OBITS: Albany Times Union 2 Oct 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 Allen, Rev. Mary Lee SCHENECTADY Rev. Mary Lee Allen, affectionately known as Mother Allen, age 95, died September 29, 2005 at home. Born in Chaires, Fla. on January 3, 1910 to the late Oliver and Leola Edwards Chaires, she lived in this area for over 70 years. Educated in Fla., she was an evangelist and spiritual advisor. She was a member of the Duryee Memorial AME Zion Church, where she served as a member of the senior choir, the floral club, the deaconess board and the women's home and overseas missionary society. She also was a member of the Sincerity Club, Second Saturday Dinner Club and the Schenectady chapter of the NAACP. After moving to St. Petersburg, she joined the Faith Interdenominational Church of Christ and returned to Schenectady in 2001. She is predeceased by her husband, William Allen; son, Arthur Allen; brothers, Oliver and Arthur Chaires; and sister, Anna Beatrice Moore. She is survived by her son, Councilman Honorable Joseph L. Allen of Schenectady; daughter, Earlene Tanner of Niskayuna; daughter-in-law, Rhunette Allen; brother, John Chaires; sister-in-law, Dorothy Chaires; grandchildren, William, Mark, Gerald and Nicole Tanner of Schenectady; Lakeia (Raymond) Bowman of Niskayuna and Arthur A. Allen of San Francisco, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Gideon, Simone, Jeanine, Teyanna, Mark, Troy, Gerald Jr., Taejah and Lasaire; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10-11 a.m. at Duryee Memorial AME Zion Church, 307 Hulett St. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Schenectady Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Light's Funeral Home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Amend, David Howland FORT MYERS, Fla. David Howland Amend, of Fort Myers, passed away on September 24, 2005 in Fort Myers. David was born in Tenafly, N.J., on August 3, 1917, the son of the late Adoph and Alice Howland Amend. He attended Englewood school for boy's, Blair Academy and graduated from Dwight Morrow H.S. in Englewood, N.J. in 1935. David married Ruth E. Keller in 1939. David was employed by several New York City firms before volunteering for the U.S. Army in 1943. He was retired from the service in May 1947 with a rank of captain. David and his wife Ruth settled in Falmouth, Mass. where David loved boating with his family and was an active member of the Sandwich Yacht Club where he served a term as Commodore. He was a member of the Vestry and later served as Warden of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. He was active on many town committees, was a member of the executive committee of the Massachusetts Bankers Association and a member of the Board of Governors and Treasurers of the Woods Hole Gulf Club. David and his wife Ruth, retired to Sanibel Island, Fla. where he was a member and vestryman at St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church, a member and treasurer of the Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron, and a member of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club. When they moved to Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, David often volunteered at The Pavilion nursing home as a friendly visitor. David is survived by his wife Ruth of Fort Myers, Fla.; daughter, Judith A. Hill of West Falmouth, Mass.; daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Wayne Larmon of Schuylerville, N.Y.; granddaughter, Jennifer H. Hill of Arlington, Mass. and granddaughter, Tracy Fulup and her husband Charles; and daughter, Isabella of Naples, Maine. In addition to his immediate family, David is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy A. Rollenhagen of Ridgewood, N.J. and Nancy A. Snyder of Stanford, Conn.; numerous nieces, nephews. Memorial service will be conducted in November 2005. The family request memorial gifts to be sent to a charity of your choice in David's memory. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Bissaillon, Maria ALBANY Maria Sienkiewicz Bissaillon, age 61 years, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2005. She was born in Germany and has lived in the Capital District most of her life. Mrs. Bissaillon was employed as a supervisor for AT&T for 25 years. Wife of the late Peter Bissaillon; mother of Katrina, Tanya, Christine, Lynn, Teresa and Elena Bissaillon; grandmother of Krysten, Bryan, C.J. and Gavin; sister of Walter Senke and Peter Kupcheni; niece of Kathryn Blznyk; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday morning at 10:00. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Basil's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Watervliet. Condolence page at: www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Connors Sr., James E. LAS VEGAS, Nev. James E. Connors Sr., 74, died September 3, 2005. Survivors, children, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Connors Jr., Patrick, Timothy and John Connors; grandchildren, Emily and Eric Connors; loved ones in the Troy-Watervliet area. Services will be Friday, October 7 at 3 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Cortley, Walter P. VENICE, Fla. Walter P. Cortley, formerly of Loudonville, died of natural causes on September 25, 2005. Originally from the Bronx, he was a graduate of RPI and husband of the late Flora E. (Dickson) Cortley. He is survived by two daughters, Susan of New Jersey and Jacalyn of Maplewood, and one son, Jeffrey, of New Jersey. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Services will be private. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Curtis, Mary C. CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. Mary Cavanaugh Curtis, 79, of Grooms Point Drive, beloved wife of 55 years to James F. Curtis of Clifton Park, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born on September 13, 1926 in Rochester, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Kavanaugh Cavanaugh. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy in Rochester and the Georgetown University School of Nursing. Mrs. Curtis retired in 1972 from the Monroe County Health Department in Rochester where she had been employed as a public health nurse. She was a communicant of Corpus Christi Church in Ushers, N.Y. and was a member of the Mercy High Alumni, Georgetown University Alumni and was an associate of the Albany Sisters of Mercy. Beloved wife of James F. Curtis since September 30, 1950; devoted mother of James F. Curtis Jr. of Lubbock, Texas, Peter J.W. (Regina) Curtis of Clifton Park, Sr. Anne Curtis, R.S.M. of Silver Spring, Md., Barbara (Craig) Secore of Alplaus, N.Y., Kathryn (Garry) Quick of Scotia and Mary Sue (Gordon) Lounsbury of Clifton Park; sister of Rev. John R. Cavanaugh, C.S.B., Elizabeth (Herman) Walz, all of Rochester, and the late William E. Cavanaugh; also survived by 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10:15 from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9 in Clifton Park, thence to Corpus Christi Church, Ushers where at 11:00 a.m. the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, c/o Administrative Offices, 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 14610, in memory of Mary C. Curtis. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Dergosits, Helen COLONIE Helen Dergosits, of Curry Road in Colonie, peacefully passed away in her 100th year on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady. Helen was born in Germany. She was the daughter of the late John Bikowitz and Katherine (Laube) Bikowitz. Helen came to the United States in 1912 with her family. She was a homemaker. Helen was a member of St. Gabriel's Church in Rotterdam. She was a member of the Mont Pleasant Senior Citizens, the St. Paul's Church Senior Citizens and Girls Inc. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Emerich J. Dergosits, whom she married August 27, 1927. She is survived by two sons, Emery J. Dergosits of Colonie and Frank R. Dergosits (Marilyn) of Voorheesville; one daughter, Eileen F. Durrer of Colonie; one sister, Eleanor Draper of Westmere; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday 11 a.m. at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be Sunday evening 6-8 at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Schenectady. Contributions can be made in Helen's memory to Mont Pleasant Meal Center, c/o Catholic Charities, 818 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Dwileski Sr., Mark D. EAST NASSAU Mark D. Dwileski Sr., 60, of East Nassau, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness, on September 29, 2005 with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Anthony and Julia Dwileski, he was born on September 21, 1945 in Albany. He had been a longtime resident of Rensselaer County. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a self-employed contractor, home designer/builder and welder, who was known affectionately for his cool hats. Mark had a passion for Arizona and enjoyed country dancing. He had an infectious sense of humor and always had a ready smile. He had a generous nature and his work enhanced the lives of many people in the Capital Region. Mark is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Maryann Dwileski, to whom he was married for 37 years; three sons, Mark D. Dwileski Jr. and his wife Christine of East Greenbush, Jeffrey W. Dwileski of North Chatham and Joseph B. Dwileski and his wife Amy of North Chatham; one beloved grandson, Jake Dwileski of North Chatham; three brothers, Anthony Dwileski Jr. and his wife Annelise of East Greenbush, Gerald Dwileski and his wife Mary of East Greenbush and Michael J. Dwileski of East Nassau; one sister-in-law, Melanie Dwileski of East Greenbush; five nieces, Terry (Mark) Heller, Sandy (Patrick) Harrington, Jenny Dwileski, Allison Dwileski and Tiffany M. Dwileski; three nephews, Michael (Kim) Dwileski, Aaron (Christine) Dwileski and Andrew Dwileski; and three great-nephews, Kristofer and Shaun Heller and Adam Dwileski. He is further survived by Peggy McIntyre of West Sand Lake, who was like a daughter to him. He was predeceased by a brother, Paul Dwileski of East Greenbush. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 3, 2005 at St. Mary's Church in Nassau, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Friends and family may call on Sunday, October 2, 2005 from 4-8 p.m. at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm Street, Nassau, N.Y. Burial will take place in East Nassau Rural Cemetery following the Mass. The Dwileski family requests memorial contributions be made to Community Hospice, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Fowler, Bernadine N. Officers, members and ladies auxiliary of the Latham Fire Department are requested to meet Monday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Station 1 in full dress uniform to proceed to Bowen Funeral Home to pay our respects to the wife of Life Member, Morris Fowler. JOHN D'ALLAIRD President WILLIAM CHILDS Chief DIANE BUREGA Auxiliary President Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Fowler, Bernadine N. ALBANY Bernadine N. Fowler, 70, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Latham, died Thursday, September 29, 2005, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Born and educated in Troy, she was the daughter of the late William and Norine Dyer. A 1953 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, she was a resident of Latham from 1963 to 1993, when she and her husband Morris established a residence in Fla. and traveled throughout the country in their motor home. She was a clerical supervisor in the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles in Albany for nine years, retiring in 1990. Bernadine was a former communicant of St. Ambrose Church, Latham. Her family and church were very important to her. She also loved crafting and round and square dancing. She is survived by her husband, Morris A. Fowler; four daughters, Lou Ann (George) Nahm of Conyers, Ga., Norine (Kevin) Cunningham of Mechanicville, Kathleen (James) Nahm of Halfmoon and Lois (Greg) Whitney of Brunswick; her sister, Mary Ellen (Robert) Huhta of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; a niece, Susan Huhta of Tacoma, Md.; eight grandchildren. Funeral service 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ambrose Church, Latham, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Friends are invited and may call Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bowen Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross, Hurricane Relief, 33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence page and directions at: www.bowenfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Gleason, Barbara B. RESTON, Va. Barbara B. Gleason, of Reston, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at her residence. She was born November 17, 1927 in Madison, Wis., to the late Francis J. Jr. and Esther R. Bailey. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert J. Bailey. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas L. Gleason III; her children, Thomas L. Gleason IV, Kathleen G. (James R.) Estabrook, Janet L. Gleason, Pamela J. (Daniel R.) Berry, James F. (Maryann F.) Gleason, John M. (Kathleen A.) Gleason, Robert C. (Vivian J.) Gleason; her brother, John E. Bailey and her sister, Ann E. Cahill; her grandchildren, Michael T. Gleason, Kimberly A. Estabrook, James T. and Christopher M. Berry, Joseph T., Laura A. and Mark T. Gleason and Charles P. Gleason. She is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday, October 2, 2005 from 4-6 p.m. at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 3, 2005 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Chapel at Holy Names Academy, 1073 New Scotland Rd. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, N.Y. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Goedtel Sr., Lillian M. (Memoriam) GOEDTEL Lillian M. Sr. Remembering you on your Birthday. I miss you. Daughter, Marie Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Hettie, Mary Anne ALBANY Mary Anne Hettie, teacher and world traveler. Following a lengthy illness, Mary Anne, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on Saturday, October 1, 2005. She was born on August 12, 1946, the daughter of Mary (Gordon) Hettie and the late George J. Hettie. Mary Anne is survived by her loving sisters, Carol Clarke and Emily (Peter) Parisi, and her brothers, George (Chris) Hettie Jr. and James (Mari Bennett) Hettie. She is also survived by her cherished nieces, Kassandra Parisi and Gabrielle Hettie, and nephews, George Anthony Hettie and Judson Parisi. In addition, Mary Anne is survived by her uncle and sometime traveling companion, C. Arthur Gordon, as