Text of Old, Archived Times Union Obituaries

Whose Links Became Broken For These Employees of the

Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, NY

Who Did Not Work at the High School or Middle School.

by Clifford Lamere, Science Teacher (Sep 1967 - June 1991)

This webpage was made when 60 links to archived pre-2001 Times Union (Albany, NY) obituaries got broken on my webpage of about 200 obituaries for deceased staff members of Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, NY who were not employed at the High School or Middle School.  I was able to copy the text of each and put it here.

The obituaries are arranged alphabetically by the surname.  Additional deceased employees can be found at:

http://clifflamere.com/Bethlehem/

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Adams, Frank F.  --  [Published 4/10/2002 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

SELKIRK -- Frank F. Adams, 72, of Elm Avenue, died Sunday, April 7, 2002 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. Born in Troy, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Rose Martin and Irving Adams. He was a bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School District for 10 years, retiring in 1997. Previously, Mr. Adams had worked for Coca Cola, Job Corps in Glenmont and Senior Projects in Ravena. He was a former member of the Tri-City Yacht Club. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Joan Prusik Adams; his son, Frank F. Adams of Selkirk; his daughter-in-law, Kimberly R. Adams of Selkirk; his mother-in-law, Helen Prusik of Albany; and his dear friends, Zoe, Ivan, Cuddy, Tide and Duke. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 11, 2002 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank's name may be sent to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany NY 12205.
 

Almindo, Susan (Williams)  --  [Published 12/8/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SELKIRK -- Susan W. Almindo, 60, of Elm Ave., died Thursday, December 6, 2001 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Storms Williams and Isabella Jean Pacini Williams of Delmar. Mrs. Almindo was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. She graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and from Michigan State University. Susan was retired from the Bethlehem Central School District as a teacher at Glenmont Elementary School. She was involved in 4-H, the Junior League and the Triangle. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Burton Almindo Jr.; her loving sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Burton and Lorraine Georgia Almindo of Selkirk and Mark William Almindo of Selkirk; loving sister, Linda Jean Williams of Delmar; loving brother and sister-in-law, Keith Barker Williams and Judith Marie Williams of Champaign, IL; her loving grandchildren, Christopher Francis and Ashley Marie Carboni of Selkirk; and many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Susan will be held Monday, December 10, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., interment following at Bethlehem Cemetery. Contributions in Susan's memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Albany Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center or to the charity of your choice.

Arduini, Gino  --  [Published Saturday 11/29/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Gino Arduini, 73, of Rockefeller Road, died Wednesday at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. Born in Italy, Mr. Arduini was a long time area resident. He was a weaver at the Huyck Felt Company in Rensselaer for over 32 years and then worked part time for the Bethlehem Central School District for six years and the Town of Bethlehem for eight years. Mr. Arduini was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Arduini was a past President, a past Secretary and a past Treasurer of the United Textile Workers of America Local #76/AFL-CIO at Huyck Felt Company. He was a member of the American Legion Blanchard Post #1040 in Delmar and a communicant of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar. Mr. Arduini is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Assunta Cavalieri Arduini; a loving son, Anthony S. Arduini of Selkirk; three grandchildren, Courtney, Lucas and Chelsea Arduini; two brothers, Francesco Arduini of Albany and Domenico Arduini of Frosinone, Italy; a sister, Catherine Catalfano of Tarpon Springs, FL and Rensselaer, NY; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Street, Delmar. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY. Contributions may be made to either, the American Diabetes Assoc., 50 Colvin Avenue, Albany, 12206 or St. Thomas Building Fund, 35 Adams Place, Delmar 12054.

Auerbach, Philip  --  [Published 7/4/1996 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
GUILDERLAND -- Philip Auerbach, July 3, 1996. Mr. Auerbach was born and raised in Albany. An Educator, he was a graduate of the University at Albany, from which he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. He taught chemistry and physics in Lyon Mt. and Dolgeville, NY. During World War II, he served in U.S. Army Intelligence, stationed in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. After the war, he worked for the Department of Defense and the Veteran's Administration. Mr. Auerbach was Director of Guidance Services in Lindenhurst, L.I. and Director of Pupil Personnel Services in the Bethlehem Central School District and the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools. He was a past President of the NY State Guidance Association and served as President of the Albany Area Retired Teachers Association. Mr. Auerbach was the loving husband of Norma, father of David and Jonathan, father-in-law of Elaine, grandfather of Sarah and Jeremy, and brother of Bernard, Max, Ruth, and the late Morris. Services at Temple Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany, on Sunday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville, NY. For those who wish, contributions in Phil's memory may be made to Hadassah or the Guilderland Public Library.

~~~Beck, Marie(Goodbout)  --  [Published Monday 10/28/1996 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
VOORHEESVILLE -- Marie Goodbout Beck, died Sunday at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Mrs. Beck was born in Canton, NY, 88 years ago and has been a resident of Voorheesville since 1955. She was a school teacher for many years, teaching in Westfield, NJ, Ordensburg, the Wassaic Developmental Center and from 1955 until her retirement in 1970, she taught First grade at the Slingerlands Elementary School. Mrs. Beck was also an avid golfer, bridge player and world traveler. She is survived by her husband, C. Gilbert Beck; a sister, Sr. Catherine LaBoure of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Watertown and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lucy Briggs, Hilda Burke, Rose Tucker, Eve Murray and Amos, George, Edward and Francis Goodbout. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning at St. Matthew's Church, Voorheesville. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Reilly & Son Funeral Home, 9 Voorheesville Avenue, Voorheesville, Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Utica, NY. For those who desire donations to St. Matthew's Church Building Fund would be appreciated.

Behrens, George R.  --  [Published Sunday 11/21/1999 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- George R. Behrens, 73, died Saturday at the Barnwell Health Facility. Mr. Behrens was a Speech Pathologist with the Bethlehem Central Schools system for over 30 years. He received his masters in Speech Pathology and Theraphy from Syracuse University. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Behrens was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Delmar. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. Behrens; a daughter, Christina L. Behrens of Delmar; a son, Robert L. Behrens of Lake Worth, FL; nephew of Elsie Anderson of Dunedin, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Friends may call Monday 4 to 6 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home. Interment Parklawn Cemetery, Bennington, VT. Contributions may be made to the Delmar Rescue Squad, Adams Place, Delmar, 12054 or the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, 53 Maple Avenue, Scotia 12302.

Boehm, Catherine  --  [Published 6/15/1996 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
JUPITER, Fla. -- Catherine Traver Boehm, 85, formerly of Albany and Delmar and a summer resident of Thompson's Lake, died Wednesday in Morristown, N.J.
    Mrs. Boehm was born and raised in Albany. She graduated from the Milne School as salutatorian of her class, and the former state Teachers College in Albany with degrees in education and library science. Mrs. Boehm worked in the state public schools for almost 25 years, teaching in Margaretville, Delaware County; and Hackett Jr. High School, P.S. 18 and P.S. 20, all of Albany. She also was a librarian for several schools in the Bethlehem Central School District.
    Mrs. Boehm attended the Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
    Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Edward Charles Boehm; three sons, Frederick Boehm of Wilton, Conn., Thomas Boehm of Chester, N.J., and David Boehm of Burlington, Vt.; and eight grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held in the summer in Albany.  Burial will be in the family plot in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.  Arrangements were by Tuttle Funeral Home in New Jersey.

~~~Bover, Ron, Dr.  --  [Published 6/6/1999 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
HUDSON FALLS -- Dr. Ron Bover, 56, of Maple Street, passed away, on June 5, 1999, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness. Born on June 25, 1942 in Corinth, NY, he was the son of Cecilia (Young) Bover, of Hudson Falls and the late Roland R. Bover. Dr. Bover graduated from the Hudson Falls High School in 1960. He received his B.S. Degree in elementary education from SUNY New Paltz, his Masters Degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and his Ph.D. in Administration from Syracuse University. His entire life was dedicated to education. Dr. Bover taught elementary education at Clarksville School District, which is part of the Bethlehem School District. At one time, he was a Professor of Outdoor Education at SUNY Cortland. Dr. Bover was the curriculum coordinator at the East Irondequoit School District of the Rochester area, retiring in 1987. He was a communicant of St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church in Hudson Falls. Dr. Bover was a member of the New York State Teachers Association and at one time, he was president of the New York State Outdoor Education Association. Survivors include his mother Cecilia Bover of Hudson Falls; a sister, Mazella 'Mitzie' Hermanson of Hudson Falls; two nephews, Carl Hermanson and Charles Hermanson both of Hudson Falls; four aunts; a great nephew; several cousins and many friends throughout New York State. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church on the Park in Hudson Falls with the Reverend Barry Lonergan, pastor, officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in the Town of Fort Edward. The family suggest that memorial donations be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.


Bushey, Donald  --  [Published 4/26/1994 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
RAVENA  --  Donald P. Bushey, 79, of Western Avenue died Sunday in St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, after a long illness. He was born in Richmond, Vt., and lived in Ravena for 15 years. He previously lived in Delmar for 16 years.
    Mr. Bushey worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Albany, retiring in 1970. He later worked for the Bethlehem Central School District for several years.
    Survivors include his wife, Marion J. Dunn Bushey; a daughter, Susan Bushey Tice of Ravena; and three grandsons.
    Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ravena.  Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Coeymans.  Calling hours are 5-8 p.m. today in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar.  Contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 21 Main St., Ravena, NY 12143, or the Ravena Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 144, Ravena, NY 12143.

