OBITS: Albany Times Union 5 Sep 2004; Albany, Albany co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Albany Times Union http://www.timesunion.com Bakerian, A. Alice AMSTERDAM A. Alice Bakerian, 86, formerly of Troy and Albany, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Mount Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam after a brief illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Bagdasar Bakerian and Lucy (Dasho) Bakerian. She had resided in the Troy and Albany areas most of her life and was educated at Troy Public Schools 17 and 14, Troy High School and Russell Sage College, Class of 1939. Miss Bakerian was a social worker under Commissioner Douglas Hudson for eight years and later worked at New York State Motor Vehicles, the Lottery Commission, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as well the Albany Board of Elections and owned and operated the Alice Shop in Albany in the 50s to the 70s. She was also comptroller and manager of an Albany landmark hotel. In later years, she resided in Albany and was active in Democratic Party functions and was a longtime supporter of former Mayors Corning, Whalen and current Mayor Jennings. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church in Watervliet. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice Johnson of New York City, several cousins in Maine and Mass. and several nieces and nephews in Troy, Albany and Calif. She was predeceased by three brothers, Antranick, Haig and Leo Bakerian and a nephew, Kevin Allen Johnson. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy with Rev. Stepanos Doudoukjian, pastor of St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church in Watervliet, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Miss Bakerian to St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. For a private family guestbook and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Beditz, Marie F. TROY Marie F. Beditz, 83, of Troy, died peacefully and with dignity on Friday, September 3, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after a brief illness. Born in Troy on December 28, 1920 to the late Mary (Dwyer) and Joseph Bleibtrey. Marie was a lifelong resident of the Lansingburgh neighborhood of North Troy. She was the wife of Stephen J. Beditz and sister of Ruth LaPointe, both of whom predeceased her. Marie leaves behind an extended family of relatives and friends. She is survived by her sons, Stephen of Guilderland, Joseph of Stuart, Fla. and Timothy (Barbara) of East Greenbush; grandchildren, Joseph, Richard, Matthew and Andrew; honorary grandchildren, Camryn and Joshua; many nieces and nephews and dear friends, Karen, Barbara, Betty and Gladys. Marie retired in 1983 from the Lansingburgh School District where she served as a secretary in the athletics department. She was widely known in area bowling circles and worked part-time for many years at the Alpha Lanes in North Troy where she made many friends. She bowled left-handed and had a wicked hook. In addition, no one recalls her ever losing at pinochle. Though she didn't travel extensively (with the exception of a lifetime dream trip to Ireland), she was nevertheless known far and wide as the friendliest and most welcoming person anyone had ever met. She was selfless with her time and, up to the time of her death, helped her friends attend to their doctor visits, shopping and errands. Marie leaves a legacy of love, affection and small kindnesses. She will be missed. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church, Lansingburgh. Calling hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc. (Corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue, Lansingburgh). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Kristen Paradiso-Ricci Scholarship Fund, 24 Western Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Blanchard, Philip F. COLONIE Philip Franklyn Blanchard, 61, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 3, 2004 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, following a long illness. A resident of Colonie, he was born November 24, 1942 in Indian Lake, N.Y. and is the son of Helen Blanchard and of Indian Lake and the late Frank Blanchard. Phil was a past trustee and long time social member of the Midway Fire Department in Colonie. He had worked as a diesel mechanic for O'Donnell Quigley, Massaro and LB Smith. He was the fleet maintenance foreman for the Town of Colonie, retiring in 2000. Phil loved his hometown. While on many of his visits to Indian Lake, he often went fishing and hunting with life long friends. Phil loved his family. Some of his best times were celebrated with his family on their many trips to Fla. He cherished his day trips to casinos and weeklong cruises with his wife. Phil enjoyed his girls and could always be found helping out at a dance recital, modeling show, softball or soccer. Always willing to help a friend, Phil was often fixing or repairing just about anything. He will be missed by his beloved wife Cathie (Caviston) Blanchard, whom he married in 1963; his two daughters, Lindan Blanchard Pape and her husband Will of Houston, Texas and Sharon Kim Blanchard; his dog, Blue. He is the brother-in-law of Carol Post (Douglas) and uncle of Katie, Courtney and DJ. He is the brother of Wayne Blanchard (Jeanie) of Indian Lake and uncle to Frank, Gregory and Nicki-Rose. