James A. Martin
Nov 15, 2016
SCHENECTADY - James A. Martin, 90, passed away November 12 from complications from a stroke in 2014. He was born in Lakewood, OH, but spent most of his life in the Capital District. James was a sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII, and was awarded four medals for his service. James was retired from Niagara Mohawk, where he...
Richard David Lafar
Nov 14, 2016
Richard "Dickie" LaFar, 70, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Richard was the son of the late David and Jennie (Cramer) LaFar. Dickie was a cook while in the Army National Guard. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Yankees and Giants. He loved bowling, softball and dancing.Dickie is survived by his...
Ronald Lee Fowler, Sr.
Nov 14, 2016
Schenectady- Ronald Lee Fowler , 66, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. He was the son of the late Roy and Stella Fowler. Ronald graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served in the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga with his brother. His career was with the Bellevue Builders in...
Walter S. Lee
Nov 14, 2016
MENANDS- Walter S. Lee, 55, went home to be with Jesus, on Monday, November 14, 2016.Walter was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Ray and Clara Lee on January 17, 1961. As a young boy he gave his life to Christ and knew he had a calling in his life. Walter was raised by his late maternal grandmother;...
Stanley F. Rowe
Nov 13, 2016
COLONIE - Stanley F. Rowe, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 8th at 12:30 p.m. at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, with a calling hour preceding the service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Friends are invited to join us in...
Patricia J. Mathusa
Nov 13, 2016
Albany- Patricia Mathusa, 81, formerly of Albany, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on, November 13, 2016 in Ocala, Florida, where she was currently a resident. She was the daughter of the late Marie Nelson and Ed Hart. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Martin "Marty" Mathusa. She is survived by six loving children Thomas (Patricia) Mathusa of...
Robert L. Hood Jr.
Nov 13, 2016
ALBANY- Robert L. Hood, 60, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016.Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Lynn C. Gasorowski
Nov 13, 2016
Albany- Lynn Cooke Gasorowski, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on November 13, 2016. The daughter of the late Donald and Frances (Downey) Cooke, Lynn was born on May 10, 1956 in Albany, NY. She graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1974 and then received her Associates Degree from Empire State College. She had...
Frederick H. English
Nov 12, 2016
Guilderland- Frederick H. English, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn on August 5, 1939. Fred spent most of his work career as an iron worker rising through the ranks to become president of the Iron Worker's Local 12 in Albany, and retiring as business agent. Throughout his career he...
Mark D. O'Connor
Nov 11, 2016
Albany – Mark D. O'Connor, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2016. Mark was born September 9, 1959 to James D. and Barbara C. O'Connor. He graduated from Weedsport Central School, Arizona State University, and Albany Law School. He received an L.L.M. in Environmental Law from Pace University School of Law and a Certificate in the Nonprofit Executive...
Charles E. Tucker
Nov 11, 2016
Charles Eston Tucker was born January 13, 1938 in Carson, VA to the late Ruben and Blanche (Branch) Tucker. He departed this life on Friday, November 11, 2016 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife Claudia Tucker, and siblings Margorie Anderson, Ruby Lee Terry, Gene Tucker, Lester...
Laura A. Holmes
Nov 10, 2016
Troy- Laura A. Holmes, 53, went to be with her Lord on November 10, 2016 at the Hospice Inn in Albany. The daughter of Rosa (Johnson) Holmes and the late Joseph Holmes, Laura was a lifelong resident of Troy. Laura worked for a time for Price Chopper Supermarket and she was employed by New York State in the Department of...
William E. Teiper
Nov 10, 2016
COLONIE-William E. "Bear" Teiper, 73, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2016 following a long illness. He was born on December 2, 1942, son of the late Edward "Bud" and Dorothy (Legan) Teiper in Rochester, NY. Bill attended Pittsford Central High School and later went on to study at SUNY Brockport. He began his career in 1964 in the South...
Gwenyth M. Mccurdy
Nov 9, 2016
Gwenyth McCurdy, 82 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Teresian House with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar Lawrence Ward and Kathyrn (O'Boyle) Ward. Gwenyth was a loving daughter, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother who took great joy in spending time with...
Barbara J. Roes
Nov 9, 2016
Schenectady- Barbara J. Murray-Roes, 86, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2016 at Hudson Park Nursing Home in Albany. The daughter of the late Fred and Ila (Lawyer) Montgomery, she was born on September 26, 1930 in Schenectady, NY.In March of 1947 she married Arnold T. Murray. They were happily married for 49 years. Together they were avid country music...
Marie A. Riley
Nov 8, 2016
Marie A. Riley, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at her home. Marie was the daughter of Mary (Cozzy) Barber and the late Donald P. Barber. She was the devoted wife of over 30 years to the late Raymond Riley, whom she devoted most of her life. Marie enjoyed spending her time caring for the elderly all over...
Michael S. Jones
Nov 8, 2016
Niskayuna- Michael S. Jones, 51, passed away peacefully at home with family and cherished friends by his side on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Michael is the beloved son of Barbara Jones and the late Michael W. Jones. His intelligence, kindness, generosity, humor and humility were well known to all who knew him. Michael's passion in life was teaching, an area...
Jessie H. Krajewski
Nov 7, 2016
Schenectady- Jessie Helen (Prystup) Krajewski received the gift of heaven on November 7, 2016 at the age of 96. She was born and raised in Schenectady and led an active and busy life. We often wondered how she found the time and energy to be employed full time, raise a family, a household, yet continue to pursue her passion for...
Dorothy P. Bush
Nov 7, 2016
Clifton Park- Dorothy P. Bush , 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2016.Dorothy was born on March 3, 1933. Dorothy worked for NY Telephone Company and retired after 30 years of service. She was a member of King of Kings Lutheran Church where she was actively involved and donated her afghans as part of her service to God....
Florence M. Liszewski
Nov 7, 2016
Schenectady- Florence M. "Flo" Liszewski, 96, was called home to Jesus on Monday, November 7th, 2016.Flo was born on September 13, 1920 to the late Anthony and Marion Tripoli. She was born and raised in Schenectady, NY, where she married the boy next door, John Liszewski. Together they had two boys. Flo is predeceased by her loving husband, John Liszewski,...
