Marie C. Wies
Jan 6, 2014
COLONIE – Marie C. Wies, 82, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014, at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Jenny Flory. Marie was a bookkeeper for many years, but more importantly, she was a proud Marine Corps wife. She was a devoted wife, loving mother...
Martha Headspeth
Jan 5, 2014
ALBANY-Headspeth, Martha A. – "I will bless the LORD at all times, HIS name will continuously be in my mouth". Psalm 34. On Sunday, January 5th, GOD called Martha home to rest. Martha was a solider for the LORD in this life and left a lasting impression on those she knew and loved. Survived by her beloved son, Edward Headspeth,...
Marvin Raab
Jan 5, 2014
ALBANY – Marvin Raab, 64, passed away after a lengthy battle with his illness and now joins his beloved wife Erica Lee Raab. Marvin was born on March 29, 1949 in down state New York. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he made lifelong friends. Marvin loved hiking with his big Bouvier dogs one of which was a therapy...
S. Frank Kodra
Jan 5, 2014
VOORHEESVILLE, NY- S. Frank Kodra, 80, formerly of Voorheesville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady, NY after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Frank was born in Decatur, NY the son of the late Johanna (Panter) and Frank Kodra, Jr. and graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1951. An Army Veteran...
Kenneth C. Wasley, Jr.
Jan 5, 2014
ALBANY-Kenneth C. Wasley, Jr., 69 passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 with his sisters at his side after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Kenneth was born in Albany the son of the late Kenneth C. Wasley, Sr. and Gladys (Heins) Wasley. Kenneth deeply loved his family and he was immensely grateful for their love and support throughout...
Denise Marie Valenti
Jan 5, 2014
SCOTIA – Denise Marie Valenti, 50, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born on January 30, 1963 in Newburgh, NY and is the daughter of Philip Valenti and the late Eleanor (Carlstrom) Valenti. She was working as a registered professional nurse for the NYS Department of Health in Albany. She was the...
Daniel J. Ody
Jan 5, 2014
GUILDERLAND – Daniel J. "Danny O" Ody, 53, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at home. He was a resident of Guilderland all of his life.Danny was heavily involved in racing and was member of the New York State Stock Car Association.He will be missed by his daughter Jessica Ody; parents John and Madeline Ody; sister Lori Ody and...
Katherine Richardson
Jan 5, 2014
ALBANY - Katherine Richardson, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy. Mrs. Richardson was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) Skinkle. She enjoyed playing bingo, shopping and watching wrestling and football.She is the mother of Donna (Brian) Domion of Oneonta, Kelly Gilliam...
Barbara Tune
Jan 4, 2014
Barbara "Jeanie" Tune , 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at her home. She is predeceased by her parents, David and Katie McClain; her beloved husband Emmett Tune Jr. and her cherished daughter, Tasha Tune. She is survived by her children; Debra (Angelo) Keyes, Kim Pennick, Carla McClain, David Morris, Latonia (Kevin) Hawkins. She...
Marc C. Mirabile
Jan 4, 2014
SLINGERLANDS – Marc C. Mirabile passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was a graduate of Voorheesville High School, Sage College and Brooks Institute where he earned his Bachelor's degree in photography. Marc was known for his unselfishness, compassion and creativeness. He was a gentle soul. Marc is the beloved son of Peter C. and Patricia Mirabile of...
Charles Wildzunas, Sr.
Jan 4, 2014
Schenectady – Charles "Charlie" Wildzunas, Sr. passed away January 4, 2014 at the age of 94. Charlie was born in Albany on February 6, 1919 to the late Peter and Vladaslava (Kveder) Wildzunas. Formerly of Colonie, Charlie resided with his son and daughter-in-law in Schenectady before his passing. Charlie proudly served our country during WWII in The United States Navy,...
Stephen A. Andriani
Jan 4, 2014
Stephen A. Andriani, 57, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2014. Stephen is survived by his wife, Diane (Flemal) Andriani, his son Evan; his parents Anthony and Elena Andriani. His long time companion, Joyce Stark and her children, Jacquelyn and Jeremy Stark. He is the brother of Anthony (Miyoko) Andriani, Marguerite (Robert) Ganci and Ann (Jeff) Michael. He is also...
Vita Molinari
Jan 3, 2014
ALBANY-Vita Molinari, 91 passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice Inn. She was born in Bernalda, Italy the daughter of the late Berardino and Antonia (Gallo) Orlandino. Vita was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was a professional seamstress. Vita was the recipient of Senior Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Vita enjoyed cooking and...
Marston A. Mcginness
Jan 2, 2014
Schenectady/Schoharie - Marston A. McGinness, "Tony", 75 passed away unexpectedly at his Schoharie home on January 2nd with his wife by his side. Tony was born in Moriah, NY in 1938 to Marie (Moses) and Harrison McGinness. He worked for many years as a crane operator for Schiebol and Hudson, in Albany NY. Tony had a wonderful sense of ''Irish"...
Elizabeth Foster Nordgren
Jan 2, 2014
ROTTERDAMNORDGREN, ELIZABETHElizabeth Foster Nordgren, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Ellis hospital with her family by her side. Liz was born in Buffalo New York to the late Thomas Jefferson Foster, Jr. and Elizabeth "Dolly" (Leach) Foster.She earned three Masters Degrees; two from Russell Sage College in Early Education and Special Education and the third was...
Linda M. Tourville
Jan 1, 2014
WATERFORD – Linda M. Tourville, 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Ellis Hospital after a recent illness. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Elfrieda Naylor.Linda worked for Norton Company for 17 years as an Inventory Analyst.She will be missed by her daughter, Errin L. Ferrucci; sister Sandra L. Naylor and grandchildren...
Joseph D. Appel
Jan 1, 2014
COLONIE-Joseph D. Appel, 84, passed away on January 1, 2014 at St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn. Joe was born in Colonie, NY the son of the late Agnes and William Appel. He retired in 1989 from Blue Cross of Northeastern NY. Joe was also a school monitor for the South Colonie School District.Joe is survived by his wife of 47...
John Houck, Sr.
Dec 30, 2013
Altamont – John E. Houck Sr., 80, passed away Monday December 30, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he is the son of the late John and Elizabeth Houck. John was predeceased by his beloved wife Diane Houck in 2002.John was employed by Tobin Packing Co. as a salesman for 25 years.John is...
David J. Demarco
Dec 30, 2013
SCOTIA – David J. DeMarco, 85, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Peter and Theresa DeMarco. Mr. DeMarco lived in Scotia for over fifty years. He was a sergeant in the United States Air Force. After the military, he worked as an apprentice at the Watervliet Arsenal working...
Joseph J."Iloveit" Ganance
Dec 30, 2013
SELKIRK – Joseph J. "I Love It" Ganance, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side on Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Joseph was born on July 22, 1929 in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Clarence and Marie (Jones) Ganance. He served in the US Army. He was a...