Anna Russell
Sep 3, 2016
Altamont- Anna Dunham Russell, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born into this world as Anna Dunham, daughter of Anna and Albert Dunham of Eagle Mills, NY.Ann attended school in Troy, graduated and went to work as a secretary. It was shortly thereafter, that she met her husband...
Salvatore Dibiase
Sep 2, 2016
COLONIE-Salvatore "Sonny" L. DiBiase, 90, passed away on September 2, 2016. He was born on August 23, 1926 to the late Joseph and Madeline (D'Ambrosio) DiBiase in Staten Island, NY. A Veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during WWII. On April 11, 1959 he married Alice and raised their 2 children in Staten Island before moving to Colonie....
Stephen "Fuquan" Patterson
Sep 1, 2016
Mr. Stephen "Fuquan" Patterson , 55, of Albany, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born on April 8, 1961, to the late Henry Patterson and Joyce Mason of Albany, NY. Stephen received his formal education through the Albany public school system where he excelled in his studies. In 1982 he befriended...
Edward F. Magnusson
Sep 1, 2016
Edward F. Magnusson died Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the age of 91 in Schenectady, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elva (Cooper) Magnusson, and Carl Edward Magnusson of Seattle, WA, and by his brother, Philip Cooper Magnusson of Corvallis, OR.Ed was born on September 15, 1924 in Seattle, Washington, where he grew up. He graduated from...
Robert Christopher
Aug 31, 2016
Colonie - Robert "Bobby" Christopher passed away at home on August 31, 2016.Bobby was the son of the late Daniel and Irene (Rina) Christopher of South Troy. Bobby relocated to Colonie in November 1953 when he wed the love of his life Josephine.A hardworking man from the age of 15, he so proudly provided for his mom and then for...
Louis E. Emerick
Aug 31, 2016
Colonie – Louis E. Emerick, 86, passed away on August 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Louis and Florence Emerick. He graduated from Philip Schuyler High School, the University of Notre Dame (B.S.) and Siena College (M.S.). Lou received the Bill Stern Award in 1948 as...
Laurie Mcmahon Gorski
Aug 30, 2016
Laurie McMahon Gorski of Colonie died Tuesday evening after having suddenly suffered a stroke on Sunday evening, at 56 years-of-age. Under the supervision of her family and friends, and her previous consent, she became an organ donor. Laurie was a daughter, little sister,friend, mother, wife, and nurse. She lived her life as a caregiver.She served as Manager of Resident Services...
Frank J. Delardi
Aug 29, 2016
The heavens have accepted the spirit of the beloved Frank J. Delardi. His purpose on this earth to live fully, to care for, and love those around him has been fulfilled. On Monday, August 29, 2016 Frank J. Delardi peacefully passed away with his beloved wife Terry by his side. Having just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, their well known...
Anna Whitehead
Aug 29, 2016
Westmere - Anna T. Whitehead , 82, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2016. Anna was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna T. Magee and wife to the late Samuel G. Whitehead.Anna is survived by a Daughter, Pamela (Raymond) Trail, Granddaughter Lesley (Bryan) Ret and 2 great grandsons.A Graveside Service will be held Friday September 2, 2016...
Samuel F. Papa
Aug 29, 2016
Schenectady- Samuel F. Papa, 100, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.Samuel was born on February 6, 1916 in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Maria Catena Campione and Anthony Papa. He was a proud WWII veteran. He was employed several years as an upholsterer with Montague Upholstering Company on Broadway, in...
Jeanne M. Strizzi
Aug 29, 2016
Jeanne Marie (O'Brien) Strizzi, 87, entered into eternal life on August 29, 2016 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and we are all at peace knowing she is back with God.Jeanne was born to the late John A. and Louisita (Lange) O'Brien, a...
U.S. Armysgt.Raymondw. Warlikowski (Retired)
Aug 28, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Raymond W. Warlikowski (retired), 41, of Melbourne, Fla., died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at his home.The son of Raymond (Joanne) of Dunkirk and Jean L. Kirschenhiter of Schenectady, he was born June 6, 1975, in Port Jefferson, NY. He was graduate Schuylerville High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1994. He served his country in...
Katherine "Bette" Gale
Aug 28, 2016
Guilderland- Katherine Elizabeth "Bette" (Sheehan) Gale, 92, passed peacefully into her Savior's arms on Sunday August 28, 2016. She was born on January 22, 1924, in Albany to Raymond C. and Mary (McAnespy) Sheehan. She was predeceased by her husband Edwin H. Gale, Jr.Though she had no children of her own, she was the aunt to ten nieces and nephews:...
Anthony Hulett
Aug 28, 2016
ALBANY-Anthony Smith Hulett, 59, of Albany, passed away on August 28, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1957 to Robert Hulett and Virginia Smith in Albany. Anthony worked as a Shore Man at the Port of Albany. He was married for 36 years to Terry Edwards until their marriage ended in divorce. Tony is survived by Terry Edwards, his...
Jenny Pigliavento
Aug 27, 2016
Guilderland - Jenny Pigliavento, 94, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Jenny was the daughter of the late Enrico and Grace Ciarallo, and was the devoted wife to the late Joseph Pigliavento. They were married for 51 years. Jenny enjoyed attending Bright Horizons senior center, and was known as "The Bingo Queen". She...
Carl Franklin White
Aug 27, 2016
Rotterdam- Carl Franklin White 83, originally from Norfolk Virginia, passed away early Saturday morning August 27, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. His father and mother were Hubert W. White and Dorothy D. Pritchett of Columbus, NC.Before completing high school in Norfolk, Carl joined the Air Force at the age of 17, serving first as a radar operator and then as a...
Charles J. Burchhardt
Aug 27, 2016
COLONIE- Charles "Chuck" J. Burchhardt, 73, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Chuck was born on February 14, 1943 in Motague, Massachusetts, to the late John and Marie Burchhardt. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Sally, his children; Tom(Diane) Burchhardt, Jackie (Wayne) Perry, and John (Tracy Williams) Burchhardt, and his 8 grandchildren, and 1...
Clifford J. Loucks
Aug 26, 2016
Clifford J. Loucks of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Albany NY, 83, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at his home at Morse Life. Cliff was born to the late Clayton and Margaret Loucks in Albany, NY on June 7, 1933. He has joined his late wife Betty is Heaven, and is survived by his children and their...
Gustave A. Schoonbeck
Aug 26, 2016
TROY- Gustave A. "Gus" Schoonbeck, 92, dies at Diamond Hill Nursing Home, in Troy, NY. Born on November 29, 1923, he was the son of the late Jan and Ann M. Schoonbeck. Gus was a graduate of both Hackett High School in Albany and Hudson Valley Vocational School (HVCC) in Troy. He has been a resident of Kennedy Towers since...
Thomas Helstowski
Aug 25, 2016
Thomas B. Helstowski, 61, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. Tom was the son of the late Anthony and Mildred (Miner) Helstowski. He was employed as a Clerk with the New York State Police, Headquarters in Albany at the State Campus.Tom loved music, the outdoors and spending time traveling to casinos. In addition to his...
