Diane Catherine Shea
Nov 23, 2017
COHOES - Diane Catherine Shea, 50, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2017 after an almost nine-year battle with kidney disease.Born in Albany, NY on August 10, 1967 to Francis and Patricia Shea, Diane graduated from Shaker High School and Siena College. She most recently worked for River Ridge Living Center as Chief Financial Officer.To know Diane was to be...
John R. Ross
Nov 23, 2017
Schenectady- John R. Ross, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 23, 2017 with his loving family by his side. John was the son of the late John Joseph and Sadie Ross. John was the devoted husband to Dorothy Ross. They shared 65 loving years together. John was an avid golfer and bowler. He spent his entire working career at the...
John A. Whalen
Nov 22, 2017
John Arthur Whalen died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Albany County Health Center following a long illness. He is survived by his four children: John Whalen, Mary Van Buren, Judith Hirt, and Jean Grizzuto, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and his lifelong best friend Jacqueline Coonan. He was predeceased by his former wife, Josephine Whalen, and their eldest son,...
Cheryl Helene Birdsall
Nov 22, 2017
Troy - Cheryl Helene (Meliski) Birdsall, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Theresa and Anthony Meliski. Cheryl loved her family; she was a proud and devoted mother to her sons. She enjoyed traveling, where she captured many beautiful photographs, especially of the ocean. Cheryl will...
David Nathan Toback
Nov 22, 2017
COLONIE – David Nathan Toback, 35, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Albany Medical Center. David was born on December 12, 1981, and was the son of Mary Ann Arcesi of Scotia, and the late Robert L. Toback. David is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Arcesi, and his beloved dog, Cooper. He was predeceased by his maternal...
Ronald P. Liuzzi
Nov 22, 2017
Loudonville- Ronald P. Liuzzi, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 22, 2017 at Community Hospice Inn. The son of the late John P. and Mary Catherine (Nolan) Liuzzi, Ron was born on November 18, 1942 in Albany, NY. Ron served his country honorably and faithfully in the Army National Guard. He was a plumber/streamfitter...
Elly A. Rogers
Nov 22, 2017
Schenectady- Elly A. Rogers, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with loving family by side. Elly was the devoted wife to William Rogers, Jr. They shared 49 loving years of marriage. Elly was a loving, caring mother of five children and three grandchildren, who loved her dearly.Elly enjoyed spending holidays and birthdays with her family...
Elizabeth A. Taiman
Nov 21, 2017
DELMAR-Taiman, Elizabeth Ann, 95, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2017 at St. Peter's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center where she had resided for the past year. Before that she lived in Delmar, New York at the Good Samaritan Senior Apartments.Liz was born in Albany, the daughter of Nellie Hannan Higgins and Joseph Daniel Higgins onAugust 30, 1922. She retired from...
Anna M. St. Louis
Nov 21, 2017
Malta~Anna M. St. Louis, 86, of Malta, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Anna was the daughter of the late Franklin Smith and Mary (Doe) Smith. She was the devoted wife to the late Louis St. Louis. They were married 44 years. Anna grew up in Canajoharie and lived most of her...
Richard F. Turoski, Sr.
Nov 20, 2017
Medina- Richard F. Turoski, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017 in Rexford, NY. The son of the late Leo F. and Anna (Sevenski) Turoski, Richard was born on April 23, 1933 in Medina, NY. A graduate of Medina High School, Rich was a Mustang for life and spoke highly of the competitive spirit exhibited by the students....
Mariana B. Zusy
Nov 20, 2017
Mariana B. Zusy, 91, passed away peacefully on, Monday, November 21, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11:00am at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a special message for the family online please click on- Share Memories.
Patricia Diane Moore
Nov 20, 2017
Patricia D. Moore passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.A Home Going Celebration of Patricia's life will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 5pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Visitation will be held from 3pm-5pm.
Ruth Elizabeth Gokey
Nov 19, 2017
Colonie - Ruth Elizabeth Gokey, 89, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 with her loving husband by her side. Ruth was the daughter of Arthur LeGrand Kimmey, Sr. and Jeannette (Morrow) Kimmey. Ruth grew up in Watervliet, NY. After graduating from Watervliet High School she worked for the telephone company. She married Frank Gokey in 1949 and was a devoted...
Rina P. Amodeo
Nov 19, 2017
Guilderland- Rina (given name Tiengthong) P. Amodeo, 50, entered into eternal life on November 19, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Born in Vientiane, Laos on June 10, 1967, she was the daughter of Ms. Nouanpheng Phomsouvanh and the late Mr. Siene Samontry. Rina, a Laotian refugee, together with her family, in 1978 escaped into the Kingdom of...
Nichcol Grattan
Nov 19, 2017
Albany- Nichcol M. Grattan, 50, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, NY on December 9, 1966 to the late Francis and Patricia Grattan. She was the mother of: Ranieka Lipscomb, Ronald (Vashnie Bethea)Lipscomb and Rachelle Lipscomb; grandmother of two beautiful girls: Faith Lipscomb and Aniyalese Johnson; sister of Cyndi Johnson of South...
Wayne E. Franklin
Nov 19, 2017
Schenectady - Wayne E. Franklin, 83, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Wayne is the son of the late Raymond L. and Loretta Franklin, brother of the late Glen Franklin and is survived by his brother Raymond J. Franklin (Bette), his wife Helen I. Franklin, and their children John Wayne, Clay (Sue), Felicia, and Holly,...
Katherine Rusch
Nov 18, 2017
Katherine Rusch passed peacefully into eternal life on November 18, 2017. Born in East Worcester, NY, she was the youngest child of Anthony and Suzanne (Amorella) Glionna. Katherine was a graduate of Worcester High School. After graduating, she moved to Schenectady where she was employed at the Mica Insulator Company. While living in Schenectady, she met her late beloved husband...
Gloria R. Maiello
Nov 18, 2017
Albany~Gloria R. (Touchette) Maiello, 90, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with her loving family by her side.Gloria was born in Whitehall, NY and was the daughter of the late Albert and Bernadette (Dalton) Touchette of Whitehall, NY. For 68 years, she was the loving wife of the late...
Melva G. Williman
Nov 18, 2017
Knox- Melva G. Williman, 84, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2017.Born on August 16, 1933 in Schenectady; a daughter of the late Sydney and Beatrice Brenneman.After staying at home to raise her children, Melva went to work at Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home for ten years. She was an avid quilter and loved art & crafts, which she helped...
Eugene Haynes
Nov 16, 2017
Eugene Haynes of Albany , NY parted this life peacefully on November 16, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital. Eugene was born in Alabama on August 10, 1940 to the late Anna Mae McKenzie. Eugene was educated in the Alabama school system and later relocated to Albany, NY in the 1960's.Eugene was a faithful employee of Janatronics for over 15 years....
