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Bedard, Edith Rose         
ALBANY Edith Rose Bristol Bedard, 87, formerly of South Pearl Street, went
home to her Lord on Thursday morning, September 16, 2004 at the Villa Mary
Immaculate where she had been a resident for three years. Born July 30, 1917,
in Pittsfield, Mass., she was the loving daughter of the late Herbert and
Edith R. Dymond Bristol. Rose worked for many years as a secretary for
Breslaw's Furniture of Albany. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors
include her devoted and loving daughter, Rosemary C. Moore of Rensselaer; one
daughter-in-law, Cheryl Farthing; a sister-in-law, Marge Bristol of Nassau;
nine grandchildren of which two were very devoted to love and care for Rose,
Manny Ortiz of Feura Bush and Sarah Moore of Rensselaer along with 11
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her children, Mary Wiley, Donald
Farthing Sr.; two brothers, Herbert Butch and George Bristol. Rose's family
would like to give special thanks to Community Hospice of Albany and their
volunteers especially Leslie Dykeman, who spent countless hours as not only a
volunteer but as a close friend of Rose's, and the devoted staff of Villa Mary
Immaculate. Funeral services will be on Monday at 2 p.m. in the Hall & Higgins
Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown where Rev. Peter Kelly will officiate.
Interment will follow in the family plot in Garfield Cemetery. Relatives and
friends are invited to the funeral home on Monday starting at noon. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany or the charity of
one's choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Berenger, Charles          
FEURA BUSH Charles Edward Berenger, September 17, 2004, age 70, husband of
Margaret Marie Leonard Berenger, Father of Charles E. Berenger Jr. of Feura
Bush, Richard J. Berenger Sr. and his wife Noreen of Clarksville, and
Elizabeth A. Smith and her husband Robert of Feura Bush. Sister of Dorothy
Kolis and her husband Danny of Fla., Kenneth Berenger and his wife Barbara of
NY, N.Y., Richard Berenger and his wife Patti of NY, N.Y., Marie Makowski of
Brooklyn, Frederick Berenger of NY, N.Y., Karren Berenger of Brooklyn and the
late Edward, Dolores and Harold Berenger. Grandfather of Jamie, Michael,
Richard Jr. and Kayla Marie Berenger. He is also survived by many nieces and
nephews. Mr. Berenger was a member of Iron Workers Union Local #12 of Albany
and Local #580 of NYC, Bethlehem Lodge #2233 B.P.O.E., Clarksville Community
(Reformed) Church and a Navy veteran. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at
the Clarksville Community Church. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at the
church. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Clarksville
Community (Reformed) Church, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box F., Clarksville, NY
12041.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Bolognino, Maree (Memoriam)          
BOLOGNINO In loving memory of Maree Bolognino who passed away 5 years ago
today.
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be,
So he wrapped his loving
arms around you and said
come home with me.
With tearful eyes we watched
as you slowly passed away.
And though we loved you
dearly, we could not make
you stay.
Many times we needed you,
so many times we cried.
If only love could save you,
you never would have died.
We miss you very much.
Love, Jim, Amy, Victoria, Laura
and Your Loving Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Brewer, Rev. Louis C. (Memoriam)          
BREWER Rev. Louis C.
In loving memory of Reverend Louis C. Brewer who passed away two years ago.
Memories keep you close to us in spirit and in thoughts. They give us strength
to carry on at the dawning of each new day. We will never lose the memories of
the one we loved so much.
Your Loving Wife Dorothy
and Children, Samuel, Jerome,
Ethel, Louis Earl, Betty and Anita
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Caponigro, Mary Rita            
WATERFORD Mary Rita Caponigro, 86, of Timber Dr., died Friday, September 17,
2004 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born and educated in Philadelphia, she was
daughter of the late Vincent and Carmella Cifelli Giannini. She had resided in
Philadelphia for most of her life moving to Waterford in 1991. She was a
communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford. Mary was widow
of Anthony Caponigro who died in 1991. She is mother of Carmela Catallo and
her husband Joe of Waterford. Sister of Lucy Venuti and John Giannini of
Philadelphia, Pa. Grandmother of Michael and Joseph Catallo of Waterford and
great-grandmother of Joseph Michael Catallo III and Anthony David Catallo.
Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Monday at
11:30 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32),
Waterford and at noon at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Interment will be
in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the
funeral home Sunday 3-7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Gepfert, Minnie Mae             
COLONIE Minnie Mae Vageline Gepfert, 93, of Colonie, died Friday, September
17, 2004 at the Teresian House Nursing Home in Albany. Born and raised in
Schenectady, Minnie Mae lived in Colonie for most of her life. She owned, with
her late husband Gordon, the former Gordon's Cleaners in Colonie from 1948 to
1965. She was a very active member of the Colonie Alliance Church and a former
volunteer at the Veteran's Adult Care Center at the VA Hospital in Albany.
Minnie Mae was predeceased by her husband, John (Gordon) Gepfert. She is
survived by her sons, Robert Gepfert and his wife Marjorie of Essex Junction,
Vt. and Lawrence Gepfert and his wife Ann of Fla. and Hadley, N.Y.;
grandchildren, Pamela Blake, Lawrence Gepfert Jr. and Bruce Gepfert; and
great-grandchildren, Kyle Blake, Jessie Blake, Lawrence Bradley Gepfert,
Isabelle Gepfert and Jackson Gepfert. Relatives and friends are invited to
call at the Colonie Alliance Church, 32 Lapham Dr., Colonie on Monday from
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service being held at 1:00. Burial will
follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady. For those who wish,
memorial contributions to the Colonie Alliance Church would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.

Goad, Edward R.            
RENSSELAER Edward R. Goad of Lindbergh Avenue passed away Thursday, September
16, 2004 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Altavista, Va. and has been
a resident of Rensselaer for approximately 40 years. Ed was employed as a
truck driver and rigger-hauler for Mar-Van Rigging and Hauling in Watervliet.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of both World War II and the Korean War being a POW
and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the North Greenbush
American Legion Post #1489 and was past Rensselaer County Commandeer and
currently Sergeant At Arms. Ed was also a member of the Guilderland Lodge of
Elks BPOE #2480, Military Order of the Purple Heart #446, Sullivan-Jones VFW
Post in Poestenkill, Battle of the Bulge and 40 & 8. Husband of Carol Yetto
Goad of Rensselaer; brother of Wandell Scheu of Defreestville, Mary Cross of
Schodack and the late Vernon, Kenneth and Junior Goad. He was also survived by
his best friend, Suzie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral
will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue,
Rensselaer, Monday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited andcall
at the funeral home Sunday 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 on 9/18/2004.

Hilligas, I. Claire             
HUDSON I. Claire Hilligas, 80, of Dutch Village in Claverack, formerly of
Green Acres, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Born July 24, 1924 in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late Austin and
Irene (Domery) Riley. Mrs. Hilligas was a homemaker. Before retiring, she was
employed as a teacher with the Hudson City School District for over 20 years.
Mrs. Hilligas was a homemaker. Mrs. Hilligas was a member of the Business and
Professional Women, the American Legion Auxiliary and Holy Family Church in
Stottville. She was a former member of the Columbia Golf and Country Club and
Mount Carmel Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Hilligas Sr. of
Claverack; seven children, Edward W. Hilligas Jr. of Claverack, Austin R.
Hilligas of Charleston, S.C., Karen Risch of Ghent, Craig Hilligas of Clifton
Park, Pamela I. Clark of Ghent and Linda I. Lupinos and Eric V. Hilligas, both
of Greenport; 11 grandchildren, Casey M. Hilligas and Richard H. Hilligas,
both of Latham, Jamie Risch Durgey of Chittenango, Madison County, Megan Risch
of East Brunswick, N.J., Katherine Clark and Adam Clark, both of Ghent,
Jennifer Hilligas of Charleston, Kimberly Hilligas, Heather Hilligas and
Patrick Hilligas, all of Greenport, and Courtney Hilligas of Clifton Park; her
brother, Edma Riley of Shaftsbury, Vt.; and several nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by her brother, Austin Riley. Calling hours will be held from
7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110
Green St., Hudson. Services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the
funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Family
Church in Stottville. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Leonard, Carson H. (Memoriam)             
LEONARD Carson H.
