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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Delanson – Monica Grace Allen, the cherished 2-year-old daughter of Megan T. Allen and Andrew Marino, passed away on July 2, 2010, after a brave battle with pulmonary hypertension.In her brief time with us, Monica cut a very wide swath, as her smile and laughter charmed everyone. Monica was also incredibly courageous and resilient, as she endured frequent surgeries and...
Johnson, RichardAlbany – Richard H. Johnson, 87, passed away Friday July 2, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family.Richard was born in Albany, a son of the late Joanna and Linus Johnson and was a lifelong area resident. As a young man he worked for the railroad and then served in the US Navy during WW II aboard the...
COLONIE – Joseph T. Barbagallo, 73, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital.He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Jane Barbagallo. Joe (Mr. B) was proudly appointed as an Albany Firefighter on March 7, 1960. He was one of the first...
Florence Marie (Jarvis) Lapierre, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Florence was born June 17, 1929 "Bunker Hill Day", to the late Philip and Irene (Walsh) Jarvis. She was educated in Newport, RI Schools then moved to Pawtucket, RI. She was the co-owner of L. Lapierre, Inc. US Mail...
COLONIE – Jacob J. Haas, Jr., 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Anna Haas, Sr. He was a Colonie resident for all of his life. Jake was a graduate of Colonie High School and one...
TROY – Daniel W. Lubking, 63, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late William and Jean Lubking. He lived in the Capital District for all of his life. Dan worked for O.D. Heck at a mental health facility on Delaware Avenue...
Janet L. Peters, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 29th 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Manchester, NH and is the daughter of Lori (Berthiaume) Waite and the late Harold Waite. Janet was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great-aunt and friend. Janet drove a school bus for the...
SELKIRK, NY – Edith A. (McCoy) Paul, 52, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Gertrude G. McCoy. She was a resident of the Capital District for all of her life. Edie was currently working as the Human Resource Manager at Rosewood...
Kinderhook – Elsie T. Mullady, 86, entered into eternal life Monday June 28, 2010 at her son and daughter- in-law's home in Kinderhook, NY with her son and daughter-in-law by her side, aided by the wonderful care of the Columbia County Hospice Staff.She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and had moved to Colonie, New York in 1997.She...
GUILDERLAND – Charles W. Peplowski, Sr., 90, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010 at his daughter's home, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on May 5, 1920 in Albany and was the son of the late Alexander and Bernice (Zaloga) Peplowski. He served in the US Army during WWII. He worked as a meat packer for Tobin...
Asmara, BenjaminNiskayuna – Benjamin D. Asmara, passed away peacefully Saturday June 26, 2010 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a long illness.Benjamin, a son of Siti and Erwan Asmara, was born in Indonesia. He was employed by Northern Fire (UTC), and previously worked 12 years at the Diebold Co. In addition to his parents, Benjamin is survived by his devoted...