Rachelle Quickley Shabazz Bey-el
Jan 5, 2025
Rachelle Quickley Shabazz Bey-El, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Rachelle was born on March 19, 1970, to Joseph A. and Gwendolyn Quickley in Albany, NY.
Rachelle grew up in Albany, New York where she was educated in the Albany Public School District where she graduated and attained her high school diploma. Rachelle...
Theodore E. Banach
Jan 5, 2025
Theodore E. Banach of Colonie, passed away on January 5th, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, New York, he was the youngest son of the late William and Hedwig Banach. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School-class of 1964. That fall, he attended Albany Business College.
In his early years, he worked for the Carl Company and the...
Athena A. Tracey
Jan 5, 2025
Athena Artemis Tracey, 11 months, daughter of Melinda Tracey and Austin Gregoire, January 5th, 2025, passed away at home with her family. Athena was a warrior, who faught a near year long battle. She was the strongest most beautiful angel that graced her family. With her family and friends by her side to help through her struggles. She was held...
Anna M. Kodra
Jan 5, 2025
Anna M. Kodra, 90, Kingsway Arms Nursing Home, Schenectady, NY, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family She was born in Bronx, NY , daughter of the late John and Barbara Gruner.
Anna was a proud homemaker and raised her family in Voorheesville, where she was a member of the Voorheesville Garden Club. She was also...
William "Bill" Benedict
Jan 4, 2025
William G. "Bill" Benedict, 84, of Valatie, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.
Born and raised in Tully, NY, Bill was the beloved son of the late William Benedict and Dorothy (Sherwood) Bigsby. A graduate of Tully High School, he was a proud member of the basketball team and developed a...
Francis Robert Squadere
Jan 4, 2025
Francis Robert Squadere passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Husband of the late Donna M. Squadere, he was born in Watervliet, New York August 4,1933: he was the son of the late Anna and Nicholas Squadere.
Frank was a graduate of Watervliet High School and Ithaca College. As a young man, Frank served in the US Army and professionally was...
Kathleen "Kathie" McHale Hannaford
Jan 4, 2025
Kathleen McHale Hannaford, 76, passed away on January 4, 2025.
Born in Albany, Kathie was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Cahill) McHale.
Kathie was very active in her church and community, serving as a Eucharist minister and bereavement team. She was passionate about Women’s Rights, the WNBA, and was a environmental activist.
In addition to her parents, Kathie was predeceased...
Judith "Judy" E. Colantonio
Jan 4, 2025
Judith (Judy) E. Colantonio, 77, of Troy, passed away on January 4, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family.
Judy is survived by her children Lee, Elizabeth (Anthony), James II (Lisa), Louise, Jason and honorary daughter Karen; her grandchildren Matthew, Erika, Nicholas, Joshua, Alexander, James III, Britney, Courtney, Lauryn, Jade and Jasmine, as well as...
Susan Marie Shea
Jan 4, 2025
ALBANY-- Susan Marie Shea 70, of Albany, beloved sister and aunt passed away on January 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan faced her illness with incredible strength and grace and died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Albany on January 1, 1955, the daughter of the late John F. and Anna M....
Therese M. Dufour
Jan 3, 2025
Therese M. Dufour, 98, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was a resident of Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on Altamont Avenue. Therese was born Therese Melda LaPerriere on December 26, 1926, to Arthur J. LaPerriere and Eliza (Souliere) LaPerriere, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where she was raised and where she married her husband,...
Kathleen V. DePaulo
Jan 3, 2025
Colonie – Kathleen V. (Williams) DePaulo, age 85, of Colonie passed away in her home on January 3, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Born on September 3, 1939 in Albany, NY, she was a Class of 1957 Graduate of Phillip Schuyler High School where she made wonderful life-long memories and was fondly referred to as “Willie”. Kathy worked...
Cory A. Wickham
Jan 3, 2025
ALBANY- Cory A. Wickham, age 55, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer.
He was born in San Bernardino, CA, son of Marjorie (Dave) Bauer-Kimmel and Richard (Carol) Wickham.
Cory was a lifelong resident of Albany, NY, where he is well known for his Car Audio expertise. In...
Anthony V. Crinieri
Jan 2, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Valentine Crinieri, 88, passed through death into eternal life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home in Albany, NY. Tony was the beloved son of the late Antonio Crinieri and Jennie Ferrara Crinieri. He was devoted to JoAnn Fogarty Crinieri, his wife of 60 years.
Tony graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and went on to earn his bachelor’s and...
Charles F. Sweet
Jan 2, 2025
Elizabethtown- Charles F. Sweet, 83, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11am at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 2150 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304.
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Barbara A. Furthman
Jan 2, 2025
Barbara A. Furthman, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born in the Bronx, the daughter of the late James and Edna (Cahill) Jackson.
Barb was a member and a communicant of St. Pius X Church. She graduated in 1979 from Misericordia Nursing School. She worked for St. Peters Hospital,...
Carol A. Connell
Jan 1, 2025
Ballston Spa- Carol A. Connell, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Miner and Caroline Schulz. Carol was the devoted wife to Daniel P. Connell. They were married 57 years.
Carol worked as a Medical Records Clerk for NYS Capital District Psychiatric...
Charles H. Rector
Jan 1, 2025
SCHENECTADY- Charles H. Rector, age 81, passed away on January 1, 2025 at the Palatine Nursing Home.
He was born in Albany, the son of the late James and Dorothy Rector.
Charles served in the US Air Force from 1965-69 and was honorably discharged.
Charles worked as a Video Production Consultant.
He enjoyed working on his train layouts and had a huge love for...
Hilda F. Griessel
2025
Hilda F. Griessel, 97, wife of the late Richard W. Griessel, entered into eternal life with our Lord on January 1, 2025, peacefully, after battling Alzheimer’s for many years. Hilda was born in Leigh, Nebraska on January 26, 1927, to Henry Rabeler and Eunice Holm.
After graduating from Albany Business College, Hilda was employed as a secretary for ALCOA Aluminum Company...
Grace D. Morton
Jan 1, 2025
Grace D. Morton, 99, passed away on January 1, 2025, at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, New York, following a brief illness. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on August 12, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Hazel Dobson. Grace’s first ex-husband, Anthony S. Harrison and her second ex-husband, Joseph Morton, and her brother, Louis...
Carlo Trichilo
Dec 31, 2024
Carlo Trichilo passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on December 31, 2024 with is loving family by his side.
Carlo was born in Siderno Reggio Calabria Italy and was the son of the late Agustino and Rosa (Maleca) Trichilo.
Carlo was the devoted husband to Esterina (Cari Cari) Trichilo (predeceased) and father to daughters: Rosemary, Angela and Carmelina Trichilo. He is predeceased...
