Mary E. Narcisi
Oct 28, 2018
Bedford- Mary Narcisi, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Rocco S. Narcisi.Following her completion of her nursing degree, Mary entered the United States Navy Nursing Corp. and served during the Korean War. Mary then married Rocco and moved to Massachusetts and became a citizen of Bedford in 1958....
Grace L. Smith
Oct 28, 2018
Delmar~ Grace L. Smith, 94, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on December 12, 1923, Grace was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Nancy (Deyorra) Constantine. Grace was raised in Amsterdam, where she attended local schools and began her employment in...
Ruth E. Dwyer
Oct 28, 2018
Colonie- Ruth E. Dwyer, passed away peacefully at her home in her 98th year on October 28, 2018. She was born on October 25, 1920 in Albany, NY to the late William W. and Nellie (Zarachynski) Winnie. Ruth graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1938 and Mildred Elley. She went on to work for New York State Dept. of...
John J. Wheeler
Oct 27, 2018
Latham- John Joseph "Jack" Wheeler, 89, of Latham peacefully passed from this earth on October 27, 2018 enveloped in the love of his family.Born in Albany on November 14, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Adele (Barton) Wheeler.Jack attended St. James School in Albany and went on to graduate from the Vincentian Institute (VI) in 1946....
Joseph Husselbeck
Oct 26, 2018
Colonie - Joseph A. Husselbeck "Joe" passed away peacefully on October 26, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 20, 1932 son of the late Francis and Margaret Husselbeck in Albany, NY.Joe graduated from the former Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes, NY. He attended Russell Sage College in Albany, NY. Joe was a Veteran...
Michael Spector
Oct 26, 2018
Glenville- Michael Spector, 61, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 26, 2018. Born on June 17, 1957 in Troy, NY Michael was the son of the late Leonard and Lorraine (Casey) Spector. Mike graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1975 and SUNY Cobleskill with an Associates Degree. He then went to Maria College...
N. Edward Biondo
Oct 25, 2018
Albany- N. Edward Biondo, 97, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 25, 2018. Born on April 6, 1921 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Candido) Biondo. Ed served his country honorably and faithfully during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He worked for Esso Corporation...
Wanda M. Nowak
Oct 25, 2018
ALBANY- Wanda M. Nowak , 94, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. Wanda was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Nowak. Wanda was a woman of great faith, a devout Catholic. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed.She was predeceased by her...
Alisha Lynn Somma
Oct 24, 2018
Pittstown, NY- Alisha Lynn "Lee" Somma, 29, passed away after a long and courageous battle with mental illness on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Lee was the daughter of John Somma and Lorie Parish. Lee always gave a helping hand to those in need. She had a love for God, and Church, often dedicating her time to volunteer. Lee was in...
Spencer F. Lamountain
Oct 24, 2018
Colonie- Spencer (Skip) F. LaMountain, 87, went home to the Lord surrounded by the comfort and care of family and friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Mildred (Boyle) LaMountain, and was the beloved husband of 36 years to Ginni M. (Hills) LaMountain.He grew up hunting and fishing...
Viola M. Hvizdak
Oct 24, 2018
COLONIE- Viola M. Hvizdak, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Vi was born in Albany, NY on September 14, 1922 to the late Walter and Hazel Petrie. On June 12, 1943 Vi married the love of her life, George E. Hvizdak. They were married for 57 ½ years and together they raised four children. Vi will be remembered...
Melanie Lea Nasholts
Oct 24, 2018
NISKAYUNA-Melanie Lea Nasholts, 45, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2018. She was born on December 5, 1972 in Albany, daughter of Jan Waters and Stephen Nasholts, Stepdaughter of Mark Waters. She is predeceased by her uncles, Johnny Oliver, Edward Bovia and Ronald Bovia.Mel or "Miss Mel", as she was affectionately known by her "kids" at Child Time and Brown...
Elizabeth E. Bates
Oct 24, 2018
VOORHEESVILLE-Elizabeth E. "Betsy" Bates, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Betsy was born in 1941 to Laurence P. Ellis and Martha Hinman Ellis. She was an alumna of The Albany Academy for Girls and attended Keuka College, after which she met Milton Bates at the Punkintown Fair. That meeting was the start of a 57 year romance and...
Anna Tucker
Oct 24, 2018
Anna Swatovy Tucker was born July 19th, 1922 in Yonkers NY. She was the fourth child of Frank and Amelia Swatovy. There were four girls and one boy in the family. She loved her brother dearly, even though he convinced her parents that she should not join the Navy as she wished. She loved her sisters and all her nieces...
Nancy Etta Fingar
Oct 23, 2018
Nancy Fingar, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the daughter of the late Fred and Etta Kern. Nancy was the devoted wife to the late Irwin Fingar. She enjoyed reading, playing crossword puzzles and was an avid Mets fan. In addition to her parents...
Verna Mae Parker
Oct 22, 2018
Verna Mae Parker, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018 at her home. Verna was the daughter of the late Eddie Jackson and Wilma Wilkins. She loved fishing and spending time with her family during family outings and reunions. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Horace "Tony" Jackson-Dubois.Verna is survived by her sisters...
Dora L. Wallace
Oct 22, 2018
COLONIE- Dora L. Wallace, 75, entered into rest on October 22, 2018 at home.She was born on August 25, 1943 in Shubuta, Mississippi daughter of the late John Avery and Lessie (Bounds) Wallace. Dora was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She enjoyed walks and shopping trips. She will be dearly missed. Left to cherish her memory...
Jean Shippey
Oct 22, 2018
Rensselaer- Jean Shippey, 87, passed away on October 22, 2018.She was born on December 6, 1930 daughter of the late Charles and Mary Massara.Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved life, and enjoyed traveling. Jean will be remembered for her infectious laugh, and she was always up for a good game. She had an enormous...
Betty J. King
Oct 21, 2018
Glenville- Betty J. King, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in Langley, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruby Aiken. Betty is survived by her loving husband of, 73 years, Blaine H. King.Betty had an infectious love for life. She enjoyed shopping, lunching with friends, and spending time with her family....
Fred Muhlfelder, Jr.
Oct 21, 2018
Fred Muhlfelder, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with his loving family by his side. Fred was born in Albany and was the son of the late Fred Muhlfelder, Sr. and Hannah Muhlfelder. He was a graduate of the Albany Boys Academy and Syracuse University, class of 1951,Fred worked...
