Sep 21, 2026

Teresa Avellino, 95, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Teresa was born in Adrano, Sicily, but has lived in Albany since she was a child.

She was employed by several New York State agencies and retired after 25 years. Teresa enjoyed traveling. Her many trips included traveling abroad to Sicily, Italy, England, Switzerland...

Sep 20, 2026

Patricia “Patty” M. Twardowski passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, at St. Peter’s Hospital at 73 years of age. Patty was born in Albany on November 13th, 1952, to James and Helen Horan.

Patty was married to her husband John for 51 long and loving years. While they met on a blind date arranged by friends, the love they built...

2026

Debora Kimball, 64, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Debbie was born in Stamford, NY, to Jeanetta and John C. Burroughs. She was a graduate of Roxbury Central School in Roxbury, NY, and went on to build her life in Rotterdam, where she shared 44 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Larry Kimball. Debbie worked...

Sep 18, 2026

Sep 18, 2026

Sharon J. "Sherry" Franklin, 78, passed away on September 18, 2026.

Born March 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Erkan.She spent several years as a house keeper at Guilderland Center Nursing Home! She had a love for cats, doing puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time in the pool.

Sherry is survived by her son, James...

Sep 18, 2026

Sep 17, 2026

Roger William Mansbridge, 86, passed away on September 17, 2026 at Hudson Park Nursing Home with his wife, Norma, and his son, Neil, by his side.

Born on August 8, 1940 during the Battle of Britain, in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, he was the son of the late William and Kay Mansbridge. When he was 14 he spent a year...

Sep 17, 2026

Marie Theresa Oppedisano, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026. Born in Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Nick and Catherine Coluccio. Marie is predeceased by her husband Angelo Oppedisano.

Marie never had children of her own, but she lovingly embraced her role as an aunt. She adored all of her nieces and nephews and cherished the...

Sep 17, 2026

Albany- Theodore “Ted” Duker passed on September 17, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his children: Brian, Sherry, Theodore, and Daniel.

He had four brothers: William, Michael (deceased), Vincent, and Bernard. His sisters-in-law, Sharon Casey, Sharon Burns, and Karen Schumann, will miss him, as will his grandson, Sammy, and several nieces and...

2026

In Loving Memory of Nelda Armstrong

Nelda Armstrong, born December 13, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman whose greatest joy in life was her family.

Nelda was the daughter of Milton Farmer and Alice Hall Farmer and grew up in Texas, attending Garland High...

Sep 14, 2026

Laura Grenfeld Gervasio

December 6, 1966 – September 14, 2026

Laura Grenfeld Gervasio, of Mullins, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most.

Laura was born on December 6, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, to Laura Grenfeld (Lake) and Arthur Grenfeld. She spent most of her childhood and adult life in...

Sep 13, 2026

2026

Frances A. Valcik Age 90, daughter of the late John J. Valcik and Mary Zvoncak Valcik, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, NY.

Born in 1935 in Albany, NY. Lived in Albany, Cohoes, Waterford, New York. Frances graduated from St. Joseph's School in Albany. Received her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in...

Sep 12, 2026

Albany- Janice J. Eckhardt

Born in Port Henry, NY on February 13, 1929 to the late Leon and Mae (Ritson) Jackson. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late George A. Eckhardt, whom she married in 1949.

Janice was a graduate of Mineville High School and Albany Business College. She retired from NYS DEC in 1988 and began volunteering...

Sep 11, 2026

Robert “Bob” W. Miller, 79, of Knox, NY, passed away on September 11, 2026.

Bob lived a life filled with curiosity, creativity, hard work, and a genuine love for the things that brought joy to himself and those around him. He will be remembered not only for all that he accomplished, but for the unique personality, humor, generosity, and enthusiasm he...

Sep 11, 2026

 DonnaLee M. Meeks, 79, of Ravena, NY passed on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany, NY to the late Robert W. Frey and Marion A. Frey

DonnaLee was the beloved wife of John D. Meeks for 35 years. She is the loving parent of daughter,  Shannon(Joseph) Michaniw, Step- Children Jeffrey Meeks, Susan (Curtis) Farr, Julie...

2026

Lansingburgh -Robert L. Kepner Jr., 92, beloved husband of Janice Mann Kepner for 72 years, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Glendale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born to the late Robert L. Kepner Sr. and Marion McCormack Kepner, Bob was the loving father of Kevin (Liz) Kepner, Mark (Shirley) Kepner, Janice (Karl) Eden, and Eric (Jaime)...

Sep 10, 2026

Edna M. Waterhouse, 99, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.

Born in Cohoes, NY, she was the daughter to the late Beulah Mae and Elmer Richard Higgins.

She enjoyed bowling, traveling to Myrtle Beach and cruising, spending time with her family, and especially horses.

Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, William Waterhouse; her sister, Mary Louise Calabrese; grandson,...

Sep 10, 2026

Donna Ann Olson, 80, passed peacefully September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Donna was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. She held several jobs in her younger years but was most proud of her work as a meat cutter and her membership in the UFCW. Later, she became a custodian for the Guilderland Central School District, retiring in 2008...

Sep 9, 2026

Torrence Francis Jules Coffin, (Uncle T) departed this life on September 9, 2026, in Albany, New York at the age of 77.

He was born in Albany to the late Muguette (Ponty) Coffin and the late Robert G.A. Coffin Jr. on May 29, 1949.

Torrence was brother to the Late John Coffin Sr., Robert Coffin III, Anthony Coffin Sr. Gregory Coffin, Clarence...