
name be made to the Center for the Disabled, New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY or
to Notre Dame-Visitation Church, Pearl St., Schuylerville. Arrangements are
under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave.,
Schuylerville.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Cahill, Ellen (McCarthy)
LATHAM Ellen McCarthy Cahill of Latham died Monday, June 28, 2004 peacefully
at the home of her daughter after a brief illness. Born in Troy, N.Y., she was
the daughter of the late James A. and Grace Hanley McCarthy. She was
predeceased by her husband, John J. Jack Cahill Jr., who passed away in 1990.
Together, she and Jack were a team very actively involved in I.A.A.B.O.,
Adirondack Board 36, New York State High School Basketball Officials. She
attended Catholic Central High School in Troy and prior to the birth of her
children, she was the executive secretary to the chairman of the New York
State Workmens' Compensation Board. After raising her children, she worked in
the New York State Senate as secretary to former State Senators Lloyd
Patterson, John Calandra and Guy J. Vellela. She was a past president of the
Catholic Central High School and LaSalle Institute Mothers' Associations. She
was a communicant of Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Latham, N.Y. She
was the devoted mother of John J. III and his wife Karen of Guilderland,
Daniel J. and his wife Carol of Latham, Connie Cahill and her husband Richard
E. Sise of Niskayuna and Elizabeth A. and her husband Martin V. Lempres of
Wellesley, Mass. She was the cherished grandmother of Jaclyn and John Cahill,
Daniel and Kristen Cahill, Ellen, Richard (by whom she was predeceased), Mary
and Michael Sise and Grace, Daniel and Katherine Lempres. She is survived by
her sister-in-law, Betty Cahill of Troy and her nephew, Major John Dee Minehan
who is currently serving overseas as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is
also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her
brothers, James A., Daniel J. and Justin J. McCarthy and her sister G.
Cornelia Minehan. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her
grandchildren and thoroughly enjoyed attending their athletic contests and
school activities. She will be missed dearly by her family and many friends.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from the Dufresne and
Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Rd., Latham and 9:00 a.m. at Saint
Ambrose Church, Latham where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Interment will be in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Latham. Arrangements are under
the direction of the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home in Troy. Relatives and
friends are invited and may call at the Dufresne and Cavanaugh Funeral Home,
Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/29/2004 - 6/30/2004.

Corbett, James F.   
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. James F. Corbett, 68, died June 26, 2004. Born in Green
Island, N.Y. on November 13, 1935, he studied at Hudson Valley Community
College and the New York State Troopers Academy. He worked for the New York
State Legislative Office and was a New York State Trooper. He was a member of
the Elks, Police Benevolent Association, and the Retired State Troopers
Association. He enjoyed golf, softball, reading and crossword puzzles. He is
survived by his wife of 25 years, Virginia; daughter, Julie Ann Leon of
Woodstock, N.Y.; step-daughter, Sharron Davis of Palm Coast, Fla.; brother,
Thomas Edward Corbett of Grafton, N.Y.; sisters, Mary Berger of Bunnell, Fla.
and Rose Turner of Flagler Beach; two grandchildren also survive. James was
predeceased by his brother, John; sisters, Gabrielle Foster and Teresa Church
Boudrie. Funeral service will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to
Clymer Cremations & Funeral Home, Bunnell. (386) 586-7575.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Cuddihy, John J.   
HOOSICK FALLS John J. Jack Cuddihy, 79, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt. He resided on Abbott
Street in Hoosick Falls and was the husband of the late Catherine Marie
(Maleady) Cuddihy who died on January 23, 2002. He was born on March 11, 1925
in Hoosick Falls, son of Richard and Helen (Early) Cuddihy. John graduated
from St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls and was a veteran of the United
States Army. He served during World War II in Central Europe and attained the
rank of staff sergeant. While in the Army, he received the following medals:
Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. In his earlier years, he
worked as a carpenter and was a former member of the carpenter's union. John
was very active in the community as the superintendent of public works for
many years and was a past village trustee. He also was a founding member of
the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad. Other memberships include the Callmens
Association of the Fire Department, V.F.W. Post #8417, St. Stanislaw Society,
Knights of Columbus, A.A.R.P., a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #178 and a
communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Donna Cuddihy of Grafton, N.Y. and Diane Harrington of Hoosick
Falls; a sister, Rita Hunt of West Hoosick; a brother, Richard Cuddihy of East
Hoosick; two grandchildren, T.J. Harrington and Lorianne Harrington, both of
Hoosick Falls; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased
by two sisters, Helen Benkoski and Marie Roberts. Funeral services will be
Friday at 10:15 a.m. from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick
Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. from the
Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street. Burial will follow the Mass at
St. Mary's Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the
funeral home on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Members of Elks Lodge #178 will
meet at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to conduct their services.
Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary's Academy or the Karen
McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Green Jr., Harold   
CASTLETON Harold Green Jr., 75, died at his residence on Tuesday, June 29,
2004 after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany, he had been a resident of the
Capital Region for many years. He was a truck driver for NYS Department of
Transportation for 37 years prior to his retiring in 1987. Predeceased by his
parents, Harold and Alice (Polton) Green, and a sister, Marjorie Levesque.
Harold is survived by his wife, Rosalie C. (Hamm) Green of Castleton; two
daughters, Virginia Moak and Tammy Green of Castleton; one son, Richard
(Robin) Green of East Greenbush; two sisters, Lillian Haight of East Greenbush
and Bertha Pierce of Castleton; also survived by one granddaughter, Heather
Moak; and a niece and nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his
funeral 11:00 a.m. on Friday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia
Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Thursday from
6-8 p.m. Interment will be in East Greenbush Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y.
The family has requested that those who wish to remember Harold make
contributions to American Diabetes Association Inc., Capital District Chapter,
7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 in his memory.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Hanley Sr., Albert V. (Memoriam)   
HANLEY Albert V. Sr.
Birthdate: 6/28
Your great grand children continue to remember your foresight, courage, and
wisdom.
The Boys
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Hay, G. Earl   
DELMAR G. Earl Hay of Delmar died Monday, June 28, 2004. At retirement from
New York State Department of Education, he was chief of the bureau of trade,
technical and health occupations. He had achieved artisan status with the
International Guild of Miniature Artisans. He enjoyed precisely crafting
replicas of antiques which were true to scale and detail. Survivors include
his wife, Margaret Reynolds Hay; sons, Duncan (Nancy Waters) of Boston, Peter
(Miyuki Yoshida) of Commack, N.Y.; grandson, Ian of Boston; sisters, Grace
Hand (Thursdon) of Glen, N.Y. and Miriam St. George (Paul) of Fair Haven, Vt.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Services will
be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Five Rivers at
the Environmental Education Center, Game Farm Rd., Delmar, NY 12054 or
Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Lane, Edward A.   
SOUTH GLENS FALLS Edward A. Lane, 71, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2004 at
his home. Born on April 11, 1933 in Stillwater, N.Y., he was the son of Harold
and Evelyn (Hosley) Lane. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army,
having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a New York State Trooper for
23 years, having retired in 1980. Edward was a member of the American Legion
Post 553 of South Glens Falls and a member of the NYS Police Benevolent
Association. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, David
Lane, and his sister, Marie Gronczniak. Survivors include his wife, Patricia
Benson (Wells) Lane, whom he married in 1983; his former wife, Patricia Anne
(Foy) Toole; his sons, Mark Lane and his wife Becky of Delmar, James Lane and
his wife Kathleen of Schenectady, Gary Lane of Goshen, Mass. and Scott Lane
and his wife Heidi of Rehoboth, Mass.; his step-sons, Scott Wells and his wife
Paula of Calif. and Michael Wells of Calif.; his step-daughters, Colleen Smith
and her husband Danny of Hudson Falls and Cynthia Hamelin of Saratoga; his 13
grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A
funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the
Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls. Family and
friends are invited and may call from 12 p.m. to the time of the service on
Thursday at the funeral home. Those who wish may send a remembrance in his
memory to Father Flanigan's Boystown, 138 8th & West Dodge Road, Boystown, NE
68010 or Alzheimer's Association, 71 Glenwood Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Leonard Sr., Harry B. (Memoriam)   
LEONARD Harry B. Sr. In loving memory of our father and grandfather who passed
away June 30, 1979. Twenty five years does not diminish our loving thoughts of
him.
Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Lu, Anfang   
LATHAM Anfang Lu, 65, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Shang Hai, he was the husband of Guanling Bao. Father of Feng Lu and
Qun Lu. Father-in-law of Qionghua Shen. Grandfather of Jeffrey X. Shen. The
family thanks all for their care and support. Funeral services private. No
calling hours.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Mannolini, Sharon (Memoriam)   
MANNOLINI Sharon
In Memoriam.
It's been one year since you passed away, but yet we still think of you
everyday.
I'm writing this note so you can see,
with all our hearts you'll also be.
Loved and missed each and everyday,
and we hope to see you again, one sweet day.