well as an aunt, Gladys Hettie, and cousins, Mary Emily, Michael Hettie, Karen Link and Kevin Gordon. Lastly, she is survived by her many, many friends who were so much a part of her life. Mary Anne was a native and lifelong resident of Albany. She graduated with high honors from Cardinal McCloskey High School and received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Mary Anne earned her master's in education from the State University of New York at Albany. Mary Anne taught hundreds of children to read during her 34-year tenure at School 19 in Albany and, in 2001, was named teacher of the year. When not teaching, she made numerous trips to England, Scotland and Ireland. Her other travels took Mary Anne to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Russia, Japan, Kenya, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. Mary Anne also loved her visits to New York City and was especially fond of Broadway musicals. She was also an avid gardener, a gourmet cook and baker of the highest quality. Mary Anne made richer the lives of everyone she knew. She will be sorely missed. Mary Anne's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at St. James Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Mary Anne will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Down Syndrome Aim High, P.O. Box 12-624, Albany, NY 12212; Humane Society of the United States, Disaster Relief Fund Dept. DRFHBM, 2100 L Street NW, Washington DC 20037; or the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Ketchum, Shirley M. AVERILL PARK Shirley M. Ketchum, of Boylan Rd, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Monday 11 a.m. at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake, Averill Park. If desired, the family requests donations be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer Co., 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12018 or the United Methodist Women c/o the Salem Methodist Church, Shaver Rd. West Sand Lake, NY 12196 in memory of Shirley Ketchum. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Lee, David S. KINDERHOOK David S. Lee, of Merwin Road, Kinderhook, N.Y., died suddenly Thursday, September 29, 2005 at his home. A longtime member of Carpenters Union #370, he was well known in his community. He is survived by his three children, a son, Christopher and daughters, Jennifer and Andrea, all of Kinderhook; as well as his parents, Jack and Rie Lee of North Chatham. He is also survived by three sisters, Cathy Lee-Visscher of Kinderhook, Sharon Colloton of East Greenbush, Lori Giglia of Wilton, Conn.; and six nieces and nephews. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so between the hours of 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4 at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Route 9, Valatie. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Lee Children Trust Fund, c/o National Union Bank of Kinderhook. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Lundgren, David J SARATOGA SPRINGS David John Lundgren died September 29, 2005 after a long illness. He was 52. Survived by his wife, Catherine; son, John D. Lundgren; several siblings, stepchildren and two grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 4 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Calling 9-11 on Tuesday prior to services. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Mannion, Bertha SARATOGA SPRINGS Bertha Bert Mannion died September 28, 2005. Wife of the late Daniel; mother of Michaela Mannion-Baruzzi (Peter). Also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Marcil. Memorial service at the Wilson Chapel at Skidmore College on Wednesday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Meyer-Weinheimer, Dorothy G. RENSSELAER Dorothy G. (Cotton) Meyer-Weinheimer, 69, of Rensselaer, died Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Home in East Greenbush after a lengthy illness. Born in Albany, she had been a resident of the Capital Region her entire life. She was a nursing assistant at Barnwell Nursing Home for several years prior to her retirement. Dorothy was also a member of A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Club in Hudson. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Weinheimer of Castleton, Cathy and her husband William Cramer of Valatie; and her son, Fenwick J. and his wife Susan Weinheimer of West Sand Lake; also survived by 12 grandchildren, Jessica, John, Crystal, Vanessa, Fenwick Jr., Michael, Jennifer, Mark, Brenda, Melissa, Nichole and Bruce; five great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Aleya, Jade, Natashia and Tabethia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 11:00 a.m. Monday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home from 9-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, East Schodack. