Ashley C. Holmes-Swirsky
Jan 6, 2013
GUILDERLAND - Ashley "Little Ashley" C. Holmes-Swirsky, 26, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at her home in California. Ashley was born on May 1, 1986 in Albany and is the beloved daughter of Natalie (Campolungo) Holmes and the late Theodore J. Holmes. She was raised and educated in Guilderland, studied cosmetology and attended Hudson Valley Community College....
Jeremiah Johnson, Jr.
Jan 6, 2013
TROY – Jeremiah Johnson, Jr., 55, passed away on January 6, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Arnold-Johnson; his children, Natasha and Jerome Johnson; his father, James Johnson and his aunt, Vandilla Youngblood. Funeral 12 noon Friday at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie with a calling hour prior from 11...
Louise Dithomas
Jan 6, 2013
Louise DiThomas, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan 06, 2013 at Mt. Loretto Nursing Home with her loving daughter-in-law by her side. She was born in Schenectady, to the late John and Mary (Valentino) Fretto. Louise was an active member of Mt. Carmel Church for many years. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Orlando,...
Loretta W. Galinsky
Jan 5, 2013
MALTA – Loretta Galinsky, 72, formerly of Johnstown, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Saratoga Hospital. Lory, as she was known to family and friends, was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Barney Galinsky. Lory is the devoted mother of Scott and his fiancé, Ruben Loza Jr., and Mark and...
Katherine Marvelli
Jan 5, 2013
Katherine R. Marvelli (Bizzarro) Katherine R. Marvelli passed away peacefully on January 5, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Burlington, VT, daughter of the late Antonio and Genevieve Bizzarro, Katherine lived most her life in Troy and was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Most recently, she was a resident of Sanderson Court Apartments in Latham. A caring...
Martha Francis
Jan 4, 2013
LOUDONVILLE-Martha (Pezzula) Francis of Loudonville died on Friday, January 4, 2013. Born in Albany in 1939, the daughter of the late Salvatore "Sam" R. Pezzula and Maria "Mary" Urbano Pezzula; wife of Alfred W. Francis, Jr.; mother of James (Carla) Mann of DongGuan, China, William (Meagan) Mann of Watervliet, and the late Martha Elizabeth Healy and Joseph S. Mann. Proud...
Daniel Ladopoulos Iii
Jan 3, 2013
Albany – Daniel N. Ladopoulos III, 45, passed away tragically after a fire at his residence on Friday January 3, 2014 with his three loyal dogs by his side. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late Daniel and Nia Ladopoulos.Daniel worked for R. Freedman and Son Inc. for a number of years before becoming owner and operator...
Donald Diehl
Jan 3, 2013
WYNANTSKILL-Donald Diehl of Wynantskill formerly of Saranac entered into eternal rest on January 3, 2013 at St. Peter's hospital with his loving family at his side. Don was the son of the late Earl and Helene Behrens Diehl. Don grew up and was educated in Wynantskill. He recently retired from Saranac School District. Don was an avid hunter, fisherman and...
Mary T. Hoffman
Jan 3, 2013
LATHAM – Mary T. "Babe" Coluccio Hoffman, 79, of Latham, passed away on Thursday January 3, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. A woman of true independent spirit throughout her life she was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Margaret Coluccio. As a young woman, Mary was a bridal consultant...
Charles O. Norling
Jan 3, 2013
NISKAYUNA – On Thursday, January 3, 2013, the world lost a kind and compassionate soul when Charles O. Norling, 59, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Charlie was born in Brooklyn in 1953 to Agnes and Gunnar Norling. He was a contractor and master carpenter who built and remodeled many homes in and around the Capital District. Everyone who knew him...
Frederick Macgregor
Jan 3, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Frederick E. MacGregor, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.Frederick was born in Lock Haven, PA, the son of the late William and Hazel Decker MacGregor. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in the Korean War from 1948 to 1952. Frederick was employed by A & P...
Lance Filkins
Jan 2, 2013
With a quick joke and a broad smile, the man affectionately known as "Diggy," brought laughter and joy to many around the Albany area. Lance R. Filkins, an outdoor enthusiast and proud father known for living life to the fullest, died suddenly early Wednesday morning, January 2, 2013, in the town of Colonie. He was 30 years old. As a...
Bethann Lewis Jackson
Jan 2, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Bethann Lewis Jackson, 58, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Beth was born on August 19, 1954 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and June B. Lewis. She graduated from nursing school and received her LPN degree. She worked for CHP, now Kaiser Permanente, for many years before retiring....
Louise F. Burch
Jan 1, 2013
Louise F. Burch, 65, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 1st, 2013. She was the daughter of Herbert E. Field, Sr. and the late Esther LaMotte. She was a 1965 graduate of Morrisville-Eaton Central Schools and a 1967 graduate of SUNY Morrisville. She was employed at Albany Medical Center Hospital and also with various visiting nurses companies in...
Eleanor T. Bode
Jan 1, 2013
VALATIE – Eleanor T. Bode, 95, passed away January 1, 2013. She was a resident of Barnwell Nursing Home, having previously resided at Avila Retirement Community and Heritage Village in Guilderland. Eleanor was born June 19, 1917 in New York City, the daughter of the late William and Bessie Donohue. She grew up in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn and after her...
Vincent S. Andriano
Dec 31, 2012
Port St. Lucie FL - Vincent Salvatore Andriano, 84, of Port St Lucie, Florida passed away December 31, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Vincent was born in Albany and was the son of the late Rocco Andrews and Mary Perna Andrews. He was one of eight siblings, Frank Andrews, Joseph Andrews, Salvatore Andrews, Rocco Andrews, Marie Stulmiller, Ann DiNardo,...
James M. Dinapoli
Dec 31, 2012
LOUDONVILLE - James M. DiNapoli, 68, of Loudonville, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late James and Anne (Macri) DiNapoli. Jim was a graduate of CBA and Niagara University.He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Christine Wagner DiNapoli and is the devoted father of Lisanne...
James Moore
Dec 30, 2012
West Sand Lake – James E. Moore, 55. The sun rose for him on July 17, 1957 and the sun set on December 30, 2012. He was born in Albany to the late Ransom and Ann (Predel) Moore. James was a 1975 graduate of Guilderland High School, where he met his wife. He then went on to become co-owner of...
Tyler R.S. Halse
Dec 29, 2012
Halse, Tyler R.S., 82, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2012, in Charlotte, NC, having lived a full and vibrant life.Tyler was born in Albany, NY, to the late Raymond and Beatrice M. Halse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Halse Hewes. Tyler graduated from Albany High School in 1948 and Siena...
Beverly J. Baumann
Dec 29, 2012
COLONIE – Beverly J. Baumann, 76, passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on August 2, 1936 in West Coxsackie and resided most of her life in Colonie. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Bennett Kapusta. She enjoyed gardening, quilting,...
