Robert N. Mcmeekin
Jul 26, 2008
LATHAM, NY – Robert Nelson McMeekin, 98, of Latham, died Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Newburgh, he was the son of the late Robert Alexander McMeekin and Blanche (Hannon) McMeekin, and husband of the late Elizabeth M. McMeekin, and to whom he was married 68 years. During World War II Mr. McMeekin served his country...
William H. Bischoff
Jul 26, 2008
COHOES, NY – William (Bill, Grampy) Henry Bischoff, was reunited with his beloved wife Helen on Saturday, July 26, 2008, after a life full of love and laughter. Born on August 2, 1912 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Albert and Ida Bischoff, Grampy married Helen Barbara Meyerhoefer on October 21, 1933. He went on to a successful career as...
Sanford R. Berman
Jul 26, 2008
GUILDERLAND- Sanford R. Berman, 64, of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Inn of Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born in New York City and was the son of the late Milton and Sadie Berman. Sandy was a graduate of the Milne School and earned his Bachelors and his MSW School of Social...
Donald K. Jackson
Jul 25, 2008
LOUDONVILLE, NY - Donald "Don" K. Jackson, 79, passed away peacefully Friday July 25, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Basil and Mary Jackson. He worked for New York Telephone Co. starting out as a cable splicer's apprentice and worked his way up to District...
Michael M. Romano, Sr.
Jul 25, 2008
Michael M. Romano Sr., 70, Battalion Chief of the Albany Fire Department (retired) and veteran of the United States Navy, suddenly passed away at St. Peters Hospital on the afternoon of Friday, July 25, 2008.A lifelong city resident, Mike was born June 12, 1938 in Albany to Dorothy (Voss) Murch and the late Matthew M. Romano. He attended Christian Brothers...
Wendell S. Stockholm
Jul 25, 2008
Colonie – Wendell S. Stockholm (well known as Uncle Wendell to many), 92, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 at his residence after a long illness. He was born in Franklin Forks, PA, and was the son of the late Sidney and Lucy Stockholm.He was a WWII US Army veteran having served with the 1st Infantry Division...
Ida M. Barton
Jul 25, 2008
COLONIE, NY – Ida M. Barton passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008, one day shy of her 91st birthday. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Charles and Ida Buckley. Mrs. Barton was a lifetime resident of Colonie. She worked as a nurse for 55 years, retiring at age 78. Ida was the beloved wife of the late...
William F. Ward
Jul 25, 2008
COLONIE, NY – William F. "Chip" Ward, Jr., 60, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Wilmington, DE he is the beloved son of William F. Ward, Sr. and the late Lillian Black Ward. Chip was a graduate of Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Army...
Helene M. Ward
Jul 24, 2008
MT VERNON, NY - On July 24, 2008, the angel of the Lord escorted Helene M. Ward from Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY, to her eternal home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Helene was born in Albany, NY on July 29, 1945 and resided there until around 1965 when she relocated to the Bronx and then to Mt....
Willie J. Hardy
Jul 24, 2008
ALBANY, NY – Willie J. Hardy, 71, of Albany, died peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Born on April 12, 1937 in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Willie J. Hardy, Sr. and Carrie Lawhorn. Willie served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 through 1958. He...
Daniel J. Corbett
Jul 24, 2008
Ballston Spa – Daniel J. Corbett, 86, passed away peacefully, Thursday July 24, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.Dan was born in Willsboro, NY the son of the late Joseph and Lena (Stevens) Corbett. He has resided in Ballston Spa for the last twenty-one years. Dan was a Chauffeur for Chemical Leamans Trucking, out of the Port of Albany for...
Joyce Ann Miller
Jul 24, 2008
WATERVLIET - Joyce Ann Miller, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT. She was a longtime resident of Holland, VT and was formerly of Watervliet. Joyce was born on August 20, 1931 in Troy and was the daughter of the late Walter Frederick and Mary (Gapp) Steiner. She was...
Isabelle Majkut
Jul 24, 2008
Colonie - Isabelle V. (Brienza) Majkut, 85, passed away Thursday July 24, 2008. Isabelle was born June 5, 1923 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of the late Lena and Benjamin VanHousen. She was employed by the NY Telephone Co. and American Glass of Albany, NY. Isabelle also owned and operated Reliable Answering Service of Colonie for twenty years. She was...
Richard M. Keefrider
Jul 23, 2008
Colonie - Richard "Spike" Keefrider,78, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Born on May 9, 1930, son of Harry and Priscilla Keefrider, he grew up in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA. '47. He was a proud member of the US...
James H. Powell Sr.
Jul 20, 2008
LATHAM – James "Jim" H. Powell Sr., 77, of Latham, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Jim was born in Albany and was the son of the late Eleanor and Charles "Chick" Powell. He has been a resident of the Capital Region his entire life and was a graduate...
Dorothy V. Gilmore
Jul 19, 2008
COLONIE – Dorothy V. Gilmore, 41, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at her home. Dorothy was born on September 16, 1966 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Veronica M. Van Gilder Gilmore. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Cathleen L. "Kitty" Cleveland of...
Keith Crayon
Jul 18, 2008
ALBANY - Keith Crayon, 53, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2008 at his home. He was born to the late Elizabeth M. Kirkley & Willie Crayon on December 24, 1954 in Albany, New York. Keith was raised and educated in Albany. He held several jobs before landing a position with the Albany City School District; working as a Custodial...
George H. Leach
Jul 17, 2008
ALBANY – George H. Leach, 79, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2008 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. George was born on June 15, 1929 in West Burke, VT and was the son of the late Delmer and Madeline Hodge Leach. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He...
Mike Carmody
Jul 17, 2008
Albany – Michael John Carmody, 48, passed away Thursday July 17, 2008 at home.Mike was born in Albany, a son of the late Francis and Virginia (McQuesten) Carmody and was a lifelong Albany resident. He graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1978 and served in the US Army from 1978 to 1994 as an Airborne Ranger. Mike was a...
Matthew W. Mangan
Jul 16, 2008
ALBANY- Matthew W. Mangan, 25, of Albany, entered into eternal life on Wed. July 16, 2008 at his residence in Albany. Matthew was a 2001 graduate of Albany High School and attended the University of Rochester. In the interim, Matthew worked at Friehofer's Baking Company. Matthew was an accomplished & talented percussionist, playing with the Empire State Youth Orchestra and...
