Marlene F. Shelmandine
Apr 7, 2015
LOUDONVILLE - Marlene F. Shelmandine, 84, of Loudonville, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died April 7, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn surrounded by her family. Marlene was a remarkable woman with zest for life and learning. Her passions were baking and ceramics, gardening and sewing, her cats, and her number one priority, her family. Born in Amsterdam,...
James D. Hoffman
Apr 7, 2015
ALTAMONT – James D. "Harm" Hoffman, 45, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Utica, he was the son of Maureen Saladino and the late James G. Hoffman.Jim worked for Conrail/CSX Transportation for 18 years prior to his illness. He was a member of BLE Local...
Doris L. Foster
Apr 5, 2015
LATHAM – Doris L. Foster, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Manor Care Nursing Home in Palm Harbor, Florida. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Ada F. (Barringer) Lewis. Doris worked as a secretary for Norton Company in Watervliet for 36 years, before retiring in 1985. For many years...
Amos Sorel
Apr 5, 2015
Designation: World War II VeteranAmos F. Sorel passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 91. Amos was born on June 15, 1923 to Amos B. Sorel and Trudore (Pitrin) Sorel in Watervliet NY although he lived most of his life in Albany. He was married to his sweetheart Edith (Bogart) Sorel for 64 years. They...
Teresa K. Von Fricken
Apr 5, 2015
Teresa K. Von Fricken, 80, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.Teresa was born in Cohoes, NY to the late Michael and Frances (Kapucianska) Polnak.She worked for Robert Hall as a clothing consultant and for Cramer's Armory for 20 years prior to her retirement. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...
David Markvictor Sieg
Apr 3, 2015
David Mark Victor Sieg was born on May 23, 1992 in Schenectady, NY and passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on April 3, 2015 at the age of 22. He had accepted the Lord, about the age of 4, during a thunderstorm. There would be many struggles, obstacles, and blessings he would then undergo in his...
Carol M. Defelice
Apr 3, 2015
LOUDONVILLE – Carol M. DeFelice passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Albany Medical Center after brief illness. Carol was born on October 10, 1950.She is survived by her estranged father Robert Hofmann and her husband, Thomas DeFelice of 44 years. In addition, Carol is survived by her daughter Michelle (Greg) Alread of Erlanger, Kentucky, Christine (Michael) Jarvis of...
Glenn Pence
Apr 3, 2015
Glenn Pence, 88, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. Glenn was born September 19, 1926, in Broadway, New Jersey, the son of the late Harry and Lillian Pence. He proudly served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was honored with the Asiatic Pacific Medal, American Theatre Medal,...
Donald Shaw Ivy
Apr 2, 2015
Donald Shaw Ivy was born March 31st, 1976 in Albany, New York, to the late Carletta Johnson Smikle and Donald Ivy, Sr. Donald, who was known for his quiet demeanor, calm attitude and humble personality was affectionately known by his friends as Dontay; and intimately known to his family as "Wobi Jobi." Dontay spent most of his childhood with his...
Rebecca J. Shepard
Apr 2, 2015
ALBANY – Rebecca Jane (Furman) Shepard entered into eternal life at St Peter's Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Rebecca was born on April 3, 1934 and educated in Horseheads, NY. She was very proud to have designed the Horseheads High School flag. Rebecca continued her education at the King's College and finished by attaining her Radiation Technology Certification.In 1957,...
Joseph O'Brien
Apr 2, 2015
GUILDERLAND – Joseph O'Brien, 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Joseph worked in the Maintenance Department for the Schenectady Gazette until retirement in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was also a security guard at Colonie Center for many years. Joseph was a collector of many things. He loved spending time with...
Margaret Van Patten
Apr 2, 2015
Margaret (Molly) Van Patten, most recently of the Wesley Nursing Home in Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015. Molly was the wife of the late Earl Rowland Van Patten. She and Earl raised their family in Woodlawn, Schenectady, NY. Molly was born in 1916 in Menands, NY. She was the daughter of Herman and Margaret Smith....
Raymond Bell
Apr 2, 2015
Troy- Raymond Bell, passed away Thursday, April 2nd 2015. Raymond was the son of the late Howard and Dorothy Bell. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Troy, NY. Raymond retired from the Ford Motor Company as a Utility Inspector. Raymond enjoyed reading, loved the ocean, Yankees fan, very friendly person well liked, good working man who took care of his...
Anne B. Farley
Apr 2, 2015
Anne B. Farley passed away on April 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy. She was 90 years old.The daughter of the late John and Hanora (Moran) Bowman, Anne was born on December 12, 1924 in Troy, NY. Anne was a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt and friend. She had a great love...
Barbara A. Lamountain
Apr 2, 2015
Barbara A. LaMountain, 82, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, with her family by her side. Barbara was born August 28, 1932, in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Matthew and Margaret Yanas. She worked for several restaurants in the Capital District as a waitress her last location was...
Sylvia Plant
Apr 1, 2015
Sylvia S. Plant, a resident of Guilderland, NY passed away April 1st, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. She was born in Detroit, MI to Leon Sr. and Irma Sapsuzian. Sylvia attended Bethlehem Central High Scholl high school in Bethlehem, NY In 1959 she married her devoted husband of 56 years, Jack L. Plant. They settled in Guilderland....
Elaine Rogers
Apr 1, 2015
GUILDERLAND- Elaine Marshall Rogers, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Albany Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Elaine was born on August 29, 1938 to the late James E. and Ruth S. Marshall. She grew up in Fort Johnson, NY and graduated from SUNY Plattsburg. She taught at Shenendehowa Central School and for Head...
Timothy R. Gleason
Apr 1, 2015
Colonie- Timothy R. Gleason, 59, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 1st 2015. Timothy was the son of the late William and Patricia Gleason. He grew up and attended school in Green Island and later moved to Crescent. Timothy is survived by his wife Francesca (Franca) Gleason (Cioffi); daughters: Kimberly Suedkamp (Brian), Sara Cunningham (Gregory); three grandchildren; Kaitlin Suedkamp, Andrew...
Jeanette B. Cassin
Mar 31, 2015
COLONIE – Jeanette B. Cassin, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was one of nine children of the late Pasquello and Nancy (Marino) Madonna. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Schenectady, NY. Jeanette was a devoted wife...
Frederick M. Lizak
Mar 30, 2015
COLONIE – Frederick M. Lizak, born September 26, 1954 in Troy, passed away on March 30, 2015. Frederick was predeceased by his parents Fred and Mary Lizak, and brother James P. Lizak.He is survived by his sister Susan Lizak of Troy.Frederick was a 1972 Shaker High School Graduate. He worked at Nashua Tape (Tyco) in Watervliet for many years. Frederick...
