Marcia A. Dickson
Jul 2, 2011
ALBANY – Marcia A. Dickson, 72, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Marcia was also known as Lip and Tooley. She was born on December 29, 1938 in Chatham and was the daughter of the late Elmer & Dorothy Smith and Genevieve Van Demark. Marcia is survived by her children, Denise Jones, Allinden Dickson, Anthony Dickson, Jody Hilts-Fallen,...
Dolores J. Dilello
Jul 2, 2011
Albany – Dolores J. DiLello, 84, of Albany, passed away Saturday July 2, 2011 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edmund and Elizabeth Garrison. Dolores was employed as a crossing guard for the City of Albany Police Department for many years.Dolores was a graduate of Albany...
Donna L. Didonna
Jul 2, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Donna L. DiDonna, 55, a lifelong Schenectady resident, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at her home. Born in Schenectady on August 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Catherine F. (Sausville) Bullock. Donna is the devoted wife of Ronald G. DiDonna; loving mother of the late Jason R. DiDonna and...
Eileen M. Luce
Jul 2, 2011
WATERVLIET – Eileen M. Luce, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on July 15, 1929 in Canton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Emma C. (Seese) Harlacher. She worked as a nurse's aide for Ann Lee Nursing Home and prior to that...
George K. Schell
Jul 1, 2011
SCHENECTADY – George K. Schell, 75, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011. George was born on January 31, 1936 and is the son of Edith E. (Crounse) Schell and the late George Schell. He was the proprietor of Geoell Industries and prior to that co-owner and operator of Ribley and Harppinger, Inc. He thoroughly enjoyed stockcar racing and NASCAR....
Bernadette B. Privitera
Jul 1, 2011
Bernadette Privitera, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Bernadette grew up in St. Paul, MN and loved hunting and fishing as a young woman in the north woods of Minnesota with her beloved dogs. She graduated with honors from St. Catherine's University of St. Paul with a Bachelors Degree in Library Sciences....
Frank R. Kennedy
Jun 30, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Frank Royal Kennedy, 85, of Loudonville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 30, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.He was born December 24, 1925 in Albany and was the son of the late Royal and Henrietta Kennedy. Frank attended Schuyler High School and served in the US Navy during WWII as a boatswain's mate second class. His career...
Frances Lamarre
Jun 30, 2011
OBITUARY FOR FRANCES C. LAMARREBROOKLYN – Frances M. LaMarre, 83, passed away on Thursday June 30, 2011 at Guilderland Center Nursing Home surrounded by family. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Greene.Frances was a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, but lived in upstate NY for the past year. She was the oldest of thirteen....
Catherine F. Arthur
Jun 29, 2011
LOUDONVILLE, NY – On June 29, 2011, Catherine (Kay) Heron Arthur took her place in heaven with her late husband of 63 years, Charles Arthur, who she met while working at Greenwood Company as a bookkeeper. Kay was born on September 13, 1922 as the thirteenth child of Edward Heron and Josephine Mergenthaler Heron. She is survived by her son,...
Helene S. Hohenstein
Jun 27, 2011
EAST GREENBUSH – Helene S. Hohenstein, 92, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Home. Born in Chatham, NY she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Louise Williams. Prior to raising her children, Mrs. Hohenstein worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Company. She enjoyed bowling and golfing and was a talented seamstress and artist....
Harold J. Draper
Jun 27, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Harold James Draper, 86, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Detroit, MI he was the son of the late Alexander and Roselle Draper. Mr. Draper was a truck driver for all of his life, retiring from Pacific Molasses Trucking. After his retirement, Harold drove a Medicab van and then worked...
William D. Rathbun
Jun 27, 2011
DELMAR – William D. "Dave" Rathbun, 69, passed away at his home on Monday, June 27, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Syracuse and lived in the Albany area for most of his life. Mr. Rathbun served his country in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for J. A....
Freddie Taylor, Sr.
Jun 26, 2011
Obituary for Freddie Taylor, Sr.ALBANY – Frederick "Freddie" Taylor, Sr. passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton, MS on May 13, 1935, he was the son of the late Frank and Helowease Taylor. Freddie was raised in Clarksdale, MS. He attended Hopson's Public school. He retired from the N.Y.S....
Carlo R. Fiscarelli
Jun 26, 2011
Carlo R. Fiscarelli, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Carlo was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Carlo and Mary Fiscarelli. Carlo proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Carlo played football for his high school and continued playing for the Marine Corps....
Eleanor Swett
Jun 25, 2011
DELMAR -- Eleanor M. Swett, 90, of Delmar, NY, passed away on June 25, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a year and a half in home hospice care. Born on November 22, 1920 in Verona, ND, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Andrea (Jenson) Aahl, Norwegian homesteaders.Eleanor attended Valley City College in ND, and worked summers...
Estelle Rose Toth
Jun 25, 2011
ALBANY - Estelle Rose Toth, 96, of Albany passed away peacefully on June 25th 2011 at the Teresian House. Born in Albany to Charles and Maryanna Zelka, Estelle lived all of her life in Albany and Colonie. She attended St. Casimir's Polish Catholic School. Estelle was married to the late Andrew J. Toth. She was also predeceased by her parents,...
Lois E. Marr
Jun 24, 2011
COLONIE – Lois E. Marr, 82, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George and Amelia Watson, Sr. Lois lived in the Albany area for most of her life. She enjoyed playing bingo, camping, reading, ceramics and needlepoint. Lois was the wife of the late Floyd L. Marr, Sr. She...
Ralph D. Green, Jr.
Jun 24, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Ralph D. Green, Jr., 85, formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Syosset where he lived for most of his adult life. Ralph was a World War II Navy veteran in the V12 Program, serving aboard the USS Roosevelt. He attended Dartmouth University and Graduated from...
Leo Paradowski
Jun 23, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Leo Paradowski, 92, of Loudonville, entered peacefully into eternal life on June 23, 2011 at Diamond Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Troy, NY.Born in Rotterdam, he worked for ALCO Products prior to World War II and was drafted into military service where he honorably served his country in Europe. During his service in the Army he participated in...
Lance P. Endres
Jun 21, 2011
COLONIE – Lance P. Endres, 42, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Cheryl L. Ruede and the late Donald R. Endres, Jr.Lance played baseball for Colonie's Little League, Babe Ruth, and high school. He also played football for school and Pop Warner. He graduated from Colonie High School in 1986....
