2025

Albany- Gary M. Chapman, 69, passed away April 09, 2025 with loving family and friends at his side. Gary was the son of the late Leonard C. Chapman and Dorothy Chapman.

Gary served as a proud United States Marine from 1973-1977. He worked at, Atria Senior Living as a driver for 10 years. He was a proud member of the Zaloga...

Apr 9, 2025

Troy- Thomas F. Spenard, 60, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 9, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Jeffrey, Sr. and Ellen Spenard. Tom was the devoted husband to Karol L. Spenard. They were married 26 years.

In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his sons, Justin and Tyler Spenard; his...

Apr 9, 2025

Albany- Brian C. Ohlman, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Brian was born in Albany, NY he was the son of the late Richard J. and Marion E. Ohlman.

Brian is predeceased by his loving wife, Marion Knowles- Ohlman and sisters Vivian Van Allen and Janet Price.

Brian was a one of a kind carpenter. He enjoyed creating...

2025

Robert Van Outlar Sr. Born April 17th, 1963, in White Plains, NY. He was a reservoir of information, knowledge, and wisdom, who's vibrant spirit touched so many. It was with profound sadness that God called him home on April 8th, 2025.

Robert Van Outlar Sr., affectionately known as "Naim", passed away on April 8, 2025, in Albany, New York, at the...

2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Lorraine (Babcock) Kingsbury, who entered eternal life on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born in Wellsville on October 19, 1939, to the late Winfield Babcock and Yvonne Babcock (Rowland). Lorraine is also preceded in death by her sister, Ellie.

In the 1960s, she relocated to Albany and later retired from the New...

Apr 7, 2025

ALBANY - Carmine Berghela, Sr., 89, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 7, 2025.

A retired foreman and laborer for Laborers Local 190 for 50 years. Carmine was a hard worker all his life, committed to providing for his family. As a Union Laborer, he was part of many Albany building...

Apr 6, 2025

Ronald C. “Pito” Richards Jr., 84, passed away on April 6, 2025.

Ron was born in Burlington, VT, on June 4, 1940, the son of the late Helen and Ronald Richards.

He was raised in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1958. He lived fully, becoming a paratrooper at 18 (yes, the first plane he ever went on, he...

Apr 6, 2025

Dorothy Pusz, 95, of Schenectady, passed away on April 6, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Care with her daughters by her side.

She was born on April 5, 1930 to the late Casimer and Clara (Kozlowski) Kislowski in Syracuse, NY.

Dorothy really enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. She had an amazing sense of humor and she was loved...

Apr 6, 2025

LATHAM – Diane Wasserman, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Diane was born in Bronx, New York on December 12, 1943 a daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Noia) Wian.

Diane and her husband Gary moved to the Albany area in 1973. She worked for over twenty years for her husband’s podiatry practice in Troy.

She did beautiful needlepoint,...

2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Garry Lee Wood, who left us peacefully on April 5, 2025 at Albany Medical Center at the age of 69.

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend, whose strength, resilience, quick wit, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Garry is the beloved son...

Apr 5, 2025

Apr 5, 2025

WATERVLIET - Yolanda Mary Marziani,92, beloved wife of the late Paul A Marziani, passed away peacefully from this life, with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Born in Watervliet, New York on December 6, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Susanna (DeRosa) Razzano. Yolanda was raised and educated in Watervliet. She worked...

Apr 5, 2025

Schenectady- Katherine R . Webber, 87, passed away peacefully while asleep on Saturday, April 5th, 20205. Born in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Ritt. Katherine is survived by her husband of 63 years, Michael B. Webber

Biographical info. Katherine married Michael in 1961 in Mt. Kisco, NY and almost immediately moved to Southwest Africa...

Apr 5, 2025

Matthew K. Thai, 63, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his Residence with his loving family by his side. Matthew was the son of the late Hai Thai and Hen Tran.

Matthew worked for NYS Taxation and Finance for over 40 years.

Matthew enjoyed walking outside and spending time with his friends.

Matthew is survived by his best friend, Michael Scanlon, his...

Apr 4, 2025

Robert C. "Bob" Batchelder Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025.

Bob was born and raised in Colonie, the son of the late Kenneth and Ellen (Millerick) Batchelder.

He proudly served six years in the reserves as a United States Marine. He was a member of the Latham Knights of Columbus and the United States Power Squadron. He coached several...

Apr 3, 2025

Kathryn L. Wilson, 78, died April 3, 2025, after a long battle with Altzheimer’s disease. Daughter of the late Owen and Kathryn Sites, Kathryn (Kathy) lived most of her life in Illinois until she and her husband, Robert H. Wilson (Bob), moved to Colonie, New York this past summer. In Illinois, Kathy and Bob spent their days together at their...

Apr 3, 2025

Paul LaSalle, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Paul served his country in the United States Air Force as a mechanic for four years. Which evolved into a passion for restoring classic cars that carried through the rest of his life. Following serving in the military, he began his work as a master carpenter and...

Apr 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Burnetta E. Monaghan, 85. On the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2025, she was called home to Jesus surrounded by her loving family. 

Burnetta was born in Albany, NY to the late Thomas B. Sr. and Mary E. Smith. Her brother, Thomas B. Smith Jr., predeceases her. 

Burnetta...

Apr 3, 2025

Albany- Eugene J. Hibbard, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Arthur and Margorie Hibbard. Eugene was the devoted husband to the late Carol E. Hibbard. They were married 65 years.

After graduating from High School, Eugene enlisted in the United States Army where he...

Apr 2, 2025

Alberta Burden, 75, passed away April 2nd at Albany Medical Center. 

A visitation will be held on Friday April 18th from 11-12 with a service from 12-1 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd Colonie NY.