Frances E. Allen
Jul 1, 2021
East Greenbush~ Frances Earlene Melton Allen ~ Frances Earlene Melton Allen was born on November 24, 1924 in Opelika, AL to the late Paul and Hettie Melton. At the age of 96, she transitioned her earthly home at Evergreen Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in East Greenbush, NY on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Frances was a stay-at-home Mom until all...
Carl M. Digiuseppe
Jul 1, 2021
Rotterdam- Carl M. DiGiuseppe, 38, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Brenda Budka (Mark) and Brian DiGiuseppe Sr. He lives on through his wife Danielle DiGiuseppe and their daughters, Mariah DiGiuseppe (Alexander), Annastasia and Cecilia DiGiuseppe. Carl will be missed by his siblings Brian DiGiuseppe Jr. and Kylie Armstrong (Jason). Carl's...
William J. Faulkner
Jul 1, 2021
GUILDERLAND - William J. Faulkner, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home. Bill was born on September 22, 1955 in Schenectady, son of Robert Faulkner and the late Ellen (Quinn) Faulkner. He was employed with the NYS Legislative Messenger Service for 37 years (1980 - 2017), he started as a messenger and progressed to being a...
George F. Christie
Jun 29, 2021
Sebring, Fl.- George F. Christie, 83, passed away on Tuesday June 29,2021 in Sebring, Florida. George was born in Albany, New York to the late John E. Christie Sr. and Francelia Irene Christie. George was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing golf and hanging with his friends, at the club. George was very friendly, had a infectious laugh. George was...
Wanda Lee Skopayko
Jun 29, 2021
Troy- Wanda Lee Skopayko, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Banker. Wanda was the loving partner to William G. Chaplin. They were together 21 years. Wanda enjoyed spending time with her entire family and loved cooking for them. She loved to do...
Mary Lou Hamlin
Jun 29, 2021
Schodack- Mary Lou (Evans) Hamlin passed away on June 29, 2021, at her home in Schodack Landing. She was 94.A life-long resident of Rensselaer County, "Moo Moo" was predeceased by her husband, Edward Hamlin, whom she cared for at home for over 10 years prior to his death; her daughter Maureen Hamlin Palombo, her parents Della and David Evans, her...
Michael D. Baker Sr.
Jun 29, 2021
Averill Park- Michael D. Baker Sr Michael Baker, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Albany, New York. Michael was born on June 25, 1951 in Albany, New York to the late Wilmer Baker and Yvonne Baker. Michael D. Baker Sr. Loving husband father and grandfather. He was a operating engineer for local 106. He also was a...
Kimberly Ann Teetsel
Jun 28, 2021
Schenetady -Kimberly Ann Teetsel, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2021 with her loving husband by her side. Kimberly was the daughter of Beverly Raiti and the late Joseph P Raiti Sr. Kim was a devoted wife to Kevin Teetsel, they were together in love for 30 years.Kim is survived by her mother, Beverly, brother Joseph...
Garrett M. Garrity
Jun 28, 2021
Colonie - Garrett M. Garrity, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 28, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Garrett was the son of the late James J. and Mary (Lane) Garrity. Garrett was the devoted husband to the late Tecla Salustri Garrity. They were married 28 years. Garrett graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree as...
Christopher Besson
Jun 28, 2021
SCHENECTADY- Christopher Besson, 61, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 at Ellis Hospital.Chris was born on June 8, 1960 son of the late John and Christa Besson. Chris was a devoted husband and father, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was interested in trains and loved watching wheel of fortune. Chris also loved family vacations...
Lori A. Moutray
Jun 28, 2021
ALBANY- Lori Moutray, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long fight on June 28, 2021.She was born on October 17, 1964, in Albany, NY, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie Whipple.Lori was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Russell Sage College. She worked at Albany County Nursing...
Russell E. Griffin, Jr.
Jun 28, 2021
Clifton Park - Russell E. Griffin, Jr., "Papa" 79, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Born on March 31, 1942 in Saint John, Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Russell E. Griffin, Sr. and Margaret Eugenia (Davenport) Nagle. He received his bachelor's degree from Bentley University and continued his career with numerous and successful businesses. He enjoyed golfing, bowling,...
Ava Courtwright
Jun 27, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021, at 10:00 AMNew Hope Family Life Center1248 BroadwayRensselaer, NY 12144Ava Lee Courtwright, 72, wife of the late Minister Ronald Courtwright, Sr., Albany. NY earned her wings and ascended peacefully at home on Sunday, June 27, 2021Ava Courtwright was born on December 4, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Avant and Ethel Sutton. Ava...
Katherine A. Robillard
Jun 27, 2021
Katherine "Kay" (Gorgen) Robillard, 83, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Sunday June 27, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Gorgen and was predeceased by her sisters June and Marcia, and by her husband of over 60 years, Donald Robillard. Her surviving sister, Marie Evans of Albany,...
Linda M. Howe
Jun 27, 2021
ALBANY- Linda (Laware) Howe, age 70, passed away surrounded by family on June 27, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1951 in Mineville, NY, to Nathly (Baker) (Dominy) Laware and George Laware.She was predeceased by her seven siblings: Joseph Dominy, Robert Dominy. Frederick Dominy, Richard Dominy, Doris (Dominy) Gleeson, George Laware II and Wanda (Laware) Stone.Linda moved to Albany,...
James "Highlander" Demontozon
Jun 27, 2021
James "Highlander" Demontozon, 50 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by those he loved the most, following a brief illness.He was born May 19, 1971, in Catskill, NY to Skip and Betty (Ettenberger) Demontozon.James graduated from Colonie High School class of 1989 and went on to HVCC earning an associates degree in Criminal Justice. He...
Albert E. Gran
Jun 26, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH – Albert "Al" E. Gran, 81, of Albany, after a brave fight with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, went home to the Lord in his sleep in the early hours on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Born in Worcester, NY on March 2, 1940, Al was the son of the late...
Douglas C. Gallager Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
Altamont- Douglas Gallager Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021.Born on January 27, 1932, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Gladys and Harold (Ritschel) Gallager. Doug was the loving husband of 59 years to Barbara Blozen Gallager, who predeceased him in 2020.After graduating from Albany High School where he was a football standout,...
John Rising
Jun 25, 2021
SCHENECTADY- John "Butch" Rising, age 76, passed away suddenly on June 25, 2021. Butch was the owner of John's Antiques for over 40 years.He was predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Victoria Rising and his son John Rising Jr. Survived by his wife Diana; daughters: Tammy (Billy) LaTulip and Paula (Tony) Tisdell; son, Terry (Mel) Mesec, Jr.; sisters: Carol Rogers...
Joseph Elliott Gentile
Jun 25, 2021
Saratoga Springs- In loving memory of Joe Gentile...who passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Joe was a devoted and loving husband and father. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sue, of 38 years and their children Alexandra, Zachary, and Elijah; along with his mother Dorothea Gentile; brothers Rob (Debbie) and Doug (Cheryl); sisters Thea (Barry) Smith and Mary (Doug)...