Gone twenty years; a loving husband, father and uncle. Remembering him with
affection and fond memories.
Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Leonard, Carson Healy (Memoriam)          
LEONARD Carson Healy
A twenty year remembrance of a handsome, witty, loving husband and a real nice
guy. With whom I had a great life.
His life was earnest, his actions kind,
A generous hand and an active mind,
Anxious to please, Loath to offend,
A loving father and faithful friend.
Your Loving Wife, Ellen
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Mariani, Daniel J. (Memoriam)             
MARIANI Daniel J.
1947 - 1993
Dee Dee, If we could build that stairway we would be there with you.
Love You Forever,
Mom, Dad and Family
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Mazoway, Lawrence P.            
TROY Lawrence P. Larry Mazoway, 96, died September 16, 2004. He retired from
SUNYA. Husband of Ruth Halpin Ives Mazoway and the late Carrie Mazoway. Also
survived by two sisters. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 310
Spring Ave., Troy. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Calling at the
church on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Mullin, James B.           
TROY James B. Mullin, 87, formerly of Troy, died Thursday, September 16, 2004
at St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady. Born in Albany, July 4, 1917, he was the
son of the late Claude and Isabelle (Bailey) Mullin. He was a graduate of
Cathedral Academy in Albany. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in
the North Atlantic as a petty officer. Mr. Mullin was a master carpenter and
worked for Iroquois Millwork in Albany for many years, retiring in 1980. He
was a long time communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in South Troy
until moving to Malta in 2001 and joining Our Lady of Grace community in
Ballston Lake. He was a member of the South Troy Polish Club and the Petty
Officer's Club. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Dooley. Survivors include
his wife of 64 years, Frances (Strackrow) Mullin; two children, Dr. James
(Francine) Mullin Jr. of Smithtown, Lynne (Ronald) Hedger of Ballston Spa;
five grandchildren, Steven Mullin of Boston, Mass., Gary (Sarah) Mullin of
Orting, Wash., Pamela (Malcolm) Hind of Kissimmee, Fla., Michelle (M. Jason)
Greco of Ballston Spa and Dr. Kristen (Michael) Martin of Clifton Park; five
great-grandchildren, Cannon Pereira, Jewel and Joseph Mullin of Orting, Wash.,
Julia and Karina Greco of Ballston Spa; one sister, Agnes Damm of Schenectady
and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of
Glendale Nursing Home and St. Clare's Hospital for their caring and support.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Grace Church,
Route 146A, Ballston Lake where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Burial will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery,
Duell Road, Town of Saratoga. Calling hours will precede the service from 9 to
11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to St. Clare's Hospital Foundation, 600 McClellan Street, Schenectady,
NY 12304 or Glendale Residents Council, Glendale Nursing Home, Scotia, NY
12302.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/20/2004.

Murphy, Sister Jane Teresa           
LATHAM Sister Jane Teresa Murphy, CSJ, died Friday, September 17, 2004 at St.
Joseph's Provincial House. Born in Troy, the daughter of the late Michael and
Jane Manning Murphy, she was in the 68th year of her life as a sister of St.
Joseph of Carondelet. Sister was a graduate of Catholic Central High School,
Troy and received a bachelor's degree in music from the College of Saint Rose,
Albany and a master's degree in voice and music from the Catholic University
of America in Washington, D.C. She also studied at Columbia University and the
Julliard School of Music. Sister Jane was a professor of music at the College
of St. Rose for many years and received the title of professor emeritus in
1987. After retirement, she became supervisor of the music library at the
college. Sister is survived by a brother, Edward F. Murphy of East Harwich,
Mass. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be Monday, September
20, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Chapel at St. Joseph's
Provincial House, Latham. Relatives and friends may call at the Provincial
House Chapel on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Evening prayer will be at 7 p.m.
