Sharon D. Newcomb
Oct 28, 2013
Colonie – Sharon D. Newcomb, 57, passed away at her residence on Monday October 28th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Michael and Venetia Erceg.Sharon was the owner and operator of the popular Albany night club Bogies, and gave it the name, during the 80's and early 90's. Sharon loved to...
Clifford Junco
Oct 28, 2013
NISKAYUNAJUNCO, CLIFFORD P.Clifford P. Junco, 63, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Clifford was born June 14, 1950, in Albany, New York, the son of the late Phil and Jeanne (Davenport) Junco. He worked for many years as a Bartender in the Albany area. Clifford enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox, reading and was a history...
Delilah Stenson
Oct 26, 2013
ALBANY-Delilah Stenson, 77, of Albany passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Albany, the daughter of the late Roy Stenson and Nellie Overby -Johnson. Delilah was a resident of the Capital District all of her life. Delilah worked for Friehoffer's Bakery Co. as a cake decorator for 24 years, retiring...
Barbara Pukis
Oct 26, 2013
Guilderland – Barbara K. Pukis, 71, passed away peacefully at home where she wanted to be, surrounded and cared for by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Davidson.Barbara loved and lived life to the fullest. She always had a smile and a laugh for everyone, and always found the good...
Helen J. Wieland
Oct 25, 2013
WEST SAND LAKE – Helen J. Wieland, 79, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Gladys Baxter. Helen lived most of her life in Selkirk. She worked as a nurses' aide for many years before her retirement at Good Samaritan Nursing Home....
Richard Patka
Oct 25, 2013
Colonie – Richard "Dicky" Patka entered into eternal rest on Friday October 25th surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a sudden and tragic heart failure. Born in Schenectady he was the son of Sandra Patka, and the late Richard Patka Sr.Dicky had a love for technology and was employed as a Senior Software Developer for Newkirk at the...
Elizabeth J. Freibauer
Oct 25, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Elizabeth "Betty" Freibauer passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2013 due to advanced Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Albany, NY on July 2, 1928. Betty worked in the Albany City School District for over twenty years and was a generous and caring volunteer in her community. She loved songwriting, singing, reading and spending time with her...
Catherine Forshay
Oct 24, 2013
SLINGERLANDS - Catherine Augustine Porrier "Cap" Forshay of Beverwyck, Slingerlands, formerly of Garden City, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 24, 2013, of natural causes at the age of 94. Having recently celebrated her seventieth wedding anniversary, she was the devoted wife of Robert Field Forshay, and loving mother to Robert Forshay Jr. (Janie), Ann Breaznell (Gene), Peter Forshay (Christy)...
Michael L. Rose
Oct 22, 2013
ALBANY – Michael L. Rose, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his home with his wife June at his side. Michael was born on August 5, 1949 in Binghamton, NY and was the son of the late Fred and Eunice (Price) Rose. He was employed as a carpenter for many years in Albany and in Oneonta,...
Jayce Landon Jeanson
Oct 21, 2013
STILLWATER – Jayce L. Jeanson, 16 months, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving parents and family. "Baby Jayce" as he was fondly called, was born in Troy, NY. Although he was only with us for a short time, Baby Jayce will always be remembered dancing to any music he heard. He loved music and dancing....
William C. Case, Iii
Oct 21, 2013
COLONIE-William "Bill" C. Case, III, 44, passed away on October 21, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. He was the son of William C. Jr. and Sharon Case.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son William C. Case, IV and his son's mother, Sue; two brothers Jamison Case and Robert Case; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.A...
Dorothy C. Laross
Oct 21, 2013
Dorothy (Dot) C. LaRoss, 84, formerly of Malta, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Wesley Health Care Center after an extended illness. She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Henry and Marion Gould.Dorothy was a devoted wife and mother. Her joyful spirit brought much happiness to all her family and friends....
Valerie Holst
Oct 20, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Valerie J. Holst, 55 of Schenectady passed away quietly at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband David A. Holst; her parents Albert E. McDonald and Barbara J. (Johnson) Anigian; her sisters Vicki and Vanessa McDonald; her brothers Kevin McDonald, Mark Anigian, Kenny McDonald and Larry Anigian.Services will be held at the convenience of the family.In lieu of...
Ellen A. Leonard
Oct 19, 2013
ALBANY – Ellen Flanagan Aiello Leonard, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013.Ellen was the wife of the late loving husband Carson Healy Leonard; daughter of the late wonderful parents John and Ellen Flanagan Aiello; the twin sister of the late John Aiello, Jr., and the sister of the late James J. Aiello.She is survived by her dearly beloved...
W. Otis Signer
Oct 19, 2013
ALBANY – W. OTIS SIGNER, 92, born February 14, 1921, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident of Albany, Otis was the son of the late W. Otis and Mary J. Signer. Otis graduated from Albany High School and was employed for over 45 years by BASF Corp, formerly GAF, in Rensselaer as a Quality...
James W. Curfman
Oct 19, 2013
James W. Curfman, 90, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2013 at Community Hospice Inn, Albany. James was raised in Newton, Illinois, the son of the late James and Ethel Curfman. James proudly served in the United States Army as a Demolition Specialist during WWII. He worked as an Urban Planner for the State of Illinois with the Geological Survey...
Howard A. Jones
Oct 19, 2013
SCHENECTADY – Howard A. Jones, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on September 2, 1946 in Albany and was the son of the late James A. and Dorothy I. (Claydon) Jones. He was working as the supervisor of the janitorial department for the Hollandale Apartments and Health...
Marlene L. Connell
Oct 19, 2013
COLONIE – Marlene L. Connell, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at her daughter's home in Clifton Park. Marlene was born on April 8, 1932, in Chatham Center and was the daughter of the late Myrtle Roberts. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Raymond W. Connell. Marlene was raised...
Maxine Clark
Oct 18, 2013
Albany – Maxine Clark, 59, passed away on Friday October 18th at Albany Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday October 25th at 12 p.m. at Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church. (Clinton Ave., Albany) There will be a calling hour from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewcomerAlbany.com
Kevin Sanders
Oct 18, 2013
ALBANY – Kevin Sanders, 54, on Friday, October 18, 2013 was taken to the home of the Lord. Kevin was born on January 11, 1959 in Albany and was the son of the late Walter Ballou and Naomi (Morton) Sanders. He worked for the NYS Inspector General's Office in Albany for 25 years before retiring. Kevin was a loving brother...