ALBANY, NY – Bernard J. Schumacher of ALBANY, NY passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009 from a brain tumor, at the age of 56. Bernie was born on January 6, 1953 in Rochester, NY and grew up in Virginia, MN. Bernie earned a B.A. from Holy Cross College, an M.B.A. from George Washington University, a Ph.D. from Pace University...
MENANDS - Edward F. Himes, 58, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Edward was born on February 20, 1951 in Troy and was the son of the late Edward F. and Philomena R. (Mitchel) Himes. He worked as a teacher's assistant for Wildwood Programs in Latham for 10 years; prior to that he worked for...
ALBANY – Donald Ephraim Thompson, 53, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Monday June 29, 2009 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Ballston Spa and was the son of the late John E. and Doris M. Thompson. Don was a graduate of Mechanicville High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was employed for...
SCHENECTADY – Ralph Boilard, 50, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Ralph was born on October 30, 1958 in Schenectady and is the son of Concetta (Sarutto) Boilard of Schenectady and the late Noe F. Boilard Sr. He worked as a janitor for Mount Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady and prior to that he was a self-employed plumber in...
MALTA – John J. Murphy, Jr.,77, of Malta, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in East Greenbush, he was the son of the late John J. Murphy, Sr. and Madeline Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country from 1952 through 1954. John was a communicant of...
COLONIE – Alice M. Charon, 80, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Friday June 26, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Jacob and May Herrmann. Alice was employed with Regalo Gifts in Albany for several years. Known as Mommy to everyone, she was avid...
COLONIE – Glenn N. Rivers, 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born on August 26, 1947 in Weybridge, VT and was the son of the late Wilfred and Norma Rivers. He worked for Freihofer's and JD Beer & Sons, both in Albany. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, was...
COLONIE- Anne G. Bradley Traeger of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2009 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late James and Frances Brown Bradley. Anne had worked for Williams Press and Montgomery Wards for many years before her retirement. She was a member of Teamsters...
COLONIE – Rose-Ann Koreman, 68, of Colonie, died peacefully after a brief illness, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, with her mother and children at her side. Rose was born in Waterbury, CT on June 20, 1941 and is the beloved daughter of Helen Fisk and the late George Fisk. She worked for over twenty years at N.Y.S. OASAS. Following her retirement,...
TROY – Evelyn Booth, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. Born in Rensselaerville on August 29, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Jennie Osterhout Rider. Mrs. Booth lived in Glenmont for over 40 years before she relocated to Troy. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late...
COLONIE – Lawrene J. Dupont, 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She is the beloved daughter of Annamae Ryan and the late Lawrence Ryan. Lawrene is the devoted mother of Ryan H. (Lara) Hotaling, John (Deborah) Dupont and Heidi (Chris) Girard. Also surviving are six grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. A Memorial Service will...
Herman, SandraTroy, NYSandra Herman, 62, passed away Monday June 22, 2009 at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born in Albany the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Livingston) Coleman and was a lifelong area resident. She worked at numerous jobs over the years retiring six years ago. She enjoyed bingo, scratch-off Cash Words, crocheting...
GUILDERLAND- Arthur A. LeMay Jr., 69, of Guilderland, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Troy and was the son of the late Arthur and Georgiana LeMay. Art was a graduate of CBA and had served in the US Coast Guard. He was a gas mechanic with Niagara Mohawk...
COLONIE – Mafalda DeLucia Benincasa, 74, of Colonie, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, June 20, 2009 after a long, but positive battle with cancer.Born, educated and raised in Vitulazio, Naples, Italy she moved to America in 1971 with her family. Mafalda was employed by New York State Office of General Services for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was...
COLONIE – Clara Bell Reittinger, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Clara was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Louis and Celia (Morey) Peart. She worked as a janitorial supervisor at the Picotte Building in Albany for many years. She enjoyed cooking and...
COLONIE – Mary Jane "Jane" Secor, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Community Hospice at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born in Colonie and was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Matthews) Bowles. She was a lifetime member and past president of the Fuller Road Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary....
COLONIE – Patricia A. Rooney Statile, 66, of Colonie, went to eternal rest on Wednesday June 17, 2009 at the Inn of Community Hospice. Born July 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Rooney. Patricia is survived by her best friend and beloved husband of 48 years, Joseph R. Statile Jr.. She is also survived...
COLONIE – Ruth C. Boening, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Albany County Nursing Home. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Rourke. Ruth was a Colonie resident for most of her life. She enjoyed flower gardening and making arts and crafts. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Joseph...
BALLSON SPA – Deborah L. Scott, 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born on February 23, 1955 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Bertha M. Fordham. She was a certified nurse's aide. She enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, playing on the computer with Zaire, NASCAR, Saratoga Track...
BROADALBIN – Monica Elisabeth Currie Porter, 44, formerly of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Inglewood, CA and lived for most of her life in California before relocating to Broadalbin. Monica worked as a travel agent for over twenty years. She enjoyed...