Kelvin J. Bryant
Jan 21, 2014
COLONIE – Kelvin J. Bryant, 57, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of David and Gertrude Bryant.Kelvin was a resident of Colonie for 37 years. He worked for General Electric and Sabic for 36 years. In his free time, Kelvin enjoyed fishing, sports, traveling and animals. He will be missed by his...
Esther F. Meggison
Jan 20, 2014
ALBANY, NY---Esther Meggison, 96, died on January 20, 2014. She was born to the late Vasco and Noami Capellaro of Danbury, Connecticut on November 13, 1917. She lived the last twenty years of her life in Guilderland, NY. She is survived by her daughter Joan Linton (Charles), her son, Vincent Meggison, her granddaughter Sara Linton, two cherished great-grandsons, her brother...
Mark K. Hughes
Jan 20, 2014
BALLSTON SPA – Mark K. Hughes, 38, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 after a tragic accident in New York City. Born in Albany, he was the son of David (Marcia Bobik) Hughes of Scotia and Cindy (Barnes) Halley of Schenectady.Mark worked for Precision Concrete Pumping for 10 years. He was a member of the International Union of Operating...
Ann E. Smerznak
Jan 20, 2014
COLONIE – Ann E. Young-Smerznak, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 20, 2014. Born in Catskill, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Florence Young.Ann was a graduate of Greenville Central High School. She was employed with New York State OGS for over 35 years. During this time, Ann worked at the Governor's Mansion as...
Mary Ellen Hinckley
Jan 20, 2014
CLIFTON PARK – Mary Ellen Hinckley, 89, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on June 1, 1924 in Albany and was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Murphy) Sewell. She was a clerk for the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Albany for...
Ralph C. Mason
Jan 20, 2014
ALBANY – Ralph C. Mason, 93, of Albany, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2013 at the Inn of Community Hospice. He was born in Palmyra, VA . Ralph was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and North Carolina A & T University. He was the first African American Captain of baseball and basketball teams at Rensselaer High School. Ralph...
Jean Marie Graham
Jan 20, 2014
Albany – Jean Marie Graham, 86, passed away at Albany Medical Center on January 20, 2014. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late John and Flossie Graham.Jean worked for many years as a housekeeper at Fleet Bank in Albany, before retiring in 1992. She loved to crochet, read, and also enjoyed needle point. Jean adored animals, with...
Frederick Arlingtonburnell Fields
Jan 19, 2014
Albany - Frederick Arlington Burnell Fields, 74, was quickly promoted to Glory on Sunday, January 19th, 2014 surrounded by his family, nephews and nieces. Born in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana, he was the son of the late Alfred "Percival" and Ethel Fields. He moved to the United States, lived in Albany and retired as a System Support Program Specialist at...
Helene A. Burhans
Jan 18, 2014
SCHENECTADY - Helene A. Burhans, 80, of Schenectady, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday January 18, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Central Falls, Rhode Island and was the daughter of the late Stanley D. and Martha Jones.Helene resided in Apalachin, NY for many years and had worked as a teacher and a nurse. She...
Henry D. Hitchcock
Jan 18, 2014
Henry D. Hitchcock, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 18, 2014 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born in Albany, NY to the late Henry and Eleanor (Gilmore) Hitchcock.Henry proudly served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Niagara Mohawk after many years as a well-respected gas line welder....
Marion L. Miller
Jan 18, 2014
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION – Marion L. Caparco Miller, 83, devoted to her Savior, Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 18, 2014 into her eternal rest blanketed in love from children and grandchildren beside her.The measure of her life is forever written in the hearts of the many lives who were so blessed to have been touched by her.Marion was...
Margaret V. Lanahan
Jan 18, 2014
ROUND LAKE - Margaret V. Lanahan, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 18, 2014 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was born in Kingston and was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Reil.Marge was a floor manager for Friendly Home Toy Party's in Albany for many years. She enjoyed playing poker and was...
Alexander Gorski
Jan 18, 2014
Loudonville, NY - Alexander Francis Gorski, Jr, 65, of Loudonville, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 18, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. "Big Al," as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born in Albany, NY on June 2, 1948. He was the son of the late Dr. Alexander F. Gorski...
Henrietta Manuli
Jan 18, 2014
Rotterdam – Henrietta J. "Honey Girl" Manuli, 80, passed away at her residence on Saturday January 18, 2014 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Born in Schenectady, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Henrietta Burke.Henrietta worked at Woodlawn School in Schenectady, where she loved to help the children, before retiring in 2011. She was a loving...
Irwin Grayson Fingar, Jr.
Jan 16, 2014
Irwin Grayson Fingar, Jr., 56, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2014 at his home with his longtime partner by his side. Irwin was born in Albany to Nancy E. (Kern) and the late Irwin G. Fingar, Sr. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family especially his dear niece Enola.Irwin proudly served our country with the United...
Helen J. Collins
Jan 16, 2014
COLONIE- Helen J. Collins, 87 of Colonie, NY passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was a salesperson for Macy's Department Store in Colonie Center for over 25 years and prior to, she was employed by the Grand Union for 15 years. Mrs. Collins earned her degree from the...
Harry Erickson
Jan 15, 2014
Albany - Harry Warner Erickson, 85, peacefully entered into eternal life Wednesday January 15, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Erickson.Harry enjoyed; spending time with his family, animals,reading Life Magazine, watching The Lawrence Welk Show, and playing his records during his free time.Harry was a devoted father and is survived by his five children; Thomas of...
Tariq Salley
Jan 14, 2014
Tariq "Tahji" Jamel Salley born in Brooklyn, New York residing in Watervliet, New York passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.God called Tariq home to rest, leaving behind his beloved sisters; Ylvonne (Miguel) Gonzalez, Nia Salley, Wyneem Thomas, his brothers; Shawn (Nakeia) Salley,and Omar Salley, his grandfather; Robert Salley, and his nieces and...
Patricia Anne Lewis
Jan 14, 2014
COLONIE – Patricia Anne Lewis, 68, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Patricia was born on March 8, 1945 in Schenectady and was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Joseph and Alice (VanAuken) Lewis. Patricia is survived by her aunt; Reta Van Auken; her loving...
Cynthia H. Burk
Jan 14, 2014
COLONIE – Cynthia H. Burk, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Bethlehem, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Frances Hallman. Mrs. Burk was a resident of Colonie for most of her life. Cynthia was the beloved wife of the late James L. Burk. She is the devoted mother...