CARKNARD, Earl F. - SCHAGHTICOKE - Earl F. CARKNARD, 75, of East Street, died Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, after a short illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Schaghticoke, born March 8, 1927, son of the late Irving and Lorraine JONES CARKNARD. He was a U. S. Navy World War II veteran. Earl was a heavy-equipment operator with the NYS Department of Transportation for 27 years at the Defreestville substation before retiring a number of years ago. After retirement, Earl served as a bartender at the American Legion Post in Mechanicville and at his own Schaghticoke Legion Hall. He was a former member of the Cohoes Moose Lodge. A sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping at his summer camp on Pine Lake. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Irene KUSSLER CARKNARD; sons James CARKNARD of Stillwater, Harold KUSSLER of Coxsackie and Kent KUSSLER of Cohoes; daughters Lisa (Gordon) GAGE of Stillwater, April (Jay) VORCE of Cohoes, and Connie CARKNARD of Troy; along with 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert CARKNARD of Valley Falls; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, James CARKNARD. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a. m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Calling hours at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p. m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 731, Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. (published 10 October 2002 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

CARKNARD, Irving Reed. - Irving CARKNARD was Former Police Chief - VALLEY FALLS -- Irving Reed CARKNARD, 90, of 7 Poplar Avenue, died Sunday, July 2 [1989] at Leonard Hospital, Troy, following a brief illness. Mr. Carknard was born in Indian Fields, a son of the late Stephen and Carrie CARKNARD. Mr. Carknard was retired from the New York State Department of Transportation, after being employed for 20 years. Previously, he had worked for the former James Thompson Company in Valley Falls for more than 25 years and for the Hercules Powder Company in Valley Falls. He was a former chief of police in Valley Falls. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine JONES CARKNARD; two sons, Earl F. CARKNARD of Maplewood and Robert W. CARKNARD of Valley Falls; a brother, Chester CARKNARD of Valley Falls; a sister, Maude CROLL of Valley Falls; eight grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, July 5 from the White-Sanvidge Funeral Home, 1 State Street, with the Rev. Gordon Prue, pastor of the Valley Falls United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Contributions in Mr. Carknard's memory may be made to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad. (published on an unspecified date in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

CARKNARD, James H. - James H. CARKNARD, 18, of Valley Falls was killed, and Benedict J. LOATMAN, 32, of Troy and Charles Duane KING of Stillwater are in critical condition in the Leonard Hospital at Troy as the result of a head-on collision at about 2 a. m. Monday [13 May 1946] just north of the Mechanicville city line in the Town of Stillwater. Carknard died of a broken neck and a fractured skull, according to an autopsy directed by Charles J. Cote. Loatman, who is said to be more critically injured, has a fractured skull and a fractured jaw, and King has a possible fractured skull.... The injured were taken to the Leonard Hospital from Mechanicville. Carknard died a short time later.... Carknard, a lifelong resident of Valley Falls, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reed CARKNARD, and two brothers, Earl CARKNARD and Robert CARKNARD. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:15 p. m. from the residence and at 2:30 p. m. from the Valley Falls Methodist Church. Rev. Bristol Chatterton, pastor, officiated. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. (published 17 May 1946 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

CARKNARD, Lorraine JONES. - LORRAINE CARKNARD, 83, SERVICES TUESDAY - VALLEY FALLS -- Lorraine JONES CARKNARD, 83, of Poplar Avenue, died Saturday [2 December 1989] at Leonard Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at her home. Born and educated in Schaghticoke, she worked for the former Jacobson's Collar and Cuff Co, Troy, for many years, retiring in 1950. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1938 Auxiliary, Valley Falls, for 45 years, a past president of the Mohawk County Council VFW, and a member of the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. The widow of Irving Reed CARKNARD, she is survived by two sons, Earl F. CARKNARD of Maplewood and Robert W. CARKNARD of Valley Falls; four brothers, Robert JONES and Frederick JONES, both of Schaghticoke, Richard JONES of Gansevoort, and Henry JONES of Schenectady; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday in the White-Sanvidge Funeral Home, 1 State St., Valley Falls, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Hoosick Valley Rescue Squad, Schaghticoke, or to the Valley Falls Fire Dept., Valley Falls. (published on an unspecified dat4e in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

CARLE, Betty Jane BRUST. - CARLE, Betty Jane - Center Brunswick, [in the town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County] New York - Betty J. (née BRUST) Carle, 85, a resident of Moonlawn Road for almost 70 years, died suddenly Friday, December 8, 2006 at home, with her son Eric by her side. Born in Monongahela, PA on December 17, 1920, Betty was a daughter of the late Florence E. (MALZ) GRABO and Coville M. BRUST of Brunswick; the beloved stepdaughter of the late George O. GRABO; and wife of the late Rolland M. CARLE, who predeceased her in 1970. Betty was a 1938 graduate of Troy High School. During World War II, she worked for several years at the former Cluett Peabody & Co. in Troy and was employed as a secretary by the former Wildman Insurance Agency in Brunswick, from which she retired in 1972. She was a longtime member of the Gilead Lutheran Church and the Gilead "Belles." In addition to her son Eric R. CARLE of Brunswick, she is survived by a daughter, Bonnie L. MAVIGLIANO of Hawthorne, NJ; grandaughter Michelle M. MAVIGLIANO and her husband Volker HUSEL of Brunswick, NY; grandson Patrick M. MAVIGLIANO of New Jersey; and her cherished niece Sanda J. ALLEN and her husband Russell ALLEN [and family] of Corinth, [Saratoga County] NY. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a. m., Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, with Rev. Stephen Cordes officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery, Troy, will follow immediately after. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday, December 11, 2006 at the Howard B. Tate & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 2237 NY Route 7, Raymertown, from 3 to 7 p. m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gilead Lutheran Church Memorial and Endowment Fund in memory of Betty J. Carle. (published 10 December 2006 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Michelle Mavigliano, who is a granddaughter of the decedent)

CARLE, Lena M. - See CRUISE, Lena M. CARLE.

CARLE, Maude LASHER. - Mrs. Maude (nee LASHER) CARLE, a native of Woodstock, NY, who lived in Troy [Rensselaer County, NY] since 1917, died yesterday morning at her residence, 14 Cooper Ave., after a long illness. Prior to moving to Troy, Mrs. Carle had lived in Saugerties [Ulster County, NY]. She was a member of Memorial Methodist Church, the WSCS, the Philosophian Society, and the Fidelity Bible Club. She is survived by her husband, Millard CARLE; daughter, Mrs. E. ROOT (Beatrice) of Corinth [Saratoga County], NY; a son, Rolland M. CARLE of Troy; three sisters, Mrs. Cressie LONGENDYKE, Mrs. Howard POST, and Mrs. Ada SHORT, all of Saugerties; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the residence, where Rev. Donald A. Brushett, pastor of Memorial Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Marion Cemetery, Mount Marion. Funeral - The funeral of Mrs. Maude Carle was held yesterday at 2 p. m. from the residence, with Rev. Donald A. Brushett officiating. Bearers were Raymond CIPPERLY, Kenneth H. TEETSEL, Arnold VAN AKEN, William FIERO, Roland POST and Fred SHORT. Interment was at Mt. Marion Cemetery, Mt. Marion, NY. (publication information not supplied; submitted to this website by Michelle Mavigliano)