Love, Frankie and Diane
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Markowitz, Joseph   
CINNAMINSON, N.J. Joseph Markowitz, beloved husband of the late Anne (nee
Chirlin), formerly of Albany, N.Y., died Monday, June 28, 2004. Father of Don
(Margaret) Markowitz and Carol (Joseph) Fiore; grandfather of Adam (Sandy)
Fiore; great-grandfather of Vanessa; brother-in-law of Paula Mishkin.
Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services Thursday, 11:00 a.m.,
Temple Israel Cemetery, Albany, N.Y. The family respectfully requests
contributions in his name made to Temple Israel, Albany, N.Y. Arrangements by
Platts Memorial Chapel, Cherry Hill, N.J.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Minahan, Marie C.
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Marie Christine (Urban) Minahan, 70, passed away on June 28,
2004 at Yale-New Haven Medical Center. She was born in Albany and was the
daughter of the late Mary and Frank Urban. Mrs. Minahan worked for Montgomery
Ward in Menands for many years. More recently, she was co-owner of a business
in Buffalo with her husband until they sold it in 1994. After living in
Buffalo for ten years, they moved to Conn. in 1998 where she worked for the
Three Cheers Hallmark Store until she became ill this year. She had been a
long time communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Troy. Mrs. Minahan enjoyed
traveling, long weekends and day trips to New England, as well as vacations
with her family to Nantucket, Germany and Austria. One of her greatest joys
was her annual weekend trip to Atlantic City with her sisters, Jane Rooney and
the late Joan DeNault, and brother-in-law, Bob DeNault. Marie is the beloved
wife of 46 years to Michael E. Minahan. She is the loving mother of Michael F.
Minahan and his wife, Betty Ann, Timothy P. Minahan and his wife, Greta and
her beloved daughter, Kathleen Minahan. Mrs. Minahan is the sister of Theodore
Sierocki, Jane Rooney and her husband, Martin and the late Joan DeNault. She
is the cherished Gramma to Jessica, Timmy Jr., Michael Jr. and Christopher.
The youngest of her grandchildren, Haley, loved her Grammy. She is the
sister-in-law of Robert DeNault. Funeral services will be Friday morning at
9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt.
155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Joseph's Church, Troy at 10:00 a.m.
where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MDA, Polymyositis Research, c/o
Webster Bank, 141 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT 06033 or St. Joseph's Church
Restoration Fund, 416 Third St., Troy, NY 12180 in memory of Marie C. Minahan.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Moriarity, Charles E.   
SELKIRK Charles E. Moriarity, 83, died on Monday, June 28, 2004 after a brief
illness. Mr. Moriarity had worked for the New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co. for 40 years, retiring as foreman. He was a member of the K of C Council
167 in West Newton, Mass., a member of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help
of Christian Church in Newton, Mass., a Boy Scout troop leader of Troop 31 in
Nonantum, Mass. and an avid bowler. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World
War II. Serving in the 79th fighter group and the 85th fighter squadron where
he was awarded 10 Bronze Stars. Mr. Moriarity was the husband of Myrtle
Cavanaugh until her death in 2001. He is the father of Paul Richard Moriarity
of Atlanta, Ga., Walter Joseph Moriarity of Winchindon, Mass., Charles E.
Moriarity III of Delmar, Gerard Michael Moriarity of West Havastraw, Robert
David Moriarity of Newton, Mass., Virginia Elleen O'Malley of Albany and Mary
Jane Hendron of Selkirk; brother of William Joseph Moriarity and Margaret
Maureen Hassett, both of Kansas and grandfather of 16. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 2, 2004 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the
Apostle Church, Delmar. Friends may call Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Durant
Funeral Home, 17 Languish Pl. (opposite the Stone Ends Restaurant), Glenmont.
Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Contributions may be made to the
Spiritual Life Center, 712 NY Rte. 79, Windsor, NY 13865.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Piper, Francis (Memoriam)   
PIPER Francis M.
Dad, (Pop pop, Francis), There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of
you. We love you and miss you.
Bryce, Tracy,
Mike, Autumn,
Kennedy, Carol and Aunt Margaret
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Polsinelli, Peter V.   
GLENVILLE Peter V. Polsinelli, 72, of Westwood Lane, surrounded by his family
on Monday, June 28, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Peter was born in Arpino, province
of Frosinone, Italy and emigrated to the U.S. at age 7. He was the son of
Vincenzo and Antonia Polsinelli. Following college, he began to work with his
father in the construction field. An area resident most his life, Peter was a
well known businessman, land developer and political chairman of the
Republican Party. He was proud of his aiding the development of Glenville and
bringing sewers into the town. In 1955, he started Peter Polsinelli
Construction Co. with building sites in Scotia, Niskayuna, Colonie, Rotterdam
and Schoharie. A focus was made on Glenville and he later was joined by his
son, Peter Polsinelli Jr. Memberships included Scotia Rotary, Mohawk Club,
Capital District Planning Council and communicant of St. Anthony's Church in
Schenectady. Active in politics, Peter was a member of the transition team for
Governor George Pataki. Survivors include his children, son, Peter Jr. and his
wife Holly of Schenectady; daughters, Debbie Johnson (Jim) Elba, N.Y., Sharon
Dalfonso of Charlotte, N.C., Denise Wagner (Rich) of Bloomingdale, N.Y. and
Tammy Polsinelli (Erich) of Germantown, Md.; his eight grandchildren,
Alexandra, Nathan, Stephanie, Christopher, Michael, Josh, Traci and Kellee;
brother of Biagio Polsinelli and Angelina Serafini of Niskayuna and Lucy
Polsinelli of Schenectady. Peter was the former husband of Ann Polsinelli of
Glenville. He was predeceased by his siblings, Philomena Valentine and
Frederico Polsinelli. Funeral services will be held Friday 8:45 a.m. from the
Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville followed at 9:30 a.m.
by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony's Church (Nott St. and Seward
Pl.) Schenectady. Calling hours will be at the funeral home Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Entombment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Road, Glenville.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Riley, Jane R.   
SARATOGA SPRINGS Jane R. Riley, 69, of Pine Ridge, died suddenly Monday, June
28, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late
Henry and Alice Dziarck Riberdy and was a 1953 graduate of Waterford High
School. Jane had been employed in telephone service for 40 years; having been
employed by NY Telephone Co. as a directory service manager in the Albany area
and later by Bell Atlantic as a business office manager in the Fairfax, Va.
area. Most recently, she was a sales representative at Sears Department Store
in Wilton. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the
Saratoga Lake Association. Also, Jane was a communicant of St. Mary's Church
in Ballston Spa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is the
mother of Maureen A. Riley and Michael A. Riley, both of New York City and the
former spouse of Frank Riley of Fairfax, Va. She is sister of Henry E. Riberdy
and Francis E. Riberdy, both of Halfmoon, Marjorie A. Gregoire of Latham,
David R. Riberdy of Halfmoon, Teresa A. Pete of Charlotte, Vt. and the late
Leo A. Riberdy. Funeral services will be Friday at 8:30 from the Philip J.
Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford and 9:30 a.m. at St.
Mary's Church in Ballston Spa. Interment will be in Ballston Spa Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga Lake Association in care of
the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Rosser, Robert   
ALBANY Robert Rosser entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2004 at Albany
Medical Center Hospital. He was the husband of Essie B. Forte Rosser; father
of Tanita Rosser; brother-in-law of Juanita Thomas; also survived by a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Garland
Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Ave. Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the
service. Interment, Albany Rural Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Sutton, Ethel   
ALBANY Ethel Sutton departed this life at home on Friday, June 25, 2004 after
a lengthy illness. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Carol
Sutton-Kemp (Ronnie), Atlanta, Ga., Ava Courtwright (Ronald), Albany, N.Y. and
Sandra Bembry (Gary), Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister, Lula Kornegay, and two
brothers, Richard Sutton and William Sutton, LaGrange, N.C. Home going service
will be Thursday, July 1, 2004 at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved, 261
Sheridan Avenue, Albany, N.Y. Viewing will be 9:30-11:30 a.m. Funeral will be
at 11:30 a.m. Elder Adolf Sutton, LaGrange, N.C. will be officiating.
Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Treffiletti, Alfred (Memoriam)   
TREFFILETTI Alfred
In memory of my Grandfather. Happy Birthday, Pop.
Love You and Miss You,
Joey and Jody
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Vigars, Jean   
ALBANY Jean Vigars, 84, at peace Sunday, June 27, 2004 at the Evergreen
Commons in East Greenbush. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late
Arthur and Evangeline Cosgrave Stephens. She was a 1937 graduate of the
Academy of the Holy Names. Jean had worked for both the State Bank of Albany
and Albany Savings Bank. For many years, she was the bookkeeper for her
in-law's bowling alley, Vigars' Redwood Lanes in Colonie. She later worked for
Lake Electronic Service as the credit manager and bookkeeper. Mrs. Vigars was
an avid and well known local bowler and competed in the Patrician League,
Capital State Bowling League, Redwood Ladies League, Women's City League and
the Tri-City Traveling League. She was also an avid New York Yankee's fan. She
was the former wife of the late Richard Skip Vigars Sr.; mother of Carol H.
