Albany County, New York Obituary and Death Notices Collection
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Ruth Lundequist Steindl, worked at Valley Hospital
SCOTIA - Mrs. Ruth Lundequist Steindl, who worked at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for 17 years, died Wednesday after a long illness. Mrs. Steindl, of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Socha Plaza, was 85.
Born in Brooklyn, Mrs. Steindl lived in Ridgewood, N.J., before moving to Glenville in 1988.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood and the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Glenville.
Mrs. Steindl was a member of the Residence Council of the Kingsway Manor in Schenectady.
Her husband, Frederick Steindl, whom she married July 24, 1940, died in 1991.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean Kellyhouse of Burnt Hills and Virginia Meyer of Lowell, Mass.; a brother, Richard Lundequist of Montauk; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 547 Saratoga Road, East Glenville. A calling hour will precede the service in the Fireside Room of the church.
Burial will be in Memory's Garden, Colonie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308 or the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 297 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302.
Arrangements are by the Glenville Funeral Home.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Charles Goldstock, active in politics, owned businesses
NISKAYUNA - Charles Goldstock, who had owned businesses in Schenectady, died Thursday at Ellis Hospital. Mr. Goldstock, of St. David's Lane, was 66.
Mr. Goldstock was born and educated in Schenectady.
He was co-owner of Goldstock's Sporting Goods on Broadway in downtown Schenectady until 1980 and owner and operator of Star Liquor on State Street from 1980 until 1989.
He had been a code enforcement officer for the town of Niskayuna since 1989.
Mr. Goldstock was a former member of the Schenectady County Sheriff's Department. He was active in the Schenectady County Democratic Party and was a recent chairman of the Conservative Party of the town of Niskayuna.
He was also on the committee for the Nott Terrace High School Class of 1953.
Survivors include two sons, Ross Goldstock of Ballston Spa and Brett Goldstock of San Diego; a daughter, Judi Goldstock of New Canaan, Conn.; a brother, Harvey Goldstock of Maryland; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and his companion, Gerri Parillo of Albany.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Congregation Agudat Achim, 2117 Union St.
A calling period will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the synagogue.
Burial will be in Agudat Achim Cemetery in Rotterdam.
The period of mourning will be observed at the Goldstock residence, 498 St. David's Lane, Niskayuna.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Judd Goldstock Scholarship Fund in care of Niskayuna High School, 2566 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309.
Arrangements are by the Levine Memorial Chapel in Albany.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Celistany Smith Raymond, 94, educator, social activist
SCHENECTADY - Mrs. Celistany Smith Raymond, who was the recipient of a national award in 1988 for her work for children, died Oct. 12 at Ellis Hospital Long Term Care after a short illness. Mrs. Raymond, of University Place, was 94.
Born in Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Raymond moved to the local area in 1950. She attended the University of Michigan and received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley.
She was a research assistant in the Character Research Project at Union College under Prof. Ernest Ligon. During the mid-1960s, Mrs. Raymond became the coordinator of parent education for Schenectady Public Schools until retiring in 1971.
Mrs. Raymond was actively involved in setting up day care and Head Start programs in the city and served as a consultant to cooperative nursery schools and Head Start Day Care.
She was a member of the Parent Education Network established by the New York state Department of Education. She served on the local board for Community Coordinated Child Care. She served on the New York state Council for Children Legislative Committee in the 1970s and 80s, mostly on issues for increased day care programs. She was editor and consulting editor for the New York Early Education Reporter and for the newsletter of the NYS Association for the Education of Young Children.
She was the recipient of the Lewis Hine Award in 1988 from the National Child Labor Committee. She was nominated for the award by the Human Service Planning Council because of her work for children.
Mrs. Raymond was a member of the First Unitarian Society since 1961. She served on the society's board of trustees and its Women's Alliance. The alliance enrolled her as a member of the Clara Barton Sisterhood. She served until June of last year. Mrs. Raymond served on the Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) and was an active member of the Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM), the Human Services Planning Council Friends of Human Service and the American Association of University Women.
