Barbara J. Trainor
Jan 19, 2019
Barbara J. Trainor, 61 of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Home (and Family) is where the heart lives and that statement had never been more true when it came to Barb's outlook on life. A fierce defender of her family; Barb was not afraid to speak her mind but she had...
Sandra Bloom Martin
Jan 19, 2019
Albany - Sandra Bloom Martin, 82 passed away January 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.Born and educated in Wisconsin, Sandy became a research biochemist and eventually retired from the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health. She was a devoted Mom and an avid gardener, birder and traveler. She visited all seven...
Paulette Peterson
Jan 18, 2019
WATERVLIET - Paulette Jean (Gill) Peterson age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Paulette was born August 20, 1942, in Troy and was the daughter of the late Matthew C. and Minnie (Wolfram) Gill. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1960 and lived most of her life in Latham...
Carlos M. Barrera
Jan 18, 2019
Carlos Manuel Barrera passed away peacefully in his home on January 23, 2019 at the age of 92 surrounded by his loved ones. Carlos was the oldest of 8 children born to Coralia and Armando Barrera. Carlos was a veteran of World War II having served in the Marines as a pfc messenger on the south pacific island of Iwo...
Phyllis A. Thompson
Jan 18, 2019
After a brief illness Phyllis A. Thompson departed this life on January 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Thompson) and Sylvester Lightsey. She leaves to mourn her death Doretha (Jerry) Tolliver, David (Willie) Lumpkin Jr, Sylvester (Duke) Lumpkin, Jaritia (Lance) Ray and son-in-law Walter Ross. Phyllis also left 16 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren....
Melanie J. Stanley
Jan 18, 2019
Troy - Melanie J. Stanley (DiNallo), 57, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Melanie was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy Stanley. Melanie is survived by her children, William, Maria (Amanda), Angela (KC); grandchildren, Serenity, Price, Jennyleigh, Mason, Joshua, Austin and Karlos; siblings, Michael, Donna, Randall, Kathryn, Debra, Sandra and Pamela;...
Yvonne Bigger
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Yvonne (Merizuria Lucas) Bigger, 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Yvonne was the daughter of the late William and Lucille Lucas. She was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on October 8, 1942.Yvonne was devoted to her family. Yvonne enjoyed traveling, cooking, shopping, but mostly spending time with the family....
Laura Dimaggio
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Laura (Webb) DiMaggio, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Daughter of the late Joseph William and Florence Rose Webb, she was born on February 12, 1959 in Albany and was a lifelong resident. Laura is survived by her husband, Philip DiMaggio, her son, Robb Hensel of Destin Fl. (Yulanda), brothers Joseph of Albany and Michael of Hopewell...
Joseph A. Macri
Jan 17, 2019
Albany- Joseph A. Macri, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Frank and Julia Macri. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Elda (Losavio) Macri. Following college, Joe went on to the U.S Army Reserves working in the medical unit. Joe worked...
Alice M. Schreiner
Jan 17, 2019
Troy- Alice M. Schreiner, 78, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Alice was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Manning) Alderman. Alice was the devoted wife to the late Donald J. Schreiner, Sr., who predeceased her in 1987.Alice was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. To her family was...
James Alund
Jan 17, 2019
Latham~James Alund, 65, entered eternal life on January 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 14, 1953, Jim was the son of Joseph Whipple and Anne (Scaringe) Whipple. He was the devoted husband of Jill (Haluska) Alund. Loving father of Jimmy, Janey (Brian), and John. Dearest brother of William, Robert (Mary), Edward (Patty), Frank (JoEllen), and Barbara.Jim...
William M. Ziegler
Jan 17, 2019
Clifton Park- William M. Ziegler, 69, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019.William was born on November 12, 1949 son of the late William H. and Audrey Zielgler in Troy, NY.He is survived by his brothers, Ronald Ziegler (Janet) and Scott Ziegler (Janet) and his large family of friends. A memorial service will be held privately.
Roseann Malloy
Jan 16, 2019
Guilderland~ Roseann Malloy passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Albany, New York on November 7, 1928, she was predeceased by her parents John and Mildred Preville Stickler. Her beloved husband Donald F. Malloy of 23 years passed away in 1973. In her earlier years, she worked at Ford's Tavern, the Albany Jewish...
John A. Toma
Jan 16, 2019
COHOES - John A. Toma, 66, transitioned into eternal life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.John was born on June 13, 1952 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (Dover) Toma. John is survived by his beloved daughters, Heather M. Toma, and Erica (Pejay) Toma; three grandsons, Carson A. Toma, Maxx R. Toma, and Oliver J. Toma; his siblings, Ronald (Dawn) Toma,...
Betty Traynor
Jan 15, 2019
Ballston Spa-Betty Traynor, was taken to her Heavenly home to meet her husband, Kellett, her parents and sisters, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She took her last peaceful breath at the age of 89, at Riverside Nursing Home and Center for Rehabilitation in Castleton, where she resided for the past 4 years. Betty waited until all five of her children...
Arlene A. Cleary
Jan 15, 2019
Rotterdam – Arlene A. Cleary, 83, passed away on January 15, 2019. Born on June 9, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pavlik) Lesniak. Arlene was the loving wife of 43 years to the late James Cleary, who predeceased her in 1999.After graduating from St. Anthony High School and working in the...
Pamela Christophersen
Jan 15, 2019
CLIFTON PARK- Pamela A. Christophersen, 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born in Broadalbin, NY on December 17, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Lee. Pam will be remembered for her love of golfing, gardening, and hiking. Her passion in life was the outdoors. She is survived by her partner...
Marjory T. Fuller
Jan 14, 2019
Marjory Thomas Fuller was born January 4, 1928 in Arkansas City, KS to William and Viola Thomas. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, she died on January 14, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. William Samuel Fuller, her daughter, the Rev. Heidi Lynne Fuller, her parents and sister, Bernyce Kaaz. She is survived by her children,...
Lucy Sigley
Jan 14, 2019
Niskayuna- Lucy Sigley, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.Born on September 18, 1939 in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late Linford and Margaret (Smith) Carl. Lucy attended Fountain Hills High School in Fountain Hills, PA, before going to receive her Bachelors in Elementary Education at Moravian College in Bethelem, PA. Lucy...
Daniel P. Smith
Jan 14, 2019
Valley Falls- Daniel P. Smith, 24, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2019. Daniel is survived by his parents Michael and Michele Smith and his siblings, Nicholas, Brandon (Nicole Wederman) and Gabrielle Smith. Daniel was a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School and then went on to work for his father at Kiskis Tire Company in Latham. Daniel enjoyed the...
