Martha A Burke
Mar 13, 2018
Schenectady- Martha A. Burke, 86, passed away on March 13, 2018 at her home in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Vincent and Alice (Derkowski) Wronkowski, she was born on November 12, 1931 in Scotia, NY. Martha enjoyed spending time at Moreau State Park, going out to eat and watching concerts at Jumpin' Jacks Drive-in. She was a woman of...
Robert A. Knapp
Mar 13, 2018
DELMAR- Robert A. Knapp, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born in Albany, NY on December 17, 1928 to the late Robert and Helen Knapp. Bob served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in electrical...
Willis L. Brasie, Jr.
Mar 12, 2018
Loudonville- Willis "Skip" Brasie, Jr. passed away on March 12, 2018 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Skip is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years JoAnn (nee Wrobel); his four children: Michael Brasie (Tracy), Melissa Brasie-Keefner (Lawrence Keefner), Aaron Brasie and Amy Jones-Renaud (Richard Renaud); and three grandchildren: Morgan, Hunter, and Willow. Skip grew up in...
Elizabeth Slater
Mar 12, 2018
Colonie - Elizabeth "Liz" Slater, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, March 12, 2018. Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Worthington and Margaret Stokes. Liz was born in Brooklyn, NY and worked at BonWit Teller as a tailor; a home economics teacher in Brooklyn and retired from the NYS Mental Health Department, having lived most recently in Orange and Albany...
Waheem A. Patton
Mar 11, 2018
Sunrise: November 28, 1961 - Sunset: March 11,2018. Waheem Ahkee Patton affectionately known by his family and friends in his youthful years as (Butchie) departed this life March 11, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Waheem was born on November 28, 1961 to the late Herbert Patton and Pattie Laws. He was the youngest of six children. Waheem was educated in...
Anthony W. Polito
Mar 11, 2018
Loudonville- Anthony W. Polito, 81, passed away on March 11, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.Born on January 5, 1937 in Albany, a son of the late Angelo and Theresa Armando Polito. Anthony was a graduate of the Cathedral Academy and a proud Marine Veteran. He worked as a laborer for the local labor union, 190.Anthony...
Joseph A. Barnes
Mar 10, 2018
Joseph A. Barnes, 73, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10th after a courageous battle with heart disease that began more than four decades ago. He was surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife of 51 years, Barbara (affectionately "Louis L." to Joe). He was the son of the late Dr. Edward F. and Margaret (Peg) C....
Thomas Robert Mctague
Mar 10, 2018
Colonie----Thomas Robert McTague, 73, passed away surrounded by his family March 10, 2018.Tom was born in Albany on March 5, 1945; he was the beloved son of Thomas Allen (Joyce Ann) McTague. He was predeceased by his mother Virginia Keane. Tom was the loving husband and best friend of Marleen (Bargher) McTague of 39 years. In addition to his beloved...
Richard P. Schwarz
Mar 10, 2018
COLONIE-Richard P. Schwarz, 91, passed away in his home on Saturday, March 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Manhattan, NY, on July 8, 1926. After high school Richard enlisted in The United States Army Air Corps during WWII, where he served his country honorably. In 1948 Richard married the love of his life, Margaret. They...
Sara J. Mclaughlin
Mar 9, 2018
Sara J. McLaughlin, 40, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sara is the daughter of Timothy and Cheryl McLaughlin. Sara is the devoted wife of over 12 years to Jeremy R. Barnes. Sara attended Rasmussen College with Jeremy. She was a Beachbody Coach for many years. She was a Content...
Ronald J. Casey
Mar 8, 2018
Schenectady - Ronald "Ron" J. Casey, Jr., 42, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 8, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Patricia (Ashby) and Ronald J. Casey, Sr.Ron was born December 3, 1975, in Carmel, New York and attended Arlington Schools until his graduation, in 1994. He attended SUNY Albany where he started his...
Alberta Mcnicol Pahl
Mar 7, 2018
Guilderland- Alberta Jean Pahl, 84, passed away at her home on March 7, 2018. Born on August 8, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, she was daughter of the late Duncan and Alberta (DeBraccio) McNicol. She married the love of her life Roy Pahl, Sr. after he returned from World War II. Alberta was a woman of Faith, she was a longtime...
Rose Polito
Mar 7, 2018
COLONIE-Rose Polito, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, surrounded by the love of her family. Rose was born in Reggio, Calabria, Italy, on October 18, 1928, to the late Joseph and Marian Commisso. In 1949 Rose married the love of her life, the late Vincent Polito. They were married for 55 years. Together they raised three children. Rose...
Nancy Ann Mroz
Mar 7, 2018
Nancy Ann Mroz, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her home. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm. Burial will be private. To leave a message for the...
June W. Kratzke
Mar 6, 2018
Schenectady-June W. Kratzke, 90, of Schenectady, passed away on March 6, 2018. She is predeceased by her daughter Karen and son Bill. She is survived by her beloved daughter June (Bob) and son Alan Sr. (Nanette), 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held Sunday March 11th, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie,...
Nicole J. Batchelder
Mar 6, 2018
Clifton Park- Nicole J. Batchelder, 48, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Delbert (Kathleen) and Elinor Browne. Nicole is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Scott E. Batchelder and their boys, Matthew S. Batchelder, Nicholas R. Batchelder and Jacob D. Batchelder. Nicole was a...
Olga Y. Bowry
Mar 6, 2018
COLONIE- Olga Y. Bowry, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Olga was born in Hartford, CT, on October 12, 1928 to the late Michael and Olga Yawgel. On May 15, 1954 Olga married the love of her life, Thomas Bowry. They were married for over 50 years before his passing in...
George L. Steele
Mar 5, 2018
George L. Steele, 73, died Monday March 5 2018 at the Albany County Nursing Home after two and one half years of convalescence. He is fondly missed by his friends and caregivers there. Affectionately also known as "Shuster", he was born in Albany, NY. He resided in Florida and North Greenbush. George was an avid fisherman and musician as well...
Marilyn Kalamejski
Mar 5, 2018
Averill Park-Marilyn Kalamejski, 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, March 5, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Born on December 5, 1944 in Albany, the daughter of the late Stanley and Celia Garawecki Rupinski. Marilyn is a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey Memorial High School. She retired after 20 years of "helping to wake...
Jeanette M. Daoud
Mar 5, 2018
Jeanette M. Daoud, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 5, 2018. She was lovingly cared for in her last weeks by her family. Jeanette's parents were the late Paul and Mary Clow. She was married for 54 years to the late Dr. Assaad "Ted" Daoud, from Zebdani, Syria. They shared a passion for travel and saw much...
