Ralph J. Nocera
Dec 26, 2018
Schenectady - Ralph J. Nocera, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. Ralph was the son of the late Emilio and Carmella Nocera and was the devoted husband of 54 years to Gayle Nocera, nee Zink.Ralph's favorite hobby was collecting Antique toys. Along with his love for History, Ralph also enjoyed attending...
James R. Campbell
Dec 25, 2018
Albany- James R. Campbell, 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was the son of the late Frank and Marjory Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Cynthia (Houting) Campbell. Proudly born and raised in North Albany, Jim attended PS 20 and then Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School (Class of '58). After...
Margaret A. Aldrich
Dec 25, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" Aldrich, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehab. Peggy was the daughter of the late Merton and Gertrude (Dennison) Aldrich. She worked for New York State with the Department of Housing and Renewal as a specialist II for over 20 years.Peggy enjoyed knitting and reading. She was a very giving...
Curley Jones
Dec 25, 2018
Albany- Curley Jones, 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.Born in Florence, South Carolina on June 28,1928, a daughter of the late Mingo and Catherine Weaver Davis. Curley was predeceased by her husband, James Jones Sr; son, James Jones Jr; daughter, Catherine L. Jones. She is survived by her sister, Grace C. Brown. Calling hours...
Kathryn M. Hoffman
Dec 24, 2018
Kathryn M. Hoffman, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Albany County Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Kathryn was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (VanWie) Gott. Kathryn was the devoted wife, of over 54 years to the late Kurt F. Hoffman. Kathryn was a member and a communicant of Pine...
Stephen E. Simmons
Dec 24, 2018
ALBANY- Stephen "Bobby" Simmons, 84, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.He was born in Kinston, NC, to Julia Jones, and Steven Simmons on March 23, 1934. At an early age he and his mother moved to Albany, NY, where he received his formal education. After graduating he served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military...
John E. Bleichert
Dec 24, 2018
Albany- John E. Bleichert, 63, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Mary C. (Spanbauer) Bleichert. He is survived by his wife Kelly A. (Gilbert) Bleichert.John worked as a fireman with the Watervliet Fire Department and then went...
Jeffrey Cohen
Dec 22, 2018
Jeff Cohen, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 with his family by his side. Jeff was born in Queens, New York to Herbert and Gloria Cohen and grew up in Great Neck, New York. After attending C. W. Post he worked in a number of positions in New York government, including in the executive chamber for Governor...
Geraldine Thompson
Dec 22, 2018
Geraldine Thompson (Mott), 75 passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Wallace, N.C. to the late James and Sendonia Mott. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Lee Thompson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory Regina (Mark) Middleton, Andrea (Lennox)Howe, Darlene Thompson and Marsha...
Karee Williams
Dec 21, 2018
Albany – Karee Williams, 40 passed away on December 21, 2018. Funeral arrangements to be determined at a later date by the family.
Louis Fitzgerald Henery
Dec 21, 2018
Albany~Louis Fitzgerald Henery,73, of Albany passed away on Friday December 21,2018 at his home .Born in Eversham, Corentyne, Guyana South America on August 7, 1945. Louis was the son of the late John and Edna (King) Henery. In 1986, Louis married Joan Hewitt.Louis attended Eversham All Age School. He was a member of the Guyana Police Force until 1989, when...
David Gourlay
Dec 21, 2018
Mechanicville- David Gourlay, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital.Born in Albany on May 26, 1951, the son of the late James and Irene Kemp Gourlay. A lifelong resident of the area, Dave graduated from Colonie Central High School, Class of 1970. He retired from the Town of Colonie as a building inspector after 22...
Phyllis D. Ziobroski
Dec 21, 2018
North Greenbush- Phyllis D. Ziobroski, 72, passed away on December 21, 2018 at home with her family. She was born on February 2, 1946 daughter of the late Paul and Ann Surin in Schenectady, NY.Phyllis worked for Campbell Plastics in Schenectady and the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance. Phyllis was an avid New York Yankee's fan. She will be...
Michael J. O'Sullivan
Dec 20, 2018
ALBANY- Michael J. O'Sullivan, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018 at home.Michael was predeceased by his father Daniel J. O'Sullivan and his grandfathers: Daniel J. O'Sullivan, Anthony Giunta; his grandmothers: Ann O'Sullivan and Jane "Geez" Giunta.He was born in Troy, NY. Michael was a US Army veteran, serving from 1986-88 in the AMEDD Regiment. While he was stationed in...
Laura Ann Brookshire
Dec 19, 2018
Albany- Laura Ann Brookshire, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.Born in Albany on April 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Clifford and Frances Hicks Ford.Laura is survived by her husband, Harvey Reed; son, Bryant Davis and his children, Tomonya Davis, Nahki Davis, Sha-Meera Davis and Janessa Davis; son, James Ford and his children, Genia Ford, Jay-Meer...
Carole J. Stevens
Dec 19, 2018
COLONIE- Carole J. Stevens, age 77, passed away peacefully December 19, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in West Lebanon, NH, the daughter of the late Edna Henry and Lawrence Nugent. She was the widow of Robert Hebert Stevens.Carole worked in the medical field as an O.R. Technician for 32 years, at both Child's Hospital and Memorial Hospital...
Ida M. Donnelly
Dec 19, 2018
Colonie- Ida M. Donnelly, 101, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018 at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Ida was born on September 13, 1917 daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Zebrowski in Miners Mill, PA. Ida was predeceased by her siblings; her husband, Thomas and, son-in-law, Charles Burchhardt.She is survived by her daughter, Sally Burchhardt; grandsons, John...
Kevin D. O'Connell
Dec 19, 2018
Albany~Kevin D. O'Connell , 69, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Glens Falls, on June 9, 1949, Kevin was the son of the late Maurice and Mary (Barrett) O'Connell. He was the devoted husband of Marie L. (Cadalso) O'Connell and they were married 47 years.Kevin was a graduate...
Dallas Valentini
Dec 18, 2018
Dallas Valentini, 94, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Parsons Tuff and Anna Mary Maude (Cooke) Tuff.Her parents relocated the family from Brooklyn to Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY during her early childhood.She attended and graduated from Lindenhurst High SchoolOn June 12, 1948 she married Frank Valentini at...
Lucille Monroe
Dec 18, 2018
Lucille Monroe, 71 passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Lucille was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angeline Della Cioppa. Lucille was the loving wife to Thomas Monroe. They were married 49 years. Lucille was more than just a loving mother and wife but a hard working type setter, school secretary...
