William M. Oliva
Jul 12, 2011
Ballston Spa -- William Michael Oliva passed away at home on July 12, 2011 after a five year battle with lung cancer. Billy was born November 18, 1942 to Anna and William Oliva Sr. in Newark, New Jersey. Billy served in the Army Reserves for 6 years, went to Cosmetology school and became a very successful hairdresser and owner of...
George Charles Wheeler
Jul 12, 2011
ALBANY - "I have fought the good fight. I have stayed my course. I have kept the faith." These words from Timothy Chapter 4, is George C. Wheeler's testimonial to a well-lived life. George C. Wheeler, 87, formerly of Front Street, Schenectady, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July12, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. He was...
Anthony J. Lahart
Jul 12, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Anthony J. LaHart, 71, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Anthony was born on February 6, 1940 in Ausable Forks, NY and was the son of the late Clayton and Julia Ann (Blaise) LaHart. He was the maintenance superintendent for the Van Buren Apartments in Niskayuna for over 40 years. Anthony enjoyed...
Betty Mae Vanvoorhis
Jul 12, 2011
Betty Mae VanVoorhis, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born in Albany to the late George and Beatrice Lehmann. Betty worked for the Division of Military of Navel affairs where she met her husband, Howard. She later worked for the town of Guilderland, Building department until her retirement....
Thomas Mckeown
Jul 11, 2011
COLONIE – Thomas "Tom" G. McKeown, 84, a Colonie resident since 1958, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on October 12, 1926 in Avon, NY and was the son of the late John and Florence Mabel (Greer) McKeown. He attended Lima High School and proudly served in the...
June C. Galusha
Jul 10, 2011
COLONIE – June C. Galusha, 86, of Penn Yan for the past 1 1/2 years and formerly of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan. June was born on May 28, 1925 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Harry and Susan (Koonz) Galusha. She was the vice president...
Matthew H. Waters
Jul 10, 2011
CASTLETON - Matthew H. Waters, 71, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born in Hague, New York to the late Nelson Waters and Edith (Chase) Niles. Matt was a devout Christian. He graduated from Albany Business College, served with the United...
Betty S. Montague
Jul 9, 2011
ALBANY—Betty S. Montague, 90, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Sheldon, VT, a daughter of the late Howard and Gratia Stanley. She received her teaching degree from Ithaca College and taught at various schools. She then lived as a homemaker caring for her husband and children. Betty was...
Betty L. Inman
Jul 8, 2011
ALBANY – Minister Betty L. Inman went home to be with her Savior on Friday, July 8, 2011. She was born on April 17, 1942 in Chadbourn, NC to the late Covel and Louella Dewitt. Betty moved to Albany in 1969 and worked for the Eden Park Nursing Home and later at the Veteran's Administration Hospital where she worked until...
Arlene M. Lockwood
Jul 8, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Arlene M. Lockwood, 84, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Capron. Arlene was raised and educated in Delmar before moving to Guilderland where she resided for most of her life. She was past-president of both the Guilderland Elks Ladies...
Martha Ann Thompson
Jul 6, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Martha Ann Thompson, 48, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late James Bryant and Minnie Thompson.Martha leaves behind to mourn her fiancé, James Traynham, Jr.; two sons, Vancito George and James Thompson; five stepchildren, her siblings, Julie Thompson, Victoria Bills,...
Beverly F. Brown
Jul 5, 2011
ALBANY – Beverly F. Brown, 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Brown. Beverly was a resident of New Visions for many years. She enjoyed arts and crafts and watching old Shirley Temple and John Wayne movies. Beverly is survived by her brothers, William, Raymond and...
Bonnilyn (Hart) Munro
Jul 4, 2011
Feura Bush – Bonnilyn Hart Munro, 67, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2011 at Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a prolonged battle with cancer. Bonnie was born in Schenectady at Ellis Hospital on January 29, 1944. She spent her childhood and teen years growing up in Scotia NY, but also lived extensive parts of her...
Donald E. Mcnicol
Jul 4, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Donald E. McNicol, Jr., 54, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011. Born in Schenectady, he was the beloved son of the late Donald E. McNicol, Sr. and Lois (Mallard) McNicol. Donald was a private man who worked for Price Chopper for over thirty years. He is survived by his sister, Lisa (Brian) Carr and his lifetime companion,...
Franklyn L. Snyder
Jul 3, 2011
ALBANY – Franklyn L. Snyder, 89, of Albany passed away on July 3, 2011 while visiting family in North Carolina. He was born August 1, 1921 in Endicott, NY and was the son of the late Bessie and Frank Snyder. Frank served in the US Army Air Force as a navigator during WWII. A 2nd Lieutenant with the 413 squadron,...
Yuhua Feng
Jul 3, 2011
Yuhua Feng took her place in heaven on Sunday, July 3C2011 at Memoral Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia.She was a Chinese American, born in Jiaxin Zhejiang province China . She was the daughter of the late Fen yon yin and Cheng kou yin.Yuhua had attended Nanyang model high school in Shanhai, and graduated at Gonan college in Beijing,...
Lee D. Wintle
Jul 3, 2011
Delanson—Lee D. Wintle, 59, son of William L. Wintle and Alma I. Wintle, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon in his Delanson home with his family by his side. His genuinely loving and caring personality will be remembered forever by many and forgotten by none. Lee is survived by his two sons, Shane W. Wintle and Brett T. Wintle and...
Nancy C. Kebabjian
Jul 3, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Nancy C. Kebabjian, 71, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born on September 5, 1939 in Tannersville, NY and was the daughter of the late James Willis and Erma (Bunt) Young. She enjoyed crocheting, watching baseball on TV, trips to Maine, and spending time with family...
Thomas M. Szesnat
Jul 3, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Thomas S. Szesnat, 28, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital.He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Betty A. Szesnat (Paul Smyth) and the late Lawrence Szesnat. Tom is the brother of Daniel (Katherine) Szesnat and step brother of Robin (Stephen) Smith. He is the maternal grandson...
Barbara M. Karl
Jul 3, 2011
LATHAM – Barbara M. Karl, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at home with her family by her side after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Duanesburg, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Edna Tuller.Barbara worked for the Arthritis Foundation, Lung Association, and was co-owner of Shaker Auto Parts. In her free time, she...
