Viola Stefanacci
Nov 14, 2014
Viola A. Stefanacci, 86, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Friday evening November 14, 2014 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born September 17, 1928 in the Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Breneich Morita. Viola worked for many years as a secretary for James H. Maloy, Inc. in Loudonville. She was...
Raymond Holland
Nov 14, 2014
Raymond E."Coach" Holland, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Raymond was born November 21, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Gaunt) Holland. Raymond proudly served with the United States Army and the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a boxing coach,...
Genevieve Mcgraw
Nov 14, 2014
Schenectady- Genevieve McGraw, 76, passed away Friday, November 14th, 2014 peacefully with her family by her side. Born December 25, 1937, Jenny was the daughter of the late Ivan and Ethel San Jule. Jenny was married in 1959 to the late Salvatore Scicchitano and then later remarried to Paul McGraw who predeceased her.Jenny loved animals especially her three cats; Squirt,...
Mildred Ellan Peek
Nov 13, 2014
COLONIE – Mildred E. Peek, 98, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 13, 2014,after a brief illness. Mildred was a longtime resident of Colonie. She graduated fromDraper High School, and was an active member of several senior groups, andactivities including Bingo, card games, bus trips, luncheons, and dinners. Mildred would do anything to help anyone who needed it. She was...
Arthur David Chaires
Nov 11, 2014
SCHENECTADY - Arthur David Chaires, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born in Schenectady on December 1, 1948 at an even eight pounds, and has lived here his entire life. His education began at St. Columba's School on Craig Street, encompassing elementary and middle school. After graduating, he next attended Bishop Gibbons High School where he played...
Ronald Kilgallon
Nov 11, 2014
Troy- Ronald J. Kilgallon died suddenly on November 11, 2014.Ronald "Ron" was the son of the John A. Kilgallon Jr. and Josephine Felitti Kilgallon.Ron was born in Troy, NY and lived most of his life in Lansingburgh, having attended Lansingburgh Schools.Ron worked mostly in landscaping up until the time he became disabled.A lover of animals, Ron did volunteer work for...
Genevieve Tracz Kosinski
Nov 11, 2014
VIRGINA BEACH, Va. - Genevieve Tracz Kosinski, 100, formerly of Albany, NY, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Nursing Home, in Virginia Beach, surrounded by her loving family.Genevieve was born on October 2, 1914 in Amsterdam, NY.Genevieve is survived by her loving daughters, Patricia (Anthony) Bilski and Gloria Kosinski. She is also survived...
Ruth E. Mccann
Nov 11, 2014
Ruth E. McCann, 57, of Watervliet passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 6:26 A.M. in Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 4 P.M. at Grace Fellowship Latham 20 Delatour Road Watervliet, NY 12189.
Sean Salisbury-Orris
Nov 10, 2014
East Greenbush - Sean Edward Salisbury-Orris was born on Sunday, November 9th at 2:42 pm. Sean was 3lbs 10oz and 16 1/2 inches long. He passed peacefully in his father's arms at Albany Medical Center on Monday, November 10, 2014. He was surrounded by friends and family, who will always love him and cherish his memory. Sean felt loving kisses...
Christopher Matthew Sifka, Iii
Nov 10, 2014
Christopher Matthew Sifka III, born August 30, 2014 passed away suddenly on November 10, 2014. Christopher was the son of Jennifer Kellar and Christopher Matthew Sifka Jr.. Christopher is our crazy little monkey, he is loved by so many in his short life and will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was always happy, snuggly and...
Michelle L. Salisbury
Nov 9, 2014
Michelle L. Salisbury, 38, of East Greenbush, died on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Albany Medical Center. Michelle was born on March 24, 1976 in Albany, NY. She graduated Salutatorian from Columbia High School in 1994. Michelle attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, obtaining a Bachelors degree in Government and Psychology with honors in 1998. Following graduation, Michelle moved to...
John C. Keefe
Nov 9, 2014
ALBANY-John C. Keefe, 93 passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. He was born on October 1, 1921 in Westbrook, Maine. John graduated from Westbrook High School before joining the US Marine Corp in 1942. He participated in action against the enemy at Roi-Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. John was awarded...
Walter Cornwell Milbank
Nov 9, 2014
Walter C. Milbank, 85, died November 9, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Fred R. Milbank and Saletta Cornwell Milbank. Mr. Milbank was raised and educated in Schenectady, NY. Walter was an Army veteran serving in the Signal Corp during The Korean War. Following the service, he owned Exclusive Cleaners in Schenectady...
Julia M. Saleh
Nov 8, 2014
COLONIE-Julia M. Saleh, 83, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Angelo and Teresa Polito. Julia has resided in Albany/Colonie all of her life. She retired from Albany Medical Center after many years of service. Julia was a communicant of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Albany. She loved...
Vincent Triolo, Sr.
Nov 7, 2014
Colonie – Vincent R. "Vinnie" Triolo, Sr., 45, passed away at his residence on November 7, 2014. Born in Albany he is the son of Georgia M. Triolo and the late Lester C. Triolo.In addition to his mother, Vinnie is survived by his children, Gina R. Triolo and Vincent R. Triolo, Jr.; his grandchildren, Gianna and Jordan; his siblings, Todd...
M. Dorothy Mcdowell
Nov 7, 2014
ALBANY- M. Dorothy "Ditty" McDowell, 94 passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Jane (Scott) McDowell. Ditty graduated from Nyack College earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education. She was an active member of Pineview Community Church; where she taught Sunday school and played the organ...
Geraldine Claeys
Nov 6, 2014
Troy- Geraldine Claeys, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 with her family by her side. Geraldine was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kurolvech.Geraldine is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph Claeys. She also leaves behind her sons; James, Henry, William and her daughter Patricia Claeys Gallant. Geraldine also had five grandchildren; Jesalyn,...
William K. Lester
Nov 6, 2014
ALBANY - William Keith Lester, age 53 passed away at home after suffering a fatal heart attack on Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was born and raised in the Bronx.William attended Columbia University and then moved to Albany, where he met and married the love of his life Dorothy Rowlett Lester. He worked as the Billings Director at Whitney M...
Marilyn Nisselbeck
Nov 5, 2014
SLINGERLANDS - Marilyn Nisselbeck, 75, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital, with her loving family by her side.Marilyn was born on October 22, 1939 in Tupper Lake, NY and was the daughter of the late Eulice and Iola (Payrot) Boyea and wife of the late John W. Nisselbeck. Marilyn was a waitress for Schraff's Restaurant in...
Maureen E. Verch
Nov 5, 2014
ALBANY – Maureen "Moe" E. Verch, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Niskayuna, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Elsie (Volkmann) Verch.Maureen graduated from Guilderland Central High School. She worked for New York State Workers Compensation Board as a Workers Compensation Examiner. She is survived by her...
