Colonie~Lori Ann O'Brien of Colonie, 61, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, January 12, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Kirk) O'Brien.She was a graduate of South Colonie Central High School and Mildred Elley. She worked for several local health insurance companies, most recently CDPHP...
Schenectady- Michael Boilard, age 66, passed away at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2019. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Noe F. and Concetta Boilard. He was predeceased by his siblings: Steven Boilard, John Boilard, Joe Boilard and Ralph Boilard and nephew, Zant R. Samuria II. He was honorably discharged from...
Annette Marie Dunn, 79, of Baldwinsville, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side. Annette was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles E. Dunn in 1995 and her dear companion James Cal Davis in 2010. Annette was blessed in life with three loving children; Lynnette (Paul) Spies of Warners, NY,...
Michael Francis Charish, age 57, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2019, at his home in Waterford, NY.Michael is survived by his son, Michael J. Charish, age 20, and his mother, Priscilla M. Charish, also of Waterford, NY; brother, Joseph Charish (Monica) of Queensbury, NY; sister, Donna Charish Young (Allen) of South Glens Falls, NY and his former wife, Donna Charish,...
Thelma Olivia Richards, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Albany County Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 7, 1925 in Leguan, Guyana to the late Lucy (Mata) Coppin. Thelma was the devoted wife to the late Kenneth Edgar Richards, who passed in 2016. They were married for 67...
Nicola ValenteEast Greenbush - Jan 10, 2019, Nicola Valente, age 98, passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Born in Albany, the son of the late Nicola and Anna (Dembrowski) Valente. Husband of the late Helen (Dedrick) Valente. They were married over 70 years.Graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1938.Served in the U.S. Marine Corp as...
Voorheesville- Steven J. VanAlstyne, 55, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 at his home. Steven was born on February 23, 1963, son of the Thomas VanAlstyne and the late Marilyn Nisselbeck.He graduated from Voorheesville, HS Class of 1981. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a U.S. Navy Seal from 1981-1987. He served aboard the USS...
ALBANY-Jesse L. Deere, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.Jesse was born in Albany, NY on June 24, 1935 to the late William and Hazel Deere. Jesse served his country honorably in the United States Army during from 1957-1959, and he went on to work for the Teamsters as a Truck Driver. For over 22 years Jesse was the...
Albany -Mary E. McGreen, Albany, NY passed away on January 9, 2019 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Albany, NY (formerly known as the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.) Mary was 66 years old.She was the daughter of the late John C. McGreen and Louise (Reilly) McGreen. Her younger brothers, Dr. Peter McGreen and James McGreen, predeceased her. John...
Joan Berberick, 89, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with her loving family by her side. Joan was born in Guilderland and was the daughter of the late Martin and Esther (Kyle) Lehner.She was employed as a clerk with New York State Department of Labor. She enjoyed bowling, dancing,...
Schenectady~Richard S. Oliver, 45 of Schenectady NY, passed away January 8, 2019 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany NY. Richard was born in Troy NY, on March 20, 1973 to loving parents Archibald and Ae'sook (Kim) Oliver. Richard attended and Graduated from New Life Academy in Schenectady in...
Albany~Ryan, Kevin Harold, 63, of Albany, passed away at home on Jan. 8 of natural causes.He is survived by his sons Kevin Jr. of Albany and Michael of Schenectady. Kevin was born in Albany and attended Albany Public Schools and Albany High School. Kevin was employed for many years at the Times Union and, also, worked in New Jersey. He...
January 8th 2019 at age 91. Predeceased by her son in law David DeJoseph, parents, Ora and Jennie Mosher, 5 sisters and 3 brothers.She is survived by her daughter Patti DeJoseph of Altamont, adored grand daughters, Erika DeJoseph of Albany and Katie (Chris) Lynch of Long Island , nieces, nephews and many dear friends.She deeply loved her family and cherished...
Scott D. Meek (50) of Albany, NY passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. An amazing & wonderful father, son, brother, spouse and friend, Scott's passion and love for bowling, golf, and car racing were passed onto his children.Scott's smile, laugh, and humor will be missed dearly. He's survived by his mother June Hoffman, son Tyler Meek, daughter Patricia...
Albany~Yifen Cai, 93, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Teresian House.Yifen was born in Shanghai, China on November 30, 1925 to the late Shushen Cai and Xuezhen Jin. Raised in a devout Catholic family, her faith was very important to her. Yifen graduated from the Aurora College for Women (Zhendan Wen Li Xue Yuan)...
Albany- John Frances Carkner, 69, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. John was the son of the late Minard and Viola Carkner. John was an avid comic book reader, movie fan and music buff. He never had a mean bone in his body and just wanted to make people laugh. John was also a poet. Family had a special place...
Slingerlands- Jamie Mengel, 36, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019.Born in Albany on September 28, 1982, a daughter of Kathleen Dawson-Mengel and Robert Mengel (Jill). Jamie graduated from Bishop Maginn High School, Class of 2000. For the past 14 years, Jamie has worked at Albany Medical Center as a Medical Assistant. She loved to dance, listen to music and...
Schenectady- Diane M. O'Keefe, 75, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Diane was the daughter of the late George and Martha Borst. Diane was the loving wife to Richard O'Keefe.Diane's greatest love was being a Grandmother to her three grandchildren.Diane is survived by her children, Colleen (Thomas) Schmitz, Deborah Ashby, and Richard O'Keefe;...
East Greenbush- Richard Christian Loesch, age 83, passed away surrounded by family on January 6, 2019 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Sekitsch in the former Yugoslavia, he immigrated to the US with his parents, Christian and Christine Loesch in 1952. Richard was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from duty, he...
SCHENECTADY - Robert M. Kahl, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on May 29, 1957 in Troy and was the son of the late Dane A. Kahl and Joan M. (Mitchell) and Raymond Zeh. Bob was a steamfitter and welder for Local #7 Plumbers & Steamfitters in...