Ruth Grace Harper Santon
May 11, 2020
Albany- Ruth Grace (Harper) Santon, 96, passed away (peacefully, suddenly) Monday, May 11, 2020. Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles Harper and Johanna Daw Harper. Ruth was the devoted wife to the late Howard O. Santon. They were married in 1947.Ruth was a long-time member and a communicant of Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Ruth worked for many years...
Irene Mary Harvey
May 11, 2020
Rotterdam~ Irene Mary Harvey, 83, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Oneida Health Care Center. Born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lily (Butler) Buckley. She was the devoted wife to the late Thomas Charles Harvey, II. They were married 20 years until his passing in August,...
Eric W. Borden
May 11, 2020
Saratoga Springs- Eric W. Borden, 50, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 11, 2020. Eric was the beloved son of David and Edna Patricia "Pat" Borden. Eric was the devoted husband to Kimberly Borden. They were married 18 years and considered each other soulmates, best friends and their world. Eric loved to hunt and ice fish. Eric and Kimberly enjoyed...
Eileen Teresa Locke
May 11, 2020
Eileen Teresa Locke, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. She worked for Flah's Department Store for over 30 years as a cosmetician. She held several positions in the retail industry and enjoyed working with the public.Eileen was an avid baseball fan, loved to shop and was a huge...
Thomas A. Blaesi
May 10, 2020
BALLSTON LAKE - Thomas A. Blaesi, 62, of Gates and Ballston Lake, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2020.He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Blaesi; daughter, Stephanie Blaesi; son, Christopher (Amanda) Blaesi; expected grandchild to be born soon and many dear friends.Tom was a retiree of Eastman Kodak and a retiree of Tokyo Enterprise in Saratoga Springs....
Karen Struffolino
May 10, 2020
Colonie-Karen Struffolino, 54, of Harwichpoint MA, passed away suddenly May 10. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Marie Struffolino. Born in Schenectady, she was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. She is survived by significant other Jeffrey Bard of Massachusetts, brother Mark (Amy) Struffolino of Rotterdam, loving Aunt Carol (Vincent) Ferrari of Rotterdam Junction, niece Olivia...
Carol M. Carlino
May 10, 2020
Queensbury – Carol M. Carlino, 84, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020, after a short illness, with her family by her side. Carol was born on July 29, 1935 to the late George and Edna (Dandrow) Johnson in Albany, NY. She was a stay-at-home Mom for many years to raise her children. She later returned to the work force...
Keith M. Torak
May 10, 2020
Schenectady~Keith M. Torak, 49, of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady and raised in Rotterdam, Keith was the son of William and Anne Torak. He was the devoted husband of Tammie L. (Kipp) Torak. They were together for over 22 years and married since August 18, 2018. Loving father of Kathryn (Peter)...
Robert W. Fonda
May 10, 2020
West Albany~Robert W. Fonda, 93, of West Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020.Born and raised in Rensselaer, Robert was the son of the late George and Rose (Gagnon) Fonda. Bob resided in West Albany from 1953 until his passing.He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Germany and France....
Anna M. Fairbanks
May 9, 2020
Feura Bush - Anna M. Fairbanks, 78, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020. Anna was the daughter of the late Joseph Beauparlant and Mary McCauley.Anna is survived by her Son, Richard J. Fairbanks; Sister, Dawn M. Kremer and several nieces and nephews.Anna is predeceased by Sisters, Carolyn Turmel and Arlene Beauparlant Monforte.A Service will be held privately by the...
Jorge Acevedo
May 9, 2020
Watervliet- Jorge N. Acevedo, 68, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico he was the son of Lila and Jorge Acevedo. Jorge is survived by his wife of 33 years, Elsa Acevedo. Jorge enjoyed watching wrestling, baseball (Yankees & Mets), traveling the open road. He had an extreme admiration for automobiles, both classic...
Gilbert H. Dietzel
May 9, 2020
Colonie-Gilbert H. Dietzel, 83, of Colonie, passed away peacefully May 9. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy Dietzel. Born in Albany, Gilbert joined the Army, where he was a Specialist 4th Class 1st Infantry Division, proudly serving 1960-1962. Gilbert worked as a butcher at Tobin's First Prize Packing Co. before going on to North Colonie Central...
Peter W. Young
May 9, 2020
Peter William Young, 74, of Cairo, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Pines Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Catskill, NY. Peter was born on November 19, 1945, in Catskill, NY to parents Roland A Young and Florence Saxe Young. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal...
Eric D. Bailey
May 8, 2020
Eric D. Bailey, of Albany, succumbed to natural causes on May 8, 2020. Born on October 6, 1921, Eric and his beloved wife Daphne, as young newlyweds, emigrated from Mandeville, Jamaica to the Capital District in January 1951.A loving and strong-willed gentleman, Eric delighted in his role as head of the household. He cherished frequent family gatherings centered around delicious...
Robert G. Falzano
May 8, 2020
GUILDERLAND- Robert G. Falzano, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center due to COVID-19.He was born in Albany, NY, the son of the late Benedict and Lena Falzano.Bob was a journeyman bricklayer from Bricklayers Local #2. He served the 3 year bricklayers apprenticeship and worked for many local contractors. In a short time Bob...
Alan R. Brown
May 8, 2020
North Greenbush- Alan R. Brown, 73, passed away at home on May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Gloria, his two sons Aaron (Samantha) and Ryan (Stephanie) and his five grandchildren, Avery, Max, Alexandra, Reagan, and Olivia. He was a loving and kind husband, father, and grandfather who brought joy and stability to his family. He earned a...
Raymond Turnbull
May 8, 2020
Albany- Raymond "The Barber" Turnbull, 81, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at The Albany Stratton VA Hospital. Raymond was the son of the late Peter Turnbull, Sr. and Lucy Turnbull. Ray was an avid stamp collector. He honorably served in the US Army as a tank gunner. Ray was a barber for many years at the Westgate Barber Shop...
Margaret R. Card
May 8, 2020
SLINGERLANDS- Margaret R. Card, 90, passed away on May 8, 2020.She was born on March 10, 1930 in Albany daughter of the late John and Ruth Cody. Marge was employed by the City of Albany. She was a communicant of Mater Christi Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marge most cherished the times she spent...
Shirley M. Mance
May 7, 2020
ALBANY- Shirley Mance, age 81, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2020. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late William and Mae Curtis. She was predeceased by her husband Forrest C. Mance III.She was a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Christian Church and Redeemer Church. She loved old movies, musicals and the Boston Red Sox.Shirley...
Jacquelyn Bowers
May 6, 2020
Gloversville~Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. Bowers 82, passed peacefully on May 6, 2020, at Albany Medical Center.Jackie was born March 7, 1938, in Albany NY and was the daughter of the late Matthew and Doris Murray.Jackie worked for Albany County DSS from 1980-1998 and was a caseworker for Child Protective Services retiring 1998. Jackie loved to travel with close friends, camping trips...
