Robert J. Tanski
Oct 3, 2012
Robert J. Tanski, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct 03, 2012 at Ellis Hospital. He was born on Jan 17, 1935 in Albany, NY to the late Claude and Mildred Tanski. He was an active member of the American Legion. He is survived by his Sisters, Margaret (James) Houck, Eleanor Winie, Patricia Mellon and Alice LaChance. He is also...
Jeffrey Wagner, Sr.
Oct 3, 2012
ALTAMONT-Jeffrey H. Wagner, Sr., 55 passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Albany, the son of Merlin and Joanne Mesick Wagner, of Altamont and has resided in the Altamont area for most of his life. Jeffrey was employed at McLane Food Service in Guilderland Center. He was an avid Harley enthusiast and enjoyed...
Richard "Dick" Winter
Oct 2, 2012
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Richard "Dick" Winter, 85, of Saratoga lost his battle with Parkinson's disease and died peacefully at the Wesley Health Care Center on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 with his beloved wife, Betty and daughter, Karen by his side.Dick was the devoted father of Karen (Pete) Sand of Saratoga Springs, grandfather of Todd Sand of Fairfield, CT and Ryan...
Dorothy Grier
Oct 1, 2012
ALBANY-Dorothy F. Grier, 72, of Albany passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 following an extended illness. Prior to her passing, she was comforted by the loving care of her sister Anita, and niece Klarrisa. She was born in Uhrichsville, OH and has resided in Albany most of her adult life. Dorothy retired from NYS OMRDD as a Program Operation...
Albert C. Macgregor, Jr.
Oct 1, 2012
Albert C. MacGregor, Jr., 28, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2012. He was born in Schenectady to Albert and Susan MacGregor. Albert was a loving husband and devoted father and will be missed by all who knew him.In addition to his parents Albert is survived by his loving wife Miranda MacGregor, his two daughters Abigail and Allison, his sister...
Jane F. Novotny
Oct 1, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Jane F. Novotny, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 1, 2012. Born on May 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Carleton and Mabel FitsSimmons. She graduated in 1958 from Morrisville Central School and obtained her registered nursing degree from Albany Medical Center School of Nursing in 1960. Jane then worked at Albany...
Merien Townsel
Sep 30, 2012
ALBANY-TOWNSEL, Merien Delores Morris age 85, of Albany, NY formerly of Saranac Lake, NY, went home to be with Jesus Sept.30, 2012. She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 9, 1928 the only child of Robert F. and Lunette Smith. She attended Petersburg schools before the family relocated to White Plains NY where she graduated with the class of...
Maggie Davis
Sep 30, 2012
ALBANY – Maggie Davis, 68, died on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her home. Beloved mother of Janet (Tom) Wilburn and Ray "Pop" Ellison; cherished grandmother of Yolanda Chaney and 14 other grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; loving sister of Dorothy Singleton and Harold Graves; and devoted companion of Robert Milton. Funeral services 12 noon Friday at the Sweet Pilgrim Missionary...
Lee S. Hatfield, Sr.
Sep 30, 2012
SCOTIA – Lee S. Hatfield, Sr., 74, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital, with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Clarence and Charlotte Hatfield. Lee resided in Albany for most of his life. He served in the National Guard and worked for Lucent Technologies for thirty...
Robert L. Pompey
Sep 30, 2012
TROY – Robert L. Pompey, 44, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Troy, Robert is the son of Betty (Canty) Pompey of Troy and the late Emanuel "Bobby" Pompey. He worked for Orthopedic Associates and Training Room, Inc. both in Baltimore, MD. He enjoyed playing Xbox and watching football, especially "Steeler Nation"....
Therman Pennick
Sep 30, 2012
Therman L. Pennick, "Sonny", 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 30, 2012 after a brief illness. Sonny is survived by his mother Ella Hill, his daughter Fonda Sonnett Clay, his brother Stanley David (Ruth) Hill, his sister Carol (Rev. Dr. Kenneth E.) Cox and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services will be on Saturday at...
Genevieve F. Valentine
Sep 29, 2012
COLONIE – Genevieve F. Valentine, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from Transfiguration School and Eastwood High. She loved her job as a senior auditor at Syracuse City Hall for seventeen years prior to moving to Albany. She was...
Joan M. Landry
Sep 29, 2012
COLONIE – Joan M. Landry, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Born in Fultonville, she was the daughter of the late Ward and Irene Pierce. She worked for The Anderson Group for thirty-five years before her retirement. Joan enjoyed her camp on Sacandaga Lake. She liked knitting, scratch off lottery tickets...
Michael J. Casullo, Iii
Sep 29, 2012
WESTERLO - Michael J. Casullo, III, 19, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Duanesburg. He was the son of Michael J. and Marcia (Halse) Casullo, Jr.Michael graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School in 2011. During those years he became passionate about learning the electrical trade through the Capital Region Career and Technical School program. He was currently pursuing...
Selleck Mintline
Sep 28, 2012
LATHAM-Selleck "Gene" Eugene Mintline, 89, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home, Schenectady. Gene was born in Albany, the son of the late George E. and Daisy L. Selleck Mintline. He was a resident of Latham for 41 years. Gene was a Graduate of Milne High School in Albany, Class of 1941 and then received...
Joseph R. Stachewicz
Sep 28, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Joseph Robert "Babe" Stachewicz, 83, of Schenectady, passed away on Friday September 28, 2012 at his residence. Joe was predeceased by his mother, Felicia McCumber Fijalkowksi.He was born in Schenectady and was educated in the Catholic School system. Joe enlisted in the US Army in 1946 and received his basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. He was stationed...
Laraine A. Green-Sanderson
Sep 26, 2012
DELANSON – Laraine A. "Mimi" Green-Sanderson, 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born and raised in Colonie, she was the daughter of Ann Costeniuc and the late George Costeniuc. Laraine fought a courageous and inspirational battle against breast cancer. She was a beloved mother, wife and grandmother.Laraine worked for the New York State...
Philip C. Curley
Sep 26, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Philip C. Curley, 63, of Guilderland , passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Willimantic, CT and is the son of the late Joseph M. and Jean C. Curley.A longtime restaurateur, Phil owned and operated P's & Q's restaurant in White Plains for several years. He operated the restaurant at...
Josephine J. Shorkey
Sep 26, 2012
EAST GREENBUSH – Josephine J. Shorkey (Josefina Juan Sabater), 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She was born in Valencia, Spain and was the daughter of the late Jose and Carmen Sabater. She married her late husband, Howard Shorkey, on December 10, 1958 in Valencia, Spain. Before her marriage, she was a very successful professional dancer of the...
Robert Colvin
Sep 24, 2012
Robert E. Colvin, 85, died on September 24, 2012. He was born in Albany and educated in Albany City Schools. Bob was the son of the late Hazel and Esse Colvin. He was a proud US Navy veteran, serving his country in the Pacific during World War II. He was employed by A & P Tea Co., Kraft Foods and...