Dec 26, 2004

COLONIE – Rita A. Kane, 78, of Colonie, died Sunday, December 26, 2004 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Rensselaer, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Kane. She worked at various companies throughout the years, retiring from Albany Medical Center Hospital in...

Dec 19, 2004

SCHENECTADY – Leonard J. DeVito, 73, of Schenectady, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2004 at St. Clare's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born in Schenectady and lived in Schenectady for all of his life. Leonard was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving his country during the Korean War. He worked for Western...

Dec 18, 2004

ALBANY – Francine Tucker, 50 of Albany, untimely taken from this earth on December 18, 2004. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Georgia and John Tucker, Sr.; four brothers, John Jr. (Michelle), James and Joseph (April) Tucker all of Albany and Derrick Tucker of New York, NY; two sisters, Felicia Tucker of Brooklyn, NY and Kim (Robert) White...

Dec 13, 2004

GUILDERLAND – Ruth M. Connors died peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2004 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. She was born on June 27, 1910 in Exeter, Ontario, Canada, daughter of the late William and Ada Chapman. Mrs. Connors graduated from Hamilton General Hospital Nursing School. She worked at Albany Medical Center Hospital for 25 years and, more recently for...

Dec 13, 2004

GUILDERLAND – Mary A. Gendron Mons, died Monday, December 13, 2004 at the Resurrection Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born in Cohoes on September 5, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Ella Ashley Gendron. Mary worked for the New York State Dept. of Health from where she retired in 1983. She is the...

Dec 8, 2004

NISKAYUNA – JoAnne B. Bland, born in Chicago, IL on January 12, 1962 to the late Lola Horne Bland and Turner Bland. JoAnne entered God's heavens on December 8, 2004 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a loving, warm lady filled with laughter and joy. She touched all of those who knew her in this short life....

Jul 4, 1967

SELKIRK - Kirt A. Kunkle, 47, passed away suddenly Friday, July 25, 2014 in his home.Born in Albany, he was the son of Patricia (Tricarico) Kunkle and the late Frederick L. Kunkle. Kirt was a 1985 graduate of Guilderland Central High School. Kirt served two years in the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge in 1989.Kirt was a beyond...

Feb 21, 1958

John R. Graver, 54, of Schenectady NY passed suddenly from the life he loved into the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, February 15, 2013. John was passionate about his faith, his family and his friends. He loved fishing, soccer, old westerns, day trips, target practice, Lebanon Valley, quality time spent with his son John at French and Indian War...

Sep 9, 1947

Schenectady-RoseAnne Goodman, 73, loving wife and mother, passed away September 9, 2020. Born June 9, 1947 in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Philomena Giello.She is survived by her husband of 47 years Ron, and son Mark (Heidi) Goodman, brothers Philip (Vicky) Giello, Bob Giello and Mike Giello, sisters Lori (Dave) Price and Joella (Keith) Giello....

Oct 3, 1940

TROY – William 'Bill' F. Palka Jr., 73, born in Troy, NY, passed away on August 2, 2014, at Samaritan Hospital . William is survived by his wife, Dolores(Babowicz) Palka, his son, Frank William Palka Sr., his grandson, Frank William Palka Jr, his brother-in-law Joseph Babowicz, and a host of cousins and friends. He was predeceased by parents William F....

Dec 24, 1938

Richard Paul Connell, 83, took his road trip to Heaven in his Super Sport 396, his very own dream car, on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Richard was the son of the late Daniel Connell and Evelyn (Connell) Clough. Richard was the devoted husband to Marlene (Spano) Connell. They were married for over 66 years. 

Richard proudly served in the US Air Force,...

Dec 3, 1930

Isaac Douglas Parham, Jr (Ketchie) was born December 21, 1930 in Port Chester, NY to the late Isaac Douglas, Sr and Candeias Howard Parham. He passed away at home December 3 after a long illness. Isaac was educated in the Port Chester Public School System. In 1949, he joined the Army where he served in Germany until his honorable discharge...

Jan 17, 1930

ALBANY-Jacob Becker 3rd, 85 years of age, loving husband of Margaret (Ashline) Becker for 61years passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital Jan 20th, 2015. Born Jan 17, 1930 Albany, NY, son of the late Rose (Kelly) and Jacob Becker Jr. Grandson of Jacob Becker. Jake had been a past business executive at J. Becker & Sons Inc., and President/Owner of...

Sep 10, 1927

Crandall, Edward Schenectady- Edward Crandall, 88, passed away, Wednesday November 18, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He is the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Crandall.Edward worked for several years for Dagostino Building Block as well as Towne Bowling Academy and Center Stage Deli. He enjoyed bowling and hunting as well as spending time with...

Oct 17, 1924

Jan 10, 1923

Doris C. Rand of Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Scotia, NY) left this life to join her husband in heaven on Monday, January 19, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She had just celebrated her 92nd birthday a week earlier. Born on January 10, 1923 in New York City, Doris grew up in New York and lived there until...

Jan 8, 1918

Seattle, WA - Jennie Mae LeZotte, born in Mechanicville NY on July 20, 1918, passed away on January 8th, at the age of 92. Wife of the late George LeZotte and daughter of the late Walker Fowler Miller Sr. and Amelia Hammond, Jennie Mae previously resided in Troy and Albany. A graduate of Mechanicville High School, Jennie Mae went on...

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ALBANY – Orist F. Jenkins, 77, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Hawthorne, FL and was the son of the late Thelma Eversley.Orist served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was an iron worker at the former Alleghany Steel Company. Orist was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in...

LOUDONVILLE- Dr. Anita Mannikarottu, 50, passed away on Thursday afternoon at her home in Loudonville. She was a Research Assistant Professor at the Albany College of Pharmacy, an Adjunct Research Guide at the Department of Urology at Albany Medical College, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at RPI and was an adjunct faculty at Siena College. She was also the Research...