David Charles Boice
Aug 5, 2016
COLONIE - David Charles Boice, 68, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Nanuet, NY.David was born on October 15, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY and was the son of the late Ralph and Myrtle (Devens) Boice. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1967 to 1971, attaining the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. He worked as a...
Sheila Gralow
Aug 5, 2016
GRALOW, SHEILA M.Sheila McCroary Gralow, 68, after a long heroic battle against a rare Eosinophilic Disorder, passed away peacefully Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Community Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital.Born in Pittsfield, MA to the late Dr. Stanton McCroary and Catherine McCroary, she received her Master's degree in Clinical Speech Pathology from the College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY....
Vicki L. Rocheleau
Aug 5, 2016
LATHAM – Vicki L. Rocheleau, 37, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 5, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Vicki was born on May 28, 1979 in Boynton Beach, FL and in 1979 her family moved to Schenectady when she was a young girl. Vicki was very active...
Donald N. Carlino Sr.
Aug 5, 2016
ROTTERDAM- Donald N. Carlino, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, with his family at his side. He was born on August 25, 1935 to the late Nicholas and Agnes (Doyle) Carlino in Albany, NY. Don was employed with Tobin Packing Company for 29 years. He later worked at New York State OMRDD...
Philip J. Minissale Sr.
Aug 4, 2016
COLONIE-Philip J. Minissale Sr., 89, joined Jesus, Mary and Joseph (his favorite saint) in heaven on August 4, 2016. He was born on June 28, 1927 to the late Tindaro and Carmela (Gregoli) Minissale in Albany. Philip was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country with honor and distinction in WWII. He took his basic training at the...
Charlene A. Parkis
Aug 4, 2016
NISKAYUNA Charlene A. Parkis, 61, passed away with her family by her side on August 4, 2016. She was born on July 17, 1955 to the late Charles Cole and Irene (Richards) Dearstyne in Brockton, MA. Charlene retired from Albany County Nursing Home where she worked as an LPN for 17 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother....
John L. House
Aug 4, 2016
Latham – John L. House, 89, died August 4, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clifford and Jessie House of Hornell, NY. John was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving on a Landing Craft-Infantry (LCIL-442) in the Philippine Islands area during WWII. John was awarded a Bachelor of...
Frances J. Speranza
Aug 3, 2016
ALBANY- Frances Speranza passed away on August 3, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Frances was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Lostritto) Speranza. Frances worked for over 40 years for the Times Union newspaper. She was known as "Aunt Frannie" to anyone who knew her. She loved to walk, loved to laugh and make those...
Joan L. Gundrum
Aug 3, 2016
Joan Long Arold Gundrum of Petersburgh NY, 79, passed away on August 3, 2016. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Johnstown NY. A mother of two daughters, she put her educational ambitions on hold for many years, but at the age of 42 she received her BA from SUNY Albany, followed a few years later by a Masters...
Raymond W. Peter, Sr.
Aug 2, 2016
Latham- Raymond W. Peter, Sr. , 92, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Ray enjoyed bowling, gardening, wood working, and antique cars. He also enjoyed attending church at St. Paul's Lutheran, where he was a long term member.Ray is survived by his son: Raymond (Karen) W. Peter, Jr. ; grand children: Diana (Earl) Steenburg, Robert Relyea Jr., and Julianna Northup;...
Edith M. Marable
Aug 1, 2016
Edith Marie Marable was born on February 27, 1932 to Bessie Vroman and Charles Aurelius Ray in Cobleskill, NY. She was raised there, attended Schoharie County schools and was baptized at Cobleskill United Methodist Church. In the early fifties, she moved from Cobleskill to Albany, N.Y. where she married James Perry Marable. From this union ten children were born: Perry...
Thomas G. Bradt
Jul 31, 2016
GRAFTON-Thomas G. Bradt, 81, earned his wings surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 31, 2016 to go with the love of his life, his wife of more than 60 years Diane F. Bradt. Thomas was born June 26, 1935 in Schenectady to proud parents George and Eleanor Bradt. Tom left school to go to work and he did...
Jill M. Adkins
Jul 30, 2016
SCHENECTADY- Jill M. Adkins, 53, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, after a battle with cancer. Jill will be remembered as a loving and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her partner Tony Williams. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from...
Joanne F."Jojo" Dames
Jul 30, 2016
Colonie- Joanne F. Dames, 50, passed away at Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on July 30, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Ella (Payne) Bunn, Jojo was born in Newark, NJ on August 28, 1965. Jojo loved and adored her dogs, Chloe and Nikki. She enjoyed spending time with Pogo friends on her computer.Joanne...
Albert "Al"C. Macgregor
Jul 30, 2016
Schenectady- Albert C. MacGregor passed away on July 30, 2016 at Ed's Gun Shop in Northville. The son of the late Frederick and Estelle (Purrott) MacGregor, Al was born on October 1, 1955 in Albany, NY.Al was predeceased by his son Albert C. MacGregor, Jr.He is survived by six loves of his life, his first love and wife of 36...
Anthony L. Edmunds
Jul 30, 2016
Rensselaer- Anthony L. Edmunds, 45, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2016 with his loving family by his side.Anthony was born on August 17, 1970 in Albany, New York. He was a graduate of Glenmont job corps and went to Bryant and Stratton career college. After college, Anthony worked as a roofer and retail warehouse manager as an entrepreneur....
Charles Sterling
Jul 29, 2016
Charles Andrew Sterling, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home, with his loving family by his side.Charles was the son of the late Charles and Marion Sterling. He is the devoted husband to Jean (Cassidy) Sterling. He proudly served with the Army National Guard for 6 years and achieved the rank of Sergeant before being...
Richard G. Helmin
Jul 29, 2016
Richard G. Helmin (88) of Rotterdam, NY, passed away on July 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family.Born May 3, 1928 to Julia Pawlowski and William B. Helmin (both deceased), he attended Amsterdam, NY Public Schools. After graduating from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1946, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving until 1949. He...
Chester Arthur Vigars Iii
Jul 29, 2016
Colonie- Chester Arthur "Chet" Vigars, III, 67 passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 after a brief illness.Chet was born in Albany, NY on December 13, 1948 to Chester and Marion Vigars. Chet was a 1966 graduate of Colonie Central High School. After high school, Chet went to work for the Northway Inn, where he worked until he joined the...
Rita Franconere
Jul 27, 2016
Rita Franconere, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the Lodge at the Avila. Rita was the daughter of the late Rocco Franconere and Julie Franconere. Rita graduated from Mildred Elley Business School and worked for New York State for over 33 years. She then proudly served with the United States Marine Corp. during WWII, along with...