Survivors include a son, John S. Raymond of Shelbyville, Texas; a daughter, Susan Raymond Vogel of Worcester, Mass.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Unitarian Society, 1221 Wendell Ave.
There are no calling hours.
Cremation was at Vale Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to SCAP, 433 State St., Schenectady, NY 12305 or the SICM Food Pantry, 930 Albany St., Schenectady, NY 12307.
Arrangements are by the Feeley-Nuzback Funeral Home, Scotia.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
John A. Mastriani, 51, was makeup director for ABC
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - John Anthony Mastriani, who was director of makeup and hair for the ABC news and sports divisions in Washington D.C., died Wednesday at Mary Washington Hospital. Mr. Mastrini, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Schenectady, was 51.
Mr. Mastriani was born in Schenectady.
He was a graduate of Georgetown University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He also attended the University of Toronto.
Mr. Mastriani co-owned the Gold Star Emporium and Gold Star Wines in downtown Fredericksburg, which he established in 1990.
He was the first personal services professional hired by a national news organization, CBS News in New York. He pioneered techniques to adapt the application of theatre makeup within the on-camera television environment and developed his own line of makeup designed specifically for television personalities. He also taught theatre and medieval arts at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
He was instrumental in the organization of several fund-raisers at Gold Star Emporium benefitting local charities, including Hospice Support Care, FAHAS and others. He also organized and hosted a high school student art show at Gold Star for several years.
Survivors include his companion of 27 years, Michael Warner of Fredericksburg; and his father, Anthony Mastriani of Schenectady.
A memorial service in Schenectady will be scheduled at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Silver Foundation, P.O. Box 7566, Fredericksburg, VA 22404, attn. Mastriani/Warner Fund.
Arrangements are by the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Linda Lee Willey-McGrath, cited for volunteer efforts
SCHENECTADY - Mrs. Linda Lee Willey-McGrath, who was honored by former president Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton for her volunteerism to the American Cancer Society, died at home Nov. 2 as a result of cancer. Mrs. Willey-McGrath, of Eighth Avenue, was 43.
Born and educated in Schenectady, Mrs. Willey-McGrath was a graduate of the former Linton High School.
She was an Army veteran, serving in the medical corps, where she received several medals for expertise with grenades and marksmanship.
Mrs. Willey-McGrath worked for the Golub Corporation, working in the deli department of the Colonie Price Chopper for more than 20 years.
She was a nature photographer and sold her pictures and craft products through Wannamore Novelty Enterprises, which she owned and operated.
Mrs. Willey-McGrath was an herbalist and studied under Jean Viggiari at the School of Herbalogy in Naples, Fla. She was a member of the New East Herbal Association.
She worked on several human rights committees for struggles of American Indians and the Irish peace accord. She supported several children of the Lakota Indian Nation to attend St. Joseph's School in Chamber, S.D. She also worked for better education for American Indian children.
Mrs. Willey-McGrath was an animal rights advocate associated with the Humane Society. She was also an environmentalist and a member of Environmental Clearinghouse of Schenectady.
She was made Honorary Queen in a Celtic ceremony for her bravery and spirit for life with the Ancient Order of the Hibernians of Albany. She also appeared on the "Proud to Be Irish" radio program.
Survivors include her husband, Hank McGrath; her mother, Gertrude Stanton-Willey of Schenectady; two sisters, Catherine Ghikas and Madeline Purdy, both of Schenectady; and two brothers, Stanley Purdy of Rome and John Purdy of Schenectady.
An anatomical gift has been made to further medical and cancer research.
Services with military honors will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Saratoga at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Irish Cancer Society, 5 Northcumberland Road, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Arrangements are by the Daly Funeral Home.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Angelo Ippolito
NEW YORK - Angelo Ippolito, a painter and co-founder of the Tanager Gallery, which was part of the New York School of Abstract Expressionists in the 1950s, died Oct. 29 of a stroke in Johnson City, N.Y. He was 79.
