Margaret M. Sim
Dec 21, 2019
COLONIE--- Margaret M. "Maggie" Sim, 78, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 at Ellis Hospital.She was born in Ellenburg, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and Amelia (Arno) Sharrow. She was predeceased by her siblings: Norman, Lawrence, Roger, Barbara, Reginald and Shirley Sharrow.Maggie retired from NY Telephone Company after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling.She is...
Thomas M. Stevens
Dec 21, 2019
Albany - Thomas M. Stevens, 48, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Tom was the son of Roger Stevens of Florida and Judy Stevens of Albany. Tom is survived by his sister, Tanya and his nephew, Jude.Services will be held privately. Interment to follow at a later date...
Lewis P. Pollack
Dec 20, 2019
Queensbury- Lewis P. Pollack "Lew" , 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2019. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio Lew was the son of the late Michael Pollack and Ann Engelmeier. Lew is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Pollack who he affectionately called, "The love of his life". Lew is predeceased by his...
Arthur A. Deluca
Dec 20, 2019
COLONIE- Arthur A. DeLuca, 97, died on December 20, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1922 son of the late Michael E. and Helen (Fitzpatrick) deLuca in Troy, NY.Arthur was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving as Medic in WWII. He attended college at RPI and worked for UpJohn as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative and later retired...
Olin Slater Jr.
Dec 20, 2019
Colonie- Olin Slater Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019. Olin was the son of the late Olin Sr. and Pearl (Manchester) Slater. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dianne Slater. In addition to his wife, Olin is survived by his daughter Erica Teiper (Matthew). He is also survived by his grandson Ryan Teiper...
Laura K. Koloss
Dec 19, 2019
COLONIE – Laura K. Koloss, 91, was a resident of Colonie for nearly 64 years. She passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 under the care of Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in 1928 in Johnstown, NY she was the daughter of the late Jesse Ray and Laura (Lunkenheimer) Follett and the youngest of four children. She graduated business...
Dana Lynn Killbary
Dec 19, 2019
Albany- Dana "Dane" Lynn Killbary, 54, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Dana was the son of Pauline Fahd and the late Willis "Frank" Killbary.Dana worked as a chef at SUNY Albany, Everydays Bar & Grill, Blessings Bar & Grill and Union College in Schenectady. Dana enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and playing his...
Concepcion Laboy-Talavera
Dec 19, 2019
GUILDERLAND- Concepcion Laboy-Talavera "Connie", 72, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1947 daughter of Miguel and Iris Laboy in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Connie was proud of her heritage and had a passion for genealogy. Her name was Weixi meaning brave sun spirit. Connie...
Natividad Benitez
Dec 18, 2019
Brooklyn- Natividad Benitez, 95, passed away in Brooklyn on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.Natividad is survived by her children, Petra Lopez, Juan E. Perez and Gladys Santiago(Fred). She was the loving "Abuela" to Christian, Selena, Corinne, Fred Jr., Justin and Dominick. She was also a great grandmother to Louis, Mikey and Jose and a great great grandmother to Hailey and many...
Ta'Haje Tydelle Mccloud
Dec 18, 2019
Albany- Ta'Haje Tydelle McCloud, born November 7, 2019, gained his wings on December 18, 2019. Surviving are his parents, Dharrion McCloud and Diamond McCray; great-grandparents, Yvonne Fason, Beulah Evans-White; grandparents, Andrea Edwards-Ross, Dwayne McCray, Angelita McCloud, Murrell Ross, Clerance Hankins and Frank Singletary; aunts, Andrea McCloud, Charlene Evans, Monique David, Margaret Fason, Audra Edwards-Cashaw, Yiesha Coleman, Alice McCloud, Donasia and...
Claudia Scott
Dec 18, 2019
Latham - Claudia Scott, 75, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, fell asleep and is awaiting the return of Jesus Christ.Claudia is survived by her son Scotty Burbage, her brother Kevin Mitchell, and many close friends from her church, Living Hope Community Church.The passion of her life was her love for God and her Lord Jesus Christ. Claudia's ardent commitment to...
Barbara Ellis Best
Dec 18, 2019
Albany~ Barbara J. Ellis Best, born May 01, 1942, in Wayne County, NC to William Thompson and Ruth Lee Ellis. She attended Dillard High School in Goldsboro, N.C. up into the 10th grade and later went to Goldsboro High School where she graduated. Barbara went on to meet her late husband James Best Jr. and moved to Albany, NY where...
Gertrude K. Van Hattum
Dec 18, 2019
ALBANY- Gertrude "Trudy" Cullen Van Hattum, 91, "Lolly Pop Grandma" passed away peacefully on December 18, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Trudy was born on May 17, 1928 daughter of the late George and Ruth (Sprague) Cullen in Albany. Trudy and John resided in Glenmont for over 50 years. She was a homemaker during her children's formative...
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...
