George R. Stewart
Nov 25, 2013
ALBANY – George R. "Cigar Man" Stewart, 72, passed away suddenly on November 25, 2013 at his residence. George was the brother of Estella Carr and brother-in-law of James Carr. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2013, at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road. A funeral service will...
Sophie Orminski
Nov 25, 2013
ALBANY-Sophie "Cioci" Orminski, 90 passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 with family by her side. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Zygmunt and Valentina Borowski. Sophie was affectionately known to her family as Cioci, which means aunt in Polish. She was a devout member of the Roman Catholic Community in Albany.Sophie is survived by her...
Ruth Venduro
Nov 25, 2013
Albany – Ruth E. Venduro, 88, passed away at her daughter's residence on Monday November 25, 2013 surrounded by her friends and family who had cared for her during her illness. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Frederick and Amelia Meisner.Ruth loved to spend her August at Saratoga Race Course enjoying the weather and betting the...
Ruth E. Sauers
Nov 25, 2013
Ruth Ethelene Sauers, 94, of Schenectady NY, made her heavenly journey on Monday, November 25th, 2013 and was welcomed into the pearly gates of heaven by pre-deceased family with open arms.Ruth Ethelene Sauers was born February 19th, 1919 in Georgetown, Guyana. She attended the school of Christ Church Anglican. She was a homemaker caring for her children. Ruth leaves to...
Robert "Bob" Connor
Nov 25, 2013
NISKAYUNA - Robert "Bob" Connor, 90, of Westview Apartments Saratoga Springs passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Saratoga Hospital after a short illness. Bob was born in Cambridge, MA the son of the late John and Anne Carney Connor. He moved to Albany in 1950 after marrying the love of his life, Sally Duncan. Bob managed Sally's family...
John C. Pitcher
Nov 24, 2013
GUILDERLAND - John C. Pitcher, 57, died suddenly on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold Pitcher and Virginia (Smith) Pitcher Maxwell. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Hazel Smith, his uncle, O.J. Smith, and his friend Michael Gearhardt. John is a graduate of Guilderland High School...
Anthony Corcoine
Nov 24, 2013
LOUDONVILLE-Anthony Corcoine, 90, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Pasquale and Mary Corcione. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army. He landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944 for the Invasion on France, fighting his way through Europe....
Oakley W. Whitbeck, Jr.
Nov 24, 2013
ROUND LAKE – Oakley W. Whitbeck, Jr, 70, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Middleburgh, NY he was the son of the late Oakley W. and Mable Whitbeck Sr. Oakley was a member of the Round Lake Fire Dept. and past vice-president and president of the Round Lake Hose Company. He is...
Eloisa Alexanderleconte Walker
Nov 23, 2013
DELMAR – Eloisa Alexander LeConte Walker died on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Eloisa Alexander LeConte on October 29, 1942 in Charlotte, NC. Friends and colleagues know her as Lisa. She graduated from high school in Ridgewood, NJ in 1959. Due to the gender conventions of...
Brenda Evans
Nov 23, 2013
Guilderland – Brenda M. Evans, 48, passed away on Saturday November 23, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Brooklyn, she is the daughter of John and Patricia Gibbons of Stamford, NY.Brenda was a dedicated member of The Guilderland Elks B.P.O.E. # 2480, and a former caterer of Pinehaven Country Club.Brenda is survived by her beloved husband...
Marie Mashuta
Nov 21, 2013
SCHENECTADY - Marie Mashuta, 96, born June 30, 1917 in Schenectady, NY left this earth to be with her husband, John, on Thursday, November 21, 2014 from her new home in Chula Vista, CA. Marie was educated in the Schenectady School System and worked at Ellis Hospital, then G.E. Lena Wolfman's Children's Shop and then retired from Fay's Drug in...
Howard H. Tucker
Nov 21, 2013
ALBANY-Howard H. Tucker, 56 passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Pittsfield, MA. He was born in Albany, the son of the late Robert H. and Chaney Tucker. Howard served in the US Army from 1975 to 1978. He was an avid Mets fan. Howard was an outgoing person who was knowledgeable in various subjects. He will be sadly...
Jean C. Hammann
Nov 21, 2013
Jean C. Hammann, 73, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home after a long illness, with her family by her side. Jean was born in Albany to the late Kenneth Sr. and Florence Hammann.Before her illness Jean loved to tend to her beautiful flower gardens. She also loved to travel and especially loved visiting light...
Gerald Rock
Nov 21, 2013
Gerald "George" A. Rock, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side. Gerald was born in Rutland, VT to the late George and Mae Rock. George was self-employed as a painter for many years in the capital district, before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed fishing and hunting; he was a...
Charlotte Camden
Nov 20, 2013
COLONIE-Charlotte DeZalia Camden, 86 entered into eternal peace on November 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Crown Point, NY to the late Ernest and Margaret DeZalia. She retired from Macy's department store after 20 years of service.Charlotte is survived by her chosen family Brigitte and Nicholas Masucci; chosen grandchildren Daniel and Jacqueline...
Joanne Chenette
Nov 20, 2013
Joanne C. Chenette, 80, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side.Joan was born May 21, 1933, in Herkimer, New York, and was the daughter of the late Edward Robert O'Neil and Stella "Estell" (Kelley) O'Neil. Joan graduated from Nott Terrace High School with the class of 1951 and then attended...
Carolyn Whitehead
Nov 19, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Carolyn A. Whitehead, 82 passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Austell, Georgia, the daughter of John and Pearl Few. Carolyn retired as being a district Nutritionist for the Board of Education, supervising various schools. She was a loving mother to her children and everyone else's. Carolyn became a foster mother in her...
Johanna T. Fisk
Nov 19, 2013
TROY – Johanna T. Fisk, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Martha Rockenstyre. Johanna was the owner of Bob & Jo's Grocery Store on Quail Street in Albany for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scully Post. Johanna is...
John F. Clancy Iii
Nov 19, 2013
COLONIE - John F. Clancy III, 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on November 19, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Alline (Pelote) Clancy and John F. Clancy Jr.. John was the devoted husband of the late Margaret L. Clancy for nearly 65 years. John served proudly in...
William J."Rip" Rowan Jr.
Nov 19, 2013
COLONIE - William J. "Rip" Rowan Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Rip was born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1935 and was the son of the late William Rowan, Sr. and Clarissa Rowan. He was a graduate of Ithaca College with Bachelor of Science in Communications. He served in the US...