Obituaries

Karen D. Templin

Karen D. Templin

Dec 7, 2009

BALLSTON SPA – Karen D. Templin, 51, of Ballston Spa, passed away peacefully on Monday December 7, 2009 at the Inn of Community Hospice.She was born in Little Falls and was the daughter of Tracey Smith and the late Bessie Smith. Karen was a graduate of SUNY @ Albany.She had worked as the Director of Admissions and as a Certified...

Walter F. Gries, Jr.

Walter F. Gries, Jr.

Dec 6, 2009

Albany, NY – Walter F. Gries, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully Sunday December 6, 2009 at his home. Walter was born in Calgary, Canada the son of the late Walter F. and Helene Gries, Sr. He and his family moved to Saratoga Springs when Walter was young and he was raised and educated there. Saratoga always held a special place...

James E. Gorham

James E. Gorham

Dec 6, 2009

ALBANY, NY – James E. Gorham, 55, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Albany. A calling hour will precede the service from 10:00 to11:00 a.m. at the church.

Louise A. Thomas

Louise A. Thomas

Dec 6, 2009

Albany – Louise (Weezie) A. Thomas, 88, of Albany, passed away on Sunday December 6, 2009 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Mobile, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Dobbelaere DeNeef. Weezie has been a longtime resident of St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.She is survived by her children, Donald H....

Beatrice Rose(Ricciardi) Carr

Beatrice Rose(Ricciardi) Carr

Dec 6, 2009

ALBANY – Beatrice Rose (Ricciardi) Carr, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Beatrice was born on July 22, 1927 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Crescenzo and Josephine (Cioffi) Ricciardi. She worked for New York Telephone and Telegraph for over 45 years. She enjoyed dancing and singing throughout her life. She...

Harvey Lee Jenkins

Harvey Lee Jenkins

Dec 5, 2009

Harvey L. Jenkins, 53, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009. Funeral services will be Friday at 12:00pm at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Albany. A calling hour will precede the service from 11:00 to 12:00. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Loretta E. Candler

Loretta E. Candler

Dec 5, 2009

LOUDONVILLE – Loretta E. Candler, 88 passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born on April 28, 1921 in Brooklyn. She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Mary T. (Earle) and Harry Gunther; her father, Harry Ambersen; and her sisters, Frances Hazard and Edna Fennelly. On October 5, 2005,...

Donald J. Shaffer

Donald J. Shaffer

Dec 4, 2009

Albany- Donald J. Shaffer, 49 of Albany, formerly of Endicott NY passed away suddenly on Friday December 4, 2009 at his residence.He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Beatrice Shaffer and his brother David. Don is now cooking and cleaning his way through heaven. He is loved by all and will be dearly missed.Don is survived by his sons,...

Patricia M. Rivers

Patricia M. Rivers

Dec 2, 2009

VOORHEESVILLE, NY – Patricia M. Rivers, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna (Seu) Aini. She was a 1961 graduate of Hornell High School. Pat married Ron on May 16, 1970 at St. Ann's Church...

Dilia Mclaughlin

Dilia Mclaughlin

Dec 1, 2009

New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442McLaughlin, DiliaAlbany, NY – Dilia McLaughlin, 72, of St. Sophia Apartments passed away unexpectedly December 1, 2009 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany. Dilia came to the United States from Guatemala C. A. in 1960. She lived most of her life in the Glens Falls area working as a seamstress and eventually owning her own business,...

Rose M. Francis

Rose M. Francis

Nov 30, 2009

FRANCIS, Rose M. (Johnson) passed away on November 30, 2009 and has gone on to join the Lord. Mrs. Francis was born on February 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Willis. She is survived by her sons, Alfred W. (Martha) Francis, Jr. of Loudonville and Charles (Jackie McLean) Francis of Jacksonville, FL. She was the grandmother...

June Davis

June Davis

Nov 30, 2009

DELMAR- June Davis, 81, formerly of Schenectady, returned to the Lord on November 30, 2009. A longtime Schenectady resident , June was the daughter of the late Warren and Elizabeth Ulrich Davis. She loved animals and she will be dearly missed by her family and beloved friends. June was predeceased by her sons, Daniel Roosevelt and Jack Williams, her siblings,...

Lucy Dames

Lucy Dames

Nov 30, 2009

COLONIE – Lucy Dames, 76, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born on July 18, 1933 in Albany and was the daughter of the late John and Mary C. (D'Aprile) Stello. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 59...

Elizabeth A. Mcgue

Elizabeth A. Mcgue

Nov 30, 2009

Albany- Elizabeth A. McGue, 68, of Albany, passed away on Monday November 30, 2009 at her daughter's residence after a brief illness.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Antoinette McGue. Elizabeth had been employed by New York State for many years. She is the beloved mother of Lisa (Jamel) Rosettie, Cheryl Wade and...

Donald R. Griffin

Donald R. Griffin

Nov 29, 2009

ROTTERDAM – Donald R. Griffin, 67, of Rotterdam, passed away on Sunday November 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Robert S. and Mildred A. Griffin. Don proudly served in the US Air Force from 1961 through 1965. Donald served as a member of the Army National Guard for several...

John S. Petrecky

John S. Petrecky

Nov 29, 2009

COLONIE – John S. Petrecky, 52, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2009. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Mary Jean Petrecky. He was a Colonie resident for all of his life. John was currently working at United Group for almost twenty years. He was a previous board member and road captain with...

Elizabeth G. Fisher

Elizabeth G. Fisher

Nov 26, 2009

New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Elizabeth G. Fisher, 88 of Schenectady ascended to heaven on Thursday, November 26th 2009 at the Northeast Center for Special Care in Lake Katrine, New York, following a courageous battle, since August. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, daughter of the late, John and Elizabeth Angus of Rotterdam. "Betty" as she was referred to, graduated from...

Gary I. Van Ness

Gary I. Van Ness

Nov 25, 2009

Van Ness, Gary I.Latham- Gary Van Ness, 42, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2009.Gary was born in Albany the son of the late Clayton and Marilyn (LaVigne) Van Ness and was a lifelong area resident. He worked for the US Postal Service as a Mail Handler for over twenty years out of the General Mail Facility on Karner Rd and...

Barbara J. Brooks

Barbara J. Brooks

Nov 24, 2009

ALBANY, NY – Barbara J. Brooks, 79, left this life comfortably for the heavenly hereafter with her husband and her son at her bedside on Tuesday afternoon, November 24, 2009. She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA and was the daughter of the late Sherman and Geneva (Crank) Madlock. Barbara moved to Albany with her husband and son in 1953,...

"Ceaser" Arthurl. Bernard

"Ceaser" Arthurl. Bernard

Nov 23, 2009

COLONIE – Arthur L. Bernard "Ceaser", 43, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2009 at his home unexpectedly. Ceaser was born on October 14, 1966 in Albany and is the son of Marcia B. (Ray) Bernard and the late John R. Bernard. He attended Albany High School and received his drafting degree. He worked at Kaman Industrial for many years....

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