Mary T. Mastro
Nov 19, 2016
COLONIE- Mary T. Mastro, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at Home of the Good Shepherd Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY on September 3, 1922, to the late Filippo and Restituta Tersigni. During WWII Mary worked at GE assembling and wiring radio transmitters. She was a true "Rosie the Riveter."...
Douglas R. Oliver
Nov 18, 2016
COLONIE-Douglas R. Oliver 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Tampa FL on November 18th 2016 after a brief illness. He was the only son of Howard and Marion Oliver. Doug was born and raised in Albany NY and followed his love of NASCAR to Daytona Beach FL where he lived for nearly 40 years and worked as a...
Arline M. Bergeron
Nov 18, 2016
Delmar- Arline M. Bergeron, 87, entered into her Heavenly home on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Garlan and Esther Strait.Arnie enjoyed baking, gardening, craft fairs, and spending time with her grand children. She was also a devoted Yankee fan and NASCAR enthusiast.Arnie is survived by her children: Robert (Fanny) Weddell, Linda (Bert) Lehmann, and...
Marcia A. Bernard
Nov 18, 2016
Delmar- Marcia A. Bernard, 80, passed away at home on, Friday, November 18, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Sehl. She is predeceased by her husband George E. Bernard. Marcia was an employee of the Bethlehem Central School District and had just celebrated 30 years with the school system. She is survived by her loving...
Phyllis Carpentier
Nov 18, 2016
Colonie- Phyllis Carpentier, 79, passed away peacefully with her children beside her on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born in Natrona, PA to the late Lawrence S. Reichert and Mae F. Reichert.She moved to Colonie when her father was transferred to Alleghany Ludlum Steel in 1953. Phyllis was a graduate of Colonie Central High School in 1955. She retired...
Angelo Raponi
Nov 17, 2016
Colonie- Angelo Raponi, 68, passed away surrounded by family on November 17, 2016 in the Hospice Inn. The son of Antonia and the late Orlando Raponi, he was born March 3, 1948 Carpineto, Roma, Italy and lived there until he was 8. Then with his family, he immigrated to Melbourne, Australia where he completed his education. Angelo then arrived in...
Diane M. Bogart
Nov 16, 2016
COLONIE - Diane "Dee" M. Bogart, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Dee is survived by her sons, Joseph Bogart and Jeffrey Bogart; daughter, Jennifer Bailey (Ray); grandchildren, Justin, Ray, Brooke and Dylan; siblings, Frances, Patricia, Stanley and Mary Jane; and many nieces and nephews. Upon her request, there will be no services at this time. There will...
Annette C. Tolge
Nov 16, 2016
Niskayuna - Annette C. Tolge, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Annette was the daughter of the late Henry and Antoinette Cadieux and brother of Raymond O. Cadieux and the wife of the late Dr. Reinhold Tolge.Annette was the devoted mother of three loving daughters, Linda Bruce, Denise Tolge, and Cheryl Tolge; grandmother to...
Barbara Lorraine Hedden
Nov 16, 2016
CLIFTON PARK-Barbara Lorraine (Provost) Hedden, 84, of Clifton Park, died at home surrounded by her family on November 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lorraine was born in Albany on July 12, 1932 to the late Joseph and Victoria Duclos. She leaves behind her husband, Warren; her children, Kevin (Debbie) Provost and Karyn (Tom) Marinucci, Kenneth (Geri) Hedden...
Catherine M. Dunn
Nov 16, 2016
Catherine M. Dunn, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at home with her loving partner by her side. Catherine was the daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia Dunn. Cathy had a great affection for cats and gardening. She was a very active, outgoing person who embraced life. Cathy is survived by her sister, Noreen Caprara; brother, Joseph D....
Naile Azis
Nov 15, 2016
Albany- Naile Azis,73, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.Calling Hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm . The burial will take place following calling hours at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Albany.
James A. Martin
Nov 15, 2016
SCHENECTADY - James A. Martin, 90, passed away November 12 from complications from a stroke in 2014. He was born in Lakewood, OH, but spent most of his life in the Capital District. James was a sergeant in the Army Air Force during WWII, and was awarded four medals for his service. James was retired from Niagara Mohawk, where he...
Richard David Lafar
Nov 14, 2016
Richard "Dickie" LaFar, 70, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Richard was the son of the late David and Jennie (Cramer) LaFar. Dickie was a cook while in the Army National Guard. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Yankees and Giants. He loved bowling, softball and dancing.Dickie is survived by his...
Ronald Lee Fowler, Sr.
Nov 14, 2016
Schenectady- Ronald Lee Fowler , 66, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. He was the son of the late Roy and Stella Fowler. Ronald graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served in the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga with his brother. His career was with the Bellevue Builders in...
Walter S. Lee
Nov 14, 2016
MENANDS- Walter S. Lee, 55, went home to be with Jesus, on Monday, November 14, 2016.Walter was born in San Antonio, Texas to the late Ray and Clara Lee on January 17, 1961. As a young boy he gave his life to Christ and knew he had a calling in his life. Walter was raised by his late maternal grandmother;...
Stanley F. Rowe
Nov 13, 2016
COLONIE - Stanley F. Rowe, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 8th at 12:30 p.m. at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, with a calling hour preceding the service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Friends are invited to join us in...
Patricia J. Mathusa
Nov 13, 2016
Albany- Patricia Mathusa, 81, formerly of Albany, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on, November 13, 2016 in Ocala, Florida, where she was currently a resident. She was the daughter of the late Marie Nelson and Ed Hart. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Martin "Marty" Mathusa. She is survived by six loving children Thomas (Patricia) Mathusa of...
Robert L. Hood Jr.
Nov 13, 2016
ALBANY- Robert L. Hood, 60, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016.Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Lynn C. Gasorowski
Nov 13, 2016
Albany- Lynn Cooke Gasorowski, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on November 13, 2016. The daughter of the late Donald and Frances (Downey) Cooke, Lynn was born on May 10, 1956 in Albany, NY. She graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1974 and then received her Associates Degree from Empire State College. She had...
Frederick H. English
Nov 12, 2016
Guilderland- Frederick H. English, 77, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn on August 5, 1939. Fred spent most of his work career as an iron worker rising through the ranks to become president of the Iron Worker's Local 12 in Albany, and retiring as business agent. Throughout his career he...
