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Baisden, Joseph A.         
ALBANY Joseph A. Baisden, 89, of Albany, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at
Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, after a long illness. Born and educated in
Watervliet, he was the son of the late Elmer L. and Eliza Ayers Baisden. A
veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in North Africa and
Europe. Mr. Baisden was a locomotive engineer with the former Delaware &
Hudson Railroad in the passenger and freight divisions for 37 years, retiring
in 1976. He was a 45 year member of Evening Star Masonic Lodge, Latham.
Survivors include his sisters, Laura Murphy of Albany and Lois (Harold)
Jackson of Watervliet; his brother, Lewis H. (Norma) Baisden of Watervliet;
and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral servicers were held at the
convenience of the family. Contributions in his memory may be made to the
memorial fund of Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Avenue,
Watervliet, NY 12189. Condolence page at www.bowenfuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Boehlke, Agnes L.          
RENSSELAERVILLE Agnes L. Boehlke, 92, formerly of Ravena, died Sunday,
September 19, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital. Agnes was born in Coeymans,
daughter of the late Peter and Mary Louise Sorell. She was a housewife and a
communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Ravena. Agnes was predeceased by her
husbands, Paul H. Boehlke and George E. Boehlke. Survivors include her
children, Marie Ritzel of Fla., Louise (Alfred) Irwin of Ravena, Peter (Fran)
Boehlke of Alcove, Orville (Shirley) Boehlke of Ravena, Patricia LaQuire of
Rensselaerville and Paul (Bonnie) Boehlke of S.C.; 21 grandchildren; many
great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held 9:30 Thursday morning September 23, 2004 at St. Patrick's Church,
Ravena. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Coeymans. Friends may
call at the Babcock Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions
in memory of Agnes may be made to the charity of your choice.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Carter, John H.            
CLIFTON PARK John H. Carter, 48, of Brookline Drive, died on Monday, September
20, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a long illness. He was born
in Buffalo, N.Y. on December 13, 1955 and was the son of Dr. Richard H. and
Mary Oliver Carter of Las Vegas. He was a graduate of the former Linton High
School in Schenectady and he received his bachelor's degree from St.
Bonaventure University. He was a turbine generator finance analyst for the
General Electric Company in Schenectady, having worked there for 19 years.
Earlier, he had worked for the former Singer Link Co. of Binghamton. He was a
member of the Elfun Society at GE and a volunteer for the Habitat for
Humanity. He was the vice president and chief financial officer of the Clifton
Park Baseball League. He was the Nation Chief of Indian Princesses of Southern
Saratoga County. John was also the Chief of Indian Guides of Southern Saratoga
County. He was the treasurer of the Shenendehowa Men's Varsity Swim Team. He
was the beloved husband of Jean M. Lombardi Carter, whom he married on March
24, 1979; the devoted father of Daniel J., Jeffrey M., and Emily J. Carter,
all of Clifton Park; brother of Dr. Michael (Linda) Carter of San Diego,
Calif., Kevin (Jeanne) Carter of Raynham, Mass., Katherine (Charles) Shupe of
Aloha, Ore. and Patricia Carter of Temecula, Calif.; son-in-law of Anthony and
Berenice Lombardi of Guilderland; brother-in-law, Linda (Michael) Doyle of
Albany, Daniel (Suzanne) Lombardi of Voorheesville, Diane (Dennis) Miller of
Bristol, Conn. and Ellen (Jeffrey) Pitkin of Guilderland; also survived by
several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 a.m.
from Corpus Christi Church in Ushers where the Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated. Calling hours will be from 4-7 p.m Wednesday in the Gordon C.
Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Daniel, Jeffrey and Emily Carter Scholarship Fund in care of
the funeral home office.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Casale, Marie (Fennelly)             
TROY Marie A. Fennelly Casale, 69, of Troy, died suddenly on Sunday, September
19, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. Born in Troy, she was the daughter
of the late Thomas and Mary Flood Fennelly and wife of Nicholas M. Casale.
