Joan M. Kirker
Aug 11, 2014
Colonie - Joan M. Kirker passed away August 11, 2014 at the Community Hospice of St. Peter's surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jessie (Eisler) Kirker.She enjoyed gardening, shopping and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. Joan was a hard worker her entire life and had recently retired. Joan is...
Jeremiah E. Parson
Aug 10, 2014
Albany – Jeremiah E. Parson, 77, passed away at his residence on August 10, 2014. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Jerome and Evelyn Parson.Jeremiah is survived by his children.A memorial calling hour will be held for Jeremiah on Friday August 29th from 6 – 7 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner...
Doreen K. Lipscomb
Aug 10, 2014
ALBANY-Doreen Kathrine (Morgan) Lipscomb, 63 of Albany passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Doreen was the daughter of Mabel and Frank Morgan, born in Albany, NY on May 19, 1951. On Christmas Day 1975, she was married to John H. Lipscomb of Albany, NY. Doreen was employed as a home health care aid...
Robert J. Keller
Aug 10, 2014
ALBANY-Robert J. "Buck" Keller of Albany, NY passed away August 10, 2014, age 84, after a long illness. Born in White River, SD, he spent his youth as a cowpuncher in the Great Plains of his beloved Midwest.In 1951, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served a tank gunner/commander in Korea. Returning from Korea, he became a drill instructor...
Kenneth W. Caffrey
Aug 10, 2014
DELMAR- Kenneth Caffrey, 70, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Sunday, August 10, 2014.Kenneth is survived by his sons, Kevin and Kyle Caffrey; his mother, Evelyn Caffrey, and a host of friends and family. Kenneth is predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Marcia Roth; his father, Joseph Caffrey, and his brother, Bill Caffrey.Kenneth was a member of the...
Marguerite Mary Laird
Aug 8, 2014
Marguerite Mary McDonald Laird, 84, of Slingerlands, NY died Friday, August 8, 2014 with her devoted family by her side. While the pain of her loss is difficult to bear, her life was an example of compassion and love for those she left behind to follow.Peggy was born March 25, 1930 in Westboro, MA to Arthur and Anna McDonald. She...
Harriet S. Gingrich
Aug 8, 2014
ALBANY- Harriet S. Gingrich, 93, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Friday, August 8, 2014.Harriet is survived by her daughter Eleanor (Chris) Dennis; her granddaughter, Krysta Dennis; and her nephews, George 'Judd' Sabey and Michael O'Brien.Harriet is predeceased by her husband of 24 years, John M. Gingrich; her parents, George L. and Elizabeth Sabey, and her brother, George Sabey...
Donato Direnzo
Aug 7, 2014
Tony passed away on Thursday evening, August 7th, after a courageous two and a half year battle with lung cancer. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his loving wife Debbie, his three daughters, MaryAnne, Kristen and Suzanne and his sister Mary Rose.He was born in Syracuse, New York and was a graduate of St. Lucy's Academy....
Edward J. Thomas, Jr.
Aug 7, 2014
Edward Joseph Thomas, Jr. was born in Stonybrook, NY on February 5, 1983, and went home to Our Lord on August 7, 2014.Edward was the only child of Anita C. Bailey-Thomas and Edward J. Thomas, Sr. He was dedicated to Our Lord at 9 months old by his parents. At the age of 5 years old he asked to be...
Walter C. Hall
Aug 7, 2014
ALBANY - Walter C. Hall, 87, born in New York City, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation in Scotia, surrounded by his loving family. Walter is survived by eight devoted children, Barbara (the late George Scherer), Michael, Christine (the late Frank Ryan), James, Rita, Marge, Matthew, and Patrick. Also surviving are six loving...
Patricia Y. Buck
Aug 5, 2014
Albany – Patricia Y. Buck, 69, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Magog, Quebec she is the daughter of the late Lillian Gilmour and Joseph Dussault.Patricia is survived by her beloved children, Joseph (Donna) La Joy Jr., Mark La Joy and China (Jason) La Juene; her cherished grandchildren,April, Jessica, Amanda, Joseph III and...
William E. Foster, Sr.
Aug 5, 2014
William E. Foster, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. William was born in Albany to the late Raymond and Alice (LaTulip) Foster.In addition to his parents William was predeceased by his wife Evelyn Foster, his sister Agnes Hatala.William proudly served with the United States Army.He was an...
Marie A. Guarino
Aug 4, 2014
CLIFTON PARK - Marie A. Guarino, 89, passed away on Sunday night, August 3, 2014, peacefully in her sleep at home. She was the third child of Louis and Anna Kochiss of Stratford, CT including brothers Louis and John, and sister Cecilia Burdett. Marie was a devoted Catholic and loving mother survived by her children George, Anne, David, James, Gene,...
Karen Ann Kutzner
Aug 4, 2014
SCHENECTADY-Karen Ann Kurtzner, 56, of Schenectady, NY passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY the beloved daughter of William and Dolores (Clapper) Kurtzner, Jr. Karen enjoyed music and arts. She worked as a seamstress at Lorretta Lane Bridal Shop in Latham for many years.In addition to her parents, Karen is...
Norma M. Drucker
Aug 4, 2014
COLONIE – Norma M. Drucker, 86, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at Hudson Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Norma and Wilford Rivers.Norma worked for Cedar Hill Rest Home for 15 years. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting. Norma loved animals.Along with her parents, Norma was predeceased...
Lorraine Miller
Aug 4, 2014
Colonie- Lorraine M. Miller, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 4th 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Lorraine is survived by her daughters; Diane L. Smith, Gail (Mike) Tessier, and predeceased by her precious son William C. Miller.She will also be missed by her grandchildren; Allison (Patrick) Kelleher, Frank (Samantha) Smith, and by her great-grandchildren; Katelyn, Emily, and Ashlyn Kelleher, who she...
Anna Mae Foster
Aug 3, 2014
Anna Mae Foster, 84, passed away on August 3, 2014 after a long illness. She was born on May 14, 1930 from Coeymans, NY. She worked with Albany Medical Hospital for many years and retired in 1983. She was a loving and caring woman who always looked out for her family. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Holland...
Gertrude A. Leitans
Aug 3, 2014
Gertrude A. Leitans, 90, passed away on August 3, 2014 at her home. Gertrude was born July 22, 1924, in Elmshorn, Germany to Arbeiter and Veronika Pettke. Gertrude enjoyed strawberry picking, puzzles, her dogs, taking pictures, spending time outside, she loved to travel between Canada and Germany and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was...
Loretta Dashnaw
Aug 2, 2014
Glenville– Loretta R. Dashnaw, 84, born in Albany, NY, passed away on August 2, 2014, at Ellis Hospital. Loretta, a devout Catholic, is survived by her beloved sons; Tony (Debbie) Tino, Frank Tino, Michael Tino, James (Susan) Tino, her cherished grandchildren; Tony, Christopher, Angela, Tiffany, Brittany, Jimmy, Nicholas, Matthew, Christina, and Victoria, her sister, Margaret Romand, and her brothers; Leo...
Robert J. Baptiste
Aug 1, 2014
GUILDERLAND - Robert J. Baptiste, 88, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Bob was born on October 25, 1925 in Rome, NY and was the son of the late Jean LaMonte and Beatrice B. (Barnard) Baptiste. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during WWII, attaining the rank of...
