Albany- Naomi L. Smith, 92, of Albany passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Bunny was the oldest daughter to the late John T. Walker and Edith Walker.Bunny is reunited in heaven with John T. Walker Jr. , Florence Thompson, Alfred Walker and Charles Walker. Bunny is survived by her sisters Mamie Guy...
Colonie – Michael J. Sickles, 54, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday September 25, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of Sera Hotaling and the late Paul J. Sickles, Sr.Mike was employed as a Parts Manager for several local auto dealers during his career before retiring in 2007 from Lia Honda. Mike was a life member...
SCHENECTADY - Womack. Jimmie D. Womack, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He is survived by Antic Lacy Womack, his wife of 61 years, children David, Charmaine and Michael Womack and Candee Dotson, sister Adele Brooks of Halifax, Virginia, and a host of other relatives.A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m. at New...
Berne – Denis J. Pettit, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday September 24, 2014. Born and educated in Bronx, NY he is the son of the late Denis F. and Margaret Pettit.Denis proudly and courageously served his country in the united States Marine Corp., in the Pacific Theatre, during WWII. He retired from the United States...
Guilderland- Rosemary Hart, 97, of Guilderland passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 peacefully at her residence. Rosemary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cillis. Rosemary is survived by her daughter Joann Finn (James). Rosemary rejoins in heaven her late husband Patrick "Joe" Hart and her son Patrick J. Hart (Kathleen). She also is predeceased by her siblings;...
Saratoga Springs- Leo J. Lynch Sr., 74, passed away Monday September 22nd, 2014 at his residence with his family by his side. Leo was the son of the late Anthony and Louise Lynch. Leo is survived by his wife Joanna as well as his children; Leo Jr, Brian, Caroline and Michael Lynch. Leo also leaves behind his grandchildren; Jade, Leo...
NISKAYUNA-Kathleen A. Dautner, 63, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Carl and Julia (Behan) Burger. Kathleen has resided in Niskayuna for the past 27 years. She was employed by New York Telephone Company and most recently as a teacher's aide for Niskayuna Central Schools. Kathleen...
ALBANY- Diana Y. Ragone, 66, of Albany died on September 21, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born in Albany, on April 26th 1948, and retired from NYS Taxation and Finance. Diana was the daughter of the late Anthony Deso and survived by her mother Viola Deso; her husband Wayne Ragone; her sister Antoinette Smith; her son...
SLINGERLANDS – Brian T. Hoogkamp, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2014 while on vacation. Born November 7, 1948 in Albany, he was the son of Richard and Elaine Hoogkamp of Colonie. He will be dearly missed by by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Kopshac) Hoogkamp and five children Brian (Jackie Baiden), Kara Peters (Philip), Joseph Sean...
John F. Pendelton, 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2014 at Ellis Hospital.John was born December 10, 1953, in Hudson, NY, and is the son of the late John and Lucy Pendelton and is the brother of William Pendelton. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Corey J. Barnes Jr., 10 weeks old, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly in his home with his mother and father.Corey is survived by his mother and father; Skylar Bolin and Corey Barnes Sr, his two sisters; Isabella Bolin, and Adrianne Barrett, his grandparents; Mandy Bolin, Kenneth Allen, Nancy and Paul Barnes, Joseph and Crystal Mazza, his great-grandparents; Cheryl and Thomas...
ALBANY – John E. Conway, 68, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Castlebar, Co Mayo, Ireland, he was the son of the late Margaret O'Donnell and Thomas Conway.John was a resident of Albany for over 40 years. He retired from the Watervliet Arsenal after 20 years of service. John was a volunteer...
Voorheesville- Leonard E. Miller, 70, passed away Friday, September 19th 2014. He was the son of the late Edward and Elida Miller. Lenny is survived by his sister Mary Miller of Voorheesville. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Town of New Scotland Senior Citizens Association,...
Concetta "Connie" Barlette, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was the daughter of the late John Piazza and Rocca Castano Piazza, she was born in West Albany and raised her own family there with her late husband of 63 years, Albert (Kelly) Barlette.Connie's passion in life was the sport of bowling and as a tribute to...
Richard A. Bowers, Jr., 45, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Richard was born on December 27, 1968, and is the son of Richard and June Bowers.Richard graduated from South Colonie High School with the class of 1987. He worked for...
CLIFTON PARK - Donald S. Borgeest, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Community Hospice Inn. Born June 16, 1934 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Ernest W. and Ada E. Borgeest. Along with his parents, Donald was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Borgeest. Donald worked for the Operating Engineers 106 of Albany. He...
ROTTERDAM – Elizabeth August, 84, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at home. Born December 14, 1929 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Rosenberger.Elizabeth, known as "Liz" by many, worked for the New York State Health Department at Griffen Labs for 16 years. She was a member of the CSEA Labor Union and...
SCOTIA – Bonita Schneible, 91, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bernadine Hockenberry.Bonita graduated from Scotia- Glenville High School. She worked for General Electric, and retired after 24 years from Colonie Motors/ Langan Porche and Audi. Along with her...
COLONIE- Sheila E. Schoonmaker, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15th, 2014 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Sheila was born in Bedford, England to the late Arthur and Gertrude Rayner, on January 20, 1930. Sheila was the loving wife of the late William A. Schoonmaker.Sheila leaves behind her seven children; Sandy Kappes, Lisa Bauer, William A. Schoonmaker, Dennis...
COLONIE- Sartorio, Maria Rose, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, September 14, 2014. She was predeceased by her father, Mario Sebastiano Sartorio, mother, Caterina LoPresti Sartorio, and brother, Anthony Sartorio. She is survived by her children; Joseph Anthony (Teresa Husson) Urso III, Annmarie (Steven Mann) Urso, and Giocchino Jack Urso; grandchildren; Christopher (Candace) Rosa and Rachel (Tyler) Bennett; and...