Mrs. Casale was educated in St. Mary's School and was a graduate of Catholic
Central High School, class of 1953. Prior to her retirement, she was employed
by Rensselaer County, Bureau of Finance for over 20 years. Marie was a
communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of St. Mary's Altar Rosary
Society, a member of United Public Service Employees Union #424, and was an
avid reader to her grandchildren, a museum visitor, and most of all, she was
totally devoted to her family. Survivors in addition to her husband Nick,
include her four daughters, Joanne (David) Bonesteel of Brunswick, Mary
Robinson of Loudonville, Maureen (Mario) Mainella of Colonie and Donna
(Gennaro) Sposito of Latham. She was the grandmother of Alyssa Bonesteel,
Lauren and Kyle Robinson, Francesca and Stefano Mainella and Adriana and Lena
Sposito; she was the sister of James P. Fennelly of Wynantskill and the late
Thomas and John Fennelly. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews,
cousins and many beloved friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday
morning at 11:00 from the John H. Clinton Funeral Home, Washington Park and
Third St., Troy and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Troy. Calling hours
will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home, 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions can
be made to the Children's Reading Room at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second
St., Troy, NY 12180.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Cataldo, Ralph (Memoriam)            
CATALDO Ralph F., Dear Dad, It is hard to believe a year has gone by since
your death. Your family and friends miss you dearly. You were so strong and
brave - a hero to us forever. We miss your warm smile and hearty laugh.
Everywhere we look reminds us of the times we shared. Since you have gone,
four new grandchildren were born and another is on the way. You will live on
through all of us.
Love always,
Christopher, Kathleen,
Sean and Heather
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Dolgin, Lenny (Memoriam)             
DOLGIN Lenny, Happy Belated Birthday, your spirit and memory live on in all
the people who knew you.
Your Family, The Dolgins
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Harlfinger, Dolores P.          
EAST GREENBUSH Dolores P. (Pardee) Harlfinger, 90, of East Greenbush, died
Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Whitehouse Home for Adults after a lengthy
illness. Born in Roundout Creek, N.Y., she was raised and lived her entire
life in East Greenbush. She was a communicant of Greenbush Reformed Church.
Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Lina (Pulhemus) Pardee; her husband
James B. Harlfinger; a daughter, Judith Ruiz; two sisters, Gertrude Pardee and
Pearl and her husband Robert Pritchard. Dolores is survived by her loving
daughter, Louise (Karl) Brandt of East Greenbush; a son-in-law, Marcos Ruiz of
S. Bethlehem; sister-in-law, Sister Gertrude Harlfinger of Sisters of Mercy
Albany; her cherished grandchildren, Tonya (Michael) Sufnarski, Justin Brandt,
M. Andrew Ruiz and James (Kim) Ruiz; great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Amy Ruiz
and Morgan and Mason Sufnarski. The family would like to thank the staff and
volunteers at White House Home for Adults and Community Hospice for all the
care and kindnesses shown during her illness. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend her funeral 2:30 p.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE) Thursday in the
Greenbush Reformed Church, 688 Columbia Tpk., East Greenbush, N.Y. Interment,
in the East Greenbush Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Dolores can make
contributions to Community Hospice of Rensselaer Co., 295 Valleyview Blvd.,
Rensselaer NY 12144.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Johnson, Steve (Memoriam)            
JOHNSON Steve
In loving memory of my husband, Steve Johnson Sr. I will always love and miss
you.
Your Wife, Kate
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Joralemonm, Laurence H.         
RAVENA Laurence Hoffman Joralemon, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at his
residence. He was born in Ravena, son of the late Bert and Nora Hoffman
Joralemon. Survived by his wife, Margie Hotaling Joralemon of Ravena;
granddaughters, Patricia Joralemon Selko and her husband Brad of Md. and
Barbara Joralemon Rogers and her husband Daniel of Guilderland; two
great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jaclyn Rogers; daughter-in-law, Alison Schuman
Joralemon of Fla. Laurence was predeceased by his son, Richard Laurence
Joralemon and brother, Clyde Joralemon. All services will be private at the
convenience of the family. Contributions, in memory of Laurence, may be made
to the Ravena Rescue Squad, PO Box 144, Ravena, NY 12143 or to Senior Projects
of Ravena, PO Box 142, Ravena, NY 12143.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Lloyd, Clement (Memoriam)            
LLOYD Clement. In loving memory of my husband who passed away 2 years ago
today. I miss you everyday Clemie. You will always be in my heart. You are my
sweet guy.
