Obituaries

Donald J. Trager

Donald J. Trager

Dec 24, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Donald J. Trager, 68, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Schenectady, he was the son of the late Donald K. and Marion (Smith) Trager.Donald served for eight years in the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Along with his...

Shirley A. Mcdonald

Shirley A. Mcdonald

Dec 24, 2012

ALBANY –Shirley A. Gianquitto McDonald, 82, of Albany, passed away on Monday December 24, 2012 at the Hudson Park Nursing Home.She was born in Scranton, PA and was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Edythe Gianquitto. Shirley was the sister of the late Norman Gianquitto. Shirley served in the US Navy WAVES during the Korean War. She was a...

Kathleen Earing

Kathleen Earing

Dec 24, 2012

CASTLETON – Kathlen Earing, 84, of Castleton, passed away peacefully on Monday December 24, 2012 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was born in New York City and had resided in Castleton for many years. Kathleen was predeceased in 1991 by her husband Paul Earing. She is the longtime friend of Michael Connell and family.Funeral services will be Friday...

Alan Morrill

Alan Morrill

Dec 24, 2012

Troy – Alan J. Morrill Sr., 87, passed away on Monday December 24th, 2012 at The Community Hospice Inn surrounded by his loving family. Alan was predeceased by his parents Giles and Alice Morrill, a brother Rev. Giles Morrill, and the mother of his children Marcia Morrill. Alan faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force during World...

Ethel C. Kingsbury

Ethel C. Kingsbury

Dec 23, 2012

ROTTERDAM – Ethel C. Kingsbury, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late William Moore and Emma (Nussbaum) Moore. Ethel Loved the Lord and was a longstanding member of her church, teaching Sunday School for many years. She was a gifted poet and...

Louise Antoinette

Louise Antoinette

Dec 22, 2012

ALBANY-Louise T. Antoinette of Albany passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Albany County Nursing Home after a long illness. Louise was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Mario and Luisa Cerasaro Pompi. She attended Cathedral Academy and was a resident of Albany for most of her life. Louise was employed by both the NYS Dept....

Paul Czesak

Paul Czesak

Dec 22, 2012

SCHENECTADY-Paul John Czesak, Rear Admiral NYNM, born June 13, 1930 in Chaffee, NY died December 22, 2012 in Schenectady, NY, is survived by his loving wife Anne (Jewula) Czesak of Schenectady; daughter Jody Czesak Treadway of Totowa, NJ and sister Florence Leston of Colden. Son of the late Bartholomew Czesak and Katherine Pozdiara Czesak and predeceased by siblings Elizabeth, Helen,...

Alan L. Alcon

Alan L. Alcon

Dec 22, 2012

GLENMONT – Alan L. Alcon, 63, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. Born in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late Victor and Hope Alcon. After leaving Kingston, Alan attended S.U.N.Y Albany where he graduated with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for the New York State Division for...

Raymond A. Urban

Raymond A. Urban

Dec 21, 2012

SARANAC LAKE – Raymond A. Urban, passed away peacefully in Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home in Saranac Lake, NY. Born in Albany on September 10, 1934, he was the son of the late Vincent Urban and Julia (Rianka) Urban. Upon graduation from Albany High School, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War....

Douglas W. Griffin, Sr.

Douglas W. Griffin, Sr.

Dec 21, 2012

SCHODACK LANDING – Douglas Wade Griffin, 57, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Doug worked as a construction worker for many years in New York and Texas. For the last five years of his life, he worked at SUNY Albany as a warehouseman. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, hunting and fishing. Doug was...

Jonelle Chang-Moses

Jonelle Chang-Moses

Dec 21, 2012

ALBANY-Jonelle A. Chang-Moses, 39 of Albany passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Albany Medical Center following an illness. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica and graduated from Saviour High School in Brooklyn, NY. Jonelle attended Maria College in Albany and resided in Albany for the past 17 years of her life. She was an active member of The...

Christopher D. Schloss

Christopher D. Schloss

Dec 20, 2012

ALBANY – Christopher D. Schloss, 41, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 20, 2012 with his loving family beside him. He was born and raised in Strykersville, NY before moving to Albany fifteen years ago. Chris was the former owner of Scratch Bakery and Café and more recently was the Manager of Bank of America in Chatham, NY. He was...

Donald Rappold

Donald Rappold

Dec 20, 2012

COLONIE-Donald G. Rappold, 82 passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Donald was born and raised in Castleton the son of the late Paul and Hermina Septer Rappold. He resided in the Colonie area most of his life. Donald was a championship bow hunter and past president...

June L. Mahar

June L. Mahar

Dec 20, 2012

ALTAMONT – June L. Mahar, 86, went peacefully to her home in Heaven on December 20, 2012. Born in Rochester and raised in Plattsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dora (Garrand) Hayes. June was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Jerry, and her son, Bruce L. Jerry. She is also predeceased by her devoted and loving...

Donald E. Bryda Sr.

Donald E. Bryda Sr.

Dec 20, 2012

COLONIE – Donald E. Bryda Sr., 72, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Bryda. Don served in the US Air Force. He was avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and RV camping. Don was a...

Joan D. Calautti

Joan D. Calautti

Dec 18, 2012

ALBANY - Joan D. Calautti, 87, passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2012 at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness. Born in Scranton PA on October 21, 1925 and was the daughter Antonio and Angelina DiLeo. One of twelve children, Joan came to Albany in 1945 and met her husband Julio Calautti and they were married in 1952. Joan...

John T. Collier

John T. Collier

Dec 18, 2012

ALBANY – John T. Collier, 85, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Boston, MA where he lived for most of his life. John was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy. He worked as a self-employed contractor for many...

Johnny L. Thomas, Sr.

Johnny L. Thomas, Sr.

Dec 17, 2012

ALBANY – Johnny L. Thomas, Sr., 77, passed away at the Stratton VA Medical Center on Monday, December 17, 2012. Born in Albany, GA, he was the son of the late Charles and Irene (Session) Thomas.John is survived by his loving wife, Olga, children, grandchildren, siblings and cousins. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.Funeral services will...

Mary A. Kehrer

Mary A. Kehrer

Dec 17, 2012

ROTTERDAM- Mary A. Muia Kehrer, 63, of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly on Monday December 17, 2012 after a brief battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany, she is the daughter of Jean Barranca Muia of Albany and the late James Muia. Mary was a self-employed hairdresser for thirty years.She is the beloved wife of 39 years...

Henrietta Hughey

Henrietta Hughey

Dec 17, 2012

ALBANY – Henrietta Hughey, 84, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Albany County Nursing Home where she has resided since 2004. She was born on October 13, 1928 in Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Zimmerman) Wolf. Henrietta is the mother of Gloria J. Hughey (Donald), Michael Hughey (Carol), Andrew Hughey and...

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