Sunday. Interment will be in Our Lady Queen of Virgins Cemetery on the grounds
of the Provincial House, Latham. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Sisters of St. Joseph Development Office, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham,
NY 12110.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Nass, Joseph J.            
NISKAYUNA Joseph J. Nass, 79, of Niskayuna, at rest September 15, 2004 at
Glendale Nursing Home. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Ann DeMarco Nass;
father of Joseph (Deborah) Nass Jr. of West Glenville, Jim (Karen) Nass of
Rotterdam, Mary Ann (Rudi) Gerstenberger of Schenectady; stepfather to C.
Michael (Katharine) Hyrny of Duanesburg, Timothy (Jodi) Hyrny of Torrance,
Calif.; grandfather of Megan, Elizabeth and Brittani Nass, Nicholas and
Jamie-Lee Nass, Paul and John Gerstenberger, Christian and Gabrielle Hyrny.
Joe's family wishes to thank his physicians, Drs. Stephen Sorrentino, Eugene
Drago and all physicians who participated in Joe's care during his illnesses
and the entire staffs of Ellis Hospital, Glendale Nursing Home, and Sunnyview
Hospital. From nurses to aides, housekeeping, maintenance, patients, patient's
families and more, who made each stay feel like we were surrounded by family
and people who care, during this difficult time. A memorial service, will be
held Thursday 6 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave.,
Rotterdam. A calling period will proceed the service from 3 to 6 p.m. at the
funeral home. As per his wishes, Joe was cremated. His cremains will be buried
privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer
contributions to the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple
Ave., Scotia, NY 12302.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/16/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Platt, John R.           
CLIFTON PARK John R. Platt, 61, of Clifton Park, died on Thursday, September
16, 2004 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son
of the late Richard and Eugenia Baker Platt. He graduated from Kent State
University in 1965. He was the executive director of EZ Pass Interagency Group
and prior to that he was executive director of the New York State Thruway from
1966 until 2003. Mr. Platt actively served on various National Boards and
commission including chairman of the EZ Pass Interagency Group and was also on
the board of directors of ITS America and chairman of the I 95 Corridor
Coalition. John was a Eucharistic minister and communicant of St. Edward the
Confessor Church in Clifton Park, NY. He was the beloved husband of Linda to
whom he was married for 39 years. John leaves behind three sons, Rick (Sandra)
Platt, Dave (Shani) Platt, Mike (Angie) Platt. He was the grandfather of
Natasha and triplets, Brooks, Brynley and John; brother of Marie Harrigan of
Washingtonville, Ohio. Funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at St.
Edward the Confessor Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Gordon C.
Emerick Funeral Home 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. Interment will be in Sunset
Hills Cemetery, Canton, Ohio on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Myeloma- Lymphoma Society, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12205 or to
Community Hospice of Schenectady, 411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2004 - 9/18/2004.

Polinsky, Helen J.         
ALBANY Helen J. Polinsky, 83, of Albany, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at
Albany Memorial Hospital. Helen was born March 2, 1921, the daughter of
Charles and Margaret Vincent. She was raised in Mooers, N.Y. and graduated
from Mooers Central HS. She attended Plattsburgh State University, and Mildred
Elley and graduated from the NYS Regents College. Helen was employed by the
New York Telephone Company for many years and was a supervisor for the New
York State Police for fifteen years until her retirement. Helen was an
extremely intelligent, strong, beautiful and gentle woman who devoted herself
to raising and caring for her five daughters and her grandchildren. She was
loved by all who knew her. Helen was the devoted and cherished mother of Mary
Achcet of Amsterdam, Kathleen (Neil) Sheehy of Glenville, Jeanne (Bruce)
Stewart of Altamont and Karen Sue (Philip) Caprood of Colonie. She is also
survived by her sisters, A1ice, Edith and Evelyn; her brother Rosewell; her
grandchildren Charles and Christine Achcet, Colleen LeGere, Christy Sheehy,
Joseph Stewart, Jennifer Maynard and Thomas Caprood; and by three
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by
her youngest daughter, Anne Marie, and by her brothers, Clarence, Ralph and
Robert and her sisters, Doris and Thelma. Funeral services will be held in the
Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 8:15 and 9:00
in St. Margaret Mary's Church, Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2-6 p.m. Interment
will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Those who wish may make a
memorial contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.

