System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Cheryl Anne Hulse Karas, 52
Troy - Cheryl Anne Hulse Karas, 52, of Second Avenue, died Saturday at the home of her sister and brother-in-law in Cohoes after a long illness.
Born in Long Eddy, NY she was daughter of Cecelia Cram Hulse of Long Eddy, NY and the late Edward Hulse. She was raised in Long Eddy, NY and she later lived in Averill Park and the Albany area for several years. She was educated at Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon, NY.
Ms. Karas was a secretary for New York State Auto Dealers of Albany retiring in 1992 due to disability.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony Shrine Church in Troy and formerly of St. Henry's Church in Averill Park. She was a sergeant in the Air Force stationed in Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Survivors in addition to her mother include three daughters, April Riginio and husband Robert of Staten Island, Amy Karas of Ravena and Lisa Karas of Cohoes; five brothers, Edward Hulse of Port Jervis, Jeffrey Hulse of Sparrowbush, Richard Hulse of Rome, Gregory Hulse of New Windsor and Jon Hulse of Long Eddy; a sister, Sandra McBride of Rock Tavern, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Jason Sutter of Cohoes and several additional sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 9:00am from the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. corner of Pawling at Maple Avenues in Troy and at 9:30am from St. Anthony Shrine Church State Street Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5-9pm.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Ms. Karas to the American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 or The Community Hospice of Albany County 35 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208.
James G. Gardner, 70
Portland, OR - James G. Gardner, 70, formerly of Wynantskill, died Sunday in Portland, OR.
Born in Albany, he was son of the late Fred E. and Catherine Foster Gardner and husband of Janet Osterman Gardner. He was a graduate of Troy High School and studied at Norwich University, Vermont and Maryville College, Tenn. He received his Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh and did graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh..
Mr. Gardner served as Assistant Pastor of the Bower Hill Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh and Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. He also served as chaplain of two Portland colleges. He spent the last part of his life working in investment finance. Jim suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis causing him to retire at an early age.
Survivors in addition to his wife include, a son, Bill Gardner (Colleen); a daughter, Catherine Murphy (Shawn); three grandchildren, Jackson 'Jake' Gardner and Ryan and Nicholas Murphy all of Portland, OR; two sisters Dr. Freda A. Gardner of Princeton, NJ and Dorothy Bentley Multunas of Troy.
Funeral service and burial will be held Wednesday in Portland. Oregon.
Jennifer French
Averill Park - Jennifer French, dearly beloved wife of Wayne Metsch, died Thursday, January 23. She was born in Schenectady on January 1, 1950. She was raised in Schenectady, resided for the past 18 years in Averill Park. She graduated from SUNY Empire State (BA), and U at Albany (MS).
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Wayne B. Metsch, her father, Robert J. French, her mother, Michaela Terney French, four sisters and their husbands, Lynne M. and Robert Ferluge, Christine French and William De Ridder, Katherine J. and Thomas Moran, and Pamela A. and Mark Woythal; four nephews, Marcus and Adam Moran, Dylan and Andrew Woythal, and one niece, Rachel Ferluge.
She was the spirit of life, finding ways to share her boundless energy and enthusiasm for all it had to offer. Now, many times, when family and friends read books, visit special places, concoct a gourmet meal, enjoy gardens, hear music, and love young people, it will bring a smile of remembrance to those who knew her in her different roles. She enriched even those who did not understand why. For her family she was that special person who could elicit love or irritation, though irritation never lasted- with her or them. Generous in every way, she inspired them to explore new ideas to preserve the past and nourish the future. Jen found ways for her loved ones, whether young or old, to enjoy, sometimes vicariously, a journey with her where they might never have ventured. She made friends in places far and near, and valued them without regard to who or what they were. Her husband was her support, her confidante, and her listening board in all they experienced together, always patient, always loving, and always there.
Jennifer led a life that demonstrated her reaching out to many: Over the years she worked as a Group Home Supervisor, Social Worker for Visiting Nurses, Volunteer Coordinator for WMHT, Video Conference Producer, Development Director for Unity House, Consultant to Hospice, and Pastry Chef. She was a member of the Board of the Troy Library Foundation, and former member of the Boards of Planned Parenthood and Joseph's House Shelter; in each of these roles she was recognized for her special contributions and as a lover of people.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Monday, January 27th at 11:00 am from St. Henry's Church in Averill Park. Following the service, the family will be receiving friends at La Peria Restaurant at the Gregory House, Route 43, Averill Park until 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jennifer's name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Box E, 1275 York Ave, NY, NY or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer 12144
Kenneth Roth Haldeman, 90
Schodack - Kenneth Roth Haldeman, 90, of Schodack Valley Road, died Saturday at Samaritan Hospital Troy, after a long illness.
Born in Allentown, PA, he was son of the late Earl and Lucy Roth Haldeman and husband for 68 years of Sadie Frances Abbott Haldeman. He was raised in Allentown, resided in the Troy area for many years and had resided in Castleton for the past 25 years. He was educated at Allentown, PA schools and the State University of New York at Cobleskill for agriculture.
