Douglas F. Leroy
Apr 29, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Douglas F. LeRoy, age 72, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2021 at Ellis Hospital. He is survived by his two children: Anthony and Traci LeRoy.Douglas will be dearly missed.All services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Pathways Nursing Home, 1805 Providence Avenue, Niskayuna, NY 12309.
James J. Jones
Apr 29, 2021
Glenmont- James Joseph Jones "Jonesie", 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Walter and Vivian Jones. James was the devoted husband to Charlotte A. Jones. They were married 62 years. After graduating from high school, James joined the United States Air Force until his...
Robert H. Cornell
Apr 28, 2021
Albany- Robert H. Cornell of Albany, New York, passed away on April 28, 2021 at the age of 97. Born June 12, 1923, he grew up in Corning, NY and graduated from Corning Northside High School in June 1941. He is survived by his daughter Jeanne (Ron) Barriere, sons Rod (Lila), Steve (Paula), Mike (Sandy) and brother Dick Cornell. He...
Robert W. Hemstreet
Apr 28, 2021
FONDA- Robert W. Hemstreet, 86, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 14, 1934 son of the late Walter and Kathryn (Brownell) Hemstreet in Perth, NY. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Bob began his career working on farm equipment and did custom combine work at various local farms....
Charles R. Whalen
Apr 28, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Whalen Jr, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home. Born in Albany, Charles was the son of the late Charles Sr and Joan (Weis) Whalen. He was also known to many as Charlie, Rick or "The Whale".Charles was a graduate of Colonie Central HS. As a teenager, he was a volunteer fire fighter...
Joseph T. Pitcherello
Apr 28, 2021
Albany- Joseph T. Pitcherello, 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Pitcherello. Joe enjoyed spending time with his entire family and antiquing. One of his favorite things was to go to his sister Rose's for lunch and to see his grandson Brendan. Joe had a fond love of...
Sylvia J. Walton
Apr 28, 2021
Sylvia J. Walton, 79, of Schenectady, passed away on April 28, 2021 Born in Rensselaer, she is the daughter of the late Rollo Winston and Oris Ruth (Barden) Walton. Sylvia was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam, she graduated from Ellis nursing school and worked as a Registered Nurse for Ellis Hospital for over 40 years.She loved to travel, and enjoyed...
James A. Rowe
Apr 27, 2021
Schenectady- James A. Rowe, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 with loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Alberta Abar and Stewart Rowe. James was the devoted husband to Marie A. Rowe. They were married 58 years.Jim was a lifelong resident of Rotterdam, New York and after graduating Draper High School he...
Christa L. Deluke
Apr 27, 2021
LOUDONVILLE- Christa L. Deluke, 29, passed away suddenly on April 28, 2021 She was born on December 13, 1991, daughter of Lawrays and Rayshawn McGee Christa will be received in Heaven by her grandmother Debra Deluke, her grandfather Peter Deluke and her stepbrother Tyrek Brace Christa is survived by her parents Lawrays and Rayshawn McGee; her siblings Shane Perez, Amanda...
Kurt M. Levanites
Apr 27, 2021
ALBANY- Kurt M. Levanites, age 38, passed away at his residence on April 27, 2021. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Peter J. Levanites Sr. and Kathy Hughes.Kurt is survived by his two children: Justin Levanites and Jasmine Levanites; the mother of his children, Christa Levanites; brothers: Pete Levanites and Brian Pahler; and a sister: Erica...
Daniel R. Deere
Apr 27, 2021
GansvoortDaniel R. Deere, 49, of Gansevoort, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 27, 2021. Born in Schenectady he is the son of Viola Wahnon and the late Daniel Deere. Daniel is survived by his mother Viola Wahnon, stepfather Sam Wahnon, sister Denise Deere, nephew Anthony Enders, stepbrother Che Wahnon and loving girlfriend Betsy Jablonski. Visitation will be held Tuesday,...
Philomena Spath
Apr 26, 2021
Philomena Spath, 85, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Philomena is predeceased by her husband Gerald A. Spath Sr. She is survived by her children; Michael Van Hoesen, Antoinette Van Hoesen, Marietta Billings and Gerald A Spath Jr. She is also survived by her siblings; Carman Barbato, Asunto Barbato and Sister Antoinette Barbato as well as 12 grandchildren 9...
Christopher Cornelius Dallas
Apr 26, 2021
Christopher Cornelius Dallas, 53, soared up to Heaven's gates on Monday, April 26, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Christopher was born on October 24, 1967 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He attended Poughkeepsie city schools and graduated with a high school diploma, as well as an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Mildred Elley. Christopher held many jobs and was...
Georgette M. Martin
Apr 26, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH- Georgette M. Martin, age 85, passed away on April 26, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.She was born in Jamaica, Queens, Long Island, NY, the daughter of the late Leonard and Bertha Tracy.She was predeceased by her husband, James Michael Martin Jr. in 1989 and her sister, M. June Tracy Paule in 2019.Georgette enjoyed crocheting and volunteered many...
Barbara Crawford
Apr 25, 2021
Niskayuna - Barbara Crawford, 77 departed this life on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with health issues.Barbara was born on August 20, 1943 to the late Bessie Williams Hilton-Dorsey and Alfred Totten in Albany, NY. She was educated in the Albany school system graduating from Cardinal McClusky High School. Throughout her...
Vivian Ofiesh
Apr 25, 2021
Albany- Vivian Ofiesh, 98, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucille Giagni. Vivian is predeceased by her husband, Michael Ofiesh. Vivian was a graduate of Albany High School. She was a homemaker and a dedicated mother. She loved flowers, birds, music, bowling, dancing,...
Juan Vega
Apr 24, 2021
ALBANY- Juan Enrique "Quique" Vega, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 24, 2021. Juan was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico an December 15, 1928, and was the son of the late Leonides and Leoncia Marrero Vega. He was a graduate of Vega Baja High School. He married his high school sweet heart Maria De Los Angeles Marzán. They...
Deni Marie Gardner
Apr 24, 2021
Latham, NY - Deni Marie Gardner, 47, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 24, 2021. Deni was the daughter of the late Dennis Pike and Donna Morgan. Deni was born in Kansas City, KS and then grew up on a farm in Lawson, MO. She later moved to NY where she graduated from Rondout Valley High School and then went on...
Sonia W. A. Gorousingh
Apr 24, 2021
ALBANY, NY - Sonia W.A. Gorousingh, 75, entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2021 at home with her family. She was born on September 8, 1945 daughter of the late Lorna Philp and Wilfred Dent in Jamaica. Sonia is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Gifford Gorousingh; children Sean, Anne, Natanya (Kevin) and Terry (Kereama), Her seven...
John A. Girard
Apr 24, 2021
John A. Girard, son of the late John & Helene Girard, passed away at Albany Med on April 24th after a brief illness. Born on November 9th 1943 while his father was fighting in WW2, John spent his youth growing up in East Glenville N.Y. and graduated from Burnt Hills Ballston lake HS in 1961. He went on to earn...