Roberta J. Piurek
Jul 24, 2017
Colonie- Roberta J. Piurek, 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2017 in the loving arms of her family after her long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Rasalas) Silka. Roberta retired as an administrative assistant from Janitronics after 25 years. In her retirement, Roberta...
Serafina Weyhe
Jul 24, 2017
COLONIE-Serafina "Fina" Weyhe, 91, has passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 after a year's struggle from a stroke. She and her husband Theodore "Ted" Weyhe recently celebrated their 69th (that's not a typo…. it is 69) wedding anniversary with their son Paul by driving to Lake George and having a lovely dinner at the Log Jam Restaurant. They...
Frances E. Bates
Jul 24, 2017
ALBANY~Frances Elizabeth Bates, of Albany, was called to her Lord on July 24, 2017 with her family by her side. Fran was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Cappallo) McClune. She was the sister of the late Barbara Basil, her twin, and the late William McClune. She is survived by her younger sister Joan Askew. Fran was also...
Thomas F. Miller
Jul 23, 2017
ALBANY- Thomas F. Miller Sr., 74, passed away early Sunday morning, July 23, 2017, with his loving wife Christina by his side.Tom was born in Albany, NY on January 30, 1943, to the late Howard and Loretta Miller. He was raised on Eagle Street in Albany. Tom proudly served as a Police Officer for the city of Albany for 29...
Shirley E. Johnson
Jul 23, 2017
Albany- Shirley E. Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 with her family by her side. Shirley was the daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta Dowen. She is predeceased by her loving husband Willard L. Johnson Sr.Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed cooking for everyone especially for her churches. Shirley had...
John S. Muscanell, Sr.
Jul 22, 2017
Schenectady – John S. Muscanell, Sr., 97, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 with his devoted and loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Fiorangelo and Maddalena Muscanell. John was the devoted husband to the late Marion B. Muscanell of 55 years. John & Marionhad 10 children; Judy Stafford (Doug, deceased), Sandy Friguletto (Pete),...
Christopher J. Gerber
Jul 21, 2017
Clifton Park - Christopher J. Gerber, 55, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. Christopher was the son of Lucien Raymond Gerber and Marcella Pudney.Christopher is survived by his daughter, Jennifer, and grandmother, Elizabeth Rocker.Christopher was predeceased by his daughter, Brittney Bernadette Gerber. A Latin funeral Mass will be held on Thursday July 27, 2017 at...
Jessie M. Dickson
Jul 21, 2017
Guilderland- Jessie May Dickson, born November 29, 1941 to the late Alfred B. and Jessie May Jackson, went home to be with the Lord, July 21, 2017 after a brief illness. Jessie was raised in the City of Troy, New York where she graduated from Troy High School. She was a long-time employee of the New York State Taxation and...
Ruth L. Tillman
Jul 21, 2017
Colonie- Ruth L. Tillman, 79, was called home on July 21, 2017. Born in Halifax, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Cora Traynham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Tillman, her sister, Edith Traynham, and Godmother, Augusta J. Boyd. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Donna) Tillman and Tonia (Charles Martin) Tillman;...
Mary Jane(Burns) Romeo
Jul 21, 2017
COHOES - Mary Jane (Burns) Romeo, 84, died on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. Born July 17, 1933 in Albany and was the daughter of the late John C. and Adeline M. (Wagner) Burns. Mary Jane was a 1951 graduate of Vincentian Institute and was a state employee until retiring to Florida in 1980 with her late husband,...
Carolyn Ogren
Jul 21, 2017
Ogren, Carolyn, 78, ColonieCarolyn Ogren passed away suddenly on Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Carolyn's caring nature and infectious laugh were cherished by those whose lives she touched. Born December 30, 1938, in Albany, Carolyn attended Colonie Central High School, where she met the love of her life, William Ogren....
Patricia J. Urschel
Jul 21, 2017
SCHENECTADY- Patricia J. Urschel, 76, passed away on July 21, 2017. She was born on March 4, 1941 to the late Harold and Mildred (Bryant) VanWormer in Albany. Patricia worked for many years at Key Bank in Corporate Woods in Albany. In addition to her work outside the home, Patricia was a very dedicated homemaker for her family. She was...
Anthony Zammiello
Jul 20, 2017
Anthony ZammielloAugust 20, 1923 – July 20, 2017Anthony (Tony) Zammiello, formerly of Utica, NY, passed away on July 20, 2017 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, NY. He was 93 years old.Anthony was the son of the late Pasquale and Rose Zammiello. He was the devoted husband of the late Angeline H. Zammiello (Tata). They were married...
Thomas Gallagher
Jul 19, 2017
Thomas R. Gallagher Sr., 82, Niskayuna, NY passed away at Ellis Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Born in Beacon, NY, on February 3, 1935, to the late Neil and Mary Elizabeth (McGrath) Gallagher. Tom was a former draftsman at Green Fan Economizer and a lifetime member and past chief for the City of Beacon Fire Department. He leaves behind...
Vincent Depaul Flanigan
Jul 19, 2017
Vincent DePaul "Paul" Flanigan, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Agnes Noonan and Thomas J. Flanigan. He served his country proudly in Vietnam, where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.His natural love of golf will be remembered by...
Prof. Prasad Das
Jul 18, 2017
Professor Tara Prasad Das 7/7/1932-7/18/2017Tara Prasad Das' death on July 18, 2017 brings a feeling of loss and grief to a worldwide community of family, friends, students and colleagues. Although best known for his distinguished and prolific 60 year career in theoretical physics, Prof. Das' greatest accomplishments were as a devoted and fiercely loyal son, brother, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle,...
Richard A. Cherney Sr.
Jul 18, 2017
Ballston Spa- Richard A. Cherney Sr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. He was the son of the late Herman and Alice Cherney. He is predeceased by his wife Vicky J. CherneyRichard worked for many years for New Country Pontiac Buick GMC in Mechanicville before retiring. In his spare time Richard enjoyed carpentry and making memories camping with...
Barbara J. Trombley
Jul 18, 2017
Colonie- Barbara J. Trombley, 74, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in Albany to the late Harold and Helen Jones.She was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute. After raising a family she would go on to become a registered nurse where she specialized in geriatrics, retiring from Barnwell Nursing and Rehabilitation in 2003.Barbara...
Annie M. Sledge
Jul 17, 2017
Annie M. Sledge passed away on July 17, 2017. Please visit our website at a later time for a full obituary. Home Going Celebration: Sunday, July 23, 2017 Location: New Comer Funerals & Cremations Time: 11:00am Visitation: 10:00am to 11:00am
Katina G. Chapski
Jul 17, 2017
Albany~Katina G. Chapski, 94, of Albany, Entered into Eternal Life on Monday, July 17, 2017.She was the daughter of the late Michael and Elena (Visalli) Gullotti. After moving from the Bronx at a young age, Katina, along with her late brother Vincent, enjoyed her childhood growing up on the family's apple farm in Highland, New York. Katina and her younger...
