Frances R. Hudy
May 24, 2015
TROY- Frances R. Hudy, 74, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Fran was born in Troy, NY to the late Anthony and Helen Hanczarky on August 25, 1940. Fran was educated in the Troy City Schools. She held many different jobs over her life and enjoyed her long...
Marsha M. Vandusen
May 23, 2015
Marsha Marie VanDusen – AlbanyMarsha Marie VanDusen, 64, passed away on May 23, 2015. She was born on June 17, 1950 in Watertown, NY to Donald Marshall and Gladys Hope Gaumond VanDusen. Marsha was a 1968 graduate of Watertown High School.She is survived by her sisters Judy (Steve) Harris of Niskayuna, NY, and Polly (John) Morgan of Rodman, NY. She...
Morenike Carpenter
May 23, 2015
Averill Park___Morenike Carpenter, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at her home. Time is the most precious resource that we have here on Earth; we only wish that we had more time with Morenike.She was loveable from the moment she was born. She was a very sweet baby with a silly little laugh that went with her...
Heather L. Bickel
May 23, 2015
MALTA-Heather L. Bickel, 47, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of Dominick Arbitrio and Diane Arbitrio. Heather was employed at Siena College as an Enrollment Data Specialist. She enjoyed kayaking, the outdoors and volunteering her time with horses. She was a...
Jesse I. Taber, Jr.
May 23, 2015
RAVENA-Jesse I. Taber, Jr., 71, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The son of the late Jesse I. Taber, Sr. and Lois (Crosier). A retired member of Local #40 of the Heat and Frost Insulators. He served in the US Navy. Jesse coached the travel team for Ravena Lanes. Jesse is survived by his beloved wife Deanna (Dunn)...
Josephine A. Guernsey
May 22, 2015
DELMAR- Josephine A. Guernsey, 91, passed into eternal life with her lord and savior on May 22, 2015, at Albany Medical Center. Josephine was born on March 17, 1924 to the late Dominic and Philomena Sandoli, in Worcester, NY. She married Leon Guernsey in Worcester on September 15, 1946 and settled in Otego, NY. In 1965 they moved to Colonie,...
Therese M. Bergeron
May 22, 2015
COLONIE-Therese Marie Bergeron, 89, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Earl Joseph and Antoinette (Hebert) Chamberland. Therese was the graduate of St. Columba's School and a member of St. Clare's Church. She volunteered on several committees within the church and the local community.She is survived by her loving...
Alice Nolan
May 22, 2015
WESTMERE__Alice May (Vanasse) Nolan, 92, of Westmere and Cocoa Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Alice was born on December 25, 1922, in Holden, Massachusetts, to Alfred Vanasse and Mae Fontaine. Alice was the most amazing mother to her five children and a devoted wife. She was instrumental in establishing...
Esther H. Thorsland
May 22, 2015
Albany- Esther H. Thorsland passed away on May 22, 2015 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany. She was 92 years old.The daughter of the late Norton and Harriet (Hettinger) Haagner, Esther was born on April 3, 1923 in Albany, NY.She was married to David E. Thorsland who predeceased her in 2011. She was also predeceased by two...
Stephen A. Torcoletti
May 21, 2015
Stephen A. Torcoletti, 59, passed away on May 21, 2015 in Arizona.He was the son of the late Arnold and Josephine Torcoletti. Stephen was survived by his siblings; Lynn Gaglione, JoAnn Bryant, Paul Torcoletti, Lisa Torcoletti and five nephews and one niece.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on August 20, 2015 at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament, Albany....
Paul Toth
May 18, 2015
ALBANY - Paul Toth, 80, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at his home. Paul was born on November 25, 1934 in Hungary and was the son of the late Andras and Maria (Pongracz) Toth and husband of the late Linda M. (Walters) Toth. Paul worked most of his life as an electrician, 23 years of that was with...
Leola Taylor
May 17, 2015
GUILDERLAND- Leola McKee Taylor passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2015. Leola was born in Early Branch, South Carolina on February 3, 1923 to the late Joseph and Sadie McKee. She was the eldest of two children born to this union. Leola attended Kline High School in South Carolina. At age 18 she relocated to Detroit, Michigan to pursue greater...
Regina A. Leddick
May 17, 2015
SCHENECTADY-Regina A. Leddick, 78 passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Elnora, NY, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Bruzdzinski) Shinski.Regina is survived by her sons Salvadore Carbonare and Anthony Carbonare; grandchildren Lynn Carbonare, Stacey Carbonare, Jennifer Carbonare, Anthony M. Carbonare and Brandon Carbonare; great grandchildren Brionna Harrell, Chyanne Harrell, Jamie Rose Harrell, Marissa...
Donald Joseph Karl
May 17, 2015
Donald Joseph Karl, 57, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2015 at home. Donald was born March 12, 1958, son of Edward and the late Nancy Karl. Donald received his certificate with ITT Tech. He proudly served with the United States Navy and continued with the Navy Reserves.He was a member of the VFW/American Legion Post # 701 in Amsterdam.He...
Diane F. Gavin
May 17, 2015
Diane F. Gavin, 63, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. Diane was born February 19, 1952, in Albany, NY, and is the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy Parker.She worked at the DMV for 30 years and made many friends who she enjoyed through the years. She is...
Mary T. Marro
May 17, 2015
COLONIE-Mary T. Marro, 97, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Gerard and Filomena (Amendola) Fattoruso. She was employed by Plaza Deli of Albany and S& H Green Stamp Redemption. Mary enjoyed dining out, cooking and working at the Deli. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 44 years...
Alfred T. Cullen
May 17, 2015
CLIFTON PARK-Alfred T. Cullen, 67, died suddenly at his home in Clifton Park, New York. Born in Schenectady, New York to the late James T. Cullen and Isabelle (Plude) Cullen, Fred graduated in 1970 with a BA in History from College of the Holy Cross in Worchester, MA and later in 1972 from SUNY Albany with a Master's in Public...
Clara H. Donato
May 16, 2015
COLONIE- Clara H. Donato, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, in South Carolina. Clara was born on April 19, 1927 to the late Anthony and Clara Witkowski in Albany, NY. Clara graduated at Vincentian Institute in 1945. She then went on to attend Mildred Elley School where she prepared for her career at NYS Executive Chamber, in Albany,...
Mary A. Pustolka
May 15, 2015
Mary A. Pustolka, 85, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 15, 2015. Mary enjoyed a long career as a nurse at Ellis Hospital before retiring and becoming the familiar face behind Uncle Richie's Country Vegetable stand in Colonie. She was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Josephine Bizek, husband Richard, sisters Annie and Rosie, brothers Stephen...
Eileen J. Beach
May 14, 2015
Niskayuna- May 14th 2015, Eileen Joyce Beach, 67 of Meadow Lane, after a long illness, peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by her loving family.Eileen was born in Albany, New York to the late Louis and Helen Lantz. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Albany High School and Hudson Valley Community College with an...