Mary Lee Black
Oct 26, 2019
Mary Lee (Lipscomb) Black, 78, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019 in Albany. The daughter of the late Eric and Vinel Lipscomb, Mary Lee was born on July 2, 1941 in Coeymans, NY. Mary Lee worked for many years as a professional seamstress for interior decorators in Albany, New York. She devoted most of her adult life to the...
Harmony L.S. Benjamin
Oct 26, 2019
Benjamin, Harmony L.S. Troy, NY Harmony Benjamin, 825 of River St., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Harmony was born in Niskayuna on November 8th, 2010 to her loving parents Jamila Burke and Daquon Benjamin. At birth, Harmony was diagnosed with 23rd 6P Chromosome Deletion to which she was not expected to live past five...
Wilhelmina N. Bruce
Oct 26, 2019
Altamont- Wilhelmina N. Bruce, 99, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2019. Born in Colonie on July 29, 1920, Wilhelmina was the daughter of the late Henry and Pauline Nitz. She and her husband, the late Gordon Mott Bruce, were long time residents of Altamont where they raised their family.Wilhelmina is survived by her children, Judith (Alan) Ross and Robert...
Marilyn R. Praga
Oct 26, 2019
Marilyn (Lamoureux) Praga (89), of Latham, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was married to Albert D. Praga, Sr. (pre-deceased) for 63 years. Growing up in Rensselaer, the youngest daughter of Helen K. Williams and Gregory A. Lamoureux, Marilyn always displayed a zest for life. After marrying Albert, in addition to raising her children,...
William F. Murphy
Oct 25, 2019
Colonie: William F. (Bill) Murphy Sr., 89, a resident of Kingsway Apartments died Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by family at Albany Medical Center.Bill was born October 11, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Catherine Murphy. He grew up in Albany having graduated from CBA (48) and Siena College with a degree in accounting. He married Eileen O'Connor in...
Simuel Quattlebaum, Sr.
Oct 25, 2019
COLONIE-Simuel Quattlebaum, Sr., 84, of Colonie passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Quattlebaum was born in Savannah, GA the son of the late James Quattlebaum, Sr. and Wilhelmina Dublin Quattlebaum. Educated in GA and Albany, NY. He and his parents relocated to New York City. They later settled in Albany. He worked for Al...
Frances A. Stark
Oct 22, 2019
Latham- (Frances) Ann Stark, 71, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on October 22, 2019. Born in Malone, NY she was the daughter of the late Leigh W. and Frances A. Stark (Costlow). She is preceded in death by her son, James P. Dumas of Bristol, RI and Malone; and her brothers Milton J. Stark of Malone,...
David Benjamin Oliver, Jr.
Oct 22, 2019
Schenectady~ David B. Oliver, Jr. , 67, died October 22, 2019. Per the wishes of the family, the services that have been previous published have been cancelled. To leave a special message visit the guestbook below above. A complete obituary is to be published.
Evelyn M. Priddle
Oct 22, 2019
Latham- Evelyn M. Priddle, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her daughter's home. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Violet and Edward Little. She is predeceased by her husband of 74 years, George W. Priddle. Evelyn worked for 18 years at the Cabbage Patch Daycare Center and G.E. during WWII as a tour guide. She...
Virginia Cavanaugh Karins
Oct 22, 2019
COLONIE- Virginia Cavanaugh Karins, 96, entered into eternal life on October 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 1923 in Rhinebeck, N.Y., daughter of the late William J. and Sarah E. (Halley) Cavanaugh.Virginia and her husband raised their 3 children together in Colonie. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She retired...
Peter M. Giso, Sr.
Oct 21, 2019
Peter M. Giso, Sr. age 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital with his loving family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Peter was born September 9, 1942, in Albany, to the late Michael and Frances (Papa) Giso. Peter was the devoted husband to Marilyn Giso. They were married 55...
William L. Hammond
Oct 20, 2019
Albany - William "Noonie" L. Hammond, 84, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Albany, New York and was the son of the late Letcher Hammond and Durrell Myers-Bedell. William was a graduate of the Albany High School Class of '55 where he displayed his athletic skills in basketball, football, and track....
Raymond T. Stammel
Oct 20, 2019
COLONIE- Raymond T. Stammel, age 95, passed away surrounded by family at home on October 20, 2019.He was born in Albany, the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Stammel.Raymond was an Army Veteran of WW II Battle of the Bulge and served as an Honor Guard to General Patton. He also served in the Coast Guard.He retired as a...
Lois R. Johnson
Oct 18, 2019
Colonie~ Lois R. Johnson, 91, of Colonie, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 18, 2019. Born on September 6, 1928 in Amsterdam, NY, Lois was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Grade) Foss. Lois was raised and educated in Amsterdam where she graduated from Amsterdam High School. She received her college education from Amsterdam School of Commerce. Lois was...
Darwin P. Rose
Oct 18, 2019
Rotterdam~Darwin P. Rose, 56, of Rotterdam, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 18, 2019.Born in Niskayuna, Darwin was the son of the late Robert E. and Violet E. (Minshell) Rose. Survived by his brother Roger R. (Phyllis) Rose and his beloved niece, Sabrina, as well as several cousins. Darwin was raised and educated in Rotterdam. He was...
Catalina Garcia
Oct 18, 2019
Catalina GarcÃa fue llamada a la casa del señor, el 18 de Octubre del 2019. Le sobreviven su esposo Angel L. GarcÃa-López, su hija Kathy GarcÃa y Taron Boston, su hijo Luis GarcÃa y esposa Mercedes Reyes- GarcÃa, nietos Kendra, Kariana, Nasir, y muchos nietos y bisnietos. Nacida en Ponce, Puerto Rico, Catalina se mudó a Albany NY, con su...
Eileen F. Sweeney
Oct 18, 2019
Eileen F. Sweeney, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Shaker Place (Albany County Nursing Home). Eileen was the daughter of the late Daniel and Frances (King) Day. She was the devoted wife of over 54 years, to the late Leonard Sweeney. Eileen was a member and a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle. She enjoyed...
Brian G. Warner
Oct 18, 2019
Voorheesville~Master Sergeant (Retired) Brian G. Warner, 64, of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany on April 21, 1955, Brian was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Gerard) Warner. He was the devoted husband to Barbara M. (Perkins) Warner,...
William J. Webster
Oct 17, 2019
COLONIE -- William J. Webster, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 17, while visiting family in Pocatello, Idaho.The son of James B. and Katharine E. Webster, William ("Bill") was born in Albany on March 21, 1941. After graduating from Vincentian Institute in 1958, he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, where his childhood...
Gail Thompson
Oct 17, 2019
Gail "JoAnne" Thompson, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. JoAnne was the daughter of the late Russell Frey and Lois (Hildenbrandt) Frey. She was the devoted wife for over 54 years to Ralph G. Thompson. She was a homemaker for many years, until going to work for Sears until...
