Candelaria "Cande" Person
Sep 25, 2026
LOUDONVILLE- Candelaria Person, age 79, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on September 25, 2026 at St. Peter's Hospital. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, “Cande” was beloved by all who knew her.
She was born in Alice, TX, the daughter of the late Guadalupe Naranjo and Maria Acevedo Naranjo. She was preceded in death by her brother...
Richard A. Johnston
Sep 24, 2026
Richard A. Johnston, 87, husband of the late Eleanor Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday,, September 24, 2026, at Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, New York.
Born on February 21, 1939, in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of the late Andrew Johnston and Irene Nash.
Mr. Johnston graduated from Cohoes High School and then went to work at...
Charles Whalen Bird Jr
Sep 24, 2026
Charles Whalen Bird Jr
February 16, 1947 - September 24, 2026
Charles Whalen Bird Jr. passed away on September 24, 2026, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. He was born on February 16, 1947, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Charles Whalen Bird Sr. and Elenor Harriet Cross Bird.
He retired from Delta Electronics in Beverly, Massachusetts, at the age of...
Willie Johnson, Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Willie Johnson Jr., born November 25, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia, passed away on November 23, 2026.
He was educated in the Augusta school system. After graduating from high school, he enlisted into Coast Guard, receiving an honorable discharge. Willie then enlisted in the Army where he was a member of the 42nd Maintenance Battalion. He was also a Construction Equipment Supervisor...
Victoria A. Ramundo
2026
Slingerlands — Victoria “Vicki” A. Ramundo passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2026, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
Vicki was born on February 20, 1953, in Albany, New York, to the late Vito and Joan (Myers) Ramundo. She was the middle child of seven, with three older and three younger siblings. She grew up in the Capital...
Charles Gibbs Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Charles Gibbs Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Born in 1968, in the Bronx, New York, Charles was the beloved son of Charles Gibbs Sr. and Elizabeth Langley.
Charles continued his education at Bryant and Stratton College where he received his bachelor's degree in technology.
He is survived by his son, Elijah Gibbs, and his daughter, Abby Marie. He...
Sandra A. “Sandee” Murphy
Sep 22, 2026
Sandra “Sandee” A. Murphy passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Sandee was born in Albany on November 18, 1954, a daughter of the late Sigmund and Jean (Waterston) Kuberski. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and educator. She shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Michael Murphy.
She was a longtime educator in...
John V. Robilotti
2026
John V. Robilotti, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded in love by his family.
He was born in Albany on November 22, 1953, a son of the late Vitalo and Mary (Bushey) Robilotti. He was a graduate of Colonie Central High School, class of 1972.
Professionally, John worked for over 38 years for the State of New York....
Marion Stearns
Sep 21, 2026
Marion Catherine Stearns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed
away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at the age of 95. She leaves behind a lifetime of
memories and a family who loved her immensely. Born in Rotterdam, NY on February 23, 1931,
she was the daughter of the late Ridgeford and Bertha (Talbot) Zautner. Growing up her parents
instilled in her the importance...
Teresa Avellino
Sep 21, 2026
Teresa Avellino, 95, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Teresa was born in Adrano, Sicily, but has lived in Albany since she was a child.
She was employed by several New York State agencies and retired after 25 years. Teresa enjoyed traveling. Her many trips included traveling abroad to Sicily, Italy, England, Switzerland...
Patricia "Patty" M. Twardowski
Sep 20, 2026
Patricia “Patty” M. Twardowski passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, at St. Peter’s Hospital at 73 years of age. Patty was born in Albany on November 13th, 1952, to James and Helen Horan.
Patty was married to her husband John for 51 long and loving years. While they met on a blind date arranged by friends, the love they built...
Karen Joan Ward
Sep 19, 2026
Karen Joan Ward
April 19, 1959 - September 19, 2026
If you ever had the privilege of being welcomed to “Mom’s House,” then you already know that she showed love through food. The cheesecake she made for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The spinach dip that would disappear as quickly as she could put it out. The french onion soup that made an ordinary...
Anthony Perkins
2026
Anthony Perkins was born on December 4, 1968, to the late Clifton Reels and Priscilla Perkins in Brooklyn, NY. Anthony attended P.S 117 middle school and then Redirection High School.
When Anthony was 18 yrs old, he started working construction in Brooklyn, NY. Anthony Perkins and Tammy Harrell met the summer of 1990 in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY which they lived in...
Debora M. Kimball
2026
Debora Kimball, 64, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Debbie was born in Stamford, NY, to Jeanetta and John C. Burroughs. She was a graduate of Roxbury Central School in Roxbury, NY, and went on to build her life in Rotterdam, where she shared 44 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Larry Kimball. Debbie worked...
Sharon J. Franklin
Sep 18, 2026
Sharon J. "Sherry" Franklin, 78, passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born March 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Erkan.She spent several years as a house keeper at Guilderland Center Nursing Home! She had a love for cats, doing puzzles, arts and crafts, and spending time in the pool.
Sherry is survived by her son, James...
Roger W. Mansbridge
Sep 17, 2026
Roger William Mansbridge, 86, passed away on September 17, 2026 at Hudson Park Nursing Home with his wife, Norma, and his son, Neil, by his side.
Born on August 8, 1940 during the Battle of Britain, in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, he was the son of the late William and Kay Mansbridge. When he was 14 he spent a year...
Marie Theresa Oppedisano
Sep 17, 2026
Marie Theresa Oppedisano, 96, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026. Born in Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Nick and Catherine Coluccio. Marie is predeceased by her husband Angelo Oppedisano.
Marie never had children of her own, but she lovingly embraced her role as an aunt. She adored all of her nieces and nephews and cherished the...
