Bruce B. Macpherson
Feb 8, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Bruce B. Macpherson, died suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2011. He was born in Albany on August 3, 1945 and lived in the Capital District his entire life. Bruce was a graduate of Shaker High School and attended Siena College. He served in the U.S. Army as a Cambodian translator in Vietnam. Bruce worked for Albany County...
Ellen M. Russell
Feb 7, 2011
Albany – Ellen M. Russell, 85, passed away peacefully Monday February 7, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by loving family. Ellen was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Courtwright) Teabout. She worked for Albany Medical Center Hospital for 27 years before retiring, after which she worked at Albany County Department of Aging....
Walter P. Guenther
Feb 7, 2011
COLONIE – Walter P. Guenther, 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday February 7, 2011. He was born in Berlin, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1953. He earned his Ph.D. in German and French at the University of Albany. Mr. Guenther taught French and German at Albany Academy and Albany High School for...
Richard L. Eychner
Feb 7, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Richard L. Eychner, 75, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Richard was born on July 6, 1935 in Boonville, NY. He worked as a maintenance worker for Mohawk Mall for several years before retiring. He enjoyed repairing TV's, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Richard is...
Bettye J. Robinson
Feb 6, 2011
ALBANY - Bettye Robinson was born November 24, 1943 and called home to the Lord on February 6, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents L.T. Robinson and Izola Fields Staples and step father Clint Staples. She was also predeceased by her sister Mildred Hudson.Bettye was born and educated in Atmore, Alabama and moved to New York State over 45...
Raymond N. Gale
Feb 6, 2011
Raymond N. Gale, 79, of Slingerlands, left to be with the Lord on February 6, 2011 following a long, tough battle with prostate cancer. He slipped peacefully away Sunday morning after a final night in the loving presence of his wife, MaryEllen, and daughter, Susan.Born July 16, 1931 in Englewood, New Jersey, Ray was the son of the late Raymond...
Barbara M. Reid
Feb 6, 2011
ALBANY – Barbara M. Reid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Andrew Reid. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Barbara C. Stark Bender. Barbara was the secretary for many years...
Mary Jane Picard
Feb 6, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Mary Jane Picard, 82, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ella Smith. Mary Jane lived in the Capital District for most of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Cathedral High School. Mary Jane worked for the former Flah's in Colonie...
Catherine A. Burke
Feb 5, 2011
LATHAM – Catherine A. (Panetta) Burke, 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 5, 2011 after over a thirty year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Panetta. She lived in Latham for most of her life where she raised her loving...
Martin A. Czwakiel
Feb 5, 2011
Mechanicville – Martin A. Czwakiel, 70, passed away Saturday February 5, 2011 after a brief illness.Martin was born in Albany a son of the late Martin and Clara Czwakiel and was a lifelong area resident. He was a PGA Golf Pro in Dorsett, VT and at Normanside Country Club and the assistant pro at Wolfert's Roost Country Club. Later he...
Joanne S. Wilson
Feb 4, 2011
COHOES – Joanne S. Wilson, 57, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at her home. Joanne was born on June 9, 1953 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Irvin S. and Fannie (Hughes) Wilson. She was employed for Boscov's Department Store in Clifton Park as a retail supervisor for the past 6 years. She enjoyed reading,...
Antonio F. Navedo
Feb 4, 2011
ALBANY – Antonio "Frankie" Navedo, 47, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 4, 2011. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on June 13, 1963. Frankie served in the Army National Guard in New York from 1985 through 1989. He was a self-employed mason. Frankie enjoyed spending time with his family. He was full of life and had a...
Gerald O. Blais
Feb 4, 2011
Albany – Gerald O. Blais, 60, passed away Friday February 4, 2011.Jerry was born in Albany, one of three sons, to the late Hildert and Mary (O'Hagan) Blais and was a lifelong area resident. He was educated in the Albany Schools and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Jerry worked for Ungerman Electric Inc. for more than forty...
Richard R. Leto, Sr.
Feb 4, 2011
Richard R. Leto, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 04, 2011 at his home, with his loving daughter and sister by his side. Dick was born in Albany to the late Joseph and Ruth Leto. Richard was a member of the Operating Engineers, local 106 in Glenmont. In his earlier years he enjoyed being the owner of several...
Brian D. Hickey
Feb 3, 2011
COLONIE – Brian D. Hickey, 51, was called home by our Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011. Born in Albany, Brian is the son of John F. Hickey of Saratoga Springs and the late Josephine (Sastinsky) Hickey. Brian was a graduate of Schuylerville Central School in 1977, then moved on to SUNY Delhi. As a teenager, he achieved the rank...
Leo J. Heaney
Feb 3, 2011
Scotia – Leo J. Heaney, 88, passed away Thursday February 3, 2011 at the Teresian House.Leo was the devoted husband of Marion (Morris) Heaney who predeceased him in 1997 after 49 years of marriage. He was born in Schenectady the son of the late Allen and Helen (Durr) Heaney. Leo proudly served in the US Marine Corps with the 3rd...
Marjorie Elizabeth Blaum
Feb 2, 2011
Albany – Marjorie E. Blaum, died February 2, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital.Born in Cohoes, NY on August 25, 1920, the daughter of the late William A. and F. Maude Best. She was the wife of the late William Joseph Blaum. She was a graduate of the Cohoes High School class of 1938 and Albany Business College in 1939. Marjorie...
Margaret M. Gregg
Feb 2, 2011
GREGG, MARGARET M.Margaret M. Gregg, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home. Margaret was born in Watervliet to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Stevens. Margaret was a home maker and resided in Latham. She enjoyed playing cards and talking on the phone. In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her...
Ruth Pauline Brundage
Feb 1, 2011
EAST GREENBUSH – Ruth Pauline Brundage, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Pauline transitioned into another part of life's journey after loving friends and family said goodbye to her. Pauline was born on June 8, 1924 in Oakfield, NY and was the daughter of the late Ethel Mae (Morris) and Ralph Brundage. She grew up on the family...
Henry Thomas
Feb 1, 2011
THOMAS, HENRY W. GUILDERLAND – Henry W. "Hank" Thomas, 83, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of late Henry W. and Wilhelmina G. Thomas. A graduate of Lexington High School and Middlebury College, Hank also served in the 9th Division, 60th Infantry in Europe during World War II. He...
