Austin M. Clarke
Jul 19, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Austin M. Clarke, 71, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Albert and Joan Clarke, Jr. Austin was a graduate of the State University of Albany. He worked for New York State Department of Corrections, retiring in 2002. After his retirement, Austin was a bus driver...
Cherie Lafleur
Jul 19, 2013
COHOES-Cherie T. LaFleur, 70, of Cohoes passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 4 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie with a funeral service to follow at 4 PM.
Terry Scrom
Jul 19, 2013
ROTTERDAM-Terry Scrom, aged 66, entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2013. Terry was born on September 20, 1946 in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Franklin Livingston Scrom and June (nee: McDonald) Scrom. She graduated from Schenectady High School (formerly Linton High School) in 1965. Ms. Scrom worked for the State of New York for over 35 years –primarily...
Teresa M. O'Connor
Jul 17, 2013
NISKAYUNA – Teresa M. O'Connor, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Rocco D. and Mary Viggiano Fragomeni. Teresa was employed as an executive assistant with NYS OMRDD in Albany for...
Anne A. Hainer
Jul 17, 2013
COLONIE-Anne A. Hainer, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Carmen and Maria (Dillio) Riccardo and was a lifelong resident of Albany. She graduated from Colonie High School and was a switchboard operator for Orange Motors in Albany. Anne was...
Emeline "Em"C.Bard Simmons
Jul 17, 2013
COLONIE – Emeline "EM" C. Bard Simmons, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 after a long illness at the Teresian House in Albany. She was surrounded by her loving family. Emeline was born on May 27, 1921 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late William and Emeline (Hale) Huffmire. She was primarily a homemaker all her...
Adrian Viola
Jul 16, 2013
Niskayuna – Adrian T. Viola, 80, surrounded by her loving family, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 16, after battling cancer. She was born on November 3, 1932 in the Bronx, and was the youngest of five children born to the late Jacob and Louise Kranz. She is predeceased by her brother William Kranz, and sisters Helen Lamb,...
Theresa Bernard
Jul 14, 2013
SCOTIA-Theresa A. Bernard, 59 went to join her family and dear friends in heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2013. She was born in Albany, NY the daughter of the late James and Shirley (Young) Fake. Theresa attended St. Luke's Elementary School in Schenectady and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Schenectady. She received her LPN from Mary McClellan Hospital...
George A. Plue, Sr.
Jul 14, 2013
RENSSELAER – George A. Plue, Sr., 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna Mae (Ellis) Plue.George was a resident of Rensselaer for all of his life. He served in the Air Force Reserves for seven years. George also worked for Yankee...
Anthony Randolph Brown
Jul 13, 2013
ALBANY- Anthony R. Brown, 58, died peacefully at home on July 13, 2013 surrounded by his constant companion Margaret S. Diggs. Born in Utica, NY on November 4, 1955, he is the son of Mattie L. Brown and Arthur Holt. Tony was predeceased by his adoptive father, John D. Brown. Tony is survived by his soulmate and best friend of...
Edwin L."Roy" Snyder
Jul 13, 2013
NEW SCOTLAND – Edwin L. "Roy" Snyder, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Edwin was born on September 1, 1933 in Plainfield, NJ and was the son of the late Edwin and Olive B. (Medick) Snyder. He served his country proudly, first in the US...
William J. Ziegler Sr.
Jul 13, 2013
LOUDONVILLE – William J. Ziegler Sr., 70, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on February 12, 1943 in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Thurlow and Eleanor (Christie) Ziegler. He served in the US Army. He was a mechanic for over 30 years...
William J. Amanatides
Jul 12, 2013
William J. Amanatides, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 12, 2013 at DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born on Jan. 26, 1951 in Albany, NY to the late John and Harriet Amanatides. He was a devout Christian and member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, acting as an altar boy as a...
Kenneth R. Briggs
Jul 12, 2013
Kenneth R. Briggs passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 after a brief illness. Ken, a native of Dutchess County, was an educator and humanitarian. Born on May 21, 1933, he was the only child of Kenneth and Olive Rugman Briggs of Poughkeepsie. Ken and Olive operated an automotive sales and service business on Main Street in the Town of...
Elsie M. Sowinski
Jul 11, 2013
COLONIE – Elsie M. Sowinski, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Elsie McDonough. She has resided in Colonie since 1976. Elsie was head cashier for Albany Public Market for thirty-five years and then Grand Union from where she retired....
Ann H. Metzger
Jul 10, 2013
COLONIE - Ann Hogan Metzger, 81, of Colonie, formerly of Pleasant Valley passed away on July 10th, 2013 at St. Peter's Nursing Home in Albany.Ann was born January 14th, 1932 in Troy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Miriam Hogan. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Troy. On January 30th, 1954 Ann married Raymond Metzger at...
Anthony Abate
Jul 10, 2013
LOUDONVILLE – Anthony Abate, 90, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness. Born in San Martino, Italy, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Simeone) Abate.Tony and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 10 years old. He...
Robert E. Finning
Jul 9, 2013
COLONIE - Robert E. Finning, 69, of Colonie passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Ralph and Marie (DeGroot) Finning. Robert had a love for sports, especially for the Boston Red Sox and took enjoyment in meeting local...
Jean M. Wood
Jul 9, 2013
COLONIE – Jean Mary Wood, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Chappell. She worked for A T & T for twenty-five years and also the William K. Sanford Library for twenty-five years. Jean liked reading and cooking and...
Mary Pat Murray
Jul 9, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Mary Pat Murray, 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Pat was born on September 7, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah and is the daughter of Edgar Houghton and the late Agnes McEnaneny Houghton. She loved visiting Martha's Vineyard and enjoyed her...