Virginia V. Horton
May 31, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" Valentine Horton, 59, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was born and raised in Roslyn, Long Island and moved to Niskayuna in 1999.Virginia was the daughter of Jane (Conklin) Valentine and the late Edwin Valentine, Jr. A wife, a friend, a teacher, a loving mother of four, who loved her back. Known...
Patricia Ann Synfelt
May 31, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Patricia "Pat" Ann Synfelt, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family. Pat was born in Albany, NY on February 6, 1940 to the late John and Betty McCarthy. On April 23, 1963 Pat married the late Bob S. Synfelt. Together they had two sons. Pat will be remembered for her caring...
Deborah M. Gause
May 31, 2017
Albany ~Deborah M. Gause, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gean (Schroll) Cole. Deborah was formerly a member of the American Legion Post #977 in Altamont, NY. She was employed with Guilderland Central School District as a bus driver for 13 years...
David L. Spencer
May 30, 2017
Clifton Park- David L. Spencer, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 with his loving family by his side. David was the son of the late Chester and Ineva Spencer. Dave was a member of the Edison Club and enjoyed golfing. He was also a member of the Schenectady Curling Club.Dave is survived by his children, Patrice (Gene) Polak, Randall...
William J. Martin
May 30, 2017
William J. Martin, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at St. Peters Hospital. William was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Martin. William is survived by his children, Michael Martin, Trish Ortiz, Teresa Martin-Nichols, Billy Martin and Russell Martin. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.A calling hour will be held on...
Robert G. Pellerin
May 29, 2017
GUILDERLAND- Robert "Bob" G. Pellerin, 65, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Albany, NY on March 29, 1952 to Frank and Josephine Pellerin. Bob is predeceased by his father, Frank Pellerin, his siblings, Richard Pellerin, Janice Wellfinger, and Thomas Pellerin, and his in-laws, Warren and Betty Finch.Bob is survived by...
William Parsons
May 28, 2017
William Parsons Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017, surrounded by his family after a long struggle with heart failure. He was born on November 24, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ as the oldest child to Joseph and Claire Parsons (nee Roggendorf).Early in his childhood his family moved to Schoharie, NY where he was raised on the family...
Dorothy E. Lewis
May 28, 2017
HOOSICK FALLS - Dorothy E. Lewis, 82, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Troy on October 28, 1934 and was the last surviving daughter of the 13 children of the late Russell and Lydia (Crandall) Fowler. She was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late...
Nicole R. Retajczyk
May 27, 2017
COLONIE - Nicole R. Retajczyk, 68, called to the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at her home after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.Born in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of the late Leopold and Yvonne (Patry) Mercier, moved to Schenectady at the age of four. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David E....
James Robert Latimer
May 27, 2017
James Robert Latimer, 54, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A graveside service will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:00 pm.
Peter P. Rzezniczak
May 27, 2017
WATERVLIET - Peter P. Rzezniczak, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his home. Peter was born in Albany on May 28, 1951 and was the son of the late Peter and Olga Rzezniczak. He served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976. He was a pressman for 28 years at Boyd Printing Co. in Albany....
Shirley Kelly
May 26, 2017
East Greenbush- Shirley M. Kelly, age 99, died on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Heritage House Nursing Center in Troy. Shirley Graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a B.S. in Education at the age of 20; she first taught in The Huntington Long Island School District, then in the East Greenbush Central Schools from 1953-1979. Shirley was the mother...
Jill B. Wilson
May 26, 2017
AMSTERDAM-Jill B. Wilson (née Jerry) of Amsterdam NY, aged 68, went home to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2017 after a brave fight with cancer.Born in Plattsburgh, NY as the daughter of late Albert Jerry of Plattsburgh, NY and June Mahar of Guilderland, NY, Jill was the cherished wife of Daniel Wilson of Amsterdam, NY whom she was...
Donna Lee Kelly Soler
May 26, 2017
Green Island- Donna Lee Kelly Soler, 56, was called home to our Lord after her yearlong battle with cancer. Donna, born on August 7, 1960 to Jefferson Kelly and Patricia Tervay Kelly. She married Nicholas Soler in 2001; Donna raised her three wonderful children, Matthew, Nicole, and Antonio; along with being a great mother, she was dedicated to her five...
Sarah Churchill Downes
May 25, 2017
Albany, NY - Sarah Churchill Downes (Sally), 81, died on May 25, 2017 of natural causes. Sally was born in New York City on November 13, 1935 to Lawrence and Elizabeth Churchill and grew up with two siblings, Susan and Lawrence, in Delmar, NY. Sally married Edward J. Downes, Jr. in 1957. They had four children together, Edward, Stephen, Elizabeth...
Elaine C. Hoyt
May 25, 2017
Elaine C. Hoyt, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Elaine was the daughter of the late Edward and Ionia Fuller. Elaine was the devoted wife of over 58 years, to the late William H. Hoyt, Jr. Elaine graduated from Storer College of Harper's Ferry, West Virginia...
John Dominick Morrell
May 24, 2017
ALBANY - John Dominick Morrell, 91 of Albany, New York, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born on May 5, 1926 in Albany, New York, John graduated from Coeymans High School and went on to study at Hudson Valley Community College. He served his country in the US Air Corps during World War II. In 1949 he married...
Esther L. Lagrave
May 24, 2017
COLONIE-Esther La Grave, 86, passed away on May 24, 2017.She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Donald La Grave; sons Ronald (J.J.) La Grave, Brian La Grave; grandchildren, Josh, Tina and Zack. Services will be private.
Robert E. Johnson
May 24, 2017
Colonie- Robert E. Johnson, 61, died peacefully next to his loving wife, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Albany, he is predeceased by his father Joseph and mother Irene. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Frances; his brother Daniel (Joan) Johnson; his father-in-law Forrest K. Holmes; his brothers-in-law Forrest (Lynda) Holmes, Steven (Howard)...
Philip J. Lemieur
May 24, 2017
LATHAM - Philip J. Lemieur, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on March 27, 1934 in Green Island and was the son of the late Philip L. and Anna Rita (Burke) Lemieur. He worked for many years at Williams Press as a foreman before the business...