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...
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,...
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...
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....
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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."...
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...