Light-a-Light

Each December, the Albany Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sponsors the Light-a-Light project to support the hospital's mission of care and compassion. 

During the holiday season, each light upon the tree is placed  "in memory", "in celebration" or "in honor" of a special person.

The following listing represents Light-a-Light supporters in 2012.

 In Memory of:                                                          Given by:

 Mary C. Casey                                                          –

David                                                                          Mother, Vera

Clayton                                                                      Wife, Vera

Robert Warnken                                                       Wife

Carol Lavendar                                                        Friend

Edward Lavendar                                                    Friend

Sandra Taglione                                                      Friend

Lorraine Curran                                                       Betty

Judson Gordon                                                        Betty

Ann Perras                                                                Betty

John O’Brien                                                            Betty

Ella Gordon                                                               Betty

Malcom Eddy                                                            Betty

Rose & Charles Baush Mildred & William Unright     Joan Bausch

Stanley E. Higginbotham                                       Bill & Nancy

Alice J. Higginbotham                                             Bill & Nancy

Basil M. Continelli                                                    Bill & Nancy

Ann T. Continelli                                                      Bill & Nancy

John J. Mooney, Esq.                                             Jean R. Mooney

William S. Parnell, Sr.                                            Anna (2 lights)

Anthony F. DeSorbo                                               Anna

Daniel Fellegara                                                      Anna DeSorbo

Charles J. Biondo, Sr.                                             Daughter, Cathy (5 lights)

Charles E. Lawlor                                                    Aunt Cathy

Dora Cardona                                                           Saki & Marygrace Kyratzis

Maurice Faicco                                                         Saki & Marygrace Kyratzis

Anthony Cardona                                                    Saki & Marygrace Kyratzis

Victor Cardona                                                         Saki & Marygrace Kyratzis

Warren Leiser                                                           Ida Leiser

Millie Sorkin                                                              Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Wynn Sorkin                                                             Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Helen Steinhardt                                                     Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Samuel Steinhardt                                                  Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Mae Kass                                                                  Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Gertrude Kaminsky                                                  Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Bea Shaye                                                                Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Sol Shaye                                                                 Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (5 lights)

Dr. Lews Shenker                                                    Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (5 lights)

Mollie Sorkin Berger                                                Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

Abraham Sorkin                                                       Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

Bonnie Cahn                                                              Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (4 lights)

Carl Roberts                                                              Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

Sara Rabinowitz                                                      Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Louis Rabinowitz                                                     Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Sue Pero                                                                   Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

Lourdes Semiglia                                                     Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

John McKiernan                                                      Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Clifford Klein, beloved son                                    Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (3 lights)

Joseph P. Pazienza                                                Marie & Heather

Mabel Wearstler                                                      Marie & Heather

Elsie Buhrmaster                                                    Albany Memorial Auxiliary

Eileen Lippert                                                           Albany Memorial Auxiliary

Dorothy Converse                                                   Barb Altrock

Marjorie Moro                                                          Barb Altrock

Ruth Miller                                                                Barb Altrock

Margaret Matthews                                               Barb Altrock

Father John J. Murphy                                          Barb Altrock

William Hammarstrom                                         Marie (2 lights)

Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gale                                   Mr. & Mrs. Grant J. Ohlman, Sr. 2 lights)

Adolph Sadlowski                                                                --

Donald Winig                                                          Susan Winig

Richard Friedman                                                 Susan Winig

Esther Dana                                                           Susan Winig

Peter Riley                                                              Larry & Nanci Saltwell (2 lights)

Gloria Daly                                                              Connie Merriman

Kay Hanford                                                           Hope Brady

Mary Huxtable                                                        Hope Brady

Mary A. & Jeremiah Hamel                                Jerry (4 lights)

Theresa Ann Reardon                                         Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Helen O’Kasky                                                         Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Joseph Sulipate                                                       Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Henry Sleasman                                                      Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Teresa Malone                                                         Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Jeannette Wier                                                         Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Joyce Hamerly                                                          Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Mabel Wearstler                                                       Mary Lu & Al Lubbe

