STEPHEN J. KIRTLEY- 66, passed away on September 7, 2017 at the Stratton VA Hospital.He is the son of Donald Kirtley and Alice Kirtley. Stephen proudly served his country in the US Army and was honorably discharged in Oct of 1970. In 1972 Steve became a painting and wall papering contractor until his retirement in 2012. While working during the...
Colonie – James T. Kennedy, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Jim was born in Bronx, New York in 1940. The family moved to Baltimore, MD in 1949, where he began his formal education: attended Kenwood HS, Essex, MD; was President of the Student Council, played Varsity Soccer, Basketball &...
ALBANY- Donald R. Stewart, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital.He was born on December 22, 1934 son of the late Frank and Jean Stewart.Donald served in the US Army. He worked for many years and was employed by the Teamsters Union. Donald had a great passion for antiquing and worked in the business...
COLUMBUS, OHIO------- Geoffrey Ernest Jurusik, age 64, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Latham, passed away suddenly Monday, September 4, 2017. Geoff was predeceased by his father and mother, Ernest S. and M. Helen Popp Jurusik and his brother, Gary W. Jurusik.Geoff is survived by his sister-in-law, Jennifer Jurusik of California and an Aunt, Barbara Popp Anderson of Latham. He is...
Albany~Karl Michael Dickerson, 44, of Albany, passed away suddenly at his home on September 4, 2017. Karl was born in Troy and was the son of the late Darlene Miles. Karl spent his childhood in Troy, and attended Troy Schools.After graduating, Karl began working as a child care worker. He was employed by a variety of agencies in the Capital...
Albany - James Anthony Morrill, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017. James was born to the late Giles Lowe Morrill and Alice Cecelia Dwyer on January 4, 1927, in Schenectady, NY. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School prior to enlisting in the Navy, on the U.S.S Turner in January of 1945. He married Jeanne...
Saratoga Springs, NY- Laurens Dorsey, 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2017. Born in Lexington, KY, and raised in Rome, GA, he was a retired US Navy Commander (28 Years) and US Naval Academy Graduate. His career was served both at sea and ashore, he was stationed in Hawaii with CINCPAC Fleet, helped commission the USS Norfolk, he served...
Colonie- Elaine B. Levesque, 88, was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2017. Born on Sept. 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion Leitch. She was married to the love of her life, Charles R. Levesque for more than 63 years. She was predeceased by her beloved son Richard Levesque. In...
Richard William Brennan, 74, of Clifton Park, NY and Fort Myers, FL, known lovingly as "Poppi", entered into eternal rest on September 3rd. He was predeceased by his parents William and Virginia (Strazzi) Brennan. He is survived by his long-time companion Dianna Basile, his former wife Corine Latrell Brennan, his children Kelly Brennan First (David First), Richard John Brennan (Ashley...
Albany- Giuseppina Russo,83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Giuseppina was born in Italy, Vitulazio to the late Luigi and Rosa Spiezio.Giuseppina enjoyed cooking and playing "Scala Quaranta" with her friends and enjoyed her Friday night poker game. She liked spending time in her garden and also spending "quality" time with her family....
Clifton Park- Noreen L. Hutton, 62, passed away after a short illness with her family by her side on September 3, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. The daughter of the late Kenneth and Isabelle (Stempert) Kellar, Noreen was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 4, 1955. She met Thomas Hutton in Albany, NY. They were married on August 15, 1987...
Albany- Victoria Remekie Walker, 94, was called home on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born in Jamaica, West Indies.She was predeceased by her parents Amos and Elizabeth Walker, her husband Phillip Remekie, and son Phillip Remekie. She is survived by her children, Pablito (Victoria), Flo (Jean Baptiste) Zongo, Velma (Sam) Peynado, Copeland (Winsome), Caroline (Robert) Mitchell, Sid (Jackie), and...
Troy- Helen G. Wakefield (Aunt T'Leaves) began her journey home on September 2, 2017 at Barnwell Nursing Facility. Helen was born in Ashland, Maine on September 7, 1921 to the late Caleb and Lena Wakefield. She was the youngest and last surviving of 11 children. During WWII, she joined the Cadet Nurse Corps and trained in Nashua, NH. After the...
Guilderland - Susan Diane Stealey, 51, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at home after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by her loving family and pets.Born on September 19, 1965 in Niskayuna, a daughter of Paul and Arlene Bangert Ableman. Sue was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Guilderland High School. Sue...
Jane Rita Pulliam, 80, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. She was born August 8, 1937 in Albany, NY to the late Irving George and Cecilia Fisher. Jane was a longtime Albany resident. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rita Pulliam, Sheila Pulliam, June Pulliam, MaryJane Tune, Valerie Pulliam, Laura...
After a long illness while in the loving care of her husband, Charlotte "Elaine" Thomas accepted victory on August 31, 2017. Elaine was born on July 25,1952 in Lynchburgh, VA.She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age at Scott Zion Baptist Church in Madison Heights, VA. She was an active member of the Usher Ministry,...
Mary C Woods (Cebula), 63, of Troy, was called home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Van Rensselaer Manor, where she resided for the last 20 years and lovingly known as "Queen of the Manor." Born May 12, 1954 in Albany, NY; daughter of the late Peter G. & Mary V. Doyle...
Massena, NY~Jeannine Hudon, 84, formerly of Massena, NY, joined her late husband Marcel in eternal life on August 31, 2017 in Schenectady, NY.Jeannine and Marcel were married for 61 years. Jeannine was born in Riviere Ouelle Quebec to the late Marie and Joseph Levesque on March 13, 1933. She earned her teaching degree in Levis, Quebec in 1951.Jeannine had many...
Albany- Ramonita (Rios) Ramos, 95, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 in Albany. The daughter of the late Rafael Rios-Santos and Filomena Rivera Aponte, she was born on July 25, 1922 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her husband, Felipe Ramos; her three sons: Felipe Ramos, Rafael Ramos and Nelson Ramos. She is survived by her granddaughters:...
TROY – Nicholas Giavanni Holman, 22, passed away on August 30, 2017. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Heidi Holman (Robert Lopez). Nicholas was a 2013 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and a 2017 graduate of Marist College where he earned a paralegal certificate and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. His dream was to...