SCHENECTADY-Arnold Harres, 77, passed away on February 11, 2019.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara A. Harres. He is also survived by his children: Laressa Saleh, Vivvy Williams, Rachael Harres and Hason Harres (Adrienne), and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends.Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon...
SCHENECTADY- Patricia L. Duval went home to God on February 9, 2019, after a long illness.Always the loving Mom, daughter, sister and grandmother and aunt. Patti was always so very selfless. Her love, compassion and devotion to others is what mattered the most to Patti.Patti was born in 1947 to Violet & Henry Moran and raised in Schenectady. She graduated...
Saratoga- William "Bill" Paul Gibbs, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Bill was the son of the late William L. and Ruth Spain Gibbs, of Troy, NY. Bill had a great gift for creativity and the artistic talent to build everything from simple projects to homes in his life-long career in carpentry and construction.He is predeceased by his...
Shadeema Devine Diamond Jenkins (Deema), born, February 13, 1979, in Albany, New York to the late Harvey Lee Jenkins and Cynthia Dale-Pickens. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family, Shadeema was called to Glory on February 8, 2019.Shadeema was educated in the Albany City School district. After graduating from Albany High School in 1997,...
EAST GREENBUSH---- Kevin C. Andrews, age 34, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by family.Kevin was born in Albany, NY, the son of Mary Andrews (Ted Zielinski) and Carl Andrews. He was an employee at Espey Manufacturing in Saratoga Springs. He was an open-minded thinker and was an outspoken considerate individual. In his spare-time, he...
Cohoes- Michael J. Duquette Sr., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019 with his family by his side. Born in Troy, Michael was the son of the late Homer and Shirley Duquette.Michael loved his Pepsi, Coffee, Smokes, TV shows, plain colored shirts and flannels. Michael had the most amazing stories of all time and will be greatly missed. He...
Tribes Hill~Donald P. Gregoire, 87, of Tribes Hill, NY, died in his home on February 8, 2019 after a long battle with congestive heart failure.Born February 16, 1931 in Champlain, NY, he was the son of Flore Anna Bouchard and Honorius Gregoire, the tenth child of thirteen children. His parents were French-Canadian who came to the United States from Canada...
TROY - John Peter Norton, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital. John was born on December 19, 1957 in Troy and was the son of the late John Peter Norton, Sr. and Gerona Marie (Hickey) Norton. He was a graduate of Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes. He was an Identification Examiner II at...
Worcester~ James George Lascaris, age 65, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 8, 2019.He was born on August 3, 1953 in Albany, NY. He graduated from CBA in 1971 and went on to Buffalo State University, graduating with a BA in Electronic Engineering. He worked for the CIA from 1977-84 in McLean, VA as a...
Gloversville, NY- Jane Alison Briggs-Witham, 52, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Amsterdam, New York she was the loving to daughter to Mable E. Cronin and the late Gerald Oare. Jane is survived by her mother; her two daughters, Samara N. Salvione of Mechanicville, NY and Philane A. Tybor of Norwich NY;...
Schuylerville- Dennis F. Nevins, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.Dennis was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, on August 19, 1946 to the late Frank and June Nevins. Dennis served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1966-1968. After his military service he went to work for Victory Specialties, in Victory Mills, NY, until its closing with...
Colonie~Margaret "Peggy" A. Lynch, 84, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany on September 26, 1934, Margaret was the daughter of the late Francis and Marguarite (Allen) Schultz. She was the devoted wife to Edward G. Lynch. They were married 66 years. Loving mother...
ALBANY- William F. Bacon Sr., 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family.Bill was born in Albany, NY on July 5, 1947 to the late James and Margaret Bacon Sr. Bill will be remembered as the life of the party, and always someone who wanted to have fun. He loved car racing, and his Irish...
Selkirk, Theresa E. Wood (Duclos), 65, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2019 at her home.She was born on February 18, 1953 daughter of the late Henry J. and Theresa E. Duclos in Albany, NY.Theresa was employed with Amtrak for over 25 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed. Theresa is survived...
Troy -Brittany Prater, 28, entered into eternal life to be with her late beloved mother Robin D. Brevard Prater on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.Born in Troy, Brittany is the daughter of Alfred M. "Al" Prater of Troy and Robin. Brittany was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 2009. She completed a course in Cosmetology at Capital Regions BOCES...
Joseph Oppedisano, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at The Teresian House, with his loving family by his side. Joseph was the son of the late Rocco and Maria Rose (Coluccio) Oppedisano. Joseph was the devoted husband of over 63 years, to Immaculate "Mackey" (Audino) Oppedisano. Joseph was a member and a communicant of Christ The King...
COLONIE--- Paul K. Bly, age 77, passed away surrounded by family on February 4, 2019.He was the son of the late Jessie and Maurice Bly. Paul was a Marine Corps. Veteran, proudly serving from 1958 to 1962. He was proud to be an accomplished sharp shooter.Paul retired from Holbrook Lumber after 40 years of service.He was an avid bowler, loved...
GUILDERLAND- Gerald W. Hoffstetter, 87, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019.Gerald was born in Saint Louis, MO, on October 31, 1931 to the late Wilbert and Esther (Kaspar) Hoffstetter, and grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Gerald served his country honorably in the United States Army Signal Corps. during the Korean War. After basic training, Gerald married the love...
Niskayuna~ Judy Lee Miller, 70, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born in Cincinnati, OH on October 8, 1948, Judy was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Borsch) Scharf. Judy resided many places throughout her life, living in 18 different states by the age of 18. She...
DELMAR- Dorian J. Lemieux Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2019 after a brief illness. He was a Delmar resident for over 50 years.Dorian was born in Colchester, VT, on November 23, 1924 to the late Dorian and Blanche Marie Lemieux. He was raised on the family farm in Stowe Vermont, until it was sold in 1942...