Anna Bayba
Oct 5, 2005
COLONIE – Anna B. Bayba, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2005. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 14, 1913, she lived for many years in Stephentown, NY before moving to Colonie. Anna was an avid bingo player and enjoyed playing lottery games. She also loved making all kinds of crafts. She was the daughter of the...
Philip Sperry
Oct 4, 2005
GUILDERLAND – Philip C. Sperry, 70, of Guilderland, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2005. Born in Gloversville, he was the son of the late Page and Irma Sperry. Mr. Sperry was the Director of Human Resources for the New York State Dept. of Education at the time of his retirement in 1991. After retirement, he worked on the Professional...
Alfred V. Snyder
Oct 4, 2005
COLONIE – Alfred V. Snyder, 77 passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at the Teresian House after a long illness. Alfred was born on December 11, 1927 in Albany and was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine Kane Snyder. Alfred worked as an optical technician for American Optical in Latham for 37 years. He continued his career...
William J. Knizek
Oct 4, 2005
ROTTERDAM – William J. Knizek, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on October 20, 1922 in Guilderland and was the son of the late William and Katerina Brecka Knizek. He served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1946, attaining the rank of Storekeeper D, 2nd class....
Alice M. Almasy
Oct 1, 2005
GREEN ISLAND – Alice M. Almasy, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Alice was born on June 18, 1917 in Cobleskill and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mae Crewell Cooper. She worked as a cleaner for Boardman's Limited in Albany for over 30 years. Then she worked for Lewis Equipment...
Marsha J. Yetto
Oct 1, 2005
COLONIE – Marsha J. Yetto, 57, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005 after a long illness at Ellis Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Marsha was born on April 20, 1948 in Troy and is the daughter of Dorothy (Hoskins) Malcolm and the late Jason Malcom. She attended Castleton College in Vermont. Marsha worked as an audit clerk for...
Celia A. Salamone
Sep 30, 2005
Celia A. Salamone, nee Plummer, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2005 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in North Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of the late Berton P. and Coletta Smith Plummer. Celia graduated from North Tonawanda High School in North Tonawanda, NY and Mildred Elley School in Albany and worked as a secretary in...
Dominic S. Trischetta
Sep 30, 2005
ALBANY – Dominic S. Trischetta, 88, of Berkshire Blvd., Albany, NY, entered into eternal life on September 30, 2005, at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, Albany, after a brief illness. He was born on September 16, 1917, in Staten Island, NY, the son of the late Vincenzo and Palmira Bersani Trischetta. His beloved wife of 59 years, Josephine Mirella...
Charlotte Turner
Sep 26, 2005
SCHENECTADY – Charlotte I. Turner, 91, of Schenectady, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2005. She was born in Switzerland and was a resident of the Pine Bush area for most of her life. Mrs. Turner enjoyed gardening. Charlotte was the wife of the late Lester H. Turner. She is survived by her son and his wife, James H. and...
Jeanne Turner
Sep 24, 2005
CLIFTON PARK – Jeanne L. Turner, 45, of Clifton Park, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2005. Born in Bronx, NY she was the beloved daughter of Jean R. Emrich and the late John B. Emrich. She has been a resident of the Capital District since 1981. Jeanne was a passionate flower gardener. She was a loving and devoted wife,...
Ralph Larosa
Sep 24, 2005
COLONIE – Ralph A. LaRosa, 70, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at his home. Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Archille and Carmella LaRosa. Mr. LaRosa lived in the Capital District since 1983. He was a news stand operator for 51 years, more recently running his news stand at the Empire State...
Harry Malone
Sep 23, 2005
COLONIE – Harry F. Malone, 80, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2005. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Henry F. and Laura E. Malone. Mr. Malone was a Colonie resident for most of his life. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran serving his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater....
Salvatore Oliveti
Sep 21, 2005
ALBANY – Salvatore Oliveti, 59, of Albany, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. He was born in Taverna, Italy and lived in Albany since 1971. Salvatore was currently employed as a foreman for Callanan Industries where he worked for several years. Mr. Oliveti was a member of Union Local #190 and the Italian Benevolent Society of West Albany....
Thelma Westervelt
Sep 19, 2005
ALBANY- Thelma M. Westervelt, 86, of Albany, died Monday September 19, 2005 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was born and raised in Albany and was the daughter of the late Clifford and May Schrieber Westervelt. Thelma worked as a secretary for the New York State Civil Service and for many years with the Dept of Audit & Control,...
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...