Your Wife Gwen
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Meisner, Kenneth (Memoriam)          
MEISNER Kenneth J.
Dad, a long nineteen years have gone by since you went to be with the Lord,
but you are still in our hearts. Thank you and the Lord for watching over us.
Daughter, Hazel; Son-in-law, Sam
and Children
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Miller, Ida V.             
ALBANY Ida V. Miller, 84, died Monday, September 20, 2004 at St. Peter's
Hospital. Born in Hackney, London, England, she was the daughter of the late
William and Beatrice Webley Eskell and came to this country in 1946. She
worked as a bookkeeper for Lloyds of London, Polk & Haines, CBI and Equifax.
She also served in the British ATS Signal Corps under General Eisenhower
during World War II. Ida loved to knit and always put her family first in
life. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Miller who died in 1974 and whom
she married in France in 1945. Loving mother of Beverly K. Miller (John A.
Miller Jr.) of Colonie, Lynette J. Fuegmann of Greenville and Michael J.
Miller of Albany; grandmother of Cheryl Lynn LaFrenier, Jennifer Packard,
Richette Cleary, Crystal Miller, Michael J. Miller Jr. and Richard Cleary II
and De Anna Miller; great-grandmother of Jeanette Packard; sister of Winifred
Young, Daphne Galloway, Madeline Williams, all of England and the late
Reginald, Frederick and Gordan Eskell; several nieces and nephews also
survive. Funeral services Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home,
208 North Allen Street, Albany with Fr. Stephen Hart officiating. Relatives
and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the
funeral home. Interment will follow the service in Graceland Cemetery. Those
wishing to remember Ida and her family in a special way may send contributions
to the Alzheimer's Association-NENY, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Mills, Ronald E.           
REXFORD Ronald E. Mills, 61, died September 19, 2004. Ron began his own
business, known as Best Contracting, Rexford, N.Y. Survivors include his sons,
Ronald E. Mills and Steven D. (Sandie) Mill; daughters, Tamra M. Bojarski and
Veronica J. Mills; three siblings; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of
Christian Burial, Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 10 a.m. at the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Rd. East Glenville. Calling at the
Glenville Funeral Home Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. www.glenvillefuneralhome.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Pakatar Sr., John T.          
TROY John T. Pakatar Sr., 79, of Oakwood Avenue, died Sunday, September 19,
2004 in the Community Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving
family. Husband of the late Dorothy J. Smith Pakatar, who died February 22,
2001. Survived by 11 children, 33 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday
at the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River Street, Troy with Rev. Fr.
Emmanuel E. Mantzouris officiating. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 8 - 109th Street in Lansingburgh. Burial
will be in St. Basil's Cemetery, Maplewood. Contributions may be made to the
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 or to
Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY
12144. For directions and guest book please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Pero, Susan C.             
ALBANY Susan C. Pero, age 83, of Albany and Spring Hill, Fla., died surrounded
by her loving family at the Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital on
Saturday, September 18, 2004. Born in Coeymans, N.Y., April 8, 1921, she was
the daughter of the late James and Mary Amato Morrell. Mrs. Pero was employed
in retail clothing at the Tinkle Shop and Babyland in Albany for more than 30
years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending winters in Florida. Mrs. Pero
was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany. Survivors include her
son, James Pero and Deborah of Albany and Spring Hill, Fla.; her daughter,
Susan Pero of Albany; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. The Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at
the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 607 Central Avenue, Albany, N.Y.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Coeymans, N.Y. Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no calling hours.
