Dorothy Faranda
Jul 2, 2012
ALBANY-Dorothy M. Faranda, 69, of Prescott St. Albany passed away on July 2, 2012. She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Craig Powell. Dorothy resided in Albany all of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. She enjoyed cooking and also...
John C. Killings, Jr.
Jul 1, 2012
ALBANY - John C. Killings, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2012 after a long battle with COPD. John is survived by a host of family and friends. He will be missed by all.Funeral services will be Saturday at 12:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the...
Thomas Mccarthy
Jun 30, 2012
ALBANY-Thomas A. McCarthy passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born in Newark, NJ and grew up in the NYC area. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Mr. McCarthy taught in Rochester as a music teacher and has resided in Albany for...
Gwendolyn White
Jun 30, 2012
Gwendolyn White, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2012. She was born in New York City to the late Richard and Alma White. Gwendolyn worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield in New York City as a case examiner, and later worked with Albany Medical Center in the billing department. Gwendolyn is the dear mother of Terrence "Terry" and...
Elizabeth Chalachanis
Jun 29, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Chalachanis, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2012. Betty was born in Albany to the late Constantine and Marika Merdidis. In addition to her parents Betty was predeceased by her husband Jimmy. She was the sole proprietor of Andy's Lunch, Krusi Ave., Schenectady; she was also employed with Golub Corp for many years. She was friendly,...
Frank C. Selke
Jun 29, 2012
COHOES – Frank C. Selke, 57, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at the Diamond Hill Nursing Home, after a long courageous battle with MS, through which he never lost his sense of humor. Frank was born on October 23, 1954 in Albany and is the son of Raymond C. Selke Jr. and the...
John T. Simmons
Jun 26, 2012
GUILDERLAND – John T. Simmons, 89, passed away on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Edward R. and Catherine Rodgers Simmons.John served in the US Navy during WWII. He was an electrical engineer with the General Electric Company in...
Kathleen M. Martinez
Jun 25, 2012
ALBANY – Kathleen M. Martinez, 14, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Kathleen was born on June 3, 1998 in Paterson, NJ. She attended Myers Middle School and enjoyed watching the Food Network and sports and was an avid reader and a NY Jet Fan and NY Yankee fan. Kathleen is survived by her...
Elizabeth A. Defrancisco
Jun 25, 2012
COLONIE – Betty Ann DeFrancisco, 76, died peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012. She was a wife, homemaker and a wonderful aunt to many. Betty Ann previously worked as a waitress at the RKO, LaCasa and The Moon. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas D. DeFrancisco on May 27, 2011. Betty Ann is survived by several nieces and nephews,...
William F. Herbst
Jun 25, 2012
COLONIE – William F. Herbst, 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 25, 2012 after a courageous battle. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Edward B. Herbst, Sr. and Irene Herbst and stepson of the late Joseph J. Gruber. Bill was a manager and longtime mechanic for Cole Muffler and a New York State certified inspector....
Shawn D. Lawyer
Jun 24, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Shawn D. Lawyer, 46, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Shawn was born on February 18, 1966 in Schenectady and graduated from Gloversville High School. He also received his associates' degree from a technical college in Michigan and then received a certificate in welding from Arch Welding in Schenectady. He...
Laurie E. Burns
Jun 24, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Laurie E. Burns, 56, of Niskayuna, passed away on Sunday June 24, 2012 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Niskayuna and is the beloved daughter of Jean McConnelee Burns of Colonie and the late John H. Burns.Laurie was a longtime participant of Schenectady ARC and attended the Sky Farm Camp and Pine Ridge...
Carol J. Rizzo
Jun 24, 2012
Carol J. Rizzo, 58, passed on to eternal life Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Colonie, April 14, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Augusta (Maciejewski) Gordiman. She was the beloved wife of 29 years to Mario Rizzo and was...
John Tommy Ward
Jun 23, 2012
ALBANY - John Tommy Ward, 61, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Tommy was born on March 26, 1951 in Bethel, Pitt County, No. Carolina and is the son of Herman Ward of Albany and the late Hattie Lee Williams Ward. He was a self-employed contractor and painter. He loved fishing, boxing, dancing,...
Rodney Lemon
Jun 23, 2012
ALBANY-Rodney R. "Hot Rod" Lemon, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home in Albany with his loving wife Kathy by his side. Rodney was predeceased by his parents Adrian B. and Eileen B. Lemon of Saugerties NY. In addition to his wife Kathy, Rodney is survived by his brother Adrian B. Lemon Jr. (Patti); his sister Jan...
Winifred J. Burnett
Jun 23, 2012
SLINGERLANDS – Winifred J. Burnett, born in Jefferson, NY on September 23, 1922, died peacefully in the care of hospice on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Winnie was predeceased by six brothers and a nephew. Although she resided for much of her life in the city of Albany, Schoharie County with its rolling hills and resilient people remained close to her...
Margaret E. Leyden
Jun 22, 2012
GLENMONT – Margaret E. Leyden, 74, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Smith) Coleman. She lived in Garden City on Long Island before moving back to Albany. Margaret is the beloved mother of Dennis Leyden of Dickinson, TX, Mark (Beth) Leyden of Cranbury, NJ and Douglas...
Raymond J. Haupt
Jun 22, 2012
ALBANY – Raymond J. Haupt passed away peacefully under the care of hospice at the Veteran's Hospital in Albany on Friday, June 22, 2012. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Raymond A. and Lillian Haupt and resided in Albany for all of his life. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Korean...
George Tusang, Jr.
Jun 21, 2012
George P. Tusang Jr.George P. Tusang, Jr., 87, died at home on June 21, 2012. He was born on May 22nd 1925 in Syracuse, NY to George P. Tusang, Sr. and Madeline R. (Green) Tusang. He graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady and as part of the greatest generation he entered military service during World War II. He...
Beatrice Knotek
Jun 21, 2012
SCHENECTADY-Beatrice Knotek, 90, of Holly Manor Apartments, Schenectady, NY passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 following an illness. Mrs. Knotek has resided in Schenectady most of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen DeBrino, of Albany, NY; her son, Michael (Mae) Knotek, of Clearwater, FL; two grandsons, Derek and Dustin Knotek and one great grandson, Evan. She...
