Bethlehem Central High School, Delmar, NY

Deceased Members of the Class of 1964

Webpage by Clifford Lamere

September 10, 2014.  Last revised November 12, 2019

I received much of the information below on September 9, 2014 from Susan (Smith) Slusarski.  Information had been provided to her in various formats by many members of the BCHS Class of 1964.  That information has been revised for presentation here, an index has been created, and yearbook photos have been added.  Click on one of the 53 names in the index to be taken to a photo, and either the person's obituary or comments about that person.

For each person whose obituary has not yet been found, a search has been made for it on the following websites:

   Legacy

   Spotlight newspaper (Delmar, NY)

   Altamont Enterprise in NYS Historic Newspapers

   Fulton History newspaper site - over 30 million newspaper pages, primarily New York State, but also nationwide

   Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-Present on Ancestry (fee-based)

   United States Obituary Collection on Ancestry (fee-based) (contains extracted facts only; not very good)

If no obituary has been located, additional searches have been made on the following sites to find dates of birth and death.

   Social Security Death Index on Ancestry (fee-based)

   Find-a-grave -- gravestone photos and information

If you are a 1964 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, after viewing this webpage you should continue on to your exceptional class website where you can register and see much more information.

Your help is needed

If you know of any class of '64 members who are deceased, but not reported here, please send me the information at the email address above. 

This person was a U.S. military veteran.

  This symbol indicates that you should continue reading, because more information, maybe even a second obituary, follows.

Often, when I make informative comments below, if I think that the viewer may misinterpret who is making the comment, I put my comments in square brackets [ ].

The Class of '64 had 276 classmates named in the yearbook.  For three of them (Marshall Baker, James Frueh, Laurel Rasker), information was provided but the space for the photo was blank.  In the index of deceased members of the class (below), persons are arranged alphabetically by their surname in high school.  Following the maiden name of females, the marriage surname is shown in parentheses, if known.  At the point when there were 45 known deceased class members, 22 were male and 23 were female.

INDEX OF 53 DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1964 (with 44 obituaries or published death information)

    A double asterisk (**) following a person's name in the index means that no obituary will be found on this webpage, although a yearbook photo (and usually other information) is available.  If obituaries gave no date of birth, the Social Security Death Index and Find-a-grave were checked for birth and death information.

DECEASED STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED GRADES AND CLASSES WITH THE CLASS OF '64,
BUT WERE NOT PRESENT AT GRADUATION
(They may have died at a young age or moved to another school district, but one graduated the following year.)

In Memoriam

(Alphabetical by High School Surname)

Albright (Burton), Carol Ann

    QUEENSBURY  --  Carol Ann Burton, 68, of West Mountain Road, passed in peace on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

    Born September 20, 1946, in Albany, she was the daughter of Frederick and Sarah (Smith) Albright.

    Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Michael Burton; three sons, Scott Burton, Daniel "Danny" (Nicolle "Nicky") Burton, and Randall "Randy" Burton, and three grandchildren, Kyle, Alainea, and Jenna Burton.

    Calling hours will take place Wednesday, May 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Flossie Gage Bates officiating. Condolences and floral bouquets may be sent directly to the funeral home or through bakerfuneralhome.com

   Published 5/12/2015 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Baker, Linda Tibbitts

[Source]

Bargy (Charron), Ann Marie

    FEURA BUSH  --  Ann Marie Charron, died May 18, 2013.

    Wife of James Charron; daughter of the late Gerald and Phoebe Bargy.

    Ann Marie worked as a ward clerk at Leonard Hospital in Troy and enjoyed arts and crafts and was a poet.

    Funeral private at the convenience of the family.

    Published May 23, 2013 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

            Social Security Death Index

Bates, Ralph Russell

Beauregard, Lee Earl

    SARASOTA, Fla.  --  Lee E. Beauregard, 56, died March 5, 2003.

    He was born June 24, 1946 in Albany, N.Y. and came to Sarasota in 1986 from Sacramento, Calif. He was an advertising and marketing professional, a freelance graphic artist and a classified advertising manager for newspapers in Sarasota, Albany, Los Angeles and Sacramento, Calif. He received a degree in advertising design and production from Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, N.Y.

    Survivors include his wife, Rita; his mother, Pauline Wodraska of Stuart; his daughter, Whitney of Boston; a stepson, Vincent Sizemore of Sarasota; a sister, Kathy Sutton of Flower Mound, Texas; a brother, Ronald of the Bahamas.

    Services were held in Sarasota.

    Published Mar. 28, 2003 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Boehm, Thomas Edward    [no obituary ever published]

Lucinda Boehm (973) 537-2743, Tom’s spouse, didn't run an obit in the Albany paper. She said he was a successful businessman but he had a tough illness, a brain disorder, that lasted ten years and she said it left him with Alzheimer's-like conditions. He died in Denville, NJ and was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery in Albany with his family.  

            Social Security Death Index

Byers (Stroh), Diane 

            [Source]

    Diane (Byers) Stroh, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and formerly of Cape May, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2011 after battling cancer. Loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed.

    Born December 27, 1946 in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Phillips) Byers. She graduated from Newport Hospital School of Nursing in 1967 as a Registered Nurse. She also married her husband, Ronald Stroh, that year and together they had three children. Due to her husband’s occupation, they moved their fair share; however she always made a beautiful loving home wherever they went. They settled in Cape May in 1999 where Diane was actively involved in the Cape May United Methodist Church, The Garden Club of Cape May, The Nature Center, and the Soroptimist Club.

