Linda Melrose Watkins
Apr 18, 2018
Linda Melrose Watkins, 63, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, Mathew Philpot; mother, Janie Franklin; siblings, Donna Watkins, Leonard Watkins (Karen), Trina Walker (Edsall), Robin Craig (Timothy), Rhonda Ferguson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her son,...
Constance Dabbs
Apr 17, 2018
The Sun rose August 12, 1944 and the Sunset April 17, 2018 for the Lord saw fix to dispatch his heavenly Angels to Troy, NY to escort our beloved Constance A. Dabbs 73 to her final resting place. She was surrounded by her loving family.Constance was born in Chester, PA to the late Doris Mae Ricketts and Lawrence Perkins. Constance...
Peter C. Tiernan
Apr 17, 2018
Glenville~Peter "Pa" Tiernan passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. He was surrounded by the people that he cherished and loved at the time of his passing. He is survived by his son Tim Tiernan, wife Danielle, and grandchildren Mayson and Madelyn, his son Jeffrey Tiernan, wife Melissa, grandchildren Ethan and Keagan. He leaves his dear...
Raymond W. Haupt
Apr 17, 2018
Clifton Park- Raymond W. Haupt, 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by his loving family.Born on July 15, 1955 in Albany, a son of Joyce Miller Haupt and the late Raymond J. Haupt. Ray is a graduate of Albany High School, class of 1972. Ray was a proud retired Veteran of the...
Joseph A. Gilligan, Sr.
Apr 16, 2018
Joseph A. Gilligan, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at The Community Hospice Inn with his loving family by his side. Joe was born in Alpine, TX., and was the son of the late Charles and Mary Gilligan. Joe moved to the Albany area with his mother in 1960.He worked for Western Union in the Mayor's...
Richard E. Dodge
Apr 16, 2018
Rensselaer- Richard E. Dodge, 88, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 at Van Rensselaer Manor in North Greenbush. The son of the late Edgar and Ruth (Gates) Dodge, Richard was born on May 9, 1929 in Hartford, CT. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for Fort Orange Press in Albany...
Marian Van Kempen
Apr 16, 2018
CLIFTON PARK- O. Marian Van Kempen, 92, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Marian was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Oda McClure on March 12, 1926. On December 4, 1945, she married the love of her life, the late F. Peter Van Kempen. She was a medical transcriptionist...
Frank L. Dedrick
Apr 16, 2018
Albany-Frank L. Dedrick, 82, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018, following a brief illness. Born in Catskill, NY, he was the son of late John W. and Mary A. (Redden) Dedrick. At a young age, he moved to Albany with his family and graduated in 1953 from Albany High School. He honorably served in the National Guard, the U.S....
Arthur W. Pelton Sr.
Apr 15, 2018
SAND LAKE—Dr. Arthur William Pelton, Sr, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday April 15, 2018. Arthur was born in Albany NY, parents Arthur C. Pelton & Catherine E. Barney, predeceased by his brother Donald C. Pelton, sister Kathleen M. Cohen (Pelton), and married to Lillian B. Jordan of Rensselaer NY for 36 years, she was his rock, always.A graduate of St....
Roy A. Smith, Sr.
Apr 14, 2018
Troy-----Roy A. "Check-Out" Smith, Sr. age 71, passed away on April 14, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his family.He was the son of Leona Smith and the late Egbert A. Smith Sr. of St. Croix, USVI He was also predeceased by his brothers: Anthony Smith Sr. and Olaf Smith Sr.; and his son, Miguel M. Velazquez.Roy served in the...
J. Patrick Mccarthy
Apr 14, 2018
CLIFTON PARK - J. Patrick McCarthy, 85, went into the arms of his savior on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Mary Ryan and Patrick McCarthy.Pat was a 1950 graduate of LaSalle School. His life-long passion for education continued as he attended Catholic University, Fordham and St. Rose. He attended the...
Debbie A. Knoll
Apr 14, 2018
Albany- Deborah "Debbie" Knoll, 47, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital.Born on August 16, 1970 in Albany, a daughter of the late Rodney M. and Lynne M. Cunningham Foster, II. Debbie is a 1988 graduate of Berne-Knox Westerlo High School and a 1993 graduate of Saint Rose College, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree. Debbie...
Herbert S. Cade
Apr 13, 2018
Hudson - Herbert S. Cade, 80, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. Herbert was the son of the late Elwood and Daisy Cade. Herbert was the loving husband to Barbara Cade. Along with his wife, Barbara, Herbert is survived by his daughter, Linda Baker; his grandchildren, Steven and Bruce Webster, and Jennifer and Brittany Cade; and several great grandchildren.Herbert is...
Chalcie D. Webster-Vogel
Apr 13, 2018
Colonie- Chalcie D. Webster-Vogel, 74, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2018. Born on December 2, 1943 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Vera Bjork.She married Marlyn Webster, Sr., in 1964. Together they opened their home to numerous foster children, creating relationships that lasted for years....
Arthur C. Tanner
Apr 13, 2018
Loudonville- Arthur C. Tanner, 85, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Art was the devoted husband to the late Elizabeth W. Tanner, who were married 38 years.Art was employed by Terry-Haggerty Tire Company for 25 years before his retirement. After retirement, Art worked for Meals On Wheels and also at Albany International Airport....
Mark A. (Tibbitts) Majewski
Apr 12, 2018
SCHENECTADY - Mark A. (Tibbitts) Majewski, 48, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, with his loving twin brother, Michael at his side. Mark was born on October 10, 1969 in Albany and was the son of the late Herman T. and Grace C. (Herbst) Tibbitts and husband of the late Terri L. Majewski....
Marilyn Edwards
Apr 12, 2018
Marilyn Edwards passed away on Thursday, April 12, at home with her family in attendance. Marilyn was born in Granville, NY to Florence and Nelson Jenkins. She graduated from Granville High School in 1948. After completing Mildred Elley Secretarial School, she worked at the New York State Education Department.In 1952, Marilyn married Roger Edwards, a high school classmate. When her...
John Francis Maloney
Apr 12, 2018
Albany- John Francis Maloney, 81, passed away peacefully on, Thursday, April 12, 2018. He was the son of the late James F. and Catherine R. Maloney. He is survived by his wife, Rosalyn A. Maloney.John was a Veteran of the Korean War era serving with the United States Marine Corp. John enjoyed horseracing and could be found at Saratoga Race...
Gordon G. Proskine
Apr 12, 2018
Latham- Gordon G. Proskine, 59, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He is the son of Teresa and the late Gordon V. Proskine. In addition to his mother, Gordon is survived by his wife, Susan L. Proskine and their two children, Rachel Regina Proskine and Eric Vitaly Proskine. Gordon is also survived by his...
Helen Anne Rider
Apr 11, 2018
Latham---Helen Anne Rider (McGeough) 90, of Latham, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Albany Memorial hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1927 in Albany, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antoinette McGeough. Predeceased by her husband Harry, brother Joey and cherished son Chris, Helen is survived by her son Michael (Joann),...
