Media A. Nye
Aug 16, 2010
New Comer Cannon Funeral Home456-4442Nye, MediaSaratoga Springs –On August 16, 2010, Media A. Nye was promoted to glory after a heroic battle with cancer. She passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family. After graduating High School, she attended nursing school and graduated with an associates degree in nursing. She retired after 38 years of doing what she loved most....
Yolanda G. James
Aug 16, 2010
SCHENECTADY, NY – Yolanda G. James, 88, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010. Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Raffaela D'Ambrosio. She was a Schenectady resident for all of her life. Yolanda was a devout catholic and a longtime member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church (formerly Immaculate Conception Church) in Schenectady....
Molla Alula
Aug 15, 2010
ALBANY, NY – Molla Alula, 91, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010. He was born in Ethiopia where he was a businessman, community elder and advisor. He migrated to the United States in 1987. Molla was predeceased by his first wife, Bizunesh Kerse, his second wife, Yeshi Gebre, two sons, three daughters and one grandchild. Surviving are his children:...
John M. D'Ambrosio
Aug 15, 2010
ROTTERDAM – John M. D'Ambrosio, 55, of Rotterdam, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late John and Catherine D'Ambrosio.John was a 1972 graduate of Linton High School. He had worked for several years at Ruth's Garage in Colonie and Clifton Park. John was...
Oscar J. Meyer
Aug 15, 2010
Oscar Meyer (Bob), 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2010 after a long illness. He was bon in Buffalo to the late Oscar J. Meyer, Sr. and Ruth (Smith) Meyer. He was also predeceased by his brother, William Meyer. Bob proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a self employed Land Surveyor in the...
Donald V. Geisel
Aug 14, 2010
ALBANY- Donald V. Geisel, 80, of Albany, passed away on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Van Rensselaer Manor. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Richard Geisel Sr. and Helen Kirby.Don proudly served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He had also served in the Army National Guard for many years. Don...
Jack W. Foley
Aug 13, 2010
ALBANY- John W. Foley, 73, of Albany passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday August 13, 2010. Jack was born in Albany and a lifelong resident of the city. He was the son of the late Vesta M. Foley. Jack was appointed to the Albany Fire Department in October, 1960. He was a founding member...
Veronica A. Epting
Aug 13, 2010
Veronica A. Epting, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2010 at Julie Blair Nursing Home in Albany. Veronica was born on October 5th 1924, in Amsterdam to the late John and Mikalina Babrowicz. She worked with the New York State department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse until her retirement; she was a lifetime member of the Village of...
Lucille M. Sirco
Aug 12, 2010
Lucille M. Sirco, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes surrounded by her loving family.Lucille was born in Troy to the late Cesare and Lucia Mantell. She worked for the Watervliet Arsenal for over 20 years as a machinist until she retired. She was a member of the Speigle Elders with...
Eva Powell
Aug 11, 2010
SCHENECTADY, NY – Eva Powell, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Kenesaw and Ida Swann. She was a resident of Schenectady since 1963. Eva enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Eva was the wife of the late...
James M. Chase
Aug 11, 2010
James M. Chase, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. James served for the United States Army during WWII. James is survived by his nephew, Sean (Lynda) Markel; his niece, Jill (Carmine) Sarno; several great nieces, great nephews, a great-great niece and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of...
Patricia A. Jones
Aug 10, 2010
ALBANY- Patricia Ann Lizzi Jones, 69, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Dominick and Jane Lizzi. Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband Ron in 2003.Pat had worked for Key Corp for several years, retiring in 1997. She was...
Fowler J. Riddick
Aug 7, 2010
MENANDS – Fowler J. Riddick, 77, of Menands, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Gatesville, NC and was the son of the late Fowler and Lucy Cisco Riddick. Fowler had served in the US Air Force from 1952 through 1956. He had worked for Albany Medical Center, the Trading Port and the...
Jonathan Smith
Aug 7, 2010
ALBANY - Jonathan Smith, 48, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late William and Anna Smith. Jonathan had worked as a Clerk for NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and as a Computer/Telephone Operator at the CSEA Union office. He was an avid sports fan and...
Marie Wagner
Aug 6, 2010
Wagner, Marie Albany – Marie Wagner, 92, passed away peacefully Friday August 6, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.Marie was born in Colonie the daughter of the late Pauline and Henry Nitz and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for the South Colonie School District for ten years and was a long time member of Good Shepherd...
Leona Hemingway
Aug 4, 2010
HEMINGWAY, LEONALeona Hemingway passed away in Orange California on August 4, 2010. Leona was born in Pelham, New York on January 18th, 1919, to the late Charles and Gussy Montalbano. She was a resident of Saratoga, New York previous to residing in Orange California. Her late husband, John Michael Hemingway, was a Master Pilot in New York Harbor. The family...
Robert J. Hesch, Jr.
Aug 4, 2010
Hesch, RobertSchenectady – Robert Hesch, Jr., 58, passed away Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Ellis Hospital.Robert "Bob" was born in Albany a son of Elizabeth and the late Robert Hesch, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Army and was a truck driver for many years with the Teamsters Local 294 out of Albany. In...
Richard J. Dragon
Aug 4, 2010
COLONIE – Richard J. Dragon, 94, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a long illness.He was born in Sciota, NY and was the son of the late Richard J. and Mettie Dragon. Richard served in the Civilian Conservation Corp as a young man. He had worked Albany International Corp...
Owen B. Snyder
Aug 4, 2010
Owen B. Snyder, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Owen was born in Johnsonburg, PA to the late John and Anna Snyder. He served for the United States Army during WWII. After the service Owen own and operated Pete and Owens Restaurant, he then worked for Jamestown Metal where he...
Linda R. Slomka
Aug 2, 2010
COLONIE- Linda R. Slomka, 67, of Colonie, passed away on Monday August 2, 2010 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in New York City and is the daughter of Gertrude Heron and the late Raymond Heron. Linda grew up in Franklin Square, Long Island and has been an Albany area resident since 1982. She was...
