Sep 18, 2023

Serena A (Steele)Trombley, 64, of Altamont, NY passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, September 18, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer in the arms of her loving husband Jeff, surrounded by friends considered family.Born in Colonie, NY on October 13, 1958, Serena was the daughter of the late Blaire and Rena Steele. She attended Colonie Central High School, where...

Sep 18, 2023

GUILDERLAND — Henry Richard "Dick" Koelling, 81, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 18, 2023.A resident of Van Rensselaer Manor since 2018, he was born in New York City, grew up in Dunham Hollow, graduated from Virginia Tech (Master of Civil Engineering), moved to Watertown, N.Y., and eventually settled in Guilderland, where he resided with his...

Sep 17, 2023

Clifton Park- Anne Marie Sickinger, 76, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Bissell. Anne was the devoted wife of William A. Sickinger. They were married 54 wonderful years. After graduating from Mildred Elley Business School, Anne went on to work as a Medical Billing Clerk,...

Sep 17, 2023

COLONIE-Bernice "Bernie" M. Callender, age 92, passed away on September 17, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Sharon, CT, the daughter of the late Hans and Helen Maier. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Robert G. Callender, Sr. in 2020. They have lived in the Village of Colonie since 1954.Early in her career,...

Sep 17, 2023

Albany - Christina (Tina) Galarneau passed away at her home on September 17, 2023, after a courageous 20 month battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Tina was born in February 1949 to the late Matthew and Viola Bologna. Tina was predeceased by her brother Mattey and her stepson Robert Galarneau and step granddaughter Alessia Galarneau. Tina is survived by her...

Sep 16, 2023

Schenectady-Thomas Knox Van Bergen, age 78, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the V.A. Medical Center in Albany, New York.Thomas is the son of the late George I. Van Bergen and Josephine K. Van Bergen. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Clara A. Murphy-VanBergen; children Andrea (Cesar) Lopez, T'Quomas (Kellie) Van...

Sep 16, 2023

Clifton Park- Richard Brady Jr.,52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Albany, he was the son of Sandra and Richard Brady Sr. Richard worked as hard as he played. He started R&R Landscaping when he was sixteen with his brother Rob. He then worked with his father, Richard Sr., all of his life. He was his...

Sep 16, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Colonie -Smith Ronald L., said "Toodeloo" on September 16, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on June 2, 1945, in Albany, NY where he was born to the late Woollard and Lillian Smith. Ronald L. Smith was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ronald went to Schuyler high school in Albany where he excelled at sports. He passed...

Sep 15, 2023

Lorraine K. Mont, 77, wife of Richard A. Mont of Rexford, left this earthly plane, Friday, September 15th, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.Born January 31st, 1946, in Little Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martha L. and Charles F. Antalek.Lorraine attended Fort Plain High School, and graduated from Ellis Nursing School. She then worked for Ellis Hospital for...

Sep 15, 2023

Daniel Walter Guyatte, 54, of Colonie New York, passed away on September 15, 2023.Dan was born on February 4, 1969, to James W. Guyatte and Caryle K. Herr in Albany New York. He graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 1977 and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He spent his career in several hands-on jobs, most notably working self-employed for over...

Sep 13, 2023

Guilderland- Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Todd Douglas Thornton, 70, of Guilderland, NY, peacefully passed from this world to the next on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 under hospice care at home surrounded by his devoted family. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Todd was raised in Delmar, NY where he attended Bethlehem schools. He went on to attend Nyack...

Sep 13, 2023

Albany - Catherine "Kay" Miller, 84, of Albany, New York passed away on September 13, 2023 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.Kay was born on February 19, 1939 to the late Arnold and Ann (Tierney) Miller in Albany, New York.Kay worked in various positions as a receptionist and answering phones in Albany, New York.Kay enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 13, 2023

Kathleen ( Kathy) A. Ballard, 73 yrs old wife of Ronald Ballard Jr passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 13th, 2023 at home with her loving family. Born August 26th, 1950 in Margaretville NY. She was the daughter of the late Jullian Finch and Shirley Streeter. Kathy worked at Baptist nursing home in Glenville, NY, for many years before eventually...

Sep 12, 2023

Dolores Fischer, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.She was born in Tell City, Indiana, was married in Texas during World War II, and moved to this area after the war's end. In addition to raising seven children, she was an Avon representative for many years, worked for the NYS Department of Tax and Finance,...

Sep 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Helen Elizabeth LaBelloLaBello, Helen Elizabeth, 94, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 11, 2023. She was born to the late Fredrick and Helen WielandHelen was a devoted wife, sharing 50 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life, the late Anthony William...

Sep 11, 2023

Donald R. Beach, age 83, of Guilderland N.Y., passed away on September 11, 2023. Following his wife's passing in 2020, Donald fought through his own medical hurdles. He was born on November 8, 1939 to Richard and Leta Beach where they resided in Albany, N.Y.Don attended Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y. and graduated with an Associates Degree. He...

Sep 11, 2023

Corrine M. LaRose of Colonie, NY, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Corrine, lovingly known as 'Meesie' to all, was born October 11 in Saranac Lake, NY to the late George and Lillian Goetz. She was the youngest of five children. Growing up in the Adirondacks, Corrine developed a deep connection to the...

Sep 11, 2023

With the deepest sorrow, we are saying goodbye to Debbe Farry (Wood), 65, of Scotia, after a hard fight against pancreatic cancer. Her short battle leaves many family and friends heartbroken and shocked. Her loving and attentive husband, retired Schenectady firefighter, Tim Farry, was able to be with her through her last breath. She was blessed to have 3 siblings-...

Sep 10, 2023

Stella Ernst, 91, wife of the late Karl Ernst Jr. of Albany, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 5, 1932 in Marystown, Newfoundland, she was predeceased by her parents Julia and Philip Smith. Stella met the love of her life, Karl, while he was...