Russell Diegel
Feb 3, 2019
Amsterdam- Russell W. Diegel, 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 3, 2019.Russell was born on January 27, 1963 to Patricia Edmunds Butler and the late Paul Diegel.Survived by his children, Krystle Haight, Tyler, Dillion & Cole Diegel; his siblings, Sandra Clavell, Paul & Bruce Diegel; grandchildren, Clover & Tucker Haight.Services for Russell will be held in the spring with...
Elise C. Dunston-Biddle
Feb 3, 2019
Colonie- Elise Dunston Biddle, 53, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, February 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Born on January 10, 1966 in Albany, Elise attended local school, graduating from Colonie Central in 1984. Elise worked for Time Warner Cable for fifteen years. In 2001, Elise enlisted in the Navy Reserve and proudly served until 2009....
Kazuko K. Elze
Feb 2, 2019
ALBANY- Kazuko K. Elze "Rose", 87, passed away on February 1, 2019 at home.She was born on April 25, 1931 daughter of the late Gonoshe Kameda and Matsuko Sasaki in Japan. Kazuko enjoyed visiting with friends and family. She was always happiest being with people. She also enjoyed travel. She was a devoted wife and mother. Kazuko adored her 2...
Shirley I. Stewart
Feb 1, 2019
Shirley Irene Stewart of Colonie died February 1st, 2019, in the Albany County Nursing Home after a prolonged illness. She was 79 years old. Born in Corinth, N.Y. on July 5, 1939, she was the daughter of John and Lena McKelligott. She was a graduate of Corinth High School and moved to Albany to spend her entire working career in...
Alice A. Dibiase
Jan 31, 2019
Alice A. DiBiase, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, with her loving family by her side. Alice was the daughter of the late Stephen and Caroline Tomczak. Alice graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and met Sal in Lake George in the summer of 1958On April 11, 1959 she married Salvatore and raised their 2 children in...
Margaret M. Fink
Jan 31, 2019
COLONIE- Margaret M. Fink, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn.She retired from the NYS Higher Education Department. Margaret is survived by her son, Gary Murray; grandchildren: Alicia, Samantha, Christopher (Stephanie) and Laura (Justin); niece, Cheryl and nephew, Robert Rockenstire; and two great grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to attend her calling hours...
Lois L. Houser
Jan 30, 2019
TROY- Lois L. Houser, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born in Troy, NY to the late Fred and Agnes Yakel on August 22, 1928. She was a graduate of Troy High School. On June 6, 1947, Lois married Harry "Barney" Houser, II, with whom she shared 36 years together and...
John J. Marshall
Jan 30, 2019
Guilderland - John J. Marshall, 75, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. John was the son of the late Della Slingerland, and was the devoted husband to Donna (Kirtley) Marshall. John was an electrician by trade, but a master carpenter at home. He enjoyed metal detecting, feeding and watching birds, and planting his...
William T. Battin
Jan 30, 2019
Albany~William T. Battin, 91, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. William was the son of the Isaac Lucius and Majorie (Onderdonk) Battin. William was the devoted husband to the late Nancy J. Ayers. They were together for 23 years. A first marriage to Patricia (Meyer) Battin ended in divorce in 1974.William was born August 21, 1927 in Hackensack,...
Kevin A. Hayes
Jan 30, 2019
Watervliet - Kevin A. Hayes, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long, hard, battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was the son of the late William and Jane Hayes.Kevin graduated from Watervliet High School, class of 1983. He received his Bachelor's degree in Business from SUNY New Paltz. He then went on to...
Michael D. Robbins
Jan 30, 2019
Michael Robbins, 51, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness.Michael was the son of Marion Robbins and the late Sheldon Robbins, Jr.Michael was a graduate of Shaker High School and had college credits from the Junior College of Albany. He enjoyed boating, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, cars and watching football. In addition...
Carol Coleman
Jan 29, 2019
Guilderland - Carol (Hines) Coleman, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Hines. Carol was the devoted wife to the late Gerald Coleman. Carol graduated from Voorheesville High School and earned a degree from the college of St. Rose. Afterwards she moved...
Kenneth S. Dodge
Jan 29, 2019
Clifton Park~Kenneth S. Dodge, 64 , of Clifton Park, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 with his loving family by his side. Ken was the devoted husband for 38 years to Christine M. (Sajdak) Dodge. Born in Springfield, MA, Kenneth was the son of Edwin and Ruth (Howard) Dodge of Cape Cod.Beloved step father of Tracy (Lee) Kaback of Delmar,...
Constance Mae Guettler
Jan 29, 2019
Albany- Constance Mae Guettler, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Constance was the daughter of the late William and Madeline Getgen. Connie was a member of and a communicant of the West End Presbyterian Church in Albany. Her best friends were her "kitties" and family. Connie enjoyed traveling to many...
Richard T. Scally, Jr.
Jan 29, 2019
Albany- Richard T. Scally, Jr., 67, passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on January 29, 2019 after an extended illness.He was graduate of Vincentian High School and the NYS University system.Richard is survived by his brother, Michael (Mary Ellen) Scally.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hour on Friday February 1, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m. at...
Ashley Jean Musau Makoyi
Jan 28, 2019
Latham- Ashley Jean Musau Makoyi, 20, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 28, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Ashley was born on April 24, 1998 in Albany, NY to Freddy Makoyi and Francesca Makoyi. Ashley was a 2016 graduate of Albany Shaker High School, and after graduation she enrolled at SUNY Canton as a...
Natasha M. Cuff
Jan 28, 2019
Colonie- Natasha M. Cuff, 43, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019.Born on May 12, 1975 in Albany, Natasha is the beloved daughter of Kathleen Ortiz and the late Ricky Cuff; she is the stepdaughter of Rafael Ortiz.Natasha graduated in 1993 from Bishop Maginn High School and JCA in 1995. She was employed by NYS Education Department for 16 years,...
Samuel M. Saulsbery
Jan 27, 2019
Samuel "Jack" Saulsbery05.04.1928 -01.27.2019Samuel "Jack" Mulvare Saulsbery, 90, passed away late on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Jack was a man of strong resolve and was fiercely independent for as long as his body allowed.Jack got an early start out in the working world, driving cab (without a license) by age 15 and joining the Navy at 16. He celebrated his...
Michelle E. Digiuseppe
Jan 27, 2019
Colonie~Michelle E. DiGiuseppe, 61, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her home, after a courageous and stoic two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Just as she wished, Michelle passed directly from her adoring husband's arms into Heaven.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 13, 1958, Michelle was the daughter of the late Irving and Carol (Goldstein)...
Carol L. Griner
Jan 26, 2019
LATHAM- Carol L. (Brown) Griner, 87, loving Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019.Born in Youngstown Ohio on June 22, 1931, Carol was the daughter of the late George and Ethel Brown. As a young child, she moved with her family to Brownsville, PA. She graduated from Brownsville High School in 1949 and was a communicate...