Arthur E. Paulsen
Dec 4, 2019
TROY, NY — Arthur E. Paulsen, 67, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, following an all-too-swift battle with cancer. He was the son of Frederick and Margaret Paulsen. Whatever you called him — dad, brother, Artie, Blue, Crazy Uncle Artie the One Man Party — know that he loved you so.A lifelong boilerman, he owned Paulsen Boiler & Mechanical and...
Frank V. Cembalski
Dec 3, 2019
Frank V. Cembalski, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. Frank was the son of the late Wesley and Mary Cembalski. He was the devoted husband to Janet Cembalski and the late Patricia Cembalski. Born in Witherbee, NY, Frank moved to Schenectady, NY at the age of seventeen to...
Victoria Pruyn
Dec 3, 2019
Loudonville~Victoria "Vicki" Pruyn, 60, of Loudonville, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany on December 6, 1958, Vicki was the daughter of Dolores (Moran) Pruyn LaPointe and the late Hendrik H Pruyn. Loving mother of Andrew (Liz) Pruyn. Cherished grandmother of Ella Pruyn. Dearest sister of Hank, John and...
Teresa Mastroianni
Dec 3, 2019
Schenectady- Teresa I. Mastroianni, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 after a long illness. Teresa was the daughter of the late Alexander Gzyms and Bernice Gzyms. Teresa was the devoted wife to the late Anthony Mastroianni. They were married 58 years. Teresa was a proud member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and was a member of the...
Lois K. Ambuhl
Dec 2, 2019
VOORHEESVILLE, Lois K. Ambuhl, passed away on December 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 27, 1944, in Lansingburgh, NY, the daughter of John and Anne (Mular) Spring. She was a the most wonderful wife, mother, nana and friend who will be missed dearly. Lois graduated from Lansingburgh High School, Class of 1962. Following...
Samuel Rocco Scullary
Dec 2, 2019
PITTSFIELD - S. Rocco (Rocky) Scullary, 96, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019 at St Peter's Hospice in Albany, NY after a brief illness.He was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 6, 1923, son of the late Samuel and Sadie Ackley Scullary. Rocky attended Pittsfield Schools and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He served in the Army...
Anthony A. Agresta
Dec 2, 2019
Colonie- Anthony "Tony" Agresta, 95, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, after a long illness. Tony was the son of the late Arcangelo and Marta Agresta and, for 71 loving years, the devoted husband of Gloria Agresta.Tony was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church and an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament. Tony was a World War II veteran,...
Rev. A. Frone
Dec 1, 2019
ALBANY- Rev. John A. Frone, 71, passed away on December 1, 2019.A service to celebrate his life was held on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 7-9 pm at Unity of Faith Christian Church.
Joyce Tokryman
Dec 1, 2019
Loudonville~Joyce Tokryman, 82, of Loudonville, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at her home. Born and raised in Cohoes, Joyce was the daughter of the late Augustus and Elizabeth (Serapiglio) Sebastian. She was the devoted wife of 61 years to Leo Tokryman. Loving mother of Jeffrey Tokryman of Boca Raton, FL, James (April) Tokryman of...
Edith Suzanne Mason
Dec 1, 2019
Latham- Edith Suzanne Mason "Suzi", 97, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Born in France, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Denise Vanoye. Suzi is predeceased by her spouses Louis Kocher, Frank Brown, William Jellison and James Mason.Following World War II, Suzi met and married an American GI, Frank Brown, and came to the United States...
Frank J. Schoonbeck
Dec 1, 2019
Cohoes- Frank J. Schoonbeck, 65, passed away at St. Peters Hospice on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Frank was the son of the late John and Martha Schoonbeck. Frank is predeceased by his loving wife Dolores Schoonbeck and his son Justin Schoonbeck. Frank was a working musician since 1970 and played in many cover and original bands. He released several of...
Diane (Capullo) Wood
Nov 30, 2019
ALBANY - Diane (Capullo) Wood, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 30 at the Hospice Inn in Albany, joining her beloved late husband George Wood in heaven.Born in Schenectady to the late Frank and Anna (DiThomas) Capullo. Diane was predeceased by her brother, Robert Capullo. In retirement Diane loved watching old movies, especially westerns, and rooting for the Patriots...
Mary P. David
Nov 29, 2019
Albany- Mary P. David, age 95, passed away surrounded by family on November 29, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.She was born in NYC, NY, the daughter of the late Kathryn and William Rodriquez. Mary was a member of the VFW Post 6776 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion Post 1530 Auxiliary.She resided in St....
Elizabeth D. Berlin
Nov 29, 2019
ALBANY- Elizabeth D. Berlin, "Dolores", 90 , passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019 at home with her family. She was born on December 8, 1928 daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Fisher) Piela in Albany, NY.She retired from the NYS Dept. of State in 1990. Dolores was a devoted member of Christ The King Church. Dolores was an...
Patrick Piccirilli, Jr.
Nov 29, 2019
Patrick Piccirilli, Jr. of Branford, CT passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2019 at the age of 45. Pat was born on Staten Island, NY to Patrick and Eileen (McKeon) Piccirilli. The second of four children, Pat graduated from Goshen High School in 1992. After graduating high school, he attended SUNY Delhi and SUNY New Paltz where he immersed himself...
Gregory H. Hart
Nov 27, 2019
DELMAR-Gregory H. Hart, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.Gregory was born November 11, 1949, the son of the late George and Edith Hart.He leaves his loving wife Peggy and sons: Sean and Brian to cherish his memory.He also leaves his brother Gary M. Hart (Melinda); grandson, Nicolas B. Hart in North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.Gregory...
William F. Lifite
Nov 27, 2019
ALBANY- William "Bill" F. Lifite, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones.Bill was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Lifite. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia; siblings: Leona, Lorraine and John.He was a long time resident of Albany. Bill worked for Tobin Packing Company for over 30 years, and...
Harris Stanley Shafer, Jr.
Nov 26, 2019
Harris Stanley Shafer, Jr., 58, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Harris was the son of the late Harris Stanley Shafer, Sr. and Edie Shafer. Harris loved the outdoors, campfires, bar-b-qing, hiking, skiing. Harris climbed all the major mountain peaks in the northeast. Mostly, Harris enjoyed spending time with his family and his herbs.Harris is survived by his...
Mary E. Smolinski
Nov 26, 2019
LOUDONVILLE – Mary E. Smolinski, 103, of Loudonville passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.She was born in Wells, Vermont on January 12, 1916 to Joseph and Mary (Lis) Gloss.After graduating from school she moved to the Capital district. At GE in Schenectady during World War II she...
