Beatrice E. Kaminski
Nov 17, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Beatrice E. Kaminski, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Beatrice was born on March 21, 1924 in Fort Edward, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fannie (Stanford) Buchanan. She was the wife of the late Sigmund Kaminski and the mother of the late William...
John Duffy
Nov 16, 2013
John Joseph Duffy of Albany NY, lost his fight with lung cancer on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 70 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Duffy is survived by his son, John O'Donal and his wife Mary of Norwich, Connecticut, and daughter, Kimberley Bouchard (Duffy) of Manchester, Connecticut and three grandchildren: Benjamin O'Donal and Bryan and Bradley Bouchard,...
Arianna Rose Austin
Nov 16, 2013
ALBANY – Arianna Rose Austin was born into Heaven on November 16, 2013. An angel in the Book of Life wrote down Arianna's birth, and then whispered as she closed the book, "Heaven needs her more than Earth."Though she was unable to spend time with us here, she touched all of our lives. She will live on in our hearts...
James William Cossey Sr.
Nov 16, 2013
COLONIE – James William Cossey Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. James was born on September 5, 1933 in Westport, NY and was the son of the late Gerald and Lena (McCarthy) Cossey. He was also predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Snedecor) Cossey and two sisters, Gloria...
Robert A. Radler
Nov 15, 2013
COLONIE - Robert A. Radler, 86, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home.Born July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Southern New Jersey, he was the son of the late Fred and Ethel Radler. Educated in Camden and Collingswood, NJ schools, Bob graduated from Collingswood High School in 1945. Following two years of...
Sally A. Kissling
Nov 15, 2013
DELMAR – Sally A. Kissling, 72, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Sally was born on January 7, 1941 in Bangor, ME and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Grace A. (Swenson) Overlock. She had worked as a medical transcriptionist for the Eastern Maine Medical Center in...
Mary Agneta
Nov 15, 2013
Mary Agneta, 90, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2013 at the Eddy Village Green, Cohoes. Mary was born in Albany to the late James and Concetta Patane. She worked for Farm Family Insurance Company until her retirement in 1986. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cooking. For the holidays she loved to make and...
Ruth M. Drescher
Nov 14, 2013
BALLSTON LAKE – Ruth M. Drescher (Dowse), 95, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Howard Drescher; sister Jane Dowse Hill and brother John Dowse. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and canine companion, Jasper. Funeral services for Ruth will be...
Marilyn A. Webster-Dyson
Nov 14, 2013
Marilyn A. Webster-Dyson, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2013 at her home. Marilyn was born in Albany to Addie Marie Webster and the late Charles F. Webster.In addition to her father she was predeceased by her sister, Wanda Webster.In addition to her mother, Marilyn is survived by her children Michelle Rodriguez and Nicole (Rev. William Lynn) Hamilton. She...
Paul E. Messmer
Nov 14, 2013
CANTON-Paul E. Messmer, 56 of Canton, NY passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late Erich and Shirley (Newcomb) Messmer. Paul was raised in Colonie, NY and graduated from Colonie High School, Class of 1976. He most recently resided in...
Marguerite I Lavery
Nov 14, 2013
Marguerite I. Lavery, 94, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Marguerite was born in Olmstedville, NY to the late Edward and Adelaide Lavery. She worked with General Electric until her retirement. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother, Vernon Lavery and her sister, Kathryn Hunt. Marguerite...
Elizabeth A. Adair
Nov 13, 2013
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION-Elizabeth "Betty" A. Adair, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Baptist Health & Rehabilitation Center, Scotia. She was born in Edgewater, NJ, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (O'Rourke) Sprague. Elizabeth was a longtime resident of Rotterdam Junction and was a retired nurse's aide from Hallmark Nursing Home in Rotterdam. She was married for...
Mary Jean Laraway
Nov 13, 2013
ALBANY - Mary Jean (Marshall) Laraway passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Grady) Marshall of Albany. Born and raised in Albany, she graduated from Vincentian Institute and attended the College of Saint Rose. Mary Jean launched a long career in banking at Albany...
Joyce E. Gordon
Nov 12, 2013
NISKAYUNA – Joyce E. Gordon, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on November 13, 1938 in Day, NY and was the daughter of the late Lester and Josie (Allen) Walker Sr. She was a seamstress for Tough Traveler in Schenectady for many years before retiring. She was...
Ida Latimer Stoffel
Nov 12, 2013
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - Ida Latimer Stoffel, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Ida was born on February 18, 1924 in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Roberts E. and Ida C. (Jarboe) Latimer. Ida is survived by her loving husband, Wolmar J. Stoffel of New Smyrna...
Marion I. Collins
Nov 11, 2013
COLONIE-Marion I. Collins, 72, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Gloucester, England, the daughter of the late Albert E. and Amy L. (Norman) Sutlow. Marion met her beloved husband, Jim in England. Jim was stationed there in the US Air Force. Just under a year later they...
Eileen O'Dea
Nov 11, 2013
Central Bridge – Eileen Evans O'Dea, 53, passed away on Monday November 11, 2013 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of Eugene Evans and the late Mary Lou Zanello Evans.Eileen will be remembered for being a gifted artist, with numerous talents. She loved to write poetry, and...
Cynthia Robert
Nov 10, 2013
Albany – Cynthia M. Robert, 46, passed away at her home Sunday November 10th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Clarence May and the late Dorothy Olszowy Burnash.Cynthia was employed by The New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union Council 82, where she worked as a legal secretary for many years. Cynthia loved...
Barbara J. Riley
Nov 10, 2013
CLIFTON PARK-Barbara J. Riley, 77, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Barbuti. Barbara retired from General Electric and was a member of the NYS Women's Bowling Association. She enjoyed antiquing and attending craft fairs with her husband.Barbara is survived by her...
Sharon R. Flanders
Nov 10, 2013
Sharon Flanders, 68, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital.She was born on February 16, 1945 to the late Ivan Peterson and Ethel Buddenhagen. Sharon was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family.Sharon is survived by her children, Tracey (John Vendetti) Flanders, Kathy (James) Walsh, and Jeffrey Flanders.She is the...