CARLE, Millard. - At Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, [Saratoga County] N. Y., 23 September 1970, Millard CARLE, formerly of Cooper Avenue, Troy [Rensselaer County, NY], husband of the late Maud LASHER; father of Mrs. Beatrice ROOT of Corinth and the late Rolland CARLE; brother of Clarence CARLE of East Schodack [Rensselaer County, NY], Jason E. CARLE of Kingston [Ulster County, NY], and Mrs. Lena M. CARLE CRUISE of Albany [Albany County, NY]; grandfather of Mrs. Russell (Sandra) ALLEN of Corinth, David W. Root of Schenectady [Schenectady County, NY], Mrs. Harry (Bonnie) MAVIGLIANO of New Jersey, and Eric R. CARLE of New York City; father-in-law of Mrs. Betty CARLE of Brunswick [Rensselaer County, NY]. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a. m. at the Howard B. Tate and Son Funeral Home, Raymertown [Rensselaer County, NY]. Friends may call Friday evening, 7 to 9 p. m. Interment in Mt. Marion Cemetery, Mt. Marion, [Ulster County] N. Y. (publication information not supplied; submitted to this website in January 2009 by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)

CARLE, Rolland Millard. - Rolland M. Carle Dies While Hunting - Rolland Millard CARLE, 48, of Moonlawn Road, Brunswick [Rensselaer County, NY], a salesman for Wildman Insurance Agency, Haynersville, was fatally stricken Saturday while hunting in Grafton. Rensselaer County Coroner Robert Higgins said that death was due to natural causes. Mr. Carle had been under the care of a physician. A native of Troy, Mr. Carle had resided in Brunswick the last 20 years and was a member of the Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the submarine division of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Pittstown Beagle Club and the Brunswick Grange. Mr. Carle was a former president of Troy Life Underwriters' Association. Survivors include his wife, the former Betty BRUST; a son, Eric R. CARLE, of New York City; a daughter, Mrs. Michael MAVIGLIANO (Bonnie) of New Jersey; his father, Millard CARLE of Corinth; a sister, Mrs. Warne ROOT (Beatrice) of Corinth; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday from the Gilead Lutheran Church with Reverend Peter R. Suarez, pastor, officiating. (published 2 March 1970 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website in January 2009 by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)

CARLO, Bernice LESSON. - Bernice Carlo - SCHAGHTICOKE - Bernice LESSON CARLO of Schaghticoke, wife of John CARLO and formerly with Park Side Market in the community, died Sunday [24 February 1980] of natural causes at Leonard Hospital in Troy. Born [18 April 1918] in Troy, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mabel LESSON. A resident of Schaghticoke all of her life, Mrs. Carlo retired in about 1966. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Schaghticoke and a member of its Altar-Rosary Society. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include five daughters, Bernice DARROW of Easton, Judith Ann CARLO of Schaghticoke, Susan GROFF of North Carolina, and Diane BURNHAM and Kathleen DENO, both of Corinth; three sons, Thomas CARLO and David CARLO, both of Schaghticoke, and John CARLO Jr. of Johnsonville; a brother, John LESSON of Speigletown; three sisters, Mrs. John BEVIS and Mrs. Robert STODGELL, both of Schaghticoke, and Mrs. Arthur OVEROCKER of Stillwater; 37 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 8:30 a. m. from Charles F. White Funeral Home in Valley Falls, and at 9 a. m. from St. John the Baptist Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Schaghticoke. (published on an unspecified date in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARLO, John Howard, Sr. - John H. Carlo Sr. - SCHAGHTICOKE - John Howard CARLO, Sr., 61, of RD 2, retired from Garden Way Mfg. Co., died Wednesday [8 February 1984] at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after a long illness. Born [16 March 1922] and educated in Raymertown, he was a son of Mrs. and Mrs. Frederick CARLO and the husband of the late Bernice LESSON CARLO. Mr. Carlo had worked for Garden Way in Troy for 13 years as supervisor of the maintenance department. Prior to that, he worked for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. in Mechanicville for 25 years. He was a World War II veteran and a communicant of St. John's Church in Schaghticoke. Survivors include five daughters, Jane DARROW of Easton, Judith A. CARLO of Schaghticoke, Diane BURNHAM and Kathleen DENNO [sic] [both] of Corinth, and Susan M. GROFF of Connecticut; three sons, Thomas A. CARLO, John H. CARLO, Jr., and David M. CARLO, all of Schaghticoke; two brothers, Frederick CARLO and Arthur CARLO, both of Schaghticoke; a sister, Marian YANKEE of Connecticut; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 9:30 a. m. Saturday from the Charles F. White Funeral Home, 1 State St. in Valley Falls, and at 10 a. m. from St. John's Church in Schaghticoke, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Schaghticoke. (published on an unspecified date in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARLO, Matthew M. - Carlo, Matthew M. - TROY - Matthew M. CARLO, 36, of Fifteenth Street, died suddenly Sunday, February 27, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room. Born [15 September 1968] in Troy, he was raised in Schaghticoke and attended Hoosic Valley Central Schools. He was a Troy resident for the past 12 years. He worked as a glazer through Local #201, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. He was working for Patriot Glass and Mirror Co. of Rotterdam for the past four years. He previously worked for Robinson Hill Architectural Products of Schenectady for several years. Matt was an avid golfer and bowler and was a fan of NASCAR, especially #2 Rusty Wallace. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo BAUER CARLO, and stepson Zachary CONNOR, both of Troy; his mother, Virginia DEMPSEY CARLO of Troy; his father, John H. CARLO, Jr. (Susan HUNT) of Schaghticoke; three brothers, Christopher CARLO (Cinda) of Easton and John H. CARLO III (Michele) and Brian CARLO, both of Troy; four sisters, Jennifer CARLO of Cohoes, Kimberly CARLO, Stephanie CARLO and Jamie HUNT, all of Schaghticoke; and his in-laws, Carl BAUER, Sr. of Troy and Elizabeth and Frank MARKOWSKI of Clifton Park. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a. m. from the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, corner of 109th Street and Third Ave., Lansingburgh and at 9:30 a. m. in St. Augustine's Church, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p. m. Wednesday in the funeral home. (published 1 March 2005 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARLO, Robert J. ("Bobby") - Robert J. Carlo - SCHAGHTICOKE - Bobby CARLO, 60, of San Diego, formerly of Schaghticoke, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 peacefully at his residence in San Diego, CA. He was born in Troy, NY, September 29, 1940. Son of the late Fred and Irma CARLO, he was a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School, Class of 1959. Bobby was a respiratory therapist at University of California San Diego Medical Center. He served in the US Navy. He was a member of the UCSD Retirement Club and the Humane Society. Survivors include several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, May 8 at 9:30 at the St. Augustine's Church, 523 4th Avenue, Troy, NY. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Schaghticoke, NY. Donations may be made to St. Augustine's Church, Troy, NY; to the Humane Society & SPCA, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110; or to Our Lady of the Rosary, 1629 Columbia St., San Diego. (published 6 May 2007 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARNER, Edna E. CASTLE. - DEATH: Edna E. CARNER - WYNANTSKILL - Edna E. CARNER, 98, formerly of Wynantskill, died May 15, 2007, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Troy, she was a daughter of the late Bertha VAN BUREN CASTLE and Herrick CASTLE and the wife of the late Wills E. CARNER [sic - Willis E. CARNER]. She had been employed for 35 years at Eastern Tablet in Menands, retiring at the age of 65. Edna was a member of First Reformed Church in Wynantskill and had been a volunteer at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. She is survived by three children, Esther (the late William) SWEET of Brunswick, Shirley (William) WALTERS of Wynantskill and Dennis E. CARNER and his wife Dorothy of Cropseyville; 17 grandchildren, Linda MARTIN, Debra APFEL, Bonnie ROBINSON of Florida, Donald MARTIN, Michael MARTIN, Jacqueline BAKER, David MARTIN, Tanis KREIGER, William SWEET Jr., Curtis SWEET of California, David SWEET of Georgia, Candace SWEET, William CARNER, Melissa QUIMBSEY of Massachusetts, Lucinda CARNER of South Carolina, Barbara HALL of Berlin and Donald CARNER of Rochester; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two grandchildren, James MARTIN and Willis MARTIN, and by her siblings, George CASTLE, Ethel STRITSMAN, William CASTLE and Harvey CASTLE. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a. m. at the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court in Troy. Interment will be in Eagle Mills Cemetery in Brunswick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4 until 8 p. m. The family would like to thank the staff of Van Rensselaer Manor for the excellent care given to our mother. (published 17 May 2007 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer Co, NY; submitted to this website by Tanis Lee Kreiger, who is a granddaughter of the decedent)

