Richard J. Lawya
Dec 13, 2019
CLIFTON PARK - Richard "Dick" J. Lawya, 84, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa. Dick was born on April 19, 1935 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Richard H. and Alida F. (Lavin) Lawya. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and attained the...
Peter Justin Tice
Dec 13, 2019
LATHAM – Peter Justin Tice, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. Peter was born on October 13, 1957 in Rockville Centre and was the son of the late Leroy Edward and Rose Rachel (Licata) Tice. He was a registered nurse at the Stratton VA Hospital for many years before retiring. Peter loved watching his...
Dennis Blair
Dec 13, 2019
ALBANY- Dennis Blair, 65, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, NY.He was born in Jersey City, NJ, on October 25, 1954, the son of Velma Booker and the late John Blair, Sr.Dennis was the father of Denano Blair, Stephanie Blair and Deneika Blair; brother of Lonzie Gibbons, John (Della) Blair, Willie Blair, Michelle Miller, Renee...
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki
Dec 12, 2019
Zdzislaw Frank Czarnecki, 88, of Clifton ParkBorn on November 27, 1931, he passed away on December 12, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.There are no services at this time.
Frederick R. Soloby
Dec 12, 2019
"Why worry when you can pray?" [Fred Soloby]On 11:47am, Thursday, December 12, 2019, Frederick Soloby a beloved local evangelist, tv repair technician and taxi driver, passed away at the age of 70.Fred Soloby was born on January 28, 1949, in Albany, NY to Roman and Virginia Soloby in Albany Medical Center. He received his high school education from Hackett Junior...
Henry A. Paniccia
Dec 12, 2019
BALLSTON LAKE- Henry A. Paniccia, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born on September 26, 1940 son of the late Albert and Sarah (DeMatteo) Paniccia. He was one of five children. Henry was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is lovingly remembered as Hank "The Tank" for his love of his time in...
Jessica Lynn Skellie
Dec 11, 2019
Rotterdam ~ Jessica Lynn Skellie, 26, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.Jessica was the daughter of Nicole (David) Ferrell and Christopher Skellie. Jessica was an animal lover, enjoyed hanging out with her younger brother and spending time with her daughter. She enjoyed horror movies and...
Joan K. Tidings
Dec 11, 2019
Albany - Joan K. Tidings, 87, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born and raised in Albany, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Anne (Meehan) Lill. She was the devoted wife to the late James Tidings. They were married 37 years until his...
Evelyn M. Kovatchitch
Dec 11, 2019
Milford - Evelyn M. Kovatchitch, 101, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Orville and Winifred Hazel Montayne. Evelyn was the devoted wife to the late Robert F. Kovatchitch. They were married 66 years. Evelyn was an avid NASCAR and local stock car racing fan. Evelyn enjoyed taking...
Keith Trombly
Dec 10, 2019
TROY - Keith Trombly, 95, died on December 10, 2019. Born in Troy on January 16, 1924, to George Ernest Trombly and Gladys Mae Shepard. He enlisted in the Navy the day after he graduated from high school to fight in World War II and was stationed in the Pacific.Keith had many adventures as a young child with his father...
Daniel E. Condon
Dec 10, 2019
Piseco Lake, NY – On December 10, 2019, Daniel E. Condon died suddenly at the age of 55. Dan was born on October 21, 1964 in Albany, NY and was the son of Elizabeth McDermott Condon of Colonie and the late Perry Condon. Dan graduated from Colonie Central High School and later graduated from Riverside School of Aeronautics, in Utica...
Linda L. Frodyma
Dec 10, 2019
East Greenbush - Linda L. Frodyma, 73, of East Greenbush, passed on from this life Tuesday, December 10, 2019, after a short strugglewith an unexpected illness.Born January 28, 1946, in Stroudsburg PA., Linda was the daughter of the late Elwood F. and Christina Pope. She was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School in Pennsylvania, afterward enrolling in and graduating from...
Jane A. O'Connor
Dec 10, 2019
GUILDERLAND- Jane A. O'Connor, age 87, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2019.She was born in Albany and was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. Jane was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names. She retired from the NYS Retirement System after 42 years of service as the Assistant Director of Retirement Benefits. She loved her family, friends and...
Knute R. Krom
Dec 9, 2019
Latham- Knute R. Krom "Rocky", 78, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Marinus and Jessie Krom. Rocky is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kathleen Krom. Rocky worked various jobs throughout his life including as a waiter and in...
Evette Rodriguez
Dec 9, 2019
Colonie - Evette Rodriguez, 61 passed away peacefully on Monday December, 9 2019 with her loving family by her side. Evette was the daughter of the late Angelo Rodriguez and Juanita Ocasio. Evette is survived by her husband, Nelson Chavez; Daughters, Francesca Rodriguez, Christina Secor (Allan), son, Nelson Rodriguez; granddaughter, Mia; Brothers, David Rodriguez, Freddy Rodriguez and sister, Michelle Rodriguez...
Thomas James Espey, Iii
Dec 8, 2019
Ballston Spa ~ Thomas James Espey III, "T-Bone", 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. T-Bone was the son of the late Thomas M. Espey and Elda Brantigan. He was the devoted husband of over 57 years to Guadalupe Espey. T-Bone worked as a truck driver with PDS in...
Eleanor Catherine Herkert
Dec 8, 2019
Eleanor Catherine Herkert (Farrell) age 87, of Cohoes, NY passed away after a brief illness Sunday, December 8, 2019 at The Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Ellie, as everyone knew her, was born to the late Joseph and Eva Farrell and graduated from Cohoes High School.She met the love of her life on May 7, 1954 and 16...
Ronald Swart
Dec 7, 2019
Ronald Swart, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Ron was the son of the late Edward and Anna Swart.Ron proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was one of the first franchise owners of Service Master in the Capital District, he later...
Cynthia Donna Hollar
Dec 7, 2019
Watervliet- Cynthia Donna Hollar, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Irvine Edmund John and Cynthia Frances John.Known as Cindy and Donna to many, she was a graduate of New Brunswick High School. Following graduation she went on to become...
David J. Bovia, Sr.
Dec 7, 2019
PATTERSONVILLE - David J. "Buck" Bovia, Sr., 59, of Pattersonville passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2019.He was born in Albany a son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Hodson) Bovia.David was employed with the Capital District Transportation Authority for over twenty years before retiring.David was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He worked hard to...