    Diane was predeceased by her parents Harold and Margaret Byers and her granddaughter Kate Sevcik.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Ronald D. Stroh; her daughters, Kimberly (and Michael) Mileszko of Shamong and Melanie (and Joseph) Sevcik of Newport News, VA; her son, Jeffrey (and Alison) Stroh of San Francisco, CA.; two sisters, Suzanne (and Thomas) Menegus of Egg Harbor and Kim (and Harry) Byers-Granito of Ann Arbor, MI. Diane was also blessed with eleven grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Natalie, Grace, Hugo, Anna, Nicholas, Luke, Olivia, Isabelle, and Augustine, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

    The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for Diane’s doctors and caregivers at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina, as well as all who have helped her and her family these past two years. The loving, compassionate care she received blessed her immensely.

     A Memorial Service, and time to meet with the family, will be offered from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, April 23rd, in the Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May with the Memorial Service beginning at 1pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society at www.braintumor.org or by mail to 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D Watertown, MA 02472.

    Published on site of spilkerfuneralhome.com

    [Contact: Suzanne Menegus, 483 Country Club Drive, Egg Harbor City, N.J. 08215]

Calisto (Schoonmaker), Elaine

    KINGSTON - Elaine (Calisto) Schoonmaker, 64 of Woodstock, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at The Benedictine Hospital, Kingston. She was born Sept. 19, 1946 to James and Eva (Weinhage) Calisto.

    She was a graduate of SUNY New Paltz. Elaine was a Social Worker for N.Y.S. in Kingston for many years until her retirement. She was a jewelry maker and would often sell her creations at local fairs. She loved animals especially her dog Annie and her cats. She also enjoyed spending time at Lake Champlain.

    In addition to her parents she is survived by her son Adam C. Pagnucco and his wife Holly J. Olson and their son Andres Calisto Pagnucco of Silver Spring, Md. As well as a sister Louise Warner of West Palm Beach, Fla.  Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, N.Y. 12401 Services will be held privately at the discretion of the family.

    Published April 18, 2011 in the Daily Freeman.com.

    [Had pancreatic cancer]

    [Contact: Louise Warner Warfield, 106 Oxford 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33417]

Elaine Calisto Schoonmaker is an active member of Facebook, mainly to play Farmville! She has been retired from her job with New York State for almost 10 years now. Elaine wrote: “We spend the winters in Kingston, NY and summers in the Adirondacks near Lake Champlain. I have a son and one grandson, eighteen months old. There are lots of pictures [of my family] on Facebook.” Elaine would love to see more photos of classmates on Facebook as well!  [Source]

Conover (Miller), Dianna J.

Dianna J. Miller, 72, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 with her loving family and friends by her side. Dianna was the daughter of the late Joseph DeGeorge and Jane DeGeorge. Dianna leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years Thomas E. Bouchard.
    Dianna is survived by her children Elicia Spagnola and Eric Miller, her grandchildren Joshua Spagnola, Samuel Spagnola, Eric Miller Jr., and Zoe Jaeger, siblings Carol Weitsen (Jim), Joseph DeGeorge Jr. (Gabrielle), and Pauline Conover, several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  Dianna was predeceased by her first husband Robert J. Miller and sister Jane Seeburger.
    The joys of Dianna's life were her family and friends, culinary creations especially for her weekly family dinners and Christmas cookies, gardening often sharing her backyard bounty of fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers with all and interior designing renowned for her handmade draperies and custom pillows. In addition to her unending generosity for family and friends, Dianna supported several charitable organizations including Wounded Warriors, St. Jude's and most notably the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY as it was close to her big heart that no one should be without basic needs. An avid reader, Dianna routinely recycled book donations to retirement homes.
    Calling hours and a funeral service will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dianna's memory to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.
    [Published by the New Comer Funeral Home]  [Source]

Davis, Charles Fredrick

    Charles Fredrick Davis left this world and those he loved on July 3, 2015 at the age of 68 due to pancreatic cancer. He loved his life and those around him but needed to travel on to a new adventure.

    Chuck was born in Albany, NY on July 30, 1946. He was presided in death by his parents Emma and Richard Davis; his wife Donna Davis, and his brother Clive Davis.

    He is survived by his wife Barbara Davis, his daughter Nicole Davis, his son Donald Davis, and brother-in-law Steve Robinson. Chuck had three step-children Regina Zarcone, Russell Pendegraft, and Ryan Pendegraft. He was blessed with eight grandchildren and enjoyed watching them grow and interact.

    His careers in business took him to live in multiple cities: San Bernardino, Atlanta, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Chicago, Memphis, and Phoenix. He enjoyed them all equally as he did his many friends. Chuck will always be remembered for his kindness, his steadfast friendships, his love of rock-n-roll, and the movies. He loved the water and anything to do with traveling. He was a devoted husband to Donna and Barbara and a dependable father. He will be missed. He loved and was loved.

    Donations can be made to the Phoenix Sail and Power Squadron, c/o Jackie Wanta, 7136 W Frier Dr, Glendale, AZ 85303 or the Lions Camp Tatiyee at www.arizonalionscamp.org/donors. Please send tributes and condolences to www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com.

    [Published July 7, 2015 in The Arizona Republic]  [Source]

Deitz, William Joseph "Bill" Jr.

   [William died November 3, 1969.  Deitz is very often misspelled as Dietz in newspaper articles.  A 2010 phone book has four entries for Deitz in Delmar, but none for Dietz, which would pretty well confirm that his yearbook spelling of Deitz is correct.  My thanks to Neal Relyea and Claudia Phillips Cunningham (see next) for their comments which gave clues that allowed me to find death information. -- Cliff Lamere]

It was the year the towers went up in downtown Albany. I remember it had just happened when Bill was working on one of the buildings and fell through some kind of a shaft to his death. I remember the building was on fire (at least one of them)....a small fire, but it was a big news event. I was there with my fiance, Dennis, and we were watching the t.v. and radio people covering the building as it burned. George Lezotte, a d.j. from I think it was WPTR, was on site. I remember that. Anyway, if you look up the year of the fire, that is exactly when Bill passed.—Claudia

From: Neal Relyea

Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 5:12 PM

To: Tim Moore

Subject: Re: Bill Deitz

Tim- Most of what was said on your website was close to the facts. Some was correct. Just to clarify and add some detail:

Someone said Bill was in the Army / paratroopers. He actually volunteered for the Marine Corps. I have a photo, somewhere, of him in dress blues, just before shipping out to Viet Nam. Yes, he was a door gunner on a Huey (helicopter- VERY dangerous duty, as the enemy targeted these helicopters). His helicopter brought out the dead and wounded, as well as transporting troops into fire fights and fire zones. He was involved in several fire fights, returning fire to support and protect his precious cargo.

