Ruth Knapp
2026
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 28 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205.
Funeral services will be the following day, Wednesday, July 29 at 11:00am at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3rd Ave...
Amy E. Dinn
Jul 20, 2026
Amy Ellis Dinn passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. She was born and raised in Plattsburgh, NY until her family moved to Troy, NY in 1985. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, LeMoyne College and Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. She was employed by the New York Conference of Mayors after graduate school and later...
Joseph S. Ferrandino
Jul 19, 2026
Troy
Joseph S. Ferrandino, 56, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
Joseph was the son of Dominick Ferrandino and Christine Austin-Bell. He was the devoted husband of over 38 years to Patricia (Burke) Ferrandino.
Joseph worked for the City of Albany for 18 years as a laborer with the Department of...
Phyllis M. Lubiniecki
Jul 18, 2026
Phyllis M. Lubiniecki passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply.
Born in Albany, NY, Phyllis was the cherished daughter of the late John and Florence Knighton (Espey). She was predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend, Kenneth L. Lubiniecki (L-Ken), with whom she shared a lifetime of love...
Karen L. Boothe
Jul 18, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Karen L. Boothe, age 78, of Schenectady, New York. Karen passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Karen is survived by her devoted husband, Kevin, with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage; her three loving...
James R. Sherman
Jul 18, 2026
James Sherman, 75, of Clifton Park, NY passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Binghamton, NY, Jim lived a life marked by strength, kindness, and devotion to his family.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. He continued his commitment to service throughout his career working at the United...
Marilyn R. Koglmeier
Jul 18, 2026
Marilyn Roche Koglmeier was called home to Our Lord on July 18, 2026. She was born July 14, 1930 to Helen and Maurice Roche, in Queens, NY. She was educated in local public and Catholic schools, and attended St. John’s University, Brooklyn, NY. She retired after twenty years of service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, having served in the...
James L. Prince
Jul 17, 2026
ALBANY- James L. Prince, age 78, passed away comfortably at home with family on July 17, 2026.
He was born in Albany, the son of the late Elizabeth Kirkley. He was also predeceased by his son James Prince Jr. and his siblings: Joan Griffin, Joyce Prince, Wayne, Kim, Keith, Bruce and Debra Crayon.
He was a lifelong Mechanic. He was a great...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Parent
Jul 16, 2026
ALBANY- Gerald William Parent, known to everyone who loved him as Jerry, was born on Christmas Day 1948 in Peekskill, NY. He died on July 16, 2026, at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Montrose, New York where he had been receiving care. He was 77 years old.
Jerry was the elder son of Clifford G. Parent and Gladys Richards...
Richard Vanne
Jul 16, 2026
Richard Vanne, 50, passed away on July 16, 2026.
Richard was born on December 27, 1975 in Schenectady, the son of Kathleen O’Brien and the late Richard Vanne.
He was currently employed as a chef with The Orchard Tavern West in Guilderland. He was a loving son, and will be remembered by many friends.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen; aunt, Chris...
Peter F. Gilroy
2026
Loudonville — Peter F. Gilroy, 63, of Loudonville, New York, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.
Born on August 10, 1962, he was the son of the late Margaret “Maggie” (nee:Hale) and Joseph Gilroy.
He dedicated many years of service to New York State before retiring. In retirement, he lived...
Michael Kelly
Jul 16, 2026
Michael F. Kelly passed away on July 16th, 2026. He was 69 years old.
Born in Albany, NY to parents Robert Kelly and Grace (Osborn) Kelly, Michael was raised in Utica, Schenectady and Latham, NY. He played football at Shaker High School, where he graduated from in 1975. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the New York Giants....
Deborah Ann Zarrelli
Jul 15, 2026
Deborah Ann Zarrelli (Playford)
Deborah “Deb” Zarrelli, of Guilderland passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 75.
Deb was born on February 12, 1951, in Albany, New York, and was raised in Guilderland. She remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. A lifelong Catholic, her faith helped shape the compassion, generosity, and devotion that defined the...
Annis D. Hale Draiss
Jul 15, 2026
Schenectady- Annis D. Hale Draiss. Ann, was age 89 years young when she passed away on July 15, 2026, in Schenectady, NY at home from a long illness.
She was born on February 27, 1937, in Troy, NY to Nelson Lucas Hale and Agatha Ruth Lewis. Ann was educated at St. Mary’s School and a 1956 graduate of Catholic Central High...
George W. Hisgen
2026
Albany- George William Hisgen, 79, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 28, 1946, in Albany, NY George was the son of the late James and Marie Hisgen. He graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1965 before beginning a long career as a lineman with Niagara Mohawk, where he worked for more than...
John E. "Bruh" Green
Jul 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of John E. Green Jr. December 6, 1954 – July 12, 2026John E. Green Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026. Born in Mississippi, he was raised in Detroit, Michigan, and later moved to Albany, New York, at the age of 17. He retired from the City of Albany after many years of...
Saul D. Carrion
Jul 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Saul "Lino" Carrion
Saul Carrion, affectionately known to many as "Lino," passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 24.
Born and raised in Schenectady, New York, Saul attended Schenectady High School and spent his life making an impression on everyone fortunate enough to have known him. He worked many different jobs throughout the years, but...
James L. Coshun Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
Coshun, James L, Jr., aka Jimmy or “7 Junior” to his family, joined the love of his life, Gail Sears Coshun, on 7/11/26 after a brief illness. Jimmy was the 2nd of the “5 ‘Shuns” of Third Street in Albany.
Born to James L. Coshun, Sr. (the original “7”) and Lorraine J. Coshun (Liz) both deceased. He leaves two daughters, Nicole...
Joann Crawford
Jul 10, 2026
Voorheesville- Joann Crawford, age 62, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2026.
She was born in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late William and Rosa Crawford.
Joann was a graduate of Voorheesville High School. She was a CNA at the Teresian House for many years.
She liked to dance, loved to read, enjoyed being around her friends and family, cooking and sitting...
Concetta Taormina
2026
Concetta Taormina, 101, wife of the late Frank Taormina, passed away peacefully in Troy, NY on July 8th, 2026.
Born in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, she was the daughter to the late Joseph and Maria Siligato.
Concetta lived a long-fulfilled life. She survived World War II, recounting her experiences with the constant bombings in Sicily.
Concetta met the love of her life, Frank, while...