Michael Mc Grail Jr.
Apr 6, 2014
Voorheesville - Michael Daniel McGrail Jr, 60, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and longtime friend of Bill W became one with nature on Sunday April 6th surrounded by those who loved him. Michael spent time as a marine, traveled the globe and loved the great outdoors. He was a gifted stone mason, carpenter and science fiction enthusiast. Mike inspired those...
Patrick R. Opel
Apr 5, 2014
ROTTERDAM – Patrick Raymond Opel, 57, passed away on April 5, 2014 at Albany Medical Center with his family by his side after a year-long battle with cancer. Pat was born February 25, 1957 the son of Raymond Opel and the late Janet Reisinger Opel.Pat graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1975. A master carpenter and residential home builder,...
Vanessa A. Milligan
Apr 4, 2014
TROY - Vanessa A. Milligan (Little Muffin), 19, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Nathan Milligan and the late Marilyn Houser. She was also mother to her unborn child, Alina Brielle.Vanessa attended Lansingburgh Public Schools and was a current student of Hudson Valley Community College. She enjoyed reading, music, drawing...
Raymond E. Williman Sr.
Apr 4, 2014
Raymond E. Williman, Sr., 92, of Knox, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Wright, NY and was the son of the late Howard and Hazel Williman. Ray had worked for the Town of Knox and Albany County for most of his life.He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years,...
Marilyn A. Houser
Apr 3, 2014
TROY – Marilyn A. Houser, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Lois (Yakel) Houser.Marilyn was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed by the New York State Education Department for many years. She loved...
Albert Leigh
Apr 3, 2014
RENSSELAER – Albert "Plum" Leigh, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2014. He was born June 6, 1953 in Albany the son of the late Fred and Annie Mae Leigh.Albert graduated from Albany High School in 1971. A great athlete, he played football and loved basketball. Albert was veteran of the United States Air Force, serving at Lackland Air...
Mary T. Brock
Apr 2, 2014
COLONIE – On April 2, 2014, Mary T. (Regina) Brock, surrounded by her loved ones, was gently placed in the loving arms of our Lord.She was born June 15, 1926 in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of the late Josephine Sangineto and Josephat Regina. Mary was married in 1951 to her beloved husband Robert E. Brock, who has predeceased...
Patricia M. Rivers
Apr 1, 2014
Albany - Patricia Rivers passed away on April 1, 2014 after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 12, 1938, and was the daughter of Peter Hulsopple, and her beloved mother, Agnes Kaufman Hulsopple. Patricia lived a simple, self-sufficient life and was kind to everyone she encountered. She worked at Tobin Packing Co. for 25 years and retired from...
Ida Earle Davis
Apr 1, 2014
Albany – Ida Earle Davis, 59, of Albany passed away suddenly on Tuesday April 1, 2014 with her family by her side.She is survived by her children, Titinishia "Peaches" (Bert) Williams, Bridgette Williams, Yvonte' Williams and LamaRenea'"Mookey" Earle. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and four siblings. Ida is the best friend of 23 years to...
Marjorie Risti
Apr 1, 2014
Cohoes – Marjorie A. Risti, 78, passed away at the Eddy Village Green on Tuesday April 1, 2014. Born in Helena, Arkansas she is the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Allison.Marjorie retired from Fleet Bank in Menands, where she worked as a key board specialist for many years. She loved animals, especially her dogs, and enjoyed many genres...
Amalia Sowers
Mar 31, 2014
ROTTERDAM – Amalia Sowers, 76, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ciro Cacciuolo and Assunta Piterra.Lia enjoyed dancing, music, watching TV and reading. She loved cooking and good food. Lia was also interested in learning other languages. Lia was predeceased by...
Janet Degroff
Mar 31, 2014
Cohoes - Janet T. DeGroff, 90, of Ballston Lake, died on March 31, 2014 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Teiper and Laura Newton and was the loving wife of the late Edward L. DeGroff Jr.Janet was born in East Aurora, NY, grew up in Pittsford and Troy, NY and...
Karen M. Pona
Mar 30, 2014
ALBANY-Karen M. Pona, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Walter and Marion Frenzel and lived in Bayonne, New Jersey before moving to Albany. Karen worked as head bank teller for First Niagara Bank...
Craig J. Miller
Mar 30, 2014
LATHAM – Craig J. Miller, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his home, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on March 11, 1959 in Albany and is the son of Eleanor A. (Feehan) Miller and the late William T. Miller. He graduated from Shaker High School – Class of...
James P. Hughes
Mar 30, 2014
Colonie – James P. Hughes, 78, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Raymond J. and Annamay Heim Hughes. Jim was employed for 46 years at the Albany Times Union. He was a member of the Lisha Kill Seniors and had been...
Christina A. Wright
Mar 29, 2014
Christina A.Wright , 40, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born on June 6, 1973 to Richard Null and Joyce Henry.Christina would give everything she could for anyone, her unselfishness and willing to care for others will be missed be everyone who knew her. She loved being a mom, she would volunteer...
John W. Bailey
Mar 29, 2014
SELKIRK-John W. Bailey, 69 passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Bailey was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Harry and Gladys Bailey. He graduated from Albany High School. Mr. Bailey worked for McKesson and Robbins, Ford's Tavern and Gaylord's. He served in the US Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam....
Leo Ranalli
Mar 29, 2014
Guilderland - Leo (Lindy) Ranalli passed away at his home on Saturday, March 29, 2014 after a long illness. He was 83 years old. Born in Schenectady, NY on April 24, 1930, he was the son of the late Dominick and Maria Ranalli. He is survived by the love of his life, Marie E. (Pasquariello) Ranalli, his wife of 60...
Curtis Poole
Mar 28, 2014
WATERVLIET-Curtis Lee Poole, 57 was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28th 2014, with his loving family and friends by his side. He was born in Millry, Alabama, on December 17, 1956, to the late Richard C., and Alma Poole.Curtis is survived by his loving wife, Rev. Debra Poole, son, Dawhan, daughter Patrice Rogers (Peter), and...
Victoria Kuilema
Mar 28, 2014
COLONIE- Victoria Lynn Kuilema, 45, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Friday March 28, 2014. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was an honors graduate of Catholic Central High School, HVCC and SUNY @ Albany. Vikki was employed with US Airways for 15 years and more recently has been employed as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor (MSF). She was...