Ippolito, who was born in Italy, came to New York at age 9. His paintings are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Augustine Lenz
AMSTERDAM - Mrs. Augustine Lenz, 86, of Hull Road, died Wednesday at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.
Born in Pampeln, Latvia, Mrs. Lenz lived in Germany before relocating to this country in 1951.
She worked on the family farm.
Mrs. Lenz was a Lutheran.
Her husband, Gustav Lenz, died in 1964.
Survivors include five sons, Helmar Lenz of Hagaman, Albert Lenz of the town of Florida, Karl Lenz of Carlisle, Gustav Lenz of Kansas and Bernhardt Lenz of Galway; four daughters, Susanna Kadur of Sprakers, Deinta Benton of Mayfield, Elizabeth Orzlek of Sprakers and Helga Wallters of Sharon Springs; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Deanna Burke Baucom
SCHENECTADY - Mrs. Deanna Burke Baucom, 57, of Prospect Street, died Wednesday at St. Clare's Hospital after a long illness.
Born and educated in Schenectady, Mrs. Baucom was a graduate of Linton High School.
She was a secretary at the University at Albany. Mrs. Baucom was also a keypunch operator at the New York state Department of Taxation and Finance. She was a computer operator for the Nabisco Co. at one time. From 1968 to 1976, Mrs. Baucom was a bus driver for the Capital District Transportation Authority. Mrs. Baucom was also an executive secretary for four years for the American Association of Retired Persons in Glenville.
Her husband, Joseph J. Baucom, whom she married March 9, 1963, died in 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, Deana Baucom and Tracy Baucom, both of Schenectady, and her mother, Dora Burke of Scotia.
The services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the N. Rossi & Sons Funeral Home, Union at North Jay streets, Schenectady.
A calling hour will precede the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Barkersville Cemetery, Barkersville.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Earl Powles
CHATHAM, Mass. - Earl Powles, 74, of South Chatham, formerly of Schenectady, died Thursday at Cape Cod Hospital.
Born and raised in Schenectady, Mr. Powles was a 1947 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School.
He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946.
Mr. Powles worked for Kalteux Bros. Plumbing and Heating in Schenectady from 1947 to 1964 and at Hoyes Plumbing and Heating in Albany from 1964 to 1965. Subsequently, Mr. Powles was employed by the Security Supply Corp. in Schenectady from 1965 until retiring in 1993. He moved to Cape Cod after his retirement in 1993.
He was a member of the South Chatham Community Church and its board of trustees.
Mr. Powles was a member of the Chatham Retired Men's Club and the South Chatham Village Hall. He was a volunteer at the Atwood House Museum.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Sterling Powles, whom he married in 1947; two sons, Brian E. Powles of Delanson and Mark R. Powles of Sharpsburg, Ga.; a daughter, Linda B. Lawler of Rochester; and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the South Chatham Community Church, Main Street, Chatham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the South Chatham Community Church, Main Street, South Chatham, MA 02659, or to charity.
Arrangements are by the Nickerson Funeral Home, Chatham.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
Emory Blowers
JOHNSTOWN - Private services will be held for Emory C. Blowers, who worked for the White Mop Wringer Co. in Fultonville for 35 years. He died Wednesday at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville after a short illness. Mr. Blowers, of South Market Street, was 81.
Mr. Blowers was born in Edinburg.
He was a veteran of the Army Air Forces, which later became the 82nd Air Force, serving as a maintenance mechanic at a P-47 base stationed at a former British base in Duxford, near Cambridge, England.
Mr. Blowers retired in 1982.
He was a member of the sheet metal workers union.
Survivors include his wife, Mitzi Portolano Blowers, whom he married June 30, 1979; a daughter, Debra Crawford of Gloversville; a stepdaughter, Patricia Van Heusen of Gloversville; two stepsons, George Kenyon of Fonda and Albert Kenyon of Saratoga Springs; and several grandchildren.
There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda.
Arrangements are by the A.G. Cole Funeral Home.
[Published 9-Nov-2001]