CARPENTER, Joseph E. - Carpenter Funeral Set Tomorrow - MECHANICVILLE - Services for Joseph E. CARPENTER, 48, of RD 2, Waterford Road, will be held 9 a. m. tomorrow at Dunn Funeral Home, 319 Park Ave., followed at 9:30 a. m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption-St. Paul's Church on Williams Street. Mr. Carpenter was stricken at his home and died [28 February 1980] in St. Mary's Hospital, Troy. Born [7 February 1931] in Troy, he was a silicone chemical operator for General Electric, Waterford, for 20 years. A Marine Corps sergeant serving in the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Marine Reserves, a steward of his union and a communicant of Assumption-St. Paul's Church at the Main Street location. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Marion H. (SNYDER) CARPENTER; his wife, Mabel (VIALL) CARPENTER; two sons, Joseph E. CARPENTER Jr. and Dexter CARPENTER; four daughters, Marion CARPENTER, Joyce CARPENTER, Pamela CARPENTER and Mrs. Jeanne BATCHELDER, all of Mechanicville; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours will be today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Memorial contributions may be made either to the American Heart Association or to the John Ahern Rescue Squad. (published 1 March 1980 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARR, Emma May (Mrs. Frank E. LESSON). - MRS. E. M. LESSON DIES AT RESIDENCE OF SON IN HADLEY - Funeral Services Saturday Morning for Wife of Mayor of Schaghticoke - Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Emma M. LESSON, wife of Mayor Frank E. LESSON of Schaghticoke. Mrs. Lesson died yesterday [12 October 1949] at the home of her son, Ernest LESSON of Hadley, after a long illness. Besides her husband and son, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George DIXON [sic - DICKINSON] of Schaghticoke. (published 13 October 1949 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi, who adds that the decedent was born Emma May CARR in 1885 in Greenwich, Washington County, NY)

CARR, Mabel Agnes (Mrs. O. H. LESSEN). - Mrs. Mabel Agnes LESSEN, wife of O. H. LESSEN of Stillwater, died last night at the Leonard Hospital following a lingering illness. She had been confined to the hospital for the past 10 days, where she was taken following a fall at her home in which she suffered a fractured hip. She was born in Schuylerville and lived her younger days in Greenwich [Washington Co NY] and Mechanicville [Saratoga Co NY]. She had resided in Stillwater for the past 10 years, where she was a communicant of St. Peter's Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert CARSON, Jr., and a grandson, Donald Joseph CARSON of Stillwater; two sisters, Mrs. Chester CARKNARD and Mrs. Peter DAURIO of Valley Falls; an aunt, Mrs. George FLATLY, and an uncle, John HAYES, both of Easton, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Carson, at a time to be announced later. (published in 1951 in The Schaghticoke Sun newspaper of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CARR, Mary Della (Mrs. Henry Jacob BRUST). – At Tamarac, August 23, 1943, Mary Della CARR, wife of the late Henry Jacob BRUST, stepmother of Coville BRUST of Tamarac, Clyde BRUST of Pittstown, Charles BRUST of Naugatuck, Conn., Frank BRUST of Troy, John BRUST of Albany, Mrs. Albert BLUM of Buffalo. Mrs. Mart O'CONNELL of Troy, and Henry BRUST of Florida. Funeral private Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence [on Tamarac Road, in the hamlet of Clum's Corners]. Friends may call Wednesday evening. Burial in Eagle Mills Cemetery. (publication information not supplied; submitted to this website by Michelle Mavigliano)

CARSON, Donald J. - Donald J. Carson - STILLWATER - Donald J. CARSON of 2 Ten Broeck St. died Sunday (April 6, 1975) at Albany Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Troy, July 13, 1941, and was a son of Gertrude LESSEN CARSON and the late Robert CARSON. He had been a resident of Stillwater all of his life and owned and operated the Carson Auto Body Center, Inc. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church and was a graduate of Stillwater High School. He was a member of the Mechanicville Order of Elks 1403 and the Stillwater Rescue Squad and was a past president of the Stillwater Fire Department. He was a member of the Trailblazer Snowmobile Club, the American Legion Association, and the Stillwater Rod and Gun Club and was an instructor at BOCES, Saratoga Springs, where he taught auto-body building and repair. Surviving are his wife, Gail M. DUROCHER CARSON; his mother, Gertrude M. LESSEN CARSON of Stillwater; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ada CARSON, Middle Grove; his maternal step-grandmother, Mrs. Oswald LESSEN of Stillwater; one son, Cory Robert CARSON of Stillwater; and two daughters, Miss Jacqueline CARSON and Miss Tanya CARSON, both of Middle Falls. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a. m. from the Dunn Funeral Home, 121 Hudson Avenue, and at 9 a. m. in St. Peter's Church, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered by Rev. Joseph E. Anselment. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. (published 7 April 1975 in The Saratogian newspaper of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CASEY, William J. - CASEY, William J., 69, of 10th St., Troy. - Died March 19, 1990, suddenly, at St. Mary's Hospital, son of the late Alonzo and Harriet RYESDORF CASEY. The Troy native had retired as a custodian with Casey and Casey Maintenance Co. of Troy. Mr. CASEY served as a corporal in the army during World War II, serving in Europe. He was awarded a Purple Heart and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Troy. Beloved friend of Dolores BRUCE; father of Kenneth BRUCE of Lansingburgh, Gerald BRUCE of Troy, Nathaniel BRUCE of Troy and Bryan BRUCE of Albany; brother of Chuck CASEY of Troy, Donald CASEY of Troy and the late Alonzo CASEY. 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday in the Joseph O'Bryan Funeral Home, 3243 Sixth Ave., Troy, and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Troy. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. (published in March 1990 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Kathy)

CASTLE, Edna E. (Mrs. Willis E. CARNER) - See CARNER, Edna E. CASTLE, above.

CASTLE, Jerry H. - POESTENKILL - Jerry H. CASTLE, 61, of Route 66, died suddenly Friday, October 24, 2003 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy. Born in Troy [21 January 1942], he was son of the late Francis CASTLE and Dorothy BARTH CASTLE. He had resided most of his life in the Averill Park-Poestenkill areas. Mr. Castle owned and operated J. H. Castle Construction in Poestenkill for 36 years, retiring several years ago. Many years ago, he worked as a mason for Local #10 in Troy. He was a member of Bricklayers Union Local 10 and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Survivors include a son, Jerry SLATER of Lake Orion, Mich.; two daughters, Tuesday CARIERA (Jeffery WILLIAMS) of Lake Orion and Jaime JOHNSON of Troy; a brother, William CASTLE (Marie) of Averill Park; two sisters, Judy GORMAN of Latham and Sandra TEAL of Poestenkill; five grandchildren, Krystle CARIERA, Zachary MUDGE, Hunter WILLIAMS and newborn twins Briana GEORGE and Hayley GEORGE. Also survived by his girlfriend, Edith FLEMING of Poestenkill; her daughter, Theresa PERRIER of Wynantskill; and her children Thorn BURNHAM and Jade BASTA. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 9 a. m. from the DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, 4392 Route 140, West Sand Lake and at 9:30 a. m. from St. Henry's Church in Averill Park, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday at 3-5 and 7-9 p. m. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery in Wynantskill. Contributions may be made in memory of Jerry Castle to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. (published 28 October 2009 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted to this website by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)

