Amos Sorel Iii
Oct 8, 2014
Albany - Amos "Abe" W. Sorel passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Abe was born on December 30, 1950 to Amos W. Sorel and Edith (Bogart) Sorel in Albany NY where he was a life-long resident. He was married to his first true love,...
Ellan D. Reilly
Oct 8, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Ellan D. Reilly, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Bennington, Vermont. Ellan was a resident of Schenectady for 83 years, and Hoosick Falls for 4 years. She liked knitting and needlepoint. Ellan also enjoyed puzzles and had a love for animals of all kinds.Ellan was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Thomas J. Reilly.She...
Dorothy Gralow
Oct 7, 2014
GUILDERLAND-Dorothy (Dottie) F. Gralow, 90, of Schenectady, passed away on October 7th. Dottie, born in Albany on March 7, 1924, married her life partner and soul mate of 70 years, Edward Gralow, on February 26, 1944 when he was home on leave from the US Navy during WWII.Dottie enjoyed working with children and taught nursery school at Lynnwood Reformed Church....
Elizabeth G. Normandin
Oct 7, 2014
SARATOGA-Elizabeth "Betty" Bosher Normandin, 92, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014.Betty was born in Albany on November 30th, 1921 to James and Elizabeth Bosher. Betty is predeceased by her husband,Francis Henry, her parents, and her two sisters; Mildred Ryan, and Jane VanDuren.Betty was the devoted mother of her son, Wayne (Jane),...
Kenneth Glenn"Lou" Holbrook
Oct 7, 2014
COLONIE - Kenneth Glenn "Lou" Holbrook, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on April 2, 1931 in Greenwich, NY and was the son of the late Michael L. and Gladys (Squires) Holbrook. He served his country proudly in the US Army...
Beau Lacasse
Oct 6, 2014
ROTTERDAM-Beau T. LaCasse, 47 passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 at his residence with his loving wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Troy, NY, the son of John J. LaCasse, Sr. and the late Beverly M. (Bristol) LaCasse. Beau was a general laborer before his illness. He loved music and playing...
Margery Wells
Oct 6, 2014
Schenectady – Margery K. Wells, 89, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2014 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Geneseo, IL, she is the daughter of the late Walton and Nell Kay.After graduating from Kansas State Teachers College, Margery moved to Schenectady and worked as a Lab Assistant for General Electric before retiring to...
Gregory A. Stalker
Oct 5, 2014
COLONIE-Gregory A. Stalker, 52 of Colonie passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Arnold and Alta (DeWitt) Stalker. Gregory graduated from Albany High School and Schenectady Community College. He was employed by the South Colonie School District. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a member of the...
Scott A. Swift
Oct 5, 2014
SPRAKERS-Scott A. Swift, 51 passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014.He was born in Medford, Oregon, the son of Earle and Jeri (Lee) Swift. Scott was employed by Werner Transportation as a Truck Driver for many years.Scott is the beloved husband of Debra (Belfance) Swift.There are no services scheduled at this time.
Martha Zwack
Oct 5, 2014
Guilderland – Martha E. Zwack, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 5, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late George and Martha Rockenstyre.Martha's life was devoted to her family, raising her 14 children and caring for her cherished grandchildren. Her greatest joys in...
Beverly R. Haefeli
Oct 5, 2014
Albany-Beverly R. Haefeli, 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, October 5th, 2014.A memorial Service will be held at a later date to be announced by her family.
Susan L. Bleichert
Oct 5, 2014
ALBANY – Susan L. Bleichert, 55, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlene Bleichert.Sue had a love of animals, especially "Kitty," her cat. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Albert Bleichert; sisters Barbara Foley and Linda...
Jane A. Willey
Oct 4, 2014
GLENVILLE - Jane A. Willey, 95, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Glenville, NY, quietly and unexpectedly passed away on October 4th, 2014, with her loving daughters at her side. She was born in Schenectady, NY, on November 6, 1918, and was the daughter of George E. and Jennie Gibb Pardee. Jane graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and was...
Philip Roy Lapierre
Oct 4, 2014
Philip Lapierre, 64, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2014. Philip was born in Pawtucket, RI, on August 19, 1950 to the late Leo O. and Florence M. (Jarvis) Lapierre. He resided in Pawtucket, RI, Plainville, MA, Waldo and Belfast, ME, and Plattsburgh, NY before settling in Troy, NY 22 years ago.He graduated from St. Raphel Academy Pawtucket, RI and...
Mary E. Elmselig
Oct 4, 2014
Loudonville- Mary E. Elmselig, 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 4, 2014. Mary was born October 16, 1922 in Wooster, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Weston and Isabelle Peckinpaugh. She married Edward Joseph Abele (1982) on January 2, 1947 in San Diego, California. She later remarried Paulus Elmselig, a longtime family friend in February...
Emma Lou Androkavitz
Oct 3, 2014
GUILDERLAND - Emma Lou Androkavitz, 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with loving family at her side. She was born on January 2, 1929 in Elysburg, PA to the late Herbert and Nellie (Loreman) Heil. She was a member of St. Madeleine Sophie Church and a longtime resident of...
James T. Cullinan
Oct 3, 2014
James T. Cullinan, 79, passed peacefully at home on October 3, 2014. Jim worked at Schenectady Steel Company for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and his son, James Cullinan. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Sonya Marruso, and her three children, Dennis, Savannah Rose, and Levi; his granddaughter, Celeste Cullinan, and her son, Zakary; and...
Christopher Weston
Oct 2, 2014
Christopher Weston, 39, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was the beloved son of Edward and Virginia Weston of Guilderland, NY. Chris was a gentle soul who especially enjoyed spending time with family and working on his remote control cars. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his sister, Melissa (Scott) Leininger and his brother...
William J. Canavally
Oct 2, 2014
William J. Canavally, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Troy to the late James and Marguerite Canavally. He had an extensive background in law enforcement and left the area to pursue an acting career in California. After living in California for a few years he would return to...
Colleen Rogers
Oct 1, 2014
Schoharie - Colleen Marie Rogers, 24, passed away on October 1, 2014 after an accident. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of Allen J. Rogers of Westerlo, NY and Bernadine Stanton Payton of Ware Shoals, S.C.Colleen was employed by SEFCU as an Assistant Manager at the Cobleskill branch. She loved the outdoors; especially riding her horses and off-roading in...
