Melissa M. Janidlo
2026
Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.
Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her adoptive father, Davie “Dave” Wightman (deceased).
While attending SUNY Fredonia, she met Patrick, and they...
Mary A. Whitman
Mar 11, 2026
Mary A. Whitman , 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Weinlein. She was the devoted wife to the late Charles Whitman Jr. of 51 years.
Mary loved exchanging puzzles with her friends Kathy, Debbie...
Clara Ann Rouse-Owens
2026
Albany- On March 11, 2026, Clara Ann Rouse-Owens peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by a host of loving family members in the comfort of her home, honoring her final wishes.
Clara was born on March 14, 1953, in Albany, New York. Throughout her life, she touched the lives of many through her kindness, generosity, and willingness to...
Yolanda A. Douglas
Mar 10, 2026
Yolanda A. Douglas, 51, lifelong resident of the city of Albany passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 10, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Kimble-Miller.
Yolanda was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Herkimer Community College. She grew up attending services at Union Missionary Baptist Church with her Grandmother, Inez Bosh, every Sunday and developed a...
Bruce James Larsen
Mar 9, 2026
Hilltowns- Bruce passed away Monday, March 9th, peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bruce was, in every sense of the phrase, one of the last real men.
He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1968. A proud Navy veteran, he carried the discipline and quiet strength of his service with him long after his time in uniform...
Robert E. O'Keefe, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Orono, Maine - Robert E. O'Keefe Jr., 85, died March 8, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born April 24, 1940, in Old Town, a son of Robert E. Sr. and Margaret H. (Rogers) O'Keefe.
Bob attended Old Town Elementary schools. He started high school at Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, ME, but transferred back to Old Town High School,...
James Christopher Aube
Mar 8, 2026
James Christopher Aube, born September 22, 1946, in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026.
He worked for New York State for over 35 years before retiring from the NYS Department of State as Head of Corporations in 2002. Jim was also a proud Vietnam veteran.
Above all else, Jim loved his family. He was a devoted husband to...
Joyce Gummer
Mar 8, 2026
ALBANY- Joyce Gummer, passed away on March 8, 2026. She was born in Wales, UK, the daughter of the late John P. and Blanche Price. She was predeceased by her husband Gwynfor in 2013. She was employed by Honigsbaum’s in Stuyvesant Plaza for many years. She and Gwyn were founding members of the Saratoga Sailing Club.
She is survived by her...
Ronald J. Unser
2026
Ronald J. Unser, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Ronald proudly served in the US Navy on the USS John Paul Jones from 1958 to 1962. Following his time in the Navy, Ron joined the workforce working for various places. Some include Bumpstead Chevrolet, Sears Automotive, Penske Automotive and most recently with Lowes in Glenmont.
In his free time,...
Mildred A. Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Mildred A. Davis, 68, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026.
Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Claudina Davis.
Mildred found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved listening to gospel music and trying her luck with scratch-off lottery tickets (while sitting in her favorite red chair). Above all, she was most...
Juan "Ralph" Muriel
2026
Juan (Ralph) Muriel, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
He was a resident of Albany, NY since 1996.
He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and as a child moved to NYC. Juan was raised by his maternal grandparents, Francisco and Francisca Muriel. He lived with his grandparents until his...
Angela M. Kosakowski
Mar 7, 2026
Angela M. Kosakowski, 101, of Albany, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at home.
She was born in Albany on February 28, 1925 to the late Vincenzo and Mary DeCarlo.
Angeie worked at General Aniline, there she met the love of her life, Edward. They were married for 67 years. They loved watching sports together, Angie was a Mets fan. She...
John Rutherford
Mar 6, 2026
John D. Rutherford passed away peacefully at his home on Glass Lake on March 6, 2026. Born in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Howard and Theresa Rutherford.
John was a graduate with a business degree from the University of Idaho. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he spent...
William Rodriguez
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6 2026 William C. Rodriguez passed away. He was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Puerto Rico , he is survived by his wife Kathy and one daughter Nesa and one son William and stepson Danny.
He has six grandchildren, seven sisters , five brothers and many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts and extending...
Joan M. Ferguson
Mar 5, 2026
Joan was the ultimate connector. To her, nobody could be a stranger for more than a minute. Whether you hailed from Chandigarh or Kalamazoo, she could instantly fuse six degrees of separation. As she wrote in her short story, Speak for Yourself, Stan:
Love is magic. It doesn’t get used up like cookies…Love grows and grows; the more you give away,...
Annabelle Link
Mar 5, 2026
Annabelle M. Link, 94, of Colonie passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Moriah, NY, Annabelle was the daughter of the late Richard U. Fisk and Marguerite Fisk. She was raised in Port Henry, and a graduate of Port Henry High School.
Annabelle was always the “Bell of the ball”, a joy...
Janet T. Skinkle
Mar 5, 2026
Janet T. Skinkle, 89, passed away March 5, 2026 quietly in her home in South Colonie of natural causes after a brief period of declining health.
Janet was born in Albany, NY to Charles F. Skinkle and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) on November 10th, 1936. A Graduate of Albany High School. After graduation Janet immediately went to work for the NYTEL company for...
Shane Michael Alheim
Mar 3, 2026
Shane M. Alheim, 36, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Shane was born in Albany and was currently working for ABC Supply Company Inc.
Shane took great pride in his work and helping everyone around him. The first one to arrive and the last to leave type. He was fun, loving, and the one to ignite any room he walked...
Mary T. Lomonoco
Mar 3, 2026
Mary T. Lomonoco (Holligan), 76, wife of the late Anthony V. Lomonoco of Niskayuna NY, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026 at St Peter’s Hospice Inn. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love of her family as she prepared for her journey to heaven. Her beloved daughter remained by her side, holding her hand as Mary peacefully...
Rudolph "Rudy" A. Santoli
2026
Rudolph “Rudy” A. Santoli
Saying goodbye to someone you love is very difficult. Remembering all the wonderful times shared together is the easiest. Knowing Rudy will be greeted with open arms as he enters the “Pearly Gates” brings comfort and a smile to the faces of those who loved and knew him.
Rudolph A. Santoli was born on September 6, 1941, in...