Kevin P. O'Connor
Jul 7, 2010
O'Connor, KevinAlbany – Kevin P. O'Connor, 54, died suddenly Wednesday July 7, 2010.Kevin was born in Albany a son of the late Alberta (Heck) and Arthur O'Connor and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for Albany County Sewer District for 20 years as a Process Manager and enjoyed fishing and animals of all kinds. His greatest joy was riding...
Donna-Lynn Whydra
Jul 7, 2010
ALBANY – Donna-Lynn Whydra, 48, entered into eternal rest suddenly, on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Donna-Lynn was born on November 21, 1961 in Albany and is the daughter of Judith E. (Filsinger) Whydra and the late Thomas J. Whydra. In addition to her mother, Donna-Lynn is survived by her loving fiancé and companion of 23 years, Patrick Hoogkamp; her loving...
Jerry Leto
Jul 6, 2010
ALBANY – Jerome (Jerry) Joseph Leto, 55, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2010.Jerry was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph S. Leto Jr. and Mary McCoy Hamel Leto. Jerry worked most of his life operating heavy equipment for several contractors, including Leto Bros Construction, Sky Auto and Casale Excavating.He is survived by...
Shashi V. Sharma
Jul 6, 2010
Shashi V. Sharma, 56, of Clifton Park, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was a courageous and persistent warrior of 8 years in her battle with breast cancer. Born in India, to parents, Sanat and Sushila Vashisht of New Delhi, she moved to the USA in 1979 and subsequently married Anand M. Sharma. She pursued...
Paul R. Szepek
Jul 6, 2010
COLONIE – Paul Ralph Szepek, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Colonie, he was the son of the late Paul and Herta Szepek. Paul lived in Colonie for all of his life. He was co-owner for many years of S.O.S. Autobody & Truck repair until 2006. Paul is the beloved husband of Sandra...
Robert A. Brooks
Jul 5, 2010
ROTTERDAM - Robert A. Brooks, 86, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2010 at the home of his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, James and Beverly Brooks and Rhianon, with the help of Hospice of Schenectady County. Robert previously lived with his son Brian Brooks for over a decade. Brian lovingly committed himself to his father's care for many years. Robert...
Leonard W. Bowen
Jul 4, 2010
Bowen, Leonard "Scrappy" WATERVLIET Leonard "Scrappy" Bowen passed away peacefully Sunday, July 4, 2010 amongst family and friends. Scrappy was born in Troy, the son of Priscilla and the late Donald Bowen and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for AlTec Steel for 26 years and coached Village Youth Soccer for many years. On many days, Scrappy would be...
Velma R. De Guerre
Jul 4, 2010
SCOTIA – Velma Rice De Guerre, 98, of Scotia, passed away on Sunday July 4, 2010 at her residence, surrounded by her family.She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Mabel Male Rice. Velma had worked for the General Electric Company several years ago and at the Carl Company in Schenectady. She was...
Elna V. Hermans
Jul 4, 2010
Colonie -- Elna Vicktoria (Wahlstrom) Hermans, 103, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Elna was born February 28, 1907 to the late John and Maria (Blomkvist) Wahlstrom in Overmark, Finland, a town in the Swedish-speaking region of Finland. Elna was educated in Finland and had acquired many creative and artistic...
Margaret A.(Burns) Gagliardi
Jul 4, 2010
ALBANY – Margaret A. (Burns) Gagliardi, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on March 31, 1936 in Ravena and was the daughter of the late Howard S. and Jessie (Allen) Lasher. She was a home maker and enjoyed swimming, biking, cooking, baking,...
Robert I. Preusser, Sr.
Jul 3, 2010
ROTTERDAM - Robert I. Preusser Sr. went home to His Lord and Savior on July 3, 2010. He was 89 years old. He was born in Albany on September 20, 1920 to the late William R. and Ethel (Vanderpoole) Preusser. Robert was a 1939 graduate of Roessleville High School in Colonie. He was employed at Huyck Felt Mill in Rensselaer...
Velma E. Shufelt
Jul 3, 2010
ALBANY – Velma Ethel Shufelt, 87, passed into eternal life on July 3, 2010. She died peacefully after a long illness with her loving family at her side. Born in Knox on December 23, 1922, Velma was the daughter of the late Walter and Doris Schoonmaker Wood.With her late husband Merle, Velma owned and operated the Highland Farms Family Restaurant...
Doris M. Metz
Jul 2, 2010
COLONIE – Doris M. Metz, 84, passed away on July 2, 2010 at her home after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany on November 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Michael V. and Lillian R. (Dott) Bennett. She was a lifelong area resident and was a lifelong communicant of the Church of...
Monica Grace Allen
Jul 2, 2010
Delanson – Monica Grace Allen, the cherished 2-year-old daughter of Megan T. Allen and Andrew Marino, passed away on July 2, 2010, after a brave battle with pulmonary hypertension.In her brief time with us, Monica cut a very wide swath, as her smile and laughter charmed everyone. Monica was also incredibly courageous and resilient, as she endured frequent surgeries and...
Richard H. Johnson
Jul 2, 2010
Johnson, RichardAlbany – Richard H. Johnson, 87, passed away Friday July 2, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family.Richard was born in Albany, a son of the late Joanna and Linus Johnson and was a lifelong area resident. As a young man he worked for the railroad and then served in the US Navy during WW II aboard the...
Joseph Barbagallo
Jul 1, 2010
COLONIE – Joseph T. Barbagallo, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Jane Barbagallo. Joe (Mr. B) was proudly appointed as an Albany Firefighter on March 7, 1960. He was one of the first...
Florence M. Lapierre
Jul 1, 2010
Florence Marie (Jarvis) Lapierre, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Florence was born June 17, 1929 "Bunker Hill Day", to the late Philip and Irene (Walsh) Jarvis. She was educated in Newport, RI Schools then moved to Pawtucket, RI. She was the co-owner of L. Lapierre, Inc. US Mail...
Jacob J. Haas, Jr.
Jun 30, 2010
COLONIE – Jacob J. Haas, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Anna Haas, Sr. He was a Colonie resident for all of his life. Jake was a graduate of Colonie High School and one...
Daniel W. Lubking
Jun 29, 2010
TROY – Daniel W. Lubking, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late William and Jean Lubking. He lived in the Capital District for all of his life. Dan worked for O.D. Heck at a mental health facility on Delaware Avenue...
Janet L. Peters
Jun 29, 2010
Janet L. Peters, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 29th 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Manchester, NH and is the daughter of Lori (Berthiaume) Waite and the late Harold Waite. Janet was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Janet drove a school bus for the...
