Dec 22, 2025

ALBANY- Vincent Thomas Nastasi, age 83, passed away on December 22, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born on August 5, 1942, in Albany, New York, Vincent lived a life centered on family, love, and devotion to those he held dear. He was a skilled carpenter and a retired member of Local #291. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as...

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 20, 2025

Michael R. Blake, 60, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital after a long illness.

Michael was the son of the late Robert and Patricia (McElroy) Blake.

He was a mechanic for many years.

Michael loved his computer games and was an avid Yankee fan.

Michael is survived by his sister, Robin Desautels and his brother, William Blake. He is also...

Dec 20, 2025

Dianne E. LeBarron (née Raimo) passed away on December 20, 2025, of natural causes. 

Dianne was born in Albany on January 30, 1951, to Eugene P. Raimo and Vincenzina (Jane) Raimo (née DiDomenico). She graduated from the Vincentian Institute (VI), Class of 1969. Dianne received a degree from Northeast Computing Institute. She worked for a short time for Albany County. Dianne...

Dec 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce that Daniel T. Barone, 67, born June 9, 1958, of Rensselaer, New York, passed away peacefully in his home.

Dan was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Annabelle Barone (Martin); his sister, Carol; and one brother.

He was the devoted father to Buddy (the beagle) and the favorite cousin of Joanne “JoJo” Prestipino. Affectionately referred to...

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Albany – Barbara J. Blenis, 80, passed away on December 19, 2025, following a brief illness at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

She was born on February 16, 1945, in Albany, New York, to the late Ernest and Mildred Kiburz.

Barbara enjoyed cooking, cross-stitch, traveling, and gathering with family. She cherished time spent with loved ones and will be remembered for her warmth...

Dec 18, 2025

Lisa Ann Poteralski, 58, wife of late Robert Poteralski of Albany NY, passed away at Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.

Born June 14, 1967, in Schenectady, New York, was the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine Nelson.

Lisa attended Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and was a devoted wife and mother. Her passion, positivity and joy shined through in...

Dec 18, 2025

James Arthur Kennedy ,79, passed away on December 18th. He was the son of the late William and Mildred Kennedy. James was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was rooted in family and love.James was married to his beloved wife, Teri, for 30 years. Together they built a life centered on commitment, care, and family....

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Frederick Riley Jr., 82, of Latham, NY, who peacefully departed this life on December 17, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital. William was reunited with his beloved wife, the late Mary A. Riley.

Born in Rensselaer, NY, in 1943, William was the cherished son of William Frederick Riley Sr. and Mary Clemens. He...

Dec 17, 2025

Lynn W. Brandow went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Norma Walley and the devoted wife of more than 39 years to the late Donald A. Brandow.

Lynn was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church for over 30...

Dec 17, 2025

Albany- Wayne A. Smith Jr., passed away at home on December 17, 2025 from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. He was born March 5, 1968 in Albany, NY to Wayne A. Smith Sr. and Nancy C. (Simons) Smith.

He graduated from Clayton A. Bouton Junior Senior High School in 1986, Hudson Valley Community College in 1988 and 1995, Siena College in 1997...

Dec 15, 2025

GLENMONT - John T Johnson, 89, of Albany NY, transitioned peacefully on December 15,2025 surrounded by loved ones.

John was born on December 10, 1936 to late John T. Johnson, Sr. & Maggie Pride. John proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge before retiring from NY State Compensation Board.

John enjoyed cooking, baking especially, watching old westerns in...

Dec 14, 2025

Duane Theodore “Ted” Crommie, 88, of Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on August 12, 1937, in Cobleskill, he was the son of Mildred (Rickard) and Charles Crommie.

Ted graduated from Cobleskill High School and later attended SUNY Cobleskill. On April 27, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Marion Barber, beginning a devoted partnership...

Dec 14, 2025

Roseanne M. Furmanek, 79, passed away at her home on December 14, 2025.

Born on April 2, 1946 in Albany, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Angeline Faragon.

Roseanne was a member of the Italian-American Club and the Albany Polish-American Club. She enjoyed going to the casino, antiquing, dining out with her beloved husband, and above all, she...

Dec 14, 2025

PITTSTOWN- Robert C. Kendall, Sr., age 92, passed away at Ellis Hospital on December 14, 2025.

He was born in Albany, the son of the late George and Zylphia Kendall. He was also predeceased by his siblings: A. Louise Kendall, George R. Kendall Jr. and Katherine Johnson and niece Juanita Anderson Normann.

Bob graduated from Cobleskill Ag & Tech and worked on...

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Dec 13, 2025

Brian R. O'Connor, 69, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. 

Brian received his HS diploma from Cranwell School, Lenox Mass, and graduated from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY with an associate's degree. He was a fine paper sales associate with the Rising Paper Company, Housatonic, MA. At one point in his life, he caught a wanderlust and became an over...

Dec 13, 2025

Jo Ellen Berger, 78, of Guilderland, passed away on December 13th, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1947 in North Little Rock Arkansas, the daughter of the late Joseph John and Betty Lou Tiernan. She is survived by her long term companion, Richard A Welch, sister Patricia Dunlap of West Monroe, La as well as several nieces and nephews...

Dec 12, 2025

Linda Jean (Hapeman) Knoll, born July 26, 1940 in Rhinebeck NY passed away on December 12, 2025.

Linda was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was marked by kindness, creativity, and strong faith. As a born-again Christian, she allowed her faith to guide her actions and inspire the compassion she showed to everyone she met. She loved her family unconditionally...

Dec 11, 2025

Shalanda Annissa Smith, 57 of Troy, NY passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at Samaritan Hospital, in Troy surrounded by her family, firstborn son Randy and her one and only daughter Di’Shenaya. Shalanda was best known to most as Shonda.Shalanda was born on September 24, 1968, in Newburgh, NY to the late...