Carmen Desieno
Dec 28, 2018
COLONIE- Carmen DeSieno, 89, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. Carmen was born on June 7, 1929 to the late John and Josephine DeSieno in Schenectady, NY. Carm served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1948-1952. He went on to marry the love of his life, Louise DeSieno. They were married for 65 years until her...
Sharon Lynn Templer
Dec 27, 2018
Schenectady-Sharon Lynn Templer, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her family.Born in Colonie on September 22, 1956, a daughter of the late George and Grace Cable. A lifelong resident of the area, Sharon graduated from Colonie Central High School, Class of 1976.At a younger age, Sharon worked as a server at the...
Elizabeth M. Reed
Dec 26, 2018
Zephyrhills, FL--- Elizabeth M. (Libby) Reed passed away peacefully on her 97th birthday, December 26, 2018 joining her late husband Arthur W. Reed Jr.Libby was born in Cohoes, the daughter of the late Samuel and Antoinette Kwochka Pelesz.She was predeceased by her sisters: Julia Snay, Molly Stemp, Jennie Sheridan, Anne Rivet, Olga Messier and Alice Walsh; and a brother, Willard...
Barbara Stamas
Dec 26, 2018
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Barbara F. Stamas, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Barbara was born in Erie, PA to the late Samuel and Alma Fisher, on January 29, 1939. Barbara married the love of her life Thomas A. Stamas on November 11, 1982. They were married for 16 years until his passing in 1998. Barbara worked as a Director...
Ralph J. Nocera
Dec 26, 2018
Schenectady - Ralph J. Nocera, 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. Ralph was the son of the late Emilio and Carmella Nocera and was the devoted husband of 54 years to Gayle Nocera, nee Zink.Ralph's favorite hobby was collecting Antique toys. Along with his love for History, Ralph also enjoyed attending...
James R. Campbell
Dec 25, 2018
Albany- James R. Campbell, 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was the son of the late Frank and Marjory Campbell. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Cynthia (Houting) Campbell. Proudly born and raised in North Albany, Jim attended PS 20 and then Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School (Class of '58). After...
Margaret A. Aldrich
Dec 25, 2018
Margaret "Peggy" Aldrich, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehab. Peggy was the daughter of the late Merton and Gertrude (Dennison) Aldrich. She worked for New York State with the Department of Housing and Renewal as a specialist II for over 20 years.Peggy enjoyed knitting and reading. She was a very giving...
Curley Jones
Dec 25, 2018
Albany- Curley Jones, 90, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.Born in Florence, South Carolina on June 28,1928, a daughter of the late Mingo and Catherine Weaver Davis. Curley was predeceased by her husband, James Jones Sr; son, James Jones Jr; daughter, Catherine L. Jones. She is survived by her sister, Grace C. Brown. Calling hours...
Kathryn M. Hoffman
Dec 24, 2018
Kathryn M. Hoffman, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Albany County Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Kathryn was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (VanWie) Gott. Kathryn was the devoted wife, of over 54 years to the late Kurt F. Hoffman. Kathryn was a member and a communicant of Pine...
Stephen E. Simmons
Dec 24, 2018
ALBANY- Stephen "Bobby" Simmons, 84, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.He was born in Kinston, NC, to Julia Jones, and Steven Simmons on March 23, 1934. At an early age he and his mother moved to Albany, NY, where he received his formal education. After graduating he served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his military...
John E. Bleichert
Dec 24, 2018
Albany- John E. Bleichert, 63, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, December 24, 2018. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Mary C. (Spanbauer) Bleichert. He is survived by his wife Kelly A. (Gilbert) Bleichert.John worked as a fireman with the Watervliet Fire Department and then went...
Jeffrey Cohen
Dec 22, 2018
Jeff Cohen, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018 with his family by his side. Jeff was born in Queens, New York to Herbert and Gloria Cohen and grew up in Great Neck, New York. After attending C. W. Post he worked in a number of positions in New York government, including in the executive chamber for Governor...
Geraldine Thompson
Dec 22, 2018
Geraldine Thompson (Mott), 75 passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Wallace, N.C. to the late James and Sendonia Mott. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Lee Thompson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory Regina (Mark) Middleton, Andrea (Lennox)Howe, Darlene Thompson and Marsha...
Karee Williams
Dec 21, 2018
Albany – Karee Williams, 40 passed away on December 21, 2018. Funeral arrangements to be determined at a later date by the family.
Louis Fitzgerald Henery
Dec 21, 2018
Albany~Louis Fitzgerald Henery,73, of Albany passed away on Friday December 21,2018 at his home .Born in Eversham, Corentyne, Guyana South America on August 7, 1945. Louis was the son of the late John and Edna (King) Henery. In 1986, Louis married Joan Hewitt.Louis attended Eversham All Age School. He was a member of the Guyana Police Force until 1989, when...
David Gourlay
Dec 21, 2018
Mechanicville- David Gourlay, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital.Born in Albany on May 26, 1951, the son of the late James and Irene Kemp Gourlay. A lifelong resident of the area, Dave graduated from Colonie Central High School, Class of 1970. He retired from the Town of Colonie as a building inspector after 22...
Phyllis D. Ziobroski
Dec 21, 2018
North Greenbush- Phyllis D. Ziobroski, 72, passed away on December 21, 2018 at home with her family. She was born on February 2, 1946 daughter of the late Paul and Ann Surin in Schenectady, NY.Phyllis worked for Campbell Plastics in Schenectady and the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance. Phyllis was an avid New York Yankee's fan. She will be...
Michael J. O'Sullivan
Dec 20, 2018
ALBANY- Michael J. O'Sullivan, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018 at home.Michael was predeceased by his father Daniel J. O'Sullivan and his grandfathers: Daniel J. O'Sullivan, Anthony Giunta; his grandmothers: Ann O'Sullivan and Jane "Geez" Giunta.He was born in Troy, NY. Michael was a US Army veteran, serving from 1986-88 in the AMEDD Regiment. While he was stationed in...
Laura Ann Brookshire
Dec 19, 2018
Albany- Laura Ann Brookshire, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.Born in Albany on April 9, 1951, a daughter of the late Clifford and Frances Hicks Ford.Laura is survived by her husband, Harvey Reed; son, Bryant Davis and his children, Tomonya Davis, Nahki Davis, Sha-Meera Davis and Janessa Davis; son, James Ford and his children, Genia Ford, Jay-Meer...
Carole J. Stevens
Dec 19, 2018
COLONIE- Carole J. Stevens, age 77, passed away peacefully December 19, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in West Lebanon, NH, the daughter of the late Edna Henry and Lawrence Nugent. She was the widow of Robert Hebert Stevens.Carole worked in the medical field as an O.R. Technician for 32 years, at both Child's Hospital and Memorial Hospital...