2025

Latham-Clayton George Carter died peacefully in his sleep on November 7th, 2025, at the age of 95. A man of great faith, Clay was a devoted member of Loudonville Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. He served as an Elder of the church, Sunday School Director, Building and Grounds committee and playing music at summer vacation bible school. He spent...

Nov 6, 2025

Christopher James Allegretto, 52, of Schenectady, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2025, at Ellis Hospital.

Born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, on August 4, 1973, Chris was the beloved son of Neil Allegretto and the late Marilyn (Murphy) Allegretto.

Chris studied business at Xavier University, Cleveland State University, and The Ohio State University before beginning a distinguished 25-year career in the mortgage...

2025

Sylvera Nicholson went to her eternal rest on November 6, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1948, in Jamaica, West Indies, to the late Charles and Lynette Dunkley. She was the eighth of ten children.

Sylvera attended Carisbrook Primary School and later worked in Jamaica’s hospitality industry, where her warm and caring spirit touched many. She eventually migrated to the...

Nov 6, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Sulem Jr., 75, of Gloversville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at St. Peters Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Ted was the son of the late Theodore and Louise Sulem. He grew up in Sloansville, before moving to Broadalbin and Gloversville.

Worked many years for family business, T. Sulem & SonsWell...

Nov 6, 2025

Raymond Frederick Leicht, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 6th, 2025 after a prolonged illness.

Born August 15th, 1955 in Albany, New York, he was the fifth of nine children born to William and Ann Leicht. Growing up, Ray loved playing sports, playing pickup games of baseball at the park with friends, and engaging in the proud family pastime...

2025

On November 6, 2025, John Anthony Paolucci, 100, of Cohoes, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home.

Born and raised in Albany, John was the son of Thomas A. and Mary Paolucci (Leone) and one of seven children. John graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1942, and went on to...

2025

ROTTERDAM--Margaret “Peg” Luker, 67, was called home to eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Peg was born on March 13, 1958 in Utica, NY, to the late Robert and Bette (McDermott) Albright. Peg was raised in Utica, attending Utica Free Academy. She would go on to fulfill a lifelong dream, following in the...

Nov 5, 2025

Nov 5, 2025

Norma Ann Hines

Colonie, New York

Passed away on November 5, 2025 at the age of 73.

Predeceased by her parents, Leo and Irene Hines; brothers, Paul (Penny) and Leo Jr.

She is survived by her twin sister Lois Hines, sister, Irene (Joe) Brunelle; sister-in-law Sue Hines; nieces and nephews, Christine (Jaime) Vargas, Cheryl (Suresh Goel) Brunelle, Amber Letko, William Hines, Leah (Dave Maye)...

Nov 5, 2025

Frances J. Calabrese, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. Frances was the daughter of the late Rosario and Rose (Rossi) Calabrese.

Frances proudly served with the US Navy.

She enjoyed listening to music and reading.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Joseph (Mary) Calabrese and John...

Nov 4, 2025

Terri Marie McLean, 62, of Troy, NY, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 4, 2025 at her home following a 12 year battle with an ALK gene lung cancer.

Born on September 1, 1963 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of Samuel E. McLean, Jacqueline McLean. She was a special daughter to Charles Francis.

Terri Graduated from Mont Pleasant High School...

Nov 4, 2025

Colonie - William P. Piurek, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Clara (Walag) Piurek.

William is now reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Roberta J. (Silka) Piurek. Bill and Roberta’s love story began when they were just five years old, after serving together as...

Nov 4, 2025

Shirley Murrell Fronk, born Shirley Louise Dingwall on August 15, 1943, passed away peacefully at her home in Altamont, New York on November 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and under the attentive care of hospice. She was 82 years old.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Laurence Fronk and her brother Thomas Dingwall.

Shirley is survived by her...

Nov 4, 2025

ALBANY- MaryLou Frese, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 4, 2025 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Albany. After a long fifteen month fight, she is now at peace. Born in Albany, MaryLou was the daughter of the late Nelson and Vera “Rita” Hotaling. 

She was a lifelong area resident, employed and retired from the NYS Senate where...

2025

Maria Moore entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2025, from complications following heart surgery.

Born on February 6, 1962, in Orange County, Florida, she was the beloved daughter of the late Berry Hoganand Florine Rivers. A few years later, she moved to Albany, New York, to live with her adopted parents,James Rivers and Ernestine Hampton.

Maria was a woman of upstanding...

2025

Florence Demitt, 73, of Albany NY, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born May 1952, she was the daughter of the late George and Betty Jenkins. Full obituary to follow. 

At the request of the family, services will be private. Please contact the family for service details. 

Nov 3, 2025

Anna A. Kocsis, 92, wife of the late Stanley Kocsis of Albany, NY, passed away November 3, 2025, at her daughter Betsy's home, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. 

Born February 25, 1933 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Augusta Luck.

Anna attended Albany High School and worked at Dorn's Trucking as a bookkeeper. She...

Nov 2, 2025

Christina M. Rapp, 45, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home after a long illness. Christina was the daughter of David Rapp and the late Patricia C. Rapp.

Christina loved helping people, she enjoyed spending time with her family and the outdoors.

In addition to her father, Christina is survived by her daughter Makayla, her step father, Douglas Schultz,...

Nov 2, 2025

William “Brother” Thomas, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Van Rensselaer Manor with his loving family by his side. William was born in Greeleyville, SC to the late William Thomas, Sr. and Maryann (Dukes) Thomas. He attended school in Williamsburg County.

He met the true love of his life, Daisy Nesmith at church in 1950. They...

2025

Donald L. Gambrell Sr., 90, went home to the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Donald was born on June 18, 1935, in New York City at The Presbyterian Children's Hospital, to Ms. Jamie P. Gambrell (1919-1969) of Greenville, South Carolina, and Asheville, North Carolina.

At the age of three, Donald lived in Troy, New York, where he was placed for adoption...