George Anthony Thomas
Feb 18, 2017
Naples, Florida- George A. Thomas, 66, passed away peacefully on February 18th 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born on January 10, 1951 in Albany, New York and was the son of the late George E. Thomas and Mary (Promiscuo) Thomas. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly Thomas. George was Vice President of...
Marion B. Koshgarian
Feb 18, 2017
SCHENECTADY-Marion (Boghosian) Koshgarian, 84, of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on February 18, 2017.A woman of many titles—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend—who will always be remembered for her sharp wit, tireless energy and unmatched chocolate cake. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harry; her daughter Caryl Halburian of Wellington, FL and...
Stanley V. Majkut
Feb 18, 2017
Colonie- Stanley V. Majkut, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born in Albany on January 22, 1929, son of the late Vincent and Tekla Majkut. Stanley is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol T. Majkut. He is the father of Paul (Judy) Murray, Lora...
John A. O'Connor "Jack"
Feb 17, 2017
LATHAM - John A. O'Connor "Jack", 72, passed away from a rare disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on Friday, February 17, 2017, with his loving wife, Serena, at his side. Jack was born on April 7, 1944 in Boston and was the son of the late Helen L. O'Connor (Goncars) and John J. O'Connor. He was raised in Medford, MA where...
Charles C. Miltner
Feb 17, 2017
Guilderland- Charles C. "Chuck" Miltner, 73, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2017. He was born on December 2, 1943 in Schenectady, NY and was the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Smith) Miltner. Chuck was the beloved husband of 46 years to Janice (Borovicka) Miltner. He honorably and faithfully served his country in the US Army from 1963...
Margaredian Sloan
Feb 16, 2017
Albany- Margaredian Sloan, lovingly known as "Margaret", 88, entered into her Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Margaret was born on September 16, 1928 in Danville, VA, to the late Joseph and Habrella Hunt. Margaret graduated from Van Rensselaer High School and went on to work for the NYS Department of Labor, where she ultimately retired from working. She...
Claire Newmark Hanley
Feb 15, 2017
Claire Newmark Hanley, 80, of Brainard, NY passed away after a short illness, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Hospice Inn at St Peter's Hospital. She was born to the late Morris and Sylvia Newmark, in Albany, NY, the eldest of three sisters, Maxine (who passed away in 1970), and Janice (aka Ani Rinchen Khandro). She graduated from Philip Schuyler...
Margaret M. Danz
Feb 15, 2017
Margaret "Marge" M. Danz, 75, of Albany passed away on February 15, 2017 with her family by her side. Marge retired from the NYS Dept. of Tax & Finance after many years of service. She was very active in the Woman's Bowling Association, was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club and loved golfing. Marge was a devoted wife,...
Charles Langdon Lebrecht, Jr.
Feb 14, 2017
Charles Langdon Lebrecht Jr, 51, of Schenectady passed away February 14, 2017. Working in the automotive business for decades, Chuck touched thousands of lives. When not working, Chuck could be found playing his guitar; his love of music was lifelong. His passion for music was undeniable, bringing joy to all who were lucky enough to hear him play. Lucile, his...
Nelly Bigelow-Hutchison
Feb 14, 2017
Nelly Bigelow-Hutchison (nee Bertrand) of Colonie, NY entered into rest on February 14, 2017 after a sudden illness. The beloved wife and soulmate of James "Darren" Scoggins and beloved mother of Karen Bigelow-Varney and Brett (Rose) Bigelow, she was a warm, vibrant, compassionate, courageous, dynamic, creative, strong-willed, spirited, fascinating, good, loving, and generous woman. She was lovely, with soulful eyes...
Hildegard Stutz
Feb 14, 2017
Schenectady- Hildegard Stutz, a resident of Kingsway Arms Nursing Home, formerly of Loudonville, passed peacefully on February 14, with her devoted husband, Alfred, by her side. She was born in Koenigsberg, East Prussia to Otto Albert and Anna Maria Helmdorf Flemming . Hilde often spoke lovingly about growing up with her 7 brothers and sisters in the town of Rothenen,...
Anthony Tony Reid
Feb 13, 2017
ALBANY-Anthony "Tony" Reid was called home the morning of February 13, 2017, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Born September 19, 1957 in Syracuse, NY, to the late James Andrew and Essie Rosser Reid. He is survived by his son Meeshan Reid, but also Meeshan's siblings, Michael, Marlon and Maya Campbell for whom Tony played a vital role in...
Wayne Conrad
Feb 13, 2017
SELKIRK-Wayne Conrad, 62, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. He worked for NYS Dept. of Transportation. Wayne was also a firefighter at Jonesville Fire Dept. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Wayne is survived by his companion, Cheryl Estabrook. Private graveside services for Wayne will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Selkirk, NY....
Anna C. Franze
Feb 12, 2017
Colonie- Anna C. Franze, 94, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on February 12, 2017 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Anna was born on September 14, 1922 in Airola, Italy and was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Falzerano) DeMasi. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Vincent J. Franze, her...
Alonzo O. Garaycochea
Feb 12, 2017
Albany- Alonzo O. Garaycochea, 25, beloved father, son, and brother was taken from us so soon and so unfairly on February 12, 2017. He is survived by his two children, his son Joshua J. Garaycochea (7) and his daughter Leya-Marie L. Garaycochea, his mother Renee Cabral, his father Leon Garaycochea, his sister Denisha Williams and two brothers Mark Williams and...
Mary R. Teresi
Feb 12, 2017
Albany- Our beloved sister and aunt. Mary Teresi, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a long illness. Mary was born in Albany, New York to Maria Cira and Joseph Teresi. She was an Albany High School graduate with the Class of 1947 and was a veteran having served as a WAC...
William Joseph Dickerson, Jr.
Feb 12, 2017
COLONIE - William Joseph Dickerson, Jr. (Maj. USAF ret), 76, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at home. Born in Albany on April 19, 1940, he was the son of the late William Joseph Dickerson, Sr. and Mary J. Coughlin Dickerson. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute, Class of '58 and of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Class of '62,...
Lori L. Roberts
Feb 12, 2017
Clifton Park- Lori L. Roberts, 53, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 12, 2017 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. The daughter of the late Erland and Evelyn (Weh) Roberts, Lori was born on August 31, 1963 in Schenectady, NY. Lori worked in banking for over twenty years and most recently was an...
Lennae Pettit
Feb 12, 2017
Delmar- Lennae Christine Pettit was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1962, and was a gift to her parents and her older sister. She left us peacefully on February 12, 2017. Lennae never let Down Syndrome hold her back from enjoying life to the fullest, all while singing, dancing and imagining life as a fashion designer. Her friends in Omaha, from...
Dolores J. Califano
Feb 12, 2017
Clifton Park- Dolores J. Califano, 85, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Dolores was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Haupt.Dolores loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and was fondly referred to as "MeMa." Dolores enjoyed the "simple" life.Dolores is survived by her brother, David Haupt; her grandchildren, Chanda Schweikert and...
