Robert C. Wall

Robert C. Wall

Nov 19, 2013

GUILDERLAND – Robert C. Wall, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in New York City, he was one of the ten children of the late Joseph J. and Eileen (McManus) Wall.Bob was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. He worked as a photographer for Consolidated Edison in New York City,...

Claire Hallenbeck

Claire Hallenbeck

Nov 19, 2013

Albany – Claire A. Hallenbeck, 81, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013 at The Community Hospice Inn surrounded by her loving family. Born in Burlington, VT she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Danis.Claire loved to spend August at Saratoga Race Course, and was also a diehard Boston Red Sox fan. She loved spending time with her...

Marion Vanpatten

Marion Vanpatten

Nov 19, 2013

Albany – Marion A. Vanpatten, passed away at her residence on Tuesday November 19, 2013. Born in Albany she is the wife of the late Herbert W. Vanpatten.Marion is survived by her children Linda, Thomas, and David. She is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, and, nephews. Marion was predeceased by her children Judy and James.Calling hours for Marion will...

Arthur George Aleschus

Arthur George Aleschus

Nov 19, 2013

COLONIE – Arthur G. Aleschus, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Arthur was born on March 30, 1933 in Albany and was the son of the late George G. and Edith (Cook) Aleschus. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a supervisor and shipper for W.H. Smith...

Marion Young

Marion Young

Nov 19, 2013

Albany- Marion A. Young, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Mathew and Agnes Bayer Sommers.Marion retired from New York State Higher Education in 1991, and previously worked as a waitress in many Albany restaurants. She also loved to garden and spend time outdoors,...

Michael Asdigian

Michael Asdigian

Nov 18, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Michael Asdigian, 87, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Alexander and Kayaneh (Bederian) Asdigian.Michael graduated from Manhattan High School of Aviation Trades in 1943. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, Michael attended and graduated...

Eleanor E. Grover

Eleanor E. Grover

Nov 18, 2013

GUILDERLAND – Eleanor E. Grover, 98, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Born in Albany, she lived in Delmar for most of her life. Eleanor was co-owner of C.M. Grover Stationary in Elsmere and worked for over fifteen years before retiring. Eleanor enjoyed knitting and crocheting and often donated what she made to the elderly and senior agencies. She...

Alan Kenyon

Alan Kenyon

Nov 18, 2013

Guilderland- Alan D. Kenyon, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday November 18th at Our Lady of Life Mercy Center. Born in Glens Falls, he is the son of the late Dr. Howard and Edith Kenyon.Alan proudly served our country during WWII in The Pacific Theatre with The United States Army Air Corps. Following the war, Alan graduated from Tri-State University...

Doris I. Varrone

Doris I. Varrone

Nov 18, 2013

SCHENECTADY – Doris I. Varrone, 86, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marguerite (Madison) Katz. Doris worked for the Schenectady County Sheriff's Dept. and General Electric Company for many years before retiring and becoming a homemaker. She...

Josephine Califano

Josephine Califano

Nov 18, 2013

Josephine "Dolly" Califano, 91, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2013 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10:00 am at Park View Cemetery, Schenectady.

Karina Alston

Karina Alston

Nov 17, 2013

Albany – Karina M. Alston, 36, passed away Sunday November 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albany she is the daughter of Bernard and Mary Alston.Karina is survived by her children Kareasha Alston, Ky-yonna Alston, Shy-yonna Faulkner, and Shy-nique Faulkner. She is also survived by her siblings Bernard Alston Jr., Jermaine Alston, Tarea Alston, and Thembi Alston. Karina...

Beatrice E. Kaminski

Beatrice E. Kaminski

Nov 17, 2013

GUILDERLAND – Beatrice E. Kaminski, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Beatrice was born on March 21, 1924 in Fort Edward, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fannie (Stanford) Buchanan. She was the wife of the late Sigmund Kaminski and the mother of the late William...

John Duffy

John Duffy

Nov 16, 2013

John Joseph Duffy of Albany NY, lost his fight with lung cancer on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 70 surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Duffy is survived by his son, John O'Donal and his wife Mary of Norwich, Connecticut, and daughter, Kimberley Bouchard (Duffy) of Manchester, Connecticut and three grandchildren: Benjamin O'Donal and Bryan and Bradley Bouchard,...

Arianna Rose Austin

Arianna Rose Austin

Nov 16, 2013

ALBANY – Arianna Rose Austin was born into Heaven on November 16, 2013. An angel in the Book of Life wrote down Arianna's birth, and then whispered as she closed the book, "Heaven needs her more than Earth."Though she was unable to spend time with us here, she touched all of our lives. She will live on in our hearts...

James William Cossey Sr.

James William Cossey Sr.

Nov 16, 2013

COLONIE – James William Cossey Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. James was born on September 5, 1933 in Westport, NY and was the son of the late Gerald and Lena (McCarthy) Cossey. He was also predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Carol A. (Snedecor) Cossey and two sisters, Gloria...

Robert A. Radler

Robert A. Radler

Nov 15, 2013

COLONIE - Robert A. Radler, 86, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home.Born July 29, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Southern New Jersey, he was the son of the late Fred and Ethel Radler. Educated in Camden and Collingswood, NJ schools, Bob graduated from Collingswood High School in 1945. Following two years of...

Sally A. Kissling

Sally A. Kissling

Nov 15, 2013

DELMAR – Sally A. Kissling, 72, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland. Sally was born on January 7, 1941 in Bangor, ME and was the daughter of the late Warren S. and Grace A. (Swenson) Overlock. She had worked as a medical transcriptionist for the Eastern Maine Medical Center in...

Mary Agneta

Mary Agneta

Nov 15, 2013

Mary Agneta, 90, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2013 at the Eddy Village Green, Cohoes. Mary was born in Albany to the late James and Concetta Patane. She worked for Farm Family Insurance Company until her retirement in 1986. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cooking. For the holidays she loved to make and...

Ruth M. Drescher

Ruth M. Drescher

Nov 14, 2013

BALLSTON LAKE – Ruth M. Drescher (Dowse), 95, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Howard Drescher; sister Jane Dowse Hill and brother John Dowse. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She will be greatly missed by her best friend and canine companion, Jasper. Funeral services for Ruth will be...

Marilyn A. Webster-Dyson

Marilyn A. Webster-Dyson

Nov 14, 2013

Marilyn A. Webster-Dyson, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2013 at her home. Marilyn was born in Albany to Addie Marie Webster and the late Charles F. Webster.In addition to her father she was predeceased by her sister, Wanda Webster.In addition to her mother, Marilyn is survived by her children Michelle Rodriguez and Nicole (Rev. William Lynn) Hamilton. She...