Rabbi Stephen Weiss to be sentenced Feb. 27 in Ohio court; faces possible 30 months in prison. 84, of Latham, formerly of Amsterdam, Aug. 27, 2021; survived by sister Charlene Lebowitz. 71, of Albany, July 5, 2022; survived by wife Judith Flax; brother Cantor Elihu Flax; and daughters Shoshana and Leora Flax. the words of the Shema on her lips, as she passed away. 75, of Medford, Mass., March 27, 2022; survived by husband Al Descoteaux; son Mike, (Deana Criess) Descoteaux; foster daughter Nicole Bumgarner; brother Mike Klayman of San Francisco; sister Jane Klayman of Cloudcroft, N.M.; and grandchildren Madelaine and Jackson. , Eddie, with a moment to breathe, I want to thank you (on behalf of myself and my siblings) for the incredible attention and care with which you helped us deal with Mom's death this past week. 65, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Albany, Sept. 8, 2021; survived by husband Seth Schulman; daughter Kara Rice of Albany; son Adam (Jennifer) Rice of Guilderland; grandchildren Abigail, Isabelle and Steven Rice; and brothers Robert Young of Ormond Beach, Fla. and Kevin Young of East Berne. Jewish Funeral Care - Funeral site Current Funerals (click on name below) Notify Me 2-21 Neil Greenspan 2-21 Theodore Frankel 2-20 Sabina Szlam 2-19 Alan Eiger 2-16 Judith (Gavron) Cohen 2-15 Lillian (Farber) Troop 2-13 Chester (Chet) Parver 2-12 Rabbi Marc Wilson 2-9 Irwin Lowenstein 2-8 Edmund Weisberger 2-8 Stanley Harold Pollock How is business? 73, of Albany, Dec. 14, 2020; widow of Steve Steinhardt; survived by son Scott (Sandy (Kinney) Steinhardt; grandchildren Sydney and Spencer Steinhardt; and sister Sari Stefancin. 80, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Albany, Aug. 22, 2021; survived by husband Richard Klein. ROSALIND (SAMUEL) PHILLIPS FLORENCE WASSERMAN LILLIAN SIEGEL PAULINE POLLY SCHWARTZ The chapel and staff were perfect. RICHARD MENDELSON KENNETH NIRENBERG Everyone at Dressler's with whom we interacted since [the death] exudes that same attitude, effort, and professionalism. CHRISTOPHER RAMSEY 83, of South Florida, formerly of Albany, July 18 2021; survived by son Joe Shore; daughter Deb; sister Wendy (Jerry Richman) Miller Richman ; and grandchild Joshua Shore. 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28, 2020; son Steven (Jody Anderson) Medoff of Wilmington, Del. 88, of Niskayuna, Feb. 3 2022; survived husband Harvey Randall; daughter Margo Sue (Jim) Bittner; son Eric Randall; grandchildren Kevin Bittner, Janet (Joe) Walker), David (Krystle) Bittner and Julia Randall; and sister Marjorie. 62, of Schenectady, Dec. 7, 2022; survived by daughters Amanda (Jake) Middleton and Alana Kasper; son Matthew (Brandi) Kasper; and grandchildren Abe, Harvey, Elliott and Braelyn. Dressler's direction of the funeral was very respectful and Michael was very accommodating. of Schenectady, formerly of Albany, May 26, 2020; widow of Sigmund Schwaber; survived by daughters, Sheryl Schwaber and Louise Schwaber, both of Schenectady; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Up until the time of his death, Michael was on the boards of The Weber School and the MJCCA. We know that this is much more than a business for you, and we are immeasurably grateful to have had your guidance and support. Very grateful to you for making a difficult situation a bit easier. . She advised all to Never put the bar too low. MARSHALL LEVINE Recent Obituaries See Upcoming Services About the Funeral Home We encourage you to contact the funeral home to verify time and location