CAULFIELD, Jennie KERWIN. - CAULFIELD - In this city [Troy, NY], Sept. 20, 1935, Jennie KERWIN, wife of Matthew J. CAULFIELD; mother of Frank and Ellen CAULFIELD. Funeral from the residence, 2537 Fifth Ave., Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, thence to St. Peter's Church where at 9:30 o'clock a requiem high mass will be sung. Friends are invited. (published on an unspecified daate in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CAULFIELD, Mary. - CAULFIELD - In this city [Troy, NY], May 18, 1902, Mrs. Mary CAULFIELD, aged 100 years. Funeral from the residence, No. 2238 Seventh Avenue, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and thence to St. Peter's Church, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated. Friends are invited to attend. (published on an unspeciifed date in the Troy Daily Press newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CAULFIELD, Matthew. - CAULFIELD - In this city [Troy, NY], June 6, 1910, at the residence, 2238 Seventh Avenue, Matthew CAULFIELD, husband of Ellen HUGHES. Funeral from the residence Thursday morning at 9 o'clock; thence to St. Peter's Church, where a requiem high mass will be sung. Friends are invited. (published on an unspecified date in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CAULFIELD, Matthew. - CAULFIELD - May 1st, 1876, Matthew CAULFIELD, aged 77 years. Funeral from his late residence, 98 North Fourth St., Wednesday at 3 PM. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. (published on an unspecified date in the Troy Daily Press newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CAULFIELD, Matthew J. - CAULFIELD - In this city [Troy, NY], Dec. 25, 1941, Matthew J. CAULFIELD, husband of the late Jennie KERWIN; father of Mrs. Carl H. SMITH (Ellen) and Frank M. CAULFIELD; brother of Frank, Michael, of Washington, D.C., Daniel, William and James CAULFIELD, and grandfather of Matthew C. SMITH. Funeral from the J. W. Burns Sons, Inc., Fifth Ave. Funeral Chapel Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, thence to St. Peter's Church where at 9:30 o'clock a requiem high mass will be sung. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Friday evening. (published on an unspecified date in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CIPPERLEY, Elizabeth. - CIPPERLEY - In the village of West Sand Lake, N. Y., July 14, 1914, Elizabeth CIPPERLEY, aged 90 years. She is survived by two sisters, Catherine REICHARD and Mary Jane BORT, also two brothers, Peter CIPPERLEY and Nicholas H. CIPPERLEY. The funeral will be held from her nephew's residence, Albert H. CIPPERLEY, Thursday, July 16, 1914, at 2 p. m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, West Sand Lake, N. Y. (published 15 July 1914 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Albert H. - CIPPERLY - At West Sand Lake [hamlet in the town of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County], N. Y. March 23, 1954, Albert H. CIPPERLY, husband of Ada CLAPPER; brother of George CIPPERLY of West Sand Lake, Mrs. Carrie Bellows of Rensselaer; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services from the residence at Sand Lake, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends are invited and may call Thursday evening. Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake. (published 24 March 1954 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Mrs. Anna BEST. - Mrs. Anna BEST CIPPERLY, widow of Seward P. CIPPERLY, died suddenly today at her residence, 1640 5th Ave. Dr. William Trotter was called. Mrs. Cipperly had been under the care of a physician for some time. Born in Mechanicville [Saratoga County, NY], she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary B. BEST. She had resided in Troy for 60 years and attended Mt. Ida Memorial Presbyterian Church. The survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George E. ESTES, and a granddaughter, Miss Sylvia A. ESTES, both of Wynantskill. The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday from the Himes Funeral Home, 1928 5th Ave. Rev. Harold W. Griffis, district superintendent of Troy Methodist Conferance and former pastor of the Fifth Avenue-State Street Methodist Church, will officiate. (published 9 November 1954 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Daniel Franklin. - CIPPERLY - Suddenly at Troy [Rensselaer County], N. Y. Oct. 11, 1959, Daniel Franklin [CIPPERLY], son of Allvin H. CIPPERLY and Dorothy Marie INGLLS [sic]; brother of Alvin R. CIPPERLY of Taborton, Mrs. Thomas BLITTIG of Burden Lake, Mrs. Francis LAJUENESS [sic] of Troy, Mrs. John P. REARDON of Taborton, and Miss Elizabeth CIPPERLY, Peter D. CIPPERLY, Joseph W. CIPPERLY and Miss Gayle CIPPERLY, all of Taborton. Funeral from the Larkin Funeral Home, Averill Park, N. Y., Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock and 10 o'clock at St. Henry's Church, where a Requeim High Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call Wednesday evening. Interment in St. Henry's Cemetery. (published 13 October 1959 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Elizabeth (Mrs. Amos MORSE). - MORSE - Saturday, Aug. 19, 1916, Elizabeth CIPPERLY, wife of the late Amos MORSE, in the 87th year of her age. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her son, Hiram W. MORSE, 2522 Fifth Avenue, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Burial at convenience of family. (published 20 August 1916 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Lewis. - CIPPERLY - At Wynantskill, July 21, 1905, Lewis CIPPERLY, in his 86th year. Funeral Sunday at 11 a.m. from the First Lutheran Church, West Sand Lake. Friends are invited. (published 21 July 1905 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CIPPERLY, Nicholas H. - CIPPERLY - Entered into rest at West Sand Lake, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1914, Nicholas H. CIPPERLY, in his 78th year. Funeral services from the residence of his son George CIPPERLY, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. (published 10 December 1914 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CLANCY, Anna. - In this city [Troy, NY], April 1, 1914 at No. 7 Orr Street, Anna CLANCY, daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth CLANCY and sister of Thomas CLANCY. Funeral notice hereafter. (published Wednesday afternoon, 1 April 1914 in the Troy Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, Anna. - In this city [Troy, NY], April 1, 1914, at No. 7 Orr Street. Funeral from the residence, Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Thence to St. Patrick's Church where a requiem high mass will be sung. Friends are invited to attend. (published Thursday afternoon, 2 April 1914 in the Troy Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, Miss Anna. - Miss Anna CLANCY died yesterday at her home. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Church and a member of the Young Ladies Sodality. Her brother, Thomas CLANCY, survives. (published Thursday afternoon, 2 April 1914 in the Troy Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, Edward. - The funeral of Edward CLANCY, who died Monday at his home, 7 Orr Street, was held this morning at St. Patrick's. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Vicar General Swift, with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. There was a large number of floral offerings. (published Wednesday, 6 June 1906 in the Troy Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, Mary Ann HOGAN. - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ann CLANCY was conducted from the residence (61 Ingalls Avenue) this morning and later from St. Patrick's Church, where Rev. Leo P. Brady celebrated a requiem high mass. Walter B. Chippendale presided at the organ. James A. Murray and Mrs. Mary Murray Ryan rendered "Miserere" at the processional and "Hark Hark my Soul" at the conclusion of the mass. Mr. Murray sang "O Salutaris" at the offertory, and Mrs. Ryan rendered "On the Resurrection Morn" at the recessional. Bearers, all relatives, were Richard Sheehan, James Dwyer, John Powers, Peter Masterson, George Augustal and Joseph Cassidy. Interment was in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, where Rev. Father Brady officiated. (published Monday, 19 May 1941 in an unspecified newspaper; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, Patrick. - CLANCY - In this city [Troy], Oct. 17, 1891, Patrick CLANCY, aged 45 years. Chicago papers please copy. Funeral at 9:30 o'clock from the residence of his brother Edward, at 13 Orr st., thence to St. Peter's Church, where a requiem high mass will be said for the repose of his soul. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. (Death Records and Obituaries with Troy, NY connections, extracted from a file of Troy, NY newspaper clippings maintained by employees of the Burden Iron Company from March 1890 to April 1895; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, William. - DIED - CLANCY - In this city [Troy, NY], July 7, 1900, at his residence, 6 Ingalls Avenue, William CLANCY, husband of Mary HOGAN. (published Saturday, 7 July 1900 in the Troy Daily Press newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLANCY, William. - The funeral of William CLANCY, who died from the effects of the heat, was held this morning from St. Patrick's Church, Vicar General Swift officiating. The bearers were Michael Powers, James Johnson, George Miller, William Thorpe, Patrick Burke, Jacob Ott, John McGrath and Patrick Horey. (published Monday, 9 July 1900 in the Troy Daily Press newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Pam Trudeau)

