Arthur J. Hirsch
2026
Arthur J. Hirsch, 62, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Born in 1964, in Albany to Richard Hirsch and the late Kathleen Hirsch.
Arthur graduated from Shaker High School in 1982. Following graduation, he continued to work at various restaurants as a manager. Most recently he was a manager at DiBella’s in Albany.
In his free time, Arthur was an avid poker...
Kailee L Hargrove
Oct 20, 2026
Kailee L. Hargrove
November 14, 1986~October 20, 2026
Kailee Louise Hargrove, 39, passed away surrounded by family after a yearlong cancer battle. She grew up in Delanson, NY graduated from Duanesburg High School and went on to Hudson Valley Community College and received an associate's degree in GM Automotive Service Education program.
She worked at DeNooyer Chevrolet and then found her career at...
Charles G. Merritt Jr
Oct 20, 2026
ALTAMONT-
Charles G Merritt, Jr., of Hawes Road, passed away on Tuesday, October 20th, at age 75. Born on February 24th, 1951 son of the late Charles G Merritt Senior and Bertha “Pat” Sutherland.
From a young age, Charles developed an appreciation of and love for the outdoors. His early years included hunting and fishing with his father and brothers. As he...
Richard Mason
Oct 20, 2026
Richard "Richie" Mason
September 11, 1952 – October 20, 2026
Richard "Richie" Mason, a lifelong resident of Albany, New York, passed away on October 20th at the age of 74.
Richie dedicated over 35 years of hard work and service to the City of Albany as a sanitation worker. Known for his incredibly friendly nature, he never met a stranger. He loved nothing...
John A. Palma
Oct 20, 2026
East Greenbush- John A. Palma, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Born in Schenectady and raised in the Albany, East Greenbush area, he was the son of the late John A. Palma and Matilda (Rovelli) Palma Olszewski.
John, was a proud United States Marine who honorably served from 1959 to 1963. He was a proud member of Teamsters...
Michael Cherico
Oct 20, 2026
Michael Cherico, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with his loving family by his side.
Michael was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY to the late Pat and Blanche Cherico. He was the devoted husband of over 57 years, to the late Peggy Cherico.
Michael proudly served with the United States Coast Guard. He was a communicant of Our...
Willliam Duell
Oct 20, 2026
December 16, 1960 – October 20, 2026
Glenmont, New York — William John Duell (Bill), 65, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026.
Born on December 16, 1960, to the late Hubert Duell and Ruth Francis Riley, Bill grew up in North Albany. He dedicated 30 years of service to the Albany Water Filtration Plant, where he worked as an Assistant Chief...
Delvan D. Rhodes IV
Oct 19, 2026
Delvan Duane Rhodes IV age 55 of Schenectady passed away on October 19th 2026 surrounded by his son, step-brother and friend Nicole Taylor.
He was born in Schenectady New York and was the son of Delvan Duane Rhodes III and Linda Price, step-father Joseph Price.
He grew up in the Schenectady area and spent much of his time listening to his favorite...
James "Mitch" Mitchell
Oct 18, 2026
WEST ALBANY- James “Mitch” Mitchell passed away on October 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
James was born on April 21, 1957 to William and Madalen Mitchell. He was a lifelong resident of West Albany and a 1975 Colonie Central High School graduate.
Mitch proudly devoted a large part of his life to the West Albany Fire Department. He held many civil...
Robert W. Slauson
Oct 17, 2026
Robert W. Slauson Sr, 78, passed away on October 17, 2026 with his children by his side. Born on February 15,1948, Robert was the son of the late Richard and Edith Slauson. He graduated from Rensselaer High School where he then spent 2 years in the Army. He spent the rest of his life in the Schodack/Nassau area where he raised two...
Carol E Olsen
Oct 16, 2026
Carol E. Olsen
May 1, 1941 ~ October 16, 2026
Schenectady, NY
Carol E. Olsen, 85, of Schenectady, joined the Lord on October 16, 2026, at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY.Carol was born on May 1, 1941, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Chester and Jane (Chmielewski) Jazebowski. She was the former owner and operator of...
Margaret Polaro
Oct 16, 2026
Margaret Polaro, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Albany on May 6, 1947, Margaret was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Nati) Burometto. She graduated from South Colonie High School and went on to attend cosmetology school. Upon completing her studies, she worked for several years at...
Frederick "Rickey" R. Roehr III
2026
Frederick Richard Roehr, III (Rick/Rickey), 51, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on October 15, 2026, at Ellis Hospital, free of pain and gently at rest, with his family by his side.
Born on April 9, 1975, in Albany, NY, to Frederick Roehr, Jr. and Christina Latino, Rick was a 1993 graduate of Columbia High School. A self-employed entrepreneur in sales and...
Daniel C. Joos
Oct 15, 2026
Daniel Charles Joos, 72, passed away on October 15, 2026, following a brief illness.
Dan was born on September 5, 1954, at Brady Maternity Hospital, in Albany, N.Y., to Daniel Charles Joos Sr. and Beverly Jean Broderick. After moving from North Albany, he became a lifelong resident of Latham, where he grew up, raised his family, & built a life surrounded...
Michael W. Amell
Oct 15, 2026
It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of Michael Amell of Rotterdam, NY announce his sudden passing from heart failure on Thursday, October 15th at the age of 70.
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, companion and friend was a devoted, loyal and hardworking man – generous with his time, support, and kindness. Michael loved being a grandfather...
Richard A. Malchow
Oct 14, 2026
Cohoes- Richard "Dick" Alan Malchow, 85, of Cohoes, New York, returned to heaven peacefully on the evening of October 14th, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Richard was the beloved son of the late George Malchow and Claire Malchow, and the devoted husband to Karen Gebhardt Malchow, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. In addition to his parents, Richard...
William Sammons
Oct 14, 2026
Albany- William R. Sammons , 83, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.
Born in Albany he was the son of the late William J. Sammons and Queenie Sammons.
A mechanic by trade, he was a true jack of all trades and he had a passion for electronics. William was also a lifelong Nascar...
Anthony "Tony" J. Michna
2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” J. Michna on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Tony was affectionately known as Tiger by close family members, something that began when he was a child due to his love of Frosted Flakes.
Tony was born in Albany, in August 1953, to the late Anthony John Michna and Stefania...
Joan Anne Yanni Dunn
Oct 14, 2026
LOUDONVILLE – Joan Anne Yanni Dunn, 88, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026 at Shaker Place in Latham, NY.
Born in North Albany, New York on April 2, 1938, Joan was the daughter of Joseph Bruno Yanni and Althea (Dyer) Yanni. She was the middle of six children and graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1956. Following her graduation, Joan worked...
Joan Marie Sheldon
Oct 13, 2026
Joan Marie Sheldon of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. She was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Joan was born on August 13, 1938, in Chatham, New York to the late Robert Wesley and Dorothy Louise Sheldon. Joan found her greatest joy in her family and her faith as a devoted member of Bethany...
