Elsa Acevedo
Aug 11, 2020
Watervliet- Elsa Acevedo, 77, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020. Born in Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Rogelio & Paula Colon. She is predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Jorge Acevedo.Elsa was an avid New York Yankee fan since she was a young woman. She truly enjoyed taking her kids as well as their friends to...
Maxine L. Joubert
Aug 11, 2020
Maxine L. Joubert, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Maxine was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Ella Bradley.Maxine enjoyed spending time with her entire family who she loved cooking and entertaining for. She had a love for fishing and even set the record for the largest rainbow...
Hope E. Sousie
Aug 10, 2020
Hope Elizabeth Sousie changed all of our lives for the better when she entered this world on November 13, 1994. When she departed it on August 10, 2020, she took a piece of us with her. Hope was a recent graduate of HVCC, having received a degree in Health Information Management Technology. She will forever be remembered for her love...
Rosann D. Crayon
Aug 9, 2020
Rosann Crayon aka Annie, 62 years of age, passed away on Sunday August 9th 2020. Rosann was born April 27th, 1958 in Albany, NY, to the late Rosalie and Harvey Bigger. Rosann enjoyed spending time with her family who she loved cooking and entertaining for. The thing she loved the most in life was spending her time with her grandchildren...
Estelle A. Czarnecki
Aug 8, 2020
TROY-Estelle A. Czarnecki , 86, died August 8, 2020. A wife, a mom, a nana, a friend, it's time to rest. We, your children thank you, for all your love and we are so grateful for all the years we had with you. We will never forget your last wink and the boundless love you always showed for us. We...
George W. Hyson
Aug 8, 2020
TROY - George W. Hyson, 94, formerly of Schenectady, passed away on August 8, 2020 at the Troy Center in Troy following a period of declining health.He was born in Schenectady on February 21, 1926 a son of the late George and Susan (Winston) Hyson. Following high school, George entered the United State Army during World War II. During the...
Rita Clare Drozdzal
Aug 8, 2020
TROY~Rita C. Drozdzal died a senseless death August 8, 2020 from COVID at the age of 91. At the time of her death, she was a resident of The Troy Center. Rita was a lifelong Albany resident, and a graduate of St. Casimir's and St. John's Academy. Rita had a long career working for the NYS Department of Health, Wadsworth...
George D. Hildebrand
Aug 7, 2020
Wynantskill - George D. Hildebrand left life suddenly on August 7, 2020, after a long illness. George was born in the Bronx to his mother, Mary Cassidy, an Irish immigrant and his father, Ernest Robert Hildebrand, a Swiss immigrant. George was very proud of his Irish ancestry. He loved life and enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh, usually, at...
Neil C. Brown Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Delmar-Neil C. Brown, Jr, 87, of Delmar, passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ballston Spa, NY, he was the son of the late Neil C.Brown and Ethel (Sherman) Brown. He graduated as Salutatorian from Ballston Spa High School in 1950. Neil attended the N.Y. State Teachers College in Albany and graduated...
Francis R. Morgan, Jr.
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Francis R. Morgan, Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Francis was born on May 28, 1938 in Albany and was the son of the late Francis R. Morgan, Sr. and Mary Elia Morgan. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Dolores Zell and Joan Liuzzi and his brother,...
Michael Patrick Mcgahay
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Michael Patrick McGahay, 53, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2020. Survived by his mother, Joan (Claxton) McGahay; sisters Nancy and Debbie of Colonie and Latham, and Joyce of Maine. He is also survived by his nephews, Christopher (Haneen), and their daughter, Noelle, of Kentucky, John (Justin) of Clifton Park, and Steven (Elizabeth) of Albany. He...
Frederick C. Dewey
Aug 6, 2020
ALBANY - Frederick Charles "Jack" Dewey went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2020 after a long illness. Jack was born on March 25, 1932 in Bakersfield, California. Second oldest of eight, Jack grew up in California in a variety of locations but particularly loved the family farm, first a chicken ranch in Ceres with 5,000 chickens and...
Peter A. Salamida
Aug 6, 2020
Albany- Peter A. Salamida , 68, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Peter was born and raised in the North Albany Projects on McGuire Ave to the late Joseph Salamida and Joan Pagano.Peter enjoyed spending time with his entire family and especially enjoyed joking around with his grandchildren. He was an avid bowler...
Patricia K. Ross
Aug 5, 2020
Rensselaer- Patricia K. Ross (Hammond), 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her Residence with her loving family by her side. Patricia was the daughter of the late Harold George Hammond and Anna Lattimore - Vanslyke. Patricia was the devoted wife to Benjamin F. Ross. They were married 42 years. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her entire family...
Jean E. O'Connor
Aug 4, 2020
GLENMONT- Jean E. (Caldwell) Rosekrans O'Connor, 81, of Van Allen Apartments died August 4, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital.Jean was born July 13, 1939 in Belfast, Ireland. She came to America and worked at Cluett Peabody and then for the New York State Senate. Her retirement years were filled volunteering for the Hibernian Hall and the Catholic Women's Service League....
Victor Benson
Aug 4, 2020
Victor Benson, 79, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Victor was the son of the late Joseph and Sara Benson. Victor was the devoted husband to Nancy Benson. They were married 60 years.Victor had a great passion for riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles with friends and AS HOG Club Members. He was dedicated to...
Calvert Bowie
Aug 4, 2020
Celebrating A Life Well LivedThe Right Reverend Calvert Bowie went home to be with the Lord on August 4th,2020. He fought the good fight, he kept the faith, and he finished his course.Pastor Bowie was born on October 7th, 1948 in Bronx, New York. He was the second youngest of 7 children born to Edward and Edith (Jones) Bowie. He...
Gary F. Voss
Aug 4, 2020
SlingerlandsGary F. Voss, 75, of Slingerlands, passed into Eternal life August 4, 2020. Born in Colonie, he was the loving son of the late Bernard and Angela Voss. Gary was a Marine, hardworking businessman, husband and father. He enjoyed boating on Lake George and trips to Las Vegas with his wife Patricia. In addition to his parents, Gary was predeceased...
Georgia Helen Thornton
Aug 3, 2020
Albany~Georgia Helen Thornton, 67, of Albany, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at New York Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan. Born on August 8, 1952 in Beacon, NY, Georgia was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Cholaski) Tompkins. She was the devoted wife of 45 years to Paul J. Thornton. Loving mother of Daniel Thornton, cherished grandmother...
Eleanor M. Lederman
Aug 3, 2020
Eleanor M. Lederman, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Eleanor was the devoted wife of over 64 years to the late Jacob Lederman. Eleanor was a member and a communicant of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church for over 79 years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, she was an...
