William P. Kratz
May 21, 2013
William Philip Kratz, 86, husband of the late Ethel Louise Carr Kratz, was called home on May 21, 2013 due to complications of a single-car accident. Mr. Kratz was born in Albany, NY on November 10, 1926 to the late Ellen and Henry Kratz. Mr. Kratz served in the United States Navy between 2/13/45 – 8/22/46 where he met his...
Sally Stredny
May 21, 2013
Albany – Sally Stredny, 54, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at her residence. Born in Dallas, PA, she is the daughter of Lois Stredny and the late Michael Stredny. Sally had an intense interest in life with a devotion to world affairs, history, and entertainment. She graduated as valedictorian of Eastern Nazarene College,1986, and from SUNY Albany...
Helen Simon
May 21, 2013
SCHENECTADY-Helen A. Simon of Schenectady passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 surrounded by her family. Helen was born at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Michael and Ida Jegier. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School Class of 1937. Helen worked for the Schenectady City School District. She was devoted to caring for her family.Helen is...
Donald G. Green
May 20, 2013
COLONIE - Donald G. Green, 77, passed away on Monday, May, 20, 2013 in Pittsfield, Mass. Donald was born on August 22, 1935 in Schenectady and was the son of the late, Harvey and Helen (Johnson) Green. He owned and operated DPS Automotive in Albany and Colonie for many years before retiring. He was also a professional drag racer, as...
Daniel F. Burgess
May 20, 2013
GUILDERLAND – Daniel F. Burgess, 66, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013, with his loving family by his side, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Paul and Jolan Burgess. Mr. Burgess had resided in Guilderland for over thirty years. He worked for the State of New York for over forty years...
June M. Gerling
May 19, 2013
ALBANY-June M. Gerling passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Community Hospice in St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York.June was born on April 1, 1925 in Troy, New York. She graduated from Albany High School in 1942. She worked as a secretary for many years but was most proud of her tenure as program coordinator at Madison...
Nannie B. Motley
May 18, 2013
ALBANY - Nannie B. Motley, 103, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2013 after a brief illness.Mother Motley was a long-time member of the Mount Olive Southern Missionary Baptist Church.Mother Motley was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Green Motley; her son and daughter-in-law, Maston (Elizabeth) Livingston and her granddaughter, Jill Livingston.She leaves to...
Bernard J. Donnelly
May 18, 2013
LATHAM – Bernard J. Donnelly, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Born in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Humphrey and Catherine Donnelly. He lived in Albany for most of his life. Mr. Donnelly was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country during World War II. He was a member of Union...
Georgia F. Rinaldi
May 18, 2013
COLONIE – Georgia F. Rinaldi, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Born in Albany, Georgia was the daughter of the late Earl and Pruella (Irish) Griffith. She was the beloved wife of Alexander J. Rinaldi for 55 years until his passing on January 12, 2008. She is the mother of Vincent Rinaldi (Veronica), Alexander Rinaldi (Jean), Lisa...
Milton L. Enfield
May 18, 2013
Milton L. Enfield (Uncle Miltie), 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Apr 24, 1925 in Albany, to the late John and Inza (Ostrander) Enfield.Milton was a World War 2 Veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He enlisted at the age of 17, and served from 1942...
Leonard S. Sweeney
May 18, 2013
EAST BERNE - Leonard S. Sweeney, 78, of East Berne passed away on Saturday May, 18, 2013 at the Albany County Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Saugerties, NY and was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Sweeney. Len served in the US Army from 1953-1955 in Korea. He was a thirty five year...
Arthur C. Tenney
May 17, 2013
Arthur C. Tenney, 94, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2013 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Mr. Tenney proudly served with the United States Army during World War II; at the outbreak of the war he transferred to an ordinance company. As an ordinance truck driver he landed in Normandy D+3 and fought in St Loo, St Mare Eglise and...
Anthony P. Vergura
May 17, 2013
LOUDONVILLE – Anthony P. Vergura, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2013. Anthony was born on January 31, 1979 in Albany. He graduated from Shaker High School in 1997 and attended SUNY Albany from 1997 to 2000. He was an avid NY Yankees fan and always had a book in his hands. Anthony is survived by his mother,...
Virginia M. Cerone
May 17, 2013
COLONIE - Our beloved mother, Virginia M. Cerone, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2013 after a short illness. Virginia was born on November 11, 1921 in Albany, New York to Maria Cira and Joseph Teresi. She was an Albany High School graduate with the class of 1940. She was married to Joseph...
Tina Christensen
May 16, 2013
GUILDERLAND-Tina M. Christensen, 47 of Guilderland passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her residence. Tina was born in Albany, NY, and the daughter of Anthony and Christine Ciccone of Guilderland. She has been a life-long resident of the Guilderland area. Receiving her Associates degree from SUNY Cobleskill, she continued on to earn her Bachelor and Masters degrees from...
Omenion Robinson
May 16, 2013
Omenion Robinson, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Oglethorpe, GA to the late Will and Annie (Williams) Corley. She worked from 1956 to 1993 at Albany Medical Center and retired in 1993, and then she returned back to the hospital to work for a few more years....
Shirley A.Herald Debenedetti
May 16, 2013
ALBANY - Shirley Ann (Herald) DeBenedetti passed awaypeacefully on Thursday May 16, 2013 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Albany to the late Anna DeBenedetti (Moscheo) andthe late Patsy DeBenedetti. She retired from the United States Postal Service.Shirley loved painting, music, singing and dancing. Even while ill, she would sing and dance. She...
Judith M Criscione
May 16, 2013
Judith (Mach) Criscione, 53, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Albany to Pauline Mach (Zipfel) and the late Edward Mach. Judy retired from Division of Military and Naval Affairs.In addition to her father she was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Mach and her nephew, Jason Mach....
Geraldine H. Kot
May 14, 2013
CLIFTON PARK – Geraldine "Gerry" H. Kot, 77, passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Sophie and John Chmiel.Gerry graduated from high school from St. Joseph's. She worked at Delaware and Hudson Railway, Hickory Farms, and retired from State Farm. Gerry enjoyed crafts and was exceptionally talented at...
Idella I. Pugh
May 14, 2013
NEW YORK – Idella (Ida) Pugh, 91, after a brief illness slipped peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. She is survived by her brother George Marbley, Albany; Cassandra Henderson, and friend Robert Terry of Manhattan. Additionally, Ida is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends...