John T. Humphrey
Mar 15, 2012
John T. Humphrey, "Grampa John" a long time Niskayuna resident, passed away with his loving family by his side on March 15, 2012. It is with heavy hearts that the family of John shares the news of his sudden passing to all that knew him. A devoted and dedicated family man, John leaves behind his wife Judith Humphrey (nee: Raynor),...
Virginia B. Fransecky
Mar 13, 2012
OBITUARYALBANY, NY – Virginia Barnum Fransecky, 98, of 200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, entered heaven on March 13, 2012. Born on May 19, 1913 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the youngest of three children of the late George and Elizabeth Barnum. Mrs. Fransecky was raised in Cincinnati, OH and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, earning degrees in liberal...
Lillian J. Reed
Mar 12, 2012
EAST GREENBUSH – Lillian Joyce Coons Reed, 87, passed away on Monday at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Watson and Elizabeth Coons, her husband Merton Reed and her sister Mildred White.Lillian is survived by her three sons, Thomas M. (Dene) Reed, Jerry L. (Gina) Reed and Brian J. Reed.; five grandchildren, Thomas, Jack, James, Justin and...
Edna R. Bennett
Mar 12, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Edna R. Bennett, 67, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Blanche St. Pierre. She lived in Schenectady for most of her life. Edna was a long time member of Moose Lodge #251 in Schenectady. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, boating,...
Madeline F. Hunter (Wolfgang)
Mar 11, 2012
COLONIE - Madeline Frances Hunter, 94, of Colonie, NY, died on March 11, 2012, at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family,. Daughter of the late Peter M. and Rose M. (O'Neil) Scott, she was born in her grandmother's home in Brooklyn, NY on Christmas Day 1917. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the NYS Workmen's Compensation...
Kathryn L. O'Connor
Mar 11, 2012
COLONIE – Kathryn L. O'Connor, 38, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at St. Peters Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends.Kathi was born in Malone and has lived in the Capital Region for most of her adult life. Kathi was a gifted chef and hostess who took great pride in creating exquisite meals for...
Regina C. Ruch
Mar 11, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Regina (Jean) Eames Male Ruch, 84, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday March 11, 2012. She was born December 30, 1927 in Albany to the late Edward N. and Catherine Eames. Regina was the eldest of ten children. She is survived by her husband Lloyd Ruch; eight brothers and sisters; her children Karen (Skip) Colvin, Linda (John) Clark,...
Alice A. O'Brien
Mar 10, 2012
Alice A. O'Brien, 101, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, Albany, NY. Alice, the fourth of nine children, was born March 5, 1911, in Buffalo NY to John O'Brien and Margaret Murphy O'Brien. She was raised in the First Ward and South Buffalo and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Teresa's...
Dorothy M. Nick
Mar 10, 2012
COLONIE – Dorothy M. Nick, 95, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 10, 2012, with her loving husband by her side. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Joel and Cora Chase. Mrs. Nick resided in Colonie for over sixty years. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics and caring for her family. Dorothy is the beloved...
Gertrude E. Snye
Mar 9, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Gertrude E. Snye, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Gertrude was born on December 13, 1916 in Au Sable Forks, NY and was the daughter of the late Orville and Marie (Strunk) Smith. She was also predeceased by her husband, Russell A. Snye; her brother Orville Snye and...
Thomas Locker
Mar 9, 2012
EAST JEWETT – Thomas Locker, 74, passed away on Friday March 9, 2012. Thomas was born in New York in 1937. He has spent his entire life in service to his two great passions: beauty and nature. As a landscape painter and children's book illustrator, he has shared his vision with thousands.Thomas is survived by his wife, Candace Christiansen; five...
Angelo R. Lello, Sr.
Mar 9, 2012
COLONIE – Angelo R. Lello, Sr. 80, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Angelo was born on August 14, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Antonio and Francesca (Ciriminna) Lello. He worked for OTB in Albany as a maintenance supervisor for several years before retiring. He enjoyed trips to...
H.B. Oren
Mar 9, 2012
H.B. "Bud" Oren, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home in Schenectady. He was the son of the late H.B. Oren Sr. and Millie Grilbozer Oren. Bud proudly served with the United States Army during WWII. He spent over 40 years in the importing business. In addition to his parents Bud was...
Philomena Almy-Cowley
Mar 9, 2012
Philomena Almy-Cowley, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Communtiy Hospice at St. Peters with her cherished son by her side. Philomena was born in Schenectady on August 3, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Taglieri) Ciabotti.Growing up in Scotia with 8 brothers and sisters, she graduated from High School where...
Louann Quickenton Blatnick
Mar 8, 2012
COLONIE – LouAnn "Lou" Quickenton Blatnick, 52, passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Thursday, March 8, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Joseph and Julia Quickenton.LouAnn graduated in 1978 for Colonie Central High School. She was a waitress all her working life at the Blue Ribbon and...
Joseph Peter Perrego
Mar 8, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Joseph Peter Perrego, 73, died in his home March 8, 2012 with family present. Born August 13, 1938 in Middletown, N.Y., Joe attended St. Patrick's grammar school and graduated Vincentian Institute in Albany in 1957. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1957 to 1959. Joe retired in 1992 after 36 years with US Postal Service in...
Marjorie Kessler
Mar 8, 2012
Marjorie D. (Sloan) Kessler, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. She went peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to the late Walter and A. Hazel Sloan. Marjorie lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Knox for the last 18 years. She graduated from...
Gloria M. Goodrich
Mar 8, 2012
RAVENA – Gloria M. Goodrich, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Gloria was born on March 20, 1935 in Cossayuna, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Clough) Stewart. She was the wife of the late John W. Goodrich. She worked for the Hartford Insurance Co. for 41 years. She...
Harriet M. Lewis
Mar 7, 2012
ALBANY – Our beloved Harriet May VanDuzen Lewis departed from this world on Wednesday March 7, 2012. She was born in Beacon, NY on April 4, 1917 to Matilda and Christopher VanDuzen.Harriet was representative/administrator for New York Telephone for forty years before retiring in 1986. She was dedicated member of Welcome Chapel Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. Harriett...
Ronald J. Vogelsang
Mar 7, 2012
Ronald J. Vogelsang, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Ron was born in Albany to the late Frederick and Angela Vogelsang. He proudly served for the Unites States Army and was employed with the Albany Post Office for many years. In addition to his parents Ron was predeceased by his step-father,...
