John L. Hurst, Jr.
Apr 17, 2011
John L. Hurst, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011. John was born in Buffalo to the late Larkin and Pearl (Bardey) Hurst. John proudly served as a pilot in the United Sates Army Air Corp. He worked as a helicopter mechanic with the New York State Police until retirement. He enjoyed flying, fishing, listening to Frank...
Clara B. Gardner
Apr 16, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Clara B. Gardner passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Costanty and Emelia Gadomski. Mrs. Gardner lived in Colonie since 1964. She worked as an x-ray technician for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Albany before her retirement. Clara was a communicant of...
June (Stiles) Mcclellan
Apr 15, 2011
Guilderland – A month before her 100th birthday, God welcomed June McClellan to his eternal rest on Friday April 15, 2011. June was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Raymond and Blanche Stiles and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Albany High School Class of 1929, raised a family and in later years worked...
Sandra L. Hansen
Apr 14, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Sandra Lee Hansen, 60, passed away at St. Peters Hospital on Thursday, April 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Born on May 3, 1950 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of Lt. Waldo and Lela (Short) Suker.Sandra enjoyed spending time with her family. She was especially proud of her children.Sandra was predeceased...
Geneva Daniels
Apr 14, 2011
TROY – Geneva Daniels, 75, of Troy, passed away on Thursday April 14, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.She was born in Greeleyville, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Moses and Mae Pompey. Geneva was predeceased by her husband Thomas O. Daniels, Sr. She is the beloved mother of Barbara, Thomas (Dorothy) Jr. and Eric Daniels and...
James O'Connor
Apr 13, 2011
O'Connor, James J.Colonie – James J. O'Connor, 79, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2011.James "Jim" was born in New York, NY the son of the late James and Mary (Bowen) O'Connor. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and worked for Equitable Life Insurance Co. for 38 years. Jim was Fourth Degree with Knights of Columbus...
Beverly E. Neimeyer
Apr 13, 2011
ALBANY – Beverly E. Neimeyer, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith Wiedemann. She was a resident of Albany for most of her life. Mrs. Neimeyer worked at Montgomery Ward from where she retired. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting,...
Lynne A. Fontaine
Apr 13, 2011
ROTTERDAM – Lynne A. Fontaine, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Lynne was born on February 19, 1942 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Oneil and Julia (Cook) Fontaine. He was the first graduating class of Mohonasen High School in 1960 and received his associate's degree from...
Rosemary Urban
Apr 13, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Rosemary Urban of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2011 at the Avenue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.She was born in Warrington, England and was the daughter of the late Leopold and Ethel Mullaney Stamp. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband Felix in 1991 and her granddaughter Rita Rose Urban.She is the beloved mother...
Barbara Ann Blanchard
Apr 11, 2011
SELKIRK, NY – Barbara Ann Blanchard, 52, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Albany on October 26, 1958 to Shirley Ruth (Johnson) Blanchard and the late John Henry Blanchard. Survivors include her daughter, Kanika (Clemor III) McKnight and her son, Jorden Gillespie; seven sisters,...
Nora P. Winstead
Apr 11, 2011
YARMOUTH PORT, MA - Nora Poland Winstead, age 68, of Yarmouth Port, MA, formerly of Alexandria , VA , died on April 11, 2011 at her home. Nora was born on August 29, 1942 in Troy, NY, a daughter of Eddie J. and Peggy Newman Poland. Nora was raised in Troy, having graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1956, Catholic...
Loran A. Henderson
Apr 11, 2011
Loran Andrew Henderson, "Sparky", 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2011 at Ellis Hospital. Loran was born in St. Joseph, MO., to the late Phillip and Cassie Henderson. Loran proudly served with the United Stated Army. He was an avid golfer and loved to repair older Porsche's. In addition to his parents, Loran was predeceased by his sister,...
Robert E. Deleon
Apr 10, 2011
Robert E. DeLeon, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Lima, Peru, son of the late Santiago DeLeon and Laurene Dunn. He lived most of his life in Albany, attending Vincentian Institute and serving with the US Army in WWII. After employment of many years...
Michael W. Ricci
Apr 9, 2011
COLONIE – Michael W. Ricci, 23, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Michael was born on August 16, 1987 in Albany to Constance A. Ricci and Michael W. Jasiewicz. He graduated from Colonie High School in 2006. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan. Michael is survived by his loving...
Sandra J. Wood
Apr 8, 2011
WATERVLIET – Sandra J. Wood, 70, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Malden, MA.Sandy worked for the New York State Nurses' Pension and Benefits Fund for over 20 years. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed cruising, taking bus trips, eating out with friends, and...
Kenneth L. Coons
Apr 8, 2011
SLINGERLANDS – Kenneth L. Coons, 75, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a month long battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Kenny was born on August 25, 1935 in Albany and was the son of the late Lloyd and Alma (Davis) Coons. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked in...
Lawrence George
Apr 7, 2011
ORLANDO - Lawrence W. (Larry) George, 59, of Orlando passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011. He was born in Albany and moved to Orlando, FL in 1987. He was the owner of Larry George's Service Station in Albany. Larry was a lifetime member and Past President of the West Albany Fire Department #2. He is survived by his wife...
Lillian H. Oddy
Apr 7, 2011
Oddy, Lillian H.Schenectady – Lillian H. Oddy, 87, passed away Thursday April 7, 2011 at Dutch Manor Nursing Home.Lillian was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian (Evans) Schofield and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Traveler's Insurance Company for many years and later in life worked for Burns Security. She enjoyed music and...
Marcia F. Roth
Apr 6, 2011
DELMAR - Marcia F. Roth, 66, passed away on April 6, 2011 in her home in Delmar, NY with her family at her side, after battling triple negative breast cancer.Marcia was born in Mineola, NY to her parents Laurence and Catherine Roth, and was raised in Batavia, NY. Marcia graduated from Drew University in 1967, and received her MPA from...
Frances M. Esposito
Apr 5, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Frances M. Esposito, 89, left this earth on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Josephine Viviano. Frances worked for many years for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She was feisty, bold, fearless, smart and spunky, a talented singer –...
