OBITS: Albany Times Union 14 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 Boland, Genevieve WATERFORD Genevieve F. Boland, 87, of Mockingbird Ct. died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Samuel Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center in Albany. Born and educated in Jersey City, N.J., she was daughter of the late Francis P. and Eleanor F. Krieg Boland. She had resided in Ore. and Wickford, R.I. before moving to Waterford in 1996 to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Dave Bradt. Genevieve was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II and received the American Campaign Medal, European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal as well as the World War II Victory Medal. She was a member of the Blind Veterans Association. She was mother of Richard M. Chasm of Winston, Ore., Thomas A. Chasm of San Rafael, Calif., Claire L. Bradt of Waterford and Dorothy A. Reynolds of Burlington, N.J. She was sister of Eleanor Slater of Wickford, Dorothy Merril of Dalton, Pa., Robert Boland of DelRio, Texas, the late Mary Cilley, Margaret Engleman and Francis P. Boland Jr. Eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. It was Genevieve's request that no formal funeral services be held. A Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterford Rescue Squad in care of the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., Waterford, NY 12188. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Calderazzo, Fausto SIDERNO MARINA, Italy Fausto Calderazzo, brother of Liliana Calderazzo Amore and brother-in-law of Angelo Joe Amore, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2004 in Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy. All friends and family are invited to attend a memorial Mass which will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 900 Madison Avenue, Albany. For e-mail condolence, please visit: www.parkerbrosmemorial.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/12/2004 - 9/14/2004. Campbell, Walter J. MAITLAND, Fla. Walter J. Butch Campbell, 59, of Maitland, died on Sunday, August 29, 2004. Butch was born in Albany and moved to Fla. 28 years ago. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter J. Campbell and Elizabeth Lavazzo. He is survived by his loving companion of the last 28 years, Patricia Nurkiewicz; three children, Donald Campbell, Christine Michoian and Kelly Campbell; two brothers, William Campbell and Carl Campbell; one sister, Jean Thompson; seven grandchildren, Justin, Steven, Evan, Katrina, Torri, John and Kiara; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 2 at the Collison's-Howell Branch Funeral Home in Maitland. A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane in Latham. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Albany, NY 12204. Arrangements by the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home in Lansingburgh. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Caverly, Harold Eugene WINTER HAVEN, Fla. Harold Eugene Caverly, 80, of Winter Haven died Wednesday, September 1, 2004 of a heart attack. Born in Olean, N.Y., he moved to Winter Haven from Tampa in 1986. He was a retired salesman for Montgomery Ward and an Army veteran. Mr. Caverly is survived by his wife, Alice M. Caverly; three sons, Brian C. Caverly, Alan J. Caverly and Glen M. Caverly; two daughters, Karen L. Bortoli and Susan M. Miller; a brother, Philip Caverly; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Caverly to the Joseph E. Stevens Memorial Jr. #33 Memorial, Averill Park High School, 146 Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. CBA (Memoriam) CBA CLASS OF 1954 A memorial Mass will be offered at the CBA Chapel 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 18. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Coogan, James J. The members of the Rensselaer Council #267 K of C are requested to meet at Lyons Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 5:30 to conduct services for honorary life member, James J. Coogan. DAVID BUREK Grand Knight JOSEPH GANLEY Recorder Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Coogan, James J. ALBANY James J. Coogan, age 73 years, of Ormond Street, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. He was born in Albany and lived in Rensselaer before returning to Albany in 1978. Mr. Coogan was employed as a police detective for the City of Rensselaer, working for the police department for almost 30 years. He was an honorary life member of the Rensselaer Council #267 K of C and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Jim was a communicant of Holy Cross Church on Western Avenue in Albany. Husband of Joan Farrell Coogan of Albany; brother of John E. Coogan of Guilderland, Edythe Alcombright of Rensselaer and the late Mary Jane