Clark, Dorothy M. (Groesbeck)  --  [Published 1/6/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
COLONIE -- Dorothy M. Owen Clark, of Colonie, died Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at Community Hospice of Albany. Dorothy was born in Albany and lived in the Capital District all her life. She was the daughter of the late Verner and Florence Robbins Groesbeck. She is the wife of Raymond G. Clark of Colonie. Dorothy was a 1938 graduate of Albany High School and a 1939 graduate of Mildred Elley Business School. She also took courses under Head Start at Skidmore College. She was employed by Montgomery Ward, Albany Hospital, Bethlehem Central School District and New York State Dept. of Labor. Her volunteer work and community services included the American Red Cross Nurse's Aide during World War II, Sunday School teacher and one of the first lady Deacons at the 'Old' 4th Presbyterian Church, Albany, a member of the Delmar Fire Auxiliary, Onesquethaw Chapter of the Eastern Star and with her daughter, was a member of Village Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps. and more recently, Mobile Meals with her husband. She was also longtime member of the Delmar Reformed Church. With her husband Ray, a classmate, she was actively involved in St. Paul's Dancing Angels Square Dancing Club, Silver Bullets, and in 1993 became co-president, with her husband Ray, of the Altamont Station Squares. She also belonged to the Jolly Senior Bowlers. In 1978, she and a friend organized their high school reunions. Of seven siblings, Verner, Walter (Artie), Fred, Alfred, Rose and Edward (Bud), Dorothy is the last to survive. In addition to her husband, Dorothy is survived by her four children, Diane LaVine, Richard and Roy Owen and Mrs. Carole Jameson; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. She is the step-mother of Richard, Col. R.J. (Jack) Clark and Gary; five step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. Funeral service Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to Delmar Reformed Church, Lymphoma Research or Community Hospice of Albany in memory of Mrs. Clark.

~~~Dale, Virginia C.  --  [Published 11/8/1994 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
BETHLEHEM  --  Virginia C. Dale, 70, of Longmeadow Drive, Delmar, died Saturday at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Ms. Dale was born in Canton, S.D., and was reared in Moorhead, Minn., where she graduated as a music major from Concordia College. After teaching in Jamestown, N.D., she earned her master's in sacred music at the University of Southern California. She later studied at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester.
    Between 1950 and 1953, Ms. Dale was a professor of music at Buffalo State Teachers College. During a five-year residency in Detroit, she served as a church organist and choir director. In 1958, she moved to Delmar, continued with her church work and gave private piano and vocal lessons before teaching elementary school music in the Bethlehem Central School District.
    Survivors include two daughters, Christine G. Spelich of Delmar and Carole Joy Spelic of New York City; a son, Mark A. Spelich of Vancouver, Wash.; three sisters, Hazel Mohler of Palm Springs, Calif., Lynn Iverson of Redlands, Calif., and Dorothy Harsh of Lake Park, Minn; and a brother, Howard Dale of Seattle.
    A service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen's Church, Delmar, followed by a reception.  Burial will be in Moorhead.  Contributions may be made to the Virginia Dale Visiting Musicians Fund, c/o Slingerlands Elementary School, 25 Union Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.  Arrangements are by the Applebee Funeral Home, Delmar.


~~~Doyle, Ruth M.  --  [Published 11/8/1998 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY -- Ruth M. Doyle, 89, of Keeler Drive, died Saturday, November 7, 1998 at St. Peter's Hospital. Miss Doyle received both her bachelor's and master's degrees at the NYS Teachers College at Albany. She was a music teacher and elementary classroom teacher for the Bethlehem Central School District for 38 years. Miss Doyle was a member of the AARTA and volunteered for many years at the Ten Broeck Mansion. She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Doyle. Survivors include her nephews, John and Patrick Doyle, both of Winchester, VA; and nieces, Kathryn Doyle of Strasburg, VA and Denise Doyle-Vawter of Winchester, VA. She was the sister of the late Vincent A. Doyle. Funeral services Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. thence to St. Teresa of Avila Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 4-6 p.m. Those who wish may send donations to the Humane Society Mohawk and Hudson River, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.

Fuller, Clara (Yeomans)  --  [Published 3/15/2006 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
CAROGA LAKE, N.Y. -- Clara Y. Fuller, 85, of Caroga Lake, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2006 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 11, 1920 in Delmar, N.Y., she was the daughter of Harold and Emily (Earey) Yeomans. Clara graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1938, where she was active in music, cheerleading and sports. She graduated from the Octavo School of Music in Albany and began a lifelong part-time career as a church organist and choir director. Clara was the organist and choir director at the Delmar Reformed Church for 20 years and then moved to the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem in Selkirk, N.Y. She was the organist and choir director there for 20 years and a church member until her death. She was a well-respected substitute church organist in the Capital District and made many friends through her music and service to the Lord.
    On August 29, 1941, Clara married her high school sweetheart, Marlin S. Fuller. They lived and raised a family in Delmar until 1988, when they began splitting their time between Springhill, Fla. and Caroga Lake. Clara and Marlin were married for 61 years, until Marlin died on August 30, 2002.
Clara worked for the Bethlehem Central School District for 25 years. She was the secretary for Principals Grace Erkson and Donald Robillard at the Glenmont Elementary School. Clara was a beloved member of the Glenmont staff and is remembered fondly by all who knew her. She was proud to hold the elected positions of newsletter editor, vice president and president in the New York State Educational Secretaries Association. During her years as president, Clara traveled throughout New York State and met many people who became lifelong friends.
    Clara's priority was always her family. She cherished her husband, children and grandchildren. Since retiring, Clara enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, using the computer and spending time with family and friends. She and Marlin were volunteers for Meals-on-Wheels in Caroga Lake. From 1956 until the 1970s, they were active members and officers in the Lewis M. Fowler Memorial Camp Association.
    Clara was loved by all who knew her for her sense of humor, her optimism and her cheerful uncomplaining attitude. She was truly a classy lady.
Survivors include Clara's beloved children, Lynne Williams (Jim) of Ballston Lake, Roy Crazyman Fuller of Caroga Lake and Jeffrey Fuller (Ellen Bauer) of Dunedin, Fla.; two grandchildren, J. Robert Williams (JoAnne) and Katie Benson-Williams; five great-grandchildren, Stephen, Jason, Jasmine, Angel and Erika; and three great-great-grandchildren, Alexander, Kaira and Patrick; and Clara's caregiver and angel, Albena Baldwin, L.P.N. Clara was predeceased by her loving husband, her parents, and two brothers, Kennard Yeomans and Harold W. Yeomans.
    A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin on March 25, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Also, on May 13, 2006, a celebration of Clara's life will be held in Caroga Lake. Details to be announced later.
    Those who wish to remember Clara in a special way may make a memorial contributions to either the Sea Shepard Conservation Society, P.O. Box 2616, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (www.seashepard.org) or the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem Organ Fund, P.O. Box 216, Selkirk, NY 12158.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 North Melcher St., Johnstown, N.Y.


Groesbeck, Wilbur J.  --  [Published Wednesday 4/21/1999 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
FEURA BUSH -- Wilbur J. Groesbeck, 78, died Monday at Albany Medical Center Hospital after being stricken at home. Mr. Groesbeck was a lifelong resident of Feura Bush. He had been a bus mechanic and driver for the Bethlehem Central School Transportation Dept. for 23 years, retiring in 1983. Mr. Groesbeck was a member of the Capital District Corvair Club and was a volunteer superintendent of the Onesquethaw Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, R. Hilda Williman Groesbeck; one son, Wayne J. Groesbeck of Muskegon, MI. He is the grandfather of Adam J. and Faith Groesbeck and also survived by three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Contributions may made to the Onesquethaw Church, Tarrytown Rd., Feura Bush, 12067 or to the Onesquethaw Cemetery Association c/o Elwood VanDerbilt, Tarrytown Rd., Feura Bush 12067. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 403 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, New York 12054 518-439-2715

Hansen, Harry R.  --  [Published Thursday 9/12/1996 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY -- Harry R. Hansen, 76, of Delaware Turnpike, Clarksville, died Wednesday at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Hansen was born in Fargo, ND and spent most of his life in the Albany area. He was an exhibit supervisor for ENCON in Delmar until his retirement in 1982. Previously, Mr. Hansen was a school bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School District. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Tierney Hansen; a son, James Hansen of Watervliet; four daughters, Andrea Hansen Detseridis of Staten Island, NY, Laura Hickson of Manchester, CT, Erin Hansen of Troy and Maureen Hansen of Delmar; three grandchildren, Demitrios Detseridis, Robert and James Hickson; two sisters; Erma Lawton of Ballston Spa and Elna Vincent of Clifton Park; a brother, Chris W. Hansen of Bolton Landing and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 pm Friday at the Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville, NY. Friends may call today (Thursday) from 4 to 8 pm at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Contributions may be made to the Onesquethaw Rescue Squad, Clarksville, NY 12041. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 439-2715


Hase, Edwina (Kirke or Ryder)  --  [Published 3/22/2006 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Edwina K. Winnie Hase, 85, of Delmar, died Monday, March 20, 2006 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Winnie was born February 10, 1921 in Spokane, Wash., the daughter of the late Edward Kirke and Eva Catharine (Baumer) Ryder. At age 13, she moved to Fairport, N.Y., where she graduated from Fairport High School. She later attended Oberlin College and graduated from Geneseo State Teachers College with honors and was a member of their Honor Society. Winnie taught first grade in Canesteo, N.Y., Leroy, N.Y. and Fullerton, Calif. and from 1961-1982 at the Elsmere School in Bethlehem.
    Winnie was an avid reader and loved to play bridge. She was a member of the Delmar Progress Club and was a longtime member of the Delmar Presbyterian Church, having served as both elder and deacon. Winnie was predeceased by her wonderful husband, Gerald J. Hase Sr.
She is survived by her three loving children, Susan Jeanne Hase of Mashpee, Cape Cod, Gerald J. Hase Jr. of Delmar and Jennifer Risi (Jim) of Bellingham, Mass.; her darling grandson, Bryan James Risi; a sister, Betsey Shelley of Raleigh, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Ryder and several nieces and nephews.
    The family would like to especially thank Dr. Duncan Savage, Dr. Stephen Hillinger and their staff at the St. Peter's Cancer Center and Terri Stratton, RN of the VNA for their care and support during Winnie's illness. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude for all the support by Reverend Larry Deyss during this most difficult time.
    Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Delmar Presbyterian Church.
    Contributions in Winnie's memory may be made to either Bethlehem Senior Projects, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054; Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1121 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077; Delmar Presbyterian Church, 585 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054; Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205; or the St. Peter's Hospice Inn, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

Hermance, Wilson H.  --  [Published Wednesday 11/28/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

DELMAR -- Wilson E. Hermance, 85, died Tuesday at the Albany County Nursing Home, after a long illness. Born in Hudson, NY on January 12, 1916, he was the son of the late Florence Hoffman and Frederick Hermance. Mr. Hermance was a World War II Army veteran serving with Company F, 309th Infantry in Europe. He was the Supervisor of Transportation and Buildings and Grounds for the Bethlehem Central School District for 20 years retiring in 1973. He then became Supervisor of Maintenance for the Bethlehem Town Parks from 1973 to 1980. Mr. Hermance is survived by his wife of 59 years, Edith Dennis Hermance; a daughter, Janet Hermance of Delmar; a son, Wayne Hermance of Dededo, Guam and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Milton Hermance. Funeral services will be held at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. Friends may call Thursday after 4 p.m. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery on Friday.

