Obituaries

Linda K. Stewart

Linda K. Stewart

Jun 29, 2026

Linda K. Stewart, 84, of Glenmont, New York, passed away on June 29, 2026.

She was born in 1942, in Bronx, New York.

Linda will be remembered for her funny, loving spirit and for the joy she found in the people and simple comforts that filled her life. She loved her family and friends, cooking, tending her vegetable garden, knitting, crocheting, camping,...

Esther H. Persico

Esther H. Persico

Jun 28, 2026

Esther H. Persico, 91, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.

Esther was the daughter of the late Frank and Albertha Gifford. She was predeceased by her beloved partner, Louis "Pete" Peterson; and her siblings, Frank, Irene, and Dehlia.

Esther's greatest pride and joy was her family. She is survived by her children Anthony, Deborah (John) Hillmann,...

Richard A. Sanders

Richard A. Sanders

Jun 28, 2026

Richard A. Sanders, 82, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness.

Born in Schenectady, Richard was the son of the late John and Estelle Sanders. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1963 and was honorably discharged. He served at Cuban Crisis and received expert badge for rifle fire.

Richard had a deep...

Robert "Bob" F. Mosher

Robert "Bob" F. Mosher

Jun 28, 2026

LATHAM- Robert “Bob” F. Mosher, age 88, went into the arms of the Lord on June 28, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.

He was born in Troy, the son of the late Earl and Mildred Mosher. He was also predeceased by his son Steven and by his three brothers: Gale, Harold and Donald.

Bob was a graduate of Troy High School and retired...

Antonietta Losee

Antonietta Losee

2026

Selkirk- Antonietta Losee, predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Richard Losee, passed away peacefully Saturday June 27, 2026 at St. Peter's Hospice care surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 1, 1938 in Palagianelo, Italy, Antonietta was the daughter of the late Arcangelo Losavio and Francesca Losavio.

She migrated to the U.S. with her family in 1954, and spent the majority of...

Gurdev Singh Sandhu

Gurdev Singh Sandhu

Jun 26, 2026

Gurdev Singh Sandhu, 76, passed away June 26th at home. He was born in Manuke, India to the late Santokh Singh Sandhu and Bhagwan Kaur.

Sardar Gurdev Singh Sandhu was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, the Late Sardarni Jaspal Kaur Sandhu.

He is survived by his son Pawandeep Sandhu, daughter in law Karmjit Kaur and grandchildren Jasleen, Anureet and Gurkamal Sandhu.

A service...

Vincent D. Martin

Vincent D. Martin

Jun 25, 2026

Vincent DePaul Martin IV passed away on June 25, 2026 at 56 years old peacefully in Las Vegas, NV with love in all of our hearts.

Born on June 6, 1970 in Albany, NY, Vince was the son of Celia Veltman. Vince dedicated his life to service for other individuals as a flight mechanic for the United States Coast Guard for...

Rose Moore

Rose Moore

Jun 25, 2026

On Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, God claimed his gift to humanity, Mrs. Rose Moore to rest from her labors to join the Savior in that home not built with man’s hands, but whose maker and builder is God.

Mrs. Rose Moore, daughter of the late Louis Williams Sr. and Anna Chandler Williams Parker, received her...

Lucinda "Cindy" Strasenburgh

Lucinda "Cindy" Strasenburgh

Jun 25, 2026

Lucinda J. Strasenburgh ( Cindy) from Watervliet NY passed away peacefully at 94 years young on June 25th 2026 in the care of Albany Medical Center with her family at her side.

Cindy was born on May 12th, 1932 in Avon NY and was the daughter of the late Paul F. Strasenburg and Elizabeth Grow Strasenburgh.

She was a Teacher, Player and...

Thomas Bastian

Thomas Bastian

Jun 24, 2026

Thomas Bastian, born on April 15, 1943, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 83.

Thomas’s life began in Albany, where he was born to the late Mary and Paul Bastian.

Thomas is survived by his brother, Michael Bastian, as well as nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Bastian family honors Thomas’s memory and cherishes the moments and milestones they...

Peter N. Prusko

Peter N. Prusko

Jun 24, 2026

Guilderland – 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and Papa, Peter Nicholas Prusko, on June 24, 2026, at the age of 72.

Peter is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna; his loving children, Carmella Fusco (Adam), Nicholas Prusko (Rachael), and Gabriel Prusko; and his cherished granddaughters, Mariana, Olivia, and Raegan, who...

Cosimo A. Gitto

Cosimo A. Gitto

Jun 24, 2026

Cosimo A. Gitto, 85 passed away peacefully at home on June 24th, leaving behind a legacy of humor, stubbornness, and quiet strength.

Born in Messina, Sicily in 1940, he came to this country carrying the grit, warmth, and resilience that would define him for the rest of his life.

A proud veteran, he served in the United States Army with the 1st...

Donna Marie Sellie

Donna Marie Sellie

Jun 24, 2026

Donna (DiPierro) Sellie, 70, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Saint Peter’s Hospital.Donna was born on May 25, 1956, in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Gerald Peart Sr. and Helen Markoski. 

She attended Albany High School (Class of ‘74) and went on to build a long and dedicated career at...

Amy J. Steadman

Amy J. Steadman

Jun 23, 2026

Amy J. Steadman, 64, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 

Per the request of the family, services were held privately. 

Sarah A. Myers

Sarah A. Myers

Jun 23, 2026

Sarah A. Myers, 44, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Sarah was a devoted mother who loved her children, Harper, Hudson, Gavin, and Gracelynn, with her entire heart. She cared for them with the utmost devotion and love. 

She is survived by her father, Robert (Becki) Myers. Her siblings, Frank (Katrina) Myers, Amanda Myers, and Robert Myers III. As well as...

Anna "Nina" Hoyt

Anna "Nina" Hoyt

Jun 23, 2026

COLONIE – Anna (Nina) Hoyt, age 89, entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2026.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Benvenuto and Rose Ciampi. She was also predeceased by her husband of forty-nine years, Charles D. Hoyt, her son Harrison Hoyt, a sister Antionette Pettigrasso, and two brothers Fred Ciampi and Albert Ciampi.

Nina is survived...

Loretta E. Moore

Loretta E. Moore

Jun 23, 2026

Loretta E. Moore, 89 years of age, from Alplaus, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd at Saint Peter’s Hospital. Loretta was born on November 14, 1936, in Hot Springs South Dakota, and raised in Oregon. Loretta was the daughter of Gottfried Schelske and Erna Huber-Schelske.

Upon earning her Teaching degree at the University of Oregon, Loretta moved to Schenectady,...

Sharon Y. Reid

Sharon Y. Reid

Jun 22, 2026

Sharon Y. Reid was born on August 22, 1964, in Ellenville, New York, to the late Christine Reid and David Reid Jr.

Sharon later relocated to Poughkeepsie, New York, where she was educated in the public school system. In 1998, she made Albany, New York, her home. Determined to build a better future, she graduated from the Educational Opportunity Center in...

Greg E. Kott

Greg E. Kott

2026

Albany- Greg Kott, born April 18, 1976, beloved by family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2026, He is survived by his mother Ferne Kott, his Father Alan Kott, his stepmother Carol Kott, his sisters Joni Richter (Patrick Corrigan) and Amy Kott, his stepbrother Tyler Seabridge, his daughter Zoe Eternal (Nora) and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grandnieces...

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