Dietbald "Dieter" R. Scholer
Feb 26, 2025
Dietbald "Dieter" R. Scholer, 81, proudly born in Germany to the late Rudolph and Hildegard Scholer, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Guilderland.
After being trained as a chef in Europe, he immigrated to the United States at a young age to pursue the great American dream. He later served in the United States Army which he took great...
Joseph John Polaro
Feb 26, 2025
Joseph John Polaro, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Joseph was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Polaro. He was the devoted husband of over 45 years to Margaret Polaro.
He worked as a printer with Boyd Printing in Albany for 35 years until his retirement.
Joseph was a member...
Francis "Butch" E. Brady
Feb 25, 2025
ALBANY- Francis E. “Butch” Brady, age 78, passed away on February 25, 2025.
He was born in Troy, the son of the late Francis J. and Janet Brady.
Butch was a mechanic for over 50 years, working at various garages. He enjoyed fishing, attending car shows, and anything to do with cars.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia; children:...
Stella Birnbach
Feb 25, 2025
Scotia NY-
Stella M. Birnbach, 92, passed away on February 25, 2025 surrounded her loving family. She was born in Albany, daughter of the late John & Rosalia Chmielewski.
She was married to her beloved husband John F. Birnbach for 43 years. Stella was a proud member of the Fuller road Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary. She loved playing slots at the casino, being...
Julius "Skip" Aycox
Feb 25, 2025
Julius "Skip" Aycox, Jr., 80, Glenville, NY, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Glendale Nursing Home. Born April 5, 1944, in Schenectady, NY., he was the son of the late Carrie Nell Miller and Julius R. Aycox.
Mr. Aycox received both a B.A. and M.S. in Education from SUNY Oneonta, a School Administration Certificate at SUNY Albany, and a...
John F. Kaminsky
Feb 24, 2025
John F. Kaminsky, a resident of Guilderland, New York, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Sylvia Kaminsky.
Born on January 14, 1939, in Binghamton, New York, John was the son of the late John and Josephine Kaminsky.
John was a dedicated lifelong learner, graduating from Binghamton...
John Madison
Feb 24, 2025
John Madison, 77, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2025 with his beloved wife and son by his side. He was born in Hudson NY. John retired in 1991 from Albany Police Department. He was also served in the NY Army National Guard.
A visitation will be held on Friday March 7th from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343...
Masillay S. Kamara
Feb 24, 2025
Masillay S. Kamara, 43, passed away peacefully in the presence of her beloved and endearing family members on February 24, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York.
She was born on February 22, 1982, in Albany, New York, to Juliet Bendu and Alie Formeh Kamara.
She was a 2000 graduate of Albany High School, attended Hudson Valley Community College, and...
Lois Mary Hendrickson
Feb 24, 2025
Lois Mary Hendrickson, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Albany Medical Center with her loving brother by her side. Lois was the daughter of the late John and Leona Hemingway. Lois was the devoted wife of over 10 years to the late Robert Hendrickson.
She loved her cats and enjoyed spending time with her entire family.
In addition...
Joseph P. Navarro
Feb 24, 2025
Joseph P. Navarro
Albany-Joseph P. Navarro passed away peacefully into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 24, 2025, just shy of his 83rd birthday.
Born on March 23, 1942, in Albany, NY, Joseph was a skilled and dedicated craftsman known for his tireless work ethic and his generous spirit in helping others. He proudly...
Martha A. Morris
Feb 23, 2025
Martha A. Morris, 71, of Schenectady, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital after a 3-month battle with illness.
Born in Nassau County on July 4, 1953, she was the daughter to the late Abraham and Ellie (Theilen) Posnick.
Martha was a 1971 graduate of Elmont Memorial High School and 1975 graduate of the University at Albany where she...
Arielle "Sunshine" Wilson
2025
Arielle Chemise Ja’Net Wilson- Harris who was born on November 22, 1988 transcended in eternal essence on February 23, 2025.
Arielle attended and completed her program for Medical Assisting at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine.
When Arielle made her way back home she attended St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing where she was studying to become a RN.
One thing for...
Marion A. Riegert
2025
Marion A. Riegert died on February 23, 2025 with Mary and Billy Riegert by her side.
She was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Riegert, Sr. and Beatrice Grogan Riegert.
Marion is survived by her nephew, William J. Riegert, Jr. of Mesa, AZ; her niece, Mary (Mimi) E. Riegert of Gansevoort, NY and her sister-in-law, Esther...
Mary Allerot
Feb 22, 2025
Mary Allerot, 91, of Albany, NY passed away on February 22, 2025, while residing at Teresian Home Nursing Center for the Elderly and receiving hospice care.
Born in Johnson City, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lauko of Binghamton, NY. For 58 years, she was the loving wife of Carlo Allerot, who passed in 2023. She was...
Martha M. Myers
2025
Schenectady – Martha M. Myers, passed away on February 22, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospice Unit. She was born in Albany on January 24, 1937 to the late Theodore and Nina Stage.
Martha was a loving wife and mother, an avid Boston Red Sox fan, as well as a Union College Hockey fan. After raising her six children, she returned to...
Felix "Phil" Wielewinski
Feb 22, 2025
Felix “Phil” Wielewinski, 95, bravely crossed the River Jordan, trumpet in hand, on February 22, 2025.
He was born in Schenectady, NY on January 20th, 1930, the son of the late Paul and Catherine Wielewinski, the youngest of 7 children.
As a young man, he served in the US Army during the Korean War as the camp bugler, “sleeping in” by mistake...
Antonio Troiano
2025
Antonio Troiano, 73 husband of Angela Maria Troiano (Sposito) of Latham, NY peacefully entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2025 after a challenging battle with cancer.
Born October 28, 1951 in San Martino Valle Caudina, Italy to the late Alessandro Troiano and Luigia Lanzotti, Antonio (Tony) came to America in 1973 ‘to live the American dream’. In 1977 he met...
Eleanor Patrick
Feb 21, 2025
Eleanor Emily (Ellie) Patrick passed into eternal life on February 21, 2025.
Born Elenora Emily Gabriele on October 7, 1925 and raised in Schenectady, Eleanor graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1944. Eleanor built her own home at the age of 24 with her first husband Victor Roy Elmore Jr., and held great pride in her home. She enjoyed cooking,...
Gail M. Smith
Feb 21, 2025
Gail M. Smith, 78, Rexford, NY, passed away on Friday February 21, 2025 at Saratoga Hospital. Born December 10, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY., she was the daughter of the late James A. and Margaret Smith.
Ms. Smith received both a B.A. and M.S. in Education from SUNY Oneonta and an M.S. in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany. A lifelong educator, Ms....
Julia E. Costello
Feb 21, 2025
Julia E. Costello, 86, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at The Glendale Nursing Home.
Julia was born November 10, 1938 in Albany, the daughter of the late Marion and Katherine (Kwaitkowski) Baranowski.
Julia is predeceased by her mother-in-law, Susan Costello; and siblings, Joe Baranowski, Hank Baranowski, Mary Toomey and Helen Baranowski.
She is survived by her loving husband Anthony...