before attending services or visitation. ALEX BOCKSTEIN 70, of Clifton Park, Dec. 27, 2020; survived by wife, Elaine Paige; son Henry (Lauren) Paige; and daughter Michelle (Christopher) Arnold; grandchildren, Brett Paige, Eliana Paige and Shaylee Arnold; and brothers, Steven (Carol )Paige (Bines), William (Shelly) Paige. EDWARD A. FAGEN 90, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Albany, Nov. 5, 2020; widow of Joseph Fluster; survived by sons Henry Flus- ter and Michael Fluster, daughter Denise Delicata and Patti Prelack; grand- children Jason Prelack, Renee Prelack, Samara Cipriani, Zachary Fluster, Daniel Harris, Mathew Delicata and Andrew Delicata; and great-grandchildren Ezra, Addie and Jordon Prelack, David and Victoria Cipriani, Julian and Elliot Delicata. SELMA BROADHURST DAVID ELLENBOGEN ; grandchildren, Gabriel, Gefen, and Luna Bar-Cohen, Murphy, Rowan, Dylan, and Maeve Haber; brother David Bracher; and sister Patricia Morris. STEVEN BERG 92, of Latham, Dec. 5, 2020; widower of Marian Goldberger Preiss; survived by daughter Jolene Miller; and grandchildren, Ethan and Sarah Miller of Clifton Park. 77, of Albany, Nov. 7, 2020; survived by sisters, Carol (Joel) Cohen Sheinbaum of Roslyn Heights, N.Y. and Phyllis (Scott) Kessler Slesinger of Washington, D.C. 87, of Albany, Nov. 4, 2020; widower of Susan Fisher; survived by son Michael (Andrea Habura), Fisher; daughter Elizabeth Betsy (Mark) Brennan; grandchildren Samantha (Raymel Bowen) Sickles; Matthew (Jaclyn) Sickles and Stephanie Jolly; and great-grandchildren Grayson, Hazel, Hunter, Elise, Elyse, Xander, Eliana, and Caylor. 96, of Albany, Jan. 9, 2021; widow of Melvin Heflich; survived by daughters Lois (Judd) Suresky of Guilderland, Gail (Russell) Kaphan of Alford, Mass. Obituaries; Submit a lifecycle event; Synagogues. You took care of every part of the planning, were there when we needed you and were attentive to every aspect of the funeral itself. 68, of Glenmont, Sept.1, 2021; widow of Bernard Shapiro; survived by daughter Jennifer Shapiro Lee; son David (Julia) Shapiro; brother Alan (Andrea) Tresser; sister Claire (Bill) Tanzer; and grandchildren Isabella and Jonathan Lee. 83, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Albany, Sept. 21, 2021; widower of Arlene Olinsky; survived by daughter Sheryl Olinsky Borg; and grandchildren Nick and Nina. Her constant guidance led us and many friends and family to make what would become fateful decisions at lifes crossroads, twists and turns. HARRIET BARNETT 93, of Albany, June 8, 2020; survived by wife, Stephanie, Swire; sons Peter (Annie Anton) Swire, Andrew (Wendy Sherwin) Swire; daughter Amy (Doug Kornich) Meyer; and grandchildren Nathan, Jesse, Samuel, and Matthew Swire and Alexander and Nicholas Meyer. We thank all who predeceased her for their patience while waiting for Mom. 76, of Niskayuna, July 18, 2022; survived by wife Stephanie Schechter; daughter Sarah Davis; granddaughter Juliana; and step-daughter Kelly Sommerman. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. LAURENCE KAMINSKY Thank you for all your support, compassion, and generosity. 