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Helen Hoyt
JOHNSTOWN - Mrs. Helen M. Hoyt, 71, of Miller Street, died Sunday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a short illness.
Mrs. Hoyt was born in Gloversville.
She worked at Breton Industries and Esquire Novelty Corp., both of Amsterdam, for many years. She had recently worked with the Senior Citizen Service Center of Gloversville and Fulton County.
Mrs. Hoyt was a member of the Fremont Street United Methodist Church and Johnstown Women of the Moose.
Survivors include her husband, Robert D. Hoyt Sr., whom she married Aug. 30, 1947; four sons, Robert D. and Leo J. Hoyt, both of Amsterdam, Ronald E. Hoyt of Albany and Richard A. Hoyt of Johnstown; four daughters, Judith A. Pettit of Colonie, Karen S. Shutts of Georgia, Jean M. Rote of Perth and Tami L. Hill of Gloversville; two sisters, Hilda Arnold of Seattle, Wash., and Ruthie Deere of Mayfield; a brother, Marvin Herrick of Johnstown; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fremont Street United Methodist Church, 17 Fremont St., Gloversville.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, 215 E. Main St.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, New York State-Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.
Dated: Tuesday, 13-Nov-2001
James Cashin
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION - James E. Cashin of Alexander Drive died Saturday at Ellis Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Troy, Mr. Cashin was educated at LaSalle Institute.
He was a railroad engineer for 35 years for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, Conrail and Amtrak. He served on the High Speed Rail Committee for Amtrak from 1996 to 1998 and as local chairman of BLE-Division 77 from 1995 to 1998.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Darlene J. Robinson; two daughters, Tracy E. Milanese of Grafton and Cheryl VonFricken of Speigletown; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St., Albany, at a time to be announced.
Calling hours will be from 4 this afternoon to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 103 S. Reynolds St., Scotia, NY 12302.
Dated: Tuesday, 13-Nov-2001
James E. Bachus, 65, former Schenectady police captain
PRINCETOWN - James E. Bachus, who was a captain in the Schenectady Police Department, died at home Tuesday after a long illness. Mr. Bachus, of Princetown, was 65.
Born in the Bronx, Mr. Bachus was a 1953 graduate of Long Island City High School.
He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1954 to 1957 on the submarine fleet in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet.
Mr. Bachus moved to Schenectady in 1957 and served in the Schenectady Police Department until 1991, retiring as police captain. He was director of the Zone 5 Law Enforcement Academy, Session 5. At one time, he worked at Chase National Bank in New York City. He also worked for more than 10 years at the security office at St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady.
After retiring, he lived in both Princetown and Venice, Fla.
He was a longtime member of the Glenville Fish & Game Club.
Mr. Bachus was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Schenectady.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene De Sarbo Bachus, whom he married April 11, 1959; two sons, James "Dan" Bachus of Glenville and Darren Bachus of Guilderland; two daughters, Diana Craig of Rotterdam and Deneen Knob of Charlotte, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Bradt Street, Schenectady.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.
Arrangements are by the N. Rossi & Sons Funeral Home, Schenectady.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
Cynthia Engel, Rensselaer County legislator, author
EAST GREENBUSH - Mrs. Cynthia Walker Engel, who was a member of the Rensselaer County Legislature, died Tuesday at home after a short illness. Mrs. Engel, of East Greenbush, was 48.
Born in Johnstown, Pa., Mrs. Engel lived most of her life in the Capital Region. She was a graduate of Kingston High School, Columbia Pacific University and the New York School of Interior Design.
In 1997, Mrs. Engel was elected as a member of the Rensselaer County Legislature. Earlier this month, she was re-elected by a wide margin to a second term. As a legislator, Mrs. Engel served as chairwoman for the Legislature's Environmental Committee and a member of the Legislature's Veterans and Youth Committee and Aging Committee. She was instrumental in the establishment of the 156-acre Papscanee Nature Preserve along the shore of the Hudson River in the towns of East Greenbush and Schodack. She was also instrumental in the improvement of services for seniors, youths and veterans and was recognized for her service and dedication to the community.
Mrs. Engel was a member and former president of the Rensselaer County Women's Republican Club.
She was the creator, owner and manager of Engelart Designs.
Mrs. Engel was a member and former president of the Business and Professional Women of Southern Rensselaer County and a member of the Zonta Club. She was a member of the board of directors of the Commission on Economic Opportunity. An author of children's books, Mrs. Engel published "The Dream Gift."
Survivors include her husband, Kevin J. Engel; two daughters, Angela K. Smith of London, England, and Courtney E. Engel of East Greenbush; a son, Justin A. Engel of East Greenbush; her parents, Edward and Lois Walker; two sisters, Janis E. Ward of Coppell, Texas, and Lois J. Searight of Westwood, Mass.; and three brothers, Edward R. Walker III of Sweeny, Texas, Kerry R. Walker of Virginia Beach and Keith T. Walker of Dallas, Texas.