Herrick, Irma Marie (Pinney)  --  [Published Sunday 8/1/1993 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

Irma P. Herrick, 69, of Royal Palm Drive, formerly of Delmar, died Friday in the Lake Eustis Care Center.
    Mrs. Herrick was born in Albany. She was a graduate of Bethlehem High School. She lived in Delmar from 1936 to 1990, when she moved to Florida. Mrs. Herrick worked as a teachers' aide at the Elsmere Elementary School in the Bethlehem School District before retiring.
    She was a past member of the Bethlehem Lutheran and the Faith Lutheran churches, where she was active in the choirs and church councils.
    Survivors include her husband, Charles A. Herrick; two sons, Ronald G. Herrick of Monroe, N.J., and Craig A. Herrick of Greenville; a daughter, Holly Stone of Niskayuna; a sister, Glenna Rees of Sandy Hook, Conn.; and nine grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lake and Sumter Inc., 12300 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778-9660.

Herrmann, Jeanne T.  --  [Published 11/16/2011 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR  --  Jeanne T. Herrmann, 88 of Delmar, passed away after a brief illness on November 6, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Herrmann Sr.; and her children, Linda (Edwin) Goter, Cheryl (Peter) Stanzel and Richard (Nancy) Herrmann. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Gustavson; her grandchildren, Allison Goter Sumners, Elizabeth Goter, Kelsey Stanzel, Roland Stanzel, Connor Herrmann and Brent Herrmann and her cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeanne was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother whose presence will be greatly missed. Jeanne grew up in Webster City, Iowa. Although, orphaned at the age of nine and raised by family, she set her sights high and worked her way through college. After graduation, she traveled to Japan to teach as part of the Allies reconstruction efforts. In Japan, she met her future husband, Richard Herrmann, where they were married. Their 61st wedding anniversary would have been on November 18, 2011. Jeanne was always selfless and giving. She taught elementary school for the Bethlehem Central School District for more than 25 years. At the First United Methodist Church in Delmar, she was instrumental in the creation and operation of the Church's thrift shop, and the Church's involvement with the CROP Hunger Walk. Jeanne also volunteered her time at The Albany Food Pantry and Habitat for Humanity. Jeanne was an active member of the PEO Sisterhood for 67 years. Jeanne, joined the Peace Corps. after she retired from teaching for Bethlehem. She taught children in Sierra Leone, Africa, prior to its civil war (The movie "Blood Diamond" was made about Sierra Leone). After she returned home, Jeanne still remembered the children in Sierra Leone. Some of you may have wondered why you saw her riding her bike or walking alone along roadsides. She wasn't homeless; she did this for a purpose. She was collecting discarded bottles so that she could send the deposit money proceeds to her former students in Sierra Leone. To her it was a twofer; she was cleaning the environment and she was helping the needy. That was Jeanne. A service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, New York at 2 p.m. on November 18, 2011. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to the First United Methodist Church of Delmar.

Hogan, Clara M. (Lounsbury)  --  [Published Tuesday 4/21/1998 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY -- Clara M. Hogan, 78, of Clarksville, died Sunday at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, after a long illness. Born in Westerlo, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Cora Moak Lounsbury. Mrs. Hogan was the Clarksville Postmaster for more than 23 years, retiring in August 1990. Previously she was an aid at the Clarksville Elementary School and during World War II she worked at the Voorheesville Depot. Mrs. Hogan was the widow of Martin Hogan and is survived by three sons and their wives, Martin J. and Rita Hogan of Clarksville, Michael J. and Karen Hogan of Climax, NY and Joseph T. and Nancy Irving Hogan of Coeymans Hollow; and five grandchildren, Marty, Kyle, Michael, Jeremy and Kristopher Hogan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar. Friends may call today (Tuesday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Interment in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Contributions in Mrs. Hogan's memory may be made to the Onesquethaw Rescue Squad, Clarksville, NY 12041. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME Delmar, New York 439-2715

Hotaling, Sarah  --  [Published Sunday 4/16/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

ALBANY-- Sarah Hotaling, 99, died Saturday April 15, 2000 at the Eden Park Nursing Home in Albany. Mrs. Hotaling was a long time member of the Thrid Reformed Church in Albany. An enthusiastic member of the Bethlehem Senior Citizens, at the age of 80 took up and loved bowling. Mrs. Hotaling worked part time for the Bethlehem Central School System. She was the widow of Walter J. Hotaling. She is the mother of Anna H. Parrot of Delmar and Barbara J. Emer of Kentucky. She is the grandmother of David Scott Parrott of berne, Stephen Parrott of Ithaca, Brian Parrott of Framingham, MA, Michael, Todd and Sarah Emer all of Buffalo. She is the great grandmother of Alexandra and Colton Parrott. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Contributions may be made to the Third Reformed Church, 20 Ten Eyck Ave., Albany 12209 or the Bethlehem Senior Projects, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar 12054. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 403 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-2715

Hughes, Margaret (Plume)  --  [Published 5/27/2008 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

BRANT LAKE Margaret P. Hughes, 88, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday May 24, 2008. Born December 4, 1919 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Franklin P. and Jessie (Abrams) Plume. Mrs. Hughes was a retired first grade school teacher at Bethlehem Central Glenmont Elemetary School. She started her teaching career in a one room school house in Glenmont. Margaret, and her late husband John, owned and operated Brant Lake Supply for 13 years. She enjoyed camping and traveling. Margaret instilled in her family an appreciation of nature. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, John M. Hughes Jr.; two brothers, David and Robert Plume. Survivors include four sons, John M. (Joyce) Hughes III of Chestertown, Alan B. (Lucille) Hughes of Delmar, Thomas O. (Millie) Hughes of Brant Lake, James P. (Bonnie) Hughes of Chestertown; one daughter, Carol A. Hughes (Lewis Rems) of Bend, Ore.; two sisters, Harriet Renison of Brant Lake, Ruth Plume of Brant Lake; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Plume of Colonie, Jean Plume of Rennselaer; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. At Margaret's request there will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30 in Memory's Garden Cemetery, Albany. Because she enjoyed the performances, memorials may be made to the Seagle Music Colony, P.O. Box 366, Schroon Lake, NY 12870, seaglecolony.com or the charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, 9 Pine St., Chestertown.

Hughes, Mary Jane (DiNoto)  --  [Published 12/30/2011 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]

DELMAR Mary Jane Hughes, 55, of Delmar passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mary Jane was born in Norwich, N.Y., the daughter of Sebastian and Caroline (Spadaro) DiNoto of Bain bridge, N.Y. She graduated from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam in 1978. Mary Jane taught music at the Bethlehem Central Schools since 1982. She was the proud teacher of so many elementary string students and loved them all. Thank you to her colleagues at the school, the community for their compassion, churches for prayers, so many cards, letters, donations of food, rides to appointments - words cannot express what is felt at this time. The family wishes to thank Dr. Susan Weaver, Dr. Duncan Savage and Dr. Thomas Lovely and their staffs for trying their very best. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Richard Hughes; daughter, Sara Tribou, son-in-law, Will and precious grandchild, Emily Caroline of Watervliet; son, Joseph; and daughter, Karen. Mary Jane was so proud of her children and promises to watch and guide them from heaven. She will miss her dear sisters, Susan, Donna, Sandy, Caroline and Denise. She also leaves behind a large extended Italian family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 (Attn. Tracey) or the Capital District Cancer Resource Foundation, 1003 Loudon Road, P.O. Box 610, Latham, NY 12110. www.applebeefuneralhome.com

Johnson, John L. Sr.  --  [Published 3/16/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
RAVENA -- John L. Johnson, Sr., 75, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at his home in Ravena. John was born in Ft. Hunter, NY, the son of the late John and Hazel Johnson. He lived in E. Berne for many years before moving to Ravena three years ago. Mr. Johnson worked for the Bethlehem Central School District as a bus driver for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine R. Newell of Greenville, NY and Dolores Kinal of Climax, NY; a son, John L. Johnson, Jr. of Winter Haven, FL; his loving companion, Jacqueline Savoca of Ravena; a sister, Lois Pupchek of Latham; a stepbrother, Frank Daley of Delmar; three stepsisters, Marion Sloger of W. Berne, Dorothea Peragine of Westerlo and Ruth Williamson of Clifton Park. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by a son, Joel Johnson; a brother, Harry Johnson; a step sister, Shirley Sweetser and a step brother, Robert Daley. Calling hour will be held Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Those who wish may make contributions to Community Hospice of Albany, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
 

Kasius, Judith  --  [Published Monday 5/8/1995 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
BETHLEHEM  --  Judith Scheer Kasius, 65, of Delmar died Saturday in her home.
    Mrs. Kasius was born and educated in New York City. She received a bachelor's degree in childhood education from Mills College in New York City. She had taught for several years in the Therapeutic Nursery School. She was a teacher in the "Schools in-Schools out'' program in the Hamagrael School in Delmar.
    Survivors include her husband, Peter J. Kasius; a daughter, Karen Kasius Valle of Delmar; a son, Andrew S. Kasius of Delmar; a sister, Susanne Scheer; a grandson; and a stepgranddaughter.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Utah.  Contributions may be made to St. Peter's Hospice, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Arrangements are by the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave.

