Guilderland- Lucille P. Gray (Lucie) of Ryan Place, Guilderland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 18.Lucie was born on April 26, 1924 to Marcella and Steven Korkosz in Schenectady. She lived the majority of her life in Rotterdam. Lucille was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Stanley and Michael Korkosz and her husband, Fred...
ALBANY- Luckose P. Kottackal, 68, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2017. Luke retired from SUNY Albany as an engineer in 2016.Luke is survived by his wife, Mariamma Kottackal, his brothers, George Kottackal, Thomas Kottackal, Alex Kottackal, and his cousin, Mathew Kottackal.Calling hours will be held at St. Paul's Indian Orthodox Church, 1930 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309, on Tuesday,...
COLONIE- Joan Klingbeil died peacefully at home in Colonie on April 19, 2017 with family at her side. Joan was born in East Greenbush and retired from Eden Park Nursing Home in Albany in 1995. Her greatest joy was her family. She prepared and hosted weekly dinners for her children and grandchildren. She was involved in the girl scouts, boy...
Altamont- Marcia H. Perlee, 89, passed away April 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Isaac and Alma Stevens Hungerford, Mrs. Perlee lived most of her life in Altamont. She attended Altamont High School and the State University at Plattsburg. In 1948 she married Gordon E. Perlee, Jr. and with him shared a love that inspired all...
Schenectady- Joseph A. Nolan, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2017 at Ellis Hospital. He was the son of the late Ernest and Wanda Nolan.Early in his life, he joined the Navy. When he came home, he found a job in the retail market and eventually managed a store. Later on in life, he dealt with antiques. He...
Donna Yvette Thomas , 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be private.
Latham- Raymond L. Doty, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Raymond is survived by his two sons Dave J. Doty and Brett M. Doty. Services were held private for family on Friday, April 21, 2017.
COLONIE- Rudy E. Vido, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with his loving family by his side. Rudy was born on March 21, 1952 to the late Rudy and Lois Vido in Albany, NY. Rudy was a graduate of Albany High School, and went on to have an illustrious sports career at SUNY...
Niskayuna- Nina Vaivads, 93, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was with her family to the end and is greatly missed by daughters, Marija Vaivads Bryant, Sandra Vaivads Pangburn and Nora Vaivads Taylor as well as sons-in-law Dan Taylor, Kevin Pangburn and Tod Bryant. Her adored grandchildren – Liana and Paul Pangburn and...
Carol Frances Johnson "Sugar Bear", born in Albany on Jan. 11, 1950, departed this life on April 17, 2017. She graduated from Ichabod Crane Central School in 1969. She attended Hudson Valley Community College. She retired from the NYS Dept. of Health after 39 years of service.Sugar was an avid member of Payne AME Church.Carol was an avid softball player,...
Delmar- Donald J. Studler, 71, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Donald was the son of the late Albin and Nina Studler. Donald was the devoted husband to Pamela Studler. They were married 48 loving years. Don served eight year in the army, first as an infantry soldier, then with the Army Security...
Caledonia- Wolfgang "Wolf" Kitzig, 89, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family in Albany, NY. Wolf was born in Berlin, Germany on March 11, 1928 to the late Kurt and Gertrud Kitzig. On June 28, 1947 Wolf married the love of his life Anita Kitzig. Together they had one daughter. In 1959 he...
Albany-Sara-Gene Keefe"Sally"Our mom departed April 15, 2017 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, to join her beloved husband John, they were married 65 years.Sara-Gene was born March the 12th 1929 in Berlin New Hampshire.She is survived by her loving children, Ruth-Ann of Scottsdale AZ, James "Dale" of Guilderland, Patrick and Timothy of Ballston Lake; her cherished grandchildren, Ryan Quigley, Brandon...
Schenectady- Roger P. Humphrey, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Roger was the son of the late Harvey and Elizabeth Humphrey. Roger was the devoted husband of Carol Humphrey. They were married 51 years. Roger is survived by his children, Dena, Stacy, Kristie, Jodi, and Roger, Jr.; grandchildren, Leon, Sean, Brittney...
Albany- Kevin M. "Kash" Murray, Sr., 64, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. The son of the late Marilyn (Linen) Iorio, Kevin was born on December 9, 1952 in Troy, NY. For many years, Kevin was a businessperson in the Albany area, owning flower...
Eric G. Garrett went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Eric .G. Garrett was born from the loving union of J.B. Garrett (deceased 1984) and Millie Garrett on March 25, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY, the second of their two children.Father, Son, Brother, Friend, and Husband, Eric affectionately known as...
Freda I. Burdo, passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on April 13, 2017. Freda was born in Lake Placid and this is where she met the love of her life, Herbert. They moved to Schenectady, where they started their family. Freda was always known to others as a hard worker. She took pride in her work. Freda cleaned...
Niskayuna- Joan M. Lord, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 with her loving family, friends, and students by her side. Joan was born May 2, 1940 to the late Earl and Olga Van Alstyne in Albany, NY. Joan will be remembered as a talented artist and teacher. For over 50 years she was a private art teacher, and...
John F. Storrow, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, with his loving family by his side. John was born and raised in Staten Island and was the son of the late John F. Storrow, Sr. and Jane (Storrow) Biancomano. John was employed as a longshoreman prior to his sales career in various companies before transitioning into...
COLONIE- V. James Aloise, 93, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1923 son of the late Ernesto and Caterina (Di Pasquale) Aloisi in Albany, NY. Jim was a Veteran of WWII, serving his country as a medic in the U.S. Army. He was awarded...