Polsinelli, Sheryl A.           
GALWAY Sheryl A. Polsinelli, 54, of Jockey Street, Galway, died Friday,
September 17, 2004 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. She was born in
Duanesburg, N.Y., the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Shirkey)
Miller. She was a graduate of Draper High School and the Ellis School of
Nursing. Sheryl was employed for over 20 years as a registered nurse for the
Sunnyview Hospital in Schenectady. She loved her family, needle point,
gardening, farm life, hiking, traveling and the outdoors. Sheryl enjoyed
raising money for Multiple Sclerosis. She participated in many MS walkathons.
Survivors include her husband, Donato N. Polsinelli whom she married June 14,
1969; two daughter, Donna M. Sickler and her husband Craig of Knox, N.Y. and
Christina A. Sowle and her husband Mark of Galway; one grandchild, Matthew J.
Sowle; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday 9:15
a.m. at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady
followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman
Road, Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours
will be Monday evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Interment will be in
Schenectady Memorial Park in Rotterdam. Contributions can be made in Sheryl's
memory to Multiple Sclerosis Capital District Chapter, 421 New Karner Road,
Albany, NY 12205.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Pregent, M. Mildred             
HALFMOON M. Mildred Townsend Pregent, 98, died September 16, 2004. Widow of
Raymond J. Pregent Sr. Predeceased by daughter, Barbara French. Survivors,
daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Marilyn) Adsit, Mrs. Stephen (Shirley) Pingelski;
sons, Thomas (Barbara) Pregent, Raymond (Sigrid) Pregent. Funeral Saturday
8:15 a.m. from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 9 a.m. at Corpus Christi
Church, Ushers. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment,
Clifton Park Village Cemetery.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Rogers, Robert A.          
RAVENA Robert A. Rogers of Ravena died August 30, 2004. A memorial service
will be held 2:00 Sunday afternoon, September 19, 2004 at the First United
Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, N.Y. All are invited to attend and
share in a celebration of Bob's life.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2004 - 9/18/2004.

Rucinski, Steve (Memoriam)           
RUCINSKI Steve
Stevie, One year ago today Jesus came down and took you up to Heaven. You left
a hole in my heart. We all miss you and love you very much.
Great-Grandma, Fran
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Santiago, Desiree (Memoriam)         
SANTIAGO In loving memory of our beloved sister, Desiree Rose Santiago.
There isn't a day that goes by, that we don't think of your beautiful smile,
your dark long flowing hair and your eyes as blue as the ocean. Today is the
day you were taken from us, but you are not gone to us. You live on in our
hearts and our souls. You became Mom's, Dad's, our's and all those lives you
lovingly touched a lasting treasure. We love you and miss you dear sister.
Peace be with with you.
Love Paul, Kimmy, Jody,
Tony, and Peter
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Santiago, Desiree (Memoriam)         
SANTIAGO Desiree Rose
(DEE DEE)
(REMEMBER ME)
To the living, I am gone.
To this sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated.
But to the happy, I am at peace.
And the faithful, I have never left.
I can not speak, but I can listen.
I can not be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore,
gazing at a beautiful sea,
REMEMBER ME,
as you look in awe at a mighty forest
and its majesty, REMEMBER ME.
REMEMBER ME in your heart,
your thoughts and your memories
of the times we cried, the times we
fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me,
I will never have gone.
Lovingly Remembered and Missed,
Mom, Dad, Sisters, Kim and
Jody and Brothers, Paul,
Dr. Tony, Peter and
Nieces, Maria and Micaela
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Santiago, Desiree (Memoriam)         
SANTIAGO Desiree
It's hard to believe you would be the same age as me. I always think of you as
the sweet young angel you were. Always in my thoughts.
