Sep 7, 2026

Marie Frances CarboneJanuary 2, 1924 - September 7, 2026

Marie Frances Carbone, 102, passed away peacefully on, Monday, September 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, N.Y.

She was born in Franklin Lakes, NJ on January 2, 1924 the daughter of Lewis W. and Maggie DeCrocker Masker. Marie was the wife of the late John Carbone and they...

2026

Esther “Patty” Brown was born on October 2, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, but made Albany, NY, her home. The beloved daughter of the late Ethel L. Epps, Esther carried with her the values of strength, perseverance, faith, and family. Throughout life’s joys and challenges, she continued to move forward with determination, drawing strength from her faith, her family, and the...

Sep 6, 2026

Joseph Steven Ippolito, 60, of Voorheesville, New York, passed away on September 6, 2026.

Joe was born on November 29, 1965, in Liberty, New York, the son of the late Steven and Ethel (DeFilippi) Ippolito. He grew up in Liberty and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta and his Master of Social Work from the University at...

Sep 6, 2026

COLONIE- Howard J. Duval, age 93, passed away on September 6, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.

He was born in Ausable Forks, NY, the son of the late Rene and Hazel Duval. He was also predeceased by his daughter Renee Lebuis and his three brothers: Rene', Milton and Wayne Duval.

Howard was an Army veteran. He was a member of St. Paul the...

Sep 1, 2026

Bentley “Bud” White, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital.

Born in 1939, in Albany, New York, to the late Robert and Edna White.

He attended school in Albany, New York and later joined the Coast Guard. He served with them for eight years.

Bud then continued his professional journey in the transportation industry for 45 years.

Bud will be...

Aug 31, 2026

Kerttu (Katie) Rottmann died peacefully on August 31, 2026.

Kerttu was born to Kasperi Saukko and Anna Liisa Pohja on the family farm in Saastamala, Finland on March 5, 1936. Growing up on the farm with few limits, she developed a free spirt and closeness with nature. Kerttu’s education began in the village’s one-room schoolhouse. She used her mother’s old bicycle...

Aug 30, 2026

Dorilee Ann Stilsing, 94, went peacefully through Heaven’s Gate on August 30, 2026, at home. 

She was born on July 11, 1932 to Ivan Reed and Alice Hedrick.

Dorilee was a woman of extraordinary beauty, strength and grace. She began her life from humble beginnings on a small farm where the plumbing arrived years later. After her morning chore—feeding the chickens, she...

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Aug 29, 2026

Malta - William Bert Hendley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2026 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was 80.

Bert was born on November 18, 1945, in Laurinburg, NC, to the late Frances (Denton) Hendley and Pearson Hendley.

Bert was a lifelong guitarist performing in several bands including The Foy Brothers...

Aug 29, 2026

Colonie – Linda Jean Wright, 57, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2026. 

Born on February 2nd, 1969, the daughter of Richard Joseph Wright and Linda Jean Wright, in Cohoes, NY. She grew up in the Lansingburgh neighborhood of Troy, NY and spent most of her adult life in Watervliet, NY. 

In her youth, she was very active and played multiple sports....

Aug 29, 2026

Colonie- Josephine M. (Geraci) Malinoski, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Grace Geraci.

Josephine enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, including playing cards, reading, and spending time with her many friends. She cherished her social life and the wonderful friendships she made...

2026

Albany, NY — Deena B. Collins, 81, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. She was born in Albany, NY, to the late Harold Sr. and Adele Collins.

Deena was a strong, loving, and devoted single mother who gave everything she had to her beloved son, Thomas. She worked for many years at Grand Union, dedicating herself to providing for her...

Aug 28, 2026

Catherine E. Hilson, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026 at St. Peters Hospice Inn with her loving family by her side. Catherine was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Walsdorf. She was the devoted wife of over 58 years to the late Charles "Ray" Hilson.

Catherine was a hairdresser for many years before dedicating herself to...

Aug 27, 2026

Anne Marie Nelson, 47, of Albany passed away Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. Born October 6th, 1978, in Gouverneur, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis A. and Elna Arnold Nelson.

After graduating Gouverneur High School in 1996, Anne moved down to Troy and then Albany, where she worked as a Software Support Specialist and...

Aug 27, 2026

Daniel Edward Hodgkinson, 73, of Albany, NY, was healed by his Heavenly Father and welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on August 27, 2026.Dan was born on December 10, 1952, in Troy, NY, to Albert E. Hodgkinson and Mary Joan Hodgkinson (Conway). He was the seventh sibling of nine children. Dan was loved by his siblings for his incredible wit,...

Aug 26, 2026

Angela Rose Stammel, (Angie / Ange / Ang), 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 after a 5-year battle with stage four breast cancer.

Angela was a loving and hard-working Wife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, and Grandmother (Mimi). She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking and baking, and gardening. Ang was an avid ‘birder’ and enjoyed going...

Aug 26, 2026

Mona L. Bumpers, 60, wife of Wendell “Petey” Bumpers, passed away on August 26, 2026, at her home. 

Born December 7, 1965, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Deloris Ayers Liuzzi and Kevin Liuizzi.

Mona was a graduate of Bishop Maginn High School and Hudson Valley Community College’s dental hygiene program. She spent over three decades working...

Aug 26, 2026

LATHAM - Elaine K. (Kaczmarczyk) Rozniewski passed away peacefully at home on August 26th, 2026. Born on July 5th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Kaczmarczyk. Elaine will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered around her family, her faith, and the people she loved.

Elaine attended...

2026

Kwame T. Robinson, lovingly known as Kwa, was born July 15, 1991, to Leon "Big Eon" Robinson and Lisa Fletcher. The second of their children, Kwame was full of personality from the beginning—funny, creative, thoughtful, protective, generous, and always unmistakably himself.

Kwame grew up between Schenectady, New York, and Long Island City, Queens. If you asked him where he was from,...

Aug 25, 2026

Albany- Theresa Irene Collins, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Theresa was the daughter of the late John Murray and Theresa Murray.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was their cherished Mimi, known for her loving guidance, generosity, and for being a great listener who always made everyone feel...