Albany- Dorothy Marie Trianni 84 passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia PA, made her life in Albany. Dorothy's career was in clerical administration in several departments of the NYS Government. Following retirement, she worked in private sector industries of her interest; health care, law and insurance. She was a former member of the Ladies...
Albany- Shirley Jean Ward-Robinson, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016.Jean is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Robinson, her two sons; Virgil and Shawn Faircloth, her four grandchildren; Teona, Tashara, Kaleema, and Jami, her aunt, Mernetta Lewis, and her uncle, George Preston Jr.She is predeceased by her mother, Janie Faircloth, her grandmother, Ceretha Ward-Williams, and her uncle, Elder...
Amsterdam – John J. Rooney (Jay), 58, of Albany passed away suddenly on 12/1/16, Born in Albany on March 31, 1958 to Mary (Gerasia) Rooney and the late Hugh P. Rooney. Jay worked as an RN II at St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center.Jay was a devoted son and brother. In addition to his mother Jay is survived by three brothers...
Halfmoon- Thomas P. Glynn, Sr., 82, formerly of Scotia, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late John and Madeline (Theobold) Glynn. He is also predeceased by his siblings: Helen, James, Margaret and Father Leo Edward.Tom is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet. He...
Joyce A. Sammons, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at St. Peters ICU with her loving family by her side. Joyce was the daughter of the late Carl and Leola (Wood) Witte. Joyce was the devoted wife for over 53 years to William R. Sammons. They were married in 1962 in St. John's Lutheran Church. She was...
Ann M. Fish , 78, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 28, 2016 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Ann was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Furness. She was the devoted wife of over 55 years to the late Richard A. Fish, Sr. Ann was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church...
Albany – George R. Hinckley Jr., 94, passed into eternal rest on November 28, 2016. George was a resident of the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during the last 16 months of life, where his loving sons and daughters visited with him.George was born on June 14, 1922 and was one of three children born to the late George...
Schenectady- Cassandra L. Messina passed away on November 27, 2016 with family by her side. Cassandra is the daughter of Katherine A. Cook and Harry Messina. She is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Frances Wilken.She is also survived by her fiancé Jeffery Cooper as well as her children, Michael J. DeBerardinis, Alexander J. Messina and Juliana Messina. In addition to...
GUILDERLAND - Dr. Kun Twu Liao, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born in 1932 to Wan-New and Ye-How (Lee) Liao in Erlun Township, Yunlin County in Taiwan.Kun attended National Taiwan University College of Medicine and earned his MD in 1958. On Christmas Day in 1959, Kun married...
Altamont-John C. Gonyea, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 27th, 2016. He was the son of the late Clarence and Ann (Pollack) Gonyea. He retired with the NYS Office of General Services and served with the Army National Guard. He had worked very hard to provide a great life for his family and taught everyone great values. He was...
Albany- Thomas W. Mayes, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016.Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, on Thursday, December 1st, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The service and burial will be held by Thompson Mortuary and Chapel in Forest City, North Carolina, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016.In lieu...
John "Jack" J. Donnelly, 87, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Tower Nursing and Rehab Center in Raleigh, NC with his loving wife by his side. Jack was born on December 2, 1928 in New York, NY. He was the manager of Del Lanes Bowling Alley in Delmar over 30 years. His passion was Ham Radio -...
SCHENECTADY-Barbara Ann Dickson-Abdelrahman passed away on November 26, 2016 in Long Island, NY. Barbara affectionately known as "Babs" or "Kitty" grew up in Schenectady. She graduated from Mont Pleasant H.S. class of 1980. Kitty loved life and meeting new people. She was a blessing and a friend to so many. She'd give the shirt off her back or open her...
ALBANY-Robert Anthony Williams, 94 , passed away peacefully on November 26, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 16, 1922 to William and Charlotte (Bader) Williams at Albany, NY, the second of six brothers.Bob graduated from Albany High School where he excelled as an athlete on the football and basketball teams. He served with...
ALBANY-Marvin Shooks, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Albany, NY on April 9, 1922 to the late Ernest and Myrtle (Houck) Shooks.Marvin was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in WWII. Marvin was a member of the Polish American Citizens Center and the Zaloga Post of Albany. He retired from NYS...
Scotia- Carlton T. Kuhlmeier, Sr., 60, passed away at his home on November 25, 2016. The son of the late Frederick and Rose Marie (Quigley) Kuhlmeier, Carl was born on February 25, 1956 in the Bronx. In his early years, Carl was a truck driver. He worked for more than 25 years at Conifer Park in Glenville, where he was...
Leo M. Shaw, 66, of Delanson, passed away on November 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1950 to the late Raynold and Mary (Harbottle) Shaw at Auburn, NY. Leo was employed first at the NYS Comptrollers Office and finished his career at the NYS Gaming Commission. Leo was multi talented...
Albany- Tayrome C. Durham, 51, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 5 pm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
Schenectady- Joan M. Norton, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born in New York City on November 2, 1935 to the late James and Veronica Reilly. Joan worked as a court officer for the Schenectady County Court for 15 years. She then went on to be a crossing guard in Schenectady. Joan was predeceased by her siblings,...
Schenectady- Monica (MacFee) Guynup slipped from this world on Nov. 22 surrounded by family. Born in Schenectady to the late Eldon and Ruth (Kernaghan) MacFee of Scotia, "Mon" lost a hard fought battle with cancer, but lived with zeal and kindness. Monica is predeceased by husband Ronald Guynup, brother Scott, and step-daughter Rose. She is survived by her sons, Justin...