CLARK, Byron. - CLARK - May 13, at his residence, in Johnsonville, Byron CLARK, aged 63 years. Funeral notice hereafter. (published 13 May 1893 in the Troy Daily Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Bonnie Kohler)

CLUM, Julia A. "Judy" (Mrs. Joseph P. HOAG) - VALLEY FALLS, N. Y. Julia A. "Judy" HOAG, 76, a longtime resident of Valley Falls, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Northwoods at Troy [Rensselaer County, NY]. Judy was born in Valley Falls [Rensselaer County, NY] on October 11, 1932; she was a daughter of the late Daniel F. CLUM and Alice (MAY). Judy graduated from Hoosic Valley Central School in 1950. She had worked as a home health aide for The Eddy and then became a homemaker and became active within her community, serving for many years as the village historian, which was her true passion. Judy enjoyed helping local and out-of-town people with genealogy and also researching historical information for the Powder Mills and local cemetery burial plots. Judy was an active member of the Valley Falls United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the choir and also cooked for the Meals on Wheels program. She was a member of the Parent Teacher Organization and also helped with the Board of Elections. In addition to her parents, Judy was also predeceased by her husband, Joseph P. HOAG, on October 29, 1988; and by two brothers, Bobby CLUM and Artie CLUM. Survivors include her children, Jeffrey HOAG of Gloversville, Jody LUSKIN of Pittstown, John HOAG of Johnsonville and Joy KECK of Clifton Park. Judy is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Nathan LUSKIN, Benjamin LUSKIN, Jason HOAG, Matthew HOAG, Meghan LUSKIN, Christopher HOAG and Nicole HOAG. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday, October 5, 2009, at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church, 16 State St., Valley Falls, with Rev. Eileen Deming officiating. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 10 a. m. to 12 noon prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke. Memorial contributions in memory of Judy may be made to the Rubin Dialysis Center, 21 Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. To share a memory of Judy, please visit www.mcclellanfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the McClellan Funeral Service, 19 East Broadway, Salem, NY, telephone (518) 854-3555. (published 3 October 2009 in The Record newspaper of Troy; conributed to this website by a person who prefers to remain anonymous)

COLE, Susan Adele JONES. - Susan Adele COLE - MILFORD - Susan Adele COLE, 26, of Milford in Otsego County, mother of six children and wife of David M. COLE, died Monday [16 January 1984] at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown after a brief illness. Formerly of the Troy area, she was a daughter of Robert and Jane GOSNELL JONES [born September 17, 1957 in Troy, NY] and a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School. Survivors, in addition to her husband and parents, include six children, Kenneth COLE, Tiffany COLE, Kimberly COLE, Holly COLE, Richard COLE and D'Anna COLE, all of Milford; seven brothers, Arthur JONES, Frederick JONES and Charles JONES, all of Schaghticoke, Robert JONES and Dennis JONES of Troy, John G. JONES of Virginia Beach, Va., and W. David JONES of Ayer, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 11 a. m. Friday from Tillapaugh Funeral Home in Milford, with the Rev. Leon Cumaer, pastor of the Milford United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Milford Cemetery in the spring. (published 18 January 1984 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

COLEHAMER, Lester Reuben. - Lester R. Colehamer, 97 - AVERILL PARK - Lester Reuben Colehamer, 97, of Averill Park [town of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, NY], died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at his residence after a brief illness surrounded by his family and hospice staff. Born at home in Eagle Mills [town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, NY], he was a son of the late Martin L. COLEHAMER and Rosie FILM. Mr. Colehamer was educated at the Garfield one-room schoolhouse and attended the Eagle Mills United Methodist Church since age 15. He worked on the family farm until age 18, and for the next 19 years he was employed by the Coons Wire Works in Troy. He retired in 1965 from Behr Manning (Norton Co.) after 27 years of employment. Mr. Colehamer was a former trustee of the Eagle Mills United Methodist Church. As a hobby, he refinished furniture and held garage sales, donating the proceeds to his church. He belonged to the Behr Manning bowling league and the Norton Retirees Club as well as the Troy Teachers bowling league. He was an avid gardener and domino player and enjoyed attending auctions and Eddy Day-Break program, where he was named The Goodwill Ambassador. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Mary Ann E. RIBERDY KLEINER ROBINSON COLEHAMER; two sons, Charles L. COLEHAMER of Johnsonville and Arthur D. KLEINER of Averill Park; a daughter-in-law, Joni KLEINER of Averill Park; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey Arthur KLEINER and Kathryn Elizabeth KLEINER of Averill Park. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Geraldine HAYNER (Robert) and Arbie ROGERS (Alice), all of Eagle Mills, Dorothy ROGERS of Troy, Pamela DUNCAN of Eagle Mills and Vickie ROGERS PATTON of Wynantskill; and several great-great- and great-great-great- grandnephews and grandnieces. Mr. Colehamer was predeceased by his first wife, Marian CARNER COLEHAMER; a brother, Jacob COLEHAMER; and a sister, Grace COLEHAMER ROGERS. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a. m. at the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home, 510 Pawling Ave. at Parkview Court in Troy, where Rev. Susan Harris Schultz will officiate. Interment will be in Eagle Mills Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p. m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Colehamer's memory to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer Co., 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. (published 23 April 2002 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; sent to Edie Emmi by Paul McNulty; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

COLEMAN, Jeffrey Edward. - SARATOGA SPRINGS - Jeffrey Edward COLEMAN, 35, of Brookwood Drive, died Thursday at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Troy, he was the son of Joseph A. and Jeanne Wathers Coleman Jr. of Saratoga Springs. He was a 1982 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Mr. COLEMAN was a member of the Church of St. Peter. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include a brother, Joseph A. COLEMAN III of Dayton, Ohio; and a sister, Cynthia HOUSE of Ballston Spa. The funeral will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waterford. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Contributions can be made to the Transitional Services Association, Inc., 127 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. (published Friday, 11 February 2000 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

COONEY, Vera M. (Mrs. Gordon R. JONES). - Gansevoort, Saratoga Co., N. Y. - Vera M. JONES, 85, of Route 50, Gansevoort, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Saratoga Hospital] [Saratoga County, NY, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. Born in Mechanicville [Saratoga County, NY] on May 24, 1923, she was a daughter of Augustus COONEY and Catherine MORAN. She was the widow of Gordon R. JONES, who passed March 10, 2003. Survivors include her sons, William (Betty) JONES of Washington [state], Gordon (Sandy) JONES of San Diego, CA, Thomas (Mary) JONES of Troy, NY, and Francis JONES (Nancy McLaughlin) of Greenwich, NY; her daughters, Catherine (David) MICK of South Salem, OH, Robin (Keith) BOGLE of Nashua, NH, MaryAnn JONES (David MILLER) of Johnsonville, and AnnMarie JONES (David SWEENER) of Cohoes; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by one brother, William COONEY. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she liked to spend time at her camp, reading and watching the Sci-Fi Channel. She also enjoyed attending family reunions and going on Sunday rides. Relatives and friends may call Friday, July 11, 2008, from 4 to 8 p. m. at the Chase Funeral Home, 173 Main St., Schaghticoke. Funeral services will be held at 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, at 1 p. m. Thursday, July 17. Special thanks to Dr. Rachid Daoui and the staff at the Dialysis Center in Saratoga. Memorial contributions may be made to the Louis and Hortense Rubin Dialysis Center, Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, in her memory. (published 10 July 2008 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, and in the Post-Star newspaper of Glens Falls, Warren County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

