Obituaries

Nicola Valente

Nicola Valente

Jan 10, 2019

Nicola ValenteEast Greenbush - Jan 10, 2019, Nicola Valente, age 98, passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Born in Albany, the son of the late Nicola and Anna (Dembrowski) Valente. Husband of the late Helen (Dedrick) Valente. They were married over 70 years.Graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1938.Served in the U.S. Marine Corp as...

Steven J. Vanalstyne

Steven J. Vanalstyne

Jan 10, 2019

Voorheesville- Steven J. VanAlstyne, 55, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 at his home. Steven was born on February 23, 1963, son of the Thomas VanAlstyne and the late Marilyn Nisselbeck.He graduated from Voorheesville, HS Class of 1981. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a U.S. Navy Seal from 1981-1987. He served aboard the USS...

Jesse L. Deere

Jesse L. Deere

Jan 9, 2019

ALBANY-Jesse L. Deere, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.Jesse was born in Albany, NY on June 24, 1935 to the late William and Hazel Deere. Jesse served his country honorably in the United States Army during from 1957-1959, and he went on to work for the Teamsters as a Truck Driver. For over 22 years Jesse was the...

Mary E. Mcgreen

Mary E. Mcgreen

Jan 9, 2019

Albany -Mary E. McGreen, Albany, NY passed away on January 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Albany, NY (formerly known as the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.) Mary was 66 years old.She was the daughter of the late John C. McGreen and Louise (Reilly) McGreen. Her younger brothers, Dr. Peter McGreen and James McGreen, predeceased her. John...

Joan Berberick

Joan Berberick

Jan 9, 2019

Joan Berberick, 89, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with her loving family by her side. Joan was born in Guilderland and was the daughter of the late Martin and Esther (Kyle) Lehner.She was employed as a clerk with New York State Department of Labor. She enjoyed bowling, dancing,...

Richard S. Oliver

Richard S. Oliver

Jan 8, 2019

Schenectady~Richard S. Oliver, 45 of Schenectady NY, passed away January 8, 2019 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany NY. Richard was born in Troy NY, on March 20, 1973 to loving parents Archibald and Ae'sook (Kim) Oliver. Richard attended and Graduated from New Life Academy in Schenectady in...

Kevin H. Ryan, Sr.

Kevin H. Ryan, Sr.

Jan 8, 2019

Albany~Ryan, Kevin Harold, 63, of Albany, passed away at home on Jan. 8 of natural causes.He is survived by his sons Kevin Jr. of Albany and Michael of Schenectady. Kevin was born in Albany and attended Albany Public Schools and Albany High School. Kevin was employed for many years at the Times Union and, also, worked in New Jersey. He...

Genevieve A. Ferrel

Genevieve A. Ferrel

Jan 8, 2019

January 8th 2019 at age 91. Predeceased by her son in law David DeJoseph, parents, Ora and Jennie Mosher, 5 sisters and 3 brothers.She is survived by her daughter Patti DeJoseph of Altamont, adored grand daughters, Erika DeJoseph of Albany and Katie (Chris) Lynch of Long Island , nieces, nephews and many dear friends.She deeply loved her family and cherished...

Scott D. Meek

Scott D. Meek

Jan 8, 2019

Scott D. Meek (50) of Albany, NY passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. An amazing & wonderful father, son, brother, spouse and friend, Scott's passion and love for bowling, golf, and car racing were passed onto his children.Scott's smile, laugh, and humor will be missed dearly. He's survived by his mother June Hoffman, son Tyler Meek, daughter Patricia...

Yifen Cai

Yifen Cai

Jan 7, 2019

Albany~Yifen Cai, 93, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Teresian House.Yifen was born in Shanghai, China on November 30, 1925 to the late Shushen Cai and Xuezhen Jin. Raised in a devout Catholic family, her faith was very important to her. Yifen graduated from the Aurora College for Women (Zhendan Wen Li Xue Yuan)...

