Lillian S. Herald
May 10, 2017
Waterford- Lillian S. Herald, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Walter J. Herald. In addition to her husband she is survived by her two children, Connie M. Herald and Joseph C. Herald (Cheri)...
Ronald H. Knauer
May 10, 2017
Troy- Ronald H. Knauer, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Henry and Norma Knauer. Ronald enjoyed motorcycle racing, weightlifting, and working on the family farm. He served in the U.S. Army for three years before returning back to Troy to work on the family farm....
Charlene L. Benton
May 9, 2017
Charlene L. McDaniels-Benton, 66 passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.A Repast will follow after services at Ezra Prentice Homes, 625 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY.
James Bianchi
May 9, 2017
Schenectady, NY - James R. Bianchi, 83, passed away on May 9, 2017.He born on January 29, 1934 to the Pasquale and Edna (Avery) Bianchi in Schenectady, NY.James is survived by his son David R. Bianchi, granddaughters, Julie A. Bianchi, Gina M. Parker and husband Caleb, great granddaughter, Hannah D. Parker, brother-in-law, Tadeusz (Ted) Lukawski and wife Lori along with...
George A. Skerritt
May 9, 2017
Albany ~George A. Skerritt, 77, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 after a short illness with his loving family by his side.George was enlisted in the Marine Corps. and served from 1959 to 1963 and was honorably discharged, and then served for many years in the National Guard. He was also a member of the Post American Legion...
Margarete Kriete
May 9, 2017
SELKIRK-Margarete "Oma" Kriete, 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017.Oma was born on April 21, 1926 in Cologne, Germany. In 1951, Oma left Germany and came to the US where she earned her GED and began working. It wasn't long before she was swept off her feet by her husband Gerhard, while they were dancing at the German American...
Eleanor Scott Thompson
May 8, 2017
Eleanor Scott Thompson joined our heavenly Father on May 8, 2017. She was 98 years old. Ms. Thompson was born in Petersburg, VA in 1918 and raised in New York City. Upon completion of high school, she attended New York University and worked in the Secret and Confidential Unit of the U.S. War Department. She later relocated to Saratoga Springs,...
Mary Lynne Pembrook
May 8, 2017
LATHAM - Mary Lynne Pembrook, 78, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Lynne was born on March 9, 1939 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Bruce) Carey. She worked for the North Colonie School District as a noon aide at Boght Hills Elementary School. Her greatest joy was...
Teresa Sorensen
May 7, 2017
Albany - Teresa "Bo" Sorensen (Piazza), 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, 2017. Teresa was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anita Piazza. Teresa was a "crafty" person. She was a bus driver, who loved camping and watching Animal Planet.Teresa was the loving mother of her children,Tina Vasudeva, and James Bowie, Jr.; she was also the loving "Nanny"...
Randy J. Campigno
May 7, 2017
Loudonville- Randy J. Campigno, 48, passed away at his home on May 7, 2017. Born in Albany, NY on September 1, 1968, he was the son of Helen L. (Bandel) Campigno and the late Anthony Campigno.He worked during the summers for Quality Pools in Colonie. When he was younger, he worked in construction with his father and brother. Randy loved...
Michael T. Buffington
May 6, 2017
GUILDERLAND - Michael T. Buffington, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by his loving family. Mike served his country proudly in the Special Forces of the US Army. Mike worked for General Electric for over 27 years before retiring; during that time he owned and operated several successful restaurants. He was...
Charles E. Eble
May 6, 2017
Charles Eble GREENFIELD CENTER - Charles Eble of Greenfield Center, NY has lost his six-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his sister, Patti Urell, her husband Jim and a large extended family whose lives have been enriched by his kind and caring heart. Charles was an active participant in the greater Saratoga Springs community. He was the owner...
Edward John Muller
May 6, 2017
Edward J. MullerAlbany - Edward John Muller, 79, died, May 7, 2017. He leaves a wife of 56 years, Barbara (Basha); his son, Edward and his wife, Lori; two grandchildren: Sean and Sara. His son Bill and his wife, Karen: four grandchildren: Elle, Casey, Caroline and Owen and many close friends.Born and raised in Queens, New York, the son of...
Flora St. Leger
May 6, 2017
Albany ~Flora St. Leger , 87, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Flora was the daughter of the late Francisco Fernandez and Carmen (Simal) Fernandez, who emigrated from Spain to the U.S. She was one of three sisters along with the late Lina Gurtowski and Pola Fernandez, her twin.She was the wife of...
Constance Marie Cockfield
May 5, 2017
Albany ~ Constance Marie Cockfield, 93, of Albany, peacefully passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, May 5, 2017. Connie was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia to the late Edward and Iona Fuller. Connie was educated in Cabin Creek, WV and attended Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. Connie enjoyed a successful career in fashion retail....
Rose M. Wright
May 5, 2017
Rose M. Wright, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Campione. She was the devoted wife, of over 61 years, to the late John "Jack" Wright. Rose was a member and a communicant of Blessed...
Elizabeth C. Franchini
May 5, 2017
Loudonville- Elizabeth C. Franchini, 83, went to be with her husband Gino and daughter Nancy on Friday, May 5, 2017.Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband Gino L. Franchini, her daughter Nancy Contois, her mother Dorothy Pitts and her sister Ida Rieffannacht.She is survived by her children, Marie Davis (Daniel), Deborah VonFricken (Michael), Marino Franchini (Mary), Gina Franchini, Angela Anderson (Roy),...
Arthur J. Payeur
May 4, 2017
Albany- Arthur J. Payeur, 96, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on May 4, 2017 at The Community Hospice Inn in Albany. Born on July 14, 1920 in Woonsocket, RI, Art was the son of the late Frank and Arthemise (Brissette) Payeur. He served his country honorably and faithfully in the US Navy during World War...
Joan M. Morlock
May 4, 2017
Joan M. Morlock, 85, peacefully entered into eternal life on May 4, 2017. Joan was a devoted wife to her husband Norbert, a loving mother to her late daughter Nancy, dearest aunt and great-aunt. Please join the family in celebrating her life at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 8th at, New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy-Schenectady Rd (Rt. 2)...
Lawrence Pidgeon
May 3, 2017
Schenectady- Lawrence Pidgeon, 75, passed away on May 3, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Born on September 16, 1941 in Albany, NY, Larry was the son of the late Edward J. and Rose M. (Lopez) Pidgeon. Larry served his country honorably and faithfully in the US Air Force from 1959 to 1963. Larry looked forward to his daily visit to the...
