John Rucker
Oct 2, 2018
With great sadness, we the family of John Edward Rucker announce his passing at 2:00 A.M. on October 2, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. Our brother John, born on February 17, 1942, was a longtime resident of Rensselaer, N.Y. At the time of his transition, he resided in the Kingsway Community located at 5000 Queen Philomena Boulevard, Schenectady,...
John L. Tedesco
Oct 2, 2018
COLONIE-John Louis Tedesco, 87, in the early morning of October 2, 2018 our beloved husband, father and grandfather died peacefully in the comfort of his home.He was born December 27, 1930 to the late John and Lucienne Tedesco.He is a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a paratrooper. After being honorably discharged, he began working for NY Telephone Company....
Larry Scott
Oct 1, 2018
Albany- Larry Scott, 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, October 1, 2018 after battling an illness for a couple of months. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Alice Scott. Larry is survived by his son, Lawrence Scott (Christine Fedoreshenko). Larry was employed and retired from the New York State OGS at...
Joe E. Murray
Sep 30, 2018
Troy- Joe E. Murray, 70, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Booker T. and Rozella Murray.Joe enjoyed listening to music especially Jimi Hendrix and Tina Turner. He also loved sports including, boxing, karate, football and NASCAR. He is survived by his three daughters,...
I. Magdalena Rivera
Sep 30, 2018
Menands - I. Magdalena Rivera, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 30, 2018 at Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jorge E. and Myrthala Rivera (aka Pa and Ma). She missed her parents very much and is now with them. She was a tough cookie for a long...
Lorine M. Rivers
Sep 29, 2018
Latham - Lorine M. Rivers, 64, passed away on September 30, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital.Lorine resided in Latham and was an avid computer user, loved movies, drawing and latch hooking.Lorine was born in Schenectady on July 24, 1954 and was the daughter of the late Howard M. Henderson and Arlene R. Griffin. She is survived by her sisters, Brenda J....
Patricia C. Simonson
Sep 29, 2018
Colonie~ Patricia C. Simonson, 85, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018.Born in Saranac, NY on November 24, 1932, Patricia was the daughter of the late Paul and Lydia (Morse) Connor. She was the devoted wife of Merritt W. Simonson. Together they were married 57 years. Loving mother of Kristine Ryder of Rensselaer and Karen Fairlee of Schenectady....
Russel M. Lawrence, Sr.
Sep 29, 2018
Colonie- Russel M. Lawrence,Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Elbert and Rachel (Decker) Lawrence, Russel was born on April 23, 1930 in Westport, NY. Russel is predeceased by his wife Judith W. Lawrence of 59 years. He is...
Thomas P. Smith
Sep 29, 2018
COLONIE- Thomas P. Smith, 87, passed away on September 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 15, 1930 son of the late Thomas F. and Helen (Tackney) Smith in Union City, NJ.Tom was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was employed by Continental Can Company from 1948-1984 in 3...
Gloria Mildred Bartlett
Sep 29, 2018
Colonie- Gloria M. Bartlett, 92, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2018 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. The daughter of the late Frederick and Hazel (Norton) Clough, Gloria was born on December 9, 1925 in Albany, NY. She married David Bartlett, Jr. on February 14, 1952. Gloria was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Matthew Davis, Jr.
Sep 28, 2018
Albany- Mr. Matthew Davis, age 63, entered into eternal rest when called home by his creator on Friday, September, 28, 2018.Born November 30, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York to Alberta Mayo and Matthew Davis, Sr. He was educated in the Brooklyn Public School District, where he obtained his General Education Diploma. He lived in Brooklyn before settling in Albany, New...
Landy Kleniewski
Sep 27, 2018
TROY - Landy Kleniewski, 62, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Landy was born on April 6, 1956 in Manhattan and was the daughter of the late Martha Mateo and Juan Seise Roman. She was a customer service representative for Keller Motor Car Co. in Latham for several years before retiring. She enjoyed being around the people she loved....
Lottie P. Relation
Sep 27, 2018
Lottie P. Relation, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side. Lottie was the daughter of the late Arthur and Minnie (Buck) Parsons. She was the devoted wife of over 35 years, to the late Albert E. Relation, Sr. Lottie loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In...
Earlie J. Roberts
Sep 26, 2018
ALBANY-Earlie James Roberts, "Earl", 75 entered eternal rest on Wednesday September, 26 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Inn in Albany, New York.Earlie was born in Jacksonville, FL, the son of predeceased George Roberts and Catherine Crawford. Predeceased by two sisters Mary Lee and Katherine Abdur-Raman. Earlie worked for the Capital District Transportation Authority where he retired after 35 years...
Carlos S. Wilson
Sep 26, 2018
Albany~Carlos Salvadore Wilson, 64 of Albany passed away on September 26, 2018 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma cancer. He is survived by his beloved son, Carlos Jeramiah Wilson and his beloved fiance, Ondrea Vaughn, his sisters Ronnie, Karen, Cecilly, and a brother Alphonso, and many friends. Carlos was born in Detroit Michigan on January 10, 1954. He worked construction...
Mary Jane Kiernan
Sep 26, 2018
ALBANY- Mary Jane Kiernan, age 90, passed away on September 26, 2018. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Grace Wilson Marsh. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her youngest son Keith Kiernan; ex husband and friend, Ed Kiernan; siblings: Lois Marsh, George Marsh Jr., Eileen Wiltse, Robert Marsh, Josephine Zielinski, Grace Halpin and Richard Marsh.Mary...
Albert J. Hecker
Sep 26, 2018
GUILDERLAND- Albert "Al" Hecker, 67,lost his long battle with Cancer, but not without a fight, on September 26th of 2018. Born in Queens, NY on August 3, 1951, he was the only son of the late Louise (Krause) and Albert Hecker.Al was a Graduate of SUNY Delhi, before starting his career as a Restaurant Entrepreneur. He owned his first restaurant,...
Robert J. Benack
Sep 26, 2018
LOUDONVILLE | Robert J. Benack (Bob), 66, was called home to God on September 26th, 2018, while at home with his family by his side.He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Cindy Benack; his sons, Sean (Josephine) Benack, Daniel Benack, and Brendon Benack; granddaughter, Everly Benack; nephew, John (Shelly) Parker; mother and father-in-law, Leonard and Lorraine Pitcher;...
Dorothy A. Miller
Sep 25, 2018
East Greenbush-Dorothy A. Kissel Miller, age 84, entered the Gates of Heaven surrounded by her family on September 25, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mae Kissel. She is survived by her loving husband, John F. Miller, Jr.; her children: John F. Miller III (Lydia), Barbara Miller Parslow (dec. William), and Patricia Miller Sarafin (Peter); brother,...
