Joseph B. Macfarland
May 5, 2023
ALBANY - Joseph (Jody) MacFarland passed away peacefully May 5th, 2023, at his residence in Albany.Born in Albany in 1957 to Joseph and Madeleine MacFarland, Jody was one of five children and was special in every way.Having Down's Syndrome in an era when many such children were institutionalized, Jody instead became an absolute joy to his family and everyone he...
Patricia A. Marinelli
May 5, 2023
ALBANY - Patricia Ann Marinelli, 87, wife of the late Honorable Raymond E. Marinelli entered eternal life at 7:15 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023, with her loving children by her side and just as a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was always involved, articulate and exuberant in all her...
Eric Griesemer
May 5, 2023
Eric Edward Griesemer, 55 of Center Valley, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 5, 2023, after succumbing to a long illness.Eric was born on January 22, 1968, to Edward and Joyce Griesemer (Heffner) in Schenectady, NY. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1986 and went on to attend Springfield College, Clarkson University and the...
Joseph F. Rohan Iii
May 5, 2023
HICKSVILLE - Joseph F. Rohan III, 74, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Long Island State Veterans Home. Joseph was born on July 30, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Joseph F. Rohan Jr. and Margaret Bucalo Rohan. Joe served in the US Army from 1969 to 1971, attaining the rank of...
Mitchell W. Carkner
May 5, 2023
Mitchell W Carkner, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Alcove, NY.He was born and raised in Albany, NY. After graduating high school, Mitchell attended Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and became a certified motorcycle mechanic. He then worked at Greyhound USA for six years. He later worked at the Guilderland Central School District for 30-years and retired as...
Wendy Joy Mcgarry
May 5, 2023
Troy-Wendy J McGarry, 86, wife of the late John P McGarry, passed peacefully in her home with her loving daughter by her side."Wenders" if you knew her in the States or "Woo" as she was known in the UK was born January 26, 1937 in Beemham, Berkshire, England she was the daughter of the late George and Audrey Tigwell. Wendy...
Margherita Romanzo
May 4, 2023
Schenectady -Margherita (Peggy) Romanzo, Peggy was born March 11, 1929, and lived 94 beautiful years until her passing on May 4, 2023. She was the daughter of Pietro and Nunziata D'Amico who immigrated from Bernalda, Italy.Born and raised in Albany, in her later years she lived at Kingsway Community in Schenectady.Peggy attended Philip Schuyler High School. She married Edward Romanzo...
Eloise M. Sherman
May 4, 2023
Sherman, Eloise - Albany. Eloise Sherman, 90, of Albany, NY, died at home with her loving family on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, on September 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Louise Seymore.Eloise was raised by her late uncle and aunt, Marvin and Mabel Abbott, from a young age until she...
Albert R. Burkhart, Iii
May 3, 2023
DELANSON- Albert R. Burkhart III (Rich), age 59, passed away at home on May 3, 2023.He was born in Port Chester, the son of Albert R. Burkhart Jr. and Helga M. Burkhart.Albert graduated from DeVry Technical Institute and became a union electrician with IBEW Local 236.He enjoyed all things outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing and his dogs, Oakley and Tennessee.Besides...
Mary E. Friedel
May 3, 2023
Watervliet- Mary E. Friedel, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in England, to the late Edward and Mary Stacey. Mary was the devoted wife to the late William J. Friedel. They were married 43 beautiful years. Mary was a proud military wife from 1963-1976 where William and her traveled the world and created many...
Nicholas Barbuto, Jr.
May 3, 2023
Nicholas Barbuto Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. Nick was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Barbuto. He proudly served with the United States Army in 1957-1960 where he was stationed in Germany. Nick was a highly skilled carpenter who had a long and dedicated...
Joseph M. Maniscalco
May 3, 2023
COLONIE – Joseph M. Maniscalco, Sr., 80, entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Albany on January 15, 1943 a son of the late Nicholas and Antoinette "Ann" (Szelvian) Maniscalco.Joe worked for fifty-seven years for the Times Union until his retirement.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, sports and the race track. He...
Elton Dale Bohall
May 3, 2023
Watervliet- Elton Dale Bohall, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late Luther and Rachel Bohall. Elton was the devoted husband to Judith W. Bohall. They were married 32 years. After graduating from High School, Elton enlisted in the United States Army where he served...
Evan F. Wagner
May 2, 2023
Evan Frederick James Wagner was born on August 6, 1963 to Richard and Paula (Wendler) Wagner in Schenectady, New York, where he resided for most of his life. He died on May 2, 2023 in St. Peter's Hospital. Evan was a highly intelligent, sensitive man who made friends easily and had many talents. He graduated from Guilderland High School and...
Elizabeth M. Schmidt
May 2, 2023
Elizabeth M. Schmidt (Liz), 38, of Feura Bush, NY was swept up into a great Love on May 2, 2023 at St Peter's Hospital in Albany. Liz was born on November 11, 1984 at St Peter's and grew up in Athens, NY. She graduated from Coxsackie Athens High School and SUNY Albany. She was very athletic and played center on...
Charles Ogniewski
May 2, 2023
Charles "Cliff" Ogniewski, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Cliff was the son of the late Charles and Frances Ogniewski. He grew up in Loudonville, where he continued to build a fulfilling life for himself before moving to Clifton Park. He was the devoted husband of over 47 years to...
Keith F. Shoemaker
May 1, 2023
Keith Frederick Shoemaker, 59, passed away on May 1, 2023, in Ballston Spa, NY. Keith passed away unexpectedly from natural causes. He was born on July 28th 1963, in Niskayuna, NY to the late Barbara and Kenny "The Shoe" Shoemaker. Keith was a very intelligent and clever person. Keith followed his fathers footsteps, racing at local dirt tracks. He was...
Richard C. Dreyer
May 1, 2023
Niskayuna- Dreyer Richard "Dick" C., 80 years old, passed away peacefully at home May 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Haverhill, MA on March 31, 1943 to the late August & Evelyn (Bonnell) Dreyer. He is survived by his wife Evelyn ( Heery) Dreyer of 57 years, two sons, Kenneth of Scotia & Kevin (Lillian)...
Colonel Arthur Arnold
May 1, 2023
LOUDONVILLE- Colonel David Arthur Arnold, 83, died on Monday, May 1, 2023. David was born in Little Falls, NY to Arthur and Nellie Arnold. He was a native of Johnstown, having graduated from Johnstown High School. He graduated from Siena College and the US Army War College.David retired as an Army Colonel with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs....