David A. Burnham
May 17, 2019
David A. Burnham, of Troy passed away un expectedly on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. He was born in Townshend, VT a son of Harold and Ruth (Merrill) Burnham.David lived with his daughter, Ida in Troy for five years. He owned and operated Burnham Construction Company.He was an amazingly caring and loving father and grandfather who always put...
Kenneth R Schumacher
May 16, 2019
Kutztown - Kenneth R. Schumacher, 77, passed away peacefully and quietly on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Kutztown Manor, Kutztown, PA. Kenneth was the son of the late Robert Schumacher and Kathleen Heyer. He graduated from South Colonie Central High School, class of 1960 in Albany, NY where he was raised. As a young man, he served in the U.S....
Lois A. Champine
May 16, 2019
Troy- Lois A. Champine, age 82, passed away on May 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.She was born in Janesville, WI, the daughter of the late Helen E. and Dr. Curtis E. Linsley. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years Edward Champine in 1997 and her siblings, Diane Linsley (Fox), Richard Linsley and Lee Linsley.Lois moved...
Wilbur I. Coons
May 16, 2019
Wilbur (Will) I. Coons of Scotia, died at home of natural causes on Thursday May 16, 2019. Born in Athens N.Y., Will attended public schools and graduated in 1949. He enlisted in the army and was stationed in France during the Korean War. Soon after being honorably discharged in 1953, Will began work for the Navy where he met his...
Beverly A. Sefcik
May 15, 2019
Beverly A. Sefcik, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Beverly was the daughter of the late Fred Hansen and Margaret Hansen. She was the devoted wife to James F. Sefcik. Beverly enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. Singing quietly and listening to music in her room at Kingsway Arms,...
Francesca Corcione
May 15, 2019
Francesca (Mastroianni) Corcione, 64, of Colonie passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019,surrounded by her family after a long battle with breast cancer. Born in Pianopoli, Italy, she moved to Schenectady when she was 13. In June of 1976, she married belated Sabato Corcione. Francesca was also known as Fran, Franca or Franny. She worked as a hairdresser for over...
Stephen Robert Pentlen
May 14, 2019
Latham -Stephen Robert Pentlen, aka Poppy, PopPop, Sarge, moved on to his next adventure on May 14, 2019. He lived a life full of laughter and love surrounded by his close-knit family and myriad of friends. He will be missed terribly by his wife of forty-four years, Barbara, his daughters Sara Roth (Alex) and Stephanie Dague (Harris), his grandchildren Charlie,...
Philip A. Chiarella
May 14, 2019
COXSACKIE- Philip Antonio Chiarella, 88, passed away suddenly at home on May 14, 2019. He was born to the late Angelo and Concetta (Graziano) Chiarella.He enlisted in the Air Force when he was 18 and served in the Korean conflict for 4 years. After returning, he moved to NYC to attend detective school. He worked for a large investigation firm....
Nancy A. O'Donnell
May 14, 2019
Niskayuna - Nancy O'Donnell, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Viola Jeram. Nancy was the devoted and loving wife to the late David L. O'Donnell. They were married for 42 years. Nancy liked watching NASCAR, camping at Alpine Lake, but most of...
Anthony N. Morra
May 14, 2019
LATHAM--- Dr. Anthony N. Morra, age 88, passed away on May 14, 2019 at Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by family.He was born in Dolgeville, NY, the son of the late Napoleon and Lucy Morra.Anthony graduated from Siena College and then went on to Georgetown University School of Dentistry. After graduation he served in the Army...
Brenda L. Allen-Mason
May 13, 2019
Albany~Following a courageous and valiant battle with an eight month illness, Brenda L. Allen-Mason, 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019 her loving family by her side. Born in Harlem, on April 2, 1942, Brenda was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Watson) Allen. She was the devoted wife to Ashmead Mason. They were...
Roger Madison Allen
May 12, 2019
Westerlo -Roger Madison Allen, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, of complications caused by diabetes and contact with Agent Orange in Vietnam. Roger was in the military from Jan. 6, 1963 - Jan. 6, 1966. His Vietnam tour was between July '63 to Sept. '64.Mr. Allen jokingly claimed he had spent 22...
Louise (Degener) Dusenbery
May 12, 2019
East Greenbush~Louise (Degener) Dusenbery, 77 of East Greenbush, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side.Born in Troy, March 8, 1942, Louise was the daughter of the late Allen and Pauline (Wotkiwicz) Degener. She was the devoted wife to Wayne Dusenbery, Sr. They were married 51 great years. Louise was a graduate of Albany High...
Kristian Johnsen
May 12, 2019
JOHNSEN, Kristian, of Castleton-On-Hudson passed away on May 12, 2019 after a brief illness. Born on November 6, 1921 in the small fishing village of Hadsel, Norway. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1939, sailing around the world many times. Once World War II began, Norway was invaded and then occupied by the Nazi's, Kristian joined the Norwegian Navy to...
David E. Picard
May 11, 2019
David Ernest Picard, 79, Voorheesville, NY passed away peacefully at St. Peters Hospital on Saturday May 11th, 2019. The son of Herman William Picard and Alice Erie Chesboro Picard, David was the oldest child, and is survived by his brother Herman William "Buddy" Picard III and sister Jeanne (Picard) Fish all of Voorheesville , NY.David was a Veteran of the...
Gloria A. Garrow
May 11, 2019
Loudonville - Gloria A. Garrow, 85, passed away early on Saturday morning at homesurrounded by her loving family.She was born in Albany a daughter of Kenneth and Anna Marlette. She was a longtime resident of Loudonville where she was a devoted wife and homemaker.Gloria was a parishioner of Christ Our Light Church, a member of the Loudonville Senior Citizen's Center...
Donna M. Leininger
May 10, 2019
Cohoes~ Donna M. Leininger, 80, of Cohoes, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on March 4, 1939, Donna was the daughter of the late Donald and Clarinda (Dupree) Wills. Donna was the devoted wife to the late Charles Leininger. They were married...
Mary L. Barton
May 10, 2019
EAST GREENBUSH- MaryLou Barton (Chamberlain) Jan 18, 1951 - May 10, 2019 , wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend, passed after a lengthy battle with a chronic illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Daniel, daughters Kelly Davis and Kimberely (Michael)Thomas, Her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Gabrielle Davis, Zorie and Xander Thomas, sisters Joyce Schoff, Betty...
Jonathan Johnson
May 10, 2019
Jonathan Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019. He is survived by his close sister, two moms that loved him with all their hearts, two wonderful aunties and uncles, a few honorable fatherly figures, an overwhelmingly large family that included extended and unofficially adopted families, a close circle of caring adults, and many dear friends whose lives he...
Bridgette M. Flynn
May 10, 2019
Albany- Bridgette M. Flynn , 89, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center with her devoted son by her side. Bridgette was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret (Foster) Kennedy . Bridgette was the devoted wife to the late James P. Flynn. Bridgette was a member St. Mary's Catholic Church, Albany. She...