The Pappas family sadly announces the passing of their beloved mother, Grace (DonVito) Pappas, 93 , October 7th, 2022.Born in Albany, N.Y. 1929, she was predeceased by her husband William Pappas, her parents Rose and Nicholas DonVito, and her siblings, Michael, Esther Roddy and John. She is survived by her four children, William, Sheila, and Marcia (Charlie) and Roseanne; grandchildren,...
COLONIE - Christine Suruda, 70, of Colonie, New York passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Born July 22, 1952, in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Francis Makowski and Cecilia Wlodynski. Christine attended Dickinson High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, received her Associate's Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology...
Steven W. McDermott, 82, husband to the late Grace McDermott of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, October 7, 2022. He is survived by his three sons, Stephen McDermott, Daniel McDermott, and Aaron McDermott. In addition to his wife Grace, he was predeceased by his son Scott McDermott.Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Crawford Jr. 81 of Albany, NY passed away peacefully at Shaker Place Nursing Home on October 6, 2022. Jimmy resided in his house at 28 Cadillac Ave where he lived until he was admitted into a nursing home. Born in High Point, NC on April 4th, 1941.Jimmy came to New York by way of his father, and...
Gloria E. Hayle, 80, of Albany, NY died peacefully after a brief illness on October 6, 2022, at St Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born July 22, 1942, in Prospect District, Westmoreland, Jamaica W.I., she is predeceased by parents, Rebecca and Charles Johnson and sisters Marion Frater (FL), Daphne Johnson (JA) and brother Roy Moncrieffe (JA).She emigrated to the United...
Albany- Geraldo Balls-Suarez "Jerry", 83, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Born in Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Victoria and Antonio Balls-Suarez.Jerry is survived by 17 children that we know of, and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Victor, Lydia ,Carmen and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased...
TROYVan Vranken, Alyce B., 78, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 6, 2022.Born January 11, 1944 to the late Alexander Filkins and Norma Wurz.Alyce was a faithful Christian. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother; her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all meant the world to her. She was loved and...
Ronald P. Toma, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. Ron was the son of the late Anthony and Dorothy Toma. He was the devoted husband of 50 years, to Dawn M. (Frament) Toma. He graduated from Cohoes High School in 1966. Ron proudly served with the United States...
Guilderland- Matthew A. Sartore, 43, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022. Born on November 13, 1978 the only son of the late James and Maria Antonietta (Capoccitti) Sartore in Albany, NY.Matthew had such a charismatic personality. He developed a very special and unique relationship with each family member, peer, and staff members that he came into contact with. At...
ALBANYWillsey, Kathleen Ann 87, of Albany, Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at home with family in the town of Colonie. Born in Albany, June 12, 1935. She was the Daughter of the late James and Lillian Kelly. She met the love of her life at 16 years of age...
Schenectady- Captain Jack (John) Bussey, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late George and Mary Grace Harrigan Bussey. Jack was the devoted husband to Madonna W. Bussey for 58 years. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, Jack went on to work...
Gail Quiñones, 70, beloved wife of Juan Quiñones of Valatie, N.Y., fell asleep in death on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at home in Valatie surrounded by family. She attended school in Poughkeepsie, New York. She established roots in Columbia County and would begin a career with Price Chopper Supermarkets in Hudson, New York. She retired after 38 years of service....
Troy - Mildred A. Black, 80, born in Alcove NY, November 24, 1941, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Mildred was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy Glasser.Mildred was a graduate of Albany High School and Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. Mildred graduated from US Army Basic Training...
Linda Ann Craven, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Linda was the daughter of the late John and Alice Purtell of Averill Park. Linda was employed by the BASF Corp. in Rensselaer and later with the Country Trunk Gift Shop where she made a number of...
Paul D. Dorsey, 81, of Delmar, passed away on October 2, 2022, at Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born on February 13, 1941 to the late Carl Edward Dorsey Sr. and Margaret (Calloway) Dorsey in Pittsburgh, PA.Paul worked as a Systems Engineer for IBM. Paul also served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on...
William A. Jackson, 87, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Teresian House.Born July 1, 1935, in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of the late Charles Wesley and Alberta Davis Jackson. Bill spent most summers of his childhood with his family enjoying the beach and surf fishing in Ocean City, New Jersey. He graduated from Fayetteville High...
EAST GREENBUSH---Francis L. DiMauro, 76, of East Greenbush, NY passed away on October 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.He was born July 4, 1946 in Troy, NY, the son of the late Frank DiMauro and Anita Fording.Franny attended schools in Penns Grove, NJ. He later worked for many years as a Millwright for the Millwrights and Machinery Erectors...
John Edward Schillinger Sr., 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born June 21, 1935, in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of the late Fred and Angela (Parente) Schillinger.John honorably served our country as a solider in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Later, he started...
SCHENECTADY - David Israel Metchick, 87, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2022. David was born on September 6, 1935 in Albany, NY. After being honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1959, he worked at Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 43 years as a statistician. David enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, playing the piano and accordion and...
Green Island- Dolores A. (Teta) Phelps, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. Dolores was born in Troy, New York on July 12, 1939, daughter to the late Pompei and Stella (Goyette) Teta.Dolores was a waitress for many years for different restaurants throughout the Capital District area. She...