Douglass (Dale) of Niskayuna, Teri A. Vigars of Jordan, N.Y. and Richard Skip
Vigars Jr. of Guilderland; sister of the late Donald J. Stephens and Kathleen
S. St. Louis; grandmother of Jason Fairlee, Ph.D. (Susan) of Cary, N.C., Eric
Fairlee (Lisa) of Fort Myers, Fla. and Shannon Vigars; great-grandmother of
Allison Rae Fairlee; sister-in-law of Jean B. Stephens; aunt of Kim Anderson
of San Diego, Calif.; cousin of the late Regina Ross; dear friend of Marjorie
A. Yelle, Robin Duquette, Gina Wilson, Pattie Perez and Jean Kelly; several
other nieces, nephews, cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews also survive.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. in the
McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany with her funeral service
being conducted at 6 p.m. during the calling hours. On Friday at 12 noon
everyone is invited to gather at the funeral home to proceed to Our Lady of
Angels Cemetery for committal prayers. Those wishing to remember Jean and her
family, in a special way, may send contributions to the Retirement Fund of the
Sisters of the Academy of the Holy Names, 1073 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY
12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 6/30/2004 - 7/1/2004.

Wilt Sr., David R.   
ROUND LAKE David R. Frog Wilt Sr., 52, of Second Street, died on Friday, June
25, 2004 at the Westchester Medical Center Burn Unit in Valhalla, N.Y.
following injuries sustained in an explosion in Malta, N.Y. on May 17, 2004.
He was born on October 31, 1951 in Cambridge, N.Y. and was the son of the late
Harold Roy and Florence Lewis Wilt. Mr. Wilt had lived in Round Lake since
1962 and was previously of Colonie, N.Y. He was a graduate of Shenendehowa
High School, Class of 1969. Mr. Wilt had worked for the Wright Malta
Corporation in Malta for 28 years as a mechanical technician. An avid
outdoorsman, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending quality time with his
family at their summer camp in Schroon Lake. He spent many memorable moments
playing darts and horseshoes with his friends. Dave was a devoted volunteer
for the Round Lake Little League where he spent much time managing, coaching
and helping to reconstruct the ball field. He was well known for his favorite
motto there, Pay attention! He was the beloved husband of Donna M. DeMartino
Wilt, with whom he celebrated 32 years of marriage on May 13; devoted father
of David R. Wilt Jr. and Neil O. Wilt, both of Round Lake; loving second
father of Melissa M. Sparks (fiancee of David Jr.) of Round Lake; brother of
Donald (Ida) Wilt of Lexington, Mass., Kenneth Wilt of Fla., Roberta Hope of
N.C., Marjorie (Joe) Shagalski of Ballston Spa, N.Y. and Nancy Wilt of N.C.;
brother-in-law of Joseph (Shirley) DeMartino, Mary (Walter) Zielnicki, John
(Dale) DeMartino and Robert (Carol) DeMartino. He is also survived by his
faithful companion, Gemini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Friday at 9:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Route 9 and Ushers Road. Calling
hours will be on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home,
1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, N.Y. Interment will be held at St. Paul's
Cemetery, Mechanicville, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to the Westchester Burn Unit Fund in memory of David R. Wilt Sr., c/o
Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.

Winne, Anita E.   
GLOVERSVILLE Ms. Anita E. Winne, age 99, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at the
Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility, Gloversville, where she had
resided the past nine years. She was born March 7, 1905 in Kinderhook, N.Y.,
the daughter of Lester and Rose Teater Winne. She attended Kinderhook High
School and graduated from Valatie High School in 1922 and also from NY State
Teachers College in Albany in 1926. Ms. Winne taught at Newport High School
for several years. She later taught at Broadalbin Central School for 29 years
and retired from there in 1960. She then taught for ten years at St. Agnes
Girls School in Albany. A member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albany,
she was also a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Assoc.; the
Fulton County Retired Teachers Assoc.; and the Albany Medical Center Hospital
Auxiliary, where she volunteered for 20 years at its Children's Hospital. Ms.
Winne is survived by her many friends and former students. Friends may call
from 9-10 a.m. Friday at Jeffords & Stewart Funeral Home, 85 W. Main St.,
Broadalbin 883-3923, where a funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Friday
with the Rev. Paul Moyer officiating. Interment will take place at Kinderhook
Cemetery, Kinderhook. Memorial contributions may be to Children's Hospital at
Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Ave., MC 119, Albany, NY 12208.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 6/30/2004.