Frederick A. Relation, Sr.
Jul 11, 2010
Frederick Alan Relation passed away Sunday July 11, 2010. Fred was born July 7, 1961, in Plattsburgh, New York, son of Lottie (Parsons) Relation and the late Albert Relation, Sr. Fred lived and worked in various states, including New York, Arizona, and Kingman, Kansas where he worked at bridge construction and building grain trailers. It was during this time that...
Mariel C. Christie
Jul 11, 2010
Clifton Park - Mariel Christie, 21, died July11, 2010. Mariel was born on the glorious day of March14th,1989, in Washington, D.C. to Elroy Marcelino and Marie Cecile Christie. She graduated from Shenendehowa High School and continued her education at Cornell University graduating in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Biological SciencesMariel was a member of the Albany Church of Christ...
Harriet R. Faas
Jul 11, 2010
ALBANY, NY - Harriet R. Faas, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Harriet was born in Albany to the late Benjamin and Blanche Kross. Harriet was a bookkeeper for many years at Clarity Publishing and more recently with Easter Seals. She was a longtime member of Degree of Pocahontas. In addition to her parents...
James Edward Lenney
Jul 11, 2010
James E. Lenney, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home. He was born November 11, 1924 in Pottsdam, NY. He moved to the Albany area when he was twenty and started a painting and wallpapering business. He continued on to be the building inspector for the City of Albany where he would later retire. James...
Claire E. Broderick
Jul 10, 2010
GUILDERLAND – Claire E. "Nana" Broderick, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010, surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Norine King. Claire was an Albany resident for all of her life. She attended Vincentian Institute schools and is a graduate of...
Mae Jean Altrock
Jul 8, 2010
NISKAYUNA- Mae Jean Altrock, 88, of Niskayuna, passed away on Thursday July 8, 2010 at Ellis Hospital.She was born in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Sidney and Rachel Cromie. Jean had worked as a clerk for New York State Department of Motor Vehicle for twenty years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the VFW Post...
Theresa L. Bisognano
Jul 8, 2010
COLONIE – Theresa L. Bisognano of Colonie passed away On July 8, 2010 at home. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Albany, to the late Francis and Irmgard Ann Judge. Theresa is the beloved wife of Andrew J. Bisognano of Colonie. The greatest joy in Theresa's life was her family. She was also vice-president and treasurer of Andy's...
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...