Cooke, Shirley Ann Kowalski and William F. Coogan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Wednesday morning at 8:30 and 9:30 at St. John's Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Corcione, Joan (Memoriam) CORCIONE Joan, Hi Mom, The calendar shows that it is September 14th, a day that changed everything for all of us. We miss you everyday! Over the last 4 years, there have been many birthdays and holidays. We had a new family addition, some new houses, new jobs and new cars. The grandkids have had many 1st days of school and first school bus rides. There have even been two new boyfriends that we wish could have known you. With each thing, we have had to do them without you. Not because we wanted to, but because we had to. We so wish you could be here to share these things with us, to talk with us to smile and laugh with us. We go on without you, but things like this are bittersweet. They are even more special because we now know how truly precious life is... and how much happy memories help you get through the rough times. That is all because of YOU. The kind of wonderful person you were and because of the special angel that you are. We love you so very much! Love Joe, Donna, Lisa, Michael, Kristi, Tricia, Rick, Miranda, Joey, Amanda, Melissa, Nicholas, Jessica and Kailey Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Crawford Jr., James (Memoriam) CRAWFORD James W. Jr. Happy 59th Birthday, Jim. What's Goin' On? It's been 8 months since you left us, but it seems so much longer. We have fond memories of the lucky years when we had you here to celebrate and kid about getting older. You are thought of constantly and missed and loved by us all. God Bless. Love, Mom and Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Durante, James (Memoriam) DURANTE James In loving memory of my husband on his 68th birthday. Happy birthday dear Jim, you are so missed and loved. We are all flying without wings. Hopefully you're on the heavenly green with David, Bob and Pep. Until we meet again. Your Loving Wife, Betty Jean Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Eggleston Sr., William H. ALBANY William H. Eggleston Sr. 91, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. He had been a resident of Ann Lee Home. Born in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Reuben and Margaret Eggleston. He was a U.S. Army veteran. William retired from Bleecker Stadium in Albany where he was a custodian. He was a former driver for Railway Express and fireman for the D&H Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Delta Mayo Eggleston in October of 1986. He was the father of William H. Eggleston Jr. of Fla., Joan O'Sullivan (James) of Loudonville, Lillian Smith (Charles) of Averill Park, Richard Eggleston (Shirley) of Selkirk, Gary Eggleston (Yvonne) of Pittstown and the late Shirley Flynn; brother of Alice Hicks (James) of Castleton and the late Stubb, Elmer, Edward, Guy, Ruth and Ethel Eggleston, Evelyn Burroughs and Lillian LaRose; 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family would like to thank the staff of Ann Lee Home for the care and compassion given them during William's stay there. Funeral services Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Francis de Sales Church, Maria Drive at 10:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment, Our Lady of Help of Christians Cemetery. Contributions to either St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar, NY 12054 or St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Ehrenberg, Bernard The Independent Benevolent Society announces with deep regret the passing of their member Bernard Ehrenberg. Our heart felt sympathy is extended to his family. Graveside services under the direction of the Levine Memorial Chapel, Albany, NY were held on Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery. JASON J. RICE President GARDNER LERNER Gabbi Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Foote, Marie L. SCHODACK Marie L. Ma Foote, 72, of Brookview Rd., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at home after a long illness. Born in Winooski, Vt., she lived most of her life in Schodack. Ma retired in 1991 after 20 plus years as a teachers aid for Schodack Central schools where she earned the nick name Ma for her love and dedication to the students of Maple Hill High School. Predeceased by her husband of 46 years, John R Foote, her father, Dolphis A. Boucher and brother, Rudolph Boucher. Survivors include her mother, Margaret H. Boucher of Colonie; one daughter, Deborah Baumrucker of Brookview; two sons, John W. II (Mary Kate Mulhern) Foote of Albany and Christopher (Marjorie Futia) Foote of Delmar; two sisters, Lorraine (Dennis) Connelly of No. Greenbush and Jacqueline (Richard) Walter of Colonie; sister-in-law, Helen Boucher of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Maureen Rose Foote, Zachary Foote, Molly Foote, Travis Turner and Sean Turner; godson, Rick Walter; loving extended family members David, Christina, Nicholas Ferrari and Albert Mons. