Catherine Sasso
Oct 4, 2025
Catherine (Czwakiel) Sasso, 93, passed away peacefully at Teresian House on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a 6-year journey with dementia. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Frank Czwakiel. Up until the end, Catherine maintained her kindness, compassion, love of family and friends, and especially her sassiness that will be missed at Teresian House. She had boundless...
Ernest D. Phillips, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
Troy
Ernest D. Phillips, Sr., 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Ernest was the son of the late Kenneth and Marlene (Bulson) Phillips.
Ernie was the caretaker of The Faith Lutheran Church in Troy for nearly two decades. In the past he partnered with his late brother Jerry in both...
Paul D. Wiser
Oct 2, 2025
Paul D. Wiser, 91, a lifelong resident of Schenectady, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Albany Medical Center.
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Leo Wiser and Hazel Christine Wiser.
For most of his life, Paul lived in Schenectady, but for the past year and a half he made his home in Castleton with his...
Laurie Williams
Oct 1, 2025
Laurie Williams was a woman who never gave up in challenging times. Through single motherhood, starting a buisness, and multiple illnesses she never stopped pushing foward. No matter how hard things got she never let family, friends, or her own passions behind. Her music, whether playing viola, playing percussion or singing her happiness showed and spread to those around her.
Laurie...
David R. Wyckoff
Oct 1, 2025
David R. Wyckoff, 54, of Colonie, NY
Born in Syracuse, NY, David peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025.
David is survived by his wife, Kelli Jo Connolly, his daughter, Lea Wyckoff, and his mother, Noelle Uebele. He also leaves behind a large extended family of cousins, aunts, and uncles who will fondly remember him. He was predeceased by his father, Edward...
Angelene A. Ogren
Sep 30, 2025
Angelena “Angie” (Choppy) Ogren
June 1, 1936 – September 30, 2025
Albany- Angelena (Choppy) Ogren of 2115 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY passed peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Sept. 30, 2025 following a difficult battle with dementia and more recently a stroke while residing at Teresian House Center for the Elderly.
Born on June 1, 1936, to Italian immigrant parents, Silvio...
Frederick G. Miller
Sep 29, 2025
Loudonville - Frederick “Fred” Miller, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2025, after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, creativity, and service.
A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Fred graduated from Averill Park High School in 1957. After earning his degree from Sage College, he spent a year teaching at Albany High School before...
Mary A. Burns
Sep 28, 2025
Mary A. Burns, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to the late Michael and Grace Ryan, Mary grew up with a strong sense of family that carried throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late John A. Burns, Jr., with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.
Mary worked...
Loren Sirko
Sep 27, 2025
Loren Douglas Sirko, 75, of Waterford, NY, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday September 27th, following a serious brief illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his faith.
Born in Indianapolis, IN, Loren was the eldest son of the late George and Frances (Petersen Sirko. He was one of eight siblings, Leslie Hammer (Wolfgang - deceased), Janice Miceli...
Joanne Renee Veglia
Sep 27, 2025
Joanne Renee Veglia, 63, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully September 27, 2025 surrounded by family. Born December 7, 1961 in Key West, FL to James D. and Andra M. Hankey, Joanne graduated Salutatorian from Eden Central Schools in Eden, NY. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in foreign languages at SUNY Oswego.While studying abroad her junior...
Howard Earl Wickham, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
COLONIE - Howard Earl Wickham Jr. 83 passed away September 27, 2025, at The Pines Rehab Facility in Glens Falls, NY.
Earl was born on August 20, 1942, in Albany, NY son of the late Howard Earl Wickham Sr. and Dorothy (Sowek) Wickham. He served in the Army during the Vietnam war. He later worked as a mason on the Empire...
George H. "Sonny" Lloyd, Jr.
Sep 27, 2025
George H. "Sonny" Lloyd, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure.
George was born in Washington D.C. and moved to Albany when he was 13 years old. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, JoAnn Lloyd; his parents Rose...
Janice Allen
Sep 26, 2025
Janice P. Allen, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Janice was the daughter of the late Royal Porter and Edna Porter. Janice was the devoted wife Jerald "Jerry" Allen. They were married for over 71 years.
She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Janice enjoyed...
Thomas Kindlon, Sr.
Sep 26, 2025
Thomas was born and raised in Albany, New York to a large family of 11 siblings. Being one of the oldest. Thomas loved to cook, be a handyman and spend time with his children and grand children. Thomas is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Jane, his brothers - Henry, James, William, Mike and his sisters - Kathleen, Mary and...
Cindy J. Cross
Sep 25, 2025
Cindy J. Cross, 68, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
A lifelong butcher, Cindy was known for her dedication to her craft and her warm, steady presence in the lives of those around her. She found joy in bird...
David B. Austin
Sep 25, 2025
David B. Austin, 69, of Delmar, NY, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 9, 1955, in Hudson, NY, David left an indelible mark on his friends, his community, and his family.
A proud graduate of Bethlehem Central High School in 1974, David followed the path of his beloved father, Bruce...
Carol J. Cole
Sep 25, 2025
Carol J. Cole, 84, wife of 42 years to the late Robert R. Cole Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born in Albany to the late Glen and Emma Quiggle.
Carol was a lifelong resident of the capital district, and had a joy for participating and contributing to said community. In her younger years,...
Joyce A. Hempstead
2025
Latham - Joyce Ann Hempstead, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born November 20, 1943, in El Paso, Texas, to the late John and Margaret Rector, while her father was serving in the U.S. Army.
Joyce grew up in her mother's home state of Tennessee and Rotterdam, graduating from Mohonasen High...
