Jeanie Haver
November 30, 2010
NISKAYUNA – Jeanie Haver, 61, passed away on November 23, 2010 at the St. Peter’s Hospice Inn after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Jeanie was born in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Donald and Joyce Haver. She graduated from Scotia High School and lived in Schenectady county for most of her life. In April, Jeanie retired from her 34 year career as a computer programmer for New York State. Jeanie was a proud member of her labor union and served as a member mobilizer. She was a generous, outgoing woman with an off-beat sense of humor. Jeanie had a passion for gardening, knitting, cooking and an all-around passion for life. She was (almost) always willing to try new things, and thus had eclectic tastes in music, books and food.
Jeanie is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Haver-Browne) Schwarz, son-in-law, Adam Schwarz, sister, Barbara Camarota, brothers, Thomas, Gregory & Wallace Haver, aunt, Phyllis LePard, beloved granddaughter, Joycelyn Schwarz, her many dearly loved friends and three nieces. Jeanie (Gigi), we love you and will carry you in our hearts always.
Calling hours will begin Saturday at 10:30a.m. at Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave, Albany, followed by a memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Target Cancer, an organization that helps to fund research for otherwise underfunded cancers. www.targetcancer.info To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Maureen V. Pellegrino
November 25, 2010
ALBANY – Maureen V. Pellegrino, 83, of Albany, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Mrs. Pellegrino was born in the Bronx, and lived for many years in Long Island before moving to Albany about two years ago. She was employed for many years by Sears in Rockville Center, NY. She also served as a volunteer for 10 years at the Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN), and managed the food pantry at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside.
Mrs. Pellegrino was predeceased by her husband John J. Pellegrino. She is survived by her daughter Paula Pellegrino and her husband Richard Aichelmann; her daughter Robin Pellegrino of Colonie; and her granddaughter Paloma Pellegrino.
The Pellegrino family would like to thank all of the caregivers who took such wonderful care of Mrs. Pellegrino in her illness, truly treating her as their own mother.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10:30am in All Saints Catholic Church, Homestead St., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122; or at www.ocrf.org . To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Katherine M. Waterson
November 24, 2010
ALBANY – Katherine M. Hans Waterson, 92, of Albany, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Mrs. Waterson was born in Albany and was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy. She attended the College of St. Rose, and after marrying a New Scotland Ave. neighbor, she lived in Williamstown, MA, returning to Albany in 1957 to her old New Scotland Avenue neighborhood. She was employed for many years by Dr. William Schreiber in Albany, and she was affiliated with the Hans Funeral Home in Albany for many years. She was a communicant of the former St. Teresa of Avila Church in Albany for nearly 80 years. In 1982 she survived the often fatal Guillain–Barré syndrome, and later volunteered as a support counselor to other victims of the disease.
Mrs. Waterson was predeceased by her husband Paul J. Waterson in 1957. She is survived by her children Paul W. Waterson of Loudonville, Alice Waterson Nitka and her husband Martin of Ludlow, VT, and John J. Waterson and his wife Deborah of Albany; her sister in law Helene Hans of Albany; her friend and cousin Mary B. Hans of Albany; her grandchildren Christine Fromm and her husband Tim of East Hampton, NY, Abigail Nitka of Manhattan, Molly Nitka of Rutland, VT, and Casey and Cara Waterson of Albany; her great grandchildren Leah and Chelsea Fromm; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers William C. Hans, Jr. and John J. Hans, Sr.; and by her daughter in law Patricia Reidy Waterson.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Saturday morning at 8:30, and from there to the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church), Hurst Ave., Albany at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Mary Rose Elia
November 19, 2010
ALBANY – Mary Rose Elia, 95, of Albany, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Mrs. Elia was born in Albany and lived here all her life. She was employed for a time by J. DeBeer & Sons in Albany, and for many years by the John G. Myers and Flah’s department stores. She was a communicant of the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Albany.
Mrs. Elia was predeceased by her husband Nicholas J. Elia, Sr. in 1995. She is survived by her sons Nicholas J. Elia, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Johnstown, and Ross Elia and his wife Cindy of Albany; her daughter Patricia E. Conley of Rensselaer; her brother Benny Ravida; her sister in law Kay Ravida; her grandchildren Ross, Adam, Tisha, Alana, Nicholas, Jennifer, Stephen, Brian and Kellie; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters Anthony, Tindora and Joseph Ravida, Angeline Siino, and Nancy Mannolini.
The Elia family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Eddy Village Green Building 12, and Community Hospice of Rensselaer for the wonderful care they provided to Mrs. Elia.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 9:45, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church), Homestead St., Albany at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3-7 p.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Charles C. Canabush, Sr.
November 15, 2010
ALBANY – Charles C. Canabush, Sr., 82, of Albany, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Mr. Canabush was born in Ravena, the son of Peter and Teresa Fazzone Canabush, and lived all his life in the Capital District. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the post World War II era, and was employed for many years as a carpenter by the Carpenters Local 370 in Albany. He also was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church (the former St. Margaret Mary’s Church) in Albany.
