OBITS: Albany Times Union 30 Aug 2005; 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 Bailey, Nona E. SARATOGA SPRINGS Mrs. Nona E. Bailey, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2005. A true lady, friend to everyone and international traveler to Japan, China, Spain, Thailand and many Caribbean Cruises. Survived by nephews, Victor Dyer and Jason Edwards; special friends, Gloria Stevens and Joan Welch. Service Friday, September 2, 2005, 12 noon, Trinity United Methodist Church. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Baker, Martha CASTLETON Martha Baker, 76, formerly of Hudson Street, died on Monday, August 29, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital. The wife of the late Ray Baker, she is survived by two daughters, Susan MacKenzie and Deborah Roe, both of Greenville; three grandchildren. Notice of funeral to follow. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Broadhurst, Frances R. ALBANY Frances R. Broadhurst, 96, died Monday, August 29, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mrs. Broadhurst was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was employed for many years by the Sterling Winthrop Drug Co. in Rensselaer. She also was a member of the Guilderland Senior Citizens. Mrs. Broadhurst was the wife of the late Frederick Bischoff and Charles Broadhurst. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia B. Slover; her sister, Barbara Taylor; her grandsons, Michael Slover and Frederic (Josephine) Slover; her great-grandchildren, Regina (Keith) Zobel and David (Destiny) Slover; her great-great-grandchildren, David and Ryan Slover and Keith Zobel. Arrangements provided by Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Interment in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Cage Sr., Edward C. SARATOGA SPRINGS Edward C. Cage Sr., 57, died August 26, 2005. Survived by wife, Paulette Benson; children, Audrey Cage, Deborah Cage, Sara and Jo-Ann Mizucki, Edward Cage Jr., Clifton Cage; brother, Joseph Green; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Calling 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Chubic Acosta, Olga J. TROY Olga J. Chubic Acosta, 89, of Troy, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Resurrection Rest Home, after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Halco Chubic and the loving wife of Arthur R. Acosta with whom she was recently reunited in marriage. Olga was educated in the Troy Public School System, was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and prior to her retirement was employed by New York State Dept. of Taxation and Finance and at the former Jacobsen Shirt Co. She was the loving mother of Mrs. William (Barbara Ann) Riley of Clifton Park, Robert A. (Diana) Acosta of East Greenbush, Mrs. Barry (Julianne) De Rubertis of Center Brunswick; the loving grammy of Courtney Mariani, Jennifer Meeker, Andrea Acosta, Ashley Acosta, Alexander Acosta, Joseph De Rubertis; Stephen De Rubertis and Rebecca D. De Rubertis; two great-grandchildren, Lauren Wemett and Michael Mariani. Olga was the sister of the late Katherine M. Chubic and Mary Behan. A special thanks to the staff at Resurrection Rest Home and Community Hospice of Rensselaer for the care and compassion shown to Olga. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. from the John H. Clinton Funeral Home, Washington Park and Third Street and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Troy. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to St. Joseph's Church Restoration Fund. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Cochrane Fennessey, Florence M. COLONIE Florence M. Cochrane Fennessey, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Yonkers, N.Y. on September 11, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Carson and Margaret Cochrane. Mrs. Fennessey was a Colonie resident for 45 years. Flo worked for the former Remington in Colonie and more recently, the Patroon Room at SUNY, Albany from where she retired. Mrs. Fennessey especially loved spending time with her cherished grandchildren. Flo is the beloved wife of 55 years to Charles J. (Pal) Fennessey. She is the devoted mother of Charlene Fennessey of Colonie, Karen Beth (Mike) Warzek of East Schodack and Charles J. (Rose) Fennessey Jr. of Gansevoort. She is the loving sister of Geraldine Copogna of Hopewell Junction and the late Kenneth Cochrane, Elizabeth Kelly, Mildred Bennett and Robert Cochrane. She is the cherished grandmother of Michael Warzek Jr. and Leigh, Paul and Samantha Fennessey. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday morning at 9:00 at the Church of St. Clare. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue). Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Florence M. Fennessey. