David W. Locke

David W. Locke

Sep 23, 2015

Halfmoon- David Walter Locke passed away with his loving wife by his side after a brief illness at the Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home in Clifton Park. He was 72 years old.The son of the late Walter H. and Harriett (Callahan) Locke, David was born on July 6, 1943 in Schenectady, NY. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1961....

John J. Catalfamo

John J. Catalfamo

Sep 23, 2015

GUILDERLAND - John J. Catalfamo, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. John was born in Albany on July 2, 1930 and was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Clara (Giorgianni) Catalfamo. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. He was a liquor salesman for Schenley...

Stefan Swyst

Stefan Swyst

Sep 22, 2015

Stefan Swyst passed away peacefully in the presence of his wife Maria and son Roman on Sept 22, 2015 in Albany NY.Born Feb 15, 1933 in Wysowa, Poland. He was 6 year old, when World War ll erupted and he and his family endured great hardship and suffering during war. After WWll ended, peace did not come to Wysowa. In...

John L. Callahan

John L. Callahan

Sep 22, 2015

John L. Callahan, 67, of Delmar, passed away September 22, 2015 with his loving wife by his side. He will be forever missed by his surviving spouse of 34 years, Line, his brother William Callahan, and his cherished niece and nephew. The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Peters' Hospice for their extraordinary care during...

Arthur E. Mcdonald

Arthur E. Mcdonald

Sep 21, 2015

Arthur "Artie" Edward McDonald, 54, of Rotterdam junction passed away suddenly on September 21st 2015. He is the beloved son of Joan McDonald and the late Arthur E. McDonald Sr. He will be forever missed by two sisters Colleen Caruso (Stephen) and Mary Piel as well as several nieces and nephews; Charlene, Jason (Trista) and Rachel Bradt and Devon, Brianna,...

James T. Dollard

James T. Dollard

Sep 21, 2015

ALBANY-James T. Dollard, 68, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015, at the Stratton VA.Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

James "Harri"William Pearce

James "Harri"William Pearce

Sep 20, 2015

James "Harri" William Pearce, 25, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. James was the son of Stephen "Randy" and Marie (Dewhurst) Pearce. He was an accomplished motocross Pro Rider, he rode with NEMA and NESC for many years as number 462. He was a devoted Kawasaki man. James...

Mildred J. Gullie

Mildred J. Gullie

Sep 20, 2015

Troy- Mildred J. Gullie, 96, passed away Sunday, September 20th, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Cordelia Cash.Millie was the loving wife of the late Frank Gullie. Because of her kind soul Millie was loved by everyone. She enjoyed gardening and reading her Bible. She also loved spending time with...

Mary B. Kennedy

Mary B. Kennedy

Sep 20, 2015

Mary B. Kennedy (née Orbon, and previously Mabb), died peacefully in her sleep early Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long and courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD.) Mary was born in Hudson, NY on Jan. 19, 1937, to the late Simon Orbon and M. Lucy (Seymour) Orbon (later Burger.) She is survived...

Clarence Bamford

Clarence Bamford

Sep 19, 2015

Clarence Bamford, 58, of Ballston Spa passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He faced his battle with pancreatic cancer courageously, facing each day with a positive attitude.Clarence was born in Sudbury, Ontario, the son of Clarence and Phyllis Bamford, living most of his life in upstate New York. He is survived by...

Bernard Stone

Bernard Stone

Sep 19, 2015

ALBANY_Bernard Stone, 66, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. He was born on February 22, 1949 to the late Norman and Susan (Rogers) Stone. Bernie had recently retired from Pepsi Cola after 25 years working as a forklift driver. On September 24, 1969 he married his wife Anna. Bern was a devoted husband, father and...

Louise M. Desieno

Louise M. Desieno

Sep 19, 2015

COLONIE_Louise M. DeSieno, 87, of Colonie, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family, on September 19, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Louise was born on February 11, 1928, daughter of the late Gabriel and Philomena (Ruggiero) Renzi. On October 15, 1950 she married her beloved husband Carmen at Our Lady of Mt. Caramel Church, where she was also baptized. Louise...

Robert C. Rossman (Bob)

Robert C. Rossman (Bob)

Sep 18, 2015

Defreestville- Robert C. Rossman, 90, passed away Friday September 18th 2015. Robert was the son of the late Leonard and Hazel Rossman.Bob proudly served as a tank driver in the Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Catherine Travison; his children, Thomas (Normie) Rossman, Lynn (Stephen) Bearup, Patricia (Dean) Haskins, Susan (Robert) Grimmick...

Donald William Bordwell

Donald William Bordwell

Sep 17, 2015

Donald W. BordwellWW II VeteranDies At Age 93Donald W. Bordwell of Colonie, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in North Adams, MA and lived in Colonie, NY since the age of 10 years. Mr. Bordwell proudly served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Stationed at Midway Island in...

Linda Kirtley

Linda Kirtley

Sep 17, 2015

Albany- Linda A. Kirtley, 58, passed away Thursday, September 17th 2015 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Betty Clavette. Linda is survived by her husband of 41 years Stephen J. Kirtley, her two children Stephen Kirtley (Leslie) and Christina Kirtley-Martin (Nathan). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Tiana, Isaiah and...

Randall Wayne Woodbeck

Randall Wayne Woodbeck

Sep 17, 2015

SCHENECTADY- Randall Wayne Woodbeck, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on September 17th, 2015.Randy was predeceased by his loving mother, Carole J. Woodbeck, his father, Leon M. Woodbeck, and his infant sister, Ann Marie. He is survived by his sister, Kelly (Mike) Madonna, his nephew and nieces; Cal and Jenna Zaborowski, Ciera Madonna, and great niece Melody Zaborowski.Calling hours...

Anne M. Strycharz

Anne M. Strycharz

Sep 16, 2015

ALBANY_Anne M. (Davis) Strycharz , 88, passed away on September 16, 2015 surrounded by her family at Albany Medical Center. She was born on August 25, 1927 daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Buckley) Davis. Anne lived in Albany throughout her life. She graduated from Vincentian Institute, class of 1945. On July 8, 1950, she married Edward J. Strycharz...

Marian Peterson

Marian Peterson

Sep 16, 2015

Marian Peterson, 82, left behind the pain and illness of this world and entered Heaven on Wednesday September 16, 2015 with her family by her side. Born in Schenectady and a graduate of Draper High School, Marian called many places home over the years - Rotterdam and Alcove. Many will remember Marian as operator of the kitchen at the Annie...

Dennis Galardy

Dennis Galardy

Sep 15, 2015

Dennis "Denny" Galardy, 64, of Schenectady, passed suddenly and peacefully on September 15th, 2015 while surrounded by his family and friends in Montepulciano, Italy. The Angels came to get a new helper in Heaven. He will be forever missed by his loving wife of 37 years Patricia, his son and daughter in law, Jason and Dana Galardy, his mother in...

Kathleen C. Grogan

Kathleen C. Grogan

Sep 15, 2015

Troy-Kathleen Grogan passed away at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, following a brief illness. Born in Troy, NY on June 9, 1937, Kathy was the daughter of Thomas Grogan and Mary Roach, of Troy, NY. Kathy graduated from Catholic Central High School, Troy, NY, and Mildred Elly Business School. She began her career of service with New York State....