Lavernne P. Bielawa
May 31, 2011
LATHAM – Lavernne P. Bielawa, 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1939 in Upper Jay, NY and was the daughter of the late James C. and Florence C. (Lareau) Booth. She was a homemaker having raised her children and some of her grandchildren. Lavernne is survived by her loving...
Donald W. Burleski
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – Donald W. Burleski, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Walter and Jozefy Burchalewski. Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1996...
Joan E. Strohmaier
May 31, 2011
Joan (Stiffen) Strohmaier, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Joan was born in Albany to the late, Edward and Elizabeth Stiffen. Joan loved to play Bingo, travel and spend time with her family. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her loving husband, Carl Strohmaier, her granddaughter, Crystal VanEpps and her two brothers, James and...
John Joseph Maloney
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – John Joseph Maloney, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. John was born in Port Washington, NY and was the son of the late James and Jane (Whyte) Maloney. He served in the US Air Force and was awarded American Campaign, Good Conduct and Victory medals. He retired...
Mildred L. Ryan
May 31, 2011
COLONIE – Mildred "Sis" L. Ryan, 87, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 31, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.Sis was predeceased by her parents James and Elizabeth Bosher, her sister Jane Boni and her beloved son William LaBombard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was an active member of the...
Raymond Joseph Devarnne, Jr.
May 30, 2011
ALBANY – Raymond Joseph DeVarnne, Jr., 52, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Raymond and Myrtle DeVarnne. Raymond proudly served in the United States Navy. He loved watching NASCAR, fishing, going to Lake George, and spending time with his grandchildren.Raymond is survived by his...
James A. Zeccolo
May 30, 2011
WEST ALBANY – James "Shine" A. Zeccolo, 91, of West Albany passed away on Monday May 30, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Giuseppe Zeccolo and Vincenza Barbiero Zeccolo. Jim had served with the US Army in the European Theatre during WWII. He...
John D. Craft
May 29, 2011
COLONIE – John D. Craft, 88, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John H. and Prudence A. Craft. John served in the US Army during WWII. He had worked for NY Central Railroad, Eastern Tablet Company and more recently at Albany Medical...
Jeannette Stroud
May 29, 2011
ALBANY – Jeannette Stroud, 68, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.She is the beloved daughter of Louise Capers. Jeannette is the devoted wife of Robert L. Stroud and the loving Mother of Robyn (James) Weaver. She is the cherished grandmother of Raven Coleman, Rayna Weaver and James Weaver...
Dwain L. Hitchcock
May 29, 2011
SCOTIA – Dwain L. Hitchcock, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Dwain was born on October 29, 1931 in Gloversville and was the son of the late Reginald and Reba Hitchcock. He worked many years as a dental lab technician. Dwain joined the Army during the Korean War, serving in Japan. He played...
Katherine Gardner
May 29, 2011
ALBANY- Katherine (McNeal) Gardner went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, in the St. Peter's Hospital, after a short illness.Kitty was the daughter of the later Elder Joseph and Missionary Needa McNeal. She retired from Jacobson's Shirt Factory and Montgomery Wards to become the family's exclusive childcare provider. She was a member of Wilborn Temple...
Carson J. Davis
May 29, 2011
COLONIE – Carson J. Davis, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his home. He retired after 15 years from the US Army as Staff Sergeant. Calling hours at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Dorothy M. Putnam
May 29, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Dorothy M. Putnam, 87, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at her son's home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Regels. Dorothy lived in Schenectady for all of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting Racino, and especially loved spending time with her...
Frederick W. Gibson
May 28, 2011
GLENVILLE – On May 28, 2011, Frederick Wayne Gibson, 77, passed away peacefully and will now be joined in the Kingdom of our Lord. Born in Troy, NY on September 22, 1933 to Catherine and Robert Gibson, he grew up in Lansingburgh. He was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School and was proud of his hometown. He was a star...
Samuel J. Scott
May 28, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Samuel J. Scott, 45, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011 with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Eugene and Jeanne Scott. Sam was a lifelong resident of Guilderland. He was currently working for Adirondack Cabling & Security. Sam was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and spending time...
Henry J. Romanzo
May 27, 2011
Henry J. Romanzo, 86, of Clifton Park, died peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Sam and Antonia Romanzo. A graduate and valedictorian of the former St. John's Academy, he was an Army veteran of WWII and a civilian employee of the Army Material Command with 33 years of Federal Service....
Thomas D. Defrancisco
May 27, 2011
COLONIE – Thomas D. DeFrancisco, 80 passed away at his home on Friday, May 27, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Tom was a veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of the United States Postal Service. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann DeFrancisco and several nieces and nephews. Tom's family would like to thank the...
Alfin Shabazz El
May 25, 2011
ALBANY- On the evening of May 25, 2011, the Angel of Mercy was sent to Kingston Hospital and gently sealed the lips of our beloved father Alfin Shabazz El. His soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow, and pain to a place of eternal rest. Mr. Alfin Shabazz El was born Mr. Roland Curtis Gause on January...
Reese P. Schroeder
May 24, 2011
MIDDLEBURGH – Reese P. "Kaptin" Schroeder, 23, died suddenly at his Middleburgh home on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Reese resided in Schoharie County for most of his life. He was a 2006 graduate of Cobleskill Richmondville Central School District and a long time employee of Cobleskill Dunkin Donuts. Reese was the Middleburgh World Class UFC Champion. He was a great...
Harry Thomas King
May 24, 2011
GUILDERLAND - Harry Thomas King, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center.Tom was born in Picture Rocks, PA and was the son of the late Joseph G. and Dorothy I. Fague King. He served in the US Navy on the USS Iowa during WWII. Tom was a sixty year resident of the...
