Donald H. Rector
Dec 16, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald H. Rector announces his passing on December 16, 2019 at Ellis Hospital after a long and heroic battle with COPD. Don was born in Albany, NY on April 2, 1933, to Edythe and Harold Rector. Survived by his loving wife, of 63 years, Nancy Cronk Rector; children Donna Quackenbush her...
Charles A. Ruso
Dec 16, 2019
Albany- Charles Andre Ruso "Charlie", 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Charles E and Elizabeth (McCabe) Ruso. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Karen S. Ruso.Charles was a graduate of V.I. High School in Albany class of 1970 before attending Union...
Rose P. Caputo
Dec 15, 2019
Guilderland~Rose Caputo, 96, died December 15, 2019 after a brief illness at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Rose was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina (Zanella) Carbonare; sister of the late Mary Clements, Bernice Mango and Anthony Carbonare. She was the wife of the late Rocco Caputo for 59 years.She is survived by her son Robert, of...
Brenda A. Bannon
Dec 15, 2019
DELANSON - Brenda A. Bannon, 54, passed away on December 15, 2019 at home with her family.She was born on April 15, 1965, daughter of the late James E. Bateson and Margaret P. Nichols.Brenda worked as an Addictions Program Specialist 2 at OASAS. She grew up in East Syracuse/Minoa. Brenda will be remembered as a hardworking, selfless, strong woman. She...
Arthur F. Green
Dec 14, 2019
Colonie - Arthur F. Green, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Arthur was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Green of Albany. Arthur was the devoted husband to the late Lois D. Green. They were married 62 years.Arthur was employed as a Heating & Ventilation Engineer for the State of New York for 38 years...
Dennis G. Breen
Dec 14, 2019
Albany~ Dennis G. Breen, 76, of Albany, passed away on December 14, 2019 after a long illness. Born on April 21, 1943 in Cropsyville, NY, Dennis was a graduate of Tamarac High School, class of 1961. Dennis served in the US Navy from 1961-1966 and received and honorable discharge. He then spent the next 40 years working for the State...
Donald Bates
Dec 14, 2019
Donald A. Bates, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Don was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Flanigan) Bates. He was the devoted husband of over 33 years, to Deborah (Stack) Bates. Don work for New York State as a sales Tax Auditor with the...
Richard J. Lawya
Dec 13, 2019
CLIFTON PARK - Richard "Dick" J. Lawya, 84, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa. Dick was born on April 19, 1935 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Richard H. and Alida F. (Lavin) Lawya. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and attained the...
Peter Justin Tice
Dec 13, 2019
LATHAM – Peter Justin Tice, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. Peter was born on October 13, 1957 in Rockville Centre and was the son of the late Leroy Edward and Rose Rachel (Licata) Tice. He was a registered nurse at the Stratton VA Hospital for many years before retiring. Peter loved watching his...
Dennis Blair
Dec 13, 2019
ALBANY- Dennis Blair, 65, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, NY.He was born in Jersey City, NJ, on October 25, 1954, the son of Velma Booker and the late John Blair, Sr.Dennis was the father of Denano Blair, Stephanie Blair and Deneika Blair; brother of Lonzie Gibbons, John (Della) Blair, Willie Blair, Michelle Miller, Renee...
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki
Dec 12, 2019
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki, 88, of Clifton ParkBorn on November 27, 1931, he passed away on December 12, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.There are no services at this time.
Frederick R. Soloby
Dec 12, 2019
"Why worry when you can pray?" [Fred Soloby]On 11:47am, Thursday, December 12, 2019, Frederick Soloby a beloved local evangelist, tv repair technician and taxi driver, passed away at the age of 70.Fred Soloby was born on January 28, 1949, in Albany, NY to Roman and Virginia Soloby in Albany Medical Center. He received his high school education from Hackett Junior...
Henry A. Paniccia
Dec 12, 2019
BALLSTON LAKE- Henry A. Paniccia, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on September 26, 1940 son of the late Albert and Sarah (DeMatteo) Paniccia. He was one of five children. Henry was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is lovingly remembered as Hank "The Tank" for his love of his time in...
Jessica Lynn Skellie
Dec 11, 2019
Rotterdam ~ Jessica Lynn Skellie, 26, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.Jessica was the daughter of Nicole (David) Ferrell and Christopher Skellie. Jessica was an animal lover, enjoyed hanging out with her younger brother and spending time with her daughter. She enjoyed horror movies and...
Joan K. Tidings
Dec 11, 2019
Albany - Joan K. Tidings, 87, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born and raised in Albany, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Anne (Meehan) Lill. She was the devoted wife to the late James Tidings. They were married 37 years until his...
Evelyn M. Kovatchitch
Dec 11, 2019
Milford - Evelyn M. Kovatchitch, 101, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Orville and Winifred Hazel Montayne. Evelyn was the devoted wife to the late Robert F. Kovatchitch. They were married 66 years. Evelyn was an avid NASCAR and local stock car racing fan. Evelyn enjoyed taking...
Keith Trombly
Dec 10, 2019
TROY - Keith Trombly, 95, died on December 10, 2019. Born in Troy on January 16, 1924, to George Ernest Trombly and Gladys Mae Shepard. He enlisted in the Navy the day after he graduated from high school to fight in World War II and was stationed in the Pacific.Keith had many adventures as a young child with his father...
Daniel E. Condon
Dec 10, 2019
Piseco Lake, NY – On December 10, 2019, Daniel E. Condon died suddenly at the age of 55. Dan was born on October 21, 1964 in Albany, NY and was the son of Elizabeth McDermott Condon of Colonie and the late Perry Condon. Dan graduated from Colonie Central High School and later graduated from Riverside School of Aeronautics, in Utica...
Linda L. Frodyma
Dec 10, 2019
East Greenbush - Linda L. Frodyma, 73, of East Greenbush, passed on from this life Tuesday, December 10, 2019, after a short strugglewith an unexpected illness.Born January 28, 1946, in Stroudsburg PA., Linda was the daughter of the late Elwood F. and Christina Pope. She was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School in Pennsylvania, afterward enrolling in and graduating from...
Jane A. O'Connor
Dec 10, 2019
GUILDERLAND- Jane A. O'Connor, age 87, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2019.She was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. Jane was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names. She retired from the NYS Retirement System after 42 years of service as the Assistant Director of Retirement Benefits. She loved her family, friends and...
