Betty Jean O'Brien
Oct 28, 2005
Guilderland- Betty Jean O'Brien, 69, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2005 after a courageous battle with a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and close friends at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Betty was born in the town of Hermon, NY on September 10, 1936 to the late Florence and Vernon Trimm. Raised...
Mary (Betsy) Hitchcock
Oct 28, 2005
ALBANY- Mary Elizabeth Ebel Hitchcock died Friday October 28, 2005 after a brief illness. Betsy was born on June 25, 1936 in Albany, the daughter of William J. and Josephine Antoinette Ebel. A graduate of Vincentian Institute, she worked for the New York Telephone Company before her marriage Thomas G. Hitchcock Sr, who predeceased her on March 28, 1997. Betsy...
Morton W. Schermerhorn
Oct 27, 2005
Ghent- Morton W. Schermerhorn, 83, of Ghent died on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his beloved family. Born December 24, 1921 in Dover Plains, NY he was the son of the late Frederick Schermerhorn and Minnie (Wheeler) Whisple. Morton was a WWII veteran serving in Guata Canal in the United States Marine Corps from 1942-1945...
Marion Dixon
Oct 26, 2005
COLONIE – Marion Lucille Plude Dixon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on October 26, 2005. Mrs. Dixon was born July 1, 1919 in Schenectady and was the daughter of the late Edward and Clemency Plude. She was a lifetime resident of the Capital District. Marion was a graduate of St. John the Baptist Elementary School and a...
M. Estellie Smith
Oct 25, 2005
M. Estellie Smith died on Tuesday, October 25th, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born in Buffalo, New York on December 1, 1930. She was a child of the Depression and although her parents had university degrees they were unable to find markets for these. Consequently, she developed entrepreneurial skills and an insatiable thirst for knowledge instilled in her...
Alice J. Gareau
Oct 25, 2005
ALBANY – Alice J. Gareau, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born on December 2, 1920 in Rensselaer and was the daughter of the late Francis and Jennie Clemeshire Barney. Alice was a housewife and worked part time in the Albany area for many years. She enjoyed...
James Duncan
Oct 25, 2005
TROY – James Duncan, died October 25, 2005, at his residence. Born on January 24, 1930 in Elmore Co. (Millbrook) AL, he was the first child of the late Mary Lou and Tommie Duncan. He was educated at Elmrose Co. Training School in Wetumpka, AL and at an early age joined the Goodship Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev....
Courtney George
Oct 24, 2005
ALBANY- Courtney Nathaniel George went to be with the Lord on Monday October 24, 2005 after a period of illness. He was born in Guyana, South America on May 11, 1935 to the parents William and Irene George. At the age of 20, he migrated to England where he served in the British Army and later trained in Germany as...
Anthony Williams
Oct 24, 2005
ALBANY- Anthony (Joe) Williams, 63, of Albany, passed away on Monday October 24, 2005 at Albany County Nursing Home. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Charles and Grace Mackey Williams. Joe attended the Center for the Disabled and was active with the Senior Day Program. He is the brother of the late Ruth Mackey...
William J. Mcgroty
Oct 24, 2005
Schenectady- William J. (Bill) McGroty of Schenectady, New York passed into eternal life Monday, October 24th after a short illness. He was born July 31, 1921 in Massena New York to the late Fred and Ruth (Dowe) McGroty. William served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was instrumental in the development and launching of USS SEAWOLF Nuclear Submarine...
Daniel Riddle
Oct 24, 2005
ALBANY – Daniel Riddle, 62, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2005 at his home. Daniel was born on May 21, 1943 in New York City. Daniel enjoyed bowling, listening to music, especially country and oldies, going to movies and arts and crafts. He participated in the workshops and activities at New Visions where he was loved by the staff...
Daniel Garrison
Oct 23, 2005
COLONIE – Daniel A. Garrison, II, 78, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005 after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Daniel and Roseanna Garrison. Mr. Garrison worked for Tobin Packing as a meat stuffer for 40 years until his retirement. He was an avid baseball and football fan. Dan is...
Mary Palmer
Oct 22, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Mary W. (Betty) Palmer, 69, of Guilderland, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2005, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Ilion, NY and is the daughter of Mary Margaret Winsor and the late Kasson A. Winsor. Mrs. Palmer was a Guilderland resident...
Henry W. Fludd, Jr.
Oct 22, 2005
ALBANY – Henry W. Fludd, Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at his home with family by his side. Henry was born on September 14, 1918 in Summerton, SC and was the son of the late Henry W. Sr. and Annie C. Watson Fludd. Henry worked as a long shoreman with Local #1294 and worked at Howard...
Eleanor Rafferty
Oct 22, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Eleanor T. (ET) Sweeney Rafferty, 86, died October 22, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 8, 1919 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John E. Sweeney, Sr. and Anna Eleanor Van Epps. She graduated from Cathedral Academy. Eleanor was employed for many years at Montgomery Ward and was a supervisor...
Marianne Baldwin
Oct 22, 2005
VOORHEESVILLE – Marianne E. Baldwin, 57, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Rimmer. Mrs. Baldwin was a Guilderland resident for 37 years before moving to Voorheesville four years ago. She graduated from Cardinal McCloskey High...
Michael Keane
Oct 22, 2005
Michael J. Keane, Colonie, 77, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at the Community Hospice of Albany at Saint Peter's Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer. At the time of passing, his family and friends surrounded him. Born February 19, 1928 in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland to the late Martin and MaryEllen Keane, Mike immigrated to the United...
Gabrillie Willis
Oct 21, 2005
Albany- Gabrillie Ann Willis, 39, passed suddenly on Friday, October 21, 2005. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Hilda Willis and George McDougel. She was a graduated of the Albany Street Academy in 1985. Gabrillie is the mother of Jaquasia Willis of Troy, Kertrice R. Willis of Germantown, and Uneka Redford of Albany. She is the...
Kelly Hale
Oct 21, 2005
COLONIE – Kelly M. Hale, 43, previously of Colonie, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2005. She was born in Albany and was a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida. Kelly was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Hale. She is the devoted sister of Sherry (Michael) Berghela, Patricia Matthews and Nancy (Edward) Riely. She is the cherished...
Alice M. Maney
Oct 20, 2005
Colonie- Alice M. Maney, 71, was called to God's service on Thursday, October 20, 2005. Born and raised in Albany, Alice spent her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Alice had worked for Picotte for over twenty years. Alice is predeceased by her beloved husband George J. Maney, Sr.. In June Alice and George celebrated their 50th Anniversary....
