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Craig F. Wiltse

Craig F. Wiltse

2025

Guilderland- Craig Frederick Wiltse, 56, of Guilderland, NY, died peacefully on January 30, 2025, after a short illness. He was surrounded by family. Born in Baldwinsville, he graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, FL, in 1987. Craig was a proud US Navy veteran and was awarded two Sea Service Ribbons for his work as an aviation mechanic during...

Helen E. Strassburg

Helen E. Strassburg

2025

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Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10:00am - 11:00am with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 am at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 242 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. 

Elaine P. Crandall

Elaine P. Crandall

Jan 29, 2025

Schenectady- Elaine P. Crandall, 94, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born in Schenectady she was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Capullo. Elaine is predeceased by her loving husband, Edward Crandall. 

Elaine enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, playing cards and above all spending time with her family. She was also an avid Yankee and NY Giant...

Martha Taylor

Martha Taylor

Jan 28, 2025

Martha A. Taylor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Daughters Of Sarah Nursing Center. Martha was the daughter of the late Gertrude Taylor. 

Martha was a member of the New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church in Albany for several years. She was a longtime employee for the Stratton VA Medical Center. She loved her cats and listening to...

Michael F. Brimhall, Sr.

Michael F. Brimhall, Sr.

Jan 28, 2025

Albany- Michael F. Brimhall, 84, passed from this life to eternity on January 28, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1940 to the late Horace and Agnes (Hurley) Brimhall. The oldest of five children, he is survived by his sister Carol (Vern) Cure and was predeceased by his sisters Pat (Jack) Clark, Kay Brimhall, and his brother Frank. 

Known to...

Antoinette J. Valentino

Antoinette J. Valentino

2025

Schenectady – Antoinette J. Valentino, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1927 to the late Constantine and Santina Rotundo.

Antoinette was a housewife all of her life raising her four children. She loved knitting, crocheting and cooking. She enjoyed family get togethers for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. She was a loving and devoted...

Betty L. Johnson

Betty L. Johnson

Jan 28, 2025

Betty Louise Johnson (Ross), the beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend to many passed away on January 28th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Known lovingly to most as “Granny” or “Gran”, she dedicated her life to her family, especially her grandchildren.

Granny was born February 28, 1951 and raised in Macon, Georgia before moving to...

Jeffrey G. Williams

Jeffrey G. Williams

2025

Jeffrey Glenn Williams (Herc, Mule)

Jeffrey Glenn Williams, affectionately known as “Herc” or “Mule,” was born on October 19, 1960, in Camden, NJ, to Robert Sr. and Gertrude Williams. He entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2025, in Albany, NY, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was raised and educated in Pennsauken, NJ, where he developed a love for working with...

Robert J. Lajeunesse

Robert J. Lajeunesse

Jan 27, 2025

Robert John Lajeunesse, 79, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2025 peacefully in his sleep after a long fight with Dementia. Robert was the son of the late Wilfred and Mary Lajeunesse. Robert was the devoted husband of over 53 years to Joanne (Laraway) Lajeunesse. 

He attended Cohoes High School and worked as a Truck Driver for several years...

Kenneth D. Bingham

Kenneth D. Bingham

Jan 27, 2025

Kenneth Douglas Bingham, 75, passed away peacefully on January 27 at Community Hospice with his wife by his side.

Ken was born on February 1, 1949 in Albany, NY to Loren and Laura Bingham. He lost his dad at age 9, leaving his mother to raise him in Lansingburgh, NY.

In 1978 he accepted Jesus, giving him a faith that sustained him...

Thomas G. Wade

Thomas G. Wade

Jan 26, 2025

Cohoes - Thomas G. Wade, 73, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. Thomas was the son of the late Richard Wade and Nancy Wade. 

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Rd., Watervliet, New York on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Anyone wishing to share a story or memory...

Craig S. Wright

Craig S. Wright

2025

Craig S. Wright, 75, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025. 

Born in 1950 in Schenectady NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Betty Wright. Craig was the oldest of five siblings; DG, Chelle, Kevin, and Nan.

He is also survived by his children; Kris, Niki, Rachael, Caelen, and Erik. Craig was a proud grandfather to several grandchildren and...

Jannie B. Campbell

Jannie B. Campbell

Jan 23, 2025

Mrs. Jannie Bell (Porterfield) Campbell was Born March 1st, 1940, In Georgetown County, South Carolina, to the marital union between Mr. Charles Porterfield Sr. and Elouise SmallsPorterfield. Her parents, husband Leo (Tex) Campbell Sr. and four siblings, Charlie (Woody) Porterfield, George Porterfield, Sandy (Pow Wow) Porterfield and John Henry Porterfield all preceded her in Death.

After the death of her parents,...

Alayne Grand

Alayne Grand

Jan 22, 2025

Alayne Grand passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born in Watertown, NY in 1947. After graduating from high school, she left Watertown to attend the State University of New York at Albany and completed a Bachelor’s degree in English, a Master’s in counseling and Ph.D. in Psychology. She retired from her private practice but continued consulting until 2009. 

 Alayne...

Ronnie Maurice Cridelle Jr. "RonDon"

Ronnie Maurice Cridelle Jr. "RonDon"

Jan 22, 2025

Ronnie Maurice "RonDon" Cridelle Jr., was born in Schenectady, NY on May 28, 1968

RonDon grew up in Schenectady NY and graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady, NY. Rondon was known as the community helper.

He loved to help anyone with anything at any time, he also enjoyed riding his bike, watching Jerry Springer, eating his favorite meal, steak with a...

Lester Obleton Richmond

Lester Obleton Richmond

Jan 22, 2025

Lester Obleton Richmond of Brooklyn New York.

Lester Obleton Richmond, 82, passed away at Shaker Place Rehabilitation Center on January 22nd, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on August 1st, 1942, in New Amsterdam Guyana South America to Nancy Richmond and Leonard Richmond Lester is survived by his daughter Miranda Frantzen Grandkids Moana Mohamed and Marsai Mohamed. Brothers Gordon...

Norma Iris Montes

Norma Iris Montes

Jan 22, 2025

Norma Montes, known for her loving and caring nature, passed peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Albany, at the age of 70. Born on April 25, 1954, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Norma’s journey was marked by warmth, kindness, and a talent for bringing people together, especially around delicious meals that lingered in the hearts and minds of all who had...

Ronnie Maurice "RonDon" Cridelle Jr.

Ronnie Maurice "RonDon" Cridelle Jr.

2025

Ronnie Maurice "RonDon" Cridelle Jr., was born in Schenectady, NY on May 28, 1968

RonDon grew up in Schenectady NY and graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady, NY. Rondon was known as the community helper.

He loved to help anyone with anything at any time, he also enjoyed riding his bike, watching Jerry Springer, eating his favorite meal, steak with a...

Darrel A. Rivenburg

Darrel A. Rivenburg

2025

Darrel A. Rivenburg of Colonie, NY, died peacefully at his home on January 22, 2025. He was surrounded by love from his wife Linda and his children.

He was born February 4, 1932, to the late Charles and Lelah (Whitbeck/Palmer) in Richmondville, NY. He was raised in Schoharie County and as a child began working on the family farm which helped...

Arnold R. Holder

Arnold R. Holder

2025

 Arnold Randal Holder, born on March 10, 1933, in Lottery, St. James, Jamaica, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 peacefully, in Albany. NY. He was the beloved son of Gladys Doeman and Caleb Holder.

Arnold was predeceased by several siblings. He is survived by a sister, a brother, a cousin and his wife who cherished his presence in their lives....

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