86, of Boynton Beach, Fla., Sept. 15, 2021; widow of Harold Jaffee; survived by daughter Susan (David) Saltzman of Northbrook, Ill.; and son Michael Jaffee of Hollywood, Fla. WILLIAM JONAS WALTER SILVER BARBARA ROWEN AUDREY UNGER 90, of Albany, May 7, 2021; survived by wife Betty Shapiro; sons David (Sharon) Shapiro, and Michael Shapiro; daughter Robin Shapiro; grandson Timothy (Jennifer); great-grandson Alexander; and brother Allan (Barbara) Shapiro. Throughout the whole process, we felt as if you cared both about the handling of our Mother and were also able to help alleviate our emotions by the combination of professionalism and empathy. PHYLLIS SHAPIRO 83, of N.Y.C., formerly of Albany. Dec. 3, 2022; widower of Virginia Aronson; survived by wife, Norma; daughters Sheryl (Jim) Aronson Troublefield and Shauna (Mike); Aronson Peritz; sons Craig (Gwen) Aronson, Joel (Catia) Aronson; two stepsons, one stepdaughter; and grandchildren Lauren Troublefield Wycoff, Todd Troublefield, Jared Aronson, Rachel Aronson Thomas; six step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and sister Rita Kaplan. 94, of Albany, Oct. 28, 2022; widow of David Kay; survived by sons Barry (Marla) Kay of Ridgefield, Conn. and Ron Kay of Albany; grandchildren Adam Kay of New York City, Sara (Alan) Kay of Bethel, Conn. and Daliah Kay of Albany. ), Knapp. PH, Dear Eddie & Staff, All the best to you, Thank you on behalf of myself and my entire family. WILLIAM (BILL) WALLACH On Jan. 19, more than 70 women attended the Ladies Night fundraiser at The Drake Closet in Roswell. Our family would like to thank Moms wonderful caregivers throughout her years. 90, of Hillsboro, Ore., formerly of Albany, Oct. 12, 2021; survived by daughters Shelley Connor, Lynn Howland and Nancy Sanders; sons Joseph Broadhurst and Harold Broadhurst; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. ILENE SHAPIRO 89, of Albany, April 5, 2021; survived by wife Barbara Noonan; daughters Lori (Frank) Lasch, Cheryl (Peter) Doody; son, Michael Feldman; grandchildren Bethany Lasch, Aimee Lasch, Sarah Doody and Victoria Doody; great-child Jackson White; and sister Barbara Engle of California. GWENDOLYN DEIBER 84, Slingerlands, formerly of East Durham, Nov. 22, 2020; widow of Joseph Rosen; survived by sons, Lawrence Rosen and Roger Rosen; sister Rena Miller Rothschild; and brother Philip Miller. You and everyone there were a joy to work with. 86, of Niskayuna, Oct. 12, 2021; survived by wife Joan Adelson, sons Marc (Alyssa) Adelson and Alan (Kathy) Adelson; and grandchildren Rachael, Lucy, Sophie and Leah. Listening to the beautiful service afterwards has helped our family to find some comfort. 100, of Queensbury, March 12, 2021. 88, of Niskayuna, Dec. 6, 2020; widower of Norine Allen Reinhard; survived by wife Lenore Rich Reinhard; daughter, Ann (Ken ) Koton of Brooklyn; son, Stuart (Karen Lewis) Reinhard of Romiley, U.K; grandchildren Esther and Noah; and sister, Sheila (Daniel) Kruh of East Brunswick, N.J. BEATRICE BRODSKY 56, of Troy, formerly of Albany, April 9, 2021; survived by mother Francine Warshaw; and sister Nancy (Bruce ) Warshaw-Weiss. BETTY RAE (HELF) KARP 78 of Jackson Heights, N.Y., April 1, 2021; survived by wife Santas Tan Seitz. 99, of New Hartford, N.Y., formerly of the Capital District, Aug.10, 2020. 90, Oct. 22; of Amsterdam, N.Y.; widow of Avram Krel; survived by daughter, Yelena (Simon) Krel ) Bricklin; granddaughter, Alina (Jared) Bricklin-Goldstein; and great-grandson Ari. formerly of Albany, Jan. 1, 2022; survived by sister Judith (Ken) Janiec; daughter Nancy (Fred) Preston; sons Robert (Jillian) Meyers and David (Allison) Meyers; and eight grandchildren. Sean (Emily) Alpert, Sarah (Mathias) Salamon, Michael (Noelle) Shore, Pamela (Eric) Koch, Berk Frank, and Macy and Jacqueline Geiger; and 14 great-grandchildren. Truly in awe of what you do., Everything was handled beautifully and with great sensitivity. 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