He died a few days short of Halloween, 1969. He was working for his father's construction company, on the Empire State Plaza, in the Corning Tower.

Bill was a mason's helper, working on the retaining walls in front of the elevator shafts. He was working out of a construction elevator. The investigation into his death determined that he stepped back into what he thought was the elevator car, for building materials. Unfortunately, someone had accidentally pulled the elevator car up. The investigators found Bill's tools on the 22 floor and thereby determined that he had fallen 22 stories to his death. Bill's dad found about his son's death on the car radio, on the way home from work that terrible day. It was a closed coffin, due to the severity of his injuries. Most of this info came directly from his father, some from his mother. Bill's mother and mine were sisters.

Thank you,

Neal Relyea

Engle (Webb), Barbara Cole      [December 3, 1946 - March 8, 2009]

    Barbara E. Webb, a former girls basketball and swimming coach in Williamsville schools, died Sunday in Cornerstone Hospice in Tavares, Fla., after battling cancer. She was 62.

    Born Barbara C. Engle in Albany, she earned a bachelor's degree from Cortland State College and taught briefly in the Hamburg school district before moving to the Williamsville district in 1969. She taught physical education for 32 years, mostly at Williamsville North High School, where she also coached a variety of girls sports, including swimming and basketball.  Mrs. Webb was an accomplished athlete, and in 1972, she was invited to tryout for the U.S. Olympic Team Handball Squad. More recently, she excelled in softball, pickleball and golf, among other sporting activities. “That was absolutely her passion," said George Webb, her husband of 32years.  Since Mrs. Webb's retirement in 2001, the couple lived most of the year in Florida and spent summers in Western New York and Canada.

    In addition to her husband, survivors include a brother, Peter Engle; a stepson, Brian Webb; and a stepdaughter, Christine Tokasz.

    Published 2009 in The Buffalo News (NY), Section: Local, Page: B4  [not found by Cliff Lamere]

BROTHER:  Peter-- She was a good athlete even in retirement (pickleball champ of FL, softball, and golf). She was in such good shape that the Doctors told her that the lung cancer probably didn't show any significant symptoms until it was way too late. Barb and George were in Greece a couple of months before she was diagnosed, and Barb was outdistancing the other tourists climbing the historic sites.The only thing that I have is a DVD that was compiled by Barb's friends in Florida with photos (slide show format) from her childhood forward to 2009 when she passed away.  So, I don't know if I can give you much information other than Barb passed away in March 2009 in Leesburg, Florida after a brief illness (lung cancer even though she was a non-smoker).  She taught for over 30 years in the Williamsville, NY School District.  Barb was a Physical Education teacher and Coach. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1968. Barb was married to George Webb of Buffalo.  She was step-mom to Brian and Chrissy Webb. Barb and George had homes in Ontario, Canada and Florida. In retirement Barb was very active, playing golf, pickleball and softball.  I believe that she was a Florida state champion in pickleball in her age group.  She also had a very low handicap in golf and often played in foursomes with the men.  Barb and George traveled extensively in retirement in addition to enjoying their homes in Florida and Canada.

More comments from Peter Engle:

Yes, Barb was quite an athlete.  She was in such good shape that the Doctors told her that the lung cancer probably didn't show any significant symptoms until it was way too late. Barb and George were in Greece a couple of months before she was diagnosed, and Barb was outdistancing the other tourists climbing the historic sites.

More from Peter Engle:

    Thank you for the thoughts about Barb.  She was a good athlete even in retirement (pickleball champ of FL, softball, and golf).

I went through my stuff and realized that I don't have an actual obituary for Barb.  The only thing that I have is a DVD that was compiled by Barb's friends in Florida with photos (slide show format) from her childhood forward to 2009 when she passed away. 

    So, I don't know if I can give you much information other than Barb passed away in March 2009 in Leesburg, Florida after a brief illness (lung cancer even though she was a non-smoker).  She taught for over 30 years in the Williamsville, NY School District.  Barb was a Physical Education teacher and Coach. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 1968. Barb was married to George Webb of Buffalo.  She was step-mom to Brian and Chrissy Webb.

    Barb and George had homes in Ontario, Canada and Florida. In retirement Barb was very active, playing golf, pickleball and softball.  I believe that she was a Florida state champion in pickleball in her age group.  She also had a very low handicap in golf and often played in foursomes with the men.  Barb and George traveled extensively in retirement in addition to enjoying their homes in Florida and Canada.

    Best Regards,

  Peter Engle 4/27/2013

  [Contact: Peter Engle, Rochester, NY]

Faessler (Ross), June Fay

            Social Security Death Index

          (Findagrave LINK)

Flavin, John

    John's photo was in the 1963 yearbook, but not in the 1964 yearbook.  However, he was listed in the 1964 graduation program and apparently graduated with the Class of 1964.  Someone has said that in order to graduate, he had to return to BC for further classes.  No other information is known at this time. -- CL

Frasier, Wilfred Arthur “Bill”

    MALTA  --  Wilfred A. "Bill" Frasier Jr., 64, of Woodfield Blvd., beloved husband of Cynthia A. "Cindy" Olenyk Frasier of Malta, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 17, 2011 at home, surrounded by family and friends, in their loving comfort and care.