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Milanese, Frank Michael FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. Frank Michael Milanese, born October 28, 1956, died of cancer on July 29, 2005. A Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 8, 9:30 a.m., St. Anthony Church, Troy. Relatives and friends are welcome. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Milligan, Agnes SARATOGA SPRINGS Agnes Milligan, 84, of Prestwick Chase, beloved wife of the late William Blake Milligan, died on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park. Born on June 14, 1921 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen Duggan Flavin and was educated Ursline Academy and Mt. St. Vincent's College. Mrs. Milligan retired from the Turk, Marsh, Kelly & Hoare Law Firm in New York City where she had been the librarian. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles and reading a novel. Devoted and loving aunt of Shaun Marie (Larry) Levine of Guilderland, Tara van Zuuk of Waterbury, Conn., Bonnie van Zuuk of Knoxville, Iowa and Kurt (Ingvor) van Zuuk of Queens, N.Y.; great aunt of Erin (Giorgio) Atzeni, Jay (Cindy) Zobel, Keith (Regina) Zobel, Kurt van Zuuk Jr. She was predeceased by her sister, Ellen van Zuuk. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Historic St. Mary's Church, 10 Lodge St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Queens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hortense & Louis Rubin Dialysis Center, 59C Myrtle Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the National Kidney Foundation of NENY, Inc., 23 Computer Dr. East, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Agnes Milligan. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Pawlows, Eleanor COHOES Eleanor Kelly Pawlows passed away September 29, 2005. Born on October 12, 1921 in Manhattan, NYC to the late Nellie McCaffrey Kelly and John J. Kelly, she was educated in NYC and Albany schools. She was lovingly called Mimi by her family. Eleanor loved life and laughter and had a wonderful sense of humor and was extremely proud of her Irish heritage. She also loved animals. Mimi was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Frank J. Pawlows. Eleanor was the loving mother of Frank Pawlows (Beverly) of Clifton Park, Joan Frances Jacuk (Robert) of Conn. and Judy Quackenbush (Jay) of Latham; beloved grandmother of Mark Pawlows, Lori Draper, Kelly Cochran, John Quackenbush III and Daniel Quackenbush; cherished great-grandmother of Michael Pawlows, Brynna Pawlows and Katie Pawlows, Emma Jane Draper and Zoe Cochran. Funeral services Monday at 10:30 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. James Church, Albany at 11:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment, Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Contributions to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Plath Jr., Raymond E. ALBANY Raymond E. Plath Jr., of both Albany and Cape Cod, died at home Thursday morning, September 29, 2005 with his beloved family at his bedside. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Raymond and Helen DeSanta Plath. He was a US Army Korean War veteran. Mr. Plath retired from Conrail where he worked for 42 years. He was a lifetime member of the Hilderbrand-Davis VFW Post 1895. Mr. Plath was a member of the Colonie Senior Service Center. He was predeceased by his cherished wife, Ann Carazza Plath, in 1999. He was the beloved father of Geri Davis Plath Cary, Deana M. Barna (Andrew) and Raymond E. Plath III; devoted grandfather of Andrew and Nicholas Barna; brother of Frances Nardacci, Elizabeth Bagnell and William Plath; father-in-law of the late Thomas A. Cary; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services Monday at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capital Hill at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Ray and his family in a special way may send a contribution to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/30/2005 - 10/2/2005. Price-Chambers, Carrie Wilson-Chambers and Mae (Memoriam) WILSON-CHAMBERS Carrie 10/2/92 PRICE-CHAMBERS - Mae 10/3/94 As time goes by we continue to realize the great sisterly relationship that we shared. We miss you both. Love, Renee and Liz Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Quell, John J. COLONIE John J. Quell, 42, of Colonie, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2005. Born in Troy, he is the son of Joseph Quell and his wife Sharon and Mary Smith and her husband Patrick. Mr. Quell was a resident of the Capital District for all of his life. John graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1981. He received his bachelor's degree from S.U.N.Y. Albany in 2001 and an associate's degree from Hudson Valley Community College in 2002. He was currently working on a master's degree. Mr. Quell worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Corrections for 11 years, from 1985 through 1995. John will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and son. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Mary (Brophy) Quell. He is the devoted father of Shaun A. and Jennifer C. Quell. He is the loving brother of Joseph and Jeffrey Quell and Maria, Timothy and Michael Smith. He will be missed dearly by his loyal dog, Champ. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday morning at 10:00 at St. Francis de Sales Church, Loudonville. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/1/2005 - 10/2/2005. Stafford, Rosalind LANCASTER, Pa. Rosalind Morrison Stafford, 80, formerly of Caroline Shores, N.C., died peacefully at the Hospice Center of Lancaster on August 3, 2005. She was the wife of the late Guy L. Stafford. Born in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., she was the daughter of William and Eugenia Morrison. Rosalind graduated from Salem Academy and later attended Mildred Elley School. As an executive secretary, she worked for the education department of the State of New York and for various corporations. Roz loved all her family, dear friends and church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and gardening. Rosalind is survived by daughters, Janet Stafford of Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. and Diane Stafford of Provincetown, Mass.; aunt, Rita Morrison; sister, Mary Waananen; brothers, Robert Morrison and Richard Morrison; a step-granddaughter and a step-great-grandson. The memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. October 7 at Lenox United Methodist Church, 6 Holmes Rd., Lenox, Mass. Please send memorial contributions to the hospice association of your choice. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Sturm, Donald F. NASSAU Donald (Donnie) F. Sturm, of Nassau, died Friday, September 30, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born and raised in Albany, son of the late Donald H. and Mary Ellen (Steinbach) Sturm. Mr. Sturm was the auto store manager at Monroe Muffler in Nassau. Donnie was a longtime member of the Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion and a member of the Watervliet Elks Lodge for over 25 years. He had a passion for antique cars, was a known Chevrolet aficionado and enjoyed restoring muscle cars. Donnie is survived by his loving wife, Jayne Wright Sturm; and a daughter, Anne Marie Sturm of Albany; as well as three stepsons, Michael Harling, Benjamin Harling and Mitchell Harling. Donnie is also survived by his brother, Rick (Dianne) Sturm of Albany; sister, Diane (Michael) Myers of Albany; niece, Maggie Sturm; three nephews, Kevin Sturm, Clayton (Kate) Koonce and Mikey Koonce; an aunt, Anne Sturm of Va.; and numerous cousins. Mr. Sturm was predeceased by his daughter, Stephanie Marie Sturm. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, October 3, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. at Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 609 Central Ave., Albany. Interment will be in Evangelical Protestant Church Cemetery, Albany. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Trischetta, Dominic S. ALBANY Dominic S. Trischetta, 88, of Berkshire Blvd., Albany, N.Y., entered into eternal life on September 30, 2005 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, Albany after a brief illness. He was born on September 16, 1917, in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of the late Vincenzo and Palmira Bersani Trischetta. His beloved wife of 59 years, Josephine Mirella Trischetta, predeceased him in November 2000. Dominic was the loving father of Ronald (Linda) Trischetta of Colonie and Janet (Paul) DelVecchio of Albany; cherished grandfather of Gina (Todd) Hanley of Guilderland, Paul and Lisa DelVecchio, both of Albany, and Brian Trischetta of Colonie and doting poppy to his three great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Kaysie and Daniel Hanley of Guilderland. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and got great pleasure watching them excel at sports; he was their biggest fan on the sidelines. He enlisted during World War II in the U.S. Navy, Seabees, as a chief carpenter's mate, construction battalion, in charge of building airstrips in the Philippines, New Guinea and Australia. In 1946, after serving his country, he started his own construction business, Trischetta Building Corporation, as a custom home builder and remodeler. He built several homes in the Albany and Delmar area and had a successful career that spanned over 30 years. He was a former member of the Albany Home Builders Association and Albany Elks Club. Early on in his career, he was invited to star in a local home improvement TV show on WRGB where he would present tips for do-it-yourselfers. He was a master craftsman and could take an ordinary piece of wood and turn it into a beautiful piece of furniture. At the prodding of his wife Josephine, they both started golfing in 1962 and it became a passionate sport for the both