William H. Jackson
Dec 26, 2024
William H. Jackson, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Per the request of the family, there will be no services held at this time.
John Joseph Galietta
Dec 26, 2024
John Joseph Galietta, 60, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.
John was born on April 1, 1964 in Albany and is the son of Michael P. Galietta Sr. and Antoinette A. (Mayone) Galietta. He worked as a chef for the State Room in Albany for many years.
John enjoyed spending time with...
Kevin M. VanDermark
2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Kevin Michael VanDermark, on Thursday morning, December 26th, 2024. Kevin was born on May 8th, 1982, and his death has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Kevin is lovingly remembered by his father, John D. VanDermark (Jack), and stepmother, Rhea VanDermark; his mother, Patricia...
Sheila Grace Dedee
Dec 26, 2024
Sheila Grace (Hedge-Holmes) Dedee, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Shaker Place.
Sheila was born in Reading, England and was the daughter of the late Walter Ralph and Mary Sarah (Mins) Peacock. She brought her family to the United States in 1976.
She was the devoted wife to the late Leo Dedee.
Sheila was a life long communicant of...
Christopher B. Enzien
2024
Christopher Brandt Enzien of Albany, 65, passed away suddenly on the morning of Christmas Eve at Albany Medical Center as the result of an irregular heartbeat.
Christopher was the eldest child of Mary Fragomeni Enzien and Peter Enzien Sr. He was born in Syracuse because his father was attending law school there.
He was raised in Mechanicville, N.Y. and graduated from...
Joyce L. Fitzgibbon
Dec 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joyce Fitzgibbon, who was born on April 3, 1951 and passed away on December 24, 2024. She was living in Clifton Park, New York. Joyce was pre-deceased by her parents, Howard and Thelma Walker and her sister, Dana Rafferty.
Joyce is survived by her two loving children, Lawrence...
Lillian C. Casavant
Dec 24, 2024
Lillian (Ceceil) Casavant, 85, of Colonie passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024.
Lillian was born in Bristol, VT on February 15, 1939 to the late Benjamin and Dora (Baillargeon) Cousino. She married her beloved husband of 60 years, John Casavant while he served in the U.S. Navy. Eventually settling in Colonie, NY Lillian and John had three children together, Stephen...
Angelo S. Goffredo, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Angelo S. Goffredo, Jr., 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
He was born in Schenectady on December 17, 1927 the only son of the late Angelo Sr. & Grace (Loudis) Goffredo.
In 1956, Angelo married the love of his life Rose (Pezzula) Goffredo. They met in a musical theater group and the rest was history. He graduated from...
Rhonda M. Berman
2024
Rhonda M. Berman, 72, of Glenmont, NY, (formerly of Pompano Beach, Fl.), wife of the late Sandford Berman, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Born August 27, 1952, in Toronto Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lillian Arnott.
She attended South Lancaster Academy in Lancaster, MA. Rhonda was a homemaker and volunteered at...
Frederick Lovejoy Knauss
Dec 23, 2024
Frederick “Erick” Lovejoy Knauss, age 86, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 23, 2024. Born on September 14, 1938, Erick was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He dedicated many years as a school psychologist in the Fonda Fultonville Central School District, was a huge nature enthusiast and was a published photographer. He is survived by...
Joseph F. Santa Lucia
Dec 22, 2024
ALBANY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph F. Santa Lucia, 86, of Albany, N.Y., who passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Joe was born on September 28, 1938 in Albany to the late Mary and Joseph Santa Lucia. He proudly served in the US Air Force and was a man of many talents,...
Albert R. Burkhart Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
Valatie- Albert R. Burkhart Jr., 87, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in New Rochelle, NY he was the son of the late Albert Sr. and Alice Burkhart. Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helga M. Burkhart.
Albert was a member of the Northern Columbia Lions Club. He was also an Auxiliary member of Columbia Memorial...
John E. Schafer IV
Dec 22, 2024
Colonie - John E. Schafer IV, 78 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California he was the son of the late Deborah and John E. Schafer III. John is survived by his loving wife Martha Schafer of 42 years.
John loved hunting and raising Labrador retrievers.
In addition to his wife, John is survived...
Scott T. Adams
Dec 21, 2024
Scott Thomas Adams
August 13th 1964 to December 21st 2024, age 60.
Passing away at his home in Stephentown, New York with his loving wife by his side after a valiant fight with brain cancer.
Born and raised in the area Scott was the son of the late Marion Thomas Adams and Myron Wesley Adams of Cherry Plain, New York. He leaves behind...
Lucian T. Garda
Dec 21, 2024
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lucian Thomas Garda, aged 93, on December 21, 2024.Born in Taunton, MA on January 23, 1931, Lucian was the son of Lidia DeMarco and Giuseppe Garda from Italy and the beloved brother of Aldo Garda, previously deceased.A proud graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1953, Lucian went...
Melody J. Williams
Dec 21, 2024
Troy- Melody J. Williams, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Weston and Helen Sitterly.
Melody worked as a housekeeper for Samaritan hospital until her retirement.
Melody enjoyed spending time with her entire family. She loved taking care of her plants and crafting. Most of all,...
Roseann Rabatoy
Dec 19, 2024
Roseann Rabatoy, 78, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell in Valatie, NY.
Roseann was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Connelly) Rabatoy.
Roseann worked as an assistant secretary for the NY Telephone Co. for many years before retiring. She enjoyed reading and anything Irish.
Roseann is survived by her sisters, Rhea Brown and...
Raffaele G. Giovannone
2024
Raffaele "Ralph" G. Giovannone, 77, husband to Geraldine Giovannone, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Naples, Italy, on March 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Luisa (Barbone) Giovannone. At the age of 16, he moved from Naples to Albany.
Raffaele served in Vietnam for the...
Yvonne "Bonnie" H. Castle
Dec 19, 2024
COLONIE- Yvonne “Bonnie” H. Castle, age 80, passed away on December 19, 2024 surrounded by family.
She was born in Troy, the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Alma Messier. She was predeceased by her three brothers: Kenneth, Raymond and Merrill Messier and her son, Arthur Castle Jr.
Bonnie graduated from Averill Park High School. A gifted artist, Bonnie enjoyed crafting,...