For those who desire, a memorial contribution may be made, in Susan's name, to
Kidney Foundation of Northeast NY, 23 Computer Drive East, Albany, NY 12205,
American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or Community
Hospice at 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Arrangements are under
the direction of Pero Memorial Chapel, 9 Main Street, Ravena, NY and Sopris
Funeral Home, Inc., 11877 Rte 9-W, Coxsackie, NY.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Powers, Rose (Memoriam)         
POWERS Rose
Dear Rose, it's been two years since you left and they have been the longest
years of my life. It still hurts to think of you not being here. Tracey, Tess
and Sam are growing up and you would be proud of them. We all miss you and
love you.
All My Love, Bob
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Riley, Vincent P.          
Watervliet Vincent P. Riley, 64, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at the
Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Troy on July 19, 1940, he was the son of the late James M. Riley and
the late Blanche Peterson Riley. He was raised in Watervliet and following his
graduation from Watervliet High School, he enlisted and served proudly in the
United States Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, Vincent enrolled in the
Boston School of Arts and received his degree. He was also a graduate of
Northeastern University in Boston. He worked in Boston for a number of years
and returned to this area in the 1970s. He was employed by the New York State
Department of Tax and Finance as a tax examiner before retiring in July of
this year. He had also been associated with Securitas Security Services, Inc.
in the Albany area for the last five years. Vincent enjoyed painting in his
spare time and was devoted to his entire family and enjoyed family gatherings,
reunions and especially the Christmas holiday season. He was a communicant of
Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet. He was the proud brother of James
J. Riley (Anna) of Troy, John R. Riley (Anna Mary) of Wellesley, Mass., Thomas
M. Riley Sr. (Dorothy) of Watervliet, Kathleen M. Matthews (Jim Pallotolo) of
Albany and Ann Marie Riley of Watervliet. Vincent is also survived by many
nieces and nephews and was a proud Godfather to a number of children. He was
predeceased by his brother, George T. Riley in 1991. The funeral will be
Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway,
Watervliet and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Relatives and friends
are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, 701 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004. Condolence page and directions at
www.parkerbrosmemorial.com
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Roulier, Edward W.         
BRUNSWICK Edward W. Roulier, 66, of Hoosick Road, Town of Brunswick, died
Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born on May 13, 1938
in Troy, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Emma F. Wright Roulier. Mr.
Roulier was an U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired as a line crew foreman from
Niagara Mohawk in Troy where he had been employed for many years. Mr. Roulier
had been a member of the Brunswick Elks and had also been avid outdoorsman.
For six years following his retirement, he had resided in Lady Lake, Fla.
where he enjoyed golfing. Father of Mrs. Kimberly A. (William Bill) Donnelly
of Brunswick and the late Edward D. Ed Roulier; brother of Barbara P. (Frank)
Hebert of Cohoes, John P. (Connie) Roulier of Cohoes, Richard W. (Kathy)
Roulier of Daytona, Fla., Thomas J. (Rosemary) Roulier of Carson, Calif. and
Joan F. (Otto) Madsen of Cohoes; former husband of Mrs. Helen Wertman of
Clifton Park; grandfather of Lindsay and Chelsea Donnelly, both of Brunswick
and Daniel and Nathan Roulier, both of East Greenbush; also survived by his
longtime companion, Nell Robinson of Philadelphia, Pa.; several nieces and
nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:45 a.m. from the
Morris-Stebbins-Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick St., Troy thence to
Our Lady of Victory Church where at 9:30 a.m the Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated. Interment will be held in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Relatives
and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, 5 to 8
p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 6
Greenwood Dr., East Greenbush, NY 12061 in memory of Edward W. Roulier.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Ryan, Agnes P.             
RENSSELAER Agnes P. Ryan, 86, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at the Hospice
Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the
late Ciryll and Theresa Kabrhel Peltz. She was a homemaker who previously
worked for the Rensselaer City School District and Huyck Felt Company. Her
husband, Joseph M. Ryan, predeceased Agnes in 1971. She was the mother of
Dennis M. Ryan (Sharon Berko) of Albany and the late Kathleen A. Ryan; sister
of Margaret Pesnichak of Rensselaer and the late Theresa Pariseau, Frank
Peltz, Josephine Griesemer and Charles Peltz; several nieces and nephews also
survive. Funeral services Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral
Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Joseph's Church, Rensselaer
at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment
will follow the Mass in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Those wishing to remember
Agnes and her family in a special way may send contributions to either the
Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or
the Alzheimer's Association-NENY Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY
12206.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/21/2004 - 9/22/2004.