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12 noon at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt 155-south of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Fire Department, 1956 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12205 in memory of Philip F. Blanchard. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Burometto Sr., Charles A. COLONIE Charles A. Burometto Sr., 85, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at home. Charles was born in Stamford, Conn. to the late Biagio and Angela (Papa) Burometto. Mr. Burometto served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as an aerial photographer. He moved to Colonie in 1962 with his beloved wife, the late Josephine (Nati) Burometto. Charles was the owner and operator of Burometto and Nati Grocery Store in Albany for 11 years and later owned and operated Burometto's Food Mart on Albany Street in Colonie for 40 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who lived his life for his family. Charles is the devoted father of Charles A. Burometto Jr. and his wife Rae Maureen of Niskayuna, Margaret M. Polaro and her husband Joseph of Schenectady, Blaise F. Burometto and Frank A. Burometto, both of Colonie, and the late Angela Burometto. He is the brother of Frances U. Allen of Albany, the late Mary F. Robelotto, Frank (Tony) Citarella, Vincent D. Burometto and Mario Burometto. He is the cherished grandfather of Michael and Crystal Burometto of Yorkhaven, Pa., Angela Burometto of Niskayuna, Cara Olsen and her husband Kevin of Guilderland, Kimberly Polaro of Rotterdam and Debra Polaro of Schenectady. Charlie is the great-grandfather of Dustin Burometto of Yorkhaven, Pa. and Aneesia Rose Faye of Schenectady. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 8:15 a.m. then to St. Clare's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Charles A. Burometto Sr. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Caplan, David ALBANY David (Dubby) Caplan, son of the late Charles and Lena Caplan, beloved husband of Shirley Mermelstein Caplan for 56 years, cherished father of Leta and Hal Smith, Murray and Gail Caplan and Sharon Polovina, and adored Papa of his grandchildren, Caley, Julie, Kyle, Bryan, Chad, and Zack. Survived by his loving sister, Clara Perlmutter, and predeceased by his dear sister and brothers, Esther Werlin, Jack Caplan and Robert Caplan. Also survived by caring nephews and nieces. Born and lived in Albany, New York. Graduated from Albany High School and attended St. Lawrence University. Enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served in the 8th Air Force, flying 35 missions over Germany as a navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress, receiving several distinguished awards and medals. After his discharge in fall of 1945, he transferred to Syracuse University and received a bachelor of science degree in economics. After graduating, he joined his father, Charles and Uncle Hymie in their family furniture store, Caplan Bros on South Pearl Street in Albany. He met and married his life's sweetheart, Shirley, in 1948. Their extraordinary relationship was an inspiration to all who knew them. He left the furniture store in 1954 and joined the Charles Company of Troy and went to work with his brother, Jack. He left the business in 1962 when he joined the New York State Department of Commerce as a business consultant, subsequently becoming the department's Red Tape Cutter and the ombudsman advocate for small business, until his retirement in March 1991. He was very active in the building of Temple Israel and served as vice president, treasurer and member of the board of directors for many years, receiving many plaques and citations for his dedicated years of service. For his support of the creation of the Capital District Hebrew Academy, he was awarded membership as Guardian of the Torah. He dedicated his life to helping others and was an active and generous supporter of the Jewish Welfare Fund (United Federation), the United Way, the Regional Food Bank, civil rights organizations and many national and community-wide efforts to help those in need. Services at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow services in the Temple Israel Cemetery, Guilderland, N.Y. The period of mourning will be observed at the Caplan residence, 237 Davis Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12208 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel, United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Inc. and the American Cancer Society. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/7/2004. Dellehunt, Arvin V. (Memoriam) DELLEHUNT Arvin In loving memory of my father, Arvin V. Dellehunt, who passed away one year ago today. We think of you and miss you everyday. Love, Alan and Jean Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. DePaulo, Peter (Memoriam) DePAULO Peter. Dad and Grampy, six years have passed and your memories are with us always. If only our love could have kept you from passing. We wish you were here to share in our happiness of your new great-granddaughter Kylie Marisa. Love Ya, Joyce, Dan, Danny, DeNeen, Joe and Kylie Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Dinova, Margaret A. ALBANY Margaret A. Dinova at rest Tuesday, August 17, 2004. Born in Albany, May 26, 1946, Miss Dinova was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Alice DeBerri Dinova. She is survived by her sister, Joann DiNova of Santa Rosa, Calif.; her aunt, Patricia DeBerri of Albany; her cousins, Edward DeBerri (Eileen) of Rensselaerville and Ann Mulvihill (Joseph) of New York City and their children. A graduate of the former Vincentian Institute and Saint Louis University, Miss Dinova taught English at Bethlehem Central High School for 23 years, when she left to begin MargaretTransit Mini-van Service, Inc. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 40 Hopewell Street at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. It was her wish that donations be made to either Saint Patrick's Food Pantry, 183 Central Ave., Albany 12206 or the Black Beauty Animal Rescue Ranch (established by Cleveland Amory), P.O. Box 367, Murchison, TX 75778. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Dross, Linda (Memoriam) DROSS In loving memory of our beloved daughter, sister and aunt, on her birthday. Happy Birthday Linda. We remember all the precious days we were blessed to share with you. You will always be forever in our hearts. Our days without you still feel empty, painful and lonely and the tears still flow. Lovingly, Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. DuFresne, Lois E. ORLANDO, Fla. Lois E. DuFresne, Nana, 87, of Orlando, died the week of August 29, 2004. She was born in Cohoes, N.Y., moving to Ft. Lauderdale in 1963 and then Orlando in 2002. She is survived by her son, Anthony duFresne of Melbourne Beach and daughter, Michelle Lowe of Orlando; son-in-law, James Lowe; daughter-in-law, Anna Nikki duFresne; and grandchild, Aaron Lowe. Lois will be remembered for her positive thinking, awareness, laughter and patience. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Winter Park, Fla. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Gaudio, Phyllis (Memoriam) GAUDIO Phyllis Ganma, I miss you very much. I think of you and your silly ways you use to talk to me. I love you very much. Love, Gabrielle Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Gaudio, Phyllis (Memoriam) GAUDIO Phyllis We love and miss you very much. All your wishes are being carried out. Your Husband, Mike and Missy Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Grondin, Janet G. VOORHEESVILLE Janet G. Grondin, 58, passed away tragically in a boating accident on Friday, September 3, 2004. Janet was born in Richmond, Va. to Marian W. Grove and the late John W. Grove. She was raised and educated in Va. and received her bachelor of fine arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968. Janet was a free-lance decorator and designer and was instrumental in display design at Saks 5th Avenue, Vogue and many other companies. Ultimately, she established Decor Unlimited, her own company specializing in design and installation. She was actively involved in the life of the Berean Baptist Church in Guilderland Center, N.Y. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Andre Grondin; her daughter, Elizabeth Blair Badaracco; her sisters, Barbara E. Grove, Christine G. Fines and Martha G. Middleton; several nieces and nephews and her grand kitties, Elliott and Twizzler. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Berean Baptist Church, Rte. 146, Guilderland Ctr. Relatives and friends may call Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont, N.Y. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Heiser, Mary J. DELMAR Mary J. Heiser, 72, of Delmar, beloved wife, mother and friend, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Heiser was born in Utica, N.Y. on June 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Chauncey and Mary Van Allen Noble. She graduated magna cum laude from Utica College with a bachelor's degree in social studies. She later received a master's degree in geography from Northwestern University and a master's in library science from the University at Albany. Mary worked as an administrative assistant in the Albany Medical College, biochemistry department from 1975-1999. Mrs. Heiser was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tawasentha Chapter, the Delmar Progress Club and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, W. Wayne Heiser; two sons, Paul F. Heiser of Delmar and David W. Heiser of Albany; a daughter, Sarah E. Pulsifer and her husband Terry of East Greenbush; a brother, Allen Noble of Akron, Ohio; and two grandchildren, LeeAnn and Kyle Pulsifer. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Elsmere Ave. and East Poplar Dr., Delmar. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar with a brief memorial service conducted by the D.A.R. at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church for the building fund. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. LaVoy, Kristen E. MALTA Kristen E. LaVoy, of Teaberry Place, died September 1, 2004 at the West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Fla. after a long illness. She was 35. Born on May 8, 1969 in Albany, N.Y., she was a 1987 graduate of Saratoga Central Catholic High School and a 1992 graduate of SUNY at Plattsburgh. She had been employed as a waitress at Cliff's Country Inn on Saratoga Lake for many years. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Mary Faith (McCarty) Drake and James Drake, both of Malta; her father, Robert LaVoy of Guilderland; her twin sister, Kara LaVoy of Boca Raton; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Arthur McCarty of Ballston Spa; her nephew, Sky; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Ushers by the Rev. Marty Fisher, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Amsterdam. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Memorials may be made in her name to the National Kidney Foundation of Northeastern NY, Inc., 23 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Lightburn, Mary Alice NAPLES, Fla. Mary Alice (Grattan) Lightburn, 90, of Naples, died August 19, 2004 at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, Vt., after a brief illness. Mary Alice, daughter of Thomas F. Grattan and Martha A. Kelly, was born in Cohoes, N.Y. in 1914. She graduated from Kenwood Academy, Albany and from St. Joseph's College, Emmitsburg, Md. For two years, she worked as a reporter for the Evangelist, the newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, before moving to New York City where she worked in the press department of RCA/NBC. During World War II, she served as assistant to Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information. Following the war, she moved to Plainfield, N.J. with her husband, James B. Lightburn. She was active in many community groups including the League of Women Voters, the YWCA and the Union County Democratic Party. She wrote the first Model Cities Grant for Plainfield and she headed the fund raising drive for the construction of a new public library. After her husband's retirement, she moved to Naples where she resided for 25 years. There she played an active role in civic activities including the Collier County League of Women Voters and the Council of World Affairs. Until recently, she also had a home in Quechee, Vt. where she was also a supporter of the public library. She was a fervent Boston Red Sox fan and often attended Red Sox games in Boston and Fla. She is survived by her three children, James J. Lightburn of Paris, France, Mary Ingram of Walpole, N.H. and Thomas G. Lightburn of Vancouver, B.C.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dr. Paul E. Grattan and Dr. William A. Grattan, both of Waterford, N.Y. A celebration of her life is planned in Naples in December. Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Naples Council on World Affairs, SW Florida United Nations Program, P.O. Box 110249, Naples, FL 34108. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Lossoe, Jeanette M. NORTH GREENBUSH Jeanette M. Konisky Lossoe, of Route 43, died suddenly at her residence Friday, September 3, 2004. She was born in Rensselaer and was a resident of North Greenbush for 43 years. Mrs. Lossoe was employed as an office manager for W.T. Raleigh Co. in Menands for many years. She was a former member of the rosary altar society of St. Joseph's Church in Rensselaer and was currently a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church in North Greenbush. Wife of the late Merlin E. Lossoe; daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary B. Wojtkowska Konisky; sister of George (Peggy) Konisky of East Greenbush and the late Walter F. Konisky, Frank J. Konisky and Helen Hans; aunt of Audrey (Mark) Lacivita, David (Barbara) Hans, Frank Konisky and Stephen (Amy) Konisky; also survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral from the W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday morning at 8:30 and 9:30 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in North Greenbush where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Maloy, James F. LOUDONVILLE James F. Maloy, 82, formerly of 5th Avenue in Watervliet, retired battalion chief with the Watervliet Fire Department, died Friday evening, September 3, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Albany on January 29, 1922, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary McNally Maloy. He was raised and educated in Albany and was a prize-winning roller skater at Mid-City Roller Rink in Menands. He played Triple A baseball and was a US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in China, Burma and India. He was a graduate of the Delehanty Institute for Fire Science in Manhattan. In July of 1946, Chief Maloy joined the Albany Fire Department and was assigned to Ladder 3. In 1952, he moved to Calif. and worked for Howard Hughes at Hughes Aircraft as a firefighter. He later was employed by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. in Hollywood as a studio firefighter, a position that he loved the most. There he met actors such as John Wayne and Gary Cooper. He returned back to the Capital District in 1959 and settled in Watervliet where he joined the Watervliet Fire Department. He was stationed at the former McIntyre Hose Company in Port Schuyler and, along with Art DiBiase, was the last firefighter to serve there. He rose to the rank of battalion chief in 1971 and remained with the department until retiring in 1980. After his retirement, he enjoyed visiting firehouses in Albany, Cohoes, Troy and Watervliet, reminiscing and telling stories of his 60 years in the fire service. He was a collector of fire memorabilia and was well-versed on the history of the Albany Fire Department. He was a member of the Watervliet Lodge of Elks, California State Firefighter's Association, Association of Professional Police & Fire Retirees of Upstate New York and was a member of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America. He was the husband of the late Agatha Ford Maloy who died September 12, 1983; beloved father of Mary C. Maloy of Loudonville. He was predeceased by an infant son, James F. Maloy; a brother, Thomas Maloy of Albany and two sisters, Katherine Mosca of Menands and Mary Dessereau of Albany. He loved his beloved animals, Maxie, Heidi, Honey Bun, Tootsie and Cocco. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Dr. John Bennett and staff at Albany Memorial Hospital and to Dr. Theresa Briggs and staff at St. Peter's Hospital for their patience, understanding and wonderful care. Chief Maloy donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Brigid's Church in Watervliet with the Rev. John F. Tallman, Chaplain of the Albany Fire Department, officiating. Friends and family are also invited to attend a reception at 12 noon following the Mass at the Watervliet Lodge of Elks. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the North Shore Animal League, 16 Lewyt Street, P.O. Box 1612, Port Washington, NY 11050-9860 or to Whiskers of Albany. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Marsh, Yvonne M. BALLSTON SPA Yvonne M. Bonnie (Clement) Marsh, age 56, a former Tewksbury, Mass. resident, died Friday morning, September 3, 2004 at the Saratoga Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ernest F. Marsh Jr., with whom she had celebrated a 37th wedding anniversary this past February 4. She was born in Lynn, Mass., June 24, 1948, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hebert) Clement. She was raised in Lynn and Peabody. After marriage, she lived in Ohio and later Vt., before moving to Tewksbury in 1973 to raise her family. With her children grown, she moved to Calif. in 1989 and returned to the Saratoga, N.Y. area in 1994. She will be best remembered for having devoted her life to her family. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, John E. Marsh of Pelham, N.H., James E. Marsh of Dracut, Mass.; a daughter and son-in-law, Rachelle L. Shelley and her husband Kevin Davis of Victorville, Calif.; two brothers, Richard Clement and Robert Clement, both of N.H.; three grandchildren, Christopher J. Marsh of Dracut, Mass., Nicole C. Davis and Michael K. Davis, both of Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 975 Main St. (Rte 38), Tewksbury, Mass.; phone (978) 851-2950. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 7 in the funeral home. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, No. Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160 will be appreciated. www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Matulis, Gediminas K. TAMPA, Fla. Gediminas K. Charlie Matulis, 56, of Tampa, Fla., passed away September 2, 2004. He is survived by his wife Asta; father, Vacys; mother, Marija; two brothers, John Sylvester Matulis of Albany, N.Y. and Michael Mecys J. Matulis of Virginia Beach, Va.; four nephews, Nicholas, Jesse, Brett and Cy; two nieces, Lacy and Libby. Arrangements, Marsicano-B. Marion Reed Stowers Funeral Home, Tampa. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. McQuide, George B. ALBANY George B. McQuide, 85, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 2, 2004 in the Hospice Inn of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Mary Alice Bonesteel McQuide for 62 years. George was the son of the late Robert L. and Katherine Jackson McQuide. Born in Troy, George was a captain of the Troy Fire Department for 34 years before retiring in 1981. He also worked part-time at the A&P Supermarket in Wynantskill for 20 years. George had served in the Coast Guard during World War II. Along with his wife, he was an avid square dancer and enjoyed traveling in their motor home. He had resided in Largo, Fla. for the past 15 years. He was the loving father of James B. (Jean) McQuide of Delmar. Loving grandfather of Carolyn McQuide of Burlington, Vt., Jeffrey B. McQuide of Guilderland and Evan J. McQuide of Miami, Fla. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert McQuide and Francis McQuide. The family wishes to thank the dedicated and loving care provided by the staff of the Hospice Inn. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment, Memory's Garden Cemetery. Contributions in George's memory may be made to the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. For directions and guest book, please visit: www.leahy-bocketti.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/4/2004 - 9/5/2004. Murdock, Victor C. SCOTIA Victor C. Murdock, 79, of Cambridge Manor Drive, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2004 at Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Victor was a lifelong area resident, born on May 2, 1925, the son of the late Willis C. and Clara Hagadorn Murdock. A 1943 graduate of Nott Terrace High School, he was a World War II Navy veteran and served in the Pacific Campaign during the war aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Bon Homme Richard. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and was the sports editor at his alma mater. He ran track while in college at UVM. Victor was athletic all his life, enjoying bowling and golf, and served as president of Pop Warner football. He also attended Albany Law School. He married the former Grace M. Wood on June 9, 1956. After completing his education, Victor joined his father's abstract title business, Murdock Abstract Corporation. He soon became its president and retired in 1995 after enjoying more than 40 years in a long and successful career in business. He was active in his community and was a member of the Mayfair-Burnt Hills Kiwanis. Victor enjoyed life and had a love for people. His bright smile, sense of humor and laughter will be long remembered by all who knew him. He gave to others without needing to be recognized and his lightheartedness will be remembered with a special fondness. Victor enjoyed being outdoors and spent many summers at the beloved Murdock Family Camp Bonnie Blink at Gull Bay, Lake George, N.Y. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Grace Murdock; son, Matthew W. Murdock and his wife June of Scotia; daughters, Susan J. Hyland and her husband James of Dover, N.H. and Joan E. Vandette and her husband Philip of Gorham, Maine; nine grandchildren, Daniel and David Hyland, Kyle and Rebecca Vandette, Allison, Kevin, Megan, Jocelyn and Lauren Murdock; brother, Willis C. Murdock and his wife Betty of Clifton Park and the late Lucille M. Brown. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 10 a.m. at East Glenville Community Church, Saratoga Rd., East Glenville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. Monday from 5-8 p.m. Interment with military honors will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Health and Rehabilitation Center, 297 N. Ballston Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 or to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Pearson, Meg Taylor COBLESKILL Meg Taylor Pearson, 59, of Elm Street, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2004, after a brave battle against Alzheimer's disease. Meg was born and raised in Albany, N.Y. and was a graduate of the Albany Academy of Girls. She then graduated from Nasson College and went on to receive a master's of education from Springfield College. Meg dedicated her life to enriching the lives of young people. She was a faculty member at SUNY Cobleskill for 27 years, holding positions in the counseling center and as the director of placement, transfer and articulation agreements. Meg is survived by her husband and daughter, Ron Pearson and Jessica Pearson, both of Cobleskill; a daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Kevin Thornton of Greensboro, N.C.; her mother, Margaret Neal Taylor of Cobleskill; her father, Robert B. Taylor of Bradenton, Fla.; three brothers and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Taylor Jr. of Boynton Beach, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taylor of Steamboat Springs, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Neal Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla.; a brother-in-law and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearson of Pensacola, Fla; and seven nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 138 Washington Ave., Cobleskill with Vena Ray officiating. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Northeastern NY Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206 or the Meg Pearson Scholarship Fund. Checks may be made out to the SUNY Cobleskill Foundation, Knapp Hall, Room 200, Cobleskill, N.Y. 12043. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill and Palmer & Shaylor, Inc. Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Polito, Vincent J. ALBANY Vincent James Polito, age 79, entered into eternal life Friday, September 3, 2004. Born in Sederno, Italy, he lived in Albany most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had been employed by McFarland Construction Co. as a foreman for many years. A carpenter, he belonged to Carpenter's Local No. 370 and he was a communicant of the Church of St. Teresa of Avila. Son of the late Joseph and Pauline Alvaro Polito. Beloved husband of 55 years of Rose Commisso Polito; loving father of Joseph J. Polito and Joanne Barry and her husband George, all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Marie Martin and her husband Donald of Glenville; brother of Joseph T. Polito of Albany, Anthony J. Polito and his wife JoAnn of Fla. and Nancy Melucci and her husband Tony of Colonie; cherished grandfather of Kara and Kris Martin, Joey and Marcus Polito and Dominick Barry. Also survived by several nieces, nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Tuesday morning at 8:15 and 9 o'clock at the Church of St. Teresa of Avila. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Monday 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Vincent's name to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/4/2004 - 9/6/2004. Prior, Ruth E. HUDSON Ruth E. Prior, 94, formerly of Nassau, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a brief illness. Mrs. Prior was born in Nassau, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Michael. She lived in Nassau until moving to Barnwell Health Facilities in Valatie five years ago. Ruth was a graduate of the Troy Music Conservatory. She taught piano in Nassau for many years. She was a member of the North Nassau Community Church. Mrs. Prior was predeceased by her husband, Frank E. Prior. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Ann Flemming of Clinton Corners, N.Y.; two stepsons, Edmon R. Prior of Lysander, N.Y. and George A. Prior of Pottstown, Pa.; seven step-grandchildren, 11 great-step-grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau Wednesday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00. Interment, Nassau Cemetery. Contributions to the Nassau Grace United Methodist Church, Nassau, NY 12123 or the Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY 12414 in Mrs. Prior's memory would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/7/2004. Rogers, Robert A. RAVENA Robert A. Rogers, died Monday, August 30, 2004 at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with heart disease and kidney failure. He is survived by his wife Mary whom he married March 21, 1986; sons, Samuel Patrick Rogers of Ravena and Matthew Cahn of Albany. He is also survived by a sister, Ann Rogers and nephew, Alan Rogers, both of Albany. Bob was born to Edwin and Helen Whitbeck Rogers in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He attended Saratoga schools before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He served overseas as an aerial photographer during the Korean War and stateside as a ground safety specialist. After the service, Bob attended the former Albany State Teachers College while working as an Albany city firefighter. After graduation, he worked in advertising and sales for many years until finding his life's work, career counseling. Bob worked in this capacity for both the city and county of Albany before founding Sage Associates and later Resumes Plus, both in Albany. He was a pioneer in the job club movement, starting many groups throughout the Capital District. He was the author of two books on job search, Secrets of the Hidden Job Market and The New Mosaic: Job Clubs. He helped many people and was especially proud of his work with people living at the margins. He was a passionate advocate for the least, the last and the lost. Bob became a father late in life and was accompanied everywhere by his pride and joy, Samuel Patrick. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, where he worked in economic and social justice ministries. He was a representative to the Capital Area Council of Churches and was active in interfaith activities for many years. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and loved old movies, Frank Sinatra and cherry pie. Bob's family is grateful for the skilled and compassionate care he received from many community providers these last years and from the staff at Albany Medical Center during his final illness. A memorial service is being planned for a later date, to take place at First United Methodist Church, Delmar. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to Habitat For Humanity, Inc., 696 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY 12209 or the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/1/2004 - 9/5/2004. Slivka, Mary A. SCHENECTADY Mary A. Slivka, 87, entered into eternal peace on Friday, September 3, 2004 at the Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Born in Bayonne, N.J. on August 13, 1917, daughter to Anthony and Alexandria Parrish Lipinski. Mary at one time owned her own catering service in N.J. She later worked for Maiden Form (woman's apparel) for 19 years as a member of International Ladies Garment Women's Union. She was married to Stephen Slivka until his death in 2002. Mary was of the Catholic Faith. Most importantly, Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed being there for her family. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn S. Mullineaux and her grandson, Stephen Mullineaux, both of Charlton; her brother, Stanley Lipinski of St. Augustine, Fla. and her sister, Josephine Cheowsky. Services will be held privately at the family's convenience. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004. Spector, Dr. Norman TROY Dr. Norman Spector, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born November 18, 1917 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Nathen and Dora Spector. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Sarah Herskovitz Spector and his brother, Abraham Spector. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen Spector of Silver Springs, Md. and in-laws, Bernard and Sarah Ehrenreich of Pembroke Pines, Fla. He is also survived by his daughter, Marsha Linares of Miami, Fla. and son, David Spector of Pacifica, Calif. and also by six grandchildren, Susana, Angelica, Florinda, Antenor Jr., Leila and Haleema. He also left four great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Daniel, Vanessa, Hector plus many loving nieces and nephews. He attended the University of Louisville and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. In the eventful month of June 1941, he graduated college, married and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following World War II, he was discharged with the rank of captain. He practiced dentistry for 52 years in Troy, N.Y., from 1946 until his doctor-mandated retirement at the age of 80 in 1998. Upon entering practice, he found himself in the position of slowly breaking down local racial and religious prejudice based upon his belief in the inherent dignity of every human being. He was the past commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post 15, past president of Temple Beth El, member of the Apollo-King Solomon's Lodge of the Masons, member of the Third District Dental Society, A.D.A., board member of the Beth Tephilah Synagogue and volunteer staff dentist at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Troy. Many of his patients became his friends and their love and support, along with his neighbors, sustained him in later years. He enjoyed being the shuttle driver for temple's minyan for many years. