Herta Giesselmann
May 5, 2016
ROTTERDAM- Herta Giesselmann, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Kingsway Nursing Home.Herta was born in Seelze, Germany on August 14, 1922. She worked as a nurse in Germany before moving to the U.S. in 1952 with her husband and her two sons.She is predeceased by her husband of over 35 years, Ernest.She is survived by her loving...
Ernest H. Slater Sr.
May 5, 2016
Schenectady- Ernest H. Slater Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was the son of the late Austin and Sarah Slater. Ernest is survived by his children; Ernest Jr. (Kelly), Timothy (Flo), James (Laurie), Kimberly (Jeff), Stacey (John), Christal Powell and Bernice. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 20...
Carole A. Dickson
May 5, 2016
Carole A. Dickson, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters with her loving family by her side. Carole was the daughter of the late Charles and Sadie Rzany. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making many hats for her family and friends and she loved spending time with her loved ones. Carole is...
Edward Gralow Jr.
May 5, 2016
Guilderland- Edward "Ed Gray" Gralow , 95, Founder of the Gray Electric Co., Schenectady, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born in Springfield, MA., he moved to Schenectady where he graduated from Mont Pleasant High School. He served 4 years as an Electricians Mate 1st Class in the Navy during WWII. In 1946 he started the Gray Electric Co.,...
Mary Ferraro
May 5, 2016
Mary V. Ferraro, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2016 with her husband by her side. Mary is the devoted wife to John Ferraro. In addition to her husband, Mary is also survived by her daughter, Nadine Myers-Nokes and several other family members.A Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm, at Gerald B.H. Solomon...
Mary C. Ulscht
May 4, 2016
Guilderland – Mary C. Ulscht passed away peacefully and surrounded by love at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland on May 4, 2016. She was 92 years old. The daughter of the late Louis G. and Mary F. (Maher) Marchand, Mary was born on July 28, 1923 in Manhattan, NY. Mary was married to Frederic R. Ulscht on...
Gerald W. Barr
May 4, 2016
Glenville- Gerald W. Barr, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 4,2016. He was the son of the late Gerald D. and Dorothy Barr. Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Barr.Gerald served in the United States Army from 1964-1970, & the National Guard from 1978-1982. While in the military Gerald served many roles: Military Police in Viet Nam, 808th Engineering...
John J. Brisee
May 3, 2016
Watervliet - John J. Brisee , 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at home with his loving family by his side. He proudly served our Country in the U.S. Army for over 34 years.John is survived by his loving and caring girlfriend: Jodie Longton. He was so blessed to spend his time with her and to have...
Paul A. Muller
May 2, 2016
RENSSELAER-Paul A. Muller, of Colonie, age 87, passed to God's care on Monday, May 2, 2016 after a long illness. He was the son of the late Reverend Dr. George Muller and Gertrude Muller of Paterson, New Jersey. Paul is survived by a brother, Reverend Edwin Muller of Poughkeepsie, New York, his wife of 62 years, Catherine E. (Burzynski) Muller...
Anna M. Hafner
May 2, 2016
Niskayuna- Anna M. Hafner, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016. Born in Hudson, New York she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Conte. She is predeceased by her loving husband William J. Hafner (1971). Following her marriage Anna and her husband relocated to Schenectady. Anna and her family were active parishioners of St. Paul...
Thomas P. Drugda
May 1, 2016
ALBANY_Thomas P. Drugda, 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on April 21, 1942 to Paul and Helen (Mullen) Drugda in Albany. Tom was a graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School class of 1960. Tom is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On November 17, 1978 he married Maureen (Liuzzi) Drugda....
Nancy E. Fowler
May 1, 2016
COLONIE- Nancy E. Fowler, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was born to the late Raymond and Gladys Wise on February 14, 1938 in Albany, NY.She will be forever missed by her children: Paul (Cheryl) Fowler, Karen Fowler, Kevin Fowler, Tracy (Alex) DiLauro, and Lori (David) Turrie; siblings: Raymond (Laura) Wise, Claire (James) Keigle, and Bill...
Randall T. Edwards Jr.
May 1, 2016
BALLSTON LAKE_Randall T. "Pete" Edwards, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. He was born on December 14, 1931 to the late Randall and Genevieve (Park) Edwards in Grandville, NY. Randall was predeceased by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Randall is survived by his loving wife, Marion; daughters, Nancy Fifield, Cindy Gile; sons,...
Helen B. Wyld
May 1, 2016
Colonie- Helen B. Wyld, 86, passed away peacefully May 1, 2016. Born in Salem, New York she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cora Johnston. She is predeceased by her husband Robert Oliver Wyld, married 22 years. Helen loved gardening and cooking and owned over 200 cookbooks. She also loved quilting and was even in a quilting club....
Leah R. Crounse
Apr 30, 2016
Framingham, MA - Leah R. Crounse, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA after an extended illness. She was born in Albany to the late Jacob and Helen (Dane) Crounse.After graduating from Albany High School in 1957 Leah joined the Air Force. She later worked for and retired from the Raytheon Co. in...
Rhonda House
Apr 30, 2016
ALBANY_Rhonda House, 55, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016.She was born on November 10, 1960 to the late Frank and Dorothy (Daniels) House in Albany.Rhonda was a devoted mother and friend to all those who knew her. She was a kind and compassionate person who worked caring for others as an LPN throughout the capital district. Rhonda was full...
Mary P. Colling
Apr 30, 2016
ALBANY_Mary "Phyllis" Colling, 88, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016 at Hudson Park Nursing & Rehabilitation. Center. Mary is survived by her daughter-in-law Susan Feiden and her granddaughters, Leslie Chaplin and Jessica Chaplin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard J. Colling and her son Robert Feiden. Private graveside service will be held at New Rural Cemetery.
Anne Bernice"Bernie" Bytner
Apr 29, 2016
Colonie- Anne Bernice "Bernie" Bytner peacefully entered into heaven on April 29 at the age of 87. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late James Sullivan and Josephine Walsh. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1946 and St. Peter's School of Nursing in 1949. She became an operating room nurse at St. Peter's Hospital.Having chosen...
Betty Chesebro
Apr 28, 2016
ALBANY_Betty Chesebro, 88, passed away on April 28, 2016 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was born on March 22, 1928 to the late Edward and Vivian (MacMillan) Pittz in Albany.On June 7, 1952 Betty married LeRoy Chesebro, Jr. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who spent her life caring for her family. She will...
Thomas H. Vanvorst
Apr 28, 2016
Thomas H. VanVorst, 62, of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1953 son of the late Charles and Alice (Griffin) VanVorst in Albany, NY. Thomas was employed with the Local Union Iron Workers throughout the capital district for many years. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Rogers...
