Walter Van Zandt
Dec 5, 2020
GUILDERLAND- Walter "Bud" Van Zandt, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.He was born in Albany, NY, son of the late Walter and Ethel Van Zandt. He spent his childhood years in Voorheesville, NY. He was predeceased by the love of his life of 66 years Jane E. Van Zandt in...
Michael J. Heppelle, Sr.
Dec 5, 2020
ALBANY- Michael J. Heppelle Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Theodore and Catherine Heppelle. He was predeceased by his siblings: Theodore, Cathy, Pat and Scott.Michael played in the Nomads Band. He enjoyed Elvis' music. He loved to play his guitar and sing...
Frances (Vinten) Frechette
Dec 5, 2020
GREENVILLE-Frances (Vinten) Frechette passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 22, 1932 in Liverpool England. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Frances Vinten. She met and married Robert J. Frechette in Liverpool England. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, her sons...
Caroline S. Calero
Dec 5, 2020
Albany-Caroline Sardo Evans Calero, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Teresian House. She was born on August 4, 1926 daughter of the late Frank and Amy Gabriel Sardo in Ithaca, NY.Caroline grew up on a farm in Groton, NY. She graduated from Groton High School. She often shared her memories of doing farm chores with her younger...
Violet W. Bubniak
Dec 5, 2020
Amsterdam, NY- Violet W. Bubniak, 93, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Alfred A. Bubniak, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dziewierz. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Dilwith and son James Bubniak and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Josephine Bielecki, brothers; John and...
Larry J. Tracy
Dec 4, 2020
Larry J. Tracy, 73, succumbed to his battle with acute myeloid leukemia on December 4th, 2020 surrounded by his family.Born in 1947 in Whitehall, NY, he is the son of the late John and Agnes Tracy. Larry was a farmer, soldier, mill worker, business owner, a chainsaw carver, vacuum cleaner salesman, a VA volunteer and a cowboy. Most importantly, he...
Marie C. Barhydt
Dec 4, 2020
Albany-At 100 years young, our mom Marie Gardner Barhydt took a well deserved rest and retired from life on December 4, 2020. Marie was born in Albany on April 28, 1920. She passed at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center.Marie loved traveling with her husband Dick. They traveled our beautiful country and the world from Hong Kong to the Canadian Rockies....
Michael E. Hagerman
Dec 3, 2020
Michael E. "Mike" Hagerman of Schenectady died on the morning of December 3rd, 2020 after a four-year battle with melanoma. Mike was born on December 12th, 1969 in Van Nuys, California to Linda (Clark) Hagerman and the late Harry Eugene "Gene" Hagerman Jr, and raised in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois with a BS...
Michele Graziano
Dec 3, 2020
ALBANY Michele "Michael" Graziano, 90, of Albany, entered into eternal life surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Born in Bellona, Caserta, Italy on January 8, 1930, he was the son of Joseph and Maria Graziano. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Carmela and Filomena and his three brothers, Adolfo,...
Todd S. Messinger
Dec 3, 2020
DelmarTodd S.Messinger, 46, passed away peacefully December 3. Born in Poughkeepsie, he is the son of Steven and Patricia Messinger of Delmar. Todd was a graduate of Arlington High School. He enjoyed watching Pro football, listening to music and audiobooks and discussing politics. Todd loved to travel with his family, especially to Fenwick Island, Myrtle Beach, Florida and historic sites...
Louis W. Ashburn
Dec 3, 2020
Louis W. Ashburn, 72, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, December 3, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 31, 1947 in Albany to the late Louis and Beatrice (Thompson) Ashburn. Raised in Colonie, he attended Hudson Valley Community College then served in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1973. He...
Robert C. Bensinger
Dec 3, 2020
Central Bridge- Robert C. Bensinger, 72, passed away on December 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1948 son of the late Clement and Pearl Bensinger.Bob was a devoted husband, father and especially grandfather. He loved hunting and bowling. Everyone will remember his fireworks shows, and his passion for setting them off and dressing...
Kevin C. Diggs
Dec 2, 2020
Kevin Charles Diggs, 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night, December 2, 2020 at home. Kevin was a successful paramedic for many years. He greatly enjoyed helping others and saving lives. He was a graduate of RPI, where he obtained a degree in mechanical engineering. He loved riding his Harley. He struggled with severe illnesses for years but remained a hard...
John P. Moran
Dec 2, 2020
Albany-John Paul Moran, 90, was called home on December 2, from St Peter's Hospice after a brief illness.John was born in Albany, NY. He joined the United States Navy in 1948, proudly serving until 1953 during the Korean War. When returning from active duty, he worked at The Albany Public Market, where he met his beautiful wife of 64 years....
Antoinette Campagna
Dec 2, 2020
Antoinette "Ann" M. Campagna passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday,December 2 nd at the age of 78. Ann was born in Stuyvesant to the late Augustine Crocco andChancy Davi, and was the older sister of Augustine Crocco Jr. She was predeceased by herhusband of 49 years, Fred A. Campagna Jr. Ann was a dedicated mother to her...
Frances G. Lansing
Dec 2, 2020
TROY - Frances G. Lansing, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Born in Troy on March 19, 1930, daughter of the late George L. and Genevieve F. (Lutz) Lansing. Fran graduated from Troy High School and worked as a legal secretary for many years before retiring. Fran was a very social lady and loved regaling family and friends...
Willie Chavers Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Willie Chavers was born on January 17, 1936 in Yalaha, Florida from the marriage of Willie Chavers, Sr. and Minnie Lee Uddybach. Willie moved to Albany, NY at age 12. As a teenager, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior and united with the Macedonia Baptist Church of Albany, NY under Rev. Dr. George L. Burns, Pastor. He...
John V. Helm Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Niskayuna- John V. Helm Jr. (Sarge) passed peacefully after a long battle withcancer. He is survived by his children, Klok and Brittany; step-children, Walter, Linda, Kathryn, and Kevin; siblings, Stephen, Andrew, Michelle, and Matthew, as well as 13 grandchildren, and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A family man to the core, John adored his family and spending...
William Lawrence Laplante Sr.
Nov 30, 2020
Cohoes-William Lawrence LaPlante Jr. passed peacefully from life following a short illness in Florida on November 30, 2020 at the age of 94 in the company of his family. Bill was born in Williamstown, MA., Son of William L LaPlante and Corabelle V (Gould) LaPlante. He lived, schooled, and worked at his grandfather's farm in Williamstown until he enlisted in...
Eugene V. Bourque, Jr.
Nov 30, 2020
Eugene V. Bourque Jr., passed away on November 30th at age 89.Eugene was born on Feb 17, 1931 in Albany, NY to Eugene V. Bourque Sr. and Lola (Barnhart) Bourque. Married 68 years, he is survived by his loving wife Gloria (Smith) Bourque, son David Bourque and his wife Laura, daughter Susan Bourque and her husband Bill Schoenfeld, four grandchildren:...
