Margaret Walker
Dec 28, 2016
Margaret E. Walker, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at The Grand Nursing Home in Guilderland, with her life time friend Maggie O'Rourke. Margaret was the daughter of the late George W. and Helen Walker. Margaret worked for the County of Probation Department for 10 years. She was an avid bowler and she loved to paint, ceramics,...
Sergey Targoni
Dec 27, 2016
Albany- Sergey Targoni, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at home with his loving family by his side. Sergey was the son of the late Grigoriy and Lubov Targoni. Sergey was the devoted husband to Raisa Targoni. They were married 66 years. Sergey was born in a small town in the Ukraine. He survived through Hitler's occupation and went...
Salvatore J. Fiato
Dec 27, 2016
Slingerlands - Salvatore J. Fiato, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 27, 2016 at his home. The son of the late Joseph and Martha (Viglucci) Fiato, Sal was born on October 27, 1923 in Albany, NY. A member of our Nation's Greatest Generation, Sal was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during World War...
Shirley Ann Dusablon Geoffroy
Dec 27, 2016
Shirley Ann Dusablon Geoffroy, age 78, of Guilderland passed away on December 27, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital following heart surgery. She was born on February 10, 1938 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of Ernest and Thelma Dusablon.Shirley attended Cathedral Grammar School and Cathedral High School in Burlington and graduated from the Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital-Jeanne Mance School of Nursing in...
James Joseph Galante, Jr.
Dec 27, 2016
Latham - James Joseph Galante Jr., 26, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Jimmy was the son of James Joseph (Christina) Galante Sr., and Marytheresa (Jeffrey Stedge) Dauphinais Galante.Along with his parents, Jimmy will be forever missed by his siblings: Gabriella, and Michael Galante; step brothers: Christopher and Steven Deroziere; grand parents: Joseph, and Dianne Galante, and...
Susan J. Mosher
Dec 27, 2016
COLONIE- Susan J. Mosher, 84, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 with her loving daughter by her side. Susan was born in Albany, NY on July 10, 1932 to the late William Weaver and Mary Becker. Susan was a graduate of Voorheesville High School and after high school she married Ronald J. Mosher. They were married for over...
Denise Marie Sanzo
Dec 26, 2016
WYNANTSKILL- Denise M. Sanzo, 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born in Albany, NY on June 2, 1956 to the late Marguerite Miner. She was a graduate of Columbia High School in 1975. Denise was a loyal employee of K-Mart for over 15 years. In 1985 Denise married the love...
Patricia A. Sammons
Dec 25, 2016
SLINGERLANDS - Patricia A. Sammons, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany on March 2, 1940 and was the daughter of the late William J. and Queenie (Geigg) Sammons.She attended Warren Washington Albany ARC day program (formerly New Visions). She loved shopping, plants, and cats. She will be remembered for her imagination...
Williebird Ingram Harvin
Dec 24, 2016
Williebird (Harvey) Ingram went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2016.Williebird was born on March 15, 1939 in Shubuta, Mississippi to her parents, Elijah and Lilly Harvey. She came to Albany at the age of 2 years old. She received her general education diploma from the state of NY and a certificate in computers through...
Pamela L. Owens
Dec 24, 2016
Pamela Lynn Owens, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home with her loving husband by her side. Pamela was the daughter of Cecelia (Gaines) and the late Lewis Thompson. Pamela was the devoted wife of over 21 years to James "Tim" Owens. In addition to her husband James, Pamela is survived by her son, Jamal...
Daina J. Majewski
Dec 24, 2016
Schenectady- Daina J. Majewski, 49, passed away December 24, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. The daughter of the late Gerald and Doreen (Brown) Zielinski, she was born on October 16, 1967 in Schenectady, NY. Daina was a graduate of South Colonie Central High School, class of 1985. She was employed at SEFCU since 1989. Daina lived and worked in the Capital...
John J. O'Brien
Dec 23, 2016
Menands - John J. O'Brien, 92, died on December 23, 2016. Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of Timothy F. O'Brien and Katherine M. McCarthy. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1940, and while a student at Siena College, Loudonville, his studies were interrupted by military service in 1943. During World War II he served as...
Georgianna Pierce
Dec 23, 2016
Schenectady- Georgianna Pierce, 73, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Albany on August 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Feeney. Georgianna worked at Freihofer's Baking Company for many years before retiring to enjoy time with her family. Georgianna is survived by her three loving sons Joseph Pierce (Jadwiga); Gene Hulett (Heidi);...
Dana John Flores
Dec 23, 2016
ROTTERDAM - Dana John Flores, 48, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016.Dana was born on January 29, 1968 in Albany and is the son of Helen (Pickert) Flores and the late Octavio Flores. Survived by his loving family, Lisa and Bryce Flores; his siblings, Darlene (Harry) Shufelt, James (Patricia) Flores, Gustavo (Theresa) Flores, Bernarda Elena "Bonnie" (Gene) O'Brien, and...
Joseph J. Schumacher, Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Joseph J. Schumacher Jr. died peacefully December 22, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Princeton Junction, N.J. to Joseph J. Schumacher Sr. and MaryAnn Schumacher, he graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and completed the Naval Nuclear Power School program in Orlando, Florida. He lived his adult life in Ballston Spa and Berne, NY.He...
Gertrude M. Cleveland
Dec 22, 2016
Colonie - Gertrude M. "Corkey" Cleveland, 93, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 when she went to the loving arms of Her Good Shepherd. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 73 years. Gertrude was the daughter of the late William and Ada Heinecke. In the late 50's and 60's she was extremely active in the Hudson Valley...
Love Cook
Dec 22, 2016
ALBANY-Love "Cookie" Cook, 90, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife Elna "Ellie" Graham; children, Patricia Bland, Willie E. (Jocelyn) Bland, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.A Home-going celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11am at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New...
K. Jean Zelezniak
Dec 22, 2016
Guilderland- Kathryn Jean (Abbott) Zelezniak, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris Abbott. She was the beloved wife of Michael Zelezniak of 59 years.Jean grew up in New Salem, NY and lived the rest of her life in Guilderland. She was a...
Crystal A. Lavare
Dec 22, 2016
Schenectady- Crystal LaVare, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Gloria Connors. She is predeceased by her husband Donald L. LaVare Sr. Crystal was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kelly A. LaVare, Donald L....
Donald J. Brown
Dec 21, 2016
Malta- Donald J. Brown, 63, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 21, 2016 at his home in Malta. The son of the late Donald F. and Agnes (Chagnon) Brown. Don was born on May 6, 1953 in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Linton High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree in...