Sr. M. Peter Podobinski                                          Mary Lu & Al Lubbe (2 lights)

Joseph Rosa                                                             Marie & Lee Cookson

Irene, George & Adam                                            Marie & Lee Cookson

Mabel Wearstler                                                      Marie & Lee Cookson

John P. Newell                                                        The Family

Sara Newell                                                              The Family

John G. Underhill                                                     Jean S. Underhill

J. Jeffrey Underhill                                                 Jean S. Underhill

Anthony & Frances Jude Pazzola                      Pazzola Family

Fr. James Cribbs                                                    Mary Dundon

Pauline Barlette                                                      Mary Dundon

 David Appe                                                              Robert & Margret Appe (5 lights)

Debra Francescott                                                 Linda Miller

Catherine & John Tomaszewski, Jr.                 Mr. & Mrs. Meldon F. Kelsey

Marion & Caran Kelsey, Sr.                                 Mr. & Mrs. Meldon F. Kelsey

James W. Steadman, Jr.                                     Patty, Michelle & Jimmy (3 lights)

Mr. & Mrs. Guisseppe Crispo                             Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodino

Dr. Anthony Passaretti                                        Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodino

Arlene Crispo                                                        Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodino

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Desormeau                              Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodino

Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Rodino                             Joseph Rodino

Rachel Rodino                                                      Joseph Rodino

Amedeo Rodino                                                    Mr. & Mrs. J. Rodino

Frank Daino                                                           Tim & Linda Relyea

Leona Daino                                                          Tim & Linda Relyea

William Lauer                                                       Jerry Lauer

Margaret Lauer                                                   Jerry Lauer

Mark Perrin                                                          Jerry Lauer

Kidney Donor                                                       Jerry Lauer

Earl S. Hurley                                                      Howard & Julianne Shea

Robert F. Shea                                                    Howard & Julianne Shea

Helen R. Hurley                                                  Howard & Julianne Shea

Jessie F. Shea                                                   Howard & Julianne Shea

Peter M. Shea                                                    Howard & Julianne Shea

Jean H. Ryan                                                      Howard & Julianne Shea

Kathy A. Shea                                                    Howard & Julianne Shea

James Beverley                                                Mrs. James Beverley (5 lights)

Norman Zielonko                                              Scott & Sue

Walter & Theresa Zielonko                            Scott & Sue

Joseph & Rose Warmt                                    Scott & Sue

John Patrick Cofer                                           Scott & Sue

John & Sparky Cofer                                       Scott & Sue

Robert & Lurline Cofer                                            Scott & Sue

Patrick & Florence Laffey                                       Scott & Sue

Mabel Wearstler                                                       Jack Wearstler

Reba Allen                                                                Jack Wearstler

Thomas Wearstler                                                    Jack Wearstler

Kemp Bacon                                                             Jack Wearstler

James Shaffer                                                          Jack Wearstler

Garry Haines                                                                        Jack Wearstler

Mgsr. John E. Gilmartin                                          John Collins

Rev. J. Barry Furey                                                  John Collins

Dr. Josephine A. Vitillo                                           Lisa Vitillo, Sister (5 lights)

Dr. Josephine A. Vitillo                                           Mom & Dad (5 lights)

Members of Vitillo & Stagnitta Families               Marie & Ralph (4 lights)

Dr. Josephine A. Vitillo                                           Maria Witazek, Sister (5 lights)

Dr. Josephine A. Vitillo                                           Tyler & Noah Witazek, Nephews (2 lights)

Doris B. Drew                                                           Robert Drew

Anna Cramer                                                                        Son, John Cramer

Henry Cramer                                                           Son, John Cramer

James Cramer                                                          Brother, John Cramer

Jane Smith                                                                Francis Smith (10 lights)

Lucille Clancy                                                          Karen Julian

Phyllis Bradley                                                         Karen Julian

Debra Francescott                                                   Karen Julian

Annie & John Kwiatkowski                                                Karen Julian

Mary Alice Boprey                                                    Karen Julian

