Jonathan Williams
Dec 21, 2016
ALBANY-Jonathan "Willie" Williams 45 passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2016.He was born on April 15, 1971 to the late John and Janie (Gadsden) Williams in Albany, NY. Jonathan worked for many years at Prinzo's Bakery in Albany, as a landscaper and most recently for Advantage Transit Group as a driver. He was also a proud volunteer firefighter at the...
Norman Sontz
Dec 20, 2016
ALBANY – Norman Sontz, 79, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, NY on December 22, 1936, Norman was the youngest son of Joseph and Lillian (Kains) Sontz. He was married to the love of his life, Joan K. (Candlen) until her death in 2011. Norman is survived by his son, Joey (Rosie)...
Mary C. Cesare
Dec 19, 2016
SCHENECTADY- Mary C. Cesare, 88, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2016.Mary Cesare was born in Schenectady, NY to the late John and Carmella DiGiandomenico on November 05, 1928. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School where she exhibited extraordinary talent as a visual artist. Mary was the dutiful, diligent, hard-working eldest daughter of a family of...
Linda N. Armstrong
Dec 19, 2016
Albany- Linda N. Armstrong 60, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19 2016. Linda was born on November 6, 1956 in Inverness FL. to the late LeRoy and Martha Nelson. Wife of the late Walter Armstrong, Linda leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters, Lynelle Armstrong (Frederick Davis), and Lakesha Armstrong, both of Albany, and 8 grandchildren....
Francis G. La Plante
Dec 19, 2016
Francis "Tiff" G. La Plante Sr. of Cohoes went to sleep in the hands of the Lord on December 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eudora La Plante. He is also predeceased by his brother, Joseph La Plante.Tiff loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing,...
Marjorie P. Graber
Dec 19, 2016
SARATOGA- Marjorie P. Graber, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side, less than two hours shy of her 90th birthday. Margie was born to the late Foster and Marjorie Hussey in Troy, NY on December 20, 1926. Margie was a larger than life personality who loved her chardonnay, beloved racino, and...
Emily Rapoport
Dec 18, 2016
Emily Voelxen Rapoport lived a very long and happy life before her passing on December 18, 2016. She was 96. Emily was a life long resident of Albany, and shared a love of the community with her husband, Bert, who passed away just shy of a year before Emily's passing. They were childhood sweethearts who married on March 10, 1941;...
Thomas Davis
Dec 18, 2016
Menands- Thomas Davis, 101, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 with his family at his side. Thomas was born in Franklin Virginia.Thomas was a devoted family man to his daughter, Mildred Elliotte and his 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by his many great-grandchildren, great-great children, and great-great-great children as well as one brother. Thomas was preceded in death...
Jerry L. Naze
Dec 18, 2016
Schenectady- Jerry Naze, 77, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 18, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born on February 26, 1939 in Jamestown, North Dakota to the late Harold and Lola Naze.Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1961. He went to work for Firestone for 22 years before moving...
Deloris Liuzzi
Dec 18, 2016
Deloris (Ayers) Liuzzi, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Ayers. Dee is the devoted wife of over 28 years to Kevin M.. Liuzzi, they have been together for over 42 years. Dee was a member of Mount...
Francis J. Porcaro
Dec 17, 2016
Colonie - Francis J. "Frank" Porcaro, 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Frank was the son of the late Leonard and Mary Porcaro and was the devoted husband of 56 years to Patricia (Gardy) Porcaro.Frank enjoyed spending time with his family. For many years he was involved in many capacities with Colonie Little League. Along with his...
Ronald D. Lennon
Dec 16, 2016
Clifton Park- Ronald D. Lennon "Ron", 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 16, 2016. Ron was passionate about his family, friends and a scrappy entrepreneur. His love for being on the open road brought him across the country several times. Truck driving fueled countless stories and an unlimited knowledge of just about every...
Florence Schlomberg
Dec 15, 2016
Florence L. Schlomberg, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Florence was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Thorn. She is the devoted wife of over 25 years to Carl R. Schlomberg who passed away in 1971. Florence graduated from Watervliet High School in 1941.She...
Jennifer L. Halek
Dec 15, 2016
Jennifer Lanthier Halek, 50, of Colonie NY, passed away December 15, 2016 after an 8 year battle with breast cancer. Jennifer was born in Albany NY and was a daughter of the late Raymond & Jeanne (Belisle) Lanthier of Wilmington NC, formerly of Clifton Park NY. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Kevin Halek and mother of two young children,...
Thi N. Huynh
Dec 15, 2016
Mrs. Huynh Ngo Thi, 90, of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec 15, 2016 at her residence. Born on July 1st 1926 in Hai Nan, China, Thi left at the age of 22 to join her husband Huynh Nham in Viet Nam. Together, they successfully ran a coffee shop and raised their 4 children. She became...
Ruth S. Russell
Dec 14, 2016
ALBANY – Ruth S Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Ruth was born on June 14, 1918 in Wilson, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Lucious and Martha Speight. After graduating from high school, she attended a three year nursing school in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1941 she graduated from nursing school and...
Kathryn M. Norton
Dec 13, 2016
ALBANY-Kathryn M. Norton-On December 13, 2016, our beloved Kitty entered the kingdom of heaven, where she reunited with her parents, Rose Macri Addonizio and Vincent A. Macri.She is survived by her brother, Fortune S. Macri (Jeanette) and her children, Roseanne, Christopher (Patricia), James Patrick (Joanne) and five grandchildren.Please join us for a celebration of her life on Monday, December 19,...
John J. Byrnes Iii
Dec 12, 2016
John J. Byrnes III, 67, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born May 12, 1949 in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late John J. Byrnes Jr. and Jacquelyn Maier of Greenwich. He was of Irish descent. John graduated high school in Glens...
Michelle L. Schupp
Dec 12, 2016
COLONIE-Michelle L. Schupp, 54, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016 with her loving family by her side.Michelle was born on November 9, 1962 in Rutland, VT to the late Harold and Florence Rogers. She was a graduate of Fair Haven Union High School, in Fair Haven, VT in 1980. Soon after college Michelle...
Matthew G. Thornton
Dec 12, 2016
ALBANY-Matthew G. Thornton, 37, Albany, NY passed away at 2:30am on 12/12/16 at Albany Medical Center MICU unit surrounded by family and friends from a brief illness. Matthew grew up all his life in Albany and enjoyed multiple business ventures he owned in Albany. Matt owned a hardwood flooring business, a roofing business, and a straight general contracting business. He...
