Obituaries
Brian Gosier
Sep 12, 2016
Scotia - Brian A. Gosier, 56, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 12 with his loving family by his side. Brian was born in Watertown, to William and Edna (Russell) Gosier.Brian graduated from Linton High School. He received an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology from SCC College in 1984. Brian also holds a degree in Systems Maintenance Technology. He most...
Mildred "Millie" Murphy
Sep 11, 2016
Mildred (Millie) Murphy passed away peacefully on her 85th birthday, Sunday September 11th in Albany, NY with family at her side. Millie was born in Albany on September 11, 1931 to Mildred Van Lieu and Edward Ross. After raising her children, Millie joined the Key Bank Corporation, becoming a branch manager working at various locations within the Albany area. She...
Mark M. Burnham
Sep 11, 2016
Colonie- Mark M. Burnham, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 11, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. The son of Fredrica (Hazeltine) Brown and the late John Burnham, Mark was born on October 16, 1959 in Utica, NY. Mark enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was taking a walk in the Pine Bush or relaxing in...
Catherine M. Lasher
Sep 11, 2016
Colonie- Catherine Mary Houlihan Lasher passed peacefully from this life into eternal life on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice, a loving and caring bridge to Heaven. She was surrounded by her devoted family. Catherine was born in County Kerry, Ireland on November 16, 1914 and came to this country through Ellis Island in 1925. She was the...
Edward B. Green
Sep 10, 2016
Colonie- Edward B. Green, 88, died on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at AMC Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Albany, NY, the son of the late Arthur E. and Mary (Coogan) Green. Edward resided in Colonie for the past 60 years. He graduated from Clarkson College in 1952 with a degree in Engineering. Edward spent his entire...
Patricia Brown
Sep 9, 2016
Patricia "Pat" Brown, née HalseThe family is deeply saddened to announce that Pat passed away peacefully on September 9, 2016 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with her husband, Juris Balins, by her side. Pat was born on May 28, 1949 in Albany, New York where she was raised, went to school and worked before coming to Canada at the end of...
Jeffrey P. Lasher
Sep 9, 2016
Niverville- Jeffry Paul Lasher,77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on September 9, 2016.He was born on August 29, 1939 in Albany, NY where he lived most of his life.He worked for Albany County, retiring after 20 years.Jeff's passion was music and singing. He was the founder and singer of the Original Rhythms King's in the 1960's.He is...
Ewing T. Clarke
Sep 9, 2016
Schenectady- Ewing T. Clarke "Tommy", 82, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2016. Tommy is survived by his dear friend and companion Mary Lou Dean. In addition to Mary Lou, Tommy is survived by their children; Wilbur, William, Joshua and Bonni. He is also survived by his children, Yvonne, Debra, Tambrie and Cynthia and predeceased by their late mother, Rae Clarke....
John Murray
Sep 9, 2016
Colonie - John S Murray Jr., 90, most recently of Seminole, Florida, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Kathi, surrounded by the love and care of his family. John was the son of the late John S and Montvilla (Patterson) Murray. John served in the US Navy during World War II and was the General Manager at...
James D. Long
Sep 8, 2016
Colonie- James D. Long, 85, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 8, 2016. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Long. He is predeceased by his wife Veronica J. Long and his daughter Nancy A. Long. James proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Wounded during the Inchon Landing and Battle of the...
Marie C. Manoyian
Sep 8, 2016
Troy- Dr. Marie C. Manoyian D.C., 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016.Marie was born in Troy, NY, on June 30, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dorina Manoyian. Marie was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. She was a graduate of St. Annes Academy in Albany, NY, and received...
Alma R. Cole
Sep 8, 2016
Alma R. Cole, 56, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Peters Hospital with her loving family by her side. Alma was the daughter of the late James Whitten, Sr. and Alma Appleby. She is the devoted wife of over 32 years to Donald R. "Bob" Cole, Jr. Alma worked as a dedicated customer services representative for Wellpoint...
Joseph N. Basile
Sep 8, 2016
COLONIE-Joseph Basile was born in Albany, NY in 1926, to Antoinette (Nettie) and Leonard Anthony (Tony) Basile. He left the stage for the final time on September 7, 2016, after delighting the nursing and medical staff during a very brief but often comic hospitalization. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and businessman, "Papa Joe" shared his heart and his humor with...
Peter E. Warrenchak
Sep 8, 2016
Watervliet- Peter E. Warrenchak, of Schenectady NY, passed away suddenly at his home on Sept-8-2016. Peter was 59 years old. Born in Watervliet, Peter graduated from Watervliet High School class of'74 and HVCC '76 for automotive mechanics. He worked for over 35 yrs. for Price Chopper, working hard as the Dairy Manager. Peter and his wife, Linda Brown, have been...
Robert L. Knight
Sep 7, 2016
Guilderland – Robert L. Knight passed peacefully from this life on September 7, 2016.He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of his life. His wit and keen sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. He was born in Harrison, Arkansas on November 13, 1927, the son of the late Ruth...
Vincent John Suto, Iii
Sep 7, 2016
Albany- Vincent John Suto III, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Vincent was the son of the late Vincent and Helen Suto and was the devoted husband to Susan Everett. They were married 51 years. Vincent will be forever missed by his beloved wife: Susan; daughter: Lisa; best friends: Frank (Catherine) Daley; special friend: Bob Emery; brothers: William, Andrew,...
Michael Lee Kittredge
Sep 5, 2016
Schenectady- Michael Lee Kittredge , 55, passed away after a long battle with liver cancer on Monday, September 5, 2016. He was the eldest son of Sonia Goudreau, and the late Lee Kittredge. Mike attended Guilderland Central High school, with the class of 1979. He was an avid lover of music, including Bluegrass, Grateful Dead, Reggae, and he also played...
Dorothy "Dottie" Zdunczyk
Sep 5, 2016
Dottie Z, as she was known to most, left this earth to join her parents Dorothy Johnson (McGowan) and LeRoy Johnson in Heaven on Monday, September 5th 2016. Born May 24th 1944 in Troy NY, she was the oldest of 6 children. 3 brothers, James Johnson (Myra), Leroy Johnson (Donna), Robert Johnson (Debbie) and 2 sisters, Carolyn McCarthy (Thomas-deceased) and...
Dorothy Shellenberger
Sep 5, 2016
ALBANY-Dorothy Shellenberger, 97, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016 at Evergreen Commons. She was born on August 15, 1919 in Albany, NY Dorothy worked for the NYS OGS where she retired after 10 years. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family especially calling them on the phone to chat....
Joan V. Clark
Sep 4, 2016
Colonie- Joan Marie Veitch Clark, 87 passed away peacefully on September 4 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy-Bodies Dementia. Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 30, 1928, she was the only daughter of Leo and Ruth (Johnson) Veitch who later in life resided in Fort Johnson NY and owned and operated RuLee Farm.Joan...
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