Dorothy C. Laross
Oct 21, 2013
Dorothy (Dot) C. LaRoss, 84, formerly of Malta, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Wesley Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Henry and Marion Gould.Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother. Her joyful spirit brought much happiness to all her family and friends....
Valerie Holst
Oct 20, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Valerie J. Holst, 55 of Schenectady passed away quietly at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband David A. Holst; her parents Albert E. McDonald and Barbara J. (Johnson) Anigian; her sisters Vicki and Vanessa McDonald; her brothers Kevin McDonald, Mark Anigian, Kenny McDonald and Larry Anigian.Services will be held at the convenience of the family.In lieu of...
Ellen A. Leonard
Oct 19, 2013
ALBANY – Ellen Flanagan Aiello Leonard, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013.Ellen was the wife of the late loving husband Carson Healy Leonard; daughter of the late wonderful parents John and Ellen Flanagan Aiello; the twin sister of the late John Aiello, Jr., and the sister of the late James J. Aiello.She is survived by her dearly beloved...
W. Otis Signer
Oct 19, 2013
ALBANY – W. OTIS SIGNER, 92, born February 14, 1921, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident of Albany, Otis was the son of the late W. Otis and Mary J. Signer. Otis graduated from Albany High School and was employed for over 45 years by BASF Corp, formerly GAF, in Rensselaer as a Quality...
James W. Curfman
Oct 19, 2013
James W. Curfman, 90, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2013 at Community Hospice Inn, Albany. James was raised in Newton, Illinois, the son of the late James and Ethel Curfman. James proudly served in the United States Army as a Demolition Specialist during WWII. He worked as an Urban Planner for the State of Illinois with the Geological Survey...
Howard A. Jones
Oct 19, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Howard A. Jones, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on September 2, 1946 in Albany and was the son of the late James A. and Dorothy I. (Claydon) Jones. He was working as the supervisor of the janitorial department for the Hollandale Apartments and Health...
Marlene L. Connell
Oct 19, 2013
COLONIE – Marlene L. Connell, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at her daughter's home in Clifton Park. Marlene was born on April 8, 1932, in Chatham Center and was the daughter of the late Myrtle Roberts. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Raymond W. Connell. Marlene was raised...
Maxine Clark
Oct 18, 2013
Albany – Maxine Clark, 59, passed away on Friday October 18th at Albany Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday October 25th at 12 p.m. at Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church. (Clinton Ave., Albany) There will be a calling hour from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewcomerAlbany.com
Kevin Sanders
Oct 18, 2013
ALBANY – Kevin Sanders, 54, on Friday, October 18, 2013 was taken to the home of the Lord. Kevin was born on January 11, 1959 in Albany and was the son of the late Walter Ballou and Naomi (Morton) Sanders. He worked for the NYS Inspector General's Office in Albany for 25 years before retiring. Kevin was a loving brother...
Brian J. Kelleher
Oct 18, 2013
WILTON – Brian was a devoted husband and dad who could not have loved and cared for his family more. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Gail Rofrano Kelleher, his best-buddy and son Michael Joel and his caring wife Jennifer, and his adored grandchildren, S. Filson, Nora, and Katie. He was predeceased by his...
Louise Shackett
Oct 18, 2013
Louise Sunkis Shackett, 68, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013 at Albany County Nursing Home. Louise was born September 18, 1945, at Troy, N.Y. to the late Edward and Charlotte Sunkis.She was preceded by her husband, John P. Shackett.Louise is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Robert) Mayo, her son Edward Sunkis. She is the cherished "Grammy" of Samatha Mayo....
Elizabeth Vet
Oct 17, 2013
ALBANY, NYElizabeth "Betty" Vet passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonette and Salvatore DeFilipo.After retiring at 62 from a lengthy career in women's fashions, Betty began a second career that lasted 25 years as a noon hour aide with the Bethlehem Central...
Patrick N. Martone
Oct 17, 2013
LATHAM – Patrick N. Martone, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Patrick was born on February 1, 1939 in Troy and was the son of the late Nicholas and Jennie (DeLorenzo) Martone and brother of the late Nicholas Martone. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1956 and was inducted into the LaSalle Hall of...
Lillian Frascatore
Oct 15, 2013
SCOTIA – Lillian Frascatore, 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 after a long illness. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Nicoletta Speranza.Lillian was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Schenectady. She liked reading, sewing, cooking and listening to music. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Doris Roberts
Oct 15, 2013
MENANDS – Doris Roberts, 82, of Menands, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Agnes Donovan Klouse.Doris was predeceased in 2010 by her beloved husband Edward L. Roberts.Doris is the aunt of Sharon Roberts Lockart and her husband Peter, Marilyn...
Roger T. Fischer
Oct 13, 2013
WATERVLIET-Roger T. Fischer, 46 passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY and grew up in Schodack, NY. Roger served his apprenticeship and worked for Boyd Printing Company for several years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.Roger is survived by his father Robert Fischer (Patricia DeMento); his daughter Tiffany Fischer...
James B. Hendricks
Oct 12, 2013
GUILDERLAND-James B. Hendricks, P.E., 92 died on October 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital following a short illness. He was born on October 26, 1920 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Bernard and Margaret (Biegle) Hendricks. He moved to St. Petersburg, FL as a small child and then moved to NYC at age 10. He graduated from St. Agnes High School...
Anthony R. Birbiglia
Oct 12, 2013
BALLSTON LAKE – Anthony Birbiglia (Mr. B ), 97, passed away Saturday evening at home after a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn in 1916 and was the seventh of ten children.Anthony served with the US Navy Seabees during WWII. He married Jean Birbiglia who has predeceased him in 1998. Anthony was employed by the Manhattan Transit Authority for...
James R. O'Brien
Oct 12, 2013
GUILDERLAND-James R. O'Brien, 62 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice following an illness. James was born in Rockville Center, NY the son of the late James G. and Doris E. (Burns) O'Brien. He grew up in Guilderland, NY and graduated from Guilderland Central High School in 1969. James was a member of the Unity of...
John Burbige
Oct 12, 2013
Niskayuna – John "Jack" F. Burbige, 75, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2013 at Ellis Hospital following a long and courageous battle. Jack suffered from chronic pain and after many years, finally succumbed to heart and lung related problems. He never gave into the pain nor did he lose his wry sense of humor. When asked how he was...
