Obituaries

Walter W. Huehn

Walter W. Huehn

Mar 8, 2014

SCHENECTADY – Walter W. Huehn, 88, much loved father and grandfather passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Walter was born on December 3, 1925 in Frankenberg, Germany and was the son of Constantin and Elsa (Wetter) Huehn. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He...

Rev. Gordone. Johnston

Rev. Gordone. Johnston

Mar 8, 2014

NISKAYUNA – Rev. Gordon E. Johnston, 83, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn and was the son of the late Gordon W. and Marie Kaufmann Johnston. He attended Concordia Collegiate Institute, Bronxville, NY from 1942 to 1950 and Concordia Seminary St Louis, MO from 1950-1956. He was ordained...

Leon F. Morse

Leon F. Morse

Mar 8, 2014

GLENVILLE-Leon F. Morse, 72, of Saratoga Road in Glenville, NY died on March 8, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 17, 1941 in Benson, VT.; he was the son of Leon and Evelyn (Schmerhorn) Morse. He was raised in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1961.Leon served his country as a...

Doris Edna Sodergren

Doris Edna Sodergren

Mar 8, 2014

Doris Edna (Best) Sodergren, 91, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2014 at Kingsway Manor in Schenectady, New York.A native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Doris was born November 24, 1922 to the late James and Grace (Stiles) Best. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in the class of 1938. Following graduation Doris worked for General Electric in Pittsfield as an executive...

Ida K. Daly

Ida K. Daly

Mar 8, 2014

ALBANY – Ida K. Daly, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on March, 8 2014 with her loving and ever thankful sons by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Charlotte Kaldor. Ida's beloved brother, Joseph Kaldor and loving sister and best friend, Marjorie Kaldor, predeceased her.Raised in Brooklyn,...

Mary "Sally"Hogan Crowley

Mary "Sally"Hogan Crowley

Mar 8, 2014

COLONIE – Mary "Sally" Hogan Crowley, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Albany County Nursing Home. Mary was born on September 11, 1929 in Port Henry, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Collins) Hogan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas B. Crowley and her loving son, Kevin Crowley. She is...

Sandra T. Ragule

Sandra T. Ragule

Mar 7, 2014

RAGULE, SANDRA T.VOORHEESVILLE/BRANT LAKE- Sandra T. Ragule, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 7, 2014 surrounded by loving family. Born in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of Dorothy B. Thomas and the late Robinson Thomas.Sandra retired from for New York State Child Nutrition Program as a School Food Program Specialist after over 30 years of service....

Beatrice Berggren

Beatrice Berggren

Mar 7, 2014

Beatrice V. Berggren passed away on Friday March 7, 2014 at Baptist Health and Retirement at the age of 96. Born in Brownington, VT on February 27, 1918 she is the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Whitcomb.Beatrice graduated from Orleans High school in VT, and later attended Northeast Bible College in Green Lane, PA which is how she...

William F. Burke

William F. Burke

Mar 6, 2014

ORLANDO, FLA – William F. Burke, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna (Provost) Burke.William served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was a firefighter for the Albany Fire Department for 27 years,...

Rachel Mason

Rachel Mason

Mar 5, 2014

Albany – Rachel Mason, 99, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Wednesday March 5, 2014 just 54 days short of her 100th birthday. Born in Hudson Falls she is the daughter of the late Nellie Hewitt and Louis Van Vranken.Rachel was employed by Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for more than 38 years. She loved nature,...

Stephen F. Lent

Stephen F. Lent

Mar 5, 2014

COHOES-Stephen Fletcher Lent, 65 of Cohoes, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on Aug. 18, 1948 to the late Sheldon and Anina Maria "Nina" (Bernardo) Lent. He was raised in Katonah, NY and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, also in Katonah. He graduated from Katonah Elementary...

Lisa A. Williams

Lisa A. Williams

Mar 4, 2014

A funeral service for Lisa A. Williams will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Park View Cemetery, Schenectady.

Evelyn M. Shimkus

Evelyn M. Shimkus

Mar 4, 2014

SCHENECTADY-Evelyn M. Shimkus, 57 of Schenectady, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Suffern, NY and was the daughter of the late George J. and Evelyn F. (Bollerman) Pinkham. Evelyn resided in Schenectady for the past twenty four years. She retired from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services as a...

Janet R. Albertini

Janet R. Albertini

Mar 3, 2014

COLONIE – Janet R. Albertini, 82, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, March 3, 2014 surrounded by loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Gino and Lena Zampa.Janet worked for Capital Region BOCES and retired after 20 years of service.Along with her parents, Janet was predeceased by her husband, Raymond J. Albertini.She will...

Sophia Doherty

Sophia Doherty

Mar 3, 2014

BALLSTON LAKE – Sophia Doherty, 93, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born on March 21, 1920 in Queens, NY and was the daughter of the late Michael and Parasceva (Oleynyk) Oleksyn. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, taking long drives with her husband and spending time with...

Goldie Williamsaliberti Barris

Goldie Williamsaliberti Barris

Mar 3, 2014

ALBANY – Goldie Williams Aliberti Barris, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, where her last prior moments were surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law and the loving nursing staff. Goldie was born on February 28, 1928 in Bronx, NY and was the daughter of the late Steve and Elsie (Jozna)...

Norman J. Sharrow

Norman J. Sharrow

Mar 2, 2014

COHOES-Norman J. Sharrow, 81 of Cohoes, NY passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany. He was born in Ellenburg, NY the son of the late Francis and Amelia (Arno) Sharrow. Norman retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. Norman enjoyed gardening.Norman is survived by his siblings Alton Sharrow, Myrtle Sharrow...

John R. Hackert

John R. Hackert

Mar 2, 2014

John R. Hackert, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. He died as he lived, with honor and dignity, and in the presence of his loving family. Born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Reinhart and Mae (Whelan) Hackert. He was a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who...

Joyce V. Miller

Joyce V. Miller

Mar 1, 2014

ALBANY – Joyce V. Miller, 82, of Albany, passed away on March 1, 2014. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Catherine Godin. Joyce worked for fourteen years with NYS Dept. of Higher Education. She was member of First Reformed Church.Joyce is the mother of Donna Jones, Anthony Miller and Brian Miller. She is the...

Patricia Wigand

Patricia Wigand

Mar 1, 2014

Gold Canyon – Patricia Wigand, 82, passed away peacefully March 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family in Mesa, AZ. Born in Henderson, NY she is the daughter of the late Harold and Monica Vincent.Patricia worked as a clerk for Montgomery Ward for more than 27 years before retiring. After retirement, she went on to work at Rosewood Nursing Home...

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