Mary L. Owens, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Evergreen Commons Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 5, 1943 in Millen, Georgia, a daughter of the late Walter and Patsy Groover Thomas. Mary is a graduate of William James High School; she moved to Albany with her family in the...
Albany - Louis J. Luciano, 81, passed away peacefully at Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on November 14, 2017. The son of the late Vincent Luciano and Antoinette Choppy (Gonya), Louis was born on December 28, 1935 in Albany, NY. Lou served his country honorably and faithfully in the US Army. He was married to Doris E. Dietz, who...
Albany~Gary R. Saunders, 64, of Albany, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Gary was the son of Marguerite (Augustine) Saunders and the late Charles Saunders. Born in the Bronx, where he was raised before relocating to Albany. Gary received his education from Brooklyn Tech High School and Bates...
Waterford- Frances Palladino, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017. Frances is survived by her husband of 63 years, Vincent Palladino. Frances was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.In addition to her husband, Frances is survived by her daughters, Donna Barvoets (Ernest), Lenore Palladino. Frances is also survived by her...
Christine "Chris" Stoker Porter, age 54, of Delmar, entered into eternal life on November 12, 2017 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born November 3, 1963 in Brookhaven, NY, Chris was raised in Delmar and graduated from Bethlehem Central Schools in 1981. She is the daughter of Warren and Arlene Howard Stoker, sister of Howard Stoker and mother...
South Glens Falls- John M. Brown, 45, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Born in Glens Falls, he graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1990, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the following year. He served with distinction as part of the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, stationed on Galeta Island, Panama....
Loudonville~Albert Ray Kniffen, 86, of Loudonville, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 with his loving family by his side.Born in Athens, NY, Albert was the son of the late Alfred and Mildred Ruth (Scott) Kniffen. He was the devoted husband to Dolores Angela Kniffen. They were married 62 years. Albert was raised in the Coxsackie-Athens, where he received his...
SLINGERLANDS-Marilyn Wojeski, 84, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017. She was born on November 7, 1933 daughter of the late Harry Lee and Jeanette (Mahon) Ahl. She was born in West Albany. She worked for many years at Tobin Packing and was a lifelong resident of the area. Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She and her...
Scotia - Betty J. Grummons, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by her loving granddaughter. Born on April 17, 1930 in Cortland, NY, a daughter of the late Harry and Jennie Foster Grummons. A lifelong resident of Cortland, Betty moved to the capital region ten years ago. Betty worked for various factories and retired at the...
Albany~Richard G. Penney, age 76, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2017 in his apartment in Albany. Born in Albany on March 1, 1941 as the second child of John A. Penney and Vivian Tetrault Penney, he remained a lifelong resident of the city of Albany. Richard spent much of his childhood raised by his father and stepmother, Margaret (Peg)...
Georgia Pickens 79, of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on Nov 10, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Georgia was born in Ellerbe, NC on November 6, 1938 to the late Grady and Mary (Stanback) Ingram. She grew up in Ellerbe where she graduated Mineral Springs High School in 1957 before moving to New York.Georgia is predeceased by both her parents...
Albany- Frances L. Faulkner, 70, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. Frances was born in Halifax, VA to the late Lemon and Fannie Faulkner on December 22, 1946. Frances is predeceased by her son, Jamie Faulkner, and her siblings, Joseph Faulkner, and Roxie Nelson.She is survived by her children, Darrin Faulkner, Martia Faulkner, Fannie Faulkner, Danielle Faulkner, and Chyleik...
Carlotta Mentor, better Known as Carla, 20, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at her home in Watervliet, NY. She was born on May 29th, 1997 in Guyana, South America, to Michel Elliott and Carlyle Mentor. Carlotta spent her formative years in Linden, Guyana, and later migrated to the United States at the age of 8 with her immediate...
Rotterdam - Robert Michael Mandarano, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Jamesville, NY to the late Bartoly and Lila Mandarano. Robert was the devoted husband to the late Carol Janet Mandarano. . They were married 58 years. Bob was a dedicated teacher for over thirty years...
WATERVLIET - Brian G. Mainville, 43, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Brian was born on December 13, 1973 in Albany and was the son of the late Michael W. and Joyce (VanAmburgh) Mainville. He worked as a carpenter for Carpenters Local 291 in Albany. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Brian is survived by his three children, Cassandra Gordon...
COHOES- Robert M. Laware, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Robert is a Retired Veteran of the U.S. NavyRobert is survived by his children, Robert W. Laware (Marilyn), Judith Melissa Laware, Serina Ann Pedroza (Alberto), Dawn VanAuken (Kyle); grandchildren, Sierra, Robby, Annisha, Aniqua, Adillah, Ashile, Ashebo, Omar, Tianna, Jaime, Jerrel, Codie, Taylor and Gage; siblings, Judith Ann...
John R. Morris Jr., 60 of Albany, NY passed away November 8th 2017. John was born in Tupper Lake, NY, son of John R. Morris Sr. and Roberta Morris (Disotel). John attended Long Lake Central School. Upon graduation entered the U.S. Navy where he made a career, retiring as a Chief. Returning to Albany to be near family John worked...
William Sanford Waters passed in his sleep on Nov. 7, 2017 four days shy of his 91st birthday. He is now with his beloved wife, Ivory. Originally, from Dover, Delaware, William called Sanford by his family; he came to Albany with his wife Ivory, in the 50's, to work at General Electric in Schenectady. He worked there until his retirement....
COLONIE- Kim J. Boni-Phillips, 56, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 with her family by her side.Kim was born in Albany, NY to the late John J. Boni, Jr. and Janet J. Leto-Boni on January 24, 1961. On October 16, 1999 Kim married her best friend and love, Kevin W. Phillips. They were married until his passing in...
Greenville~Michael James Frechette, 58, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, the son of Frances (Vinten) Frechette and the late Robert Frechette. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Albany area and grew up in the City's North-end. He was an avid Yankee fan, outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, and...