James E. Ross
Mar 1, 2011
LATHAM – James E. Ross, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on April 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late James and Adelaide (Hinck) Ross. He served in the US Army in Korea. He was a Civil War buff and...
Joseph Scialdone
Feb 28, 2011
ALBANY - Joseph Scialdone, 57, passed away Monday February 28, 2011. Joe was born in Albany, NY on July 5, 1953 to the late Domenico and Victoria (Choppy) Scialdone. He was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute in Albany, NY, received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, and was an employee of New York State...
Judith Avina
Feb 28, 2011
Colonie – Judith M. Avina, 63, passed away suddenly Monday February 28, 2011 at her home. She was born in Albany on June 20, 1947. "Judie" was daughter of the late Robert and Marion Salladin and the beloved wife of the late Patrick David Avina. She was a graduate of Colonie Central High School Class of 1965 and worked for...
Dorothy Welch
Feb 27, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Dorothy "Dot" Welch, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011 after a lengthy illness, at her home, with her family by her side. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Helen Sheeran Welter. Dot was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Fuller Brush Company, Eastern...
Rose D. Filicoski
Feb 27, 2011
Rose D. Filicoski, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Albany to the late Francesco and Maria Silvano. Rose worked for many years, until retirement with the United States Postal Service. She loved to spend time with family, especially playing games with her grandchildren. She enjoyed...
Beatrice Denaker
Feb 27, 2011
Troy – Beatrice Denaker, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday February 27, 2011.Beatrice was born in Troy a daughter of the late John and Frances Salerno and was a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting and loved to travel and camp with her husband Charles H. Denaker. In addition to her husband Charles H. Denaker, she is survived by...
Rosanna T. Carty
Feb 27, 2011
COLONIE – Rosanna T. Carty, 74, of Colonie passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Elizabeth Roth Beauregard. Rosanna was a self-employed hairdresser for many years. She enjoyed the ocean, traveling, family gatherings...
Francesco Genovesi
Feb 26, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Francesco Genovesi, 94, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Francesco "Frank" was born on November 16, 1916 in Gualtieri Sicamino' Messina, Italy and was the son of the late Santo and Francesca (Scopelliti) Genovesi. He was educated in Italy....
Margaret E. White
Feb 26, 2011
ALBANY – Margaret E. White, 56, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on July 3, 1954 in Marlborough, CT and was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Vail) Goodwin. She worked as a teacher's assistant for St. Anne's Institute in Albany for over 20 years before retiring. She loved...
Eugene A. Fisch
Feb 25, 2011
Eugene A. Fisch, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Attilio and Catherine (Freudenthal) Fisch. Eugene was the service manager for many years with Olivetti in Albany and then the President of Colonie Business Machines. He was an active member...
Howard L. Van Voorhis
Feb 25, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Howard L. Van Voorhis, 86, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011 at his residence. Born in Worcester, NY, he was the son of the late Leon and Margaret (McClintock) Van Voorhis.Howard served his country in the US Navy during WWII, and continued a career with the Division of Military Naval Affairs for 27 years. He was the...
Marjorie A. Prichard
Feb 25, 2011
ALBANY – Marjorie A. Prichard, 87, of Loudonville died suddenly Friday, February 25, 2011, after a short illness. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late James M.R. Adams and Eliza Jane (Hadley) Adams. Marjorie earned a degree in nursing from the Jersey City Nursing School, Jersey City, NJ in 1945. She was very active in arts...
Rita G. Connors
Feb 24, 2011
COLONIE – Rita G. Connors, 80, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday February 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Springfield, MA and was the daughter of the late William J. and Anna A. Menard Robillard.Rita worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Peters Hospital and University Heights Nursing Home for many years. She was predeceased by...
K. Sammy Blassberg
Feb 24, 2011
Karen "Sammy" Blassberg, 47, passed away on Thursday February 24, 2011 after battling with breast cancer, like a warrior princess. Sammy was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Anthony and Barbara (Silberg) Blassberg. She was a graduate of William H. Hall High School in West Hartford, CT., and attended Hartford College for Women. Sammy graduated Summa Cum Laude from the International...
Raymond Krolak
Feb 24, 2011
Colonie – Raymond F. Krolak, 71, passed away Thursday February 24, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Albany the son of the late Frank and Carolyn Krolak and was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1960 to 1964 and then served the community of Colonie through...
Catherine M. O'Hara
Feb 23, 2011
Catherine Marion O'Hara, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born in Albany to the late James and Marion O'Hara. She was a graduate of Columbia High School in 1942 and continued her education at Troy Business College. She worked for over 37 years as a Legal Stenographer for New York...
Rita Dennebaum
Feb 21, 2011
Loudonville – Rita Dennebaum, 81, passed away Monday February 21, 2011 at her home.Rita was born in Albany a daughter of the late Casper and Mary Koonz and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of the Academy of Holy Names and Empire State College. Rita worked as a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor for many years. Her...
Evelyn Miller
Feb 21, 2011
ALBANY – Evelyn (Kimble) Miller, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2011. Mother of Willie (Nicola) Miller, Michael Miller and Yolanda Douglas; sister of Nonia Faye Mitchell, Renda Kimble, Pat (Henry) Mallory, Charles (Susan) Kimble, Homer (LaTasha) Bosh, Vanessa Howard, and Sandy Bosh. A host of other relatives and friends also survive. A memorial...
Donald J. Schryver
Feb 21, 2011
Donald Schryver, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2011, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Delmar. Donald was born in Olean, New York on March 2, 1929 to the late George and Mary Schryver. He graduated from Olean High and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased...
Eileen Martin
Feb 20, 2011
Albany – Eileen Martin, 67, passed away Sunday February 20, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family after a very long battle with cancer.Eileen was born in Schoharie a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Liddle and moved to Albany as a young woman. She was a devoted wife, super mom and loving grandmother. Eileen enjoyed watching cooking...
