Obituaries

Joyce E. Lochner

Joyce E. Lochner

Aug 25, 2021

ALBANY – Joyce E. Lochner, 83, of Albany, passed away at her home on August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.She was born in Washington, D.C. on October 5, 1937 a daughter of the late Millicent and Richard Ford. She was a graduate of Albany High School.She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.She was predeceased...

David Brickman

David Brickman

Aug 24, 2021

David Brickman, 61, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born June 9, 1960, in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late Barbara and Martin Brickman. He graduated from Albany High School in 1978, received his BA from SUNY Albany in 1983, and his Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law in 1987. David...

Leslie S. Abercrombie Jr.

Leslie S. Abercrombie Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

Leslie S. Abercrombie Jr., 97, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021. Born in Roanoke, VA in 1924, "Les" is the son of the late Leslie S. and Mary Iris (Scanlon) Abercrombie. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers (James B.) Magruder, Jack, and Robert, and sisters Mary Iris, Leslie, (Nell) Barbara and (Margaret)...

Timothy Brian Sherry

Timothy Brian Sherry

Aug 24, 2021

COLONIE - Timothy B. "Tim" Sherry, 44, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021, after a brief illness. Tim was born in Niskayuna, NY, on October 16, 1976, son of Gerald Sherry and Sondra (Raimondi) Sherry. He was a 1994 graduate of Colonie Central High School and received his Associate's degree in accounting from Hudson Valley Community College. Prior to...

Janet M. Morales

Janet M. Morales

Aug 23, 2021

GUILDERLAND-Janet Mary (Turcotte) Morales, 86 passed away on August 23, 2021.Janet was the daughter of the late Lillian and Narcisse "Buster" Turcotte and stepmother, Lucille Turcotte. Janet graduated from Sacred Heart grade school in 1948 and from Catholic Central High School in 1952. Then, she went to St. Catherine's Infant Home and graduated in 1953 as a child care technician....

David Margolin

David Margolin

Aug 23, 2021

David Margolin, 83, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. David was the son of the late Charles Margolin and Anne (Kamp) Margolin. He proudly served with the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. When David was in the Army he was able to form a Glee Club and then traveled with them in Europe.David...

Mary Lynn Baldwin

Mary Lynn Baldwin

Aug 22, 2021

North Greenbush- Mary Lynn (Shaughnessy) Baldwin of North Greenbush and Averill Park passed away on Sunday August 22, 2021 at the Grand Barnwell Nursing Facility where she had been staying due to her recent illness. Friends and Family visited her often in her final days. She lived in Rensselaer County her entire life. She Lived in North Greenbush since 1970...

Vincent A. Nolin

Vincent A. Nolin

Aug 21, 2021

LOUDONVILLE – Vincent A. Nolin, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Molly.He was predeceased by a son, Christopher.Vincent is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Gloria and his son, Robert.The family would like to thank the Eddy Visiting Nurses for their compassion, dedication and care given to Vincent.Services will be...

Jacqueline Lawyer

Jacqueline Lawyer

Aug 20, 2021

Jacqueline Lawyer, 80, passed away at home on August 21, 2021. She was born June 29, 1941 in Gloversville to the late Beatrice and Francis Lawyer. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sister Carolyn and brother Francis Jr. Jackie is survived by her twins Lisa and Loren Lawyer, sisters Tiny and Jeannette Lawyer, brother Lester Lawyer...

Stephen H. Alven

Stephen H. Alven

Aug 20, 2021

Stephen H. Alven, 86 years old, passed away Friday, August 20,2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born November 6, 1934, in Evanston, Illinois. He was the son of the late Alfons and Helen Hill Alven.Mr. Alven attended Pebble Hill School in Syracuse and received his Bachelors Degree from Dartmouth College and his Masters Degree at Syracuse University. He served in the...

William C. Gordon

William C. Gordon

Aug 20, 2021

William is preceded by his wife Eileen, his parents Arman and Ethel Gordon, 4 brothers, Mickey, Richard, Armand and David; also three sisters Virginia Block, Patricia Guynup and Dorothy Gordon.He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Sheldon, sons, Bill Gordon Jr. and Jason (Christie) Gordon; two brothers Thomas Gordon and Charles Gordon, two sisters Rusty Phillips and Alice Meyers. Several...

Jessie James Kornegay Sr.

Jessie James Kornegay Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

Albany~ Jessie James Kornegay Sr. 89, Husband of the late Mary Lee Kornegay, Albany. NY earned his wings and ascended peacefully at home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 Jessie was born on October 10, 1931 and was the son of the late Roebuck Kornegay Jr. and Lula Kornegay. Jessie moved from Goldsboro, NC to Rensselaer, NY in company to support...

Laura L. Leitch Risti

Laura L. Leitch Risti

Aug 20, 2021

COLONIE- Laura L. (Below) Leitch Risti, age 84, went to rest with the angels on Friday, August 20, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Laura was born one of 10 children to the late John and Catherine Below. She was predeceased by her many relatives.She was a 59 year resident of the Village of Colonie, where she was...

Michael J. Liskey

Michael J. Liskey

Aug 19, 2021

Michael J. Liskey, 64, passed away on August 19th, 2021. Michael is survived by many cousins including John and Cynthia (Poleto) Ainsley and their children: Jack , Matt, Michael, and Lily, with whom he lived for several years. He was predeceased by many beloved family members, including his Mother Stella (Poleto) Liskey, his father Harry Liskey, as well as his...

Diana L. Blakeborough

Diana L. Blakeborough

Aug 19, 2021

Loudonville- Diana L. Blakeborough (Dee Hagadorn), 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Diana was the daughter of the late Robert Hagadorn and the late Jean Averill.After graduating from Colonie Central high school, Diana worked for the New York State Department of Labor as well as the Department of Tax and...

Mary C. Engel

Mary C. Engel

Aug 19, 2021

Mary C. Engel, 87, of Albany, passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born on May 20, 1934 to the late Henry and Alice (Lenz) Tammany. Mary was a lifelong resident of Albany and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church (Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas). She enjoyed going to the yearly retreats at Pyramid lake. Mary...

Herbert R. Stewart

Herbert R. Stewart

Aug 18, 2021

Watervliet- Herbert R. Stewart (Sonny), 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Herbert was the son of the late Peter Stewart and Gertrude Drummond. After graduating high school, Herbert joined the United States Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge, Herbert attended Rensselear Polytechnic Institute and...

Walter James Pike

Walter James Pike

Aug 18, 2021

Schenectady – Walter James Pike, 91, passed away August 18, 2021 at the Baptist Retirement Center in Scotia, NY, due to natural causes. He was born in Schenectady, NY and was the son of the late Walter E. Pike and Lillian (Pfaffenbach) Pike also from Schenectady, NY. Walter began his career working at the Alco Company, E.W. Thomas Movers, and...

Mother Florence Chaney

Mother Florence Chaney

Aug 18, 2021

SELKIRK- Mother Florence E. Chaney, age 86, passed away on August 18, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a brief battle with COVID.She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Camille and Ann Marie Carrillo. She was predeceased by her two siblings.Mother Florence Chaney is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Joseph Chaney Jr.; five...

Jeanne Marie Cooney

Jeanne Marie Cooney

Aug 17, 2021

Waterford ~Jeanne (Kestens) Cooney passed away on August 17, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1951 in Leuven, Belgium. She emigrated to the United States in 1955 with her parents, the late Raymond and Mai (Raid) Kestens. Jeanne was an avid reader, a fierce cribbage player, and half of the winning pitch team Burdick &...

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