2025

Albany – Barbara J. Blenis, 80, passed away on December 19, 2025, following a brief illness at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

She was born on February 16, 1945, in Albany, New York, to the late Ernest and Mildred Kiburz.

Barbara enjoyed cooking, cross-stitch, traveling, and gathering with family. She cherished time spent with loved ones and will be remembered for her warmth...

2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Frederick Riley Jr., 82, of Latham, NY, who peacefully departed this life on December 17, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital. William was reunited with his beloved wife, the late Mary A. Riley.

Born in Rensselaer, NY, in 1943, William was the cherished son of William Frederick Riley Sr. and Mary Clemens. He...

Dec 17, 2025

Lynn W. Brandow went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Norma Walley and the devoted wife of more than 39 years to the late Donald A. Brandow.

Lynn was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church for over 30...

Dec 17, 2025

Albany- Wayne A. Smith Jr., passed away at home on December 17, 2025 from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. He was born March 5, 1968 in Albany, NY to Wayne A. Smith Sr. and Nancy C. (Simons) Smith.

He graduated from Clayton A. Bouton Junior Senior High School in 1986, Hudson Valley Community College in 1988 and 1995, Siena College in 1997...

Dec 15, 2025

GLENMONT - John T Johnson, 89, of Albany NY, transitioned peacefully on December 15,2025 surrounded by loved ones.

John was born on December 10, 1936 to late John T. Johnson, Sr. & Maggie Pride. John proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge before retiring from NY State Compensation Board.

John enjoyed cooking, baking especially, watching old westerns in...

Dec 14, 2025

Duane Theodore “Ted” Crommie, 88, of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on August 12, 1937, in Cobleskill, he was the son of Mildred (Rickard) and Charles Crommie.

Ted graduated from Cobleskill High School and later attended SUNY Cobleskill. On April 27, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Marion Barber, beginning a devoted partnership...

Dec 14, 2025

Roseanne M. Furmanek, 79, passed away at her home on December 14, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1946 in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Angeline Faragon.

Roseanne was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Albany Polish-American Club. She enjoyed going to the casino, antiquing, dining out with her beloved husband, and above all, she...

Dec 14, 2025

PITTSTOWN- Robert C. Kendall, Sr., age 92, passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 14, 2025.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late George and Zylphia Kendall. He was also predeceased by his siblings: A. Louise Kendall, George R. Kendall Jr. and Katherine Johnson and niece Juanita Anderson Normann.

Bob graduated from Cobleskill Ag & Tech and worked on...

2025

Dec 13, 2025

Brian received his HS diploma from Indian Mountain School, Lakeville, CT., and graduated from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY with an associate's degree. He was a fine paper sales associate with the Rising Paper Company, Housatonic, MA. At one point in his life, he caught a wanderlust and became an over the road trucker, which earned him the nickname “Strider.”...

Dec 13, 2025

Jo Ellen Berger, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on December 13th, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947 in North Little Rock Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joseph John and Betty Lou Tiernan. She is survived by her long term companion, Richard A Welch, sister Patricia Dunlap of West Monroe, La as well as several nieces and nephews...

Dec 12, 2025

Linda Jean (Hapeman) Knoll, born July 26, 1940 in Rhinebeck NY passed away on December 12, 2025.

Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and strong faith. As a born-again Christian, she allowed her faith to guide her actions and inspire the compassion she showed to everyone she met. She loved her family unconditionally...

Dec 11, 2025

Shalanda Annissa Smith, 57 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Samaritan Hospital, in Troy surrounded by her family, firstborn son Randy and her one and only daughter Di’Shenaya. Shalanda was best known to most as Shonda.Shalanda was born on September 24, 1968, in Newburgh, NY to the late...

Dec 11, 2025

Charles L. Barosso, fondly known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Kingsway Arms in Schenectady. Born on January 2, 1942, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Chuck exemplified a life of hard work, discipline, and dedication, values he carried throughout his career and personal endeavors.

In his youth, Chuck worked diligently at the family greenhouse business while juggling his studies,...

Dec 10, 2025

Myron Wells, 54 passed away at his home in Watervliet, NY on December 10, 2025. Myron was born on November 10, 1971 to the late Doris (Sabb) Wells and Kelly Wells in Titusville, Florida.

Myron attended schools in the Troy school district and graduated from E.O.C in Troy, NY.

He served in the Army and upon his return, graduated from Mildred Elley...

Dec 10, 2025

Robert ("Bob," "Rob," "Uncle Robert") Chase, born October 7, 1958, passed away suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital on December 10, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of the late Lloyd and Louise Chase.

Robert was a graduate of SUNY Albany. He was a self-employed craftsman specializing in photography, stained glass, fashion and costume design, jewelry,...

2025

Albany – Alberto “Albert” J. Sacca Jr., 89, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1936, to the late Alberto Sacca and Maria Pagliarulo.

Albert proudly served in the Marine Reserves for 20 years. He worked for many years in his family-owned restaurant, Al’s Italian Restaurant. He was also employed by Tobin Packing, KeyBank, and later...

Dec 10, 2025

Marion Reardon O'Brien, 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on August 3, 1923, in New Rochelle, New York, Marion lived a long, full, and gracious life marked by devotion to family, lifelong friendships, and an unwavering generosity of spirit.

Marion graduated from the College of New Rochelle and remained proud of her New Rochelle roots throughout her...

Dec 9, 2025

New Baltimore - Jean G. Almindo, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born on July 26, 1938 in Manhattan, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Lydia A. (McLaughlin) Burnett.

Jean was a high school graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and was a realtor for Scarborough Realty for many years before...

Dec 9, 2025

GUILDERLAND- Philip “Mick” Shropshire, age 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 9, 2025.

He was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, the son of the late Thomas Edward Shropshire and June Mary Shropshire (nee Sargent).

Growing up in England Mick adventured over the land on motorcycles and in the air in engineless gliders. He travelled the seas with the British...