Barbara Sweet
Mar 23, 2016
Barbara A. Sweet, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Barb was the daughter of the late George Fisher and Josephine (Williams) Liuzzi. Barb was the devoted wife of over 38 years to Robert E. Sweet. Barb was an avid wrestling fan and loved spending time with her family. She was...
Sandra J."Sam" Ovitt
Mar 23, 2016
Niskayuna- Sandra J. "Sam" Ovitt passed away on March 23, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. She was 59 years old. The daughter of the late Heinz K.W. and Ruth (Matthews) Harting, Sam was born on November 28, 1956 in Niskayuna, NY. Sam married Frank L. Ovitt, Jr. on January 11, 1975 in Colonie. Sam was devoted to her family. She...
Marlene A. Lane
Mar 23, 2016
Schenectady- Marlene A. Lane, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late John and Celia (Matteo) Sammo. She was the loving wife to the late Frederick G. Lane Jr. Marlene is survived by her loving children Teresa (Jim) Rossetti and Michelle (John) Avery; her grandchildren Dina (Sean) Solomon,...
David G. Cook
Mar 23, 2016
COLONIE-David G. "Cookie" Cook, 82, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side. David was born on February 4, 1934 in Albany, NY to the late William and Emma Cook. David served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1955- 1958 as a Military Special Police Officer. He...
Michael W. Chrysler
Mar 22, 2016
Michael W. Chrysler, 51, of Schenectady, NY, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Ellis Hospital. He went peacefully, in the presence of his mother and nephew.He is greatly missed by his family: his daughter, Jennifer Carlson; his sons, Scott and Brian Chrysler; his son-in-law, Chris Carlson; his daughter-in-law, Lacey Chrysler; and his three grandchildren, Lyla, Brynn, and Cannon Chrysler. He...
Donald J. Romano, Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
Donald J. Romano Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Thomas Romano and Stasia Romano. Donald was the devoted husband of over 52 years, to Barbara M. (Davis) Romano. Donald was a lifetime member of the Nassau Sportsmans Club, where he was a...
Florence Conley
Mar 21, 2016
Colonie- Florence "Flo" (Kelly) Conley, 77, passed suddenly on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born in Albany on July 15, 1938 to the late Pauline and Edward Kelly.Family was the most important thing in Flo's life. She was a mother, aunt, sister, or friend to anybody that she met. She is survived by her children, Diane Conley, Richard Conley,...
Kathryn Thomas
Mar 21, 2016
Colonie- Kathryn (Hughes) Thomas, 86, of Colonie passed away, after a long illness, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Anna May (Heim) Hughes. Kay retired from the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 1990. Kay is survived by her...
Christine Keyishian
Mar 21, 2016
COLONIE- Christine Keyishian, 91, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016.Christine was born on April 23, 1924 in Marseilles, France to the late Karekin and Vartuhi Zacarian. Sensing that a war was coming, her father moved the family to Buenos Aires, Argentina where she grew up until she came to the United States to visit her Aunt in Watervliet, New...
Bruce Brino
Mar 20, 2016
Colonie- Bruce J. Brino, 58, of Colonie, passed away Sunday, March, 20, 2016 after a long battle of cardiac failure. He was born July 24, 1957 in Bamberg, Germany to Robert J. Brino and the late Maxine P. Brino.Bruce is the loving and proud father of Kyle, Tristan (John Mehleisen), Dylan (Samantha Kiegle), Devin and Max. He is also survived...
Violet E. Hildebrandt
Mar 19, 2016
Albany - Violet E. Hildebrandt (Ramsey), passed away on March 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was 87 years old. Daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Cassell Ramsey, Violet was born on August 24, 1928 in Kingston NY. Violet and her husband Corey recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on January 18th. The couple wed...
Anthony J."Tony" Cataldo, Iii
Mar 19, 2016
Colonie- Anthony J. Cataldo, III passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2016 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. He was 69 years old. The son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (DiRubbo) Cataldo, Jr., Tony was born on February 6, 1947 in Albany, NY. He attended Cardinal McCloskey High School and graduated in...
Jennie H. Mariani
Mar 18, 2016
VOORHEESVILLE - Jennie H. Mariani, 81, passed away on March 18, 2016 at home. She was born on January 29, 1935 to the late Joseph and Bertha (Shults) Vishnesky in Albany. Jennie and her husband Dominick owned and operated Mariani's Nursery in Voorheesville, NY. Jennie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Dominick Mariani; sister, Florence McGloine; niece,...
Philip L. Elhoff
Mar 18, 2016
Albany- Philip L. Elhoff passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 18, 2016. He was 85 years old. The son of the late Philip L. and Anna Louise (Litchenburger) Elhoff, Philip was born on August 13, 1930 in Jamaica, NY. Philip grew up in Bellrose, NY with his two sisters. After high school he went on to work...
Charles "Les" Diener, Jr.
Mar 18, 2016
CLIFTON PARK - Charles "Les" Diener, Jr., 90, formerly of Clifton Park and North Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. Les was born in Albany on July 10, 1925 and was the son of the late Charles L. Sr. and...
Ernst Stroebel
Mar 18, 2016
With angel wings unfurled and wrapped tightly around her Son, Ernie's Mama came down on March 18, 2016 to bring him home to heaven to be with her, his Pop and those he loved. He will now be at peace and watching over his beloved family here on earth.Ernie was born in Manhattan, NYC to Ernst & Emma Stroebel on...
Melissa Lynn Frieszell
Mar 17, 2016
Melissa Lynn Frieszell, age 44 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2016. She was born in Dayton to the late Donna and Jess Jr. Frieszell in 1971. Missy loved her family and dedicated her life to helping others. She had a passion for animals and enjoyed watching movies and cooking for her family. She was the kindest person...
Alberta Jordan
Mar 16, 2016
Albany - On March 16, 2016 God peacefully escorted the spirit of ALBERTA JORDAN from the Saint Peters Hospital to her heavenly home. She was born the on July 28, 1945 to the late Albert and Sophia Raiford Jordan. Alberta was educated in the Albany School System. Alberta accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at the...
Robert Hall
Mar 16, 2016
Robert W. Hall, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Ellis hospital with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on August 4, 1920 to the late Thomas and Catherine Hall of Hoosick Falls, NY. Bob grew up during the Great Depression; he lost his mother when he was 7 years old and his father...
George A. Eckhardt
Mar 16, 2016
Albany- George A. Eckhardt passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on March 16, 2016 at The Teresian House in Albany. He was 89 years old. The son of the late George E. and Florence (Hill) Eckhardt, George was born on June 14, 1926 in Albany, NY. George was the beloved husband of 66 years of Janice...