Lois E. Skuse
Feb 25, 2014
ALBANY-Lois E. Skuse, 90, entered into eternal rest with her Lord on February 25th 2014 at St. Peter's Hospice. Lois was the daughter of George and Esther Eisenbraun of Rochester, N.Y. and the beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Skuse. As a graduate of the Rochester Business Institute, Lois worked in banking as a secretary to the Branch Manager...
Ransome R. Michasiow
Feb 25, 2014
COLONIE - Ransome R. Michasiow, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his loving family.Ransome was born on January 21, 1948 in Troy and was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Aiardo) Michasiow. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute in Troy and Hudson Valley...
Todd C. Redding
Feb 24, 2014
ALBANY - Last week, Todd Clifton Redding, age 50, succumbed to a congestive heart defect and the effects of living 44 years with Type 1 diabetes. He was at his home in Albany.Todd, who preferred to be known as Spike, was a life-long resident of the Capital District. He was born in Troy, raised in Latham and Loudonville and was...
Harry Gause
Feb 24, 2014
ALBANY-Harry Gause, 83 of Albany passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Britton Neck, SC, the 16th child of the late Lula and Roland Gause. He retired from the office of General Services as a housekeeper.Harry is survived by his children Reather Powell, Barbara Register, Betty McDowell and James L. Gause; his wife...
Elizabeth Ann Frampton
Feb 24, 2014
Asheville, NC—Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) Frampton, formally of Loudonville, passed away on February 24, 2014 at the SOLACE Center in Asheville, NC. She was a young 63. She was born in Troy on May 13th, 1950. She is the daughter of the late Dominic and Elizabeth Piscitella. Betty Ann was a parishioner of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Latham...
Richard J. Van Wormer
Feb 24, 2014
Colonie - Richard J. Van Wormer , 85, died Monday, February 24. 2014. Born in Albany on October 5. 1928, he was the son of Thomas and Julia (Samajtys) Van Wormer. His wife of 63 years is the former Diane Wells.He is survived by six children: Margaret M. (Gregory) Wisnewski; Richard R. (Susan) Van Wormer; Edward T. (Marilyn) Van Wormer...
Irene Kucera
Feb 24, 2014
LOUDONVILLE-Irene E. Kucera, 82, of Loudonville, NY passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Albany County Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born in Nyack, NY the daughter of the late Carl and Manirva (Roldolph) Manzler. Irene was an executive secretary for South Worth Milton, in Menands, NY prior to her retirement. She also sold Mary Kay...
Marjorie M. Rothstein
Feb 23, 2014
LOUDONVILLE – Marjorie M. Rothstein, 95, passed away peacefully in the morning on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Born January 26, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Chester Miller and Sue G. Schliefflin.A lifelong mother and homemaker, Marge was an inspiration to her friends and neighbors. Along with her...
Doris I. Stekeur
Feb 22, 2014
Doris Stekeur, 85, went home to the Lord on Saturday morning, February 22, 2014. Doris was born January 4, 1929 in Burlington, NY, the only daughter of Earl and Pearl Meacham. She spent most of her adult life in Colonie, NY with a few years in Honolulu, HI until moving recently to Springfield, IL. She was predeceased by her parents,...
Mederic E. Auger, Jr.
Feb 22, 2014
Mederic E. Auger, Jr. 87, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2014 with his family by his side. Mederic was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Mederic E. Auger, Sr. and Alice (Hevey) Auger. Mederic proudly served with the United States Navy during WWII. He retired from General Electric. He was an avid golfer and loved taking cruises with...
Karlene A. Gagnon
Feb 22, 2014
Karlene A. Gagnon, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Lincoln, VT., to the late Ralph and Ida Thompson. Karlene graduated from Mt. Abraham High School and shortly after married her husband of over 52 years, Marcel Gagnon. She worked for several years with Standard furniture...
Kevin D. Smith
Feb 21, 2014
Kevin Smith, 38, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 12:00 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. A Calling hour will precede the service from 11 to 12 at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Ella Hill
Feb 21, 2014
Ella Hill, 99, entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2014 peacefully with her daughter by her side. She was preceded by her husband, Leavern Hill and sons, Alotis "Jack", Charles "Billy" and Therman "Sonny" Pennick.Ella leaves to cherish her memory her son, Stanley David (Ruth) Hill of Schenectady, NY, her daughter, Carol (Rev. Dr. Kenneth E.) Cox of Drexel...
Terrance G. Donohue
Feb 20, 2014
ALBANY - Terrance G. Donohue, 72, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Born in Utica, he was the son of the late Francis M. and Cecelia R. (Kane) Donohue Sr. Terry served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. He was a factory worker for International Boiler Works in Utica...
Joseph W. Korzyk
Feb 20, 2014
ALBANY – Joseph W. Korzyk, 58, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth McIntyre Korzyk. Joe was a 1973 graduate of Cardinal McCloskey High School. He was a Sergeant with the Albany County Correctional...
Dominick Lombardo
Feb 20, 2014
Albany - Dominick A. Lombardo, 95, beloved husband of the late Lucille Lombardo passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Albany.Dominick was predeceased by his daughter Donna Lombardo, and his siblings; Rose, Vincent, Jane, Mary Carmella, and Anthony.Dominick is survived by his daughter Susan (John) Greene, his grandchildren; Tracie (Michael) Crisorio, Kristy (Chad) LeComb, and Michael...
Freda Marie Heintz
Feb 19, 2014
Freda M. Heintz, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Rainey House Hospice. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Adella Friebel.Freda was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Along with her parents, Freda was predeceased by her husband, John F. Heintz and brother Carleton Friebel.She will be missed by her sons,...
Joseph Pickel
Feb 19, 2014
Joseph G. Pickel, 61, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital.Joe was one of seven children born to the late Dr. Frank Pickel and Genevieve Pickel of Merrick NY. Joe was the loving husband of Kathleen (Miller)Pickel. They were happily married for 38 years. Joe was self employed and operated a construction...
Rowena B. Bresee
Feb 18, 2014
Rowena B. Bresee, 88, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2014 at The Pines at Glens Falls Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Rowena was born in Rexburg, Idaho, to the late Otto and Amalia Beck. She was a treasurer of the Colonie Gardening Federation for many years. Rowena loved gardening, rug hooking, she was a terrific cook, enjoyed being with...
Amy E. King
Feb 18, 2014
LATHAM - Amy E. King, 87, quietly answered her Savior's call on February 18, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Colon, Panama, to the late Samuel Dandy and Concella Morgan, Amy has resided in the Capital District since 1992. An active member of The Black Catholic Apostolate, she was a cheerful, outgoing person who enjoyed singing, dancing,...