Charles Whalen Bird Jr
Sep 24, 2026
Charles Whalen Bird Jr
February 16, 1947 - September 24, 2026
Charles Whalen Bird Jr. passed away on September 24, 2026, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. He was born on February 16, 1947, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Charles Whalen Bird Sr and Elenor Harriet Cross Bird.
He was a retired employee of Delta Electronics in Beverly, MA.
Even though...
Charles Gibbs Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Charles Gibbs Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Born in 1968, in the Bronx, New York, Charles was the beloved son of Charles Gibbs Sr. and Elizabeth Langley.
Charles continued his education at Bryant and Stratton College where he received his bachelor's degree in technology.
He is survived by his son, Elijah Gibbs, and his daughter, Abby Marie. He...
John V. Robilotti
2026
John V. Robilotti, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded in love by his family.
He was born in Albany on November 22, 1953, a son of the late Vitalo and Mary (Bushey) Robilotti. He was a graduate of Colonie Central High School, class of 1972.
Professionally, John worked for over 38 years for the State of New York....
Teresa Avellino
Sep 21, 2026
Teresa Avellino, 95, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Teresa was born in Adrano, Sicily, but has lived in Albany since she was a child.
She was employed by several New York State agencies and retired after 25 years. Teresa enjoyed traveling. Her many trips included traveling abroad to Sicily, Italy, England, Switzerland...
Patricia "Patty" M. Twardowski
Sep 20, 2026
Patricia “Patty” M. Twardowski passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, at St. Peter’s Hospital at 73 years of age. Patty was born in Albany on November 13th, 1952, to James and Helen Horan.
Patty was married to her husband John for 51 long and loving years. While they met on a blind date arranged by friends, the love they built...
Debora M. Kimball
2026
Debora Kimball, 64, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Debbie was born in Stamford, NY, to Jeanetta and John C. Burroughs. She was a graduate of Roxbury Central School in Roxbury, NY, and went on to build her life in Rotterdam, where she shared 44 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Larry Kimball. Debbie worked...
Sharon J. Franklin
Sep 18, 2026
Sharon J. "Sherry" Franklin, 78, passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born March 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Erkan.She spent several years as a house keeper at Guilderland Center Nursing Home! She had a love for cats, doing puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time in the pool.
Sherry is survived by her son, James...
Roger W. Mansbridge
Sep 17, 2026
Roger William Mansbridge, 86, passed away on September 17, 2026 at Hudson Park Nursing Home with his wife, Norma, and his son, Neil, by his side.
Born on August 8, 1940 during the Battle of Britain, in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, he was the son of the late William and Kay Mansbridge. When he was 14 he spent a year...
Marie Theresa Oppedisano
Sep 17, 2026
Marie Theresa Oppedisano, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026. Born in Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Nick and Catherine Coluccio. Marie is predeceased by her husband Angelo Oppedisano.
Marie never had children of her own, but she lovingly embraced her role as an aunt. She adored all of her nieces and nephews and cherished the...
Theodore W. Duker
Sep 17, 2026
Albany- Theodore “Ted” Duker passed on September 17, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and his children: Brian, Sherry, Theodore, and Daniel.
He had four brothers: William, Michael (deceased), Vincent, and Bernard. His sisters-in-law, Sharon Casey, Sharon Burns, and Karen Schumann, will miss him, as will his grandson, Sammy, and several nieces and...
Nelda L. Armstrong
2026
In Loving Memory of Nelda Armstrong
Nelda Armstrong, born December 13, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Nelda was the daughter of Milton Farmer and Alice Hall Farmer and grew up in Texas, attending Garland High...
Laura Gervasio
Sep 14, 2026
Laura Grenfeld Gervasio
December 6, 1966 – September 14, 2026
Laura Grenfeld Gervasio, of Mullins, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved her most.
Laura was born on December 6, 1966, in Manhattan, New York, to Laura Grenfeld (Lake) and Arthur Grenfeld. She spent most of her childhood and adult life in...
Frances A. Valcik
2026
Frances A. Valcik Age 90, daughter of the late John J. Valcik and Mary Zvoncak Valcik, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, NY.
Born in 1935 in Albany, NY. Lived in Albany, Cohoes, Waterford, New York. Frances graduated from St. Joseph's School in Albany. Received her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in...
Janice J. Eckhardt
Sep 12, 2026
Albany- Janice J. Eckhardt
Born in Port Henry, NY on February 13, 1929 to the late Leon and Mae (Ritson) Jackson. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late George A. Eckhardt, whom she married in 1949.
Janice was a graduate of Mineville High School and Albany Business College. She retired from NYS DEC in 1988 and began volunteering...
Robert "Bob" W. Miller
Sep 11, 2026
Robert “Bob” W. Miller, 79, of Knox, NY, passed away on September 11, 2026.
Bob lived a life filled with curiosity, creativity, hard work, and a genuine love for the things that brought joy to himself and those around him. He will be remembered not only for all that he accomplished, but for the unique personality, humor, generosity, and enthusiasm he...
