OBITS: Albany Times Union 13 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 Baldwin, Richard H. ALBANY Richard H. Baldwin, 79, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at his home. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard and Cecil (Hutton) Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was a World War II Navy veteran. He was employed with McKinney Steel for 34 years. He was a member of the Melvin Road American Legion Post #1231 and a longtime communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Brennan Baldwin; daughter, Judith Cahill (Michael) of Albany and son, Richard H. Baldwin Jr. of Albany. He was loving grandfather of Michael Jr., Ryan and Meghan Cahill; brother of James Baldwin of E. Greenbush, Joseph Baldwin of Schenectady, Rita Salisbury of Albany and the late Thomas Baldwin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., thence to St. Catherine of Siena Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Bielkiewicz, Mary B. HALFMOON Mary B. Bielkiewicz, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Saratoga Hospital. Mary was born on December 28, 1918 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Louis and Virginia Pompi Morgia. Mary worked as a key punch operator for NYS Department of Tax and Finance for 10 years before retiring in 1981. Prior to that, she worked as a nurse's aide at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mary was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet and a former member of the Church of St. Mary's/St. Paul's in Hudson Falls. She was also a member of the Hudson Shores Plaza Association where she enjoyed servicing Mass for many years on Wednesday. She enjoyed painting, piano, poetry and crossword puzzles. Mary is survived by her sons, Joseph (Lou) Santa Lucia of Troy, Robert (Mary) Santa Lucia of Latham, Dennis (Ernestine) Santa Lucia of Menands and George Bielkiewicz of Clifton Park; her sister, Anna Marlette; her 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Bielkiewicz; her son, Gregory Bielkiewicz; her sister, Angie Massara; and her brother, Anthony Morgia. Calling hours will be held at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave.) on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m Saturday at the Church of St. Mary's/St. Paul's on the Park, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, N.Y. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hudson Falls. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Brace, Xiont'e. Iphire Percival ALBANY Xiont'e Iphire Percival Brace Q-T, son of Jont'e T. Brace and Teena M. Lester entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2005. Survived by sister, Teosha Tanner; grandfathers, Marvin Stubbs, Donald Francis, Korie Gaddy and Coley Payne; grandmothers, Linda Brace, Tina L. Lester and Tia Payne; great-grandfathers, John C. Lester Sr. and Jessie Brace; great-grandmothers, Priscilla M. Brace and Gloria Lester; great-great-grandmothers, Elizabeth Coleman, Connie Francis and Barbara Haynes; uncles, Markel Brace, Kaveem-Es'Shodd Malley, Daniel, Donald Francis-Anthony, Jeshaun Bell, Nigel Payne and Delonte Willingham; aunts, Tanequa, Tyria Bell-Shavon, Ki'asha, Rasheeda Gaddy, Brittney Young, Shamera Tucker, Enbony Chavers and Nicole Stubbs; great-aunts, Joscelyn Terrell, Stephanie Lester, Beth Brace and Theresa Brace; great-uncles, Daniel, Donald, Erin, Conrad Francis, John C. Lester Jr., Anthony Lester, Marvin-Tony Terrell, JayAllen, Jessie Jr., Mark-Kevin Brace. Also survived by godparents, Emerald Dimond Cancer, Es'Shodd Malloy; a host of nieces, nephews; cousins; family and friends. Funeral service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 441 Washington Avenue, Pastor William E. Morgan officiating. Viewing 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment, Graceland Cemetery. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Daigneault, Robert R. COHOES Robert R. Daigneault, 74, at his residence in Cohoes, October 10, 2005, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Funeral Friday 8:15 a.m. from the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes and 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Cohoes where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made in Bob's memory to St. Joseph's Church Organ Fund. For directions and guest registry: www.dufresnefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Dibiase, Sylvio Leo (Memoriam) DIBIASE In loving memory of our Father - Poppy, Sylvio Leo. To us you were so special, what more is there to say, except to wish with all our hearts that you were here today. Love and Miss You, Your Family Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Dupuis Sr., Jean L. GLENMONT Jean L. Dupuis Sr., 60, died suddenly Monday, October 10, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Rumford, Maine, he was the son of George Dupuis of Albany and the late Claire Lessard Dupuis. Mr. Dupuis was employed for 25 years as a machine mechanic with the United States Postal Service in Albany. He was a Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Severn. Mr. Dupuis was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed camping