Loved Ones                                                              Dot & Ken Mortenson (2 lights)

Phillip S. Conway                                                    Emma G. Conway

Loved Ones                                                              Pat (10 lights)

George Acker                                                            Alice Lynch

Eleanor & Jim Cole                                                 Alice Lynch

Vincent Campbell                                                    Alice Lynch

Mary & Peter Campbell                                           Alice Lynch

Rose Florio                                                               Alice Lynch

Margaret & Raymond Lynch                                  Alice Lynch

Alexander Melas                                                      Alice Lynch

Joseph Pieczyski                                                     Alice Lynch

Almeron Richmond                                                 Alice Lynch

James Reilly                                                             Alice Lynch

Robert Richmond                                                    Alice Lynch

Gerald Schleich                                                       Alice Lynch

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Danker                                       Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Mr. & Mrs. James Naughter                                    Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Emerick                                           Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Emerick                                          Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Mr. & Mrs. John Tomaszewski                               Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Elaine Doherty                                                         Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Thomas Fant                                                                        Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Ginny Govel                                                              Dick & Mary Lou Hoefer

Howard Babbitt                                                         Ethan Knapp

Marilyn Bunnecke                                                   Jeff & Heather Knapp (2 lights)

Naomi Babbitt                                                           Emily Knapp

, , Constance Hahn                                                     Jeff & Heather Knapp

Peg Biggar                                                                Peg Dirolf

Charles Biggar                              &am, p;nbs, p;                          Peg Dirolf

Rosina Dirolf                                                                        Peg Dirolf

Emil Dirolf                                                                 Peg Dirolf

Ellen Ryan Howland                                               Mark & Jane Levine

Paul Ryan                                                                 Mark & Jane Levine

Robert Ryan                                                             Mark & Jane Levine

Robert Levine                                                           Mark & Jane Levine

James & Nancy Ryan                                             Mark & Jane Levine

Patricia Morin                                                           Ginny VanWormer

Cheryl VanWormer & Dottie L.                              Ginny VanWormer

Jane Smith                                                                Ellen Klein

Allen J. Russell                                                        Ellen

Floyd Klein                                                                Ellen

Rita Klein                                                                  Ellen

John B. Torres, Jr.                                                    Carol & Jim Steadman (2 lights)

James W. Steadman, Jr.                                         Mom & Dad (2 lights)

Mr. & Mrs. L. M. Brown                                            Larry Brown

Robert R. Young                                                      Debra Carpenter (3 lights)

Gina Marte Childrose-Hunt                                                Debra Carpenter

Joseph Heidelmark                                                 Laura Heidelmark

Agnes & Alfred Laraby                                            Laura Heidelmark

Elaine Bruce                                                             Laura Heidelmark

William Donohue                                                     Diane & Joe Kinney (2 lights)

Agnes Kinney                                                          Diane & Joe Kinney (2 lights)

J. Sterling Kinney                                                    Diane & Joe Kinney (2 lights)

Grace Elliott                                                              Diane & Joe Kinney (2 lights)

Sandy Morrell                                                           Marie, Wife

Horvath Family                                                         Marie

Morrell Family                                                           Marie

Dorothy Horvath                                                       Marie

Doris & Basil Thompson                                         Marie

William Tuttle                                                            Marie

Dr. Anthony V. Passaretti                                       Donna L. Passaretti (5 lights)

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy                                     Donna L. Passaretti

Richard & Ann Tubbs                                             Donna L. Passaretti (2 lights)

L. Quigly Lyden                                                        Donna L. Passaretti (3 lights)

Arthur Jewel                                                             Donna L. Passaretti

Dr. Howard J. Welch                                               Donna L. Passaretti

Barbara M. Lyden                                                    Donna L. Passaretti

Gay & Walter Kirchoff                                             Donna L. Passaretti (2 lights)

Glynis McKiernan                                                    Deborah

Anne McKiernan                                                     Deborah

David Appe                                                               Deborah

Robert McKiernan                                                   Deborah

Patrick PcKiernan                                                    Deborah

Mae Kass                                                                  Deborah

