Carol Yvonne Bell
Mar 29, 2011
Carol Yvonne Bell, 62, was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She entered eternal rest from her mother's home in Albany, surrounded and comforted by her family members. Carol was born in Roxboro, N.C., to Augusta and the late Charlie Earnest Pulliam. She was predeceased by her brothers, Charlie Clifton and Ronald Lee Pulliam.In addition...
Helen M. Dutcher
Mar 29, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Helen M. Dutcher, 83, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Newcomb. Helen lived in Colonie for most of her life. She worked for New York State Dept. of Civil Service before her retirement. Helen was a long time member of Our Savior's...
Frederick H. Brooks
Mar 29, 2011
Scotia – Frederick H. Brooks, Sr., 69, passed away March 29, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stoney Creek, NY a son of the late Herbert Brooks and Fredericka Colson and moved to Schenectady as young child, where he was raised and called home for the rest of his life. As a young man,...
Florence I. Beckley
Mar 28, 2011
IRVINGTON, NY – Florence I. Beckley, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born to Irish immigrants in Irvington, NY., Florence was predeceased in 1997 by her husband, Raymond Beckley. Florence was an active member of her community where she served as a founding member of the ambulance corp. and coordinated...
Josephine Baker
Mar 28, 2011
OBITUARYGUILDERLAND, NY – Josephine Baker, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge, MA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Nilo. Mrs. Baker worked for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty-five years before her retirement. She was an active member...
Dagmar &Aanen Nelsen
Mar 27, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Dagmar V. and Aanen G. Nelsen, beloved husband and wife, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. Born in Vigmostad, Norway on March 11, 1916, Aanen was the son of the late Karl Emil Nilssen and Aasa Tomine Aanensdatter. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings; Nils Nelsen, Aksel Haaland, Norman Haaland and...
Shirley M. Vogel
Mar 27, 2011
COLONIE – Shirley M. Vogel, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving husband and devoted children.Born in Troy, She was raised in Green Island and graduated from Heatly High School. Shirley had worked for several years with Coopers & Lybrand in Albany. She was a devoted foster parent for twenty years. Shirley...
John J. Felts
Mar 27, 2011
ALBANY – John J. Felts, 63, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at his home. John was born on January 9, 1948 in Albany and was the son of the late John E. and Julia (Mason) Felts. He was a parts tech with the former L.B. Smith, Inc. in Albany for 38 years before retiring in...
Susan J. Fraley
Mar 26, 2011
Susan J. Fraley, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at her home. Susan was born in Schenectady to the late Robert and Helen Johnstone. Susan was a skilled nursing clinician and a highly distinguished nursing leader who dedicated her career to improving the health care delivery system and patient care, advancing the nursing profession and enhancing its...
George Thomas, Jr.
Mar 25, 2011
George Thomas, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011. George was born in Mooridian, Alabama to the late George and Tempie Thomas. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brother, Robert Thomas.George is survived by his loving fiancé, Barbara Lunday; his children, Mary Alice (Thomas) King, Joyce Thomas, George (Cheryl) Thomas III and Tony...
Mae L. Williams
Mar 25, 2011
Mae L. Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011, at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side. Mae was born in Clio, S. Carolina, to the late Wilson and Winifred Meekins. She was devoted to her church and family, always there to lend a helping hand to others. She enjoyed traveling and worked for Ideal...
Aila M. Bell
Mar 25, 2011
Aila M. Bell "Roni", 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011. She was born on May 7, 1922 in Zumbrota, Minnesota. She moved to Chicago to work as a lab technician. She married Allen Bell in 1946. They moved to the East Coast shortly thereafter and had their three daughters. Roni is survived by her daughters; Virginia and...
Dolores M.(Brady) Lazzaro
Mar 24, 2011
ALBANY - Dolores M. (Brady) Lazzaro, 81, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 24 2011 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, NY, on July 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Howard & Catherine (Bailey) Brady. She married Eric S. Lazzaro in June, 1950. Both were employed at...
Sherwood Distefano
Mar 23, 2011
DiStefano, SherwoodAlbany – Sherwood DiStefano, 58, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2011. Sherwood was born and raised in Catskill, NY and moved to the Albany area where he successfully owned and operated his commercial real estate business, Sherwood DiStefano Real Estate. Sherwood lived life to the fullest and especially cherished spending time with friends and family. In addition to his...
Joseph Manti
Mar 23, 2011
ALBANY – Joseph Manti, 86, of Albany, formerly of Stuyvesant, NY, passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Albany Medical Center after a valiant battle with cancer.He was born in Rensselaer and was the son of the late James and Amelia Manti. Joe enjoyed boating on the Hudson River and tending to the family homes he built at Kinderhook...
Julia A. Danelwitz
Mar 23, 2011
COLONIE – Julia A. Danelwitz, 89, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Enrico and Angela Cardettino. Julia was predeceased by her husband John Danelwitz in 1994. She was a stitcher at the former J....
Irene M. Glinos
Mar 23, 2011
ALBANY – Irene M. Glinos, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Irene was born in Albany where she also married her beloved husband Nicholas George Glinos in 1961. He passed away on January 10, 2009. Irene was a legal secretary before marrying and also worked in her brother's medical practice....
Mokhtar Gerges
Mar 23, 2011
Mokhtar Gerges, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Mokhtar was born in Egypt to the late Ramzy Gerges and Zakhra Wahba.Mokhtar is survived by his wife; Aida Takla Gerges, his children; Nevin Ghatas, Nermin Mansour, Eva Abdelmessitz, Mina Gad ans Michael Gad. He is also the father-in-law of, Father Demetrius Mansour.Funeral services...
Anna I. Levanites
Mar 22, 2011
COLONIE, NY – Anna I. "Mickey" Levanites, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Cecilia Lamb. Mickey loved all children. She was a foster parent for Catholic Charities from 1967 through 2009 taking care of...
Gregory L. Garhartt
Mar 21, 2011
Gregory L. Garhartt, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2011. Greg was a life long friend of Thomas and Bonnie Roark and their children, Tom and Christina. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur W. Garhartt Sr. and Shirley (Wilcox) Garhartt, and his brother, Arthur W. Garhartt, Jr.Greg is survived by his brothers and sisters; Michael (Mary), Alison...
