John D. Scicchitano
Nov 21, 2008
SCHENECTADY – John D. Scicchitano, 80 passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Teresian House. John was born on July 12, 1928 in Syracuse and was the son of the late Salvatore and Vittoria (Procopio) Scicchitano. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. He received his Bachelors degree in Economics from Siena College. He...
Marjorie E.Roland Hatley
Nov 20, 2008
COLONIE- Marjorie Roland Hatley, 96, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday November 20, 2008 at Ellis Hospital. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late Mary and Rutson Van Auken. She is the wife of the late Edmund J. Roland and Walter S. Hatley. Marjorie has been a lifelong resident of Colonie. She was employed in...
Virginia Bolen
Nov 19, 2008
Bolen, Virginia "Ginny"After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Ginny Bolen, 60, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Ginny was born in Albany, eldest daughter of Chet and Joan Bolen. After graduating in 1966 from RCS, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English at Nyack College and her Masters from SUNY Albany. She went...
Harland V. Taylor
Nov 19, 2008
SCHENECTADY- Harland V. "Skip" Taylor, 59, of Schenectady, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 19, 2008. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Harland and Florence Patrick Taylor. Skip was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. He was a Crane Operator at General Electric Company for over 30 years, retiring...
Mark Justin Tucker
Nov 18, 2008
ALBANY - Mark Justin Tucker, 45, born November 29, 1962 to Norma Gean (Foulks) Tucker and Carroll B. Tucker Jr., departed from this life on November 18, 2008. Mark was a lifelong Albany resident, attended St. Joseph's and graduated from Albany Business College. Mark was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a loyal friend to many in...
Bonnie Jean Murphy
Nov 17, 2008
COLONIE – Bonnie Jean Murphy of Colonie, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008 at her beloved sister, Mary Jo's home in Colonie. She was born in Albany and was the daughter of the late William T. and Marijean G. (Stack) Murphy. Bonnie Jean graduated cum laud in 1973 from SUNY Albany and then received her masters in 1984. She...
Marie Thereserose Wilkes
Nov 16, 2008
GUILDERLAND – Marie Therese Rose Wilkes, infant daughter of Brian F. and Mary T. (DeRouville) Wilkes, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 16, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany on October 2, 2008. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister and brother, Julia Rose and Matthew; her grandparents, Kenneth and...
Claude Hardy
Nov 15, 2008
Albany – Claude P. Hardy, 70, passed away Saturday November 15, 2008 at the Stratton V A Medical Center. Claude was born in Watertown, NY a son to the late Claude and Margaret Hardy, Sr. Claude proudly served in the Marine Corps until 1964 when he became a Disabled American Veteran. He was an avid bowler at Redwood Lanes who...
Elsie T. Schneider
Nov 14, 2008
TROY- Elsie T. Schneider, 81, of Troy, passed away on Friday November 14, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. She was born in Watervliet and was the daughter of the late Fay and Evon Couture Maple. Elsie was a machine operator for 28 years at the former Norton Company, Coated Abrasives Division,...
James Hoffman
Nov 13, 2008
Hoffman, James F. SCHENECTADY. James (Jim) F. Hoffman, 68, died suddenly on Thursday, November 13th, 2008, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, N.Y. Jim was born in Greenport, N.Y. on June 17th, 1940. A member of the armed services (army and marine corps) since the age of 17, Jim received the Purple Heart Medal for an injury he sustained during combat in...
Betty Cestaro
Nov 13, 2008
Guilderland- Elizabeth (Betty) T. Cestaro, 66, of Guilderland, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2008 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Brooklyn and was the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Lamb Benson. Betty was an office administrator for Audio Visual Sales and Service in Schenectady. She was a longtime resident of Cohoes. Betty...
Shirley Grady
Nov 13, 2008
Shirley Jean Grady, 79, passed away Thursday November 13, 2008 surrounded by her loving family after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born in Albany daughter to the late Adelbert and Madeline Sponable and was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a book keeper with Georgia Pacific Lumber Co. for many years. Shirley was an acclaimed...
Harry A. Shufelt, Sr.
Nov 13, 2008
ALBANY- Harry A. Shufelt Sr., 79, of Albany passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Inn of Community Hospice. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Frederick Shufelt and Harriet Sloan. Harry was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed with Grand Union Supermarkets for 25 years as a Meat Cutter/...
Brian T. Sweeney
Nov 12, 2008
GUILDERLAND – Brian T. Sweeney, 47, of Guilderland, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short illness. Brian was born on August 11, 1961 in Albany and is the beloved son of Leonard S. and Eileen F. (Day) Sweeney. He is also survived by his brothers, Timothy L. Sweeney and...
Michael Pugliatti
Nov 12, 2008
DUANESBURG- Michael Pugliatti, 68, of Duanesburg, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2008 at St. Peters Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Santa Teresa, DiRirva, Sicily Italy and was the son of the late Vincenzo and Santina Trischitta Pugliatti. Michael immigrated to the Bronx in 1961 and began his highly successful career where he operated several hair...
Francesca E. Stafford
Nov 12, 2008
COLONIE- Fran E. Segolo Stafford, 74, of Colonie, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 12, 2008 after a long illness. She was born on August 21, 1934 in London England and was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Teresa Narduzzo Segolo. Fran came to the United States in 1948 and became an American citizen....
Daisy R. Willingham
Nov 11, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Daisy Rose Willingham was born on March 5, 1935 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Galveston and Carrie Glass. She entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Chapel Hill Rehabilitation Center. Daisy was a member of Wilborne Temple Church of God in Christ as a child. In 1980 she...
Amelia P. Schillaci
Nov 11, 2008
ALBANY, NY – Amelia Philomena Schillaci, 80, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at St. Peter's Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany on December 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Carlo Pinto and Margherita Urbanucci Pinto. Mrs. Schillaci was a homemaker and mother of three, also working for a time for the Little Sisters of the...
Lillian D. Cross
Nov 11, 2008
Guilderland, NY - Lillian Dorothy Cross, 90, formerly of Colonie, passed away peacefully from this life at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on November 11, 2008.Lillian was born in Albany on March 30, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Hazel (Van Wie) Siadi. She grew up in Albany, attended Albany schools and Mildred Elly Business...
Lyle W. Devoe
Nov 11, 2008
Clifton Park--- Lyle W. DeVoe, 92 of Clifton Park died suddenly on November 11, 2008 at his home. Born in East Greenbush on September 16, 1916, Lyle was a lifelong resident of the Capital District. He was the son of the late Carlyle C. DeVoe and Emma Rose (Place) DeVoe. Lyle's long life was one of exceptional health and many...
