Joan A. Corliss
Dec 26, 2013
RENSSELAER – Joan A. Corliss, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Welter.Joan was predeceased by his husband of 36 years, Richard Corliss, and siblings Harold, Joseph, James, Helen, Kate, Loretta, Agnes and Dorothy.She is survived by many nieces and nephews.A...
Linda L. Soden
Dec 26, 2013
Linda L. Soden (Overby), 66, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.Linda was born in Petersburg, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Moore and George Overby and sister of the late Sandy Cash. After getting married and moving to Albany, she spent her time raising her four...
Debra A. Baker
Dec 26, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Debra A. (Bladen) Baker, 53 of Schenectady passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, December 26, 2013 following a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 27, 1960 in Fall Rivers, MA, the daughter of the late Robert Bladen and Olga (Cortese) Mercer. Debra was a life resident of Schenectady. She worked in the bakery...
John A. Corey
Dec 25, 2013
LATHAM-John A. Corey, Jr. 61, of Latham passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. John was born in Troy, NY the son of John "Jack", Sr. and Susan (Boland) Corey. He has resided in Latham for most of his life. John served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for three years. He was...
Bernard W. Biernacki
Dec 24, 2013
LATHAM – Bernard Walter "Walt" Biernacki, 86, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter and Bernice Biernacki.Walt served and was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard. He was a self-employed carpenter for 40+ years, serving the Capital District area. Walt was a member of the Blessed Virgin of...
Michael A. Gioeni
Dec 23, 2013
CLIFTON PARK – Michael Anthony Gioeni, 52, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at home. Born in Albany, he was the son of Salvatore Gioeni and the late Suzanne (Gregory) Gioeni.Michael worked for the IBEW Local 236 as an electrician for 27 years. He collected beer steins and money from all around the world. Michael enjoyed golfing, gardening, traveling...
Joan D. Couch
Dec 23, 2013
LOUDONVILLE – Joan D. Couch, 82, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Joan was born on March 10, 1931 in Albany and was one of six children born to the late Frank and Elisabeth (Ryan) Dunham. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leslie F. Couch. Joan was an artist – doing lace, needlepoint and crewel...
Nirmalaben Fansiwala
Dec 23, 2013
Loudonville – Nirmalaben Fansiwala, 73, passed away Monday December 23, 2013. Funeral services for Nirmalaben will be Tuesday December 24th at The Gardner Earl Chapel in Oakwood Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
Vincent C. Percenti
Dec 20, 2013
COLONIE – Vincent C. Percenti, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Russell and Rose (Bernardi) Percenti, Sr. Vincent was the proprietor of Midway Barber Shop in Colonie for thirty-eight years where he served many customers and friends. He was a volunteer...
John P. Quine
Dec 20, 2013
NISKAYUNA-Dr. John Peter Quine passed away at age 90 on December 20, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in New York City on January 11, 1923 to Peter and Stravrula Eftaxas Quine, both first generation Greek immigrants. His family moved several times during the Great Depression, with his childhood spent in Hoosick Falls, Glens Falls, and finally settling...
William J. Allmond
Dec 20, 2013
NISKAYUNA – William J. Allmond, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 20, 2013. Born in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late John and Mary Allmond. Bill graduated from Altoona High School in 1940 and from Juniata College in 1949. He served in the Army during World War II and was involved in the...
Walter Fonda
Dec 20, 2013
Rotterdam – Walter R. Fonda, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday December 20, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna he is the son of the late Earl and Ella Fonda. Walter proudly served our country in The United States Army during WWII. He served overseas in Wales, England, France, Germany, and Austria. Walter was employed by General Electric in...
Ulisse Battista
Dec 19, 2013
NISKAYUNA-Ulisse Battista, 69, of Niskayuna passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, December 19, 2013 following a brief illness. Ulisse was born in Ruviano Italy, the son of the late Antonio Battista and Maria Giovanna Mastropietro Battista. He attended Barber School in New York City and was a resident of Niskayuna for over 40 years. Ulisse established his own businesses...
Rita E. Hackney
Dec 19, 2013
COHOES – Rita E. Hackney, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecile Richard.Rita was a true social butterfly and enjoyed attending family gatherings and parties. She was a longtime member of the "Card Club," who were known more for chit-chatting than playing...
Olga G. Cannon
Dec 18, 2013
TROY – Olga G. Cannon, 88, of Troy, died Wednesday evening December 18, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 31, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Michael and Tekla Kaszczyszyn. Olga was predeceased by her husband John H. Cannon and her four sisters. She is the Mother of Kathleen Hayes, Christine Cannon...
Norman C. Heppner
Dec 18, 2013
Norman C. Heppner, 72, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Blauvelt, NY to the late Frederick and Edna Heppner. Norman proudly served with the United States Navy. He retired from Suburban Propane after 34 years. He was currently working for the Guilderland...
George L. Kontakos
Dec 18, 2013
GUILDERLAND – George L. Kontakos, 46, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Maria Kontakos and the late Louis Kontakos.George graduated from Linton High School in 1985 and Siena College in 1989. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Jordan T. Howland
Dec 18, 2013
WEST SAND LAKE – Jordan Thomas Howland, 27, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and grew up in West Sand Lake. Jordan was a graduate of Averill Park High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked at the Beverage Mart in Wynantskill for...
Daniel Taylor
Dec 17, 2013
Albany – Daniel J. Taylor, 56, passed away at his residence on Wednesday December 18, 2013. Born in Albany, he is the son of James and Alice Taylor.Daniel came from three generations of Albany Traffic Police Officers. He was a 20 year veteran of The Albany Police Department, before retiring in 2000. He proudly served on the motorcycle unit of...
David W. Cunniff
Dec 17, 2013
PRINCETOWN – David W. Cunniff, 35, of Princetown, passed away suddenly while serving the people of New York State as a dedicated Trooper. David was born in Schenectady and attended Schenectady Christian School. He was home schooled during high school and graduated from the Bryant & Stratton Business Entrepreneurship Program. David was a 2004 graduate of the New York State...
