Colonie- Ida M. Donnelly, 101, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2018 at Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Ida was born on September 13, 1917 daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Zebrowski in Miners Mill, PA. Ida was predeceased by her siblings; her husband, Thomas and, son-in-law, Charles Burchhardt.She is survived by her daughter, Sally Burchhardt; grandsons, John...
Albany~Kevin D. O'Connell , 69, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Glens Falls, on June 9, 1949, Kevin was the son of the late Maurice and Mary (Barrett) O'Connell. He was the devoted husband of Marie L. (Cadalso) O'Connell and they were married 47 years.Kevin was a graduate...
Dallas Valentini, 94, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Parsons Tuff and Anna Mary Maude (Cooke) Tuff.Her parents relocated the family from Brooklyn to Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY during her early childhood.She attended and graduated from Lindenhurst High SchoolOn June 12, 1948 she married Frank Valentini at...
Lucille Monroe, 71 passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Lucille was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angeline Della Cioppa. Lucille was the loving wife to Thomas Monroe. They were married 49 years. Lucille was more than just a loving mother and wife but a hard working type setter, school secretary...
Colonie- Gene J. Tasso, Sr., 77, passed away at his home on December 18, 2018. Born on January 11, 1941 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Gene and Nellie (Bindulski) Tasso. Gene worked as a meat manager for many years for Albany Public Market in Rotterdam and retired from Grand Union. Gene was an avid movie...
NORTH ALBANY - Gerry A. Secor, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2018. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Halloran. Gerry was predeceased by her husband, Charles; brother, Matthew (Brud); son, Scott; grandson, Zack; and nephew Michael.Gerry was an active member of the Sacred Heart School and Church communities...
Albany- Joseph Prusinski, 73, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Born on January 6, 1945 in Albany, a son of the late Walter and Josephine Huderewicz Prusinski. A lifelong member of the area, Joe is a 1963 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy in Albany. Joe has 40 years of service working...
Latham- Carol A. Hillicoss, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 with her husband by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late, Embrey and Joyce Gallup. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Donald A. Hillicoss. Carol enjoyed many things including, camping, traveling, trips to the casino and her horses and cats. Above all...
Elizabeth Green - Hathaway, 75, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Gerald Green and Agnes (Fredericks) Green, born in Albany, NY on April 22, 1943.Elizabeth was a hard worker who worked as a laborer for 40 years before retiring. She loved bowling in her younger years and loved being with her family and...
Albany – Doris Vater Ward age 87 passed away on Sunday 16 December 2018, after a long illness. Born December 29, 1930 in the Town of Gallatin, Columbia County. Doris was the daughter of the late Ernest Carl and Margaret Kruse Vater. She was pre-deceased by her sister, Margaret Vater Grant and brother, Ernest Claus Vater. Doris grew up in...
ALBANY- Patricia A. Smalls, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 11, 1959 to William and Mary Smalls. Pat worked as a caring Certified Nursing Assistant at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, in Albany, NY for over 25 years. She is predeceased by her father,...
Guilderland-Margaret (McMahon) Evon, 89, departed on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Margaret was born in Westfield, MA, on November 11, 1929. She was a resident of Guilderland for over 60 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor, her daughter, Robin, her grandson, Peter, and many other relatives. She is survived by her children B. J. Aviza, Patricia (Rick) Hoefer, Elaine...
Wanda Denise Horne, 58, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at St. Peters hospital, with her loving family by her side. Wanda was the daughter of Bennie Lee Horne and the late Jessie Horne. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Lena (Ronnie) Gibson, Jesse (Molly) Horne, Sharon (Ricky) Cherry. She is also survived by...
Bridget T. Curley, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at home, with her loving family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband, James and all of her siblings. She was born in Toorsaleen County Kerry, Ireland. Bridget was the daughter of the late Timothy and Hannah (Foley) O'Connor. There were eight loving brothers and sisters...
BOLTON LANDING- Edward (Eddie) J. Hodgkinson, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, after a long illness. Edward was born in Troy, NY to the late Albert and Mary Joan(Conway) Hodgkinson on July 14, 1942. He was an alumnus of The Christian Brothers Academy, received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and was the founding President...
Edgar Dickinson, 84, of Guilderland passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. Born on August 5, 1934 in Northumberland, NY, Edgar was the son of the late Albert and Amelia ( Bahr ) Dickinson. He was the devoted husband to Joan M. (Bacon) Dickinson for 19 years. After relocating to Guilderland, Edgar became a lifelong resident.Edgar was...
Colonie- Franco C. Scisci, 71, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in Monopoli, Bari, Italy he was the son of the late Damiano and Antoinette Scisci. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Scisci.He lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed various sports, especially golf and bowling. Most...
Delanson-Mark J. Ferrara, age 62, suddenly passed away surrounded by his family December 12, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Arthur Ferrara and Lillian Dignon-Ferrara.Mark was an outside Salesman for NAPA Schenectady Unit Parts & Schenectady Truck & Auto for 45 years. He was a 25 year member and past Chief...
Betty DiBlasi Genovesi-Palmer of Latham, 92, peacefully went home to God on December 12, 2018. Betty will always be remembered as the well-dressed, immaculately-coiffed, stylish lady who loved to cook and socialize. Betty was born and raised in Albany's South End neighborhood before moving to Latham where she was known as a hard-working local businessperson dedicated to helping area women...
Beaver, Georgette (Michaelson) DELMAR Georgette Michaelson Beaver, 90, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, December 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, Georgette was the daughter of the late Stephen Michaelson and Eugenia Vlahos Michaelson. She was the loving mother of Kathy (Estelle) Bockis (Joseph), Sarah Beaver, Sheri Ciccone (Edward), Althea Shaver (Blaine), cherished grandmother of Melissa (Ernest), Jason,...