Zerina Bojka Cekani
Mar 11, 2014
Zerina Bojka Cekani, 27, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2014. Zerina was born August 8, 1986, in Albania; she is the daughter of Gaqo and Marjana Bojka. She was united in marriage in 2011 to Mikel Cekani, and had their cherished daughter, Nensiela in 2012. Zerina graduated from cosmetology school and she loved being with her family and friends...
Janet M. Smith
Mar 11, 2014
ALBANY – Janet M. Smith, 68, beloved friend of Patricia Thomas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 11th at home with her loving family by her side.She was born on September 13, 1945 to the late Clifford and Amelia Smith. Janet was a graduate of the Albany Public School System, Schenectady County Community College and the...
Dorothy O. Fulton
Mar 11, 2014
COLONIE-Fulton, Dorothy Olive, 98 of the Town of Colonie passed away March 11, 2014 at home after a short illness. Dorothy was born in the Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County to John and Sarah (Burke) Hatlee. Dorothy loved her flowers, gardening was her passion. She and her husband, belonged to the Mohawk Valley African Violet Society, he being a past...
Joyce M. Murray
Mar 9, 2014
SLINGERLANDS-Joyce M. Murray (Laurenzo) passed into eternal life on Sunday March 9 at her home in Slingerlands, N.Y. after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Laurenzo. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Murray. She leaves a sister, Lois and her family, many beloved stepchildren and grandchildren, friends and her...
Jose A. De Jesus
Mar 9, 2014
ALBANY-Jose Antonio "Tony" De Jesus of Albany, New York passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 9, 2014 in the City of Albany. Tony was born in Salinas, Puerto Rico to the late Maria Julia Rodriguez and Jose De Jesus.He is survived by his wife Linda De Jesus, his five brothers Domingo, Raymond, Juan, Alfredo and...
Robert H. Ashline Sr.
Mar 9, 2014
WATERVLIET- Robert H. "Dutchie" Ashline Sr., of Watervliet, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 9, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Watervliet and was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret Murphy Ashline. Dutchie graduated from St. Brigid's School and Christian Brothers Academy. He was the Vice President and Owner of Ashline's Express and Ice Company,...
Sharon L Giordani
Mar 9, 2014
Sharon L. Giordani, 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A calling hour will precede the service from 9 to 10 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Graceland...
Charles Rafferty
Mar 9, 2014
Colonie – Charles Donald "Don" Rafferty, 78, passed away on March 9, 2014 after a brief illness. Born in Albany on September 14, 1935 he is the son of the late Charles F. Rafferty and Sally Waters Rafferty.Charles moved to Colonie in 1963, with his wife Anita, to raise their family. He was an avid golfer, and was a patron...
Alexander Wyatt Flores
Mar 8, 2014
Alexander "The Great" Flores, infant son of Steven and Nora (Brady) Flores born on Friday, January 10 2014, gained his angel wings Saturday, March 8 2014 while being held in his parent's arms. Alexander was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 midway through pregnancy. Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal anomaly with an extra 13th chromosome commonly resulting in cardiac, brain and physical...
Ruth E. Winter
Mar 8, 2014
COLONIE - Ruth E. Winter, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 8, 2014. She resided at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in North Greenbush upon her passing, but lived most of her life in Colonie, NY.Ruth worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Albany several years ago and later was...
Walter W. Huehn
Mar 8, 2014
SCHENECTADY – Walter W. Huehn, 88, much loved father and grandfather passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Ellis Hospital. Walter was born on December 3, 1925 in Frankenberg, Germany and was the son of Constantin and Elsa (Wetter) Huehn. He served in the US Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He...
Rev. Gordone. Johnston
Mar 8, 2014
NISKAYUNA – Rev. Gordon E. Johnston, 83, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Brooklyn and was the son of the late Gordon W. and Marie Kaufmann Johnston. He attended Concordia Collegiate Institute, Bronxville, NY from 1942 to 1950 and Concordia Seminary St Louis, MO from 1950-1956. He was ordained...
Leon F. Morse
Mar 8, 2014
GLENVILLE-Leon F. Morse, 72, of Saratoga Road in Glenville, NY died on March 8, 2014 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 17, 1941 in Benson, VT.; he was the son of Leon and Evelyn (Schmerhorn) Morse. He was raised in Albany and graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in 1961.Leon served his country as a...
Doris Edna Sodergren
Mar 8, 2014
Doris Edna (Best) Sodergren, 91, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2014 at Kingsway Manor in Schenectady, New York.A native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Doris was born November 24, 1922 to the late James and Grace (Stiles) Best. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in the class of 1938. Following graduation Doris worked for General Electric in Pittsfield as an executive...
Ida K. Daly
Mar 8, 2014
ALBANY – Ida K. Daly, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on March, 8 2014 with her loving and ever thankful sons by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Charlotte Kaldor. Ida's beloved brother, Joseph Kaldor and loving sister and best friend, Marjorie Kaldor, predeceased her.Raised in Brooklyn,...
Mary "Sally"Hogan Crowley
Mar 8, 2014
COLONIE – Mary "Sally" Hogan Crowley, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Albany County Nursing Home. Mary was born on September 11, 1929 in Port Henry, NY and was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Collins) Hogan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas B. Crowley and her loving son, Kevin Crowley. She is...
Sandra T. Ragule
Mar 7, 2014
RAGULE, SANDRA T.VOORHEESVILLE/BRANT LAKE- Sandra T. Ragule, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 7, 2014 surrounded by loving family. Born in Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of Dorothy B. Thomas and the late Robinson Thomas.Sandra retired from for New York State Child Nutrition Program as a School Food Program Specialist after over 30 years of service....
Beatrice Berggren
Mar 7, 2014
Beatrice V. Berggren passed away on Friday March 7, 2014 at Baptist Health and Retirement at the age of 96. Born in Brownington, VT on February 27, 1918 she is the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Whitcomb.Beatrice graduated from Orleans High school in VT, and later attended Northeast Bible College in Green Lane, PA which is how she...
William F. Burke
Mar 6, 2014
ORLANDO, FLA – William F. Burke, 83, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Richard and Anna (Provost) Burke.William served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was a firefighter for the Albany Fire Department for 27 years,...
Rachel Mason
Mar 5, 2014
Albany – Rachel Mason, 99, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Wednesday March 5, 2014 just 54 days short of her 100th birthday. Born in Hudson Falls she is the daughter of the late Nellie Hewitt and Louis Van Vranken.Rachel was employed by Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer for more than 38 years. She loved nature,...