Alice R. Arcello
May 7, 2011
DELMAR – Alice R. Arcello, 85, died at home on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Alice was born in Albany and was the last surviving child of John and Isabella Sim. She was predeceased by brothers, John, Jimmy, Ralph, Eddy, Harry and Frankie Sim and her sisters, Marian Gardner, Florence Kot, Dorothy Bogdanowicz and infant sister Mary Sim. Alice was the...
Carolyn Gresham Morris
May 6, 2011
SLINGERLANDS – Carolyn Gresham Morris, 95, of Fredericksburg, VA and later of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on May 6, 2011.Carolyn was a member of the St. George's Episcopal Church, Women's Club, Garden Club and Bridge Clubs while in Fredericksburg before retiring near her family in Slingerlands in 1998.She is survived by her son, Arthur Gresham Morris, and daughter in law,...
Phylliss M. Lanier
May 5, 2011
ALBANY – Phylliss Lanier, 52, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Hillcrest Commons Nursing Home in Pittsfield, MA. Phylliss was born on December 25, 1958 in Macon, GA and was the daughter of the late Bettye (Stewart) Freeman and Bobby Lanier. Phylliss is survived by her loving daughter, Nika Lanier; her cherished grandchildren, Tahreem, Ahmone, and Shaylah;...
Charles H. House, Jr.
May 4, 2011
EAST GREENBUSH, NY – Charles Henry House of East Greenbush, died peacefully on May 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Merilyn (Heeder) House; sisters, Miriam Lloyd of Little Falls, NJ and Maslin Russ of Gainesville, FL; younger son, Leigh House of Los Alamos, NM; and grandchildren, Alexander House of Delmar, NY, Geoffrey House of Duluth, MN and Brian...
Ruth M. Emmons
May 4, 2011
ALBANY – Ruth M. Emmons, 99, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2011 at the Teresian House after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Fred and Sadie Myers Butler. Ruth was predeceased in 1997 by her husband Chauncey Emmons. She will be dearly remembered as a wonderful mother and...
Matthew J. Milne
May 4, 2011
COLONIE – Matthew J. Milne, 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was born in Albany and lived in Colonie for most of his life. He was the beloved son of the late Patricia Milne who died on April 22, 2011. Matthew is the devoted brother of Jon (Bedia) Milne and Lisa Milne. He is the cherished uncle...
Geraldine J. Alderman
May 3, 2011
ALBANY - Geraldine "Geri" J. Alderman, 89, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing home, surrounded by her loving family. Geri was born in Athol, Mass. to the late Arnold E. and Ellen B. (Johnstone) Blaser. Geri loved working in her garden, cooking, reading, walking and loved listening to Christian...
David Thorsland
May 3, 2011
COLONIE – David Thorsland, 88, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2011 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.He was born in Troy and was the son of the late David and Bertha Smith Thorsland Sr. David served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a tax examiner at New York State Department of Tax &...
Weronika Mazur
May 3, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Weronika Mazur, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Franciszek and Marianna Stolarz. Weronika came to the United States in 1979. She worked for SUNY Albany for eighteen years. Weronika enjoyed traveling and gardening and especially loved spending time with her...
Joanne Reimer
May 3, 2011
ALTAMONT – Joanne Reimer, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Joan (Hughes) Duncan. Joanne was predeceased by her children, Peter Nardilillo and Tracey Reimer, and her aunt Barb (Galea). Joanne is survived by her mother, Joan Duncan;...
Freda Chiofalo
May 2, 2011
GLENMONT – Freda Chiofalo, 90, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at The Hospice Inn of St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Freda was born on August 22, 1920 in Albany and was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Ferwerda) Bogard. She worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. She played violin for...
Agnes G. Haines
May 1, 2011
COLONIE – Agnes G. Haines, 89, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Agnes was born on December 10, 1921 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Catherine (Putnam) Gribbon. She worked as a secretary for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. She enjoyed golfing and was...
George D. Nati
Apr 30, 2011
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - George D. Nati, 80, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Sandalwood Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, Fla., after a long illness. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Nati and was the loving husband to the late Joyce Hahm Nati for 33 years. George served his country in...
Rebecca M. Gaskin
Apr 30, 2011
ALBANY –After a long illness Rebecca M. Gaskin, went to be with the LORD on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Rebecca is survived by her only daughter Marcella Allen (Aaron), granddaughters Amber and Adrienne Allen; great-granddaughter Ariana Tesheira; brother Thomas Williams (Vivian); sister Novella Albea (James); nephew/son Gary Williams, and BFF Sister Jean Josey, as well as a host of nieces,...
Tyler J. Rhodes
Apr 30, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Tyler J. Rhodes, 17, died tragically on Saturday, April 30, 2011. He previously attended school in South Colonie and was currently a Jr. at Albany High School where he was on the track team. Tyler worked for three years with the City of Albany Summer Youth Program. He enjoyed music, playing video games and hanging out with...
Rita E. Skadra
Apr 30, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Rita E. Skadra, 54, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 with her family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita Seward. She was educated in the Albany School system. Rita is survived by her brothers and sisters: Bruce W. Seward, Lawrence M. Seward, Patricia A. Chiplock, Nancy...
William R. Lee
Apr 30, 2011
NISKAYUNA, NY – William R. Lee passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late William and Grace Lee. Bill was a graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy. He retired from CVS Pharmacy on Gerling Street in Schenectady after 35 years of devoted service, and...
Charlotte J. Jones
Apr 29, 2011
TROY, NY – Charlotte J. "Char" Jones, 61, passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center on Friday, April 29, 2011. Born in Utica, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Humphreys. Char lived in upstate New York for most of her life. She graduated from Schenectady County Community College with an associate's degree in accounting. Char...
Margaret L. Tunkel
Apr 28, 2011
Margaret L. Tunkel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Teresian house. Margaret was born in Glens Falls, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Trombley) Leary. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Glens Falls and then at the College of St. Rose, Albany. Margaret was the Supervisor with the Department of Social Security...
Raymond J. Viens
Apr 27, 2011
PATTERSONVILLE, NY – Raymond J. Viens, 87, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late George and Delima (Ashline) Viens. He served in the U.S. Navy for twelve years in both World War II and the Korean War. Ray fought in seven...
