James J. Hanbury
Jun 29, 2017
Latham- James J. Hanbury "Jim", 82, passed away peacefully on, Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was the son of the late James P. and Blanche Hanbury. He is predeceased by his son Jimmie Pat Hanbury. James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Hanbury. Jim for many years worked in Marine Trade Sales and most recently worked for...
Bessie L. Larue
Jun 29, 2017
Bessie Louise LaRue, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor with her loving family by her side. Bessie was born in Sumter, SC and was the daughter of the late Lee Anderson and Hattie Keith. As a young woman she moved to Jersey City, NJ where she worked and raised her four children. Years...
Deborah J. Harley
Jun 29, 2017
Troy- Deborah J. Harley, 66, passed away on, Thursday, June 29, 2017 with her family by her side at Samaritan Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Farrington. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lawrence R. Harley. Debbie's employment started at Equity Meats, Gardenway (Troy) and Packamore Barrings of North Greenbush. She...
Thomas Matthew Tighe
Jun 28, 2017
Albany~Thomas Matthew Tighe, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home. Thomas was the son of Joyce Foote and the late Robert Tighe.Survivors include his children: Brianna Tighe, Brandon Tighe, Morganne Tighe, Aubrie Tighe, his grandchildren: Chloe Febbie and Baby Febbie on the way, his siblings: Tracy Nowiak, Robert John Tighe, Sr., Shawn Dominy, Casey Tighe...
Doris C. Malinowski
Jun 28, 2017
TROY - Doris C. Malinowski, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. Doris was born on January 30, 1942 and was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Crayer) Kluchesky. She attended Troy high through the 10th grade and in 1982, proudly received her GED, proving to her children that "it's never too late".She...
Salvatore Grasso, Sr.
Jun 28, 2017
Scotia - Salvatore Grasso, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.He leaves his wife of 47 years, Concetta, his sons Carmelo (Amy) and Salvatore Jr., daughter Rosemarie (Matthew) Nichols and 4 grandchildren, Isabella and Julia Grasso, Lucas and Gianna Nichols. He is also survived by his brother Antonino Grasso, a cousin Bruno...
Barbara Grace Galka
Jun 27, 2017
Albany- Barbara Grace Galka, 78, passed away on June 27, 2017. She was born in Albany to the late Stanley and Grace Galka.She is survived by her cousin, Loretta Salvesvold and her very good friend, Muriel Day. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Monday, July 17, 2017 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road,...
Dean Loran
Jun 27, 2017
Mr. Loran Dean "Bro", 66, born October 23, 1951, passed away on June 27, 2017. He is the son of the late Gloria and Henton Dean Jr.On October 23rd, 1951 in Cordele, Georgia, the Lord blessed our lives with the birth of a Loving child and his parents named him Loran Dean. On June 27th 2017 the Lord called our...
Brittney Bernadette Gerber
Jun 27, 2017
Clifton Park ~ Brittney Bernadette Gerber, 32, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her home. Brittney was the daughter of Christopher Gerber and the late Colleen (Miller) Gerber. Survivors include her grandfather, Lucien Raymond Gerber, her uncle, Jeff Miller, her paternal grandmother, Marcella Pudney, her maternal grandmother Adora Miller, and her great-grandmother, Elizabeth Rocker.Besides her mother, Brittney was...
Dennis R. Walters, Sr.
Jun 27, 2017
Clifton Park ~Dennis R. Walters Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Dennis was the son of the late Howard and Rosalie (Jennings) Walters. He was the devoted companion of DonnaLee Billadeau, together they shared 28 wonderful years. Dennis was a member of the American Legion Post 1450. He worked in...
Janet C. Jones
Jun 27, 2017
Colonie- Janet C. Jones, 81, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017. She was born in Albany to the late Edward Kelly and Pauline (Gould) Meier.Janet graduated from Albany High School and went on to work for the New York State Education Department for 25 years. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Albany and was...
William Robert Ridgeway, Jr.
Jun 27, 2017
Bob Ridgeway, 84, of Curry Road, formerly of East Campbell Road, died Tuesday, 6/27/2017.Bob was born in Troy, NY, on October 18, 1932 to the late William R. Ridgeway, Sr. and Eva (Spiak) Ridgeway. He graduated from Sacred Heart School, Troy, in 1946 and graduated as a Second Lieutenant from LaSalle Institute, Troy, 1950. He attended Siena College for 1...
Kathleen Towne-Lutz, Lcsw
Jun 26, 2017
MELROSE – Kathleen Towne-Lutz, 74, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in her home. Kathy was born in Manhattan and was the daughter of the late John and Suzanne Towne. Kathy was a devoted wife to her late husband, Thomas W. Lutz. Additionally, she and her husband were long-term caregivers to the late Carlos Velasquez that Kathy reported was like...
William L. Jackson
Jun 26, 2017
TROY-William L. Jackson, 60, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2017.He was born on March 15, 1957 son of Charles and Elsie Jackson in Halifax, VA.William was predeceased by his father, Charles; and his grandparents, Andrew and Virlena Edmonds.William is survived by his mother, Elsie Jackson; children, Alicia Jackson, Raysomon Jackson; grandchildren, Elijah Scott and Kateisha Richardson; siblings, Alexander Edmonds,...
Harold W. Britten Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
Harold W. Britten, Sr., 62, passed away at home surrounded in love by his family on Monday, June 26, 2017.Harold was born on June 10, 1955 son of the late, Howard W. and Vivian A. Britten. As an avid fisher and outdoorsman, Harold spent much of his free time exploring area lakes and streams. Later in life, he took pride...
Saphronia Smith
Jun 25, 2017
Guilderland Center- Saphronia Smith, was born in Fruitland Park Florida. She was the daughter of the late Early Bird and Amanda Smith. Sophie attended Hopewell school. She was nicknamed Red, but everyone called her Sophie. She was a very gifted woman. She loved to knit, crochet and cook. She was great when it came to anything using her hands, she...
Horace Fields
Jun 25, 2017
Albany- Horace Fields,74, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in his home surrounded by his children. Horace was born in Okolona, MS to the late Boston Sr. and Iona (Graham) Fields. At a young age, his family relocated to Albany, NY.At age 18, he enlisted in the Military and served honorably in the US Army from 1961 to 1964....
Charles Edward Jurewicz
Jun 25, 2017
SCHENECTADY - Charles Edward Jurewicz, 84, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with his daughter, Diane, by his side. He was born on April 7, 1933, and was the son of the late Charles John and Sally Veronica (Bylicki) Jurewicz. Chuck enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially his grand and great grandchildren. He loved spending...
Gerri Campolungo
Jun 24, 2017
Rotterdam - Gerri Campolungo passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2017 embraced in hugs from her loving family. Gerri was the loving and devoted wife to Ralph Campolungo and the mother of Kelly Campolungo and Joneen (Ron) Romines. She was also the very proud grandmother of Samantha Kowalczyk (Greg Beyer) and Ashley Caiazzo (Gerrit Hopper) and the great grandmother to...
Daniel T. Whydra
Jun 24, 2017
Ravena ~Daniel T. Whydra, 58, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his residence.Daniel was the son of the late Thomas and Judith (Filsinger) Whydra. Daniel was the devoted husband to Anne (Donovan) Whydra. They were married 31 years. Daniel was a graduate of Albany High School and attended the University at Buffalo. Most of his career was spent as...
