Kathleen “Kathi” A. Letko
2026
Kathleen “Kathi” A. Letko, 76, of Slingerlands, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Edward O. and Mary K. Dodson.
Kathi is survived by her loving husband, Peter Letko. She was a devoted mother to Benjamin (Tracy) Letko, Teresa (John) McIntosh, and Joshua (Sarah) Letko. She was also a proud grandmother...
Patricia "Patty" J. Oddy
2026
Albany- Patricia Jane Oddy, lovingly known as Patty, passed away on March 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1947 to the late Carl Alger and Alice Pierce Alger.
Patty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She had a kind heart, a caring spirit and a way of making those around her feel loved...
Raymond Stanley Christy
Mar 12, 2026
Raymond Stanley 'Stan' Christy, 61, died on March 12th, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 4 yr. resident of Milton moving from his 20yr. residence on Front St., Schenectady.
He was born June 12th, 1964, in Canton NY to parents Richard 'Dick' Christy and Irene Gilette. He now joins them in heaven. He was educated in...
Gloria June Bourque
Mar 11, 2026
Gloria June Bourque, January 13, 1931 - March 11, 2026
Gloria (Smith) Bourque was born on January 13, 1931 in Albany, NY to parents Joseph and Mildred (Schwab) Smith. Gloria married her childhood sweetheart and loving husband Eugene V. Bourque Jr. in 1952. They were married 68 years before his passing in November of 2020. She is survived by her son...
Marlene E. Hammond
Mar 11, 2026
Marlene E. Hammond of Albany, New York, passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on June 29, 1935, in Hudson, New York to the late Robert Wesley and Dorothy Louise Sheldon. Marlene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She touched the lives of many with her profound sense of...
Melissa M. Janidlo
2026
Melissa (Wightman) Janidlo, 60, wife of Patrick Janidlo, passed away Wednesday, March 11, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.
Born in Manhattan to Stephen Skeates (deceased) and Rose Wightman, Melissa was raised in Andover and later Westfield, NY, by her mother and her adoptive father, Davie “Dave” Wightman (deceased).
While attending SUNY Fredonia, she met Patrick, and they...
Mary A. Whitman
Mar 11, 2026
Mary A. Whitman , 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Mary was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Weinlein. She was the devoted wife to the late Charles Whitman Jr. of 51 years.
Mary loved exchanging puzzles with her friends Kathy, Debbie...
Clara Ann Rouse-Owens
2026
Albany- On March 11, 2026, Clara Ann Rouse-Owens peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by a host of loving family members in the comfort of her home, honoring her final wishes.
Clara was born on March 14, 1953, in Albany, New York. Throughout her life, she touched the lives of many through her kindness, generosity, and willingness to...
Janice M. Halloran
Mar 10, 2026
Janice M. Halloran, 88, the wife of John M. Halloran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10th, at her home with her loving family at The Eddy in Troy, NY. She was born on January 20, 1938, in Troy, NY, Jan was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Brennan) Manning.
Janice met the love of her life, John, at...
Yolanda A. Douglas
Mar 10, 2026
Yolanda A. Douglas, 51, lifelong resident of the city of Albany passed away peacefully surrounded by family March 10, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Kimble-Miller.
Yolanda was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Herkimer Community College. She grew up attending services at Union Missionary Baptist Church with her Grandmother, Inez Bosh, every Sunday and developed a...
Bruce James Larsen
Mar 9, 2026
Hilltowns- Bruce passed away Monday, March 9th, peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bruce was, in every sense of the phrase, one of the last real men.
He graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo in 1968. A proud Navy veteran, he carried the discipline and quiet strength of his service with him long after his time in uniform...
Robert E. O'Keefe, Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Orono, Maine - Robert E. O'Keefe Jr., 85, died March 8, 2026, at a Bangor hospital. He was born April 24, 1940, in Old Town, a son of Robert E. Sr. and Margaret H. (Rogers) O'Keefe.
Bob attended Old Town Elementary schools. He started high school at Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, ME, but transferred back to Old Town High School,...
James Christopher Aube
Mar 8, 2026
James Christopher Aube, born September 22, 1946, in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026.
He worked for New York State for over 35 years before retiring from the NYS Department of State as Head of Corporations in 2002. Jim was also a proud Vietnam veteran.
Above all else, Jim loved his family. He was a devoted husband to...
Joyce Gummer
Mar 8, 2026
ALBANY- Joyce Gummer, passed away on March 8, 2026. She was born in Wales, UK, the daughter of the late John P. and Blanche Price. She was predeceased by her husband Gwynfor in 2013. She was employed by Honigsbaum’s in Stuyvesant Plaza for many years. She and Gwyn were founding members of the Saratoga Sailing Club.
She is survived by her...
Ronald J. Unser
2026
Ronald J. Unser, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Ronald proudly served in the US Navy on the USS John Paul Jones from 1958 to 1962. Following his time in the Navy, Ron joined the workforce working for various places. Some include Bumpstead Chevrolet, Sears Automotive, Penske Automotive and most recently with Lowes in Glenmont.
In his free time,...
Thomas Foster
Mar 7, 2026
Thomas W. Foster, age 65, died unexpectedly at his home in Troy, NY, on March 7, 2026.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. Foster.
Tom is survived by his sisters Merilee (Missy) White of Charlotte NC and Carol Chavers of Gurnee IL and their families.
Thomas graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy,...
Mildred A. Davis
Mar 7, 2026
Mildred A. Davis, 68, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026.
Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Claudina Davis.
Mildred found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved listening to gospel music and trying her luck with scratch-off lottery tickets (while sitting in her favorite red chair). Above all, she was most...
Juan "Ralph" Muriel
2026
Juan (Ralph) Muriel, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
He was a resident of Albany, NY since 1996.
He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and as a child moved to NYC. Juan was raised by his maternal grandparents, Francisco and Francisca Muriel. He lived with his grandparents until his...
Angela M. Kosakowski
Mar 7, 2026
Angela M. Kosakowski, 101, of Albany, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at home.
She was born in Albany on February 28, 1925 to the late Vincenzo and Mary DeCarlo.
Angeie worked at General Aniline, there she met the love of her life, Edward. They were married for 67 years. They loved watching sports together, Angie was a Mets fan. She...
John Rutherford
Mar 6, 2026
John D. Rutherford passed away peacefully at his home on Glass Lake on March 6, 2026. Born in Troy, New York, he was the son of the late Howard and Theresa Rutherford.
John was a graduate with a business degree from the University of Idaho. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he spent...
