William Walter Loughlin

William Walter Loughlin

Nov 6, 2013

EAST GREENBUSH – William Walter Loughlin, 57, was called home early in his life on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Albany, NY to William F. Loughlin Jr. and Rita G. (Miaski Loughlin) Buhl. Walter resided in New York and Massachusetts. He attended Columbia High in East Greenbush and then served in the United...

Julia E. Polisky

Julia E. Polisky

Nov 5, 2013

ALBANY – Julia E. Polisky, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Julia was born on March 16, 1917 in Ironwood, MI and was the daughter of the late Julius and Veronica (Magiera) Olsiewski. She retired from the NYS Insurance Fund. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, traveling, and loved animals. Julia is survived by her...

Frank P. Sgarlata

Frank P. Sgarlata

Nov 4, 2013

SGARLATA, Frank P., Guilderland entered into the arms our Lord peacefully on November 4, 2013 in his 91st year of life. Born October 5, 1923 Francesco Paolo Sgarlata in Albany to the late John Sgarlata and Margaret (Giuffre) Sgarlata. Frank is survived by his 3 children, Rev. John (Lisa) Sgarlata, Amie (Stephen) Leitheuser, and by his youngest son and loving...

Byron George

Byron George

Nov 4, 2013

Latham – Byron D. George, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday November 4th. Born in Honolulu, HI he was the son of the late Alexander and Marion George.Byron courageously served our country during The Korean War with The United States Air Force. After the war, Byron graduated from The University of Tennessee, and went on to become the Vice President...

Sultana K. Abdullah

Sultana K. Abdullah

Nov 3, 2013

WATERVLIET – Sultana K. Abdullah, 58, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Sultana was born on April 26, 1955 in Manhattan, NY and is the daughter of O'Lena A. (Dye) Abdullah and the late Hasan Abdullah. She attended SUNY Albany. She has been working for the past 28 years as an attendant for the NYS...

Francis "Happy" Mctague

Francis "Happy" Mctague

Nov 3, 2013

WATERVLIET - Francis Hugh "Happy" McTague, 89, passed peacefully of natural causes on November 4, 2013. Born May 6, 1924 to Hugh and Ellen (Quinlan) McTague, Happy was an athlete who excelled in baseball and softball, enjoyed golf, snowmobiling and boating. He was also a consummate Boston Red Sox fan.Francis enlisted to serve in World War II in 1941. A...

Julianne M. Carnevale

Julianne M. Carnevale

Nov 3, 2013

Julianne M. Carnevale, 43, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2013, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. She was born in Guilderland to the late James Noviczski and her beloved mother Margaret Noviczski. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam, and proudly worked for 20 years at Capital Communications Federal Credit Union in Albany....

Diane Brewer

Diane Brewer

Nov 2, 2013

ALBANY – Diane (Vroman) Brewer, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in St. Peter's Intensive Care Unit after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ira Vroman and Anne M. (Keeher) Vroman; sister of Wesley Vroman and Susan M. (Jeff) Corts.Diane was a generous soul to a fault. In this life...

Irene G. Hoffman

Irene G. Hoffman

Nov 2, 2013

ALBANY – Irene G. Hoffman, 89, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 surrounded by family at St. Peter's Hospital. A lifelong resident of Albany, Irene was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna Bender Coughlin and the beloved wife of the late Henry Hoffman. Irene is also predeceased by brothers Andrew, Junior, Donald, Joseph Coughlin and sisters Catherine Deflumer,...

Alice M. Galluzzo

Alice M. Galluzzo

Nov 1, 2013

CLIFTON PARK – Alice M. (Mango) Galluzzo, 83, passed away on November 1, 2013 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Vincent Galluzzo, Sr.Alice was a long time waitress and was loved by her customers. She was remembered by her spunky personality and crystal blue eyes. Alice lit...

Dolores J. Kelly

Dolores J. Kelly

Nov 1, 2013

COLONIE – Dolores J. Kelly, 82, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013 at home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John DeRusso and Loretta Doyle.Del enjoyed spending time with and watching her family grow.Del was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, George L. "Skip" Kelly, son James Kelly and sister Jean Nedeau. She will...

Diane M. Daubney

Diane M. Daubney

Oct 31, 2013

BURNT HILLS-Diane M. Daubney, 57 of Burnt Hills, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at her residence. Diane was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Steven and Joan Kietlinski. She retired from the USPS in Colonie in the Human Resources Department. Diane was a devoted and loving caregiver to all of her family and...

Jerry W. Carey

Jerry W. Carey

Oct 31, 2013

Jerry W. Carey, 81Latham—Jerry W. Carey died peacefully at home on October 31, 2013. Born in Troy, he was the son of John and Irene Carey, and the brother of Robert Carey. Mr. Carey graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy, and attended Siena College in Loudonville. He also served proudly in the U. S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. A...

Ella Allard

Ella Allard

Oct 31, 2013

Schenectady – Ella E. Allard, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 31st. Born in Hudson she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie Jansen.Ella will be remembered for her extreme love and devotion to her family. She stayed home to raise her four children, and then helped to raise and nurture her nine grandchildren, who she adored.Ella...

Theresa A. Coleman

Theresa A. Coleman

Oct 31, 2013

Theresa A. Coleman, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Plattsburgh to the late Edward and Rosanna Hayes. Theresa enjoyed gardening, crocheting and taking care of her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers, David and Robert Hayes and her...

Claire E. Metzger

Claire E. Metzger

Oct 29, 2013

COLONIE – Claire E. Metzger, 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Teresian House with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Wilson. Claire lived in Colonie for all of her life. She was a life member of the Fuller Road Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Claire...

Mary E. Boyer

Mary E. Boyer

Oct 29, 2013

Mary E. Boyer, 84, departed this world to be with the Lord Jesus on October 29, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 17, 1928 to the late Ernest and Mary (Reilly) Haas. Mary graduated from Albany High School in 1947. After graduation she worked for Aetna Insurance and later at various department stores. Mary enjoyed...

Adella S. Cooper

Adella S. Cooper

Oct 28, 2013

NORTH GREENBUSH - Adella S. Cooper passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013 after a brief illness. She is survived by two daughters.Adella was the Junior/Senior High Art Teacher at Van Rensselaer Junior/ Senior High School until her retirement. She earned her Master's degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. Adella was an avid gardener, enjoyed the Symphony, and...

Horace J. Hammonds

Horace J. Hammonds

Oct 28, 2013

ALBANY – Horace James Hammonds, 74, passed away quietly on Monday, October 28, 2013 at home. Born in Smithville, GA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Maggie Hammonds.Horace served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for the United States Postal Service for over 12 years and retired with 27 years of service from New York...

Michael A. Leto

Michael A. Leto

Oct 28, 2013

SELKIRK-Michael A. Leto, 35, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was born in Albany, NY the son of Victoria (Gordon) Leto and the late Arnold G. Leto, Sr. Michael's talents derived from being side by side with his father Arnold at the family business, A. Leto Bros. Paving Company, who he worked side by side with his...