Raymond E. Koontz
Feb 8, 2018
DELANSON- Raymond Earl Koontz, Sr., a life-long resident of Delanson, NY, passed away on February 8, 2018, at the age of 89. Ray was born on January 22, 1929, son of the late William and Lulu (Bond) Koontz. Ray attended Draper High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War as a Military...
Charlene M. Daus
Feb 8, 2018
Charlene M. Daus, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018.Born on July 29, 1946 in Watervliet, a daughter of the late Charles and Gloria Whited Richenecker. A lifelong resident of the area, Charlene graduated from Watervliet High School.Charlene worked for several years at Silver Haven Nursing Home as an LPN. She was very kind- spirited, had a huge...
Edwin J. Kowaleski
Feb 8, 2018
Newtonville- Edwin J. Kowaleski, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 8, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 31, 1935 in Albany, NY to Leonard and Pauline Kowaleski who met in this area after separately emigrating from Poland. Edwin was a 1953 graduate of Watervliet High School, enlisting in...
Louis F. Pierre
Feb 7, 2018
Louis Pierre passed away on February 7/2018 in Albany, NY at the age of 62 years. Louis will be forever remembered by his wife, his children: Stanley, Rose Angelique, Medjine and Wilder. His grandchildren: Samarah, Kayden , Andley, Gerven, Tristen and Vladimir. His sisters: Marcelle,Olga,Bibiane,Marie Lord and Elvire. Louis will also be remembered by his nephews and nieces, extended family...
Willie T. Stancil
Feb 7, 2018
SCHENECTADY - Willie (Stint) Stancil, 88, of Schenectady, died suddenly on February 7, 2018.Born in High Point, NC on April 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Stancil. Willie was a graduate of William Penn High School in High Point, NC. Willie served his country honorably and faithfully in the U.S. Army.Willie moved to Albany...
Robert Charles Bethea
Feb 7, 2018
Albany - Robert Charles Bethea, born on October 3, 1990, has on February 7, 2018 gone to sit at the right hand of our Lord, alongside his identical twin brother Sean. He is survived by his parents, Ian and Rachelle Bethea; his grandmothers, Wilhelmina Bethea and Ruth-May Dahl. Susan Yelenik his care provider of ten plus years, as well as...
Sophie B. Boutin
Feb 7, 2018
Sophie B. Boutin, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehab., with her loving family by her side. Sophie was the daughter of the late George and Tekla Piecuch. Sophie was the devoted wife of over 47 years, to the late Roger Boutin. Sophie enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved watching birds and...
Sandra L. Halpin-Hill
Feb 7, 2018
Schenectady- Sandra L. Halpin-Hill, 60, passed away after a long illness on February 7, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Born on August 24, 1957 in Albany, NY, Sandra was the daughter of the late Barbara (Huba) Halpin and Robert F. Halpin and his wife Ann Halpin. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High School in 1975. She worked for many years as...
Louise Henry
Feb 7, 2018
ALBANY- Louise Henry passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.She was born on September 5, 1953 daughter of the late Tommy Lee Henry, Sr., and Mary (Walker) Henry in Dawson, GA.She is survived by her daughter, Shatoya Henry; her grandchildren, Daijoun McNair, Jerrikka Henry, Qu'asia Henry, Ambre Rogers; siblings, Hattie Henry, Tommy Lee Henry, Jr. (Rita), James Henry (Dale), Ernest...
Robert L. Vogel
Feb 7, 2018
North Colonie----Robert L. Vogel, age 84, passed away on February 7, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness.Robert was born in Troy, the son of the late Leo and Vivian Vogel. He had resided in North Colonie since 1960, most recently he was at the Albany County Nursing Home. He was a former communicant of St. Ambrose Catholic Church,...
Donald R. Weichold
Feb 6, 2018
Brunswick- Donald R. Weichold, age 58, passed away on February 6, 2018 at his residence. He was the son of Shirley and Donald Weichold. Donald was a Chef, most recently at Villa Valenti, Wynantskill. He enjoyed the Beatles and playing his guitar. He was predeceased by his brother George in 1982. Along with his parents, Donald is survived by his...
George L. Benoit
Feb 6, 2018
COLONIE- George L. Benoit, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Albany, NY to the late Henry and Florence Benoit on March 6, 1939. George served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. On October 3, 1959 he married the love of his life, Joan....
Juanita W. Monahan
Feb 6, 2018
Cohoes- Juanita Gehm Lynch Monahan,85, of Cohoes, passed away February 6, 2018 . She is survived by her son, Richard and Lynn Lynch of Watervliet, granddaughter, Katherine and Ryan Willette, grandson, Andrew Lynch and Chelsea Hogan and great grandson, Garrett Willette. Also survived by her brothers, Lanny and Marge Gehm and James and Dolores Gehm. Juanita was predeceased by her...
Jill B. Carroll
Feb 5, 2018
DUANESBURG- Jill B. Carroll, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2018. She was born on June 14, 1971 daughter of James Myers and Judith (Gagnon)Warner in Albany.She attended Duanesburg High School and Maple Hill High School. On January 17, 1990 she married Michael Carroll, Sr. Jill enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, swimming and going to the movies. Jill was...
Jack Myles Dehler
Feb 5, 2018
Jack Myles Dehler, 19, son of George and Terry Dehler, left this earth before his time on Tuesday, February 5, 2018. He was a graduate of Albany Academy for Boys, continued his education at The University of Miami, and was currently attending SUNY Albany. Studying Economics, Jack had plans to continue on to Boston for graduate studies. Jack grew up...
Edward C. Ulmer, Jr.
Feb 5, 2018
Edward Charles Ulmer, Jr., 47, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2018. Edward was the son of Edward and Barbara (Davis) Ulmer. He was currently attending HVCC in the Lab Tech program. He enjoyed fishing, he was an avid movie watcher, and loved music. He had an artistic ability and enjoyed gifting his drawings to his family. Eddie was...
Shawna Marie Ray-Balls
Feb 5, 2018
Albany- Shawn Marie Ray-Balls, 53, passed away on February 5, 2018. The daughter of the late Joseph E. and Rose Mary (Thomas) Ray, Sr., Shawn was born on June 2, 1964 in Albany, NY. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She adored her grandchildren with all of her heart. Shawn was an avid Kardashian...
Thelma M. Golden
Feb 4, 2018
Colonie- Thelma M. Golden, 96, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2018. Born on December 11, 1921 in Bethlehem, NY, Thelma was the daughter of the late James and Jennie (Kleinhaus) Chamberlain. She was retired from a career in retail, working at Montgomery Ward's and Korvettes. She enjoyed traveling and loved animals, but most of all, she adored her family.She...
Arlene M. Robbins
Feb 4, 2018
Rensselaer- Arlene M. Robbins, 74, entered into eternal life on February 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Albany on October 5, 1943 to the late Hugo and Nicklen (Serra) Ciprioni. Arlene worked for the New York State Department of Social Services for 33 years, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Cape Cod and on cruises....
James Kwak, Sr.
Feb 3, 2018
Schenectady-James S. Kwak, Sr, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018.Born on February 28, 1947 in Schenectady, a son of the late Walter and Marion (Schiher) Kwak. A lifelong resident of the area, Jim graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, Class of 1965. Jim retired from General Electric after 35 years working in various departments.Jim was a proud veteran...
