Rhonda L. Phillips
Jul 27, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Rhonda L. Phillips, 51, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Rhonda was born on March 4, 1961 and is the daughter of June C. (Pearl) Lavoie and the late Dean L. Thorburn. Rhonda was a high school graduate from Laconia Christian Fellowship School, received her...
Bernard R. Delfs
Jul 26, 2012
COLONIE – Bernard R. Delfs, 70, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Vermontville, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard and Ruth Delfs.Bernie was a student of Phillip Schuyler High School and entered the United States Air Force upon his 1960 graduation. He retired from the...
Nefer Carl Walmsley
Jul 25, 2012
ALBANY - Nefer Carl Walmsley, 82, of Rapp Road, Albany passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He passed away at home following a brief illness. Carl was born on March 10, 1930 and was the son of the late Harry and Alice (Weinrich) Walmsley. He was one of three sons. He is survived by his two brothers, Heru...
Leonard A. Librizzi
Jul 25, 2012
TROY – Leonard A. Librizzi, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Lenny was a longtime resident of Van Rensselaer Manor where he served as Resident Council President. He was the former executive director of the Troy Boy's Club. Lenny served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 through 1954. He...
Myles Mcadoo
Jul 24, 2012
BETHLEHEM - Myles McAdoo, 9, was called to heaven on July 24th 2012 at 2:33am. He passed at his Delmar home surrounded by his family. Miles died as he lived, courageously and on his own terms. Myles spent his life battling pediatric brain cancer. He was diagnosed at two with Medulloblastoma which he fought and won. At that time he...
Chester Moore
Jul 24, 2012
Chester E. Moore, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Chester worked for over 42 years with G.E. in Schenectady as a machine tool repairman in the Steam Turbine Division. He was predeceased by his wife of over 68 years, Nellie Moore.Chester is survived by his beloved children, Beverly Siegel and Sharon (Robert) Siaskiewicz. He is the cherished...
Dyann E. Parker
Jul 23, 2012
ALBANY – Dyann Esther Parker, passed away suddenly in the early morning on July 23, 2012 at the age of 64. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel Parker, Sr. and Queen Esther Williams. Dyann was born in Albany on February 16, 1948. She was currently employed with the Albany Housing Authority. Dyann loved her Church, her Faith in...
Elizabeth G. Small
Jul 23, 2012
TROY – Elizabeth Gamble Small, departed this life on Monday, July 23, 2012 at Samaritan Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Born on August 19, 1927 in Greeleyville, SC she was the daughter of the late Alcess Gamble Dukes and stepdaughter of the late Willis Dukes. She was also predeceased by her husband, Rev. Jake Small; three...
Walter N. Draisey
Jul 23, 2012
GUILDERLAND – Walter N. Draisey, 88, died peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Walter was born on December 7, 1923 in Troy and was the son of the late Walter N. and Angeline (Hare) Draisey. He proudly served his country in the US Army during...
Evelyn Daniels
Jul 23, 2012
Evelyn Dean Daniels was called home by the Lord on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born in Cordele, Ga on November 24, 1951, the only child of Millie Thornton and Nathaniel Dean. Evelyn attended Vienna Industrial High School in Viena, Ga., where she graduated in 1969. Shortly after, she relocated to Albany, NY, where she lived permanently and gained...
Glen E. Guyette
Jul 23, 2012
Colonie – Glen E. Guyette, 81, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Whittier Nursing Home. Born on July 1, 1931 in Scotia, he was the son of the late Theron and Nellie (Robinson) Guyette. Glen proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal in the Korean War. He worked at Taft Furniture in...
Dorothy Vitallo
Jul 22, 2012
SCHENECTADY – Dorothy Vitallo, 91, a longtime Schenectady resident, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Dutch Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rotterdam. Dorothy was born on December 3, 1920 in Watervliet and was the daughter of the late James W. and Mary B. (McCabe) Moore. She worked for a short time for General Electric and then a...
Lawrence E. Mcbride
Jul 20, 2012
GUILDERLAND - Lawrence E. McBride 69, died on Friday, July 20, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He served his country proudly in the US Navy from 1964 to 1966. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Appio) McBride; his son, David McBride, his daughters, Kathleen McBride and Angelina Marie McBride; one granddaughter, Erika McBride and one brother John...
Adria J. Praga
Jul 20, 2012
COLONIE – Adria J. Praga, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 20, 2012, with her loving family by her side. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late McClellan and Frances (Boody) Dyer and was predeceased by her beloved husband of more than sixty years, Joseph B. Praga. Adria was a life member of the...
Rose Marie Skerritt
Jul 19, 2012
Albany-Rose Marie Skerritt, 69, of Forest Drive, Albany, NY passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital. Rose Marie was born in NYC the daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Pennece Covino. She has resided in the Albany area most of her life. Rose Marie grew up in the Washington County area and graduated from Lady Cliff Academy...
Mildred Zubal Lebrecht
Jul 18, 2012
COLONIE - Mildred Zubal Lebrecht, 94, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a short illness. Born in Taunton, Mass. on September 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Bik) Zubal. Mildred retired from the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) as a comptometer operator after many years...
Anne Brandon
Jul 18, 2012
SLINGERLANDS – Anne Ellis Brandon, 88, of Slingerlands, entered peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday July 18, 2012 at home surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late John and Anne Byrne Ellis. Anne was predeceased by her beloved husband Donald G. Brandon, her son Donald W. Brandon and her brothers, John,...
Jean K. Rundle
Jul 18, 2012
Jean K. Rundle, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 with her family by her side. Jean was born in Cortland, New York to the late George and Lydia King. She enjoyed baking, quilting, knitting, crocheting, playing the piano and was an avid reader. Jean was predeceased by her husband of over 49 years William A. Rundle, Sr....
Edith F. Beckerle
Jul 17, 2012
ALBANY – Edith F. "Spunky" Beckerle, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Resurrection Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Kathryn Supple Beckerle. She received her early education at Vincentian Institute and attended the College of St. Rose. Edith was employed as a case manager for the New...
Merrill J. Messier
Jul 16, 2012
COLONIE – Merrill J. Messier, 55, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy, he was the beloved son of the late Kenneth W. and Alma (Nielsen) Messier. He lived in Colonie for most of his life. Merrill was a 1975 graduate of Colonie Central High School and attended CDL Tractor...