Shirley Ward-Robinson
Dec 1, 2016
Albany- Shirley Jean Ward-Robinson, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016.Jean is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Robinson, her two sons; Virgil and Shawn Faircloth, her four grandchildren; Teona, Tashara, Kaleema, and Jami, her aunt, Mernetta Lewis, and her uncle, George Preston Jr.She is predeceased by her mother, Janie Faircloth, her grandmother, Ceretha Ward-Williams, and her uncle, Elder...
John J. Rooney
Dec 1, 2016
Amsterdam – John J. Rooney (Jay), 58, of Albany passed away suddenly on 12/1/16, Born in Albany on March 31, 1958 to Mary (Gerasia) Rooney and the late Hugh P. Rooney. Jay worked as an RN II at St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center.Jay was a devoted son and brother. In addition to his mother Jay is survived by three brothers...
Thomas P. Glynn, Sr.
Dec 1, 2016
Halfmoon- Thomas P. Glynn, Sr., 82, formerly of Scotia, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late John and Madeline (Theobold) Glynn. He is also predeceased by his siblings: Helen, James, Margaret and Father Leo Edward.Tom is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet. He...
Joyce Sammons
Nov 29, 2016
Joyce A. Sammons, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at St. Peters ICU with her loving family by her side. Joyce was the daughter of the late Carl and Leola (Wood) Witte. Joyce was the devoted wife for over 53 years to William R. Sammons. They were married in 1962 in St. John's Lutheran Church. She was...
Ann M. Fish
Nov 28, 2016
Ann M. Fish , 78, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Ann was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Furness. She was the devoted wife of over 55 years to the late Richard A. Fish, Sr. Ann was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church...
George R. Hinckley
Nov 28, 2016
Albany – George R. Hinckley Jr., 94, passed into eternal rest on November 28, 2016. George was a resident of the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during the last 16 months of life, where his loving sons and daughters visited with him.George was born on June 14, 1922 and was one of three children born to the late George...
Cassandra L. Messina
Nov 27, 2016
Schenectady- Cassandra L. Messina passed away on November 27, 2016 with family by her side. Cassandra is the daughter of Katherine A. Cook and Harry Messina. She is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Frances Wilken.She is also survived by her fiancé Jeffery Cooper as well as her children, Michael J. DeBerardinis, Alexander J. Messina and Juliana Messina. In addition to...
Dr. Twu Liao
Nov 27, 2016
GUILDERLAND - Dr. Kun Twu Liao, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born in 1932 to Wan-New and Ye-How (Lee) Liao in Erlun Township, Yunlin County in Taiwan.Kun attended National Taiwan University College of Medicine and earned his MD in 1958. On Christmas Day in 1959, Kun married...
John C. Gonyea
Nov 27, 2016
Altamont-John C. Gonyea, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 27th, 2016. He was the son of the late Clarence and Ann (Pollack) Gonyea. He retired with the NYS Office of General Services and served with the Army National Guard. He had worked very hard to provide a great life for his family and taught everyone great values. He was...
Thomas W. Mayes
Nov 27, 2016
Albany- Thomas W. Mayes, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, on Thursday, December 1st, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The service and burial will be held by Thompson Mortuary and Chapel in Forest City, North Carolina, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.In lieu...
John J. Donnelly
Nov 26, 2016
John "Jack" J. Donnelly, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Tower Nursing and Rehab Center in Raleigh, NC with his loving wife by his side. Jack was born on December 2, 1928 in New York, NY. He was the manager of Del Lanes Bowling Alley in Delmar over 30 years. His passion was Ham Radio -...
Barbara Ann Dickson-Abdelrahman
Nov 26, 2016
SCHENECTADY-Barbara Ann Dickson-Abdelrahman passed away on November 26, 2016 in Long Island, NY. Barbara affectionately known as "Babs" or "Kitty" grew up in Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant H.S. class of 1980. Kitty loved life and meeting new people. She was a blessing and a friend to so many. She'd give the shirt off her back or open her...
Robert A. Williams
Nov 26, 2016
ALBANY-Robert Anthony Williams, 94 , passed away peacefully on November 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1922 to William and Charlotte (Bader) Williams at Albany, NY, the second of six brothers.Bob graduated from Albany High School where he excelled as an athlete on the football and basketball teams. He served with...
Marvin Shooks
Nov 26, 2016
ALBANY-Marvin Shooks, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Albany, NY on April 9, 1922 to the late Ernest and Myrtle (Houck) Shooks.Marvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in WWII. Marvin was a member of the Polish American Citizens Center and the Zaloga Post of Albany. He retired from NYS...
Carlton T. Kuhlmeier Sr.
Nov 25, 2016
Scotia- Carlton T. Kuhlmeier, Sr., 60, passed away at his home on November 25, 2016. The son of the late Frederick and Rose Marie (Quigley) Kuhlmeier, Carl was born on February 25, 1956 in the Bronx. In his early years, Carl was a truck driver. He worked for more than 25 years at Conifer Park in Glenville, where he was...
Leo M. Shaw
Nov 25, 2016
Leo M. Shaw, 66, of Delanson, passed away on November 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1950 to the late Raynold and Mary (Harbottle) Shaw at Auburn, NY. Leo was employed first at the NYS Comptrollers Office and finished his career at the NYS Gaming Commission. Leo was multi talented...
Tayrome C. Durham
Nov 24, 2016
Albany- Tayrome C. Durham, 51, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 5 pm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
Joan M. Norton
Nov 24, 2016
Schenectady- Joan M. Norton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born in New York City on November 2, 1935 to the late James and Veronica Reilly. Joan worked as a court officer for the Schenectady County Court for 15 years. She then went on to be a crossing guard in Schenectady. Joan was predeceased by her siblings,...
Monica J. Guynup
Nov 22, 2016
Schenectady- Monica (MacFee) Guynup slipped from this world on Nov. 22 surrounded by family. Born in Schenectady to the late Eldon and Ruth (Kernaghan) MacFee of Scotia, "Mon" lost a hard fought battle with cancer, but lived with zeal and kindness. Monica is predeceased by husband Ronald Guynup, brother Scott, and step-daughter Rose. She is survived by her sons, Justin...
Robert J. Forster
Nov 22, 2016
Robert J. Forster, 87, passed away on November 22 following a brief stay at the Saint Peter's Hospice Inn. Missing his life-long partner, love and wife, Bob may now join Joan, who predeceased him by less than five months. Born in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on June 23, 1929, Bob liked to joke that his birth helped start the Great Depression....