at the Rotary Scout Reservation in Poestenkill. He served in many capacities in the Boy Scouts including assistant district commissioner for the Fort Orange District. He loved spending time with family and friends. Husband of Susan A. Mastaitis Dupuis; father of Jean Dupuis Jr. (Cindilee) of Wasilla, Alaska, Mark Dupuis (Kathryn) of Guilderland, Beth Dupuis (Ryan Morrell) of Saratoga Springs, Daryl Dupuis (Gina) of Brunswick, Seth Dupuis of Queens and Joe Dupuis of Glenmont; brother of Guy Dupuis (Ann) of Glenmont and Liliane Paeglow (Robert) of Albany; son-in-law of Alice Mastaitis of Saratoga and the late Stephen Mastaitis; grandfather of Danielle, Michael, Jessica, Jeremy, Logan, Ava and Guerin Dupuis, Justin, Abigail and Alexander Morrell; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany thence to St. James Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Boy Scouts Twin River Counsel/Thunderbird Club, 253 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Filippone, Lena (Memoriam) FILIPPONE Lena Happy 90th Mom. Beth and I wish you, Paul and Dad were here to celebrate it together. We all miss you terribly. Love, Carolyn Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Fischer, Edward A. GREENFIELD CENTER Edward A. Fischer, 91, died October 6, 2005. Predeceased by wife, Frances (Rock) Fischer. Survivors, daughter, Denise (Mark) Mulholland; son, Edward J. Fischer Sr.; brother, Eugene (Marge) Fischer; sister-in-law, Billie Fischer. Services with military honors at convenience of family, Prospect Hill Cemetery, Schuylerville. No public calling hours. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Fragomeni, Dominick V. ALBANY Dominick V. Fragomeni, 81, of Albany, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 10, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frank and Josephine Cari-Cari Fragomeni. Dominick was a World War II Army veteran. He had worked as a carpenter for many years and also as a security guard. He was a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Antoinette (Ann) Sabatino Fragomeni and his beloved daughter, Ann Marie Mannolini. He is the brother of the late Edith Cioppa, Mary, Anthony and Frank Fragomeni. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Gerrity Jr., Joseph W. LOUDONVILLE Joseph W. Gerrity Jr., 89, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at his residence. He was born in Newton, Mass. and had resided in the Albany area for many years. He had maintained homes in Loudonville, Lake Placid and Malapan, Fla. Joe was a graduate of the River School, Brookline, Mass. and Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass. 1938. He was an area developer and horse breeder. He developed Robinson Square in Downtown Albany, operated the Little Farm in Kinderhook and was the former president of the Gerrity Lumber Company of Albany. He was a former president of Child's Hospital and former chairman of the board of Saratoga Gaming and Racing Commission. Joe was an amateur driver of race horses and one of his horses won the Breeder's Cup at Yonkers Raceway. His hobbies included horses, baseball, politics and practical jokes. He was the longest standing member of the Fort Orange Club, Albany, the Reading Room, Saratoga and Schuyler Meadows Club, Loudonville and was a member of the Coral Beach Club, Bermuda. Joseph was the husband of the late Phyllis Gerrity and is also survived by six children, Richard Gerrity of Dameriscota, Maine, Robert Gerrity of Chatham, Daniel Gerrity of Brookline, Mass., Nancy Achilles of Front Royal, Va., Susan Chase of Baltimore, Md. and Cynthia Holland of Rowayton, Conn.; also 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Joseph Gerrity III. Funeral service will be held in York Harbor, Maine in November. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Giroux, Laurianna COHOES Laurianna Giroux, 86, of Sargent Street, Cohoes, died at her residence with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born and educated in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late William and Marion Guerin Peltier. She was a machine operator at Troy District Shirt and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Cohoes. Wife of the late Palin E. Giroux. She is survived by her children, William J. Giroux and his wife Barbara of Waterford and Lillian Fernet of Cohoes; grandmother of Catherine Giroux of Cohoes and Stacy Hall of Waterford and great-grandmother of Emily Giroux of Waterford. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia Street, Cohoes and 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. For directions and guest registry: www.dufresnefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Harrington III, Arvin W. PORT ORANGE, Fla. Arvin W. Harrington III died October 3, 2005. He was born March 3, 1922 in Boston, Mass. and was a Naval veteran of World War II, moving to the Port Orange area in 1972 from New Jersey. He attended Steven Institute and Columbia University, receiving his graduate degree from Rutgers University. He held federal security clearance for atomic installations and was involved with the first atomic submarine. He retired as vice president from an international trading company, specializing in metals, in 1972. Arvin continued on as a consultant in this field for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution. He was married to Lorraine Davis of Orange, N.J. for 56 years. He is survived by Jeanne Evans, Manning, S.C., Patricia Pratt, Port Orange, Eve Worden, Averill Park, N.Y., Kay Matejka, Deltona, Judiann Rakes, Ormond Beach, Richard Harrington, Daytona Beach, Mark Harrington, Tucson, Ariz., Steve Harrington, Jacksonville Beach; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Heppner, Sadie V. GUILDERLAND CENTER Sadie V. Heppner, 63, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Sadie was born in Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of Hazel Mercer of Newfoundland and the late Albert Mercer. She taught chair caning and weaving with the Guilderland Adult Education for over 26 years. In addition to her mother, Sadie is survived by her husband, Norman C. Heppner; two daughters, Jean C. McNiff of Minneapolis, Minn. and Julie A. Collorafi of Berne; three grandchildren, Joseph and Nicholas Collorafi and Seamus McNiff; an aunt, Effie Miller of Guilderland Center; five brothers and three sisters, all of Canada. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Those who wish may make contributions to the Community Hospice Inn, Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Hooper, Kevin Robert GREECE, N.Y. Kevin Robert Hooper was born December 7, 1962, lost his second battle with cancer and died peacefully in the arms of his family October 9, 2005. Kevin is survived by his parents, Sharon and David Hooper; his brother, Mark and sister-in-law Judy Hooper; his two adored nieces, Jennifer Lyn and Kathryn Michelle Hooper; his brother, Terry; and many other family and treasured friends. Kevin was Terry's keeper. Kevin graduated from MCC with a degree in human services from Nazareth College with a B.S. in education and a master's in special ed and secondary education. Kevin was proud to have been a teacher in the Rochester City Schools at Josh Lofton and the NORTHSTAR Program. Kevin also spent two years working at the Rochester Airport for McNeil Security as an airport screener. Kevin was loved and admired by many and he touched numerous lives. For more information about Kevin, visit: www.aliferemembered.com Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY 14626, (between 390 & Long Pond Rd). Visiting hours will be Friday 4-8 p.m. All are invited to attend Kevin's funeral Mass on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616. Interment, private. The family invites friends to gather and celebrate Kevin's life after the Mass. Donations may be made in memory of Kevin to PRALID (People Rebuilding And Living In Dignity), 2 Townline Circle, Rochester, NY 14623, to help his head injured brother Terry continue a meaningful life. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Johnson Jr., Lloyd (Memoriam) JOHNSON Lloyd Jr. - El 10/13/67 - 12/26/04 Happy Birthday Daddy. We love you and miss you so much! There isn't a day that we don't expect to see you walking through the front door with a loud Hi FAMILY! We thank God for placing such a wonderful, loving, caring family man in our life for so many years. Daddy, As we celebrate your life today, we thank you for being our best friend first and teaching us to have love in our hearts and fear no one but God. You are the best daddy. Until we meet again, we will love and cherish you forever! Your Wife and Children, Marla, Poohman, Cookie, Aj, Jamia, Janiah Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Johnson Jr., Lloyd (Memoriam) JOHNSON Lloyd Jr. Happy Birthday Son. Though it's been months since you went to Heaven. It seems like yesterday. Love and miss you, Mom Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Johnson Jr., Lloyd (Memoriam) JOHNSON Lloyd Jr. Missing you is easy to do, the hard part is not being able to touch you. Sometimes I feel smothered by despair, but nothing can replace the joy and love we shared. When my heart becomes filled with much sorrow, somehow peace with understanding soon follows. It is hard to believe you are gone so soon, had I known, 1 million times I would have said I love you. I think of you throughout my displaced days, I see your face in my mirror, we're alike in many ways. Sadness overwhelms me whenever I see your son. If there's anyone just like you, he would be the one. My DEAR BROTHER, Oh how I long to meet you again, in our next life, we'll be even closer friends. Sis, Dawn Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. LaBelle, Cora E. Clark TROY Cora E. Clark LaBelle, 88, formerly of Marvin Avenue, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush. Born in White Oak, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Clark and Evaline (Sutton) Clark and wife of the late George Leo LaBelle. She had resided in Troy all her adult life. Mrs. LaBelle was a homemaker. She was an active communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Troy and a former secretary for Fr. Thomas Scott of the church in the 1960s and a member of the women's guild. She enjoyed gardening, especially in her rose garden. She is survived by three daughters, Nancy A. Crispo of Troy, Sue Jackson (Matthew) of Rockaway Pt., L.I., N.Y. and Jane Fairchild (Richard) of Castleton; eight grandchildren, Roderick J. Crispo, Gregory G. Crispo, Dawn (Nick) Celentano, Christine (Anthony) Allocco, Kim (Chuck) Thompson, Anthony and Stephen Valente and Patrick Fogarty and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of the Van Rensselaer Manor for their wonderful care and professionalism and to Rose Donlan for her exceptional kindness to Cora. Funeral service will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church in North Greenbush where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment, St. Peter's Cemetery in Troy. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Emmanuel Reformed Church on 1150 Maplehill Road in Castleton. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Lafferty, Joseph C. NORTH GREENBUSH Joseph C. Lafferty, 90, of Shepherd Drive, died suddenly Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Edward and Margaret (Fahey) Lafferty and husband for 59 years of Viola Kachadurian Lafferty. He had resided in Troy and North Greenbush all his life and was a graduate of LaSalle Institute in North Greenbush. Mr. Lafferty was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for many years. He loved his family and country and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, stationed in Germany and France. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Troy. Mr. Lafferty was an avid hunter and fisherman, two passions he passed on to his grandsons, Lane and Brad. Survivors in addition to his wife include his daughter, Sharon Zugalla of Troy; three grandchildren, Lane Zugalla of Troy, Brad Zugalla of Colo. and Beth Anne Zugalla of N.C.; and a sister, Mary Lafferty of Albany. He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Edward Lafferty. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 4392 Route 150, West Sand Lake and at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8:00 p.m. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Lafferty to Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit: www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Loerzel, Kurt L. ALBANY Kurt L. Loerzel, 37, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Albany, graduated from Albany High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Plattsburgh. Kurt was the owner/principal of Blue Lightning Technologies, which provided customized computer and business services to a number of local companies. He was a benevolent and caring person and was especially compassionate with the elderly. Kurt was forever curious and eternally tinkering with anything mechanical. Kurt will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched. He is survived by his parents, Lorenz and Kathleen (Flanagan); his brother, Brian; a special cousin, Kelly Musco and her son, Remy Boyea. A large, loving family including many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survives him. The family wishes to thank the physicians and staff of New York Oncology Hematology, Saint Peter's Radiation Oncology, the Community Hospice and Saint Peter's Hospital, with a special note of thanks to the outstanding nursing staff of their pulmonary care unit for their care and support. Funeral services will be private. Family and friends of Kurt are invited to attend a memorial service to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, N.Y. Contributions to Saint Peter's Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in memory of Kurt are requested in lieu of flowers and may be sent to: Saint Peter's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Attention: Alice Abrams, RN, 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/7/2005 - 10/14/2005. Luciano, Dorothy (Memoriam) LUCIANO Dorothy In loving memory of our Mimi who passed away five years ago today. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you and miss you. Rest peacefully Mimi. We love you. Annie, Angela, Sal Jr. Alicia, Bradley, Joey and Angelina Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. McGuire, Brian S. LA VISTA, Neb. Brian S. McGuire, 60, Lt. Col. USAF, (Ret), formerly of Colonie, N.Y., died on August 31, 2005. Brian was a graduate of Colonie High School and the University of Iowa. He served in the USAF from September 1967 to August 1992 and was a member of the 303rd bomb group. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he was employed by Lockheed Martin Corp. Brian is survived by his wife, Dina McGuire of LaVista; daughters, Kathy Schettler of Ga. and Nancy Welsh of Md.; granddaughter, Lora Schettler of Ga; mother, Phyllis O'Neil; sister, Sheryl Carlisle, both of Watertown, N.Y.; brother, Scott McGuire of Westerlo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Interment services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2005 in Rensselaerville Cemetery, Rensselaerville, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Co Ho Lo Children's Camp, P.O. Box 24466, Omaha, NE 68124. Arrangements are by the Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, Middleburgh and the Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, Cobleskill, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. McManus, Gwendolyn