Keyes, Martha (Mumma)  --  [Published Sunday 2/23/1992 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
MARTHA KEYES, 85; ACTRESS, TEACHER
    Martha McClintock Keyes, 85, of First Avenue, formerly of Slingerlands and a former actress and model, died Saturday at home after a short illness.
She was born in Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and lived in Troy for the past 20 years and in Slingerlands from 1940 to 1971. She was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in drama and English and of the Patricia Stevens Modeling School in Chicago and Philadelphia. She had studied acting at MGM in Los Angeles, attended the Candy Jones Career Girl School and also studied acting in New York City.
    Mrs. Keyes was active with the University Players at the University of Iowa, the Civic Players in Albany, the Slingerlands Players and did summer stock with the Shelley Players in Greenville. She was involved with the Albany Playhouse and Pro Theater and did TV shows on WROW
Channel 10 and for the Albany Medical College.
    She had appeared in television commercials, and in parts on the "Perry Mason" and "Rawhide" shows. She was a Revlon model and acted on NBC's "From These Roots." She also did many area fashion shows.
    She taught visual poise at the YMCA and other area schools and did many speaking engagements for various causes. She was also a teacher at the Albany Business College, Mildred Elley School and the Bethlehem Central School.
    Mrs. Keyes was a member of the Schaick Country Club, the Troy and Albany Institutes of History and Art, a charter member of the Albany Curling Club, and had recently received a 65-year pin as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
    She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Albany.
    She was the widow of Dr. John C. McClintock. Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Keyes; three daughters, Gail Neil of Worcester, Mass., Jane Weidman of Springfield, Va., and Ellen Gamache of Cohoes; a son, John T. McClintock of Chicago; two brothers, A.G. Mumma of Lake Wales, Fla., and G.E. Mumma of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister, Sara Mumma Harral of Moorestown, N.J.; eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.
    A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the First Presbyterian Church, State and Willet streets, with burial in Graceland Cemetery, Albany.  Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany.  Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
 

Knighton, Lucille M. (Young)  --  [Published 8/29/2010 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY  --  Lucille M. Knighton, 92, died Friday, August 27, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Alton and Mabel Tennant Young. Lucille was a graduate of Russell Sage College, Troy. She was a secretary in her late husband's dental practice on Madison Avenue in Albany and also for the Bethlehem Central School System. Lucille was a volunteer and a member of the Delmar Progress Club. She was a member also of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany. Lucille was the wife of the late Dr. John M. Knighton and is survived by a son, Robert M. (Lynda) Knighton of New Baltimore; a daughter, Joyce (Robert) Christianson of Parker, Colo.; grandchildren, Hillary (Ian) Schrauf, Andrew Christianson and Erika Soderling; great-grandson, Peter John Christianson. A memorial service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, State Street, Albany. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. Those who wish may make donations to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210 or the American Heart Association in her memory.

Leonard, Elizabeth (Rarick)  --  [Published 1/26/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
CLARKSVILLE -- Elizabeth Rarick Leonard, 80, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born on May 9, 1920, Mrs. Leonard was a lifelong resident of Clarksville. The wife of John 'Clyde' Leonard, she worked at the Clarksville Elementary School, in food services, where she retired after many years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Leonard is survived by her sister, Ada Udell of Delmar; her son, Keith Leonard of Clarksville; three grandchildren, Bobbi-Jean Jeune, Dustin K. Leonard, Jaime Leonard; four great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Sabrina, Michell and Lindsey Jeune. A memorial service will be held at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar on Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 11 a.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, in Mrs. Leonard's name, to the A.C.S. Hill Town Christmas Fund, c/o Debbie Gillam, Voorhessville Sheriffs Dept., Voorheesville, NY 12186.

Lephart, Tilda Rose (Pacifici)  --  [Published 11/16/2009 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ROTTERDAM  --  Tilda Rose Lephart, nee Pacifici, 82, died November 11, 2009. Wife of the late Clarence A. Lephart; loving mother of Sharon (Warin) Dexter of Boston and Michael B. (Lee) Lephart of Niskayuna; doting grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister of Valentino (Ann) Pacifici of Watertown, Arthur Pacifici of Watertown, Elmo (Lil) Pacifici of Ariz., Viola Frank of Carthage, N.Y., Arnoldo (Philomena) Pacifici of Conn. and the late Giselda Hines. Tilda graduated from Sacred Heart in Watertown. She married Clarence in 1947 and worked for the Bethlehem School District for 31 years. She loved spending time in her kitchen and her camp at Lake Champlain. The Lephart family would like to thank the staff at Dutch Manor Nursing Home in Rotterdam for their loving care and thoughtfulness. Funeral private. Contributions may be made to your charity of choice.

McDonald, Dorothy  --  [Published Wednesday 9/29/2010 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
CLARKSVILLE SCHOOL LEADER DIES
Dorothy McDonald loses long battle with illness; was principal eight years
    DENNIS YUSKO STAFF WRITER
NEW SCOTLAND -- Dorothy McDonald, the very popular principal of Clarksville Elementary School, died Tuesday after a long illness, officials said.
McDonald had worked as principal of the school in the Bethlehem district for eight years before being stricken by illness this summer, Bethlehem Superintendent Michael Tebbano said. He called her an exceptional educational leader who was capable of motivating students and faculty with her gifted speaking and driven personality.
    "She was the glue that really kept the school together," Tebbano said in an interview Tuesday.
McDonald came to the district with a background in special education. She grew up in the Capital Region, having attended schools in Voorheesville, Tebbano said.
    "Everybody loved her," the superintendent said. McDonald showed charm, wit and a vast intellectual capacity, and served as a beacon for the rest of the district, he said. The district has put together a crisis team to assist students and faculty.
    Information about funeral services for McDonald were not available Tuesday. To express condolences for Dorothy McDonald, see http://blog.timesunion.com/bethlehem.  Interim Principal Melanie Painter has been working in McDonald's place at the school, which has about 300 students.

McGraw, Ruth  --  [Published Wednesday 10/27/1993 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
    Private services will be held for Ruth McGraw, 79, of Jupiter and formerly of Delmar, who died Monday in Jupiter Medical Center.
    She was born in Turkey and lived in the Capital Region for many years. She moved to Florida 12 years ago from Delmar. Mrs. McGraw was a librarian for the State Library in Albany. She had also worked in the same capacity at the McBirney School for Boys in New York City, the Albany Public Library and the Bethlehem Central School District library.
    She was a member of the Tawasentha Daughters of the American Revolution in Delmar and the American Association of University Women and its president from 1968 to 1970. She was also a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization, Chapter FZ in Jupiter.
    Mrs. McGraw was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jupiter.
    Survivors include her husband, James L. McGraw; a son, James A. McGraw of Madison, Conn.; a daughter, Sara Hadley of Stratham, N.H.; and five grandchildren.
    Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.  Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 357 Cypress Drive, Suite 13, Tequesta, FL 33469.  Arrangements are by the Aycock Funeral Homes, Jupiter.

McNitt, Sarah G.  --  [Published 7/5/2002 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SANTA MARIA, CA -- Mrs. Sarah G. McNitt, 96, passed away in Santa Maria on July 1, 2002. She was born in Dunkirk, NY on February 17, 1906 to Henry and Emma (Smith) Griswold. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Bethlehem Central School District in Delmar, NY, as well as being an active, long time member of the First United Methodist Church, also in Delmar. She moved to the Santa Maria area from New York approximately 12 years ago. While in Santa Maria, Mrs. McNitt lived at Maria Del Sol, where she was well known for her talents at the piano and organ. She leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, David and Rose Mary McNitt of Rochester, NY; and daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Paul K. Penk of Santa Maria; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert McNitt and brothers, Albert and Earl Griswold. A memorial service for Mrs. McNitt will be held at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Jacob of the Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church officiating. Inurnment, Memory's Garden, Albany, NY. At the family's request, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 227 South St., Suite R, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, or to the American Cancer Society, Santa Maria Valley Unit, 220 S. Palisade Drive, Suite 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Arrangements are under the direction of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home, (805) 925-2753.

Miller, Constance B.  --  [Published 2/25/2007 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR  --  Constance B. Miller, 78, of Delmar, died Thursday, February 22, 2007. Born June 30, 1928 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Percy (Paul) and Mildred Holmes Brillhart. Connee was a graduate of Albany High School, attended Hope College in Holland, Mich. and graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy. She taught elementary and middle school grades for over 20 years in the Bethlehem Central School District at the Elsmere and Glenmont schools. Connee was an active member of the Delmar Reformed Church. She loved gardening and was known for her multiplicity of craft skills, which she enjoyed sharing with others. She also participated in several area groups where she had many good friends. For more than 20 years, Connee summered in what she called "God's country" at her home overlooking Lake George in Hague, N.Y. She was the former wife of the late Dr. Robert D. Miller, a Glens Falls veterinarian. She is survived by her five children, Douglas Miller (Theresa) of Queensbury, Carol Miller of Richmond, Maine, Jayne Miller (Diana Sepac) of Ann Arbor, Mich., David Miller (Cherrie) of Whitehall, Pa. and Nancy Miller of South Glens Falls; and her eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Delmar Reformed Church, 368 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Burial will be in the Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. Those who wish may send a remembrance in her name to the Kidney Cancer Research Fund or Hope College. Addresses are: the Kidney Cancer Research Fund, c/o Dr. Michael Atkins, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, East Campus Kirstein Bldg, Rm 185, Boston, MA 02215; and Hope College, Advancement Services, P.O. Box 9000, Holland, MI 49422-9000.

