Joan Renner
Feb 11, 2026
COLONIE - Joan Renner, age 73, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at the Community Hospice lnn at St. Peter's Hospital.
Joan was born on September 9, 1952 in Albany, NY to Theresa Lang Renner and Charles W Renner.
Joan graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1971 in Albany, NY.
She worked many years at NYS Tax & Finance...
James Milkins
Feb 11, 2026
James Oliver Milkins, 76, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.
Born on November 14, 1949, in Niskayuna, New York, Jim lived a life marked by devotion—to his faith, his family, and his calling as an educator and servant. In 1974, he gave his life to Christ, a decision that would shape the course of his life and inspire decades of...
Kathy Denise Wooten
Feb 11, 2026
Kathy Denise Wooten, 61 of Schenectady, NY. Kathy dealt with health struggles her entire life. She had been severely hard of hearing since birth, diagnosed in her teens with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and later in life diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. On February 11, 2026, she was healed and brought home to be with the Lord
Kathy was born on September 27,...
Frances R. Copeland
2026
Frances “Fran” Copeland (Stopera), 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by family.
Fran was a graduate of Cohoes High School. She worked for NY State for more than 20 years before becoming a homemaker. As her daughter got older, she started a new career at Comfortex before retiring. She was an avid baseball fan never missing a Yankee...
Edward F. Lysiak
Feb 10, 2026
Edward F. Lysiak passed away on February 10th, 2026 at the age of 92. He was born on April 10th, 1933 to the late Leon and Sophie Lysiak.
Edward's wife Jean was the love of his life, who he cherished every moment of every day they had together and still not a day gone by since her passing in 2009 had...
Emily J. Laudato
Feb 10, 2026
Emily J. Laudato passed away Tuesday, February 10th at home in the loving arms of her husband Matthew and her mother Linda after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Emily was born in Albany on March 30th, 1978. She grew up in Guilderland and was a graduate of Guilderland Central High School. She studied at Georgetown University and graduated...
Mark Hernandez
Feb 10, 2026
ALBANY-Mark Hernandez, age 65, passed away at Delmar Center for Rehab & Nursing on February 10, 2026.
He was born in New York, New York, the son of the late Galo Hernandez Jr. and Elizabeth Sanchez. Mark worked as a General Contractor for his father's General Contracting business in New York's LES, and for a worldwide moving company in NYC, and...
Deacon Eugene Brown
Feb 9, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Deacon Eugene Brown, who departed this life on February 9, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Toccoa, Georgia, Eugene was the devoted son of the late Luther and Lela (Johnson) Brown. He was also preceded in death by his beloved...
Angelo Romano Minarchi
2026
Angelo Romano Minarchi, age 88, of Halfmoon, NY, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 8,2026.
Angelo was born on April 28, 1937, in Rome, Italy, to the late Guglielmo and Antoinette Minarchi. He later came to the United States and was raised in Little Falls, New York where he grew up and built the foundation...
Jane T. Mamone
2026
WYNANTSKILL- Jane T. Mamone, 89, wife of the late Joseph Mamone, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on February 8th, 2026.
Jane attended St. Lawrence Grammar School and later Catholic Central High school, class of 1953. Following graduation, she worked at Manory’s in Troy. This is where she later met Joseph, who she married, and they had...
Frances E. Underdue
Feb 7, 2026
ALBANY - Frances Underdue, wife of deceased Jasper Underdue, was born on April 27, 1934 to William and Theodosia Bowler of Gordonsville, VA.
Frances's place of worship was primarily Bethany Baptist Church, Albany, NY. She worked for the State of New York for over 50 years.
Frances leaves to cherish her son Gary Bowler of New York City, daughters Vanessa Waters of...
Harold E. Gabree, Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Harold E. Gabree Jr., of Guilderland, New York, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026. He was born in Schenectady in 1946, the son of the late Harold and Doris Gabree.
Harold was a graduate of Linton High School and went on to become a licensed electrician, a trade he took great pride in throughout his life. He had a lifelong...
Jeffrey J. Brayman
Feb 6, 2026
Rotterdam- Jeffrey J. Brayman, age 70, passed away peacefully. He was born in Troy, NY, the son of the late Leon Brayman Sr. and Bertha Milano (Frank).
Jeffrey was a Retired Veteran of 22 years, serving with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Jeffrey was also a Millwright for Ardent Mills in Albany, NY, where he retired after 40...
Josephine Williams
Feb 6, 2026
Josephine Williams, 90, passed away peacefully with her 2 daughters by her side.
She was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, to the late Lettishie Newton and Thomas Simms.
Josephine was married to the late Roger E. Williams in 1955.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Stanley Simms, Donald Simms, Randal Simms, Anthony Simms and Bernadette Way.
Josephine is survived by...
Judith Gregory
Feb 6, 2026
Judith Gregory passed on February 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was born on January 23, 1945 to Julia and Henry Staats of Colonie, NY. Judy grew up in a house full of love that included her twin sister Joan (Henry) LaBrecque, her sister Kathy (Ken) Kennedy and brother Chuck (Carol) Staats who have all predeceased...
Patricia A. (Spiers) Mayer
Feb 6, 2026
Patricia A. Mayer, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
Patricia was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Bulson) Spiers.
Patricia was the devoted wife of 30 years to the late James C. Mayer.
Patricia graduated from Heatly High School, Green Island, then from SUNY Cobleskill. She retired from Saratoga County Department...
William F. Pierce
Feb 6, 2026
William F. Pierce, of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, just one month shy of his 84th birthday. He was born on March 7, 1942, to Pauline and Frank Pierce.
William was a man defined by hard work, skill, and determination. He owned and operated his own construction company and was a highly skilled mason, known for...
Vincent J. Caterina
2026
Albany- Vincent J. Caterina entered into eternity on February 6, 2026, into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, following a 3 year battle with cancer. Vince is survived by his wife, Lynn M. Caterina; sons Jason Caterina and Jacob DeWolfe; brother Louis (Barb Dorvee) Caterina; grandchildren Zoe Caterina and Ian Caterina; lifelong friends, Steven & Marsha Kargatis;...
Lynn K. Currier
Feb 5, 2026
Lynn K. Currier, 74, of Halfmoon, NY passed away February 5, 2026 at Albany Medical Center.Lynn was born on June 16, 1951 in Glens Falls Hospital to Alan Kelley and Mary McFarland.Lynn grew up in Newcomb, NY , Graduating from Newcomb High School. Lynn enjoyed the out doors, and had a deep love for horses and all animals. After graduating...
John "Bruce" Saulsbery
Feb 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the news that John "Bruce" Saulsbery passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. With his beloved wife and children by his side and other loved ones nearby, Bruce slipped away peacefully, following months of battling a rare, complicated, and hard-to-diagnose illness.
The family will be forever grateful to Dr. Frank Cortazar, who instantly recognized Bruce's condition,...