Obituaries
Lilly Sabrina Harvin-Harvey
Jan 22, 2019
ALBANY- Lilly Sabrina Harvin, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Willie Ingram-Harvin. She worked for NYS for 20 years as a data entry operator and also attended cosmetology school, later becoming a mother figure to many. She also loved to cook and bake.Lilly truly loved God and music....
Rita M. Hooley
Jan 22, 2019
ALBANY- Rita M. Hooley, 88, passed away on January 22, 2019. Rita was the wife of the late John C. Hooley.Born in Glens Falls, she graduated from Schroon Lake Central School and Union University School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for 41 years, retiring from Sunnyview Rehab facility in 1992. Rita enjoyed traveling, reading, and floral arranging....
Joan Ross Hotaling
Jan 22, 2019
LATHAM- Joan Ross Hotaling, 86, formally of North Greenbush, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends.Born on October, 25 1932, Joanie was the daughter of the late Ida and Kenneth Ross. Joanie was a graduate of Albany High in 1950. On 0ctober 4, 1952 Joanie married the love of her life,...
Dallen M. Filyaw
Jan 21, 2019
Albany~ Dallen Maine "Flip" Filyaw, 87, of Albany passed away on January 21, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center due to complications from a stroke. He was born on March 26, 1931 in Rhoda, West Virginia, the son of the late Charles and Sarah Filyaw. His family moved to Kingsport, Tennessee where he lived until moving to New...
Marquan William Mackey-Meggs
Jan 21, 2019
COHOES- Marquan William Mackey-Meggs was born August 27, 1994 and was called home on January 21, 2019. He was predeceased by his mother Marjorie and is survived by his wife, Danielle; his son Marcel; his siblings, Noelle, Malcolm, Sierra, Omari, and Faquan; his niece, Malina; his nephews, Jayceon, Aleem, A'mari, and Aasir; his father, Floyd; his mother-in-law, Stacy; his aunt,...
Leo R. Roberts, Jr.
Jan 21, 2019
COHOES- Leo R. Roberts, Jr., 50, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Leo was born in Cohoes on December 6, 1968 to Leo R. Roberts, Sr. and the late Jane A. Roberts.Leo was a kind soul who was a family man and great friend. He liked horseshoes, darts, hacky sack, online card...
Helen P. Gachowski
Jan 21, 2019
Richfield Springs- Helen P. Gachowski, 89, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 with her sons by her side. Born at home in Richfield Springs, New York, Helen was the daughter of the late Harry and Johanna Palyga and the loving wife of the late Benjamin A. Gachowski Jr.Helen was a lifelong farmer taking over after her parents passing. They...
Jean Marie Pollay
Jan 20, 2019
Albany~ Jean Marie Pollay, 83, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2019. Born in Schaghticoke on October 25, 1935, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (McClain) Pollay. Jean was a faithful member of Pineview Community Church in Albany. Jean is survived by her brother, William (Winnie) Pollay of Newbury Park, CA. In addition...
Andrew Sandalakis
Jan 19, 2019
Andrew Manousos SandalakisAndrew Sandalakis, 87 years old, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on November 19, 2019. Born on December 5th, 1931 to Manousos Sandalakis and Zamvia Moustakas. Andrew grew up on the Greek island of Milos in the Aegean Sea. At the age of 15, he joined the Greek Royal Airforce. Then, as was the family...
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...
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