Benjamin Steven Vancik
Mar 5, 2023
Benjamin Steven Vancik, 43, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Albany, New York.Ben was born January 31, 1980, and attended Bethlehem Central schools. He earned a bachelor's degree in Classics, Greek, and Latin from SUNY Binghamton and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Ben worked in document preservation and was contemplating a career in...
Frances Corcoine
Mar 5, 2023
Frances Corcoine, 99, of Loudonville, passed away on March 5, 2023 at home. She was born in Albany to the late Frank and Julia Montana.Frances was a wonderful mom, she loved to be with her family and friends. She was the best cook and baker in the universe, famous for her Italian cookies at Christmas time. Frances loved going to...
Isabel E. Zizzi
Mar 5, 2023
Schenectady- Isabel E. Zizzi, 95, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Isabel was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Lott. After graduating from high school, Isabel went on to work as an insurance manager at General Electric until her retirement. She volunteered with many community organizations. Isabel enjoyed spending time with...
Paul J. Czajkowski, Sr.
Mar 5, 2023
Paul J. Czajkowski, Sr., 60, son of the late Edward J. and Gladys L. (Vincent) Czajkowski, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, peacefully at his home. Paul graduated Mohonasen High School. He loved working with his hands, and dedicated his life to carpentry. As a carpenter, he enjoyed building furniture for his children, in addition to many projects working in...
Dianna Marshall
Mar 5, 2023
STILLWATER- Dianna C. Marshall, age 78, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2023.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Genevieve Fink Bushey. She was also predeceased by her siblings: Delores Humphrey, Joan Hildenbrandt, John Bushey, and Alfred (Sonny) Bushey.Dianna enjoyed spending time with family, arts, crafts-especially making her chocolate lollipops and listening to Alan Jackson music.She is...
Donna L. Paruszkiewicz
Mar 5, 2023
WATERVLIET-Paruszkiewkz, Donna L., 71, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023 at Albany Medical Center with her loved one by her side.Donna was born and grew - up in Scotia/Glenville, NY, to the late Joseph and Betty (Fridel) UrbanskiDonna graduated from Scotia Glenville High School. She went to work for the NYS Tax Department and retired several years ago. Over...
Raymond Parker Wyche
Mar 4, 2023
Raymond P. Wyche, 80, of Rensselaer New York passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023 with his loving wife Alicia by his side. Raymond is the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Vona) Wyche.Ray was raised in Coxsackie, New York as part of a large loving family. After graduating from RCS High School in Ravena, Ray joined the...
James Halburian
Mar 4, 2023
COLONIE - It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of our beloved father and friend, James Halburian, 95, of Colonie on Saturday, March 4th 2023.Dad was born to Harry and Lucy (Bedecian) Halburian on Sunday, October 2, 1927. He was reunited with his wife and our mother, Marilou (Bilicki), his son and our brother Lee, granddaughter Kristi...
William A. Criscone
Mar 4, 2023
William "Buck" Criscone, 75, of Rotterdam/Altamont, passed away at home on March 4th, 2023. He was born in Albany to the late Sylvester and Virginia Criscone. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his twin brother, Sylvester, all of whom welcomed him with open arms upon his passing. World renowned for his sense of humor, dance moves,...
Dorothy M. Rhone
Mar 3, 2023
Dorothy Mae Rhone of Clarksville passed away peacefully in the close presence of family members on March 3rd, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife to the late John K. Rhone.Dorothy was known for her kind, warm personality as well as her vibrant spirit and fierce loyalty to family and friends. She is survived by her son...
Dayle A. Smith
Mar 3, 2023
Guilderland- Dayle A. Smith, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of Dulcie Reilly and the late Thomas Walters. Dayle was the devoted wife to Thomas B. Smith. They were married 33 years. After graduating from high school, Dayle went on to become a stay at home...
William R. Seim
Mar 3, 2023
Westmere - Seim William R., 92, passed peacefully at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center on Friday, March 03, 2023. William was born in Albany, N.Y., on April 07, 1930, to the late Robert Frederick William and Marion Alice Flint Seim. William attended Altamont High School, and then honorably served in the Army and Army Reserves. William was employed at Travelers...
Joan Joslin
Mar 3, 2023
Joan M. Joslin, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023. Joan was the daughter of the late John and Anna Zolko. Joan was a life long member of South Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She worked for New York State Department of Facilities Development Corp. for 30 years. She loved to travel, summers at her camp in Cooperstown on...
Edward J. Donohue
Mar 3, 2023
Albany- Edward J. Donohue, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 3, 2023. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Edward and Lillian Donohue. Edward is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Catherine A. Donohue.Ed was a lifelong Yankee fan and was an avid golf player, playing with...
Paula J. Foster
Mar 3, 2023
Paula J. Foster, 58, passed away March 3rd at Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Albany to James and Dorothy Jones. Paula was a 1980 graduate of Albany High, she worked at Albany County nursing home and as a nurses aide for over 11 years at St. Peter's Hospital. She loved crafting and keeping connected with her family on facebook...
Valerie M. Gibson
Mar 3, 2023
Valerie M. Gibson, 63, of Albany New York passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Valerie is the daughter of the late James and Vivian (Davis) Gibson. Valerie was born and raised in the City of Albany where she obtained her education from....
Ralph A. Frey Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
Colonie- Ralph A. Frey, Jr., 95 1/2, of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born July 7, 1927, in Albany, NY, the son of late Ralph A. Frey, Sr. and Blanche Berberick Frey. He married Laurie McAllister in 1948 and was the father of two daughters whom he so enjoyed, Leslie...
William C. Mitchell, Jr.
Mar 2, 2023
COLONIE - William C. Mitchell, Jr. passed away March 2, 2023 at the age of 94 after a brief illness.He was born in Albany on July 29, 1928.Bill was a 71-year member of the West Albany Fire Department also past Chief of the Department as well as many other civil offices. He was Past President of the West Albany Ambulance...
Patrick T. Brozowski
Mar 1, 2023
SELKIRK --- Patrick T. Brozowski, age 71, passed away on March 1, 2023.He was born in Albany, the son of the late Stanley and Ida Brozowski. He was predeceased by his siblings: Delores, Joan and Lorraine.Brother, uncle and grandfather to an extensive family and a friend too many.He was known for being an excellent athlete, outdoor sportsman, singer and of...
Virginia M. Caputi
Mar 1, 2023
Colonie-Virginia M. Caputi, 78, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 3, 1944 in Ogdensburg, NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Delduchetto.Virginia was a graduate from Ogdensburg Free Academy and later attended from New York City Nurses College and St.Joseph's Nursing College in Maine, where she obtained her...
