Frank G. Decerce Jr.
Jan 1, 2016
Slingerlands-Frank G. DeCerce, Jr. Died suddenly January 1, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Frank G. And Jane DeCerce, Sr. He leaves his wife Carolyn R. DeGeorge DeCerce, whose life and care he put first every day; step-children who he thought of as his own, Sandy (Wayne) Temme, Richard and Steven (Deana) Mallory. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren...
Dixie Miller
Jan 1, 2016
Albany- Dixie Lee (Rourke-Lagace) Miller , 65, passed away peacefully Friday, January 1st, 2016 at her loving daughter's home with her family by her side. She was born to Richard and Elsie Rourke in Cooperstown, NY.Dixie is survived by her mother: Elsie; her 5 children: Theodore, Michael, Melissa, Laura, and Stephanie Lagace; siblings: Mark, Terry, and Carol Rourke; and 11...
Harold P. Graber
Jan 1, 2016
Wynantskill- Harold P. Graber, 85, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 on Wednesday, January 6, 2015 from 10:00am-11:00am with a service to immediately follow. Burial will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY.
Elizabeth Barbara Brisebois
Dec 31, 2015
Elizabeth Barbara Brisebois, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.She was the daughter of the late William T. and Dorothy McLaughlin. Barbara was a beautiful woman, inside and out, who had empathy for everyone she met. She possessed a sharp business intellect and an even sharper wit. Barbara...
James H. French Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
James French, Jr., known and beloved as Frenchy, was born to the late Ida Jean Jones and James H. French, Sr. in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of three sons. He moved to Albany, New York at a young age and left school at the age of thirteen to care for his two brothers after the death of his Mom,...
Charles J. Hofmann
Dec 31, 2015
Schenectady- Charles J. "Charlie" Hofmann , 85, passed away peacefully after battling a long illness on Thursday, December 31st, 2015. Born on July 29th, 1930, Charlie was the son of the late Charles and Edith Hofmann. Charlie was a veteran of both the Army Paratroopers, 82nd airborne division, and Navy. He was a retired Tractor Trailer driver and long time...
Paul R. Ball
Dec 30, 2015
Nassau - Paul R. Ball, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 unexpectedly with his family by his side. Paul was the son of the late Kelly and Rosella Bradshaw-Ball. Paul is survived by his devoted and loving wife Sheryle Ball. Paul was employed and retired as a plant manager from Fort Orange Paper Company in Castleton-On-Hudson.Paul served his country...
Floyd T."Ft" Gilbert
Dec 30, 2015
Schenectady- Floyd T. "FT" Gilbert passed away on December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was 60 years old.The son of late Floyd R. and Lois C. (Newcomb) Gilbert, Jr., FT was born on January 3, 1955 in Buffalo, NY. FT worked for many years at the Cranberry Bog and was the Head Chef at Shaker Ridge Country...
Inge D. Panko
Dec 30, 2015
Inge (Schnitzer) Panko, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Capital Living Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with her loving family by her side. Inge was the daughter of the late Karl and Else (Harder) Feddersen. She was a devoted wife to the late Karl Paul Schnitzer and later of the late Boris Panko. Inge was a very...
Catherine E. Rossman
Dec 29, 2015
Cohoes- Catherine E. Rossman, 87, a former Defreetsville resident, passed away on December 29, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home. She was born in Albany on July 29, 1928 to the late Daniel and Anna (Kearns) Travison. Kay was a homemaker earning her G.E.D. as an adult and over the years worked part time processing tax returns and...
Luella C. Bates
Dec 29, 2015
Menands- Luella C. Bates, 102, passed away of natural causes on December 29, 2015. Luella was the daughter of the late Calvin and Elizziebell Dayter. She was the wife of the late Charles D. Bates. She is survived by her two daughters Luella "Mitzi" Dominic and Judith Ann McGuire. She is predeceased by her son Calvin Charles Bates. Luella is...
Warren W. Reich
Dec 29, 2015
Guilderland- Warren W. Reich, a veteran of WWII, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at age 92. Warren was born in Tonawanda, NY on June 26, 1923. His parents were first and second generation German. Warren was raised by his grandparents. His great-grandparents on his mother's side came to America from Germany in 1848, the year of many European revolutions....
Anna L. Cox
Dec 28, 2015
ALTAMONT- Anna L. Cox, 79, died peacefully on December 28, 2015 at home with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.Ann was born on March 3, 1936 in Troy, NY, to the late Joseph A. and Stella Eates. Ann graduated from Catholic Central High School class of 1956. In August 1959 she married the late...
William H. Williams Iii
Dec 27, 2015
Times Union to Run on Wednesday for William Williams III Troy- William H. Williams III, 73, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2015. He was the son of the late Margaret Peleski and William Williams. William is survived by his daughters: Wendy Williams- Quigley (Patrick) and Rachael Williams. William is also survived by his three grandchildren, Jacob, Nicky and Johnny...
I.C. Cancer
Dec 27, 2015
Albany- I. C. Cancer, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 having spent the last 7 years battling Alzheimer Disease. He was born November 7, 1936 to the late Smith Cancer and Mary Payne Cancer of Oxford, MS. I. C. was the devoted husband of Kathleen Cancer. They were married 58 years. He worked at General Electric Knolls...
Orlando Raponi
Dec 26, 2015
Albany- Orlando Raponi, 91, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday morning, December 26, 2015.Orlando was born on January 31, 1924, to the late Mario and Palmira Raponi, in Carpinato, Italy.On February 15, 1947, he married Antonia Raponi in Italy. After starting their family, Orlando and Antonia relocated to Australia and later to the US. He worked for the Laborers...
Danila A. Dorsett
Dec 26, 2015
ALBANY – Danila A. Dorsett, 87, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at The Grand at Guilderland (formerly Guilderland Center Nursing Home). Born in Civadale, del Friuli, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Amedeo and Maria (Pelligrini) De Angeli. She worked as a waitress for the Bela Napoli Restaurant in Albany for over 30 years before retiring....
Harriett B. Lacy
Dec 26, 2015
Harriett Lacy, age 96, left this life on December 26, 2015. Harriett was born December 12, 1919 to Carrie and Harry Long in Lakeside, OH. She was predeceased by her husband John Lacy and sister Ellen Gordon. Dearly loved mother of Ellen Messina (Joseph) of Albany, Judy Pendergast (William) of Flat Rock, NC, Craig Lacy (Sarah) of Medina, NY and...
Catherine A. Sorrentino
Dec 25, 2015
Clifton Park- Catherine "Chickie" A. Sorrentino, 83, entered into God's eternal grace on December 25, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born the last of nine children to the late Vincenzo and Assunta Castaldo at home in Mechanicville on June 28, 1932. Chickie graduated salutatorian from Mechanicville High, continued onto State Teachers' College in Albany, NY, then earned her MBA...
Ellsworth A. Elliott
Dec 24, 2015
ALBANY_Ellsworth A. Elliott, 82, passed away on December 24, 2015 at Albany County Nursing Home. He was born on June 30, 1933 to the late Harris and Pauline (Kinney) Elliott in Goshen, NY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a hard worker, devoted husband and father. He was a very giving man always willing to lend...