Detroit, Michigan – Ruby Dell Edwards, 63, passed away peacefully Monday November 22, 2010 at Sinai Grace Hospital. Ruby was born in Greeleyville, SC a daughter of the late Willie and Janie Franklin. She moved to the Troy area as a young woman. Ruby worked as an Occupational Therapist at Van Renssalaer Manor Nursing Home and enjoyed bowling, bingo, gardening,...
COLONIE, NY – Richard D. Nerbonne passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, while visiting his daughter in Colorado. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of New England College. Richard spent most of his career as a manager and arbitrator in commercial insurance, and later as an administrator of a workers' comp center, and more...
Albany – Sebastian Pacheco, 33, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday November 20, 2010.Sebastian was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the son of Luis Pacheco and Maria Garcia. He was a graduate of Albany High School where he was an active member of the debate team. Sebastian was a very bright young man, and a gifted poet who...
WATERVLIET, NY – Shirley J. Gierka, 82, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 20, 2010 with her family by her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Cherney) Fairchild. Shirley lived in Watervliet for all of her life. She was a seamstress and worked for Cluett & Peabody, O'Brien's and more recently for...
COLONIE – Margaret Moran Hatin, 89, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 20, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Burlington, Vermont and was the daughter of the late Philip and Cora DeVoss.Marge enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, singing and rides in the country. She was always...
Margaret Fennell, 84, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. Peters Hospital. Margaret was predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Terrille, her granddaughter, Lori Ann Howlan and her brother George Kakley. Margaret is survived by her son, Edward (Maryann) Fennell and her grandchildren, Alison, Amanda and Michael. The family would like to express a very special thank you to...
William C. McLellan, 78, passed away peacefully Friday November 19, 2010 at the Teresian House surrounded by his family. William was born in Camden, NY a son of the late Charles and Mary (McCarney) McLellan. Bill proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Walters Chevrolet and Oldsmobile for many years as well as...
LATHAM – Susan (nee: Tabachnick) Weinstein, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Albany Medical Center Hospital with her daughter at her side. Susan was born on November 13, 1912 in New York City and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bessie (Gouranick) Tabachnick. Susan is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Bill...
LATHAM – Christos J. Saffaras, 85, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday November 18, 2010 at Van Rensselaer Manor after a brief illness.He was born in Lowell, MA and was the son of the late John and Sophie Saffaras. Chris served in the US Navy during WWII. He was the former owner of All Aluminum Manufacturing in Green Island....
ALBANY – Philomena G. DeRusso Hulslander, 88, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday November 17, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite DeRusso. Philly was employed as a Lab Technician with New York State Health Department for over twenty years. She enjoyed watching old...
ALBANY – Genevieve Cameron, 85, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday November 15, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Zirk. Mrs. Cameron was a crossing guard at Clinton and North Lake Ave in the City of Albany for 18 years....
SlingerlandsKALLNER, ARTHUR L., Sr.Arthur L. Kallner, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, November 15, 2010, with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Arthur was born in Albany to the late John and Julia Kallner. As a young man, Arthur proudly served for the United States Army. He later worked until his...
Harriman, LindyAlbany – Lindy G. Harriman, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long illness with Parkinsons Disease. He was born in Moriah, NY the son of the late George and Bella Harriman. Lindy was a truck driver with the Teamsters Local #294 for 35 years. He was a communicant of the...
ALBANY – Mildred J. White, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital. Mildred was born on June 1, 1923 in Union City, NJ and was the daughter of the late Helen (Schutz) Miller and Louis Rosa. She worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for over 15 years, before retiring. She enjoyed skiing,...
RotterdamFERRIS, ELAINE H.Elaine H. Ferris, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Elaine was born in Crompton, RI to the late John and Eugenia Christenson. Elaine loved to travel, especially spending time in Maine. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandson, Robert. She will be missed by all that loved her.Elaine...
COLONIE, NY – Carroll James "CJ" Hill, 91, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010. Born on July 2, 1919 in Kingston, NY he was the son of the late Charles James and Inez (Sweet) Hill. Carroll was raised in Middletown Springs, VT and was a longtime resident of Rutland, VT. Mr. Hill was a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S....
Fairman, Joan Rotterdam – Joan M. Fairman, 74, passed away Saturday November 13, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Joan was born in Davenport, NY a daughter of the late Earl and Shirley Callahan, moved to Rotterdam as a young girl and has been a lifelong area resident since. She graduated from Draper High School, worked for General Electric as a...
LATHAM, NY – Gwendolyn M. Nelson, 83, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. She was born in Troy, NY and was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Gwendolyn O'Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Nelson, her brother, Daniel O'Sullivan and her sister, Jean Birmingham. Gwendolyn is survived by her step...
MENANDS - Rhea Nicpon of Menands entered into eternal life at her residence on Thursday, November 11, 2010 with her family at her side. Rhea was born in Troy and was the daughter of the late William and Lucy Cavanagh O'Neill. She was a resident of Menands for many years. She was formerly employed by New York Telephone (Verizon) as...
ALBANY, NY – William Katchmar, 90, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen Katchmar. Bill graduated from Troy High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving his country in North Africa, during World War II. He worked for A. T. & T. and retired after over...