Rosemary Urban
Apr 13, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Rosemary Urban of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2011 at the Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.She was born in Warrington, England and was the daughter of the late Leopold and Ethel Mullaney Stamp. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband Felix in 1991 and her granddaughter Rita Rose Urban.She is the beloved mother...
Barbara Ann Blanchard
Apr 11, 2011
SELKIRK, NY – Barbara Ann Blanchard, 52, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Albany on October 26, 1958 to Shirley Ruth (Johnson) Blanchard and the late John Henry Blanchard. Survivors include her daughter, Kanika (Clemor III) McKnight and her son, Jorden Gillespie; seven sisters,...
Nora P. Winstead
Apr 11, 2011
YARMOUTH PORT, MA - Nora Poland Winstead, age 68, of Yarmouth Port, MA, formerly of Alexandria , VA , died on April 11, 2011 at her home. Nora was born on August 29, 1942 in Troy, NY, a daughter of Eddie J. and Peggy Newman Poland. Nora was raised in Troy, having graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1956, Catholic...
Loran A. Henderson
Apr 11, 2011
Loran Andrew Henderson, "Sparky", 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. Loran was born in St. Joseph, MO., to the late Phillip and Cassie Henderson. Loran proudly served with the United Stated Army. He was an avid golfer and loved to repair older Porsche's. In addition to his parents, Loran was predeceased by his sister,...
Robert E. Deleon
Apr 10, 2011
Robert E. DeLeon, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Lima, Peru, son of the late Santiago DeLeon and Laurene Dunn. He lived most of his life in Albany, attending Vincentian Institute and serving with the US Army in WWII. After employment of many years...
Michael W. Ricci
Apr 9, 2011
COLONIE – Michael W. Ricci, 23, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Michael was born on August 16, 1987 in Albany to Constance A. Ricci and Michael W. Jasiewicz. He graduated from Colonie High School in 2006. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan. Michael is survived by his loving...
Sandra J. Wood
Apr 8, 2011
WATERVLIET – Sandra J. Wood, 70, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Malden, MA.Sandy worked for the New York State Nurses' Pension and Benefits Fund for over 20 years. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed cruising, taking bus trips, eating out with friends, and...
Kenneth L. Coons
Apr 8, 2011
SLINGERLANDS – Kenneth L. Coons, 75, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a month long battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Kenny was born on August 25, 1935 in Albany and was the son of the late Lloyd and Alma (Davis) Coons. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked in...
Lawrence George
Apr 7, 2011
ORLANDO - Lawrence W. (Larry) George, 59, of Orlando passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011. He was born in Albany and moved to Orlando, FL in 1987. He was the owner of Larry George's Service Station in Albany. Larry was a lifetime member and Past President of the West Albany Fire Department #2. He is survived by his wife...
Lillian H. Oddy
Apr 7, 2011
Oddy, Lillian H.Schenectady – Lillian H. Oddy, 87, passed away Thursday April 7, 2011 at Dutch Manor Nursing Home.Lillian was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian (Evans) Schofield and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Traveler's Insurance Company for many years and later in life worked for Burns Security. She enjoyed music and...
Marcia F. Roth
Apr 6, 2011
DELMAR - Marcia F. Roth, 66, passed away on April 6, 2011 in her home in Delmar, NY with her family at her side, after battling triple negative breast cancer.Marcia was born in Mineola, NY to her parents Laurence and Catherine Roth, and was raised in Batavia, NY. Marcia graduated from Drew University in 1967, and received her MPA from...
Frances M. Esposito
Apr 5, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Frances M. Esposito, 89, left this earth on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Josephine Viviano. Frances worked for many years for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She was feisty, bold, fearless, smart and spunky, a talented singer –...
Jean E. Nitschke
Apr 5, 2011
South Portland, Maine- Jean E. Nitschke, 86, most recently of South Portland, Maine, passed on to her next adventure on Tuesday morning April 5, 2011.She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on June 22, 1924, to Joseph B. Viele and Katherine Shaver. After high school and with WWII in full swing, she went to work for GE and later ALCO...
Peter Anthony Johnson
Apr 5, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Peter Anthony Johnson, 50, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Born in Albany, he is the son of Rosemary Johnson and the late Robert Johnson. In addition to his mother, Peter is survived by his children: Robert J. (Afton) Johnson and Chauntney Johnson; his grandchildren, Chaun and Constance Williams and his siblings; Jeanean, Linda, Glenn, Larry and...
Joan L. Smith
Apr 4, 2011
LATHAM – Joan (Joany) L. Smith, 57, formerly of Bronx and Peekskill, entered into eternal rest on Monday April 4, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and is the daughter of Minnie Smith and the late Joseph Smith.Joany had worked as an accountant with the Lutheran Council and White Plains Nursing Home in...
Margaret Murphy
Apr 4, 2011
SARATOGA- Margaret Mary (Meg) Murphy passed from this life on April 4th 2011. Meg was a graduate of Kenwood Academy of the Sacred Heart and College of St. Rose in Albany, NY and a lifelong resident of the Capital District area. Meg is the daughter of James F. Murphy and stepdaughter of Barbara J. Murphy. Meg is predeceased by her...
Irving H. Ahrens, Jr.
Apr 4, 2011
Albany – Irving H. Ahrens, Jr., 80, passed away Monday April 4, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by loving family.Irving was born in Kingston, NY the son of the late Erma and Irving Ahrens, Sr. The family moved to Albany when Irving was a small child and he had called this area home since. He proudly served in...
Stephen M. George, Jr.
Apr 4, 2011
COLONIE - Stephen M. George, Jr., 64, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born in Albany on December 25, 1946 and was the son of the late Stephen M. and Salvina (Brunet) George, Sr. He was a life long resident of Colonie. He was a graduate of South...
John E. Louzon
Apr 4, 2011
COLONIE – John E. Louzon, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. John was born on October 6, 1936 in Moriah, NY and was the son of the late Edward John and Edna Louise (Phaneuf) Louzon. He was a graduate of Watervliet High School and served in the US Army from 1957 to 1959 in...
Theodore W. Kositzka, Jr.
Apr 3, 2011
COLONIE - Theodore W. Kositzka, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born on May 29, 1932 in Albany and was the son of the late Theodore W. and Margaret (Harris) Kositzka, Sr. He was a foreman for Tobin Meat Packing Co. for 25 years before their...
