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Daniel E. Hatch
Oct 16, 2024
ALBANY- Daniel E. Hatch of Albany, NY passed away on October 16, 2024 after a long illness. Dan graduated from Chatham High School in 1977.
A few years after graduating, Dan entered the US Army. After his years with the army, Dan worked several different jobs before he settled as a waiter for 18 years for Denny's.
Dan was predeceased by his...
Jean Barlow Willard
Oct 15, 2024
Jean Barlow Willard passed away peacefully at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy at 93 years of age on October 15, 2024. Born on April 11, 1931 in Clifton Springs, NY to Lloyd H. and Izalee Sanborn Barlow, Jean graduated from Troy High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Walter J. Willard Sr. that same...
William Campbell
Oct 15, 2024
William “Bill” Campbell, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at home in Colonie, NY, on October 15, 2024, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Troy, New York, to the late Walter Sr and Elizabeth Campbell. Bill served his country honorably in the Air Force, a chapter...
Donald J. VanWormer
Oct 15, 2024
Altamont- Donald J. VanWormer, 55, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Born in Schenectady, he was the son of Grace Brown and the late Frederick VanWormer. Donald is survived by his wife of 28 years, Cynthia (Genis) VanWormer.
Donald was a huge part of CSX and loved the railroad where he dedicated 20+ years of his...
Genevieve Riley
2024
Genevieve Riley, 98, wife of the late John J. Riley, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 10:00 am -11:00 am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie NY 12205. Entombment will follow at Evergreen...
Binoy C. Thomas
Oct 14, 2024
Binoy C. Thomas, 48, passed away on October 14, 2024.
Binoy was born on May 10, 1976 in Kottayam Kerala, India to Mariamma and the late Chacko K. Thomas.
He and his family migrated to the United States in March of 1992.
In addition to his father, Chacko, Binoy was predeceased by his sister, Linda Thomas.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Thomas;...
Peter M. Forni
2024
Peter M. Forni, 71, husband of Diana L. Forni, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.
Born on July 10, 1953, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Ferdinando and Adeline Forni.
Pete attended Albany High School and Boces. Following school, he became a Master Carpenter. His latest employment before retirement was...
David "Honey" Schottenham
Oct 14, 2024
ALBANY- David “Honey” Schottenham, 81 of Albany, NY passed away peacefully at home with his friends by his side Monday. October 14, 2024. David was born on June 12, 1942 in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Catherine (Kay) Roberts Schottenham.
David’s mother Kay was one of the founders of the Albany County ARC. After David’s...
Joan B. Wallace
Oct 13, 2024
Joan B. Wallace. December 4, 1928 - October 13, 2024
Joan B. Wallace, 95 of Ballston Spa, NY passed away peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 13, 2024. Joan was born in New York City and spent her formative years in Astoria, Queens. She attended St. Agnes Academy in College Point on a full academic scholarship...
Gary Crocco
Oct 13, 2024
Gary Crocco 67, of Schenectady, NY, formerly of Suffern, NY died on Oct 13, 2024 at home.
Gary was born on Nov. 6, 1956 to Robert and Norma Crocco.
He grew up in Suffern NY, attended Suffern High School, and later graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and Florida International University. He had a career in hospitality as a chef and...
Charles Frederick Hood
Oct 12, 2024
Albany- Charles "Chuckie" Frederick Hood, 75 passed on October 12, 2024. Son of the late Clarence C. Hood and Dorothy M. Hood.
Survived by his wife Donna (Medick) Hood, daughters Amy Hood (Avery), and Laura Hadsell (Chris), his step grandchildren, Kaya and Fox, and his grand-dog Charlie. Also survived by Sisters in Law: Nancy (Mark) Armstrong and Marybeth (Steven) Ribet, Marie...
Dianne L. Johanson
Oct 12, 2024
Dianne L. Johanson, wife of the late Jim Johanson of Loudenville, passed away Saturday, October 12, surrounded by her loving family.
Born, January 16, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to the late, Marilyn A. McOmber-Gorman.
She is survived by sisters, Donna (Matthew) Browne, Dawn (Paul) Bent, daughters, Tamara (Jeremiah) Southard, Shannon (Sarah) Sleeper, her son, Shaun Spencer, 3 grandchildren, JJ, Trinity & Lucas,...
John H. Sanders
Oct 12, 2024
John Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1945, in Troy, NY. He attended Tamarac High School and then earned an associate’s degree from Hudson Valley Community College. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. He retired in 2004 from the Watervliet Arsenal where he was...
Peggy Schindler
Oct 11, 2024
ALBANY- Peggy A. Schindler, age 69, passed to new life unexpectedly surrounded by family on October 11, 2024.
Born in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Howard W. and Ruth H. Grup. She was also predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Eric Schindler on June 17, 2024.
Peggy attended school in Duanesburg, NY and graduated from the Cono Christian...
Keith M. Myers
Oct 10, 2024
ALBANY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Myers, 52, who left us on October 10, 2024, due to complications from Type I Diabetes.
He was born in Colonie to Jacob (Jack) Myers and the late Jacqueline Myers. He graduated from South Colonie School. Keith was an avid skier in his youth and enjoyed the...
Joan Ellen Heald Niles
Oct 10, 2024
Joan, born in Gloversville, NY went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024. She passed away next to her husband Allen at home.
Joan was born on June 9, 1940 to the late Florence and Stewart Heald.
Joan attended Gloversville High where she graduated with a regent's diploma and went on to receive an AAS in Office Management from Utica...
Agnes M. Spiegel
2024
Schenectady - Agnes M. Spiegel (Paton), 79, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Agnes was the daughter of the late David and Doris Paton. Agnes was the devoted wife to Thomas W. Spiegel who passed away in 2019. They were married for 54 years at the time of his passing and are now...
Frances C. Gross
Oct 10, 2024
Frances C. Gross, 76, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehab with her loving family by her side. Fran was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah Snyder.
Fran was the devoted wife to the late David C. Gross, Sr.. They were married 52 loving years.
Fran was a member of the Choir and a communicant...
Vincent Belardo
Oct 10, 2024
COLONIE – Vincent Belardo, 97, of Colonie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
He was born in Albany and was the son of the late Salvatore and Maria Belardo.
Vincent was a proud veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bailey in the South Pacific.
Vincent is predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years,...
Melmouth E. Brissett
Oct 9, 2024
Melmouth Edward Brissett of Albany NY transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on October 9, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born on April 4, 1928 in Jamaica West Indies to the late Adolphus and Louise Brissett. Melmouth was the devoted husband to Hortense Brissett. They have been married for 62 years.
Melmouth was employed by the West...