    Born in Albany, he is the son of Catherine Plew Frasier of Delmar and the late Wilfred A. Frasier, Sr. Bill was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and was proud to be a member of the first co-ed graduating class from the College of St. Rose where he earned his BA degree in accounting. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. In 2006, Bill retired from his dedicated career as a Medicaid Auditor at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Albany where he had been employed for over 30 years. He loved golfing, and bowling, and was an avid fan of both the New York Mets and Jets. He loved traveling to the beach, whether it was Block Island, Wildwood, N.J. or Florida. Those who knew Bill, knew that he was the life of the party, quite the prankster and loved by all for just being himself. No one who met Bill didn't love him. He left everyone with many silly and funny memories which will endure forever. Bill was a communicant of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park and was very dedicated to his faith.

    In addition to his beloved wife and BFF, Cindy and mother Catherine; Bill is the baby brother of Barbara Asprion of Glenmont and Kathy (Robert) Loveland of Albany; brother-in-law of Michael (Mary Ellen) Olenyk of Clifton Park; and adored "Uncle Bill" to Terri, Bill, Tricia, Chuck, T.R., Carolyn, Courteney and Meghan as well as to multiple great-nieces and nephews and a few great- great-nieces and nephews. His treasured cats, Willie and Sammie, will miss him greatly and Willie will especially miss his partner in crime.

    Bill's funeral will be held on Thursday, at 8:15 a.m. from the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9 in Clifton Park, thence to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park where at 9:00 a.m. his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.

    His wife would like to thank all the doctors Bill had over the years, especially Dr. Baselice (Dr. B), also thanks to all the doctors and nurses at NYOH, but especially Dr. Nini Wu, for the excellent care she provided but more importantly, her friendship, that Bill cherished for many years. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America, Upstate NY Chapter, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12206, in memory of Wilfred A. "Bill" Frasier, Jr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (518) 371-5454.

    Published June 19-20, 2011 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

            Social Security Death Index

Gallagher, Paul Brian

          Paul Brian Gallagher was a beloved husband of 42 years, admired father, son, brother, uncle, and a deeply loved friend to many. Born on March 7, 1947, in Albany, New York, he passed peacefully at his mountain home in Conifer, CO, on March 14, 2017.
    Paul had a large circle of family and friends that he trusted, mentored, entertained, and was seen by them as a “Giant among Men” An avid Broncos fan and softball player, that never want those sport seasons to end. He will be honored at Fort Logan Cemetery on March 31, 2017.
    Paul served in the Vietnam War from January 1969 to January 1970. After Vietnam, while he was stationed at Fort Carson, in Colorado Springs, CO, he fell in love with Colorado. He returned to New York and came home to Colorado three years later. It became his forever home.
    Paul was a registered land surveyor in his early career. He became an estimator and project manager for Ames Construction in 1982, where he worked for 32 years. He managed many large projects, including, highway reconstructing, shopping centers and Denver International Airport. In his retirement, he briefly returned to inspecting highway safety and surveying, and was looking forward to softball and the Broncos. He will be greatly missed by all he knew.

    Published by Stork Family Mortuary, Lakewood, Colorado  [Link]

Gibbs, Paul Jewel Jr.

            Social Security Death Index    

     [A classmate contributed the following:  "I confirmed the date of death for Paul Gibbs.  Ancestry.com and the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs both had the same information and the same date of death, i.e. 1/13/1998.  This must be the same person.  I'm not coming up with anything else.  He might have lived in Maple Shade, NJ and/or Shamong, NJ."]

Note from Cliff Lamere:  I am including the wedding announcement for Paul Gibbs because it tells where the newlyweds were going to reside.  It might be a clue to where he died.  The Army ROTC summer camp article at Fort Bragg, though not part of the US Army, might show his intention to join the Army since it was so far from his home.

Hallenbeck, Harding John        [2 obituaries]

    RENSSELAER  --  Harding J. Hallenbeck, 58, died suddenly Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at his home.

    Born in Albany, he was a lifelong area resident. Harding was a former coach and member of the board of directors of the Bethlehem Tomboys Softball League and a member of the board of directors of Caring for Kids, a National Football League sponsored organization. For the past 25 years, Harding was employed as a locksmith at St. Peter's Hospital.

    Harding is survived by his wife, Barbara Milton Hallenbeck; two daughters, Erin Hulverson and her husband Tom of Phoenix, Ariz. and Torre Hallenbeck and her fiance Greg River of Albany; a sister, Mary Smart and her husband Jim of Albany; a brother, Robert Zautner Jr. of Albany; and his father, Robert Zautner Sr. of Slingerlands. Other survivors include his best friends, Sidney, Sammy and Bailey; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Harding was predeceased by his parents, Marguerite and Stanley Hallenbeck.

    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Elsmere Avenue, Delmar. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar. Contributions in Harding's name may be made to NFL Caring For Kids, HFF 12 Century Hill Drive, Latham 12110, Attention: Joel.

    Published August 7-8, 2003 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

HARDING HALLENBECK

    Published August 20, 2003 in The Spotlight, Delmar, NY

            Social Security Death Index

Hayes, Gail Lovella

    ALBANY  --  Gail L. Hayes, 62, died Monday, September 24, 2007.

    Born in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of Llewellyn Hayes and the late Virginia Andrews Hayes. She was an LPN for 13 years, and retired in 2005 as a data entry clerk for the New York State Depart-ment of Taxation and Finance.

    She was the beloved mother of Michelle and Danielle; dear sister of Bonnie Robbins, Charles Hayes and Dianne DeVoe; several nieces, nephews and close friends survive Gail.

    Funeral services Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow the service in Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.

    Published September 26-28, 2007 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

            Social Security Death Index

Haywood (Cleveland), Elizabeth Fellows

    GUILDERLAND  --  Elizabeth Haywood Cleveland, 56, died February 8, 2003 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a long illness.

