ALBANY- Charles S. "Montana" Charlie Beach, 75, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Berne, NY on September 10, 1941 to the late William and Helen Beach. From 1960-1967 Charlie served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Irene. They...
Marie Theresa Porcaro Padula, 83, of Colonie, was welcomed by Our Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 11, 2017, delivered into eternal life by her five devoted children. Born in 1934, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mary Durso Porcaro, and the granddaughter of Carolina Marrotta Durso. One of eight children, her early life was spent...
WATERVLIET- Helen M. Mull, 101, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017.She is the daughter of the late George H. and Lucy Minshell. Helen worked for the Teamsters Union Local 259 of Albany for many years. She was a long term resident of Watervliet and Lansingburgh, NY.She is the mother of the late Richard R. Mull.Helen is survived by her...
Albany- Louis J. Musella, 92, died August 10, 2017 after a short illness. Louis was born in Albany, NY on October 14, 1924 to the late John and Maria (Rovelli) Musella. He was the baby of six siblings. Louis served proudly in the United States Army in World War II. He received the Purple Heart for his Heroism. He also...
Rotterdam~Walter Stanton Wood II, 85, of Rotterdam, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Walter was the son of the late Charles William Wood and Helen (Livingston) Wood, and he was the devoted husband to Jane E. (Williams) Wood. They were married 59 years. Walter is survived by his wife Jane Wood, his...
Delmar- Anita L. Damon, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at Atria Shaker on August 10, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Clifton Damon and her brother Edward LaFlamme. She is survived by her loving daughters: Rachel Damon Criscione and Judy Damon Nevins; three grandchildren: Amy (Nicholas) Bevins, Emily (Mark) Prosser and Nicholas Criscione as...
Albany- Carmela M. Grieco, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 103, at the Teresian House Nursing Home.Born on May 14, 1914 in Albany, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Gallo Pacella. Carmela attended Mildred Elley School and then went on to be the Group Chief Operator for the New York Telephone Company...
Malta~Mary L. (Van Ness) Mayette, 72, of Malta, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, always maintaining her optimism. Her loving family was by her side. Mary was the daughter of the late Raymond K., Sr. and Lillian B. (Potter) Van Ness. Mary was employed at Raymour and Flanagan for 20 years.Her greatest loves...
Patricia E. Downs Scotia~ Patricia E. Downs, 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Downs. Beloved mother of Kathy Potter, Cynthia Naitza, Jim Downs and Carol Bauer. She was loved by her many grandchildren. Employed at Scotia Glenville High School for...
Albany- Joyce E. "AJ" Stockholm, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Born on February 2, 1943 in Oneonta; a daughter of the late Horace and Leta Persons Cornish.Joyce worked as a secretary for the NYS Office of Mental Health. She loved to birdwatch, doing crossword puzzles, playing bingo and PITCH. She...
Latham- Mark S. Dominick, 59, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was the son of Naomi Stay and the late Salvadore Dominick. Mark is survived by his wife and best friend, Kathleen Koehler Dominick. Mark served in the United States Navy from 1981 to 1993. He served in various commands including the...
ALBANY-Louis E. Gaus, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family. Lou was born in Ticonderoga, NY on January 18, 1932 to the late Brigadier General, NYARNG Louis H. Gaus and Mrs. Alecta P. Gaus. Lou served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954-1962. After his time in the Army,...
Clifton Park- David J. Feliciano, 19, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017. David is son of Bonnie (Vance) Jones and Brian Feliciano. David had a love for many things including; Music Festivals, riding dirt bikes, BMX bikes, nature, gardening, animals and making people laugh. Above all David enjoyed exploring and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents...
Schenectady~ Jorge L. Reyes, Sr., 60, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his mom's.Born on December 29, 1956 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a son of Paula Diaz and the late Francisco Reyes. Survivors include his sons, Brian Dushane and Jorge L. Reyes, Jr; his daughter, Latasha Reyes; brother, Juan Reyes-Diaz; sisters, Maritza Torres, Marlyn Ellis, Paula...
ALBANY- Barbara A. Franklin, 82, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Ernest and Vinnie May on July 24, 1935. Barbara was married to the late Louis Franklin until his passing in 1975. Barbara raised three children, and worked as a nurse's aide at...
ALBANY- Barbara A. Franklin, 82, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Ernest and Vinnie May on July 24, 1935. Barbara was married to the late Louis Franklin until his passing in 1975. Barbara raised three children, and worked as a nurse's aide at...
Helen Nardelli was born in the Bronx to Benedetta and Giuseppe Timpano in 1922. She was the youngest of 7 children. Several generations lived at the same address and she was surrounded by her family. Sadly, she lost her father to cancer when she was 11 years old. Helen attended Evander Childs High School and Hunter College. She later was...
Peter Van Antwerp Ten Eyck, age 92, of Albany, New York, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Glendale Nursing Home. He was born on October 6, 1924 in Schenectady, New York; the son of the former Mayor of Schenectady, Mills and Edith Waterman Ten Eyck. He was the husband of Margaret (Molly) Stevens Ten Eyck.Mr. Ten Eyck attended...
Andrea Hayward, 73, passed away in her home in Troy, New York, after an inspiring and valiant battle with cancer on Friday, August 5th, 2017. Andrea was predeceased by her husband, Henry Hayward Jr., and her parents, Frank and Dora Glaude. The family thanks the incredible Hospice staff for their efforts and time, and William & Donna Charette for all...
Albany- Robert G. Smith, 82, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2017. Born on December 24, 1934 in Albany, NY, Bob was the son of the late James W. and Clara (VanAlstyne) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn (Nevins) Smith; his son Robert J. (Cynthia Seymour)...