Albany - Ruth Ellen Hess Clark, 81, formerly of Franklinville, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2017. The daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche Hess of Great Valley, New York, Ruth was born on October 22, 1935 in Salamanca, NY. She was raised in Kill Buck, NY and married in 1956 in Salamanca to Dale...
VOORHEESVILE Josephine "Josie" Spaulding, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.Born November 6, 1931 , Josie lived in the Voorheesville area for many years. Along with her husband Huck, they started Spaulding and Rogers Mfg. in the late 1950's, and became the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of tattooing equipment.Josie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She...
Albany- Rosemarie "Rosie" N. Silva, 18, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 while surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was the daughter of Luis (Jeanette) Silva and Katherine (Cassandra "Kat") Reyes-Colon. Rosie brought the best out of everybody she encountered. Even though she could not communicate, her smile would light up the room and she would bring joy...
Kinderhook- Deborah S. Schecter, 53, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on February 8, 2017. Debbie was the daughter of the late George and Sylvia (Folmsbee) Pappalau, she was born on March 6, 1963 in Schenectady, NY. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, David Schecter; her siblings: Stephen (Lynn) Pappalau, Karen (Frank) Reith, Linda (David)...
Loudonville- Loretta Derado, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years John Derado of Loudonville.Loretta was a graduate of Watervliet High School class of 1954. After high school Loretta went on to be a bookkeeper at various places throughout her working career. In addition...
Albany- John H. De Rouville, 97, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. John was the son of the late Peter and Anna De Rouville. John was the devoted husband to the late Rita De Rouville. John was a Lieutenant at the Albany Fire Department. John was also a WWII Veteran with the United States Army. John is survived by his...
COLONIE- James T. Dooley Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Albany, NY on February 23, 1952 to the late James and Joyce Dooley. Jim will be remembered for his sense of humor, nicknames, and living life to the fullest. Even in the worst situations...
Luka Michael Patrick, 1, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017. Luka was the son of Rebecca Patrick and Benjamin Mulvaney.Luka was a very bubbly and outgoing child. He has a smile that would light up your world. He loved to play with his Uncle Aaron, his toy school bus, his learning bear, he enjoyed eating, everything. He loves his...
Evelyn E. MacMillen, 101, formerly of Winne Rd., Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Ellis Rehab. Center with her loving family by her side. She was a lifelong area resident.Evelyn was born in Albany, NY on May 13, 1915 and was the daughter of the late Ernest Fink and Mabel (Loucks) Fink. She attended schools in...
LOUDONVILLE- Thomas Steven Rivers, 57, died on February 6, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice after a long illness.Tom retired from the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance as a Sr. Clerk. He enjoyed bowling, music, WWE wrestling, and spending time with his family and friends. Tom is survived by his brother, Leo J. Rivers Jr. of Loudonville, Jacob R. (Ruth)...
Ruth Elizabeth Mondun (Spotts), 89 of Albany peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Albany Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. Ruth is a former employee of the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center where she retired after 30 years of service. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Dolores (Richard-A special son in law)...
HALFMOON - Mary J. Reynolds Thibodeau, 88, of Halfmoon, died at home on Sunday, February 5, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 25, 1928 in Watervliet and was the daughter of the late James Reynolds and Albertina Vogler Reynolds. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Donald J. Thibodeau, who died in 1967. After Donald died, Mary...
COLONIE- Jean M. Pastore, 68, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born in Albany, NY on April 15, 1948 to the late Ford and Betty Schermerhorn. Jean was a loyal employee to the NYS Dept. of Transportation, and in 2005 she retired as a civil engineer with over 20 years of service....
WATERFORD - Edward Joseph Weaver, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. He was born in Panama City, FL on July 5, 1949 and was the son of Edward Joseph and Gracia (Bentley) Weaver. Ed was a sports writer and journalist for the Troy Record for over 15 years. Prior to that he...
Dorothy "Dot" McMahon Darling, 93, of Elm St, Schenectady and Rynex Corners Road, Pattersonville, was received into the comforting arms of her Lord Jesus on February 4, 2017. Dot was born on October 24, 1923 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She was married to the late William "Bill" Darling; Dot was predeceased by two daughters, Barbara Feltt, and Elizabeth Kulzer, and a...
ALBANY-Mary A. Skeals, 93, of Albany died on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Teresian House with her daughter by her side.She was born in Albany on September 7, 1923 daughter of the late Martin and Philomena (Quarentino) Rich. Mary was employed for several years as a secretary for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company retiring in 1975.Mary was...
Wynantskill- Kathy A. Horton, 67, passed away with her husband by her side on February 3, 2017. The daughter of the late Arthur and Annamae (Glasser) Fisher, Kathy was born on September 29, 1949 in Albany, NY. Kathy was the proud co-owner of Annie's Diner in Latham. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Terry V. Horton; her...
Schenectady- Anne C. Czesak, 87, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 in Schenectady, NY. The daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Jarosz) Jewula, she was born on December 3, 1929 in Buffalo, NY. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Paul J. Czesak. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her...
ALBANY- Virginia B. Bastiani, 94, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.She was born on November 23, 1922 the daughter of the late Bruno and Evangeline (Vitali) Bastiani in Parsons, PA.Virginia was a graduate of Cathedral Academy in Albany. She worked for many years as a file clerk for the NYS...
Schenectady- Mark R. Benjamin, 63, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, 2017.Loving husband of 36 years to Marcia L. Benjamin and father to Marcy Benjamin and Mickayla Benjamin. Mark is also survived by his loving sister and sisters-in-law, Terry B. Reilly, Paula Benjamin, and Patricia Doleski; brother-in-law, Steven Doleski; sister, Rickena Lobdell; nieces,...