Jessica M. Bestafka
Jun 18, 2013
SELKIRK – Jessica M. Bestafka, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Born in Queens, NY, she was the beloved daughter of John and Pamela Bestafka.Jessica worked for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. She loved gardening, reading and cross-stitching. Jessica loved life. Along with her parents, she was loved and will be missed by her...
Mary C. Breen
Jun 18, 2013
ALBANY – Mary C. Breen, 64, a lifetime resident of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 following a long illness. She was born in Albany and was a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. Mary dedicated most of her life to raising her children and her granddaughter, Hollie. She also enjoyed working at the Albany Public Library,...
Blease York, Jr.
Jun 17, 2013
Blease York Jr., 70, of Troy, made his heavenly journey on Monday, June 17, 2013 and was welcomed into the pearly gates of heaven by predeceased family with open arms. Blease York was born January 24, 1943 in Greeleyville, SC to the late Blease, Sr. and Dorothy York. He was educated in the Greeleyville School System in Greeleyville, SC. He...
Townsend Ammell Plant
Jun 17, 2013
COLONIE - Townsend Ammell Plant, 81 of Colonie, entered the kingdom of heaven into the waiting arms of his mother, grandmother, and grandfather on Monday June 17, 2013. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Ruth Townsend Plant. Townsend served in the US Navy and worked in the steel industry throughout his career, where he...
Noreen M. Cody
Jun 17, 2013
ALBANY –Noreen M. Cody, 63, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Aline Glynn.Noreen was a resident of Albany for 43 years. She worked with New York State for 20 years. Noreen was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament. She loved animals, especially her...
Joseph S. Wilary
Jun 17, 2013
NORTH GREENBUSH – Joseph S. Wilary, 89, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Joseph was the son of the late John and Veronica (Wiesczynski) Wilary. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He worked for the US Post Office for 30 years...
Sarah Mabel Brooks
Jun 16, 2013
HALFMOON, NY – Peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2013 the Lord called Sarah Mabel Pennick Petty Brooks home. She entered into eternal rest after a long illness. Born in Halifax, VA to the late Samuel and Ellen (Hudson) Pennick, she attended school in the Virginia school system. In later years she moved to Albany, NY and joined Mt. Calvary Baptist...
Qazir Sutherland
Jun 15, 2013
Qazir Sutherland departed this life on 6/16/13 he is survived by his parents Falonda Haggray & Ptolemy Sutherland, Grandparents 4 brothers,4 Sisters Aunts,Uncles A host of cousins And friends. Qazir attended Brighter choice charter school He loved sports,playing with his friends and just being a kid. Services for Qazir will be Friday 6/21/13 at Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church at...
Scott T. Moule
Jun 15, 2013
Scott T Moule, "Dr. Groovy", 57, passed away on June 15th, 2013 at home after a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. Always by his side was his wife, daughter, nephew, Vincent Piche and friend, Harry Chase. Scott was born on July 8, 1955 to the late John and Irene (Bradshaw) Moule. He is survived by his cherished wife of...
Paul C. Snow
Jun 15, 2013
LATHAM – Paul C. Snow, 66, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at St. Peter's hospital after a brief battle with Vasculitis. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Marion Snow.Paul served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Times Union and retired after 30 plus...
Edward C. Andres
Jun 15, 2013
NISKAYUNA – Edward C. Andres, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his home. Edward was born on July 27, 1934 in Albany and was the son of the late Edward J. and Evelyn H. (Allen) Andres. He was a route salesman for several companies, Tip Top Bakery and Freihofer's Bakery. He retired from NYS Dept. of DEC...
Andrew Paul Dominguez
Jun 14, 2013
Andrew Paul Dominguez, 34, passed away on Friday, Jun 14, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born on Sep 14, 1978 in Whittier, CA to B. Alicia Wyche and Pete Dominguez. Andrew was artistic; he enjoyed poetry, drawing, and culinary arts. He was a great son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend. Andrew had a contagious smile that would warm...
Blase A. Regina
Jun 13, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Blase A. Regina, Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 13, 2013 working on assignment in Shanghi, China. He was born in Albany and lived in Guilderland for most of his life. Blase was a 1981 graduate of Guilderland High School. He spent four years in the US Marine Corps where he participated in the Color Guard. Blase...
Joan M. Divinsky
Jun 13, 2013
Joan Marie (Levanites) Divinsky entered into eternal rest on June 13, 2013 after a courageous 15 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Joan was born on August 18, 1942 to Rose and Peter Levanites. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Albany. Joan worked at Tobin Packing Company where she met Bill, her husband of 49 years. After...
Joan I. Markes
Jun 13, 2013
ALBANY-Joan I. (Scherpenseel) Markes, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late John and N. Isabelle Brown Scherpenseel. Joan was raised in the Village of Colonie and was a graduate of Albany High School. She worked as head cook...
Lalia M. King
Jun 13, 2013
GUILDERLAND-Lalia M. King, 94, of Guilderland, NY passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Lalia was born in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of the late William and Augusta Neblett Webster. She has resided in Guilderland for most of her life. Lalia worked in the Healthcare field at Teresian House in Albany. She loved...
Mary B. Keyes
Jun 12, 2013
ALBANY – Mary B. Keyes, 49, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.Daughter of Louis Amos Keyes and the late Mary Lee Hough; mother of Stephen, Adaisha, Samquise, and Nahzir; grandmother of Je'Kaya; sister of JJ, Daniel, Marandy, and Tikeem; and aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner...
Frank Defrank
Jun 12, 2013
Frank DeFrank, 87, formerly of Schenectady, NY, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2013 with his family by his side in Tampa, Fl. Frank was born March 1, 1926 in Schenectady, NY, to the late Jerry and Lucy DeFrank. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and then served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a radar...
June Carol Kuck
Jun 12, 2013
ALBANY – June Carol Johnson Kuck, 81, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Braintree, MA and was a 1949 graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, MA. June went to the New England Conservatory of Music and was a 1958 graduate of...
Beth Anne(Hiss) Farkas
Jun 12, 2013
STONY POINT, NY - Beth Anne (Hiss) Farkas passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 57 years old.Beth is survived by her sons, Shawn Farkas (Katherine), Scott Farkas (Christy Taylor) and Brian Farkas. She is also survived by her parents, J. G. Fred and Marialyce Hiss, her brothers John (Barbara) Hiss,...
