Theresa A. Becker
Feb 3, 2014
SNYDERS LAKE – Theresa Allison Becker, 60, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Geneva, NY and is the cherished daughter of Marion Allison and the late Donald F. Allison.Terry was employed at St. Anne's Institute in Albany for over 25 years. She will be remembered by everyone as a...
Ralph L. La Duke
Feb 2, 2014
Rotterdam – Ralph L. La Duke, 87, of Rotterdam, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday February 2, 2014 after a long illness. Ralph was born in Lake Placid and was the son of the late Orril and Sabra La Duke. He was predeceased last year by his beloved wife of over 65 years, Hilda M. La Duke and...
David B. Slingerland
Feb 1, 2014
COLONIE- David B. Slingerland, 68 of Colonie passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Ellis Hospital following a long illness. David was born in Little Falls, NY. He served in the US Army for 3 years. David retired from the Watervliet Arsenal after 29 years of service.David is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Barbara (Whitbeck) Slingerland....
Heather Lynn Sterman
Feb 1, 2014
ALBANY-Heather Lynn Sterman, 30 of Albany passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Heather was born in Albany on February 13, 1983. She was employed by Focus Technologies. Heather was a devoted mother. She was a beautiful person, who enjoyed life. Heather loved cooking, spending time with her family and having her family over for...
Domenica F. Graffunder
Feb 1, 2014
Voorheesville – Domenica F. Graffunder, 94, of Voorheesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Mary Bagnato. Domenica was predeceased by her husband Herman Graffunder in 1983 and her daughter Rita Donato in 2011.She had worked as a bookkeeper...
Richard Levesque
Feb 1, 2014
Selkirk – Richard R. Levesque, 57, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 1, 2014 with his wife and Pastor by his side.Born in Albany, he is the son of Charles and Elaine Levesque. Raised and educated in the Capital Region, Rich retired from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as an IT Tech., after a dedicated 36...
Elaine Kirkley
Jan 30, 2014
Albany – Elaine Kirkley, 57, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Shirley Johnson.Elaine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved to be surrounded by her family.Elaine is survived by her son Keion (Octavia) Kirkley, her grandchildren; Keion...
Douglas V. Pagano
Jan 30, 2014
Was taken peacefully on January 30th, 2014 at the age of 67.He is survived by his wife Adrienne and daughters Karen (John) Heath and Laurie Williams, and grandchildren Mark Williams, Danielle and Kiera Heath; sisters Jacqueline (Alden) Merrick, Suzanne (Edward) Marshall, Patricia (James) Anderson and brother Richard (Maureen) Pagano.Doug was predeceased by his son Thomas, his brother Victor and his...
William Barnes
Jan 29, 2014
William Roger Barnes passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He is survived by his son, Thomas Scott Barnes (Sheila), four grandchildren, a brother Philip Allen Barnes (Connie) and a sister, Sylvia Margaret Buchanan (James). He is also survived by four nieces, one nephew, three grandnieces and three grandnephews. He was born in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Colonie...
Eugene J. Brennan
Jan 29, 2014
Eugene J. Brennan, 76, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Patrick and Roseanna (Murphy) Brennan.Eugene worked as a chemical man with Morgan Linen in Menands. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his loving wife, Jeannette and three brothers.Eugene...
Ronald Amedio
Jan 29, 2014
Colonie – Ronald A. Amedio, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he is the son of Loretta Martino Amedio, and the late Anthony J. Amedio.Ronald graduated from Vincentian Institute and the Albany College of Pharmacy. He was employed at Sterling Winthrop for over twenty years, and most...
James W. Vinci
Jan 28, 2014
GUILDERLAND – James W. Vinci, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Westmere Home for Adults. Born in Middletown CT, he was the son of the late Sebastiano and Giuseppina (Pitruzzello) Vinci. He was also predeceased by his wife Nancy (Garnham) Vinci and his sister, Lucy Misenti. Jim is survived by his loving children, Lynn Jarvis (Ed),...
Alice A. Samsel
Jan 28, 2014
Alice A. Samsel, 91, entered into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Alice was born in New City, NY to the late William and Catherine Smith. She moved to Selkirk with her husband, Robert and her family in the early 50's. Alice enjoyed traveling with her late husband Robert, spending time...
Michael Roscoe Jr.
Jan 28, 2014
Colonie – Michael Roscoe Jr., 75, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he is the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Roscoe. Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife Beverly in 2013.Michael was employed with the New York State Health Department as an Infectious Disease Investigator for more than 35...
Burton Bennett
Jan 28, 2014
Colonie – Burton "Burt" H. Bennett, 90, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Herbert and Fannie Bennett. Burt was raised in Rensselaer, and was a 1941 graduate of Van Rensselaer High. He then attended Albany Business School, and worked briefly for General Electric, before enlisting in the United States...
Robert Joseph Avery Sr.
Jan 27, 2014
Passed away January 27, 2014 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Bob was born October 22 1923 in Hoffmans, New York. He served in the Army during World War II. He married Jane Martin in October 1953.He is survived by his children; daughter Roberta (Wayne) LaMont of Ripon, WI, eight sons Robert (Marilynn) of Altamont, John (Michelle) of Schenectady,...
David Jarvis
Jan 27, 2014
David M. Jarvis, 90, of Albany, died January 27, 2014, with his loving wife Julie and family at his side. Dave was born in New York City, graduated from Great Neck High School and Hofstra College. He was an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster for a number of years. He served as a Lieutenant and heavy bomber pilot in World War...
Julia Russell
Jan 25, 2014
NISKAYUNA-Julia M. Russell passed on January 25, 2014. She is survived by her 2 sons Duncan S. Russell and Mitchell G. Russell. Her sister Elizabeth Atherton and her husband Peter Atherton, their 2 boys Peter And Ryan, her brother William Soknich and his son Sam, her brother Gerald Soknich and his children Bud, Theresa, and Raymond, her brother Nick and...
Antonio Orazio Perrotta
Jan 25, 2014
WATERVLIET – Antonio Orazio Perrotta, 90, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. Born in Cervinara, Avellino, Italy, he was the son of the late Guiseppi and Mariannina (Caporaso) Perrotta. Antonio married his late wife, Rita (Patrignani) Perrotta on October 21, 1956. He came to America in 1958. Antonio worked for Marshall Ray...
Mark Baldani
Jan 25, 2014
Ballston Spa – Mark Steven Baldani, 52, son of Nancy and the late Donald Baldani, died on Saturday January 25, 2014 after a brief illness at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Michelle (Ladopoulos), and his beloved sons Kevin, Kyle, and Kristofer.Mark was a graduate of Fitchburg State College where he received...