Obituaries

Shirley B. Schultz

Shirley B. Schultz

Feb 11, 2017

Schenectady- Shirley B. Schultz , 80, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Shirley was the daughter of the late Oswald and Millicent Biittig and was the devoted wife of 39 years to the late James D. Schultz.Shirley belonged to the Rotterdam Elks as a LORE member, and also participated in the Rotterdam Senior Center where she loved to go...

Karen S. Lasher

Karen S. Lasher

Feb 11, 2017

Niverville- Karen S. Lasher ,66, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2017. She was born to (the late) Paul and Ruth McCormick; nee Price, on March 10, 1950 in Washington, DC then moved to Plattsburgh, NY. Upon graduation, she moved to Albany, NY where she met the love of her life, (the late) Jeffrey...

Shirley A. Hulsopple

Shirley A. Hulsopple

Feb 11, 2017

COLONIE- Shirley A. Hulsopple, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on March 6, 1935 to the late John and Anna Hendrickson in Albany, NY. On August 16, 1963 Shirley married the love of her life, Peter E. Hulsopple Jr. Together they were married for 48 years and...

Peter P. Kelly

Peter P. Kelly

Feb 10, 2017

SCHENECTADY- Peter P. Kelly, 87, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. Peter was born in Schenectady, NY on April 2, 1929 to the late Peter and Helen Kelly. Peter was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School in 1947, served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, and was a baker by trade for...

Mary Jean Tate

Mary Jean Tate

Feb 10, 2017

Mary Jean Tate, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Evergreen Commons. Mary was the daughter of the late Howard and Jean Drake. Mary was the devoted wife to the late Edwin Tate. Mary is survived by her son, James N. (Nancy) Tate. She is the adored grandmother of Tammy (Tom) O'Neill and Cindy (Paul) Faggioni. She...

Marion E. Grant

Marion E. Grant

Feb 10, 2017

ALBANY — Marion Elizabeth McElroy Grant, 92, entered into eternal life on February 10, 2017, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.Marion was born in Albany on August 23, 1924, to Joseph and Elizabeth Davies-McElroy. Marion was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Stuart Grant Sr.; and brothers, Joseph and Thomas McElroy.Marion is survived by her five children, Stanley Bronakowski,...

Robert G. Ellis

Robert G. Ellis

Feb 10, 2017

Friday, February 10, 2017.Bob was born in Gettysburg, VA, on August 1, 1957 to George Ellis and the late Dorothy Shetter-Ellis. Bob is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Deborah J Ellis, his children; Stacey (Christopher) Moore, Kim (Sheryl) Pickett Jr, and William (Michele) Pickett Sr., his11 grandchildren, and his 3 great grandchildren. Bob will be remembered for his...

Kathleen M. Vindittie

Kathleen M. Vindittie

Feb 10, 2017

Rensselaer - Kathleen M. Vindittie, 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Community Hospice of Albany, St. Peters, with her loving family by her side. Kathleen was the daughter of the late George Hadden, Sr. and Frances (Butler) Hadden. Kathleen was the devoted wife of Ralph Vindittie, Sr. Kathleen was an employee of the Wadsworth Center for...

Sylvia E. Sheldon

Sylvia E. Sheldon

Feb 9, 2017

Chatham- Sylvia E. Sheldon, 88, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home, where she resided for the past 9 years. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts . on September 21, 1928, Sylvia was the dedicated daughter of the late Anna E. Hill-Benson and the late Richard Benson, Sr. as well as devoted wife of the late...

Jane L. Knapp

Jane L. Knapp

Feb 9, 2017

Colonie - Jane L. Knapp, 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, February 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Jane was the daughter of the late Peter G. and May H. Lee.Jane was the loving wife of her late husband, Emerson "Hank", a loving mother to her adoring children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jane...

Ruth H. Clark

Ruth H. Clark

Feb 8, 2017

Albany - Ruth Ellen Hess Clark, 81, formerly of Franklinville, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2017. The daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche Hess of Great Valley, New York, Ruth was born on October 22, 1935 in Salamanca, NY. She was raised in Kill Buck, NY and married in 1956 in Salamanca to Dale...

Josephine M. Spaulding

Josephine M. Spaulding

Feb 8, 2017

VOORHEESVILE Josephine "Josie" Spaulding, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.Born November 6, 1931 , Josie lived in the Voorheesville area for many years. Along with her husband Huck, they started Spaulding and Rogers Mfg. in the late 1950's, and became the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of tattooing equipment.Josie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Rosemarie Nicole Silva

Rosemarie Nicole Silva

Feb 8, 2017

Albany- Rosemarie "Rosie" N. Silva, 18, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was the daughter of Luis (Jeanette) Silva and Katherine (Cassandra "Kat") Reyes-Colon. Rosie brought the best out of everybody she encountered. Even though she could not communicate, her smile would light up the room and she would bring joy...

Deborah S. Schecter

Deborah S. Schecter

Feb 8, 2017

Kinderhook- Deborah S. Schecter, 53, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2017. Debbie was the daughter of the late George and Sylvia (Folmsbee) Pappalau, she was born on March 6, 1963 in Schenectady, NY. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, David Schecter; her siblings: Stephen (Lynn) Pappalau, Karen (Frank) Reith, Linda (David)...

Loretta Derado

Loretta Derado

Feb 8, 2017

Loudonville- Loretta Derado, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years John Derado of Loudonville.Loretta was a graduate of Watervliet High School class of 1954. After high school Loretta went on to be a bookkeeper at various places throughout her working career. In addition...

John H. De Rouville

John H. De Rouville

Feb 8, 2017

Albany- John H. De Rouville, 97, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. John was the son of the late Peter and Anna De Rouville. John was the devoted husband to the late Rita De Rouville. John was a Lieutenant at the Albany Fire Department. John was also a WWII Veteran with the United States Army. John is survived by his...

James T. Dooley

James T. Dooley

Feb 7, 2017

COLONIE- James T. Dooley Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Albany, NY on February 23, 1952 to the late James and Joyce Dooley. Jim will be remembered for his sense of humor, nicknames, and living life to the fullest. Even in the worst situations...

Luka Michael Patrick

Luka Michael Patrick

Feb 6, 2017

Luka Michael Patrick, 1, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Luka was the son of Rebecca Patrick and Benjamin Mulvaney.Luka was a very bubbly and outgoing child. He has a smile that would light up your world. He loved to play with his Uncle Aaron, his toy school bus, his learning bear, he enjoyed eating, everything. He loves his...

Evelyn E. Macmillen

Evelyn E. Macmillen

Feb 6, 2017

Evelyn E. MacMillen, 101, formerly of Winne Rd., Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Ellis Rehab. Center with her loving family by her side. She was a lifelong area resident.Evelyn was born in Albany, NY on May 13, 1915 and was the daughter of the late Ernest Fink and Mabel (Loucks) Fink. She attended schools in...

Thomas S. Rivers

Thomas S. Rivers

Feb 6, 2017

LOUDONVILLE- Thomas Steven Rivers, 57, died on February 6, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice after a long illness.Tom retired from the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance as a Sr. Clerk. He enjoyed bowling, music, WWE wrestling, and spending time with his family and friends. Tom is survived by his brother, Leo J. Rivers Jr. of Loudonville, Jacob R. (Ruth)...

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