Paul T. Goca
Oct 24, 2008
ALBANY- Paul T. Goca, 98, formerly of Albany, passed away on Friday October 24, 2008 at Eddy Heritage House in Troy after a long illness. He was born in Rensselaer and was the son of the late Paul J. and Mary Heck Goca. Paul was a US Army veteran having served during WWII. He was the proprietor of Paul's Trucking...
Ronald J. Parker, Sr.
Oct 23, 2008
BRUNSWICK, NY – Ronald J. Parker, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Elmer and Helen Parker. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Ron was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country during the Viet Nam War aboard the U.S.S. Franklin Roosevelt. Mr....
Joseph S. Ryan
Oct 22, 2008
CAPE CORAL, FLA – Joseph S. Ryan, 80, of Cape Coral, Fla. and formerly of Guilderland, passed away at his home in Florida on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Joe, along with his twin brother John, was born on Christmas day 1927 and was the son of the late Francis X. and Maude C. (Richer) Ryan. He attended Christian Brothers Academy...
Pastor Landena. Reimer
Oct 20, 2008
ALBANY, NY – Pastor Landen Allyn Reimer, 23, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2008. He was born in Oberlin, KS and raised in a Pastor's home in Nebraska and Missouri. Landen was currently the Youth Pastor and Worship Leader at New Hope Church in Albany. He also worked at Starbuck's on New Scotland Avenue...
Dale E. Garwood
Oct 20, 2008
LATHAM – Dale Everett Garwood 55, passed away peacefully on Monday evening October 20, 2008 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital with his loving family at his side. Dale was born in Saranac Lake, the son of Donn G. G. Garwood and the late Lorraine O. Garwood. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary; son...
Gino L. Franchini
Oct 19, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Gino Louis Franchini, 77, left this world on October 19, 2008 for eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family, to be with God and his family in heaven. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Marino and Annunziata Franchini. Until his death, he owned and operated Franchini Bros. Painting Contractors for over 55...
Donald A. Baron
Oct 18, 2008
Colonie- Donald (Don) Baron, 84 passed away on October 18, 2008 after a brief illness. Born in Winooski, Vermont, he was the son of Arthur Baron and Artheline Chastenay. Don served his country in WWII with the 101st Airborne Division, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart as a result of injuries suffered during Operation Market Garden in 1944....
Kenneth L. Albert
Oct 17, 2008
VOORHEESVILLE—Kenneth L. Albert, 82, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 17, 2008. Born in Albany to William and Bertha Albert on Feb 15, 1926, Ken leaves behind three loving children—Nancy Albert Field of Atlanta, GA; James L. Albert (Joni) of Naples, FL; and David K. Albert (Frances) of Slingerlands, NY. Ken is also survived by his four grandchildren—Katharine Field,...
Dorothy Wallace
Oct 16, 2008
Schenectady – Dorothy "Dottie" Wallace, 84, passed away Thursday October 16, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. Dottie was born in Schenectady the daughter of the late William and Martha (Gunyup) Osborn and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for General Electric for over forty years. Dottie was a part of what Tom Brokaw refers to as...
Mary Jo Wolff
Oct 16, 2008
Albany – Mary Joan (O'Brien) Wolff of Altamont died Thursday October 16, 2008 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Albany on March 18, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Austin Raymond O'Brien and Joan Elizabeth (Donohue ) O'Brien. Mary attended the Academy of Holy Names and earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from...
Josephine Dejulio
Oct 16, 2008
COLONIE- Josephine DeJulio, 90, of Colonie, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 16, 2008 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Concetta Alvaro. Josephine had worked at the former Fashion Care Cleaners, Vallee Steakhouse and Millbrook Bakery. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and baking goodies for...
Joseph Cohen
Oct 16, 2008
Guilderland – Joseph L. Cohen, 86, passed away peacefully at home Thursday October 16, 2008.Joseph was born in Newport, RI the son of the late Egydio and Germana Cohen. He received his Bachelor's degree from NYU and went on to earn his law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Joe proudly served in the US Army Air Corps during both WW...
Eleanor J. Mckie
Oct 15, 2008
ALBANY- Eleanor J. McKie, 77, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in Oneida, NY and was the daughter of the late William P. and Lydia Hatch Jacobs. Eleanor was a bookkeeper with New York State Department of Tax & Finance for several years. She had been active with the Salvation...
Rita H. Bogdan
Oct 15, 2008
SCHENECTADY- Rita H. Bogdan, 90, of Schenectady, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Rensselaer and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Reilly Haynes. Rita was a 1940 graduate of the College of St. Rose. A lifelong educator, she had taught at Albany Business College, St....
William M. Kawalkowski (Kawal)
Oct 14, 2008
ALBANY - William M. Kawalkowski (Kawal), 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 11, 1924 in Dickson City, PA and was the son of the late Adam and Theda (Kasperowski) Kawalkowski. He served in the US Marine Corps 3rd Division Pacific...
Lester A. Brooks
Oct 12, 2008
RENSSELAER – Lester A. Brooks, 66, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Lester was born on September 9, 1942 in Albany and was the son of the late Lester V. and Catherine E. (Nash) Brooks. He served in the US Marine Corp Reserves. He worked as a mill worker for Gerrity...
Frances A. Van Zandt
Oct 11, 2008
COLONIE – Frances A. Van Zandt, 86, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2008 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was born in Poultney, VT and was the daughter of the late James T. and Anna Flynn Butler. From the age of 5, Fran knew she wanted to be a nurse. She...
Colleen E. Peno
Oct 10, 2008
Colleen E. Peno, 61, passed from this world on Friday ,October 10, 2008, at her home in Schenectady, NY. She was born on March 7, 1947, in Willsboro, New York, the daughter of Paul & Elizabeth (Carver) Anctil. Colleen last worked as the Director of Nursing Services at the Saybrook Convalescent Hospital prior to her retirement due to disability in...
Sherman M. Conaway
Oct 10, 2008
COLONIE-Sherman M. Conaway Jr., 67, of Colonie, passed away on Friday October 10, 2008 at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Sherman M. and Shirley Styles Conaway Sr. Sherman was a lifelong resident of the Village of Colonie. He was a longtime paving contractor and owner of Conaway...
Norma J. Tucker
Oct 9, 2008
SELKIRK – Norma J. Tucker, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Norma was born on April 16, 1940 in Terra Alta, WV and is the daughter of Bertha Gladys (Parks) Ashby and the late Junior Wade Ashby. Norma was a teller for Albany Savings Bank in Delmar for 6 years...