FALLS CHURCH, Va. Gwendolyn Kelly McManus, 88, died on October 10, 2005 at Woodbine Care Center in Alexandria. For many years, Mrs. McManus assisted her husband Thomas H. McManus Jr. as proprietors of Crestwood Liquors, Albany. Mrs. McManus was a native of Rye, N.Y. and a graduate of the College of New Rochelle. Her husband preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include a daughter, Karen (Mrs. Thomas Danjczek); three grandchildren, Katherine Holland, Michael Danjczek and Gwen Danjczek; two great-grandchildren, Marybeth and Mark Holland; a brother, Daniel E. Kelly Jr. and two sisters, Mary K. Black and Carol Gretemeyer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass Friday, October 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Albany. Contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, Attn: Development Office, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. O'Hare, Gertrude GUILDERLAND Gertrude O'Hare, 78, formerly of Lake Luzerne, Washington, D.C. and Albany, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at home in Guilderland. Gertrude was the valedictorian of the Class of 1944 from Hadley-Luzerne Central School in Lake Luzerne. She graduated with honors from Syracuse University. She worked for the National Lead Co. and RPI, and was secretary to NYS Commissioner of Education, James Allen. She continued in that position when he became National Commissioner of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington, D.C. She was secretary to Arthur Levitt Sr., NYS comptroller and later to his predecessor, Ned Regan. She was a member of the First Church of Albany, Reformed and, since moving to Guilderland two years ago, she attended the McKownville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering in many organizations including her church and was a patron of the arts. She handled her many illnesses with courage, dignity and an accepting spirit. She was the daughter of the late George M. O'Hare and Hazel Shaw O'Hare. Survivors include a brother, Frederick (Alice) O'Hare of Hudson Falls, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Parker O'Hare of Guilderland. She was Aunt Gert not only to her many nephews and nieces and their children, but also to many beloved friends. She was predeceased by a brother, George J. O'Hare. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Church in Albany, Reformed, 110 N. Pearl St. There will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her committal service on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Luzerne Cemetery. Those who desire to make contributions may do so to the Memorial Fund of First Church in Albany, Reformed, 110 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 or Hurricane Relief (UMCOR) through McKownville United Methodist Church, 1565 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Pagano, A. Bruce ALBANY A. Bruce Pagano, 70, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Ann Lee Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Arthur W. and Dolores Bruso Pagano. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Albany and graduated from School 4 and Albany High School, Class of 1955. He was a public accountant and worked with his father's accounting firm, Arthur W. Pagano & Sons. In later years, Bruce worked for the City of Albany. He was an accomplished bowler, based out of the Playdium Bowling Center. He was a federation division and city bowling champion in Albany and bowled several 300 games. Bruce was a longtime fixture at National Little League in Albany. Since his childhood days as a player, Bruce had been associated in numerous capacities with National, most recently as a longtime member of its board of directors. In recognition of his tireless dedication to National Little League, the A. Bruce Pagano Pavilion was named in his honor. Bruce was an avid gardener and a loyal booster to the basketball programs at the College of St. Rose and Jr. College of Albany. For many years, he worked with the chain gang at Albany High Football games. Along with family, Bruce enjoyed many summers at Myositis Lakes at Huycks Preserve in Rensselaerville. He is the husband of the late Sally McNally Pagano; beloved brother of Donald S. Pagano (late Mary) of Latham, John P. Pagano (Ida) of Rensselaer, Jeanne F. Andres (Terrance) of Guilderland and the late James R. Pagano. He is the nephew of Eugene Brousseau, Kathleen Bennett and Sadie Bruso. He is also survived by four nieces, two nephews and eight grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 9:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie then to St. Vincent DePaul Church at 10:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to National Little League, c/o 128 Datona Ave., Albany, NY 12203 in memory of A. Bruce Pagano. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Picard III, Charles J. CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. Charles Charlie J. Picard III, 72, of Huntridge Drive and a Clifton Park resident since 1941, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after being stricken at his residence. He was born in Cohoes and was the son of the late Charles J. and Frances Martell Picard Jr. He was educated in the Cohoes school system. Charlie retired as a machine operator from Georgia Pacific Paper Co. in Scotia where he had worked for over 30 years. He had a great love for camping and recently his campsite was at the Cold Brook Camp Ground in Gansevoort, N.Y. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Crescent. Charlie is the beloved husband of Gwendolyn Face Picard, whom he married on October 26, 1956. He is the devoted father of Milissa June Picard of Latham; brother of Floyd Baker of Waterford and the late Olive Mincher, William Baker, Frances Carey and Charlotte Landry; also survived by his beloved canine Niko and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Friday evening at 7:30 in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 in Clifton Park. Calling hours will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 6 Greenwood Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Rodriguez, Jose A. ALBANY Jose A. Papa Cano Rodriguez, 85, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Rodriguez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and lived there all his life. He served in the U.S. Army prior to World War II and was employed by the U.S. Post Office in Puerto Rico for many years. He loved fishing and was an avid reader. He also loved music and was devoted to his family. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his dear friend and former wife Maria Isabel Alcala of Ponce; his daughter, Maria Vidal and her fiance William B. Day of Guilderland; his former son-in-law, Julio Vidal of Guilderland; his brother, Ramon Luis Rodriguez; his sister, Aida Rivera; his grandson, Julio R. Vidal of Guilderland; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Jose A. Rodriguez Alcala; his daughters, Maria Asuncion Rodriguez Alcala and Maria Mercedes Rodriguez Alcala; his brothers, Luis Carmelo Rodriguez and Luis Antonio Rodriguez; and his sister, Lydia Rodriguez. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday at 10:30 and 11:30 in St. Madeline Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road, Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Schmiedel, Bryce Alexander COLONIE Bryce Alexander Schmiedel, infant son of Kelly Anne Longale and David James Schmiedel, was born sleeping with angels on August 21, 2005. He will be forever loved and always in our hearts. Besides being greatly missed by his parents, he is also greatly missed by his grandparents, Karen and Mark Murray of Colonie and Jane and James Schmiedel of Schenectady; great-grandparents, James and Eunice Barber of North Hudson. Also survived by two uncles, Mark Longale of Norfolk, Va. and Devin Schmiedel of Schenectady; two step-uncles, Derek and Kyle Murray of Syracuse; two cousins, Jessica and Mackienzie Longale of Colonie, many grandaunts, granduncles, cousins. All are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at the Church of St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Colonie on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 9 a.m. No farewell words were spoken. No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Snyder, Philip K. (Memoriam) SNYDER In loving memory of Philip K. Snyder, 61, who was like a father to us. He passed away on October 10, 2005. He will be very much missed by all of us including longtime devoted companion Debbie Lawrence Scattareggia and longtime close friends, Cathy and James Nasser, Laura Romano and also his four legged friends who he loved so much. Kelly Normile, Jimmy Lawrence, Dusty, Mick, Josephine Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Snyder Jr., Philip K. TROY, N.Y. Philip K. Snyder Jr., 61, of Troy, died peacefully Monday, October 10, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Philip K. Snyder Sr. and Ann (Fus) Snyder. He was an officer and owner of Walter Snyder Printing Co. Inc. in Troy prior to his retirement. He is survived by his brother, David A. Snyder Sr. (Emogene) of Wynantskill. Phil is the nephew of Taylor and Mary Jane McDermott of Latham and is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. A prayer service will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc., 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Contributions may be made in memory of Phil to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for Samaritan Hospital, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Stevens Jr., Winthrop Parsons WILMINGTON, Del. Winthrop Parsons Stevens Jr., age 78, of Wilmington, passed away quietly on October 11, 2005 at home. He was born on December 11 1926 in Albany, N.Y. to Winthrop Parsons and Doris Sturgis Stevens. He attended the Albany Academy and graduated from the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa. in 1944. He was in the Army and participated in the occupation of Japan. He attended Yale University and graduated in 1950 in chemical engineering. Winthrop married Margaret Lyle Smith of Charleston, W. Va. on June 21, 1952. He was employed by the E.I. DuPont Company at the Belle Works near Charleston, W. Va. where he retired after 35 years of service in several plant locations and in the employee relations department in Wilmington. