William J. Molesky, Sr.
Apr 12, 2022
William J. Molesky, Sr., 72, of Colonie shuffled off this mortal coil Tuesday, April 12, at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Troy in November of 1949, he was the son of the late William P. and Helen Arpin Molesky of Cohoes."Wild Bill" graduated Shaker High School, after which he volunteered for the Air Force during...
Diane L. Wagner
Apr 12, 2022
A beautiful spirit departed this earth on Tuesday April 12, 2022 to joyfully be reunited with her heavenly father and her loved ones who have gone on before her. Diane was born April 3rd, 1964 in Albany to James A. and Ruth M. (Iseman) Saur. Diane was a kind and loving, caring person who went about doing good to others....
John J. Forster
Apr 11, 2022
GLENVILLE - John Joseph Forster, 73 of Glenville, died peacefully on April 11,2022, after a lengthy illness.Born in Albany on January 12, 1949, to the late Owen Hood Forster and Marion Marshall Forster, John was a life long resident of the Albany, Colonie and Glenville areas.John was a Viet Nam-era military veteran, serving honorably in the US Army from 1966...
Joan M. Healey
Apr 11, 2022
Joan M. Healey, 58, passed away surrounded by her loving husband and her two sons on Monday, April 11, 2022. She was the beloved daughter of Melvin Butterbaugh (Lynnette) and Barbara Haverly. Joan is survived by her husband of 8 years, Michael Healey.Joan was a loving mother and devoted wife and a proud grandmother. She truly loved her family.She is...
Margaret L. Pecoraro
Apr 11, 2022
Schenectady- Margaret "Peggy" L. Pecoraro, 97, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022 at the Teresian House, Albany, NY.She was born in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Tearno. Peggy was a lifelong resident of Schenectady and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She was a bookkeeper by trade, working at the Hotel Van Curler...
Nelson A. Walter
Apr 11, 2022
Clifton Park- Nelson A. Walter, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Nelson Walter and Mildred Puccini. Nelson was the devoted husband to Dolores Walter. They were married 57 years. Nelson enjoyed spending time with his entire family and loved spending time at the...
Marjorie C. Quackenbush Warren
Apr 11, 2022
Colonie- Marjorie C. Quackenbush Warren, 80, passed away on April 11, 2022. Born on October 13, 1941 daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret King in Albany, NY.Marge is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Lynn Quackenbush; sister, Kathleen Morrell and her husband James Morrell and countless other relatives and friends. Marjorie was predeceased by her husbands, Joseph...
Miguel J. Flores
Apr 11, 2022
Miguel Jose Flores, 83, husband of Maria D. Flores of Albany, went home to the lord on Monday April 11th, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born May 16, 1938 in Manabi, Ecuador.He is preceded in death by his parents Miguel Flores and Angela Pincay. He is also preceded by his six brothers, his beloved sister as well as his...
George E. Starks, Jr.
Apr 10, 2022
ALBANY – A small city lost a man with a big heart after a short battle with cancer.George E. Starks, the eldest of nine children, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 10. He lived and loved life to the fullest and did so on his own terms. George enjoyed spending time with friends and family, whether it...
Willard H. Stearns
Apr 10, 2022
Willard H. Stearns Sr. (Bill), 93, of Schenectady, passed away on April 10, 2022 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Schenectady on March 1, 1929 to the late Willard and Lillian Stearns. He is predeceased by his brother Cheri Stearns & his son in law Edward Purdy III (Buck)Willard enlisted in the Army at the age of 17...
Carol L. Capano
Apr 10, 2022
WYNANTSKILL - Carol L. Capano, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 10, 2022 with her granddaughter, Alicia and her dearest friend, Amy by her side. Carol was born on August 11, 1941 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Pauline (Bradley) Dayton. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School...
Marie A. Rowe
Apr 8, 2022
Schenectady- Marie A. Rowe, 87, passed away peacefully at a local Long Term Care Facility on Friday, April 8, 2022, with her loving daughters by her side. She was the daughter of the late Honora Gordineer and Charles Leaderach. Her early years growing up were in Peekskill, New York then the family moved to Rotterdam where she lived, loved, thrived,...
Regina M. Praisner
Apr 8, 2022
Colonie- Regina M. Praisner, 65, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 8, 2022. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Frank and Claudia Ciarfello. Gina loved her family and dedicated her life to being a devoted and incredible mother, grandmother and sister. Gina survived a major brain aneurysm on December 1 , 2016, miraculously,...
Elaine L. Egnell
Apr 7, 2022
Elaine Egnell, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Elaine was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Thelma Shipman.Elaine retired from Ellis Hospital after many years, and then continued to work with her son Edward with General Dynamics.She enjoyed bowling, family dinners and spending time with her family and friends.In...
Thomas E. Kieper
Apr 7, 2022
Voorheesville- Heaven couldn't' wait!!!! A few days shy of his 90th birthday, heaven was blessed with a new resident, Thomas E. Kieper. To know Tom was to LOVE him and a blessing! He was also a very eloquent writer – especially to the ones he loved, he wrote special notes using the letters of their name– he was a master...
Patricia O. Bryson
Apr 6, 2022
After a short illness, Patricia O. Bryson (Pat), 81, of Kingsway Village Apartments in Schenectady, New York, passed away at Ellis Hospital on April 6, 2022.Pat was born in the Bronx on September 12, 1940 to the late Anthony M. Olin and Jeanne Olin (Burdette). The eldest of three children, she was raised in the Woodlawn neighborhood of the North...
Samuel B. Riggins Sr.
Apr 6, 2022
Samuel B. Riggins, Sr, 98, of Schenectady and, previously Tampa FL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.Samuel survived by his wife of 30 years, Lori RigginsSam worked for the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 83 and was a proud member of the union for over 60 years. He loved to hunt and fish and was a...
Margaret L. Becker
Apr 6, 2022
WATERVLIET - Margaret L. (Ashline) Becker, 91 years of age, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on April 6, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1930 in Watervliet to the late Alfred and Margaret (Murphy) Ashline Sr. and was married to the love of her life Jacob Becker 3rd on May 23, 1953. They celebrated their love...
Joan Ann Houser
Apr 6, 2022
Cohoes- Joan Ann Houser, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joan Le Clair. Joan was the devoted wife to Joseph W. Houser, Sr. They have been married 33 years. Joan retired from N.Y. State DMV after 34 years as a field office...
