Thomas P. Drugda
May 1, 2016
ALBANY_Thomas P. Drugda, 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on April 21, 1942 to Paul and Helen (Mullen) Drugda in Albany. Tom was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School class of 1960. Tom is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On November 17, 1978 he married Maureen (Liuzzi) Drugda....
Nancy E. Fowler
May 1, 2016
COLONIE- Nancy E. Fowler, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born to the late Raymond and Gladys Wise on February 14, 1938 in Albany, NY.She will be forever missed by her children: Paul (Cheryl) Fowler, Karen Fowler, Kevin Fowler, Tracy (Alex) DiLauro, and Lori (David) Turrie; siblings: Raymond (Laura) Wise, Claire (James) Keigle, and Bill...
Randall T. Edwards Jr.
May 1, 2016
BALLSTON LAKE_Randall T. "Pete" Edwards, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. He was born on December 14, 1931 to the late Randall and Genevieve (Park) Edwards in Grandville, NY. Randall was predeceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Randall is survived by his loving wife, Marion; daughters, Nancy Fifield, Cindy Gile; sons,...
Helen B. Wyld
May 1, 2016
Colonie- Helen B. Wyld, 86, passed away peacefully May 1, 2016. Born in Salem, New York she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Johnston. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Oliver Wyld, married 22 years. Helen loved gardening and cooking and owned over 200 cookbooks. She also loved quilting and was even in a quilting club....
Leah R. Crounse
Apr 30, 2016
Framingham, MA - Leah R. Crounse, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA after an extended illness. She was born in Albany to the late Jacob and Helen (Dane) Crounse.After graduating from Albany High School in 1957 Leah joined the Air Force. She later worked for and retired from the Raytheon Co. in...
Rhonda House
Apr 30, 2016
ALBANY_Rhonda House, 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016.She was born on November 10, 1960 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Daniels) House in Albany.Rhonda was a devoted mother and friend to all those who knew her. She was a kind and compassionate person who worked caring for others as an LPN throughout the capital district. Rhonda was full...
Mary P. Colling
Apr 30, 2016
ALBANY_Mary "Phyllis" Colling, 88, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at Hudson Park Nursing & Rehabilitation. Center. Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law Susan Feiden and her granddaughters, Leslie Chaplin and Jessica Chaplin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard J. Colling and her son Robert Feiden. Private graveside service will be held at New Rural Cemetery.
Anne Bernice"Bernie" Bytner
Apr 29, 2016
Colonie- Anne Bernice "Bernie" Bytner peacefully entered into heaven on April 29 at the age of 87. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late James Sullivan and Josephine Walsh. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1946 and St. Peter's School of Nursing in 1949. She became an operating room nurse at St. Peter's Hospital.Having chosen...
Betty Chesebro
Apr 28, 2016
ALBANY_Betty Chesebro, 88, passed away on April 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born on March 22, 1928 to the late Edward and Vivian (MacMillan) Pittz in Albany.On June 7, 1952 Betty married LeRoy Chesebro, Jr. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent her life caring for her family. She will...
Thomas H. Vanvorst
Apr 28, 2016
Thomas H. VanVorst, 62, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1953 son of the late Charles and Alice (Griffin) VanVorst in Albany, NY. Thomas was employed with the Local Union Iron Workers throughout the capital district for many years. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Rogers...
Walter "Sonny"S. Woodard
Apr 27, 2016
Walter S. Woodard "Sonny" went home with the lord on April 27, 2016. Born on March 20, 1938 in Shubuta Mississippi. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce Woodard; parents Alfred and Leola Woodard Sr.; brothers: Paul Woodard (Dolores) and Alfred Woodard Jr.; sister Girlie Ferguson and brother in-law William Dickson. He leaves behind his sisters: Ann Standfield, Pauline Walker...
Alton Jenkins
Apr 27, 2016
Albany- Alton "Ricky" Jenkins of Albany, N.Y. passed away Wednesday April 27,2016 at the Stratton V.A. Hospital after a long battle with his health.Born in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 4, 1947 Ricky the son of the late George A. & Betty G. Jenkins., well known as "CatMan" resided in Albany for over 50 years. Throughout his high school years,...
Ronald R. Hoffman
Apr 27, 2016
Ronald Robert Hoffman, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Wednesday May 4, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 12:00 pm at the Funeral Home....
Putzi Jost
Apr 27, 2016
Putzi F. Jost, 80, (formerly of Jay, New York) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital, with her loving family by her side.Putzi was the daughter of the late Franz Schuster and Bertha Schuster of Union, New Jersey.Growing up in Union, NJ, Putzi was a ballet dancer. After a car accident, she took up skiing...
Donald John Mccormick
Apr 27, 2016
WEST ALBANY_Donald John McCormick , 83, of Albany, passed away April 27, 2016.He was born March 30, 1933 son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (DeMarsh) McCormick. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served his country in Korea and was wounded 3 times in two front line engagements, for which he was awarded a Purple Heart....
Shirley Grady
Apr 26, 2016
GLENMONT_Shirley A. Grady, 78, passed away on April 26, 2016 after a long illness.She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Richard Grady; son, Samuel Catalano; step daughter, Donna Marie; 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dotty McMullen and her husband Robert, Ida Vrooman and 33 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, 6 brothers and 1 sister....
Jean Oakley
Apr 25, 2016
Jean M. Oakley, 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, April 25, 2016. She was born in Grand Gorge to the late George and Harriet Oakley.Jean retired from Wright's cleaning after 15 years. She loved to shop, especially at Fashion Bug with her grandchildren. Family was the center of Jean's life and spending time together...
Alice J. Sussman
Apr 24, 2016
Alice J. (Heine) Sussman, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on April 24th surrounded by her family. A native of Brooklyn, she is survived by her husband of 55 years, Orin M. Sussman, 3 children: Rene' (Ana) Sussman, Barbara (Gerry) Schwerdt, and Susan Gordon, and 4 grandchildren: Andre', Shawn (Christina), Evan, and Natalie;...
Cheri J. Parvis
Apr 24, 2016
Albany- Sharon "Cheri" J. Parvis passed away on April 24, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was 65 years old. The daughter of the late George "Skip" and Dolores "Del" (DeRusso) Kelly, Cheri was born on October 17, 1950 in Albany, NY.Cheri was a dedicated employee of Trustco Bank for 28 years. It was here that she formed...
Anne M. Fichtner
Apr 24, 2016
Schenectady-Anne Fichtner passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016, three weeks after her 100th birthday. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, she resided at Kenwood Manor at Good Samaritan Village in Delmar for nearly four years. The family would like to convey their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Kenwood Manor for their kindness and compassion.Mrs. Fichtner is survived by her...
