Robert Schermerhorn
Jan 31, 2012
TROY – Robert Schermerhorn, 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at home after a long illness. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Augustus William and Anna Leona (Fritz) Schermerhorn.Robert enjoyed working for Rennselaer County Social Services as a driver for close to 30 years. He was a good friend to many. Robert is survived...
Kelly I. Tomisman
Jan 30, 2012
COLONIE – Kelly I. Tomisman, 32, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30, 2012. She was born in Niskayuna and lived in Colonie for all of her life. Kelly was a 1997 graduate of Colonie Central High School. She is the beloved daughter of Doreen Tomisman and the late Paul F. Tomisman, Jr. Kelly is the devoted mother of Bailey...
Carrie Nell Miller
Jan 30, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Carrie Nell Miller, 91, of Schenectady, passed away Monday January 30, 2012 at the Glendale Nursing Home.She was born in Atlanta and was the daughter of the late John and Annie Mae Moss Evans. Carrie was a clerk with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for thirty years, retiring in 1988. Carrie joined Friendship Baptist Church in...
Edward W. Carey
Jan 30, 2012
LOUDONVILLE – Edward W. Carey, 90, of Loudonville, formerly of Middletown, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday January 30, 2012 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Narrowsburg, NY and was the son of the late Charles and Vivian Carey. Ed attended the Callicoon Seminary in Pennsylvania and had been a Franciscan Brother for twenty years....
Virginia Govel
Jan 29, 2012
COLONIE – Virginia "Ginny" Govel, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Genevieve Rohrmiller. She lived in Colonie for almost sixty years. Ginny was the beloved wife of the late Robert Govel. She is the devoted mother of Karen (Michael) McDermott and Robert (Renae) Govel and the...
Bakari M. Lake-Sample
Jan 29, 2012
ALBANY – Bakari Masso Lake-Sample (Bakie, Bk, BKMaarten), came into this world the summer of August 24, 1985 to Jacqueline and Barry Lake-Sample. He passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He attended St. Pius X Catholic School from 3rd grade to 8th grade. He graduated from Bishop Maginn High School in May, 2004. Bakari moved on to college where...
Mary Jane Stokes
Jan 29, 2012
MENANDS - Mary Jane Stokes passed on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in 1928 to Henry and Jane Launsbach, she moved with her loving husband Leonard to Latham in 1949. A loving mother devoted to her four children Leonard, Bruce, Dawn, and Faith, she supported their many activities including little league, cub scouts, brownies,...
Michael Ross
Jan 28, 2012
Michael Ross, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Michael was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 13, 1913; he was the son of the late Ellen (Marotto) and Anthony Rossetti. As a young man, Michael moved to the Albany area where he became employed by the American Meter Company. He...
Margaret T. Habiniak
Jan 27, 2012
Margaret Habiniak, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 with her family by her side. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband George Habiniak and her parents Angeline and Giuseppe Genovese. Margaret is survived by her beloved children; JoAnn (William) Cartwright, George (Sharon) Habiniak, Jr. and Steven Habiniak. She is the sister of Carmella Galvin and the cherished...
Bertha J. Lysogorski
Jan 27, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Bertha J. Lysogorski, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Edward and Emelia Julien. Bertha was predeceased in 1994 by her husband Paul Lysogorski Sr. She was the beloved mother of Robert (Carol) Lysogorski of Guilderland, Glen (Kathy) Lysogorski...
Melba F. Smith
Jan 26, 2012
Saratoga - Melba F. Smith,passed away peacefully at home Jan. 26, 2012. Born May 2, 1920 in Coleman,Alberta, predeceased by parents John and Lillie MacKinnon and brothers Donand Archie.Raised and educated in Cadominand Edmonton, Alberta. Melbataught school in Rat Lake and Cadomin, Alberta and laterpre- school in Slingerlands,NY. Melba and Bryson servedMethodist Churches in New York andVermont. She enjoyed bridge,...
Christina Taylor
Jan 26, 2012
Christina Elinor Skiba Christy Taylor, 85, died peacefully from injuries she sustained from a fall on Thursday, January 26, 2012, surrounded by her loving family in the Hospice Inn at St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, NY. Born in Poland to Elsbietta and Pavel Skiba on July 30, 1926, Christina survived WWII living in Budapest with relatives, after her parents' hometown of...
Dorothy "Dot"C. Coleman
Jan 26, 2012
ALBANY – Dorothy "Dot" C. Coleman, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Dorothy was born on July 23, 1916 in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Francis and Malvina (Chabot) Kilventon. Dorothy was raised in Cohoes and graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1933. She retired...
Lisa I. Blendell
Jan 26, 2012
DELMAR – Lisa I. Blendell, 56, of Delmar, passed away on Thursday January 26, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Douglaston, NY and was the daughter of the late Morris and Dinah Weiner. Lisa had resided in Delmar for the past 23 years. She was employed at Albany Memorial Hospital for over twenty years. Lisa was a...
Philip A. Rotella
Jan 25, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Philip A. Rotella, 18, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly. He graduated from Guilderland High School in 2011 and was studying Criminal Justice at Hudson Valley Community College. Philip was employed part-time at the Terrace at the Beverwyck Nursing Home. He was a devoted big brother who always looked out for his sister Lena. They enjoyed dining out, talking,...
Donald E. Weaver
Jan 25, 2012
Donald E. Weaver, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Statton VA Medical Center with his family by his side. Don was born in Albany to the late William and Helen Weaver. Don proudly served in the United States Marines and was the owner and operator of "Don Weaver Siding" for over 54 years. Don loved...
Travis Carson
Jan 25, 2012
COLONIE – Travis Carson, 88, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late James and Pauline Carson. Travis received his Bachelor's Degree from City College of New York and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Okinawa. He was a...
Phyllis M. Pfeiffenberger
Jan 24, 2012
Phyllis M. Pfeiffenberger, 82, of Colonie, passed away on January 24, 2012. She was born on February 10, 1929 in Pottsville, PA. to Philip and Catherine Rosenberger. Phyllis graduated from Pottsville Catholic High School (Nativity) in 1946. She married Robert H. Pfeiffenberger on August 25, 1951. She worked as a telephone operator for AT&T. Phyllis and Robert moved to Colonie...
Leonard G. Napierski
Jan 24, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Leonard G. Napierski, 64, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday January 24, 2012.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Eugene J. and Elizabeth Doran Napierski.Len was employed with the US Post Office in Colonie for over twenty five years. He will be remembered for his quick wit, his generosity...
Kevin F. Shortis
Jan 24, 2012
COLONIE – Kevin F. Shortis, 57, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Frances and Anna Shortis.Kevin worked for South Co., Inc. for eight years, and the South Colonie Central School District for ten years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his...
