Carl E. Nelsen, Sr.
Oct 1, 2014
ALBANY – Carl E. Nelsen, Sr., 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born in Albany on October 29, 1945 to the late Dagmar V. (Colemen) and Aanen G. Nelsen, Sr.Carl served in the Navy on the USS Tidewater, enjoyed truck driving, family vacations, shopping and showing his animals unconditional love. He was a union carpenter...
Marion T. Allison
Sep 30, 2014
ALBANY – Marion T. Allison, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Reith. Marion retired from the New York State Insurance Department. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and St. Frances of Assisi (formerly St. James) Church in Albany.Along with her parents,...
Paul R. Kessler
Sep 30, 2014
WESTERLO- Paul R. Kessler, 67, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2014 at St. Peters Hospice.Paul was born on November, 13 1946 to the late Paul and Marjorie Kessler. He graduated high school from Phillip Schuyler in 1964, where he was heavily involved in music. He played the drums in various bands in the tri city area. Paul is survived...
Leonard B. Clifford
Sep 29, 2014
COLONIE-Leonard B. Clifford, 65 passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Richard G. Bender, Sr.
Sep 29, 2014
COLONIE-Richard G. Bender, Sr., 83 passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Evergreen Commons. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Henry and Irene Bender. Richard served in the National Guard during the late 1950's. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and camping.Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 62...
Charles Mirella
Sep 27, 2014
Albany – Charles T. Mirella, Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday September 27, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Carmello and Katherine Mirella (Zizzo).Charlie was a graduate of Phillip Livingston High School in Albany and worked at SUNYA for more than 30 years as a Maintenance Supervisor before his retirement. Among other talents, he was...
Jonathan D. Hart
Sep 27, 2014
Jonathan D. Hart, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Jonathan was born March 13, 1982, at Albany, New York, the son of John and Theresa (O'Neil) Hart. Jonathan attended South Colonie High School and was employed with Global Foundries, was a member of the District Council 9 Local 201, Painters Union. He was the Vice President...
Tricia A. Morrissey
Sep 26, 2014
Guilderland- Tricia A. Schremmer Morrissey passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 suddenly at St. Peter's Hospital.Tricia was the wife of Daniel Morrissey and the daughter of Rene (Ann) and Nick (Ambrose) Schremmer. Tricia was also the loving mother to two children; Aidan and Tyler Morrissey and also the beloved sister to Kristen Schremmer. Tricia is survived by her grandmother Cherry...
Catherine V. Thomas
Sep 26, 2014
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA-Catherine V. Thomas, 70 passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Florida Hospital Altamonte. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Henry R. and Mary Rose (Schissler) Lochner. Catherine has resided in Altamonte Springs, FL since 1998.Catherine is the beloved mother of Debora Cole (Richard), Jodie Martin, and Steven Thomas (Melissa); loving grandmother...
Robert W. Stiffen Sr.
Sep 26, 2014
Loudonville- Robert W. Stiffen Sr., 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 26, 2014.Robert was born in Albany, NY to the late Edward and Elizabeth Stiffen. He served in the United States Army from 1959- 62. Robert is predeceased by his siblings; Jack (Francis), Edward 'Bud' (Agnes), Jim (Annie), and Joan (Carl) Strohmaier.He is survived by his...
Minna O. Moran
Sep 26, 2014
ALBANY – Minna O. Moran, 80, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Teresian House after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Olive Taylor, and was wife of the late John R. Moran Sr. She is survived by her children Donna MacGilfrey (the late Kenneth MacGilfrey), Linda Pailley (Paul), John Moran (Cathy), Pam...
Naomi Smith
Sep 25, 2014
Albany- Naomi L. Smith, 92, of Albany passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Bunny was the oldest daughter to the late John T. Walker and Edith Walker.Bunny is reunited in heaven with John T. Walker Jr. , Florence Thompson, Alfred Walker and Charles Walker. Bunny is survived by her sisters Mamie Guy...
Michael J. Sickles
Sep 25, 2014
Colonie – Michael J. Sickles, 54, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday September 25, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of Sera Hotaling and the late Paul J. Sickles, Sr.Mike was employed as a Parts Manager for several local auto dealers during his career before retiring in 2007 from Lia Honda. Mike was a life member...
Jimmie D. Womack
Sep 24, 2014
SCHENECTADY - Womack. Jimmie D. Womack, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He is survived by Antic Lacy Womack, his wife of 61 years, children David, Charmaine and Michael Womack and Candee Dotson, sister Adele Brooks of Halifax, Virginia, and a host of other relatives.A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m. at New...
Denis J. Pettit, Sr.
Sep 24, 2014
Berne – Denis J. Pettit, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday September 24, 2014. Born and educated in Bronx, NY he is the son of the late Denis F. and Margaret Pettit.Denis proudly and courageously served his country in the united States Marine Corp., in the Pacific Theatre, during WWII. He retired from the United States...
Rosemary Hart
Sep 23, 2014
Guilderland- Rosemary Hart, 97, of Guilderland passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 peacefully at her residence. Rosemary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cillis. Rosemary is survived by her daughter Joann Finn (James). Rosemary rejoins in heaven her late husband Patrick "Joe" Hart and her son Patrick J. Hart (Kathleen). She also is predeceased by her siblings;...
Leo J. Lynch Sr.
Sep 22, 2014
Saratoga Springs- Leo J. Lynch Sr., 74, passed away Monday September 22nd, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side. Leo was the son of the late Anthony and Louise Lynch. Leo is survived by his wife Joanna as well as his children; Leo Jr, Brian, Caroline and Michael Lynch. Leo also leaves behind his grandchildren; Jade, Leo...
Kathleen A. Dautner
Sep 21, 2014
NISKAYUNA-Kathleen A. Dautner, 63, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Carl and Julia (Behan) Burger. Kathleen has resided in Niskayuna for the past 27 years. She was employed by New York Telephone Company and most recently as a teacher's aide for Niskayuna Central Schools. Kathleen...
Diana Y. Ragone
Sep 21, 2014
ALBANY- Diana Y. Ragone, 66, of Albany died on September 21, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Albany, on April 26th 1948, and retired from NYS Taxation and Finance. Diana was the daughter of the late Anthony Deso and survived by her mother Viola Deso; her husband Wayne Ragone; her sister Antoinette Smith; her son...
Brian T. Hoogkamp
Sep 20, 2014
SLINGERLANDS – Brian T. Hoogkamp, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2014 while on vacation. Born November 7, 1948 in Albany, he was the son of Richard and Elaine Hoogkamp of Colonie. He will be dearly missed by by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Kopshac) Hoogkamp and five children Brian (Jackie Baiden), Kara Peters (Philip), Joseph Sean...
