Jan 1, 2024

Kevin James Craft, 49, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, with family by his side at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York.Born on December 17, 1974, in Albany, New York, he was the son of the late James Ellsworth Craft and Kay Ann (McIntosh) Craft.Kevin graduated from Bethlehem High School. After high school, he worked at Kmart, Grand...

Jan 1, 2024

LOUDONVILLE - Franklin R. Criscione, 42, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC. Franklin was born on October 4, 1981 in Albany and is the son of M. Kim (Hagadorn) Criscione and the late Frank J. Criscione. Franklin enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was an avid fisherman. In addition to his...

Jan 1, 2024

RAVENA - Eugene "Gene" J. Murnighan, 86, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Gene was born on May 28, 1937 in Albany, the son of the late James and Agnes (Faivre) Murnighan. He served proudly in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961, attaining the rank of Airman 2nd Class. He worked...

Dec 31, 2023

James J. Hunter, 89, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Ellis Residential & Rehab Center.The oldest of 3 children, Jim was born in Albany on May 6, 1934 to Kenneth and Josephine (Durand) Hunter.Jim attended Cathedral Academy and Christian Brothers Academy (class of 1952) and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Materials Science at...

Dec 30, 2023

Dec 30, 2023

Allan Faggans, 33 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 30, 2023. Born and raised in Albany, NY. He was the son of Lisa and Howard Faggans.Click here to view ServiceAllan attended The City School District of Albany. He was a Tri-Athlete and musically inclined. He started playing baseball at the age of four, starting out with tee-ball through the major...

Dec 30, 2023

ALBANY- Rocco Masercola aka Mark Anthony, passed away on December 30, 2023.He was born in Utica, NY, the son of the late Anthony and Josephine Masercola.Rocco went to Proctor High School and Berklee School of Music. He traveled around the United States as a drummer and vocalist. He worked at Macy's, Colonie Center where he met his wife Wendy Swanson.He...

Dec 30, 2023

Latham -Michael L. Bruce,75, passed away peaceful at home on December 30, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1948 in Albany, NY son of late Robert Bruce and Gloria McFee Bruce. Michael was the loving husband of Donna (Dushensky) of 51 years. He survived by his 3 children; Michael G. Bruce, Stacy Streicher, Daniel (Maria) Bruce.His 3 grandchildren Isabella...

Dec 30, 2023

Watervliet - MaryBeth (Hill) Boncaro passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, December 30 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Troy, New York on June 13, 1963, she was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary Elizabeth (Marano) Hill.MaryBeth was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School and worked for the New York State Education Department...

Dec 29, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

Schenectady-Virginia Earing, 78, passed away December 29th at home. She was born in Hoosick Falls to the late Kenneth and Mildred Trautner.Virginia enjoyed reading and playing games on her phone. She loved visiting with her grandkids and spending time in her yard with her animals. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings Jeanna Mauro and Kenneth...

Dec 28, 2023

Robert Hall, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of the late Charles and Helen Hall. Robert loved the outdoors, reading, fishing, hunting, his family, and many friends in the local area.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Michael...

Dec 28, 2023

Gary Ciabotte, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.Born on March 7, 1955 to the late Joseph and Jennie (Attanasio) Ciabotte Sr.In his earlier years he attended school in NYC at Fashion Institute of Technology, and he remained creative his entire life. Gary enjoyed working with plants, and at the Nursery in Home Depot and Lowes. He was known...

Dec 28, 2023

Arnold Blanck Jr., 69, of Altamont (formerly Cohoes), passed away on December 28, 2023. Born on April 22, 1954 to Arnold Blanck (2012) and Sherry Van Zandt (2011), he was the second of seven children.Arnie (never call him Arnold) was a man of many talents. He could fix almost anything and loved solving problems, doing puzzles, and figuring out how...

Dec 28, 2023

Schenectady- Leslie J. Griffiths, 76, passed away peacefully with family on her side on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Josephine Austin. Leslie is predeceased by her husband, Douglas J. Griffiths and her son-in-law, Michael Monroe.Leslie worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co. and AT&T from the early...

Dec 28, 2023

Karen Fuller, 77, of Scotia, NY passed away peacefully on December 28th 2023, with her family by her side.She was born to Sterling and Meta Mckeighan of Rupert, VT on September 16th, 1946.She was predeceased by her father, mother and brother Jim (Elaine) and is survived by her husband of 38 years Jim Fuller, daughter Sarah, bonus daughters Patti and...

Dec 28, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Koster passed away on December 28, 2023, after a long life of love and laughter. She faced many health issues in her final years with grace and courage. Finally, they tired her out, and she was ready to go home to the Lord.Born in Vermont in 1932 to John and Althea (Way) Nevins, Betty was glad to end...

Dec 28, 2023

Samuel J. Thompson, Jr., 93 passed from this life on December 28, 2023, while sleeping peacefully at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with his stepson, David Smith, at his bedside.Samuel was born in Schenectady, the youngest of the four children of Emily (Hobbs) and Samuel J. Thompson. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School (where he was a member of...

Dec 26, 2023

Click here to view ServiceJanet 'Nana' Lindemann, 99, of Colonie, passed away on December 26, 2023 at Eddy Heritage House in Troy.She was born October 5, 1924 in Hoosick Falls to the late Leo and Lulu Belle (Stevens) Hynick. Janet married Richard Lindemann of Albany on January 31, 1948. After Richard died in 1966, the family moved from Syracuse to...

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY - Otis A. Bunch Jr., 63, affectionately known as "Pop", passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Laurel Mississippi on November 22, 1960, he was the oldest son of the late Otis Bunch Sr. and Maxine (Ellis) Bunch. Otis moved to Albany with his family at the age of three. He was...