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...
Joseph D. Levanites
Jul 27, 2016
Colonie- Joseph D. Levanites, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Levanites. Joseph was employed at the former Tobin Meat Packing Company for thirty plus years until it closed. He then went on to work for White Eagle Packing Company in Schenectady. He was an avid bowler and fisherman....
Wilton Landy
Jul 27, 2016
ALBANY-Wilton Landy, 72 entered into eternal life on July 27, 2016. He was born on March 28, 1944 to late Henderson and Lonnie (Cadle) Landy in Wagner S.C.Wilton retired from the State University of New York College of Albany after 30 years of service. After he retired he worked at Teresian House Nursing Home as security. Wilton was a devoted...
Robert Thompson
Jul 26, 2016
Scotia - Robert Thompson, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of the late Paul V. Thompson and Helen T. Thompson. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and loved cooking for them. Robert also loved golfing with his life-long friend, Tommy and his sons. He was also...
Josephine R. Logiudice
Jul 26, 2016
GUILDERLAND- Josephine R. "Josie" LoGiudice, 50, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with her family by her side after a courageous battle with breast cancer.Josie was born in Albany, NY on October 20, 1965, to her loving parents, Dante and Louise Calogero. Josie enjoyed cooking delicious meals, spending time with her family, vacationing in...
Vibart A. Williams
Jul 26, 2016
ALBANY- Vibart A. "Theo" Williams, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.Theo was born in Guyana, South America, on October 30, 1930 to the late Robert Williams and Ruth Andries. In 1968 Theo married the love of his life Eugenia Williams. Theo worked as a bookkeeper in Guyana until 1982, when he moved to the U.S. settling in Albany,...
Mildred H. Beaudette
Jul 25, 2016
WATERVLIET – Mildred Hinman Beaudette, 92, died on July 25, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born May 20, 1924, in the farmhouse on her parents' dairy farm in Manorkill, NY. Avery and Estella (Richtmyer) Hinman raised a strong woman, who was always a farm girl at heart. Mildred's family has inhabited the Schoharie River valley since the early...
Charles L. Berns
Jul 25, 2016
SELKIRK-Charles L. Berns, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 25, 2016.Chuck was born in Buffalo, NY on June 14, 1952 to the late Theodore and Carmelina Berns. He graduated from The Albany Academy, received a BA in anthropology and sociology from Denison University and a Masters in Education from Russell Sage College. Chuck loved history, doing Civil War Reenactments,...
Edna F. Darmetko
Jul 25, 2016
CLIFTON PARK_Edna F. Darmetko, 97, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2016.She was born on May 18, 1919 to Martin and Maude (Harden) Donahue in Troy.Edna was a nursery nurse at Leonard Hospital in Troy for 40+ years. She will be greatly missed. Edna is survived by her sister, Pearl M. DePoalo; nieces, Carolyn (Alfred) Chenot, Nancy (Joseph) Couch, Judy...
Ruth Malia Villegas Nater
Jul 24, 2016
Albany- Ruth Malia Villegas Nater, age 53, a resident of Albany for over twenty five years, passed away on July 24th, 2016. Ruth was born in Rio Pierdas, Puerto Rico, September 25th, 1962. Ruth was a dedicated Church volunteer at Grace Fellowship, she translated, worked with kids, and was a greeter. Survived by two loving daughters, Zuleiska and Juleiska, two...
James H. Meyer, Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
James H. Meyer, Sr, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 24, 2016 after a brief illness. James was born in Albany to the late Oscar and Ruth Meyer. Jim worked as a draftsman for the State of New York. He later retired from the Town of Colonie, Pure Waters Department. Jim worked at PJ's Petals & Plaids Flower Shop...
Cyrus J. Kolod Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
SCHENECTADY- Cyrus J. Kolod, Jr. , 73, of Schenectady, passed away on July 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1942 to the late Cyrus and Elsie (Matarrazzo) Kolod in Schenectady, NY. Cyrus was a veteran of The U.S. Army serving his country in Germany where he was awarded a Basic Missileman Badge; as a...
Mary Ann Shirikian
Jul 24, 2016
Albany- Mary Ann Shirikian, 84, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Parr and Osanna (Badikian) Shirikian, she was born in Albany, NY on January 6, 1932.Mary Ann worked for New York State Department of Motor Vehicle for 35 years. She was heavily involved in the CSEA as both an...
Roger W. Gover
Jul 23, 2016
Rensselaer- Roger W. Gover, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23,2016, at theAlbany Stratton VA Medical Center Albany, NY. Born in Barre, Vermont to Rita (Freeguard) Gover and Alton Gover. Roger is survived by his children, Lisa (Gover) Amaral, Roger L, Mark and Joseph Gover and his sister Brenda Galway and brother Ronnie Gover. He was predeceased by two...
Charles E. White
Jul 22, 2016
Charles Emmanuel White (Whyte) entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 22, 2016. Affectionately known by many as "Spech," Charles was born on June 26, 1928 to Melita McCleary Whyte and Adonijah Whyte. A native of St. Mary, Jamaica, he migrated to the U.S. in 1967 initially setting up residency in Brooklyn, NY then moving to Amityville, Long Island in...
John J. Clark, Jr.
Jul 22, 2016
Albany- John J. Clark, Jr., 71, passed away on July 22, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. The son of the late John J. and Ruth (Devitt) Clark, Sr., John was born in Albany, NY. He graduated from VI in Albany and went on to get two Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Science. He served his country honorably in...
Jacob E. Kasper
Jul 22, 2016
SCHENECTADY – Jacob E. Kasper, 82, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jacob was born February 24, 1934 in New York City and was the son of Franklin and Mary (McKay) Kasper. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and proudly served his country for 21 years,...