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. DeSeve, Lillian M. (Memoriam) DeSEVE Lillian M. Happy Birthday, Mom. We think about you everyday. Love, Your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Greenwood, Marion T. LOUDONVILLE Marion Therese Smith Greenwood, age 86, entered into eternal life suddenly Saturday, August 27, 2005 at home. Born in Bronx, N.Y., she lived in the Albany area most of her life. She had been employed for more than 35 years as a secretary for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. in Albany. She was a communicant of the Historic Church of St. Mary. Daughter of the late William P. and Jennie Cornell Smith. Beloved wife of the late William N. Greenwod; sister of the late William J., Walter A., Joseph G. Smith and Helen M. Geis. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held in the Historic Church of St. Mary, corner of Lodge and Pine Streets, on Capitol Hill, Albany on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to which family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Those desiring, may send a remembrance in Marion's name to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, Oakwood Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Guanu, John CHERRY VALLEY John Guanu, 82, of Cherry Valley, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2005 while doing what he loved the most, walking. He was born on June 7, 1923 in Albany, N.Y., the son of Greek Immigrants, Anna Bouras and George Guanu. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in Albany and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in December 1941. He served in World War II from 1941-1945 in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner on various B-24 aircraft including the Squaw and the Sneezie and participated in both the North African and European campaigns, including one of the war's most daring air raids, on Hitler's oil fields in Ploesti, Rumania, for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. John was married to Shirley Mason Dutcher on August 4, 1945 in Cherry Valley. He was a resident of Cherry Valley for over 40 years and served for various terms as the Town and Village Justice, was a member of the Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, the American Legion and the Cherry Valley Fish and Game Club. He worked as a designer at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. for 37 years and at various other jobs during his retirement. John had a love of the outdoors, including working in his garden, on his old house and walking his little dog, Maggie, actually carrying her at times during the winter. He also loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed getting into debates on politics and sports. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Shirley Mason Dutcher Guanu; his son, George Guanu of Oneonta, N.Y.; his daughter, Christine Steinhauser and husband Charles Steinhauser of Westford, Mass.; his son, Seth Guanu of Arlington, Va.; his grandchildren, Chadd, Kevin and Kayla Steinhauser of Westford; his beloved dog, Maggie; sisters, Alexandra Soulis and her husband Peter Soulis and Catherine and husband Christopher Vavura, all of Albany; brother-in-law, Loring Dutcher and his wife Doris of Fort Plain, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31 at the First Presbyterian Church, Cherry Valley with Rev. Ron Fralick officiating. Committal and burial, with an American Legion Service by Cherry Valley American Legion Post #1360 will follow in the Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley with a Cherry Valley Firemen's Memorial Service at 8 p.m. Contributions, in John's memory, may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or the SPCA. Arrangements entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Hoffman, William COLONIE William Hoffman, 80, of Colonie, died August 28, 2005 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Greenbush, N.Y. on September 15, 1924, he was the son of the late George Yates and Olive E. Sliter Hoffman. He has been a resident of Colonie for most of his life. During World War II, Mr. Hoffman proudly served with the United States Army in the 3908th Signal Service Battalion. He was an electrician for 37 years until his retirement in 1987 from Clifford Gray. He was a member of IBEW Local Union #166, currently 236 of Schenectady, N.Y. Mr. Hoffman was an antique car enthusiast. Mr. Hoffman is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Marie Waters Hoffman, whom he married in 1948; also survived by his son, William (Jenny) Hoffman Jr. of Colonie; his daughters, Patricia (Cliff) Dudley of Guilderland, Sandra (John) White of Rotterdam and Sharon (John) Douglas of Saratoga; his brothers, Herbert and Lester C. Hoffman; his sisters, Ellen Merrihew, Olive Hoffman and Anna Kennedy; four grandchildren, Jeremy, Jolie, Brandon and Christopher. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hoffman is also predeceased by his brother, George Hoffman and his sister, Dorothy VanValkenburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State Street, Schenectady. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Jachym, Thaddeus M. CHARLTON Thaddeus M. Jachym, 84, died August 28, 2005. Survived by wife Theresa Jachym; children, Stephen (Cheryl) Jachym, Patricia (Philip) Holder, Nora (Jurgis) Brakas; five grandchildren. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. Glenville Funeral Home. Calling on Thursday 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. www.glenvillefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Knudsen Mazanti, Laura Kristina NORTH GREENBUSH Laura Kristina Knudsen Mazanti, 97, formerly of the Kane Apts. in Lansingburgh, beloved wife of the late William K. Mazanti, died peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2005 at Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush. Born in Odense, Denmark on December 17, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Marie Larsen Knudsen. She came to the United States and settled in Troy in March 1929. She was a member of the Lansingburgh Senior Citizens, Prince of Peace Church and the Danish Sisterhood of America in Lansingburgh. Mrs. Mazanti was the devoted mother of Mrs. Sam (Elsie) Adams of Clover, S.C. and Mrs. James (Lillian) Maltais of Troy. Also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Borge Knudsen. Funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home Inc., 565 4th Ave. (corner of 115th Street and 4th Avenue) in Lansingburgh, with the Rev. Richard Scheu, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Lansingburgh, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held in St. John's Cemetery, Lansingburgh. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Levine Sussman, Judge Ruth MANHATTAN Judge Ruth Levine Sussman, acting Supreme Court Justice for New York County, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at her home in Manhattan after a long and courageous seven-and-a-half-year battle with breast cancer. Justice Sussman, 46, had served on the bench, first in The Bronx and then in New York County Supreme Court, since 1995. She was a respected jurist, known for her legal intellect, fairness and common sense. In recognition of Justice Sussman's legal talent, Chief Judge Judith Kaye of the New York Court of Appeals, named her the initial jurist to preside over the first Integrated Domestic Violence Court in New York State. Judge Kaye created this court to enable judges to address the inter-related issues of domestic violence, custody and other matrimonial and family issues in one court. Previously, these issues had been handled in separate courts. Judge Kaye identified Judge Sussman as uniquely qualified to be the pioneering jurist to preside over this new court. Prior to service on the bench, Judge Sussman was assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's office for 10 years. She also was an adjunct professor of law at New York University Law School. She lectured on criminal justice across the United States, in China and in England. She served on the national advisory board of The Century Council, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. Judge Sussman was a graduate of Smith College and Georgetown University School of Law, where she served on the Criminal Justice Law Review. A native of Schenectady, she was the daughter of the Hon. Howard A. Levine, retired associate justice of the New York State Court of Appeals. She is survived by her husband David and daughters, Jane and Rebecca, all of Manhattan; her parents, Judge Howard and Barbara Levine of Schenectady; two brothers, Neil Levine and his wife Meg of Niskayuna and James Levine and his wife Carolyn of Schenectady; and five nephews and nieces, Emily, Matthew, Noah, Ari and Jesse Levine. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of Neil Levine, 1464 Fox Hollow Road, Niskayuna, on Wednesday, August 31 from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday, September 1 from 5-8 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Ludwig, Lillian (Memoriam) LUDWIG Lillian. Ma, 21 years have passed. I think of you all the time. Miss you. Love, Lois Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Marchione, James Jim ROUND LAKE, N.Y. James Jim Marchione, 84, died August 28, 2005. Survived by wife, Cecelia Marchione; children, James, Joseph and Frank Marchione and Nancy Miller. Calling Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park, August 31, 4-8 p.m. Mass, September 1, 9 a.m., Corpus Christi Church, Ushers Road. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. McLean, Mary E. (Endres) RENSSELAER Mary E. (Endres) McLean Betty, 80, of Van Rensselaer Heights Apartments died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Betty was born, raised and lived in Rensselaer her entire life. She worked eight years for Sterling Winthrop as a machine operator, 10 years at Red Mill School as a monitor, 10 years with Rosewood Gardens Nursing Home as a nurse's aide, and nine years with Price Chopper as a sampler. She was also past president of the Hudson Mohawk Ladies Auxiliary, a member of Ladies Auxiliary of Miller Hose Co. and a Cub Scout Den mother. She was predeceased by her parents Edward J. and Mary (Heffernan) Endres, her husband Paul B. McLean, a daughter Mary E. McLean, a son Thomas B. McLean, and a sister Sally A. Cleary, two brothers Edward and James M. Endres. She is survived by her daughter, Neysa (Mike) Molesky of East Greenbush; four sons, Paul M. McLean of Menands, Clifford E. (Lorraine) McLean of Poestenkill, Richard R. (Rita) of East Greenbush and John P. (JoAnne) of Valatie. Also survived by six grandchildren, two daughters-in-law, Sue McLean and Brenda McLean. Betty was also dear aunt of Fran Knauf and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 9:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk. and 9:30 a.m. at Church of St. Mary, Clinton Heights where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Betty make contributions to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in her memory. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Miller Sr., Robert Russell Sonny GUILDERLAND Robert Russell Sonny Miller Sr., 81, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady following a long illness. Robert was born in Guilderland, the son of the late Russell and Nellie Miller. He worked for the New York Telephone Co. for 40 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Frances C. Miller. Survivors include five children, Barbara (Robert) Pahl, Rose (Randy) Lee, Gail Miller (Thaddeus Randazzo), Robert (Mary) Miller Jr. and Wayne (Jennifer) Miller; nine grandchildren, Michelle and Carl Pahl, Alex and Jenni Rosen, Justin (Dori), Rebecca, Jordan, Nicholas and Chandler Miller. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Merrifield and Anna Blank and one brother, Allan Miller. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, N.Y. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Murphy, Sean D. GUILDERLAND Sean David Murphy, 22, the sweetheart of our lives, was born on Valentine's Day in 1983 and left us forever on August 27, 2005. Sean is survived by his parents, William J. (Kate Spiller) and Kerry L. Murphy (Victor Rauscher); his brother, William Murphy; his fiancee, Becky Dolan; his grandparents, William and Dorris Murphy and David and Cathy Rees; a large family of uncles, aunts and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Mary Rees. Sean was an avid golfer and enjoyed most sports along with his love of music as a bass guitarist and trumpet player. Funeral services Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, Albany, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. There will be no public calling hours. Contributions to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Nass, Joseph R. WEST GLENVILLE Joseph R. Nass, 54, of West Glenville, died suddenly August 27, 2005. Joe leaves behind his beloved wife Deborah Reeves Nass and their 15 furry children he loved and cared for and who will miss him deeply. Joe is the son-in-law of Jack and Lee Reeves; brother-in-law of Donna (Bill) Collins, Brad (Pam) Reeves; uncle of Meghan, Reid, Eric and Lauren; son of Eloise Moody and the late Joseph J. Nass; father of Elizabeth and Megan Nass; brother of James (Karen) Nass, Mary Ann (Rudi) Gerstenberger; uncle of Nicholas, Brittani, Jaimie-Lee, Paul and John; stepson of Mary Ann Nass; stepbrother of Dave Moody, Michael Hyrny, Tim Hyrny. A Vietnam veteran serving in the Army infantry, Joe was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for meritorious service. After his military service, Joe attended and graduated from SUNY Albany. Joe then began over 30 years of dedicated employment in the insurance industry. At the time of his death, he was a senior underwriter for Farm Family Insurance, Glenmont, N.Y. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will take place 12 noon Thursday, September 1 in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe's memory may be made to West Glenville Volunteer Fire District #6, West Glenville Rd., Glenville, NY 12325 Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Newland, Alyce M. SLINGERLANDS Alyce M. Newland, 87, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at her home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Chester and May (Geist) VanDermore. Mrs. Newland was a Navy WAVE (Yeoman 2nd Class) during World War II, stationed in Washington, D.C. Following the war, she worked for New York State in the Alfred E. Smith Office Building and then became a legal secretary for attorney Fay Walworth for many years. A sweet and gentle lady, Mrs. Newland traveled with her husband during his career, living in South Dakota, Michigan, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Chicago and Albany. Mrs. Newland is survived by her husband, Charles E. (Chuck) Newland; her son, Scott B. Newland and his wife Joanne of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Saratoga National Cemetery on Wednesday. The family has requested, memorial contributions be made to the Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Nowosielski, Robert H. TROY Robert (Bob) H. Nowosielski, age 62, entered into eternal life Friday, August 26, 2005 while playing golf, his favorite pastime. Born in Utica, N.Y., he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed painting and will be remembered as a great cook. Son of the late Henry and Nadine Cochran Nowosielski. Loving father of Matthew Nowosielski and his wife Victoria of Manhattan and Ryan Nowosielski of Bokeelia, Fla.; brother of Richard Nowosielski, Paul Nowosielski and Charlene Fowler. Also survived by one grandson, William Nowosielski. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/28/2005 - 8/30/2005. Piche, Alice Ray ALBANY Alice Ray Piche, died August 29, 2005. She was the wife of the late Henry Piche and mother of Anna Marie LeGare; grandmother of Tiffany and Christopher; sister of the late Rita Carmody and Anthony Ray. Funeral private at the convenience of the family. There will be no evening calling hours. Remembrances may be made to the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Condolence page www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Querques, Mary Frances (Memoriam) QUERQUES Mary Frances In loving memory of our Mother on her First Anniversary in Heaven. This month comes with regrets, it brings back a day we will never forget. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you everyday. We love you, Janet, Trudy, Mary Lou and John Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Rasker, Helen BOCA RATON, Fla. Helen Rasker of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Delmar, N.Y., died on Sunday, August 28, 2005 in Miami, Fla. after a long illness. Appreciated among her friends and family for her discriminating eye for beauty, whether in clothing, home furnishings, paintings or handcrafts, she is best known for her retail savvy. Along with her beloved husband, Herman, in the 1950s she established the women's clothing store Town and Tweed in Delmar, which thrived under her expert guidance for nearly 40 years. Born in Newburgh, N.Y., she was one of five sisters in a prominent local retail family, and she learned the clothing business from the ground up in the family-owned store, Travers. She had an unfailing eye for quality and design, and her store was known as the place to shop for generations of Capital District women. She leaves two daughters, Laurel Zinssar (Michael) of Winter Springs, Fla. and Eileen Schuyler (Joseph) of Delmar, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Lisa Devens of Beacon, N.Y. and Jonathan Schuyler of Towson, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Daniel and David O'Neill and Brianna Devens; and two sisters, Jeanne Zweig of Santa Rosa, Calif. and Miriam Snyder of Newburgh, N.Y. She is predeceased by two sisters, Florence Jacobsen and Ruth Kooperman and by her husband. Services at Mendleson Chapel at the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane, Loudonville at 11:00 a.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE) Wednesday, August 31, will be followed by burial at the cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Levine Memorial Chapel, Albany, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Lupus Foundation, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036, or to a charity of your choice. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. Rossetti, Norma L. ALBANY Norma L. Rossetti, a long time resident of Albany, died suddenly on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital, embraced by her loving family and friends. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on December 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John Batista Lesca and Amelia Lesca and stepdaughter of the late Mildred Lesca. A graduate of New York University, Norma was an elementary school teacher in Washingtonville, N.Y. for more than 30 years. She happily retired in 1991 to move to Albany where she cared for her granddaughters. Norma loved children, especially her two granddaughters who were the light of her life. In addition, she volunteered at St. Peter's Hospital giving tours to school children. Norma is survived by her beloved daughter, Fernande Rossetti of Albany; and her loving son-in-law, Peter Randall; her cherished granddaughters, Samantha and Arianna; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Vincent and Lila Rossetti of Las Vegas, Nev.; and her nephews, Stephen D'Alessandro, Nicholas Squittieri, Lawrence Squittieri, Christian Squittieri, Lawrence Rossetti. She was predeceased by her nephew, Vincent Rossetti and her husband, Ferinand Rossetti. Norma brought tremendous joy to all whose lives she touched, especially her closest and dearest friend, Georgene Gladstone; her special friends, John Montesano and Frank Morgan. And the many friends of her daughter to whom she was a second mother. She will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius the X Church, Crumite Rd., Loudonville. Friends may call today 4 to 8 p.m. at the Durant Funeral Home, 17 Languish Pl. (opposite the Stone Ends Restaurant), Glenmont. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Santiago, Desiree Rose (Memoriam) SANTIAGO Desiree Rose Dee Dee, on your Birthday, today will always be your day and though we are apart you are always there inside our hearts. Until we meet again. Love Mom and Dad, Sisters; Kim and Jodi, Brothers; Paul, Dr. Tony and Peter, Nieces; Maria and Micaela Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Schoenknecht, Curt A. VALATIE, N.Y. Curt A. Schoenknecht, 71, of Mazal Court, Valatie, formerly of Poughkeepsie, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a long illness. Born in Newark, N.J., May 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Curt A. and Margaret (Ennis) Schoenknecht. Mr. Schoenknecht was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Emory Riddle School of Aeronautics. He was an airline mechanic and inspector with the IBM Corporate Flight Department for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Sally Tessier Schoenknecht; three children, Curt, Beth and Marc from a previous marriage. He is also survived by two stepchildren, Mark Tessier and his wife Maria of Northborough, Mass. and their child, Amanda and Kathleen Snyder and her husband David of Niskayuna and their children, Michael and Alison. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2:00 p.m. at the Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Route 9, Valatie, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Shackett, Barbara J. TROY Barbara J. Shackett, 47, of 3rd Ave., died Saturday, August 27, 2005. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday prior to the service from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home office. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Sherron, Eva Roy SANFORD, N.C. Eva Roy Sherron, 81, of Wildlife Rd. and formerly of Halfmoon, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at Central Carolina Hospital. Born in Troy, she was educated in Cohoes schools and was the daughter of the late Charles and Alexandria Stanczak Gabriel and widow of the late Charles J. Roy, who died in 1988. Eva was retired from the former Reis Manufacturing Co. in Waterford and was a former member of the Halfmoon Senior Citizens. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Crescent while a resident of this area. She is survived by her husband Thomas Howard Sherron. She is mother of Marylou Monroe of No. Bennington, Vt., William Roy of Niskayuna and the late Joseph R. Roy. She is sister of Paul Gabriel of Waterford, Carolyn Casey of Cohoes, Nancy Lee of Waterford, the late Charles, George and Caroline Gabriel and JoAnn Larsen. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, caregiver and devoted friend, Margaret Angel of Greensboro, N.C.; as well as six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 9:30 from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford and at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Crescent. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Lemon Springs, N.C. in care of the funeral home office. Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Smith, Sara (Memoriam) SMITH Sara We celebrate your first birthday since passing to the Lord on March 30, 2005. We all miss you so much, Mom. Happy 91st. Love Your Sons, Joe, John, Ed, Bob and Jim Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Youngs Sr., Richard D. BALLSTON LAKE Richard D. Youngs Sr., 45, died August 27, 2005. Survived by mother, Barbara A. Schotts; wife Jo-Ann Youngs; children, Richard (Casey), Jr., Dennis (Danyell), Michelle (Kevin) Youngs-Reilly, Kayla (Tim) Youngs-Febbie; brothers; sisters; grandchildren. Service Wednesday 7 p.m., Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Funeral Home. Calling Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Guest book www.brbsfuneral.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 8/30/2005. Yulman, Morton H. "Mike" ALBANY Morton H. Mike Yulman, age 91, a well known philanthropist of Albany and Palm Beach, Fla., died Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Mr. Yulman was a lifelong Capital District resident. He was a 1936 graduate of Union College where he was a former trustee and now trustee emeritus. He and his wife Helen made a gift to Union College to construct the Morton and Helen Yulman Theater, dedicated in 1995, which includes a performance center, offices, classrooms, and production support center. He was chairman of the board of Sealy Mattress Albany and Sealy Mattress, St. Paul, Minnesota. He was a member of the board of directors and executive committee of Sealy Inc. from 1945 to 1986. He was a member of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady. He was past president of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, as well as past president of I Have a Dream program, Albany. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Colonie Country Club and the Banyan Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Bashevkin Yulman. Father of Richard Yulman and his wife Janet of Coral Gables, Fla. and Nedra Oren and her husband Dr. Mark Oren of Coconut Grove, Fla.; grandfather of Dr. Brad Oren, (Judith) of Boca Raton, Fla., Sara Oren of Miami, Jill Oren Fenster (Dr. Jeffrey) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Katy Yulman of NYC and Brett Yulman of Coral Gables; great-grandfather of Rachel and Daniel Oren and Zachary and Sophia Fenster. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12309 or the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203. Published in the Albany Times Union from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005.