    She is the daughter of Eleanor Gage Haywood and the late William F. Haywood.

    She is survived by two daughters, Cristine Lynn Scheid and her husband David of Delmar and Jill Elizabeth Campbell and her husband Robert of Skaneateles. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Haywood Heleine; an aunt, Dorothy Norey Gage; a nephew, Gregory Heleine; and cousins, Theodore Gage, Christopher Gage and Ellen Gage Samsel. Other surviving relatives include Susan Dumph, Carol Shadoian, Chad Fossett, Woody Fossett; and her long-term friend, Scott LaRose.

    The family members wish to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Our Lady of Mercy and to Hospice for their support and for the loving care given to Betsy over the past ten years.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on February 14, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial donations to Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, 2 Mercy Care Lane, Guilderland, NY 12084.

    Published February 10-12, 2003 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

            Social Security Death Index

Hill, Fred Balch III

   DELMAR  --  Fred B. Hill III, 69, died Monday, December 14, 2015.

   Son of the late Fred and Dorothy Hill; father of Shannon Mattison and Brenna Talbot; brother of Virginia Hasselbarth and Bonnie Rihm. Five grandchildren also survive.

   A committal service will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 18, at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. applebeefuneralhome.com

Hillen, John "Jack"

   TROY  --  John W. "Jack" Hillen, 69, of Troy died peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2016, at his residence.

   Born in Glens Falls he was the son of the late John and Mary Cavanaugh Hillen and the husband of Barbara Salerno Hillen.

   Jack was a talented chef and had worked for many area restaurants, Van Schaick Country Club, the Copper Mug and Pip's to name a few, and had also worked as a school bus driver for Folmsbe Transportation. He had a talent for woodworking and making people laugh. He will be missed by all.

   Survivors include his daughters, Karin Hillen Jaquays and Sara Cronin (Adam); son Patrick Hillen and grandson Atticus Cronin. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

    Published April 24, 2016 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Jester (Feiden), Sally Ann     [Obituary not found at Holloway site.]

    FEIDEN, SALLY ANN, 49, of Oldsmar, died Friday (Feb. 16, 1996) at home.

    She was born in Jersey City, N.J., and came here in 1981 from Averill Park, N.Y. She worked as an administrative assistant for Broadway Building, Safety Harbor. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church of Oldsmar.

    Survivors include a son, B.J., Tampa; a daughter, Kimberly A. Harris, Oldsmar; a brother, Norman Jester, Safety Harbor; two sisters, Lynn McGonigle, Green Cove Springs, and Sue Boshart, Dillard, Ga.; and a granddaughter.

    Holloway Funeral Home, Oldsmar

    [Oldsmar is in Florida].

    [Source unknown]

            Social Security Death Index

Jester (Boshart), Susan Mary     [2 obituaries]

    Susan Mary Boshart, 67 of Clayton changed her address to Heaven on January 26, 2014. She was born June 22, 1946 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Norman P. Jester and Flora Macdonell Jester. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister Sally Ann Feiden.
    Sue is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Boshart of Clayton; son John Boshart, Jr. and wife Sara of Raleigh, NC; a daughter Marcia Owings and husband Matt of Silver Spring, MD; a son Brian Boshart and wife Danielle of Washington, DC; grandchildren Hayden Boshart, Alexander Boshart, Maddox Boshart, Brighton Boshart, Ethan Boshart and Hannah Owings; a brother Norman Jester and wife Lori of Odessa, FL; and a sister Lynne McGonigle and husband John of Acworth, GA.
    Sue moved to Rabun County with her husband in 1993 from Oldsmar, Florida where she had worked several years in banking. She worked several years for Dr. John Woodward at the Clayton Veterinary Hospital. She also volunteered full time for one year with the Christian Appalachian Project in Berea, KY. Upon her retirement, she dedicated most of the rest of her life to the North Georgia Community Players, serving as their President for many years in addition to acting on stage and directing many plays.
    She loved to make people laugh and was good at doing so. Sue was a member of Clayton First United Methodist Church, the Clayton Lions Club, served on the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was a member of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Auxiliary.
    Donations in Sue’s memory may be made to North Georgia Community Players, PO Box 643, Clayton, GA 30525, Paws4Life, 261 Boen Creek Rd., Tiger, GA 30576 or Clayton First United Methodist Church, PO Box 703, Clayton, GA 30525.
    The family will receive friends from 5 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Beck Funeral Home. Services will be held 5:00 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2014 in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kirk Bozeman officiating.

    Published at beckfuneralhome.com [Source]

    CLAYTON, Ga.  --  Susan Jester Boshart, 67, of Clayton changed her address to Heaven on January 26, 2014.

    She was born June 22, 1946 in Jersey City, N.J. to the late Norman P. Jester and Flora Macdonell Jester. Sue grew up in Delmar, and was a 1964 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School.

    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Sally Ann Feiden. Sue is survived by her husband of 47 years, John Boshart of Clayton; a son, John Boshart Jr. and wife Sara of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Marcia Owings and husband Matt of Silver Spring, Md.; a son, Brian Boshart and wife Danielle of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Hayden Boshart, Alexander Boshart, Maddox Boshart, Brighton Boshart, Ethan Boshart and Hannah Owings; a brother, Norman Jester and wife Lori of Odessa, Fla.; and a sister, Lynne McGonigle and husband John of Acworth, Ga.

    Published Jan. 28, 2014 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Kraft, Harriet L. "Lynne"

    Published July 11-13, 2016 in the Poughkeepsie Journal (NY)

Kroms, Janis     [2 obituaries]

    SCHENECTADY -- Janis Kroms, 57, of Rotterdam and formerly of Elsmere, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at St. Clare's Hospital.

    Mr. Kroms was born in Lubeck, Germany on May 16, 1946, the son of the late Alfons and Vilma Dzensteina Kroms. He immigrated with his parents to Elsmere and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was employed at Super Steel Schenectady in Scotia at the time of his death.

