Obituaries
Eugene J. Murnighan
Jan 1, 2024
RAVENA - Eugene "Gene" J. Murnighan, 86, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Gene was born on May 28, 1937 in Albany, the son of the late James and Agnes (Faivre) Murnighan. He served proudly in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1961, attaining the rank of Airman 2nd Class. He worked...
James J Hunter
Dec 31, 2023
James J. Hunter, 89, of Niskayuna, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Ellis Residential & Rehab Center.The oldest of 3 children, Jim was born in Albany on May 6, 1934 to Kenneth and Josephine (Durand) Hunter.Jim attended Cathedral Academy and Christian Brothers Academy (class of 1952) and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Materials Science at...
Allan Faggans
Dec 30, 2023
Allan Faggans, 33 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 30, 2023. Born and raised in Albany, NY. He was the son of Lisa and Howard Faggans.Click here to view ServiceAllan attended The City School District of Albany. He was a Tri-Athlete and musically inclined. He started playing baseball at the age of four, starting out with tee-ball through the major...
Rocco Masercola
Dec 30, 2023
ALBANY- Rocco Masercola aka Mark Anthony, passed away on December 30, 2023.He was born in Utica, NY, the son of the late Anthony and Josephine Masercola.Rocco went to Proctor High School and Berklee School of Music. He traveled around the United States as a drummer and vocalist. He worked at Macy's, Colonie Center where he met his wife Wendy Swanson.He...
Michael L. Bruce
Dec 30, 2023
Latham -Michael L. Bruce,75, passed away peaceful at home on December 30, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1948 in Albany, NY son of late Robert Bruce and Gloria McFee Bruce. Michael was the loving husband of Donna (Dushensky) of 51 years. He survived by his 3 children; Michael G. Bruce, Stacy Streicher, Daniel (Maria) Bruce.His 3 grandchildren Isabella...
Marybeth Boncaro
Dec 30, 2023
Watervliet - MaryBeth (Hill) Boncaro passed peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, December 30 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Troy, New York on June 13, 1963, she was the daughter of John S. Hill and Mary Elizabeth (Marano) Hill.MaryBeth was a graduate of Shenendehowa High School and worked for the New York State Education Department...
Virginia Earing
Dec 29, 2023
Schenectady-Virginia Earing, 78, passed away December 29th at home. She was born in Hoosick Falls to the late Kenneth and Mildred Trautner.Virginia enjoyed reading and playing games on her phone. She loved visiting with her grandkids and spending time in her yard with her animals. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings Jeanna Mauro and Kenneth...
Robert C. Hall
Dec 28, 2023
Robert Hall, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Robert was the son of the late Charles and Helen Hall. Robert loved the outdoors, reading, fishing, hunting, his family, and many friends in the local area.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Michael...
Gary Ciabotte
Dec 28, 2023
Gary Ciabotte, 68, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.Born on March 7, 1955 to the late Joseph and Jennie (Attanasio) Ciabotte Sr.In his earlier years he attended school in NYC at Fashion Institute of Technology, and he remained creative his entire life. Gary enjoyed working with plants, and at the Nursery in Home Depot and Lowes. He was known...
Arnold D. Blanck Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Arnold Blanck Jr., 69, of Altamont (formerly Cohoes), passed away on December 28, 2023. Born on April 22, 1954 to Arnold Blanck (2012) and Sherry Van Zandt (2011), he was the second of seven children.Arnie (never call him Arnold) was a man of many talents. He could fix almost anything and loved solving problems, doing puzzles, and figuring out how...
Leslie J. Griffiths
Dec 28, 2023
Schenectady- Leslie J. Griffiths, 76, passed away peacefully with family on her side on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Grant and Josephine Austin. Leslie is predeceased by her husband, Douglas J. Griffiths and her son-in-law, Michael Monroe.Leslie worked as a telephone operator for NY Telephone Co. and AT&T from the early...
Karen L. (Mckeighan) Fuller
Dec 28, 2023
Karen Fuller, 77, of Scotia, NY passed away peacefully on December 28th 2023, with her family by her side.She was born to Sterling and Meta Mckeighan of Rupert, VT on September 16th, 1946.She was predeceased by her father, mother and brother Jim (Elaine) and is survived by her husband of 38 years Jim Fuller, daughter Sarah, bonus daughters Patti and...
Betty A. Koster
Dec 28, 2023
Elizabeth (Betty) Koster passed away on December 28, 2023, after a long life of love and laughter. She faced many health issues in her final years with grace and courage. Finally, they tired her out, and she was ready to go home to the Lord.Born in Vermont in 1932 to John and Althea (Way) Nevins, Betty was glad to end...
Samuel J. Thompson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Samuel J. Thompson, Jr., 93 passed from this life on December 28, 2023, while sleeping peacefully at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, with his stepson, David Smith, at his bedside.Samuel was born in Schenectady, the youngest of the four children of Emily (Hobbs) and Samuel J. Thompson. He was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School (where he was a member of...
Janet Lindemann
Dec 26, 2023
Click here to view ServiceJanet 'Nana' Lindemann, 99, of Colonie, passed away on December 26, 2023 at Eddy Heritage House in Troy.She was born October 5, 1924 in Hoosick Falls to the late Leo and Lulu Belle (Stevens) Hynick. Janet married Richard Lindemann of Albany on January 31, 1948. After Richard died in 1966, the family moved from Syracuse to...
Otis A. Bunch Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
ALBANY - Otis A. Bunch Jr., 63, affectionately known as "Pop", passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Laurel Mississippi on November 22, 1960, he was the oldest son of the late Otis Bunch Sr. and Maxine (Ellis) Bunch. Otis moved to Albany with his family at the age of three. He was...
Richard G. Eckhardt
Dec 26, 2023
Albany — Richard (Rich) Eckhardt, a lifelong resident of Albany, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday December 26, 2023, at St Peter's Hospital. He was 90.Born in 1933, Rich was the youngest child of German immigrants. A graduate of Our Lady of Angels School and Albany High School, Rich worked for 20 years at Williams...
William T. Gleason
Dec 26, 2023
SCHENECTADY – William T. "GAT" Gleason, 88, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at Ellis Hospital.William was born and educated in Amsterdam, a son of the late William and Regina (Zawicki) Gleason.He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Navy.Following the military, he was employed for many years with General Electric, retiring in...
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