Carmela Grasso
Nov 2, 2024
SCHENECTADY- Carmela ”Carm” Grasso, 83, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie DePasquale.
Carm was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Schenectady NY, and was employed as a key punch operator for the NYS Dept. of Tax &...
Michaelyn "Mickey" Gourlay-Doyle
Nov 2, 2024
NASSAU - Michaelyn Gourlay-Doyle, age 81, known as “Mickey” by all, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, Harper L. Howard and Agnes Horning Howard and her loving husbands Robert Gourlay who passed in 1982 and John Doyle who passed in 2005.
She is survived by her sons Robert...
Margaret M. Kinlan
2024
Margaret Kinlan, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024.
She graduated from Sacred Heart High School before earning her Bachelor Degree in nursing from Villanova University. As a nurse, Margaret worked in many different healthcare settings, including a time when she worked at the United Nations in New York City. Margaret was especially caring and attentive to the...
Virginia W. Preston
2024
Virginia W. Preston of Loudonville, NY, passed away on November 2, 2024.
Born on July 23, 1929 in Oneonta to Fred and Hilda (Diamond) White of Cooperstown, NY. She was raised by her parents and foster parents Bob and Bernice Pickens of Cooperstown. She graduated from Cooperstown Central Schools in 1947 and Sage junior College of Albany in 1985.
Virginia joined the...
Deborah Robertson
Nov 1, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our Mother and Step-Mother, Deborah Jean Robertson on All Saints Day, November 1, 2024. Deborah was born in Albany, NY to the late Francis and Jean Borter on August 23, 1954. She was a 1972 Colonie Central High School graduate and lived most of her life in Colonie.Deb spent most...
James D. Taggart
Nov 1, 2024
James D. Taggart, 93, husband of Hilde (Betty) Taggart, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Jim grew up in Brooklyn, where he attended Brooklyn Tech before enlisting in the US Airforce; he was stationed in Germany, where he met and married Betty. Jim and Betty were long standing members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Clifton Park. He retired...
Angelo Russo
2024
Angelo Russo, 86, passed away on Friday November 1, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Born on October 22, 1938, in Montemurro, Italy, he was the late son of Carmine and Anna Marie Russo.
Angelo received his Associate degree in Electrical Engineering and owned his own construction company. He loved to invent things, up-cycled before it was cool, tinkered with everything to make...
Joseph M. Mikulec
Nov 1, 2024
Colonie, NY-
Joseph M. Mikulec, 48, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 1st. Joe was born on December 3, 1975 in Albany, NY to Rosemary Girgenti and the Late James Mikulec. He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1993 and went on to work at Phillips Medical for over 30 years. Joe met Christine in Westerlo, NY in 1991 and they...
Charles R. Levesque
Oct 30, 2024
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Richard Levesque after a long and well lived life. On October 30, 2024 he completed his journey on earth, entered heaven and touched the face of God.
Charles, better known as Charlie or Dick was born November 23rd, 1926. He was the son of Dennis and Katherine (Dittmer) Levesque....
Helen A. Novak
Oct 30, 2024
COLONIE – Helen A. Novak, 78, of Colonie Village, passed away on October 30, 2024.
She was born in Albany on January 6, 1946 a daughter of the late Dominick and Theresa Attili.
Helen served as Vice President for many years for the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce and in later years, worked for the State of New York.
Helen was predeceased by her...
Lauri Jean White
Oct 30, 2024
DUANESBURG- Lauri Jean White, age 65, passed away on October 30, 2024 at her residence.
She was born in El Paso, TX, the daughter of the late Col. Floyd M. White and Barbara White of Schodack, NY. She was also predeceased by her grandparents, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was a 1977 graduate of Clayton A. Bouton High School, Voorheesville, NY....
John A. Gaston
Oct 29, 2024
John A. Gaston, 60, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home, with his loving family by his side. John was the son of the late John Gaston, Sr. and Margaurite (Peggy) Gaston. John was the devoted husband to Patricia Gaston, father to Jennifer Muzio and Carolyn McCulloch and grandfather to five grandchildren.
John spent many years doing...
Margie Ruffin
Oct 29, 2024
Margie Ellis-Ruffin was born in South Carolina, on July 9, 1944, to Mr. Morris & Idella Ellis.
She moved to NYC as a young girl with her family. There she attended school, and later married and gave birth to 5 children. As a mother and housewife, she always encouraged her family on the merits of education. This was very important to...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Couser
Oct 29, 2024
Schenectady- Elizabeth "Betty" J. Couser ,92, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on October 29th, 2024. As a life-long resident of Albany, Elizabeth retired from the New York State Capitol in 1994 after many dedicated years. She spent her retirement along side her family doing what she loved most, watching her grandchildren grow. Throughout her life Elizabeth was known...
Robert Allen Bullock
2024
Robert A. Bullock, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Ellis Hospital.
Born December 14, 1953, in Middlebury, Vermont, he was the son of the late James Thomas Bullock Sr., and Helen Francis (Gregoire) Bullock of Schenectady, NY.
Robert attended Schalmont High School, and later went on to study at Geneseo State University, Geneseo, NY. Robert dedicated many years of...
Elizabeth M. Cosgrave
Oct 28, 2024
Elizabeth M. Cosgrave, 82, of Schenectady, New York passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side on Monday, October 28, 2024 after several months of illness.
Elizabeth was born in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Rosenstine on March 27, 1942.
After school, she met her first husband while working in Troy in her...
Gary J. Lambert Sr.
Oct 28, 2024
Gary J. Lambert Sr., husband to Donna, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Following high school, Gary began a career in landscaping which allowed him to be able to take care of his family. Through his green thumb, he was able to genuinely enjoy his work and be proud of it. After work, he may have been...
Donna C. Tedesco
Oct 28, 2024
Donna Tedesco, 76 of Round Lake, NY formerly of Latham, NY, passed away on Oct. 28 after a long battle with blood cancer. Born in Rochester, NY. Donna was predeceased by her parents, Sumner and Audrey Pearsall, and a brother, David Pearsall.
Survived by her husband and best friend of 57 years, Frank, and her children Frank Jr (Kimberly) Tedesco of...
Margaret Noles Hildreth
Oct 26, 2024
Schenectady-
Margaret Noles Hildreth, 90, passed away October 26th, 2024. She was born in Colonie to the late Nicola And Caroline Rossi. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Wally Noles and Joseph Hildreth. She is survived by her children and grandchildren as well as several siblings.
At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of...
