TROY- Dorothy L. Lewis, 69, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 31, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and was the daughter of Frankie Holmes and predeceased by her mother Plumer Holmes. Dorothy was employed at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy for 20 years. She is the beloved wife of 51...
COLONIE – Carole M. Vrooman, 74, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at her son's home in Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born on October 23, 1938 in Hackensack, NJ and was the daughter of the late Lester B. and Dorothy M. (Busking) O'Neil Jr. As a little girl she was known as "Pumpkin". She was...
ALBANY – Leonard J. Robilotto, 91, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Hero's Way, under the care of hospice, at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Born in Binghamton, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Robilotto. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, serving his country during World War II. Lenny worked for...
SCHENECTADY - James Ward Marx Sr., 75, passed away on July 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was stricken suddenly on Sunday, July 28th while doing what he loved best, working his booth at the New Lebanon Flea Market which he has done for the past 30 years. He was known to many as, "The Dollar Guy." Born...
COLONIE – Rita Annunziata, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 under the care of hospice at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Watervliet and lived in Colonie for most of her life. Rita worked for Albany County Social Services for thirty-five years, retiring as Chief Welfare Inspector. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her loving family....
Stephen Otto Popowniak Sr. "Steve", 66, passed away on Saturday, Jul 27, 2013 at his Residence. He was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Basil and Anna Popowniak. Steve proudly served with United States Marines and worked for the Homeless Veterans Coalition in Albany.He is survived by his children; Katherine and Stephan (Melissa Fiore) Popowniak; his four grandchildren Isabella,...
ALLENTOWN, PA – Richard E. Hohl, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his residence in Clifton Park, NY, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on April 23, 1924 in Allentown and was the son of the late Walter H. and Helen A. (McCracken) Hohl. He was also predeceased by his brother, Harold Hohl. Richard served...
David P. Jones, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Albany, NY and was the son of the late Leslie Jones and Elizabeth Thayer. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Delores M. (Burke) Jones, his daughters, Suzanne Marie Kiley and Veronica Ann Adriance, and his...
LOUDONVILLE - Joan G. Dennis, 81, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital as a result of a chronic illness. Joan was born on December 8, 1931 to the late Norma and Alfred Gassette in Burlington, Vermont where she was raised and educated. She became a registered nurse from Mary Fletcher Hospital, now the UVM Medical...
ALBANY - Thomas Paul Ragone, 93, of Albany, NY beloved husband of Victoria E. Mirabile, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2013 at Hero's Way, Veterans Administration Hospice. He was the son of the late Mariano and Francis Ragone.Thomas married Victoria E. Mirabile on September 5, 1943, and they cherished 70 years of marriage.He proudly served in the U.S. Army,...
Marshall D. Lundgren, 51, lost his courageous battle with cancer at his home on Friday, July 26, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany to Catherine Lundgren and the late Marshall (Don) Lundgren Sr., Marshall graduated from Albany High School and honorably fulfilled over 23 years in the Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He has since been...
GUILDERLAND – Rita F. Donnelly, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Little Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Banks) Reardon.Rita worked and retired from the New York State Department of Education. She was a parishioner of Christ...
Altamont/ Cohoes – Elizabeth E. Combs, 89, passed away on Thursday July 25th. Born in Jersey City, NJ and raised in Dover, DE she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Seacord. Elizabeth retired from the NYS Office of General Services after many years of service. She was an avid knitter, and also loved to crochet and play...
Margaret I. O'Brien, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Dolgeville, NY to the late Flossie (Cain) and John Graham, Sr.Margaret worked at Tobin Packing, Larson's Coffee Shop in downtown Albany for many years and for Shaker High School. She also devoted many hours volunteering...
ALBANY - Thomas E. Davis, 86, at long last, he joins the love of his life, Flossie (Irene), and beloved son, Tommy, in eternal joy on July 23, 2013. Born in Albany on February 6, 1927, Tom was the son of Anna Mullen and Thomas Davies and was raised lovingly by his mother and step-father, Edward Teator. Tom enlisted in...
ROTTERDAM – Beatrice R. Burke, 89, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Born in Charlottesville, NY on March 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Orson W. Dibble and Golda (Stevens) Dibble. Beatrice worked for Mica Works, General Electric and Podiatrists, Drs. Merton Hershman, Samuel Bell and Gerald Campo for...
Jeanne A. Chrisey, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Oswego, NY to the late Caroline Rock and Michael Olski. Jeanne loved camping at the Thousand Islands, cooking, fishing, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur Donald Chrisey, her...
Knox – Domenico "Dominick" Marrello, 83, passed away Monday July 22nd at The St. Peter's Community Hospice Inn after a long illness. Born in Sicily, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Guiseppa Marrello. Dominick is survived by his wife Shirley of 24 years. He is also survived by his children; Mario and Josephine, his brothers; Anthony and...
SELKIRK-Robert J. "Beeps" Hillmann, 81 passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Harold and Esther (Newkirk) Hillmann. Mr. Hillmann has resided in Selkirk all of his adult life. He was a member of the Operating Engineer's Local Union # 106.Mr. Hillmann is survived by his children...
COLONIE – Leonard V. Damiano, Jr., 73, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, in the loving arms of his wife Sharon and with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Leonard V. Damiano Sr. and Helen Damiano. Lenny has resided in Colonie since...