Katherine A. Elston

Katherine A. Elston

Apr 28, 2015

COLONIE – Katherine A. Elston, 104, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Josephine Mackowiak.Katherine was a member of the Colonie Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and Kuehn Senior Center.Along with her parents, Katherine was predeceased by her husband, Frederick...

Carey O'Connor

Carey O'Connor

Apr 27, 2015

GUILDERLAND - Carey F. O'Connor, 53, of Guilderland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Carey was born on January 29, 1962 son of Bernard F. and Jane A. O'Connor in Albany, NY. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed rooting for his favorite teams the Green Bay Packers and New York Mets. He was...

Edna Cave

Edna Cave

Apr 26, 2015

Edna Cave, 94, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home with her daughter by her side. Edna was born December 27, 1920, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late David and Mary Weinberg. She was a secretary with the Department of State in Albany for many years.In addition to her parents Edna was predeceased...

John Cassala

John Cassala

Apr 26, 2015

N.GREENBUSH-John J. Cassala, 58 passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was born in Albany, NY the son of Rose (DePremis) Cassala and the late Vincent M. Cassala. He was employed by United Rentals in Clifton Park. John lived for his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson Jayden. He was...

Rita I. Fazzone

Rita I. Fazzone

Apr 25, 2015

SCHENECTADY-Rita I. Fazzone, 94, passed away on April 25, 2015. She is survived by nine children, numerous grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Services will be private. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com.

Robert Gormley

Robert Gormley

Apr 25, 2015

SCHENECTADY- Robert J. Gormley, 93, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 25, 2015.Robert was born to the late John and Diane Gormley on January 28, 1922 in Cohoes, NY. Robert was a veteran of WWII where he served as a staff sergeant. He was a District Sales Manager for Henzel Powers before retiring. Bob's passing...

Retha Albert

Retha Albert

Apr 24, 2015

ALBANY-Retha Albert, a very dear wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 with her daughter at her side.Retha is survived by her loving daughter Marllyn Albert, her grandchildren Scott VanWinkle, James Jones, Christopher Jones, Theresa (Jones) Labreck and several nieces and nephews.Retha was predeceased by her husband Frank Albert, her...

Lance R. Turner

Lance R. Turner

Apr 23, 2015

BRUNSWICK-Lance R. Turner, of Brunswick, NY, died at home after a brief fight with cancer, surrounded by his family on April 23rd at the age of 70. Lance is survived by his wife and partner of 38 years, Dorothy O'Hare; his brother, Glenn (Virginia) Turner of Jonesborough, TN; his children, Sheila (Robert Cleary) Turner of Manchester, CT and Christian (Devon)...

Muriel S. Morash

Muriel S. Morash

Apr 23, 2015

Muriel Ann Sylvester Morash, 84, died peacefully on April 22, 2015. Born on October 24, 1930, in Schenectady, Muriel was the oldest of Arvilla Chase Sylvester and Norman Sylvester's three daughters. Muriel graduated from the former Mont Pleasant High School and Mildred Elley Business School, and was employed by the General Electric Company before marrying Merrill G. Morash, whom she...

James R. Johnston

James R. Johnston

Apr 23, 2015

COLONIE – James "Jimbo" Johnston, 43, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jimbo lived a full and happy life thanks to the unwavering love and dedication of his adoring parents, Jim and Jan Johnston.Jimbo loved to travel, making his way to all 49 continental United States and Cancun. Many of his...

Maryanne E. Benoit

Maryanne E. Benoit

Apr 23, 2015

Maryanne E. "Betty" Benoit, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.The daughter of the late James and Mary (Gill) Earl, Betty was born on June 1, 1932 in Albany, NY. She worked for the state of New York for many years until her retirement in 2000. She was...

Harriet Mayo

Harriet Mayo

Apr 22, 2015

Harriet was born on January 10, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Harry J. and Jennie Mae (Gardner) Smith. Harriet enjoyed traveling. She spent her time visiting flea markets and yard sales. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Harriet was a hard worker, she worked at Brown's Beach, Tek-Hughes, Burns Security, Cohoes Mills and she...

Deborah A. Blank

Deborah A. Blank

Apr 22, 2015

Deborah A.(Bond) Blank, 85, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 at Ellis Hospital with her daughter by her side. Deborah was born August 21, 1929, in Albany to the late Lee and Delaphine McIntosh.She graduated from Albany High School in 1948, then attended Mildred Elley for stenography training. She held various bookkeeping positions in the Latham area. She was...

Sterling Stemp

Sterling Stemp

Apr 20, 2015

Sterling Stemp, 64 of Menands, NY, passed April 19, 2015 after a short illness at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kittery, Maine on March 26, 1951. Beloved son of predeceased Thomas and Mary Stemp. Husband of Kathi Stemp, father to Kevin Callahan. Brother of Thomas (Lindy) Stemp, Susan (Robert) Dickie, and many nieces and nephews.Sterling served proudly in...

Charles M. Luzinski

Charles M. Luzinski

Apr 20, 2015

ALBANY – Charles M. Luzinski, 71, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Vera E. (Jones) Luzinski.Chuck worked for NYS OGS and retired with over 30 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the Racino and walking.Chuck will be missed by his...

Marie J. Sterge

Marie J. Sterge

Apr 19, 2015

Sterge, Marie J. (Ward) ALBANY Marie J. Sterge (nee Ward), 85, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2015. Raised on her parent's farm along the Mohawk River and in Troy, with her six siblings, Marie went to Catholic Central High School, class of 1947. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and John Ward. She was...

G. Bettymort Einstein

G. Bettymort Einstein

Apr 19, 2015

G. Betty Mort EinsteinBetty passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2015, within just 36 hours of her husband, Paul Einstein, who passed peacefully on April 18th, 2015.Born in Niagara Falls, New York, on May 29th, 1924, Betty graduated from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. Betty spent the majority of her career as a registered nurse at Niagara Falls...

Marion Delconte

Marion Delconte

Apr 19, 2015

BALLSTON SPA-Marion B. C. DelConte, 99, formerly of Albany, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Saratoga Center (Maplewood Manor) in Ballston Spa. Marion was born on September 12, 1915 daughter of the late Frank J. and Maria W. Witt in Albany, NY. She spent her life living in the...

Jane L. Bower

Jane L. Bower

Apr 19, 2015

LOUDONVILLE-Jane L. Bower, 82, passed away to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica (DiBlasi) LoGiudice. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Jane was an active member of Albany First Assembly of God Church....

Ethel Mae Rudolph

Ethel Mae Rudolph

Apr 19, 2015

Ethel Mae Rudolph, 74, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2015 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1940, in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth "Dottie" Malo. Ethel and Chuck met in Delmar at the A & P in 1960, while they were both...