Mr. Canabush is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Patricia R. Miller Canabush; his children Chuck Canabush Jr. and his wife Donna, and Andrea Zink and her husband Keith; his brother Peter J; his sisters Anna and Elizabeth; his grandchildren Jacqueline, Tina, Kaitlin, Brian, Allison, Eamonn, and Sean; his great grandchildren Derek, Jocelyn, Shawn and Carina; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Sam, Al, Michael, and John, and by his sister Josephine.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 8:45, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church, Homestead St., Albany at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Robert Lockwood Perry
November 9, 2010
GUILDERLAND – Robert Lockwood Perry, 82, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn. Born on September 16, 1928, the son of James and Mabel Perry, Robert graduated from Milne High School and earned a BS degree in Chemistry at Union College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed at the Army/Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he met the love of his life, Peggy June Wiegand. He returned to Union College to earn his MS in Chemistry, and worked at Sterling Winthrop Research Institute in Rensselaer for nearly 40 years, retiring as Administrator for Safety and Security. He was a volunteer member of the Hudson Valley Girl Scouts for over forty years, and enjoyed camping at the former Camp Little Notch in Fort Ann, NY. He lived in McKownville all his life, and was a member of the McKownville Fire Dept. for 60 years, serving as Chief for 21 of those years.
Robert was predeceased by his wife Peggy in January 2001. He is survived by his children Robert and Deborah Perry; his daughter in law Kathy Perry; his grandchildren Katy, Tom, Richie, and Ian; his sisters in law Patricia Foster, Katy Emmert, Edna Fuller, Eloise Wiegand, and Susie DeClercq; and his nieces Kimberly Tucci, Susan Ludwig, and Karen Santamaria. He was predeceased by his brother James Perry, who died in 1966.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make memorial contributions to St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, 315 So. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208; or to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue # 201, Albany, NY 12210. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Ruth F. Brown
November 2, 2010
GUILDERLAND – Ruth F. Roper Brown, 82, of Guilderland, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born in New York City, but lived most of her life in the Capital District. She was employed by the New York State Insurance Dept., retiring in 1983.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her beloved husband James E. Brown; her devoted children Judith Hynes (William) of Gilboa, Bruce Lawrence (Rita) of Poestenkill, Gail Young (Robert) of East Durham, Linda Hursa (Michael) of Stephentown, and Charles Nagel (Brenda) of East Nassau; her brother Frank Roper (Joan) of Hobe Sound, FL; and by fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, and Community Hospice of Albany for the wonderful care they provided to Mrs. Brown.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Friday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Inc. , 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Maureen Adams
November 2, 2010
AMSTERDAM – Maureen “Mo/Debbie” (O’Loughlin) went peacefully home in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, October 28, 2010, surrounded by family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam (while overlooking her favorite section of the Mohawk River). This followed two years of “Living” first with Lung and then Brain Cancer. Maureen donated her earthly body to the Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College and her corneas to the Lion’s Eye Bank at Albany.
Maureen was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 18, 1941. She married John Adams in 1988. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Ida (Reconzone) O’Loughlin, and her brother, Donald. She is survived by her loving husband, John and their devoted dog, Bear; sons Clarence D. (Kimberly) Schmidt, Cobleskill, and Keith C. (Nancy) Schmidt, Pattersonville; grandson, Eric (Sarah) Schmidt, Scotia; granddaughter, Daniella Marie Schmidt, Pattersonville; great-grandson, Chase A. Schmidt; and step-daughter, Abby May Adams, East Orleans, MA. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Nice of Ocala, FL; niece, Darlene (John) Grady, Ocala, FL; nephews William (Kellie) Nice, Lindenwold, NJ and Steven Nice and grandnephew, Isaac Nice, Ocala, FL; her brother and sisters-in-law, Timothy and (Joanne) & James and (Sandra) Adams along with their children, spouses and grandchildren; Timothy (Jessie) Angelina & Alaina; Michael (Joslyn) Jack; Kara (PJ Henry) Olivia & Sam; and Matthew (Jenna) and Eva.
Maureen “lived” most of her life in the Capital Region, first in Mariaville with her two sons, then, moved with her Husband John to Amsterdam, and finally in 2003, they built their dream home for which she was the primary designer along with her friend Darlene and her family from Northgate Homes Inc. on property she loved in Hagaman. She was employed for many years by Standard Furniture, Cushing Stone, Cranesville Block and Wm. Larned & Sons before becoming self-employed and serving as manager of a family property management/apartment rental business for the past 20+ years.
Maureen and her family would especially like to publically offer their sincere appreciation for the care & support of her at home and beyond by Kathy (daughter by friendship), Gina, Jeanie, and Dottie; her medical, nursing, personal care & technical teams at St. Mary’s, Dr. Sheridan’s office, Community Hospice, CHC and NYOH; the powerful prayer warriors from all over including her Pastor, Ray Barnett and her church, The Time for Truth Ministries. Thanks also for the encouraging gifts, cards, CDs (faith and music), phone calls & visits by so many that offerred these comforts. In addition, one other special note of thanks to Debbie for giving Maureen “Courage,” her ever-present cuddly lion who, along with our Savior Jesus, was present during her treatments, when approached by a needle, and just any other time she needed a boost of “Courage.” Memorial contributions can be made to either the Time for Truth Ministries, Amsterdam, NY; The Anatomical Gift Program at Albany Medical College; The Foundation of St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam, NY or The Community Hospice of Amsterdam.
Maureen’s desire is that anyone affected by her leaving, not grieve, but celebrate her’s and their lives together by giving all the praise, honor, glory and worship to Father God, his son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. There will be a brief Memorial on Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 2 PM at the Time for Truth Ministries, 46 Market Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Following the Memorial, Maureen’s church & her family invite all who can stay to continue celebrating her life and the lives of those who came to know her or they knew of her. Refreshments will be served. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.