Munro, Eleanor H.  --  [Published 11/14/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Eleanor H. Munro, age 80, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2000. She was born on August 26, 1920, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Humphrey. Eleanor graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1938. Mrs. Munro then went on to graduate from Canton State College as a dietician. She worked as a dietician for Albany Medical Center for several years. Mrs. Munro also worked as a teacher's aide for Glenmont Elementary School, where she retired in 1972. She was very active in the youth ministry at the Delmar Reformed Church where she also taught Sunday school for over 15 years. Eleanor is predeceased by her first husband, J. Robert Van Allen and her second husband, Donald L. Munro. She is survived by two sons, Gary Van Allen of Port Ewen, NY and John W. Van Allen of Abington, PA; one daughter, Barbara E. Sperbeck of Keene, NY; one stepdaughter, Donna P. Munro of Miami, FL; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in Selkirk. Contributions may be made, in Eleanor's memory, to either Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054 or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.

Murray, Frances M.  --  [Published 3/5/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Frances M. Murray, 83, of Delmar, beloved wife of Attorney Phillip R. Murray, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at St. Peter's Hospice, after a brief illness. Born August 21, 1917, in Troy, New York, she grew up in the Troy area where she also received her early education. She graduated from Russell Sage College in 1938 and pursued additional graduate work in education thereafter. She taught high school business subjects for several years in Southampton, New York, and then returned to Troy in 1942 to marry Mr. Murray. Following the end of World War II, the Murray's moved to Delmar where they resided subsequently and where Mrs. Murray worked at Delmar Elementary School. Their daughter, Jean Louise Murray Peterson, is the wife of Dr. W. Scott Peterson, of Middlebury Connecticut. Mrs. Murray was a parishoner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany and a member of the Normanside Country Club and the University Club of Albany. She was an avid golfer, a life-long bridge player and an enthusiastic participant in the Book Club. Mrs. Murray is survived, other than by her husband and daughter, by a sister, Jeanne Gorman of Delmar, a granddaughter, Hilary Jean Peterson of Aspen, CO, and a grandson, James Scott Peterson of Westfield, NJ; also several nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Hon. William R. Murray. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lodge and Pine, Albany, New York. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, New York, between the hours 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to St. Peter's Hospice, 317 South Manning Blvd., Albany, New York 12208. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 403 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, New York 439-2715

Nuzzo, Virginia (Page)  --  [Published 1/23/2007 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR  --  Virginia Page Nuzzo, 88, died January 20, 2007. Born April 7, 1918 in Oneonta, N.Y. Daughter of William G. Page and Maude Wicks Page. She graduated from Oneonta High School and went on to earn a teaching degree from Oneonta Normal School. She suspended her teaching career in 1942 to start a family. With the death of her husband, William B. Nuzzo, M.D., in 1957 she went back to college to restart her teaching career, earning a B.S. in education from Oneonta State Teachers College, and later a M.S. in education from Russell Sage College. She was a teacher in the Bethlehem Central School District for 20 years (1965-1985). During that time, she piloted pre-kindergarten and pre-primary programs, but most of her career was spent teaching first and second grade in the Hammagrael Elementary School. She is survived by her eight children, Judy, Bill, Pam, Janet Schowe, Jina, Maria Hoehne, Bob and Pete. Also six grandchildren, Sara Lorillard, Ginger Winship, Jeremy Schowe, Mariah Nuzzo, Wesley Nuzzo and Michael Nuzzo. Funeral service Friday, noon, at the Meyers Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home, Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Contributions in memory of Virginia may be made to the Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202.

Paddock, Eloise F.  --  [Published 10/15/2006 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Eloise F. Paddock, 88, died peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Born February 7, 1918, she was the loving daughter of Col. Howard Parsons Paddock and Frances Bame Paddock. She spent most of her life living and teaching in Delmar. While attending Bethlehem Central Schools, she was a member of the band, orchestra, and glee club. She earned an associate degree in music from Green Mountain College, a bachelor of music degree from DePauw University, studied at Tanglewood and Hartt College of Music, and earned her master's in music and elementary education from College of St. Rose. Her fiance was killed at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
    Eloise was a member of the Van Rensselaer Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She taught music at Bethlehem Central and at the Academy of Holy Names in Albany from 1945 to 1980. She enjoyed her work and especially liked to help children who were disabled. Eloise was a member of the Delmar Reformed Church and enjoyed Bible study classes at the Bethlehem Community Church. She gave private piano lessons to hundreds of Albany area children, and was a guest vocal soloist at several churches. She was the organist for many years at the Normansville Community Church. She did volunteer teaching at the Hamagrael Elementary School in Delmar, the Clarksville Elementary School and, at age 87, she was still volunteering as a teacher of young children at the St. Thomas School in Delmar. She made learning fun and possible for children who had been struggling in their classroom settings. In 2003 she was honored with two Senior Lifetime Achievement Awards, by the State Office for the Aging, and by the Capital Senior Issues Forum.
    She is survived by her sister, Doris Paddock Jones of Homer, N.Y.; three nephews, David, Douglas and Dennis Jones; several great-nieces and nephews and even several great-great-nieces and nephews.
    Her family wishes to thank the staff at Child's Nursing Home, Barnwell Nursing Home, and Columbia Memorial Hospital for their loving care of Eloise.
    Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Monday, October 16, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may call in the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in East Greenbush Cemetery, East Greenbush.
    The family has requested that those who wish to remember Eloise, make contributions to Alzheimer's Association NE New York Chapter, 85 Watervliet Ave., Albany, NY 12206 or the Barnwell Nursing Home Rehabilitation Unit, P.O. Box 810, Valatie, NY 12184 in her memory.

Palmer, Mary Elaine  --  [Published Friday 11/6/1998 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
BETHLEHEM -- M. Elaine Palmer of Delmar, died Monday in Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Waterford NY, she was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, Russell Sage College and SUNY Albany, where she received her masters degree. Miss Palmer was a teacher in the Glenmont Elementary School for many years. She had also taught in the Albany School District. Miss Palmer was a member of the Russell Sage Alumnae, the Bethlehem Senior Citizens, the Delmar Chapter of the AARP and a former volunteer for F.I.S.H. She was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, a member of the St. Thomas Seniors and the Parish Council. Miss Palmer is survived by her brother, Thomas E. Palmer of Wilmette, IL; her niece, Mary Ellen Hartman of Mill Valley, CA; and her dear friend, Annette Schiavo of Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8 p.m in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Contributions in Miss Palmer's memory may be made to the St. Thomas Church Building Fund, 45 Adams Place, Delmar, NY 12054. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 403 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 439-2715

Patterson, Esther (Bollman)  --  [Published 6/14/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY -- Esther B. Patterson, 91, died suddenly Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born and educated in Albany, she moved to Slingerlands in the early 1950's where she lived before returning to Albany in the 1970's. Mrs. Patterson worked in the cafeteria at the Slingerlands Elementary School for 20 years. She was a member of the Third Reformed Church and the Castleton/Greenbush Rebekah Lodge #26. She was the wife of the late Perry T. Patterson; mother of Eleanor Taggart of Clifton Park and her husband, Joseph, Robert Patterson of Delmar and his wife, Monique; grandmother of Melissa A. Verhagen, Amanda T. McMillan, Susan J. Kosinski, Debra A. Patterson and Lisa A. Szymaszek; great-grandmother of Elizabeth and Alec Verhagen, Alison, Emily and Max Kosinski, Teagan and Hunter Szymaszek; sister of the late Edward Bollman. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Rebekah Lodge will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Interment in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. Those who wish, may send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

Penk, Paul O.  --  [Published Sunday 2/19/1995 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
UNIONVILLE  --  Paul O. Penk, 89, died Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.
    Mr. Penk was born in Woonsocket, R.I., and was educated in Watervliet schools. He had been a Unionville resident since 1938. Mr. Penk retired as a bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School District after more than 20 years of service. Prior to that, he had been a dairy farmer until the mid 1950s.  Mr. Penk was a member of the Watervliet Masonic Lodge.
    Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Moraway Penk of Unionville; two sons, Paul K. and Benjamin N. Penk, both of Santa Maria, Calif.; a daughter, Gayle P. Gwiazda of Ledyard, Conn.; two brothers, Ernest and Albert Penk; a sister, Florence Feiden; and four grandchildren.
    A service will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar.  A calling period will begin at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Contributions may be made to the Unionville Reformed Church Memorial Fund.

Perkins, Lona (Coursen)  --  [Published 2/4/2006 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
COHOES -- Lona C. Perkins, 87, formerly of Guilderland, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy. Born on Christmas Day in Richford, Vt., she was the daughter of the late George Coursen and Clarissa Farman Coursen and the beloved wife of William V. Perkins, who died in 1985. She was a graduate of Georgetown High School in Philadelphia, Pa. During her career, Lona was employed by the John Hancock Insurance Co. in Albany, the Bethlehem Central School District, the Albany Institute of History and Art and she retired from the NY State Education Department as executive secretary to the deputy commissioner. She was a member of the Tawasentha Chapter of DAR and a volunteer at the NY State Museum in Albany.
    Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Perkins (Moylan) of East Greenbush and Susan Farrell (Edward) of Troy; two granddaughters, Laura Moylan (Brooke Janney) of Dover, Del. and Liza Habiby (Michael) of Troy; two grandsons, Liam and Connor Farrell of Troy; five great-grandchildren, Ryan and Cameron Varnado, Alexander Habiby and Rebecca and Sarah Janney; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family. Lona was predeceased by a brother, George Coursen, and a sister, Adella (Walt) Raymond.
    Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th Street and Third Ave., Lansingburgh. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Guilderland. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.  Donations in memory of Lona may be made to the Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center, 421 W. Columbia St., Cohoes, NY 12047. For directions and guest book, please visit: www.mcloughlinmason.com

Peterson, Christine  --  [Published Monday 8/22/1994 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
BETHLEHEM  --  Christine M. Peterson, 71, of Route 9W, Glenmont, died Saturday in St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
    Mrs. Peterson was born in Albany. She had resided in Glenmont for the past 45 years. She had worked in the Glenmont Elementary School cafeteria for 25 years before retiring in 1983.
    Mrs. Peterson was the chaplain of the Selkirk Volunteer Fire Department 2 Auxiliary in Glenmont.
    She was the widow of William H. Peterson.
    Survivors include two daughters, Lynda A. Peterson of Glenmont and Judith M. Barber of Cranston, R.I.; a sister, Irene Parks of South Bethlehem; and three grandchildren.
    A service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Glenmont.  Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. today in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar.  Contributions may be made to either the Delmar Rescue Squad, 145 Adams St., Delmar, NY 12054, or the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance, Route 9W, Selkirk, NY 12158.

Peterson, Katherine Elvira (Benson)  --  [Published 10/15/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
AURORA, CO -- Katherine Elvira Benson Peterson, 90, of Aurora, CO and formerly of Delmar, died Sunday, October 5, 1997 at the Garden Terrace Ahlzheimer's facility in Aurora, CO. 'Vi' was preceded in death by her husband, Lincoln H. Peterson, and son, Robert L. Peterson. Born in West Boxford, MA, she was a registered nurse. A resident of Delmar for over 30 years, her career included being the school nurse at Elsmere and Hamagrael grade schools. Her family were long-time members of the Delmar Reformed Church. Mrs. Peterson was a gracious hostess who enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. Survivors include her son, Paul F. Peterson, of Aurora, CO; daughter-in-law, Marilyn J. Peterson of Delmar; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Aurora, CO and Sarasota, FL at the convenience of the family. To assist in the training of caregivers of Ahlzheimers patients, contributions may be made to the Garden Terrace Family Council, (for Educational Funds), 1600 Potomac St., Aurora, CO 80012.

Phillips, Gail J. (Spector)  --  [Published 10/5/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SLINGERLANDS, NY -- Gail J. Spector Phillips, age 56, of 60 Carstead Drive, died Saturday, October 4, 1997 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Phillips was born in Hudson, NY and has resided in Albany most of her life. She had attended Syracuse University and was a graduate of SUNY Albany. Gail had taught English for the Bethlehem Central School District for a number of years. At the time of her death, she was Secretary for the A. Phillips Hardware Corporation. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Congregation Beth Emeth, Congregation Beth Abraham Jacob, Temple Israel, Hadassah, U.O.T.S. Abigail #3 and Brandeis University Women. She is survived by her husband, Abbott Phillips; two sons, Scott Phillips of East Greenbush, Jonathan Phillips and his wife, Amy of Guilderland; a daughter, Michelle and her husband, Scott Davidoff of Albany; three grandchildren, Julia and Max Davidoff and Tyler Phillips. She is also survived by her mother in law, Eleanor Phillips; a brother in law, Joel Phillips; an aunt, Sarah Woociker; an uncle, Hyman and his wife, Rose Woociker; three nieces and several cousins. Services at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany, NY on Sunday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery, Western Avenue, Guilderland. The Period of Mourning will be observed at the Phillips Residence throughout the week. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, 341 Northern Blvd., Albany, NY 12204. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY.FACTS:Gail J. PhillipsThe Officers and Members of U.O.T.S., Abigail #3 record with profound sorrow the passing of our member, Gail J. Phillips. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family. GILDA SCHUMAN, President

Pittz, Seward J.  --  [Published 6/2/2010 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR  --  Seward J. Pittz, 78, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born and educated in Delmar, he was the son of the late Edward and Vivian MacMillian Pittz. Mr. Pittz worked for the Bethlehem Central School District in the maint-enance dept. retiring in 1996 and previously worked with Pittz Brothers Builders in Delmar. He was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and enjoyed woodworking and was a devoted NY Giants fan. Husband of the late Joan (Brehm) Pittz; father of Larry J. (Judy) Pittz of Clifton Park, Gerald F. (Sheree) Pittz of Delmar, James E. (Kheryn) Pittz of Clifton Park and Timothy J. Pittz (Faith Nellen) of Portland, Ore.; grandfather of Stacey, Eric, Gregory, Kevin, Sarah and Ryan Pittz; brother of Betty Chesbro of Westmere, Lorinda Dietz of Delmar, Rosemary Blodgett of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and the late Helen Roark, Audrey Relyea and Vincent, John and Edward Pittz. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and special friend Bea Harmon. The family would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center for the care provided while dad was a resident there. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. Interment, Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center, 125 Rockefeller Rd., Delmar, NY 12054. To sign the online condolence book please visit: danielkeenanfuneralhome.com

Reardon, Ann (Foley)  --  [Published 8/17/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DANSVILLE, NY -- Ann Foley Reardon, died Saturday, August 16, 1997 in Dansville, NY, where she resided with her daughter. Born and raised in Newport, RI, Mrs. Reardon was a graduate of Rhode Island State Teachers College, received her Masters at Columbia Graduate School, attended Harvard University Graduate School and was a Visiting Professor at Vassar College. She moved to Delmar in 1952, where she taught for 25 years in the Bethlehem School District. She was a first grade teacher at Slingerlands Elementary School and for 11 years was a Reading Specialist for the Bethlehem School District, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Reardon was actively involved with the Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Professional Teaching Society, The Progress Club, Senior Citizens and many other community groups in the Town of Bethlehem. She was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Delmar. Mrs. Reardon was the wife of the late John P. Reardon; devoted mother of John P. Reardon, Jr., T/Sgt. USAF Ret'd, Sand Lake, NY, Virginia Reardon Pioggia, Albany and Nancy Reardon Case, Dansville, NY; sister of Veronica Barbar, Philadelphia, PA; she is also survived by five grandsons, one granddaughter and six great grandsons. A memorial reception will be held Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 420 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Adams Place, Delmar. The family suggests that those who wish, make donations to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.

Reid, Martha M. (Squires)  --  [Published 6/18/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SANDY SPRINGS, MD -- Martha M. Reid, 101, a long time resident of Elsmere, NY passed away on June 15, 2000 at the Brook Grove Nursing Home in Sandy Springs, MD. Mrs. Reid was born in North Haven, CT on Jan. 6, 1899 the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Bannell) Squires. Prior to retirement Mrs. Reid was employed by the Bethlehem Central School District as a manager of the Elsmere Grade School cafeteria. She was always very active in several local organizations. Mrs. Reid was predeceased by her husband Reginald O. Reid and her son, Robert Reid. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Young of Laytonsville, MD; one brother, Sherman Squires of North Haven, CT; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church of Delmar, NY. A funeral service will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at the church following the visitation. Internment will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.

Riggs, Veronika S.  --  [Published 2/31/2002 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
GREENWICH, CT -- Veronika S. Riggs, 89, formerly of Delmar, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Greenwich Woods Nursing Home. Miss Riggs was born in Wonsovue, KS on March 2, 1913. She was the daughter of the late Susie Hungerford and Pearl H. Riggs. Miss Riggs attended Albany area schools and was a graduate of the Elmira Normal School. She received her master degree from Columbia University in New York City. Miss Riggs taught at the Bethlehem Central School District for eight years, (1934-1942) before moving to Rye, NY where she taught at the Midland Middle School until her retirement in 1965. She was a former president of the Rye Teacher's Association and wrote a handbook entitled 'Your Child Goes To Kindergarten'. Miss Riggs was very active in the Rye Women's Club and the Rye Historical Society. She also enjoyed traveling. Miss Riggs is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Alma (Veronika R.) Webb of Higganum, CT and Mrs. Kenneth (Anna R.) Higgs of Canyon Country, CA; other survivors include a great-niece and nephew; one great-great-niece. Graveside services under the direction of the Applebee Funeral Home will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Selkirk, NY. Contributions, in Miss Riggs' name, may be made to the Rye Womens' Club, c/o Joan Walsh, Philanthropic Chairperson, 285 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580.

Rowe, Elizabeth (Abbott)  --  [Published 3/27/2002 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ROWE, PROFESSOR ELIZABETH (ABBOTT)
    DELMAR -- Elizabeth Abbott Rowe, of Delmar, died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Rowe was born in Reading, MI, the daughter of the late Otis and Belle Abbott. She was the widow of Dr. Robert C. Rowe, former director of the Educational Communications Center at the State University of New York at Albany. Since her husband's death, she had lived with her daughter in Delmar. Mrs. Rowe received degrees from Hillsdale College, University of Michigan and SUNY Albany. She was a registered nurse in both Michigan and New York. Before moving to New York, Professor Rowe taught in Michigan schools. She was a member of the faculty at Hillsdale College and was supervisor of pediatrics at Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing, Lansing, MI. While on the faculty at Hillsdale College, Mrs. Rowe received a W.K. Kellogg grant to develop a course in health education for college students. During World War II she taught an emergency program to nurse aides for the Michigan State Board of Education. Later, she served with the Red Cross Nurses Association. After moving to Slingerlands in 1956, Professor Rowe taught at St. Agnes School and in Bethlehem Central School District. In 1963 she joined the biology faculty at Hudson Valley Community College. In 1975 Professor Rowe received the New York State Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She retired from Hudson Valley Community College in 1977. In 2000 she received the Capital District Senior Issues Forum's Lifetime Achievement Award. Mrs. Rowe was the mother of Laurie Ann Rowe of Delmar, Robert Abbott Rowe and his wife, Janet of Shelburne, VT, Mary Christine Rowe of Michigan; grandmother of Christopher Rowe and Peter Rowe of Michigan; aunt of Julee Barass and George Ann Tourney of Ohio; and cousin to Worth Thompson, Carl and Ruth Blosdale, James and Marvel Osborne and Kenneth Osborne, all of Michigan. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 12 noon in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Elsmere Avenue, Delmar with Rev. Darius Mojallali, rector, officiating. Entombment will be in St. Stephen's Columbarium. There will be no calling hours. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to St. Stephen's Church, Elsmere Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 or the Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc., 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. Arrangements by Bryce Funeral Home Inc., Troy. Directions and condolence page available at www.brycefuneralhome.com
 

Schmitt, Marie Katherine  --  [Published Saturday 10/23/1993 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
    Services will be held today for Marie Katherine Schmitt, 89, of the Nelson House who died Wednesday in St. Peter's Hospice.
    Miss Schmitt was born in Bethlehem and was a 1927 graduate of Columbia University in New York City. She lived on Route 144, Van Wies Point, Glenmont, for many years. She taught school from 1928 to 1935 at St. Anne's Church School. From 1935 to 1969, she taught third grade at Elsmere School in Bethlehem.
    Miss Schmitt was a member of the Bethlehem PTA and the Bethlehem Homemakers.  She was a communicant of St. John's-St. Ann's Church.
    Survivors include a sister, Anna Nestler of Nassau; three nieces, Jannet Jocobie of Nassau, Elizabeth Pierce of Texas and Mary Schmitt of Guilderland; and two nephews, George Schmitt of Scotia and Joseph Schmitt of Guilderland.
    A service will be held at 9 a.m. today in St. James Church, 391 Delaware Ave., Albany.  Burial will follow in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Meyers Funeral Home, Delmar.
 

