John J. Thomas
Dec 17, 2014
SELKIRK-John J. Thomas, 84 passed away on December 17, 2014 at Stratton VA Medical Center with his loving companion and family by his side. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late George Thomas, Sr. and Helen (Greene) Thomas. He has resided in Selkirk most of his life. John was a veteran, having served in the US...
Ann M. Keough
Dec 17, 2014
Ann M. Keough, 90, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014 with her husband by her side. Ann was born September 23, 1924, in NYC, New York to the late Michael and Anna Oswald.In 1946 she married her love and life partner of 68 years, David G. Keough, and theirs was a true love story. Ann was a Registered Nurse,...
Arthur Howland
Dec 17, 2014
Rotterdam – Arthur F. "Butch" Howland Jr., 71, died suddenly December 17, 2014. He was the beloved husband of M. Sandra (La Deaux) Howland, whom he married on April 23, 1966. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. When he returned he was employed by G.E. and later retired from the Watervliet Arsenal...
Rose M. Balander
Dec 17, 2014
Guilderland- Rose M. Balander, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital, with her family by her side. Rose was born on March 5, 1928, to the late Dominic and Lucy Donato, in Slingerlands, NY. After high school she attended Ellis School of Nursing and Syracuse University to prepare her for her career as a school...
David L. Wyatt
Dec 16, 2014
GUILDERLAND- David L. Wyatt, 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, with his family by his side. David was born to the late Wilson and Maude Wyatt, on February 20, 1939, in Washington, DC. In 1957 David joined the United States Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Macon. He began his career at IBM in...
Dr. Kwaku Nimako
Dec 16, 2014
Dr. Kwaku Sarkodie Nimako, 45, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 7, 1969 in Kumasi, Ghana, he was a son of Knight Badu-Nimako and Yaa Anim Nimako. Dr. Nimako was a 2004 graduate from the Albany College of Pharmacy with his Doctorate in Pharmacy. He was...
Ruth D. Mcmahon
Dec 16, 2014
Ruth D. McMahon, 96, of Albany passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 9, 1918 in Dolgeville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Leona Beebe DeLand. She was a graduate of Faxton School of Nursing in Utica, NY. Ruth was a woman who accepted all...
John Allan Erickson
Dec 15, 2014
Leif was born in Rensselaerville, NY and went home December 15, 2014 in Albany, NY. He was a hardworking, dedicated, loyal father, grandfather, companion and co-worker. His life journey from working the farm, proudly serving in the US Army, and owning various businesses was experienced by many. A master bulldozer operator, a finesse truck driver, an avid race car fan;...
Anne W. Green
Dec 15, 2014
COLONIE-Anne W. Green, 82, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Albert N. and Dorothy T. (Church) Woodhead. Anne and her husband Edward have resided in Colonie for the past 58 years. She graduated from Simmons College of Boston in 1954 and was an active...
Donald A. Hart
Dec 15, 2014
Donald A. Hart, formerly of Haigh Avenue, Schenectady, most recently residing at Ingersoll Place Assisted Living, died December 15, 2014 after a long illness. Don was born in Herkimer, NY on August 19, 1923 to Beecher and Elsie Hart. He graduated from Herkimer High School and served in the Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery Division from December 1942 until December 1945 and...
Dennis A. Cerwonka
Dec 15, 2014
Dennis Cerwonka, 69, passed away on December 15, 2014, at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born on April 1, 1945, he was the son of the late Monica and Chester Cerwonka, and was a lifelong resident of Albany. His education at St. Joseph's Parochial School was the foundation for his unwavering faith. He was a former parishioner of St. Margaret Mary...
Ralph C. Hildenbrandt
Dec 13, 2014
Ralph C. Hildenbrandt, 90, entered into peaceful rest in the Lord on December 13, 2014. Ralph was born in Colonie and resided there for his lifetime. He was the son of the late Fred and Gertrude Hildenbrandt. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and after graduation joined the Navy in 1943. During World War II, he served in the...
Donald P. Brathwaite
Dec 13, 2014
Donald Percy Brathwaite, 71, the youngest son of Agatha Forbes and Earnest Brathwaite (both deceased) was born on May 15, 1943 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. There he attended Road Town Primary school. He then moved to St. Thomas where he trained to become a mason. In St. Thomas he met Anna Rivera. They later got married, and the union...
Thomas F. Rogers
Dec 13, 2014
ROTTERDAM - Thomas F. Rogers died unexpectedly with his family by his side on December 13th 2014 in Albany, at the age of 71.Tom is survived by his mother, Marjorie Rogers of Schenectady; His devoted wife of 49 years, Eileen Rogers (Lasher); his beloved children, Amy Mundweiler (Rick) of Rotterdam, and James Rogers (Linda) of Webster, NY, and a brother,...
Donna Benedict
Dec 12, 2014
Saratoga Springs - Donna J. Benedict, 67, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. Donna was born and raised in Albany was the granddaughter of the late Frances Dyer and daughter of the late Lillian Kelly. Donna was the devoted wife to Roger Benedict. They were married 32 years. Donna worked as a nurse in geriatrics for 30...
Jacqueline Miller
Dec 12, 2014
HALFMOON- Jacqueline S. Miller, 81, passed away on Friday, December 12th, 2014, at Ellis Hospital, with her family by her side. Jackie was born in East Greenbush, NY, on March 7th, 1933, to the late Sally and Edmonde Eades. She was the wife of the late Lawrence "Chief" Miller. She was employed at Sterling Winthrop for many years as a...
Oliva Mary Boni
Dec 11, 2014
ALBANY – Oliva Mary Boni, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Marguerite (Hall) Dimitri.Along with her parents, Oliva was predeceased by her former husband William Boni, Sr.; daughters, Patricia Tarullo and Terri Boni, and siblings Bertha Dimitri, Florence Corsiglia...
Michael Cioffi
Dec 11, 2014
Michael L. Cioffi Jr., 76, of Castleton On Hudson, NY passed away on December 11, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Michael was born May 26, 1938, at North Adams, Massachusetts, the son of the late Michael L.and Margaret (Bond) Cioffi. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Gerald B.H....
Arnã©E B. Bielecki
Dec 11, 2014
SCOTIA – Arnée B. Bielecki, 70, passed away after long, courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home with her niece and best friend by her side. Born March 11, 1944, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Damberg.Arnée graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. Along with her parents, Arnée was predeceased by her husband Gary...
Rosalie Ahl
Dec 11, 2014
Colonie - Rosalie M. Ahl (DiBiase) 84, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2014,surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany, Rosalie was the daughter of the late Rocco and Linda DiBiase. Rosalie was a 1947 graduate of the Vincentian Institute and Mildred Elley. She worked for the State of New York for many years, retiring from the Department...
