Michael W Russell

Michael W. Russell, 42 of North Blenheim died Thursday March 12th, 2009 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital after a short illness. Born in Schenectady, NY, Michael was a graduate of Gilboa-Conesville Central School and son of Carolee (Cieszynski) Russell of North Blenheim and the late Wayne G. Russell. A supervisor in Voice Communications of MVP Health Care, Michael worked for them for the past 9 years. He was an avid Hunter and fisherman, a retired Town Justice of North Blenheim and the Magistrate Association. Beside his mother, Michael is survived by his wife Shannon M. (Weidman) Russell, his children, Michael W. Russell of North Blenheim, Kaytlin Russell of Gilboa ,step-son Joshua Moon of North Blenheim and several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon March 16, 2009 at 1 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, NY. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 pm. Interment in Schenectady Memorial Park, Rotterdam, NY. Contributions may be made in Michael's memory to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205