Colonie - Guido Cavone, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He showed great strength and courage throughout his illness. He was born in Carpeneto, Italy in1932 to the late Angelo and Maria Teresa Cavone. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 15. Guido was...
East Greenbush~Richard R. Hertzel, 104, passed away at home after a short illness on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Born in New York City, Richard was the son of the late William and Ella (Leffler) Hertzel, and the devoted husband of the late Irene (Spaulding) Hertzel. Richard founded, owned and operated several health care facilities in the Capital District, including Whitehouse...
Kenneth T. Stern, Retired Police officer, Carmel Police Dept. Mahopac, NY.Kenneth passed away on March 1, 2018. Kenneth was a Colonie resident for the past few years. He was born on August 6, 1948 to Kenneth and Eileen Stern in Yonkers, NY. He attended Mahopac High School and Westcheser Community College. On May 27, 1972 he married Kathryn M. Graser...
Watervliet- Robert J. Matan, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 with his family by his side. Robert is the son of Susan H. Matan and the father of Ashley Kachidurian and Michael and Anthony Matan. Bob was a service tech for Pepsi Co. for 32 years and became known as "Pepsi Bob." Bob enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...
ALBANY- Concetta M. Dominski, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 28, 2018 at her home.Connie was born on July 22, 1949 daughter of the late Philip and Angelina Mucci.Connie was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School and Hudson Valley Community College, earning an associate's degree in Accounting. Connie was employed for 36 years at the Albany County Department of Social...
North Greenbush- Doris M. Smith, 83, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in North Greenbush. The daughter of the late John W. and Wilhelmina (Lancaster) Johnson, Doris was born on April 20, 1934 in London, England. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband, Malcolm Smith.Doris is survived by...
Schenectady - George J. Ouillette, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 with his loving family by his side. George was the son of the late George and Beulah Ouillette. George was the devoted husband to Carolyn Ouillette. They were married 56 years. George was a life member volunteer for Stanford Heights Fire Department. He was a truck driver and...
GUILDERLAND- Virginia Rose (Goller) Greene, 95, passed away peacefully at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home.Virginia was born in Freeport Long Island on February 27, 2018 daughter of the late Fredrick and Olga (Bahr) Goller. She married Thom R. Greene in 1950 and they relocated to Guilderland from Long Island. She began her career as a Realtor, for 20 years she...
Lucille Pierce, 75, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Lucille was the daughter of the late Howard Gregory and Irene Gregory. Lucille was the devoted wife to the late Ira F. Pierce. They were married for 46 years. Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Lucille cherished family...
Colonie- Marie O Neil- Rotolo, 96 yrs., passed away peacefully on Monday Feb 26, 2018.A graduate of Bethlehem Central H.S. Known as an Artist, her Art work was accepted at Boston Univ. During WW II, her parents did not have the money to send her, so Marie went to work for General Electric making Airplane parts.She married J.H. Loucks. Together...
Mr. James Alan Sherman (sometimes called Jim) died at the age of 73 after an incredible 24-year battle with cancer. He passed shortly before midnight on February 24 in his home in Niskayuna, with his family. If you frequent the bike path between Lions Park and Lock 7, you very likely met Jim, along with his keeshond, and had an...
Colonie-----Teresa E. Catalano, age 81, passed away on February 25, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa Catalano. She was also predeceased by her brother, Dominic and sisters: Carmella, Margaret and Antoinette.Teresa was a Keyboard Specialist for NYS Tax & Finance, retiring in 1996. She was proud of...
Newcomb----William Alexis Ryan was born June 12, 1922, in Bennington, VT, passed away on February 25, 2018 at the age of 95. He was the son of John C. Ryan and Julia G. La Marre. He graduated from Fair Haven High School class of 1940. He attended New England School of Arts in Boston, MA before joining the U.S. Navy...
Colonie- Madalen Mehleisen Mitchell passed away February 24, 2018 at the age of 85, after a brief illness. She loved to knit and crochet. Also have an occasional glass of wine. She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing. She also loved to travel and camp with family and friends at Queens Village Campground in Warrensburg, NY. She was a member...
Albany-Daniel J. Warner, 51, passed away February 24,2018. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 1 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals,181 Troy Schenectady, Watervliet, New York 12189.
Selkirk~Diane F. Van Wormer passed away peacefully on February 23, 2018. Born in Keene, NY on August 28, 1932, she was the daughter of Aubrey E. and Marion (Kilburn) Wells. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Richard J. Van Wormer. Diane loved spending time with her family, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, genealogy and always had a book...
John Richard Ramsay, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters. John was the son of the late William Ramsay and Lita D. Catalfamo. John was the devoted husband of over 39 years, to Margaret A. "Meg" Ramsay. John retired from Colonie Masonry Inc. and was a member of the Laborers Local...
Troy- Brian Joseph Jubrey II, 27, born April 14, 1990, transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Brian is survived by his parents Laura A. Forette and Brian J. Jubrey Sr. and Anne M. Abercrombie-Jubrey. He is the grandson of Kathleen M. Frasier and the late Roy and Joan Forette, Godson of Sandra Cox and Marcel Forette Sr....
Green Island-Damon Mitchell, son of Sidney Mitchell and Sandy Baldon was born in the Bronx, NY on August 28, 1967. At the age of 5, Damon relocated to California with his father and stepmother, Carol. As a teenager, Damon returned to New York and lived with his grandmother, FreddieMae Mitchell, in Mount Vernon, NY.In 2001, Damon moved to Albany, NY....
GUILDERLAND- Master Sergeant Lee P. Pigliavento, Sr.,76, passed away on February 22, 2018 at home with his family.He was born on November 20, 1941 son of the late Frances (Frank) Paul Pigliavento and Hazel Ruth Bills at Bellevue Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Lee was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran. He retired after 21 years of dedicated service in the U.S....