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff from the 2nd, 5th and 6th floors of Samaritan Hospital, along with the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County at Samaritan for their professionalism, caring and generous assistance. Services at the Beth Tephilah Synagogue, 82 River Street, Troy, N.Y. on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow services in the Beth Tephilah Cemetery on Belle Avenue in Troy. The period of mourning will be observed at the Spector residence, 32 Bolivar Avenue in Troy (off of Tibbits or Orchard Avenues) following the service of interment until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Stenglein, Ruth M. COLONIE Ruth M. Stenglein, 85, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Margaret Godwin Miller. Ruth enjoyed cooking and basked in the joy of raising her family. She is the devoted wife of 51 years to Conrad G. Stenglein. She is the beloved mother of Ronald E. Perry (Kathleen), Ernest J. Perry (Margaret), Conrad W. Stenglein (Nancy), Deborah M. West (David), Gary Stenglein and Casey D. Stenglein (Theresa). She is the cherished grandmother of Cathy DeLuke, Colleen Stern, E. Shane Perry, Shannon Bacon, Kristie Marano, Matthew and Joshua Stenglein, Heather, Jennifer and Ashley West, Danielle and Charles Page and the late Thomas Perry. Great-grandmother of Kayla, Tyler, Steven and Emanuel. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to St. Clare's Church at 11:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory's Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12205 in memory of Ruth M. Stenglein. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2004 - 9/6/2004. Valentine, Carol NISKAYUNA Carol Valentine, 63, of Valencia Road, Niskayuna, died Saturday, August 28, 2004, after a two and one-half year courageous battle with acute leukemia. She was born September 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and Vivian MacTiernan, last of Phoenix Avenue, Schenectady. Carol previously resided on the upper west side in New York City. Mrs. Valentine attended Prospect Heights High School, Brooklyn, N.Y. She received a B.A. from Duke University and a M.A. from Columbia University. Carol was a teacher with the U.S. Peace Corps, Roslyn Public Schools, Schenectady County Planned Parenthood and NYS Department of Health. She was a health administrator-director of WIC for the NYS Department of Health. Carol was a current member and past president of the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady. She was also a past member of the First Unitarian Society of Albany and of the All Souls Unitarian Congregation in New York City. Carol spent much of her life in service to others, both in her employment and to her family. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a creative force; for art she produced, for the places she designed and for the people she helped shape and nurture. To all of her pursuits, she brought the light of her laugh and the light of her wisdom and insight, making the lives of so many people, particularly women and children, better and stronger. She is survived by her husband Carl, whom she married April 1, 1961 in Hamburg, N.Y.; her four children, Laurae, Cate, Kristen and Glen; six grandchildren, Lance, Collin, Jeremy, Will, Sofia and Cooper; her brother, William MacTiernan and her sister, Janis Hoffman. Service will be held Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave. Contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood (Hudson-Mohawk), Schenectady Patient Assistance Fund (PAF) in memory of Carol Valentine, 414 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/1/2004 - 9/6/2004. Weber, Mary R. DELMAR Mary Rose Weber, 94, of Delmar died peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. Mrs. Weber was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia on October 14, 1909, the daughter of the late Josef and Frances Pechal Beno. A Delmar resident for 60 years, she worked in the Bethlehem Central High School cafeteria for 12 years before retiring in 1976. She had been a member of the Onesquethaw Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church of Delmar. She loved animals, was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing, learning, drawing and America. Mrs. Weber was predeceased by her husband, Harry Weber and a grandson, Douglas Salomon. She is survived by two daughters, June (Eugene) Walters of Rochester and Dorothy (Edward) Young of DeFreestville; a sister, Frances Lambos of Tupper Lake; a brother, Jan (Jarmila) Beno of the Czech Republic; five granddaughters, Debbie (Clay) Bohnke of East Rochester, Catherine (Don) Sweet of Victor, N.Y, Karen Young of Windsor Locks, Conn, Kathleen (David) Partridge of Brookline, N.H. and Kristin Christman of Clifton Park. She is also survived by a cousin, Rose Hartley of Latham, Sharon (Ric) Dunigan of Campton, N.H.; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the kind and considerate staff at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center and Assisted Living where Mary lived for the past several years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Good Samaritan Lutheran H.C.C., 125 Rockefeller Rd., Delmar, NY 12054 or the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/5/2004.