Stanley Rudnicki
Jun 23, 2018
Albany- Rudnicki, Stanley, 92 died Saturday, June 23rd after a long illness. Born January 1, 1926 in Lvov, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), Stanley was the youngest child of Marcel and Pauline (Nictecka) Rudnicki.During World War II at the age of 16, he was taken prisoner of war after Easter Mass in 1942 and brought initially to Dachau. He worked as...
Michael Paczkowski
Jun 22, 2018
Schenectady- It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Paczkowski announces his passing on June 22, 2018. Michael is now at peace after a long health struggle, which included chronic pancreatitis and the deterioration of his eyesight from Best Disease. Michael was born in Schenectady to Margaretann and the late Richard Paczkowski. As a native that remained in...
Mary G. Speth
Jun 22, 2018
CLIFTON PARK - Mary G. Speth, 86, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Saratoga Center for Rehab & Skilled Nursing Care in Ballston Spa. Mary was born on July 25, 1931 in Thetford, VT and was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Grace (Wise) Cook. She was an LPN at Samaritan Hospital for over 20...
Florence I. Palmer
Jun 22, 2018
Albany- Florence I. (Benedict) Palmer, 95, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born on February 20, 1923 in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, Florence was the daughter of the late Alex and Florence (LaGrave) Benedict. She was raised in Odanak, province of Quebec, Canada along with her nine siblings. When she was 16, she...
Mary Ann Drago
Jun 21, 2018
ALBANY----Mary Ann Drago, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary Ann was an excellent entertainer and cook. She loved to play cards, gamble, drink, smoke and socialize. She also loved to sit at the kitchen table and talk for hours where she would listen...
Thomaq Sholla
Jun 21, 2018
Albany- Thomaq Sholla, 74, passed away on June 21, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by his loving family.A funeral service will be held for Thomaq on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, where a calling hour will be held prior starting at 9am. Burial will follow at Our...
Shirley K. Bonney
Jun 20, 2018
Shirley Putman Bonney passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2018. Shirley was born on June 23rd, 1950 and was the daughter of the late George Bonney and Helen Salustri.Shirley is survived by her children Kenny Ray (Laurie), Teddy Reed, Demetrius Fantroy (Elise), Donnell Bonney (Gayle), her brother Steve Gomez, sister Karen Cavallaro and Shirley's fiancé Dushawn Grant. She is also...
Marcello Capobianco
Jun 20, 2018
Albany- Marcello Capobianco, 63, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on June 20, 2018 in Albany. Born on December 16, 1954 in Sora, Italy, he was the son of the late Giulio and Antionetta (Grossi) Capobianco. With his family, Marcello immigrated to Schenectady, New York in March of 1966. He was a lifelong resident of the...
Maria Antonietta Barbalace
Jun 20, 2018
Albany---- Maria Antonietta Barbalace, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 20, 2018.Maria was born in Rosarno, Reggio Calabria, Italy. The daughter of the late Antonino Greco and Giuseppa Scriva. Maria came to the United States in 1949. She and her husband, Dominick, worked hard to have the best life they could in a new...
Harold J. Feisthamel
Jun 20, 2018
Albany~ The immediate and extended family of Harold J. Feisthamel, born April 25, 1933, sadly share that he has passed into eternal rest on June 19, 2018. Harold now leaves us to join his mother, Marguerite and father John, his sister Marie Grasse, his beloved wife Margaret and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Piech,...
Billy J Fowler
Jun 19, 2018
Billy J. Fowler was born in Darlington, SC on August 30th, 1947 to the late Claude Fowler, Sr. and Gladys Lewis Fowler. After long-term illness, he entered into his final resting place on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.Service: Friday June 29th, 2018 at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205...
Thomas Wippich
Jun 19, 2018
COLONIE - Thomas Wippich, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Albany, NY. The son of William and the late Teresa O'Connell Wippich.Tom graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School, Hudson Valley Community College and Excelsior College. He retired from Knolls Atomic Power Lab as a Compliance Engineer. He enjoyed...
Theodore J. Kruzinski, Sr.
Jun 19, 2018
COLONIE- Theodore J. Kruzinski, Sr., 78, passed away on June 19, 2018 at home with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Deborah (Murphy) Kruzinski; children, Robin Ann Childrose (Shawn), James Patrick Kruzinski; grandson, Shawn D. Childrose and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1958-1960 stationed...
Diane Cato-Birds
Jun 18, 2018
Diane Cato-Birds, daughter of the late Rudolph Cato and the late Flecia Parker, departed this life and was called home on June 18, 2018. Diane was born on December 15, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the youngest of four children; a brother and sister preceding her in death leaving a brother to treasure her memory.At the age of...
Eileen M. Casella
Jun 18, 2018
North Albany- Eileen M. Casella, 93, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2018 in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. Born on February 14, 1925 in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Brady) McCarthy. She worked for New York State for over 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Casella after over 50 years of...
John Kosakoski
Jun 18, 2018
Westerlo- John F. Kosakoski, 64, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. Born on October 11, 1953 in Albany, the son of the late John J. and AnnMarie McCarthy Kosakoski. John graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School, Class of 1971. John worked for New York State as a Plant Utilities Engineer. He loved the outdoors; John was the president of...
Denise Wagner
Jun 18, 2018
COLONIE_-Denise M. Wagner, 66, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 10:00am-11:00am, with a service to immediately follow
Joseph L. Therien
Jun 18, 2018
COLONIE - Joseph L. Therien, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 18, 2018.He was born in Cohoes, NY, the son of the late Aurora and Claude Therien. Joseph was a veteran of the US Navy, serving during WWII in the Pacific Ocean. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). He was...
Elijah J. Smith
Jun 17, 2018
Elijah Smith was called home on June 17th, 2018. Born January 30th, 1996, he was a native son of Albany, New York. He is survived by his son, Kareem Elijah Smith; parents, Charlene and Larry Smith; four sisters; Jatee Lucas, Gabrielle Smith, Shaka Gray and Tasia Talley; and a host of of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held...
Bruce A. Snyder
Jun 17, 2018
Albany -Bruce A. Snyder, 66, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was the son of the late Alton Snyder and Loretta Mitchell.Bruce was a CNA at various facilities throughout his life. He was a faithful NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. He loved to read and enjoyed watching Channel 9 News and SCI-FI...