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to offer words of remembrance Wednesday 8:30 a.m. from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., followed by 10:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Castleton where Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Castleton. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8 in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Castleton Ambulance, 1700 Brookview Rd., Castleton, NY 12033. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Goska, Ralph T. The officers and members of Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union #83, grieve the loss of our Brother, Ralph T. Goska, who passed away on September 10, 2004. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family. MARK B. LANDAU President-Business Mgr. FRANCIS MAGUIRE Recording Secretary Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Hickey Sr., William B. ALBANY William B. Hickey Sr., passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Matilda Hickey and loving husband of the late Louise M. Hickey. Mr. Hickey was an U.S. Army communications line man during the Korean War. Before retirement, he was employed by Sinclair and Valentine Printing for a number of years. Mr. Hickey was a family oriented man who enjoyed cooking, working in his vegetable garden and around his home. He was an avid dog lover and will be remembered for his sense of humor. He is survived by two sons, William B. Hickey Jr. of Colonie and Scott Hickey of Albany; two daughters, Cynthia Hickey of Albany and Lori Entezari and her husband Mehdi of Collegeville, Pa.; proud grandfather of Jason, Armon and Ariana; also survived by his sister, Audrey Reynolds of Schuylerville. Mr. Hickey was predeceased by his brother, John Hickey and his sister, Margaret Drewwry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. at the Frederick Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Colonie. Donations in Mr. Hickey's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Hilton, Nora T. NASSAU Nora T. Hilton, 81, of Nassau, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Nora was born in Niverville, Columbia County, the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen Gibbons. She had lived in Nassau most of her life. Mrs. Hilton worked for Speedy Sales in Nassau for many years, retiring several years ago. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Nassau. Mrs. Hilton was predeceased by her husband, William L. Hilton and a sister, Alice Miller. Survivors include her children, Dennis J. Hilton of Latham, William F. Hilton of Menands, Noreen E. Hazard of Orlando, Fla., Joyce McIntyre of East Greenbush and Dale A. Merrigan of Germantown, Tenn.; a sister, Ann Fitzpatrick of North Greenbush; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews. Funeral from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm Street, Nassau, Thursday morning at 9:30 and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Nassau where the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Nassau. Contributions to St. Mary's Cemetery Road Fund, P.O. Box 435, Nassau, NY 12123, in Nora's memory would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/14/2004 - 9/15/2004. Johnson, Roger (Memoriam) JOHNSON Roger Happy 52nd Birthday. Love you and miss you. Forever, Lynn Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Joslin, Kenneth F. Delmar Kenneth F. Joslin, 86, died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Joslin was born in Albany to the late Amasa and Eva Joslin. He was a former Boy Scout troop leader in Clarksville, a life member and past chief of the Onesquethaw Vol. Fire Co., a member of the Unionville Reformed Church and an avid outdoorsman. He was the husband of the late Ruth M. Joslin. He is survived by a daughter, Skye Brown of Charlotte, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, K.C. Joslin and Lisa Dunston Joslin of Voorheesville; three grandchildren, Tammy (George) Wyant, Sean Brown and Jason Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Evelyn Rowe and Lilah Bevins. A service will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Unionville Dutch Reformed Church, 1134 Delaware Turnpike, Delmar. Relatives and friends may call at the church Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be Friday in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Those who wish may make contributions to the Onesquethaw Vol. Fire Co., P.O. Box E, Clarksville, NY 12041. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/14/2004 - 9/15/2004. Lee, Mary Jane PORT RICHEY, Fla. Mary Jane (Bonneau) Lee, 74, formerly of Schaghticoke, died Friday, September 3, 2004 at her home in Port Richey, Fla. She was born and raised in Halfmoon and lived in Schaghticoke until her retirement to Port Richey in 1987. She was a sewing machine operator at Glen Maid Manufacturing for 27 years. Mary Jane was predeceased by her husband, Frederick C. Lee. She was the mother of Nancy May Burns of Loudonville, Frederick A. Lee of Malta, Robert E. Lee of Schaghticoke and Eric D. Lee of Andover, Mass.; grandmother of Kimberly Burns of Ballston Lake, Tina Marks of Albany, Rob Lee of Clifton Park, Paul Lee of Schaghticoke, Melissa Lee of Lansingburgh, Becky Lee of Malta, Matt Lee and Katie Rose Lee of Andover, Mass.; great-grandmother of Robert Henderson and Sean Henderson of Ballston Lake and Mikayla Lee of Schaghticoke; also survived by eight brothers and sisters, Leo Bonneau of South Glens Falls, Doris Reed of Gansevoort, Irene Remillard of Apollo Beach, Fla., Lena Kowalchyk of Cohoes, Edward Bonneau of Schroon Lake, Alice Luther of Halfmoon, Theresa Schenk of Niskayuna and Leona Luse of New Port Richey, Fla. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Hoosick Valley Community Church on Rte. 40 in Schaghticoke. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family requests that, in lieu flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association, in memory of Mary Jane Lee. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Lyons, William G. REXFORD William G. Lyons, 82, died Monday, September 13, 2004. Survived by his wife, Betty E. Lyons; daughters, Laura Lyons, Kathleen Baker, Pamela (Scott) Miller; sons, David Lyons, Robert Lyons; six grandchildren. PROCESSION from Glenville Funeral Home, Friday 1 p.m. to Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery. Service at 2:00 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Mahoney Sr., Daniel P. CLIFTON PARK Daniel P. Mahoney Sr., Big Dan & Doc, 47, of Brier Patch Court, died on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at his residence, after a brief illness. He was born on May 9, 1957 in Albany and was the son of the late Donald P. and Frances I. Deuel Mahoney. He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy where he received his associates degree in mechanics and criminal justice. He was a truck driver for the Gourmet Award Foods in Albany, where he has worked since 1990. Earlier he had worked for the Fulton Fish Co. in Albany. He was a member of Teamsters Local 294 in Albany. He also enjoyed being with his family and working around the house. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Niskayuna. He was the beloved husband of Cathy L. Barnhart Mahoney, to whom he married on August 25, 1984; devoted father of Daniel P. Mahoney Jr., Maegan K. Mahoney, Kelly F. Mahoney, Lindsey K. Mahoney, all of Clifton Park and the late Kaitlyn Jessica Mahoney; brother of Ronald J. (Christine) Mahoney of Lake Luzerne, Dennis R. (Anne) Mahoney of Ballston Lake, Sharon M. (Terry) Horton of Brunswick, Ohio and Brian M. (Rita) Mahoney of East Greenbush; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Niskayuna. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9, Clifton Park. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Schenectady. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/14/2004 - 9/15/2004. Marks, Rose RHINEBECK, N.Y. Rose Marks, 89, of Rhinebeck, died Monday, September 13, 2004 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck. A Rhinebeck resident for 70 years, at one time she was the housekeeper for Dr. and Mrs. Poppo in Rhinebeck. Later she worked for many years as a cafeteria assistant at Astor House in Rhinebeck. After retiring from Astor, she was well known as the baker at her daughter's restaurant in Astor Square, Wilma's Kitchen. In addition to her love of cooking and baking, she loved to go to the casinos. She was an avid bingo player and soap opera fan. Rose was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rhinebeck. Born February 9, 1915, in Mechanicville, N.Y. she was the daughter of Gaetano and Catherine (DeVito) Costanzo. Rose married Vincent L. Marks Sr. on March 2, 1935 at the Church of the Assumption in Mechanicville. Mr. Marks predeceased her, August 4, 1985. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Wilma R. Beach-Davison and Frank Davison of Red Hook, Catherine and Robert Burkhardt and Vincent L. Sonny and Dana Marks Jr., all of Rhinebeck; her sister, Philomena Melewski of Amsterdam, N.Y.; her five grandchildren and their spouses, Teresa and Donald Hewett of Binghamton, N.Y., Robin Burkhardt of Ravena, N.Y., Peter and Stephanie Beach of Red Hook, Victoria Lynn and John Holt, Jennifer Rose and Brett Brandes, all of Rhinebeck; her step-grandchildren, Thomas and his wife Kathy Davison of Glenmont, N.Y., Chris Davison of Rhinebeck, Jamie Davison of Catskill; and eight great-grandchildren, Erin Hewett, Renee Hewett, Katelyn Rose Beach, Lauren Belcher, Ryan Belcher, Lillian V. Brandes, Audrey Davison and Thomas Luke Davison. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rhinebeck. The Rev. Jeffrey R. Galens will officiate. Burial will be in Rhinebeck Cemetery. Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Home, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 15. Memorial donations may be made in Rose's memory to the Rhinecliff Fire Company & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 6, Rhinecliff, NY 12574. For directions or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Palmer Jr., Rodney R. TROY Rodney Richard Ric Palmer Jr., 19, of Marvin Avenue, died Saturday, September 11, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Bronx, New York City. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Danielle Lemieux Knockwood of Troy and Rodney R. Palmer Sr. and stepson of Tina Palmer of Schenectady. Ric was a Troy resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, class of 2002. He was planning to start the HVCC Criminal Justice Program. Survivors in addition to his parents include his brother, Jon Knockwood of Troy; three stepsisters Tina, Lisa and Victoria Palmer all of Schenectady; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Delores Bloomer Lemieux of Malta; dear friend of Shelly Reynolds and Chad Linen. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Lansingburgh, 116th St. and Third Avenue with Rev. E. Allen Siebold, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th St. and 3rd Ave., Lansingburgh. Memorial donations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 476 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110, would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Plaske, Mary L. COLONIE Mary L. Plaske, 69, of Colonie, died suddenly at her home on a Saturday, September 11, 2004. She was born in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late Francis K. and Margaret E. Taylor. Mrs. Plaske was a Colonie resident for most of her life. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names and a communicant of St. Clare's Church. Mary is the beloved wife of 49 years to Stephen D. Plaske. She is the devoted mother of Susan O'Neill and her husband Bill of Kentucky, Donna Relyea and her husband Bill of Scotia, Kenneth Plaske and his wife Susan of Colonie and Michael Plaske and his wife Shelley of Colonie. She is the sister of Frances Taylor of Schenectady. Mary is the cherished grandmother of Kristen Bryan and Kathryn O'Neill, Jennifer, Christopher and Billy Relyea, Stephen, Kimberly, Laura, Sean and Alyssa Plaske and Kyle Plaske and Thomas Clark. Also surviving is her great-niece, Olivia Farrell. Mary was predeceased by her nephew, David Farrell. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 8:15 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 9:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Riberdy, Clarence J. COHOES Clarence J. Riberdy, 87, died Sunday, September 12, 2004. He was a World War II Air Force veteran. Survived by wife Cecile Perrier Riberdy; sisters, Rhea Perrier and Doris (William) Heroux. Funeral from Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and a Mass at St. Joseph Church at 9 a.m. Calling at the funeral home Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Scales, Cheryl ALBANY Cheryl Scales entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2004 at Albany Medical Center. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Avenue. Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment, Albany Rural Cemetery. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Selke Sr., Raymond (Memoriam) SELKE In loving memory our Dad and Grandpy, Raymond C. Selke Sr., who passed away September 14, 1991. To some you are a memory, to others part of the past, but to your family who knew and loved you, your memories will always last. Love and Miss You Shirley, Janet, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Sheffer, Donald E. COLONIE Donald E. Sheffer, 75, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Veterans Administration Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Irving and Doris Walters Sheffer. Donald was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked for Tobin Packing Company as a meat cutter for 28 years. More recently he was employed with Sysco Foods until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Frances Glasser Sheffer; beloved father of Donna F. Schworm (Mark) and Betsy McCormick (Robert); brother of Irving Sheffer, Janice Schroll, Marilyn Sheffer and the late Helen (Honey) Vigliotti; grandfather of Todd and Jared Schworm; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-South of Central Avenue). Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. At the request of the family, memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of one's choice. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/14/2004 - 9/15/2004. Sigwarth, Joseph Barry CORTEZ, Colo. Joseph Barry Sigwarth, 75, died suddenly Friday, September 10, 2004. Son of the late Charles and Amelia Sigwarth. Predeceased by his wife Mary Moloney Sigwarth. Survivors include his brother, Charles Sigwarth of Colonie; his daughter, Maureen and two sons, Terry (Lennie) Sigwarth and Tim Sigwarth and a grandson, Charles. Funeral services will be private in Cortez. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Sovitsky, Samuel Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias announces with deep regret the passing of their Brother Samuel Sovitsky. Members are requested to pay their respects at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery, Fuller Road, Guilderland, N.Y. on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. MARK GERLING Chancellor Commander JOEL PHILLIPS Prelate Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Sovitsky, Samuel The Independent Benevolent Society announces with deep regret the passing of our devoted member Samuel Sovitsky. Members are requested to pay their respects at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery, Fuller Road, Guilderland, N.Y. on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. JASON J. RICE President GARDNER LERNER Gabbi Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Stokes, Melinda D. NASSAU Melinda Delight Beckwith Stokes, 45, of Nassau, N.Y., died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany after a brief illness. Funeral service Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church, Shaver Road, West Sand Lake. Calling at the church Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Gift Shop Charities Strack, Paul T. WATERVLIET Paul T. Strack, of Grotto Court, Watervliet, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at his home. Born in Massena, N.Y., he was the son of Leo J. and Dorothy Lovely Strack. Mr. Strack was a graduate of Watervliet High School, class of 1973. Brother of Leo M. Strack, Watervliet, Thomas L. (Judy) Strack, Ballston Spa, Elaine (John) Grigg, Latham, James (Diedre) Strack, Onalaska, Wis., David (Amy) Strack, Watervliet, John Strack, Troy and Barbara (Joseph) Cocco, Petersburg. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at Konicek Funeral Home, 1855 12th Avenue, Watervliet, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. Those wishing may make donations to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205, in Paul's memory. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/13/2004 - 9/14/2004. Tucci, Anthony James SCHENECTADY Anthony James Tucci, 84, formerly of Lynn Street, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Cooperstown, N.Y., he was the son of the late Domenick and Mary Jane (Shelly) Tucci. Anthony worked in the meat department at L&M Market in Schenectady for many years before his retirement. Anthony was also a self-employed painter and had worked for the Army Depot in Voorheesville for ten years. A World War II Army veteran, Tony was a member of VFW Post 1895, Rotterdam Elks Lodge 2157, Polish American Veterans, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, a former member of the American Legion and the I.O.O.F. Tony was predeceased by three sisters, Marie Kubisch, Virginia Russell and Betty Livingston and his dear friend Rose Montone. Survivors include his niece, Frances Mergendahl of Albany and several other nieces, nephews, cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning September 15, 2004 at 7:45 a.m. at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave., Schenectady, NY followed at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Princetown Road, Rotterdam, N.Y. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held in Saratoga National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Tony's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Werner, Eileen M. SCHENECTADY Eileen M. Werner, 66, died Sunday, September 12, 2004. Daughter of Donald and Ada Shuey. Survived by her husband, Henry Werner; her daughter, Pam (John) Haff; grandchildren, Courtney and Allyson Haff. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph H. Werner. Services and calling hours private at the convenience of the family. www.glenvillefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004. Zupan, James (Memoriam) ZUPAN James September 14, 2002. Seems like only yesterday. We miss your phone calls when you would say What's up? or What's he doing? or your surprise drop by visits. At least we have our memories. Love, Mom and Your Son, Michael Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/14/2004.