Scott, Nancy Ann (Boski)  --  [Published 9/23/1998 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SELKIRK -- Nancy Ann Boski Scott, age 50, died Tuesday, September 22, 1998. Born in Albany, she was a life-long area resident. She had been employed by the Bethlehem School District at the Glenmont Elementary School, as an aide to handicapped children for the past 11 years. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Delmar. Daughter of Mary Poniatowski Boski of Albany, and the late Edward Boski. Beloved wife of Richard G. Scott; mother of Jason C. Scott and Jennifer L. Scott, both of Selkirk; sister of Robert Boski of Arlington, TX. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd) Friday morning at 8:45 and 9:30 at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Thursday afternoon 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, NY. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Nancy's name to the American Cancer Society, 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203.

Smelzer, Virginia Frances (Goyette)  --  [Published Wednesday 1/4/1995 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DALTON, Mass.  --  Virginia G. Smelzer, 64, of Claremont Road died Sunday at Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Mass. She was born in Albany and was a 1948 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar.
    Mrs. Smelzer was employed by the Bethlehem School District until 1960, when she moved to Dalton. She was later an executive secretary at Eaton Paper and E.D. Jones Co. until 1973.
    She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and its Women of Faith Group.
    Survivors include her husband, Wallace H. Smelzer, and her sister, Evelyn Humphrey of Selkirk.
    A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pittsfield.  Burial will be in Ashuelot Cemetery, Dalton.  Calling hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home, 525 Main St., Dalton.  Contributions may be made to the church.

Smith, Grace Hallagan  --  [Published 7/19/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
CATSKILL -- Grace Hallagan Smith, of Saint Joseph's Villa, died at Albany Medical Center Hospital on Tuesday, July 17, 2001. She was born in Canastota, NY on October 14, 1918 and had lived in Catskill for most of her adult life. She received a degree in Physical Education from Cortland State Teacher's College and began teaching in Catskill in 1940. She later attended Russell Sage College to obtain her Elementary Education certificate and taught primary grades for many years in the Bethlehem Central School District. Grace was a dedicated volunteer in many areas in addition to her distinguished career in teaching. She volunteered in a number of capacities during World War II, and later founded the Catskill Learn to Ski program, for which she was recently honored at its 40th anniversary celebration. Grace was also instrumental in setting up the town's summer recreation program and the initiative that developed the Catskill 'Cow Lots' into what is now Elliot Park, an important community recreational resource. She was also a member of a number of Catskill social clubs and civic groups. She was predeceased by her skiing partner and husband of 52 years, Victor H. Smith, who passed away in January 2000. She is survived by her three children, Victor H. Smith, Jr. of Westerlo, NY, Donald W. Smith of Slingerlands, NY and Pamela McLoughlin of South Cairo, NY; as well as five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She will be missed by her family and a host of dear friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the First Reformed Church, Main Street in Catskill. The family encourages friends to consider a donation to the Anatomical Gift Program of the Albany Medical College in lieu of flowers.

Smith, Willis  --  [Published 9/18/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
GLENMONT -- Willis 'Smitty' Smith, died on September 16, 2001 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Smith was born February 3, 1915 in the house where the Atlantic Cement Co. conveyor belt crosses Rt. 9W. He was the son of the late Conrad and Pearl Vroman Smith. He graduated from the Coeymans High School where he was a star baseball pitcher and basketball player. He was married to the former Gertrude A. Loveridge from 1938 until her death in 2000. Mr. Smith lived most of his life in Glenmont and loved to spend time at his summer cottage in Old Forge. Mr. Smith was a member of the Onesquethau Lodge #1096 F&AM. He was a founding member of the Glenmont Community Church and served as a first deacon. He had worked for the H.J. Heinz Co. for 21 years. He then worked as head custodian for the Glenmont Elementary School until his retirement in 1978. Smitty, as he was known to most everyone who knew him, had a great love of children and gave his all for them. Mr. Smith is the father of Sharon Ornoski and her husband, Frank of Delmar and the late Willis Smith. He was the brother of the late Floyd, Conrad Jr., Arthur and Harold Smith and Ruth Seaburg. He is the grandfather of Brandon and Tara Ornoski. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Glenmont Community Church, Chapel Lane Glenmont. Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Durant Funeral Home, 17 Languish Pl. (opposite Stone Ends Restaurant) Glenmont. Contributions may be made to the Glenmont Community Church.

Solnick, Arlene M.  --  [Published 10/31/2005 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Arlene M. Solnick, 69, of Delmar, died Friday, October 29, 2005 after a 13 month battle with cancer. Mrs. Solnick was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and lived in the Albany area for over 40 years. She received her bachelor's degree from Hunter College and her master's degree from SUNY at Albany. Mrs. Solnick was an elementary school teacher for over 35 years at both the Delmar and Slingerlands schools in the Bethlehem Central School District. After retiring, she tutored students at the Elsmere school and Arbor Hill School. Mrs. Solnick also volunteered at the Capital Repertory Theatre.
    Arlene is survived by her daughter, Helene Brower (Victor) of Peoria, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Michael and Kathryn; her sister, Nora Stern of New York City; and two nephews, Ronald (Nancy) and Garrett.
    Graveside services will be held at Cedar Park Cemetery, Westwood, N.J. at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Stewart, Mildred A.  --  [Published 7/25/1996 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
EAST GREENBUSH  --  Mildred A. Stewart, July 16, 1996 of Rosewood Gardens, formerly of Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Miss Stewart taught at the Altamont School from 1930 to 1940 and taught fifth grade at the Delmar Elementary School from 1940 to her retirement in 1969. She is the aunt of Elizabeth M. Bradt of Delmar, Richard C. Many of South Glens Falls, and James L. Many of Delmar; and the cousin of Norman R. Stewart of East Lansing, MI. She is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Memorial service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the Unionville Reformed Church, Delaware Tpk. (Unionville), Delmar, 12054. Contributions in memory of Miss Stewart may be made to the Unionville Reformed Church.

Storm, Sherman Richard  --  [Published 11/2/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
MURRELLS INLET, SC -- Sherman Richard Storm, 68 of Rusty Anchor Court, died Tuesday, October 28, 1997. He was born June 16, 1929, in Albany, NY, son of the late Richard and Dorothy Barber Storm. He retired as a school bus driver for Bethlehem Central School District, Delmar, NY. Survivors include, his wife, Amy M. Stoneburner Storm; five sons, Earnest Storm of Albany, NY, Bruce Storm of Waterford, NY, David Storm of Ballston Spa, NY, Glenn Storm and Randy Storm both of Ravena, NY; a daughter Holly Storm of Rochester, NY; and eight grandchildren. No local services are planned. Memorials may be made to Murrells Inlet - Gardencity Rescue Squad, PO box 672, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sutch, Jeanne (LeFevre)  --  [Published 8/10/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
AMSTERDAM -- Jeanne Fowler LeFevre Sutch, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, NY on August 7, 2000 at age 86. Mrs. Sutch most recently resided on Hewitt Street, Amsterdam, NY. She was born in Atlanta, GA on November 21, 1913, the daughter of Manfred Worrell LeFevre and Dorothy Cossitt (Marsh) LeFevre. Over the years, she lived in Troy; Elsmere; West Stockbridge, MA; Delmar; Galway; and lastly, in Amsterdam for 33 years. She completed her education at the Elsmere School, Milne School (Albany) and Normal School for Teachers at Oneonta, where she received her teaching license. She taught at the Bethlehem Center School, Elsmere Grade School, the Bethlehem Central School District for eight years and the Scotia Glenville School District for 15 years. She spent her retirement years visiting her children, grand and great-grandchildren and traveling throughout the US and abroad as well as maintaining an active social and civic life. Mrs. Sutch is survived by her son, Rev. Gerald Sutch of Willsboro, NY and grandson, Joel Sutch of Prattsville, NY; her son, Daniel Sutch and his wife, Judith of Ormond Beach, FL and grandchildren, Dennis, Brian, Scott and Laurie; her son, Fred Sutch and his wife, Susan of Galway, NY; her son, Rodney Sutch and his wife, Lovella and grandchildren, Trevor and Gretchen of Knoxville, TN; her sister, Margaret Rousch and her husband, Robert of Sebring, FL; and also by ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Wilson Sutch in 1958; her husband, David Shaeffer in 1989; her brother, Daniel in 1994; her companion, Harold Johnson in April 2000; and her grandson, Alfred 'Alfie' Sutch in March 2000. During her lifetime, Mrs. Sutch was active in Cub Scouts of America, the American Red Cross, Big Sisters of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam YMCA, the Inman Center, the Trailblazers Square Dance Club, the Galway United Methodist Church, the Amsterdam United Presbyterian Church and a volunteer in the museum and library in Amsterdam. She was a member of the Schenectady County Historical Society, the Huguenot Historical Society, the Cossitt Association, the LeFevre Association and the New York State Retired Teachers Association. Arrangements are made by the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home Inc. There will be no calling hours. A private graveside ceremony will be held for the family in the Galway Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on her birthday, November 21, 2000. There will be a service of worship celebrating her life at the United Methodist Church on Golf Course Road at 6 p.m., followed by a reception at 15 Hewitt Street, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in care of the Re-buiding Fund, United Presbyterian Church, Church Office, 25 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010-4689, phone (518) 842-6890, e-mail: upcamst@localnet.com.
 

