Obituaries
Luella B. Edwards
May 23, 2017
ROTTERDAM ~Luella B. Edwards, 89, of Rotterdam passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.Luella was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion Williams. Luella was the devoted wife to the late Kenny Edwards. They were married 10 years. Luella was a member of the Moose Lodge for many years and Carmen United Methodist Church. Luella enjoyed many hobbies including...
Markin J. Smith
May 23, 2017
ALBANY-Markin J. Smith, 49, passed away on May 23, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.Markin in survived by his mother, Dorothy Smith; son, Jahmear Martin; sister, Valerie Smith-Butler and a host of family and friends.He was predeceased by his father, Martin James Smith and his sister, Vonda Smith.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 10-11am at New Comer...
Samuel Towner Dollard, Jr.
May 23, 2017
Albany ~Samuel "Duke" Dollard Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, on May 23rd, at 12:00 pm after a short illness. Duke was born in Albany, NY to Towner A. and Veralyn (Ruhl) Dollard at his family home. He was the husband of Anne Marie Mohan, they were married for 65 years before she...
Gerald T. Singley Jr.
May 23, 2017
ALBANY-Gerald T. "Jerry" Singley Jr., 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Jerry was born in Albany, NY on May 11, 1956 to Gerry and Ellen Singley. Jerry worked many different jobs in his lifetime. He worked as a supervisor at Transworld Records and OneWay Records, and he worked in many different...
Larry J. Gagliardi Sr.
May 23, 2017
Albany- Larry J. "Butch" Gagliardi Sr., 74, passed away, May 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Benito Gagliardi. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Salvo) Gagliardi. Larry was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1961 and then started his career in law enforcement in 1964. He...
Walter A. Leclair
May 22, 2017
WALTER A. LECLAIR, age 87 of Altamont, NY passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017.Born on November 23, 1929 in Jay, N.Y., he was the son of the late George and MaryLeClair.Walt served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a MaintenanceSupervisor at SUNY Albany for many years before retiring. Walt had a talent and passionfor...
Frank M Borrero
May 22, 2017
Francisco Borrero of Utuado,Puerto Rico husband of the late Patricia Borrero passed away May 22,2017 peacefully.Father of Tina Larkin, Frankie Borrero Jr., and Christina Shord, Grandfather of David Larkin and Ariana Shord, and Great Grandfather of Gabriel Larkin. He is survived by one sister Nita Borrero. Frank was a loving uncle to many. Donations can be made to Conquerchiari.org
Michael E. Caprara
May 22, 2017
Scotia- Michael E. Caprara, 66, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on May 22, 2017 at his home. Born on May 4, 1951 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Gino and Dorothy (Farone) Caprara. He graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Mike worked at Kapstone Container as a graphic designer for...
David J. Zampella
May 22, 2017
Schenectady- David J. Zampella, Sr., 65, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on September 17, 1951 to Elinor Zampella and the late Jacob Zampella. David worked for Plug Power in Latham as a proud member of the mechanical engineering team for 18 years. He enjoyed bass fishing, music, and loved his family above all else. He...
Francis Gerard Rhatigan
May 22, 2017
ALTAMONT- Francis G. "Jerry" Rhatigan, 79, passed away on May 22, 2017 at Albany Medical Center.He was born on April 3, 1938 son of the late Francis P. and Edna G. (Menriski) Rhatigan in Oceanside, NY.Jerry worked as a Parts Supervisor at Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, NY until his retirement at which time he relocated to the West Coast of...
Clinton J. Zeh
May 22, 2017
Feura Bush- Clinton J. Zeh, 82, passed away with his family by his side on May 22, 2017 at Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at St. Peter's Hospital. Born on March 2, 1935 in Colonie, NY, Clint was the son of the late Clark and Edith (Heckel) Zeh. Clint was a proud member of the Local #7 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union...
Craig E. D'Angelo
May 21, 2017
Colonie- Craig E. D'Angelo, 46, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from a heart attack on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1970 in Pittsfield, MA to the late John D'Angelo and Joan C. Nacey.Craig graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in Schenectady. From there he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his...
David F. Schenmeyer
May 21, 2017
Schenectady- David F. Schenmeyer, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Randall and Mary Schenmeyer. David enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to Blues music. He also enjoyed listening to his Ham radio as well as playing scratch off lottery tickets. He is survived by his fiancé, Cynthia A. Spaulding and his...
Harriet A. Goodrich
May 21, 2017
Wynantskill- Harriet A. Goodrich, 91, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side.Harriet was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Albert and Mary Zampella on November 12, 1925. On February 16, 1945 Harriet married the love of her life, Harold P. Goodrich. Together they had four daughters. Harriet and Harold spent many years...
Rhona M. Lanigan
May 20, 2017
ROTTERDAM ~Rhona M. Lanigan, 75, of Rotterdam, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Cooper and Agnes (Marsh) Cooper, and was the devoted wife to James D. Lanigan, they were married 59 years. Rhona received her education from Maria College were she earned her degree...
Patricia A. Krajewski
May 20, 2017
Loudonville- Patricia A. Krajewski (Wesoloski) of Loudonville passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at home with her beloved daughters by her side. Patricia was born on March 17, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Anna and Andrew Wesoloski.She was predeceased by her loving husband, Henry, in 1986. She was the sister of Mary Francis Hirsch and the...
Karen L. Maikels
May 20, 2017
Karen L. Maikels, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side. Karen was the daughter of Edna and the late Theodore Hornachek. She is the devoted wife, of over 16 years, to Richard Maikels. Karen was a Past President of the CSEA Local 696, she retired after 33 years with...
Mary L. Simon
May 19, 2017
Troy--Mary L. "Betty" (Blandshaw) Simon, 73, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017. Born on February 11, 1944 in Greeleyville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva (Capers) Blandshaw. She attended school in Williamsburg County, SC. Betty moved to New York in her early twenties, eventually settled in Troy and married Thomas Simon. She worked...
June A. O'Connell
May 19, 2017
ROTTERDAM- June A. O'Connell, 60, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 with her loving family by her side. June was born in Schenectady, NY to the late Raymond and Helen Fetter on June 6, 1956. On June 21, 1986 June married the love of her life, Daniel J. O'Connell. Together they had two children. June was a loyal employee...
Alexander Anthony Audi Iii
May 19, 2017
COHOES- Alexander A. Audi, III, 58, formerly of Colonie entered into eternal life on Friday, May 19, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Latham. Alex was born on September 16, 1958 and is the son of Barbara Mackey Audi Cesario and the late Alexander Audi Jr.Alex is survived by his mom, Barbara; his dog...
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