Obituaries

William Rodriguez

William Rodriguez

Mar 6, 2026

On March 6 2026 William C. Rodriguez passed away. He was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Puerto Rico , he is survived by his wife Kathy and one daughter Nesa and one son William and stepson Danny. 

He has six grandchildren, seven sisters , five brothers and many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts and extending...

Joan M. Ferguson

Joan M. Ferguson

Mar 5, 2026

Joan was the ultimate connector. To her, nobody could be a stranger for more than a minute. Whether you hailed from Chandigarh or Kalamazoo, she could instantly fuse six degrees of separation. As she wrote in her short story, Speak for Yourself, Stan:

Love is magic. It doesn’t get used up like cookies…Love grows and grows; the more you give away,...

Annabelle Link

Annabelle Link

Mar 5, 2026

Annabelle M. Link, 94, of Colonie passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Moriah, NY, Annabelle was the daughter of the late Richard U. Fisk and Marguerite Fisk. She was raised in Port Henry, and a graduate of Port Henry High School.

Annabelle was always the “Bell of the ball”, a joy...

Janet T. Skinkle

Janet T. Skinkle

Mar 5, 2026

Janet T. Skinkle, 89, passed away March 5, 2026 quietly in her home in South Colonie of natural causes after a brief period of declining health.

Janet was born in Albany, NY to Charles F. Skinkle and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) on November 10th, 1936. A Graduate of Albany High School. After graduation Janet immediately went to work for the NYTEL company for...

Shane Michael Alheim

Shane Michael Alheim

Mar 3, 2026

Shane M. Alheim, 36, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Shane was born in Albany and was currently working for ABC Supply Company Inc.

Shane took great pride in his work and helping everyone around him. The first one to arrive and the last to leave type. He was fun, loving, and the one to ignite any room he walked...

Mary T. Lomonoco

Mary T. Lomonoco

Mar 3, 2026

Mary T. Lomonoco (Holligan), 76, wife of the late Anthony V. Lomonoco of Niskayuna NY, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026 at St Peter’s Hospice Inn. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love of her family as she prepared for her journey to heaven. Her beloved daughter remained by her side, holding her hand as Mary peacefully...

Rudolph "Rudy" A. Santoli

Rudolph "Rudy" A. Santoli

2026

Rudolph “Rudy” A. Santoli

Saying goodbye to someone you love is very difficult. Remembering all the wonderful times shared together is the easiest. Knowing Rudy will be greeted with open arms as he enters the “Pearly Gates” brings comfort and a smile to the faces of those who loved and knew him.

Rudolph A. Santoli was born on September 6, 1941, in...

Michael Andrew Skowronek

Michael Andrew Skowronek

2026

Michael Andrew Skowronek, 62, of Albany, NY, died in Albany, NY after a brief urgent illness on March 2, 2026.

Mike was born August 28, 1963, eldest son of Marie Hroncich Skowronek Riker and Michael Raymond Skowronek.

Mike attended St. Stanislaus School, Amsterdam, NY, and graduated high school from the former Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes, NY in 1981. Mike played on...

Glenn Ivan Maxwell

Glenn Ivan Maxwell

2026

Albany- Glenn Ivan "Rashiek" Maxwell, 53, of Albany, New York, passed away on March 1, 2026. Born on January 7, 1971, in Hartford, Connecticut, Glenn lived his life with rhythm, resilience, and a whole lot of soul.

A proud truck driver, Glenn spent many miles on the road, but no matter where life took him, his heart was always with his...

Giovanna Brooks

Giovanna Brooks

Mar 1, 2026

Guilderland — Giovanna Brooks, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital, after bravely losing her battle with illness.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa Catalano.

Giovanna loved her family above all else and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including rewatching...

Nunzio J. Cangemi

Nunzio J. Cangemi

Mar 1, 2026

Nunzio J. Cangemi, 73, passed away on March 1, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. 

Born on June 24, 1952 in Adrano, Sicily, he was the son of Mario Cangemi and Maria Cangemi (née Catania). He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1955.

Nunzio proudly served in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a long and dedicated career with...

Douglas Edward James Handy

Douglas Edward James Handy

Mar 1, 2026

North Babylon, NY (Long Island)- Douglas Edward James Handy, age 71, went home to our Lord on March 1, 2026.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late John and Catherine Handy. He was also predeceased by his sister Judith Horning.

Douglas retired from the East Islip CSD after 30 years as a custodian. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus...

Kim L. Tomlinson

Kim L. Tomlinson

2026

Bronx- Kim L. Tomlinson, 70, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on August 8, 1955, she was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Louise Tomlinson.

Kim had a vibrant spirit and a deep love for life. She cherished time spent in the Adirondacks, enjoyed jazz music, photography, and staying active. A true social butterfly, Kim found great...

Ronald Boisjoli

Ronald Boisjoli

Feb 28, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Wayne Boisjoli, 80, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a short illness. He was born January 1, 1946, in Denver, CO, to the late Wilfred and Beatrice (Ernst) Boisjoli. Ron moved with his family to Cohoes, NY, as an infant after his father retired from the United States Air Force.

Ron proudly enlisted and served in the United...

Michael Eden

Michael Eden

Feb 28, 2026



Michael E. Eden, 69, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Belleville, IL to John and Doris Eden.

He grew up in Colonie, and was a graduate of South Colonie high school. Michael worked as a truck driver for Penske Logistics.

He loved to play and watch golf, his Green Bay Packers, going to...

Robert H. Wyman

Robert H. Wyman

Feb 27, 2026

Latham

Robert H. Wyman, 61, passed away on February 27, 2026.

There will be no services at this time.

Those wanting to contribute, please plant a tree in Bobs memory.

To share a memory of Robert or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.

Reddick Harrison, Jr.

Reddick Harrison, Jr.

Feb 27, 2026

A life well lived. Reddick Harrison Jr., age 77, passed away at Samaritan Hospital on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Reddick was born on July 28,1948, in Georgetown, South Carolina. He attended the public school system there, and after completing his education, moved to New York City in the early 1970s and lived...

Kenneth Charles Scott, Jr.

Kenneth Charles Scott, Jr.

2026

Kenneth Charles Scott, Jr., born on November 21, 1949, in Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Kenneth Scott, Sr. and Antoinette Palatino Scott.

A proud veteran, Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Kenneth had a great appreciation for the simple joys in life, which included...

Bruce James Thornton

Bruce James Thornton

Feb 27, 2026

Voorheesville, NY, Bruce James Thornton, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1946, in Hempstead, NY.

Bruce graduated from Central Islip High School. Following graduation, he served his country as a Boatswain Mate Third Class in the U.S. Navy. He married his soulmate Jane Thornton October 24, 1964, and celebrated 61 years of marriage this...

Charles "Chucky" Blanchard

Charles "Chucky" Blanchard

Feb 26, 2026

Charles "Chucky" Blanchard, 72, Albany, NY, transitioned, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at home. Born May 14, 1953, in Albany, NY he was the son of Shirley Ruth Blanchard and the late John Henry Blanchard.

Chucky attended Albany High School. He worked as a groundskeeper at SUNY Albany for many years and retired in 2010. He was known as a Legend and...

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