Rita Dobiel
Mar 25, 2010
COLONIE, NY – Rita Dobiel, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born in Adams, MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Minnie (Gorch) DuCharme. Rita grew up in Troy, NY at St. Vincent's Home. She was a 1942 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Rita lived most of...
Roy Y. Gomez
Mar 24, 2010
Roy Y. Gomez, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Roy was born in Detroit, MI to the late Antonio and Socorro Gomez. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was the recipient of the Victory Medal. He has also been involved with the American Legion for many years serving as the Past County Commander,...
Maureen Gail Mason
Mar 24, 2010
Maureen Gail Mason, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.Maureen was born in Johnstown, NY to the late Eddison and Kathryn Kretser. After moving to the Capital District, Maureen attended Mildred Elley Business Institute where she graduated in 1958, then worked for Travelers Insurance and then furthered her career for New York State...
Harry H. Bruno, Jr.
Mar 23, 2010
MEDUSA – Harry H. Bruno, Jr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Harry was born on May 12, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT. and was the son of the late Margaret (Drozlek) Potter and Harry H. Bruno, Sr. He served as a medic in the US Army from 1948 to 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a...
Harvey C. Jones
Mar 22, 2010
SCHOHARIE – Harvey C. Jones, 68, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010 at his home, with his devoted wife next to him. Harvey was born on February 12, 1942 in Ithaca and was the son of the late Richard O. Jones II and Harriet (Lohr) Jones. He served in the US Navy from 1960-1964. He worked for the IBEW...
Nicholas M. Pulcini
Mar 22, 2010
Nicholas PulciniALBANY – Mr. Nicholas Pulcini, 76, departed this life on Monday March 22, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY. Nicholas was born in Bronx, NY to the late Nicola and Maria (Furlani) Pulcini. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and was employed and retired from New York State as a civil engineer with 32 years of...
James E. Carter, Ii
Mar 21, 2010
COLONIE, NY – James Edward Carter, II was suddenly called on March 21, 2010, by the angels who decided they needed his voice to join their "heavenly choir." James was born on July 30, 1985 in Queens, NY and moved to Colonie in 1987. He graduated from Colonie High School in 2003 and attended the College of St. Rose. Most...
Carleton W. Friebel
Mar 21, 2010
Carleton Friebel, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Carleton was born in Albany to the late Charles and Mary Adela Friebel. Carleton enlisted into the United States Army and is a WWII veteran having served with the 78th Lightning Division during the "Battle of the Bulge". Carleton retired from the Guilderland Middle...
Jane H. Harvey
Mar 21, 2010
Colonie - Jane Henritta Harvey beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and GG passed awayat Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on March 21, 2010. She is survived by her husband Leonard J. Harvey,her son William S. (Susan) Harvey of Colonie, her daughter Gail A. (Richard J.) Caliof Auburn, NY. Her granddaughters Heather M. Harvey of Colonie, Kelly (DJ) Geddes of Colonie...
Daniel L. Mckinley
Mar 20, 2010
Albany, NY – Daniel L. McKinley, 85, passed away on March 20, 2010. Born in Dora, Missouri, Dan was educated at the University of Missouri, coming to Albany in 1966 to teach in the biology department at the State University of Albany, from where he retired in 1989. Dan is survived by his wife, Margaret (O'Brien) McKinley; his daughter, Kathleen;...
Catherine A. Fisch
Mar 20, 2010
Fisch, Catherine A.Schenectady – Catherine A. Fisch, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Ellis Hospital.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Carmel Vignola. Catherine was a lifelong Albany resident. She was an office assistant for the New York State Dept. of Education for over twenty-five years before retiring. Catherine was an active...
Betty Smalley
Mar 15, 2010
Colonie, NY – Betty Wheeler Smalley, 77, entered into eternal rest Monday March 15, 2010. She was born September 3rd, 1932. Betty was raised in Austerlitz, NY on the family farm the daughter of the late Martin J. Wheeler and Hilda Cook of Southfield, England. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her brother Martin J. Wheeler. She...
Elizabeth M. Arzberger
Mar 15, 2010
MALTA – Elizabeth M. Arzberger, 93, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on June 10, 1916 in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Mittenhuber) Gagg. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, was an avid Yankees fan and occasionally could be found...
Paul F. Hines
Mar 14, 2010
ROTTERDAM, NY – Paul F. Hines, 61, passed away at home on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Irene and Leo Hines. Paul served with the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He retired after twenty years of service with the 109th Air National Guard. He worked for the Schenectady County...
Jeanette J. Secor
Mar 12, 2010
WESTMERE – Jeanette J. Secor, 89, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanette was born on October 27, 1920 in Jersey City, NJ and was the daughter of the late Peter and Stella (Kasuba) Kosmaczewski (Kosmo). She worked as a secretary for New York State Police...
Doris F. Snyder
Mar 12, 2010
COLONIE- Doris F. Snyder, 83, of Colonie, passed away on Friday , March 12, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was born in Burlington, Vermont and was the daughter of the late Napoleon J. and Maime M. Blaise LeBlanc. Doris was a waitress at many local restaurants, including Jack Fung, Golden Fox and King...
Philip D. Del Giacco
Mar 11, 2010
Philip D. Del Giacco, 64, after a long illness, passed away quietly on Thursday, March 11, 2010 and now is one with all that exists.Philip was born in Albany to the late Joseph and Evelyn Del Giacco. He enjoyed antiquing and took pride in being a father. In addition to his parents Philip is predeceased by his sisters; Rose Mary...
Michael C. Wagner
Mar 11, 2010
Albany – Michael C. Wagner, age 60, died March 11, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Theodore and Frances (Humphrey) Wagner. His is survived by brothers Harold (Josephine) Wagner, Lawrence Wagner, sisters Susan (Fred) Lapp, Mary Ellen (Howard) Shapiro and Patricia Wagner, nieces Kimberly and Bridget Lapp,...
Ruth E. (Wendell) Danz
Mar 11, 2010
COLONIE- Ruth Elizabeth (Wendell) Danz, 79, of Colonie, passed into eternal life on Thursday March 11, 2010 surrounded by her seven children, after a short battle with cancer.Born in Albany, she was daughter of the late Louise and Joseph Wendell. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Ferdinand "Bull" Danz Jr and a great granddaughter.She was educated in Rensselaer schools. Ruth...
Edwin A. Thomas
Mar 10, 2010
TROY – Edwin A. Thomas Jr., of Troy, passed away suddenly on the morning of March 10, 2010 at Albany Medical Center. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Edwin Thomas Sr. and Reverend Priscilla Newby Thomas. He was a descendant of Dangerfield Newby, who fought with abolitionist John Brown at Harper's Ferry in 1859....
