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...
Minnie Sarbello
May 3, 2017
Slingerlands~Minnie Sarbello, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Peter's Hospital battling complications from pneumonia. For the last 4 years she resided at Atria Guilderland, but spent most of her life on Long Island and Brooklyn. She was born December 2, 1925 in Brooklyn to Donato and Minnie Sileo, the third of their 7 children. Her father...
Fredericka A. Mccurdy
May 3, 2017
Voorheesville- Fredericka A. McCurdy, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home. She was born in Ticonderoga on May 21, 1931 to the late Lemund and Ella McKeown. She was the wife of the late Richard McCurdy. She is survived by her son, Douglas McCurdy of Voorheesville; her daughter, Colleen Scott of Durham, N.C.; her brothers, Thomas...
Richard J. Anthony
May 2, 2017
Guilderland ~Richard J. Anthony, 81, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.He was the son of the late Luiz Antonio and Maria (Araujo) Antonio.Richard was the devoted husband of over 58 years to his wife Jeanette. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958 and was honorably discharged. He was employed with Ottaway Newspapers,...
Joan M. Messemer
May 2, 2017
Troy- Joan M. Messemer (Rock), 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Beverly Coval. Joan was a devoted and dedicated caregiver for special needs children for many years at the Pinewoods Center. She then finished her working career at Eckerd in Brunswick. Joan...
Anthony S. Crisafulli, Sr.
May 2, 2017
Anthony Salvatore Crisafulli, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with his loving family by his side. Anthony was the son of the late Carmelo and Pauline Crisafulli. He was the devoted husband of over 67 years, to Shirley (Metzger) Crisafulli. Anthony was a communicant and Eucharistic minister with...
Jose M. Reyes
May 2, 2017
Jose M. Reyes of Wynantskill NY passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 1, 1952 he was the beloved son of Paula Diaz and (the late) Francisco Reyes. On August 24, 1996 he married his "Mami", Anita (Seeloff) Reyes and turned in his "city" life and...
Franklin E. Van Ness
May 1, 2017
Selkirk-Franklin E. Van Ness, 67, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice with his loving family by his side. Frank was born in Catskill, NY to the late Frank and Louetta Van Ness on February 3, 1950 and he graduated from high school in Oregon. He was an employee of GE in Selkirk for over 15...
William L. Krouse
Apr 29, 2017
WILTON- William L. "Roy" Krouse, 77, passed away on April 29, 2017.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am, with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at St. Peter's Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Sharon E. Mccarthy
Apr 29, 2017
Sharon E. (McDonough) McCarthy, went home to Heaven on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on March 7,1948.She is the sister of Henry, Barbara and Mike and is predeceased by her parents; Thomas E. McDonough, Jr. and Bernice (Tuxbury) McDonough and by her granddaughter, Sharyl.Sharon is survived by her daughter, Nancy Sorrell; her husband,...
Bill Antrim
Apr 29, 2017
Ballston Lake- Bill Antrim, 89, passed away at his home on April 29, 2017. He was born in Maryville, Missouri on November 9, 1927. Bill was a veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While stationed in Iceland he met his future wife, Una. Bill worked for General Electric as a machinist for 39 years. He enjoyed woodworking and...
Richard J. Rotondaro
Apr 28, 2017
COLONIE- Richard J. Rotondaro, 89, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017 at his home.He was born on November 14, 1927 son of the late, Joseph and Domenica (DeFranco) Rotondaro. He was a Veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal. During his service he was stationed in Key West Fl....
Barbara A. Boyd
Apr 28, 2017
Amsterdam- Barbara A. "Anna" Boyd, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born in Albany to the late Stephen and Mary David. Barbara retired from Sterling Drug Inc., after 20 years of loyal service. She enjoyed gardening, trips to Saratoga, and cooking. She loved her pets and spending time with...