    Janis had three loves in his life; his love for his family, short track auto racing and nature. He enjoyed camping with his wife while they traveled extensively, visiting over 100 different short tracks throughout the country. He enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife, hiking and bird watching and feeding the birds at his home.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Andris Kroms. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Marilyn (Foote) Kroms; a sister, Maija Kroms of North Greenbush; a sister-in-law, Jill Dignard and her husband Ronald of N.J.; a niece, Renee Reimer, her husband Doug and their children, Abigail, Lydia and Sarah; a niece, Elizabeth Knight, her husband John and their children, Morgan and John David, all of N.J.; and several cousins.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Saturday, November 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Entombment with full military honors will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to a charity of ones choice.

    Published October 30-31, 2003 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Langer, Robert R.

    BEDFORD, Mass. Robert R. Langer, 63, of Bedford (formerly of Lexington) and Nantucket, died peacefully at home on October 28, 2009 surrounded by his family after a courageous 11-year battle with multiple system atrophy.

    Mr. Langer was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Catharine Langer of Delmar, N.Y. and his stepmother, Delores Langer of Altamont, N.Y. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carol; by his daughter and son-in law, Molly and David Gutcher of Tampa, Fla.; his sons and their partners, Kurt Langer and Mio Murakami of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Todd Langer and Danielle Campbell of Marlborough, Mass.; by his grandson, John Gutcher; and step-granddaughter, Tatetum Clark. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard "Fritz" and Rebecca Langer of Loudonville, N.Y. and his sister and brother-in law, Mary and Edward White of Dunbarton, N.H. He is also survived by a nephew, Jason Langer and three nieces, Heidi Langer Atkinson, Elizabeth White and Jennifer White.

    Rob was born in Albany, N.Y. and grew up in Niskayuna and then Delmar, N.Y. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and Union College and served honorably as a captain in the U.S. Air Force as a missile crew commander before attending Harvard Business School. He spent his career working in the finance area, first in public accounting and later in various technology companies as CFO. He was devoted to his family and loved to spend time outdoors with family and friends, frequenting the beaches of Nantucket in the summer and the ski slopes in the winter.

    A celebration of Rob's life was held Sunday, November 1 in the Great Room of the Old Town Hall, 16 South Road, Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Freeman Research Fund, 185 Pilgrim Road, Palmer Building #111, Boston, MA 02215. 

    Published November 4, 2009 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

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Loftus (Harris), Jean Catherine

Loftus (Duffy), Judith Ann     [2 obituaries]

    [The next obituary not found in Legacy, Spotlight]

    Judith A. Loftus Duffy, 46, formerly of the Capital Region, died Saturday in Orlando after a long illness.

    She was born in Albany and was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Delmar, and Russell Sage College, Troy. She moved to Orlando five years ago. She was a financial controller with Sun Coast Representative Services in Orlando.

    Survivors include three sons, Patrick B. Duffy, Christopher C. Duffy and Sean J. Duffy, all of Orlando; her mother, Harriet Loftus Dykeman of Albany; two sisters, Barbara Ahl and Carole E. Loftus, both of Albany; a brother, Michael J. Loftus of Albany; and one grandchild. She was the dear friend of Kelly A. Higgins of Orlando.

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Lyons, Robert Gordon

    Robert G. Lyons of Palm Harbor passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2013 after a short illness.

    He was predeceased by his father, Dr. John J.A. and his brother, John. He is lovingly survived by his mother, Anne; his siblings, Cynthia, Richard, Thomas, Kenneth, Susanne and Clifford. He is also survived by three nieces, four nephews and one great nephew.

    Bob, also affectionately known as the "B-man", was born in Albany on July 15, 1946 and was raised in Feura Bush at the family "ranch". He was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School Class of 1964, where he had the lead role in the senior play, "The Mouse that Roared". He then graduated from Graham Jr. College in Boston, Mass. and had a long career in the food service industry. That service included owning an ice cream shop in Boston and a restaurant outside of Boston. He ultimately became a project manager with U.S. Food Services Contracting Division with his largest project being the installation of all concessions at PETCO Field in San Diego, Calif. Bob was a life-long New York Yankees fan and idolized Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter. A dedicated Boston Celtics fan, especially during the John "Hondo" Havlicek and Larry Bird eras; he influenced all of his siblings to become Yankees and Celtics fans.

    The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at the SunCoast Community Hospice for their professionalism and compassion shown to Bob in his final days.

    Bobby's final resting place will be in the family plot, next to his father and brother, at the Cavalry Cemetery, Glenmont. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or a charity of your choice.

    Published Oct 26-27, 2013 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

McIntosh, Frances Irene (Howell)

Frances (Fran) Irene Howell, 70, of Concord, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point, NC.
    Fran was born October 25, 1946 in Ontario, Canada to the late Peter Gordon and Vera Frances McIntosh. She was dedicated to her career in the financial brokerage industry and had a strong work ethic as well as a passion for the industry that she loved to share with others. After 25 years with several institutions, in Charlotte and Richmond Va, she retired as a Vice President from Wells Fargo.
    Memorial services will be on Saturday, September 30 at 11 a.m. at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, 12115 University City Blvd., Harrisburg, NC 28075 and will be officiated by Rev. Tim Newton. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
    Fran is survived by daughter, Sally (Jeff) Yeakley of Browns Summit, NC; son, Danny (Aminta) St.Onge of Charlotte, NC; brother, Doug (Sheila) McIntosh; grandchildren, Jordan and Laura Yeakley; Elena, Anna and Danielle St.Onge; nieces, Jessica (Michael) Butler, great-nephew, Jerren; and Jennifer and Melanie McIntosh.
    Memorials may be made to William Lewis Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund, Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, PO Box 571021, Winston Salem, NC 27157-1021 and Kreitzer Critter Corral Puppy Rescue, PO Box 1571, Harrisburg, NC 28075.
    Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Howell family.  Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
    Published Sep 27, 2017 in the Charlotte Observer (NC)

McMillen, Earl Wendell

          Earl Wendell McMillen, 70, from Cape Fair, MO peacefully passed on to his next adventure on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital.  He was born in Albany, NY on June 16, 1946 to Earl McMillen and Ruth Audrey (Domermuth) McMillen.

    He joined his father in the construction business at an early age and following High School he joined the Navy and proudly served his country in Vietnam.  Later in life he loved his job as a Galena school bus driver and most recently his passion became quilting.

Always enthusiastic, positive and caring he touched many lives and will be sorely missed.

    He leaves behind his mother and best friend Ruth Audrey McMillen; his wife Sheila Lindsay McMillen; daughters Kimberly Hunt and Meghan McMillen; granddaughter Kellan Layne Martin; brothers Roger McMillen (Nancy) and Mark McMillen; sisters Barbara Loveday, Patty VanAlstyne (Gary) and Gail VanAlstyne (Larry); many nieces and nephews and extended family members and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl McMillen, Brothers Dean McMillen and Kevin McMillen, and Sister Eileen Shellenberger.

    There will be a Celebration of Earl’s Life to be held on Saturday, June 17 from 12:00noon until 3PM at IvyJeans Ozark Farmstead, 373 Fossil Cove Road, Cape Fair. Please visit www.IvyJeans.com for further information and directions.  Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.

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Moore, Barton Elliot

    MOORE - Barton E. December 30, 2009 of Kenmore, NY. Loving father of Brittany Moore; son of Philip and the late Mabel Moore of Sarasota, FL.; dear brother of Karen (Lowell) Rothenberger; uncle of Scott (Paula) and Peter (Leslie) Rothenberger.

    A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at New Hope United Methodist Church, 2846 Seneca St., West Seneca, NY. Friends invited.

    Published January 10, 2010 in the Buffalo News (NY)

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Mosley, Robin William

    DELMAR, N.Y.  Robin William Mosley died Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, his family was with him.

    He was born in Albany, the eldest son of Valerie and the late William Mosley. Father of Karen Mosley, brother of Gregor (Melissa) of Albany and Kevin (Merida) of Fla. Robin joined the United States Navy after graduating from Bethlehem Central High School and spent four years in Vietnam.

    The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all the physicians, nurses and staff for the tender care given to Robin over the years that he was a patient at the VA Medical Center.

    The funeral service will be Thursday 12:00 noon at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave). A calling hour will precede the service Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Interment will be in Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House, Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12209.

    Published September 30, 2009 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

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Mulligan (Zampiello), Pamela Ann

    BOXBOROUGH, MA  --  Pamela Ann (Mulligan) Zampiello, 54, of Liberty Square Road, Boxborough, died at her residence on September 26, 2000, after a lengthy illness.

    She was born in Albany, on March 22, 1946, daughter of the late Thomas and Antoinette (D'Amelio) Mulligan. She grew up in the Albany area and was a graduate of the Bethlehem Central High School. She attended Russell Sage College, received an A.S. in Research and Development from Franklin Institute in Boston and her B.S. in chemistry from University of Lowell. Pamela worked at the Albany Medical Center G.I. Research Lab for several years then for Amicon, Romacon, Tyco and most recently GTE as a research and developer chemist. While at the GTE Lab, she generated a process patent for color picture television tube fabrication.

    Mrs. Zampiello had made her home in Boxborough since 1971, where she had been a Brownie Leader, the head of the Historical Commission, a member of the Recycling Commission and an avid gardener and member of the Garden Club. Pamela was also a docent at the Concord Museum.

    She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Albert Zampiello; a son, Nicholas Zampiello; a daughter, Jenna M. Zampiello, all of Boxborough; five brothers, Thomas E. Mulligan of Boston, MA, Paul K. Mulligan of Albany, Peter C. Mulligan of Selkirk, Patrick Mulligan of Troy and Scott Mulligan of Albany; also survived by five nieces, nephews and numerous cousins.

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Nash (Cole), Sharon Ann

    GUILDERLAND  --  Sharon Ann Cole, 58, of Guilderland, went peacefully home to the Lord on October 21, 2004 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital.

    She was born on October 20, 1946. Mrs. Cole was a graduate of Bethlehem Central Schools and a graduate of Albany Business School. Before becoming a full time wife and mother, Sharon worked as a medical secretary. Mrs. Cole was a communicant of Christ the King Church. She loved to quilt and was a member of H.U.G.S. where she made many quilts for the program, as well as for many of her family members. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother. Sharon will be greatly missed as the strength and inspiration for a close loving family, which was by her side until the very end.

    She is the beloved daughter of Mary Nash and the late William J. Nash Jr. Sharon is the devoted wife of John and the cherished mother of John and Christopher. She is the loving sister of Marianne, William, Richard, Patrick and Mark. Also surviving are four grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday morning at 10:00 at Christ the King Church, Guilderland. Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance, all are welcome.

    Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205, the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Sharon Ann Cole.

Ordway, Joan Lorraine

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Phillips, Robert Bainbridge Jr.

    Robert B. Phillips Jr., 46, of Church Street died Monday in Albany Medical Center Hospital from injuries he received in an automobile accident. Born in Albany, he lived in the Ravena-Coeymans area most of his life. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. At the time of his death, Mr. Phillips worked at Marshall's Garage, where he had been employed for 11 years.

    Survivors include his wife, Donna Martin Phillips; two sons, Spencer Phillips of Coeymans and Kenneth Hallenbeck of Petersburg, Va.; a daughter, Pamela Bauer of Exton, Pa.; his father, Robert B. Phillips Sr. of Coxsackie; a sister, Karin Winn of Beavertown, Ore.; and two grandchildren.