John Frances Carkner

John Frances Carkner

Jan 7, 2019

Albany- John Frances Carkner, 69, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. John was the son of the late Minard and Viola Carkner. John was an avid comic book reader, movie fan and music buff. He never had a mean bone in his body and just wanted to make people laugh. John was also a poet. Family had a special place...

Jamie Mengel

Jamie Mengel

Jan 6, 2019

Slingerlands- Jamie Mengel, 36, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.Born in Albany on September 28, 1982, a daughter of Kathleen Dawson-Mengel and Robert Mengel (Jill). Jamie graduated from Bishop Maginn High School, Class of 2000. For the past 14 years, Jamie has worked at Albany Medical Center as a Medical Assistant. She loved to dance, listen to music and...

Diane M. O'Keefe

Diane M. O'Keefe

Jan 6, 2019

Schenectady- Diane M. O'Keefe, 75, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Diane was the daughter of the late George and Martha Borst. Diane was the loving wife to Richard O'Keefe.Diane's greatest love was being a Grandmother to her three grandchildren.Diane is survived by her children, Colleen (Thomas) Schmitz, Deborah Ashby, and Richard O'Keefe;...

Richard C. Loesch

Richard C. Loesch

Jan 6, 2019

East Greenbush- Richard Christian Loesch, age 83, passed away surrounded by family on January 6, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Sekitsch in the former Yugoslavia, he immigrated to the US with his parents, Christian and Christine Loesch in 1952. Richard was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from duty, he...

Robert M. Kahl

Robert M. Kahl

Jan 5, 2019

SCHENECTADY - Robert M. Kahl, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on May 29, 1957 in Troy and was the son of the late Dane A. Kahl and Joan M. (Mitchell) and Raymond Zeh. Bob was a steamfitter and welder for Local #7 Plumbers & Steamfitters in...

Clayton William Walters

Clayton William Walters

Jan 5, 2019

Clayton William WaltersIt is with great sadness that the family of Clayton William Walters announce his passing, following a series of health challenges, on January 5, 2019, at the age of 67 years.Clayton was born to Sarah "Sally" Knight (d. 2010) and David Lee Ball (d. 1996) on June 7, 1951 in Cumberland, Tennessee.His mother married Phillip Gordon Walters (d....

Michael L. Adams Sr.

Michael L. Adams Sr.

Jan 4, 2019

Michael Leroy Adams was born January 9, 1957 to the parents Leroy Adams and Adele St. John. Unfortunately, his father who was retired in the field of law enforcement in the state of Florida died November of last year. Leaving Michael to be the rock for his four younger brothers Jay, Gordon, Kareem, and Shaun. Until late Thursday night when...

Robert Van De Wall

Robert Van De Wall

Jan 4, 2019

Albany- Robert G. Van De Wall, 81, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019.Born on September 19, 1937 in Albany, a son of the late Garry and Mary Verstrepen Van De Wall.Robert is survived by his brothers, Barry and Thomas Van De Wall.A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2018 at 12pm where visitation will be held...

Edwud H. Sadlon

Edwud H. Sadlon

Jan 4, 2019

Schenectady- Edwud H. Sadlon, 81, passed away after a long illness on Friday, January 4, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Edwud was the son of the late Frank and Elsa Sadlon.Edwud was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War. Edwud is survived by his children, Amy Sadlon, Eric (Melanie) Sadlon.Edwud was predeceased by his wife, June...

Roy Anothony Tibbs

Roy Anothony Tibbs

Jan 3, 2019

Albany - Roy A. Tibbs, 72, passed away on January 3, 2019. Roy is survived by his children: Yvette Tibbs, Gayla Tibbs, Roy Tibbs, Jr.(Jacqueline), Valerie Tibbs, Rodney Tibbs, Hamlet Tibbs, and Erica Tibbs. A service to celebrate Roy's life will be held Monday, January 14, at 11:00 am. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00...

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