ALBANY-Mary E. Rivers, 84 passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam. She was born in Wilsboro, NY the daughter of the late Oliver and Gertrude Provost. She worked at St. Peter's Hospital for over 25 years. Mary was an avid bingo player and reader. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren.Mary is...
David W. Winnie ,50, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on July 27th, 2014 after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Albany. He met the love of his life Tracy, 31 years ago and they never looked back. David's passion was cooking, and the holidays will never be the same without his gravy. He enjoyed watching...
Schenectady – Paula M. Collins-Pravel, 64, formerly of Union St., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Stephanie and Edward Rupinski.Born in Schenectady, Paula graduated Mont Pleasant HS and Mildred Elley Business School. She worked for Joe Mastrianni, and later pursued an award winning sales and marketing career with Delmar-Thomson...
GUILDERLAND-Virginia Flansburg, 75 passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Manor at Guilderland Center. She was born and raised in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Henry and Kathleen Richardson. Virginia enjoyed visiting Italy with her friend Mickie. She loved attending her grandson's baseball games and was also an animal lover. She also loved watching football games...
COLONIE – Earl Bishop, Sr., born July 26, 1943, died peacefully at his home in Colonie on July, 26, 2014.Earl served his country in the United States Army, and the rest of his days serving his family, friends, and those who earned his respect. He was a rebel, a survivor and above all, a man.There are many words that come...
Mary M. Murtha, 74, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2014 at St. Peters Hospital with her family by her side. Mary was born July 21, 1940, in Albany, NY, to the late Albert and Margaret Zirpoli. She worked for New York State in the payroll department for many years until her retirement. Mary is survived by her husband of...
SCHENECTADY – Mary Capobianco, 88, passed away at the home of her granddaughter in Niskayuna on Saturday, July 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Biagio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Tessio) Pannone and was the beloved wife of 65 years to the late Sabatino Capobianco. She lived in Schenectady most...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
"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,...