Obituaries

Carl D. Barkman

Carl D. Barkman

May 8, 2011

GLENMONT- My Dad, Carl D. Barkman 58, of Siesta Key FL., left this world on Sunday, May 8, 2011 with his family by his side.He was born July 12, 1952 in Greenville, NY and is the son of Louise St. Lawrence and the late Carl L. Barkman. Carl was a 1970 graduate of Greenville Central School. He was a member...

Octavio "Chico" Flores

Octavio "Chico" Flores

May 8, 2011

ALBANY – Octavio "Chico" Flores, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Octavio was born on March 1, 1931 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Antonio and Bernarda (Pedrosa) Flores. He was an avid Yankees fan, an avid horseracing fan who loved Saratoga Racetrack in...

Clarence G. Brisee, Jr.

Clarence G. Brisee, Jr.

May 8, 2011

Clarence Grant Brisee, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2011, after a long illness. Born in Albany to the late Clarence G. and Ester (Craven) Brisee, he lived his entire life in the Albany area. Affectionately known as "Breezy" to everyone who knew him, he was happily married to Barbara Chattin for over 63 years,...

Ernst Gerstenberger

Ernst Gerstenberger

May 8, 2011

Ernst "Ernie" Gerstenberger, 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born in Albany to Irene (Borghardt) Gerstenberger and the late Gerhard E. Gerstenberger. Ernie loved his New York teams, especially the Yankees and the Giants. He enjoyed listening to music, watching soccer and having Barbeques, he was the...

Esther P. Stilson

Esther P. Stilson

May 7, 2011

ALBANY – Esther P. Stilson, 92, formerly of Sandy Hook, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 7, 2011 at the Teresian House in Albany.She was born in Osage Township, Missouri and was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Annie L. Welch Reed. Esther was predeceased in 1992 by her husband Merwin L. Stilson.She is survived by her...

Samuel L. Fludd

Samuel L. Fludd

May 7, 2011

TROY - Samuel L. Fludd, 91, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Sarah Steptoe Fludd. Samuel worked for General Electric Company for 35 years with very secretive information for the United States Government (Arizona) and internally. Samuel is survived by his very loved...

Alice R. Arcello

Alice R. Arcello

May 7, 2011

DELMAR – Alice R. Arcello, 85, died at home on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Alice was born in Albany and was the last surviving child of John and Isabella Sim. She was predeceased by brothers, John, Jimmy, Ralph, Eddy, Harry and Frankie Sim and her sisters, Marian Gardner, Florence Kot, Dorothy Bogdanowicz and infant sister Mary Sim. Alice was the...

Carolyn Gresham Morris

Carolyn Gresham Morris

May 6, 2011

SLINGERLANDS – Carolyn Gresham Morris, 95, of Fredericksburg, VA and later of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on May 6, 2011.Carolyn was a member of the St. George's Episcopal Church, Women's Club, Garden Club and Bridge Clubs while in Fredericksburg before retiring near her family in Slingerlands in 1998.She is survived by her son, Arthur Gresham Morris, and daughter in law,...

Phylliss M. Lanier

Phylliss M. Lanier

May 5, 2011

ALBANY – Phylliss Lanier, 52, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Hillcrest Commons Nursing Home in Pittsfield, MA. Phylliss was born on December 25, 1958 in Macon, GA and was the daughter of the late Bettye (Stewart) Freeman and Bobby Lanier. Phylliss is survived by her loving daughter, Nika Lanier; her cherished grandchildren, Tahreem, Ahmone, and Shaylah;...

Charles H. House, Jr.

Charles H. House, Jr.

May 4, 2011

EAST GREENBUSH, NY – Charles Henry House of East Greenbush, died peacefully on May 4, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Merilyn (Heeder) House; sisters, Miriam Lloyd of Little Falls, NJ and Maslin Russ of Gainesville, FL; younger son, Leigh House of Los Alamos, NM; and grandchildren, Alexander House of Delmar, NY, Geoffrey House of Duluth, MN and Brian...

Ruth M. Emmons

Ruth M. Emmons

May 4, 2011

ALBANY – Ruth M. Emmons, 99, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2011 at the Teresian House after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Fred and Sadie Myers Butler. Ruth was predeceased in 1997 by her husband Chauncey Emmons. She will be dearly remembered as a wonderful mother and...

Matthew J. Milne

Matthew J. Milne

May 4, 2011

COLONIE – Matthew J. Milne, 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was born in Albany and lived in Colonie for most of his life. He was the beloved son of the late Patricia Milne who died on April 22, 2011. Matthew is the devoted brother of Jon (Bedia) Milne and Lisa Milne. He is the cherished uncle...

Geraldine J. Alderman

Geraldine J. Alderman

May 3, 2011

ALBANY - Geraldine "Geri" J. Alderman, 89, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing home, surrounded by her loving family. Geri was born in Athol, Mass. to the late Arnold E. and Ellen B. (Johnstone) Blaser. Geri loved working in her garden, cooking, reading, walking and loved listening to Christian...

David Thorsland

David Thorsland

May 3, 2011

COLONIE – David Thorsland, 88, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday May 3, 2011 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.He was born in Troy and was the son of the late David and Bertha Smith Thorsland Sr. David served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a tax examiner at New York State Department of Tax &...

Weronika Mazur

Weronika Mazur

May 3, 2011

COLONIE, NY – Weronika Mazur, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Franciszek and Marianna Stolarz. Weronika came to the United States in 1979. She worked for SUNY Albany for eighteen years. Weronika enjoyed traveling and gardening and especially loved spending time with her...

Joanne Reimer

Joanne Reimer

May 3, 2011

ALTAMONT – Joanne Reimer, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Joan (Hughes) Duncan. Joanne was predeceased by her children, Peter Nardilillo and Tracey Reimer, and her aunt Barb (Galea). Joanne is survived by her mother, Joan Duncan;...

Freda Chiofalo

Freda Chiofalo

May 2, 2011

GLENMONT – Freda Chiofalo, 90, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at The Hospice Inn of St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Freda was born on August 22, 1920 in Albany and was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Ferwerda) Bogard. She worked for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. She played violin for...

Agnes G. Haines

Agnes G. Haines

May 1, 2011

COLONIE – Agnes G. Haines, 89, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Agnes was born on December 10, 1921 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Catherine (Putnam) Gribbon. She worked as a secretary for the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. She enjoyed golfing and was...

George D. Nati

George D. Nati

Apr 30, 2011

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - George D. Nati, 80, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Sandalwood Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, Fla., after a long illness. Born in Albany, N.Y., he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Nati and was the loving husband to the late Joyce Hahm Nati for 33 years. George served his country in...

Rebecca M. Gaskin

Rebecca M. Gaskin

Apr 30, 2011

ALBANY –After a long illness Rebecca M. Gaskin, went to be with the LORD on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Rebecca is survived by her only daughter Marcella Allen (Aaron), granddaughters Amber and Adrienne Allen; great-granddaughter Ariana Tesheira; brother Thomas Williams (Vivian); sister Novella Albea (James); nephew/son Gary Williams, and BFF Sister Jean Josey, as well as a host of nieces,...

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