Patricia A. Murray
Oct 9, 2021
Troy- Patricia A. Murray, 81, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Ryan . Patricia was the devoted wife to the late Patrick R. Murray. Patricia was born in Troy, NY and a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Patricia spent the majority of...
Kenneth R. Fuller
Oct 9, 2021
Schenectady- Kenneth R. Fuller, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in Schenectady, Ken was the son of the late Everett and Bessie Fuller. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene Fuller. Ken was a proud veteran who served from 1954-1983 in the United States Air Force and New York Air Guard. Ken retired...
Theodora K. Harms
Oct 9, 2021
Theodora (Teddy) Harms, 96, widow of Donald L. Harms, passed to her reward from Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. A longtime resident of Rotterdam, Teddy serviced in the Schenectady USO during the end of WWII, graduated from business school, and worked at General Electric for a time, where she met her future husband. Teddy was an active member of...
Ann T. Prusak
Oct 9, 2021
Albany- Ann T. (Shea) Prusak, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Higgins. Known in the restaurant industry as "Birdie" she was an extremely hard worker. She had a great personality that went a long way with her working career and with...
Nancy J. Dickie
Oct 9, 2021
Clifton Park- Nancy Jean Dickie, 77, passed away on October 9, 2021.She was born on July 9, 1944 daughter of the late William and Edith (Lifter) U'ren in Schenectady. Nancy was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved reading, cooking and baking. She will be remembered for her kind heart and compassion and as a wonderful homemaker. Nancy raised her...
Doris Bode
Oct 8, 2021
ALTAMONTDoris "Dori" Ellen Bode (nee Knowles) passed away at her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on August 4, 2021, at age 86. In 2009, she was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Dr. William G. Bode D.D.S., for whom she worked as a chair-side assistant and office manager at his practice on Western Avenue in Albany for 35...
Frances Elizabeth Plonka
Oct 8, 2021
Albany - Frances Elizabeth Plonka, 91, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Frances was the daughter of the late George and Sarah Hacker. Frances was the devoted wife to the late Stephen Plonka. Frances was employed by Albany International until her retirement. Frances is survived by her children, Michael (Mary Beth) Plonka, Karen Tartaglia; her grandchildren, Bobby (Erin), Julie (Eric)...
Mary Ann O'Connor
Oct 7, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Mary Ann O'ConnorSeptember 11, 1947-October 7, 2021Mary Ann passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice with her daughters Heather and Kelly by her side. She joins her mother Rose O'Connor, father Thomas O'Connor Sr., brother Dan O'Connor and son Peter Palmier in heaven. She is survived by her beloved daughters: Heather Tumbarello (Anthony), Kelly Hoyle(Chad); grandchildren: Brennan Feldman, Alexa...
Marilyn R. Deseve
Oct 7, 2021
West Albany- Marilyn R. DeSeve, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Marilyn was born in Albany to the late James and Helen Miller. Marilyn is predeceased by her husband John J. DeSeve. They married on May 17, 1958. Marilyn retired from the NYS Tax and Finance Department. She loved crafts especially knitting, crocheting...
Mary Lou Casso
Oct 7, 2021
Mary Louise (Grasso) Casso 1931-2021 90 Years Young! Mary Lou died suddenly after a short illness on October 7, at Ellis hospital. She worked a long career in the food service industry well into her late 70's at many restaurants. The last 20 years of her career she worked as the cook at Theta-Delta Chi Fraternity at Union College. "Mrs....
Thomas D. Moretti
Oct 6, 2021
Guilderland-Thomas Moretti, 75, passed away on October 6, 2021. Born in Hornell, New York, on February 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Donald and Shirley McKee Moretti. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Donna (Comerinsky) Moretti, son, Jeffrey Moretti and his wife Laura, and daughter, Kari Moretti, as well as two grandsons, Thomas John...
Sandra L. Ragone
Oct 6, 2021
COLONIE- Sandra L. Ragone, age 75, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 6, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Donald and Iva Noble.Sandra had worked as a Manager for the Safe Storage in Albany.She was a loving mother who will be missed by her son, Robert Frasier and a loving...
Keith E. Childs
Oct 6, 2021
Schenectady- Keith Childs, 69, of Schenectady died on October 6, 2021. He was born on September 7, 1952 in Albany to Rita (Empie) & William Childs Following his graduation from Shaker High School, Class of 1970, he joined the US Air Force, attaining the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged in May 1977. Later in life he continued to...
Anthony V. Farina
Oct 5, 2021
Albany- Anthony V. Farina "Tony", 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Angela and Anthony J. Farina. Tony is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Mildred "Millie" Farina.Tony was a self-employed public accountant for fifty plus years before his...
James J. Duncan
Oct 4, 2021
ALBANY- James J. Duncan, age 92, passed away on October 4, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Albany, the son of the late David and Loretta Duncan. He was predeceased by his daughter, Maureen, sisters Anna and Margaret and his brothers David and Bernard.James attended St. John's High School in Rensselaer and then enlisted...
Beverly Eva Defreest
Oct 4, 2021
Albany~ Beverly E. DeFreest passed away October 4, 2021, with her four loving children by her side. Beverly was born in West Chazy, New York, on February 23, 1932 to the late William and Eva Brown. In 1952, Beverly married Harold G. Defreest. Beverly loved her garden, and always had a green thumb. She was a Huge! Yankee fan. When...
Wallace F. Button
Oct 3, 2021
Schenectady- Wallace F. Button, 89, passed away on October 13, 2021 after a long illness.He was born on February 10, 1932 son of the late Earl and Emma Button.Wallace was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was known as Mr. Fix It and could make and fix anything. He enjoyed camping up north in NY during the summer...
Edward O'Connor
Oct 3, 2021
Troy- Edward O'Connor, 71, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. Edward was the son of the late Eugene and Dorothy O'Connor (Rooney). He was predeceased by his sister, A. Jane Geary.Edward graduated from LaSalle Institute and SUNY Oswego.Edward is survived by several nieces and nephews.Services will be held privately by the family.
Joseph A. Mauro
Oct 3, 2021
SCHENECTADY – Joseph A. Mauro, 74, of Schenectady passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.He was born in Schenectady on February 17, 1947 a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Krawiec) Mauro. He graduated from Colonie Central High School and served in the Army National Guard.Joseph was employed as a machinist for General Electric in...
Marilyn M. Annello
Oct 2, 2021
Marilyn M. Annello,"Lynn" age 87, passed away peacefully at her Colonie home October 2, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.Lynn is predeceased by her husband, Michael T. Annello and two of her children Mark J. Annello and Debbie L. Annello Busold. She is survived by her loving son Michael T. Annello Jr. (Julie) grandchildren Stephanie Annello, Jessica Annello; daughter in...
