Joyce A. Handy
Oct 30, 2018
Schenectady- Joyce A. Handy, 88, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2018. Born on October 22, 1930 in Ft. Plain, NY, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Marguerite (Foster) Suits, Sr. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years Edison H. Handy, two brothers: John D. Suits, Jr. and Benjamin Suits and her grandson,...
Frank A. Conley
Oct 30, 2018
Colonie- Frank A. Conley passed away on October 30, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born December 2, 1935 the oldest son of Frank and Mary Ruth (Derbyshire) Conley of Albany, NY, Frank was one of nine children. After graduating from Catholic Central High he joined the US Navy Reserves in 1953 spending the next twelve years with the reserves as...
Linda Gail Pfeiffer
Oct 29, 2018
Albany - It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Gail Pfeiffer announces her passingin her home on October 29, 2018 at the age of 56 years.Linda will be lovingly remembered by her father, Robert Pfeiffer; her brothers, Kurt Kapelle, Kenneth and Roger Pfeiffer; as well as her respective sisters-in-law, Merly Kapelle, Nonagail and Paz Pfeiffer. She will...
William C. Kinsley
Oct 29, 2018
Latham- William C. Kinsley, 77, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Born on September 23, 1941, the son of the late William and Marguriete Wolf Kinsley was a lifelong resident of the area. Bill was raised in Delmar and was a 1959 graduate of Bethlehem High School. Bill went on to be...
Charles E. Butcher
Oct 29, 2018
NISKAYUNA- Charles E. Butcher, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on August 21, 1949 in Niskayuna to the late Earl A. Butcher and the late Eleanor E. Darrow and lived his entire life in the area. He graduated from Niskayuna High School in 1967 and...
Robert A. Long
Oct 29, 2018
LAKE GEORGE- Robert A. Long, age 56, passed away on October 29, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after complications from surgery.He was born in Troy, NY, the son of the late Joseph D. Long and Patricia Arndt Long of Guilderland. Rob was a hard worker. He worked in the construction trades for the past 26 years, working with H&D Builders...
Francis Christopher Ciaccia
Oct 29, 2018
Albany- Francis Christopher "Frank" Ciaccia , 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Frank was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte Ciaccia. Frank was the devoted husband of 48 years to Thelma "Penny" Ciaccia. Frank served in the United States Army for 4 years. He devoted most of his...
Angelo Fratianni
Oct 29, 2018
Albany-Angelo Fratianni passed away peacefully on October 29, 2018 at his home in Albany, NY surrounded by his loving children. He worked at the Watervliet Arsenal for thirty-five years and made lifelong friends.Angelo, son of the late Anthony and Josephine Fratianni, was born on March 28, 1938. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary, his brothers Vincent and Raymond....
Sylvester White
Oct 28, 2018
Sylvester "Mello" White, 58, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Sylvester was the son of the late Clevester White and Izetta White. He was the devoted husband of over 34 years, to Maria E. White. He was a contractor and loved painting. He enjoyed boxing, fishing and spending...
Jason Robert Maxwell
Oct 28, 2018
Jason Robert Maxwell, 34, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Jason was the son of Grant and Donna (Keegan) Maxwell. Jason loved playing video games, listening to the Beatles, spending time with his family and friends, especially his children. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his fiance, Sarah Slyer. He is the adored father of his...
Herman Thomas, Sr.
Oct 28, 2018
Herman Thomas, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with his loving family by his side. Herman was the devoted husband to Lillia Mae Thomas. He was employed for many years with Albany Medical Center and with the Albany County Coroners Office.Calling hours will be held at Church of Jesus...
Mary E. Narcisi
Oct 28, 2018
Bedford- Mary Narcisi, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Rocco S. Narcisi.Following her completion of her nursing degree, Mary entered the United States Navy Nursing Corp. and served during the Korean War. Mary then married Rocco and moved to Massachusetts and became a citizen of Bedford in 1958....
Grace L. Smith
Oct 28, 2018
Delmar~ Grace L. Smith, 94, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on December 12, 1923, Grace was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Nancy (Deyorra) Constantine. Grace was raised in Amsterdam, where she attended local schools and began her employment in...
Ruth E. Dwyer
Oct 28, 2018
Colonie- Ruth E. Dwyer, passed away peacefully at her home in her 98th year on October 28, 2018. She was born on October 25, 1920 in Albany, NY to the late William W. and Nellie (Zarachynski) Winnie. Ruth graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1938 and Mildred Elley. She went on to work for New York State Dept. of...
John J. Wheeler
Oct 27, 2018
Latham- John Joseph "Jack" Wheeler, 89, of Latham peacefully passed from this earth on October 27, 2018 enveloped in the love of his family.Born in Albany on November 14, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Adele (Barton) Wheeler.Jack attended St. James School in Albany and went on to graduate from the Vincentian Institute (VI) in 1946....
Joseph Husselbeck
Oct 26, 2018
Colonie - Joseph A. Husselbeck "Joe" passed away peacefully on October 26, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 20, 1932 son of the late Francis and Margaret Husselbeck in Albany, NY.Joe graduated from the former Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes, NY. He attended Russell Sage College in Albany, NY. Joe was a Veteran...
Michael Spector
Oct 26, 2018
Glenville- Michael Spector, 61, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 26, 2018. Born on June 17, 1957 in Troy, NY Michael was the son of the late Leonard and Lorraine (Casey) Spector. Mike graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1975 and SUNY Cobleskill with an Associates Degree. He then went to Maria College...
N. Edward Biondo
Oct 25, 2018
Albany- N. Edward Biondo, 97, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 25, 2018. Born on April 6, 1921 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Candido) Biondo. Ed served his country honorably and faithfully during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He worked for Esso Corporation...
Wanda M. Nowak
Oct 25, 2018
ALBANY- Wanda M. Nowak , 94, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. Wanda was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Nowak. Wanda was a woman of great faith, a devout Catholic. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed.She was predeceased by her...
Alisha Lynn Somma
Oct 24, 2018
Pittstown, NY- Alisha Lynn "Lee" Somma, 29, passed away after a long and courageous battle with mental illness on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Lee was the daughter of John Somma and Lorie Parish. Lee always gave a helping hand to those in need. She had a love for God, and Church, often dedicating her time to volunteer. Lee was in...
