Albert F. Higgins Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Albert F. Higgins Jr., 80, passed away peacefully in Troy, NY on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
He was the son to the late Albert Higgins Sr. and Yvonne (Bergeron) Higgins.
Albert grew up in New Hampshire and graduated from Bristol Memorial High School in 1963. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served for ten years. During his time...
John A. Hafner
2025
John A. Hafner, 66, passed away on Wednesday August 20, 2025, with his devoted partner Valerie Baker by his side.
Born October 28, 1958, he was the son of the late Alfred and Marcia (Frye) Hafner.
Known for his warm heart, quick wit, and unforgettable presence, John was the kind of person who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. A...
Becky J. DeJesus
Aug 19, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" J. DeJesus, 42, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Becky was the daughter of Sue Hough and the late Robert Hough. Becky was wife to Ralph William DeJesus.
She was a Librarian with the Capital Region BOCES in Albany for many years.
In addition to her mother and her husband, she is survived by her two beloved children,...
Evette E. Silvernail-Amsler
2025
Watervliet - Evette E. Silvernail- Amsler, passed away August 17, 2025. She was born April 21, 1961 to the late Everett and Lila Silvernail.
Evette loved dancing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Evette loved playing bingo and she was so creative and such an amazing artist.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Edward Davis and Carson Davis.
Evette...
Albert L. Lape
Aug 17, 2025
Albert Lee (Sandy) Lape
A beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A wonderful friend too many.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
A Lifetime Member of Marine Corps League – Electric City Detachment #222 since 2003. During his tenure with the MCL Sandy was active in the Color Guard, Rifle Squad, Member/Family Picnic, Annual Birthday Ball Celebration, and...
Thomas R. Warner
Aug 17, 2025
Albany- Thomas Reynolds Warner, passed peacefully on August 17th, 2025. He was born in a modest tenement in Albany’s upper west hill area, a place not known for producing too many legends, but every now and then there was an exception made. From birth, Baby Tom made an impression. His mother, aided by her four devoted sisters, marveled at the...
Christopher D. DiLallo, Sr.
Aug 17, 2025
Chris is the beloved son of Peggy Carmin and the late Douglas DiLallo, beloved Step son to Richard Carmin and the cherished grandson of Rosetta Dolan and the late William Dolan. With Christa Levanites, the love of his life, he was a devoted father to Jordan, Christopher, Nevaeh, Carmine and Jaxson. He was also a proud father to his beloved...
Fred E. Emmons
2025
Albany, NY - Fred Emmons passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2025. He was born in Albany on March 29, 1933 to the late Chauncey and Ruth Emmons.
After serving in the Air Force in Alaska , he returned to Albany where he met the love of his life, Marcia.
He worked at Tobin Packing Company in Albany until the...
Peter Louis Rossi
Aug 15, 2025
Peter Louis Rossi, of Albany, passed away on August 15th, 2025, at the age of 88, with family by his side.
Born on January 6, 1937, to the late Frank and Rose (Neri) Rossi, Pete grew up helping at his family’s restaurant, Alteri’s, in Selkirk. Those early years instilled in him a love of food, community, and hard work that became...
Diane C. Spencer
2025
Diane C. Spencer, 96, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Born on March 24, 1929, in Stamford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Blanche Violette. Diane was married for over 50 years to her husband, Stanley Spencer (who predeceased her in 2002), and together they raised seven children. The family moved to Guilderland...
Oriana C. Carbonell
2025
Oriana C. Carbonell, 56, wife of Arnaldo Carbonell, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side. Born July 11, 1969, in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Patricia (Atkins) Touzin. Full obituary to follow.
Oriana worked at St. Mary's Hospital for 14 years and became a valued friend...
Frances K. Cox
Aug 13, 2025
Albany- Frances K. Cox , 95, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Fran always felt that 13 was her lucky number. Fran was born in Albany, New York on August 24, 1929, daughter to the late Dominick and Elizabeth Oliveri. Frances was the devoted wife to the late Raymond...
Loretta M. Locke
2025
Loretta M. Locke, 95, wife of the late Robert Locke of Clifton Park, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13,2025 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY.
Born July 18, 1930 to the late Thomas and Jennie (Sapudar) Simmons of Forest City, PA. Loretta was a resident of Binghamton, NY then later Johnson City NY for over 40 years....
Kathleen Weis
Aug 13, 2025
Kathleen (Murray) Weis, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Kathleen was the daughter of James Murray and the late Joyce (Mosher) Cossack, and her stepfather Peter Cossack. She was born in Troy, NY, and was a lifelong resident of Poestenkill.
Kathleen was a 1980 graduate of Averill Park High School. She...
Rodney Green
Aug 12, 2025
Rodney Green entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness.
Rodney was born and raised in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Willie R. Green and Robbie S. Green.
Rodney graduated from Albany High School in 1984. After graduating he held several positions in local retail stores. Most recently, he was...
Francis "Frank" J. DelSignore
Aug 12, 2025
CLIFTON PARK – Francis “Frank” J. DelSignore, 76, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at home with his family by his side. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1948, to the late Albert D. and Rose Russo DelSignore.
Raised in Watervliet, he was a graduate of the La Salle Institute, class of ‘66 and Siena College, class of ‘71. He...
David Oliver Newcomb, Jr.
2025
Albany- David O. Newcomb, Jr., 64, passed away suddenly Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Albany he was the son of the late David Newcomb, Sr. and Kathleen DiPace Newcomb.
David was a beloved father, brother, uncle and son, whose life was anchored in the love of his family. His happiest days were enjoying his passion for the outdoors. He spent...
