GUILDERLAND-LeRoy Chesebro, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. He was born on June 1, 1922 son of the late LeRoy A. and Florence (VanAuken) Chesebro in Cleveland, OH. LeRoy was a Veteran of the US Army serving in the 168th Combat Engineers Battalion under General Patton in WWII. He was...
Hyung Hwa Chang, 45, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family and friends by her side.Born in Sooncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, the cherished daughter of Joongsin Chang and Bongnam Jeong, she had a bachelor's degree in Law from Ewha Womans University in South Korea. She worked at two law...
Clifton Park---Robert Charles Pohalski, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was the son of the late Andrew Pohalski and Edna Stackiewicz. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Sylvia; and his two loving sons, Christopher and Todd; and loving step son Bill Thurber. Bob was born in East Meadow, Long Island, NY. He was a...
Schenectady- Frances B. Coons, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born in Schenectady, NY on September 7, 1925 to the late Eric and Frances Wiklund. On February 13, 1944 Fran married the love of her life, William E. Coons. They were married for 37 years until...
Rensselaer- Paula "May" Diaz-Diaz, 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2017. She was born on June 7, 1934 daughter of the late Jose and Epifania Diaz-Diaz.May was a great caretaker who took great pride in cooking and caring for the people she loved. Her everlasting beauty, both inner and outer, will...
Colonie~Thomas A. Johnson, 71, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Gloversville, Thomas was the son of the late Lonnie Johnson and Amelia Schramm. He is survived by his children; Thomas R. Johnson, Diana Parisi, Angela Brey, Michelle Pozzouliand Christopher Johnson. Several grandchildren and a great grandchild also...
Schenectady- Wanda C. Celebucki, 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 5, 2017 with her loving family by her side.Funeral Services will be determined by the family at a later date.To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewComerAlbany.com
Schenectady - Jamie M. Lynaugh, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with her loving husband by her side.Born on December 28, 1957 in Ridge Field Park, NJ, a daughter of the late James and Dolores Berry Johnson. Jamie was a voracious reader, she especially loved to read and write poetry; she was always deeply...
Valley Falls- Merrel Donald Allen, Jr. (82) Merrel Allen, 82 of Tomhannock, NY passed away at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, surrounded by his beloved wife of 62 years, Dorothy (VanWie), and their four sons. Merrel is survived by his wife and children: Clifford (Nanci) of Wynanskill, NY; Dale (late Jodi Slick) of Hoosick Falls, NY; Michael (Diane) of...
Kinderhook - Julie F. Rivera transitioned suddenly on December 4, 2017.Julie loved her family with all of her heart. Julie was an expert horsewoman and the special care taker of her four-legged nieces and nephews, Hugo, Hope, Peanut and Loki. Treats, always at the ready. Julie was born March 17, 1970 and was a life-long resident of Kinderhook, New York....
Westerlo- Marie T. Ryan, 64, passed away peacefully after a battle against pancreatic cancer she was very determined to flight on Monday, December 4, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Born on October 11, 1953 in Albany, the daughter of the late John J. and AnnMarie McCarthy Kosakoski. A lifelong resident of the area, Marie graduated from...
Albany- Arlene F. Hallett, 69, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born on November 28, 1948 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella (LaBello) Hurley. Arlene worked for New York State for 19 years for the office of the Comptroller. Arlene was a fan of...
Cohoes- Martin J. Killian, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017. He was the son of the late Martin and Mary Killian. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diane M. Killian. Martin was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping and golfing. He enjoyed watching and playing sports and was big New York Giants...
Niskayuna- It is with great sadness that the family of Margherita LeVielle, known to friends as "Marge," announces her passing on Monday December 4th at the age of 80. Margherita will be lovingly remembered by her children: Matthew, Mark, Darlene, Lisa, Tina, and Rochelle, and her brother Thomas Mastroianni. She will be sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren: CJ, Christian,...
Albany~ Jennifer J. Barbagallo, 51, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.Loving mother of, Abbigale T. (Joshua) Batista, cherished daughter of Flora Mae (Sweet) Barbagallo and the late Joseph Thomas Barbagallo, dearest sister of Tamera L. Kent, Sharon M. Barbagallo, Joseph P. Barbagallo and Suzanne F. (Scott) Kent. Also survived by many nieces,...
Troy-- Maria Lee Wagner, 80, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home after a valiant fight with cancer on December 3, 2017. She had survived her two earlier battles with cancer over the past 20 years. Maria attended schools in New Jersey, Albany and Troy, including Russell Sage College. Maria's extensive career included bacteriologist for the City of...
Departed this life peacefully at her home on December 3, 1971. Nicole was born on March 10, 2017 to Peggy Johnakin Hall and the late Albert Hall. Nicole grew up in the Arbor Hill Area and attended the Albany City School District where she made many friends. Nicole was a people person, to know her was to Love her. Nicole...
Cora Lee Mullins, 79, was called home to the Lord on December 3, 2017.Born in Eufaula, Alabama on February 28, 1938 to the late Walter Richardson, Sr. and Mary Lou Richardson.Cora moved to Columbus, GA, where she met and married the late Ulas Mullins and later moved to Albany, NY, where she met her loving partner, John Wright of 30...
Mack L. Jones Jr. was born on December 28, 1964 and departed this life on December 2, 2017. Mack was born in White Sands, New Mexico to Mack L. Jones Sr. and Dorothy J. Carson.Mack was affectionately known as "Mack D" and was loved by many. Mack grew up in White Sands, New Mexico where he lived until he moved...
Colonie - Dorothea "Dottie" Keleher, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Dorothea was the daughter of the late Victor and Grace Dudley. Dorothea was the devoted wife to the late Joseph Keleher. Dottie was a devoted mother to her children.Dottie is survived by her children, Jack (Sandy) Keleher and Eileen Keleher;...