Dorothy H. Seavey
Jan 23, 2013
ALTAMONT – Dorothy H. Seavey, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at her residence. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Linwood and Sarah "Sadie" Mason.Dorothy worked for New York Telephone for 38 years before retiring.Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank L. Seavey in 1976.She is survived by her children,...
Blanche Halstead
Jan 23, 2013
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Blanche Halstead, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schodack Landing, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Hattie Williams. Blanche had lived in Albany for most of her life. She worked for Montgomery Wards for twenty-five years, retiring in 1962. Blanche enjoyed the...
Angelo Lobo
Jan 22, 2013
Angelo Peter Lobo, 73 years old, passed away on Jan 22, 2013 at Colonie Manor. He was born in Masindi, Uganda, the son of Thomas Lobo and Mary S. Lobo. He was educated in Mumbai, India and went on to earn a doctorate in organic chemistry on a Fulbright scholarship at Indiana University. He worked at the New York State...
Agnes L. Chagnon
Jan 22, 2013
COLONIE – Agnes L. Chagnon, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 after a short illness. She was born on January 26, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia. Agnes leaves behind her life partner of 57 years, Don Bordwell. She is also survived by sons Wayne (Judy) Chagnon, Sr., Tony (Carol) Chagnon, and Don (Theresa) Brown; daughter Debra Ditoro, and several grandchildren...
I'Lah Hi-Emmalynnetta Smith
Jan 21, 2013
ALBANY – I'lah Hi-Emma Lynetta Smith, entered into eternal rest of January 21, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Iziah Smith and Hi-Quavia Griffin ; sisters My-Ziaha and Inyzah Smith; grandparents Pamela Morton and Chris Smith, and Akliah and Kenneth Griffin, as well as a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at the convenience...
Joan Hallenbeck
Jan 21, 2013
ALBANY-Joan S. (Nantista) Hallenbeck, 69, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 21, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Dominic Nantista and survived by her mother, Shirley Nantista. She was employed by the Teresian House in Albany as a beautician and caregiver for several years. Joan was a...
Kathryn E. Grady
Jan 21, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Kathryn E. Grady, 55, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Leroy and Katherine Brown. Kathy lived in Schenectady for all of her life. She was an educator for the Schenectady City School District for twenty-eight years. Kathy's...
Cheryl A. Slurff
Jan 20, 2013
SELKIRK – Cheryl A. Slurff, 58, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at the Hospice Inn.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late McClellan Dyer and Lillian Kelly. Cheryl had worked in retail for many years. She was antique doll collector and enjoyed bowling and playing bingo.Cheryl is the wife of Edward J. Slurff. She...
Alexine Wilson
Jan 20, 2013
ALBANY-Alexine "Terri" Wilson, 80 died Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY after a long, graciously courageous fight for her health. The forth of five children born to Nathaniel and Beatrice Davis in Harlem, NY, she graduated from Flushing High School then entered the work force as a bookkeeper for the Book of the Month...
Keith N. Mills
Jan 20, 2013
ALBANY – Keith N. Mills, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was a resident of Albany since 1967 and a former resident of St. Kittes, St. Croix and Bermuda. Keith was educated at Sandy Point Boys School and attended carpentry trade school in St. Kitts. He was a carpenter by trade and also worked as a supervisor...
Lucy C. Weis
Jan 19, 2013
COLONIE – Lucy C. Weis, 73, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Lucy was born on July 14, 1939 in Mechanicville and was the daughter of the late Girolamo and Josephine (Galea) Fragomeni. She graduated from Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. She was a secretary for Albany Fire Extinguisher for several years before...
Marian D. Kwak
Jan 19, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Marian D. Kwak, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 19, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Schenectady and lived there for all of her life. There was nothing Marian loved more than spending time with her family. She enjoyed the large family gatherings held at her house, playing...
Beverly Joan Roscoe
Jan 18, 2013
COLONIE – Beverly Joan Rosoce, 71, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Gray and Alice Gray. Beverly lived in Colonie for most of her life. She worked as a Tax Professional with H & R Block for over thirty-five...
Richard Rivetz
Jan 18, 2013
CLIFTON PARK-Richard L. Rivetz, 90 of Clifton Park passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Mr. Rivetz was born in Salem, MA the son of the late Morris and Molly Samson Rivetz. He grew up and was educated in Massachusetts. Mr. Rivetz was a veteran of WWII. He retired from Albany County as a Career and...
Maureen Stow
Jan 17, 2013
ALBANY-Maureen "Reenie" C. Stow, 55 passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 suddenly at her residence. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Alan T. and Mildred A. Spaulding Schwartz. Maureen has resided in the Albany area most of her life. She was employed by the United States Postal Service for 30 years. Maureen was a...
Francis Martin Sheehan
Jan 17, 2013
WESTMERE - Francis (Frank) Martin Sheehan passed away on Thursday evening, January 17, 2013, at St. Peter's Hospice, two weeks shy of celebrating his 93rd birthday, and just four months after losing the love of his life, Joan M. Sheehan. Born February 1, 1920 to Rose and John Francis Sheehan, Frank began a lifelong journey of service -- to his...
Barbara Armstrong
Jan 17, 2013
ROTTERDAM-Barbara (Kendall) Armstrong, 66, of Rotterdam, formerly of Valatie and Colonie passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends.Barbara was born in Colonie, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Kendall. She graduated from Colonie High school. Barbara and her beloved husband Larry were married October 6, 1973 and worked side...
Linda Mcgrail
Jan 17, 2013
COLONIE – Linda McGrail, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2013 with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Albany and lived in Colonie for almost forty years. Linda worked for the New York State Dept. of Motor Vehicles from where she retired. Linda is the beloved wife of almost 41 years to Paul N....
Julian Taranto
Jan 16, 2013
GUILDERLAND-Julian J. Taranto, 87, of Guilderland passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. He was born in Norwich, NY the son of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Taranto. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946. Upon his return from active duty, Julian received a Bachelor's Degree...
Sam Johansen
Jan 16, 2013
Sam "Gladys" Johansen, 63, passed away on January 16, 2013 with her family by her side. Sam was born in Cohoes, NY to the late John and Gladys (Goyette) Russell. She enjoyed riding her trike with her husband, had a love for the ocean and cherished spending time with her children. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by...
