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...
Patricia A. Watson
Dec 11, 2016
Patricia Watson, 66, passed away on Dec 11, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.Patty had a love for horse/car racing, camping, long rides in the country, and music. She worked for the City of Albany and Prinzo's Bakery. She is survived by her children, Katelyn Zaron and Ken Mazzrillo, grandchildren Garrett and Connor Mazzrillo, and many close friends,...
Sharan L. Coon
Dec 11, 2016
COLONIE-Sharan L. Coon, 74, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Sharan was born in Niskayuna, NY on February 3, 1942 to the late George and Doris Fisher. Sharan was a graduate of Austin Beauty School and worked as a hairdresser for many years, but first and foremost she was a wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Carmelo Anthony Privitera
Dec 11, 2016
Dr. Carmelo Anthony Privitera passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11 2016. He was 93. Carm was a brilliant, energetic, kind and generous biology professor and research scientist. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Canisius College, his Master of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Ph.D. from St. Louis University. He...
Bertha E. Smith
Dec 11, 2016
Albany – Bertha E. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016. Bertha was the daughter of the late Harold and Lois Salsburg.Bertha is survived by her son, Wayne Smith; grandson, Aaron Smith; brother, Jerome (Georgette) Salsburg; sisters, Linda (Evan) Hendricks, and Corliss Kaminski; and many nieces and nephews.Bertha is predeceased by husband, Robert "Snuffy" Smith, Sr., and her...
Leonard Salisbury Connor
Dec 10, 2016
Leonard (Lenny) Salisbury Connor, 74, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2016 at his home. The son of the late George and Irma Price Salisbury, Lenny was born on December 1, 1942.Lenny was a graduate of Detroit Diesel Training Program and had a long career as a master craftsman mechanic. In his free time he enjoyed camping with family and...
Jacob Amsler, Jr.
Dec 10, 2016
COLONIE- Jacob Amsler Jr., 93, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Hospice of Cincinnati-Blue Ash IPU after a brief illness. Mr. Amsler was born in Albany, the son of the late Jacob Amsler Sr. and Louise Raible. Jacob was predeceased by his wife, Minerva Nichols Amsler and is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Hunt and Marilyn...
Bruce T. Farinelli, Jr.
Dec 9, 2016
HAYWARD, CALIF. – Bruce T. Farinelli, Jr., 54, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 9, 2016. Bruce was born in Catskill, NY on July 29, 1962. He served in the US Marine Corps for eight years, attaining the rank of Sergeant.Bruce is survived by his wife, Tammie (Griswold); his daughter, Rachel (Mark); his son, Randy Farinelli; his mother, Patricia Snyder;...
Paul O. Borger Jr.
Dec 9, 2016
Selkirk- Paul O. Borger Jr., 84, passed away at home on Friday, December 9, 2016 with his family by his side. Paul was born in Great Barrington, MA on June 13, 1932 to the late Paul and Elsie Borger.Paul proudly served his country in the Navy from 1950 to 1954 in Air Transport in Squadron #3 as an Airman. He...
Harold T. Terwilliger
Dec 9, 2016
Harold T. Terwilliger, 86, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2016 with his loving family be his side. Harold was the son of the late Harold M. and Iva Terwilliger.Harold was an avid hunter, snowmobiler and was passionate about building his own home.Harold is survived by his two children; his four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Harold was one of...
Russell William Wickkiser
Dec 9, 2016
Selkirk - Russell William Wickkiser, 41, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2016. He was the loving son of Myrna Williams Correll and Kenneth Wickkiser, Sr.Russ was an avid sports fan; his favorite team was the Raiders. He was happiest when he was fishing with his brothers and his son. He was an accomplished Electrician and could fix just about...
Rosemary A. Fike
Dec 8, 2016
ALBANY - Rosemary A. Fike, 94, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2016 at Teresian House, her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Rose Fike.Rosemary was born, raised and lived most of her life in New York City. As a Girl Scout she had the opportunity to sell the first box of Girl...
Marion Louise Collins
Dec 8, 2016
Delmar- Marion Louise Collins, 90, passed away on December 8, 2016 at The Teresian House in Albany, NY. She was predeceased by her husband Francis "Jim" Collins.She is survived by her sister, Irene Larrabee, her beloved sister-in-law Marie Travison and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Visitation will be held from 9 am to 10 am on Tuesday, December 13 at The...
Dale H. Clark
Dec 8, 2016
Albany- Dale H. Clark, 86, formerly of Franklinville, NY passes away peacefully with his family by his side on December 8, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's in Albany. The son of the late Robert Stanley and Ida (Harvey) Clark, Dale was born on August 9, 1930 in Gowanda, NY. He was raised in East Otto, New York...
Nancy A. Petrecky
Dec 8, 2016
Colonie- Nancy A. Petrecky, 67, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 8, 2016 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The daughter of the late William and Margery (Studer) Barbour, Nancy was born on November 28, 1949 in Sodus Point, NY. She moved to the Albany area in 1975 and began her...
Margaret D. Assini
Dec 8, 2016
Watervliet – Margaret D. Assini, 90, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2016, surrounded by loving family members.Margaret was born in Waterloo, New York on May 8, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela Bonacci. Upon graduating from high school, Margaret was employed at the First National Bank in Waterloo, which led to her meeting her...
Helen Dubois
Dec 8, 2016
Ravena- Helen Dubois-Bobola, 91, went to be with her Lord on, December 8, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to Paul and Stella Bobola in 1925. She was predeceased by her siblings, Theodore, Paul, Stella and Lottie and her husband Roland Dubois. Helen lived most of her life on Long Island, before moving to Ravena in 2000 to...
Osborne C. Haynes Sr.
Dec 7, 2016
ALBANY-Osborne C. Haynes, Sr. died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, where he was a resident in "Heroes Way". Born on July 28, 1947 in Mobile, AL, Osborne later relocated with his family to Albany, NY in 1949. He was predeceased by his wife, Jessica M. Young-Haynes, both parents, William E. Haynes, Sr....
Ronald Siegel
Dec 7, 2016
ROTTERDAM - Ronald Siegel (Stanco) passed away suddenly on December 7, 2016. Born on March 25, 1946, in Newark NJ, to the late Delores Kohler and Stepfather William Siegel. Ronald was also the son of the late Frank Stanco. He was a devoted father to the love of his life, Danielle, husband Kevin, and adored his granddaughter Paiten. He is...
Mary C. Larue
Dec 7, 2016
Schenectady- Mary C. LaRue, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. The daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Plass) Stott, she was born in Albany, NY on July 7, 1948. Mary was a member of the Rotterdam Eagles. She enjoyed vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC. She loved all things frogs,...
