Richard J. Pustolka
Feb 17, 2012
COLONIE – Richard J. Pustolka, 59, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at his residence, after a brief illness.He was born in Schenectady and resided in Colonie for all of his life. Richard owned and operated RJ Pustolka Welding in Schenectady for many years. He enjoyed fishing and working in the field with his vegetable gardens.Richard is...
Leon M. Woodbeck
Feb 16, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Leon "Mouse" Woodbeck, 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Cobleskill, he was the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Blanchard) Woodbeck. He retired from the Capital District Transportation Authority where he worked for twenty-two years. Leon was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed camping with...
Larry N. Houck
Feb 16, 2012
Larry N. Houck, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side. Larry worked for 38 years for Schenectady General Electric before retiring June 1st, 2011. He also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era and served in Germany during this conflict. Larry was predeceased by...
Edward W. Crane Sr.
Feb 15, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Edward Woodbury Crane Sr., 77, of Niskayuna, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Boynton Beach, FL while living at his winter residence. Edward was born on January 11, 1935 in Burlington, VT and was the son of the late Harold and Elsa (Woodbury) Crane. He was raised, educated and received his bachelor's degree in Vermont. He...
Norvin Trent Whitmore
Feb 15, 2012
SCHODACK – Dr. Norvin Trent Whitmore, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Harrisonburg, VA and was a 1940 graduate of Millersville State Teachers College. Dr. Whitmore spent 21 years in the Navy, 4 years active duty and 17 years in the Naval Air Reserves. He retired...
Melody Ann Hotaling
Feb 15, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Melody Ann Hotaling, 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her home. Born in Niskayuna, she is the daughter of Joyceline (Hall) Faith and the late Earl W. Hotaling. She enjoyed music, relaxing, and being in the company of friends. In addition to her mother of Port Charlotte, FL Melody is survived by her sister,...
John F. Chandler
Feb 15, 2012
SCHENECTADY – John F. "Jack" Chandler, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Earl and Rosalie Chandler. Jack owned JaSan Pools and was a member of the Carpenter's Union for many years. He was employed with the Schenectady County Highway department for 15 years. Jack enjoyed spending time with...
Anna M. Van Dyke
Feb 14, 2012
Anna M. Van Dyke, 86, passed away peacefully on, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Anna was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Otto and Caroline Schmidt. Her family moved from Brooklyn to Cairo in the early 1930's until 1997, where she moved to Colonie. She worked for many years in the Cairo-Durham...
Carolyn Turmel
Feb 13, 2012
COLONIE – Carolyn Turmel, 67, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 9:00 am at St. Clare's Church, 1947 Central Avenue, Colonie. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations is Carolyn's name:...
Charles H. Bender Jr.
Feb 13, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Charles H. Bender Jr., 78, of Guilderland, passed away on Monday February 13, 2012 in Johnson City, NY after an extended illness. He was born in Saratoga Springs and was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Jessie Bender.Charlie had worked as a deliveryman for many years. He was a firefighter with the Albany Fire Department for...
Allen R. Mcclearnen
Feb 12, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Allen R. McClearnen, 49, passed away after a sudden illness on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Robert A. and Frances A. McClearnen. Allen resided in Guilderland for twenty years. He was a graduate of Mercy College and was currently working for Key Corp for 21 years as an...
Margaret Dunn
Feb 12, 2012
Margaret Elizabeth Dunn, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Peggy was born in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Bryce and Doris Collier. She was a caring, loving woman who shared her love with every one. She enjoyed going to Church and spending time with her family, especially her only granddaughter, Kaiya. In addition to her parents she...
Joseph J. Marro
Feb 12, 2012
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY - Joseph J. Marro, born June 6, 1934 in Troy to Saverio Marro and Petronella Cocozza, passed away February 12, 2012 at home. He follows his siblings Mary Perrotto, Michael Marro, Anthony Marro, Ernest Marro and Pasquale Marro. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol, his siblings Virginia Botticelli and Albert Marro, and children Kathryn, Charles,...
Robert H. Dowse
Feb 11, 2012
SARASOTA, FL - Robert H. Dowse, 89, formerly of Albany, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Sarasota Florida. Bob was born on May 28, 1922 in Albany, NY; Bob was the son of the late George W. Sr. and Anna M. (Day) Dowse and brother of the late George W. Dowse Jr. and Dorothy Carlin. Bob served his...
Emanuel Pompey
Feb 11, 2012
TROY – Emanuel "Bobby" Pompey, 67, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 and went home to join his loved ones. Born in Manning, SC he was the son of the late Wesley and Estelle Pompey. Bobby lived in Troy for most of his life. He worked for Allied Bendix in Green Island, retiring after thirty years of service. A...
Roland J. Hildenbrandt, Sr.
Feb 11, 2012
Roland J. Hildenbrandt, 89, of Colonie passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Rotterdam, New York on April 7, 1922 to the late Louis and Anna (Brown) Hildenbrandt. Roland worked 40 years for the Town of Colonie Highway Department, retiring in...
Nancy Lee Hoffman
Feb 11, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Nancy Lee Hoffman, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at her home. Born in Burlington, VT, she was the daughter of the late Chester Charles and Mary Madeline (DeForge) Attendorn. She worked for the Visiting Nurses Association as a nurse's aide. Nancy is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Hoffman; her daughters, Tami Clow (Daniel) and...
Mary Ella Mckinney
Feb 10, 2012
ALBANY – Mary Ella McKinney, 79, passed away on February 10, 2012 at home. Born in Worchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ella C. (Hill) Panton.Mary retired as a manager from New York Telephone Company after 35 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. In her free time,...
Gladys L. Jones-Gibson
Feb 10, 2012
TROY – Gladys Louise Jones-Gibson, 74, of Troy, entered into eternal life on February 10, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Grady, Alabama, she attended Dunbar High School and was a trustee of Helicon Baptist Church. Gladys moved to Troy in 1957 and attended Bethel Baptist Church. She is currently a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in...
Jeanne L. Wickham
Feb 10, 2012
COLONIE – Jeanne L. Wickham, 68, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Jeanne was born on August 31, 1943 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Mary Marie Augusta (Furst) Wickham. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, sewing, gardening, feeding the birds, and shopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics. She also taught...
