William Dratler
Dec 22, 2014
William Dratler, 84, of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 11, 1930 in New York, NY, he was a son of the late Harry and Minnie Dratler.William worked as a Commercial Artist with Ted Bates Advertising in Manhattan for many years. He enjoyed painting and writing poetry. Survivors include his...
Lisa Marie Marinelli
Dec 22, 2014
After a nine year courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer, Lisa Marinelli succumbed to this devastating disease on December 22, 2014.Those who knew Lisa and had occasion to interact with her, knew of her steadfastness to her core beliefs of fairness and empathy, especially for those who may have missed out on many of life's opportunities. She spent much of...
Peter J. Dominic, Jr.
Dec 21, 2014
MCKOWNVILLE-Peter J. Dominic, Jr., 80 passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Annette V. (Pacelli) and Peter J. Dominic, Sr. Peter and his wife Luella have resided in the same home for over 50 years. Peter served with the National Guard for four years....
Richard J. Bogdan
Dec 21, 2014
Schenectady- Richard "Dick" J. Bogdan, 92, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Ellis Hospital, with his family by his side. Dick was born on November 29, 1922, in Amsterdam, NY, to the late Charles and Frances Bogdan. He graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1940, continued his football career at Bluefield College, and then entered the Navy during...
Benito Morales
Dec 20, 2014
Albany – Benito Morales, 88, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Saturday December 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 6, 1926 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico he is the son of the late Tomas and Ines Morales.Benito immigrated with his family to the United States in 1952 and Settled in New York and made...
Eileen Anne Colligan Martin
Dec 20, 2014
Eileen Anne Colligan Martin passed away peacefully at the Teresian House on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Eileen was born in Albany, New York. She is the daughter of the late Bernard A. and Helen Buchanan Colligan. Eileen is predeceased by her beloved husband of 41 years, John E. Martin (Jack). She is the sister of the late Bernard M. Colligan...
Robert V. Renner, Sr.
Dec 18, 2014
Robert V. Renner, Sr, 85, of Petersburg, NY passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Rosewood Gardens in East Greenbush. Born July 17, 1929 in Glenside, PA, he was a son of the late Franklin and Lillian Renner.Robert served his community for over 30 years as a school principal. He will forever be loved and cherished by his family....
Barbara M. Kramm
Dec 18, 2014
COLONIE – Barbara M. Kramm, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathleen Collins.Barbara was a resident of Colonie for 56 years. She worked for Friendly's for a decade and the family business, Hugo Kramm & Sons, Inc., retiring after 18 years. In her free time, she...
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...