SCHENECTADY – Amal Bekhit entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital.She is survived by her husband Lowiz Khalil; her son Dr.Hani Shahata and his wife Dr. Narmin Girgis; her daughter Hanae Morgan and her husband Dr. Ayman Morgan.Funeral Monday April 15, 2013 at St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, 820 Madison Ave., Albany...
ALBANY – Marion A. Kearsing, 77, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Frances Malsan. Marion was a 1955 graduate of Albany High School. She had worked as a clerk for New York Telephone and later with NYS Tax &...
BALLSTON SPA-Mary T. Christopher, 90 of Ballston Spa, NY passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, NY. Mary was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late John and Loretta Giangreco Corbo. During World War II, at 18 years old, Mary worked at General Electric. She also worked at Apex Printing and retired from...
ALBANY – Tenita C. Nicholson, 42, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Robert and Jean Nicholson.Tenita will be missed by her children Jahlonna and Essence; siblings Connie and Mark of Albany, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A...
SLINGERLANDS – Irene Fretz Jackson passed away on Wednesday, April 10th. Born in central New York, Nelson and raised in Morrisville, Irene and her husband Bob settled in Albany in 1950, and to their home in Loudonville in 1954.Irene was a resident of Loudonville for over 50 years and was remembered for her captivating smile and personality. She cared for...
Dr. Joseph Bowman, 62, entered into eternal life at Ellis Hospital April 10, 2013. Dr. Bowman was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Violetta Bowman. He attended the University at Albany where he earned his bachelor's degree in Africana Studies and Sociology in 1972 and his masters in Library Science and Secondary Education in 1975. Dr....
ALBANY – Mae E. "Aunt Stove" Smith, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Greene Motley and Mary F. Goods. Mae was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years before retiring. She was a long time member of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Coeymans. Mae was an avid...
SCHENECTADY – Mary L. Wilber, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Faulkner. Mary, or "Mick" as she was known, was a resident of Schenectady for 45 years. She enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family. Mary also...
NISKAYUNA-Michael J. Cooley, 67, of Niskayuna passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Cooley was born in Flushing, NY the son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary C. Lowney Cooley. He has resided in Niskayuna for the past 23 years. Mr. Cooley earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and a Master of Divinity...
HALFMOON-Cecile Deno, 91, attained the prize of being in the presence of her Lord on April 10, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Anna Lessard Soulier.Cecile was a devoted wife to the late Adrian Deno. Graced with many years, her husband and two sons, Edward Deno Sr., and Frank Deno Sr., are finally joined together once...
Louis J. Vita, 90, peacefully entered into eternal life at his home on Tuesday, Apr 09, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born on Nov 22, 1922 in Glens Falls, NY to the late Joseph and Nicolina (Cioppa) Vita. He was a WWII, United States Army Veteran and proudly served his country from 1943 to 1946 and...
COLONIE-Milton A. Roberts, 79, of Sand Creek Rd. Colonie passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mr. Roberts was born in Albany, NY the son of the late Milton R. and Jeannette Urquhart Roberts. He graduated from Albany High School. Mr. Roberts was a truck driver for the Civil Defense Department earlier in his career...
GUILDERLAND – John J. Morwin, 70, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Morwin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard serving his country from 1965 through 1970. John started his working career at...
ROTTERDAM – Linda S. Kirker, 56, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Ellen Minkler. Linda lived in Rotterdam for most of her life before moving to Florida in 2012. She was a graduate of Mercy High School. Linda worked for New York State Office of Mental Health...
SCHENECTADY – Raymond J. Kirsten, 51, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Ellis hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of Gary and Janet Kirsten of Keansburg, NJ.Ray served in the United States Navy. He was a carpenter with the College of St. Rose for...
RAVENA – Rose P. Stalker, 84, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital. Rose was born on March 30, 1929 in Coeymans and was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Margaret E. (Altimari) Pagliaro. She was a tax collector and office assistant for the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk School District for many years before retiring....
GUILDERLAND – Mabel F. Kosier, 91, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2013 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Abdow and Mary (Monsieur) Bercharlie.Mabel retired from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles after 37 years of service.Along with her parents, Mabel was predeceased by her husband Arthur, and...
COLONIE – Dorothy J. West Wishon, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Blanche Young. Dot was a resident of Chatham for several decades prior to moving to Colonie. She was a loving mother who enjoyed embroidering, reading...
COLONIE – Grace P. (Weisenburn) Cable, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. She was the devoted and loving wife of 66 years to the late George H. Cable. Loving mother of the late George M. Cable and Wendy Mae Burlingame and grandmother of the late William Cable Jr. Grace is survived by...
David J. Clayton, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Apr 03, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug 02, 1934 in Albany, NY to the late Harold and Genevieve (McLean) Clayton. He was a Book Binder for many years with Williams Press and then with Hamilton Print until his retirement. He was...