COONS, Mrs Catherine E. EVENSON. - CATHERINE COONS, 84 - WATERFORD - Catherine E. EVENSON COONS, 84, formerly of Saratoga Avenue, died Sunday [2 June 1996] at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland [Albany County, NY] after a long illness. She was born and educated in Cohoes [Albany County, NY]. She had lived in Waterford for 61 years before entering the home six months ago. She was employed for 15 years as a clerk with Montgomery Ward in Menands. Mrs. Coons was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, Waterford, and was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She also was a member of Waterford Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Ralph E. COONS Sr. [1911-1987] [originally of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, NY]. Survivors include one daughter, Sister Mary COONS of Albany, a member of the Sisters of Mercy; one son, Ralph E. COONS Jr. of Cohoes; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday from the Finn-Thyrring Funeral [sic], 156 Saratoga Ave., Waterford, and at 9:30 a. m. at St. Mary's of the Assumption, Waterford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford [Saratoga County, NY]. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, Convent of Mercy, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, 12208. (published Tuesday, 4 June 1996 on page 88 of the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted by Lin Van Buren)

COONS, Sister Mary Ralph. - Albany - COONS - Coons RSM, Sister Mary C. (formerly Sister Mary Ralph), died suddenly Saturday, April 26, [2008] at her home. In September, she would have been a Golden Jubilarian, celebrating 50 years as a Sister of Mercy. Sister Mary ministered as a teacher at Our Lady of Victory School, Troy [Rensselaer County, NY]; Sacred Heart of Mary School, Watervliet; St. Teresa of Avila School, Albany; St. Mary's School, Ballston Spa; Catholic Central High School, Troy; and as Principal at St. Paul's School in Troy. From 1976 to 1986 she served as Principal at Blessed Sacrament School in Albany, leaving to exercise the ministry of leadership as Vice-President of the Albany Sisters of Mercy. In 1998 she returned to Blessed Sacrament Parish, where she ministered as a Pastoral Associate until her death. In this position, Sister Mary was a familiar face in the parish food pantry and a compassionate presence to the sick whom she visited faithfully in their homes and in nursing homes and hospitals. She was also active in the adult faith formation and RCIA programs, where she shared her deep faith. Her ministry included serving as the Director of the Mercy Associates whom she inspired to join in the life, ministry and prayer of the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Mary was the daughter of the late Catherine Evensen [1912-1996] and [the late] Ralph Coons [Senior] [1911-1987] and was the sister of the late Ralph Coons [Junior]. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Eva [BOYUS] COONS, and by her niece and nephew, Tara COONS and Eric COONS, as well as by several cousins and by the Sisters of Mercy. Viewing hours will be 4:00 – 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, April 29, in the Chapel of the Convent of Mercy, 634 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Relatives and friends are welcome and are invited to attend a Prayer Service of Remembrance in the Chapel at 7:00 p. m. A wake will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, April 30, in Blessed Sacrament Church, 609 Central Avenue, Albany, with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:00 a. m. in the Church. Sister Mary will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush [Rensselaer County, NY], on Wednesday [30 April 2008], the feast day of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Contributions may be made in Sister Mary's memory to the Sisters of Mercy, 310 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, New York 12208 or to the food pantry at Blessed Sacrament Church, 609 Central Avenue, Albany, New York 12206. (published Monday, 28 April 2008 online at http://www.funeralplan.com/lyons/archive?id=130888, the website of W. J. Lyons Jr., Funeral Home, Inc., of Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted by Lin Van Buren)

CORP, Brian Peter. - Brian Corp - HUDSON FALLS - Brian Peter CORP, 20, of 99 John St., died Friday [15 January 1988] at home after a long illness. He was born Feb. 16, 1967 in Troy, a son of Charles and the late Norine VAN WERT CORP. He was a graduate of Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. In addition to his father, he is survived by his stepmother, Rebecca JAIMES CORP of South Glens Falls; three sisters, Michele SMITH, Cassandra MARSHALL and Jacquelyn MARSHALL, all of Hudson Falls; and four stepbrothers, Vicente VILLARREAL and George VILLARREAL, both of Hudson Falls, and Armando VILLARREAL and Benjamin VILLARREAL, both of South Glens Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a. m. Monday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hudson Falls. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Stillwater. There will be no calling hours. Donations may be made to the North County Diabetes Association, 10 McDonald St., Glens Falls, or to United Cerebral Palsy, Aviation Road, Glens Falls. Arrangements are by Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. (published 17 January 1988 in The Saratogian newspaper of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

CORP, Norine L. VAN WERT. - Norine Corp - GLENS FALLS - Mrs. Norine L. CORP, 40, wife of Charles G. CORP, of 14 Oak St., Glens Falls [Warren County, NY], died Wednesday [14 February 1979] at Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Corp was born [2 December 1938] in Schaghticoke. She had resided most of her life in the Mechanicville area and had made her home for the past six years in Glens Falls. Mrs. Corp was a nurse's aide at Eden Park Nursing Home in Troy. She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist of Glens Falls. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include a son, Brian CORP of Glens Falls; three daughters, Michelle CORP, Cassandra CORP and Jacquelyn CORP, all of Glens Falls; four sisters, Alice FARINA of Stillwater, Ina FRISINO of Schaghticoke, Peggy MARX of Mechanicville, and Sherry NOLAN of Troy; seven brothers, Gordon VAN WERT of Westfield, Mass., Bryan VAN WERT and Thomas VAN WERT both of Tampa, Fla., Alford VAN WERT of Troy, Francis VAN WERT of Cohoes, Richard VAN WERT of Schaghticoke, and Gary VAN WERT of Falls Church, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 10 a. m. Saturday at the Dunn Funeral Home, 319 Park Ave., Mechanicville, by the Rev. Joel Shippey, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Mechanicville. Burial will be in Stillwater Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p. m. at the funeral home. The family has suggested that memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Albany and that flowers be omitted. (published 16 February 1979 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

COUSER, Edward R., Sr. - Edward R. COUSER Sr., 79 - SCHAGHTICOKE - Edward R. COUSER, Sr., 79, of East Street, husband of Marian D. WALDRON COUSER, died June 18, 2004, at his home after a long illness. Born in Valley Falls, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Hazel MERRITT COUSER and was educated in the Valley Falls school system. He served two tours of duty during WWII in the Army Air Corps and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He retired from the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Mill in Mechanicville [Saratoga Co NY] and earlier had worked at Valley Mill in Valley Falls. He was a member of the Valley Falls VFW and also served as Commander of the American Legion Post 731 in Schaghticoke during 1961-62. Survivors include children, Darlene JOHNSON, Terri SEYMOUR, Joseph COUSER, all of Schaghticoke, and Edward R. COUSER, Jr. of NC; a sister, Dorothy MASTERSON of Clifton Park; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Valley Valls United Methodist Church. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Arrangements by the White-Sanvidge Funeral Home, Speigletown. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Community Hospice. (publication facts are unknown; submitted to this website by Edith Emmi)

COUSER, Marian D. WALDRON. - Marian D. Couser - SCHAGHTICOKE - Marian D. COUSER, 72, of East Street, beloved wife of the late Edward R. COUSER, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy following a brief illness. She was surrounded and comforted by her loving family. Born in Troy, she was a daughter of the late James and Cornelius [sic - Cornelia] Waldron. She was a lifelong resident of Schaghticoke and was educated in Hoosic Valley schools. Mrs. Couser was primarily a homemaker. In the past, she had worked as a service aide at Leonard Hospital, a housekeeper at the Jewish nursing home and a custodian for the Stillwater schools. Some of her favorite things were visiting the ocean, playing the slot machines, watching her "soaps" and listening to Patsy Cline songs. Her hobby was collecting angel figurines. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her family. Devoted mother of Darlene (Jim) Johnson of Clifton Park, Terri (Ray) Seymour and Joseph Couser, both of Schaghticoke, and Edward R. (Carol) Couser, Jr. of Candler, NC. Sister of Charles and James Waldron, Adeline Daurio, Elizabeth Dickinson and the late LeRoy and Mildred Waldron. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service to be held privately at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, in memory of Marian D. Couser. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White-Sanvidge Funeral Home, 58 Leversee Rd., Speigletown, NY 12182, (518) 235-0952. (published 10 March 2009 in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY and in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi)

COX, Charles W. - Cox, Charles W. - TROY - Charles W. COX, 76, of Valley Falls Road, Melrose, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, following a long illness. Born January 7, 1933 in Johnsonville, son of the late Mary HANSEN and William A. COX, he was a graduate of Hoosick Falls High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a draftsman for W. T. LaRose, where he was the supervisor of the drafting department, Gardenway, and retired from Samaritan Hospital, Troy. He also ran his own sign business, Signs of the Valley. A communicant of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Spiegletown, NY, he had a great interest in family genealogy, woodworking and carpentry. Survivors include one son, Todd (Carolyn) Cox of Melrose, NY; one daughter, Thea (Jim) Robertson of Spring City, TN; two sisters, Rose Burns of Clifton Park, and Gloria Hunt of Cambridge; also survived by five grandchildren, twins Kyle and Krysten Valyou and Kayleigh and Taylor and Todd Cox Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings Franklin Cox, Sylvia Meier and Evelyn Cox, who died as an infant. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. at the Chase Funeral Home, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a. m. from St. Bonaventure's Catholic Church, 50 Hill View Road, Speigletown, NY. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, in his memory. (published 8 March 2009 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY and in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)

CRAM, Lois JONES. - BALLSTON SPA - Lois Cram, 62, of Malta, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008 at Saratoga Hospital. Born July 7, 1945 in Niskayuna, she was a daughter of the late Erven L. and Ethel M. FLAGLER JONES. Lois graduated from Shenendehowa Central Schools in 1963. She later worked as a bursar at Empire State College, retiring in 2002 after 29 years of service. She continued to have many lasting relationships with those she worked with after retiring. She was a member of the Round Lake United Methodist Church and Malta Senior Citizens, also a charter member of the ladies' auxiliary of BPOE 2619 Elks of Ballston Spa. Lois enjoyed outings with the Shen Red Hats, monthly evening outings with the Shen girls whom she graduated with and remained good friends with. Her greatest joy was traveling. She spent many winters in Fla., took many cruises including Alaska, the Caribbean, and Hawaii, and frequently visited Atlantic City and Las Vegas casinos. She also loved to play bingo. She is predeceased by her son James CRAM and her sister Janet JONES. Survivors include her husband, Richard CRAM, whom she married in 1964; her son Michael (Kristine) CRAM of Clifton Park; grandsons, Darren and Logan CRAM; sister Edith EMMI of Clifton Park; nephew Larry (Patsy) GOBLE of Holly Hill, Fla.; very close friend of the family, Doreen THOMAS of Pawtucket, R. I.; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and her beloved beagle Dixie. The family would like to thank Dr. Frederick Reynolds, Dr. Edward Liebers and his entire staff, along with the nurses and staff of A3 at Saratoga Hospital for their unconditional love and support. Funeral services will be held 11 a. m. Tuesday, February 12 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Town of Saratoga. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 p. m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12205 or Round Lake United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 485, Round Lake, NY 12151. (published 10 February 2008 in the Times Union newspaper of Albany, Albany County, NY; in The Saratogian newspaper of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY; in The Gazette newspaper of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY; and in The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Edie Emmi, who adds, "Our father was born in Schaghticoke, and we have many family ties there; so I thought it would be appropriate to post my sister's obituary on the Rensselaer County, NY GenWeb site.")

CRANNELL, Cora E. (Mrs. Walter B. GORMLY) - Mrs. Gormly, Native Trojan, Dies in N. Y. - Committal services were held this afternoon at the Oakwood Cemetery for Mrs. Cora E. GORMLY, who died Sunday [31 March 1968] in New York City. Rev. Thomas J. Orr, assistant pastor of Christ Church, Methodist, Fifth Avenue, and State Street Troy, officiated. She was born in Troy, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward CRANNELL. She was the widow of Walter B. GORMLY, who was a civil engineer with the Commission of Docks, New York City. They lived in New York City for the last 50 years. She was formerly a member of Trinity Methodist Church of Troy. Funeral services were held last night in New York City at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home. (published Wednesday, 3 April 1968 in the Times Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Dottie Kakule)

CRAVER, Alvin H. - Alvin H. Craver of 20 Park Ave., Latham, died Sunday at Memorial hospital. He was born in Wynantskill [in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, NY] and lived for several years in Troy. For the past 19 years, he lived in Latham. He was employed by the International Harvester Co. at Menands for 19 years. He was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church of Latham, a communion steward of the church, and a member of the church Men's Club and the church bowling league. He was a member of Evening Star Masonic Lodge No. 75, of Watervliet. He is survived by his wife, the former Estelle FOOSE; two sisters, Mrs. Edward PENK and Miss Ruth A. CRAVER, both of Latham; two brothers, Frank K. CRAVER of Latham and Clarence R. CRAVER of Schenectady. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the Barthel Funeral Home in Latham. Burial will be in Albany Rural Cemetery. (published on an unspecified date, probably in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Gary A. Craver of Guilderland, Albany County, NY, a nephew of the decedent)

CRAVER, Clarence R. - Obituaries - Clarence CRAVER, GE Retiree - Helped at Ceramics Studio. A funeral service for Clarence R. Craver, 69, of 132 Frank St. will be held at the Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Avenue. Calling hours will be held after the service from 7 to 9. Mr. Craver died Friday at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Wynantskill [in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, NY] and was employed for 25 years at the General Electric Co., working as a supervisor in the production department. He retired in 1965. Mr. Craver also worked with his wife, the late Gabrielle DUFRESNE CRAVER, at Gay's Ceramics Studio in Rotterdam from 1950 until 1976. Mrs. Craver died in 1976. Mr. Craver was an Army veteran of World War II and served with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of Carman Methodist Church and also belonged to the Rotterdam chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Adirondack 46ers, a hiking club, and climbed all 46 Adirondack peaks. Mr. Craver belonged to the Mount Pleasant Shooting Club and was a former member of the Evening Star Lodge 75 in Watervliet. Survivors include two sons, Gary A. CRAVER of Guilderland and Alan K. CRAVER of Glenville; a brother, Frank K. CRAVER, and a sister, Ruth A. CRAVER, both of Latham; and four grandchildren. Cremation will be conducted at Park View Crematory, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. (published Monday, 22 August 1988 in the Schenectady Gazette newspaper of Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY; submitted to this website by Gary A. Craver of Guilderland, Albany County, NY, a son of the decedent)

CRAVER, Frank Kittle. - OBITUARIES - Frank K. CRAVER, 85, of Latham died Tuesday at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a long illness. Born and educated in Wynantskill [in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, NY], he was a son of the late Frank K. and Eva HALL CRAVER. A graduate of Troy High School, he resided in Wynantskill and North Troy, moving to Latham in 1951. Mr Craver was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army. He was a machine operator at Tek Hughes in Watervliet for more than 30 years, retiring in 1976. Mr Craver was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Latham, the Watervliet Senior Citizens and the Rev Francis A Kelly Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans in Troy. He is survived by a sister Ruth A CRAVER of Latham; a niece; four nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Winifred M PENK and two brothers Alvin H. CRAVER and Clarence R. CRAVER. The funeral was Friday at the Bowen Funeral Home at 97 Old Loudon Road in Latham. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Wynantskill. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place, Latham, NY 12110. (published Saturday, 4 September 1999 in column 2 of page B2 of the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Gary A. Craver of Guilderland, Albany County, NY, a nephew of the decedent)

CRAVER, Philetus Filmore. - Obituary - P. F. Craver, Former County Sheriff, Dies - Philete F. Craver, 77, of Wynantskill [in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, NY], who was Sheriff of Rensselaer County from Jan. 1, 1940 to Jan. 1, 1949, died suddenly this morning [10 May 1962]. He had been under the care of Dr. James V. Barrett for a heart ailment for some time. Mr. Craver had breakfast this morning and then went to the barber shop. He drove into the garage at the rear of his home, 185 Main Ave., and was stricken before he could leave the car. Born in the southern section of Troy, he was a son of the late John and Cornelia KOON CRAVER. The family home was in Burden Avenue. His marriage to the former Henrietta GRUBER took place 47 years ago. They have lived in the Gruber family homestead for many years. Mr. Craver was a farmer in earlier years and then went into the dairy business. He built and operated the Sunshine Dairy in Main Avenue, Wynantskill for many years. A lifelong Republican, he was elected supervisor of the Town of North Greenbush in 1936, serving for four years. In November 1939, he was elected to his first term as sheriff and served for three terms. The present sheriff, Harold Harriman, entered the sheriff's office as undersheriff in 1947 under Sheriff Craver. In recent years, Mr. Craver had devoted much of his time to his flower gardens, which are well known to all who drive through Wynantskill. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Wynantskill, a life member of the Wynantskill Fire Co. and a member of the Exempt Firemen's Assn. He is survived by his wife and by a brother, Louis CRAVER of Troy. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral will be held from the residence Saturday at 2 p. m. Rev. Russell Pater, pastor of the First Reformed Church of Wynantskill, will officiate. Interment will be in Sand Lake Cemetery. (from an undated newspaper clipping that probably came from the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County. NY; submitted to this website by Gary A. Craver of Guilderland, Albany County, NY, a grandnephew of the decedent)

CROWLEY, Mary C. - CROWLEY - At Samaritan Hospital, February 10, 1982; Mary C. CROWLEY; daughter of the late Charles F. and Elizabeth C. O'Mahoney Crowley; aunt of Mrs. Henry Royer of Marshfield, Mass.; sister-in-law of Mrs. William Crowley. Also survived by several nieces. Funeral from the Edward J. Quinn & Son Funeral Home, 2339 Fifteenth St., Saturday at 10 a. m. and from St. Paul the Apostle Church, where the Liturgy of Christian Death & Burial will be concelebrated at 10:30 a. m. Friends may call Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p. m. (date and name of newspaper not specified; submitted to this website by whispermo@aol.com)

CROWLEY, Mary C. - Mary Crowley; Troy Teacher - TROY - Mary C. CROWLEY, 90, formerly of 2150 13th St., retired Troy teacher and member of several area organizations, died Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lynn, Mass., she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Elizabeth C. O'Mahoney Crowley. Miss Crowley had resided in Philadelphia in her earlier years. She taught in Waterford and Newburgh schools and for 43 years in Troy, retiring from School 18. She was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Troy and a member of its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a member of St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, Troy Catholic Service League, the Barat Guild of Kenwood Convent in Albany, the Troy Area Retired Teachers' Association and the State Retired Teachers' Association and was a life member of the Parent-Teacher Association of School 18. (date and name of newspaper not specified; submitted to this website by whispermo@aol.com)

CROWLEY, Nora HOGAN. - Died - Crowley - December 13, 1920, at the residence 2637 - 5th Avenue, Nora HOGAN, wife of the late Peter CROWLEY, mother of Sadie CROWLEY and Mrs. Carl FRANK of Albany; sister of Catherine HOGAN and Mrs. William MARRIN. Funeral from the residence Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, thence to St. Peter's Church where a requiem high mass will be sung. Friends are invited. Interment private. (published Wednesday evening, 15 December 1920 on page 8 of the Troy Times newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Veronica Meier)

CROWLEY, Peter. - Died - Crowley - In this city, November 6, 1917. Peter CROWLEY, husband of Mary EMPEROR. Father of Thomas CROWLEY, Mary CROWLEY, Peter CROWLEY. Son of Mrs. Charles WELLS. Brother of William CROWLEY. At the residence 2413 Sixth Avenue. Funeral from residence Friday morning at 9 o'clock and thence to St. Peter's Church, where a requiem high mass will be sung. Friends are invited. (published 8 November 1917 on page 17 of The Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselaer County, NY; submitted to this website by Veronica Meier)

CRUICKSHANK, John E. - WATERFORD - John E. CRUICKSHANK, 54, of Redcliff Row and former resident of Lansingburgh, died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy after being stricken at his residence. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Elwood and Ruth BEBERNITZ CRUICKSHANK. He was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School. Mr. CRUICKSHANK was employed as a porter with the former Grand Union Warehouse in Waterford for more than 30 years before retiring. He was a member of the Lansingburgh Independent Baseball League, currently serving as the financial secretary of the board of directors. He was a member of the bingo committee and was a member of the group's hall of fame. He worked previously with the Lansingburgh Little League for many years. He enjoyed playing bingo and camping. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Lansingburgh. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie DOLAN CRUICKSHANK; a daughter, Kelly JOHNSON of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sons, Scott JOHNSON of Lansingburgh and John E. CRUICKSHANK II of Waterford; and a sister, Karen MCNEFF of Lansingburgh. The funeral will be held at 9:15 a. m. Monday from the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., at the corner of 115th Street and Fourth Avenue, Lansingburgh, and 10 a. m. from the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Lansingburgh, with Rev. Richard A. Scheu officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 426 Third Ave., Troy 12182 or to the Lansingburgh Independent Baseball League, New Turnpike Road, Troy. (published Saturday, 12 February 2000 in the Troy Record newspaper of Troy, Rensselear County, NY; unable to determine who the submitter was)

CRUISE, Lena M. CARLE. - Corinth, [Saratoga County] NY - Lena M. CARLE CRUISE, 78, died Wednesday, December 9, in North Creek, NY. She was born 8 March 1903, in Highwoods, a daughter of the late William and Minnie (CASTLE) CARLE. A former Albany resident, Mrs. Cruise was employed for over 40 years by the Barber Bennett Feed and Grain Company, Albany. She was married to James J. CRUISE, who died in 1967. Surviving are a brother, Jason CARLE of Kingston; two nieces, Mrs. Robert SCHANTZ, Kingston and Mrs. Warren ROOT, Corinth; and a nephew, Jason CARLE, Cresskill, NJ. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a. m. at the Mt. Marion Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Saugerties [Ulster County, NY]. (published 9 December 1981 in an unspecified newspaper; submitted to this website in January 2009 by a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous)