Georgianna Pierce
Dec 23, 2016
Schenectady- Georgianna Pierce, 73, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. Born in Albany on August 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Feeney. Georgianna worked at Freihofer's Baking Company for many years before retiring to enjoy time with her family. Georgianna is survived by her three loving sons Joseph Pierce (Jadwiga); Gene Hulett (Heidi);...
Dana John Flores
Dec 23, 2016
ROTTERDAM - Dana John Flores, 48, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016.Dana was born on January 29, 1968 in Albany and is the son of Helen (Pickert) Flores and the late Octavio Flores. Survived by his loving family, Lisa and Bryce Flores; his siblings, Darlene (Harry) Shufelt, James (Patricia) Flores, Gustavo (Theresa) Flores, Bernarda Elena "Bonnie" (Gene) O'Brien, and...
Joseph J. Schumacher, Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Joseph J. Schumacher Jr. died peacefully December 22, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Princeton Junction, N.J. to Joseph J. Schumacher Sr. and MaryAnn Schumacher, he graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and completed the Naval Nuclear Power School program in Orlando, Florida. He lived his adult life in Ballston Spa and Berne, NY.He...
Gertrude M. Cleveland
Dec 22, 2016
Colonie - Gertrude M. "Corkey" Cleveland, 93, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 when she went to the loving arms of Her Good Shepherd. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 73 years. Gertrude was the daughter of the late William and Ada Heinecke. In the late 50's and 60's she was extremely active in the Hudson Valley...
Love Cook
Dec 22, 2016
ALBANY-Love "Cookie" Cook, 90, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife Elna "Ellie" Graham; children, Patricia Bland, Willie E. (Jocelyn) Bland, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.A Home-going celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11am at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New...
K. Jean Zelezniak
Dec 22, 2016
Guilderland- Kathryn Jean (Abbott) Zelezniak, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris Abbott. She was the beloved wife of Michael Zelezniak of 59 years.Jean grew up in New Salem, NY and lived the rest of her life in Guilderland. She was a...
Crystal A. Lavare
Dec 22, 2016
Schenectady- Crystal LaVare, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Gloria Connors. She is predeceased by her husband Donald L. LaVare Sr. Crystal was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Kelly A. LaVare, Donald L....
Donald J. Brown
Dec 21, 2016
Malta- Donald J. Brown, 63, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 21, 2016 at his home in Malta. The son of the late Donald F. and Agnes (Chagnon) Brown. Don was born on May 6, 1953 in Schenectady. He was a graduate of Linton High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree in...
Jonathan Williams
Dec 21, 2016
ALBANY-Jonathan "Willie" Williams 45 passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2016.He was born on April 15, 1971 to the late John and Janie (Gadsden) Williams in Albany, NY. Jonathan worked for many years at Prinzo's Bakery in Albany, as a landscaper and most recently for Advantage Transit Group as a driver. He was also a proud volunteer firefighter at the...
Norman Sontz
Dec 20, 2016
ALBANY – Norman Sontz, 79, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, NY on December 22, 1936, Norman was the youngest son of Joseph and Lillian (Kains) Sontz. He was married to the love of his life, Joan K. (Candlen) until her death in 2011. Norman is survived by his son, Joey (Rosie)...
Mary C. Cesare
Dec 19, 2016
SCHENECTADY- Mary C. Cesare, 88, went home to the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2016.Mary Cesare was born in Schenectady, NY to the late John and Carmella DiGiandomenico on November 05, 1928. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School where she exhibited extraordinary talent as a visual artist. Mary was the dutiful, diligent, hard-working eldest daughter of a family of...
Linda N. Armstrong
Dec 19, 2016
Albany- Linda N. Armstrong 60, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19 2016. Linda was born on November 6, 1956 in Inverness FL. to the late LeRoy and Martha Nelson. Wife of the late Walter Armstrong, Linda leaves to cherish her memories her two daughters, Lynelle Armstrong (Frederick Davis), and Lakesha Armstrong, both of Albany, and 8 grandchildren....
Francis G. La Plante
Dec 19, 2016
Francis "Tiff" G. La Plante Sr. of Cohoes went to sleep in the hands of the Lord on December 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eudora La Plante. He is also predeceased by his brother, Joseph La Plante.Tiff loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing,...
Marjorie P. Graber
Dec 19, 2016
SARATOGA- Marjorie P. Graber, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side, less than two hours shy of her 90th birthday. Margie was born to the late Foster and Marjorie Hussey in Troy, NY on December 20, 1926. Margie was a larger than life personality who loved her chardonnay, beloved racino, and...
Emily Rapoport
Dec 18, 2016
Emily Voelxen Rapoport lived a very long and happy life before her passing on December 18, 2016. She was 96. Emily was a life long resident of Albany, and shared a love of the community with her husband, Bert, who passed away just shy of a year before Emily's passing. They were childhood sweethearts who married on March 10, 1941;...
Thomas Davis
Dec 18, 2016
Menands- Thomas Davis, 101, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 with his family at his side. Thomas was born in Franklin Virginia.Thomas was a devoted family man to his daughter, Mildred Elliotte and his 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by his many great-grandchildren, great-great children, and great-great-great children as well as one brother. Thomas was preceded in death...
Jerry L. Naze
Dec 18, 2016
Schenectady- Jerry Naze, 77, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 18, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born on February 26, 1939 in Jamestown, North Dakota to the late Harold and Lola Naze.Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1961. He went to work for Firestone for 22 years before moving...
Deloris Liuzzi
Dec 18, 2016
Deloris (Ayers) Liuzzi, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara Ayers. Dee is the devoted wife of over 28 years to Kevin M.. Liuzzi, they have been together for over 42 years. Dee was a member of Mount...
Francis J. Porcaro
Dec 17, 2016
Colonie - Francis J. "Frank" Porcaro, 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Frank was the son of the late Leonard and Mary Porcaro and was the devoted husband of 56 years to Patricia (Gardy) Porcaro.Frank enjoyed spending time with his family. For many years he was involved in many capacities with Colonie Little League. Along with his...
Ronald D. Lennon
Dec 16, 2016
Clifton Park- Ronald D. Lennon "Ron", 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 16, 2016. Ron was passionate about his family, friends and a scrappy entrepreneur. His love for being on the open road brought him across the country several times. Truck driving fueled countless stories and an unlimited knowledge of just about every...