Marilyn Wojeski
Nov 12, 2017
SLINGERLANDS-Marilyn Wojeski, 84, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1933 daughter of the late Harry Lee and Jeanette (Mahon) Ahl. She was born in West Albany. She worked for many years at Tobin Packing and was a lifelong resident of the area. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She and her...
Betty J. Grummons
Nov 11, 2017
Scotia - Betty J. Grummons, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving granddaughter. Born on April 17, 1930 in Cortland, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Foster Grummons. A lifelong resident of Cortland, Betty moved to the capital region ten years ago. Betty worked for various factories and retired at the...
Richard G. Penney
Nov 10, 2017
Albany~Richard G. Penney, age 76, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2017 in his apartment in Albany. Born in Albany on March 1, 1941 as the second child of John A. Penney and Vivian Tetrault Penney, he remained a lifelong resident of the city of Albany. Richard spent much of his childhood raised by his father and stepmother, Margaret (Peg)...
Georgia M. Pickens
Nov 10, 2017
Georgia Pickens 79, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Nov 10, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Georgia was born in Ellerbe, NC on November 6, 1938 to the late Grady and Mary (Stanback) Ingram. She grew up in Ellerbe where she graduated Mineral Springs High School in 1957 before moving to New York.Georgia is predeceased by both her parents...
Frances L. Faulkner
Nov 10, 2017
Albany- Frances L. Faulkner, 70, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Frances was born in Halifax, VA to the late Lemon and Fannie Faulkner on December 22, 1946. Frances is predeceased by her son, Jamie Faulkner, and her siblings, Joseph Faulkner, and Roxie Nelson.She is survived by her children, Darrin Faulkner, Martia Faulkner, Fannie Faulkner, Danielle Faulkner, and Chyleik...
Carlotta Mentor
Nov 10, 2017
Carlotta Mentor, better Known as Carla, 20, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at her home in Watervliet, NY. She was born on May 29th, 1997 in Guyana, South America, to Michel Elliott and Carlyle Mentor. Carlotta spent her formative years in Linden, Guyana, and later migrated to the United States at the age of 8 with her immediate...
Robert Michael Mandarano
Nov 10, 2017
Rotterdam - Robert Michael Mandarano, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Jamesville, NY to the late Bartoly and Lila Mandarano. Robert was the devoted husband to the late Carol Janet Mandarano. . They were married 58 years. Bob was a dedicated teacher for over thirty years...
Brian G. Mainville
Nov 9, 2017
WATERVLIET - Brian G. Mainville, 43, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Brian was born on December 13, 1973 in Albany and was the son of the late Michael W. and Joyce (VanAmburgh) Mainville. He worked as a carpenter for Carpenters Local 291 in Albany. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Brian is survived by his three children, Cassandra Gordon...
Robert M. Laware
Nov 9, 2017
COHOES- Robert M. Laware, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Robert is a Retired Veteran of the U.S. NavyRobert is survived by his children, Robert W. Laware (Marilyn), Judith Melissa Laware, Serina Ann Pedroza (Alberto), Dawn VanAuken (Kyle); grandchildren, Sierra, Robby, Annisha, Aniqua, Adillah, Ashile, Ashebo, Omar, Tianna, Jaime, Jerrel, Codie, Taylor and Gage; siblings, Judith Ann...
John Robert Morris, Jr.
Nov 8, 2017
John R. Morris Jr., 60 of Albany, NY passed away November 8th 2017. John was born in Tupper Lake, NY, son of John R. Morris Sr. and Roberta Morris (Disotel). John attended Long Lake Central School. Upon graduation entered the U.S. Navy where he made a career, retiring as a Chief. Returning to Albany to be near family John worked...
William Sanford Waters
Nov 7, 2017
William Sanford Waters passed in his sleep on Nov. 7, 2017 four days shy of his 91st birthday. He is now with his beloved wife, Ivory. Originally, from Dover, Delaware, William called Sanford by his family; he came to Albany with his wife Ivory, in the 50's, to work at General Electric in Schenectady. He worked there until his retirement....
Kim J. Boni-Phillips
Nov 7, 2017
COLONIE- Kim J. Boni-Phillips, 56, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 with her family by her side.Kim was born in Albany, NY to the late John J. Boni, Jr. and Janet J. Leto-Boni on January 24, 1961. On October 16, 1999 Kim married her best friend and love, Kevin W. Phillips. They were married until his passing in...
Michael James Frechette
Nov 7, 2017
Greenville~Michael James Frechette, 58, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, the son of Frances (Vinten) Frechette and the late Robert Frechette. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Albany area and grew up in the City's North-end. He was an avid Yankee fan, outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, and...
Richard R. Baldasare
Nov 6, 2017
Richard R. Baldasare, still young at heart, passed away on November 6, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.The son of the late Antonio and Mary (Antonunci) Baldasare, Richard was born in Schenectady, NY on August 15, in a year he didn't want to disclose. When he was known as Rockey, he served his country in the Navy and US...
Robert M. Donlon
Nov 6, 2017
Niskayuna- Robert M. Donlon 84, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.Born in Cohoes, NY, on September 6, 1933, Robert was the son of the late William and Helen Donlon. He was a 1951 graduate of Cohoes High School. Bob was a Senior Mechanical Designer in the Large Steam Turbine Department of the General Electric Company until he retired in...
Leroy Rivers Jr.
Nov 6, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Leroy Rivers Jr, 77, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Leroy Rivers Jr.
Nov 6, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Leroy Rivers Jr, 77, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Pastor Chester Gapczynski
Nov 5, 2017
Pastor Chester W. Gapczynski, a man loved by all he touched, passed away November 5th, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady NY.The oldest Son of late Chester and Sadie Gapczynski, brother of David, Richard, William and James was born in Schenectady NY, on January 17th, 1939.Shortly after graduating from high school in 1958 from Nott Terrace, he went into business...
Michael T. Silva, Sr.
Nov 5, 2017
East Greenbush-Michael T. Silva, Sr., age 65, passed away on 11/5/17 after a long illness. He is pre-deceased by parents, Manuel M. and Irene E. (Amaral) Silva. Born in Pawtucket, RI., Michael leaves behind his former wife Juli Shelgren Silva, two sons, Michael, Jr and Arthur (Meredith), and two daughters Derrith (Justin) Green and Michaela Silva Fredrickson. He also leaves...
Albert J. Mertz
Nov 4, 2017
Albany~Albert J. Mertz, 75, of Albany passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side. A lifelong Albany resident, Albert was born in Albany and was the son of the late Albert Jacob Mertz and Helen (Sedlak) Mertz. For more than 50 years, Albert was the proprietor of Shrub-Rite Landscaping. He was a dedicated and...
