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...
Spencer F. Lamountain
Oct 24, 2018
Colonie- Spencer (Skip) F. LaMountain, 87, went home to the Lord surrounded by the comfort and care of family and friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Mildred (Boyle) LaMountain, and was the beloved husband of 36 years to Ginni M. (Hills) LaMountain.He grew up hunting and fishing...
Viola M. Hvizdak
Oct 24, 2018
COLONIE- Viola M. Hvizdak, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Vi was born in Albany, NY on September 14, 1922 to the late Walter and Hazel Petrie. On June 12, 1943 Vi married the love of her life, George E. Hvizdak. They were married for 57 ½ years and together they raised four children. Vi will be remembered...
Melanie Lea Nasholts
Oct 24, 2018
NISKAYUNA-Melanie Lea Nasholts, 45, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2018. She was born on December 5, 1972 in Albany, daughter of Jan Waters and Stephen Nasholts, Stepdaughter of Mark Waters. She is predeceased by her uncles, Johnny Oliver, Edward Bovia and Ronald Bovia.Mel or "Miss Mel", as she was affectionately known by her "kids" at Child Time and Brown...
Elizabeth E. Bates
Oct 24, 2018
VOORHEESVILLE-Elizabeth E. "Betsy" Bates, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Betsy was born in 1941 to Laurence P. Ellis and Martha Hinman Ellis. She was an alumna of The Albany Academy for Girls and attended Keuka College, after which she met Milton Bates at the Punkintown Fair. That meeting was the start of a 57 year romance and...
Anna Tucker
Oct 24, 2018
Anna Swatovy Tucker was born July 19th, 1922 in Yonkers NY. She was the fourth child of Frank and Amelia Swatovy. There were four girls and one boy in the family. She loved her brother dearly, even though he convinced her parents that she should not join the Navy as she wished. She loved her sisters and all her nieces...
Nancy Etta Fingar
Oct 23, 2018
Nancy Fingar, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the daughter of the late Fred and Etta Kern. Nancy was the devoted wife to the late Irwin Fingar. She enjoyed reading, playing crossword puzzles and was an avid Mets fan. In addition to her parents...
Verna Mae Parker
Oct 22, 2018
Verna Mae Parker, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018 at her home. Verna was the daughter of the late Eddie Jackson and Wilma Wilkins. She loved fishing and spending time with her family during family outings and reunions. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Horace "Tony" Jackson-Dubois.Verna is survived by her sisters...
Dora L. Wallace
Oct 22, 2018
COLONIE- Dora L. Wallace, 75, entered into rest on October 22, 2018 at home.She was born on August 25, 1943 in Shubuta, Mississippi daughter of the late John Avery and Lessie (Bounds) Wallace. Dora was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She enjoyed walks and shopping trips. She will be dearly missed. Left to cherish her memory...
Jean Shippey
Oct 22, 2018
Rensselaer- Jean Shippey, 87, passed away on October 22, 2018.She was born on December 6, 1930 daughter of the late Charles and Mary Massara.Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved life, and enjoyed traveling. Jean will be remembered for her infectious laugh, and she was always up for a good game. She had an enormous...
Betty J. King
Oct 21, 2018
Glenville- Betty J. King, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in Langley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruby Aiken. Betty is survived by her loving husband of, 73 years, Blaine H. King.Betty had an infectious love for life. She enjoyed shopping, lunching with friends, and spending time with her family....
Fred Muhlfelder, Jr.
Oct 21, 2018
Fred Muhlfelder, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with his loving family by his side. Fred was born in Albany and was the son of the late Fred Muhlfelder, Sr. and Hannah Muhlfelder. He was a graduate of the Albany Boys Academy and Syracuse University, class of 1951,Fred worked...
George W. Kojac
Oct 21, 2018
COLONIE- George W. Kojac, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 with his loving partner by his side. George was born in Queens, NY to the late James and Johanna Kojac on June 28, 1941. George was educated in Queens and he went on to receive a BS from Pratt Institute. He later was certified in surveying and cost...
Theresa M. Bayly
Oct 21, 2018
TROY-Theresa Bayly, age 83, died at her home on October 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Albany. She is the daughter of Charles and Sarah Doyle. Theresa was predeceased by her husband Robert Bayly, daughter Michelle Bayly and her sister Barbara.She retired from St. Mary's Hospital. She loved to travel with family and friends. Theresa is...
Lord-El Fortner
Oct 20, 2018
Albany- Lord-El Fortner, 33, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018.Funeral services for Lord-El will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11am, where a calling hour will be held prior starting at 10am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, 12205. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albany.
Albert H. Taft
Oct 20, 2018
Ballston Spa- Albert H. Taft Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.Al was born in Whitehall, NY to the late Albert and Lillian Taft on July 30, 1932. Al, or "Big Al" worked for many sign companies over his career as a neon tube bender. He will be remembered for his love of...
Thomas F. Kulzer
Oct 20, 2018
Thomas F. Kulzer, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Peters hospital with his loving family by his side. Thomas was the son of Margaret (Shea) and the late Thomas Kulzer. Thomas was the devoted husband to Tina Bacon-Kulzer. He retired from Freihofers Bakery after 27 years of service. He currently worked for Fuccillo Kia in Schenectady.Thomas...
Rene S. Quinones
Oct 20, 2018
ALBANY-Rene S. Quinones, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2018 at 9:10 a.m. Rene was a wonderful person and will be missed by his daughter Nikita and other family members.Calling hours will be held on Thursday October 25, 2018 from 12-1 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY. A service will...
Dr. Jesse Nixon, Jr.
Oct 19, 2018
Slingerlands~ Dr. Jesse Nixon Jr. of 200 Blessing Rd, Slingerlands, passed away on Friday, October 19th, 2018. He passed peacefully at St. Peters Hospice after a short illness. He was born in Heidelberg, Mississippi in 1937 to Jesse and Phyliss (Porter) Nixon. He grew up in Milwaukee, WI, earning a track scholarship to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he...
