Richard Dominic Cioppa, beloved husband, father, grandfather and man of faith, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, at the age of 77, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on June 30, 1948, the only child of Edith and Dominic Cioppa.
Rick was raised in the Catholic faith and lived a life deeply rooted in service...
Jerome F. Opatkiewicz, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Worcester Skilled Care Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born on October 5, 1961, in Binghamton, New York, Jerome was the beloved son of the late Edward S. and Janet G. Opatkiewicz.
Jerome attended Guilderland Central High School and later worked for the State University of New York at Albany...
Richard D. Bloomer, 83, husband of 55 years to the late Mary Ann Bloomer, passed away January 21, 2026 at Ellis Hospital.
Richard was born October 3, 1942 in Niskayuna, New York. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Bloomer.
Richard was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and worked various jobs before beginning his 34-year career with...
Rona Holly Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 in Albany, NY, embraced by loving friends.
Born in New York City, Rona was the only child of Marion Mintz Wilson and Herbert Paul Wilson, who predeceased her. From an early age, her curiosity and intellect were unmistakable, propelling her toward a life of study, service and deep human connection.
Rona...
It is with great sadness that we are reporting that Rosemary Pellettiere has passed away on January 19th, 2026. She was 71 years old. Rosemary was very loved by all who encountered her gentle spirit and warm personality. We will miss her smile, her expressive eyes, and her beautiful curly hair.
Rosemary had a great appetite and she loved to eat....
Donna Jean Pompa, age 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 19th, 2026.
Born on September 27, 1934, Donna was the eldest daughter of the late Dorothy and Edward Ehmer of Amsterdam, New York.
Donna spent the first third of her life in Amsterdam, graduating from St. Mary’s Institute and then working for General Electric. In 1954 she married...
Harry F. Billings Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2026. He enjoyed remarkably good health well into his 90s, a testament to a life built on hard work, resilience, and determination.
Harry was born to the late Harry and Grace Billings, who preceded him in death. From an early age, he embodied the value of honest labor-beginning...
Kathleen “Kathi” Degener, 76, passed away on January 19, 2026.
Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann DeLeon.
Kathleen was a dedicated fitness enthusiast, who enjoyed riding her bike throughout the Guilderland neighborhoods. She was passionate about decorating her home and landscaping, always maintaining a beautiful lawn, garden, and pond. She cared for the...
East Greenbush- Stephen Francis Moore, 73, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Fred and Marilyn Moore (Weber) of Rome, NY.
He graduated high school in 1971 at Rome Free Academy. He attended SUNY Canton and SUNY Oswego and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He went on to work for New York State...
Bennett Hammett, 84, husband to the late Mary Hammett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Born in Summerton, South Carolina he was the son of the late Nias and Mattie Hammett.
As a child, Bennett migrated from South Carolina to Troy, New York in order to join his siblings. He later worked for Bendix in Green Island for over 30...
SCHENECTADY- Delores M. Fennicks, age 88, passed away at home on January 18, 2026.
She was born in Easton, MD, the daughter of the late Sherman Jollie and Lillian Gibson. She was also predeceased by her son George M. Fennicks.
Delores was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She worked in various capacities at Imperial Clothing Store, Woolworth’s and Family Dollar.
She...
Colonie- Joan Shevy, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born in Troy on May 14, 1931. Joan is predeceased by her husband Joseph and daughter Christine Shevy.
Joan was a member of the Toe Tappers and would visit nursing homes to entertain the residents. Joan worked for 20 plus years at The Desmond as a waitress....
David Gustafson passed away suddenly on January 17, 2026 at his home in Scotia, NY.
He was born May 27, 1957 in Paramus, New Jersey to the late Janet and Carl Gustafson. He graduated from Paramus High School in 1975, and attended Bergen Community College obtaining an associates degree.
David lived in Maywood, NJ, before moving up to Scotia in 2022. He...
GUILDERLAND – Rob LeVine, born on May, 17, 1964, in Albany, NY passed on January 16, 2026.
He most recently lived in Schenectady, NY, where he enjoyed a loving and fulfilling life with his wife Wenyan, and his two sons, Nathan and Alan.
Rob’s work spanned various fields, but mostly focused on Information Technology. He also pursued a short career as a...
Albany- Mary Magdalen Colello, passed away on January 16, 2026.
I was born on Tuesday, May 18, 1926, the first child of the late Rose Bologna Colello and John J. Colello, Sr. I graduated from Albany High School in 1944.
My survivors are my three sisters, Catherine Mapes (Robert, deceased 4-26-19, of Venice, CA); Adalynne Blowers (Le Roy) of West Sand Lakes;...
Albany - Susan E. Suto, 80, passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on January 21, 1945, in New Jersey.
Susan was predeceased by her parents, Delmer E. Everett and Jean V. Everett, and by her husband, Vincent J. Suto III.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa A. Suto; her brother, John V. Everett; her nephews, Jack (Amy) Everett...
Jerry Norwood, 81, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife by his side on January 15, 2026. Jerry was thoughtful, funny, and generous. He loved his family, his friends, his church, and was a blessing to every life he touched. His smile and laugh will be greatly missed by many.
Born June 4, 1944, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, he was...
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ALBANY — Ronald “Ronnie” F. Sherry, 83, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on January 15, 2026.
Born in Albany, New York, Ronnie was the son of the late Edward and Edna Sherry. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward J. Sherry Jr.; his uncle, William F. Sherry; and his aunt, Virginia Zaloga Sherry.
Ronnie proudly served...
Albany- Cornelius Morrison, better known as Neville, Morros, Nelius and “The General”. Passing at the age of 77 years old, Cornelius was father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, friend, colleague, mentor, businessman and among all others, a Mechanic. He served as the Vice President of the Albany Caribbean Social club from 2011 to the date of his passing. His versatility...
Colonie- Bridget Lynn Capasso, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, in Colonie, New York, with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on December 4, 1954.
Bridget lived her life devoted to her family. Her greatest joy came from her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. Bridget was a...