Love Your Cousin, Tracey
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Van De Wall, Mary E.            
COLONIE Mary E. Van De Wall, 93, of Colonie, died Thursday, September 16, 2004
at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was
the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Verstrepen. Mary had worked for
the former National Savings Bank in Albany. After raising her children, she
worked as a produce clerk with the A&P Markets in Albany before her
retirement. She had been a member of the St. Francis DeSales Senior Group.
Mary was predeceased in 1977 by her husband Garry J. Van De Wall. She is the
beloved mother of Robert, Barry and Thomas Van De Wall, all of Colonie. Mary
is the sister of the late Katherine Quickenton, Agnes Fallon and Caroline
Unser. She is also survived by two nieces. Funeral services will be Monday
morning at 11:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd.,
Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 to
7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne
Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Mary E. Van De Wall.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/18/2004 - 9/19/2004.

Wells, Shirley (Memoriam)            
WELLS In loving memory of
Shirley Wells. November 21, 1935 -
September 18, 2003. It's hard to believe it's been a year now since you left
us on your journey to Heaven. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and
the memories we all share. You made a difference all of our lives and we still
share so much of you. We can't thank you enough for all that you have done for
us. All the times you made us laugh and cry, all the times you made our day or
holiday special, our hearts still ache as we miss you. We know you are in
Heaven as an angel watching over us, protecting us as you've always done. Alot
has happened since you left us but we know you will have the last word. We
love and miss you lots. Meet us in Vegas on the eighteenth.
Love, Paul, Elissa, Amanda, Katie,
Rachael, and your canine Grandsons
Eddie and Frasier
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Zabinski, Frank (Memoriam)           
ZABINSKI Frank
Our thoughts and memories of you are
always with us within our daily life. It's been 15 years since you passed on.
You are in our hearts and will never be
forgotten.
Love, Henie, Al,
Family and Friends
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/18/2004.

Zwicklbauer, Erna          
GUILDERLAND Erna Zwicklbauer, affectionately known as Oma by family, friends,
staff and patrons of the Bavarian Chalet, passed away peacefully at her home
on Wednesday, September 15, 2004. Erna was born January 8, 1911 in Steinegg,
Germany. She immigrated to Albany, N.Y. by herself at age 15. She married
Franz X. Zwicklbauer in 1938 and together they operated the Little Bavaria
Restaurant in Albany from 1949 to 1963 and the Bavarian Chalet Restaurant in
Guilderland from 1951 to 1984. He passed away in 1983. She was the beloved
mother of Franz K. Zwicklbauer (Frances) of Guilderland and Rudolf E.
Zwicklbauer of Waukesah, Wis.; grandmother of Marianne Zwicklbauer (Dr.
Clifford Belden) of Hoosick Falls, Dr. Michael Zwicklbauer (Marianne) of
Newport News, Va., Franz J. Zwicklbauer of Guilderland, Liesl Gorman (Edward)
of Hoosick Falls, Mara Warren (Daniel) of Algonquin, Ill. and Kurt Zwicklbauer
(Jennifer) of Elburn, Ill.; great-grandmother of Jessica, Michael, Kristin,
Erik, Elise and Franz J. (Jr) Zwicklbauer, Patrick, Victoria and Abigail
Gorman; sister of Rudolf Gnam of Germany and the late Emma Volz and Klara
Faas. She is survived by a niece, Lori Zwicklbauer Hill, and a nephew, Werner
Zwicklbauer, and many other nieces and nephews in Germany. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Church of St. Madeleine Sophie,
3500 Carman Rd., Guilderland. Family and friends are invited to the Bavarian
Chalet, Western Turnpike, Guilderland on Monday starting at 4:30 p.m. to
continue the celebration of Oma's life. Those who wish may make contributions
to the American Heart Association or the Franz Zwicklbauer Memorial Soccer
Scholarship, c/o Athletic Dept. at Guilderland Central High School,
Guilderland Center, NY 12085.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/17/2004 - 9/18/2004.