Gary A. Wright
Apr 20, 2020
Gary Alan Wright, 79, of Guilderland, NY, passed away on April 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 12, 1940, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Lester Wright and Margaret (Hoopingarner) Wright. Gary grew up in the small town of Berrien Springs, where he was primarily raised by his great-grandmother, Mary Hoopingarner.Gary is a Professor Emeritus at the...
Janice E. Brown-Nock
Apr 20, 2020
DELMAR, NY - Janice E. Brown-Nock, 66, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2020 due to natural causes. She was born in Albany, New York on June 21, 1953 to the late Ralph Wilbur Brown and Thelma Francis (Kleckner) Brown. She grew up in Albany before becoming a longtime resident of Delmar. Janice was predeceased by her loving husband and...
Linda D. Brown
Apr 20, 2020
Albany- Linda Brown, 71, of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family April 20. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Agnes Bishop. In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her siblings, Barbara (Ron), Dale and Lenny. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Bill, children Diane (Robert) Moore,...
Philip Oliver Clarke
Apr 19, 2020
Philip Oliver ClarkePhilip was the son of the late Luther Constantine Clarke and Inez Amanda Williamson. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on July 21st, 1942. Philip was the brother of Howard Edmonson Clarke, Kenneth Dunn, and Lenore Barrett.He became a Jamaican Police Cadet at age 16 and an Officer at age 18. Philip married Una Elena Bowen on January...
Esther W. Smith
Apr 19, 2020
Colonie~Esther W. Smith, 99, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020 with her family by her side at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.Born in Willsboro, New York on August 12, 1920, Esther was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucy (Cross) Wrisley. Esther was the devoted wife to the late Eric J. Smith. Esther was a...
George M. Willsey
Apr 19, 2020
Cohoes- George M. Willsey, 86, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. George was the son of the late Leyland and Essa Willsey. George was the devoted husband to Kathleen Willsey. They were married 67 years. George was a member of VFW Post 8162, Nassau. George honorably served with the Army in the Korean War.George is survived by his six daughters...
Kevin G. Van Vranken
Apr 19, 2020
COLONIE- Kevin G. Van Vranken, age 67, passed away surrounded by family on April 19, 2020. He was born in Cobleskill, NY, the son of the late Harry G. and Marion Van Vranken. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilee Scherry.Kevin was a retired NYS Corrections Officer. He enjoyed spending time with his family in the outdoors, flying and building...
Alfred W. Francis, Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
Loudonville~Alfred W. Francis, Jr. , 79, of Loudonville, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany on September 14, 1940, Alfred was the son of the late Alfred Francis, Sr. and Rose Mary (Johnson) Francis.Alfred was born and raised in Albany and lived in Loudonville.He graduated from Philip Schuyler...
Harvey W. Hunt, Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
Harvey William Hunt, Jr., 38, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Harvey was born in Schenectady, the son of Diana (Michael Grandy, Sr.) Hunt and the late Harvey W. Hunt, Sr.. His family moved to Florida in 1989 and resided there for 28 years before returning to NY. Harvey worked as a painter and a contractor for many years...
John Zahnleuter
Apr 18, 2020
John Zahnleuter, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2020. John was the son of the late Hinrich and Johanna (Tiedemann) Zahnleuter, and the brother of Beatrice Woitke. John was the devoted husband of Eleanor Ann Zahnleuter, with whom he celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in May 2019 and who has been awaiting him in heaven having herself passed away...
Helene K. Digiuseppe
Apr 18, 2020
Helene Katherine DiGiuseppe, 89, passed away peacefully on April 18th at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Helene was born to the late Amerigo and Mary (Natalie) Bocchi of Mechanicville, NY. She was the second of seven close-knit siblings: Eleanor Lisuzzo, Alice Dalton (deceased), Lucille LaBelle, Elizabeth "Betty" Christiansen, Amerigo (Marilyn) Bocchi, and Robert (Dagmar)...
Virginia T. Van Zandt
Apr 18, 2020
ALBANY- Virginia T. Van Zandt, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Edith Carkner Troutman and Herman Troutman. She enjoyed a long career at the NY Telephone Company and retired in 1985. Ginny loved her family and was always happiest entertaining everyone,...
Sandra J. Szepek
Apr 17, 2020
Sandra J. (Bublak) Szepek, 73, wife of the late Paul R Szepek of Colonie, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. Sandra was a devoted wife and mother. Being a homemaker, Sandra was instrumental in raising their 3 children. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, while she was alive, as well as many her many siblings. Being outdoors and planting...
Theresa Geneveve Sim
Apr 17, 2020
ALBANY- Mrs. Theresa Geneveve Sim, also known as Sister T, was called home to glory on April 17, 2020 at her home in Albany, NY at the age of 75 years, after a long battle with health complications. Her final day on this earth was spent surrounded by loved ones both near and far with painful yet joyous farewell messages...
Stanley R. Techmanski
Apr 17, 2020
ROTTERDAM – Stanley R. Techmanski, 90, passed away at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center on Friday, April 17, 2020 following a period of declining health.He was born in Amsterdam on June 11, 1929 a son of the late Frank and Mary (Galusha) Techmanski.Stanley enrolled in the apprentice program at General Electric in Schenectady and was lifelong employee until he retired in...
Pamela J. Salamida
Apr 17, 2020
Albany- Pamela J. Salamida , 66, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela was the daughter of Virginia Morehouse Steininger and the late Andrew Steininger. Pamela enjoyed spending time with her entire family especially her grandchildren. She loved going shopping, cards, yahtzee, and especially playing bingo with her sister-in-law. Pamela is survived by...
Joyce V. Mcintosh
Apr 16, 2020
Albany~Joyce V. McIntosh, 78, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany on November 2, 1941, Joyce was the daughter of the late Leon and Fannie Tucker. She was the devoted wife to Leslie McIntosh. They were married 62 years.She was born and raised in Albany, where...
Shirley Schmitt
Apr 16, 2020
Shirley Schmitt, 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Albany, NY to the late Charles Sr and May (Ebel) Schmitt. She worked for the NYS Dept of Motor Vehicles for 37 ½ years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Albany High School Class of 1950 and enjoyed going to their...
Johan Gustav Hedberg
Apr 16, 2020
Johan 'John' Gustav Hedberg 88, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome. Born January 15, 1932 at the Seaman's Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, he was son of Norwegian Merchant Marine Captain Gunnar Hedberg and Camilla Eugenie Floystad Hedberg. He grew up in Arendal, Norway and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduating in 1955...
Rita S. Mroz
Apr 16, 2020
Colonie - Rita Shirley Mroz, 90, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020 at the St. Peter's Hospital.Rita was born on July 6, 1929 daughter of Joseph and Helen (Metcalf) Kristof.Rita worked at Troy Savings and also Marine Midland Bank, making many friends over the years. Rita's greatest joy was her family and during her younger years, hosted many parties...