Simonian, Adam J.          
LATHAM Adam J. Simonian, 88, of Latham, beloved husband of the late Jennifer
A. Lavazzo Simonian, died Sunday, September 19, 2004 at his home with his
loving family at his side. Born and educated in Watervliet, he was the son of
the late John and Polly Simonian. He was a graduate of Watervliet High School
and received his master's degree from Siena College. He was a master sergeant
in the United States Army, serving in both World War II and Korea. He has
resided in Latham since 1955 and had resided in Troy prior. Adam was a
lifelong member of St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church in Latham, where he
served as the Sunday school superintendent for over 25 years. He was a member
of the Parish Council at the church for over 35 years. Adam was an avid bowler
and hand ball player and previously managed and played for the Armenian
Softball Team. He was a former member of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192.
Survivors include his loving daughter, Barbara J. B.J. (Brian) Olesen of
Latham; his cherished grandchildren, Brian Olesen of Latham and Sonja Dodge of
Cranston, R.I.; his great-granddaughter, Cadence Dodge. He was predeceased by
his brothers, Jerry Simonian and James Simonian, who was killed during the
invasion of Normandy in World War II. Funeral services will be Wednesday,
September 22, 2004 at 9:45 a.m. from the Dufresne and Cavanaugh Funeral Home,
149 Old Loudon Road, Latham and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Armenian
Apostolic Church, 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet with Rev. Stephanos
Doudoujkian officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the
funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Albany Rural
Cemetery in Menands. Contributions to St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church,
100 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, NY 12189, would be appreciated.
Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

Sirchia, Jean M.           
MECHANICVILLE Jean M. Cimino Sirchia, 75, died September 19, 2004. Survived by
husband Augustine Augie Sirchia; three daughters, Diane (Larry) Murphy, Mary
Jo (John) Urkevich and Rose Ann (Mike) Butler; three grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter. Mass, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Assumption-St. Paul's William
St. Church. Calling Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Southerland, Milton (Memoriam)            
SOUTHERLAND Milton
With sadness and love, I'm thinking of my son Milton, on his 31st birthday. I
will always miss you.
Love You Forever,
Mom, Michael, Maurice
Muneera, Muneer,
Nieces, Nephews,
Sister-In-Laws and Brother-In-Law
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.

Yoder, Robert A.           
NISKAYUNA Robert A. Yoder, 79, died on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at the
Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born January 25, 1925 in Mt. Morris, Ill., he was
the son of the late Harry and Mary Yoder. Robert served in the U.S. Marine
Corps during World War II. He married Dorothy Cranston of Schenectady in 1946.
In 1950 he entered the U.S. Army, retiring August 1970 as a colonel. His
decorations include the Legion of Merit. Robert participated in the defense of
Guadalcanal (World War II) and the invasion of Inchon (Korean War). He served
as division signal officer of 2nd Infantry Division, Korea in 1967. He also
served three tours of duty in Washington, DC including service on the Army
general staff and the executive office of the President. Colonel Yoder was a
graduate of RPI, the University of Michigan, U.S. Army Command and General
Staff College, U.S. Army War College and SUNY Albany. He was a professor of
mathematics at H.V.C.C. for 12 years after retiring from the Army. Robert is
survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Yoder of Niskayuna; his two sons,
Dr. James Yoder of Atlanta, Ga. and Dr. Robert C. Yoder of Niskayuna. He is
also survived by his daughter-in-law, Diane Emmons Yoder and two
grandchildren, Rachael and Harrison all of Niskayuna. Calling hours will be
held on Tuesday, September 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon
Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central
Ave). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral
home. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga
National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
may be made to the Ellis Hospital Foundation, Inc., 1101 Nott Street,
Schenectady, NY 12308-2489 in memory of Robert A. Yoder.
Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/21/2004.