Louise F. Burch
Jan 1, 2013
Louise F. Burch, 65, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 1st, 2013. She was the daughter of Herbert E. Field, Sr. and the late Esther LaMotte. She was a 1965 graduate of Morrisville-Eaton Central Schools and a 1967 graduate of SUNY Morrisville. She was employed at Albany Medical Center Hospital and also with various visiting nurses companies in...
Eleanor T. Bode
Jan 1, 2013
VALATIE – Eleanor T. Bode, 95, passed away January 1, 2013. She was a resident of Barnwell Nursing Home, having previously resided at Avila Retirement Community and Heritage Village in Guilderland. Eleanor was born June 19, 1917 in New York City, the daughter of the late William and Bessie Donohue. She grew up in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn and after her...
Vincent S. Andriano
Dec 31, 2012
Port St. Lucie FL - Vincent Salvatore Andriano, 84, of Port St Lucie, Florida passed away December 31, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Vincent was born in Albany and was the son of the late Rocco Andrews and Mary Perna Andrews. He was one of eight siblings, Frank Andrews, Joseph Andrews, Salvatore Andrews, Rocco Andrews, Marie Stulmiller, Ann DiNardo,...
James M. Dinapoli
Dec 31, 2012
LOUDONVILLE - James M. DiNapoli, 68, of Loudonville, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late James and Anne (Macri) DiNapoli. Jim was a graduate of CBA and Niagara University.He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Christine Wagner DiNapoli and is the devoted father of Lisanne...
James Moore
Dec 30, 2012
West Sand Lake – James E. Moore, 55. The sun rose for him on July 17, 1957 and the sun set on December 30, 2012. He was born in Albany to the late Ransom and Ann (Predel) Moore. James was a 1975 graduate of Guilderland High School, where he met his wife. He then went on to become co-owner of...
Tyler R.S. Halse
Dec 29, 2012
Halse, Tyler R.S., 82, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2012, in Charlotte, NC, having lived a full and vibrant life.Tyler was born in Albany, NY, to the late Raymond and Beatrice M. Halse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Halse Hewes. Tyler graduated from Albany High School in 1948 and Siena...
Beverly J. Baumann
Dec 29, 2012
COLONIE – Beverly J. Baumann, 76, passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on August 2, 1936 in West Coxsackie and resided most of her life in Colonie. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred Bennett Kapusta. She enjoyed gardening, quilting,...
William P. Dennis
Dec 28, 2012
SLINGERLANDS-William P. Dennis, 64 of Slingerlands passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
Almer L. Johnson
Dec 28, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Almer Lee Johnson was born on December 2, 1929 in Shubuta, Mississippi and departed this life suddenly on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Ellis Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Friday at 12:00 p.m. at St. John's Church of God in Christ, 94 Herkimer Street, Albany with the Rev. McKinley Johnson officiating. Calling...
James G. Ethier
Dec 28, 2012
WYNANTSKILL – James George Ethier decided to return to our peaceful Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012, after a long battle against Erdheim Chester Disease, surrounded by his loving family, under hospice care at home. He was born on January 4, 1939 in Cohoes, NY to George N. Ethier and MarieAnne Blanchard Ethier. James retired from General Electric after thirty-five...
Ed Blackman
Dec 28, 2012
COLONIE – Ed Blackman, 76, of Colonie, passed away on Friday December 28, 2012 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Edson L. Blackman and Mary W. Willey.Ed was a school bus driver for the South Colonie School District for forty one years. He was a member of the Clifton Park...
Raymond W. Connell
Dec 28, 2012
COLONIE – Raymond W. Connell, 81, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on August 5, 1931 in Albany and was the son of the late James and Martha (Sargent) Connell. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He worked for General Electric in Schenectady for 42 years...
Rita Sickles
Dec 27, 2012
SCOTIA-Rita Hannelore Sickles, 56, of Scotia left this world suddenly and too soon on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Rita was born in Heidelberg, Germany, the daughter of Ottilie Quidgeon. She was the beloved wife of Paul J. Sickles, Jr. Proud mother of Heidi (Jason) Parker of Freehold and Megan Sickles of Schenectady; sister of Odette (Tom)...
Thomas J. Munhall
Dec 27, 2012
MUNHALL, THOMAS J.ALBANY – Thomas James Munhall, 54, passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born in Troy on March 7, 1958 and is predeceased by his mother Mary, and sister Beth. Thomas retired after 36 years with the State of New York. He was a congregant of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served on...
Marjorie C. Derusso
Dec 26, 2012
East Greenbush – Marjorie C. (West) DeRusso, 96, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 26, 2012 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Center.She was born in Chestertown and resided in Chatham and Albany, NY. Marge was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Cora L. Walton West. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Austin G....
Frances Willey Ruso
Dec 26, 2012
RHINEBECK – Frances J. Willey Ruso, 68, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2012 in Dutchess County. She had served in the US Coast Guard and worked as a LPN. Frances is the daughter of Robert L. Willey and the late Bertha Willey. She is the mother of Francine Anigian and Lynda Shelffo. Frances is the grandmother of Timothy Quinlan,...
John W. Biittig
Dec 25, 2012
SCOTIA – John W. Biittig, 96, passed away on Christmas Day. Born in Watervliet and raised in Averill Park, he was the son of the late Walter and Katherine (Berrer) Biittig.John served in the United States Army during WWII in the 94th Infantry. He worked for General Electric and retired after 34 years of service. In his free time, he...
Shirley P. Rabideau
Dec 25, 2012
CLIFTON PARK – Shirley P. Rabideau, 84, of Clifton Park, formerly of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day at Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Altona, NY and was the daughter of the late Francis and Ruth Stone Light. Shirley, enjoyed camping, playing bingo and garage sales. She is the beloved mother of Pat LaVigne (Richard Case), Kenneth (Mary)...
Frances Mary Poole
Dec 25, 2012
ALBANY – Frances Mary Poole, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1928 in Haverstraw, NY to the late Jules Lee and Susie Mae Stewart. She was educated in the Albany School District. Frances worked for Albany Hospital, VA Hospital and Whitney Young. She retired from SPARC, St. Peter's...
Efferia Mabry Whaley
Dec 24, 2012
ALBANY – Efferia Mabry Whaley, 87, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Efferia was born on September 7, 1925 in Hobgood, NC and was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Joyner) Mabry. She was also predeceased by her husband, Christopher Whaley and her son, Michael Fields. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marian...