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. An enthusiastic music lover, Winthrop sang with the Wilmington Barbershop Chorus and enjoyed jazz music. An avid sailor, he was a member of the Wilmington Power Squadron where he taught several courses. He was a member of the DuPont Country Club and counseled entrepreneurs and those in small business for many years with the Service Corps of Retired Executives. A son, William Huyck Stevens, predeceased him. In addition to his wife of 53 years, survivors include a son, Winthrop P. Stevens III and his wife Anne of Landenberg, Pa.; a daughter, Eliza Stevens Gow and her husband Christopher of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and two grandsons. Other survivors include two sisters, Shirley Stevens French of Charlottesville, Va. and Joyce Stevens Brown of Baltimore, Md. A memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 W. 13th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806; Service Corps of Retired Executives, 824 Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Homes. www.chandlerfuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Strickland, James C. ALBANY James C. Strickland, 79, of Albany, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Albany Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada M. Strickland. James was a retired meat cutter, a faithful member of the Union Missionary Baptist Church, Capitol City Lodge #78 and Commando Lodge #148. Devoted father of Terell Strickland Sr. (Sue), William Charles Strickland, Martistine Harper (William) and Yasmin Walker (Wilson); 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends; a dedicated companion, Rose Guthrie. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3 Morton Avenue, Albany, N.Y. Rev. Victor Covington, pastor, officiating. Wake service from 10:00 a.m. Interment in Memory's Garden, 983 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, N.Y. The family will receive visitors at the church following interment. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005. Swenson, Grace A. ALBANY Grace A. Swenson, 57, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Hospice Inn of St. Peter's Hospital. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ann First Swenson. She worked for Albany Department of Social Services in the accounting department for 33 years retiring in 1997. She is the mother of Terry Brown and Stephanie Zusy; dear companion of David Sivaslian; sister of Alberta Conell, Mark Swenson, Patricia Swenson, Virginia McKenna, Jacqueline Vath, Ingrid Swenson-Austin and the late Janice Swenson-Evert; grandmother of John Sager, Jena and Jaycee Hallenbeck and Salina Brown; also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those who wish may send memorial donations to Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Walker, Barbara Star (Memoriam) WALKER In loving memory of Briana Star who was taken from us four months ago today. Rest in peace baby Briana. You will always be loved and missed very much. Grandma Bree, Dad Donnie, Good Friend Kenny P. and Great-Grandma Jane Published in the Albany Times Union on 10/13/2005. Wilson, Mary A. (Ashley) RENSSELAER Mary A. (Ashley) Wilson, 81, formerly of Washington St., Rensselaer, died at her son's residence in Ravena Wednesday, October 12, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born in Canaan, N.Y., she had been a resident of the Capital Region for many years. Mary was a homemaker. Predeceased by her husband, H. David Wilson; her parents, Martin and Isabelle (Crawford) Ashley; and a brother, John M. Ashley. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Ron) Dean, Mary (Leon) Dooris, Robin (Tim) Rowe, Christine M. Wilson; her sons, Robert (Ruth) Wilson, Jessy (Beth) Wilson, Daniel (Deborah) Wilson, Martin (Nona) Wilson; also survived by 34 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 9:00 a.m. Saturday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home Friday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Mary make contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in her memory. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/13/2005 - 10/14/2005. Zanga, Camela BROOKLYN Camela Zanga, 75, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Sunday, October 9, 2005 at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. Miss Zanga was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Zanga. Miss Zanga was employed as a clerk for New York Life for 40 years, retiring in 1992. She was a communicant of St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Brooklyn. Miss Zanga is survived by a sister, Concettina (Anne) Thompson of East Nassau; several nieces and nephews; and good friends Joan Ballback and Catherine Ortiz. Funeral from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St., Nassau, Friday morning at 9:15 and 10:00 at St. Mary's Church, Nassau where the Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment, East Nassau Cemetery. Contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 in Camela's memory would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 10/12/2005 - 10/13/2005.