The service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the House of Praise Ministries, 1688 Route 9, Castleton. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer.
Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Boulevard, or the East Greenbush Community Library, Michael Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
`Dick' Gugenberger, was decorated WWII veteran
GLOVERSVILLE - Albert "Dick" R. Gugenberger, who was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, died Wednesday at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Mr. Gugenberger, of the Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility, was 78.
Mr. Gugenberger was born in Gloversville and lived in the area for most of his life. He was educated in Northville.
He was the recipient of two Bronze Stars.
Mr. Gugenberger was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2077.
Mr. Gugenberger worked for Gugenberger Inc. of Gloversville, a roofing and sheet metal business. He was subsequently self-employed in the sheet metal and heating business.
He retired from the Stephen Miller Contracting Co. of Mayfield due to illness.
He was a former member of the Foresters and the Ida McGinnis Senior Citizens. He was an Explorer Scout leader for many years.
Mr. Gugenberger was a member of North Main Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Graves Gugenberger, whom he married Dec. 23, 1944; three sons, Richard L. and Robert J. Gugenberger, both of Mayfield, and Daniel R. Gugenberger of Johnstown; three daughters, Judy Lyn Elmendorf of Meco, and Jill M. Bell and Jan S. Ackernecht, both of Gloversville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Hollenbeck Funeral Home, 4 Second Ave.
Calling hours are 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until the service Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery in Johnstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the World War II Memorial Fund.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
Eddie Lee Robinson, was a longtime city employee
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Eddie Lee Robinson, who worked for the city of Saratoga Springs Public Works Department for 32 years, died Tuesday at home. Mr. Robinson, of Division Street, was 56.
Born in Jackson, Miss., Mr. Robinson was a city resident for more than 35 years.
For several years, he worked at the Gideon Putnam Hotel.
He retired from the Public Works Department earlier this year as foreman. He won several trophies and awards for his participation in area golf tournaments.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the American Legion and Frederick Allen Elks Lodge 609.
He was the widower of Dianne Robinson, who died in 1995.
Survivors include three sons, Curtis Ray Robinson of Jackson, Miss., Eddie Lee Waite of Georgia and Eddie Lee Robinson III of Saratoga Springs; a daughter, Tammy Lee Robinson of Schenectady; a brother, Shelby King Jr. of Saratoga Springs; a sister, Shirley Terrell of Jackson, Miss.; several grandchildren; and his companion, Cecelia Patten of Saratoga Springs.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, where a calling hour will begin at 1.
Burial will be in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Louden Road, followed by a gathering of friends at the Frederick Allen Lodge 609, 69 Beekman St.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
`Betty' Pearlman
TUCSON, Ariz. - Services were held for Mrs. Rebecca "Betty" Pearlman, 91, of Tucson, who died Sunday in Tucson.
She lived in Malden, Mass., for many years and later in Lynn, Mass., before moving to Tucson in 1985.
Mrs. Pearlman was a member of the Organization for Rehabilitation Through Training, Hadassah and B'nai B'rith. She produced, directed and wrote the lyrics and book for more than 50 musical productions for these organizations.
Her husband, Samuel Pearlman, whom she married in 1938, died in 1998.
Survivors include three sons, William Pearlman of Niskayuna, and Robert and David Pearlman, both of Tucson; and five grandchildren.
A period of mourning will be observed until Monday morning at the home of Dr. William and Eleanor Pearlman, 851 Maxwell Drive, Niskayuna.
Arrangements are by the Evergreen Mortuary & Cemetery.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
Arthur Privler
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Arthur Privler, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Albany for many years before retiring, died Wednesday at the Delray Medical Center. Mr. Privler, of Delray Beach, formerly of Albany, was 86.
Born in Albany, N.Y., Mr. Privler lived most of his life there. He moved to Florida in 1977.
Mr. Privler was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of the Independent Benevolent Society in Albany and the Albany Jewish War Veterans Post 105.
Mr. Privler was a member of Temple Sinai in Delray Beach and was a former member of Temple B'nai Darom in Ocala, Fla.
Survivors include his wife, Ida Saltzman Privler; two sons, Robert Privler of Albany and Irvin Privler of Blue Point, Long Island; two brothers, Daniel Privler of Rhinebeck and Max Privler of Delmar; and four grandchildren.
The service will be held at noon on Friday at the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Ave., Albany.
Burial will be in the Independent Benevolent Cemetery, Guilderland.
The period of mourning will be observed at the Privler residence, 20 Marlborough Court, Albany.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity.
Dated: Thursday, 15-Nov-2001
