Shirley Otty
Jan 8, 2017
Shirley W. Partridge Otty, of Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, formerly of East Greenbush, NY, passed away on January 8, 2017, at the age of 97. The family is deeply appreciative of the care of those at Eddy Village Green who cared for our mother over the past six years. Shirley was the fourth of nine children born to the...
William J. Divinsky
Jan 8, 2017
Wynantskill- William John Divinsky passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 8, 2017. Bill was born on March 12, 1941 to Stella and Joseph Divinsky. Bill was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School in Albany. He married his wife, Joan, on April 11, 1964 and was her caregiver up until her death in June of 2013.Bill served in...
Irene Velonis
Jan 8, 2017
Irene Velonis, 68, passed away January 8, 2017 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Vasilios Pontos and Paraskeve Pontou. Irene is survived by her husband James Velonis, her daughter Bessy Velonis and her son John Velonis.In lieu of flowers please donate in memory of Irene Velonis to:St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany,...
Josephine Bonificio
Jan 8, 2017
Colonie - Josephine Mary Sardisco Bonificio, 89, passed away on January 8, 2017. Josephine was born on August 22, 1927 in NYC and moved to Albany when she was 3 years old. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Sardisco and Mary (DiDio) Sardisco Pagliccia. Josie was the wife of 35 years to the late Albert Joseph (Riggi) Bonificio,...
Dorothy A. Barbarulo
Jan 8, 2017
Schenectady- Dorothy A. Barbarulo, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Dottie was the daughter of the late Louis and Beatrice Caputo, and was the devoted wife to the late Anthony Barbarulo. They joined in marriage in 1988.Dottie taught and enjoyed Ballroom dancing. She liked listening to music, especially big band style music.Dottie is survived by her siblings:...
Ralph E. Mccann
Jan 7, 2017
Ralph Edward McCann, 74, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York.Born on January 18, 1942, Ralph was the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth McCann. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers: Fred, James, Samuel, and Robert McCann, Sr.Ralph graduated Albany High School in 1960, after...
Christopher Robert Gehrer
Jan 7, 2017
Christopher Robert Gehrer, 20, of Slingerlands, NY passed suddenly Saturday, January 7th, 2017. Born in Albany, NY, Chris grew up in Bethlehem and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 2014. He was currently in his junior year at SUNY Plattsburgh, studying Business and Supply Chain Management. Chris had a passion for the outdoors and spent every winter snowboarding with...
Anneliese H. Splittgerber
Jan 6, 2017
Rotterdam - Anneliese H. Splittgerber, 85, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Anneliese was born on July 6, 1931 in Lubz, Germany and was the daughter of the late Wilhelm H. and Minna (Seele) Ruhe. She was the youngest of thirteen and was predeceased by her siblings. When she first came...
Philip Russell
Jan 6, 2017
Altamont - Philip L. Russell, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the age of 85. He was born into this world son of Edith and Philip Russell.Phil attended school in Troy, graduated and went to work as a machine operator for Guyer and Bloom. It was there that he met his wife of over...
Dolores J. Kaiser
Jan 5, 2017
Delmar- Dolores J. Kaiser, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. The daughter of the late Aloysius and Agnes (Brudermann) Kern, Dolores was born on April 7, 1921 in The Bronx, NY.Dolores was predeceased by her beloved husband of 69 years Peter G. Kaiser, Sr....
Lillian Donohue
Jan 5, 2017
Lillian "Molly" Donohue, 86, passed away at her home on January 5, 2017 with her husband by her side. Born in Lansingburgh, NY on April 20, 1930, she was the daughter of Andy Dolan Sr. and Elsie (Smith) Dolan. She graduated from Philip Schuyler High School. She met her husband Daniel George Donohue Jr. and they married on January 20,...
Francis Richard Miano
Jan 5, 2017
Francis Richard "Frank" Miano, 71, On January 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving wife, Kim, daughters, Jennifer and Nicole, son-in-law Chris and grandson, Kyle, Frank lost his battle with ALS and left this earth and became an Angel of God. Frank was the owner and operator of Rensselaer Welding in East Greenbush, New York, and a Veteran of the United...
Michael J. Abair
Jan 5, 2017
RENSSELAER-Michael J. Abair, 55, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Mike graduated from Niskayuna High School Class of 1980. After graduation he joined the United States Army and served his country until 1986. He worked as a Psychiatric Case Worker at the Ellis Hospital Social Club in Schenectady. Mike was a kind hearted person, he was quick witted...
Stephen D. Wyllie
Jan 5, 2017
NISKAYUNA-Stephen D. Wyllie, 65, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born on January 7, 1951 in Buffalo. Stephen grew up in Painted Post, NY before relocating to Rochester with his family. Steve graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with his Bachelors Degree in Psychology. It was there...
Linda Housel
Jan 4, 2017
Guilderland - Linda Housel, 68, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 4, 2017 in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Lyman and Ruth (Warner) Conrad, Linda was born in Watervliet, NY on February 1, 1948. She attended Watervliet City Schools. A devoted wife and mother, Linda enjoyed her years raising her...
Frank Serrano
Jan 3, 2017
Frank Serrano, 51, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at StrongMemorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, surrounded by his family. Frank was born onSeptember 26, 1965 in the Bronx. He was the son of Neida Roldan and the lateCarmelo Serrano. Frank attended John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronxwhere he played baseball. Throughout his career...
Elizabeth T. Davis
Jan 3, 2017
Elizabeth (Bette) T. (Condon) Davis, a beautiful, refined and loving woman, left us on January 2, 2017. She is predeceased by her husband Kenneth G. Davis, a Veteran and GE Engineer, her lovely granddaughter Natalie Clare Davis, her brother William Condon, her sister Marjorie Condon Vernon and her neice Andrea Vernon. She is survived by 4 children, Michael J. Davis...
Gayle Van Heusen
Jan 3, 2017
Schenectady- Gayle Van Heusen, 95, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. The daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Munsell, Gayle was born on June 22, 1921 in Amsterdam, NY. Gayle married George F. Van Heusen in 1964. Together, they enjoyed traveling around the world and raising Arabian Horses. He predeceased her...
John A. Pallone
Jan 3, 2017
COLONIE: John A. "Jack" Pallone, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of Jan. 3 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Albany on Aug. 8, 1937, Jack was the son of James C. and Carmela J. "Bella" Pallone, both of whom predeceased him. Jack was someone who could make new friends everywhere he went; he was quick...
Harriet L. Sinclair
Jan 3, 2017
Sinclair, Harriet Lansing, Albany, NY; Harriet passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2017, at age 99, one month before her 100th birthday. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Harriet was preceeded in death by her parents, Rose and Bernard Sinclair, sisters Ruth Davis and Anna Mae Luft, brother Albert Sinclair and nephews Albert Sinclair and Louis...