OBITS: Albany Times Union 7 Sep 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 Amos, Gladys B. DELMAR Gladys B. Amos, of Delmar, died August 29, 2005 at Albany Medical Center. Daughter of the late Carroll Boardman and Eunice Woodworth Boardman of Chittenango, N.Y. She graduated from Yates High School in Chittenango in 1924 and Cortland Normal School and taught in Barker, N.Y. until her marriage to the late Dr. Franklin Amos, former assistant commissioner of health, New York State Department of Health. Gladys was a former member of the Chittenango Presbyterian Church and presently of the First United Methodist Church of Delmar. She was a member of the Tawasentha Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Delmar Progress Club and a charter member of the Capital District Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America and the Tri-Village Antique Study Club. She was the mother of Susanne Wells of Silver Spring, Md., Dr. Frank Amos (Dr. Rosalie) of Ames, Iowa and Franklin, N.Y., Samantha Bradt of Delmar and Penni Purzycki (Robert) of Guilderland Center. She had 12 grandchildren, Col. Tim Williamson (Paige), Teri Williamson Padua, Michael Williamson (Noel), Laura Williamson Schlameus (Larry), Jennifer Amos Taylor (Thomas), Lisa Amos Ledeboer (William), Lynn Amos Matthiesen (Joel), Kimberly Nolan Bolduc (Gary), Randall Nolan, Christine Purzycki, Beth Ann Purzycki and Robert Purzycki. She was also the great-granddaughter of 19, Amy and Scott Padua, Wesley, Erica, Brianna and Erin Williamson, Laura and Aaron Schlameus, Zachary and Jacob Taylor, Emily, Megan and Robert Matthiesen, Karen and Leslie Ledeboer, Patrick and Matthew Bolduc, Devon and MacKenzie Purzycki. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Lasher and the late Cordelia Wilcox and had many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. with reception following at the First United Methodist Church, Delmar. In lieu of flowers, friends may send donations to Equinox, 306 Central Ave., Albany 12206 or the Albany United Methodist Society (AUMS), 412 Clinton Ave., Albany 12206. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Axelrod, Lillian MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. Lillian Axelrod, of Monroe Township, died Tuesday morning, September 6, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Nursing Home in Delmar, N.Y. Mrs. Axelrod was born in Bayonne, N.J. and was a lifelong resident of N.J. Mrs. Axelrod has been a resident of the Capital District for the last year. She was a former elementary education teacher in Newark, N.J. She was a member of Brandeis University Women's Group, the National Council of Jewish Women, the National Yiddish Book Center and a charter member of the Holocaust Museum. She is survived by a daughter, Ilene Leveston of Delmar, N.Y. and a son, William Axelrod of Kendall Park, N.J.; grandmother of Michael (Angela) Axelrod, Dana (Marlon) Salgado and Eli Leveston. She is also survived by a great-grandson, Hank Axelrod. She was married to Leonard Axelrod until his passing in 1980. She was predeceased by a brother, Irving Grushkin. Services and interment will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 in N.J. The period of mourning will be observed at the Leveston residence on Saturday evening and Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 or the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Bills, Nelson L. MENANDS Nelson L. Bills, a lifelong Capital District resident passed away in his Sanctum Santorum after a long illness. Born in Troy, the second son of Joseph and Anna Bills, Nelson graduated from Catholic Central High School and also attended the Cornell School of Labor Relations. He served his country honorable as an United States Marine with combat tours of duty in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of South Vietnam. In 1977, Nelson enlisted in the New York Army National Guard and in 1980 entered the Active Guard/Reserve Program. He retired in 2001, having attained the rank of sergeant first class. During his service with the New York Guard, he was assigned to the Mobile Recruiting Force where he held the positions of recruiter, Retention NCO and Training NCO. Nelson's final assignment was a marketing and advertising manager. Nelson had also been employed by the D & H Railroad, Niagara Mohawk, Tobin Packing Co., Burns International Security Services, Inc. as security supervisor for Siena College, and at CDTA. While at CDTA, he became the first loan officer for the Federal Credit Union and later served as president of the credit union. Nelson, a man of many talents, demanded the best from himself and others and refused to accept any less. His many friends will miss him dearly, especially his acerbic wit which was so treasured and enjoyed by all of us. We know, however, that his dearest Audrey was waiting for him impatiently and that they are now both at peace together. Nelson was predeceased by Audrey Hoffman Bills, his beloved wife of more that 26 years; his parents, Joseph and Anna Bills; his first wife, Janice Ropelewski and his brother, Joseph Bills. Surviving are his sisters, Mary Patricia Bills of Fla. and Jo-Anne Bushnell of Troy; his brothers, Thomas and John Bills; his fourth brother and best friend, Bill Varian; three nieces and four nephews. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Memory's Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Albany affiliate. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Booth, Rita ALBANY Rita Booth, 56, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Marilyn Beasley. Mrs. Booth was an Albany resident for all of her life. She worked for the Center for the Disabled for 27 years. Mrs. Booth enjoyed cooking and listening to music. She was the beloved wife of the late William Booth. Rita is the cherished sister of Ruth Davis of Albany and the late Willie Beasley Jr. She is the devoted aunt of Denise Beasley and her son, Jahkiem Jacobs and Ralph Beasley and his daughter, Shatasha Beasley, all of Albany. Also surviving are numerous friends. Funeral services and calling hours will be Friday at a time to be announced at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave). Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, Colonie. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Boyle, Marie Elaine (Memoriam) BOYLE Marie Elaine 9/7/43 - 6/23/05 Hi Cub. Here's hoping on your 60th Birthday you are enjoying a pain free after life with warmest thoughts of Mike Jr., me and our families! God and all our friends know how much I miss you! Mike Jr. and I are getting the family together tonite for dinner at our favorite restaurant, Babe's Paradiso, in your honor. I know you'll be there in spirit. Say Hi to your Mom and Pop, my Dad and the whole gang and keep watching over us. Luv Ya Tons & Loads, The DA AKA: Your Hubby, Mike P.S.: Still working on Thank You notes with Aunt Reen and Aunt Julie's guidance! PPS: We'll Talk Tonite! Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Boyle, Marie Elaine (Memoriam) BOYLE Marie Elaine On your 60th birthday, just wanted to thank you for being the Best Mom in the World. Love You Always, Mike Jr. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Cramer, Gladys PATTERSONVILLE Gladys Barkley Cramer, 93, died peacefully at home Sunday, September 4, 2005 after a long illness. Gladys was born April 12, 1912 (the same day that the Titanic sank) at Bulls Head, Town of Florida to George A. and Grace Pettit Barkley. She attended the one-room schoolhouse there and at Burtonsville, Montgomery County. She also attended schools in Amsterdam. Gladys graduated from Amsterdam School of Commerce, as well as the Chicago School of Nursing in 1936. Gladys married Donald A. Cramer on April 11, 1942 to whom she was married for 55 years until his death in 1997. They lived in Troy until 1946 when they moved to Pattersonville. Gladys worked in several doctors' offices and as a private duty nurse in the area. She retired from Glenridge Hospital as a licensed practical nurse in 1976. She was a member of St. Margaret of Cortona Church in Rotterdam Junction. Gladys is survived by her three daughters, Cynthia Cramer of Pattersonville, Grace (Tim) Lynch of Niskayuna and Donna (Jim) Righi of Brandon, Fla.; nine grandchildren, Michael (MaryLynn) Kutny of Churchville, N.Y., Anna (Brian) Mack of Albany, Donald (Brooke) Montgomery of Overland Park, Kan., James and Anthony Righi of Brandon, Fla., Kenneth (Lisa) Montgomery, Kevin (Tanya) Montgomery, both of Schenectady, Carrie and Bryan Lynch of Niskayuna; also survived by four great-grandchildren, Christian and Gina Montgomery of Schenectady, Emma and Samantha Kutny of Churchville, N.Y. The family will receive family and friends at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Saturday at 12 noon at the funeral home, then to St. Margaret of Cortona Church in Rotterdam Junction where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Chuctanunda Cemetery, Minaville. Memorial contributions may be made in Gladys' name to St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 2 Putnam Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150 or to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308. Arrangements by White-Van Buren Funeral Home, Delanson. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Decker, Marion T. DELMAR Marion Mimi T. Decker, 95, died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Good Samaritan Lutheran Nursing Home. She was born, raised and lived in Albany her entire life. She was a graduate of St. Anne's Academy, The College of St. Rose, also a member of Albany Public Library, and served on the fund raising committee of the Monastery of Immaculate Conception. She retired from the State Liquor Authority in 1972. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry H. and Eva (Werner) Decker and a brother, Henry H. Decker. Survivors include her sister, Veronica C. Decker; a brother, Ret. Col. George E. Decker. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 9:45 a.m. Friday from the Daniel G. Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany and 10:30 a.m. at Church of St. James where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call in the Keenan Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont, N.Y. The family would like to especially thank the staff of Good Samaritan for their excellent care and thoughtfulness to our sister. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Mimi make contributions to the Retirement Fund, Convent of Mercy, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in her memory. Arrangements are being handled by Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/5/2005 - 9/7/2005. Dexter, Willard EASLEY, S.C. Willard Dexter, 81, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, S.C. A native of Altamont, he was a son of the late Marvin and Evalina Warren Dexter. Mr. Dexter retired from the Albany County Highway Dept. and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was the husband of the late Virginia Coleman Dexter. Surviving are his son, Michael R. Dexter of Easley, S.C.; three daughters, Judy Hartwell and Virginia Crumpton, both of Easley, S.C. and Patricia Low of Orlando, Fla. seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald; a granddaughter, Tiffany. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Altamont. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Downie, Trevor SARATOGA SPRINGS Trevor Downie of Lincoln Avenue, died Thursday, September 1, 2005. He was 44. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations may be made to t he American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Fanfarilli, Albert J. (Memoriam) FANFARILLI Albert J. On your birthday, love and remembrance keeps you always near. Love, Mom, Linda, Tony, Anthony and Christopher Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Fox, Kevin P. LAUREL, Md. Kevin P. Fox, 51, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at his residence. Born in Albany, he was the son of Leonard Roy and Maria Antoinette Frangella Fox, Sr. of Selkirk. He was a graduate of Albany High School and had lived in Maryland for the past 20 years. Husband of Marcia Marsh Fox of Laurel, Md.,; father of Jason Fox of Laurel, Kenneth Marsh of Fla. and the late Kevin Marsh; brother of Ann Marie (Robert) Marsh of Selkirk, Leonard Roy (Jacqueline) Fox Jr. of Albany and Lisa Ann (Curt) Ricci of Glenmont; paternal grandson of the late William C. and Ann Elizabeth Bensinger Fox; maternal grandson of Mary Carrozza Frangella of Delmar and the late Nicholas Frangella; also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:45 a.m. Friday in the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Norman E. Dascher Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 206 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205-1187, would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Frazer, Jeffrey C. SIX NATIONS RESERVE, Ontario Jeffrey Cyril Frazer died as a result of an automobile accident and has gone to be with the Lord on September 4, 2005. Jeff was the president of Frazer Environmental Engineers, a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, the Brantford Club and the Lakehead University Alumni Association. Father of Nikki and Burl Rowland, Hannah, Molly and Heidi Frazer; son of Cyril and Janet Frazer; brother of Gregory and Alison; grandson of the late Morris and Drava Smith and Susan Frazer; former husband of Teresa (Porter) Frazer. Also fondly remembered by Paul, Rebecca, Steven and Abigail. The family will honor Jeff's life with a visitation at the Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken, Ontario after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Evening prayers 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service and burial at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Ohsweken on Thursday at 11 a.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Gomez, Catherine A. LATHAM Catherine A. Gomez, 79, passed away Monday, September 5, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Kay was born on September 12, 1925 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Caroline Westervelt Rothlauf. Kay was a member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary and was a volunteer at the Albany VA Hospital. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Kay is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roy Y. Gomez; her children, Carol (Russ) Boisvert, David (Mani) Gomez and Jay (Karen) Gomez; her grandchildren, Scot (Beth) Boisvert, Debrah (Troy) Suessmith, Kay Gomez, Jordan Gomez and Sara Gomez; her brother, George Rothlauf; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Neal and Jerry Rothlauf. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155 - south of Central Ave). Interment will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Armed Services YMCA, P.O. Box 29333, Honolulu, HI 96820 or to the Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in memory of Catherine Kay A. Gomez. