Linda Housel
Jan 4, 2017
Guilderland - Linda Housel, 68, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 4, 2017 in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Lyman and Ruth (Warner) Conrad, Linda was born in Watervliet, NY on February 1, 1948. She attended Watervliet City Schools. A devoted wife and mother, Linda enjoyed her years raising her...
Frank Serrano
Jan 3, 2017
Frank Serrano, 51, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at StrongMemorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his family. Frank was born onSeptember 26, 1965 in the Bronx. He was the son of Neida Roldan and the lateCarmelo Serrano. Frank attended John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronxwhere he played baseball. Throughout his career...
Elizabeth T. Davis
Jan 3, 2017
Elizabeth (Bette) T. (Condon) Davis, a beautiful, refined and loving woman, left us on January 2, 2017. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Davis, a Veteran and GE Engineer, her lovely granddaughter Natalie Clare Davis, her brother William Condon, her sister Marjorie Condon Vernon and her neice Andrea Vernon. She is survived by 4 children, Michael J. Davis...
Gayle Van Heusen
Jan 3, 2017
Schenectady- Gayle Van Heusen, 95, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Munsell, Gayle was born on June 22, 1921 in Amsterdam, NY. Gayle married George F. Van Heusen in 1964. Together, they enjoyed traveling around the world and raising Arabian Horses. He predeceased her...
John A. Pallone
Jan 3, 2017
COLONIE: John A. "Jack" Pallone, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of Jan. 3 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Albany on Aug. 8, 1937, Jack was the son of James C. and Carmela J. "Bella" Pallone, both of whom predeceased him. Jack was someone who could make new friends everywhere he went; he was quick...
Harriet L. Sinclair
Jan 3, 2017
Sinclair, Harriet Lansing, Albany, NY; Harriet passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2017, at age 99, one month before her 100th birthday. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Harriet was preceeded in death by her parents, Rose and Bernard Sinclair, sisters Ruth Davis and Anna Mae Luft, brother Albert Sinclair and nephews Albert Sinclair and Louis...
Joseph J. Dilwith
Jan 3, 2017
Colonie- Joseph J. Dilwith, 88, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Martin and Bessie Dilwith. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend and caregiver Linda A. Dilwith. Joseph was a General Sales Manager and Registered Sanitarian for Abalene Pest Control Company. He was a National...
Jean Roy
Jan 3, 2017
COLONIE- Jean Roy, 75, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1941 to the late Hjalmar and Maria (Takala) Leppenan in Albany. Jean retired from the NYS Workers Compensation Board after 23 years of service. Jean was quite the conversationalist and everyone always enjoyed talking to her. It didn't matter what...
Garrett Bedell Sherman
Jan 2, 2017
Albany - Garrett Bedell Sherman, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Garrett was the son of the late Harold and Rose Sherman. Garrett loved horse racing, and "Bud" and "Knot." Garrett served in the Navy as an Electrician's Mate Second Class PO and retired from General Electric as a Machinist.Garrett is survived by...
Sarah G. Buell
Jan 2, 2017
Latham- Sarah "Sally" (Gallup) Buell, 93, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Stanley and Muriel Cheney and step-daughter of the late Claire Maxwell Cheney, Sally was raised on a New England farm in Southbridge, MA. After graduating High School, Sally attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Sally enjoyed...
Marie T. Restifo
Jan 2, 2017
Albany- Marie T. (Zikides) Restifo, 89, was called home on Monday, January 2, 2017. Marie was born on Feburary 6, 1927 to the late Laura (Côté) and Thomas Zikides, who were immigrants from Canada and Greece.She was a graduate of Cathedral Academy in Albany as well as of Mildred Elly Business school. She was manager of the family owned bakery,...
Jasmat "Doris" Desilva
Jan 2, 2017
Jasmat "Doris" DeSilva, 84, passed away early Monday morning, January 2nd, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Jasmat was born in Plantation Versailles, Guyana, on April 23rd, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Bhudo Ramkaran and Bhagwanden Ramkaran and the eldest of three siblings. She married her husband, Josephus Avellinus DeSilva, and raised six children while learning...
Mary I. Notaro
Jan 2, 2017
ALBANY- Mary I. Notaro, 77, passed away on January 2, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Mary was born to the late Frank and Lucy Couccio in Albany, NY on January 24, 1939. In 1958 Mary married the love of her life, Francis "Poopsie" Notaro. They were married for 36 years, and together they had one son, Guido....
Anthony Gerasia
Jan 2, 2017
Albany- Anthony Gerasia, 54, passed away on January 2, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Anthony was the son of Robert and the late Gloria Gerasia. Anthony was the devoted husband to Beth A. Gerasia. They were married 19 years. Tony was employed for many years with what was formerly BFI, currently Republic Service. Tony was all about...
Vagarshag John Sarkissian
Jan 1, 2017
Vagarshag John Sarkissian was born in Niagara Falls, New York. He was the beloved son of Vahan and Evgina Sarkissian and brother of Ophelia and Vartan.John graduated from Niagara Falls High School and Niagara County Community College and earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. He worked for the city of Niagara Falls; Niagara Frontier Services in Buffalo; U.S. Census...
Diane J. Wilder
Jan 1, 2017
Rensselaer- Diane J. Wilder, 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Diane was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Antionette Pellegrino, and was the devoted wife to Andrew Wilder. Diane worked for New York State for 36 years before retiring. She enjoyed going on vacations, especially to Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, and Ogunquit Beach in...
June E. Dickinson
Jan 1, 2017
June E. Dickinson, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. June was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Kirschenbaum) LaMontague. June was the devoted wife of over 62 years, to Wallace E. Dickinson. She enjoyed spending her retirement years with her husband Wallace, in Bushnell, Florida....
Barbara V. Horton
Jan 1, 2017
COLONIE- Barbara V. Horton, 83. It is with great sadness that Barbara's daughters said goodbye to their beloved mother on Monday, January 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. After spending Christmas Eve with her family, commenting numerous times how blessed she was, she fell ill on Christmas morning. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Horton and is...
Rudolph Robert Valentino
Jan 1, 2017
Rudolph Robert Valentino, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Rudolph was the son of the late Dominick and Esperanza Valentino. Rudolph was the devoted husband of over 69 years, to Antoinette J. Valentino. He worked for GE R&D for over 30 years.He was a communicant of St. Adalbert's with his wife Antoinette for many years.Rudolph enjoyed gatherings...
Beatrice M. Conte
Jan 1, 2017
CLIFTON PARK- Beatrice M. "Betty" Conte, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born in New York City on May 21, 1938 to the late Joseph and Teresa Conte and she was a graduate of Bay Ridge High School in Brooklyn, NY. Betty held several different jobs in her lifetime...
