ALBANY - Leocadya "Lottie" J. Keukelaar, 93, beloved wife of the late Maynard L. Keukelaar, entered into eternal life on October 19, 2009 on her birthday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady on October 19, 1916 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ratka) Kempisty. As a young girl she grew up in Amsterdam, NY...
ALBANY – Robert "Bobby" J. Zeoli, 38, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. Bobby was born on December 7, 1970 in Albany and is the beloved son of Charles V. and Nancy E. (Severino) Zeoli, Sr. of Colonie. He was a graduate of Albany High School and graduated magna cum laude from JCA. He worked part-time as a driver...
SCHENECTADY – Paul G. LeBlanc, 86, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Baptist Health Center in Scotia. Paul was born on November 20, 1922 in Burlington, VT and was the son of the late Napoleon J. and Mamie M. (Blaise) LeBlanc. He worked in housekeeping at St. Clare's Hospital for several years before he retired; prior to...
Colonie – Catherine Valet, born in Albany on March 30, 1928, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2009.Catherine was predeceased by her parents Viola and Henry Valet; her brothers Henry, Edward and Frederick Valet. She is survived by her brother, Andrew (Sharon) Valet and a host of family and friends.Services will be private at...
CLIFTON PARK, NY – Angelo Orofino was called home on October 16, 2009 at Schuyler Ridge, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on October 25, 1914 in Astoria, Queens into a large Italian family filled with love and music. He married the love of his life, Teddy, in 1937 and they had two daughters, Bunny and Roberta....
Schenectady, - Angela Blum, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 15, 2009.Angela was born in Niskayuna and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Apolonia Rejack. Angela was the center of her family, with whom she loved spending time.In addition to her parents Angela was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years,...
Geniores Graham, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 13, 2009. He was born in 1934, in Shubuta Mississippi to the late Pearl and Curtis Graham. Geniores came to Albany at a very young age. He began working in construction in 1954 and retiring in 1995 from Local 190.In addition to his parents, Geniores is predeceased by his daughter, Genevia...
NISKAYUNA – Allan J. Bentz, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Al was born on July 30, 1946 in Niskayuna. He was the son of the late Louis and Michelina (D'Alessandro) Bentz. He was an electrochemist, electrical engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and baker. He moved from Syracuse to Schenectady in 1995 in order to care for his father. He...
LOUDONVILLE- Florence Marie Krug Szesnat, 88, died Tuesday October 13, 2009. Born in Albany, she was a lifelong area resident. Florence was employed at Bender Laboratories before her marriage, after which she was a homemaker. Her hobbies were playing the piano, sewing, baking cookie cakes, reading, poetry and writing. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with...
Lechliter-Diveris, Joan Daisy "Yia Yia"Joan Daisy "Yia Yia" Lechliter-Diveris, 67, passed away Tuesday October 13, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Elmira, NY the 3rd child of the late John Lynn and E. Louise Lechliter. As a single mother of 6, she achieved many...
COLONIE, NY – Peter J. Ahl, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna Ahl. He lived in Colonie for all of his life. Peter was a 1946 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Ahl was a...
Dinan, PaulSebastian, FloridaPaul Dinan, 57, of Sebastian, FL, formerly of Valatie, NY passed away Monday October 12, 2009. Paul was born in Troy, NY the son of Edward and Margaret (Goetz) Dinan. He was a resident of the capital district until two years ago when he and his wife Jeannine retired to Florida. Paul was a six year veteran of...
BLOOMINGDALE, NY – Catherine Courcelle, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Saranac Lake Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bleichert. Catherine resided in Albany for most of her life before moving to Saranac Lake 20 years ago. She was a member for over 30 years of the West Albany...
ALBANY- Joseph Henry LaJoy Sr., 66, of Albany, died on Saturday October 10, 2009 with his loving wife Linda by his side, after a long illness.He was born in Ticonderoga on September 21, 1943 and was the son of the late Napoleon and Beatrice Desormier and the stepson of the late Everett Hallenbeck. Joe was the first director of the...
Powell, Jr., William Latham, NYWilliam C. Powell Jr., 56, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. William was born in Troy, the son of the late William and Margaret Powell. He worked in automotive parts for many years, most recently at DeNooyer Chevrolet and was the vice president of the Capital District Chevrolet Club....
GUILDERLAND – Carol A. Grzybowski, 60, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on May 9, 1949 in Gloversville and was the daughter of the late Jean V. (Lavalla) and John H. Blanchard Sr. She worked as a secretary for over 30 years for...
Ella V. Nall, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2009. Ella was born in Albany, and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Lawyer. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, John Charles Nall and her granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Nall.Ella is survived by her son, Charles Nall; her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Michelle) and...
GUILDERLAND- Mary K. Franconere, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 8, 2009 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Julie Franconere. Mary had several occupations in Albany before enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the early 1940's. She worked for the Bureau...
ALBANY – Angeline R. Urschel, 80, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Teresian House after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Angeline was born on June 28, 1929 in Rensselaer and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary E. (Gullinese) Cozzolino. She worked as an executive secretary for West End Federal...
SARATOGA- Henry "Bob" Slyke, 64, was taken by the angels to find peace with his devoted parents in heaven on October 6, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital. Bob was born in Albany on December 28, 1944. He was a client of the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Services Office. Bob resided at the Worth Road Group Home in Wilton, NY. He attended...