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...
Albert E. Roeder
Sep 24, 2012
ALBANY – Albert E. Roeder passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in Hudson and was the son of the late Albert H. and Amy (Brencel) Roeder. He was a proud Army Veteran having served during WWII. He was a fifth grade teacher for...
Louis Padula
Sep 24, 2012
COLONIE - Louis "Luigi"/"Gigino" Padula, 82, of Colonie, passed peacefully into eternal life on September 24, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife and five children. Born in Montemurro, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppina Baiona and Francesco Padula.In the early 1950s, after serving in the Italian army, he immigrated to the United States, where he also served...
Mary A. Bechtoldt
Sep 24, 2012
NISKAYUNA – Mary A. Bechtoldt passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 24, 2012 at Ellis Hospital, after a short illness. Born to Nicholas and Irene Slish on January 21, 1927 in Forest City, PA, Mary moved to Watervliet as a girl and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy in 1944. Mary is survived...
Michael J. Darling, Sr.
Sep 23, 2012
ALBANY – Michael J. Darling, Sr., 44, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 23, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albany and lived in Boston, MA for most of his life. While living in Boston, Mike worked for B.A.C. Local #3. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He especially...
Lois C. Kepinski
Sep 23, 2012
ALBANY – Lois C. Kepinski, 83, of Albany, passed away in Albany on Sunday September 23, 2012 after a long illness. She was born in Albany and was predeceased by her husband Jan Kepinski. Lois is the mother of William R. Meneghan, Lois J. Platner and Jane Fuulweber. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral, Thursday at 1:00 at New Comer Cannon...
Lorraine E. Warner
Sep 22, 2012
ALBANY – Lorraine E. Warner, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born on January 9, 1928 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lavena (Mattiske) Stanton.Lorraine worked for the Stratton VA Medical Center as a Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed knitting and crochet. She loved Christmas and having family gatherings...
Charles W. Starker
Sep 22, 2012
ALBANY - Charles W. Starker, 78, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany. Charles was born on December 9, 1933 in Albany and was the son of the late John and Lillian (Patterson) Starker. He served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955, attaining the rank of...