Michael Lawton
Jun 7, 2023
Albany- Michael Lawton, 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Lawton. Mike was a graduate of La Salle Institute and then went on to graduate from Siena College class of 1973. Mike was an accomplished tennis player and avid Yankee and NY Giants fan. Above all,...
Cheryl A. Schoonmaker
Jun 6, 2023
On June 6, 2023 we lost our beloved daughter, Cheryl Schoonmaker. She is survived by us, her parents, Jeff and Doris Schoonmaker; by her two brothers: Michael and Jeremy; and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Cheryl graduated from Colonie High in 1990 and from Colgate University in 1994. She received her master's degree in English from UAlbany.Because she loved...
Kenneth E. Floyd
Jun 6, 2023
Albany- Kenneth E. Floyd, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina he was the son of the late George and Lula Mae Floyd.Kenneth is survived by two daughters, Keisha and Sharaya Floyd of Albany, NY. One son Garland Floyd (Candice) of Lithia Springs, GA. Seven grandchildren: Rayniah, Rayanne, Rayne, and Raymond of Albany...
Mary C. Szesnat
Jun 6, 2023
Colonie - Mary Szesnat, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian LedDuke. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Edward Szesnat Jr.Mary graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1967 and soon after married the love of her...
Mary Ciancetta Dellarocco
Jun 5, 2023
Schenectady - Mary Ciancetta DellaRocco died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2023. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Atilio and Laura Ciancetta. She was married to her devoted husband Dominick DellaRocco for 68 years before his death in 2021. She is the sister of Mario Ciancetta and the late...
Margaret A. Fay
Jun 5, 2023
LATHAM - Fay, Margaret A. "Peggy", 81,who was beloved by many, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1941 in Newark, NJ to Philip and Alice Tevlin and though she was named Margaret, she went by Peggy all her life. Peggy grew up with her Irish heritage among the most...
Tiffany A. Bacon
Jun 3, 2023
SCHENECTADY- Tiffany A. Bacon, age 33, went home on June 3, 2023. She was born in Albany, the daughter of Tamare (Tam) Bacon and the late Wilfred Bacon. Tiffany was a Repair Technician for Time Warner cable. She was a hard working woman, who loved to relax by doing arts, crafts and puzzlesTiffany was an avid gamer, well known for...
Charles H. Figel Jr.
Jun 2, 2023
Charles "Bud" Figel Jr., 79, of Westerlo, entered eternal life on June 2, 2023 with his family at his side after a brief illness,Bud was born in Albany, NY on March 29, 1944. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Hofmeister) Figel. Bud cherished his childhood memories of his summers at camp in Westerlo. This camp later...
Gloria J. Neidrauer
Jun 1, 2023
In Loving Memory ofGloria J. NeidrauerAugust 6, 1947 – June 1, 2023Gloria J. Neidrauer, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at home with family, after battling pancreatic, liver cancer, and other illnesses. Gloria managed her illnesses with strength, perseverance, and grace; which was the same way she lived her life. She was loved and will be missed by...
Joyce M. Conaway
Jun 1, 2023
Joyce M. Conaway, 82, wife of the late Sherman "Sherm" Conaway passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 1, 2023.Born in Albany, she moved to Colonie when Sand Creek Rd. was, "still a dirt road", as she would say.She, along with Sherm, ran Conaway & Sons Blacktop paving. In her later years she worked at Albany...
Carol M. Bauer
Jun 1, 2023
Carol M. Bauer, 67 of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's. She was born in Albany NY to the late William and Helen Brew. She leaves behind her loving companion Jacob R. Reed Jr of many years, her son Robert C.Bauer III (Penny) and William J. Bauer (Donita), her...
Helen T. Rores
Jun 1, 2023
Helen T. Rores, 82, passed away peacefully at home on June 1 with her loving family by her side. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of Frank Thomas and Anna Thomas Moraites. She was predeceased by her husband, George C. Rores and a sister, Zoe Thomas. She met and married George in Syracuse. In Buffalo, NY, she worked...
Gladys Ellen Crowder
May 31, 2023
Gladys Ellen Crowder (Howe) passed away on May 31st, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, following several emergency surgeries that were too great a burden for her body and spirit. Gladys was born on December 12th, 1940, to Reverend Barnard Howe and Kathryn Howe (Johnson) in Dunkirk, NY. She attended several schools in Western NY and graduated in...
Ricky A. Brown Sr.
May 31, 2023
Albany- Ricky A. Brown, Sr. "Big Rick", or affectionately known as "G Papa" by his Grandchildren Jai and Mari, of Albany, NY; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on April 30, 1961, in Hudson, NY, to Maxine Garriques. He was educated in the Hudson City Public School District. Rick...
Judy K. Kiesel
May 31, 2023
COLONIE- Judy K. Kiesel, age 76, passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family on May 31, 2023. She was born in Blytheville, AR, the daughter of the late Clyde and Opal Vickery. She was also predeceased by her brother Jimmy.Judy loved crafting, gardening, online shopping with QVC, and her Diet Pepsi. She was a huge animal lover....
Marcus Bruce White
May 31, 2023
Marcus Bruce White, 53, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Marcus was the son of Mark White and Loretta "Laurie" (Murphy) White. He was an avid Yankee fan. Loved painting, watching Kung Fu movies, reading the New York Post, playing the Lottery and spending time with his family...
Craig M. Lochner
May 30, 2023
GLENMONT - Craig Matthew Lochner, 51, suddenly passed away on May 30, 2023. Craig was such a kind hearted, loving and caring person who loved the outdoors. He was at peace when he was fishing or hunting. He leaves behind his beloved brother Keith Lochner and wife Chris, sisters Suzanne Lochner and Lynda Sedefian. Also, Uncle Craig to his neice...
Nancy Ellen Keyser
May 30, 2023
Nancy Ellen (Stage) Keyser, 90, loving wife of the late John E. "Jack" Keyser of Rensselaer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2023.Born on October 13, 1932 in Albany, NY, to Theodore Stage and Nina (Barber) Stage. Nancy grew up in the Delaware Ave. neighborhood of Albany, where she enjoyed the City and...
Sharon M. Combs (Thompson)
May 29, 2023
Sharon Marie Thompson (Shari) was born to Rose (Thompson) Bland and the late James H. Thompson (Jimmy) on March 17, 1961 in Albany, New York.On her life journey, Sharon was a beautiful daughter, sister, niece, wife, auntie, and friend. After graduating from Colonie Central High School in 1979, Sharon joined the U.S. Army where she served her country faithfully for...