Mabel Wearstler                                                       Deborah

Richie Hicks                                                             Deborah & Jim

Nana & Poppa                                                          Deborah & Jim (2 lights)

Sue Pero                                                                   Deborah & Jim

Johnny McKiernan                                                  Deborah & Jim

Lourdes Semiglia                                                     Deborah & Jim

Mill & Wynn Sorkin                                                  Deborah & Jim (2 lights)

Roger Hicks                                                              Deborah & Jim

John Lombardo, Sr.                                                 Deborah & Jim

Judith Berge                                                             Deborah & Jim

Jane DeRusso                                                         Deborah & Jim

Elizabeth Rizzuto                                                    Jim

Andrew Giacomini                                                   Jim

Betty Lou Northrup                                                  – (3 lights)

Deborah Northrup                                                   – (2 lights)

Joan & Ray Danielson                                           Christine & David Ball

Frederick Ball                                                           Christine & David Ball

Robert Fabian                                                          Kathy & Tim Mosca

Daniel Allen Irizarry                                                 Kathy

Catherine & James Mosca                                     Kathy & Tim Mosca (2 lights)

Lee Ladouceur                                                         Kathy & Tim Mosca (2 lights)

Michael Briggs                                                         Kathy Mosca

Patrick DeLorenzo                                                   Dolores DeLorenzo (2 lights)

Robert M. Keegan                                                    Barbara Keegan

Sarah Tonkin                                                                        Marvin Tonkin (2 lights)

Earl Tonkin                                                               Marvin Tonkin (2 lights)

Philip Tonkin                                                                        Marvin Tonkin (2 lights)

Jay Amodeo                                                              Marvin Tonkin (2 lights)

Mary & Vincent Suriano                                         Kay Suriano

Joanne Reith                                                                        Kay Suriano

M. Mailloux                                                                Kay Suriano

Antonia Takacs, Mother                                          Gloria Nolin

Ronald Takacs, Brother                                          Gloria Nolin

Gilbert Takacs, Father                                             Gloria Nolin

Christopher Nolin, Son                                           Gloria Nolin

Albert Kollar, Cousin                                               Gloria Nolin

Kay Galloway                                                           Gloria Nolin

Sophie Rossetti                                                        Gloria Nolin

Marie Griffin                                                              Marie & Heather

Laura Pyskadlo                                                        Marie & Heather

James Clouse                                                          Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Willis Larkin                                                              Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Chet Maciag                                                             Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Dick Butterfield                                                         Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Robert Fabian                                                          Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Deceased Member of Clouse Family                   Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Beatrice Primeau                                                     David, Linda, Kristy & Ashley

Robert Young                                                           David, Linda, Kristy & Ashley

Louis W. Schisa                                                       Claire T. Schisa (2 lights)

Luigi Panetta                                                                        Beverly Panetta

Eliz Heidelmark                                                        Bev Panetta & Sue Ryan

Peter Heidelmark                                                     Bev Panetta & Sue Ryan

Marie Bohnenberger                                               Bev Panetta

Mom                                                                           Rita & Pete Polis

Dad                                                                             Rita & Pete Polis

David Appe                                                               Rita & Pete Polis

Susan Pero                                                               Rita & Pete Polis

Anne Medlin                                                             Beth & Frank

Daniel Irizarry                                                           Beth & Frank

Tom O’Connell                                                         Beth & Frank

George J. Acker                                                        Marion Acker

Robert Richmond                                                    Marion Acker

Almeron Richmond                                                 Marion Acker

Thomas Richmond                                                  Marion Acker

Gail M. Acker                                                            Marion Acker

Nellie & Almeron Richmond                                  Marion Acker

Hilda & Andrew Acker                                             Marion Acker

Joseph W. Shuba                                                    Wife, Connie

Jean Hutson                                                             Connie

Joanne Reith                                                                        Connie

Joseph P. Pazienza                                                            Connie