of them. They loved the game so much that they decided to join Pinehaven Country Club in the early 1960s and remained members for over 30 years. Both of them were quite proficient playing the game and won many tournaments respectively. It was also a time they formed many friendships that lasted throughout their lives. They served on several social and club committees and Dominic served a term on the board of directors. He was so well respected that he was asked to build a new clubhouse at Pinehaven, which he did in the mid-1960s. Around this time also, he and Josephine started spending the winter months in Fla., where they had a home in Ft. Lauderdale, and then in Tamarac. They would enjoy these times socializing and playing golf together until 1993. Dominic also loved to hunt and trout fish with his son Ron and they spent many weekends doing so. In his later years, Dominic enjoyed gardening and tinkering in his workshop. Dominic was predeceased by his sister, Mildred Agolia; brother, Eugene Trischetta; and brothers-in-law, Frank Mirella, Joseph Mirella, Joseph Agolia, George Bushee; and sisters-in-law, Ann Bushee and Gladys Mirella. He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Marie Mirella of Albany and Anne Trischetta of Staten Island; and his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Shirley Mirella of Albany. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff, doctors and nurses at St. Peter's Hospital and the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for their care, compassion and concern while tending to Dad's needs over the last few months. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary's Church, Western Avenue at Homestead Street, Albany with interment at Memory's Garden, Colonie. Calling hours at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, New Karner Road, Colonie will be on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Those who wish may make a contribution in Dominic's memory to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Vermette, Ovila COLONIE, N.Y./JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Mr. Ovila Vermette, 74, of Colonie and Jefferson City, died Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born May 12, 1931 in Washington, Vt., the son of the late Joseph and Stella Jandreau Vermette. He was married in 1956 in Albany, N.Y. to Nancy Ostrander, who preceded him in death on March 25, 1996. Mr. Vermette served in the United States Army in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong member of the Teamsters Local 294. Survivors include one son, Edward Vermette of Colonie, N.Y.; two daughters, Charlene Scott and Linda Ford, both of Jefferson City; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ovila was predeceased by two brothers, Andrew Vermette and Frederick Vermette, both of Albany, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday, October 3, 2005 from 4-7 p.m. at Zwack & Sons Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to an animal shelter of their choice. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005. Wagoner, Julia D. EAST BERNE Julia D. (Linhard) Wagoner was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Eden Park Health Care Center in Cobleskill, N.Y. Julia was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 31, 1918 but lived most of her life in East Berne. She worked as a shipping clerk in the former Albany Castings foundry in Voorheesville before becoming an elementary school secretary in 1965 at the Berne-Knox school. She retired in 1981. She loved to play the piano and sing. Her lovely soprano voice was heard for years in the church choir at the First Reformed Church of Berne. Julia was also active in the Reformed Church Women's group and the social club. Julia was a lady with a big heart who was always there to help those in need, from the tearful child in the school office to the hurting adult in the community. She brought love, joy and comfort to those she touched. Survivors include daughters, Dawn (Peter) Johnson of Schoharie and Diane Henningson of Westerlo; granddaughter, Kimberly (Laurence) Fergison of San Francisco; and great-grandchildren, Penelope and Alec; a sister, Madeline Kreuzer of Marshfield, Vt.; brother-in-law, John Mc Hugh of Albion, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Junius, and sisters, Lillian Smith, Clara Schlieper and Ida Mc Hugh. Her family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Eden Park and Catskill Area Hospice for their loving care. A celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, October 5 at 11 a.m. at the First Reformed Church of Berne, Helderberg Trail. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Knox Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Julia's name to the First Reformed Church of Berne, Berne, NY 12203 or Catskill Area Hospice, 327 West Main, Suite 3, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/2/2005.