Beverley Tucker
Jan 12, 2008
Beverley Lucille (White) Tucker, 70, entered into rest on January 12th, 2008, after a long illness at Albany Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 2nd, 1937, daughter to Elizabeth and Isaiah White. She moved to Troy, New York in 1945 along with her sisters and brothers and was a longtime Capital region resident. She attended Troy High School...
Joan Disbrow
Jan 12, 2008
SCHENECTADY, NY – Joan Disbrow, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Mt. Loretto Nursing Home after a short illness. She was a lab technician for the former Bender Laboratory for 36 years before retiring. After her retirement, Joan volunteered at the City Mission and Equinox. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church...
Alexander J. Rinaldi
Jan 12, 2008
COLONIE, NY – Alexander Joseph Rinaldi, 84, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Rinaldi was born in Albany on May 20, 1923 and was the son of the late Vincenzo and Mary Rinaldi. He was educated in the Albany Public School District. Mr. Rinaldi proudly served in...
William Stekeur
Jan 12, 2008
Albany – William Stekeur, 82, of Village of Colonie, died at the Stratton VA Medical Center on Saturday January 12, 2008. He was born in Schenectady, the son of the late William and Lillian (Thorne) Stekeur. Bill worked as a Steam Fitter for General Electric in Schenectady. He retired November 1, 1985 after 38 years of service. Bill was a...
Douglas R. Freer, Sr.
Jan 9, 2008
VOORHEESVILLE – Douglas R. Freer Sr., 63, of Voorheesville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday January 9, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born in Auburn, NY and is the son of J. Kenneth Freer and the late Dorothy Somes Freer. Doug worked as a heating and air condition technician in the capital district for over forty years,...
Mary A. Mudar
Jan 9, 2008
ALBANY – Mary A. Mudar was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 09, 2008. Born in Albany on May 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence Gallagher and wife of the late C. Christopher Mudar. She was also the sister of the late John and James Gallagher. Mary graduated from Cathedral...
James G. Toomey
Jan 8, 2008
LAKE LUZERNE – James G. Toomey, 83, formerly of Westerlo, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the Glens Falls Hospital. James was born on February 13, 1924 in Albany and was the son of the late James and Agnes E. Faas Toomey. He served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1948, attaining the rank of aviation machinist's...
Thakor A. Amin
Jan 6, 2008
LATHAM – Thakor A. Amin, 74, of Latham, passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2008 at Saratoga Hospital. He was loving son of Ambalal and Chanchalbhen Amin.He was an analytical chemist with the New York State Department of Health for many years. He is the beloved husband of Ansuya Amin, devoted father of Nisha Shah (Dr. Keyur Shah, Dr. Hetal...
Blanche M. Elms
Jan 6, 2008
ALBANY – Blanche M. Elms, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Blanche was born on September 8, 1926 in Cleveland, OH and was the daughter of the late Adelard and Mary Van Guilder Gaillardy. She attended Glens Falls High School after moving to New York State. She was first employed by W.F. Woolworth from...
Katherine Rose Tornquist
Jan 6, 2008
DELMAR- Katherine R. Tornquist, 84, of Delmar, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2008 . Born Katherine Rose Ott in Brooklyn, NY, Kay was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Ott. Kay is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, A. Charles Tornquist; her daughter Kim Tornquist of Delmar; her granddaughter Jaime Tornquist...
Audrey E. Bolton
Jan 5, 2008
MENANDS - Audrey E. Bolton, 78, of Menands, died Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Audrey was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Hart Stanton. She worked at Kresge's (now Kmart) for over 20 years, starting as a sales person and working her way to merchandise manager....
Jennie Rivera
Jan 5, 2008
ALBANY- Jennie Rivera, 82, of Albany, passed away on Saturday January 5, 2008 at St. Peters Hospital. She was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late Pablo and Salome Rosado. Jennie was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and RSVP. She was a longtime member and officer with the South Mall Seniors and the resident...
Phyllis S. Bucher
Jan 5, 2008
MENANDS- Phyllis Sherley Bucher, 85, of Menands, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jersey Shore, PA and was the daughter of the late Hugh M. and Grace Houghton Sherley. Phyllis graduated from Albany High School and Mildred Elly Business Institute. She was employed by Equitable Life Assurance Society as an assistant...
Andrew J."A.J." Kelly, Sr.
Jan 3, 2008
COLONIE - Andrew J. "A.J." Kelly, Sr., 50, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. A.J. was born on March 31, 1957 in No. Palm Beach, Fla. and was the beloved son of Edmund F. Kelly, Sr. and the late Marion E. Kelly. A.J. had worked as a black topper all of...
Evelyn Maurer
Jan 2, 2008
Guilderland – Evelyn R. Maurer, 88, entered into eternal life on Wednesday January 2, 2008 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Wife of Nelson Maurer, Industrial Arts Teacher of Roscoe Central High School.Evelyn was born on October 12, 1919 in Norwich, NY the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Thompson) Sumner. Evelyn was best known for the inspirational...
Arthur C. Dubuque
Jan 2, 2008
VOORHEESVILLE, NY – Arthur C. Dubuque, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, with his wife by his side. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Arthur J. and Altha Dubuque. Art was a self-employed Master Plumber for many years. He enjoyed deep sea fishing. Art is the beloved husband of Connie Dubuque....
Anthony Richute, Jr.
Jan 2, 2008
SCHENECTADY, NY – Anthony Richute, Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 02, 2008. Born in Hazelton, PA he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucy Richute, Sr. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during World War II. Mr. Richute owned and operated Tony Richute's Sunoco for over 30 years. Tony is the beloved husband...
Charlotte B. Hoyt
Jan 1, 2008
SCHENECTADY- Charlotte B. Hoyt, 61, of Schenectady, passed away on Tuesday January 1, 2008 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Stockbridge, MA and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice Barboza. Charlotte has worked at Mt Pleasant High School and Schenectady High School for 23 years. She was assistant track coach and active...
Thomasina Danzy
Dec 31, 2007
GUILDERLAND- Thomasina Danzy, 67, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Monday December 31, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Bethune, SC and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Johnnie Mae Blackmon. Thomasina had worked for New York State several years ago and various other jobs. She was a self employed interior designer. Thomasina was a talented...
Daniel Smitas
Dec 31, 2007
Daniel J. Smitas of Albany, New York died in his home Monday December 31, 2007. Dan was born at home in Albany to Elena and Anthony Smitas on April 29, 1931. He graduated from Vincentian Institute, Siena College and Georgetown Law School. He practiced law for 40 years in the Albany area. He is survived by his loving wife Elissa...