Taber, Geraldine  --  [Published 2/21/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Geraldine Taber, 83, of Delmar, NY, passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2000 while vacationing in Fort Myers, FL. Gerry was born in Toronto, Canada, grew up in Batavia, NY and was a graduate of Buffalo State College. Mrs. Taber was a teacher in the Bethlehem Central School District for 29 years before retiring in 1978. Most of her teaching career was spent at the Elsmere grade school. After retirement, she divided her time between her home in Delmar and her summer camp near Point Peninsula, NY on Lake Ontario. Mrs. Taber was the wife of the late Victor Taber and resided on Wellington Road. She was a resident of Delmar for over 50 years. She is survived by her son, Arthur Taber and his wife, Bunny of Trabuco Canyon, CA; her daughter, Jerryanne Bier and her husband, Jim of Ferrum, VA; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home Friday, February 25, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Cape Vincent Community Library, P.O. Box 283, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.

Thomas, Ruth C.  --  [Published 5/25/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Ruth C. Thomas, age 81, passed away on May 24, 2001 at St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn, Albany. Mrs. Thomas was born in New York City on July 27, 1919 the daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta (Snow) Carter. She lived in Delmar for most of her life and performed custodial services for Bethlehem Central School District for several years. She had a great love of music, and was blessed with a beautiful voice. She was predeceased by her husbands, Edward Dunphy and William Thomas. Mrs. Thomas is survived by four sons, Richard Dunphy of Maryland, Charles Dunphy of Colonie, Thomas Stephany and David Stephany both of Delmar; one daughter, Marie Luthringer of Toms River, NJ; one brother, Robert Carter of Panacea, FL; two sisters, Marjorie Bertolas of Lake Mohegan, Gladys Dalton of Port St. Lucie, FL; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar. Donations may be sent in her memory to either the American Cancer Society, 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 or to St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.

Tibbetts, Mary E. (Simmons)  --  [Published 6/3/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- Mary Elizabeth Simmons Tibbetts, age 77, died Monday, June 2, 1997 at home. Born in Albany, she had been a life long area resident. She attended the Albany Public Schools and the Milne School. She earned both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University at Albany. She was for many years a reading specialist at the Bethlehem Central Middle School. Active in community affairs, she was the past president of the Faculty Wives Association of the University at Albany and volunteered regularly at the American Red Cross. She was very active in Trinity United Methodist Church, including leadership, for many years of an Adult Sunday Morning Discussion Group on Christian Ethics. Wife of John R. Tibbetts. Mother of John R. Tibbetts of East Greenbush, Carol Giem of Twin Bridges, MT and William Tibbetts of West Melbourne, FL. Also survived by three grandchildren. A Service of Memory will be scheduled later at the convenience of the family. Those desiring may send a remembrance in Mary's name, to either Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 or the Alzheimer's Association, 85 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. LASAK & GIGLIOTTI

VanKempen, Bernard  --  [Published 2/29/2000 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
ALBANY -- Bernard VanKempen, 84, died Sunday, February 27 at the Eden Park Nursing Home, Albany. Mr. VanKempen was a carpenter for many years. Mr. VanKempen was a bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School district for 27 years retiring in 1978. He was married to Katherine Jensen VanKempen until her death in 1994. Mr. VanKempen is survived by five children, Dennis VanKempen, Sina Jordan, Timothy and Thomas VanKempen and Susan Skiff; brother of Johanna Heath, Alice Wheatley, Jane Terlouw and William VanKempen; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home. Friends may call today 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Ambulance Service, Rt. 9W, Selkirk, NY 12158.

VanNatten, William C. Sr.  --  [Published 2/4/2004 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
CLARKSVILLE, N.Y. -- William C. VanNatten Sr., 71, of Clarksville, died Monday, February 2, 2004 at his home. Mr. VanNatten was born in Clarksville on December 30, 1932, the son of the late Charles S. and Christina Beck VanNatten. He had worked as a school bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School District for 33 years, retiring in 1992. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years, he was a proud member of the Golden Horseshoe Riding Club. He had a love for all animals, especially the goats he raised and wild turkeys. He is survived by his wife Patricia D. (Snyder) VanNatten; children, Lauri Cutting and her husband Richard of Elizabethtown, N.Y., William C. VanNatten Jr. and his wife Elena of Fla., Barbara Pielo and her husband Marty of West Sand Lake, James D. Daine of Salmon, Idaho, Melanie Pate and her husband Ben of Middletown, N.J. and John M. VanNatten and his wife Lisa of Plattsburgh; an uncle, Roy Beck of Dormansville; eight grandchildren; and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday evening from 4 to 8 at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Onesquethaw Cemetery in the spring. Those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany 12205.

Van Wormer, George A. Jr.  --  [Published Sunday 4/19/1998 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- George A. Van Wormer, Jr., 69, of Elm Avenue, died Friday at his home after a long illness. Born in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Lillian Raymond Van Wormer and George A. Van Wormer, Sr. Mr. Van Wormer was a school bus driver for the Bethlehem Central School District for over 25 years and was also a welder working for several area shops. He was a World War II Navy veteran. While serving under Rear Admiral R.E. Perry he went to the South Pole in December 1946 and became a member of the Order of Penguins and regularly attended their reunions. During the Korean Conflict Mr. Van Wormer joined the US Air Force where he was a welder. In later years he was a member of the US Coast Guard Reserve. Mr. Van Wormer was a charter member and communications officer of the Bethlehem Police Auxiliary Unit, a past member of Elsmere Fire Co. A, and a member of the Blanchard Post American Legion and the Bethlehem VFW. He also taught junior bowling at many area bowling lanes and taught first aid for the American Red Cross. Survivors include his wife, Hazel E. Mosher Van Wormer; a son, Ernest S. Van Wormer of Delmar and four brothers, Brian Van Wormer of Latham, Norman Van Wormer of Scotia, Richard Boos of Troy and Alan Boos of W. Sand Lake. Mr. Van Wormer was predeceased by a son, Wayne R. Van Wormer in October of 1995. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in Mr. Van Wormer's memory may be made to the Clarksville Community Church.

Waggoner, Patricia  --  [Published Tuesday 6/13/1995 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR  --  Services will be held Wednesday for Patricia J. Waggoner, 69, of Salisbury Road, who died Saturday at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
Mrs. Waggoner was born in Cohoes, and was a longtime Delmar resident. She retired from the state Department of Taxation and Finance in 1991, where she had worked for 10 years. Previously, she had been a teacher aide at the Elsmere Elementary School for nine years.
    Mrs. Waggoner was a past member of the Bethlehem Women's Republican Club and the Delmar Craft Club. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Albany.
    Survivors include her husband, Charles V. Waggoner; three daughters, Colleen W. Dugan of Troy, Christine Maloy of Slingerlands and Cynthia J. Hoyt of Tokyo, Japan; one sister, Gertrude Dunphy of Albany; three brothers, John P. O'Grady of Schenectady, Harold O'Grady of Halfmoon and Anthony N. O'Grady of Saratoga Springs; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
    The service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Lodge Street, Albany.  Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes.  Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave.  Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Monastery, Box 900, Hales Corners, WI 53130.

Winne, John Louis Jr.  --  [Published Saturday 5/3/1997 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
DELMAR -- John L. Winne, Jr., 80, of Delmar died Thursday at the Willowood Health Care Center in Great Barrington, MA. Born in Albany, Mr. Winne was a Behtlehem High School graduate and a self employed Dairy Farmer for many years. He was also a bus driver for L.C. Smith and the Bethlehem Central School System. Mr. Winne was a member of the Delmar Reformed Church. He was the loving husband for 60 years to Frances Tompkins Winne; devoted father of Ann L. Buckbee of Glenville and the late Nancy I. Garrison; brother of Wallis Winne of Delmar; grandfather of Laurie Keuroghlian, great grandfather of Karlie Keuroghlian; father-in-law of David J. Buckbee and Thomas J. Garrison; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Monday 1 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave. Delmar. Friends may call Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. Interment Bethlehem Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. APPLEBEE FUNERAL HOME 439-2715

Zimmerman, Aileen J.  --  [Published 5/31/2001 in the Times Union, Albany, NY]
SLINGERLANDS -- Aileen J. Zimmerman, 87, of Slingerlands, died Sunday, May 27, 2001 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mrs. Zimmerman grew up in Toronto, Ontario and graduated from the University of Toronto where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi fraternity. She was a devoted wife and mother, and was employed for many years as a noon-hour aide at the Slingerlands Elementary School. Mrs. Zimmerman was a loyal member of the Slingerlands Community Methodist Church for 55 years. During most of that time, she sang weekly as a soprano in the choir; she also served for many years as financial secretary. She was active in the Panhellenic Society and participated in the Slingerlands Players during its formative years, serving as production coordinator. She enjoyed golf and was a member at Tall Timbers and later at Western Turnpike Golf Course, playing as recently as last summer. She was also an avid bridge player and a member of the Albany Curling Club. Mrs. Zimmerman was married for 57 years to the late William E. Zimmerman. She is survived by daughter, Susan Andima of New York City; son, Robert Zimmerman of Andover, MA; granddaughters, Amy Zimmerman, Laura Andima and Moraa Andima, all of New York City and Katherine Zimmerman of Andover; and great-grandchildren, Jerry Zimmerman Wexler and Ella Zimmerman Wexler of New York City. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 1499 New Scotland Rd., Slingerlands. Interment will be in Memory's Garden Cemetery in Colonie. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Northeastern Region, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.