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Gregory Jr., Clarence L. GREENWICH, Conn. Clarence L. Gregory Jr., died in Greenwich, Conn. on August 15, 2005. Born in Stamford, Conn. on March 14, 1930. He was the son of the late Clarence L. Gregory and Marie Blackman Gregory of Greenwich. A graduate of Brunswick School, he received his B.S. in chemical engineering from MIT, attended the Oak Ridge Practice School before getting his Doctorate in Science also from MIT. He then joined Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, N.Y. and worked there before retiring a few years ago. Clarence was a member of the Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club since 1969 and the first and only chair of the financial affairs committee. He was also on the executive committee of the (Sierra Club) Hudson-Mohawk Group in which he received a lifetime achievement award. He was on the advisory council of the Schenectady County Environmental Group and the Solid Waste Committee. Mr. Gregory is survived by many cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held in the Waterman Chapel of Second Congregational Church, 139 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Conn. on September 10 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the NY Sierra Club Hudson-Mohawk Group or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home, Greenwich, Conn. (203) 869-0315 Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Jordan, Richard E. COHOES Richard E. Jordan, 68, of Columbia Crest Apts. died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at his residence after a long illness. Born in Patterson, N.J., he was the son of the late Elmer and Alice Sheaf Jordan. Mr. Jordan was employed for over 21 years as a bus driver with Schenectady CDTA until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the Cohoes-Waterford Lodge of Elks for 22 years where he held the office of secretary. Survivors include his wife, Nancy O'Rourke Jordan of Cohoes; five daughters, Debra Mangus of Duncannon, Pa., Linda Jordan of Fuquay Varina, N.C., Elizabeth (Rick) Whiting of Clifton Park, Tara (Roger) Sayward of Halfmoon and Molly (Chuck) Strout of Reading, Mass.; grandfather of Sara, Arianna and Nicholas Mangus, Mackenzie Whiting, Roger and Jordan Sayward, Caitlin and Ryan Strout; a brother, David Jordan of Harwich, Mass.; uncle of Jennifer Reed of Troy; also survived by several other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Stanton-Farrell Funeral Home, Inc., 325 Columbia St., Cohoes, Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, contributions to Community Hospice of Renss. Co., 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, would be appreciated. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2005 - 9/7/2005. Jura, Mary T. TROY Mary T. Jura, 66, of Leversee Rd., died suddenly Sunday, September 5, 2005 at her residence. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Mildred Hayes Desautels. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Mary was a communicant of St. Bonaventure's Church in Speigletown. She was an avid gardener, cook and seamstress-decorator and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, traveling or just walking with her friends. Over the years, she cared for the elderly and had a great love for her grandchildren. Mary had a special devotion to the Holy Rosary. She was widow of the late Louis F. Jura Jr. Mother of Catherine A. Jura of Troy, Louis Sam Jura of Cambridge, Donna M. Vandenburgh of Troy, Lynn J. Underhill of Queensbury, Steven M. Jura of Troy and Tricia E. King of Brunswick. She was the sister of Joan Gross of Del., Dolores Long of Wynantskill and John Desautels of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St. (Rt. 32), Waterford and at 9 a.m. at St. Bonaventure's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 5-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Campaign at St. Bonaventure's Church, the Speigletown Volunteer Fire Co. or Senior Hope in care of the funeral home office. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Keegan, Leona (Memoriam) KEEGAN You don't have to see a friend to be one, Sally. You've certainly prove that to me lately. Joyce Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Keegan, Leona B. "Sally" (Memoriam) KEEGAN Leona B. (Sally) And we loved you so. We miss you, Take care of Pat. Love, Dad and the kids. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Kentzel, Eleanor E. (Keneston) RENSSELAER Eleanor E. (Keneston) Kentzel, 59, lost her brave, hard-fought battle with her illness on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany she was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer. During her life she worked at Key Bank and for the Internal Revenue Service prior to retiring several years ago. She was a fun loving person who enjoyed reading, playing cards and most recently surfing the Internet. She found great pleasure in spending time with her dog Casey, and her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Millard and Eleanor (Countryman) Keneston and her brother Millard Keneston Jr. Eleanor will be lovingly remembered by her two children, Kevin Roy and his wife Beth of Stratham, N.H., Betty Bedell and her husband Dan of Schodack; her beloved companion, Neil Rivenburgh; her siblings, James Keneston and his wife Frances, Dennis Keneston, Larry Keneston and his wife Lee, Jerry Keneston and his wife Millie, Michael Keneston and his wife Chris, Frank Keneston and his wife Patty; sister-in-law, Ann Keneston. She was a proud grandmother of Kyle, Kayla and Trent Roy, Eric and Ian Bedell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 10:00 a.m. Thursday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2005 - 9/7/2005. Knobloch, Alma M. ORISKANY, N.Y. Alma M. Knobloch, 94, formerly of Albany, N.Y. and Sarasota, Fla. died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Eastern Star Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Flatbush, L.I., she moved to the Capital Region and lived here until 1976. She retired from Penn Central Railroad after 48 years of service as a stenographer. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Albany; Albany Chapter #12 Order of the Eastern Star; Capital City Court #15 Order of the Amaranth; Mt. Shasta White Shrine # 11 of Glens Falls; and the brotherhood of Railway Clerks #861. Widow of the late William H. Knobloch, who passed away in Albany on September 13, 1970. Survivors include sister-in-law, Caroline Buesing and family of Union City, N.J.; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kratochvil of Englewood, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. John Donner and family of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mr. Otto Reis and family of Tequesta, Fla.; and very close friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Herrington and family of Colonie, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Casey and family of Rensselaer, Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Hartnagel of Albany and Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Wood of Syracuse. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 2:00 Thursday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. Friends may call prior to the funeral from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Mangino, Mary (Memoriam) MANGINO Mary In memory of my dear mother, who passed away five years ago today. You're forever in my heart. Your Loving Daughter, Marilyn Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Marto Sr., Charles J. ORMOND BEACH, Fla. Charles J. Marto Sr., 77, of Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born in New York City and was the son of the late Martin and Gertrude Carroll Marto. Charlie was an automobile salesman for over 30 years throughout the city of Albany. Along with his wife Peg, they owned and operated Red Baron Tavern on Lake Onderdonk in the town of Westerlo for several years. He and Peg have since resided in Florida for over 20 years. Charlie is the beloved husband of 51 years to Margaret Reilly Marto. He is the devoted father of Charles Marto Jr., Marge Wigger, Thomas Marto, Maureen Marto, Edward Marto, James Marto and Michelle Marto. He is also survived by six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at 8:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Avenue) then at 9:00 at Christ the King Church, Westmere where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather at 4:30 p.m. for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers and at the request of the family, memorial contributions are suggested to Catholic Charities, 40 N. Main St., Albany, NY 12203-1422. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2005 - 9/7/2005. Mc Dade III, Edward J. EAST GREENBUSH Edward J. Mc Dade III, 58, of Celeste Dr., died Monday, September 5, 2005 at the V.A. Medical Center after a long illness. He was a disabled veteran and proudly served the United States Navy. Ed was a truck driver and worked for H P Hood. Ed loved classic cars, drag racing and bowling at Green Island and Bowling Green. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Sue (Cronin) Mc Dade; two daughters, Katherine of East Greenbush and Jennifer Mc Dade of Latham; one son, Shawn E. Mc Dade of East Greenbush; one sister, Ardesta Ingham of Colonie and nephew, Mark Ingham. He is also survived by adopted family, Amanda Lenihan and Jimmy Paigo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Friday 9:00 from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer and 9:30 at the Church of St. Mary in Clinton heights. Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 in the funeral home. Contributions may be made the DAV Office #135, Attn: Charles Drew, 113 Holland Ave., Albany 12208. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. McAlonen, Carolyn J. CLIFTON PARK Carolyn J. McAlonen, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2005, surrounded by her loving family at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, Mass. Born in Coalton, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Carlo DeMotto of Elkins, W.Va. and the late Ruby Belk of Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a caring homemaker who loved spending time with her children and seven grandchildren. Carolyn had recently moved into Shenendehowa Village where she loved making new friends and participating in the group activities. Carolyn is survived by her adoring children, sons, Timothy McAlonen and Kevin McAlonen and his wife Laura; daughter, Tracey (McAlonen) Wilt and her husband Christopher. She was the cherished grandmother of Mathew, Jennifer, Jordan, Connor, Kristin, Grace and Jared. She also leaves behind stepbrother, Daniel Belk and his wife Chris; stepmother, Carolyn DeMotto; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., East Glenville followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Schenectady. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville. Calling hours will be held Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Glenville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carolyn's honor may be made to the American Diabetes Association. On-line condolences www.glenvillefuneralhome.com Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. McAvoy, Pauline A. SLINGERLANDS Pauline A McAvoy, 86, died peacefully Monday, September 5, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Howard and Anna Oliver of Newtonville, Pauline was the beloved wife of the late John A. McAvoy of Rensselaer and mother of Jean Guyon and son-in-law Gary. In addition to her family, Pauline is survived by her lifelong, dearest friend, Barbara M. Graffunder of Menands. Retired in 1985 from the United States Railroad Retirement Board after 45 years of service, Pauline was an avid traveler who journeyed to all corners of the world. She loved animals and enjoyed gardening, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Albany Medical Center Hospital and the staff of the Terrace at Beverwyck for their dedication, compassion and care during this difficult time. Funeral services, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church of Guilderland. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Interment, Greenbush Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Pauline and her family in a special way may send contributions to the Northeastern Association of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2005 - 9/7/2005. McCadden, Philomena SCOTIA Philomena McCadden, 88, died September, 2, 2005. Philomena had lived in Scotia for many years. Survivors include daughter Linda Dawn Hopkins (James) and her brother, Lawrence Jankowski; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. E. Glenville. A calling hour will precede the service. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Miller, Harold A. ROCHESTER Harold A. Miller died September 3, 2005. Predeceased by wife, Rosemary C. Survived by his children, Linda Basinait, Alan, Calvin, Sandra Warren, Sharon Sofia, Bonnie Nau, Jerome, Marilyn Lane. Visitation and services, Rochester. Arrangements by James R. Gray Funeral Home, Rochester, NY. (585) 247-6360 Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Mollnow, Helen R. MELROSE Helen R. Mollnow, 83, of Melrose died peacefully on September 3, 2005 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Melrose she was the daughter of the late Gust and Julia Hansen Malm and the wife of 65 years to the late Carl R. Mollnow. Mrs. Mollnow was educated in Lansingburgh and was retired from the former Hogan's Meat Market in Lansingburgh. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother and a good friend to all. Survivors include two daughters, Julie (Ken) Anderson of Speigletown and Kathy (Bob) Smith of Melrose; two sons, Richard (Pat) Mollnow Sr. of Waterford and Howard Mollnow of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Debbie Macey, Lynn Smith, Karen Anderson, Richard Mollnow Jr., Keith Mollnow, Cheryl Mollnow, Kim Herlt, Tammy Miller, Scott Mollnow, Trina Beaudoin and Rob Smith. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her brothers, George, Howard, Oscar and Arthur Malm and sisters, Catherine Livingston, Ethel Cummings and Esther Carlow. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Melrose United Methodist Church with Rev. William Elwell officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke. Friends are invited and may call at the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, 870 Second Avenue (between 124th & 125th Streets) in Lansingburgh on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union from 9/6/2005 - 9/7/2005. Murray Jr., William J. WYNANTSKILL William J. Murray Jr., age 63, of Wynantskill, formerly of Ghent, N.Y., died suddenly on September 2, 2005. He was born January 2, 1942 in New York City, the son of the late William J. and Phyllis (Schmitt) Murray Sr. Mr. Murray was employed in the electrical industry all of his life presently at Thorpe Electric Supply. He was previously employed at WESCO, Wolberg Electric, Clifford R. Gray, Coxsackie-Athens Central School District and former owner of Murray Electric in Catskill. Bill loved animals his entire life and he leaves behind his beloved dog Heidi. He was the former secretary of the West Athens Lime Street Fire Company and the former chairman of the Athens Planning Board. Bill is survived by his estranged wife, Laura Murray of Ghent, N.Y.; two children, Colleen Wegmann and her husband Andreas of Chicago, Ill. and William J. Murray III of Ludwigshafen, Germany; one grandson, Lars Wegmann of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Ronald H. Murray and his wife Christiana of Castleton, N.Y.; four nieces, Tina S. Murray of Schodack Landing, N.Y., Suzanne J. Ribsamen and her husband Foster of Catskill, N.Y., Kristiane E. Murray and her fiance Tom Sopris of Athens, N.Y. and Sherrie Wilson and her husband Darby of Latham, N.Y.; two great-nephews and two great-nieces also survive. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call on Thursday, September 8, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sopris-Murray Funeral Home, 11877 Route 9W, Coxsackie, N.Y. A memorial service will be conducted also on Thursday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Carolyn Lewis will be officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to the West Athens Lime Street Fire Company, Athens, NY and AnimaLovers, P.O. Box 6426, Albany, NY 12206. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Northrup, Marion SUMMERFIELD, Fla. Marion Northrup, retired principal account clerk of New York State Attorney General's Office and a homemaker, died on Thursday, September 1, 2005. She was 81. Mrs. Northrup was born in Berne, N.Y. and lived in East Berne for many years. She moved to Summerfield in 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Sherouse (Jack); a granddaughter, Didi Cason; a step-granddaughter, Gina Newman (Ed); a grandson, Jonathan Becker; four great-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter; also survived by her brother, Edward Shultes (Gail); and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and her son, Kenneth. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in South Berne Cemetery, South Berne, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Robertson, Ben ALBANY Ben Robertson, 85, died suddenly on August 30, 2005. Ben was born in Garden City, La. on August 21, 1920. He was a resident of Albany and was employed by Colonial Cleaners for many years. Ben was a member of the Albany, N.Y. South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, and his parents, Ben Sr. and Cleo (Lovely) Robertson. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Goodson (James) from Wrens, Ga.; his brother, Ezekiel Robertson; and his sister, Vivian Robertson Isaac from Franklin, La.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at the Garland Bros. Funeral Home on Clinton Ave. Friday at 6 p.m. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Shovah, John "Jack" (Memoriam) SHOVAH John (Jack) Though his smile is gone forever and his hands we cannot touch, still we have so many memories of one we loved so much. Forgive us for crying and wishing you were here. It's hard to give up someone we always loved so dear. You will never be forgotten and we miss you more each day. Life doesn't seem the same, since the Lord took you away. Because remembering you is easy, we do it everyday, but there's an ache within our hearts that will never go away. Your Loving Wife, Children, and Grandchildren, xoxoxo Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Siemens, Estelle LOUDONVILLE Estelle V. Siemens, 77, died Sunday, September 4, 2005 in Albany after a long illness. She was born in Boston, Mass, the daughter of the late Gustav and Esther Sandstrom Gade. Estelle received her RN from New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Boston Mass. in 1954 and was employed at the hospital for many years. She came to Albany area in 1966 and had worked at several area medical offices. Mrs. Siemens was a former member of the Foxboro Baptist Church, Foxboro, Mass. and attended both the Loudonville Community and Ballston Center Presbyterian Churches. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Robert W. Siemens; children, Karen E. Messier of Sand Lake, N.Y., David R. Siemens of Omaha, Neb. and Mark A. Siemens of Bronxville, N.Y.; brother, Dr. Ralph M. Gade of Arlington Heights, Ill.; grandchildren, Eric and Cody Messier, Kimberly, Rebecca and Scott Siemens. Funeral service will be Friday, September 9, 2005 11 a.m. at the Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Road, Loudonville. Relatives and friends are also invited to call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Avenue, Albany. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. Memorials may be made to the Loudonville Christian School, c/o the Siemens Scholarship Fund, 374 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Smith, Donald W. VOORHEESVILLE Donald W. Smith, 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. Born May 2, 1911 in Schenectady, N.Y., he was the son of the late Walter Smith and Grace Frank Smith. Donald and his beloved wife, Gertrude E. Smith, recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary among family and friends. Mr. Smith was a devoted father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his wife and three daughters, Linda Rubin, Sandra (Bill) Preston and Gayle Smith (Matt); seven grandchildren, Michael Marinello, Brian Rubin, Wendy Mapstone, Suzanne Sicard, Beth Preston, Jessica and Rebecca Friedman and two great-grandchildren, Connor and Jared Rubin. Mr. Smith is also survived by his brother, Rev. Harold Smith of Ohio, and his sister, Thelma Schoneich of Schenectady, N.Y. Mr. Smith served in the US Army during World War II in central Europe from November 1943 through December 1945. He retired from Niagara Mohawk as Northeast purchasing agent after completing 35 years of service. Mr. Smith, a lifelong resident of Voorheesville, was a communicant of the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church. He was also an avid sports fan and a frequent spectator of many of his grandchildren's sporting events. He enjoyed cooking and gardening and, for many years, participated in maple sugaring in Vt. with his daughter. His kindness and generosity were always present and his home was the center of many joyous family gatherings. He will long be remembered for his enormous heart and caring and loving ways. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8 at the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the Reilly Funeral Home in Voorheesville on Wednesday, September 7, 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Voorheesville First United Methodist Church, 68 Maple Avenue, Voorheesville, NY 12186 in memory of Donald W. Smith or Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Van Campen, Leslie Seward SARATOGA SPRINGS Leslie Seward Van Campen, formerly of Ballston Lake, N.Y., died on September 3, 2005 at the Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs. He was born July 14, 1913 in Orange County, N.Y. He was the son of Edith Cobb Van Campen and Merritt Van Campen, both deceased. His brother, Kenneth Van Campen, and sister, Ruth Todd, also predeceased him. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He graduated in 1936 with a degree in architecture and was awarded the honorary Rickett Prize for architecture. Prior to World War II, he joined the Army Corps of Engineers and was stationed in Panama where he designed and supervised the building of military housing. When World War II broke out, he served in Burma where he worked on the Burma Road and designed military housing in Burma and India. With the Army Corps of Engineers, he served in Livorno, Italy and Athens, Greece. Upon retirement, he returned to his family home in Ballston Lake, where he lived for many years with his brother Kenneth in the family homestead known as East Over Farm on Schauber Road. A prolific watercolorist since the 1940s, he chronicled his life and transformed his everyday surroundings into lyrical and magical landscapes. A retrospective of his work was exhibited at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and in the Clifton Park Library in 2003. He is survived by his niece, Lucia Dougherty of Miami, Fla.; his special friends, Dorothy and Michael DeRuscio, Michael DeRuscio Jr., Vicki Brown, Renee A. Rosch; his aides from Senior Solutions in Saratoga Springs; numerous friends and neighbors. A graveside service planned at the Jonesville Cemetery. Arrangements are by Townley and Wheeler Funeral Home, Ballston Lake. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Waller, Morris P. ALBANY Morris P. Waller entered into eternal rest on August 31, 2005. He is survived by a host of family and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 75 Clinton Avenue. Viewing 10 to 11 a.m. Interment, Albany Rural Cemetery. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. White, Linda Lee ROTTERDAM Linda Lee White, 63, died Sunday, September 4, 2005. Survived by her husband, John A. White; mother of James Weakley Jr., Johonna (Joseph) Nolan; sister of Constance Arellano; four grandchildren; stepmother of Linda Gulde, Theresa Dutton. Graveside services Friday, September 9, 2005, 3 p.m., Memory's Garden, Colonie. Calling hours Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union Street. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005. Zanetti, Carol A. SARATOGA SPRINGS Carol A. (Porter) Zanetti, 69, died September 6, 2005. She is survived by her husband, John A. Zanetti; children, John (Karyn), Thomas R., Paul (Jackie) Zanetti and Mary (Justin) Spoto; brother, Thomas Porter and six grandchildren. A Mass Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church. Calling 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Published in the Albany Times Union on 9/7/2005.