Mabel Wearstler                                                       Connie

Ray Day                                                                     Connie

Elsie Buhrmaster                                                     Connie

Deborah Johnson                                                   Your loving daughter, Tarnessha (4 lights)

Vernon & Helen Coonradt                                     Kenna McNall

Margaret Rowe & Richard Horn                          Kenna & Justin McNall

Lisa Blendell                                                             Cindy Richards

 

In Celebration:                                                                 Given by:

3 Family Weddings                                                       Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (3 lights)

Good Health, Cynthia Shenker                                   Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Special Birthday, Bob Cahn                                        Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Family & Friendships, Deborah & Jim                      Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt
(2 lights)

Special Birthday, Gerald Shaye                                 Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt
(2 lights)

Family Members                                                           Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt
(2 lights)

92 Years Young, Angeline Pazzola                          Pazzola Family

One Year of Healing, Tony Pazzola                         Pazzola Family

Tyler Witazek, 5^th Birthday                                      Nanna & Grandpa (2 lights)

Noah Raphael Witazek, 4^th Birthday                     Nanna & Grandpa (2 lights)

Marie Vitillo (Nanni)                                                  Tyler & Noah, Grandsons (2 lights)

Marie Vitillo                                                                 Maria & Lisa, Daughters (3 lights)

Anniversary, Jim and Deborah                             Mark & Jane Levine

Happy Holidays,Jan & Richard                             Mark & Jane Levine (2 lights)

Happy Holidays, Dr. Peregrim                              Mark & Jane Levine

Happy Holidays, Aunt Jane                                   Mark & Jane Levine

Ruth Donohue                                                         Diane & Joe Kinney (2 lights)

Nick, Eric & Abby                                                   Christine & David Ball

Dr. Timothy Mosca                                                Mom

Payton Clouse                                                        Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

Tom & Jane Quirk                                                 Beth & Frank

Norb & Mary Woods                                             Beth & Frank

Gianna Westfall & Anthony Morseman           Kenn McNall

Fran & Jim Casserly                                            Vickie

Carol Larkin                                                           Vickie

 

In Honor of:                                                             Given by:

 

Our Grandchildren                                               Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt (2 lights)

Sari                                                                          Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Greg & Carold                                                       Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Tyler                                                                       Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Retirement & Lifetime Achievement              Sherrie & Steve Steinhardt

Karla & Casey Cote                                             Karl Cote

Esther & Don Rappold                                         Karen Julian

Donald Rappold                                                     Mary Jane, Sara & Rick

  

Good Health Wishes to:                                      Given by:

 

Carol Petrus Kevich                                           Jean R. Mooney

6^th Floor Nursing Unit, AMH                               Ida (Warren) Leiser

AMH Auxiliary                                                       Ida Leiser

Chris                                                                       Marie

Anthony Demonia                                               Linda Saccoman

Marie Vitillo                                                            Ralph (2 lights)

Ora Culligan                                                          Friend, John Cramer

James W. Steadman, Sr.                                  Carol (2 lights)

Marti Lotta Family                                               Larry Brown (4 lights)

Lauren                                                                   Deborah & Jim

Marie Morrell                                                       Deborah & Jim

Harriet & Gardner Lerner                                 Deborah & Jim (2 lights)

Peggy McKiernan                                               Deborah & Jim

Herb & Bev Vener                                               Deborah & Jim (2 lights)

Patrick Martone                                                  Dolores DeLorenzo

Anthony Farina                                                    Dolores DeLorenzo

Linda Fiebke                                                         Beth & Frank

Our Families                                                         Kenna & Justin McNall

Cherie Downs                                                      Vickie

 Benefactors

Margaret Aquilino

Ida L. Leiser

Connie Merriman

Scott & Sue

Lean M. Kaufman

Jim & Dot Halburian

Eunice Brown

A LIGHT IS LIT FOR ...

THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY,

THOSE  SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES,

FOR PEACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD,

 AND IN THANKFULNESS FOR ALL WHO SUPPORT OUR LIGHT-A-LIGHT EVENT