Victoria Remekie Walker
Sep 2, 2017
Albany- Victoria Remekie Walker, 94, was called home on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born in Jamaica, West Indies.She was predeceased by her parents Amos and Elizabeth Walker, her husband Phillip Remekie, and son Phillip Remekie. She is survived by her children, Pablito (Victoria), Flo (Jean Baptiste) Zongo, Velma (Sam) Peynado, Copeland (Winsome), Caroline (Robert) Mitchell, Sid (Jackie), and...
Helen G. Wakefield
Sep 2, 2017
Troy- Helen G. Wakefield (Aunt T'Leaves) began her journey home on September 2, 2017 at Barnwell Nursing Facility. Helen was born in Ashland, Maine on September 7, 1921 to the late Caleb and Lena Wakefield. She was the youngest and last surviving of 11 children. During WWII, she joined the Cadet Nurse Corps and trained in Nashua, NH. After the...
Susan Diane Stealey
Sep 2, 2017
Guilderland - Susan Diane Stealey, 51, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at home after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by her loving family and pets.Born on September 19, 1965 in Niskayuna, a daughter of Paul and Arlene Bangert Ableman. Sue was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Guilderland High School. Sue...
Jane Rita Pulliam
Sep 1, 2017
Jane Rita Pulliam, 80, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1937 in Albany, NY to the late Irving George and Cecilia Fisher. Jane was a longtime Albany resident. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rita Pulliam, Sheila Pulliam, June Pulliam, MaryJane Tune, Valerie Pulliam, Laura...
Charlotte Elaine Thomas
Aug 31, 2017
After a long illness while in the loving care of her husband, Charlotte "Elaine" Thomas accepted victory on August 31, 2017. Elaine was born on July 25,1952 in Lynchburgh, VA.She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age at Scott Zion Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA. She was an active member of the Usher Ministry,...
Mary C. Woods
Aug 31, 2017
Mary C Woods (Cebula), 63, of Troy, was called home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Van Rensselaer Manor, where she resided for the last 20 years and lovingly known as "Queen of the Manor." Born May 12, 1954 in Albany, NY; daughter of the late Peter G. & Mary V. Doyle...
Jeannine Hudon
Aug 31, 2017
Massena, NY~Jeannine Hudon, 84, formerly of Massena, NY, joined her late husband Marcel in eternal life on August 31, 2017 in Schenectady, NY.Jeannine and Marcel were married for 61 years. Jeannine was born in Riviere Ouelle Quebec to the late Marie and Joseph Levesque on March 13, 1933. She earned her teaching degree in Levis, Quebec in 1951.Jeannine had many...
Ramonita Rios Ramos
Aug 31, 2017
Albany- Ramonita (Rios) Ramos, 95, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 in Albany. The daughter of the late Rafael Rios-Santos and Filomena Rivera Aponte, she was born on July 25, 1922 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband, Felipe Ramos; her three sons: Felipe Ramos, Rafael Ramos and Nelson Ramos. She is survived by her granddaughters:...
Nicholas Giavanni Holman
Aug 30, 2017
TROY – Nicholas Giavanni Holman, 22, passed away on August 30, 2017. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Heidi Holman (Robert Lopez). Nicholas was a 2013 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and a 2017 graduate of Marist College where he earned a paralegal certificate and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. His dream was to...
Kimberly A. Trombley
Aug 30, 2017
TROY - Kimberly A. Trombley, 60 passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born on June 25, 1957 in Troy and was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Higgins) Christie. She enjoyed visiting the area casinos and spending time with her family and friends. Kim is survived by...
Monica C. Howlan
Aug 30, 2017
ALBANY-Monica C. Howlan, 80, passed away peacefully with her caregiver by her side.She was born on May 15, 1937 daughter of the late Charles and Marian Clother. Monica was a lifelong resident of the Capital District and was employed for over 35 years with the State of New York, most recently with the Dept. of Health. Monica was an avid...
Stephen F. Delorenzo
Aug 30, 2017
Albany~Stephen F. DeLorenzo, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.Stephen was the son of the late Carmen DeLorenzo and Rose Della Posta. Stephen was the devoted husband to Robin DeLorenzo. Steve earned two Master's Degrees from SUNY Albany. He was employed by Maria College for 44 years where he was professor of biology, chemistry and computer science. Affectionately known...
Jasper Underdue
Aug 29, 2017
Albany- Jasper L. Underdue, 80, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2017. Born in Henrico, NC on January 11, 1937, Jasper was the son of the late William and Martha (Adkins) Underdue. Jasper was married to Frances Bowler in 1957. He worked for many years for AT&T before his retirement in 1999. Jasper loved the outdoors, he enjoyed hunting and...
Gwendolyn Elizabeth Sheldon
Aug 29, 2017
Albany- Gwendolyn (Gwen) Elizabeth Sheldon, 67, was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on August 29, 2017 at Hudson Park Nursing Home, where she resided for the past 2 years.Gwen was born on March 24, 1950 in Chatham, New York to the late Herbert L. Sheldon, Sr. & Sylvia E. Benson-Sheldon. She adored them both so dearly.After graduating from Chatham...
Keith M. Swim
Aug 29, 2017
ALBANY---- Keith M. Swim, age 60, passed away on August 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife Dawn and his three children: Michael, Ashley and Justin. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 7 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet. A Memorial Service will follow starting at 7...
Lois K. Hardy
Aug 29, 2017
COLONIE-Lois K. Hardy, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. Lois was born in East St. Louis, IL, to the late John and Eula Kloetzer on June 29, 1940. Lois served her country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. It was at boot camp, in Parris Island, SC, that she met...
Joan Patricia (Vincent) Niecey
Aug 28, 2017
GUILDERLAND-Joan Patricia (Vincent) Niecey- born November 23, 1939 at Albany Hospital, mother- Theresa (Broderick) Vincent, father-Charles Vincent, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 At Our Lady of Mercy, 2 Mercy Care Lane, Guilderland, N Y 12084, being a resident at Our Lady of Mercy since June 2016. Joan graduated from Nott Terrace High School, Schenectady, N Y in June of...
Mary Jane Hughes
Aug 28, 2017
EAST BERNE - Mary Jane Hughes (Rissacher, Sturdy), 70, passed away August 28, 2017 at home with her children by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Poughkeepsie and raised in Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Andrew and Harriet Jean Sturdy. A 1965 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School, she went on to earn...
John Belton
Aug 27, 2017
Schenectady- John Belton, 87, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. John was born to the late John Belton, Sr. and Annabelle Pitts Belton in Akron, Alabama. At the age of 10, his family moved to Lackawanna, NY, where his father began a career with Bethlehem Steel. After graduating from Lackawanna High School in 1949, John completed an apprenticeship program...
Jared Tanner Joseph
Aug 27, 2017
Rotterdam- Jared Tanner Joseph, 24, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. Jared was the son of Charles (Yolanda) Joseph and Lori Ody and Scott Dominy.Jared was known as the comedian of the group. Jared was a graduate of Guilderland High School. He excelled academically while completing his business degree at SCCC. Jared achieved not only the Dean's List, but the...
