TROY - Doris C. Malinowski, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital. Doris was born on January 30, 1942 and was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Crayer) Kluchesky. She attended Troy high through the 10th grade and in 1982, proudly received her GED, proving to her children that "it's never too late".She...
Scotia - Salvatore Grasso, 76, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.He leaves his wife of 47 years, Concetta, his sons Carmelo (Amy) and Salvatore Jr., daughter Rosemarie (Matthew) Nichols and 4 grandchildren, Isabella and Julia Grasso, Lucas and Gianna Nichols. He is also survived by his brother Antonino Grasso, a cousin Bruno...
Albany- Barbara Grace Galka, 78, passed away on June 27, 2017. She was born in Albany to the late Stanley and Grace Galka.She is survived by her cousin, Loretta Salvesvold and her very good friend, Muriel Day. A memorial service will be held at 12pm on Monday, July 17, 2017 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road,...
Mr. Loran Dean "Bro", 66, born October 23, 1951, passed away on June 27, 2017. He is the son of the late Gloria and Henton Dean Jr.On October 23rd, 1951 in Cordele, Georgia, the Lord blessed our lives with the birth of a Loving child and his parents named him Loran Dean. On June 27th 2017 the Lord called our...
Clifton Park ~ Brittney Bernadette Gerber, 32, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her home. Brittney was the daughter of Christopher Gerber and the late Colleen (Miller) Gerber. Survivors include her grandfather, Lucien Raymond Gerber, her uncle, Jeff Miller, her paternal grandmother, Marcella Pudney, her maternal grandmother Adora Miller, and her great-grandmother, Elizabeth Rocker.Besides her mother, Brittney was...
Clifton Park ~Dennis R. Walters Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Dennis was the son of the late Howard and Rosalie (Jennings) Walters. He was the devoted companion of DonnaLee Billadeau, together they shared 28 wonderful years. Dennis was a member of the American Legion Post 1450. He worked in...
Colonie- Janet C. Jones, 81, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2017. She was born in Albany to the late Edward Kelly and Pauline (Gould) Meier.Janet graduated from Albany High School and went on to work for the New York State Education Department for 25 years. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Albany and was...
Bob Ridgeway, 84, of Curry Road, formerly of East Campbell Road, died Tuesday, 6/27/2017.Bob was born in Troy, NY, on October 18, 1932 to the late William R. Ridgeway, Sr. and Eva (Spiak) Ridgeway. He graduated from Sacred Heart School, Troy, in 1946 and graduated as a Second Lieutenant from LaSalle Institute, Troy, 1950. He attended Siena College for 1...
MELROSE – Kathleen Towne-Lutz, 74, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in her home. Kathy was born in Manhattan and was the daughter of the late John and Suzanne Towne. Kathy was a devoted wife to her late husband, Thomas W. Lutz. Additionally, she and her husband were long-term caregivers to the late Carlos Velasquez that Kathy reported was like...
TROY-William L. Jackson, 60, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2017.He was born on March 15, 1957 son of Charles and Elsie Jackson in Halifax, VA.William was predeceased by his father, Charles; and his grandparents, Andrew and Virlena Edmonds.William is survived by his mother, Elsie Jackson; children, Alicia Jackson, Raysomon Jackson; grandchildren, Elijah Scott and Kateisha Richardson; siblings, Alexander Edmonds,...
Harold W. Britten, Sr., 62, passed away at home surrounded in love by his family on Monday, June 26, 2017.Harold was born on June 10, 1955 son of the late, Howard W. and Vivian A. Britten. As an avid fisher and outdoorsman, Harold spent much of his free time exploring area lakes and streams. Later in life, he took pride...
Guilderland Center- Saphronia Smith, was born in Fruitland Park Florida. She was the daughter of the late Early Bird and Amanda Smith. Sophie attended Hopewell school. She was nicknamed Red, but everyone called her Sophie. She was a very gifted woman. She loved to knit, crochet and cook. She was great when it came to anything using her hands, she...
Albany- Horace Fields,74, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in his home surrounded by his children. Horace was born in Okolona, MS to the late Boston Sr. and Iona (Graham) Fields. At a young age, his family relocated to Albany, NY.At age 18, he enlisted in the Military and served honorably in the US Army from 1961 to 1964....
SCHENECTADY - Charles Edward Jurewicz, 84, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Ellis Hospital with his daughter, Diane, by his side. He was born on April 7, 1933, and was the son of the late Charles John and Sally Veronica (Bylicki) Jurewicz. Chuck enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially his grand and great grandchildren. He loved spending...
Rotterdam - Gerri Campolungo passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2017 embraced in hugs from her loving family. Gerri was the loving and devoted wife to Ralph Campolungo and the mother of Kelly Campolungo and Joneen (Ron) Romines. She was also the very proud grandmother of Samantha Kowalczyk (Greg Beyer) and Ashley Caiazzo (Gerrit Hopper) and the great grandmother to...
Ravena ~Daniel T. Whydra, 58, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his residence.Daniel was the son of the late Thomas and Judith (Filsinger) Whydra. Daniel was the devoted husband to Anne (Donovan) Whydra. They were married 31 years. Daniel was a graduate of Albany High School and attended the University at Buffalo. Most of his career was spent as...
GLENMONT - Richard F. Grady, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his niece, Pam. Born in Springfield, Mass. on August 15, 1936 and was the son of the late George L. and Helen M. (McLoughlin) Grady. Richard served in the US Air Force as a Sentry Dog...
Latham- George P. Motyka, Sr., 73, passed away suddenly Thursday, June 22, 2017. George was the son of the late Peter and Carolyn Motyka. George was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. His life was enjoying time with his family and friends, and an avid sports fan. George was an employee of NY State Tax and Finance for over 30...
Latham- Madelyn A. Walsh, 36, was delivered to the hands of our Lord on Thursday June 22, 2017.She was born in Troy on September 26, 1980 to Philip and Lois Walsh. Madelyn was raised in Saratoga Springs and graduated from Saratoga High School in 1998 where she was a member of both the Crew Team and Cheerleading Squad.Madelyn was predeceased...
Amsterdam- Donna Sczepankowski, 52, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Donna was the daughter of the late William and Louisa Greenroad.She received her education at Amsterdam High School and Fulton Montgomery Community College. Her favorite pastimes involved: cooking too much food, sharing that food with her loved ones, and collecting anything and everything she could find...