Gertrude Cionek
Jun 20, 2023
Gertrude Cionek, 88, passed away in Schenectady, June 20th, 2023 just one week after her 88th birthday. Gert was born in Kingsbury, NY where she was one of 13 children in the family. She married Edward Cionek in 1972. Gert worked at Union College for many years before her retirement. She was known for her love of cats and spunky...
Norman J. Shea
Jun 20, 2023
Albany- Norman J. Shea, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with his daughters by his side.He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on May 3, 1930, and was the son of the late Norman Sr. and Florence Shea.He graduated from De La Salle College Preparatory School in Toronto, attended the University of Toronto and graduated from the...
Joel F. Spitzer
Jun 19, 2023
COLONIE - Joel F. Spitzer, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 19, 2023.Joel was born October 8, 1930, son of the late Nettie and William Spitzer. He grew up in the Bronx graduating from Christopher Columbus High School in 1947. He attended City College in New York City, graduating in 1951 with his Bachelor of Science degree....
Benson D. Persing
Jun 19, 2023
Benson Dann Persing, 77, of Delanson passed away on Monday, June 19th at home.He was born in Corning, NY, the son of the late George and Lillian (Dann) Persing. He grew up in Jefferson, NY and graduated in 1965.Ben proudly served his country in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1971 after spending 4 years aboard the USS...
Dolores M. Romanski
Jun 18, 2023
Dolores "Dee" Romanski, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 after a long illness. Dee was born in Brooklyn, New York but relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. She worked as a home health care aide for many years and treated her patients as family. Dee moved back to New York late in life to be near her children and...
Darlene Sebast
Jun 18, 2023
COHOES - Darlene Sebast, 77, wife of Charles Sebast of Cohoes, New York, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Samaritan Hospital.Born March 9, 1946 in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Rosalie Green.Darlene attended Colonie High School. In her spare time she loved spending time with her family, taking care of stray animals...
William J. Haggart
Jun 18, 2023
Colonie- William "Boats" J. Haggart Jr.,94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Born in Gloversville, he was the son of the late Marion and William J. Haggart. Boats is predeceased by his late wife Dorothy Haggart. Boats was a proud United States veteran serving in the Navy. He was certified deep-sea diver. He worked for LP Transportation in...
Paul T. Quinlan
Jun 17, 2023
Latham- Paul T. "Tim" Quinlan, 88, was united with the Heavenly Father, in time for Father's Day, on Saturday, June 17, 2023.Born in Troy, NY, Paul was the son of the late John Quinlan and Clara Quinlan. He attended Buffalo School of Dentistry and would enlist in the U.S. Navy. Later, he would open his own dental practice in Latham...
Raffaele Robustiano
Jun 16, 2023
Raffaele Robustiano, 89, of Saratoga Springs, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Cosenza Italy to the late Luigi and Giulia Frangelli Robustiano. Raffaele met the love of his life Assuntina Morrone in 1953 when he was 19 and she was 15. They met at a vineyard picking...
Ella Mae Newson
Jun 16, 2023
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James J. Cummings Jr.
Jun 16, 2023
James J. "Jim" Cummings, Jr., son of late Grace and James Cummings, passed away Friday June 16, 2023. Born on June 2, 1951 in Boston, MA, he was the beloved husband of Diane for 22 years. Jim worked for over 20 years for NY State in the OCFS office as a counselor. He was a die-heart Red Sox fan and...
Joann Maccue
Jun 16, 2023
Cropseyville -Jo Ann Maccue, 76, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of late Jean and Schuyler Chur and loving wife to her late husband Frank Maccue. Jo Ann is survived by her children, Dennis Maccue and Denise Maccue; grandchildren, Francis, Shantel, Amber, Austin, Tyler, Robert Chartire; great- grandchildren, and sister,...
Frances Delores Richardson
Jun 15, 2023
Frances D. Richardson was born on August 20th, 1955 in Armstrong, Alabama, to the late Stoney Sr. & Juanita Richardson. On June 15th, 2023 due to a sudden illness, Frances peacefully departed this life at Albany Medical Center with her loving family at her bedside. Frances better known as "Frank" was one of eleven siblings who was known for her...
Thomas F. Cramer Sr.
Jun 15, 2023
Ballston Lake- Thomas F. Cramer Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Charles Cramer and Catherine Cramer (Rooney). Thomas was the devoted husband to Karen H. Cramer. They were married for 33 years.After graduating from high school, Thomas enlisted in the United States...
Doris M. Prior
Jun 15, 2023
Clifton Park- Doris M. Prior passed from this life on the morning of June 15, 2023 at the age of 86, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and multiple myeloma. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on September 22nd, 1936 to John L. and Marjorie D. (Barton) Pettinger.Doris graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1954. She went on to raise a family...
Leslie D. Shoemaker
Jun 15, 2023
Schenectady- Leslie D. Shoemaker, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2023. Born in Roanoke, VA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lola Shoemaker. A memorial service will be held at a later date.To share a memory of Leslie or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Carolyn Kuhles
Jun 14, 2023
Colonie - Carolyn L. (Schwendler) Kuhles, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 14, 2023.Carolyn is predeceased, by her sweet older brother Norman J. Schwendler of Hamburg, NY along with her parents Norman and Ada (Reckers) Schwendler of Hamburg, NY.Carolyn is survived by, her loving husband of 57 years (and her life partner of 74 years),...
William Babeu
Jun 14, 2023
William Babeu passed away at home at 65 years of age on June 14, 2023 from complications of chronic illness. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on December 5, 1957, he graduated from McCann Technical High School and was a Master Welder by trade. His appreciation and respect for the tools of his trade made him an artist and craftsman. William...
Hattie B. York
Jun 14, 2023
Hattie Bell York 1947-2023 Hattie Bell York,76, made her heavenly journey the night of June 14th, 2023, at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Rensselaer County after battling multiple illnesses. Born February 9th, 1947, in Greeleyville South Carolina, Hattie Bell York was the third child of the late Blease York and Dorothy Mae Durante. Ms. York attended Williamsburg High...
Veronica B. Vitagliano
Jun 14, 2023
"It is in dying that we are born to eternal life"Veronica B. Vitagliano passed away peacefully on the evening of June 14, 2023. Born on March 20, 1931 in Schenectady she grew up and attended school in Scotia.Veronica was predeceased by her parents Marian and Michael Chmaj and her sister Helen Clement.Survivors include four children, her daughter Karen, three sons,...
