Slingerlands~Minnie Sarbello, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at St. Peter's Hospital battling complications from pneumonia. For the last 4 years she resided at Atria Guilderland, but spent most of her life on Long Island and Brooklyn. She was born December 2, 1925 in Brooklyn to Donato and Minnie Sileo, the third of their 7 children. Her father...
Voorheesville- Fredericka A. McCurdy, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at her home. She was born in Ticonderoga on May 21, 1931 to the late Lemund and Ella McKeown. She was the wife of the late Richard McCurdy. She is survived by her son, Douglas McCurdy of Voorheesville; her daughter, Colleen Scott of Durham, N.C.; her brothers, Thomas...
Guilderland ~Richard J. Anthony, 81, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.He was the son of the late Luiz Antonio and Maria (Araujo) Antonio.Richard was the devoted husband of over 58 years to his wife Jeanette. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1958 and was honorably discharged. He was employed with Ottaway Newspapers,...
Troy- Joan M. Messemer (Rock), 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Beverly Coval. Joan was a devoted and dedicated caregiver for special needs children for many years at the Pinewoods Center. She then finished her working career at Eckerd in Brunswick. Joan...
Anthony Salvatore Crisafulli, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with his loving family by his side. Anthony was the son of the late Carmelo and Pauline Crisafulli. He was the devoted husband of over 67 years, to Shirley (Metzger) Crisafulli. Anthony was a communicant and Eucharistic minister with...
Jose M. Reyes of Wynantskill NY passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on July 1, 1952 he was the beloved son of Paula Diaz and (the late) Francisco Reyes. On August 24, 1996 he married his "Mami", Anita (Seeloff) Reyes and turned in his "city" life and...
Selkirk-Franklin E. Van Ness, 67, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice with his loving family by his side. Frank was born in Catskill, NY to the late Frank and Louetta Van Ness on February 3, 1950 and he graduated from high school in Oregon. He was an employee of GE in Selkirk for over 15...
WILTON- William L. "Roy" Krouse, 77, passed away on April 29, 2017.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205, on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am, with a service to immediately follow. Burial will be held at St. Peter's Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Sharon E. (McDonough) McCarthy, went home to Heaven on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on March 7,1948.She is the sister of Henry, Barbara and Mike and is predeceased by her parents; Thomas E. McDonough, Jr. and Bernice (Tuxbury) McDonough and by her granddaughter, Sharyl.Sharon is survived by her daughter, Nancy Sorrell; her husband,...
Ballston Lake- Bill Antrim, 89, passed away at his home on April 29, 2017. He was born in Maryville, Missouri on November 9, 1927. Bill was a veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. While stationed in Iceland he met his future wife, Una. Bill worked for General Electric as a machinist for 39 years. He enjoyed woodworking and...
COLONIE- Richard J. Rotondaro, 89, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017 at his home.He was born on November 14, 1927 son of the late, Joseph and Domenica (DeFranco) Rotondaro. He was a Veteran of WWII and Korea serving in the U.S. Navy. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal. During his service he was stationed in Key West Fl....
Amsterdam- Barbara A. "Anna" Boyd, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born in Albany to the late Stephen and Mary David. Barbara retired from Sterling Drug Inc., after 20 years of loyal service. She enjoyed gardening, trips to Saratoga, and cooking. She loved her pets and spending time with...
SCHENECTADY- Michael A. Mulvaney, 32, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2017. Michael had a love of punk music, was an amazing cook, loved his family and friends and will be dearly missed. Michael is survived by his parents, Robin and Larry Mulvaney; siblings, Katie Lee (Chris), Danny Mulvaney, Stephen Mulvaney, MaryAnn Mulvaney, Ben Mulvaney; grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...
SCHENECTADY-John E. Hendricks, 63, of Schenectady passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2017.John resided in Schenectady and for the past 20 years became a member of Patricia's family. While he was there John enjoyed music, walking and spending time outdoors. John was a quiet and reserved man, during his time with Pat's family, John formed a close circle of friends...
Clifton Park- James Bae, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 26, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. James was born on February 8, 1942 in Daegu, South Korea. After earning his degree in Philosophy, James worked as an executive in Seoul, South Korea. In the early 1980's, James moved to the United States and...
COLONIE- Ann M. Spratt Rudmann passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2017.She was born on April 6, 1952, daughter of the late William and Ann (Gannon) Spratt in Albany. Ann was a lifelong resident of Albany and graduated from Vincentian HS.Ann was a hardworking career oriented individual, while working full time, she obtained her B.S. from Siena College and went...
Troy- Elizabeth A. Hackett, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John and Isabelle Berrigan. She is predeceased by her loving husband, John A. Hackett. Elizabeth was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and was a homemaker providing for her family. Her main passion in life was spending time with...
ALBANY-Shirley went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2017.Shirley "Ladybug" Campbell was born on January 19, 1947 to Howard and Isabelle Duell. She spent most of her life living in Albany's South End and worked at Albany Medical Center until her retirement in 2012.Shirley was a devout Christian who relished every opportunity to share God's grace and...
Albany - Michael J. Lamountain, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Michael was the son of the late Jerry and Shirley Lamountain. Michael was the devoted husband to Dorine Lamountain. They were married 42 years. Michael loved fishing, camping, shooting pool and enjoyed spending time with his family.Michael is survived by his...
LATHAM - Eugene "Gene" R. Traver, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at The Inn at St. Peter's Hospice. Gene was born in Schenectady on June 16, 1924 and was the son of the late Frank E. and Ellen (Clark) Traver. He served the US Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946, where he learned his barbering skills. After...