Nov 25, 2024

Watervliet- Catherine E. Hennessey, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Shirley Johnson. Catherine was the devoted wife to the late Robert W. Hennessey. They were married 50 years. 

Catherine worked as a Social Welfare Examiner for Albany County until her retirement.

Catherine enjoyed...

Nov 24, 2024

Violet Anne (Weyant) Hitchcock passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Born June 9, 1935, in Binghamton, NY, she was one of ten children of John and Irena (Keesler) Weyant. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond C. Hitchcock (2019), and an infant son, Paul Stanley Hitchcock (1962.)

Violet graduated from Binghamton Central High School in...

2024

Rensselaer- Maria Lapins, 96, passed peacefully on November 23, 2024, she died as she lived, every one’s friend. At her request, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests that you perform a act of kindness in her name and donate to the charity of your choice. 

To leave a special message for the family please visit NewComerAlbany.com

Nov 23, 2024

Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 19, 1931 to Marion and Charles Collins. She learned early on to love fairies from her beloved Grandmother. 

She married the love of her life, Edward Harsen and raised four children in Bay Shore. They also fostered 14 young children to give them a loving start in life. When her children were...

Nov 22, 2024

James Otis Daniel, 70, entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2024 at home. He was born in Weldon, North Carolina on May 25,1954 to late Herbert Daniel, and Dinah Mott.

He'd retired from the distribution center at St. Peter's Hospital after 31 years. 

James leave to cherish his memories with his wife Eva Daniel of 32 years and three daughter's Tiffany,...

Nov 22, 2024

Troy - 

Elena B Prezio, of Troy, NY, who originally grew up in Pittstown, NY, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on December 12, 1941 in Troy, NY, the daughter of the late Frank Prezio and Florence Barnes Prezio.

Shortly after her graduation from Troy High School at age 17, she became employed as...

2024

Francesco (“Frank”) Benito Salvatore Mesiti, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 21, 2024, in Sarasota Fl.

 Frank was born on September 11, 1938 in Gioiosa Ionica Marina, Italy as the son of Guiseppe “Joe” Mesiti and Clementina (Agostino) Mesiti. 

Frank was a young child during a difficult WWII, which ravaged his native country. In 1956 he emigrated from Italy to...

Nov 21, 2024

Victor “Vic” S. Cochetti, 77, of Schenectady, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany on April 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Victor Cochetti and Stella C. (Turcotte) Cochetti.

Vic was raised in Albany, before moving to Loudonville as a teenager with his parents. He was...

Nov 21, 2024

GUILDERLAND – Josephine (Endres) Pellerin, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her son’s residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Stephen G. and Mary Endres. She was also predeceased by her husband of 64 years Frank R. Pellerin; her children: Richard Pellerin, Janice Welfinger, Thomas Pellerin,...

2024

Edward E. Clark Jr., 87, husband of Mary Louise Clark passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center of Albany after a brief illness.

Born February 15, 1937 in Hollywood California, the son of Edward and Beatrice Clark. 

Ed enlisted in the Army in 1957 and upon his discharge he entered the US Army reserve. He was a...

Nov 21, 2024

Jeanne M. Flannery, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Patrick S. and Harriet (Ogden) Flannery. 

Jeanne was a member and a communicant of St. Peters Church in Troy. 

She enjoyed playing the piano, knitting and spending time with her family. 

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Patricia (John)...

Nov 20, 2024

Pamela Mae Hamilton, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Pamela was the daughter of Doris "Dodie" Hamilton and the late Richard Hamilton. She grew up in Poughquag, NY on Emmadine Farm, where she learned to love animals, horse-back riding, and the great outdoors. She participated in the Dutchess County 4H Club...

2024

Full obituary to follow. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm, with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:30pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie NY 12205.

Services will be live-streamed for those who can not attend in person. Tune back...

Nov 18, 2024

William J. Chen, beloved husband of May J. Chen, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Schenectady, New York, at the blessed age of 90. Born on August 19, 1934, in Miao-li, Taiwan, he was the son of Chung-Yen and Tuan-Mey Chen.

“Bill” obtained his undergraduate degree from the National Taipei Institute of Technology in Taipei, Taiwan. While in...

Nov 16, 2024

Nov 16, 2024

Colonie- Joan A. Hutton, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Schneider. Joan is predeceased by her husband of over 65 years, Doug Hutton.

Joan and Doug were avid golfers with three hole in ones to her credit. Her most cherished...

2024

Jack D. Johnson Sr., age 86, beloved husband of Rose M. Johnson, passed away on November 16, 2024. He was born on June 10, 1938, to the late Walter Johnson and Esther Hill Johnson, the middle of three siblings. 

He is survived by his brother Clayton D. Johnson Sr., and his children Jack D. Johnson, Jr. (Lisa), Steven E. Johnson (Geraldine),...

Nov 16, 2024

Andrea "Shanta" Williams was born to the late Ms. Debora Williams and Mr. Earl Mason Jr. in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea pursued higher education and proudly earned her associate degree in Social Work, reflecting her lifelong passion for helping others.

A Brooklyn native, Andrea relocated to Upstate New York in February 2020. She began working as a Direct Support Assistant for...

2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Dawn Andrews Rice, 95, wife of the late Leo Edward Rice, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Albany Medical Center.

Born on February 26, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Irene Veronica (Albert) Andrews.

She graduated from Chenango Forks Central Schools. Later, she went on to work as a Secretary for the Guilderland...

2024

Robert Russell Cole, Sr., 82 passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

Bob was born in Troy, NY at Samaritan Hospital on November 2, 1942 and was the son of the late William Mansfield Cole and Margaret C. (Hanson) Cole Loomis.

Our dad loved life, and especially loved his wife, Carol, who he married in 1982. He...