David E. Graver
Nov 2, 2009
COLONIE – David E. Graver, 70, passed to eternal rest on Monday, November 2, 2009. He was born in 1939 and was the son of the late William and Mary Elizabeth Chestnut Graver. Raised in West Albany, he moved to Colonie in 1971. Dave was a member of Communication Workers of America Local 1118 and started working for the telephone...
Margaret H. Shumway
Nov 2, 2009
COLONIE- Margaret (Mickey) Cellery Shumway, 84, of Colonie, passed away on Monday November 2, 2009 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany on August 25, 1925. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Charles (Red) Shumway and her son Carl Shumway. She is survived by her children, Charlene (James) MacFawn, Marguerite Salazar, Joy (Sonny)...
Franklin F. Deronde
Nov 1, 2009
Albany, NY – Franklin DeRonde, 75, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2009.He is survived by his wife, Frances, and several other family members.Funeral services will be Wednesday, 12:00 pm at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie (Rte. 155-south of Central Ave.). A calling hour will precede the service from 11-12 at the funeral...
Margaret Lorraine Decarter
Nov 1, 2009
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442DeCarter, Margaret L.Schenectady, NY – Margaret Lorraine DeCarter passed away Sunday November 1, 2009 at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Margaret "Lorraine" was born in Boston, MA the daughter of the late James and Marion (Marsh) Kilday. She and husband of 58 years, Anthony, moved to the capital district in 1962 and have resided here...
Omari S. Courtwright
Oct 28, 2009
ALBANY – Omari S. Courtwright, daughter of Robin Lee and Omar Courtwright, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born in Albany on Mother's Day, May 11, 1996. Omari was currently in the 7th grade at Stephan & Harriet Myers Middle School. In addition to her parents, she also leaves to cherish her memory, her brothers and sisters:...
John D. Arcolano
Oct 28, 2009
GUILDERLAND – John D. Arcolano, 54, on Wednesday October 28, 2009, our beloved John went home to the arms of Jesus.He is a wonderful man that will be truly and deeply missed by all whom knew and loved him. John is survived by his wife, Eldonna, his parents Charles and Bessie and his sister Laurie. He is also survived by...
Vivian L. Van Allen
Oct 28, 2009
Vivian (Vicki) VanAllen, 61, passed away on October 28, 2009. Vicki was born in Albany, the oldest daughter of Richard and Marion Ohlman. She is survived by her daughter; Shana VanAllen, her brothers; Scott, Brian (Marion Knowles), Grant (Donna Gale) and her sister Amy Ohlman. She is also survived by her nieces, Reality Price and Emily Ohlman and one nephew...
Beatrice C. Strait
Oct 28, 2009
Beatrice Strait, 82, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2009. She was born in Albany to the late Casper and Consuella Clemens. She is survived by her husband, Harry Strait and their three sons; Wayne, Keith and Gary Strait. Beatrice was the loving grandmother of; Shanna, Justin, Wesley, Mathieu and Deanna. She is also survived by several other relatives and...
Diane L. Dingman-Rice
Oct 28, 2009
KNOX – Diane L. (Zielinski) Dingman-Rice, 52, passed away at her home, with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Born in Schenectady, she was the loving daughter of the late Gerald C. and Doreen (Brown) Zielinski. Diane was a 1975 graduate of South Colonie Central High School. She worked for Ellis Hospital for 31 years...
Ruth F. Kehl
Oct 27, 2009
DELMAR, NY – Ruth F. Kehl passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Home. She was 94 years old. Born on August 26, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Ernestine F. Frank and William R. Fischer. Mrs. Kehl attended school in Albany. Ruth was a life-long member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and...
Jacqueline L. Royal
Oct 27, 2009
FAYETTVILLE, GA. – Jacqueline L. Royal, entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2009 in Fayetteville, Georgia. She was born in Binghamton, NY and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Betty Alma Royal. Jaqueline had worked in the dietary unit at Albany Medical Center for 44 years. She was the step daughter of the late Richard Crews. She...
James A. Williams
Oct 27, 2009
GUILDERLAND, NY – James A. Williams, known affectionately as Uncle Jimmy to many, died at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the age of 85. Born in Ticonderoga, NY, he was the son of the late Aldrich and Edith McNally Williams and a long time resident of Guilderland. Proud of his Army service during World War II, he received...
Robert G. Arras
Oct 27, 2009
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Arras, Robert G.Albany, NY – Robert G. Arras, 71, passed away Tuesday October 27, 2009 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Robert "Bob" was born in Albany the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Brennan) Arras and was a lifelong resident. At seventeen, Bob joined the US Navy and served for four years. He drove a CDTA...
Victor B. Foegtli
Oct 25, 2009
COLONIE – Victor B. Foegtli, 82, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009. He was the son of the late Louis and Josephine Foegtli. Vic was born in Colonie and lived and ran his business in Colonie for all of his life. He earned his way for 65 years dealing and working closely with farm and produce merchants. Vic had...
Frances Bayly Didomenicantonio
Oct 25, 2009
Bayly DiDomenicantonio, Frances H.East Greenbush Frances H. Bayly DiDomenicantonio, 81, passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born August 16, 1928 in Alburg, Vermont to the late Ira and Edith Curtis. She attended and graduated as a L P N from Putnam Memorial Nursing School in 1951. Frances moved to Troy and married the...
Rose Mary Witter
Oct 24, 2009
COLONIE- Rose Mary Witter, of Colonie, 78, passed away on Saturday October 24, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Summitville, NY and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Florence Cinovic.Rose Mary enjoyed a thirty-two year career with the Travelers Insurance company as a claims processor and supervisor, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the...
Anna Loesch
Oct 24, 2009
ALBANY – Anna "Oma" Loesch, 96, of Albany, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Kula, Yugoslavia and was the daughter of the late Franz and Katerina Eckmayer.Anna operated her family store in Yugoslavia before moving to the United States with her family in 1956. She was a...
Ida G. Betz
Oct 23, 2009
LATHAM – Ida G. Betz, 95, of Latham, entered into eternal rest on Friday October 23, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Laurena Schenmeyer and widow of the late Jacob W. Betz.In her earlier years, she was employed by the RCA Corporation where she met her husband. Later, she was a homemaker and together they raised...
James Russell Iii
Oct 23, 2009
COLONIE – James Russell III, 63, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009 after a brief illness at Ellis Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 5, 1946 in Schenectady, James was the son of the late James and Betty Alberta (Becker) Russell Jr. He graduated from Linton High School and received his bachelor's from Clemson...
Sophia A. Wright
Oct 23, 2009
COLONIE - Sophia A. Wright, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born on January 27, 1920 in Potsdam, NY, Sophia was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Grusdock) Smith. She moved to Florida in 1967, and remained there until she returned to New York and settled...