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,...
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....
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...
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....
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, 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
COLONIE – James (Jimmy) M. Landers, 31, of Colonie, passed away suddenly on Tuesday June 21, 2011 at his residence.He was born in Albany and is the beloved son of Joseph C. and Joanne Prinzo Landers of Colonie. Jimmy was a 1998 graduate of Colonie Central High School. He was a boxing enthusiast and had participated in the Golden Glove...
LOUDONVILLE – Ann L. Rasmussen, 82, of Loudonville, passed away on Monday June 20, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born and educated in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Anna Caspersen. Ann was predeceased in 2006 by her beloved husband of 55 years, Raymond M. Rasmussen.She is the devoted mother...
Anthony "Tony" Restifo, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Tony was born in Albany to the late Anthony and Antoinette (Anziano) Restifo. Tony graduated in 1962 from Phillip Schyler High School in Albany. After graduation he proudly served with the United States Navy. He recently retired from New York State Department of Higher Education. Tony was a...
NORTH GREENBUSH – Jane F. Rooney, 79, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born on February 6, 1932 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kolach) Urban. She enjoyed gardening, baking, taking trips to Atlantic City with her sisters, and spending time with...
COLONIE - Janice (Jan) Sabatino, 52, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2011, with her loving family and friends by her side after a courageous battle with lymphoma. A native of Johnstown Pennsylvania, Jan is the daughter of Zane and Joan (Robertson) Kauffman. She worked for many years at Crossgates Banquet House and then later for Anthem Health Services,...
Howard C. Schramm Sr., 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 17, 2011. Born and raised in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles Jacob and Genevieve Betters Schramm.He attended Philip Schuyler High School in Albany. After which he proudly served in the US Navy as a 3rd class Ships Fitter during World...
SCHENECTADY – Philip N. Bergeron, 58, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011 at home. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Bobik) Bergeron.Philip worked as a carpenter. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.Philip is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Barton) Bergeron; children Philip D. Bergeron, Megan M. Soto, and...
ALBANY - Dominick Anthony Papandrea, M.D., 93, a prominent Albany physician dies on Friday, June 17, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in 1917, Dominick grew up on the family farm in the Hudson Valley with his father, Anthony Papandrea and his stepmother, Grace Lafaro Papandrea. Dominick's birth mother, Catherine Russo,...