Rhonda M. Berman
2024
Rhonda M. Berman, 72, of Glenmont, NY, (formerly of Pompano Beach, Fl.), wife of the late Sandford Berman, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Born August 27, 1952, in Toronto Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian Arnott.
She attended South Lancaster Academy in Lancaster, MA. Rhonda was a homemaker and volunteered at...
Frederick Lovejoy Knauss
Dec 23, 2024
Frederick “Erick” Lovejoy Knauss, age 86, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 23, 2024. Born on September 14, 1938, Erick was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He dedicated many years as a school psychologist in the Fonda Fultonville Central School District, was a huge nature enthusiast and was a published photographer. He is survived by...
Joseph F. Santa Lucia
Dec 22, 2024
ALBANY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph F. Santa Lucia, 86, of Albany, N.Y., who passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Joe was born on September 28, 1938 in Albany to the late Mary and Joseph Santa Lucia. He proudly served in the US Air Force and was a man of many talents,...
Albert R. Burkhart Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
Valatie- Albert R. Burkhart Jr., 87, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the son of the late Albert Sr. and Alice Burkhart. Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helga M. Burkhart.
Albert was a member of the Northern Columbia Lions Club. He was also an Auxiliary member of Columbia Memorial...
John E. Schafer IV
Dec 22, 2024
Colonie - John E. Schafer IV, 78 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California he was the son of the late Deborah and John E. Schafer III. John is survived by his loving wife Martha Schafer of 42 years.
John loved hunting and raising Labrador retrievers.
In addition to his wife, John is survived...
Scott T. Adams
Dec 21, 2024
Scott Thomas Adams
August 13th 1964 to December 21st 2024, age 60.
Passing away at his home in Stephentown, New York with his loving wife by his side after a valiant fight with brain cancer.
Born and raised in the area Scott was the son of the late Marion Thomas Adams and Myron Wesley Adams of Cherry Plain, New York. He leaves behind...
Lucian T. Garda
Dec 21, 2024
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lucian Thomas Garda, aged 93, on December 21, 2024.Born in Taunton, MA on January 23, 1931, Lucian was the son of Lidia DeMarco and Giuseppe Garda from Italy and the beloved brother of Aldo Garda, previously deceased.A proud graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1953, Lucian went...
Melody J. Williams
Dec 21, 2024
Troy- Melody J. Williams, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Weston and Helen Sitterly.
Melody worked as a housekeeper for Samaritan hospital until her retirement.
Melody enjoyed spending time with her entire family. She loved taking care of her plants and crafting. Most of all,...
Roseann Rabatoy
Dec 19, 2024
Roseann Rabatoy, 78, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell in Valatie, NY.
Roseann was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Connelly) Rabatoy.
Roseann worked as an assistant secretary for the NY Telephone Co. for many years before retiring. She enjoyed reading and anything Irish.
Roseann is survived by her sisters, Rhea Brown and...
Raffaele G. Giovannone
2024
Raffaele "Ralph" G. Giovannone, 77, husband to Geraldine Giovannone, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Naples, Italy, on March 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Luisa (Barbone) Giovannone. At the age of 16, he moved from Naples to Albany.
Raffaele served in Vietnam for the...
Yvonne "Bonnie" H. Castle
Dec 19, 2024
COLONIE- Yvonne “Bonnie” H. Castle, age 80, passed away on December 19, 2024 surrounded by family.
She was born in Troy, the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Alma Messier. She was predeceased by her three brothers: Kenneth, Raymond and Merrill Messier and her son, Arthur Castle Jr.
Bonnie graduated from Averill Park High School. A gifted artist, Bonnie enjoyed crafting,...
Patricia "Pat" Gauthier
2024
Patricia “Pat” Gauthier, 92, of Albany/Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on March 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Donald Ingraham and Myrtle (Pregent) Ingraham. Pat married her late husband, Harold Gauthier, on February 4, 1950 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, and together they were the proud parents...
Joan E. Casey
2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the departing of our loving mother, who had passed over into eternal life Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Joan Brooks-Casey, was born on September 5, 1931, to Harold and Ruth McDonough in Pittsfield, Mass. She was the oldest of three siblings (predeceased), Ray, Nancy and Madelyn, and two loving daughters, Julie and Gertrude.
She is...
Linda A. Flynn
Dec 18, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Linda A. (Thompson) Flynn, 55, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Born June 22, 1969 in Albany, NY, she was predeceased by her father, Albert Thompson and survived by her mother, Elsa Thompson (Nilsen).
Linda was a Colonie Central High School graduate. She spent most of her...
Philip John Canestro
Dec 16, 2024
Philip John Canestro, 70, died unexpectedly on December 16, 2024.
Born in 1954 in Pittsfield, MA, to the late Raymond J. Canestro and Pauline Mary (Murphy) Canestro Andreas.
Philip was a graduate of New Lebanon Central High School where he received Varsity Letters in Soccer, Swimming, and Basketball. After high school, he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany, where...
Magdolna "Magda" Halasz
Dec 16, 2024
Magda Halasz, 95, passed away peacefully at home on December 16. Born in Dunakiliti, Hungary in 1929, Magda was a loving mother, fantastic cook and baker.
She was the oldest of 7 children. Magda met her future husband Stephen in Budapest and they were married on May 24, 1953. Their first child Stephen was born the following May. Later that year,...
Margaretha “Margaret” Elise Amelia Hilhorst-Knauf
Dec 16, 2024
LATHAM - Margaretha “Margaret” Elise Amelia Hilhorst-Knauf, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Margaret was born in Wassenaar, Netherlands on May 15th, 1934. She grew up during World War II and survived Nazi occupation. She met her husband Harry Martin Knauf, who served in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe, and later immigrated to the...
