Obituaries

Matthew K. Thai

Matthew K. Thai

Apr 5, 2025

Matthew K. Thai, 63, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his Residence with his loving family by his side. Matthew was the son of the late Hai Thai and Hen Tran.

Matthew worked for NYS Taxation and Finance for over 40 years.

Matthew enjoyed walking outside and spending time with his friends.

Matthew is survived by his best friend, Michael Scanlon, his...

Robert C. Batchelder, Sr.

Robert C. Batchelder, Sr.

Apr 4, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Batchelder Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025.

Bob was born and raised in Colonie, the son of the late Kenneth and Ellen (Millerick) Batchelder.

He proudly served six years in the reserves as a United States Marine. He was a member of the Latham Knights of Columbus and the United States Power Squadron. He coached several...

Kathryn L. Wilson

Kathryn L. Wilson

Apr 3, 2025

Kathryn L. Wilson, 78, died April 3, 2025, after a long battle with Altzheimer’s disease. Daughter of the late Owen and Kathryn Sites, Kathryn (Kathy) lived most of her life in Illinois until she and her husband, Robert H. Wilson (Bob), moved to Colonie, New York this past summer. In Illinois, Kathy and Bob spent their days together at their...

Paul LaSalle

Paul LaSalle

Apr 3, 2025

Paul LaSalle, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Paul served his country in the United States Air Force as a mechanic for four years. Which evolved into a passion for restoring classic cars that carried through the rest of his life. Following serving in the military, he began his work as a master carpenter and...

Burnetta E. Monaghan

Burnetta E. Monaghan

Apr 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Burnetta E. Monaghan, 85. On the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025, she was called home to Jesus surrounded by her loving family. 

Burnetta was born in Albany, NY to the late Thomas B. Sr. and Mary E. Smith. Her brother, Thomas B. Smith Jr., predeceases her. 

Burnetta...

Eugene J. Hibbard

Eugene J. Hibbard

Apr 3, 2025

Albany- Eugene J. Hibbard, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Arthur and Margorie Hibbard. Eugene was the devoted husband to the late Carol E. Hibbard. They were married 65 years.

After graduating from High School, Eugene enlisted in the United States Army where he...

Alberta Burden

Alberta Burden

Apr 2, 2025

Alberta Burden, 75, passed away April 2nd at Albany Medical Center. 

A visitation will be held on Friday April 18th from 11-12 with a service from 12-1 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd Colonie NY. 

Doris M. Stone

Doris M. Stone

Apr 2, 2025

Doris M. Stone, 73, we said farewell on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to our dear Doris. She passed at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side. Doris was the daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (Motto) Monforte.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of over 55 years, Michael T. Stone, and was the...

Marianne S. Weglinski

Marianne S. Weglinski

Apr 1, 2025

Marianne S Weglinski, 73, died peacefully on April 1st, 2025, at her home in Schenectady, New York. She departed in the loving embrace of her siblings and her son.

Marianne was born in Herzogenaurach, Germany in 1951 to parents Stefan and Elisabeth Weglinski. She emigrated to the United States in 1957 and settled in Schenectady, where she lived for the entirety...

John F. Bounds

John F. Bounds

Apr 1, 2025

COLONIE – John F. Bounds, 77, husband of Patricia (Amash) Bounds, passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Guilderland on July 28, 1947 a son of the late Francis and Exilda Bounds.

John joined the Albany Police Dept. in 1972, serving in the Tac Squad, the Arbor Hill Neighborhood Police Unit and the Burglary Unit. He...

Donald C. Wrieden

Donald C. Wrieden

Apr 1, 2025

Latham- Donald Charles Wrieden, 88, died April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at St. Peters Hospice. He was born on July 28, 1936, in Queens, NY the son of late William Frederick and Evelyn (Ziegler) Wrieden.

Don graduated from Elementary School PS.54 In Jamaica Queens, Stony Brook High School on Long Island, Syracuse University and Bates University. He received...

John G. Turner

John G. Turner

Mar 31, 2025

God called our dad, brother, uncle, and friend home to be with Him peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on the evening of March 31, 2025, after a brief illness. In the end, he fought long to stay, but when it was his time, it was the Lord’s call to finally rest.John Gregory Turner, affectionately known as Snoop, Greg, or Gregnard,...

Rose Bethea

Rose Bethea

Mar 30, 2025

Rose Bethea, 94, passed away March 30th, 2025 at Ellis hospital. She was born in Savannah Georgia to the late Austin and Ellar Fannie Burnett.

She is survived by her children Juice Youmans, Ernest (Tamiko) Bethea, Anthony (Camilla) Bethea, forever daughter in law Felicia, favorite niece Gwen, grandchildren Shareen McCallum (Phillip), Tynisha Youmans, Isiaih Simmons, Jowel Youmans, Unique Youmans, Draon Evans,...

David L. Harris

David L. Harris

Mar 30, 2025

David L. Harris passed away suddenly Sunday March 30 2025 with his Wife Catherine E Harris And Stepson Tyris W Smith by his side, and later his Son Daven Harris.

He was born in Albany NY, the son of Rev. and Mrs. William James Harris and the late brother of William Styles and William James Jr, Mrs. Ruth Ophelia Harris-Smith and...

Sheila A. Newman

Sheila A. Newman

Mar 29, 2025

It's with great sadness our beloved Sheila A. Newman, took her last breath on March 29,2025.

Sheila was born on August 5,1955 in Kings County hospital to the late Kaprese and Delores Anderson. Sheila attended Wyngate High School where she attained a passion for sales and helping people and it generated through the rest of her life. Sheila graduated high school...

Julie B. Jensen

Julie B. Jensen

2025

Troy - Julie B. Jensen, 66, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 28th, surrounded by her loving family. Julie was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Baris, and the devoted wife to Randy Jensen, whom she was married to for over 37 years.

A lifetime resident of New York, Julie was born in Utica and later raised...

Sybil Woo

Sybil Woo

Mar 26, 2025

Sybil Woo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pioneering anesthesiologist, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. 

Dr. Woo was born on March 9, 1937, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She graduated from the Punahou School before attending Reed College where she earned her degree in chemistry in 1959. She then earned her...

George E. DeWitt, Sr.

George E. DeWitt, Sr.

Mar 26, 2025

Albany- George E. DeWitt Sr., age 91, from Delhi, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, at his home in Albany, NY. He was born July 15, 1933, in Delhi, NY.

He married Constance L. Reynolds in 1957 and they had three children, the first born (Jamie) who preceded him. Additionally, he retired from New York State Department of Corrections.

He was...

Suzanne C. Green

Suzanne C. Green

Mar 26, 2025

Suzanne C. Green, 52, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born in Albany on May 4, 1972, a daughter of the late Howard William and Margaret Charlotte (Sagatys) Green.

She graduated from Niskayuna High School and attended SUNY Cobleskill. Suzanne was a loving and devoted sister and aunt who was deeply loved by...

Mary D. Gross

Mary D. Gross

Mar 26, 2025

Mary D. Gross, 98, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center with her loving family by her side. Mary was the daughter of the late John Justin Dennehy Jr., Zita (Miller) Dennehy and her step-mother Alice A. (Clemens) Dennehy. Mary was the devoted wife to the late John W. Gross for 59 years...

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