George W. Kojac
Oct 21, 2018
COLONIE- George W. Kojac, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 with his loving partner by his side. George was born in Queens, NY to the late James and Johanna Kojac on June 28, 1941. George was educated in Queens and he went on to receive a BS from Pratt Institute. He later was certified in surveying and cost...
Theresa M. Bayly
Oct 21, 2018
TROY-Theresa Bayly, age 83, died at her home on October 21, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Albany. She is the daughter of Charles and Sarah Doyle. Theresa was predeceased by her husband Robert Bayly, daughter Michelle Bayly and her sister Barbara.She retired from St. Mary's Hospital. She loved to travel with family and friends. Theresa is...
Lord-El Fortner
Oct 20, 2018
Albany- Lord-El Fortner, 33, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018.Funeral services for Lord-El will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 11am, where a calling hour will be held prior starting at 10am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, 12205. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Albany.
Albert H. Taft
Oct 20, 2018
Ballston Spa- Albert H. Taft Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.Al was born in Whitehall, NY to the late Albert and Lillian Taft on July 30, 1932. Al, or "Big Al" worked for many sign companies over his career as a neon tube bender. He will be remembered for his love of...
Thomas F. Kulzer
Oct 20, 2018
Thomas F. Kulzer, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at St. Peters hospital with his loving family by his side. Thomas was the son of Margaret (Shea) and the late Thomas Kulzer. Thomas was the devoted husband to Tina Bacon-Kulzer. He retired from Freihofers Bakery after 27 years of service. He currently worked for Fuccillo Kia in Schenectady.Thomas...
Rene S. Quinones
Oct 20, 2018
ALBANY-Rene S. Quinones, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 20, 2018 at 9:10 a.m. Rene was a wonderful person and will be missed by his daughter Nikita and other family members.Calling hours will be held on Thursday October 25, 2018 from 12-1 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY. A service will...
Dr. Jesse Nixon, Jr.
Oct 19, 2018
Slingerlands~ Dr. Jesse Nixon Jr. of 200 Blessing Rd, Slingerlands, passed away on Friday, October 19th, 2018. He passed peacefully at St. Peters Hospice after a short illness. He was born in Heidelberg, Mississippi in 1937 to Jesse and Phyliss (Porter) Nixon. He grew up in Milwaukee, WI, earning a track scholarship to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he...
Mary O. Beals
Oct 19, 2018
Altamont~Mary O. Beals, 84, of Altamont, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on April 27, 1934, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Costello) O'Toole. She was the devoted wife to the late George Stephen Beals, Sr. They were married 58 years. An area resident for...
Faith Shupa
Oct 19, 2018
GERMANTOWN- Faith L. Shupa, 67, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Faith was born in Hudson, NY on July 29, 1951 to Archibald and Eleanor Coons. She is predeceased by her son, Richard Coons, her daughter, Alicia Fernandez, her brothers, Wayne Coons, Michael Slater, her sister, Grace Robertson, and her mother-in-law, Ethel Fernandez. She is survived by her son,...
Lucie Muamba
Oct 18, 2018
Lucie Ndeba Biofuta Muamba, passed away on peacefully on October 18, 2018, at the age of 77.Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 24, 1941 in the region of Kambabare, she attended the Normal School of Kongolo, which was administrated by the Belgium nuns in the province of Katanga. She was the daughter of the late Alexander Ramazani...
Joseph Logiudice, Sr.
Oct 18, 2018
Colonie~On October 18th 2018, Joseph LoGiudice, Sr. surrounded by his loving family, peacefully went to be with the Lord. He was born in Albany, NY on April 11, 1948 to Joseph and Domenica (DiBlasi) LoGiudice. He was a life long faithful communicant at Christian Assembly Church, where he served as a Deacon. Joe was a chief line mechanic hot stick...
Kenneth A. Mckaig Sr.
Oct 18, 2018
VOORHEESVILLE- Kenneth A. McKaig Sr, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. Ken was born in Albany, NY on February 19, 1937 to the late Alfred and Charlotte McKaig. Ken served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1956-1960 in the Pacific Fleet. In 1961 Ken married the love of...
Francis Albert Kaufman
Oct 18, 2018
Albany- Francis Albert Kaufman, "Frankbo", "Penrod", 66, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, October 18, 2018. He was the son of the late John Paul and Elizabeth Kaufman. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Roberta E. Kaufman. For 38 years, Frank worked for the railroad retiring in 2012. Frank...
Brenda Jeanne Meyers
Oct 17, 2018
Brenda J. (Miller) Meyers, age 55, passed away on October 17, 2018. Born on December 13, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Miller.She is survived by her husband: William "Billy" Meyers, children: Ammie Haley and her life partner, Beth, and Crystal Haley; sisters: Colleen Miller, Roberta Barsoum; brothers: Robert K. Miller, Todd Miller and his...
Susie Holmes
Oct 17, 2018
Susie Holmes, 87, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Hospital Wednesday October 17th, 2018.She was born on October 28th, 1930 in Burgess, South Carolina to mother Julia Alston Chancey. She was raised and educated in Horry County Public Schools. Susie relocated to Troy, New York in 1957, as much of her family did the same. She then married her husband Ernest...
Sheila M. Wheeler
Oct 17, 2018
Sheila M. Wheeler, 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side.Born on December 8, 1955 in Massena, NY to her late parents Vernon and Evelyn Brown, Sheila was a beloved seamstress/embroiderer of Gall's (formerly Rosen's Uniform) for nearly a decade who enjoyed quilting, writing poetry, Nascar, puzzles, reading and...
Epifania Aviles
Oct 17, 2018
Epifania "Stephanie" Aviles, 69, was called into the Lords arms on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Epifania was born on November 11, 1948 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to the late Carmen Ralat and Santiago Aviles. She was predeceased by her siblings Efrain, Santiago, Victor, Sixto & Raquel. She is survived by her sister Olga; her children Netsines & Fernando; Daughter in-...
Robert C. Henry Iii
Oct 17, 2018
Greenville-Robert C Henry 3rd passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 17th 2018 after a brief illness.Robert was a preeminent commercial and personal lines adjuster in the capital region for over 40 years, based in the Albany and surrounding areas and was the owner of Property Damage Appraisers of Albany, NY.Robert was predeceased by his siblings Richard J....
Fred L. Halley Sr.
Oct 16, 2018
Rexford- Fred L. Halley Sr., passed away, Tuesday October 16, 2018. Fred is survived by his wife Barbara J. Halley and their children and grandchildren.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A memorial service will follow starting at 3:00pm
Sandra L. Tygert
Oct 14, 2018
Schenectady- Sandra L. Tygert, 55, passed away into the Lords arms on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Emma Koss. Sandra is survived by her siblings, David Koss (Debbie), June Skiff (Bill). She is also survived by her husband Karl C. Tygert and their children, Sarah E. Tygert and Matthew D. Tygert and...
