Roseanne M. Furmanek
Dec 14, 2025
Roseanne M. Furmanek, 79, passed away at her home on December 14, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1946 in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Angeline Faragon.
Roseanne was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Albany Polish-American Club. She enjoyed going to the casino, antiquing, dining out with her beloved husband, and above all, she...
Robert C. Kendall, Sr.
Dec 14, 2025
PITTSTOWN- Robert C. Kendall, Sr., age 92, passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 14, 2025.
He was born in Albany, the son of the late George and Zylphia Kendall. He was also predeceased by his siblings: A. Louise Kendall, George R. Kendall Jr. and Katherine Johnson and niece Juanita Anderson Normann.
Bob graduated from Cobleskill Ag & Tech and worked on...
Jo Ellen Berger
Dec 13, 2025
Jo Ellen Berger, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on December 13th, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947 in North Little Rock Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joseph John and Betty Lou Tiernan. She is survived by her long term companion, Richard A Welch, sister Patricia Dunlap of West Monroe, La as well as several nieces and nephews...
Linda Knoll
Dec 12, 2025
Linda Jean (Hapeman) Knoll, born July 26, 1940 in Rhinebeck NY passed away on December 12, 2025.
Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and strong faith. As a born-again Christian, she allowed her faith to guide her actions and inspire the compassion she showed to everyone she met. She loved her family unconditionally...
Shalanda Anissa Smith
Dec 11, 2025
Shalanda Annissa Smith, 57 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Samaritan Hospital, in Troy surrounded by her family, firstborn son Randy and her one and only daughter Di’Shenaya. Shalanda was best known to most as Shonda.Shalanda was born on September 24, 1968, in Newburgh, NY to the late...
Charles L. Barosso
Dec 11, 2025
Charles L. Barosso, fondly known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Kingsway Arms in Schenectady. Born on January 2, 1942, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Chuck exemplified a life of hard work, discipline, and dedication, values he carried throughout his career and personal endeavors.
In his youth, Chuck worked diligently at the family greenhouse business while juggling his studies,...
Robert Chase
Dec 10, 2025
Robert ("Bob," "Rob," "Uncle Robert") Chase, born October 7, 1958, passed away suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital on December 10, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of the late Lloyd and Louise Chase.
Robert was a graduate of SUNY Albany. He was a self-employed craftsman specializing in photography, stained glass, fashion and costume design, jewelry,...
Alberto “ Albert” J. Sacca Jr.
2025
Albany – Alberto “Albert” J. Sacca Jr., 89, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1936, to the late Alberto Sacca and Maria Pagliarulo.
Albert proudly served in the Marine Reserves for 20 years. He worked for many years in his family-owned restaurant, Al’s Italian Restaurant. He was also employed by Tobin Packing, KeyBank, and later...
Marion O'Brien
Dec 10, 2025
Marion Reardon O'Brien, 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on August 3, 1923, in New Rochelle, New York, Marion lived a long, full, and gracious life marked by devotion to family, lifelong friendships, and an unwavering generosity of spirit.
Marion graduated from the College of New Rochelle and remained proud of her New Rochelle roots throughout her...
Jean G. Almindo
Dec 9, 2025
New Baltimore - Jean G. Almindo, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born on July 26, 1938 in Manhattan, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Lydia A. (McLaughlin) Burnett.
Jean was a high school graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and was a realtor for Scarborough Realty for many years before...
Philip "Mick" Shropshire
Dec 9, 2025
GUILDERLAND- Philip “Mick” Shropshire, age 71, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 9, 2025.
He was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England, the son of the late Thomas Edward Shropshire and June Mary Shropshire (nee Sargent).
Growing up in England Mick adventured over the land on motorcycles and in the air in engineless gliders. He travelled the seas with the British...
Joseph B. Clark
Dec 9, 2025
Joseph B. Clark, 86, passed away peacefully onTuesday, December 9, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Joe was the son of the late Harold and Onalova Clark. He was the devoted husband of over 42 years to Carla (Passales) Clark.
Joe was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church in Cohoes for many years. He worked for Empire Paper for...
Elizabeth Grzelecki
Dec 8, 2025
Elizabeth Grzelecki, 100, passed away peacefully at Ellis hospital on December 7th. Born in the comfort of her family home in Niskayuna to the late Anthony and Maryanna Borowski, she spent her entire life within its welcoming walls.
Elizabeth's professional journey began at General Electric, where she contributed her talents until she embarked on a new chapter of her life with...
James R. Piazza II
Dec 8, 2025
James “Jim” Robert Piazza II, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Utica on May 2, 1969, the first son of James Piazza and the late Elisabeth (Austin) Piazza.
Jim was a graduate of Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake High School and went on to earn his A.S. in Automotive Mechanics...
Ruth E. Panunzio
Dec 8, 2025
Ruth E. Panunzio, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on December 8, 2025.
Born in Amsterdam, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ann Walag.
Ruth was employed and retired from the South Colonie School District. She enjoyed gardening, going to the Turning Stone Casino, and spending time with her beloved dogs.
In addition to her parents, Ruth...
Bertram G. Butlin
Dec 7, 2025
Bethlehem -Bertram G. Butlin, age 92, peacefully passed at his residence December 7, 2025.He was born in Albany, NY, the son of late Bertram George and Flora Butlin. He was predeceased by his children, Wendy Butlin and Eric Butlin. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Janet Butlin; daughter, Tracey Leone; sister, Elizabeth Daguillo; sister-in law, Linda...
Kathleen J. Mazzarella
Dec 7, 2025
Schenectady- Kathleen J. Mazzarella, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late August and Virginia Alescio. Kathleen was the devoted wife to Frank W. Mazzarella. They were married 53 years.
Kathleen worked as a secretary at GE, an assistant teacher at Pineview Preschool...
Sandra L. Blake
Dec 7, 2025
Sandra L. Blake, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Sandy was the daughter of the late Edward and Elaine Crandall. Sandra was the devoted wife, of over 42, to the late Frederick A. Blake, Sr.
She worked for Knolls Atomic. Sandy enjoyed going to the Casino, taking rides in the car...
