Obituaries

Nelda L. Armstrong

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...

Frances A. Valcik

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

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

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...

Donna Lee Meeks

Donna Lee Meeks

Sep 11, 2026

 DonnaLee M. Meeks, 79, of Ravena, NY passed on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany, NY to the late Robert W. Frey and Marion A. Frey

DonnaLee was the beloved wife of John D. Meeks for 35 years. She is the loving parent of daughter,  Shannon(Joseph) Michaniw, Step- Children Jeffrey Meeks, Susan (Curtis) Farr, Julie...

Robert L. Kepner Jr.

Robert L. Kepner Jr.

2026

Lansingburgh -Robert L. Kepner Jr., 92, beloved husband of Janice Mann Kepner for 72 years, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Glendale Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born to the late Robert L. Kepner Sr. and Marion McCormack Kepner, Bob was the loving father of Kevin (Liz) Kepner, Mark (Shirley) Kepner, Janice (Karl) Eden, and Eric (Jaime)...

Edna M. Waterhouse

Edna M. Waterhouse

Sep 10, 2026

Edna M. Waterhouse, 99, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.

Born in Cohoes, NY, she was the daughter to the late Beulah Mae and Elmer Richard Higgins.

She enjoyed bowling, traveling to Myrtle Beach and cruising, spending time with her family, and especially horses.

Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, William Waterhouse; her sister, Mary Louise Calabrese; grandson,...

Donna Ann Olson

Donna Ann Olson

Sep 10, 2026

Donna Ann Olson, 80, passed peacefully September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

Donna was a graduate of Mohonasen High School. She held several jobs in her younger years but was most proud of her work as a meat cutter and her membership in the UFCW. Later, she became a custodian for the Guilderland Central School District, retiring in 2008...

Torrence Coffin

Torrence Coffin

Sep 9, 2026

Torrence Francis Jules Coffin, (Uncle T) departed this life on September 9, 2026, in Albany, New York at the age of 77.

He was born in Albany to the late Muguette (Ponty) Coffin and the late Robert G.A. Coffin Jr. on May 29, 1949.

Torrence was brother to the Late John Coffin Sr., Robert Coffin III, Anthony Coffin Sr. Gregory Coffin, Clarence...

Frances M. Gullinese

Frances M. Gullinese

Sep 9, 2026

Frances Marie Gullinese (Allegra), 85, was born on October 4th, 1940 in Albany, NY to the late Dominic Allegra and the late Wanteta Lacorcia. On September 9th, 2026, Frances passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Colonie, NY. Raised on Krank Street in Albany, she attended Albany City Schools. Frances worked for a number of years at...

Steven J. Misenhimer

Steven J. Misenhimer

Sep 9, 2026

ALBANY – Steven Joseph Misenhimer, 72, of Albany, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital on September 9, 2026. Born on July 13, 1954, at Camp Lejeune, NC, he was the son of the late Joy and Margaret Misenhimer.

As a child, after frequently moving around the country with his family to Denver, CO, El Paso, TX...

Geraldine M. Barbieri

Geraldine M. Barbieri

Sep 8, 2026

COLONIE- Geraldine M. St. Denis Barbieri, age 89, passed away on September 8, 2026.

She was a graduate of Ticonderoga High School and has resided in Colonie since 1971.

Geraldine was employed by State Bank of Albany/Fleet for 23 years and Colonie Chiropractic for 11 years. She was a member of the Colonie Senior Citizens.

She is survived by her husband Alfonso G....

Bruce R. Adams

Bruce R. Adams

Sep 8, 2026

Bruce R Adams, 68, passed on to our Heavenly Father suddenly on September 08, 2026. He was the son of the late George L. Adams and Elsie E. (Starick) Adams.

Bruce was a kind, gentle, hard-working, and intelligent man.

He worked at several establishments as a sandwich maker. For the last dozen years, he worked at Walmart in the bakery department.

Bruce enjoyed...

Sherry A. Berghela

Sherry A. Berghela

Sep 8, 2026

WYNANTSKILL- Sherry A. Berghela, age 79, passed peacefully at home on September 8, 2026.

Sherry was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Hale. Beloved wife of Michael Berghela Jr. and loving mother of Michael, Patrick and Nicholas Berghela.

She was a dog mother and rescuer.

Sherry had a long respected Administrative career at NYS Dept. of Workers Compensation.

Survived...

Mary Jane Winchester

Mary Jane Winchester

2026

Schenectady- Mary Jane Winchester, 68, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bernice Renzi. Mary Jane is survived by her loving ex husband Joseph E. Winchester Jr. In addition to Joe Jr., she is survived by her son Joseph...

William "Red" F. Kurtzner, Jr.

William "Red" F. Kurtzner, Jr.

Sep 7, 2026

GUILDERLAND- William F. “Red” Kurtzner, Jr. age 90, passed away surrounded by family on September 7, 2026.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late William and Mary Kurtzner. He was also predeceased by his daughter Karen and his sister Patricia.

Red was a loving, caring, extremely generous husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa and friend.

He retired from the USPS...

Marie Frances Carbone

Marie Frances Carbone

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...

Esther "Patty" Brown

Esther "Patty" Brown

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...

Matthew D. Robinson

Matthew D. Robinson

2026

Albany- Mathew Dion Robinson, fondly known as “El”, was born September 9, 1970 in Jamaica Queens, NY to Bettye and Harry Robinson. He passed away on September 6, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Bettye Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Clarissa Robinson, his father Harry Robinson;...

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