James Richard Williams
Jul 6, 2020
COLONIE- James Richard "Dick" Williams died peacefully on July 6, 2020, surrounded by the family that he so deeply loved. He was 92. Dick was the husband of nearly 70 years to Sophie C. Williams, the beautiful woman he cherished for giving him the family that was his greatest joy. He was born in Fair Haven, Vt., to Frances and...
John Gillespie
Jul 6, 2020
Schenectady- John W. Gillespie "Jay" passed away Monday, July 6th, 2020. Born in Troy he a graduate of Troy High School class of 1966.He is survived by his best friend Christine Commisso and his beloved son Joshua Gillespie. He is also survived by his special niece Rebecca Heppellle and was the "Grumps" to Sean and Molly.He will be missed by...
Patricia L. Hoffman
Jul 6, 2020
Patricia L. Hoffman (73) - Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Walter and Loretta (Gryniak) Lichota. She was a devoted sister to W. Ronald Lichota, Sr. and Gregory Lichota, both of whom predeceased her. Patricia was blessed with beautiful twin daughters, Kristine and Teresa (deceased). She is survived by her beloved daughter, Kristine...
John H. Labarge
Jul 6, 2020
TROY - John H. LaBarge, 87, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. John was born on March 16, 1933 in Plattsburgh, NY and was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Ducharme) LaBarge. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a corrections officer at the...
Edward Murphy
Jul 6, 2020
HALFMOON- Edward Murphy, age 82, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2020. He was born in Albany, the son of the late John and Madeline Murphy. He was predeceased by his five siblings. Eddie retired from NYS Department of Health in 2000. He was previously employed at Williams Press. He loved all things outdoors, enjoyed frequent trips to the casinos...
Nancy O'Connor
Jul 5, 2020
Albany-Nancy Ann O'Connor, known affectionately as "Wubby", passed away peacefully on July 6, 2020 at Shaker Place after years of tremendous health complications. Born October 6, 1962 in Pittsfield MA, she was fifth of seven children born to Corrine O'Connor and the late Gerard O'Connor. Growing up, the six of us thought we were taking care of Nancy, but as...
Jean Shannon
Jul 5, 2020
Jean ShannonLoudonville~Genniene (Jean) Shannon (Spenziero), of Loudonville, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Albany New York on July 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Dannible) Spenziero and predeceased by her husband Harold C. Shannon. Jean graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Albany and worked...
Winnie Viola Wilkins
Jul 4, 2020
ALBANY- WINNIE VIOLA WILKINS at, age 88, passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 4, 2020, when the death angel came to visit her at home and quietly took her to eternal reward. She was born in Robinsonville, NC, November 8, 1931 to the late and James Ward and Eletha Daniels Ward. She was one of 15 children. She was educated in...
Genevieve D. Mott
Jul 4, 2020
Schenectady- Genevieve Mott,92, passed away on July 4,2020 at home with family by her side.She was predeceased by her husband Harold Mott.Genevieve is survived by daughters: Shari (Lorenz), Karen (Linbert) and Wendy. Gen will be missed by her grandchildren Jason,Thalia,Katie,Benjamin, Thomas,and Charlotte.She is also survived by her great grandchildren and other family members.After retirement from NYS she devoted her time...
Deborah Jean Brown Benjamin
Jul 3, 2020
Cohoes- Deborah Jean Brown Benjamin, 68, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Deborah was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Sam Brown and Sarah Washington. Deborah was the devoted wife to Gary Benjamin for 49 years. Debbie worked as a cook for the majority of her life. Debbie...
Madeline Craft
Jul 3, 2020
Glenmont-Madeline "Midge" Craft, 82, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born on May 22, 1938 in Windham NY, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Marion (Marilyn) Weir Jr. Tiny but fierce, Madeline worked the family farm where she and her husband shared their mutual interest as equine enthusiasts with each...
Anthony C. Lobo
Jul 1, 2020
Albany-Anthony C. Lobo of Albany, NY passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2020 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Maria (D'Souza); sons: Ian (wife Alexandra) and Carl (wife Susan); daughter, Audra (husband Richard); grandsons: Patrick, Zachary, and Luke; granddaughter, Katie and many nieces and nephews; sister, Elizabeth (India), brother,...
John R. Waterfield
Jul 1, 2020
Niskayuna~John R. "Dick" Waterfield, 87, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Schenectady on March 4, 1933, John was the son of the late John and Florence (Findlay) Waterfield. John, known to many as Dick, graduated from Mont Pleasant High School, class of 1951. Dick...
Tyshawn Q. Daniels
Jun 30, 2020
Cohoes -Tyshawn Q. Daniels, 18, was born on October 16, 2001 in the Bronx, NY to Tylene and Jamel Daniels. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Cohoes, NY where Tyshawn became of age and made many friends in his community. He loved to laugh and have fun. Tyshawn graduated from Cohoes High School in 2019. He played...
Anita Wolcott
Jun 30, 2020
On Tuesday June 30, 2020 Anita passed away suddenly at Samaritan Hospital way to soon at the age of 47. Anita was predeceased by her parents Craig and MaryAnn Wolcott and a brother. She is survived by her two daughters, Brittany and Stephanie; her 5 grandchildren, Eli, Jaiden, Jah`Vi, Nova and Rize. Also her sister Margaret and two brothers Frank...
Kyle F. Kovacs
Jun 30, 2020
Rotterdam-Kyle F. Kovacs, 17, of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly June 30, 2020. Kyle loved his family and friends, and especially spending time with his brothers, a bond that had become stronger over the last year. He liked to ride his bike, go on nature trails and swimming with them. He loved music, and had a collection of cassettes and vinyl's...
Ashley Brooke Pitts
Jun 30, 2020
Ashley Brooke Pitts, 35, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, June 30. 2020.Born on May 23, 1985 in Niskayuna, she was the precious daughter of Lela Barber-Pitts of Schenectady and David A. Pitts of Malta, NY.Ashley graduated from Schenectady High School in 2003, then graduated from Schenectady County Community College, majoring in Human Services. She made the President's list with a...
Kenneth C. Cramer
Jun 30, 2020
Troy-Kenneth Clarence Cramer, 99, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020.Born in Albany NY he was the son of the late Clarence Merrill Cramer and Marie Schnurr Cramer Gardenier. He was raised by his beloved Grandmother Barbara Bastian Schnurr Damian.Kenneth's many accomplishments include serving in the US Navy in WW2 on the USS Birmingham, US Postal Service, working for the...
Mary Carolyn Hoffman
Jun 29, 2020
Troy - Mary C. Hoffman, 100, formerly of Albany and Delmar, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy, her home for the past five years. She was born in Albany, on May 30, 1920 and resided there for about 70 years. She was the daughter of the late William L. Hoffman, Sr. and...
Henry R. Gonzalez
Jun 29, 2020
GONZALEZ, Henry R. Henry R. Gonzalez, 68, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020. Henry was born February 10, 1952, the son of the late Harry and Maria (Rodriguez) Gonzalez. Henry graduated from LaSalle High School in New York and went on to the University of Albany where he earned both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. Henry was an affirmative...
