Josette M. Eramo
Feb 14, 2011
SCOTIA – Josette M. Eramo, 57, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at her home. Josette was born on July 14, 1953 in Endicott, NY and was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Suby) Spisak. She was currently employed as an administrative assistant for Home Instead Senior Care in Schenectady for the past year. She enjoyed her...
Carol J. Lavender
Feb 12, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Carol J. Lavender, 76, of Loudonville, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Wood. Carol was predeceased in 2006 by her beloved husband of 52 years, Edward M. Lavender.Carol was a graduate of Albany High...
Hursley Pugh
Feb 12, 2011
Hursley Pugh, 71, husband of the late, Mary Pugh, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2011 at St. Peter's hospital, surrounded by his loving family.Hursley is survived by his children; Felicia Pugh of Atlanta, GA and Eric Pugh of Las Vegas, NV. He is the loving grandfather of Dominque and the beloved brother of Ruzell Thompson.The family would like to...
Mary M. Cunningham
Feb 12, 2011
Mary Mozell Cunningham (Moe), 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Moe was born in Tusculoosa, Alabama to the late Lewis and Martha Hamilton. Moe was a stay at home mom and loving wife before moving to Albany in 1983. She was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church,...
Cheryl A. Kot
Feb 11, 2011
DELMAR – Cheryl A. Kot, 57, of Delmar, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011. She was born in Albany and is the daughter of Casimir and Anna Mae Goetz Kot.Cheryl is the mother of Christina Kot (Thomas Van Voorst). She is the grandmother of Kaitlyn, Ashleigh, Joey and Magan. Cheryl is the sister of Karen, Lawrence and Kevin Kot,...
Michael P. Wallis
Feb 11, 2011
LOUDONVILLE – Michael P. Wallis, 59, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home, with his love, Selma Friedman at his side. Michael was born on June 4, 1951 in Brooklyn and is the son of Paul M. and Sandy Wallis and the late Muriel (Bleicher) Wallis. He graduated from high school in 1969 and received his bachelor's...
Robert G. Wise
Feb 10, 2011
Guilderland – Robert G. Wise, 68, of Guilderland, passed away suddenly on Thursday February 10, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Edward and Mildred Winnie Wise.Bob served in the US army during the Vietnam War and was a Silver Star recipient. He had been employed as an investigator with...
Marilyn L. Keefrider
Feb 9, 2011
COLONIE – Marilyn L. Keefrider, 82, passed peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Inn of Community Hospice after a brief illness with her family by her side. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris Boyce Mapes. Marilyn had a very modest upbringing and started working full time when she...
Zant R. Samuria Ii
Feb 9, 2011
Zant R. Samuria II, 25, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Schenectady and graduated from Schenectady High and worked for Schenectady County Community College. Zant loved music, camping, sneakers, jewelry and spending time with his family and friends. Zant enjoyed working for the college and couldn't wait to return....
Bruce B. Macpherson
Feb 8, 2011
ALBANY, NY – Bruce B. Macpherson, died suddenly on Saturday, February 8, 2011. He was born in Albany on August 3, 1945 and lived in the Capital District his entire life. Bruce was a graduate of Shaker High School and attended Siena College. He served in the U.S. Army as a Cambodian translator in Vietnam. Bruce worked for Albany County...
Ellen M. Russell
Feb 7, 2011
Albany – Ellen M. Russell, 85, passed away peacefully Monday February 7, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn, surrounded by loving family. Ellen was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Courtwright) Teabout. She worked for Albany Medical Center Hospital for 27 years before retiring, after which she worked at Albany County Department of Aging....
Walter P. Guenther
Feb 7, 2011
COLONIE – Walter P. Guenther, 92, of Colonie, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday February 7, 2011. He was born in Berlin, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1953. He earned his Ph.D. in German and French at the University of Albany. Mr. Guenther taught French and German at Albany Academy and Albany High School for...
Richard L. Eychner
Feb 7, 2011
SCHENECTADY – Richard L. Eychner, 75, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. Richard was born on July 6, 1935 in Boonville, NY. He worked as a maintenance worker for Mohawk Mall for several years before retiring. He enjoyed repairing TV's, gardening, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Richard is...
Bettye J. Robinson
Feb 6, 2011
ALBANY - Bettye Robinson was born November 24, 1943 and called home to the Lord on February 6, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents L.T. Robinson and Izola Fields Staples and step father Clint Staples. She was also predeceased by her sister Mildred Hudson.Bettye was born and educated in Atmore, Alabama and moved to New York State over 45...
Raymond N. Gale
Feb 6, 2011
Raymond N. Gale, 79, of Slingerlands, left to be with the Lord on February 6, 2011 following a long, tough battle with prostate cancer. He slipped peacefully away Sunday morning after a final night in the loving presence of his wife, MaryEllen, and daughter, Susan.Born July 16, 1931 in Englewood, New Jersey, Ray was the son of the late Raymond...
Barbara M. Reid
Feb 6, 2011
ALBANY – Barbara M. Reid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Andrew Reid. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Barbara C. Stark Bender. Barbara was the secretary for many years...
Mary Jane Picard
Feb 6, 2011
GUILDERLAND – Mary Jane Picard, 82, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ella Smith. Mary Jane lived in the Capital District for most of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Cathedral High School. Mary Jane worked for the former Flah's in Colonie...
Catherine A. Burke
Feb 5, 2011
LATHAM – Catherine A. (Panetta) Burke, 86, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 5, 2011 after over a thirty year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Panetta. She lived in Latham for most of her life where she raised her loving...
Martin A. Czwakiel
Feb 5, 2011
Mechanicville – Martin A. Czwakiel, 70, passed away Saturday February 5, 2011 after a brief illness.Martin was born in Albany a son of the late Martin and Clara Czwakiel and was a lifelong area resident. He was a PGA Golf Pro in Dorsett, VT and at Normanside Country Club and the assistant pro at Wolfert's Roost Country Club. Later he...
Joanne S. Wilson
Feb 4, 2011
COHOES – Joanne S. Wilson, 57, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at her home. Joanne was born on June 9, 1953 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Irvin S. and Fannie (Hughes) Wilson. She was employed for Boscov's Department Store in Clifton Park as a retail supervisor for the past 6 years. She enjoyed reading,...
