Daniel Thomas Barone
Dec 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce that Daniel T. Barone, 67, born June 9, 1958, of Rensselaer, New York, passed away peacefully in his home.
Dan was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Annabelle Barone (Martin); his sister, Carol; and one brother.
He was the devoted father to Buddy (the beagle) and the favorite cousin of Joanne “JoJo” Prestipino. Affectionately referred to...
Barbara J. Blenis
2025
Albany – Barbara J. Blenis, 80, passed away on December 19, 2025, following a brief illness at Albany Medical Center Hospital.
She was born on February 16, 1945, in Albany, New York, to the late Ernest and Mildred Kiburz.
Barbara enjoyed cooking, cross-stitch, traveling, and gathering with family. She cherished time spent with loved ones and will be remembered for her warmth...
Lisa Ann Poteralski
Dec 18, 2025
Lisa Ann Poteralski, 58, wife of late Robert Poteralski of Albany NY, passed away at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.
Born June 14, 1967, in Schenectady, New York, was the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine Nelson.
Lisa attended Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and was a devoted wife and mother. Her passion, positivity and joy shined through in...
James "Jim" Arthur Kennedy
Dec 18, 2025
James Arthur Kennedy ,79, passed away on December 18th. He was the son of the late William and Mildred Kennedy. James was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was rooted in family and love.James was married to his beloved wife, Teri, for 30 years. Together they built a life centered on commitment, care, and family....
William Frederick Riley Jr.
2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Frederick Riley Jr., 82, of Latham, NY, who peacefully departed this life on December 17, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital. William was reunited with his beloved wife, the late Mary A. Riley.
Born in Rensselaer, NY, in 1943, William was the cherished son of William Frederick Riley Sr. and Mary Clemens. He...
Lynn W. Brandow
Dec 17, 2025
Lynn W. Brandow went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Norma Walley and the devoted wife of more than 39 years to the late Donald A. Brandow.
Lynn was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church for over 30...
Wayne A. Smith Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Albany- Wayne A. Smith Jr., passed away at home on December 17, 2025 from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. He was born March 5, 1968 in Albany, NY to Wayne A. Smith Sr. and Nancy C. (Simons) Smith.
He graduated from Clayton A. Bouton Junior Senior High School in 1986, Hudson Valley Community College in 1988 and 1995, Siena College in 1997...
Robert Lee “Mountin" Graham
Dec 16, 2025
Robert Lee “Mountin" Graham, 62, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, with his two beloved children by his side.
Robert was born on March 27, 1963, in Albany, NY, to Isiah Graham and Essie Kelly. He was a proud graduate of Albany High School, where he shined as a basketball star,...
Michael E. Vacarelli
Dec 16, 2025
Michael Edmond Vacarelli Sr., 92 years young, of Schenectady, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Baptist Health Center.
Born June 20, 1933, in Troy NY, he was the son of Frank Vacarelli Sr and Edith Stuart. Mr. Vacarelli attended Albany Academy and Hoosac Schools. He served in the Army National Guard during the Korean War. His father Frank was the...
John T. Johnson
Dec 15, 2025
GLENMONT - John T Johnson, 89, of Albany NY, transitioned peacefully on December 15,2025 surrounded by loved ones.
John was born on December 10, 1936 to late John T. Johnson, Sr. & Maggie Pride. John proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge before retiring from NY State Compensation Board.
John enjoyed cooking, baking especially, watching old westerns in...
Carl R. Voegtling
Dec 14, 2025
GUILDERLAND- Carl R. Voegtling, 89, passed away at home on December 14, 2025 with his family by his side.
Carl was proud to have been raised by his police officer father, a motorcycle cop in Schenectady who encouraged him to excel, especially during his three-year service with the NY National Guard. It pleased Carl to credit his mother, who died when...
Duane "Ted" Theodore Crommie
Dec 14, 2025
Duane Theodore “Ted” Crommie, 88, of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on August 12, 1937, in Cobleskill, he was the son of Mildred (Rickard) and Charles Crommie.
Ted graduated from Cobleskill High School and later attended SUNY Cobleskill. On April 27, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Marion Barber, beginning a devoted partnership...
Roseanne M. Furmanek
Dec 14, 2025
Roseanne M. Furmanek, 79, passed away at her home on December 14, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1946 in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Angeline Faragon.
Roseanne was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Albany Polish-American Club. She enjoyed going to the casino, antiquing, dining out with her beloved husband, and above all, she...
Robert C. Kendall, Sr.
Dec 14, 2025
PITTSTOWN- Robert C. Kendall, Sr., age 92, passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 14, 2025.
He was born in Albany, the son of the late George and Zylphia Kendall. He was also predeceased by his siblings: A. Louise Kendall, George R. Kendall Jr. and Katherine Johnson and niece Juanita Anderson Normann.
Bob graduated from Cobleskill Ag & Tech and worked on...
David Bowie
Dec 13, 2025
David William Bowie was born on September 5, 1941 in Sedalia, Missouri to the union of Reverand Chester V. Bowie and Addie V. (Wallace) Bowie. He was proceeded in death by both parents, his eldest brother Chester V. Bowie Jr. and sisters Melba Mabin and Carolyn Smith.
He graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1959. After a...
Robert Johnson
2025
Albany- Robert Johnson, son of the late Chappel and Annie Johnson, was born in Manning, South Carolina, on December 1, 1932. He was educated in the Manning, South Carolina Public School System. A few years before 1956, he decided to leave Manning, South Carolina, first reuniting with his father, Chappel Johnson, in Buffalo, New York, and then onward to Brooklyn,...
Brian R. O'Connor
Dec 13, 2025
Brian R. O'Connor, 69, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.
Brian received his HS diploma from Cranwell School, Lenox Mass, and graduated from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY with an associate's degree. He was a fine paper sales associate with the Rising Paper Company, Housatonic, MA. At one point in his life, he caught a wanderlust and became an over...
Jo Ellen Berger
Dec 13, 2025
Jo Ellen Berger, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on December 13th, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947 in North Little Rock Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joseph John and Betty Lou Tiernan. She is survived by her long term companion, Richard A Welch, sister Patricia Dunlap of West Monroe, La as well as several nieces and nephews...
Linda Knoll
Dec 12, 2025
Linda Jean (Hapeman) Knoll, born July 26, 1940 in Rhinebeck NY passed away on December 12, 2025.
Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and strong faith. As a born-again Christian, she allowed her faith to guide her actions and inspire the compassion she showed to everyone she met. She loved her family unconditionally...
Shalanda Anissa Smith
Dec 11, 2025
Shalanda Annissa Smith, 57 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Samaritan Hospital, in Troy surrounded by her family, firstborn son Randy and her one and only daughter Di’Shenaya. Shalanda was best known to most as Shonda.Shalanda was born on September 24, 1968, in Newburgh, NY to the late...