East Greenbush- Ronald A. Desrosiers, 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long illness, on June 8, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Cohoes, NY on December 8, 1934, Ronald was the son of the late Henry and Alice (Galipeau) Desrosiers. Ronald served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Air Force...
Robert Eugene Gray, Jr., 61, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home.Rob was born on June 19, 1955 son of Robert E. Gray, Sr. and JoAnn (Simpson) Gray in Kannapolis, NC.Rob or "Genie", as he was affectionately known, moved with his parents to NYC shortly after his birth. He and his 5 siblings were raised in...
LOUDONVILLE - Todd M. Aube, 48, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at his home. Todd was born on March 1, 1969 and is the oldest of four children. He graduated from Shaker High School in 1987 and Clarkson University in 1991. Todd spent his career as a lead chemist for Schenectady International, Inc., where he secured a number...
Troy- Warren K. Abele, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Samaritan Hospital in the company of his devoted wife of more than 23 years, Pamela Newcombe Abele. His untimely death occurred after fiercely battling Parkinson's Disease for many years.Born on September 15, 1942, in Albany, NY to Thelma (Miller) and Kenneth Abele, Warren was the older...
TROY ~Nicole A. Hines, 43, of Troy, was called home on June 6, 2017.Her funeral service will commence at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14th from New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, with Pastor Elgin J. Taylor, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow the service in Memory Gardens, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 10...
Glenmont - John H. "Lollypop Grandpa" Van Hattum, 89, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017, with his loving family by his side. John was born on January 23, 1928, son of the late John and Jenny (Boel) Van Hattum in Albany, NY. John was the beloved husband of Trudy (Cullen). They were married for 70 years.John was a proud...
LATHAM - Richard C. Nunziato, Sr., 72, passed away at his home on Monday, June 5, 2017, suddenly and unexpectedly. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Carmen and Genevieve (Kutryb) Nunziato. Richie, as he was known by his family and friends, was passionate about his family, cooking and the outdoors especially his time boating....
Jane Rose Biernacki, 90, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Jane was the daughter of the late John and Pelagia Zaremba. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Jane is survived by her children, Robert Biernacki and Christine (George) Graver. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Robert, Courtney and Sophie Biernacki.Funeral...
Ronald W.(Fire-Maliek) Grier was born August 6, 1956 in Albany, New York, to the late Oliver Williams and Willa Mae Grier. He attended the Albany Public School system. Following High School he worked at Albany Medical Center Hospiital. He went on to work at Albany County Nursing Home.Ronald is survived by his wife, A. Marie Grier, 4 children Jennifer Grier,...
Schenectady- Gayle Marie Jackson, 71, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her Residence with her loving family by her side. Gayle was the daughter of the late Leon, Sr. and Sylvia Uzzell.Gayle was a Nurses Aide at Hallmark Nursing Home for many years before retiring. Gayle attended the Albany Public School System. Gayle also enjoyed spending time with her...
On Sunday afternoon June 4th, 2017, (14 years to the day of her mother's passing), after a brief illness, the angels came to escort Dorothy Ann Mennies home to the waiting arms of the Lord. Dorothy was born May 22, 1943 to the late Willie and Marie (Braylock) Mennies in Kalamazzo, Michigan. Dorothy moved to Okolona, Mississippi with her grandmother,...
Colonie- Salvatore Panetta, 71, of Colonie, passed on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born in Gioiosa Ionica, Italy and was the son of the late Rocco Panetta and Maria Giuditta Galluzzo Panetta. Salvatore came to the United States in 1960. He married his loving wife, Martha Mary Bologna Panetta, in 1966. He had worked as a Chef for many...
Slingerlands ~Carol Bush, 82, of Slingerlands, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at her home.Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura (McDowell) Bush and the sister of Betty Ellsworth, Marilyn Conley and her brother the late William A. Bush. Carol was a quiet and peaceful soul, who found peace in her crossword puzzles and word games on...
Menands ~ John Francis Watkins, 88, of Menands, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Charles J. and Helen M. (Markowski) Watkins. John served as an Albany Police Officer through the 1950s, early 1960s. He then became a legislative aide in the NYS Senate, retiring in 1985. He was also a proud...
Albany- Paul J. Tracey, 66, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth K. Tracey. During his early working years he was employed by Loudon Plastic and retired from Cookson Plastic Molding Corporation. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Paul is survived by his siblings...
EAST GREENBUSH, Johnnie B. Jones, 86, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Johnnie was born in Matherville, MS to the late Johnnie and Mary Jones on June 24, 1930. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Corporal. Professionally, Johnnie worked construction for 45 years...
TROY- David J. Trong, 62, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017.David was born in Troy, NY on December 24, 1955 to the late Raymond and Regina Trong. David was a longtime painter and was most recently employed with TRIP in Troy, NY. Daivd was a longtime fan of the Boston Red Sox, and the Minnesota Vikings. David will be...
Latham-Beverly A. Wertman, 80, passed away on June 2, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1936 daughter of the late Warren and Marie (Watson) LeSeur in Troy, NY.Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Roger Wertman, Sr.; children, Amy (Brett) Stone; step-children, Roger (Lisa) Wertman, Kevin (Marie) Wertman, Matt (Lynn) Wertman, Mark (Jacqueline) Wertman, 7 grandchildren,...
Albany, New York- Fredericka A Richardson McLeod, affectionately known as Ann ,83, passed peacefully on June 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born September 6, 1933 in Auburn, New York to the late Frederick Emerson and Rose Elizabeth Dale Richardson. She attended Auburn Public Schools and lived most of her life in...
Guilderland- Tina M. Mason passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Tina was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Bambrola) Ragoni. Tina was the devoted wife to the late Allen D. Mason.Tina primarily worked at home raising her six children; she was also an employee of Albany County for 10 years before...