Carol Bush
Jun 3, 2017
Slingerlands ~Carol Bush, 82, of Slingerlands, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at her home.Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura (McDowell) Bush and the sister of Betty Ellsworth, Marilyn Conley and her brother the late William A. Bush. Carol was a quiet and peaceful soul, who found peace in her crossword puzzles and word games on...
John Francis Watkins
Jun 3, 2017
Menands ~ John Francis Watkins, 88, of Menands, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Charles J. and Helen M. (Markowski) Watkins. John served as an Albany Police Officer through the 1950s, early 1960s. He then became a legislative aide in the NYS Senate, retiring in 1985. He was also a proud...
Paul J. Tracey
Jun 2, 2017
Albany- Paul J. Tracey, 66, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth K. Tracey. During his early working years he was employed by Loudon Plastic and retired from Cookson Plastic Molding Corporation. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Paul is survived by his siblings...
Johnnie B. Jones
Jun 2, 2017
EAST GREENBUSH, Johnnie B. Jones, 86, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Johnnie was born in Matherville, MS to the late Johnnie and Mary Jones on June 24, 1930. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Corporal. Professionally, Johnnie worked construction for 45 years...
David J. Trong
Jun 2, 2017
TROY- David J. Trong, 62, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.David was born in Troy, NY on December 24, 1955 to the late Raymond and Regina Trong. David was a longtime painter and was most recently employed with TRIP in Troy, NY. Daivd was a longtime fan of the Boston Red Sox, and the Minnesota Vikings. David will be...
Beverly A. Wertman
Jun 2, 2017
Latham-Beverly A. Wertman, 80, passed away on June 2, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1936 daughter of the late Warren and Marie (Watson) LeSeur in Troy, NY.Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Roger Wertman, Sr.; children, Amy (Brett) Stone; step-children, Roger (Lisa) Wertman, Kevin (Marie) Wertman, Matt (Lynn) Wertman, Mark (Jacqueline) Wertman, 7 grandchildren,...
Fredericka A. Mcleod
Jun 1, 2017
Albany, New York- Fredericka A Richardson McLeod, affectionately known as Ann ,83, passed peacefully on June 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born September 6, 1933 in Auburn, New York to the late Frederick Emerson and Rose Elizabeth Dale Richardson. She attended Auburn Public Schools and lived most of her life in...
Tina M. Mason
Jun 1, 2017
Guilderland- Tina M. Mason passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Tina was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Bambrola) Ragoni. Tina was the devoted wife to the late Allen D. Mason.Tina primarily worked at home raising her six children; she was also an employee of Albany County for 10 years before...
Virginia V. Horton
May 31, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" Valentine Horton, 59, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was born and raised in Roslyn, Long Island and moved to Niskayuna in 1999.Virginia was the daughter of Jane (Conklin) Valentine and the late Edwin Valentine, Jr. A wife, a friend, a teacher, a loving mother of four, who loved her back. Known...
Patricia Ann Synfelt
May 31, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Patricia "Pat" Ann Synfelt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. Pat was born in Albany, NY on February 6, 1940 to the late John and Betty McCarthy. On April 23, 1963 Pat married the late Bob S. Synfelt. Together they had two sons. Pat will be remembered for her caring...
Deborah M. Gause
May 31, 2017
Albany ~Deborah M. Gause, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gean (Schroll) Cole. Deborah was formerly a member of the American Legion Post #977 in Altamont, NY. She was employed with Guilderland Central School District as a bus driver for 13 years...
David L. Spencer
May 30, 2017
Clifton Park- David L. Spencer, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 with his loving family by his side. David was the son of the late Chester and Ineva Spencer. Dave was a member of the Edison Club and enjoyed golfing. He was also a member of the Schenectady Curling Club.Dave is survived by his children, Patrice (Gene) Polak, Randall...
William J. Martin
May 30, 2017
William J. Martin, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital. William was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Martin. William is survived by his children, Michael Martin, Trish Ortiz, Teresa Martin-Nichols, Billy Martin and Russell Martin. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.A calling hour will be held on...
Robert G. Pellerin
May 29, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Robert "Bob" G. Pellerin, 65, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Albany, NY on March 29, 1952 to Frank and Josephine Pellerin. Bob is predeceased by his father, Frank Pellerin, his siblings, Richard Pellerin, Janice Wellfinger, and Thomas Pellerin, and his in-laws, Warren and Betty Finch.Bob is survived by...
William Parsons
May 28, 2017
William Parsons Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017, surrounded by his family after a long struggle with heart failure. He was born on November 24, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ as the oldest child to Joseph and Claire Parsons (nee Roggendorf).Early in his childhood his family moved to Schoharie, NY where he was raised on the family...
Dorothy E. Lewis
May 28, 2017
HOOSICK FALLS - Dorothy E. Lewis, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Troy on October 28, 1934 and was the last surviving daughter of the 13 children of the late Russell and Lydia (Crandall) Fowler. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late...
Nicole R. Retajczyk
May 27, 2017
COLONIE - Nicole R. Retajczyk, 68, called to the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.Born in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of the late Leopold and Yvonne (Patry) Mercier, moved to Schenectady at the age of four. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David E....
James Robert Latimer
May 27, 2017
James Robert Latimer, 54, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A graveside service will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:00 pm.
Peter P. Rzezniczak
May 27, 2017
WATERVLIET - Peter P. Rzezniczak, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. Peter was born in Albany on May 28, 1951 and was the son of the late Peter and Olga Rzezniczak. He served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He was a pressman for 28 years at Boyd Printing Co. in Albany....
Shirley Kelly
May 26, 2017
East Greenbush- Shirley M. Kelly, age 99, died on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Center in Troy. Shirley Graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a B.S. in Education at the age of 20; she first taught in The Huntington Long Island School District, then in the East Greenbush Central Schools from 1953-1979. Shirley was the mother...
