Daniel S. Brooks Jr.
Mar 25, 2021
Daniel S. Brooks Jr., 30, of Schenectady, passed away on March 25, 2021. He was the son of Daniel and Pamela Brooks. Daniel loved listening to music, playing video games, being artistic, watching horror movies and cheering on Dale Earnhardt Jr. while enjoying NASCAR. He cherished time with his father working on a Chevy Nova. Daniel loved being outdoors marveling...
Michael J. Beck
Mar 24, 2021
East Berne- Michael J. Beck, 70, passed away on March 24, 2021.He was born on December 8, 1950 son of the late Walter S. and Mildred A. Beck in Albany, NY.Mike will be remembered for his love of making others laugh and his amazing ability to remember obscure details about everything. He will be dearly missed. Mike was survived by...
John Krajewski Jr.
Mar 24, 2021
Valatie- John Krajewski Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Newport News, VA he was the son of Henrike and the late John M. Krajewski. John was a resident of Columbia County for twenty plus years. John enjoyed antiques and was an antique car enthusiast.In addition to his mother, John is survived...
Blanche Lorraine Goodrich
Mar 24, 2021
Blanche Lorraine Goodrich, 102, of Schenectady, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021. She was born in Lynn, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Rydant. "Lorrie" was a long-time employee of Mohawk National Bank. She was a caring, giving person who always put others first and had many friends that she kept in touch with throughout her...
Richard M. Renkawitz Sr.
Mar 24, 2021
SCHENECTADY - Richard M. Renkawitz Sr. passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 68 on March 24, 2021. Having spent much of his life in Schenectady, he was a dedicated employee of The Daily Gazette for over 40 years.Richard was a loving father and surrogate father to surviving children, Richard (Melissa) Renkawitz, Ron (Kathy) Renkawitz,...
William F. Wood
Mar 24, 2021
Watervliet- William Francis Wood "Bill", 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Bill was the son of the late James and Marjorie Wood. Bill was the devoted husband to Rori R. Wood. They were married 32 years. Bill had a fond love of classic cars, drag racing, and spending time with...
Elizabeth Twiggs
Mar 23, 2021
Elizabeth "Mugg" Twiggs 87, departed this life on board for heaven on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Elizabeth was born Friday, January 26, 1934 to the late John and Juanita Williams in Albany, New York. She was educated in the Albany Public School System. Throughout her life she was employed by Montgomery Ward...
Edmund C. Roberts
Mar 22, 2021
Schenectady- Edmund Carlton Roberts died Monday, March 22, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.He was born in Peru, NY, the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Roberts. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Margaret L. Roberts.He leaves behind his children: Edmund (Ruth) Roberts, Jr., Melina (David) Wahrlich, Debbie Roberts, Oren (Rose) Roberts, Teresa (Harold) Fisher, Hazel (Keith) Courtright,...
Mabel E. Newman
Mar 21, 2021
Watervliet, NY - Mabel E. Newman, 92, formerly of Sunbury, Pa, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Everygreen Commons Nursing Home. Mabel was born in Sunbury on February 16, 1929, daughter of the late Enoch and Carrie (Wolfe) Neidig. Mabel was married to Vernon L. Newman Sr. who preceded her in death October 28, 1971.Mabel retired from Burlington...
G. Richard Bennett
Mar 21, 2021
G. Richard "Dick" Bennett, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Dick was the son of the late James and Mary Bennett. He was the devoted husband of over 53 years to Karla J. Bennett. Dick proudly served with the United States Marine Corp. He was and Albany Fireman for over 28 years, he was a member of...
Robert Charles King
Mar 20, 2021
Robert Charles "Bob" King, 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born May 7, 1959, Bob was the son of Gerald and the late Annette King.Bob was raised in Wallingford, CT and graduated from Mark T. Sheehan High School in 1977. He worked most of his professional life in the industry...
Daniel J. Crowe
Mar 20, 2021
COLONIE - Daniel J. Crowe (73) passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Born in Albany on December 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Crowe and Helen (Kilmartin) Crowe. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Veronica (Volk) Crowe.Dan graduated from the Vincentian Institute (VI), class of 1966; attended Le Moyne College...
Helen E. Rosencrans
Mar 20, 2021
Helen Elizabeth Rosencrans, 94 of Albany, New York, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born November 15, 1926 Helen was predeceased by her parents John and Florence Gleason and her brother John Gleason and her late husband John Francis Rosencrans and her grandson Courtney A. Rosencrans. She has six children: John (Carol) Rosencrans, William (Rita)...
Mavis Agatha Ross
Mar 19, 2021
Mavis Agatha Ross, 89, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica and was the daughter of the late Joshua Ross and Eulalee Aikman. Mavis enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking and baking for them. She is survived by her daughters Pam Henriques and Marcia...
Robert H. Balander
Mar 19, 2021
GUILDERLAND- Robert "Bob" H. Balander, age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on March 19, 2021.He was born in Spencer, NY, the son of the late John and Lempi Balander. He was predeceased by his wife Rose in 2014 and siblings: John and Leo Balander.Bob served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.He retired...
Bryan T. Callaghan
Mar 19, 2021
COLONIE- Bryan T. Callaghan, 48, begrudgingly transitioned from this life on Friday, March 19, 2021 after a long fight with liver disease. Bryan was a creative soul, a lover of books and music and a kind, compassionate man. Even at times when Bryan had nothing, he always had his beaming smile, searing sarcasm and witty sense of humor that leaves...
Darrell Joseph Burns
Mar 19, 2021
Troy- Darrell Burns, 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Darrell was the son of the late Joseph Leo and Gloria Burns. Darrell enjoyed spending time with his entire family and loved cooking for them. He was an avid bike rider who enjoyed nature and drawing sketches.Darrell is survived by his...
Jacob K. Lanthier
Mar 18, 2021
Jacob Lanthier, age 37, of Peoria, AZ died on March 18th, 2021 in Peoria, AZ. He was born April 6th, 1983, to Keith and Kathy Lanthier in Albany, NY.Jake graduated from Colonie Central High School, class of 2001, and went on to earn his MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2015. He was the proud owner of Whispering...
Claudia G. Huneau
Mar 18, 2021
Claudia G. Huneau 69, passed away on March 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.She was born in Albany to the late Clyde and Winifred Livingston. She is survived by her husband of 50 years Armand A. Huneau Sr. She is also survived by her children, Valerie (Patrick) O'Hare and Armand A. Huneau Jr.; her grandchildren, Shane and Kaitlyn...
Reinhold W. Asbeck
Mar 18, 2021
Reinhold (Reiny) W. Asbeck, 74, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Bergen, Germany. Reiny was the son of Reinhold J. Asbeck and Pauline (Utzmeier) Asbeck.Reiny's career was in real estate. He was the Director of Real Estate for the Eastern United States for Pier 1 Imports and Vice President of Development for...
