COLONIE-James P. Heffernan Jr., 53 of Colonie, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday September 9, 2005 at Ellis Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Albany and was the son of the late James and Geraldine Heffernan Sr. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Colonie Central High School. He was a Parts manager...
Loudonville- Estelle B. Avery, 73, died on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Estelle is the devoted and loving wife of Dorman F. Avery. She died while they were holding hands. Estelle is the loving mother of Keith, Kevin, and Karen Avery, grandmother (Grammy) to Kyle and Kayla Avery, grandmother (Bibsey) to Angela...
COLONIE – Mary G. Garhartt, 77, of Colonie, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Bernardino and Florence Russo. Mrs. Garhartt was a Colonie resident for all of her life. Mary is the beloved wife of 44 years to Robert J. Garhartt, Sr. She is the devoted mother of Bernard...
ROTTERDAM – Jennie Blanche Vandenburg, 77, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at her daughter's, Terry home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Jennie was born on October 3, 1927 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Benham Rogers. She resided in Rotterdam for the past 42 years. Jennie is survived...
COLONIE – Kurt L. Nous, 50, of Colonie, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2005. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Victor and Catherine Nous. Mr. Nous was a resident of Colonie for all of his life. He was an avid fisherman. Kurt is the beloved father of Eric Nous of Schenectady. He is the brother...
ALBANY – Rita Booth, 56, of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at Community Hospice at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Marilyn Beasley. Mrs. Booth was an Albany resident for all of her life. She worked for the Center for the Disabled for 27...
COLONIE – Beverly J. Deere, 56, of Colonie, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2005 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Harriet Zabinski. She was a resident of Colonie for 30 years. Mrs. Deere was a member of the Latham Congregation of...
Albany- John C. Smith, Sr., 76, entered into eternal life at his home on Monday, September 5, 2005. Born in Scotland Neck, NC he was the son of the late John R. and Hattie Mae Smith. John served his country in the United States Army from 1951- 1953. He was employed with the NYS OGS for a number of years...
ORMOND BEACH, FL. – Charles J. Marto Sr., 77 of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Albany, passed away on Saturday September 3, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born in New York City and was the son of the late Martin and Gertrude Carroll Marto. Charlie was an automobile salesman for over thirty years throughout the city of Albany....
COLONIE – Gustave "Gussie" A. Platt, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Gussie was born on August 24, 1918 in Albany. Gussie served in the US Army with the 4th Armored Division during WWII as a tank commander in European Theater and served in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of...
Scotia- Charlotte A. Smith, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, surrounded by her loving family, at Ellis Center for Long Term Care. Born in Leesville, LA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ola Jeane. Charlotte was active in all outdoor activities and especially enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing, and canoeing. She enjoyed spending time with...
COLONIE – Nancy Christiano, died Monday, August 29, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Christiano and her sister, Irene Pigeon. Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menand
ALBANY – Linda J. Raimo entered eternal life on Friday, August 26, 2005. Born May 11, 1943 in Gloversville, NY to the late Dean and Betty Raimo. She graduated from Gloversville H.S. and AMCH School of Nirsing. Linda is survived by her sisters, Barbara, Sally, and Cindy and their families and her devoted and loyal friend Anthony Vaccarielli. Arrangements are...
GUILDERLAND – Clare K. Kelly McNamara, 83, of Guilderland, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at home. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Adrienne Kelly. Mrs. McNamara attended St. Mary's School in Lawrence, MA. She was an Albany resident for most of her life. Clare was a licensed practical nurse for...
Haines City, FL – Ruth E. Leonard, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was a longtime resident of the Town of New Scotland, recently relocated to sunny Florida. Ruth was born on February 14, 1929 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma Sebascus Heilman. Ruth worked as a clerk for the...
Colonie- Harry A. Kerker, 81, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at St. Peter's Hospital, after a brief illness. Born at Albany Memorial Hospital, Harry grew up in Castleton and Rensselaer. He was the son of the late John Jay and Henrietta Mae (Bladoe) Kerker. Harry married Mary A. Amitrano of Middletown and moved to Colonie where he resided...
ALBANY – Margery E. Coluccio, 72, of Albany, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Margery was born on May 3, 1933 in Albany, the daughter of the late James Carey and Irene Ralston Carey. She was happily retired from her years of waitressing at the Tom Sawyer Motor Inn and Son's Tavern....
ALBANY - Patricia Ann Mason, 50, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at her home in Los Angles, CA. At the time of her death, she had over 29 years of service with the United States Postal Office in Los Angles. Born in Albany on April 14, 1955, she was the third child and second daughter of the...
RENSSELAER – Gary E. Clark, 51, of Rensselaer, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2005 at his home, with his wife by his side. He was born in Albany and was a Colonie resident for most of his life. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Colonie Central High School and attended the Junior College of Albany. He was previously manager...
WATERVLIET – Regina M. Cusack, 77, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2005 at the Julie Blair Nursing Home. Regina was born on March 6, 1928 and was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary F. McMahon Cranney Sr. She graduated from St. Brigid's School in Watervliet and Vincentian Institute in Albany. Regina was the proprietor of Gina's...