Edith C. Sjostrom
Jun 13, 2024
Edith C. Sjostrom, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. Born in February 1935, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Deihle) Wegner. She is survived by her daughter Cathryn D. Hirshon, seven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Edith loved camping. During the summer months, she and...
David Jacques
Jun 12, 2024
Dave W. Jacques, 63, of Cohoes, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 12th, 2024. Born in Troy on October 2, 1960 he was the son of Alfred and Evelyn Jacques. Dave was raised and educated in Green Island. He attended Heatly High School before obtaining his GED and going to HVCC. He worked at GE as a pipefitter for...
Christine M. Houck
Jun 12, 2024
Colonie – Christine M. Houck, 55, passed away in her sleep at home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Born on January 29, 1969 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Ziegler and Mildred Ryan-Ziegler. She graduated Columbia High School in 1987 while living with her Aunt Linda, Uncle Ray and cousin Tara Laurange. After graduation from...
Gail F. Caswell
Jun 12, 2024
Cohoes - Gail Caswell, 79 passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Gail was born and raised in Watervliet. After meeting her husband Donald, she went on to work at St.Joseph's Provincial Home and St. Coleman’s Home where she greatly enjoyed caring for the residents there. Gail loved to spend time...
Anthony D. "Tony" Tebano
Jun 12, 2024
Anthony "Tony" D. Tebano, of Schenectady, passed away suddenly on June 12, 2024. Born on October 29, 1945, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Malgieri) Tebano. He loved music, dancing and he played in "Tony and the Goldtones" band. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Schenectady. Tony attended culinary school for two years and...
Priscilla "Ruth" Scrafford
Jun 12, 2024
Click here to view Priscilla's Service Priscilla Ruth Scrafford (née Millbank)passed away peacefully June 12, 2024 surrounded by children and grandchildren. She was born January 6, 1926 in Albany, although family lore is that it may have been in Feura Bush, requiring incubation in a bread warmer, because she was early and tiny. Despite that, she lived to 98 5/12...
Edward Wrubleski
Jun 11, 2024
Cheers to a life well lived! Born in Hoosick Falls, NY, April 7, 1922 Ed passed peacefully on June 11, 2024, at the age 102 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Son of the late Karol and Zofia Wrubleski. Brother of the late Stephen, Philip and John Wrubleski. Husband of the late Mary Jane Stelmack Wrubleski to whom he was married...
Joan Mirabile
Jun 11, 2024
Colonie – Joan B. Mirabile (Stack) entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 96. She was born in Albany, NY daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Daly) Stack and was a lifelong resident of Albany. She worked for NYS Taxation as a Tax Information Aide and receptionist, Bankers Trust and Department of Environmental...
Stephen P. Jabonaski
Jun 11, 2024
Stephen P. Jabonaski, 84, passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. For many years he lived with and courageously battled multiple cancers including prostate, pancreatic, and leukemia. Stephen was born on December 18, 1939 in Albany. He was a graduate of Philip Schuyler H.S. and then joined the Army Reserves. He bought his forever home in...
Brenda J. Kniskern
Jun 11, 2024
Schenectady- Brenda J. Kniskern, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and June Russell. Brenda worked as a manager at the former Costumer owned by Kathy and Jack Sheehan. She was deeply loved and respected by many of the friends established during her...
Michael J. Ray, Jr.
Jun 10, 2024
Michael J. Ray, Jr., 85, of Colonie, passed away on June 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Mike is survived by his wife Dorothy “Dottie,” his children Coleen (Walter), Michael III, Terry, Tim and Dan; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mike was an electrician with IBEW Local 236/724 for 40 years. Visitation will be held at New...
Deborah Marie Dibenedetto
Jun 10, 2024
Latham- After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah DiBenedetto, 62, of Latham, NY. On June 10th 2024 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her family, Debbie passed away peacefully into the arms of her dad to join him in heaven. Debbie had a big heart and an even bigger smile...
Wendy Gaffney
Jun 10, 2024
Wendy Lee Gaffney, 55, passed away after a long illness, on June 10, 2024 at Sitrin Health Care Center. She was born on December 12, 1968 to the late John and Dolores Gaffney MacDonald in Niskayuna, NY. Wendy is survived by her loving sisters, Deborah Haralampopoulos (Angelo) Roselie Donadio (Dominick) Tracey Lewis (Ronald) and her sons, Aaron Lee (Valerie) Brandon...
Michael A. Nobles
Jun 10, 2024
Michael Antonio Nobles, "Big Mike," to his children and grandchildren, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY. Michael lived in Albany for most his life. He worked at many jobs in North Carolina and New York, retiring from Pfizer Industries as they moved to another state. There, he packaged medication to be...
Diana L. Gordinier
Jun 10, 2024
Berne- Diana L. Gordinier, 77, passed away peacefully after a short illness on, Monday, June 10, 2024. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Milford and Ruth Norton. Diana is predeceased by her husband, Gerald E. Gordinier. Diana is survived by her children Jennifer Schumacher, Martin Gordinier (Christine) and Craig Gordinier (Lorra). She was the loving “Nannie”...
Joan Downs
Jun 9, 2024
Mariaville- Joan Downs, 80, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024 while under the compassionate care of hospice. Born in Amsterdam, she was daughter of the late Edward and Mary Giaminelli She attended school in Amsterdam and Scotia. Joan began a long career as a hairdresser in 1969 and worked from her Mariaville home from the 1970’s to 2022. In...
Lucille Reppenhagen
Jun 8, 2024
Lucille Theresa Anne Sullivan Reppenhagen, 96, of Guilderland, NY passed away , Saturday, June 8, 2024, with her loving family surrounding her. Born in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late John & Agnes (Hanrahan) Sullivan and wife of her beloved late husband, Thomas J Reppenhagen. As Tom’s career advanced, they moved across New York State, settling in...
Barbara A. Soden
Jun 7, 2024
Barbara Ann Soden , 68, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 7, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1956 in Albany, NY, daughter to the late Arthur W. and Mary A. Stanton. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 50 years, Robert Soden and their children: Tammy Soden, Robert P. (Jane) Soden, Jennifer Chapman,...
Craig M. Garretson
Jun 7, 2024
My father, Craig M. Garretson, was the most organized person I knew. Years before he died at age 99 on June 7th, 2024, he crafted his own obituary, deciding it was important that you knew he was a professor emeritus of Long Island University where he taught physics and engineering for 32 years. He forfeited a full scholarship to The...