Ruth S. Wilson
Aug 25, 2016
SCOTIA-Ruth S. Wilson , 86, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2016.She was born on December 16, 1929 to the late Benjamin and Maggie (Alston) Taylor in Newport News, VA. Ruth worked for the State of New York Department of Equalization and Assessment as a computer files clerk. She retired after over 40 years of service. Ruth loved gardening, singing...
Edith M (Drake) Beck
Aug 25, 2016
Albany- Edith M. (Drake) Beck , 84, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Edith was the daughter of the late Fred and Gladys Drake and was the devoted to the late Walter Lee Beck. Edith is survived by her children: Randy (Cori) Beck, Wanita (Drake) Pray, Ruth McGrath, and Bonnie (Carl) Westphal; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces,...
Yung Ching Shen
Aug 25, 2016
Dr. Yung Ching Shen, a dedicated Academic and a devoted father who saw no boundaries, died at age 62. On Jan 31, 2015, while taking his regular swimming exercise, Dr. Shen suffered a cardiac arrest and was rescued from the bottom of the pool. He bravely held onto life but sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. With the love and...
James F. Reis
Aug 24, 2016
Loudonville- James F. Reis, 90, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 24, 2016. James was the son of the late Lawrence Reis and Anna Dermody. James is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Diane E. Reis. After graduating from C.B.A High School, James served in the Army during WWII in both France and Germany where he was awarded a...
Geraldine A. Dingman
Aug 23, 2016
Albany- Geraldine A. "Jerri Ann" Dingman, 75, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Gerald and Adeline Bombard. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Dingman. Jerri throughout her life enjoyed traveling. She visited many places including; Puerto Rico, Arizona, Maine and Cape Cod. Out of all the things Jerri treasured most...
Beverly A. Bollman
Aug 23, 2016
Beverly A. Bollman, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at her home with loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Isabella and Bernard VanDenburg. Beverly is the devoted wife of over 68 years, to John Bollman. In addition to her husband, John, Beverly is survived by her daughters, Kathleen...
Nelson Davis
Aug 23, 2016
Nelson Allen Davis, 61, passed away after an extraordinarily heroic battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma on August 23, 2016. Nelson was born on April 22, 1955 in Ticonderoga, New York. He spent many years of his life living in Saranac Lake and Port Henry, NY. He worked at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York with the New York State...
Thomas I. Van Wie
Aug 22, 2016
Delanson- Thomas I. Van Wie , 62, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016.Thomas was the son of the late John Van Wie and Elizabeth Van Wie.Tom was a talented cook and an avid fan of the NY Jets and NY Mets. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, bonfires and a "grill master". He will be dearly missed. Tom is survived by...
Marilyn Mckenna
Aug 21, 2016
Marilyn "Lynn" Rippert McKenna, 86, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away August 21, 2016. She was born February 7, 1930 to the late Gomer and Mildred Stewart Rippert. Lynn grew up in Ellenville, NY, graduated from Katherine Gibbs School and moved to Albany where she met the love of her life, Jack McKenna. They were married...
Bryon C. Mckim
Aug 21, 2016
Colonie- Bryon C. McKim, 30, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Bryon is survived by his loving wife Kerry A. McKim and his beloved daughter Madeleine C. McKim. He was the son of Dale M. Jr. and Beverly A. McKim of Williamsville, NY. He is also survived by his...
Catherine Schottenham
Aug 20, 2016
Loudonville- Catherine E. "Kay" Schottenham, 105, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Teresian House. Kay was born in Oneonta, NY on November 29, 1910 to the late Edward and Blanche Roberts.Kay was a co-founder of the ARC of Albany after her beloved son David was born prematurely in 1943 with physical and mental disabilities. Her motto...
Florence Dessormeau
Aug 20, 2016
Scotia- Florence E. Slurff-Dessormeau , 85, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Florence was the daughter of the late Michael Anunziatta and Florence Ryan. Florence was the devoted wife to the late Francis E. Slurff and Robert Dessormeau.Flo was attendee of St. John the Evangelist Church of Schenectady. Flo worked for The NYS...
Kevin N. Ondeje
Aug 19, 2016
Kevin Nyawanda Ondeje of Troy, New York passed away Friday morning August 19, 2016. He was sixteen years old.Kevin was born in Manhattan at New York University Tisch Hospital on November 15, 1999. Kevin was a beloved son, brother, nephew and friend. He loved artwork, dinosaurs and football. His biggest passion was weight lifting. Kevin is survived by his mother,...
Jaden Jiraiya Mcmorris
Aug 19, 2016
Albany- Jaden Jiraiya McMorris, went home on Friday, August 19, 2016. Jaden was the son of Mikail McMorris and Monique Brown-Minor.Jaden is survived by his loving parents; brothers: Kristopher, and Michael Jr.; grand parents: Alice Williams, Bill (Tricia) McMorris, and Ziesley Brown; along with a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Jaden is predeceased by his fraternal great grandparents:...
Gail E. Kilby
Aug 19, 2016
MALTA- Gail Evelyn Kilby crossed over peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, August 19, 2016. Gail was born in Schenectady on June 25, 1941 to the late John Hilton Magee and Harriet Elizabeth Magee.Gail graduated Shaker High. She worked for Tupper Ware, Calico Creations, Avon Cosmetics, Sarah Coventry Jewelry, Capital Cable Vision, Berkishire Farms & Family for 10 years with...
Darlene Walters
Aug 18, 2016
Albany - Darlene M. Walters, 68, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Darlene was the daughter of the late Eugene and Shirley Trop. Darlene was the devoted wife to the late Howard C. Walters, Jr. They were married 43 years. Darlene was an LPN and Home Health Aide before retiring to spend time...
James M. Gavin, Sr.
Aug 16, 2016
Albany - James M. Gavin Sr., 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 16th at his home. James was the son of the late Joseph Gavin and Gladys Gavin. James was the husband of 34 years to the late Diane Gavin whom he loved more than anything. After losing Diane last year, James found it hard to live in a...
David Suggs
Aug 16, 2016
In Loving Memory of David SuggsMay 5, 1959 – August 16, 2016"He Loved the Lord"Tuesday, August 16, 2016, David Suggs fell asleep in Christ. David persevered with Multiple Sclerosis for over 25 years. Amid unending love and support from his wife, Elder John Windley (faithful prayer partner), church family and immediate family, David was called to peacefully enter into his...
Charles B. Shippee
Aug 15, 2016
Castleton-on-Hudson- Charles B. Shippee, 63, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016. Charles was born on April 5, 1953 in Rhode Island and was the son of Beverly and the late Harold Shippee.He was a graduate of Cornell and Russel Sage with the degree Master of Science. He loved to fish, play computer games, and provide a helping hand to...
Kyle Mckenty
Aug 15, 2016
ALTAMONT-Kyle McKenty, 27 passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2016. He was born on July 10, 1989 to Michael and Sharon (Jennings ) McKenty in Albany. Kyle attended Guilderland High School where he played Lacrosse and Ice Hockey. He followed in grandfather's and father's footsteps becoming a tree climber and most recently worked for Anjoe Tree Service which he enjoyed...
