Mary L. Simon
May 19, 2017
Troy--Mary L. "Betty" (Blandshaw) Simon, 73, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017. Born on February 11, 1944 in Greeleyville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva (Capers) Blandshaw. She attended school in Williamsburg County, SC. Betty moved to New York in her early twenties, eventually settled in Troy and married Thomas Simon. She worked...
June A. O'Connell
May 19, 2017
ROTTERDAM- June A. O'Connell, 60, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 with her loving family by her side. June was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Raymond and Helen Fetter on June 6, 1956. On June 21, 1986 June married the love of her life, Daniel J. O'Connell. Together they had two children. June was a loyal employee...
Alexander Anthony Audi Iii
May 19, 2017
COHOES- Alexander A. Audi, III, 58, formerly of Colonie entered into eternal life on Friday, May 19, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Latham. Alex was born on September 16, 1958 and is the son of Barbara Mackey Audi Cesario and the late Alexander Audi Jr.Alex is survived by his mom, Barbara; his dog...
James P. Gavin
May 19, 2017
SLINGERLANDS- James "JP" Patrick Gavin, 51; After a 14 month battle with stage 4 terminal GBM brain cancer JP found peace at home surrounded by his family on Friday May 19th at 10:00 PM.JP was born in Albany, NY on July 23, 1965 to James and JoanGavin.JP was an artist, poet, painter, carpenter, chef and most of allfather and husband....
Suzan E. Smith Kimmel
May 19, 2017
(Suzan E. Perrott Smith Kimmel)Suzan Kimmel, age 66, passed away after fighting ALS Disease for the past 18 months. She was born and raised in Albany, however she had resided in Cleveland, Ohio for thirty plus years. She returned to Albany in May 2016 to partner with family, and together they traveled the journey of combating the disease that ultimately...
Judith Margaret Jensen
May 19, 2017
Albany~ Judith M. Jensen, 74, of Albany, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017.Judith was the daughter of the late Willis E. Bulson and Eleanor C. (Mahoney) Bulson. She was employed by Hycks Felt Company in Rensselaer, NY for many years until retirement. Survivors include her sister Eileen Bulson and her brother Kenneth L. Bulson. Judith is also survived by...
Eldon R. Stanton
May 19, 2017
Schenectady- Eldon R. Stanton, 97, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017 at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. Born on March 27, 1920 in Schenectady, NY Eldon was the son of the late Clarence and Emma (Storie) Stanton. He served his country during World War II as a gunner in the Army Air Force. During his service...
Charles R. Barnhart
May 18, 2017
WYNANTSKILL - Charles R. Barnhart, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Charles was born on January 15, 1925 in Albany and was the son of the late Ernest Wesley and Ella (Richards) Barnhart. He served his country proudly in the US Air Force. He worked for Williams Press in Menands for...
Marilyn Nelson
May 16, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Marilyn Nelson, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, one day shy of her 94th birthday.Marilyn was born to the late John and Harriet Heilig in Brooklyn, NY on May 17, 1923, and she moved to Queens where she lived for over 20 years. She will be remembered for her love of crafts,...
Patrick E. Byrne
May 15, 2017
Albany- Patrick E. Byrne, 31, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2017 at his home. Born on October 12, 1985 in Albany, NY, he was the son of Cynthia (Edgell) Byrne and the late Hubert Byrne. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 2003 and Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Automotive Technology in 2012. Patrick worked as an...
Jeanne R. Champagne
May 15, 2017
Albany- Jeanne R. Champagne, 88, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017. A calling hour will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9:00am-10:00am at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schnenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the funeral home with interment following at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford.
Valerie Benacquista
May 15, 2017
Valerie Benacquista, 64, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Saratoga, NY on April 8, 1953. Val was the daughter of the late Bernard Haley and Charlotte White. She was a loving mother to two beautiful daughters Maria Benacquista of Schenectady NY and Sally Benacquista of Ravena...
Joseph G. Faranda
May 14, 2017
Glenville ~Joseph G. Faranda, 87, of Glenville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Fitchberg, MA to the late Guiseppe and Mary (Gullo) Faranda, and raised in the Albany area. He enjoyed spending time with his entire family where his smile would light up the room when he...
Marie Rita Cooper
May 12, 2017
TROY - Marie Rita Cooper, 87, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born on January 5, 1930 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Gatto) Casale. She was a homemaker and caregiver all of her life. She enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and spending time...
Patricia A. Mcbride
May 12, 2017
Albany- Patricia A. McBride, 75, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 12, 2017 at her home. Born on September 5, 1941 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Quinn) Appio. She married Lawrence E. McBride who predeceased her after 49 wonderful years of marriage. Pat graduated from Cardinal...
Carol A. Hofmann
May 12, 2017
Glenville - Carol A. Hofmann,70, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late Louis and Geraldine Baker. Carol was the devoted wife to the late Michael D. Hofmann. Carol was very devoted to her family and enjoyed many types of crafts. Carol also enjoyed nature and...
Manuel Cirilo
May 12, 2017
Manuel passed into the heavenly kingdom in the afternoon of May 12, 2017 at the age of 93 years. He was married to his beautiful wife Juanita for 68 years before she died on May 11, 2016 one year ago. Manuel served his country in the U.S. Air Force and in the Air Force Reserve for 20 years. He graduated...
Helenmarie Waters
May 11, 2017
Helenmarie Waters of Albany, NY, 62, Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2017 withher loving family present. Helenmarie was born February 19, 1955 in Troy,NY and was the daughter of Thomas and Helen Waters. She was a Nurse and worked at a wide variety of hospitals including Albany medical Center (New York), Prince George's Hospital (Maryland), Laurel Regional Hospital...
Concetta Scaringe
May 11, 2017
Colonie - Concetta (Rella) Scaringe, 94, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Concetta was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Colomba Rella, she was born December 7, 1922 in Naples, Italy. Concetta was a loving mom who raised five children. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and fur finisher...
Maebell Mauzon
May 11, 2017
Troy- On Thursday morning May 11, 2017 at 3:39am our Lord and Savior stopped by mom's house and called her by name: Maebell your mansion in my house has been prepared and your place is ready, your long white robe and crown await you, your work is done.Maebell lovingly known as "Dolly", "Ma", and "Doll". She was the daughter of...
