William J. Allmond
Dec 20, 2013
NISKAYUNA – William J. Allmond, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 20, 2013. Born in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late John and Mary Allmond. Bill graduated from Altoona High School in 1940 and from Juniata College in 1949. He served in the Army during World War II and was involved in the...
Walter Fonda
Dec 20, 2013
Rotterdam – Walter R. Fonda, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday December 20, 2013 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Niskayuna he is the son of the late Earl and Ella Fonda. Walter proudly served our country in The United States Army during WWII. He served overseas in Wales, England, France, Germany, and Austria. Walter was employed by General Electric in...
Ulisse Battista
Dec 19, 2013
NISKAYUNA-Ulisse Battista, 69, of Niskayuna passed away at Ellis Hospital on Thursday, December 19, 2013 following a brief illness. Ulisse was born in Ruviano Italy, the son of the late Antonio Battista and Maria Giovanna Mastropietro Battista. He attended Barber School in New York City and was a resident of Niskayuna for over 40 years. Ulisse established his own businesses...
Rita E. Hackney
Dec 19, 2013
COHOES – Rita E. Hackney, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecile Richard.Rita was a true social butterfly and enjoyed attending family gatherings and parties. She was a longtime member of the "Card Club," who were known more for chit-chatting than playing...
Olga G. Cannon
Dec 18, 2013
TROY – Olga G. Cannon, 88, of Troy, died Wednesday evening December 18, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital. She was born July 31, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana and was the daughter of the late Michael and Tekla Kaszczyszyn. Olga was predeceased by her husband John H. Cannon and her four sisters. She is the Mother of Kathleen Hayes, Christine Cannon...
Norman C. Heppner
Dec 18, 2013
Norman C. Heppner, 72, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2013 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Blauvelt, NY to the late Frederick and Edna Heppner. Norman proudly served with the United States Navy. He retired from Suburban Propane after 34 years. He was currently working for the Guilderland...
George L. Kontakos
Dec 18, 2013
GUILDERLAND – George L. Kontakos, 46, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Maria Kontakos and the late Louis Kontakos.George graduated from Linton High School in 1985 and Siena College in 1989. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Jordan T. Howland
Dec 18, 2013
WEST SAND LAKE – Jordan Thomas Howland, 27, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and grew up in West Sand Lake. Jordan was a graduate of Averill Park High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked at the Beverage Mart in Wynantskill for...
Daniel Taylor
Dec 17, 2013
Albany – Daniel J. Taylor, 56, passed away at his residence on Wednesday December 18, 2013. Born in Albany, he is the son of James and Alice Taylor.Daniel came from three generations of Albany Traffic Police Officers. He was a 20 year veteran of The Albany Police Department, before retiring in 2000. He proudly served on the motorcycle unit of...
David W. Cunniff
Dec 17, 2013
PRINCETOWN – David W. Cunniff, 35, of Princetown, passed away suddenly while serving the people of New York State as a dedicated Trooper. David was born in Schenectady and attended Schenectady Christian School. He was home schooled during high school and graduated from the Bryant & Stratton Business Entrepreneurship Program. David was a 2004 graduate of the New York State...
The Rev.Daniel Uzupan
Dec 15, 2013
SCOTIA – The Rev. Daniel Uzupan, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. Rev. Uzupan was born on January 4, 1929 in Middleburg and was the son of the late Michael and Karoline (Kullen) Uzupan. He was an ordained Luther Minister for over 50 years with the Evangelical Lutheran...
Clara L. Vogel
Dec 15, 2013
Clara L. Vogel, 88, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2013, at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia. She was born in Paterson, NJ to the late Charles and Laura Reinhardt. Clara loved gardening, the Jersey Shore, going to Jack Bakers, playing Golf and Bridge with her friends, knitting and baking for her family. In addition to her...
Edwin "Ed"J. Spoor
Dec 14, 2013
BALLSTON LAKE – Edwin J. Spoor, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 the day before his 77th birthday, at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Ed was born on December 15, 1936 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Roswell P. and Lillian (Veeder) Spoor. He was also predeceased by his wife, Julia (Denio) Spoor;...
Patricia Holmberg
Dec 13, 2013
Albany – Patricia J. Holmberg, 66, passed away Friday December 13, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. A memorial service for Patricia will be held Thursday December 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Elijah Missionary Baptist Church, 74 2nd Ave. Albany. A calling hour will precede the service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Donald E. Perras
Dec 13, 2013
LATHAM - Donald E. Perras passed away peacefully on December 13, 2013 at his home after a long illness.Born in Cohoes on May 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert J. Perras and Edna M. Webb Perras. He grew up in Cohoes before moving to Latham in 1985. Don was a graduate of LaSalle Institute, Class of...
Walter S. Riddell
Dec 12, 2013
Walter S. Riddell, 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2013. He was born in Schenectady to the late Walter and Dorothy (Green) Riddell. Walter was very fortunate to live out his lifelong passion for automobiles working for 60 years for Nemith Motor Corp. retiring as its President in 2007. He enjoyed golfing with his son...
Jeanette G. Smith
Dec 12, 2013
COLONIE – Jeanette G. Smith passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013, with her loving daughter and son-in-law by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Hudson Gunsaulus. She married Edwin F. Smith in 1944 and moved to Schenectady. Jeanette is the devoted mother of Melody Jean (Thomas) Rendano. She is...
Donald D. Duryaa
Dec 11, 2013
COLONIE-Donald D. Duryaa, 79, of Colonie, NY died on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, Albany following a brief illness. He was born on December 7, 1934 in Butler, Georgia. Donald spent most of his youth in Miami, Florida and South Carolina. He served in the armed forces from December 10, 1952 until December 5, 1958. Following...
Jill M. Carpenter
Dec 11, 2013
Jill M. Carpenter , 56, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2013 at Ellis hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY to Jean Young and the late Ralph Carpenter. She attended Mercy High School and then graduated from Guilderland High School. Jill enjoyed cooking, the outdoors,and spending time with her animals, but mostly loved...
Richard Snyder
Dec 10, 2013
Mariaville - Richard Snyder, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at home with his family at his side. During his life, Dick was employed at General Electric for 41 years, participated in many horse shows, was a member of the Mariaville Fire Department and other activities. He was an active hunter and fisherman and was most comfortable when outdoors....
