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:...
Mark J. Amodeo, Sr.
Nov 30, 2020
Mark Joseph Amodeo, 73, of Loudonville, New York passed away in his home Monday November 30th 2020. Mark was born in Albany New York to the late Michael and Rita Amodeo. He attended Colonie High School and later joined the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. After he then took on the career that he loved of being a...
Jerome "Jerry" Massago
Nov 30, 2020
ALBANY - Jerome "Jerry" Massago, 95, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born on October 18, 1925 in Utica, Jerry was the son of the late Jerome and Mary (Ching) Massago. He was the beloved husband of 69 years to the late Ellen D. (McCullough) Massago.Jerry was the loving...
Manny C. Albarran
Nov 28, 2020
Manny Castaneda Albarran passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Manny was born in Lima, Peru on December 26, 1937, son of the late Daniel Albarran and Petronila Castaneda. He moved to the U.S. in 1971, where he became a proud American citizen. He had a passion for religion, music and soccer. His memory will be cherished and kept alive...
Sandra Jean Crawford
Nov 27, 2020
Sandra Jean Crawford, 54, passed on Friday, November 27, 2020.Sandra was born to the late Themla Butler DePremis and Samuel Crawford on March 23, 1966 in Albany, New York. She was the youngest of four children. She gave birth to six children, three girls and three boys and has six grandchildren. At a very early age anyone could see how...
Marilyn A. Peacock
Nov 27, 2020
NISKAYUNA- Marilyn A. Peacock, 84, of Niskayuna, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.With great sadness our mother has passed. Her hobby was chasing the chipmunks from her yard. She wanted everyone to know that the chipmunks have won. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Carrie Stoodley. She was predeceased by her husband, Garald Peacock.She is survived by...
Robert Donald Bucher
Nov 27, 2020
MENANDS – Robert Donald "Don" Bucher, age 100 of Menands, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 27, 2020 with his loved ones by his side.Don was born in Albany on December 6, 1919 a son of the late Robert and Grace Bucher. He was a graduate of Albany High School and proudly served in the United States...
Dr. Roy Oyangen, Dmd
Nov 27, 2020
Rotterdam - Dr. Roy Oyangen, DMD, 62, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Roy was born on January 10, 1958 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Harry and Ruth (Larsen) Oyangen. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University, Teaneck, NJ with his Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. He opened his own practice in 1987, Advanced Aesthetics...
Leonard P. Bossard Jr.
Nov 26, 2020
Leonard Paul Bossard Jr. ("Rick" ), 74, of Albany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 26th 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a brief, sudden illness. He was born on June 18th, 1946 in Albany, NY.On July 6th 1968, Rick married Lynn Bossard. They were married up until the time of Rick's death - a total of 52 years. He...
Emma B. Nelson
Nov 26, 2020
WESTMERE- Emma B. Nelson, age 89, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home on November 26, 2020.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Joseph H. Benedict Sr. and Frances E. Benedict. Emma was an Elementary School Teacher at Maywood School, Colonie, NY. She enjoyed camping, bowling, puzzles, board games and arts and...
Nouressa Fields
Nov 26, 2020
SCHENECTADY-Nouressa Fields, 72, of Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Ellis Hospital.Born in Kingston, S.C., Nouressa was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Wilson) Hanna. Loving mother of; William (Margaret), Lawrence (Georgia) Henry (Pia) and the late Jonathan Fields (his wife Angela survives) Cherished grandmother of; Jennifer, Valine, Kimberly, Russell, Corey, Ashley, Elizabeth, Jaylen, Jordan,...
Danielle Marie Gaulin
Nov 26, 2020
Schenectady- Danielle Marie Gaulin, 41, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. Danielle was the daughter of Daniel and Karen Gaulin. Danielle attended Suny Albany and Northeastern University. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid lover of music. In addition to her parents, Danielle is survived by her Sister, Caroline Gaulin. Services will be held privately by...
Diana Joyce Sewell-Chavez
Nov 26, 2020
Diana Joyce (Tino) Sewell-Chavez, age 67, passed away on Thanksgiving day November 26, 2020.Born in Queens, NY to Emma Cecilia (Weis) Tino and Frank Joseph Tino on December 14, 1952. She is predeceased by her husband Juan Chavez, her parents, and her brother Daniel Tino. She is survived by her daughter Takeisha (Sewell) Barboza, her grandchildren AJ Barboza and Breaja...
Rosa Maria Alicea
Nov 25, 2020
TROY- Rosa Maria Alicea, 56, of Green Island, passed away on November 25, 2020 in Albany Medical Center from COVID-19 complications. She was born December 16, 1963 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico. In 1988 Mrs. Alicea married Moises Alicea in Penuelas, Puerto Rico. They were married for 33 glorious years.She was a Seamstress for Soft Tex Manufacturing.Rosa is survived by her...
John P. Hehir
Nov 25, 2020
ALBANY-John P. Hehir, 70, departed this life from North Adams Commons in NORTH ADAMS, MA on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 after a long illness. A native of Long Island, John was the only son of the late John F. Hehir and Edna (Hendrickson) Hehir. John's studies at Empire State College highlighted his profound interest in world religions. He was employed...
Betty Shannon
Nov 25, 2020
Westmere- Betty Reittinger Shannon, 101, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.Betty was born on November 6, 1919 daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Wachtel) Reittinger. Betty lived in Westmere for 54 years. She was a member of Christ The King Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and...