Mr. Haldeman was Greyhound bus driver for many years and a self-employed mobile home dealer.
He was a member for 70 years of many bowling leagues including the Friday Night Heavy Weights bowling league at Uncle Sam Lanes and a member of the Brunswick Lodge of Elks.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Alice McTarnaghan (Terrance) of Castleton on Hudson; a son, Gordon Kenneth Haldeman (Gwen) of West Addison, VT; two brothers, Richard Haldeman of Troy and James Haldeman of Ithaca; three sisters, Maryalice Weddell of FL, Carol Underwood of Indiana and Neada Hayner of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Mark Haldeman, Janel Nelsen and husband Carl and Christopher McTarnaghan and great-grandchildren including Nevada and Zane Nelsen. He was predeceased by two sisters, Gladys Reed and Marion Sater and two brothers, Byron and Earl Haldeman.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am from the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. corner of Pawling at Maple Avenue Troy with Rev. Bruce K. Cornwell, Pastor of the Colonie Community Reformed Church, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Haldeman to the Multiple Sclerosis Capital District Chapter 324 Broadway Albany, NY 12207.
M. Florence Kuhn Fleming, 85
Poestenkill - M. Florence Kuhn Fleming, 85, of Cherokee Lane, died Saturday at her
residence after a brief illness.
Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Frank and Addie Brown Kuhn and wife
of the late William P. Fleming. She had resided in Poestenkill most of her life and
was a graduate of Catholic Central High School.
Mrs. Fleming was a homemaker.
She was a lifetime member of the Sullivan-Jones Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post
Ladies Auxiliary, a communicant of St. Henry's Church in Averill Park and a former
member of the Rosary Altar Society.
Survivors include a son Francis P. Fleming of Sand Lake; three daughters Justine M.
Amadon of Glens Falls and Adelaide Schepis and Paula A. Doherty both of
Poestenkill; two brothers Frank B. Kuhn Jr. and William J. Kuhn both of Troy; 11
grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial mass to be held Monday at
9am at St. Henry's Church in Averill Park.
At the request of Mrs. Fleming, there will be no calling hours.
Interment St. Henry's Cemetery in Averill Park.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Fleming to The Community Hospice
of Rensselaer County 295 Valley View Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144. Guest book
available at www.brycefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by DeGraaf-Bryce Funeral Home Inc. West Sand Lake.
Mary C. Bills Hardick, 100
North Greenbush - Mary C. Bills Hardick, 100, of Blooming Grove Drive, died Tuesday at the Van Rensselaer Manor.
Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Robert A. and Mabel Calkins Bills and wife of the late Garrett C. Hardick. She had formerly resided on Leonard Avenue in Center Brunswick for many years.
Mrs. Hardick made pockets for shirts at Cluett, Peabody & Company in Troy many years ago.
She was a Past Matron of Bethlehem Star Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the United Methodist Women and a past member of the Troy Arts Guild. Mrs. Hardick was a life member of Hope United Methodist Church in Eagle Mills, formerly Memorial United Methodist and the Excelsior Society of the church and former treasurer for 10 years.
She is survived by her cousin, Marion B. Cropsey and husband Kenneth of Latham; two nephews, Floyd E. Haber of Stuyvesant and Robert G. Haber of Center Brunswick and a special friend, Shirley Peckham of Latham. She was predeceased by a sister Martha Vose.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 1:00pm from the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. corner of Pawling at Maple Avenues in Troy with Rev. John G. Rhinesmith, Pastor Emeritus of Hope United Methodist Church, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 12-1pm prior to the service. Interment Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville.
Contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Hardick to Hope United Methodist Church 566 Brunswick Road Troy, NY 12180.
Anna Marie Hangst Slavickas Duncan, 58
Brunswick - Anna Marie Hangst Slavickas Duncan, 58, of Betts Road, died Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital Troy, after a long illness.
Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Frederick and Anna B. Tyll Hangst and wife of C. Kent Duncan. She had resided in the Troy, Guilderland and Brunswick areas all her life and was educated at Berlin schools, Hudson Valley Community College and Russell Sage Evening Division.
Mrs. Duncan was a self employed cosmetologist and a teacher at B.O.C.E.S.
She was a member of the Brunswick Republican Party and the Country Club of Troy.
Survivors in addition to her husband include three daughters, Tracy Dufault (Aldor) of Halfmoon, Kerri Slavickas of Gloucester, MA and Alison Nelson of Troy; a step son, Cecil Kent Duncan Jr. (Heidi) of NJ; a step daughter, Selina Duncan of Halfmoon; two grandchildren, Jessica Duncan of NJ and Liam Nelson of Troy; two nieces Barbara Staples and Terry Fitzgerald and many cousins. She was predeceased by a brother Eugene Hangst.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00am from the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. corner of Pawling at Maple Avenue Troy with Rev. Kathleen Boyer-Visser, Pastor of Gilead Lutheran Church, officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Interment Berlin Community Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in memory of Anna Duncan to the Gilead Lutheran Church PO Box 26 Cropseyville, NY 12052.
