Lawford Baxter Jr.
May 18, 2022
Lawford Baxter Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2022. A calling hour will be held on Wednesday May 25th from 11am-12pm with a service to follow at 12pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie NY 12205.
Dorothy J. Hilligrass
May 17, 2022
Loudonville- Dorothy "Dottie" Hilligrass- Born on September 18, 1944. The Lord brought Dottie home to heaven on May 17, 2022. She was lovingly surrounded by her children. Dottie is predeceased by her parents, John F. Brunner and Inez Brunner; brother, John "Jack" Brunner. She is survived by her sisters, Maryann Sesock, Lonnie (Joe) Navejas; children, Matthew (Katie) Hilligrass, Jason (Bhavna)...
John Strain
May 17, 2022
John Strain, 58, of Schenectady passed away May 17th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born September 21, 1963 in Troy, NY. John was the devoted husband to his wife, Yvonne Strain aka Pooh, for twelve wonderful years. He was an adoring father to his daughters Erica aka Goose (Bryan), Brittany aka Tiny (Jeremiah) and Caitlin aka Cookie. He was also...
David E. Kirtley
May 16, 2022
COLONIE - David E. Kirtley of Loudonville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022.He is survived by his mother, Alice Kirtley (pre-deceased Donald Kirtley); his wife Marchelle Kirtley; and his children Cynthia (Michael), Anna, Anthony (Jessica) & Libby; Grandchildren, Anabelle, Carter, Salvatore, Nicholas, Vincent, Michael & McKenna. He is also survived by 4 sisters, 2 brothers...
Janet C. Schlansker
May 16, 2022
Janet Coe Schlansker, 103, of Schenectady, passed away on May 16, 2022 at Kingsway Arms. She was born in Amsterdam on October 11, 1918 to the late George and Ethel Hughes.Following high school she enrolled in the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing and received her RN certificate. During her nursing career she worked in the OR and later ran the...
Theresa M. Powers
May 16, 2022
Theresa M. Powers, 91, a very loving and much loved woman, was called home to God on May 16, 2022. Theresa ("Terri") was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Her parents were Roger and Catherine Winn. Terri was the middle of three children. Her brothers were Roger and John ("Jacky") Winn.After high school, Terri attended the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts...
William M. Quinlisk
May 16, 2022
Obituary, William M. Quinlisk (born 9/27/1951; died 5/16/2022)William (Bill) Quinlisk died peacefully at age 70 after a heroic fight against cancer. A graduate of St. John Fisher College, and having earned a M.Ed. from Nazareth College, Bill devoted his career to cultivating young minds through teaching and coaching. He taught at St. Ambrose Elementary School, McQuaid Jesuit High School, and...
Joanne M. Farrell
May 15, 2022
Joanne M. FarrellJoanne M. Farrell, 71, of Albany, passed away on May 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.A North Albany native, she was born on May 4, 1951 and was a graduate of Sacred Heart Elementary School and Cardinal McCloskey High School. A long-time clerk at the New York State OMRDD, she...
Allison Marie Carroll
May 15, 2022
Loudonville- Allison M. Carroll born December 26, 1991 passed away May 15, 2022 after a fearless fight with cancer. Alli was surrounded with much love at her home on her last days. Born in Albany she was the beloved daughter of David R. Carroll Jr. and Claudia A Miller. Allison was a loving sister to her brothers David R. Carroll...
Linda T. Sanders
May 14, 2022
Linda T. Sanders, 67, wife of the late Sterling Sanders, passed away Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at home. Born December 18th, 1954 in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Reverend Thomas R. Edmond and the late Ruby Edmonds. Mrs. Sanders graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. She worked many years at Albany Medical Center and the Center of...
Muhammed K. Ceasar
May 14, 2022
Albany- Muhammed K. Ceasar, 36, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born in Brooklyn he was the son of Sandra Bethea Hamil (Caulton) and Trevor Ceasar. Muhammed was an avid fan of the New York Jets but above all he was a proud and loving father. In addition to his parents he survived by his...
Bruce L. Kelley, Sr.
May 14, 2022
Bruce L. "Booie" Kelley Sr., 67, husband to Yvonne Kelley of Albany NY, passed away on Saturday, May 14 2022, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born November 16, 1954, in Albany NY, he was the son of the late Frederick F. Kelley, and Loretta Parkay.Bruce worked at Albany Housing Authority for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and...
Jody C. Powers
May 14, 2022
Jody C. Powers, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was the son of Nelson and Celia (Sutton) Powers. Jody proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was super competitive, he never liked to lose. He enjoyed playing darts, pool, foosball and horse shoes. He loved music and telling stories of his life. Creating things...
Irene M. Weatherwax
May 14, 2022
ALTAMONT - Irene M. Weatherwax (Reta), 93, of Altamont, born April 20, 1929, passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022.Daughter of Robert and Helen Lindsay, Reta graduated from Mohawk School, Scotia Junior High, and Scotia High School. She studied accounting at Schenectady Community College.Reta enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. She was known for her creativity, sharp thinking, and ingenious problem...
Priscilla H. Schaap
May 13, 2022
Priscilla Schaap, 64, of East Berne, died peacefully on May 13 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1957, to the late Morris and Anna Willsey of Berne, New York.Priscilla attended Berne-Knox-Westerlo schools before becoming a baker and cake decorator much of her life, to include working at Altamont Orchards, Grand Union, and Hannaford. Her work schedule...
Peter F. Andrus
May 13, 2022
Peter Fredrick Andrus, MDGUILDERLAND - Beloved son of the late Peter and Julia Andrus of Wayne, NJ, Peter peacefully passed on May 13, 2022 at the Our Lady of Mercy Care Center in Guilderland, NY. Born on July 4, 1943, Peter studied psychology, and graduated top honors from John Hopkins and Albany Medical College and became a Board Certified Psychiatrist...
Catherine M. Capasso
May 13, 2022
Schenectady- Catherine M. Capasso, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 after a short and sudden illness. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Kolacki and Florence Stumpf. Catherine was the devoted wife to the late Anthony S. Capasso.In her early years she was a certified beautician. After meeting Anthony, she became a loving & devoted wife...
Mark R. Suthers
May 12, 2022
Mark R. Suthers, of Latham, passed away on May 12th at the age of 72.Mark was the only child of Harry and Margaret (Gauld) Suthers. He was raised in Latham and attended and graduated from Southgate Elementary School, Shaker Junior High School, Shaker High School and Siena College, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He was a founding member...
Martha Ganem
May 12, 2022
Martha Louise (Nouhan) Ganem died peacefully on May 12, 2022 with family beside her. She was 88. Martha was the devoted spouse of Wilfred Ganem for nearly 64 years. She was a proud native of Detroit, Michigan, where she met Will. They married and lived several years in the Detroit area and New England. In 1969, the couple moved with...
Grace Trifiletti
May 12, 2022
Albany-Grace "Barb" Trifiletti passed away peacefully at her home on May 12th 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Albany NY. Barb was like a mother to so many and kept in touch with friends she met in her journey through life. She was an avid collector of many different things that she enjoyed. most recent...
