Leatrice Steele-Duncan
Nov 2, 2015
God called Leatrice "Lee" H. Steele-Duncan "GAGA" home on November 2, 2015. Our mom was born on October 4, 1942 in Amityville, NY; daughter of the late Walker "D" and Alice Leonard. Lee graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. She was employed by Albany Savings Bank for many years and then for the NYS Attorney General's Office. Our GAGA enjoyed...
Wanda A. Zeh
Nov 2, 2015
Short Mountain, Tennessee -Wanda Ann Zeh died on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 after she bravely lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. Loving wife of Ronald Zeh, Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Graham and Lela Osment; cherished mother of Ronald (Kay) Zeh, Jr., Dianna Zeh (Mark) Rust, Michael (Mandy) Zeh, Amy (Ronnie) Brawley; cherished grandmother...
Ervin W. Demarco
Nov 2, 2015
Colonie- Ervin W. DeMarco, 95, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital. Ervin was born to the late Peter and Theresa DeMarco in Milwaukee, WI, on January 28, 1920. He and his family moved to Rensselaer, NY at the age of 10. Ervin worked for the American Meter Co., and he worked for N.Y. State until...
Robert L. Valachovic
Nov 2, 2015
Robert L. Valachovic, 69, passed away unexpectedly on November 2nd, 2015.Born in Schenectady on December 12th, 1945, Robert was the son of the late Edward J. Valachovic and Mary M. Valachovic.He was raised in Schenectady and was a 1963 graduate of Linton High School, and the University of Alabama. He resided in California for 20 years.He is survived by his...
Edward F. Delucia
Nov 1, 2015
SCHENECTADY- Edward F. DeLucia Sr., 59, passed away November 1st, 2015. Ed was known for being an Animal lover as well as for his athletic abilities, he played many sports throughout his life, and he especially cherished time on the golf course with his best friend and son, Ed Jr. In his free time he enjoyed Hunting. Ed was also...
William S. Vojnar
Nov 1, 2015
William S. Vojnar, 93, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Bill died from complications of a stroke he suffered earlier in the year.Born on May 15, 1922 at the Rotterdam family home where his parents, the late William Vincent Vojnar and Sadie Pallack Vojnar lived and raised their family. He belonged to the farm bureau, and VFW in...
Stephen E. Ten Eyck
Nov 1, 2015
Clifton Park- Stephen E. Ten Eyck passed away at the home of his daughter after a brief illness on November 1, 2015. He was 75 years old.The son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy L. (Brimmer) Ten Eyck, Stephen was born on April 10, 1940 in Albany, NY. He graduated with a BA in Biology from Gettysburg College PA...
Rita E. Allen
Oct 31, 2015
LOUDONVILLE – Rita Eaton Allen, 97, passed away on October 31, 2015.The daughter of Alan and Helen Barron Eaton, Rita was born in Midland, Ontario, Canada in 1918. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1936 and attended college at SUNY Oneonta. She retired in 1980 as a designer draftsman in the Gas Turbine Division of GE. After spending...
Michael A. Sutter
Oct 30, 2015
Michael A. Sutter, 55, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2015. He was born in Schenectady on November 2, 1959 to Leonard and Doris Sutter. Michael loved to hunt and fish. He also loved camping and being outdoors. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.Michael is survived by his mother Doris Sutter; brothers, Lenny, David, Eddie,...
Karl O. Gamble
Oct 30, 2015
Albany- Karl O. "Buster" Gamble passed away peacefully at Hudson Park Nursing Home in Albany, NY on Friday, October 30 2015. The son of O'Neal and Geneva Gamble, Karl was born in Troy, NY on October 24, 1954. Karl was an adventurous man whose travels took him to many places with different jobs and callings. It allowed him to meet...
Lt. Col.Peterg. Pelton
Oct 30, 2015
COHOES_Peter G. Pelton, 73, passed away on October 30, 2015 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1942 son of the late S. Oswald and Greeta (Sutherland) Pelton.Peter graduated from Albany High School Class of 1959 and from Boston University in 1964 with a BS in Aero Technology. Peter was a veteran of the...
Gloria M. Potter
Oct 30, 2015
Colonie- Gloria M. Potter passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 30, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was 87 years old.The daughter of the late Adam "Ed" and Gertrude (Duffy) Scymanky, Gloria was born on November 15, 1927 in Plattsburgh, NY and grew up in Rouses Point, NY. She met and married Frank...
Joan M. Schaeffer
Oct 30, 2015
ALBANY- Joan M. Schaeffer, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday October 30, 2015 at Rosewood Nursing Home. She was born on October 15, 1934 to the late John and Mary Schaeffer in Brockton, PA. Joan moved to Schaghticoke in 1952 and later retired from Key Bank in Albany. Joan loved watching QVC and purchasing gifts for her friends and family....
Betty L. Pompey
Oct 29, 2015
Troy- Betty L. Pompey, 69, passed away Thursday, October 29th 2015 at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Betty is the daughter of the late Bennie Sr. and Anna Mae Canty. Betty was the loving wife of the late Emanuel Pompey and loving mother to the late Loretta and Robert Pompey. She is also predeceased by her siblings...
Gloria Maranda
Oct 28, 2015
What a blessing to know someone who has loved hard, given abundantly, shared generously, and experienced a life well lived! This is the story of an awesome woman of God!Gloria Emelda Rock Maranda, 74, was born on October 13, 1941 on the beautiful island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. She was born to the parent of...
Arthur "Uncleart"L. Gries
Oct 28, 2015
Albany- Arthur L. "Uncle Art" Gries went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2015 at The Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. He was 85 years old.The son of the late Arthur "Roy" L. and Sylvia (Chlopecki) Gries, Sr., Arthur was born on July 9, 1930 in Schenectady, NY. He left high school at the...
Hong He
Oct 28, 2015
Hong He, 41, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Ellis hospital after a long battle against breast cancer. Her loving family was by her side. Hong was born in Jining, Inner Mongolia, China on October 25, 1974, to the family of Zunmin He and Jingqi Yu. She moved to Beijing for middle school. Being an outstanding student throughout...
Carl D. Van Bergen
Oct 28, 2015
Carl David Van Bergen , 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Carl was the son of the late Milton and Agnes (Clark) Van Bergen and the devoted husband to the late Darlene (Valyou) Van Bergen.Carl was employed with Amtrak for over 26 years until his retirement. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching his grandson race go-carts. In addition...
Angeline H. Zammiello
Oct 27, 2015
Albany- Angeline H. Zammiello formerly of Utica, NY passed away on October 27 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab in Albany, NY. She was 94 years old.The daughter of the late Mariano and Angela Marie (Capocci) Tata, Angeline was born on September 17, 1921 in Utica, NY. She was a graduate of UFA High School. She proudly worked as secretary...
Guy M. Evans
Oct 27, 2015
NISKAYUNA- Guy M. Evans, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 27th. Born in Albany, he was both best friend and loving husband of 35 years to Denise Mullen-Evans. Guy retired from the D & H/CP Railway in February after 38 years of dedicated service.Family was the centerpiece and highlight of Guy's life; he took much pride in...