Timothy W. Newman, 64, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service at the funeral home.
COLONIE-JAMES F. HARPER passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2014 with family by his side. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late James and Anne Harper.James was a member of the Polish American Citizen's Club.James is survived by his children Michael (Sue) Harper, Dawn (Gary) Hoffman, and Stacey (Patrick) Myrie; brother Robert (Mary Pat) Harper;...
GLENMONT - Tamara "Tammi" Lynn Socha, 39, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014 at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare in Utica. Tammi was born on November 18, 1974 in Glens Falls and was the daughter of the late Michael H. and Yolanda M. (Matheson) Frasl. She graduated from Ravena Coeymans Selkirk and received her bachelors in Psychology/Business from the University...
ALBANY-Sanford R. "Satch" Cohen passed away on March 17, 2014 in the loving arms of his wife. He was born and raised in Albany, NY. His parents were the late Abraham and Florence Cohen. Satch was a member of the Latham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved talking about the scriptures to everyone he met. He was a career employee...
Albany – Veronica Svingala Richardson passed away on Monday March 17, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a short illness. Born on August 4, 1927, Veronica was predeceased by her husband, Frederick R. Richardson; her parents, George and Maria Svingala; and brothers, Joseph, John and Steven Svingala; and sisters Helen Milton, Mary Brightly, Margaret Brightly, and Ethel Dryer.Roni is...
Colonie – Harold K. Snyder, 89, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2014 at the Vermont Veterans Home. Born in Johnstown, he is the son of the late Fred F. Snyder and Ethel May Collins.Harold honorably served his country during WWII, being assigned to the 502nd Parachute Infantry. After returning home, he worked as an auto mechanic...
ALBANY – Shelbie (Skip) D. Petty, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15th at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Skip was born November 7, 1948 to the late Alma Petty and Shelbie David Petty.Skip leaves to mourn a host of family and friends.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Friday at 12 noon at New Comer...
Roy W. Larson died on Saturday, March 15 at the age of 91 after a long life well-lived. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of Helen and Oscar Larson. Growing up during the Great Depression, Roy spent his youth working many jobs to help the family survive through very difficult times. In summers he was sent to a...
GUILDERLAND-Vlasta Alger, 96 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She had been a resident of Daughters of Sarah Senior Community for 5 years, where she received wonderful care.Vlasta was born in Owatonna, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Vesely, originally from Czechoslovakia. There were five children. She is survived by one brother, Al. Vlasta was...
ALBANY -Alice R. Salisbury, 89, of West Albany passed away peacefully comforted by her loving family on March 15, 2014 after a brief illness at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Albany and spent her life there caring for her loving family while also working for NY Telephone Co. and SUNY Albany. She enjoyed her later years attending and...
Colonie – Raymond Laning Jr., 73, passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Raymond Laning Sr. and Kathryn (Bergbold) Laning .Raymond was a 1958 Graduate of Colonie High School, and later attained his Bachelor's degree in History from Union College. He resided in Rochester...
ALBANY-Maria Sienkiewicz, 64 passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. She was born on December 16, 1949, the daughter of the Stefan and Ulita Sienkiewicz. Maria graduated from Philip Schuyler High School and was employed by the Attorney General's Office in Albany for many years.Maria is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.In addition to...
Colonie – John Charles Norton III, 57, died on Friday, March 14, 2014 at his residence after complications from a chronic illness. He was born on August 6, 1956 in Albany, to the late Margaret (Joyce) Norton and John Charles Norton, Jr.John grew up in Westmere where he attended Christ the King School and Guilderland Middle and High Schools. After...
OBITUARY – Donna M. Violette Ertel, 60, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday March 14, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Francis and Rita Bisaillon Violette.Donna worked in human services for Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, ROI, Medicab and Rensselaer County ARC. She enjoyed a game of chance...
SCHENECTADY – Corinna Mary Burgess, 62, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after an illness. Born in Plattsburgh and raised in Schenectady, she was the daughter of George Parish, Sr., and Alice Parish.Corinna was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Schenectady. She loved spending time with family. Corinna was predeceased by her...
Colonie – Albert W. Schumacher, 90, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Friday March 14, 2014. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he is the son of the late William and Clara Schumacher. Albert was predeceased by his beloved wife Rita Schumacher in 1995.Albert proudly served his country during WWII in The United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. He...
COLONIE-Born New Year's Day 1989 in Albany, New York, Eric Shawn Savage passed away suddenly on March 13, 2014. Eric was the devoted son of Victor and Lisa (Golden) Savage. A lifelong Colonie resident, Eric graduated with honors from Colonie Central High School in 2007. He continued his education earning his Bachelor of Science from SUNY Albany in 2012. Eric...
Bradenton – David Bink 63, passed away at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida on March 12, 2014 after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Charles and Irene Bink.David worked for Maybe's Moving and Storage for more than 15 years, and later for Meals on Wheels before retiring at age 62. He was...
GUILDERLAND – Jeffrey L. Jones, 47, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at home. Born in Oneida, NY, he was the son of Larry Jones and Sally (Wilson) Selig.Jeffrey graduated from Guilderland High School. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing, golfing and music.Jeffrey was predeceased by his brother, Wayne Selig.Along...
WATERVLIET – Thomas S. Moquin, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Thomas was born on March 2, 1940 in Elizabethtown, NY and was the son of the late Marion (Whisher) Moquin. He was also predeceased by his wife, Gloria (Fountain) Moquin; his son, Thomas S. Moquin...