Fred Bassler
Sep 30, 2017
Fred "Pete" Bassler passed away Sept. 30, 2017 comfortably at home within the care and love of family. Pete was born in 1934 to Peter and Sarah (Weidman) Bassler. He spent his life living in Berne NY, the town his Bassler ancestors helped found in 1750. In high school, he was an outstanding athlete in baseball and basketball and will...
Robert W. Aupperle
Sep 30, 2017
COLONIE-Robert W. Aupperle, Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2017. Bob was born on August 14, 1957 son of the late Richard P. Aupperle, Sr. and Norma H. (Uhl) Aupperle.He attended Hudson Valley Community College where he earned his Associates Degree in HVAC. He then began his career at the NYS Office of General Services, Empire State Plaza...
Paul K. Lawyer, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Colonie- Paul K. Lawyer, Sr., 91, passed away on September 30, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. The son of the late Jerome and Leona (Plough) Lawyer he was born on September 2, 1926, in Albany, NY.Paul served his country honorably and faithfully in the US Army during World War II. He worked for Nabisco, Co., in Latham...
James W. Johnson Jr.
Sep 29, 2017
James Johnson Jr. age 66 departed this life on Friday, September 29, 2017.Jimmy was born on July 5, 1951 in Albany, NY. Son of Lydia Johnson, and the late James "Chico" Johnson, grandchild of the late Mary Johnson Dukes, William and Theodosia Bowler. Jimmy grew up in Albany NY. He attended and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. While Jimmy...
Linda Haupt Beaulieu
Sep 29, 2017
Linda Haupt Beaulieu, 69, of Charlotte, passed on to a new life Friday, September 29, 2017, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Born January 3, 1948, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Frederick Haupt and Herta Keller Haupt, who will be 100 in January. Mrs. Beaulieu is survived by her husband of 46 years, Donald...
Dianna J. Miller
Sep 29, 2017
Dianna J. Miller, 72, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 with her loving family and friends by her side. Dianna was the daughter of the late Joseph DeGeorge and Jane DeGeorge. Dianna leaves behind her beloved husband of 20 years Thomas E. Bouchard.Dianna is survived by her children Elicia Spagnola and Eric Miller, her grandchildren Joshua Spagnola, Samuel Spagnola, Eric...
George V. Ross
Sep 29, 2017
Rexford- George V. Ross, 91, of Rexford, NY, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017.Born in Albany on September 21, 1926, he was the son of the late Mildred VanLiew Ross Call and Edward Ross, stepson of James Call. George was predeceased by a brother, Edward Ross Jr.; a sister, Mildred P. Murphy.The loving husband of Jane M. (Dyer) Ross;...
John A. Lawyer
Sep 29, 2017
Schenectady- John A. Lawyer, 51, passed away unexpectedly at Ellis Hospital on September 29, 2017. Born on September 16, 1966 in Cobleskill, NY, he was the son of Patricia (Stevens) Schumaker and the late John Lawyer. John graduated from Schoharie High School and it was around that time that he discovered his love for bowling. This love carried into his...
Gail Mildred Ponzi
Sep 29, 2017
Colonie - Gail Mildred Ponzi, 68, passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on July 21, 1949 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn Bensley. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Colonie Central High in 1967. Gail fought a courageous battle...
Victor Carrero
Sep 28, 2017
ALBANY- Victor M. Carrero, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Victor was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 17, 1950, to the late Gumersindo Carrero and Restituta Soto Roman. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he began...
Alice Bartley Hayes
Sep 27, 2017
SARATOGA-Alice Bartley Hayes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2017.Born November 13, 1922 to Walter and Nettie Bartley in Astoria, NY.She graduated from Bishop McDonnell's Memorial High School in Brooklyn, NY and Berkley Business College at Grand Central's Graybar Building which is in NYC.She worked for Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn Advertising Firm, The Bank...
Peter M. Mcmahon
Sep 27, 2017
Troy- Peter M. McMahon, 54, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.Peter was born in Troy, NY June 9, 1963. He was the only son of the late Peter M. McMahon and Patricia Burke McMahon. Peter attended Troy High School and later joined the United States Navy from which he received an honorable discharge.Peter...
James N. Chartier
Sep 27, 2017
Ballston Lake- James N. Chartier, 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Riverview, NY to the late Wilfred and Mary Chartier. James was valedictorian of Salaz Academy at the age of seventeen. He immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served proudly for 3...
Patrick J. Tomaselli
Sep 27, 2017
POESTENKILL, NY---------Patrick J. Tomaselli, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2017. He was the son of the late Dorothy Frank and Dominick Tomaselli. Patrick received a Chemical Engineering Degree from RPI and obtained his Law Degree at Albany Law School. In addition to serving as Town Attorney for the Town of Poestenkill, he had a private practice in...
Peter Joseph Dickinson
Sep 27, 2017
Manchester, NH- Peter Joseph Dickinson, 70, resident of Manchester, New Hampshire died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 peacefully at home after a long illness. Peter was born in Albany, NY on September 13, 1947 the son of Albert and Mary (Gagnon) Dickinson. Peter is survived by his wife of over 40 years Karen (O'Connor) Dickinson; two brothers James of Orlando, FL...
Lawrence Geddes
Sep 27, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" T. Geddes, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Larry was the son of the late Ulysses Geddes and Charles and Leola Arsenault. Larry proudly served with the United States Navy. He was the devoted husband to the late Susan M. Geddes. Larry was a member of the Joseph Zeloga...
Victoria M. Purcell
Sep 27, 2017
Albany-Victoria Mary Tortello Purcell born on March 10, 1916, entered into Eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Julia DiMotta and Vincent Tortello. She is the last of her generation to survive and was predeceased in death by her sisters Sophie Stein, Palma Tortello and brothers Michael and Joseph. She...
Marjorie Smith
Sep 27, 2017
COLONIE-Marjorie L. Smith, 89, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, NY. She was born in Dudley, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Delphis and Grace (Hall) LaChapelle.Marjorie was hired as deputy clerk for the Village of Colonie in 1966. She served in the administration of...
Carol Violette
Sep 26, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Carol G. Violette, 74, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017Carol was born on December 17, 1942 daughter of the late Walter and Grace Kemper.Carol was a devoted wife and mother who loved crafts and crocheting. She was deeply devoted to her faith in Jesus Christ. She attended Mass regularly for many years. Carol will be dearly missed.She is...
Ian P. Hibbins
Sep 25, 2017
Ian P. Hibbins, a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle, died Monday, September 25, 2017. He was 62 years old.Ian was born February 19, 1955 in Wallasey, England, to the late William A. Hibbins and Mary E. Hibbins (Ferrie). Ian lived in various states before settling in Upstate New York, where he attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. He...
