Paul E. Messmer
Nov 14, 2013
CANTON-Paul E. Messmer, 56 of Canton, NY passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late Erich and Shirley (Newcomb) Messmer. Paul was raised in Colonie, NY and graduated from Colonie High School, Class of 1976. He most recently resided in...
Marguerite I Lavery
Nov 14, 2013
Marguerite I. Lavery, 94, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Marguerite was born in Olmstedville, NY to the late Edward and Adelaide Lavery. She worked with General Electric until her retirement. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brother, Vernon Lavery and her sister, Kathryn Hunt. Marguerite...
Elizabeth A. Adair
Nov 13, 2013
ROTTERDAM JUNCTION-Elizabeth "Betty" A. Adair, 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Baptist Health & Rehabilitation Center, Scotia. She was born in Edgewater, NJ, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (O'Rourke) Sprague. Elizabeth was a longtime resident of Rotterdam Junction and was a retired nurse's aide from Hallmark Nursing Home in Rotterdam. She was married for...
Mary Jean Laraway
Nov 13, 2013
ALBANY - Mary Jean (Marshall) Laraway passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Grady) Marshall of Albany. Born and raised in Albany, she graduated from Vincentian Institute and attended the College of Saint Rose. Mary Jean launched a long career in banking at Albany...
Joyce E. Gordon
Nov 12, 2013
NISKAYUNA – Joyce E. Gordon, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on November 13, 1938 in Day, NY and was the daughter of the late Lester and Josie (Allen) Walker Sr. She was a seamstress for Tough Traveler in Schenectady for many years before retiring. She was...
Ida Latimer Stoffel
Nov 12, 2013
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - Ida Latimer Stoffel, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Glendale Nursing Home in Glenville. Ida was born on February 18, 1924 in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Roberts E. and Ida C. (Jarboe) Latimer. Ida is survived by her loving husband, Wolmar J. Stoffel of New Smyrna...
Marion I. Collins
Nov 11, 2013
COLONIE-Marion I. Collins, 72, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Gloucester, England, the daughter of the late Albert E. and Amy L. (Norman) Sutlow. Marion met her beloved husband, Jim in England. Jim was stationed there in the US Air Force. Just under a year later they...
Eileen O'Dea
Nov 11, 2013
Central Bridge – Eileen Evans O'Dea, 53, passed away on Monday November 11, 2013 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she is the daughter of Eugene Evans and the late Mary Lou Zanello Evans.Eileen will be remembered for being a gifted artist, with numerous talents. She loved to write poetry, and...
Cynthia Robert
Nov 10, 2013
Albany – Cynthia M. Robert, 46, passed away at her home Sunday November 10th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Clarence May and the late Dorothy Olszowy Burnash.Cynthia was employed by The New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union Council 82, where she worked as a legal secretary for many years. Cynthia loved...
Barbara J. Riley
Nov 10, 2013
CLIFTON PARK-Barbara J. Riley, 77, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Barbuti. Barbara retired from General Electric and was a member of the NYS Women's Bowling Association. She enjoyed antiquing and attending craft fairs with her husband.Barbara is survived by her...
Sharon R. Flanders
Nov 10, 2013
Sharon Flanders, 68, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital.She was born on February 16, 1945 to the late Ivan Peterson and Ethel Buddenhagen. Sharon was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family.Sharon is survived by her children, Tracey (John Vendetti) Flanders, Kathy (James) Walsh, and Jeffrey Flanders.She is the...
John C. Roehr, Jr.
Nov 9, 2013
COLONIE – John C. Roehr, Jr., 70, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at home. He was the son of the late John C. Roehr, Sr. and Marjorie Roehr.John was a Professor at Hudson Valley Community College for 35 years. He was a member of the Saratoga Fraternal Order of Eagles 2586, Colonie Elks 2192, Colonie Knights of Columbus...
Bennie Nelson
Nov 9, 2013
Schenectady – Bennie Nelson, 84, passed away on Saturday November 9, 2013 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness.Funeral services for Bennie will be held on Friday November 15th at 11 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Calling Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at...
Christina H. Vaughn
Nov 7, 2013
ALBANY – Christina H. Vaughn passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Teresian House. Born in Berne, NY, Christina attended a small country school. In her spare time she read to Sophia Klein, a blind woman in her 90's. Sophia gave Christina a love for travel. She graduated from Middleburgh Central School in 1934 and moved to Albany in...
Louis G. Schneider
Nov 7, 2013
TROY – Louis G. Schneider, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Theresa (Klee) Schneider. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during World War II. Louis worked for the Behr Manning Company in Watervliet and retired...
Harold V. Mcgloine
Nov 7, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Harold "Mickey" McGloine, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harry V. McGloine, Sr. and Mary Dwyer McGloine.Mickey worked for and retired from the Department of State after 37 years. He liked to work around the yard, where he...
Barry Spooner
Nov 7, 2013
COLONIE-Barry E. Spooner, 66 of Colonie, NY passed away at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Oscar and Geraldine Lynn Spooner. Barry graduated from Albany High School in 1965 and then enlisted in the US Navy. After finishing his term with the Navy, Barry was an Operating...
Nadine Noland
Nov 6, 2013
WEST SAND LAKE-Nadine M. Noland, 57 passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late William and Patricia (Dacey) Dawson. Nadine was a clerk for the Department of Tax & Finance. Nadine is survived by her husband Kenneth W. Noland; she was the beloved mother of Allison...
Kara E. Kelleher
Nov 6, 2013
COHOES – Kara Elizabeth Kelleher, 28, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at her home in Cohoes. She was born December 4, 1984 in Lubbock, TX. Kara is survived by her darling children Alan Keefner (son of Robert , known as Doug) and Johanna Kelleher-Stark (daughter of Daniel Stark); father Timothy Kelleher (Eileen), mother Kathlene Thiel (J. Eric King);...
Teresa Shippee
Nov 6, 2013
CASTLETON-Teresa B. Shippee, 28 passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. She was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and Russell Sage College. Teresa was a lover of animals, poetry and music.Teresa is survived by her parents Charles and Sandra Shippee and by her brother Jason Shippee.Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, November...