Clara L. Vogel
Dec 15, 2013
Clara L. Vogel, 88, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2013, at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. She was born in Paterson, NJ to the late Charles and Laura Reinhardt. Clara loved gardening, the Jersey Shore, going to Jack Bakers, playing Golf and Bridge with her friends, knitting and baking for her family. In addition to her...
Edwin "Ed"J. Spoor
Dec 14, 2013
BALLSTON LAKE – Edwin J. Spoor, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 the day before his 77th birthday, at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Ed was born on December 15, 1936 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Roswell P. and Lillian (Veeder) Spoor. He was also predeceased by his wife, Julia (Denio) Spoor;...
Patricia Holmberg
Dec 13, 2013
Albany – Patricia J. Holmberg, 66, passed away Friday December 13, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. A memorial service for Patricia will be held Thursday December 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Elijah Missionary Baptist Church, 74 2nd Ave. Albany. A calling hour will precede the service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Donald E. Perras
Dec 13, 2013
LATHAM - Donald E. Perras passed away peacefully on December 13, 2013 at his home after a long illness.Born in Cohoes on May 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert J. Perras and Edna M. Webb Perras. He grew up in Cohoes before moving to Latham in 1985. Don was a graduate of LaSalle Institute, Class of...
Walter S. Riddell
Dec 12, 2013
Walter S. Riddell, 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2013. He was born in Schenectady to the late Walter and Dorothy (Green) Riddell. Walter was very fortunate to live out his lifelong passion for automobiles working for 60 years for Nemith Motor Corp. retiring as its President in 2007. He enjoyed golfing with his son...
Jeanette G. Smith
Dec 12, 2013
COLONIE – Jeanette G. Smith passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013, with her loving daughter and son-in-law by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Hudson Gunsaulus. She married Edwin F. Smith in 1944 and moved to Schenectady. Jeanette is the devoted mother of Melody Jean (Thomas) Rendano. She is...
Donald D. Duryaa
Dec 11, 2013
COLONIE-Donald D. Duryaa, 79, of Colonie, NY died on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany following a brief illness. He was born on December 7, 1934 in Butler, Georgia. Donald spent most of his youth in Miami, Florida and South Carolina. He served in the armed forces from December 10, 1952 until December 5, 1958. Following...
Jill M. Carpenter
Dec 11, 2013
Jill M. Carpenter , 56, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2013 at Ellis hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY to Jean Young and the late Ralph Carpenter. She attended Mercy High School and then graduated from Guilderland High School. Jill enjoyed cooking, the outdoors,and spending time with her animals, but mostly loved...
Richard Snyder
Dec 10, 2013
Mariaville - Richard Snyder, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at home with his family at his side. During his life, Dick was employed at General Electric for 41 years, participated in many horse shows, was a member of the Mariaville Fire Department and other activities. He was an active hunter and fisherman and was most comfortable when outdoors....
Daniel J. Tomik
Dec 9, 2013
COLONIE - Daniel J. Tomik, 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on March 15, 1951 in Binghamton, NY and was the son of the late Anthony and Sophie (Charnetsky) Tomik. He graduated from Binghamton Central High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from...
Kermit W. Gilson
Dec 8, 2013
SCOTIA – Kermit W. Gilson, 75, of Scotia, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Glendale Nursing Home. He was born in Peru, NY and was the son of the late Kenneth and Catherine Gilson and brother of the late Wyona McMeekin. He was a graduate of Plattsburgh State University.A longtime educator, Kermit taught in the Broadalbin Perth Central...
Lucy E. Loveland
Dec 8, 2013
CASTLETON – Lucy E. Loveland, 78, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Lucy was born on January 21, 1935 in Jefferson, NY and was the daughter of the late Stewart and Anna (Burton) Brownell. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis R. Loveland, her sister, Betty Clapper and her best friend, Evelyn Drake. She enjoyed watching...
Mary C. Martin
Dec 8, 2013
ALBANY – Mary C. Martin, 96, formerly of New Scotland Avenue, died peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Teresian House, where she has resided since 2010. Born in Hudson, NY on May 27, 1917 to the late Michael and Alice Chicquin, Mary received her early education in schools in the Chatham and Hudson area, and graduated high school...
Grover Lee Borden, Jr.
Dec 8, 2013
Grover L. Borden Jr.,63, passed away on December 8, 2013 at the Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany with his family by his side. Grover was born October 27, 1950, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the son of Grover and Shirley (Pete) Borden. He proudly served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for New Directions, Enfield, CT. He...
Jessie Peavy
Dec 7, 2013
Albany – Jessie M. Peavy, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday December 7, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She is the wife of the late Loveless Peavy.Jessie loved to spend her time fishing, and working in her garden growing collard greens. Jessie leaves to mourn seven children, seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law Charlie M. Freeman.Funeral...
Audrey Welnhofer
Dec 7, 2013
COLONIE-Audrey E. Welnhofer, 80, of Colonie passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in the Town of Queensbury, the daughter of the late Albert C. and Florence Fuller and Lorraine J. (Lawrence) and Jesse B. Kennedy. Audrey was a devout member of the North Albany Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her ministry and family...
Annette Baron
Dec 7, 2013
COLONIE-Annette Coston-Baron passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2013. She was born in New York City, the daughter of the late James and Angela "Jennie" (Bonaventura) Costa. Annette has resided in Colonie for 45 years and grew up in Schenectady, NY. She worked for General Electric and later for Solomon and Solomon PC. Her greatest joy was spending time...
Gertrude L. Connell
Dec 6, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Gertrude L. Connell, 79, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Plattsburgh on November 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Boothman. Gertrude was a hard worker who helped her family the best she could, working for Tobin's Meat Packing and Moore Data. She...
Edith Severino
Dec 6, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Edith (Janetta) Severino, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2013. Born in Boonton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa Janetta. Edith was employed by Mohonasen High School as chief cook for more than twenty-five years. Her home cooked Italian meals were enjoyed by family and friends. She enjoyed spending time in...
Theodore Shufelt
Dec 6, 2013
Florida – Theodore J. Shufelt Sr., 64, of Zephyrhills, FL formerly of Watervliet passed away December 6, 2013. He was born January 2, 1949 in Troy, NY to Clarence and Emily Shufelt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Nicole Hauser; two sisters Emily Rivette and Joyce Shufelt. Theodore is survived by two daughters; Kelly Shufelt, Candice...