Shirley L. Smith
Feb 11, 2020
Shirley L. Smith, 82, passed away at the Wesley Health Care Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on February 11, 2020. Shirley, the daughter of James and Hattie Williams, was born in Terra Alta, West Virginia and was the youngest of twelve children. She was a fiercely strong and independent woman. A lover of all animals (except snakes),...
Dolores K. Metchick
Feb 11, 2020
SCHENECTADY- Dolores K. (Tusang) Metchick, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at The Grand in Guilderland.Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Madeline Tusang. Besides her parents, Dolores was predeceased by her siblings: George P. Tusang, Jr., Yvonne Chambers, Ruth Wojnar and her identical twin sister, Diane Diana. She was also predeceased...
Edward Herman Springer
Feb 11, 2020
Edward H. Springer, "Papa" 86, passed away at the Albany VA Stratton Hospital on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He proudly served in the US Army and went on to become a butcher extraordinaire, retiring to care for his wife, Barbara when she became ill.Along with his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Laurie Springer Brandon. He is survived by...
Patricia Ann Governor (Paley)
Feb 10, 2020
Cohoes- Patricia A. Governor (Paley) "Patti", 67, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 after a long illness during her annual winter visit to Las Vegas . Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. Paley and Lois I. (Cook) Paley.Patti worked for several years with the National Labor Relations Board. She then went on to...
M. Andrea (Volk) Hanley
Feb 10, 2020
LOUDONVILLE- M. Andrea (Volk) Hanley, age 74, passed away suddenly at her home on February 10, 2020.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Arnold and Marion Volk. She was predeceased by her brother Gary and her son Kevin.Andrea graduated from Vincentian Institute and from St. Peter's Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She worked for Dr. Herbert...
Douglas R. Williams
Feb 10, 2020
Latham- Douglas R. Williams, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. He was the son of the late William R. and Gladys H. Williams.Born in Latham he was the husband of the late Marion S. Williams and father of Susan Kennen ( the late Greg Kennen), Bill Williams (Cindy)...
Marion L. Vane
Feb 9, 2020
New Scotland - Marion L. Vane, 97, of New Scotland, NY, passed away peacefully at Hospice, February 9. Born in Hunterlands, NY, she was the daughter of the late Atwood and Lovina (Finch) Shufelt. In addition to her parents, her Stepfather Alonzo Cartwright, husband of 61 years, Bernard J. Vane, Sister Peg Hallenbeck and brother, Francis Shufelt, predecease Marion. Sisters,...
Kathryn Terrell
Feb 9, 2020
Colonie~Kathryn "Kate" Terrell, born November 25, 1964, died on February 9, 2020 after a long struggle with medical issues. Kate was predeceased by her father William Terrell, Sr. and his wife Mary, of Stillwater and by her mother Mary Jo (Gusse) of Albany. She is survived by her brother William of Bolton Landing and by her brother James (and wife...
Sheila J. Bradwell
Feb 8, 2020
East Greenbush~Sheila J. Bradwell, 71, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, February 8, 2020.Born in Albany on July 23, 1948, Sheila was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Bolaski) Bradwell. She was the devoted mother of Christopher B. Turcotte and loving sister of Rosemary (Charles) Hall, James Bradwell, Carol Bradwell and the...
Louis Warren Graiff
Feb 8, 2020
Albany - Louis Warren Graiff, 88, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Louis was born in Wilmington, VT to the late Emilio and Annie Graiff. Growing up in Readsboro, VT Louis played trumpet in the town band and developed a love for locomotives and the railroad. Louis graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA, specializing...
Elizabeth A. Hesch
Feb 7, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Cardell-Hesch, of Schenectady, died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 (age 86) after a long battle with dementia. Due to the loving care and devotion of her daughter Patricia and son-in-law, Jim, Betty was able to remain in her home for the entirety of her life. The youngest of the three children of Frank Cardell and Marion...
Robert F. Russell
Feb 7, 2020
Scotia – Robert Russell, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 7th, 2020 at the age of 62. He was born into this world son of Anna and Philip Russell of Rotterdam, NY. He attended and graduated from Voorheesville Central Schools. He worked for the New York State Police as a communications specialist, computer operator, and programmer. He...
James M. Finn
Feb 7, 2020
James M. Finn, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 with his loving family by his side. James was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Finn. James was a member and a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany. He was an avid Red Sox Fan, loved telling and hearing a good joke, singing and his...
Ernest R. Luciano
Feb 7, 2020
Albany~Ernest R. "Ernie" Luciano passed away Friday, February 7, 2020.Born in Albany on January 15, 1938, son of the late Vincent and Lucy (Lombardo) Luciano. Upon graduation from Philip Schuyler High School, Ernie worked as a butcher until retirement.He was predeceased by his brother Michael and sisters Lenora Luciano and Lena Scaringe. Devoted father to his son Vincent. Also survived...
Maura A. Kelly
Feb 7, 2020
Loudonville-Maura A. Kelly, 74, of Loudonville, passed away peacefully at her home. Born in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late William and Anne Walsh. Maura loved cooking and baking, taking day trips and spending time with her family. She especially loved being a Nana to her grandchildren, and taking them to Hoffman's Playland. In addition to her parents,...
Jeremy M. Hosier
Feb 6, 2020
Jeremy M. Hosier, 35, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Jeremy was the son of Claudia (Musgrove) DePue and the late Arnold Hosier. He was the devoted husband to Alison M. Hosier. They were together for over 15 years before getting married 8 1/2 years ago. He was the owner and operator...
Raymond F. Aumand
Feb 6, 2020
Raymond Francis Aumand died peacefully of natural causes at his home on February 6, 2020 in Colonie, NY.Born on April 9, 1950, Ray was the son of the late Raymond and Marcella Aumand of Watervliet.Ray graduated from Watervliet High School. He served in the US Army in Germany as a radar specialist, achieving the rank of E5.After his tour in...
Kathleen Gregory
Feb 6, 2020
ALBANY-Kathleen Gregory passed away on February 6, 2020. She was the daughter of Betty and Donald Gregory. Contributions in memory of Kathy may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark St., Albany, NY 12210 or Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204.Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a graveside service will be held...
Alice D. Chandler
Feb 6, 2020
Alice D. Chandler, 68, of Schenectady, died after a long illness on February 6, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1951, in Chadbourn, North Carolina, to the late Garfield and Alice Gause. Alice moved to Albany, New York in 1970 where she met her husband Willie of nearly 50 years. She loved antique shopping, history and spent most of...
Catherine B. Roberts
Feb 5, 2020
Catherine B. Roberts, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 5, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Troy, New York on February 11, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda Schermerhorn. Catherine was the devoted wife to the late William T. Roberts for 30 years. Catherine enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with...
