Frank Gratto
Sep 19, 2005
SCHENECTADY- Frank J. Gratto, 72, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday September 19, 2005. He was born in Averill Park and was the son of the late Frank and Anna Gratto. Frank served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Wm C. Lawe. He was a sales representative for Sid Harvey's Inc...
Paul C. Schleede
Sep 18, 2005
COLONIE – Paul C. Schleede, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on December 31, 1929 in Schenectady and was the son of the late Paul C. and Emelia H. Schleede. He served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953, attaining the rank of Corporal. He worked...
Rosalie Green
Sep 18, 2005
Colonie- Rosalie Green, 79, peacefully ventured into eternal life on Sunday, September 18, 2005, with her loving family by her side. Born in Rensselaer she was the daughter of the late Fred Hill and Edna (Palmer) Hill. Rosalie enjoyed spending time at her camp and even more spending time with her family. She was a member of the Midway Fire...
Dorethea Cook
Sep 16, 2005
ALBANY – Dorethea F. Cook, died September 16, 2005 at her home. She was born on December 17, 1953 in Rosehill, NC, to Alex Boykin and the late Willadean Boykin. Faye is survived by her husband, William (Willie) Cook of Schenectady and her three children, Willie and Denarsha Cook of Albany and Jennifer Cook of Orlando. Also surviving are her...
Dennis R. Van Horn
Sep 15, 2005
Cohoes- Dennis R. Van Horn, 52, died at Samaritan Hospital on Thursday, September 15, 2005 after a short illness. Dennis was born in Carthage, New York, September 29, 1952 and attended Carthage Central High School where he graduated in 1970. He resided in Carthage until he moved to the Albany area in 1978. Dennis was employed by Riverwalk on the...
Naomi O'Melia
Sep 13, 2005
COHOES – Naomi L. (Honey) O'Melia, 80, of Cohoes, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late George and Ada Marie Fredette. She was a resident of Cohoes for most of her life. Honey enjoyed reading and going to garage sales. She is...
Joseph Deluca
Sep 13, 2005
ALBANY – Joseph DeLuca, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at the Albany Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. Joe was born on September 6, 1926 in Montesarchio, Italy and was the son of the late, Pasquale and Maria Grazia (Tangredi) DeLuca. Joe worked as a general mechanic at the...
Donald C. Baldwin, Sr.
Sep 13, 2005
ALBANY - Donald C. Baldwin, Sr., 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Donald is survived by his children, April Amos, Peg McGeeney, Scott (Tammy) Baldwin and Donald Baldwin Jr.; a sister, Peg Pightling; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Rose and brothers, Joseph, Paul and Bob. A...
Earnest Phillips
Sep 13, 2005
GUILDERLAND- Earnest G. Phillips, 75, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2005 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was born in Albany and grew up in Selkirk. He was the son of the late Henry and Carrie Phillips. Earnie was US Navy veteran during WWII He was a mechanic for Murphy's Overhead Doors...
William F. Parsons
Sep 12, 2005
COLONIE – William "Willy" F. Parsons, 93, a long time Colonie resident, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2005. William was born on September 14, 1911 in Saratoga Springs and was the son of the late Edward D. and Lois A. Parsons. He worked as a dispatcher for Niagara Mohawk for 46 years before retiring in 1979. William was a...
Gertrud Allert
Sep 12, 2005
Colonie- Gertrud Allert, 84, died on Monday, September 12, 2005 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Germany she was the daughter of the late Erich and Anna Buege. For many years Gertrud worked as a female mail carrier in Germany until moving to the United States with her husband and children in 1956. After arriving...
John Miller
Sep 12, 2005
COLONIE- John Anthony Miller, 91, of West Albany went home to the Lord on September 12, 2005. He was predeceased by his father Anthony P. Miller, his mother Anna Donnelly Miller, his stepmother, Kathryn M. (Lyons) Miller and his infant grandson, John A. Miller III. John was born and educated in Albany. He was a survivor of the Great Depression...
Jessica Yi
Sep 11, 2005
NISKAYUNA – Jessica G. Yi, 14, of Niskayuna, went home with the angels on Sunday, September 11, 2005. She was born in Watervliet and is the beloved daughter of Jason and Sue Yi. Jessica attended the Langan School at the Center for the Disabled. Jessica was always smiling and will be remembered by her family as their "Special Little Angel."...
Joseph Bellas
Sep 11, 2005
GLENVILLE- Joseph E. Bellas, 84, of Glenville, passed away on Sunday September 11, 2005 at Ellis Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Lisbon, ME and was the son of the late Juluis and Mary Bellas. Joe had served in the US Naval Reserves during WWII. He was a machinist for Singer Sewing Machine Company in Lisbon, Maine...
James Heffernan
Sep 9, 2005
COLONIE-James P. Heffernan Jr., 53 of Colonie, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday September 9, 2005 at Ellis Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late James and Geraldine Heffernan Sr. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Colonie Central High School. He was a Parts manager...
Estelle B. Avery
Sep 8, 2005
Loudonville- Estelle B. Avery, 73, died on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Estelle is the devoted and loving wife of Dorman F. Avery. She died while they were holding hands. Estelle is the loving mother of Keith, Kevin, and Karen Avery, grandmother (Grammy) to Kyle and Kayla Avery, grandmother (Bibsey) to Angela...
Mary Garhartt
Sep 8, 2005
COLONIE – Mary G. Garhartt, 77, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Bernardino and Florence Russo. Mrs. Garhartt was a Colonie resident for all of her life. Mary is the beloved wife of 44 years to Robert J. Garhartt, Sr. She is the devoted mother of Bernard...
Jennie Vandenburg
Sep 7, 2005
ROTTERDAM – Jennie Blanche Vandenburg, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at her daughter's, Terry home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Jennie was born on October 3, 1927 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Benham Rogers. She resided in Rotterdam for the past 42 years. Jennie is survived...
Kurt Nous
Sep 6, 2005
COLONIE – Kurt L. Nous, 50, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2005. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Victor and Catherine Nous. Mr. Nous was a resident of Colonie for all of his life. He was an avid fisherman. Kurt is the beloved father of Eric Nous of Schenectady. He is the brother...
Rita Booth
Sep 6, 2005
ALBANY – Rita Booth, 56, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Marilyn Beasley. Mrs. Booth was an Albany resident for all of her life. She worked for the Center for the Disabled for 27...
