Jan 3, 2026

Padraic Hegan, 61, lived an incredible life marked by compassion, creativity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends. On January 3, 2025, with his wife, Chelly, daughter, Nora, and sister, Katie by his side, Padraic lost his two-year battle with lymphoma.

Padraic was born in Kensington, UK, in 1964, to Mervyn Hegan and Eleanor "Cecie" Hegan, nee Brooks. Padraic,...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

ALBANY - Georgiana G. Panton, 88, passed away January 2, 2026.

Georgiana was born April 1937 in Albany, NY to Verna (Lutz) and Richard E. Gilkeson, who predeceased her. In 1938, her family moved to Syracuse, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1955, and put herself through college working at the Syracuse Public Library. She...

Jan 2, 2026

Walter J. Tryon Sr., age 94, of Guilderland, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026. Born on July 30, 1931, in Albany, New York, Walter was the son of the late Ernest F. Tryon and Oliva A. Tryon. 

A lifetime resident of Albany County, he graduated from the Voorheesville Central School District in 1950. Walter proudly...

2026

Schenectady -Antonina “Nina” (Viola) Gulbrandsen peacefully left this world to join her beloved husband, Edward, on Friday January 2nd 2026.

Born June 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, to Gaetana and Francesco Viola, Nina grew up alongside her brother Peter and sister Frances. After losing her father early in life and with her mother working full-time in a coat factory, Nina took...

Jan 2, 2026

Frederick (Fred) Eugene Silva, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, at Saint Elizabeth Green House Homes in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, surrounded by his four beloved children.

Born in New York City, Fred developed an early love of learning and the arts. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Albany State Teachers College (now the University at Albany - State...

Jan 1, 2026

Nancy L. Davis, beloved mother to three adult children, 79, of Albany, NY, passed away on January 1, 2026, at home from natural causes in Palm Bay, FL where she resided since 2022, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Albany. Nancy graduated from Colonie Central High School. Shortly after graduating, she started her small family. In...

2026

Lawrence Lyle Boel, 89, of Averill Park, NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2026, in Rensselaer, NY.

Lyle was born in Albany, NY on January 19, 1936, to Lawrence Boel, a Dutch immigrant, and Daisy (Wilcox) Boel. Lyle grew up in Rensselaer, NY and from...

2026

Albany - Shirley E. Sheets, age 96, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. She was born in Albany, New York, to the late George and Ruth Froehlich.

Shirley was a graduate of Albany High School, Class of 1947. Following graduation, she was employed by Coal Merchant Insurance Company, where she worked as a keypunch operator.

On June 10, 1951, Shirley married...

Dec 31, 2025

JoAnn Foust born April 18,1939, in Englewood, New Jersey, to the late Harry Mills of Santo, Domingo and the late Sally Warrick of South Boston, VA. God called her home on December 31, 2025.

JoAnn remained in New Jersey with her father until the age of 12, while her mother moved to Brooklyn, New York, to care for her grandmother. At...

Dec 31, 2025

Slingerlands, NY- Sonia Stratis, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep, in the loving care of her husband, Dean, December 31, 2025. She was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brentwood, Long Island. She was the daughter of the late Eufracio Marquez Rios and Lydia Rivera and was predeceased by her brother Edgar Rios.

Sonia was a devoted wife who...

Dec 31, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we inform you,

Christopher T. Graef, 52, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. Born on January 26, 1973, in Albany, New York to his loving parents, JoAnne and Ronald Graef. Christopher was a beacon of light whose infectious laugh and generous spirit touched the lives of many.

Christopher was...

Dec 30, 2025

Linda Ann DeLaMater (Ryan)

November 25th, 1950 - December 30th, 2025

“Mama Linda” went home to Jesus after a long, hard fight down here,

But she wouldn’t want you to remember her based on the hardships she fought this past year.

My mother would remind you of the bent corners and frayed edges of all the mystery novels she’s explored,

And how she would walk...

Dec 30, 2025

John Pieck of Altamont, NY, passed away following an unexpected illness. A husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many, he will be remembered for his kindness, his ability to fix almost anything (often in very creative ways), and the quiet way he helped anyone who needed it. He shared his knowledge with many people, teaching more by example...

Dec 30, 2025

Voorheesville - Hallenbeck, Barbara Ann Milton, 77 of Voorheesville entered peacefully into eternal rest after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by family. Barbara was born on April 28, 1948 in Albany, NY and was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Ralph and Mae (Lister) Milton. She spent most of her life in Delmar, NY and...

Dec 30, 2025

Paul A. Secor Jr. "Skip", 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Paul was the son of the late Paul A. Sr. and MaryJane (Bowles) Secor.

He enjoyed baking, watching football, NASCAR and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Karen Terry and his brother-in-law James Terry.

Paul is survived by his sisters, Linda...

2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Anthony Babin, age 55, on December 30, 2025 in Albany, New York with his loving family by his side.

Chris was the beloved husband of Lisa (Samson) Babin for 32 years, and a devoted father to his son Nicholas (Marie) Babin, both of Latham, NY. He was a cherished...

Dec 29, 2025

CLIFTON PARK - Maxine Ferrara, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Clifton Park. Born in Brooklyn, New York she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Irene (Garber) Cohen.

She lived a life shaped by wonder, creativity, and a deep reverence for beauty in all its forms.

Throughout her life, Maxine found home in many places-New...

Dec 28, 2025

Marie E. Ranalli, age 94, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025,  at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Blessed with a happy childhood in a loving Italian home, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Julia (Spina) Pasquariello. Her mother had seven siblings and her father, five. With such a large extended family, holidays, birthdays,...

Dec 27, 2025

August Roland Alexander Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 with his beloved wife by his side.

Born in Schenectady, New York, on April 14th, 1929, he proudly served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict while stationed in Italy. Roland lived a full and rich life, one that left a lasting mark on all who knew him....