    A service will be 7 p.m. today in Babcock Funeral Home, 19 Pulver Ave., Ravena.

    Contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 246, Selkirk, NY 12158.

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Ragone, Richard S. 

    DELMAR - Richard S. Ragone, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital.

    Richard was born on February 19, 1946 to the late Dominick and Marion (Stewart) Ragone. He lived most of his life in Delmar, and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1964 and began working for Niagara Mohawk the next day.

    In retirement Richard enjoyed golf, travel and spending time with family and friends. He was a member and past president of VFW Post 3185 auxiliary, and a member of the American Legion Blanchard Post.

    Richard is survived by his loving wife of over 48 years, Judi Ragone; his beloved children, Kristen (Jack) Dwyer of Glenmont, Kara (Brent) Kosoc of Delmar, and Michael Ragone of Delmar. Besides his children the loves of his life were his grandchildren, Jake, Abbie, Chloe and Evan Kosoc, Sophia and Olivia Dwyer and Maya Ragone. He is also survived by his brothers Don (Stephanie) Ragone, John (Kathy) Weidman; sister Dawn (Ray) LeFevre, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

    In following Richard's wishes, he donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical Center.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4 to 7pm.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Richard's name to the VFW Post 3185, 404 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054

Rapp, Susan Miller

    RENSSELAER, NY  --  Susan M. Rapp of Patron Pointe died at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.

    Ms. Rapp was born in Albany to the late Theodore and Frances Stewart Rapp, and was a lifelong area resident.

    She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and Hartwick College, where she earned a bachelor's degree, and SUNY-Albany, where she received a master's degree in public administration. Ms. Rapp was a budget examiner for the New York State Division of the Budget for over 30 years, retiring in August 2002. She was a volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Rensselaer County and Companion Animal Placement Program. She also sang with Capital Community Voices and was a member of the Thursday Book Club.

    Ms. Rapp was predeceased by her nephew, Daniel R. Stopera. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Stopera and brother-in-law, Jack Stopera of Niskayuna; her beloved nephew, Nicholas Stopera of Albany, and her former husband, Frank Kelly of Delmar.

    Published December 29, 2014 in the Times Union, Albany, NY

Reynolds (Almond), Janet Marie

Russell, Bette Jane

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Smallwood, Robert Williams "Fleet" 

    Robert "Fleet" Smallwood, local musician, roustabout, jack-of-all-trades and 10-year resident of Flamingo Heights, died Jan. 1, 2011, at Hi-Desert Medical Center. He was 64 years old.

    Fleet is survived by his wife of 25 years, Suzen Smallwood; his sisters, Lacey Bangs and Pam Herring; his daughter and son, Jax Tatro and Jasper Bernes; and scores of friends in the Hi-Desert and Topanga Canyon.

    Born in 1946 in upstate New York, Fleet lived for most of his life in Topanga Canyon, before moving to the desert with his wife. He is remembered as a kind, generous, multi-talented man, maker of music and jewelry, artisan, free spirit and lover of animals and the outdoors.

    There will be a memorial service for Fleet at 1 p.m. Jan. 29 in Topanga Canyon at the Community House.

    Published online in the Hi-Desert Star, Yucca Valley, CA [No longer available.] 

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Smith, Charles Zell III

    SMITH Charles Zell III, age 56, resident of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2003 at The Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Zell Smith II and Mildred Smith (Hoss). Charles is survived by his wife, Suzanne of Cincinnati, OH; two daughters, Michele Smith of Cincinnati, OH, and Katherine Smith of Cincinnati, OH; step-son, Andrew Lufkin of Cincinnati, OH; one granddaughter, Sydney North; one sister, Carol Maxson of Albany, NY; along with nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

    Charles was employed as a manager in the Research and Development Department for Procter & Gamble and retired January 2, 2002 after 32 years of employment. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY with a Masters of Engineering degree and from Xavier University with a Masters of Business Administration degree.

    A funeral service will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, February 1, 2003 at the Christ United Methodist Church, 4330 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH. Pastor Barry DeShetler officiating. Interment Davids Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 A.M. Saturday until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cincinnati Deaconess Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation c/o Deaconess Foundation, 311 Straight Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Arrangements in care of Tobias Funeral Home, Dayton, OH.  

    Published January 30, 2003 in The Cincinnati Enquirer (OH)  [Source]

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Smith, Walter Fredrick

    ALBANY  --  Walter F. Smith, 65, of Westerlo died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital.

    Born in Albany, Walter is the son of the late Peter and Emma Smith. Walter was a 1964 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1971. He was an equipment operator for the Albany County Highway Department in Westerlo, retiring in 2001. Walter was a member and union representative of CSEA. He was a past member of the Elsmere Fire Co., A and the Westerlo Fire Department. Walter loved spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included antique cars and attending car shows.

    Walter is survived by his wife Beatrice Buell Smith; his children, Theodore Heim (Penny), Scott and Tammy Smith; his grandchildren, Garrett, Jennifer and Brandon Heim and a great-granddaughter, Emerson Heim. Other survivors include his sister, Lois Smith; brother-in-law Robert Glastetter; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Joan Glastetter and Margaret Jones; and his brother, Peter Smith.

    Friends and relatives may call at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 4 to 6 p.m. and attend his funeral service at 6 p.m. Spring interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Contributions in Walter's memory may be sent to the Westerlo Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 12, Westerlo, NY 12193.

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    Published April 13, 2012 in Times Union, Albany, NY  [Source]

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This seems very likely to be our Jim Tompkins.  Also, I always wonder about such short obits.  They raise many questions.  Meyers Funeral Home of Delmar had the same short obit.  If Meyers had the funeral, wouldn't you think some of our Delmar classmates would have known something?  Or, maybe his body was shipped back to Delmar so he could be buried in Saratoga.