Alice R. Drakeford
Jul 24, 2014
COLONIE – Alice Ruth Drakeford, 78, was called from labor to reward on July 24, 2014 at her home. She was born in Bethune, SC on July 19, 1936. Alice was the daughter of the late Reverend Charlie E. and Bertha B. McCoy. Alice leaves behind her children, Ralph, Bernice, Nancy, Donald and Cynthia; siblings Mary Francis Brice; Jeanette Mackey-Hackett,...
Benjamin Sano
Jul 24, 2014
ALBANY - Benjamin J. Sano, 83, passed away July 24, 2014. He was the son of the late Angelo and Anne Sano; husband of Margaret (Spagnolo) Sano.Ben was a 1948 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy; attended Siena College before joining his father at A.B. Sano and Son, Inc., building and remodeling contractors. He stayed active in the business until 2006,...
Mary Bradt
Jul 24, 2014
Colonie - Mary V. (Senna) Bradt passed away peacefully at her Colonie home Thursday, July 24, 2014 with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1932 in Albany, NY to Michael (Micky) and Virginia Senna, both Vaudeville performers throughout the Eastern seaboard during the 1920's. Mary and her sister Betty were regular performers,...
John W. Forbes
Jul 24, 2014
RENSSELAER - John W. Forbes, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. John was born on March 16, 1923 in Syracuse and was the son of the late George and Lou Elizabeth (Blake) Forbes. He served his country proudly in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a service supervisor for Honeywell...
Minnie Burns
Jul 23, 2014
Albany – Reverend Dr. Minnie L. Uddybach-Burns, 95, passed away Wednesday July 23, 2014 after a brief illness. Born on August 27, 1918 in Adel, Georgia, to the late Mae Etta Kellogg-Williams and Hazes Uddybach, she spent her childhood in Plant City, Florida. Minnie was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. George L. Burns and three grandchildren.Left to cherish her...
Julie Harmon
Jul 23, 2014
Julie Harmon of Rensselaer, NY passed away peacefully on July 23 with her family by her side. Julie was born in Maplewood, NY to the late Elias and Anna Pridon in 1926. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Thomas M. Harmon at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Watervliet, NY on September 9, 1950.Tom and Julie spent...
Joseph John Weiglhofer
Jul 23, 2014
WEST SAND LAKE- Joseph J. Weiglhofer Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital, Albany.Born May 18, 1946 to the late Joseph and Helen (Svetits) Weiglhofer in Manhattan, NY. Joseph was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Navy from 1963-1967.Joseph will be missed by his son, Joseph; his brothers, John...
Douglas Rogers, Jr.
Jul 23, 2014
Guilderland – Douglas G. Rogers Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2014.Douglas was the devoted father of Douglas Rogers III of Colonie, Margaret Rogers of Cranston, R.I. and Linda (Ronald) Noles of Middle Grove, N.Y. He is also survived by his fiancée, Geraldine Wagner.Calling hours for Douglas will be on Saturday, July 26th from 10 a.m. – 12...
Anastasia Nikiforov
Jul 23, 2014
COLONIE – Anastasia Nikiforov, 61, reposed peacefully with resignation of God's will on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Fischbeck, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Pavel and Olga Nikiforov.She is survived by her siblings, Viktor Pawloff (Heike), Antonina Shevtchuk (Anatoli), Ludmila Sinkevich, Alex Nikiforov (Barbara), Alexandra Sinkevich and many nieces and nephews.A Panakhida...
Sandra J. Goble
Jul 21, 2014
COLONIE – Sandra Jean Goble, 73, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Gallupville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Marion Westfall. Sandra was a member of Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church. She was the former treasurer for the church and Interfaith Community of Schenectady, and enjoyed time with her Circle...
Kevin L Koch
Jul 20, 2014
Kevin Koch, 54, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Kevin, born in Albany, is the son of Walter and Lynn Koch.He was an engineer with Honeywell Friction Materials for over 27 years. He loved to fix anything mechanical and helping others. He enjoyed motorcycling and everything to do with the...
Edward Doyle
Jul 18, 2014
Hyde Park - Edward V. Doyle, of Hyde Park, NY passed away in Albany, NY on July 18th at Albany Medical Center. Born July 11th 1930 to the late Patrick and Clara Doyle in Poughkeepsie, NY. Edward was the husband of Margaret (Bahret) Doyle. Survived by his son Eric (Donna), Christian (Su), and four grandchildren and a host of friends...
Henry M. Mcclenos, Jr.
Jul 17, 2014
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith hence forth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love His appearing." (II Timothy 4:7-8)Henry Mungin McClenos,...
Austin R. Flowers
Jul 17, 2014
Austin R. Flowers, 43, returned home to his Father in Heaven on July 17, 2014, at his residence with his family and loving wife by his side.Austin was born June 21, 1971, in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Sherrie Flowers and the late Austin Wood. Austin attended SUNY Albany, graduating class of 2005. After graduation he began working for Mildred Elley...
Patricia A. Burke
Jul 17, 2014
Patricia A. Burke, 60, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 12:00pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home. A calling hour will proceed from 11 to 12.
Marion Bauer
Jul 16, 2014
Marion Kwiatkowski Bauer, 83, passed into eternal life at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on July 16 in the embrace of her loving family. Born in Schenectady on October 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Marian Kwiatkowski and Helen Kwiatkowski. Marion was the salutatorian of the Vincentian Institute Class of 1948. She and her husband founded the Robert...
Louis Mele
Jul 15, 2014
Albany – Louis S. Mele, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Gloversville, he is the son of the late Vincent and Maria Mele.Louis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a Radiologist...
Maryalyce Struck
Jul 15, 2014
KNOX-Maryalyce "Sissy" Struck, 73, of Knox, NY passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Harold E. and Alice M. (Butts) Brady. She was an animal lover and enjoyed the outdoors, especially driving in her car. Sissy was a loving devoted...
David Whalen
Jul 15, 2014
ALBANY- David Paul Whalen SR., 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014, at St. Peters Hospice Inn. Born on June 19th 1931, in Albany NY, the son of the late Francis and Viola Whalen. He was born and raised in Albany NY. David was a veteran of the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War. David...
Connie Taylor
Jul 14, 2014
SCHENECTADY-Connie L. Taylor, 66 passed away on July 14, 2014. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie with a funeral service to immediately follow at 7 PM at the funeral home.
