Obituaries

Ralph E. Leizer

Ralph E. Leizer

Jul 17, 2022

Ralph Leizer, age 85 of Guilderland, NY passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Albany, NY. He is the son of the late Mary and William Leizer.Ralph graduated from Albany High School and continued his education by graduating from the NYS University at Albany. He was a high school math and computer teacher at...

Teme Chapman

Teme Chapman

Jul 16, 2022

Teme Chapman died peacefully at home on July 16th, 2022 at 93 years old. She was born on June 30th, 1929 in the Bronx, NY where she was raised until she married and raised her own family in Larchmont, NY. She had recently moved to Glenville, NY to be closer to her family. She lived in Scarsdale, NY for 27...

Diane Marie Ovitt

Diane Marie Ovitt

Jul 16, 2022

Colonie- Diane M. Ovitt, 63, of Colonie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 16, 2022 holding tight to her husband's hand. Diane was born in Ann Arbor, MI on September 9, 1958 to the late Marvin and Marie Woodruff. Diane was an amazing wife to her husband, Gary; loving mom to her son, Michael (Destini)...

Janice E. Smith   "Mema"

Janice E. Smith "Mema"

Jul 16, 2022

Janice Eileen Smith 76 years old peacefully passed away July 16, 2022 at Albany Medical center.Born June 29, 1946, in Pittsfield, MA to the late Dorothy Gardner, and Richard Gardner. Janice grew up in Albany, NY and attended the Albany Public School system. She was an only child.Janice Graduated from Albany High School. She got married, had two children, and...

Mary Elizabeth Hanner

Mary Elizabeth Hanner

Jul 16, 2022

Niskayuna- Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" Hanner, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN (75), died peacefully at home on July 16, 2022. Mary Beth was born May 4, 1947, to George Hanner and Mary McHale. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Michael Cooley. Mary Beth is survived by her sister, Barbara Hanner Malerba (James) of Wellington, FL, and...

Beverly Sprague

Beverly Sprague

Jul 15, 2022

ALBANYSPRAGUE,Beverly A. passed away on July 15, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.Beverly was born on August 15, 1939 to Kenneth and Evelyn Oddy (Brown). She was a long time employee of New York State. Beverly enjoyed traveling, bird watching and anything crafty but more than anything Beverly loved her family and spending time with all...

Seth Tucker

Seth Tucker

Jul 15, 2022

ALBANYTucker, Seth 68, has passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2022, at St. Peter's hospital with the love of his lifeby his side. Seth was born in Gloversville, NY in 1954 by the late Crushenberry & Veleda Tucker. He leaves to mourn his wife Cecilia Archer-Tucker and other family and friends. A simple gathering is scheduled to beheld Thursday, July...

Rita M. Rawlings

Rita M. Rawlings

Jul 15, 2022

Cohoes- Rita M. Rawlings, 99, entered eternal life on Friday, July 15, 2022 at The Eddy Village Green. Rita was born in Rochester, New York on January 24, 1923 to the late Theresa and Albert Foos. She attended Good Counsel School and Nazareth Academy, graduating in 1941, before beginning her employment with Eastman Kodak in both Rochester and California.It was...

Stephen A. Corazzini

Stephen A. Corazzini

Jul 15, 2022

ALBANY-Stephen Anthony Corazzini, passed away on July 15, 2022.Son of Frank and Mary Corazzini, born November 9, 1947 in Albany, New York. Stephen is survived by his wife, Julia, and his sons, Glen (Raquel), Carmen (Jennifer), and Stephen (Sarah). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole, Kayla (Miguel), Frankie, Nicholas, Anthony, Olivia, Mia, and Samuel, and great-grandchildren Orion and...

Tony L. Potolski

Tony L. Potolski

Jul 15, 2022

Anthony L. Potolski, 65, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at his residence in Albany NY. Born July 18, 1956, in Albany, NY, he was the son to the late Beverly and Gerald Potolski.Tony is survived by his beloved wife Victoria of 30 years; his sister Cinde McDermott and family, and brother George Potolski and family. He will also be...

Jane E. Stammel

Jane E. Stammel

Jul 14, 2022

Coeymans- Jane E. Stammel 80, passed away July 12, 2022. Jane was born November 12, 1941 in Hudson, NY.Jane was a member of Onesquethaw Reformed Church. Jane was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, John Stammel "Jack". She is survived by her sons, Michael A. Stammel (Maura), John Stammel; grandchildren, Michael J. Stammel and Kaitlynn M. Stammel and...

Nora E. Wright

Nora E. Wright

Jul 14, 2022

Schenectady - Nora (Albrecht) Wright, 91, passed away on July 14, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital, with her children by her side. A life-long resident of the area, Nora was born on May 9, 1931 to Joseph and Alice (Griffin) Albrecht. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1949. She married Arthur Wright in 1950 and raised three children, Glen,...

Mary E. Nasner

Mary E. Nasner

Jul 14, 2022

SCHENECTADY- Mary E. Nasner, age 60, passed away at home on July 14, 2022. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Robert Nasner and Myrtle Bolton.She is survived by her boyfriend, Tom Hook; uncle, Thomas (Vicki) Tuttle; two aunts, Ella and Louise and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling...

Dennis W. Wielt

Dennis W. Wielt

Jul 14, 2022

Dennis Warren Wielt, 72, passed away on July 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and daughter in the comfort of his home. Dennis was born in Niskayuna to the late Warren and Rena Wielt. He attended Niskayuna High School, where he made many lifelong friends. After graduation, he was drafted...

Mary C. Leclair

Mary C. Leclair

Jul 14, 2022

Altamont- Mary C. LeClair, 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 17, 1931 daughter of the late Marcus Cunningham and Adelaide (Corson) Cousins. Mary loved the ocean growing up in Mt. Desert Island, Maine. She was an avid reader and cherished her road trips to visit her sister...

Carl E. Thomas

Carl E. Thomas

Jul 14, 2022

On Tuesday, July 14, 2022, God dispatched his angels to the bedside of Carl Ellis Thomas at the age of 81 years old. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.Carl Ellis Thomas was born on June 8, 1941, in Brinkley, Arkansas, the oldest of three children born to the union of the late Henry B. and Blanche Lee...

Richard S. Myers

Richard S. Myers

Jul 13, 2022

Watervliet - Richard S. Myers, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. He was the son of the late Stanley and Harriet Myers of Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Richard was the devoted husband of Nancy B. Myers. They met in New Jersey in 1963, having both just...

Earl L. Miller

Earl L. Miller

Jul 13, 2022

SCHENECTADY, NY — Earl Leon Miller, 63, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NYwith his partner and loving family beside him.He was born March 12, 1959 in Malone, NY, the son of Helen(Blow) and Roland E.Miller. Earl is survived by his loving partner of 25 years Stephen Kennedy Smith. He also...

Bernard P. Thomas Sr.

Bernard P. Thomas Sr.

Jul 13, 2022

ALBANYOne Journey Ends and Another Begins, Travel in Peace Brother.Bernard Paul Thomas, Sr., aka "Big Bernie" was born in Albany New York on June 7, 1954, to Milton and Bernice Thomas. He lived in the capital district for most of his life; residing in Albany until the family moved to Schenectady during his teen years and subsequently returned to Albany...

Dianna Regina Fagan

Dianna Regina Fagan

Jul 13, 2022

TROY - Dianna Regina Fagan, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dianna was born on May 11, 1941 in Hartford, CT and was one of twenty-one children to the late Rosario and Dorothy (Sparrow) Houle. She worked for Eden Park Nursing Home as a CNA for 17 years and at...

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